Saturday, May 31, 2008

I John 4:1 - Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

We are living in an exciting time right now. The Holy Spirit is imparting Christians to do the work Jesus has called us to do in the word. In the 90’s there was a mighty move of God and if you have been privileged to be a Christian during that time, your ministry was probably was as incredible as mine. But something happened after the 90’s…..it didn’t seem like the miraculous was happening any longer. It almost seemed like a dry time for the church. Well I am happy to say, the Lord is moving among his church today. He has begun pouring out his spirit on his children to do the work of the Lord. We are seeing people move in all areas on the gifts. God is healing his people and using Christians to pray for each other to see the sick healed and the dead raised. Could this be the last out pouring before the return of Christ? Maybe!

The outpouring in Lakeland is only just the beginning. The Holy Spirit has imparted an anointing among those who attended and then they have gone to their home towns and seen God continue it there. God is moving in Australia, England, Scotland, Whales, the US and so many other places. We are thanking God for this outpouring.

But a word of caution, as the scriptures state, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

Satan is a live and well and is using so called ministers, prophets, and any other title they give themselves to give a counterfeit experience. Do not believe every teaching you hear. Seek out the truth, read the Word, be sensitive to the spirit of God and test it. Do not be led astray during this important time for the church. Do not be deceived by this movement of “not laying on of hands.” God has called us in James 4 to call on the elders of the church and lays hands on the sick.

Go forth – do his work!

Saturday, May 24, 2008

Joel 2: 28 & 29

vs. 28 - “And it shall come to pass afterward that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions.”

vs. 29 – “And also My menservants and My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days.”



GOD IS ALIVE AND WELL AND HE IS POURING OUT HIS SPIRIT ACROSS THIS NATION.

If you haven’t heard about the outpouring in Lakeland Florida, you need to check it out at the link below or you can watch it on God TV. There are services at 10am EST and 7:00pm EST. People are being saved, healed, delivered and there is an impartation that is going forth on God’s people – imparting them to reach the masses.


http://www.freshfire.ca/

Not only is God moving in Florida, but he is moving in numerous states in the US and across Europe, Ireland, etc. People are coming to the Florida outpouring and taking the same spirit back to their homes and igniting their churches.

It’s an awesome time to be a child of the King. Everything we’ve been taught and prayed for is coming to pass and God is using his children! Wow! Get into the flow, seek him now, allow him to move in your life. These are the last days and He is pouring out His spirit.

Monday, May 5, 2008

Why Don't We Have the Fire?


I believe one reason we don't have the fire is that we really don't want it. Oh, we say that we do. But what too many of us really want is the kind of "fire" that will draw attention to our church, pack our auditoriums, increase our offerings, and solve all our problems. We don't want the fire that will consume, destroy, expose, root up, burn, and hurt. We're afraid of what might happen if God appeared on the scene. We want a tidy religious experience that we can control. Furthermore, we don't want the kind of preaching that precedes revival. I have found that many people want nothing but encouragement and "love" from the pulpit. They don't want the truth they want to feel good! Preaching on sin, repentance, holiness, brokenness, or confession is considered negative. I wish we were half as concerned about people having a proper view of God as we are about people having a proper view of themselves! Deceived by the world, our egocentric theology has become more concerned about self-image than about God's image.

I Thessalonians 2:4

vs. 4 - But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts.

II Thessalonians 2:6-8

vs. 6 - since it is a righteous thing with God to repay with tribulation those who trouble you,
vs. 7 - and give you who are troubled rest with us when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels,
vs. 8 - in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.


I Peter 4:17

vs. 17 - For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God?

Friday, April 18, 2008

GOD IS ALIVE AND DOING MUCH!!

I am so happy to say that God is still moving and blessing the church today. My husband and me had an opportunity to go out and visit with some friends of ours. They are pastoring a church in a small town in another state. I went to college with this pastor and we've been friends for over 20 years.....wow, I'm getting old.

For so many years, him and his wife had labored in a small town in Iowa, not really reaping a great harvest, but they were faithful to continue to reach the community for Christ. One day, after much prayer, the Lord led them to another church out of state. Since they've been there they have seen God move mightily. I am happy to say, this small church is growing and thriving and have out grown their building. They have purchased property and will break ground this summer and there are plans for a youth center and so much more. I truly know and believe, because they walked through the fire, they were faithful to God, and they are now repeating the benefits of their labor.

It was a great time and can't wait to fellowship with them again next month! Thank you God, that you bless those who bless you!

God is good all the time!

WOE BE UNTO THE PASTORS

There is something that is burning in my heart and spirit that I just have to share it here on my blog. I am praying fervently and believing that God is going to clean out those in our churches that are playing church/Christianity and raise up those who are truly living and devoted to church/Christianity. It is so sad, rather than reaching the lost with the Word of God, it seems like all I’m doing is cleaning up the messes of other men and women who claim to be pastors. I’m so tired of these pastors who stand in the pulpit and proclaim how great they are, but rather than being the shepherd of their flock, they are the wolves destroying the body of Christ. Woe unto you Pastors who think you are untouchable because one day you WILL answer to God.

Below is a message I believe that needs to be shared. It has been taught by an Evangelist who I will not name in order for you not to accept or reject based on a prejudice but that you would hear what the message is saying. We pastors need to hear it and examine our own heart.

JEREMIAH 23:1-2Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of My pasture!, saith the LORD. Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel against the pastors that feed My people; Ye have scattered My flock, and driven them away, and have not visited them: behold, I will visit upon you the evil of your doings, saith the LORD.
Too many men and woman stand in pulpits preaching vain words, not the powerful life changing Word of God, which is full of faith, full of victory over every problem which can/does plague man this day and for all time. Pastors, preachers, and teachers have failed to be the earthly voice of God and have caused many to both fall away and many to perish. This must stop now! God won't be mocked! For every pastor, preacher and teacher are more accountable unto our Lord than someone who has not accepted an office. The offices of pastor, preacher, and teacher are not glorious/wondrous positions, and one who answers the call he/she has not taking a position to be a lord and have the people serve them. NO! The opposite is true; you my dear brothers and sisters are not here to be served but to serve. We serve not only Jesus the Christ, but all those who cross our path each and every day. So woe unto us! Time is much, much too short to be wanting glory and living the lie of look at what I have done/doing. We, each of us who hold an office are accountable unto God for the way in which we handle His sheep, notice the sheep are not ours, they are in Jesus' hand, we as pastors, preachers, and teachers must feed/water His sheep with the Word of God; the under-shepherds, the pastors must feed, must protect, must lead the sheep which the Shepherd Jesus has entrusted them with. The preachers must give the Word out, feed the people, give them hope, edification (build up), and yes cause conviction to come over each person if they be doing some contrary to the commandments of God. The teacher must instruct the people in the way of God, not in the way of the world.
The pastor, preacher, teacher all hold offices which are demanding; for today people have itchy ears, but one must not cater to people, but give the uncompromising truth of God out as the Holy Spirit leads, guides and directs them. A pastor, preacher, and teacher must visit the sheep, he/she must deliver the food/water unto them so they may live and live more abundantly. That abundant life is not found in the secular world, but in the kingdom of God; the kingdom of God is a way of doing things, and the kingdom of heaven is a place. So visit the people with the Word! For if they have no spiritual food: no milk, no meat, the Word of God, they shall be scattered if they are fed by the things/ways of this world. for that makes them of this world, if we belong to Jesus we are not of this world, but strangers here, we are infact citizens of heaven, because our Father resides there.
All who hold offices; pastors, preachers, teachers, apostles, evangelists, and even the born-again Christians not holding an office, you still have a responsibility to share your testimony, for you do have one, somehow, someway you came to our Lord Jesus the Christ, Salvation-you are to lead others to the cross so they too have the opportunity to escape the fires of hell and the lake of fire. So ministers turn from your evil doings, yes if you’re not letting the Holy Spirit lead, guide, and direct you, this means you are doing it on your own, so turn from your evil ways, wash your hands! Turn to the Word of God, Turn to Jesus! Give the Word out! If someone is offended by the Word, then they need to adjust their life to it, for they are in sin. Take no provision for the flesh, but overcome it with the Word of God!

Monday, April 14, 2008

Peter - The Greatest Preacher That Ever Lived!
Resource: Mike Murdock

Peter is my mentor. As a preacher I want to be like Peter – to bring forth the word and thousands were added daily! Peter was a great man of God and there are many things we can learn from his example:

1. Peter associated with people of like vision – Acts 3:1
2. Peter attended the house of God – Acts 3:1; 5:42
3. Peter practiced habitual prayer – Acts 3:1; 10:9
4. Peter observed the needs of the people – Acts 2:37-41; 3:2; 10:44-48
5. Peter was not afraid to make demands on people – Acts 3:4
6. Peter was aware of his anointing – Acts 3:6
7. Peter was responsive to human need – Acts 3:6
8. Peter knew what was needed – Acts 3:5-6
9. Peter knew what he did not possess – Acts 3:6
10. Peter knew what he did have – Acts 3:6; 5:32
11. Peter knew the power of Jesus’ name – Acts 3:12, 16; 4:10
12. Peter used the power of his name – Acts 3:6
13. Peter expected the name of Jesus to create changes – Acts 3:7
14. Peter expected physical disease to submit to his faith – Acts 3:7
15. Peter gave the needy something to do – Acts 3:7-8
16. Peter knew his total source – Acts 3:13,16
17. Peter used the climate of miracles to preach Jesus – Acts 3:9,16
18. Peter saw a problem he was qualified to solve – Acts 3:6
19. Peter did not fear persecution because he knew the inevitable eventuality of preaching the
name of Jesus – Acts 4:18-30
20. Peter feared God’s reaction more than man’s reaction – Acts 5:19-21
21. Peter was willing to dialogue with other men of God who opposed his belief – Acts 11:1-18
22. Peter was willing to admit when He was wrong to God and men – Luke 22:31-32; John 21:7, 15-19; Acts 10:28-29
23. Peter was able to walk away from his mistakes and never look back – Acts 2:14

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Revival

In all my years of being a Christian, the word “Revival” is always been around but it seems to be a buzz word again these days. It’s easy as you serve the Lord for any length of time to become cynical as to whether you will experience a true revival or not, but I truly look forward to that day when I will be used and instrumental in revival.

In my early years of serving Jesus, there has been the Brownsville Revival, The Toronto Blessing and the incredible growth of David (Paul) Yonggi Cho’s church in Korea. Today Cho’s church has over 850,000 members and 500+ staff pastors. So what do these churches have that churches today don’t have? Why does it seem like only a handful of churches are moved upon in such a way? Why are there only a few “big” churches in the US and there seems to be so many struggling little churches?

I don’t believe there is a clear cut answer to the dilemma. I know over time people have tried to come up with patterns and structure for bringing a revival to their church which usually proved to be unsuccessful. It’s like we are saying to God, I’ve done everything on the list that the others did so now bring the revival. But it doesn’t happen that way. We cannot manipulate the Holy Spirit and bargain with him to be poured out on our lives and churches.

What I do know is that we need to be IMMERSED in the Holy Spirit. We need to be SATURATED in the presence of God. When we get to that point, then we will begin to see the moving of God on our lives like never before. What are we willing to sacrifice because it does cost? Men and women who have been used by God throughout the ages, whether you agree with who they are or not, God has bestowed his anointing on them because of their sacrifice for things of this world and to spend time in the presence of God. If you research the lives of men and women who have been used by God you will find they don’t watch television, they don’t spend hours on the internet and they have very little time for things other than God. They will spend eight hours seeking God in their “prayer” closets and spend time in the word allowing the Holy Spirit to lead and direct them. You’re probably saying there is no way I can spend a lot of time in the word each day because I have to work, etc. But when you add up all the time we spend in surfing the internet, watching television or talking on the telephone, you can probably add two or three hours per night. Satan has been so successful to distract us and get us to believe the lie, “I’m just so busy.” Well, if you expect to see revival to begin in your life and church, you have to pay the price. We cannot fake out God. He knows how much time we spend with him. Maybe people in our churches think we’re spiritual or if you’re a pastor, that you spend a lot of time in the Word and in the presence of God, but in fact, I know many people in the ministry that spend very little time with God because they are too busy and they can’t figure out why God isn’t moving. If you’re a leader of any type, you have a responsibility to spend time with God so you can provide direction to those under your leadership. People look to their leadership for direction and how to live and if we aren’t living out how to do it, they will never learn and we will never see revival in our people.

I want to encourage you to study the life of Peter. He was a great preacher and the reason for that is because he was a man of prayer which we can read in Acts 3:1 and Acts 10:9. Also in Acts 3:6 you read about Peter being aware of his anointing and he new the power of Jesus’ name (Acts 3:12, 16; 4:10). Because Peter spent time in the presence of God, he was used greatly and through his life and ministry thousands were added to the church daily.

Never give up on seeking for Revival in your life and church. Chose today to turn the television off, shut down the internet and spend more time in the word and in the presence of God and you will begin to see the power of God in your life.

Saturday, March 29, 2008

The 58 Leadership Secrets of Jesus
By Mike Murdock

  1. Jesus was a problem-solver – Acts 10:38
  2. Jesus believed in His product – John 4:13-14
  3. Jesus never misrepresented His product – Matthew 8:19-20; 10:17-22
  4. Jesus went where the people where – Luke 6:6, 17-19
  5. Jesus took time to rest – Mark 6:31
  6. Jesus took time to plan – John 14:2
  7. Jesus knew He did not have to close every sale to be a success – John 1:11-12
  8. Jesus had something others needed – Luke 6:19
  9. Jesus was concerned about the finances of people – Mark 10:29-30; Luke 5:1-11
  10. Jesus was willing to go where He had never been before – Matthew 8:5, 28; Mark 14:36; 15:20-22
  11. Jesus never allowed what others said about Him to change His opinion of Himself – Luke 6:22-23
  12. Jesus understood timing and preparation – John 2:4
  13. Jesus developed a passion for His goals – Luke 19:10
  14. Jesus respected authority – Mark 12:17
  15. Jesus never discriminated – Acts 10:34
  16. Jesus offered Incentives – John 14:2; 15:7
  17. Jesus overcame the stigma of a questionable background – Matthew 1:19-20
  18. Jesus never wasted time answering critics – Matthew 26:63; Mark 8:11-13
  19. Jesus knew there was a right time and a wrong time to approach people – John 2:4; 8:11
  20. Jesus educated those He mentored – Matthew 13:10-18; Luke 13:10; Mark 6:6
  21. Jesus refused to be discouraged when others misjudged His motives – Matthew 12:24
  22. Jesus refused to be bitter when others were disloyal or betrayed Him – Mark 14:18; Luke 22:47-48; John 13:21, 26-27
  23. Jesus networked with people of all backgrounds – Luke 5:1-4; 19:5-10
  24. Jesus resisted temptations – Matthew 4:1-11
  25. Jesus made decisions that created a desired future instead of a desired present – Luke 23:33, 42, 46
  26. Jesus never judged people by their outward appearance – John 4:39
  27. Jesus recognized the law of repetition – Matthew 16:19; 18:18; John 8:12
  28. Jesus was a tomorrow – thinker – John 8:11
  29. Jesus knew that the power of words and the power of silence – Matthew 12:36-37; Luke 6:45; John 8:6-11
  30. Jesus knew that money alone could not bring contentment – Luke 12:15-21; 18:18-25
  31. Jesus knew when you want something you have had, you have to do something you have never done – Matthew 14:29
  32. Jesus permitted others to correct their mistakes – Luke 22:32; John 4:7-30; 8:11
  33. Jesus knew His worth – Luke 7:44-46
  34. Jesus never tried to succeed alone – Luke 9:1-6; 10:1-9
  35. Jesus knew that money is anywhere you really want it to be – Matthew 17:27
  36. Jesus set specific goals – Luke 19:10
  37. Jesus knew that every great achievement requires a willingness to begin small – Matthew 25:21; John 1:45-46
  38. Jesus hurt when others hurt – Matthew 14:14
  39. Jesus was not afraid to show His feelings – John 2:14-15
  40. Jesus knew the power of habit – Luke 4:16
  41. Jesus finished what He started – John 19:30
  42. Jesus was knowledgeable of Scripture – Luke 4:1-27
  43. Jesus never hurried – John 11:1-44
  44. Jesus went where He was celebrated instead of where He was tolerated – Matthew 10:14
  45. Jesus constantly consulted His heavenly Father – Matthew 26:39, 42: Luke 5:16; John 5:19
  46. Jesus knew that prayer generated results – Matthew 18:19-20; 21:22; John 16:23
  47. Jesus rose early – Mark 1:35
  48. Jesus never felt He had to prove Himself to anyone – Matthew 4:34; 16:1-4
  49. Jesus avoided unnecessary confrontations – Luke 4:29-30
  50. Jesus delegated – Matthew 14:19; Luke 9:1-2; 10:1-9
  51. Jesus carefully guarded His personal schedule – John 11:6
  52. Jesus asked questions to accurately determine the needs and desires of others – Mark 10:51-52; John 21:5
  53. Jesus always answered truthfully – John 14:6
  54. Jesus stayed in the center of His expertise – Acts 10:38
  55. Jesus accepted the responsibility for the mistakes of those under his authority – Luke 22:31-32
  56. Jesus pursued the mentorship of more experienced men – Luke 2:46
  57. Jesus did not permit those He led to show disrespect – Matthew 16:22-23
  58. Jesus respected the law of sowing and reaping – Luke 6:38

Thursday, March 27, 2008

18 Facts You Should Know About The ANOINTING
  1. The ANOINTING of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus enabled Him to heal the sick and case out devils! Acts 10:38
  2. The ANOINTING creates fear in the heart of demoinic spirits! Matthew 8:28-29
  3. Jesus knew the ANOINTING of the Spirit would enable His disciples to stand against anything! Acts 1:8
  4. The ANOINTING is not necessarily energy and enthusiasm! I John 2:27
  5. The ANOINTING is the power of God to handle any enemy present in your life! II Corinthians 3:5
  6. The Holy Spirit imparts a specific ANOINTING which abides with you! I John 2:27
  7. The Holy Spirit also imparts specific ANOINTINGS at particular moments of need! Psalm 133:1
  8. It is dangerous to criticize those who carry the ANOINTING of the Holy Spirit! Psalm 105:15
  9. The Holy Spirit selects His ANOINTED! Isaiah 61:1
  10. The ANOINTING you respect is the ANOINTING that grows in your life! Matthew 21:22
  11. When you respect those who are ANOINTED, access will be given to you! 1 Samuel 9-10
  12. The ANOINTING upon you is for ministry to others. Isaiah 61:1-3
  13. You can walk in the ANOINTING every moment of your life! Mark 16:15
  14. That ANOINTING on your life must be protected! II Timothy 2:23
  15. There are special times that an uncommon ANOINTING is placed upon you for specific reason! Judges 16:28-30
  16. Ask the Holy Spirit to ANOINTING you for the work He has called you to do! Matthew 7:7-8
  17. Treasure every moment the Holy Spirit does something specific and unique through you! Acts 3:12-16
  18. The ANOINTING is the power of God in a given situation! Isaiah 10:27

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

II Timothy 3:16 -17 “ALL Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

Many times people want to argue that because the Bible was written by a “man” there must be an errors or personal opinion but into it. Christians are even guilty of this. They believe one part of the Bible as truth and other parts as man’s interpretation. The Bible is God’s original message to humanity and the only infallible witness to God’s saving activity for all people.

In my studies today I came across an article in my study Bible on the Inspiration and Authority of Scripture. I want to put this out there for you to read because it is very good for understanding that all Scripture is God-breathed.

Let’s look at some things regarding this subject:

1. In this scripture, Paul affirms that all Scripture is “God-breathed” (Gk theopneustos, from two Greek words: theos, meaning “God,” and pneō, meaning “to breathe”). Scripture is the very life and Word of God. Down to the very words of the original manuscripts, the Bible is without error, absolutely true, trustworthy and infallible. This is true not only when it speaks of salvation, ethical values and morality, but it is also without error on all subjects about which it speaks, including history and the cosmos (cf II Peter 1:20-21).

2. The OT writers were conscious of the fact that what they said to the people and what they wrote down was God’s word to them (see Dt 18:18; II Samuel 23:2). Over and over the prophets prefaced their comments with, “This is what the Lord says.”

3. Jesus Christ himself taught that Scripture is God’s inspired Word to even the smallest detail (Matthew 5:18). He also affirmed that all he said he received from the Father and it true (John 5:19,30-31; 7:16, 8:26). He further spoke of revelation yet to come from the Holy Spirit through the apostles (John 16:13; cf. 14:16-17; 15:26-27).

4. If you deny the full inspiration of holy Scripture, therefore, is to set aside the fundamental witness of Jesus Christ (Matthew 5:18; 15:3-6; Luke 16:7; 24:25-27, 44-45; John 10:35) the Holy Spirit (John 15:26; 16:13; I Cor. 2:12-13; I Timothy 4:1) and the apostles (II Tim 3:16; II Peter 1:20-21). Also, to limit or disregard its inerrancy is to impair it’s divine authority.

5. In his work of inspiration by his Spirit, God while not violating the personality of the writers, moved on them in such a way that they wrote without error (II Tim 3:16; II Peter 1:20-21).

6. The inspired Word of God is the expression of God’s wisdom and character and is therefore able to give wisdom and spiritual life through faith in Christ (Matthew 4:4; John 6:63; II Timothy 3:15; I Peter 2:2).

7. he Bible is God’s infallible, true witness to his saving activity for humanity in Christ Jesus. For this reason Scripture is incomparable, forever finished and uniquely binding. No human words or declarations of religious institutions are equal to its authority.

8. All doctrines, commentaries, interpretations, explanations and traditions must be judged and legitimized by the words and message in Scripture (Dt 13:3).

9. God’s Word must be received, believed and obeyed as the final authority in all things pertaining to life and godliness (Matthew 5:17-19; John 14:21; 15:10; II Timothy 3:15-16). It must be used in the church as final authority to all matters for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteous living (II Timothy 3:16-17). One cannot submit to Christ’s lordship without submitting to God and his Word as the ultimate authority (John 8:31-32,37).

10. The Bible can only be understood when we are in a right relation to the Holy Spirit. It is he who opens our minds to understand its meaning and gives us the inward witness of its authority.

11. We must use the inspired Word to conquer the power of sin, satan and the world in our lives (Matthew 4:4; Ephesians 6:12,17; James 1:21).

12. Scripture must be loved, treasured and guarded by all church members who see it as God’s only truth for a lost and dying world. We must safeguard its doctrines by faithfully adhering to its teaching, proclaiming its saving message, entrusting it to reliable people and defending it against all those who would distort or destroy its eternal truths. No one may add anything to or take anything away from Scripture.

13. Finally, we should note that inerrant inspiration applies only to the original writing of the Biblical books. Thus, whenever one finds in Scripture something that appears to be in error, rather than assuming that the writer made a mistake, one should remember that three possibilities exist with regard to any apparent problem: (a) the existing copies of the original manuscript may not be totally accurate; (b) the present day translation of the Hebrew or Greek Biblical text may be faulty; or (c) one’s understanding or interpretation of the Biblical text may be inadequate or incorrect.

Many Christian people today don’t believe in the INFALLIBLE Word of God. That is just opening up for satan and his demons to come in and fill you with doubt regarding God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

Thank you God for your instruction book on how we should live here and now!

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

MY HEART REJOICES

Psalm 13:5-6
“But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord for he has been good to me.”


These two little verses say so much to me!

"I trust in your unfailing love." God’s love for us is so incredible, that he gave his only Son, Jesus, that if we believe in him, we will not perish but have ever lasting life (John 3:16). I don’t know about you, but I don’t think I would spare my only child’s life so others could live. That is a big sacrifice, but yet God, didn’t think about himself, but the love he has for us.

I get so tired of every time something goes wrong in this world, people are so quick to blame God. A mother chooses to kill her own children, automatically it’s God’s fault. A gang member robs a store and kills everyone in it so it's God’s fault. A relative sexually assaults a family member, so it’s God’s fault. God has created you, formed you, breathed life into your being and only wants the best for you as you would want for your own child. You are fearfully and wonderfully made – Psalm 139:13-16. He cares so much that he gave you a free will to chose your own eternity. You can either accept Jesus as your Lord and savior and allow your life to be changed for the good, and spend eternity walking on streets of gold, or you can chose to live your own life, just as you please and partake of the things in this world and spend eternity in the lake of fire, where your flesh will be burned off and will grow back, only to be burnt off again, and to continuously do this for all eternity. The choice is yours just like that mother chose to kill her children. No one forced her, it was her choice. Or the gang member who robbed the store. He chose to do that. His mamma didn’t chose that for him, he did that all by himself. Or the family member who sexually assaults a family member. That was their choice. Don’t blame God for what others do or for the mess you make of your own life because you have been given the gift of free will. God wants to spend an eternity with people who love him and want to be with him, not to have a heaven full of people he made serve him that's why we have free will.


"My heart rejoices in your salvation" - Life has not been a bed of roses for me, but I accepted Jesus as my Lord and savior. I’ve choose to serve him, love him and fellowship with him. I thank God each day for my salvation because it cost God very much and I don’t take lightly what Jesus did on that cross for me. If I was the only person on this earth, Jesus still would have died on that cross for me. No greater love will you ever experience in your life.

"I will sing to the Lord for he has been good to me." – God has been so good to me. He has allowed me to be involved in some incredible ministries; I have one of the best friends anyone could have – my husband Todd; I have a great dog who is a lot of fun and added so much to our lives – Judah; I have three incredible step-sons – Thomas, Taylor and Theodore; I have some wonderful family members and friends. God has blessed our life financially, delivered us from a mountain of debt; he has healed my body; and the list goes on and on. I have an incredible God and thank him each and everyday for all he has done in my heart and life. My cup is running over filled with joy and so appreciative of his goodness in my life! I will profess his salvation and his joy in my life till the 2nd coming of Jesus Christ!

My prayer is that many will find joy, happiness and completeness in Jesus!



Monday, February 4, 2008

MORAL RESPONSIBILITY

This morning while doing my morning chores I had the Christian television station on. This pastor came on that I particularly don’t care for but he was talking about a topic that drew my attention.

Rod Parsley was talking about the holocaust and the fact that 6 million Jews died in the concentration camps and gas chamber. While President Bush was in Israel he went to the Yad Vashem Museum
(
http://www.yadvashem.org/) dedicated to those that were martyred by Hitler. President Bush apparently was upset and saying “Why didn’t anyone intervene?” “Why didn’t the military go in?” “We had a moral responsibility to help these people.” Well, as Rod Parsley pointed out, we have a moral responsibility as well regarding the 52 million babies who have been aborted this far.

Something I never thought about was the fact that Planned Parenthood is given grants from the government which is supported by our federal taxes. This outraged me because I would never give to such an organization that promoted abortions. So on Rod Parsley’s website he has a place where you can go in and sign a petition he is taking to Congress to de-fund Planned Parenthood immediately. If you would like to do your moral duty as a Christian and sign the form, go to support this bill.


http://www.centerformoralclarity.net/DefundPlannedParenthood.aspx


The founder of Planned Parenthood, Margaret Sanger, was a racist, and she didn’t believe handicaps had a right to live, and so much more. I encourage you to research Margaret Sanger and find out who the woman is that started this organization.

As it talks about in scripture, God created us - he formed us and has a plan for our lives as he did for each of those 52 millions babies who have been aborted. Why is it when a child who is young passes away, people say, "They were too young to die" or "Children should never pass before their parent" or "They had such potential" but when a baby is aborted, it doesn't matter, it's only a fetus. No, it was a baby, a child who had the right to live but it's right was taken away. Do your part for the Kingdom of God! It's easy to make a change, sign the petition....you don't have to go to Washington, it's at your finger tips....sign the petition and do your moral part, please!


Psalms 139:13-16

For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother's womb.
I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well.
My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in secret, And skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.
Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all were written, The days fashioned for me, When as yet there were none of them.


Lord Jesus – have mercy on us!

Saturday, February 2, 2008

92 FACTS ABOUT YOUR ENEMY

By Mike Murdock

  1. You will always have enemy’s – Matthew 10:22
  2. Your enemy is anyone who attempts to sabotage the assignment God has for your life – Deuteronomy 13:6, 8-9; Galatians 5:7-9
  3. Your enemy is any person who resents your desire for increase and the rewards it brings – 1 Samuel 17:28
  4. Your enemy is anyone unhappy over your progress – Ezra 4:4-5, 23-24
  5. Your enemy is anyone who increases or strengthens a personal weakness God is attempting to remove from your life – Judges 16:4-21
  6. Your enemy is anyone that attempts to kill the faith that God is birthing within you – Nehemiah 4:1-6
  7. Your enemy is anyone who would rather discuss your past than your future – Isaiah 43:18-19; John 8:3-11
  8. Your enemy is anyone who weakens your passion for your future and your dream – Mark 10:48
  9. Your enemy is anyone who attacks the weak around you – Nehemiah 5:1-13
  10. Your enemy is sometimes those of your own household – Matthew 10:36
  11. Your enemy should not be feared – Matthew 10:28
  12. The perfect will of God is your deliverance from your enemy – 2 Thessalonians 3:2
  13. The Holy Spirit will provide answers concerning your enemy – Matthew 10:19-20
  14. Your enemy is often discerned ahead of time by your mentor – Luke 22:31-32
  15. Your fasting can move the hand of God in destroying your enemy – Joel 2:15, 19-20
  16. God will fight for you against your enemy – Deuteronomy 20:4
  17. Your enemy will not be allowed by God to win – Psalm 118:6
  18. Your enemy is a natural and necessary part of your life – John 15:18-21
  19. Satan is your eternal enemy – Ephesians 6:12; 1 Peter 5:8
  20. You cannot defeat your enemy in your own strength – 2 Corinthians 3:5-6; 10:3-6
  21. God Expects you to prepare your defense against your enemy – Ephesians 6:10-11
  22. Overcoming your enemy is the keys to your rewards – Revelation 3:5, 12
  23. The spoils of war, not your enemy, must always remain your focus – 1 Peter 4:13-14; Revelation 3:21
  24. You will always have a warfare-companion during every battle with your enemy – Isaiah 43:1-2
  25. Your enemy provides God an opportunity to reveal his commitment to you – 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
  26. The wisdom for conquering your enemy will be imparted in your secret place of prayer – Psalm 27:5-6
  27. You should never disclose publicly the amount of any damage done by your enemy – Proverbs 29:11
  28. An uncommon enemy will require uncommon wisdom – Psalm 119:98; James 1:5
    You should never reveal your strategy against your enemy to those uncommitted to you and your cause – Proverbs 29:11
  29. Your warfare with an enemy is always seasonal – Ecclesiastes 3:1,3,8
  30. Your greatest weapon against your enemy is the Word of God – Ephesians 6:17
  31. The Holy Spirit will teach you the principles of warfare against your enemy – Psalm 114:1
  32. You must enter every battle against y our enemy for the purpose of brining glory to God – 1 Samuel 17:45-47
  33. You should expect to win every battle against your enemy – 1 Samuel 17:46
  34. Your enemy will be opposed by God even when you feel unable to defend yourself – Exodus 15:3; 2 Chronicles 20:15,17
  35. The Holy Spirit will demoralize and weaken your enemy with fear towards you before the battle even begins – Joshua 2:8-11
  36. Your enemy is often ignorant of your past victories, which makes them vulnerable and unprepared for you – 1 Samuel 17:33-51
  37. Your enemy, when aware of your past victories, becomes even more fearful of you – Joshua 2:10
  38. The Holy Spirit will reveal any snare prepared by your enemy – 2 Corinthians 2:11
  39. The Holy Spirit within you is more powerful than any enemy that you will ever face – 1 John 4:4
  40. Your enemy will never discern the protective wall of angels surrounding you during battle – Psalm 34:7
  41. Your enemy cannot withstand the weapon of praise during times of battle – Psalms 8:2; 34:1; Matthew 21:16
  42. Your enemy reveals by his attacks that he is fully persuaded of your ability to obtain your goal – Nehemiah 4:79; Philippians 4:13
  43. Your enemy will attack you at the birth of any significant season in your life – Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13
  44. Jesus instructed his disciples to sow seeds of love, prayer and acts of kindness into their enemy – Matthew 5:44-45
  45. Loving your enemies will create a great reward – Matthew 5:46; Luke 6:35
  46. Any legal entanglement with your enemy should be avoided whenever possible – Matthew 5:25-26
  47. Any enemy causes movement in your life – 1 Samuel 17:55-58; 18:1-15
  48. When God has used up the benefits of your present season, he assigns an enemy to become your exit from that season – Genesis 31:1-7
  49. Your enemy is an announcement from God that your present season has come to a conclusion – 1 Samuel 17:57-58; 18:1-5
  50. Your enemy unleashes your imagination – 1 Samuel 17:40
  51. Your enemy exposes your weaknesses – Judges 16:18-21
  52. Your enemy reveals your limitations – I Kings 1:5-6
  53. Your enemy unifies your friends – 2 Samuel 15:15; 32-37
  54. The Holy Spirit will often bring conviction on your enemies – Proverbs 16:7; John 16:7-11; Acts 16:29-30; I Timothy 2:4; 2 Peter 3:9
  55. Your enemy today could possibly become your greatest ally tomorrow – Acts 9:13,15
  56. Your enemy may be suddenly and dramatically confronted by the Holy Spirit – Acts 9:3-5
  57. Your enemy can experience a sudden change of heart – Acts 9:6-9
  58. Your enemy can completely turn around because of one tragedy or crisis – Acts 9:8-9
  59. Your enemy is a door, not a wall, to your next season – Job 42:10
  60. The only true difference between a nobody and a somebody is the enemy they decided to conquer – I Samuel 18:6-7
  61. Your enemy is the difference between obscurity and significance – 1 Samuel 18:6-7
  62. The size of your enemy will determine the size of your rewards – 1 Samuel 17:4-7, 25
  63. Your enemy forces any Judas in your life to reveal Himself – 2 Samuel 15:12; 17:1-3
  64. Anything good always has an enemy – Acts 8:3
  65. You will only be remembered for the enemy you destroy or the one who destroys you – Judges 16:18-21
  66. Your enemy cannot abort your future – he is merely the announcement that your future is being born – Matthew 2:13-20
  67. Your enemy is as necessary as your friend – 1 Samuel 20:30-33
  68. Your enemy is your opportunity to reveal your difference from others – 1 Kings 18:17-40
  69. When you discover your assignment, you will discover your enemy – Daniel 10:12-13
  70. The favorite entry point used by your enemy will usually be through someone you have chosen to trust – Mark 14:10
  71. The enemy you fail to destroy will eventually destroy you – 1 Samuel 15:1-35; 2 Samuel 1:5-10
  72. You will never outgrow your enemy – you must simply learn to fight – Joshua 1:1-11
    Struggle is the proof that you have not yet been conquered by your enemy – 2 Corinthians 4:8-11
  73. Your enemy must be destroyed, not understood – 1 Samuel 17:49-51
  74. Your enemy will not seek to understand you, but to discredit you – 2 Samuel 15:1-6
  75. When God completes a season in your life, he hardens the heart of an enemy towards you – Exodus 8:15, 32; 9:7, 12, 34-35; 10:27
  76. Your enemy causes good people to find you – 2 Samuel 15:32-37
  77. Your enemy causes unused and dormant gifts to emerge – Acts 6:8-15; 7:1-60
  78. Any uncontested enemy will flourish – 2 Samuel 15:1-6; James 4:7
  79. Your enemy will often vary the weapons and strategies he uses against you – 1 Samuel 18:11, 17; 19:1, 8-11, 20
  80. The reaction of your enemy is proof of y our progress – 1 Samuel 18:9-15
  81. Any move you make in the right direction will be instantly addressed by your enemy – Nehemiah 2:9-10
  82. Your enemy will ultimately reveal the greatness of God to you – Exodus 14:26-31
    Your enemy may enter your life under the disguise of friendship – Psalm 41:9
    An enemy will often ignore protocol and the established chain of authority – 2 Samuel 14:29-33
  83. Your enemy must be exposed – 1 Kings 1:2, 13-25; Acts 5:1-11
  84. Your enemy will attempt to involve you in unnecessary battles which promise little or no reward – 2 Samuel 15:10-12
  85. Your enemy should be confronted in the timing of the spirit and with the right spiritual weaponry – Acts 16:16-18
  86. An uncommon enemy can be defeated through uncommon endurance – Matthew 10:22
  87. It is wise to avoid confrontation with your enemy when possible – Matthew 10:23; Romans 12:14-21
  88. It is wise to make peace with your enemy when possible – Matthew 5:25, 39-42; Romans 12:18
  89. Your enemy should be confronted in the timing of the spirit and with the right spiritual weaponry – Acts 16:16-18
  90. An uncommon enemy can be defeated through uncommon endurance – Matthew 10:22
  91. It is wise to avoid confrontation with your enemy when possible – Matthew 10:23; Romans 12:14-21
  92. It is wise to make peace with your enemy when possible – Matthew 5:25, 39-42; Romans 12:18

POWERFUL PRAYER OF THE RIGHTEOUS

James 5:16…….”The prayer of a righteous man is powerful & effective.”
So many times people say “my prayers are never answered” or “I pray and nothing changes.” Well, there are many reasons why our prayers are not answered but I’m not going to explore them at this time. What I am going to say is the prayers of a righteous man are powerful and effective as it tells us in James. When you’re living a righteous life, a life that is morally upright, without guilt or sin, your prayers are POWERFUL. You will be able to look at that mountain in your life and say, mountain be thou removed.
(Matthew 21:21 - Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this [which is done] to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.)

I remember as a new Christian, I had no clue what to pray about or how to even say it. So I would go to prayer meetings and listen to how people prayed. But as I grew in the knowledge of the Lord and the Word, I developed my prayer life. Being a “veteran” Christian, I still have much to learn but I also have learned much. I know that there is a God that is listening to each my prayers and he answers them.

We are living in the last days, the final hours and the scoffers are rising up, even in the Church. People don’t believe it even though the signs are all around us. Here me now people – Jesus is coming quickly!!!! It may be in the next few hours or in the next few years, but he is coming. Read the newspaper, read the news on the internet, see what is happening in the world around us, and read the Word and see how it all falls into place. You can live in denial, but I refuse. I am going to go forth, I am going to preach the Word, and I’m going to bring healing to so many lost souls.

Prayer – Prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. Pray for your loved ones who have never accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior. Pray for your family members who need healing and believe for that healing. Pray for your brothers and sisters in Christ, so that they may stand against the evil one. Pray, pray, pray!!!!

Thursday, January 31, 2008

A CALL TO PERSEVERE

Jude 17-22

“But dear friends, remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ foretold. They said to you, ‘In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly desires.’ These are the men who divide you, who follow mere natural instincts and do not have the Spirit. But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. Be merciful to those who doubt; snatch others from the fires and save them; to others show mercy, mixed with fear – hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.”


This scripture has been one of my favorites since the beginning of my ministry. The sentence that says “snatch others from the fires and save them” is the driving force for my life and ministry. As satan deceives so many with his lies, and they are on the road to an eternity of life in hell, in my obedience to God, I go forth, preach and share the living Word of God, the salvation of Jesus Christ, and lives are radically changed, therefore, they are snatched from the fires of hell!! Hallelujah!!!!

John 14:6 - Jesus is the way, the truth and the life! No one gets to the Father except through Jesus Christ!

We need to go forth in this final hour and tell all who will listen, that Jesus is coming back soon for his bride! We need to share with others his love, his grace and mercy. Yes, you will encounter scoffers and people will rise up against you, but you have to remember those who you “snatch from the fires” in the process. When you spend time in the Word and in the presence of God, allowing the Holy Spirit to empower your life, you will be used in ways you never thought possible.

Take Jesus to the nations – the time is short – go, go, go!!!!

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

WHAT IS YOUR ASSIGNMENT?

Psalm 139:14 – 16: I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.


You are here for a reason! Do you believe that? It didn’t just happen that you are here. You were fearfully and wonderfully made by God the Word says. God created you with a purpose and an assignment. Your assignment is not something that comes with instructions when you are born, it is revealed to you as you spend time with the Father. No one else knows your assignment.

Unfortunately, many times, people do not fulfill their assignment or fulfill it to the potential God has because of fear. Fear is not of God! Fear comes from the pit of hell to keep you from fulfilling your purpose / assignment in this life. To be victorious and not allow satan to rob you from what God has, you need to memorize the Word. Below are verses that will assist you in fighting the battle of fear. Memorize them, recite them, and use them against the powers of darkness. If you stand on the Word of God, you will be victorious and you will begin to see incredible things happen in your life and you will be used in ways by God that you never could imagine.

1. Psalm 118:6 - The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

2. I John 4:4 - You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

3. Isaiah 41:10 - So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

4. Judges 6:23 - But the LORD said to him, “Peace! Do not be afraid. You are not going to die.”

5. Luke 12:7 - Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

6. Psalms 23:4 - Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

7. Deuteronomy 20:4 - For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.”

8. Isaiah 43:1 - But now, this is what the Lord says—he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.

9. Psalm 27:1 - The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?

10. Hebrews 13:6 - So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”


Be encouraged this day! Seek God to reveal your assignment. The time is short and we are all needed to spread the good news about the gift of salvation and the wonderful grace of Jesus Christ.

Saturday, January 19, 2008

BORN TO CONQUER

You were not born again to live a defeated life - you were born again to conquer through the blood of Jesus Christ.

Deuteronomy 28:5 - "Your basket and your kneading trough will be blessed." This verse is talking about your finances and resources.

Deuteronomy 28:6 - "You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out."


Everything you touch will be blessed: your spouse will be blessed, your children will be blessed, your job will be blessed - EVERYTHING - all because you are a child of God!


These next two verses, if you have never prayed or believed them, you are missing out. Many times in my life, when people have risen up against me, even "Christians," the Lord reminded me of this verse and I prayed it daily and the Lord did exactly what he said – he protected & delivered me from them.

Deuteronomy 28:7 - "The Lord will grant that the enemies who rise up against you will be defeated before you. They will come at you from one direction but flee from you in seven."

Isaiah 54:17 - "NO weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me...."

It’s so amazing to be that when I became a child of God, God entered into a covenant with me and it’s a covenant that cannot be broken. I can stand on the promises and the Word of God for my everyday life problems.

Deuteronomy 28:8 – “The Lord will send a blessing on your barns and on everything you put your hand to. The Lord your God will bless you in the land he is giving you.”


You do not belong to the devil – that’s your “land.” Your house does not belong to the devil, or your spouse, nor your children. That’s your land, it’s yours.

It’s time to stand up! Get a spiritual backbone – stand on the Living Word of God, and let the devil know that he is not going to destroy your life. He is not going to destroy your marriage, your kids, your finances.

Take the violent by force – Matthew 11:12: “And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffer violence, and the violent take it by force.”


Shout Hallelujah –
THE VICTORY IS MINE!!!!!

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Dreams

I'm sure those of you reading this blog have dreams. Dreams that you intend to accomplish one day. Unfortunately, life is passing by quickly and your dreams seem to be getting farther and farther away. Soon the second coming of Jesus will be upon us and we won't be able to finished our dreams.
Today I was reading in my Wisdom Bible a section that focus' on 31 Facts You Should Know About Achieving Our Dreams. It had so much information, scripture reference that it's going to take me sometime to read. One point that really stuck in my mind today is:

  • Your success cannot begin until you fuel your passion for the dream within in. Scripture reference is Nehemiah 1:1-11

Nehemiah's Prayer


1 The words of Nehemiah son of Hacaliah: In the month of Kislev in the twentieth year, while I was in the citadel of Susa,

2 Hanani, one of my brothers, came from Judah with some other men, and I questioned them about the Jewish remnant that survived the exile, and also about Jerusalem.

3 They said to me, “Those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.”

4 When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven.

5 Then I said: “O Lord, God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and obey his commands,

6 let your ear be attentive and your eyes open to hear the prayer your servant is praying before you day and night for your servants, the people of Israel. I confess the sins we Israelites, including myself and my father's house, have committed against you.

7 We have acted very wickedly toward you. We have not obeyed the commands, decrees and laws you gave your servant Moses.

8 “Remember the instruction you gave your servant Moses, saying, ‘If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the nations,

9 but if you return to me and obey my commands, then even if your exiled people are at the farthest horizon, I will gather them from there and bring them to the place I have chosen as a dwelling for my Name.’

10 “They are your servants and your people, whom you redeemed by your great strength and your mighty hand.

11 O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man.”

This thought really motivated me, to the point, I began fueling my passion for one of my dreams. I today, began writing my book. The Lord has spoke to me about it years ago, and with all my years and experiences in youth ministry, I would be a fool not to do it. So today, I have completed the introduction and I have began chapter one! What a cool feeling.

Monday, January 14, 2008

Proof That The Bible Is The Word of God

Today I was reading something in my Bible that Mike Murdock wrote about. It was entitled: 3 Proofs That The Bible Is The Word Of God. I found it to be a good reminder so I thought I would place it on my blog for you to read.

  • No Human Would Have Written A Standard As High As The Scriptures Teach -- Isaiah 55:9 "“As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."
  • The Changes That Occur In Those Who Embrace The Word Of God Are Supernatural -- II Corinthians 5:17 - "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!"
  • The Very Presence Of A Bible Often Produces An Aura And Change In The Atmosphere -- Acts 8:26-39

Sunday, January 13, 2008

31 Facts About The Proverbs 31 Woman

By Mike Murdock

  1. She is rarely found - Proverbs 31:10
  2. It is a rare man who is capable of discerning the Proverbs 31 woman - Proverbs 31:10
  3. She requires pursuit - Proverbs 31:10
  4. It will take more than money and possessions to attract her to her man - Proverbs 31:10
  5. She will produce for her husband what his money can not produce for him - Proverbs 31:10-11
  6. Whoever trusts her is safe - Proverbs 31:11
  7. She will do him good - Proverbs 31:12
  8. She does not have a dangerous side to her - Proverbs 31:11
  9. She loves to work - Proverbs 31:13
  10. She understands the need for change - Proverbs 31:14
  11. She is flexible in accommodating the needs of others - Proverbs 31:15
  12. She is an early riser - Proverbs 31:15
  13. She schedules her work around the needs of others - Proverbs 31:15
  14. She is comfortable and competent in the currents and transactions of business - Proverbs 31:16
  15. She is cautious in decision-making - Proverbs 31:16
  16. She is physically fit - Proverbs 31:17
  17. She does not require constant reassurance from others for inner satisfaction - Proverbs 31:18
  18. She willingly invests extra time in the things that really matter - Proverbs 31:18
  19. She is skilled with the tools necessary to complete her task - Proverbs 31:19
  20. She reacts to the hurt of others - Proverbs 31:20
  21. She willingly associates with those less fortunate and of lesser rank - Proverbs 31:20
  22. She anticipates changes - Proverbs 31:21
  23. She covers herself with care - Proverbs 31:22
  24. She protects her husband's focus - Proverbs 31:22
  25. She completes what she starts - Proverbs 31:24
  26. When she speaks, her words are wise - Proverbs 31:26
  27. Her behavior never changes, regardless of her circumstances - Proverbs 31:26
  28. She carefully monitors the conduct and behavior of her household - Proverbs 31:27
  29. Her children like her - Proverbs 31:28
  30. Her husband praises her - Proverbs 31:28
  31. She fears the Lord - Proverbs 31:30



Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Shalam

Did you ever wonder about the word Shalam?


Shalam - A Strong Hebrew, prime root word; pronounced, Shaw-lam'.



Shalam
Meaning: To be safe (in mind, body or estate) to be completed: To be freindly; to reciprocate, make amends, end, finish, full, give again, make good, (re) pay (again), (make) (to) (be at) peace (able), that is perfect, perform, (make) prosper, recompense, render, requite, make restitution, restore, reward, surly.



Shalem - Shaw - lame' - A word from Shalam
Meaning: Complete (literal or figurative); friendly; full, just, made ready, peaceable, perfect (ed), quiet, whole.



Shalowm - Shaw - lome' - A word from Shalam
Meaning: Safe, well, happy, friendly; also (abstr) welfare, ie. health, prosperity, peace, familiar, fare, favor + friend, greet, good health, (perfect, such as peace, prosperity, rest, safe, welliness, wholly).



I Thessalonians 5:23 & 24
And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and bod be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is He that calleth you, who also will do it."



Nothing Missing - Nothing Broken - Total Completeness - Shalam!