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Sunday, March 25, 2012

Trust In The Lord


What do you do when life questions your faith, and all the dreams you had seem like they're drifting away? It takes all of your strength just to make it through the day, but through it all keep on trusting God. What do you do when you cried all you can? When you have to wear a smile when you hurt deep inside? What do you do when there is no one you can call? Through it all though it's hard, and I may have to cry sometimes, I've got to keep trusting Him! Deitrick Haddon Trusting God

Trust Me


Lord, be merciful to me and hear my prayer, teach me to trust in You and lean not on my own understanding, so You won't have to knock my feet our from under me to get my attention. ~Amen~

My Soul Finds Rest In God Alone


Psalm 62:5-8 Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken. My victory and honor come from God alone. He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me. O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge.

Let Go And Let God

Soak In The Spirit

For Such A Time As This


I Am Blessed Because I Believed The Lord Would Do What He Said!

Trusting God


John 12:44-50 Jesus shouted to the crowds, “If you trust me, you are trusting not only me, but also God who sent me. For when you see me, you are seeing the one who sent me. I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark. I will not judge those who hear me but don’t obey me, for I have come to save the world and not to judge it. But all who reject me and my message will be judged on the day of judgment by the truth I have spoken. I don’t speak on my own authority. The Father who sent me has commanded me what to say and how to say it. And I know his commands lead to eternal life; so I say whatever the Father tells me to say.”

Thankful

From Our Hearts


Our life comes from our heart, and we must guard our heart with all diligence. Great reservoirs provided by our water companies supply hundreds of streets and thousands of houses. The heart is the reservoir of man. Our life flows through our mouth, hands, and eyes; but comes from the central reservoir, the heart. Therefore, we have to keep our hearts in the proper condition, or all that flows through the pipes will be corrupt.

God is the only one who knows the natural wickedness of our hearts: Jeremiah 17:9 The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked.

The only one who can renew them: Ezekiel 36:25-26 Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. Your filth will be washed away, and you will no longer worship idols. And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart.

Micah 6:8

One Soul, One Love, One Heart



My soul must come under the hand of the Spirit; just as a piece of clay on the potter’s wheel revolves, is touched by the fingers of the potter, and is molded into what he wishes it to be, I must lie passively in the hand of the Spirit of God. He must work in me to will and do of his own good pleasure. Then I can begin to work out my own salvation with fear and trembling, but never, never until then. I must have more than nature can give me, more than my mother and my father gave me, more than flesh and blood can produce. I must have the Spirit of God from Heaven. What is the best evidence I received him? That I rest upon Christ Jesus alone for salvation.

No Greater Love


There is no greater love than the love You have for me Lord. You gave Your life on Calvary so I am free to tell You of my love, worship, honor, praise and adoration constantly. I sing Your praises all the day long. I worship You above all else! There is no adequate way to express the depth, height, and width of this amazing love You put inside me!

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Ordinary People

James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.

Keep Your Eyes On Jesus

Never take your eyes off Jesus!
Keep your eyes on the prize!
Hebrews 12:1-3
God’s Discipline Proves His Love - Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won’t become weary and give up.

King Of The Jews

Luke 23:32-38 There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to death. And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.”

And they divided His garments and cast lots. And the people stood looking on. But even the rulers with them sneered, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ, the chosen of God.” The soldiers also mocked Him, coming and offering Him sour wine, and saying, “If You are the King of the Jews, save Yourself.”

And an inscription also was written over Him in letters of Greek, Latin, and Hebrew:
THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

A Prayer of Praise


Jude:1:24-25 Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault. All glory to him who alone is God, our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord. All glory, majesty, power, and authority are his before all time, and in the present, and beyond all time! Amen.

Matthew 9:10-13

Friday, February 3, 2012

Stay Focused On Jesus

God's Love Is Perfect

 

Dear friends, we are already God’s children, but he has not yet shown us what we will be like when Christ appears. But we do know that we will be like him, for we will see him as he really is. And all who have this eager expectation will keep themselves pure, just as he is pure. 1 John 3:2-3

The Word By Name Is Jesus

1 John 2:14
I write to you, dear children, because you know the Father. I write to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God lives in you, and you have overcome the evil one

Pray

God answers Prayer! Jesus lives forever to intercede with God on our behalf, and we must never forget Powerful, Unified, Prayer is ALWAYS available to us!!!
“I also tell you this: If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you. For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.” Matthew 18:19-20

My Basic Needs Are Quite Simple

What You Seed Is What You Get

We've walked through evils and traps but we're still here. The harvest we don't see is our opportunity and we will excel if we see it as part of our purpose. No thing can stop us, it will only teach us! Keep things in perspective, learn not to worry, it only energizes our enemies. If we focus on problems we give life to them. We make them important, unless we ignore them. Don't try to fix it, leave it alone. We only see our blessings in retrospect because we're looking at the problems. Most people don't really see what they have until they lose it. Every level brings a new devil. The attacks show us we must be SOMEBODY or there would be no purpose to it. If you lose something, it opens you up to a better thing. Our biggest opportunities are born out of crisis, in the chaos. Then we find out who is really with us and who is really for us. Out success does not look or feel like success, until we look back on it. The harvest is coming in big this year. Pressed down, shaken together. Do not speak back to anyone who says it is not so. Our eyes have not seen what is in store for us.

Worthy Is The Lamb



GOD IS WORTHY: I called on the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and he saved me from my enemies. Matthew 10:38 If you refuse to take up your cross and follow me, you are not worthy of being mine. Matthew 22:8 And he said to his servants, ‘The wedding feast is ready, and the guests I invited aren’t worthy of the honor. Acts 5:41 The apostles left the high council rejoicing that God had counted them worthy to suffer disgrace for the name of Jesus.

Psalm 139:1

O LORD, you have examined my heart
and know everything about me.
You know when I sit down or stand up.
You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.
You see me when I travel
and when I rest at home.
You know everything I do.
You know what I am going to say
even before I say it, LORD.
You go before me and follow me.
You place your hand of blessing on my head.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,
too great for me to understand!
I can never escape from your Spirit!
I can never get away from your presence!

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Contentment

Philippeans 4:11-13 Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.

Lord You Have Examined My Heart

O LORD, you have examined my heart
and know everything about me.
You know when I sit down or stand up.
You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.
You see me when I travel
and when I rest at home.
You know everything I do.
You know what I am going to say
even before I say it, LORD.
You go before me and follow me.
You place your hand of blessing on my head.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,
too great for me to understand!
I can never escape from your Spirit!
I can never get away from your presence!

God Answers Prayers













God answers Prayer! Jesus lives forever to intercede with God on our behalf, and we must never forget Powerful, Unified, Prayer is ALWAYS available to us!!!

“I also tell you this: If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you. For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.” Matthew 18:19-20

What You Seed Is What You Get

We've walked through evils and traps but we're still here. The harvest we don't see is our opportunity and we will excel if we see it as part of our purpose. No thing can stop us, it will only teach us! Keep things in perspective, learn not to worry, it only energizes our enemies. If we focus on problems we give life to them. We make them important, unless we ignore them. Don't try to fix it, leave it alone. We only see our blessings in retrospect because we're looking at the problems. Most people don't really see what they have until they lose it. Every level brings a new devil. The attacks show us we must be SOMEBODY or there would be no purpose to it. If you lose something, it opens you up to a better thing. Our biggest opportunities are born out of crisis, in the chaos. Then we find out who is really with us and who is really for us. Out success does not look or feel like success, until we look back on it. The harvest is coming in big this year. Pressed down, shaken together. Do not speak back to anyone who says it is not so. Our eyes have not seen what is in store for us.

Friday, January 13, 2012

You Alone Are Lord

Let Everything That Has Breath


He Alone Is Worthy To worship and adore. The Lamb of God, Victorious. Our risen Lord. He purchased our redemption. He is our righteousness. Exalt the name of Jesus for only He is worthy!

I'll Be Back

Isaiah 9
6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.

Psalm 80:17-19

Give Thanks To The Lord

Psalm 136
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever.
To him who alone does great wonders, His love endures forever.
Who by his understanding made the heavens, His love endures forever.
Who spread out the earth upon the waters, His love endures forever.
Who made the great lights—His love endures forever.
The sun to govern the day, His love endures forever.
The moon and stars to govern the night; His love endures forever.

The Word of God



Matthew 12:36-37 But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Smile

 

You are strong when you take your grief and teach it to smile.
You are brave when you overcome your fear and help others to do the same.
You are happy when you see a flower and are thankful for the blessing.
You are loving when your own pain does not blind you to the pain of others.
You are wise when you know the limits of your wisdom.
You are true when you admit there are times you fool yourself.
You are alive when tomorrow’s hope means more to you than yesterday’s mistake.
You are growing when you know what you are but not what you will become.
You are free when you are in control of yourself and do not wish to control others.
You are honourable when you find your honour is to honour others.
You are generous when you can take as sweetly as you can give.
You are humble when you do not know how humble you are.
You are thoughtful when you see me just as I am and treat me just as you are.
You are merciful when you forgive in others the faults you condemn in yourself.
You are beautiful when you don’t need a mirror to tell you.
You are rich when you never need more than what you have.
You are you when you are at peace with who you are not... You It's You...................
By: Timothy Glasper Sr

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

The Mercy of God


Romans 9:15-16 “I will show mercy to anyone I choose, and I will show compassion to anyone I choose.” So it is God who decides to show mercy. We can neither choose it nor work for it.

A Living Sacrifice


Romans 12:1-2 A Living Sacrifice to God
Dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

Amazing Grace



Hebrews 4:16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Jesus Loves Me


How deep must be the love which makes the Lord weep over sinners, and like a mother seeks his children to his bosom! Surely at the call of such a cry our willing hearts will come. IF ANY MAN THIRST, LET HIM COME UNTO ME AND DRINK.

Charles Spurgeon

In heaven they are secure, and here we are we preserved in Christ Jesus; there they triumph over their enemies, and we have victories too. Celestial spirits enjoy communion with their Lord, and this is not denied to us; they rest in his love, and we have perfect peace in Him: they sing his praise, and it is our privilege to bless Him too. This year we will gather celestial fruits on earthly ground, where faith and hope have made the desert like the garden of the Lord. Man ate angels' food of old, and why not now? We have grace to feed on Jesus, and eat of the fruit of the land of Canaan this year! Charles Spurgeon

Believe

Holy Spirit, fill our cups until they overflow, minister to our spirits, give us an overwhelming revelation of God's love, power, and direction, and lead our hearts into Jesus’ love, and perseverance. Lord spread Your protection over we who love You, that we may rejoice in You. Give us peace as we trust in You. Teach us to be patient, and wait for only YOUR WILL to be done in our lives. Thank You for the host of blessings You bestow upon us. Thank You for our sight, hearing, ability to walk, and for healing our bodies and minds. You are forgiving, understanding, and You love us so much You keep blessing us, though we stumble and falter, and don’t always hear Your voice. Father, we love You, adore You, and praise Jesus' Holy, precious, name. Amen

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

United With Christ


Ephesians 1:3-8 Spiritual Blessings
All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ. Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son. He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins. He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding.

God's Hands


Casting all your care upon Him; for He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 It is a happy way of soothing sorrow when we can feel--"HE cares for me." Christian! do not dishonour religion by always wearing a brow of care; come, cast your burden upon your Lord. You are staggering beneath a weight which your Father would not feel. What seems to you a crushing burden, would be to Him but as the small dust of the balance. Nothing is so sweet as to "Lie passive in God's hands, And know no will but His." Charles Spurgeon

God Cares For Us


If you are part of God's family, He will supply all your needs. He will heal your wounds, and your broken heart. Do not doubt His grace and mercy because of your trials and tribulations. He loves you as much in times of trouble as in times of happiness. You can have a tranquil quiet life if you leave providing to Him! If God loves and cares for you, why do you need to care too? Can you trust him for your soul, but not your body? He has never refused to bear your burdens, He has never fainted under their weight. Then entrust all your concerns to the hand of our gracious God. He will provide all you need.

Bread Of Life









Jesus replied, "I am the bread of life. No one who comes to me will ever be hungry again. Those who believe in me will never thirst. But you haven't believed in me even though you have seen me. However, those the Father has given me will come to me, and I will never reject them. For I have come down from heaven to do the will of God who sent me, not to do what I want. And this is the will of God, that I should not lose even one of all those he has given me, but that I should raise them to eternal life at the last day. For it is my Father's will that all who see his Son and believe in him should have eternal life -- that I should raise them at the last day." John 6:35-40

Monday, January 9, 2012

King Jesus


Father we can do no good until Your Spirit, according to Your sovereign will, begins to move upon lives and hearts. If not for Your grace, not one of us would be saved. There are none who seek You, and really want to be holy, right, and true, except Your Spirit first breathes upon them, and creates the desire in them. Jesus help us remember the extraordinary process involved when one calls upon Your name, asking for salvation. Your birth at Bethlehem; the anguish, darkness, and mystery of the cross; the wonder and miracle of the resurrection; and the sending forth of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. The process behind every call upon Your precious name, You arranged, and are behind it all. Every word, thought and movement is designed by You.

God's Peace


Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

God's Hands

Ephesians 1:8-10 He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding. God has now revealed to us his mysterious plan regarding Christ, a plan to fulfill his own good pleasure. And this is the plan: At the right time he will bring everything together under the authority of Christ—everything in heaven and on earth.

Tapestry


Matthew 22:14 “For many are called, but few are chosen.” Have you had a life full of trials and tribulations? Do you know that those who are chosen of God have to be tried by the fire? If you read "The Tapestry" in the photo you will understand why.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

My Prayer For Direction

I worship You God, and my Lord Jesus Christ! I give You all praise, honor, and thanks because of Your righteousness, and I sing praises to Your Holy name. Thank You for Your grace, mercy and favor upon our lives. We hold firmly to the faith we profess, for the persecution, trials, and tribulations, we must go through are nothing compared to the price You paid for our salvation. Jesus, you love us so much You laid down Your life for us. We're so grateful for Your extreme sacrifice. I have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place wrapped in righteousness, through Your blood Jesus. Our great High Priest over God’s house, I draw near to You with a sincere heart, in full assurance of faith. I hold unswervingly to the hope I profess, for You are faithful lord. Send down Your rain, Your power, Your glory, Your oil, revive us, and give us a passion like never before. Help us to be faithful in all we do as You are faithful.
I cry unto You my Lord and my King, let my prayer be set before You as incense, and my worship as my sacrifice, as I approach Your throne of grace with confidence, to receive mercy, and find grace to help us, in our time of need. I call on You Lord, for You answer me. Give ear to me and hear my prayer. I lay my requests before You and I wait in expectation. I come before You today Christ Jesus, to seek Your forgiveness, Your mercy, Your direction, and Your guidance. Let us not lean on our own understanding, but in all our ways acknowledge You, for You make our paths straight. We trust You Lord with all our hearts. Only You can open our eyes so we can see You clearly, and our ears, so we can hear You clearly. You said whoever listens to Me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm. We have access to You Father through the blood of Your son, Jesus the Christ. Thank You for all Your great and precious promises. Amen

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Charles Spurgeon Luke 24:16

‎"But their eyes were holden that they should not know him."
Luke 24:16 The disciples ought to have known Jesus, they had heard his voice so often, and gazed upon that marred face so frequently, that it is wonderful they did not discover hi...m. Yet is it not so with you also? You have not seen Jesus lately. You have been to his table, and you have not met him there. You are in a dark trouble this evening, and though he plainly says, "It is I, be not afraid," yet you cannot discern him. Alas! our eyes are holden. We know his voice; we have looked into his face; we have leaned our head upon his bosom, and yet, though Christ is very near us, we are saying "O that I knew where I might find him!" We should know Jesus, for we have the Scriptures to reflect his image, and yet how possible it is for us to open that precious book and have no glimpse of the Wellbeloved! Dear child of God, are you in that state? Jesus feedeth among the lilies of the word, and you walk among those lilies, and yet you behold him not. He is accustomed to walk through the glades of Scripture, and to commune with his people, as the Father did with Adam in the cool of the day, and yet you are in the garden of Scripture, but cannot see him, though he is always there. And why do we not see him? It must be ascribed in our case, as in the disciples', to unbelief. They evidently did not expect to see Jesus, and therefore they did not know him. To a great extent in spiritual things we get what we expect of the Lord. Faith alone can bring us to see Jesus. Make it your prayer, "Lord, open thou mine eyes, that I may see my Saviour present with me." It is a blessed thing to want to see him; but oh! it is better far to gaze upon him. To those who seek him he is kind; but to those who find him, beyond expression is he dear!

Charles Spurgeon, Our Father which art in heaven

"After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, etc."
Matthew 6:9 This prayer begins where all true prayer must commence, with the spirit of adoption, "Our Father." There is no acceptable prayer until we can say, "I will arise, and go unto my Father." This child-like spirit soon perceives the grandeur of the Father "in heaven," and ascends to devout adoration, "Hallowed be t...hy name." The child lisping, "Abba, Father," grows into the cherub crying, "Holy, Holy, Holy." There is but a step from rapturous worship to the glowing missionary spirit, which is a sure outgrowth of filial love and reverent adoration--"Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven." Next follows the heartfelt expression of dependence upon God--"Give us this day our daily bread." Being further illuminated by the Spirit, he discovers that he is not only dependent, but sinful, hence he entreats for mercy, "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors:" and being pardoned, having the righteousness of Christ imputed, and knowing his acceptance with God, he humbly supplicates for holy perseverance, "Lead us not into temptation." The man who is really forgiven, is anxious not to offend again; the possession of justification leads to an anxious desire for sanctification. "Forgive us our debts," that is justification; "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil," that is sanctification in its negative and positive forms. As the result of all this, there follows a triumphant ascription of praise, "Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever and ever, Amen." We rejoice that our King reigns in providence and shall reign in grace, from the river even to the ends of the earth, and of his dominion there shall be no end. Thus from a sense of adoption, up to fellowship with our reigning Lord, this short model of prayer conducts the soul. Lord, teach us thus to pray.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Every word, thought & movement is designed by God

Father we can do no good until Your Spirit, according to Your sovereign will, begins to move upon lives and hearts. If not for Your grace, not one of us would be saved. There are none who seek You, and really want to be holy, right, and true, except Your Spirit first breathes upon them, and creates the desire in them. Jesus help us remember the tremendous process involved when one calls Your name, asking for salvation. Your birth at Bethlehem; the anguish, darkness, and mystery of the cross; the wonder and miracle of the resurrection; sending forth the amazing Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost; the process behind every call upon Your precious name, You arranged, and are behind it all. Every word, thought & movement is designed by You.

Friday, September 2, 2011

Love Letter to God

My God, You are perfect
You are the omnipotent and omniscient originator
Ruler of the universe and the object of my worship and devotion
Thank You for setting me in a place where I can hear You clearly
Move me out of the way so Jesus may be seen and speak through me
Prepare me, so You may propel me, into my purpose
It’s what I say & the way I say it; - does it love, edify or encourage others

God I set my mind to gain understanding and revelation, and to humble myself before You. Please reveal to me the clear and powerful discernment, comprehension, and empathy of Your ways. Reveal Your manifest Glory that makes You worthy of the homage and adoration of all creation, and Your incomparably great power that is available to me. I desperately need You, and Your power Lord, to remain in the center of Your will and to fulfill Your purpose for me. I have such a burning desire to know You, adore You, and worship You, completely. I desire revelation of all You are so my heart will be so fixed in my confidence in You I never fail to trust You, lean on You, hear You, and complete Your will for my life. I’m totally dependent on You Lord. I am nothing, my thoughts and words are nothing, I have nothing, and I can do nothing, without You. I need You to endure. Remove from me everything that’s not of You.

Thank You God for Your spiritual armor (Ephesians 6:10-18). I will be strong in You Lord and in Your mighty power. I put on the full armor you provided for me so I can take my stand against the devil's schemes. My struggle isn’t against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark evil world, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the Heavenly realms.

I put on Your full armor God, so when the day of evil comes I may be able to stand my ground, and after I’ve done everything, I will stand. I will stand firm with the belt of truth buckled around my waist, the breastplate of righteousness in place, and my feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. I take up the shield of faith, with which I can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. I take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is Your word. I pray in the Spirit on all occasions, with all kinds of prayers and requests. I will be alert, keep praying for all the saints, and allow only Your Will to be done through me.

The weapons I fight with are not the weapons of the world. I have divine power to demolish every stronghold and every argument that comes against me, my family, all I pray for, and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of You. I take captive every thought, and make it obedient to You Jesus, rebuking all thoughts not of You in Your magnificent name. Lord, rebuke Satan and his servants. I take authority over the enemy’s work and his attempts to attack my heart, my mind, my body, my family, my household, my friends, our ministries, those on my prayer list, my pastors, and my church. Thank You for being my loving shepherd.

I walk in authority. I walk with a divine spirit. I walk in divinity, and I’m covered. Your Spirit Lord works through me because my life is submitted to You. I get still, quiet my soul, rise up in the realm of the Spirit, and You push back the fog of obscurity. Lord bless me with adequate illumination in the darkness, and bring clarity to issues of confusion or indecision. You are powerful and potent and whatever I, or my children, form You will fill. I have the capacity to give all I have, and receive all You have to give. Give me wisdom and strength as I move forward in the assurance that You began a good work in me and will bring it to perfection and completion.

I praise You Jesus, and give glory to You God, for You are my authority. You can not, and will not, ever be shaken. By blessing You God, I'm telling the devil that nothing he tried against me worked. I still have power. I still have authority, and I will love you for eternity. Thank You God that my righteousness gives me authority over the enemy, and NOTHING can take it from me. He may try to pull me down, tell lies about me, mess with my family and friends, my finances, my mind, my health, or my ministry, but my mandate and my authority, will never be taken from me. Testing only strengthens my faith in You Lord. Having done all, I will stand and give You all the praise. I won’t ever believe the lies of the enemy and relinquish my authority. As long as I keep my righteousness, and my authority, I take back everything the enemy has ever stolen from me. Give it back! I stand with all power in my hands through the blood of my King, King Jesus, my blessed redeemer, and I command the enemy and every demon in hell to bow down under my feet. I have authority and power over you. I stand in that authority today and tell you to take your hands off me, my family, those on my prayer list, our homes, our ministries, our businesses, and finances, in the name of Jesus, the Christ.

Jesus You are my Lord and the love of my life. You are everything to me and I bless Your holy name. God I am YOUR beloved child, YOUR Spirit leads me. YOUR power hits me and leads me in what to do to accomplish YOUR Will. I’m not the one doing the work, You’re living vicariously through me, for YOUR glory and YOUR honor. The Holy Spirit teaches me all things, reminds me of Your word, instructs me how be productive and fruitful in every season, and brings forth my heart’s desire; to be a fit vessel to serve You, my God. Thank You God for sending me the extremely anointed teaching and preaching of Bishop T.D. Jakes to further my knowledge of You. God, keep a supernatural hedge of protection around the Bishop, his ministries, and all ministries I pray for. Holy Spirit protect them, lead them, and guide them in all they do. Keep evil far from them, especially Jezebel spirits, as You increase their anointing.

I love You Lord and my God with all my heart, my soul, my mind, and all my strength. I lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone Lord, make me dwell in safety. You keep me in perfect peace because my mind is steadfast, because I trust You. I’m constantly transformed by the renewing of my mind, and perpetually trained to test and approve Your good, pleasing, and perfect will. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O Lord, my Rock, my Redeemer, consecrate me to do Your will. I love You and I’m absolutely devoted to You. I adore You God with an intensity that’s so hard to put into words, I can’t adequately explain it. I love communicating intimately with You and I pray the bond between us grows ever stronger. I love all the saints. I thank You and praise You Father for responding to, and fulfilling, my prayers. I worship You for who You are and for all You are to me. I repent of my sins and ask Your forgiveness from every sin. Please cleanse my heart and my lips. Thank You God for ordering my steps.

Thank You Holy Spirit for filling me, using me to accomplish God’s will, and flowing through me. Give me an urgency to obey Your leading, petition for my needs, intercede for others, travail in the Spirit, declare Your Word, or do whatever You lead me to do. My God, earnestly I seek Your face. My soul thirsts for You, my body longs for You. I need Your Glory and fresh anointing to overshadow my life. You have filled the void in me. I have a burning desire to know You more, every day, every hour, every minute, every second, I strive to know you better. Help me to live Your word Lord, walk in Your truth, and be absolutely obedient to Your will. I am Your vessel, bought at a price, mold me and make me after Your will. My body is Your temple Holy Spirit. You are within me, and You lead me, bless me, heal and strengthen me.

Lord, I thank You for Your great mercy and Your amazing grace that abounds to me. I thank You that You are ever present with me. You are my Lord, my savior, my redeemer, my rock, my fortress, my righteousness, my sanctification, my peace, my source, my shield, my defense, my great reward, my covering, my banner, my High Priest, my strong tower, my deliverer, my healer, my faithful provider, my very best friend, and most of all, my loving shepherd. Thank You for loving me enough to lay down Your life for me. Thank You for the grace You poured out on me abundantly, giving me strength, considering me faithful, and anointing me for Your service. I also Thank You Lord for keeping me steadfast in Your will, and for ordering every step I take. I give You all the Glory, all the honor, and all the praise, for You alone are worthy!

Lord, thank You for clothing me in Your righteousness. I lay myself on the altar and whatever does not please You Lord, burn it up. Consume my will, my desires, my emotions, my flesh, and EVERYTHING that doesn’t line up with Your Will. Do whatever You desire to do in me, Lord. Do whatever it takes to keep me on Your holy hill. Lord, I surrender myself totally to You, for without You, I can do nothing, and I am nothing. It’s only through Your grace that I may be used, by You, to fulfill Your will. Use me Lord! This is the cry of my heart, my body, and my soul. Search me, O God, and know my heart. Test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Lead me, O Lord, in Your righteousness, make straight Your way before me. Teach me Your way and I will walk in Your truth; give me an undivided heart that I may fear Your name.

Thank You for giving me a pure heart and renewing a steadfast spirit within me. I desire to do only Your Will God; Your word is within my heart. Do not withhold Your mercy from me Lord. May Your love and faithfulness always protect me. Thank You for wisdom, vision and insight. You gave me a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. I will revere the gifts You put in me to build up others in a life of faith, so when the time comes for them to benefit the Body, the gift is ready. My prayer for my life is that You would use me mightily for Your Glory, and make Your will perfectly known to me so I will not stray from my everlasting course. Oh how I love You Lord.

Jesus, You defeated Satan, once and for all. You died on the cross, rose from the dead, took the keys to death, hell, and the grave, and made an open show of the devil. I worship and praise You, for You’re worthy of all glory and all honor. I united myself with You and I’m one with You in spirit. Your divine power gives me everything I need for life and Godliness, through my knowledge of You, who called me by Your own glory and goodness. God You make me stand firm in Christ. Your grace is sufficient for me. Your all-surpassing power is made perfect in my weakness. Bless me to be the very best me I can be. Please hide me, and allow others to see Jesus through me.

God talk me through the changes that affect my destiny, or change my life. Lord don’t let me do anything so stupid it aborts my destiny. Don't give me anything I can't handle, that will make me stumble or fall. You know me better than I know myself. If You see me doing something stupid STOP ME. Let me know Your voice so well I know when to just BE QUIET, to be comfortable and content where I am, or when You want to speak through me or use me. Teach me to be always abounding in Your work, steadfast, stable, consistent, and unmovable. Lord, I beseech You, help me to faithfully pray daily, give me patience, train me to be obedient and FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS. Talk me through my needless frustrations. Help me praise You through my pain and comfort me, when I’m tired, confused, or weary. Teach me to overcome my emotions and not say things the wrong way, especially to my husband, family, and friends.

I am blessed because I delight in Your word and meditate on it day and night. I am like a tree planted by the rivers of water. I bring forth my fruit in my season; my leaf shall not wither; and whatever I do shall prosper. I am a true worshipper. I worship You Father in love, in spirit, and in truth. Thank You God for loving me and choosing me to do Your will. You said he who works for the honor of the one who sent him is a man of truth; there is nothing false about him, he that believes in Me, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. Thank You for loving me, favoring me, and using me.

Lord, many said You wouldn’t deliver me. But You’re a shield around me, You bestow glory on me, and You lift up my head. To You Lord I cry aloud and You answer me from Your holy hill, for You are my deliverance. You bring me out and show everyone You’re with me, to Your Glory and Honor. You never let me be ashamed. I lie down and sleep in peace; I wake again, because You love me and sustain me.

Thank You God for this indescribable gift! Thank You for this new beginning! Thank You for starting my life over, knowing what I know now. I know because I’m blessed with abundance much is required of me. All my life I've purposed in my heart I would never stop seeking You. You told death it couldn't touch me. You brought me through SO many things, so many times. You’re always there when I call Your name. You know me better than I know myself. My prayer is to know You better every day. You’ll never let me down. I hunger and thirst for righteousness and I am filled. I love and adore You for choosing me. I thank You that I’ve found favor in Your eyes.

Almighty God, keep me in Your pavilion, the place of Your presence. The place of thanksgiving, praise and worship, that stills the enemy and the avenger, and stops the devil. In Your pavilion, under Your covering, in the secret place of Your presence, Your anointing is released upon me. Many may say things against me, or do things to try and harm me, but because I’m surrounded by Your presence, and You love me and favor me, no one can hurt me. In Your presence I’m completely enveloped by Your Spirit. I’m protected, loved, and treasured. I’m fascinated, and totally delighted in You. I thank and praise You Lord for the blessing You are in my life. I lift my hands to You my Lord, my God, and I thank You for the secret place, for Your protection, and for Your love. You’ve prepared great things for me because I love You and seek You with all my heart. Thank You Lord for blessing me with financial abundance to fulfill the vision You put inside me. All-powerful God, spending time in Your presence satisfies the desires of my heart. My life prayer is to be used mightily by You to do Your will.

Worship is my secret place where the anointing is released and the enemy is stopped. I lay down myself on the altar so You can burn up and remove all things not of You, so I may serve You. Please mature me beyond earthly things so when I’m in Your presence I may receive Your direction and guidance for my life, and all those on my prayer list, stand in the gap and travail to obtain the things others need or lack, to hear Your word for them, or to take help from heaven to those in a place remote from Your kingdom. Let me not speak with words of human wisdom, but when I open my mouth give me words to speak that demonstrate the Spirit's power; words by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths, in spiritual words.

I adore You Lord more than mere words can proclaim. I exalt, praise, glorify, and honor You. I extol Your majesty and Your virtue, and I love You with everything I am. I love You with so much intensity it’s overwhelming. Thank You My Lord for loving me. Thank You for providing me financial and spiritual abundance so that in all things, at all times, I have all I need to fulfill Your will, and abound in every good work. Thank You for making me rich in every way so I can be generous on every occasion, and my generosity will result in thanksgiving and glory to You. Jesus, what do You want me to do, to say, or to go? How can I be used to deliver, draw, bless, or heal?

God, I am so grateful that You love and favor me and my family. You’re so awesome God. You know how deeply I love You. There’s no way I can express how much I adore You and all You are to me. I am so very thankful You chose me for Your service, for blessing me and my family, and for answering my prayers. I thank You for Your amazing grace, mercy, favor, blessings and healing in our lives, for our ministries, our homes, furnishings, clothing, finances, and cars. I give You all the praise, glory, and honor for You blessed me with all I need to fulfill the vision You put in me. Thank You for the abundant blessings You bestow upon me, for the pleasure of tithing, special offerings, allowing me to bless my friends, my family, and my church, and always have enough left over to meet my needs, and to bless others as You lead me.

Let Your Will be done in our lives, and our ministries! I’m so grateful You’ve given us the resources to help so many people know You. I praise You God for allowing us to bring hope and salvation to those You have drawn who are lost, have no hope, and can’t find their way. By supplying their basic needs of decent housing, toiletries, clothing, and financial freedom, we can show them all things are possible through faith in You. Thank You for allowing us to bless so many and show them the love they’re looking for to fulfill them, the one who loves them as much as they want to be loved, the only one who has truly unconditional love for them and they can always depend on, is You. There’s no problem, circumstance, or situation greater than You.

Glory to Your name O Lord, my God, my King, You are robed in majesty. You are the greatest gift of all. You have saved me from the fall with Your gifts of love and mercy. Take control, have Your way in me. There's no one like You. I worship You in spirit and in truth. Refresh my soul. Come and breathe into me. I lift up my hands and magnify Your name. I give You all the honor, glory, worship, and praise You deserve.

I want to be in the higher place where You are. That secret place in You, the Holy of Holies. Take me there, past the gates, beyond the courts, above all powers and principalities, so we can commune together. Break me and draw me nearer as I run after You. I'm desperate for Your embrace. I need You to heal me, put the garment of grace on me, keep me safe in Your presence, by Your side. I can't live without You, light of truth, giver of grace, mercy, and peace. I worship You, adore You, and love You with all my mind, my heart, my body, and my soul. You are the blessed trinity. Amen

Thursday, June 30, 2011

My Testimony

My life has taken me through hell and floods of water. My third brother was born in September 1946. The doctor told my mother if she had another child she would probably die, so he cut and buried her tubes during the caesarian. Fifteen months later I was born. The doctor told her the tube grew back. All my life I heard my mother say, “If I didn’t have Carol I wouldn’t have the problems…” I grew up knowing I was not wanted, and believing I was the reason my mother was always sick and in the hospital. I was driving to work one day when I was 30, and God told me I was not a mistake, I was a miracle. I had to pull over because the light had become so bright and God’s glory fell on me.

My life has been full of accidents, injuries, and illnesses from the day I was born. My hospital files are enormous. I never fit into my mother’s plans for me, and had it not been for my father… He explained that most folks did not love like us, or have our compassion. I felt people’s pain.

I don’t know when I met Jesus, but as long as I can remember, He has always been there for me through every situation. I was baptized when I was 12. I went through childhood not understanding how people could be so cruel. Like most folks, who are called and love Jesus, I have many, many stories. At one point, in my twenties, I fell on the floor and cried out to God, “If this is all there is, I don’t want it. If only someone, (other than my father), could only love me as much and as hard as I love.

God sent me my husband and I thought here he is, finally! He is much like my father, and could love and hurt me just like my father. My husband started listening to Kenneth Copeland on the radio after we moved to Kansas. I went to California to see my brother and to attend a Kenneth Copeland convention. Kenneth said, “God is looking down on the earth saying, ‘If only I could find someone to love me as much as I love them”. I had the answer and from that very moment, I knew there was more to life than what I had experienced, and sought after Jesus like never before.

I found a church, and after many years of giving my all, the pastor starting doing all the things he vowed never to do and the church, with its six locations, fell hard, and I could no longer be involved.

God gave me a wonderful job at an advertising agency and I fell to pride. On October 31, 1995 while waiting at a light a woman ran into the back of my car, then a man ran into her, and both cars hit me again. I had a mild traumatic brain injury resulting in blurred or double vision, short-term memory loss, floaters in my eyes, extreme sensitivity to sound and light, and excruciating ringing in my ears and headaches. I could not remember from day to day what I heard or saw. It was very hard on my family. God showed me what it was like not to have His hand on me. It was the 16th of the 18 car accidents in my life.

Long story short, I not only lived in great pain, but had open-heart surgery with 6 bypasses and artery transplant, another accident, lost my mother, almost lost my husband, my daughter in terrible trouble, and I lost my closest brother. We went through eight years of bleak poverty, living in a cave, lost two good incomes and both became disabled, within 6 months, but if not for God…

On my birthday in December of 2005, my eldest daughter sent me an email that said God has confirmed the end of Your sufferings sorrows and pains because HE that sits on the throne has remembered You. He has taken away the hardships and given You JOY. He will never let you down.

In March 2006, God gave me this, I walk in authority; I walk with a divine spirit. I walk in divinity, and I am covered. Your Spirit Lord is going to work through me because I have submitted my life to You. I will be still and quiet my soul, and rise up in the realm of the Spirit, so You will push back the fog of obscurity. I trust You to bring forth light in the darkness and give clarity to the issues that bring confusion and indecision. I ask You to give me wisdom. I will move forward in the assurance that You have begun a good work in me, and will bring it to perfection and completion.

In May 2006, I went to a seminar at a good friend's church and she paid for my registration, featuring Prophetess Norvice Sellers. After speaking for just a few minutes, she said yes to Jesus, stopped speaking, and called me to the front of the church. She told me Jesus knows me, and all the years of trials and tribulations were over. I could go home and write paid in full on all my bills, and the secret fear I had that night would never happen. She was right on all accounts. The next day she called me out again, told me Jesus had more for me that I could not receive the night before, and the spirit fell on me like never before.

I have learned that I was created to worship, praise, give God & Jesus all the glory they deserve, and give all my cares to Jesus. As the word says, everything DOES work out for my good. No matter what the circumstance, Jesus knows how to handle it so much better than all we could ask or think.