Friday, August 5, 2011
When God is on your side....
Joseph became second-in-command in Egypt, but before gazing at that beautiful outcome, one should glimpse at his life journey to understand that it didn’t happen overnight, it wasn't an easy ride. He was rejected~lied about~incarcerated, but he NEVER let go of God ~ Don’t ever let GO, U might be DOWN but it's just for a SEASON, God will turn it AROUND, nobody can alter the plan & purpose that he has DESTINED you for!
God will work it out,,,,
Do not be dismayed when a door closes, let it be a confirmation to you that the Lord, your God is working behind the scenes to better position you in the perfect plan and purpose that he has for your life!
Don't give up....
Think about a time when you were stuck in traffic, you had that strong impulse to just turn around but as soon as you proceeded to do so, the cars ahead of you started to move. In your journey, you might be in that season where things seem stagnant, (same old, same old…) but don’t loose your patience, don’t loose your passion, you are closer than you ever were... Stay on Faith lane... Change is coming your WAY!
The dream
The dream that you carry in the inside of you, won’t be released until it reaches its full maturity. Don’t precipitate the process, certain opportunities and avenues may seem right but they have a short life span; God is a God of perfection, seek his face for direction, seek his face to know the season of what he has foreordained concerning you!
The best is yet to come
Naomi went back to her homeland empty handed…Life didn't turn out the way she expected…she didn't want to be called by her name anymore… which name means PLEASANT, DELIGHTFUL; all she had left was BITTERNESS….Would she ever land on her feet? Would she ever experience joy again? God is a RESTORER. No matter what you’ve gone through, keep HOPE alive b/c the Lord is not through with you yet….The BEST is yet to come!
The best is yet to come
Naomi went back to her homeland empty handed…Life didn't turn out the way she expected…she didn't want to be called by her name anymore… which name means PLEASANT, DELIGHTFUL; all she had left was BITTERNESS….Would she ever land on her feet? Would she ever experience joy again? God is a RESTORER. No matter what you’ve gone through, keep HOPE alive b/c the Lord is not through with you yet….The BEST is yet to come!
The Call
The higher the call, the tougher the process, keep your eyes on the prize, you’re destined for greatness!
Favor
The favor of God is upon your life and it will establish you in places you never dreamed of, will open doors you never thought possible. Walk in purpose!
Through the Eyes of faith
When you look at your circumstance solely in the natural, it is a doorway for fear and anguish to invade your world. (With our natural senses, we can not apprehend more than what is given in the physical realm); but when you look with the eyes of faith, you enter the amazing realm where everything is possible with God… Look again and taste the VICTORY!
Elisha and his servant were both in harm’s way. The King of Syria had sent an army to capture the prophet. But each of them had a different outlook on the situation. His servant was very afraid, he didn’t have any hope of them coming out alive because he only saw what was in the natural…. the danger was imminent… how could two men defeat a whole army… (so, often we have that same attitude, we give in to fear.. because we only see the magnitude of a problem and we forget about the magnitude of God's power….) And Elisha prayed that God would open his servant’ eyes so he could see the victory because there was a much GREATER army on their side. No matter what we’re going through, let’s keep in mind that God is BIGGER than our circumstance!
Elisha and his servant were both in harm’s way. The King of Syria had sent an army to capture the prophet. But each of them had a different outlook on the situation. His servant was very afraid, he didn’t have any hope of them coming out alive because he only saw what was in the natural…. the danger was imminent… how could two men defeat a whole army… (so, often we have that same attitude, we give in to fear.. because we only see the magnitude of a problem and we forget about the magnitude of God's power….) And Elisha prayed that God would open his servant’ eyes so he could see the victory because there was a much GREATER army on their side. No matter what we’re going through, let’s keep in mind that God is BIGGER than our circumstance!
Whom the son sets free
The human legal system may acquit someone of all charges against them and yet they are still bound up, tormented by their past, with no inner peace but whoever JESUS sets free is FREE indeed!
You are more than a conqueror
You might make mistakes but you will never fail, not with the Lord on your side because he will not revoke the plan and purpose that He has for your life.... Keep pressing on!
A new vision for a new season
In this next phase of your journey, God will give you a vision that is bigger than your circumstances, bigger than your personal resources in order for him to release you into the fullest of your purpose. You will need to trust in him every step of the way (100%) as he takes you out of your comfort zone to higher ground! It is a new SEASON!
God is faithful
There might be a delay in the delivery but be reminded today that What God has for YOU, it is for YOU… It shall come to pass!!!
Through the storm....
When God allows you to go through a storm, know that he has already made provision in the storm. He will sustain you and you will come out stronger than ever before!
Love yourself
Low self-esteem is one of the tools used by the enemy to keep God’s children in bondage, to keep them away from their true purpose and calling in life. He uses magazines, the media, even people in their circle to convince them that they are not pretty~slim~fit~good~equipped enough… the devil is a liar…U are Fearfully, wonderfully made & U have what IT takes... Love the person God created you to be!
The Contract....
God is ABLE to fulfill whatsoever he promises, the question is…. Will you keep your part of the bargain…. Will you keep your trust in him.... will you.....???
God has your back
You are still STANDING not because you didn’t experience situations that could knock you down but because the grace of God has kept you all along. Be reminded today that you are more than a CONQUEROR through Christ Jesus, don’t let anything fade you now…not at this point… Keep on standing, God’s plan for your life is UNSTOPPABLE!
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Faith always Believes...
A 20 Dollar Bill LESSON .....
Recently, we were out and about; my husband realized that he had accidentally dropped a 20 Dollar bill, but WHERE??? After giving it some thoughts, we narrowed down our focus to two spots where it could be at: the “very well” frequented parking lot or the Lobby of the Facility which we left half hour earli...er… my husband decided to drive back and look for it; in the corner of my mind I thought it was just a waste of time, the chances of that money being found were very slim considered the “traffic” in that place…. but he was so determined that I did not try to “fight” him on it; I sat back…( SIGH…) maybe later I will tell him….. See, I told you so….:)
But guess what? As soon as we drove up to the parking spot which we occupied moments earlier, he noticed the $20 Bill all balled up on the ground… (Praise the Lord, by the way…) But I am sharing this really to talk about FAITH versus DOUBT, two different types of seeds, which produce two different types of results ….. Doubt will stop a person from operating in the fullness of their abilities, from moving forward because it focuses on the negative and also expects a negative outcome…
For example, you read about a great job opportunity in the Paper which you would like to reply to but DOUBT will convince you not to do so, DOUBT will discourage you from going forward with that inclination because there are so many other qualified candidates that are also applying …
You would like to start a personal business but DOUBT will convince you otherwise… the Economy is too messed up right now, no need to take chances…
That 20 Dollar Bill was lying on the ground waiting, hoping… to be the "property" of SOMEBODY … There are many blessings with your name printed on them but you have to claim them… you have to go for it…
Listen to the voice of Faith, look through the eyes of Faith because FAITH enables one to see beyond the surface, beyond the circumstances, beyond the natural perception…. …Silence the voice of DOUBT, the fearful thoughts for we have not been given a spirit of fear but of wisdom and of a sound mind. The Lord is on your side, go FOR it, you got what it takes… you are more than a CONQUEROR through Christ Jesus!
Recently, we were out and about; my husband realized that he had accidentally dropped a 20 Dollar bill, but WHERE??? After giving it some thoughts, we narrowed down our focus to two spots where it could be at: the “very well” frequented parking lot or the Lobby of the Facility which we left half hour earli...er… my husband decided to drive back and look for it; in the corner of my mind I thought it was just a waste of time, the chances of that money being found were very slim considered the “traffic” in that place…. but he was so determined that I did not try to “fight” him on it; I sat back…( SIGH…) maybe later I will tell him….. See, I told you so….:)
But guess what? As soon as we drove up to the parking spot which we occupied moments earlier, he noticed the $20 Bill all balled up on the ground… (Praise the Lord, by the way…) But I am sharing this really to talk about FAITH versus DOUBT, two different types of seeds, which produce two different types of results ….. Doubt will stop a person from operating in the fullness of their abilities, from moving forward because it focuses on the negative and also expects a negative outcome…
For example, you read about a great job opportunity in the Paper which you would like to reply to but DOUBT will convince you not to do so, DOUBT will discourage you from going forward with that inclination because there are so many other qualified candidates that are also applying …
You would like to start a personal business but DOUBT will convince you otherwise… the Economy is too messed up right now, no need to take chances…
That 20 Dollar Bill was lying on the ground waiting, hoping… to be the "property" of SOMEBODY … There are many blessings with your name printed on them but you have to claim them… you have to go for it…
Listen to the voice of Faith, look through the eyes of Faith because FAITH enables one to see beyond the surface, beyond the circumstances, beyond the natural perception…. …Silence the voice of DOUBT, the fearful thoughts for we have not been given a spirit of fear but of wisdom and of a sound mind. The Lord is on your side, go FOR it, you got what it takes… you are more than a CONQUEROR through Christ Jesus!
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Please let it be just a dream!
It was a quiet Sunday afternoon in the Richards' home, Nicholas along with his two teenage sisters were in the living room watching a movie. Their Mother was in the kitchen baking a cake to celebrate her husband’s job promotion. Their laughter always warmed up her heart, she was thankful for the fact that her children were very close to each other, even though they argue every once in a while but they always make up.
Nicholas was a Sophomore in College, raised in a Christian family, he had a nice upbringing, some very strong values were embedded in him, but lately he became less and less interested in church activities and even dreaded to share his faith with his friends in College for fear that they would laugh at him. His mother had noticed the change in his behavior and how nonchalant he was about the family Bible study that they conduct in their living room every week, which he used to look forward to. She shared her apprehension with her husband, and they decided to pray about it, that God would touch their son and give him a personal experience which would strengthen his faith.
They were all having a good time, Allison and Laura enjoyed having their brother home for the week-end, it was his first semester staying on Campus . The movie was so captivating, that they did not even realize the time that went by, the plot was getting better and better; so he commented on one scene and nobody answered him back, he turned to his right, Allison was no where to be found, he turned to his left, no sign of Laura, so he thought to himself “that’s weird”, he then said c’mon girls, are we playing hide and seek, your timing is a bit off, because you are missing out on the best part… but the more he thought about it, the more confused he became, because he did not remember them leaving the room; so he called his Mom, no answer….Then he finally realized that he was alone, the house felt so empty, he then started to panic, with a frenetic voice, he called each one of their names but only a heavy silence answered him. He felt so alone, lost and afraid; so he ran outside and saw one of his friends from across the street, who was hysterical, with both hands on his head, and said, I can’t find them, they are gone, my family…. They both felt to the ground sobbing uncontrollably, and Nicholas finally said, do you think, it’s the RAPTURE ….his friend nodded, then they cried and cried, their tears were just heart wrenching … What about us, what are we gonna do, are we left behind….?
No, no I don’t want to be left behind, no…. please Lord…. Then two vigorous hands tapped him on the shoulder and Nicholas opened his eyes he then realized that he was dreaming, everyone was there with a concerned look on their faces and his father leaned toward him with his hands still on his shoulders and asked : what is going, Son? With Tears streaming down his face, he replied, I don’t want to play church anymore Dad, I want Jesus in my heart, I don’t want to be left behind… help me Dad……. I got to tell my friends….. I got to…..
By: MT
(I pray that you are blessed by this fictional and yet inspired story, thank you for reading ~ blessings!)
36 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son,[f] but only the Father. 37 As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. 38 For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; 39 and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away. That is how it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. 40 Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left. 41 Two women will be grinding with a hand mill; one will be taken and the other left. 42 Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. Matthew 24:36-42
Nicholas was a Sophomore in College, raised in a Christian family, he had a nice upbringing, some very strong values were embedded in him, but lately he became less and less interested in church activities and even dreaded to share his faith with his friends in College for fear that they would laugh at him. His mother had noticed the change in his behavior and how nonchalant he was about the family Bible study that they conduct in their living room every week, which he used to look forward to. She shared her apprehension with her husband, and they decided to pray about it, that God would touch their son and give him a personal experience which would strengthen his faith.
They were all having a good time, Allison and Laura enjoyed having their brother home for the week-end, it was his first semester staying on Campus . The movie was so captivating, that they did not even realize the time that went by, the plot was getting better and better; so he commented on one scene and nobody answered him back, he turned to his right, Allison was no where to be found, he turned to his left, no sign of Laura, so he thought to himself “that’s weird”, he then said c’mon girls, are we playing hide and seek, your timing is a bit off, because you are missing out on the best part… but the more he thought about it, the more confused he became, because he did not remember them leaving the room; so he called his Mom, no answer….Then he finally realized that he was alone, the house felt so empty, he then started to panic, with a frenetic voice, he called each one of their names but only a heavy silence answered him. He felt so alone, lost and afraid; so he ran outside and saw one of his friends from across the street, who was hysterical, with both hands on his head, and said, I can’t find them, they are gone, my family…. They both felt to the ground sobbing uncontrollably, and Nicholas finally said, do you think, it’s the RAPTURE ….his friend nodded, then they cried and cried, their tears were just heart wrenching … What about us, what are we gonna do, are we left behind….?
No, no I don’t want to be left behind, no…. please Lord…. Then two vigorous hands tapped him on the shoulder and Nicholas opened his eyes he then realized that he was dreaming, everyone was there with a concerned look on their faces and his father leaned toward him with his hands still on his shoulders and asked : what is going, Son? With Tears streaming down his face, he replied, I don’t want to play church anymore Dad, I want Jesus in my heart, I don’t want to be left behind… help me Dad……. I got to tell my friends….. I got to…..
By: MT
(I pray that you are blessed by this fictional and yet inspired story, thank you for reading ~ blessings!)
36 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son,[f] but only the Father. 37 As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. 38 For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; 39 and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away. That is how it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. 40 Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left. 41 Two women will be grinding with a hand mill; one will be taken and the other left. 42 Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. Matthew 24:36-42
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