Christianity
RISE UP!
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 NIV
We are told in Scripture to take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ. (2 Corinthians 10:5). Our mind is indeed a “battlefield.” Satan loves it when we focus on everything wrong in our lives. He loves it when we focus on our past mistakes and let those mistakes stop us from going forward in Christ. He loves it when we wallow in self pity and see ourselves as less than who we truly are – who Jesus says we are!
We are more than conquerors; We are chosen and dearly loved; We are the bride of Christ; We are empowered through the Holy Spirit to be who the Lord has called us to be and to do what we have been called to do!
Rise up, warriors of the Most High God! Get out of the pit of despair and frustration and regret and lift up your eyes and see your destiny!!
Cut off the chains that are holding you back!
Shake the dust from your feet and go forward in God’s Love and Power!
Divine Appointment
I had what I would call a “divine appointment” today!
I was shopping in a local clothes store and went to the counter to purchase my items. As the young sales girl walks up to help me –she grabs her back and says, “My back hurts so bad! I’ve taken all kinds of medicine and nothing helps!”
(Well, the Lord opened the door-so I walked through.) I asked if I could pray for her back and she enthusiastically said, “Yes!”
We held hands and I prayed for her right at the counter. Need I say it was out loud. 😃.
When I was done, she was so thankful, and as I left I said, “I believe the Lord will continue to heal your back as you are working today!”
Ah Lord! Thank you for this precious encounter! May this young lady come face-to-face with Your healing Power and Love! In Jesus’ Name, Amen!
TRUST HIM!
I am in the midst of preparing to lead a 75 minute Equipping Session at the Aldersgate Renewal Ministries Conference in Lexington Kentucky, June 29-July 2.
My usual preparation for teaching/leading large groups in ministry is to write down everything I will say. (I don’t do this for a small group Bible Study). I usually begin by reading/speaking what I have written. But, usually sometime during the ministry, God takes over and I walk away from the “paper” and the words flow. God gives me the words to say!
I know that in my preparation God is guiding and leading me, but I have desired to “unchain” myself from the words on the paper and simply connect to the words that the Lord has put in my heart and spirit.
Even last Sunday, as I was preaching while my pastor was out of town, I had my iPad “paper” in front of me and I was reading what was written. But, in my prayer time the Lord had let me know exactly when I was to stop and walk away and let Him “put the words in my mouth.”
I have felt a “shift” as the Lord is writing His words on my heart! His “ink” is much stronger than the ink of the printer!
Yes, I am still preparing for my Equipping Session. He is giving me an Outline of what I will talk about and I have Scriptures that are foundational to the teaching. But, every time I think about typing what I will say…I feel a “stop” in my spirit. The Lord is gently raising me to a new level of trust. Do I trust Him to put the words in my mouth? Do I trust in His ability to guide me as I speak? Can the Holy Spirit speak through me?
I absolutely believe the answers are YES to these questions – and have even taught on it. But, now the LORD is encouraging me to put “feet” to my belief!
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power. 1 Corinthians 4:20
The theme of the Conference is THE POWER OF GOD and the title of my session is An Empowered Life! It’s interesting that the Lord chose this period of time to release me into a new season of walking out His empowerment in my life! LOL! I won’t just be teaching on His Power in us – I’ll be living it!
What has the Holy Spirit been leading you to do that will take a new level of faith and trust to accomplish? I am here today to say to you:
TRUST HIM! Trust Him to accomplish in you and through you more than you can dream or imagine! TRUST HIM!
More Than You Can Handle!
I see so many times people making the statement, “God doesn’t give you more than you can handle.” Actually this is NOT a true statement! I understand why people say it. They are trying to make someone who is going through a hard time feel better. So they will be encouraged that God knows they can “handle it.”
But, God DOES give us (or allows) us to have more than we can handle on our own so we will realize we need Him to do it!
If we can handle everything on our own – we don’t need Him. If you look at the Scriptures, you will see many, many examples of people doing amazing feats that they would be incapable of handling “on their own.”
Whatever you are going through…God is MORE THAN ABLE to see you through it! He is with you every step of the way!
All For Your Glory, Lord!
Preaching this morning at the 11:00 service at my home church. I have prayed…I have prepared…I have placed it in God’s hands.
Lord, thank You for ministering through me. I know it is a challenge! LOL! Thank You for what YOU have planned this morning! I bow to YOUR WILL! All for Your glory, Lord…all for Your glory! Amen!
PENTECOST SUNDAY
PENTECOST SUNDAY
Acts 2:1-21
Come Holy Wind…Come Holy Fire…may we declare the wonders of God in boldness and power! May our sons and daughters prophesy! May our young men see visions and our old men dream dreams! May ALL your people prophesy and may ALL who call on the name of the Lord be saved!
Pour out Your Spirit upon us, O God! May we radiate with the power of the Holy Spirit within us and around us! Set Your Church on fire, O God, so our hearts will burn with love for those that do not know you!
Blow on the smoldering embers of our hearts and bring us to a roaring blaze of Your power and love! We wait with open hearts, open spirits, and open arms!
Come Holy Spirit!!
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Take That Step!
What is the Lord calling you to do? Take that step of faith! He is stepping with you!
OPEN DOORS
We are not to walk through every “open door!” It is important to discern which open door is for us…which door is from the Lord…and which door is a distraction that would lead us away from God’s best.
We have many choices in our lives. Some choices we know are not good even as we choose them. (Why do we do that!). But, I thank God that He is able to teach us and use even our bad choices to help us grow.
Sometimes the choices before us are “good” ones and we see no problem with choosing them – especially if it will give us pleasure. But, even the good choices can become a distraction and lead us away from where the Lord would have us invest our time and energy.
How do we know which choice to make…which door to walk through? We know by seeking the Lord and by seeking the counsel of godly friends. God is our Guide; our Wisdom; and the Light that shines upon His path for us and the door we should walk through.
So! If you are ready for a change in your life and ready to walk through HIS open door – GET READY! He is opening doors right now that will lead us into new territories; new opportunities to influence those around us for His glory; and new ways of doing ministry!
GET READY!!
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