March Cover Photo (2013)*

Sunrise @ Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington DC
                                                                                                                                    - Photo by Rachel J Newman

Believe that God will Bless You (3.31.13)

GOD is getting ready to open a door for you that will take you into a whole new direction. 

You have prayed and believed GOD for this blessing. You have believed deep in your heart for a long time that GOD would bless you with this. The time is getting closer for this blessing to manifest, but doubt and fear have crept into your spirit. 

Even though this blessing will be huge, blessing you for many years to come, you still have some doubt.
Now turn and look straight into the face of doubt and fear and rebuke it. GOD said, "Let go of all doubt and fear, trusting in Him." 

GOD will bring to pass those things He has promised. If you would only believe, He will deliver as He has promised. GOD will never fail on His promises. GOD said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."

Today as we celebrate the resurrection of JESUS CHRIST, know that all power was given to Him when He was risen from the dead. 

He is forever present and all knowing. 

He is Jehovah Shammah (GOD is present)!!!

Without becoming weak in faith he contemplated his own body, now as good as dead since he was about a hundred years old, and the deadness of Sarah's womb; yet, with respect to the promise of God, he did not waver in unbelief but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God - Romans 4:19-20

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. - Romans 5:1-2 

Let God be the "Manager" in Your Life (3.30.13)

To Whom It May Concern,

I heard you were considering a new manager in your life.

I would like to apply for the job.

I believe I am the most qualified candidate.

I am the only One that has even done this job successfully.

I was the first manager of human beings.
In fact, I made them so naturally, I know how humanity works,
and what is best to get people back into proper working condition.

It will be like having the manufacturer as your personal mechanic.

If this is your first time considering Me, I would just like to point out,
That My salary has already been paid by the Blood of My Son, Jesus
on the cross of Calvary. What I need from you is the acknowledgment
that that price is sufficient to pay for all of your sins and your independence from Me.

I need you to believe this in your heart and to tell somebody else
about your decision with your mouth. The next thing I ask is the right
to change and fix your life, so you can learn how to stay close to Me.
I will make some major changes and revisions. They are not for you to worry about.
I need permission to execute these changes in My way and in My time.

I will change your desires and give you the strength to make the changes.
Please keep your hands out of the way. Don't try to help Me and don't resist Me.
I really do need your full commitment and cooperation.
If you give Me those, the process will go smoothly and without delays.

Yours Sincerely,

GOD

P.S.   I created the heavens and the earth. I am the holy "I AM"!   I am Alpha and Omega!!!!  Will you come to me?

Choose to Live for Christ (3.29.13)

One day GOD looked down at Earth, 

and saw all of the unspeakable behavior

that was going on. He decided to send an angel

down to Earth to check it out.

He summoned one of His angels to visit Earth for a time.

When the angel returned, he told GOD, 

"Yes, it is bad on Earth. 95% are misbehaving and 5% are not." 

GOD thought for a moment and said, "Maybe I had better

send down a second angel to get another opinion."

So, GOD called another angel and sent him to Earth for a time too.

When the angel returned he went to GOD and said, 

"Yes, the Earth is in decline with 95% of the people misbehaving

and 5% are being good."

GOD was not pleased. 

He decided to e-mail the 5% that were being good

because He wanted to encourage them

to continue going in the right direction.

Do you know what that e-mail said.......?

I didn't get one either.  : )

As we approach the day, we celebrate the resurrection of JESUS CHRIST, 

let us be mindful of the blessings the LORD has bestowed upon us.  

Regardless of what trouble or trials you are facing, 

if you have a roof over your head and something to eat, 

you are blessed.

The LORD is showing us so many signs that He will be returning any day now.

Choose this day to start living for CHRIST.

Look Up, Let Go & Seek Me Completely (3.28.13)

You will keep him in perfect peace; whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You - Isaiah 26:3 

 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help - Psalm 121:1

I want you to lift your head up and refuse to allow discouragement to keep you from getting your breakthrough.
The enemy would love to keep you troubled and deeply sadden about current events in your life.
He would love to have you so burdened down that you can’t sleep at night,
so that you will take your eyes off the things I have spoken into your spirit.
He wants to keep you troubled about things in which you have no control over.
But I am in control of all things, and I want you to remember, this too shall pass.

These are the circumstances that you must release to Me.
That means you must let go completely, move out of My way and let Me fight the battle.
Cry it out, walk it out. Do whatever you have to do, to release it over to Me, but you MUST release it to me, and look up.
Yes, look up. Otherwise, your thoughts and emotions concerning these issues will only hinder the work of My Spirit.

The answers and breakthrough you are seeking will come as soon as you let go, and seek Me. Then I will give you peace and comfort for your weary soul.
All you have to do is trust Me and don’t stop looking up.
Keep your eyes on Me and trust in My Words.

- My Prayer Confession -
Lord, 
I will lift up mine eyes to the hill from whence cometh my help.
I will press my way through for my breakthrough,
taking my eyes off my circumstances and staying focused on You.
 I know You will provide my every need and will see me through this storm.

Amen

Remember, I Am in Control and This too Shall Pass (3.28.13)

You will keep him in perfect peace; whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You - Isaiah 26:3

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help - Psalm 121:1 

I want you to lift your head up and refuse to allow discouragement to keep you from getting your breakthrough. The enemy would love to keep you troubled and deeply sadden about current events in your life. 

he would love to have you so burdened down that you can’t sleep at night, so that you will take your eyes off the things I have spoken into your spirit.  he wants to keep you troubled about things in which you have no control over. 

But I am in control of all things, and I want you to remember, this too shall pass.

These are the circumstances that you must release to Me. 

This means you must let go completely, and move out of My way and let Me fight the battle. 

Cry it out, walk it out.  Do whatever you have to do to release it over to Me, but you must release it to Me, and look up.  Yes, look up.  Otherwise, your thoughts and emotions concerning these issues will only hinder the work of My Spirit.

The answers and breakthrough you are seeking will come as soon as you let go and seek Me. Then I will give you peace and comfort for your weary soul. 
All you have to do is trust Me and don’t stop looking up.
Keep your eyes on Me and trust in My Words.

- My Prayer Confession - 
Lord, 
I will lift up mine eyes to the hill 
from whence cometh my help.
I will press my way through for my breakthrough 
taking my eyes off my circumstances and staying focused on You. 

I know You will provide my every need 
and will see me through this storm. 

Amen

Be Still and Let the Lord Fight for You (3.26.13)

The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still - Exodus 14:14

When the Israelites were being pursued by Pharaoh’s army, they allowed themselves to be overwhelmed by their circumstances, instead of relying on GOD to see them through. They panicked and blamed their situation upon Moses. Although he must have been greatly irritated at their lack of faith, Moses calmed them and told them not to fear.

He urged them to let GOD deal with what seemed to be an impossible situation.

Are you facing a impossible situation today?
Be still and let the Lord fight for you.

Prayer,

Awesome Father,
Show me how to be still and wait upon You 
when I find myself in an “impossible situation.”
Help me to remember that nothing is impossible for You.

Help me to be still and let You fight for me, 
instead of insisting on having things my own way.
Fill me with the faith to trust in Your ability 
to answer my cries for Your intervention.

Father help me to remember the words from Psalms 91, 
"He who dwell in the secret place of the Most High 
shall abide under the shadow of the almighty."
Thank you Lord for being my refuge. 

 Amen

   

A Path of Righteous Prayer (3.24.13)

Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven - Matthew 6:10

There was a time in my prayer life when I would tack the phrase “Thy will be done,” on the end of a prayer, full of generalities. As a kind of “just-in-case-I-didn’t-pray-correctly” band-aid.  

But as I’ve matured as an Christian, “Thy kingdom come, into this situation; Thy will be done, so that things around us are just as they are in heaven," is my hearts' cry! 

Praying His kingdom into reality and enthroning Him at every opportunity is our highest calling.

His ways are not our ways, His thoughts are not our thoughts - Isaiah 55:8-9.  And like it or not, we are stuck with hearts that are desperately wicked - Jeremiah 17:9

There will always be a tendency to look out for number one and to pray a prayer that seems only to benefit us. Only as we stay in the Word, empty ourselves of pride and constantly ask GOD to help us prioritize our life can we stay on track.

Lord, 

Bind my feet to a path of righteousness in prayer! 

Let my heart and mind be transformed 

to connect with Your will, and Your will alone, Father. 

Amen

Just Keep Pressing Through (3.23.13)

Prepare to emerge from darkness and uncertainty - into the light of My presence and glory. 

Even though there have been difficulties along the way, you will find yourself unexpectedly strengthened. If you remain faithful to trust Me with every situation and circumstance, you will see breakthroughs one-by-one; on every level of existence and activity. 

The breakthrough that you are about to experience will far outweigh the trouble that it took to get to this point.

So take courage and lean on My strength to keep moving through the difficulties that you face. 
Be patient and allow Me to lead, guide, and protect you. When you do this, new focus and clarity will come forth like the first rays of sunshine of a new day. 

 Just keep pressing through.

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal. - 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

Living the Way Jesus Did, Never in a Hurry (3.22.13)

Be still and know that I am GOD; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth - Psalm 46:10

If we wish to live the way Jesus Christ did, then we must reflect upon the fact that no where in Scripture do we see Jesus in a hurry. The Son of GOD did not rush around from one place to the next. He did not look for more things to do, except for healing those that needed it.

His example was one of patiently waiting upon the Father in prayer, so that He could receive His instructions for every step He took and every word He spoke. Is that how you and your family live your lives?

My guess is that if I were to live as Jesus did, focused upon His Word and connected to the Lord continually, in the two-way love relationship that is prayer, I would accomplish more in less time, and become more content.

What about you?

Prayer

Father,
my life has been filled with busyness and hurry. 
Forgive me for not sitting still 
and setting my eyes upon Your gracious face. 
Forgive me for rushing through life 
without stopping to really get to know You. 
Fill my heart with praise for You, 
the Lord who created the heavens and the earth. 
Show me Your plans and purposes 
that I might live the unhurried but productive life the way Jesus did.

Amen

Taking a Spiritual Inventory (3.21.13)

Who may worship in Your sanctuary, LORD? Who may enter your presence on Your holy hill? - Psalms 15:1 (NLT) If you are experiencing times of intercession and worship that are dry and difficult, it may be time to take inventory as David did in Psalm 15. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you if any of the following are hindering your worship: Are you leading a blameless life and doing what is right? What about staying away from things that have the appearance of evil? Are you speaking the truth from a sincere heart? Do you speak any half-truths or paint yourself in a better light when recounting a story? Do you absolutely refuse to slander others, no matter what? Do you refuse to harm your neighbors or speak ill of your friends or spouse? Do you despise persistent sin? Do you honor Christ in thought, word, and deed—including those from other denominations? Do you keep your promises even when it hurts? Do you want something in return when you do something nice for someone? Do you speak against someone when it is in your own best interest? Holy Spirit, show me any areas of my life that are hindering my prayer life.  I desire to enter into the presence of the Lord with a pure heart!

Trust in Me (3.20.13)

I have promised that all your needs shall be met,

and that I will not turn a deaf ear to your cries,

that when you call, I will hear and answer. 

I want you to start expecting to receive an answer.

Expect to hear my voice, expect to be blessed. 

Why do you pray and don’t get ready to be blessed? 

You pray without expectation. 

My promises are true. 

I need you to trust Me. 

 Let me Lead and Guide you.

I long to whisper words of love and affection in your ear. 

I promised that I wouldn’t leave you comfortless. 

You must believe that what you have asked for, will come to pass.

Trust in Me. 

Don’t be moved by what you see

and don’t be moved by what you feel. 

Be confident that I have risen in your midst 

to bring healing, to bring salvation,

to bring victory and council to those in need. 

Even now I am interceding for you 

and My Father always hears My prayers.

I expect you to pray to Me, 

you must expect to receive your blessings. 

Know that I have heard your prayers 

and I am bringing all that you ask, to pass. 

I am bringing about a complete change in your life. 

Trust in Me and believe that I am faithful 

to do those things that I have promised to do. 

Expect Me to bring the natural

 in alignment with the spiritual. 

I am the God of Abraham, of Moses, of Isaac, 

is there anything too hard for Me?

Expect to be blessed.

Just Rest In Me (3.19.13)

Come into My presence and be still.
Release every burden, every disturbing thought, every emotion and every concern.
I need for you to rest in me.

For certainly as you are quiet before Me, I will comfort you.
I will fill you with My Spirit, and release healing and restoration into your entire being.
No more worrying or striving or clamoring over things beyond your control.

Just rest in me.
I am the GOD who will heal and deliver you from calamity and destruction,
says the Lord.

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High,
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress;
My God, in Him I will trust."

Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler,
and from the perilous pestilence.
He shall cover you with His feathers,
and under His wings you shall take refuge;
His truth shall be your shield and buckler.

You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,
nor of the arrow that flies by day,
nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness,
nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.

A thousand may fall at your side,
and ten thousand at your right hand;
 but it shall not come near you.

Only with your eyes shall you look,
and see the reward of the wicked.

Because you have made the LORD, who is my refuge,
even the Most High, your dwelling place,
no evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling;
for He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways.
- Psalms 91:1-11

Remember this: 
There is nothing that you will face today that the Lord can't bring you through. 

A Prayer of Wisdom and Strength (3.18.13)

Father, Hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come, and may Your will be done, in Earth as it is in heaven. Thank You for loving me and continuously extending to me Your hand of mercy and Your unmerited favor. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our transgression against Your Word. Help me to forgive others and to love one another as You have loved us. Abba Father, Please give me the strength to release my past. Give me the strength to face each new day,  trusting and relying upon you. Help me to put on the whole armor of GOD and submit to you that I may resist the devil. The enemy will have no victory over me and my family.  As disciples of Christ, and as your sons and daughters,  please give me a calm spirit and wisdom to change everything I can. So that my living will be aligned with Your will for me. Help me to accepts trials and tribulations,   persecution and oppression;  for I know they are inevitable, but they are necessary  to help build my character and mold me.  Many are my afflictions, but You've delivered me out of them all. I Praise You Jehovah Shammah!  May I fully submit myself to You,  and surrender to Your design for my life.  Thank you, that all things work together for the good  of those who love You and are called according to Your purpose. I pray this prayer in the name of Your son, JESUS CHRIST. Amen

Pray and Stand Still (3.17.13)

In Exodus 14:13-14, Moses told them to" fear not and stand still and see the salvation of the Lord. The Lord will fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace. Hold your peace, let God fight the battle. All you have to do is trust Him." Stand still and hear what the Lord will command concerning your problem. Don’t listen to any other voice but GOD’s while you are going through. His voice is the only one that can, and will, lead you out.  Friends mean well, but there are times when your friends get in the way of the blessing I have for you.  Pray and be still. If there is a problem in your life, and you can’t seem to solve it. Take your hands off it!  Pray and stand still. If your husband or wife has left you, and you know GOD gave them to you.  Pray and stand still. If you are sick, and the doctor has given up. Don’t give up on GOD.  Pray and stand still. Don’t look to the left, don’t look to the right, but look to the hills from which cometh your help.  Pray and stand still. Waiting on GOD is not always easy. He never said that it would be. But if you allow Him to work it out for you, you will always make it through.  Don’t move until you know it is the Lord guiding you. He will speak peace to soothe your weary soul. Soon you will see every trial unfold, giving you the victory.  Pray and stand still. GOD has not forgotten you.   He knows exactly where you are and what you are going through. Pray and stand still.

A Prayer of Intervention (3.16.13)

Gracious Father, I am so thankful that I am not left on my own to determine how I should pray to you.  Thank You for the power of the Holy Spirit, who helps me to pray in the midst of my weakness, and during those times when I just don’t have a clue as to what I should ask You for.  How amazing to know that when I can't find the words to speak, the Holy Spirit intervenes on my behalf.  Forgive me for the times when I feel so overwhelmed; for instead of feeling overwhelmed, I should be coming to you in prayer about every detail of my life.  Sometimes I am unable to verbalize what is on my heart. Father GOD reveal the depths of my being to me, so that my heart can be searched for anything that is not pleasing to you.  Bring this thing forward Lord so that I can correct this fault.  Thank you Lord for allowing the groaning of my spirit to be heard!  I pray this prayer to you Father in the name of your son, JESUS! Amen

Entering a Season of Praise (3.15.13)

It’s time that you let go of all that has been worrying you and enter into a season of praise.  Lift up your voice to Me, for I inhabit your praises. Put on a garment of praise and remove the spirit of heaviness. Yes, when My people praise Me, I am there in their midst. Your praise is a sweet smelling aroma to Me and when you begin to praise Me, it will change the atmosphere.  Your sacrifice of praise will cause things to start moving. When My people give Me a sacrifice of praise in times of trials and tribulation, I will encourage and strengthen them. Praise will bring you through every stronghold of the enemy. Praise is one of the keys to victory, for the enemy is scattered when you lift up My name in praise. He hates to hear either the sound of praise or worship being given to Me in the midst of the storm. Praise Me, beloved, Praise Me!

A Perfect Master Plan (3.14.13)

GOD's definition of "speedily" and ours are not always synonymous. The Lord always incorporate delays into His overall plan.  Delays work perseverance in us. So crucial is endurance to our character development that GOD is willing to delay even important answers to prayers to facilitate our transformation.

We should not interpret divine delays as signs of divine reluctance or denial. Delays are tools to help perfect our faith. Christ is looking to find a tenacity in our faith that prevails in spite of delays and setbacks.

He seeks to create a perseverance within us that outlasts the test of time, a resolve that actually grows stronger during delays and crisis. When the Father sees this quality of persistence in our faith, it so touches His heart that He grants us whatever we ask for if we believe in our heart that he will provide for his children.  Regardless of what a situation appears to be.

Delayed answers to prayers do not mean the things prayed for have been denied.

Only the LORD knows what is best for you. The LORD is a Master Planner! You might not understand why things are happening the way they are right now, but when all is said and done, and you look back at what has transpired in your life, you will see that all things worked together for your good.

Praise the LORD through good times and bad times because He know what he is doing.

The Battle isn't Yours, it's Mine (3.13.13)

Beloved, 

I know that worry is a battle. 

However, I want you to remember, the battle isn’t yours to fight, it’s Mine. And I will free you from worry, and release you to finish the course that I have ordained for you, if you will only let go and release it all to Me. 

I will set you free from worry and impart faith into you by My Name. 

Now allow My peace to minister to your spirit, and keep your heart and mind safe. My presence shall surround you and keep you in "perfect peace", as long as your heart and mind are stayed on Me. 

Trust in Me to see you through this, 

I won’t fail you. 

Heavenly Father, 
Lord, I praise You for taking this battle away from me 

and setting me free. 

Oh how precious Your love is for me. 

Thank you Lord for covering me with your peace and your joy.  

So when the enemy comes against me, I will proclaim your Word.

As I know this will send the enemy fleeing in several different directions.

Thank you Lord for being my strong tower

and my refuge during this trial.

 Amen 

Steering Clear of Evildoers (3.12.13)

I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked. - Psalms 26:5 A short story: Jeremy knew he wasn't a favorite among his peers. Just about everyone told him so. He wasn't willing to do the things people told him he had to do in order to be accepted by the "in" crowd. He did not want to hurt other people and be a participant in the work of the enemy. He felt that if those were the qualifications for being liked, then forget it. Sometimes we find it very difficult to say no to evildoers. It can become lonely when you choose to follow the LORD. So many people love to do what they know is wrong, sometimes not realizing that they will surely see their evil deeds again. The Word of GOD has promised this! GOD calls us to live according to his WORD, and in order to do that, we need to steer clear of evildoers. Call upon the name of the Lord to give you strength and conviction when you are being tested. He will always answer your call. Prayer: Father GOD, As I come to You in prayer today,  all around me I see people doing things that are not pleasing to You. Help them Father,  and also help me when thoughts of doing wrong to others,  enters into my mind. I want to live for You Father GOD. Rescue me from those who try to persuade me  to participate in evil doing.  Fill me with Your Spirit this day, Lord.   Amen

Everything Happens for a Purpose (3.11.13)

The will of God will never take you,

Where the grace of God cannot keep you,

Where the arms of God cannot support you,

Where the riches of God cannot supply your needs,

Where the power of God cannot endow you.

The will of God will never take you,

Where the Spirit of God cannot work through you,

Where the wisdom of God cannot teach you,

Where the army of God cannot protect you,

Where the hands of God cannot mold you.

The will of God will never take you,

The will of God will never take you,

Everything happens for a purpose.

Where the love of God cannot enfold you,

Where the mercies of God cannot sustain you,

Where the peace of God cannot calm your fears,

Where the authority of God cannot overrule for you.

Where the comfort of God cannot dry your tears,

Where the Word of God cannot feed you,

Where the miracles of God cannot be done for you,

Where the omnipresence of God cannot find you.

We may not see the wisdom of it all now,

but trust and believe in the Lord that everything is for the best.

-   Author Unknown

No matter what problems you are facing in your life,

keep your eyes on the Lord and not your present circumstances.

Our Ways are not His Ways (3.10.13)

Isn't it amazing how we let our minds manipulate us sometimes? We blow things out of proportion and it causes us such great suffering and distress. When we allow ourselves to embrace panic and fear, it is good to know that we can turn to the Lord and He will be faithful to comfort us. When we open ourselves to embrace His peace we will find new serenity. We often forget that the LORD has instructed us to come to Him when we are weary and can barely find the strength to continue in this journey. His Word promise us that He will carry us through the storm, if we faint not. If GOD is for us who can be against us? So regardless of what situation you are facing today, our Father knows all about it, and will correct it in His own timing and in His own way. He has told us that our ways are not His ways. So when things are not happening the way you think they should, lean not onto your own understanding but trust GOD to do what he has promised. He does not lie and his Word will not return void. The Word He has given us to obey will do everything it says. Don't give up on GOD because He surely has not given up on you. Have a blessed day in the LORD!!!

A Crisis of Faith (3.8.13)

I'm speaking to those who are going through a faith crisis. Your circumstances are causing you to doubt if you have any kind of faith at all. I know it’s not that you don't believe in Me or believe My Word. It’s just that your situation and symptoms are speaking louder to you than your faith.  I want you to stop right now and consider recognizing who I AM. I am THE GOD that created the Heaven and the Earth, and all that is there in. I am THE GOD which created you and knows all about you. There is nothing too difficult for Me. Rise up and strengthen yourself in My Word. Resolve to trust and truly believe Me for complete deliverance and restoration in this particular situation.  Refuse to allow fear to have any place or control in your life. Let faith rule and reign in every circumstance. Hold on to what you know is true, "MY WORD" and I will hear your prayers and answer you. "Don't ever forget that I am your stronghold, your fortress, your high tower. Be strong and immovable in the faith of My Word, then you will see My glory and be amazed at what I will do in your life," says the Lord. Jeremiah 32:17 - O Sovereign LORD! You made the heavens and earth by your strong hand and powerful arm. Nothing is too hard for you!

Keeping Your Tongue in Check (3.7.13)

With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men who have been made in GOD’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. This should not be. Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? Can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water - James 3:9-13 Jesus revealed that a spring of living water flows out of us (John 7:38). Then James explained that when we use our mouths to curse or condemn, rather than praise, we are dumping a truckload of salt into our spring. Cursing, as it is used here, does not refer to profanity - rather it means to denounce or call something bad or harmful. Our ability to praise, worship and minister in prophetic intercession is directly affected by what comes out of our mouths. When you start to feel dry, or like things just aren’t flowing smoothly in the prayer closet, ask the Holy Spirit to check your mouth. He will be glad to show you where the salt came from! “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of GOD” - Ephesians 4:29-30 Keep the flow of the Holy Spirit alive as you minister through intercession by keeping your tongue in check. As you renounce unrighteous judgments and words that aren’t life-giving, you’ll be the vessel the Lord will look for when He wants to accomplish something powerful through prayer! Lord,  Show me where my tongue is getting me into trouble,  salting the flow of life-giving water, meant to minister to others.  I choose to bring my tongue into conformity,  so that it blesses and benefits others and doesn't tear them down.  Oh Father, help me with my tongue.  Amen

I Remember You, Will You Remember Me? (3.5.13)

You've asked so many times, “Lord do you remember me? 

While I am on this Christian journey, do you remember me?” 

How could I forget you? 

When I was praying in the Garden, 

I prayed not only for myself, I was praying for you. 

I prayed for your healing, I prayed for your protection, 

I prayed for your peace, I prayed for your joy and

I prayed for your faith.

Will you remember me?

I PRAYED FOR YOU. 

You came through trials and tribulations that you 

never thought you would make it through. 

Trials that put your faith in ME to the test. 

Trials that made you weep in the night. 

A night you thought would never end, and yet you made it. 

You felt cast down, shaken, torn to pieces, 

and then those pieces were torn to shreds. 

 I had to allow you to suffer; I had to allow you to be tested. 

It was the process I had to take you through for you 

to be delivered. I was there all the time. 

Will you remember Me? 

I DELIVERED YOU.

You talk about how much you have suffered. You are not alone. 

I see wives and husbands suffering for their unsaved companions. 

I even see children, yes, children suffering for their unsaved parents. 

I know you’ve suffered, I know they have suffered,

but because of your suffering, many lives have been saved. 

I know what you are going through, for I suffered too. 

Will you remember Me? 

I SUFFERED FOR YOU. 

With all that we have talked about, and all that you have gone through,

do you really think I could ever forget about you? 

How could I forget about my friend? 

Remember, Greater love hath no man than this. 

That He lays down His life for his friends. 

My love for you is unconditional. 

I remember you; will you remember Me? 

I DIED FOR YOU.

Signed,  JESUS

God's Love and Power (3.4.13)

The love of God can help us to endure many things. Circumstances that ordinarily knock us flat on our back are nothing when face-to-face with the power of GOD. Cry out to GOD in times of affliction and He will comfort you and lift you above the fear of evil things. Truly, our help is in the Lord and there is nothing in this life you cannot face as long as the LORD is with you. Spend time alone with him daily and he surely will answer when you call upon his Holy name. Be still and know that he is GOD!!!

We are God's Sheep (3.3.13)

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want - Psalm 23 GOD created sheep as a unique animal. Sheep need to be herded to greener pastures when their own pasture has been stripped of foliage. Sheep will wander off into traps, standing helplessly while predators stalk them. Out of all GOD's creatures, few are more helpless than sheep. It is interesting that GOD calls us His sheep. We so often think that we have complete control over our lives, and yet we really are helpless. We need to admit our weaknesses to the Father. When we admit our weakness, this admission becomes our strength, helping us to understand our need for GOD's intervention. GOD will protect us, provide for us, guide us from place to place, and never leave us alone. He truly is the Good Shepherd, the best shepherd we could ever hope to find. We need a shepherd to walk with us daily, and thank GOD we have the finest. Prayer: Lord,  I have difficulty admitting that I cannot do everything on my own.  Help me to see that leaning on Your strength is not weakness at all,  but power beyond measure.  By Your wisdom I am saved.  Thank you Father. Amen

Learn to Trust God (3.2.13)

Beloved,  if you will release yourself from the bondage of doubt in difficult situations and learn to trust Me, you will find that I am right beside you.   I have heard the cry of your heart, be patient the answers are forthcoming.  Answers will come in unexpected ways so there is no need to strive or worry, but have faith.  For even in the midst of uncertainty, I will open doors that will offer unexpected opportunities.  Only trust Me and do not fear, and you will enter a time of greater sensitivity - both in the spiritual realm and in the natural realm.  Refuse to allow discouragement to take you captive, and you will find a new level of freedom beyond anything you could imagine.  Be obedient to My leading, and stay in My Word, for your answers are coming.  Have faith and know that I am with you and will be with you at all times, says the Lord.  Trust Me!  Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding   - Proverbs 3:5

Nothing is Too Hard for God (3.1.13)

Be still, and know that I am God.  There is nothing too difficult for Me, says the Lord. I have all power and authority, and I have empowered you to do all that I have destined for you to do. Refuse to be discouraged. Rise up and know that I am with you to accomplish My purposes for you on this earth. Keep your pace and do not take your emotional reactions too seriously, for the enemy will use them against you to bring you down. Be strong and stand in the anointing of courage. Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Remember this: There is nothing that you will face today that the Lord can't bring you through. Thank God for what you have,  Trust God for what you need