When Was the Last Time....... (1.9.19)

Faith Believers,
When was the last time you were
     told you could not do something?

When was the last time a friend or an
     enemy told you the assignment was to
     difficult for someone like you to accomplish?

When was the last time man tried to
     break your spirit by taking away the very
     thing(s) you worked so hard for?

When was the last time the cares of this
     world left you beaten, battered and bruised?

When was the last time you cried because you
     could not understand what was going on
     in your life?

When was the last time you needed a friend or
     a family member to encourage you in the Lord?

When was the last time you had to encourage yourself?

Sometimes in life, there are times when we have more questions than answers. Times when 'going on' seems impossible. Times when the evil doers seem to prosper and the followers of GOD do not (Psalms 37).

Have you been there?
Are you there now?

Today, I share some good news with you
     to minister to you.

There are times when situations arise that you were not prepared for. There are times when you may be caught off guard by a situation. However, just because it caught you off guard does not mean that GOD is not aware.  GOD is not caught off guard.

Every situation in your life is seen by the eyes of GOD. There are no hidden secrets or plans that GOD is not aware of in your life. When man says no, GOD is not defeated.

Just because someone set a trap for you, does not mean that GOD will fall into that trap or that you will fall into that trap. Just because someone hurt your feelings with harsh words does not mean it will work on the Lord and His feelings will be hurt too.

What am I saying to you? Simply this, the attacks that man may throw at you, will never work on the Lord...... or you.

The Lord will fight your enemies for you.
There is nothing too hard for Him.

The Bible declares in Genesis 18:14 - Is any thing too hard for the LORD? 

Man's denial of you, does not hinder GOD's approval of you. GOD does not need man, but man definitely needs GOD.

If that blessing is yours, GOD will make sure
     you get it and no one else.

 - Marilyn

~ Prayer ~
Father,
Help me to live my life to please and honor You.

Man's approval of me is not necessary, because I live my life for You and You are the only one that matters.

When it appears the wicked is prospering, remind me of Your Power and what is written in Psalms 37, that the wicked shall soon be cut down.

Help me to stay encouraged in Your Word.
Remind me to pray for those who have
     hurt me as I forgive them.

Father, none is perfect except for Jesus.

I want to live my life according to Your Word, Lord
     so Help me Father with this.

In Jesus name I pray.
Amen 

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Scripture Reading for Today: Isaiah 54:17

Give God Your Worries & Stop Carrying Them with You (1.8.19)

My Child,
Give Me your worries and
     stop carrying them with you.

Can’t you see they are pulling you down? That heavy load you’ve been carrying is not only destroying your joy; it’s also destroying the joy of others around you. 

The weight and pressure of the load
     will cause you to stumble and fall,
     if you don’t give them to Me.

When you gave your life to Me, I provided a way for you to never have to be a carrier for worry again.

When I told you that I had provided a more excellent way for you, you believed Me and took Me at My Word.

Somehow, as time passed by, you forgot about My Promises and slowly started taking your worries and burdens back from Me. Now, you’re carrying a heavy load again.

Cast your cares upon Me and allow Me to lighten your load.

It is time to renew your vows
     and release your burdens to Me.
It is time to take every thought captive
     and surrender everything to Me. 

Keep your mind on Me and allow Me to bring to your remembrance of how you overcame these circumstances in the past. Spend some time reflecting on how wonderful it felt when you overcame your worries by the word of your testimony.  

My child, lay your burdens down, lay them down.

Surrender all to Me.
Give Me the battle.

We were victorious before, and
     we will be victorious again. 

All you have to do is believe in your heart that this too shall pass, and it will.

Believe it not just today,
     believe it every day.

Be at peace.

Read and Meditate on God's Word

Matthew 11:28-30 - Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light

2 Corinthians 10:5 - Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of GOD and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; 

1 Peter 5:7 - Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 

Revelations 12:11 - And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; 

You Know the Truth..... and the Truth will Set You Free (1.7.19)

Faith Believers,
A certain fear has entered some of you.
That fear wants to take up residence within you.

If you allow this it will multiply.

You are especially concerned about your future. Somehow your trust in the name of the Lord our GOD has faded a bit. The good thing is, you know the truth and the truth will set you free. You will be set free indeed, because Jesus wants that for you.

So make a decision to believe in
     the Word OF GOD, regardless.

Believe that the Lord said He will never
     leave you nor forsake you.

Confess with your mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord. 

Confess with your mouth that the devil is a liar
     and a deceiver. If you resist and rebuke
     the enemy, he must flee.

Confess with your mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord,
     and that there is nothing you have to be afraid of.

The enemy is a paper tiger that will magnify a situation, to make it appear that all is hopeless and lost. Again, the devil is a conniving liar seeking whom he may devour and there is no truth in him.

Believe in the Word Of GOD and know that GOD has promised never to leave or forsake us. 

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Proverbs 29:25 - The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whosoever putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

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I am praying that the peace of GOD

will flood your soul this day!

  -  Marilyn

What Are Your Worrying About?!??!! (1.6.19)

Beloved,
Your faith is being tested.

Are you going to believe what I have
     promised you or are you going to
     believe what is happening around you?

Do you think that I Am going to let this thing destroy you?!?!

Our Father promised you in His Word to "never leave you nor forsake you." You have seen Me work miracles in your life. What has happened that I cannot overcome and bring you through? Nothing! 

Have you ever thought how foolish it is to worry about what you cannot control?

I say unto you, put your faith in Me.

All of creation is in Our Father's Hands.
All power was given to Me when
     I died and rose on the third day.
I Am Alpha and Omega, the beginning
     and end of all things.

I can never fail nor will I ever forsake you. My love and My Father's love for you is an everlasting commitment to protect you and provide for you throughout all eternity.

I invite you to hold Us to The Word.
Test Us during this trying time and
see if you find Me to be true
     to My Father's Word.

I Am not man that I should lie!!!
Every word that I speak is true.

So I say to you again, "What are you worrying about?

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Matthew 6:34 "So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."

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Remember This: There is nothing you will face today
that the Lord can't bring you through.
- Marilyn Chaney

#ScriptureReflection - 1 John 3:11-21 (1.5.19)

Beloved:
This is the message you have heard from the beginning:
we should love one another,
unlike Cain who belonged to the Evil One
and slaughtered his brother.
Why did he slaughter him?
Because his own works were evil,
and those of his brother righteous.
Do not be amazed, then, brothers and sisters, if the world hates you.
We know that we have passed from death to life
because we love our brothers.
Whoever does not love remains in death.
Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer,
and you know that no murderer has eternal life remaining in him.
The way we came to know love
was that he laid down his life for us;
so we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.
If someone who has worldly means
sees a brother in need and refuses him compassion,
how can the love of God remain in him?
Children, let us love not in word or speech
but in deed and truth.

Now this is how we shall know that we belong to the truth
and reassure our hearts before him
in whatever our hearts condemn,
for God is greater than our hearts and knows everything.
Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us,
we have confidence in God.

A Time for Renewal (1.4.19)

Faith Believers,

When we think about January, we think of it as a time of renewal, a time for a new beginning, a time to let go of the past and move on.  

So, as we reflect upon what the Lord brought us through, let us be reminded that nothing is too hard for the Lord.  He brought us through trials, circumstances, and situations that we thought we wouldn’t survive. He opened doors that were once impossible for us to open. He opened doors that were closed in our faces, time and time again; and then He closed doors that we didn’t have the strength to close.

Our Lord and Savior reminds us there is nothing too difficult for Him. He is on His throne, and His Spirit is within us.  He can break through your cloudy days and cause the sun to shine in your darkest night.  All we must do is have faith in God's Word; for when the Lord decrees a thing in your life, there is nothing that can stop God's Word from coming forth. God is more than able to watch over His Word and He Will bring it to pass, regardless of how the situation(s) may look.  He Is the GOD of possibilities.

Be faithful to the Word He has spoken, and do not let the enemy talk you out of your promise. GOD will accomplish all He has said to you.  GOD is for us, and not against us.  He will never forsake us or leave us. Fear not, stand firm and declare the glory of the Lord in your life. GOD delivered you in the past, and He has plans to do even more for you in the future. And His Son, Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and today, and forever.

God never changes. 
Jesus never changes. 
The Holy Spirit never changes....

Read and Meditate on God's Word

Jeremiah 32:27 - Behold, I am the LORD, the GOD of all flesh: is there anything too hard for me? 

Psalm 51:10 - Create in me a clean heart, O GOD; and renew a right spirit within me.

Isaiah 40:31 - But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

2 Corinthians 4:16 - For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

Ephesians 4:22-24 - That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after GOD is created in righteousness and true holiness.

Prayer Enables Us to Put on the WHOLE Armor of God..... (1.3.19)

Faith Believers,
Galatians 5:19–21 clearly states the deeds of the flesh: “Immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealously, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these.”

Many of these deeds are being categorized as demons. We will never know victory over these deeds until we confess to such sins.

Immorality and impurity are choices that people make. satan is ultimately the seducer, however we are the ones who makes the choice. We will either choose to yield to the Holy Spirit and crucify the lusts of the flesh; or choose to yield to the deeds of the flesh. We will have to make that choice for as long as we dwell in this mortal body, on this sin-cursed earth.

That is why prayer is very important.

• Prayer enables us to put on the whole armor of GOD and make no room for the deeds of the flesh.
• Prayer enables the believer to prepare for the battle that will take place as he goes into a world that is contrary to the nature of GOD. 
• Prayer brings the follower of Christ under the leadership of the Holy Spirit. 
• And prayer gives us confidence in the truth of the apostle Paul’s statement, “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh - Galatians 5:16.

- Marilyn

~ Prayer ~
Holy Father,

My spirit is weak and the desires of my flesh can often get the best of me. Forgive me for my weaknesses and fill me with the strength of your Son, Jesus Christ, who was tempted but did not fall into sin. 

Help me to continually choose to crucify my selfish desires and to keep my eyes fixed upon the purity and holiness of Your Heart.

Amen

Lift Up Your Voice & Confess the Things You are Grateful For (1.2.19)

My Child,
You are finding yourself in a tight place, and the enemy is trying to convince you that your options are few to none.

And because of the enemy's nagging whispers, your mind is constantly focused on lack - instead of abundance.

Why are you allowing his words to determine your happiness? Don’t you know the enemy is delighted that you are losing hope? Do not glorify him by repeating words of lack, doubt, and hopelessness. Do not allow the enemy to take anything else away from you. Hasn’t he already taken enough?

My Child, lift up your voice and confess the things you are grateful for; and he will leave your presence.

I Know that during this season you began worrying about what you didn’t have; however, I want you to start being grateful for what you do have. If you can’t praise Me now for the small things that I have done in your life, how will you ever be able to appreciate the great things to come?

I say be grateful.
Yes, be grateful for the many things
     I have already blessed you with.

What I have given you is only the beginning of things to come.  However, I want you to be grateful now, in the midst of what you are going through.

I have given you authority, and I have given you My Word, to defeat the enemy.  Use them.

Do not allow the enemy to torment you any more.
Start now by being grateful for what you have.
Start now speaking forth My Words in your tight places,
     and My Word will deliver you into broader places.

Just be grateful and you will see
     changes take place all around you.

~ Prayer ~
Father,
You woke me up.
I am alive.
I am healthy. 
What more can I ask you for? 

Lord, I thank you. Please forgive me for all my complaining. Thank you for what you've done for me and for what you are yet to do. Teach me to give thanks and be grateful in all times; for there is always someone else who would love to be in my shoes. 

This is the day that the Lord has made.
I Will rejoice and be glad.

Lord, I am ever so grateful.
Thank you, Jesus.

Those who are the happiest don’t always have everything, but they are grateful for everything they do have.

Amen

Read and Meditate on God's Word

2 Samuel 22:20 - He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me because he delighted in me.

Psalm 118:19 - Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD:

Psalm 118:21 - I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.

Psalm 118:28 - Thou art my GOD, and I will praise thee: thou art my GOD, I will exalt thee.

Romans 4:17 - (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even GOD, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 - In everything give thanks: for this is the will of GOD in Christ Jesus concerning you.

A Prayer for the First Day of 2019 (1.1.19)

Father,
Thank You for waking me up this morning to see another day and another year.

I'm alive and I'm healthy.
What more can I ask You for? 

Lord, I pray you will bless my family and loved ones in the year of 2019 with so many blessings that they will not have room to store everything.

Keep us safe Lord in 2019, the enemy is running among us seeking who he may devour.

So many things happened in 2018 that the enemy orchestrated but Your Word tells us never to look back, but to keep looking forward - with our eyes placed firmly on You, GOD.

Forgive me for all that I have complained about in the past. I know Father GOD that all things are working together for my good, as You have promised.

Thank You Lord, for what you've done for me and my loved ones and for what You are yet to do in 2019. Teach me Lord to give thanks and be grateful at all times, for I know You are the great Master Planner and the great "I AM." 

There is nothing happening in this world that has taken You by surprise. You know the beginning from the end, You are Alpha and Omega.

As we begin this New Year Father, I want to draw closer to You and spend more time with You, reading and abiding by Your Word.  Lord, You are the answer to all things, if only this world would believe.

I thank You Father GOD that I believe!   

This is the day that the Lord has made.
I Will rejoice and be glad.

Lord, I Am ever so grateful for all that You have done
     and all that you have planned to do in 2019
     and forever.

Thank you, Jesus. 

Amen

January Cover Photo (2019)