DEVELOP YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS

We are not responsible for the nature of our spiritual gifts, but we are responsible for how we use our spiritual gifts.   Our spiritual gifts are for building others and the kingdom of God; this is why we're called not to just discover our spiritual gifts but to develop our gifts. We use our gifts by getting involved in people's lives and needs. Our spiritual gifts are designed so that the presence, the power, and the love of Christ that resides in us shows through the Holy Spirit to enhance others. God wants us to be involved with His work for His people. He is so gracious that He freely distributes spiritual gifts to all who are saved by His Holy Spirit. 

1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12, and 1 Peter 4 detail what these gifts are and how they should be used. Every spiritual gift reflects God's nature within us. And because our spiritual gift reflects God's design and direction for our lives, we find great passion, joy, and satisfaction in expressing them. So here are some spiritual gifts: 1) Word of Wisdom 2) Word of Knowledge 3) Faith 4) Gifts of Healing 5) Working of Miracles 6) Prophecy 7) Discerning of Spirits 8) Divers (or different) kinds of Tongues 9) Interpretation of (different) Tongues.

Lord, help me identify my Spiritual gift to develop and use it to uplift Your Kingdom. Father, I know my Spiritual gift is to help others see You through me. Lord, I find joy and passion when teaching Your Word, so allow Your thoughts to be my thoughts and open my heart and mind so I  can hear You.  Father, I give You honor and praise for using me as Your vessel. Father, keep me humble and in Your will as You continue working in and through me to touch others. Father, give me the wisdom and knowledge of what I read so I do not mislead Your people through my understanding. In Jesus' name, I pray Amen.

WE ARE ALL CONDEMNED BY THE LAWS

1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Or do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.

We judge others for their sins, but if we stop and think under the Laws we are all sinners. There are  613 commandments (Laws) The Talmud notes that the Hebrew numerical value (gematria) of the word "Torah" is the 611 Laws revealed to Moses, the 611 commandments with the first two of the Ten Commandments which were the only ones heard directly from God, adds up to 613 laws.  So stop judging people, because I am sure if we knew all the Laws, we would see that we are all guilty of a few Laws.

 Jesus died so we would be judged under grace because under the Laws we are all condemned.  Did you know fear, doubt, overeating, and anything considered habitual greed is a sin ( Proverbs 23:20-21 Do not be with heavy drinkers of wine, Or with gluttonous eaters of meat; For the heavy drinker and the glutton will come to poverty, And drowsiness will clothe one with rags.) Anything we do excessively can be sinful; this is why fasting is such an important part of our discipline.  We need to fast often, so we do not fall into the trap of habitual greed.  Fasting is not just from eating; it could be from shopping, spending money, or gambling.

Father, You said, James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.  So, Lord, grant us understanding and knowledge of You and Your word, as we study the scriptures, and when we listen to the pastor, preacher or apostle reveal what Your Holy Book is speaking into our lives. Father, as we go out into the world to serve Your purpose, we ask that You keep us out of harms way and order our steps. Lord Proverbs 2:6-7 says For the You give wisdom, and from Your mouth come knowledge and understanding; You store up sound wisdom for the upright, and You are a shield to those who walk in Your ways.  So Lord give us Your wisdom as You shape and mold us into the people You created us to be, in Jesus name Amen

GOD FEARING MEN

 Proverbs 9:10 "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."  Acts 10:1-2 Now there was a man at Caesarea named Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian cohort, A devout man and one who feared God with all his household, and gave many gifts to the Jewish people and prayed to God continually.

A God-fearing man has discipline, and he walks in the ways of the Lord.  His family means the world to him, and he shows kindness to all people.  A God fearing man is peaceful, receives joy from giving to others and strives to serve God’s purpose.  He raises his children with love, the word of God, and he will deny himself to please his wife. A God fearing man is the same today, yesterday, and the tomorrow.  A man that pray without ceasing and study the Word of God daily, has favor with God.

We pray that we encounter a man that has the fear of the Lord in his heart.  Lord, a man that has goodness, kindness, and love for his family, friends, and enemies.  Father, we prayed for a man like Daniel, Job, and Cornelius, one who will be devout and walk in Your ways.  A man Lord, who has discipline and, will strive to keep Your commandments.  Father, we need God-fearing men that will allow You to be the head and not the tail, to be their riches, delight, wisdom, and be deeply rooted in Your Word. Father, we pray for more men to have Christ-like character, in Jesus name Amen.

Don’t be a woman that need a man, be a Virtuous Woman that a man need

The Power of a Virtuous Woman examines Proverbs 31 from beginning to end; it teaches us how to be virtuous women. Here is some characteristic of a virtuous woman:  She  SEEK GOD; first, the only thing that can satisfy us is our Lord.  Matthew 6:33-34 says, "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to us. She does not worry about tomorrow because she knows tomorrow will care for itself; each day has enough trouble of its own." Once we find God, everything else we need will be given to us. We should speak faithfully and Love others with godly wisdom, courage, and kindness. The Word says in Proverbs 31;8-9 we should open our mouth for the mute, for the rights of all the unfortunate. Open our mouth to judge righteously and defend the rights of the afflicted and needy.
 Virtuous women always dress in a way that reveals their character, and they are not materialistic. A virtuous woman is wife material, a great mother, and a loyal friend. A Virtuous Woman does not have to be naked to be sexy or loud to be heard. Virtuous women who fear God are prayerful and treasure their spouse, children, family, and friends.

Father, we declare Your favor in our relationship with You and support in our relationship with our spouses, families, and friends. Lord, we thank You for teaching us how to be virtuous women and making us  Victorious and not victims. Father, we may have been defeated in the past, but the past is behind us; this is a new day. Father, Your Word says that "we are the head and not the tail "we will lend and not borrow; give us your strength and courage through Your Word  and help us stand without wavering." Everything we touch will prosper and succeed according to Your perfect will because of Your favor on us. Therefore, we decree and declare that we are strong and courageous women, able to fulfill our God-given destiny and help lead our families and friends to You.  Father, we lay all our troubles at the Alter, remove all doubt and fear, fill us with the Holy Spirit so we will become the women You created. Jesus, please help us tame our tongues, give us patience while we wait; keep Your hedge of protection around us, that protects us from our enemies and the Darkness of this world. Father, we thank You for forgiveness and the strength to forgive those who wronged us. Father, we thank You for blessing us with eyes that see and ears that hear; we Thank You for wisdom and the knowledge to implement Jesus in our lives.   Amen.

FATHER GIVE US PEACE

Most of our problems come from focusing on the wrong things. Instead of emphasizing the possessions of this world, we should focus on our spiritual needs. When we are outside looking in, we cannot see the pain of someone's heart or understand their struggles. The possessions this world offers will not make you happy, and after a while, they will lose their value not only to others but to you as well. We need to focus on things that will not lose weight or the things in our lives that will not change. We need to focus on God (Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.)  The way we look today will change, our friends will change, our health will change, and our lifestyle will change. All things of the world will change, but the Word of God will not change. God is the same today, yesterday, and tomorrow. God's love will give us a fulfillment that no human or worldly possessions can provide.   When we develop a relationship with God, the feeling of peace cannot be described with words; it can only be felt with the heart. Real intimacy with God; will give us peace above all understanding. Once we have received GOD'S PEACE, we will no longer need the drugs, alcohol, and bad relationships we had in the past. As long as we feed our spirit daily with the Word, pray, praise, worship, and give, "we will be happy and complete." Once we have the completeness that a relationship with God brings, everything else in our lives will fall into place.

Father, we want to develop a real relationship with You to find peace. Lord, You said in John 14:27  Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not be afraid. So, Father, we stand on Your Word; help us overcome our troubled hearts and our fears and order our steps in Your Word. Lord, keep us from being religious fanatics but inward changed men and women so that we will be filled with the Holy Spirit. Lord, help us receive and understand the wisdom and knowledge of the Word and teach us how to implement Your WORD into our daily lives. Lord, You said in Matthew 18:19 that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. So, Father, we come to You together in prayer asking for Your peace, in Jesus name Amen

WE SHOULD BE GLORIFYING THE LAMB NOT A RABBIT

Matthew 27:52 The tombs were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; 53 and coming out of the tombs after His resurrection they entered the holy city and appeared too many. 54 Now the centurion, and those who were with him keeping guard over Jesus, when they saw the earthquake and the things that were happening, became terrified and said, "Truly this was the Son of God!"…John 20:1 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance.

Easter is about the resurrection of Jesus Christ and our deliverance.  Christ came to restore what Adam lost in the Garden of Eden.   Through Adam, we all died, and in Christ, we all live, by accepting Him as our savior.  Christ gives life for those who belong to Him (1Corinthians 15:20-23 Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, for since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man.) that is what Easter is about, JESUS resurrection.  After we nailed Him to the cross and publicly crucified Him, then we pierced Him in His side to ensure He was dead.  We took His body down from the cross and laid Him in a tomb and sealed it with a rock.  The tomb was guarded by Roman soldiers to make sure His body, would not be stolen by His disciples.  Jesus laid in the tomb for three days, but early Sunday morning He got up with all power in His hands.  Christ is why we should be celebrating Easter, not a rabbit, Easter basket, or new clothing.

Father, Forgive us for crucifying You daily through our sinful nature, which You gave Your life to set us free from.  Lord, forgive us for turning YOUR BIRTH AND REBIRTH into ways of making money, instead of honoring You.  Lord, we praise Santa on Christmas when we should be glorifying Your birth, and we pay more attention to the Easter Bunny than to Your resurrection.  Father, we are still not worthy of the sacrifice You made for us on the cross.  Lord, Easter Sunday should be one of our greatest celebrations of You; because it is the day YOU defeated death and rose from the grave to give us a way out of sin and eternal life.  Lord, You are the extraordinary transformation of heaven and earth, and we glorify a rabbit.  Father forgive us for we know not what we do, in Jesus mighty name Amen

GET TO KNOW OUR LORD

Jesus died in our place so we could have a relationship with God and live eternally with Him. "God demonstrated His love toward us while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8). But it didn't end with His death on the cross. He rose again and still lives today in our hearts through His word and faith! Jesus is the only way to God. Jesus said, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me" (John 14:6). So if we want to become close to God, we must get to know His Son, and how do we get to know His Son "through His word." When we want to know a person, we strike up a conversation with them, and the more we communicate, the closer we become. It works the same way with our Lord; the word says, "If we draw near to Him, He will draw near to us. (James 4:8) We draw near to our Lord through His Word daily and our faith.

Dear Lord, we know we are sinners, and we ask for Your forgiveness. We believe You died for our sins and rose from the dead. We trust and follow You as our Lord and Savior. Guide our lives and help us to do Your will. Father, we are all made in Your image, but man has created division with hate and envy. Father, millions of innocent men, women, and children have been brutally killed by wars, hatred, and terrorism. Lord, You are the only one that can bring peace to our Nation and this lost world; please help us.   Father, we ask You to give us a desire for Your word and draw us near You; we thank You for life, health, and strength. Lord, we thank You for mercy, grace, and favor in Jesus' name. Amen.

Good Night And Thank You For Another Blessing

Father, we come to You on behalf of all people; thanking You for another day.  Help us be better tomorrow than we were today if tomorrow is Your will for us.   Lord, You know all the things we need and You know our hearts, please bless us accordingly.  Lord, we thank You for Your mercy today and the hedge of protection You put around us.  Father, You know what each of us had to deal with today, so we thank You for Your strength and courage that helped us endure what we encountered.  Lord, give us a strong desire for the wisdom of Your Word, and Christ-like character so we will obey Your word.  Father, You said where two or more are gather together in prayer, we will receive what we ask for, so we stand on Your word that You will answer our prayer.  In Jesus wonderful name we pray Amen

WE MUST BE DEEPLY ROOTED IN THE WORD

Job 14:7 For there is hope of a tree if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and the tender branch will not cease.

Job was deeply rooted in the Lord no matter what Satan did to him he would not curse the Lord.  Even Job wife and friends tried to get him to curse the Lord, but Job faith was so strong and he knew God would not abandon him.  Although Job lost everything he was committed to God, a Christian that is deeply rooted in the word will be steadfast.  No matter what storms they encounter, they will always stand on God's word.  The devil cannot make a true believer waiver, because when we are deeply rooted in the Word, we are like trees when we are cut down we sprout again, our faith will not cease.

Father, help us to have the steadfastness of Job, no matter what we go through we will not waiver.  Lord, teach us not to depend on man, which cannot save us and pray to You without ceasing.  Father, give us Your strength so we can voluntary and deliberately deny our sinful pleasures.  Father, keep us from false prophets and evil entity who will set themselves against Christ and Your people.  Lord, please serve justice to those who oppress men and women because of race or creed, religion or gender, and keep us deeply rooted in Your word, in Jesus mighty name Amen

WE MUST OBEY THE BIBLE AS IT IS WRITTEN

Everything that is happening in this world revolves around money and politics, and for the people that believe because they are Christians they do not need to VOTE you are wrong.   It is the duty and responsibility of every Christian to VOTE and to VOTE for leaders who promote Christian principles. God is most certainly in control, but that does not mean we should do nothing to further His will. We are commanded to pray for our leaders (1 Timothy 2:1-4). Regarding politics and leadership, there is evidence in Scripture that God has been offended with our choices of leadership at times (Hosea 8:4). The proof of sin’s grip on this world is everywhere. Much of the suffering on earth is because of pagan leadership (Proverbs 28:12). Scripture gives Christians instructions to obey legitimate authority unless it contradicts the Lord’s commands (Acts 5:27-29; Romans 13:1-7). As born-again believers, we ought to strive to choose leaders who will be themselves led by our Creator (1 Samuel 12:13-25). Candidates or proposals that violate the Bible’s commands for life, family, marriage, or faith should never be supported (Proverbs 14:34). Christians should vote as led through prayer and study of both God’s Word and the realities of the choices on the ballot.

Father, we acknowledge You today as Lord, Not only of individuals but of nations and governments.  We thank You for the privilege Of being able to organize ourselves politically.  Lord, we are petitioning You for the future of our country.  Father, please help us choose a President that will allow You to work with them to save the people and this country.  Lord, we pray for justice for all individuals and for righteousness in the heart of those who we elect and those that are already in positions of Authority.  Lord return this country to the Christians who’s lives and backs it was built on and teach us to accept the knowledge of the truth.  Father, help us live up to the slogan “The Land Of The Free” as we learn to live in harmony.  Lord help all Christians, understand that we do not harbor HATE in our hearts.  Father, help us realize that we are destroying our country with prejudice, injustice, and hate.  Father give the leaders of America wisdom that this country must practice what they preach to other nations, or we will lose the little respect America still has. Lord, we thank You for Your law, Which our Founding Fathers acknowledged And recognized as higher than any human law.  Lord, we pray that Your people may be awakened. Let them realize that while politics is not their salvation, Their response to You requires that they be politically active.   Lord, we thank You for the right to exercise our solemn duty not only to vote, but to influence countless others to vote, And to vote correctly. Father, we come to You as humble as we know how asking You to SAVE YOUR PEOPLE and our Country.  In Jesus wonderful name AMEN

HOPE AND HOPELESSNESS WE MUST PICK ONE

Luke 35 As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. 36When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. 37 They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” 38 He called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 39 Those who led the way rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 40 Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him, 41 “What do you want me to do for you?”“Lord, I want to see,” he replied. 42 Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.” 43 Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they also praised God.

We cannot have FAITH and DOUBT at the same time; we must pick one.  We cannot have feelings of HOPE and HOPELESSNESS at the same time; we must pick one.  When we straddle the fence with our beliefs, we hinder our blessings from God.  God want us to be sure of what we believe in because we cannot expect God to answer a prayer we do not believe He will answer.  Jesus responds to OUR Faith the kind of FAITH the blind man had on the side of the road. The blind man believed that Jesus could restore his sight, and He did, our belief and faith are what activate our blessing.

Lord, help us confess our sins and the sins of our ancestors who were wicked and hostile to You.  Father, please forgive us for our continued unfaithfulness and release us from our enemies. Lord, mend our uncircumcised hearts and humble us with Your word.    Father, we understand that we are under Your grace, but we will still pay the consequences of our sins if we do not repent.  Lord, for our sake, remember the covenant with our ancestors whom You brought out of Egypt to be their God.  Praise be to You the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, and His great mercy through His sacrifice has given us new life and HOPE through His resurrection, Amen

THE LAW OR GRACE

When God wrote the Commandments in stone, He was giving us instruction on how we should interact with Him and with each other.  But God knew through Adam and Eva, and our sinful nature no one in the flesh could obey the Laws.  And just like God gives us a way out of temptation He gave us His Son to save us from the punishment of the laws.  Jesus sacrificed Himself so the Father would give us grace and mercy.   Now when Jesus died on the cross His death did not destroy the Laws, it released us from the Laws.  Matthew 5; 17 explains to us “Do not think that Jesus came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. He did not come to destroy but to fulfill.”

Now to receive this grace we must accept Christ as our Savior and believe He died and was resurrected.   And by studying God’s Word daily, we learn how to repent and turn away from sin.  Studying Gods Word will help us develop fruit and teach us how to use the power of the Holy Spirit.  The Holy Spirit will enable us to obey God Commandments and become Christ-like.  So do not allow people who cannot save you to condemn you with the Laws, because we no longer live under the Laws we live under grace.  If we study the Word daily, worship, praise, and pray we will develop into the people God designed us to be, it’s just that simple. 

Father, help us understand that we live under grace, not laws, because of the sacrifice Your Son on the cross.  Lord, give us the desire of the Word so we can become more Christ-like.  Father, we know not one of us is worthy of grace, but You love us enough to show us favor regardless.  Father, help us surrender our free will to You, so You can use us to uplift Your Kingdom and others.  Lord, You overcame this world and with Your strength, guidance, and protection we can too.  Lord, help us understand that we cannot just know the Word we must act on the Word to become faithful disciples.  Father, we thank You for Your blessings and the forgiveness of our sins.  Lord, we put You first in our lives so You can continue working in and through us to draw others to You.  Lord, You said in John 14:15 if we love You we will keep Your commandments, Lord help us grow into that kind of love for You, so will be obedient, in Jesus name Amen.

COUNT IT ALL JOY

Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in adversity, and faithful in prayer.   James 1:2-3 “Count it all joy, my brother, and sister, when we meet trials of various kinds, for we know that the testing of our faith produces perseverance.”

 Hebrew 12:2 explains how Jesus dealt with the enduring of the cross, but joy will come during and after suffering too.  Our goal is not happiness; because happiness is temporary and it is based on things happening, and the first sign of trouble happiness will flee.  Our goal is joy because joy comes from the Lord and we can still experience joy during trials and suffering, just as Jesus did on the cross.  Joy produces strength and courage because joy is permanent no matter what we are going through when we have joy we will endure.

Thank You Lord for waking us up with joy in our hearts,  Lord we praise You for another blessing this morning.  Lord, we cried to You for help, and You have heard us and restored us to life.  Lord, we understand that the trails that had us weeping last night have passed, and joy has come with a new day.  Father by Your grace we will stand strong, and we will endure just as Your Son did on the cross.  Father, You have wiped away our tear with Your promise, and we stand on Your word as we look to You for relief and protection.  Father today we choose to surrender our lives to You and put our daily necessities and needs in Your hands.  Lord, we believe You will turn our sorrows into joy, so we take off the clothes of burdens, so You can dress us in the robe of peace and joy.  Father, we put all hope in You in Jesus name we pray Amen

The Way We Treat Others, Tells Who We Are Inside.

1 John 2:9 Whoever says he is in the light and hates his brother is still in darkness. John 13:34-35 A new commandments I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this, all people will know that you are my disciples if you have love for one another.” Proverbs 8:13 The fear of the LORD is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate.

How can a person called by God hate people because they may be different from them?  How about a person that prays every day all day, but is so arrogant no one can stand being in their presence.  What about the Christian that lives next door, but has never spoken to you even when you say hello to them.  My question would be what “Bible are they reading”, who are they worshiping as their savior.  God cannot live in a temple filled with hate, so do not fool yourself, there is nothing Holy about you if your heart is filled with hate.

Lord, You said that “if anyone says, I love God, but hate Your people, they are liars; for he who does not love people whom he has seen cannot love You whom they have not seen.  Lord, I am intervening on behalf of the many Christians that hate people because the color of their skin.  Lord, I am speaking on behalf of those that hate people that choose to live a different lifestyle than what is consider normal.  Lord, I am intervening in the name of the people that preach Your word, but do not practice what they preach.  Lord, I am intervening on behalf of people in authority that take advantage of the weak.  Father I am asking You to open their hearts and minds to You, so You may deliver them from hate and their evil ways, in Jesus name Amen.

LORD WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR BLESSINGS

Father, as we come to the closing of another day, we would like to thank You for all the blessing we received.  Lord, we thank You for waking us up this morning in our right mind, and we ask You to strengthen those family who lost a loved one.  Lord, we thank You for the hedge of protection You put around us throughout this day, and we pray for those that will not see another day.  Lord, we thank You for guiding us home, and to other destinations safely.  Father, we thank You for providing for our needs past, present, and future, and we pray for the homeless.  Especially the children Lord, please keep them from being victimized while they are on these streets.  Lord, we look forward to another day to get it right, if it is Your will, in Jesus name we pray Amen

A Sin Is A Sin

Romans 3: 23 - 24 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. Galatians 6:1 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.  Matthew 18:15 If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.

There are only two types of sins secret sins and public sins, but they are all sins.  We think sin only applies to some vile act.  Some church people that want to hang big scarlet letter around the necks of people that have not received Christ yet, but they should first clean the sins off their plates.  Just because people do not see your sins, do not mean you are not a sinner.  Most of us have done some things that we could be incarcerated for, but we did not get caught.  So do not talk about those that did get caught, because we are just as guilty.  If you steal from anyone, you are just as guilty as the person committing adultery.  If you do not honor your mother and father, you are just as guilty as a person practicing immoral sex acts.   If you bear false witness against your neighbor, you are just as guilty as a person who kills.  The fact is, we are all sinners, for there is no one, saved, who has lived a life that did not in some way fall short of God's glory. So stop judging people, because they sin differently from you, a sin is a sin.

Father, we are all sinners, but we strive to be more like Christ, so we are not separated from You.    Father, we are so grateful that Jesus made a way for us to be reconciled through His death and resurrection.  Father, we have broken Your Laws, and we are truly sorry, so we repent and turn away from our sins.  Thank You for forgiving us and give us Your strength to help us not to commit the sins we have repented from again.  Father, we invite You into our hearts and minds to rule from this day forward.  Lord, fill us with the Holy Spirit to help us obey Your words so we can put our sinful nature to rest, in Jesus name we pray Amen

ALL SCRIPTURE'S ARE PRAYERS

Before we kneel down and pray we must have a clean heart,  there should be no anger, envy, hate, or jealousy in our hearts. We must also forgive anyone that has wronged us before we ask for forgiveness of our sins. Once our hearts and minds are clear, we can begin to pray to our God, for His will.  In His will mean we do not have to ask God for every little thing because he already knows our needs and wants. Now if you would like to pray for any particular thing or person, then you can put in a prayer request for that, but normally all we have to do is pray from the Scriptures. Meaning something as simple as the Lord's Prayer, the Jabez prayer, or any pray you find in the Bible allows us to pray in God's will.  We do not have to ask God over and over for the same thing; this tells our Lord that we have no faith in Him to answer our prayers. Once we have prayed to our Father for something, all we have to do from that point is thank Him until it manifests in our lives. Learning how to pray is another good reason for studying the Word of God.

 May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace as we trust in Him so that we may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.  Lord, You are convinced, that we are full of goodness, filled with knowledge and competent to instruct one another.  Lord, You said our purpose is to tell the lost about the grace of God, to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles. You gave us the priestly duty of proclaiming the gospel of God so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.  Therefore, we glory in Christ Jesus in our service to God.  We will not venture to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through us in leading the Gentiles to obey God by what the Word says, our action, and by the power of signs and wonders, of the Spirit of God. Amen  (Romans 15:13-19)

OUR BLESSINGS COMES FROM GOD THROUGH OUR FAITH

We all believe in something, but never think that typing Amen, saying yes, or sharing a post will bring us blessings.  This is false teachings; our blessing comes from God through our faith, prayers, worship, praise, tithing, and giving. We must do our part to receive a blessing from God, and that part is not just typing Amen or sharing chain letters.   The Word also tells us, “that we are blessed, not just so we can be comfortable, but so that we will bless others.” (Genesis 12:2, I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.) Genesis 12:2 is the first law of our blessings, that if we concentrate on blessing others, God will take care of our needs. In the Book of Proverbs chapter 3:1-10, God provides us with five distinct principles that we can follow to prepare ourselves for receiving His blessings.  Even if we follow this, it will not guarantee our blessing. So do not be fooled by chain letters and false teachings, it just sounds good.  Study the book of Haggai it is a marvelous lesson on how to get and keep the blessing and favor of the Lord.  Study the Word of God and you will learn how to receive God’s blessing.

Lord, teach everyone that follow You how to read to show ourselves approved, so we will be followers of the truth and not what sounds good.  Father, You said, (James 1:12 “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial. Because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised.”)  Lord, help us not look over our blessing by expecting a financial benefit only.  Father, give us the wisdom of Your Word so false teaching will not fool us.  Lord, sometimes the sins of this world and our choices delay our blessing, so order our steps in Your will to prevent this from happening.  Father remove the obstacles that keep us from sitting at Your feet or hindering our blessings.  Lord give us Christ-like strength and courage to follow and obey Your word so we will receive favor from You and eternal life.  Lord, thank You for the blessing of waking up in our right minds, a roof over our heads, and food to eat in Jesus name Amen

LET'S PRAYER IN GOD'S WILL THROUGH HIS WORDS

1Tim 6:18..........Lord help us be rich in good works, ready to give and willing to share.
Eph 4:16...........I pray that the whole body be knit and joined together,
Eph 4:16...........and that every part does its share causing growth to the body.
1Pet 4:10..........As each one has received a gift, let him minister it,
Phil 2:4.............looking out for the interests of others.
1Pet 1:22..........Let us all fervently love one another with a pure heart,
2Jn 1:8.............so that we do not lose the things we have worked for.
1Pet 4:7............Let us become serious and watchful in our prayers,
Eph 5:16...........redeeming the time, for the days are evil.
Heb 12:1...........Running with endurance the race that is set before us,
Col 3:2.............setting our minds on things above and not on things on the earth.
Phil 3:14...........But pressing toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God.
Eph 6:11...........Putting on the whole armor of God that we may stand against the devil.
Acts 4:29..........That we will speak forth Your Word with great boldness
Acts 4:30..........and that You will stretch forth Your hand to heal,
Acts 4:30..........that signs and wonders may be done in the name of Your Son Jesus.

GOD LOVES US NO MATTER WHAT

If people said they loved you but only talk to you when they are in need of something, how would you feel.  If someone made a promise to you when their down and out but break that promise when they get on their feet, how would you feel?  If someone said they did not believe in you, but will call on you when all hell breaks loose in their lives, how would you feel?  If you were waiting for a person, you love to change and kept waiting no matter what, how would you feel.  If all the people they trusted and spent time with turned their backs on them during times of trouble, and that would be the only time they talked to you, how would  you feel?  I am not sure how I would feel, but I know the Lord still loves you.  If you have not spoke to the Lord today now is a good time.

Heavenly Father, we humble ourselves under Your mighty hand.   Forgive us for our sins, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.  Let us draw near to You with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Let Your Word dwell in us richly. Fill us with the knowledge of Your will, in all wisdom and spiritual understanding  that we may live and conduct ourselves in a manner worthy of You, fully pleasing You, and being fruitful in every good work. And, by being renewed in the spirit of our minds that we put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering: bearing with and forgiving one another.  So we dwell together in the unity of the faith, recognizing those who labor among us, esteeming them highly in love for their work's sake.  I pray we all speak the same thing, with no divisions among us, standing fast in one spirit, striving together for the faith.   Father, we know we fall short of Your mercy grace and favor, but we are trying to do better.  Lord, help us lay our sinful nature to rest and draw us near to Thee.  We thank You for the forgiveness of our sins past, present, and future, as well as life health and strength.  In Jesus wonderful name, Amen.

IF TWO OF US AGREE ON ANYTHING IT WILL BE DONE

When we pray, it open communication with the Father, and because He is personal, all people can offer prayer to Him.  However, people that do not trust Christ for their salvation are alienated from God.  So they do not meet the condition to have an active prayer life.  Although God may hear their prayers, he may or may not act on them.  But other believers can intervene in prayer for a non-believer and God will answer on behalf of the believer that is interceding in prayer for the non-believer.  Intercessory prayer is why most of us are still here, because of the prayers of our parents and grandparents on our behalf.  Some of the most powerful prayers are unity prayers if we could get all the people that comment on a spiritual post on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram, to pray together, what will happen.  We use to have unity pray in schools, and maybe that is why there were no school shootings in those times.  I suggest we come together in prayer to stop our children from killing each other.   And pray that the people will elect a President to work for God to save this country and all the people.

Matthew 18:20 for where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”Matthew 18:19 again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. James 5:16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.

Father, you said when two are more come together in prayer You are among us.  Lord, You said if two of us agree on earth about anything we ask You, it will be done.  So Lord encourages us to pray with and for each other in one accord.  Father help us understand that our prayers are a shield to our souls, a sacrifice to You, and a scourge to Satan.  Our prayers and Your mercy work together while our prayers ascend to You, Your mercy descends to us.  Father teach us that we are more powerful on our knees together than standing alone.  Father, we understand that no matter how we prayer, You will answer in Your time and in Your way.  So please give us patient to wait on You, and be steadfast.  Father, we pray that our children stop the senseless killing of each other.  Lord, we pray for a President that will work for You to save this country, and treat all people equally in Jesus name, Amen

LET US PRAY IN ONE ACCORD

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for our families and friends that You have put in our lives.  They are Your precious jewels You have entrusted to us.  Lord, our families and friends, mean so much to us.  Father, we are all fearfully and wonderfully made in Your image.  But, Lord we are not all Christ-like and even the strong Christians sometimes get weak.  So we lift up our hearts and minds to You, and we ask that You give us Your strength and courage to walk in Your will.  The devil is trying to attack our families, friends, and country through hate, prejudice, injustice, and envy.  Lord help us stand against this attack on our lives.  We lift our shields of faith, and we remember all the past victories of battles we have endured.  We know that You can take the sadness and hurt away that we are dealing with in this country and our world.  Lord help this country chose the right President that will work for You and make America a country all Nations will respect and all people will be treated equally.  In Jesus name, we pray Amen

PLEASE LORD SAVE US FROM DOUBT

Lord, You are always righteous, but sometimes we have doubt about Your justice.  Why does the way of the wicked prosper?  How could people that harbor so much hate, and evil in their hearts live at ease?  You created every one of us, and we are of one race, so why do we not bear the same fruit?  Lord, You are always on their lips, but so far from their hearts, how long will they continue destroying Your people. Father, sometimes we wonder if You see what is happening.

Matthew 13:58 And He did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith. "Our lack of faith hinders our blessings."  Romans 11:20 They were broken off  because of unbelief, and you stand by faith.  But, do not be arrogant, be afraid.

Father, we understand through Your words how Your family and followers betrayed You, even those who knew and saw Your powers had doubt.  Forgive us, Lord, for we are weak and sometimes we have no endurance. So, Father, for this reason, some of us have abandon You.  But, Father, we come asking for courage, so we will not have doubt and fear.  Lord, give us hope for a brighter future; and fill us with the Holy Spirit, to help us endure all things.  Lord, sanctify Your people; so we will be separated from the world, and consecrated to the worship and service of  You and others.   Lord, we put no other God before You; please rescues us from the hands of the enemy, and save us from destructions.  Father, put a new song in our hearts; so we can make a joyful noise across this land, as we come together on one accord.  Father, give us Your strength to stand up for what is right; and no longer hide behind closed doors.  Lord, we request humbly that You deliver us from this agony, affliction, and distress; please strengthen our faith and help us with our unbelief, in the mighty name of Jesus Amen.

JESUS SAID LOVE OUR HATERS

Stop worrying about Your haters; Jesus had some real haters.  Judas betrayed Him for thirty pieces of silver; the Pharisees lied on Him knowing He was innocent.  Even His friend Peter denied Him, not once, but three times with an attitude.  Not to mention the Chief priests and the elders took counsel against Jesus to put Him in jail, knowing He did nothing wrong.  Then they delivered Him to Pontius Pilate, who was the governor.  The Governor wanted to release Him because of the dreams His wife suffered, but the people He fed, healed, and saved chose a murderer named Barabbas instead.  Then the soldiers stripped Him and put Him in a scarlet robe, and put a crown of thorns on His head.  They spit on Him and mocked Him, then stripped and beat Him.  Then they nailed Him to an old rugged cross and crucified Him.  Now with that being said do you care about your haters, if so get over it, Jesus did?

Father, You told us to love our enemy and pray for those who persecute us, but we cannot do this with our will, we need Your strength. Lord, we want to be a part of Your family in heaven so please help us obey Your command.  Father, it is easy to love those we like, but to be rewarded we must learn how to love our haters as well.  Lord, help us greet all with kindness and not just our families and friends.  Lord, we are not perfect, but we want to be submissive in Jesus divine name Amen

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT

Love:    Christians’ must love everyone no matter what if they believe in the word of God
Joy:    Count it all joy, my people, when we face trials, the testing of our faith develop perseverance
Peace:    We will have perfect peace through our connection with God, peace beyond our understanding
Patience:  God is not a microwave oven we cannot put in a prayer tonight and expect an answer tomorrow.  God work on His time and in His will, we must learn how to wait on the Lord.
Kindness:  It does not cost us anything to be kind, in fact being kind to others brings you joy to our hearts
Goodness:  There is goodness in all people, the Word tells us "For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude."
Faithfulness:  If we are faithful and obey the word of God, there is nothing He would not do for us.
Gentleness:  The way to defuse any situation is by being gentle, and gentleness is not a sign of weakness it is a show of strength.
Self-Control:  Our ability to control our emotions and desires can be difficult without Christ-like character.   We must study the Word to help us develop our Fruit of the Spirit this is how we control our behavior.

If we loved the LORD, as much as a mustard seed, everything else in our lives would fall into place.  There would be no injustice, hate, envy, or jealousy in this world.

Lord, we come to You with open hearts asking You to fill those that seek You with Your love.  Father, You said, “a man's heart devises his way: but You directed his steps.”  Father, we thank You for free will, but Lord we only have the ability to choose from our sinful nature, so please direct our steps.  Father, we stand at the door, and knock, and we hear Your voice, please open our hearts and come to us, so we can walk in the Spirit, and not fulfill the lust of our flesh.  Lord, we confess with our mouth and believe that Jesus was raised from the dead, to save us. So Father, help us develop our Fruit of the Spirit so we can be good men and women and become more Christ-like and delighted in Your ways.  Lord, we come to You with the faith of a mustard seed, that You will answer our prayers, in Jesus mighty name Amen

WE ARE NOT TO JUDGE OTHER

John 7:24 "Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment."  How can we pass moral or righteous judgment when we cannot see a person's, heart?  John 8:3-11 The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman caught in adultery, and having set her in the center of the court, they said to Him, "Teacher, this woman has been caught in adultery, in the very act.”Now in the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women; what then do You say?" They were saying this, testing Him, so that they might have grounds for accusing Him. But Jesus stooped down and with His finger wrote on the ground. But when they persisted in asking Him, He straightened up, and said to them, "He who is without sin among you, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.  We are all sinners, but because our sins do not show some of us feel we can judge others.  A sin is a sin whether great or small; we are judged the same.  So unless you are total without sin, do not judge others, beside God does not need our help with judgment.

Father, help us not to judge others so that we will not be judged, because, in the way we judge, we will be judged; and by our standard of measure, it will be measured to us. Lord, teach us not to look at the sins of our brother's and sister's but focus on our sins.  Father, help us put our flesh to rest, by studying Your Word daily.  Lord, teach us how, and what to pray for, so we may draw near to You.  Lord, help us see others as You see them, not with our eyes, but through our hearts, in Jesus name we pray Amen.

Prayer For The Least

If Jesus were still in the flesh, He would be hanging out with sinners, or what many of us consider low life. We would find Him in the prisons, bars, drug dens, or hanging on the corner with the prostitutes, the homeless, and drunks.  Not sitting in the Church with us, He would be seeking lost souls to save. The Word tells us “that “it is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance” (Mark 2:17).   (Hebrew 13:2) Says “Do not neglect to show hospitality to anyone, for some have entertained angels without knowing it.  Remember, whatever we do for the least of our brothers and sisters, we do for Christ, thus said the Lord.

Lord, You have lived in the flesh and understand our struggles, especially those that live on the streets and those who are falsely incarcerated, because You were falsely in poisoned as well.  Lord, serve justice for those who have been wronged and release them. Lord, but those who have sinned against others, let them experience genuine remorse for the harm they have caused to their victims and seek to make amends.  Lord help us deal with all people respectfully no matter what their situation is because anyone can fall on hard times.  Lord help those in lock-up respect the authority of the prison staff and give us strength to control our tempers when dealing with law enforcement.   Lord, I pray that all prisoners, prostitutes, homeless, alcoholics, and drug dealer grow in godly attributes and be committed to keeping in touch with their families.  Lord surround the least of Your people with Spiritual Soldiers to support and encourage them so others cannot prey on their weakness.  Father give the least of them protection and assist them in staying away from bad associations that will lead them astray. Lord take their desire for alcohol, drugs, the love of money and other types of contraband or crimes that caused them to fall.  Father, keep the young and the weak safe from sexual assault and other forms of victimization on the streets and in prison.  Lord, give them wisdom and knowledge to take advantage of programs to enhance their educational and vocational skills and seek the resources they need in prison and society to help better themselves.  In Jesus name hear our prayer Amen

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The Word Speaks To Each Of Us Differently

It is not for us to judge anyone understanding of the scripture, what you comprehend, and what another person understands may vary.  Who are we to say our interpretation of scripture is right, and someone else understanding is wrong.   We all interpret what we read differently and if what we study leaves our spirit nourished, strengthen, and joyful we have the correct understanding.  So do not assume you are always right, and everybody else is wrong.   The Word is a living organism and as all organism change so will the understanding of God’s word. Our knowledge of the Word will also depend on the mindset we are in when we study.   Now do not be confused, the Word does not change, our interpretation of the word changes according to our needs.

Father, give us the wisdom of Your Word, so we may nourish our spirits and mature into the people You designed us to be.  Give us Your knowledge and the courage to share Your word with those in need of You. We thank You for inspiring all scripture by the Holy Spirit so that we will be equipped for every good work.  Help us understand that what we receive from Your word, is for the uplifting of Your kingdom, our souls, and to guide others to You.  Lord, let us not argue with those who feel they are scholars of Your word but give us the patience to listen without judgment.    Thank You, Father, for making Yourself known to us, showing us the way of salvation through faith in Your Son. Father continue teaching us, so that we may be ready to serve You, for the glory of Your Kingdom and our Lord Jesus Christ Amen

LET'S PRAY FOR OUR VETERANS

Lord, we are petitioning You for the future of our country.  Father, bless our Soldiers on the battlefield and those that have been wounded and killed for our freedom; and to allow all people justice and equal rights, to work together in unity and harmony; to build up Your Kingdom and Your people.  Lord, let us not treat our Veterans like second class citizens; but honor them as the heroes they are, let not one person that has served this Country, for our freedom be homeless.  Lord, we pray for justice for all individuals and for righteousness in the hearts of our Political Leaders, and those that are in positions of Authority.    Father, help us live up to our claim “The Land Of The Free” as we learn to live in harmony, with each other.  Lord, help all Christians, understand that we do not harbor HATE in our hearts.  Father, help us realize that we are destroying our country with prejudice, injustice, and hate, and now we are dealing with terrorism.  Father, give the leaders of America wisdom that this country must practice what WE preach to other nations, or we will lose the little respect America still has.  Lord, we come to You humble and submissive asking You to give all Soldiers on the battlefield protection; and bless the families that have lost their loved one, Lord, we are so grateful for their service.  Lord, let us do all we can do for our VETERANS because they sacrificed their time, lives, and families for us, In Jesus name, Amen

GOD CAN AND WILL RELIEVE STRESS

Everyone has anxiety and fear at some point; there are no exceptions.  But several teachings in the New Testament of Jesus were not to worry, to have no fear and not to be anxious.  Fear (stress) is mentioned 365 times in the Bible a verse for every day of the year.

Matt. 6:25-27 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?  Matt 11:28-30 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Heavenly Father, please grant us peace of mind and calm our troubled hearts. Our souls are like a turbulent sea, and we can't seem to find our balance, so we stumble and fall regularly. Give us the strength and clarity of mind to find our purpose and help us walk the path you've laid out for us. We trust Your WORD God, and know that You will RELIEVE this stress, Just as the sun rises and change dark of night into day, this fear too shall pass. Please bring us RELIEF through our faith in Your word. In Your name, we pray, Amen

WAIT ON THE LORD

The Bible is our instructions on how to live a righteous life, and our relief in times of troubles. Do not turn to people that cannot help you turn to Jesus because He will never forsake us.  Jesus, tells us to lean on Him in times of adversity through prayer, His Word, and patience.  We must slow down, never act quickly to the situation; pray on it while you're in the middle of the storm, as well as after and believe in His promise.  Jesus works on our behalf as soon as we call on Him, we don't see it because we are looking in the flesh and He works by the Spirit.  Never be impatient with Jesus time, because His time is right on time.  With every blessing comes a lesson, a Spiritual awakening, a revelation of forgiveness, peace, joy, happiness, love, faith, self-control, and patience.  What has your faith blessed you with, open your heart and mind to the Word, be blessed.

Deuteronomy 31:8 – The Lord goes before us and will be with us; He will never leave us nor forsake us. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. 2 Samuel 22:18-22 (18) He delivered us from our strong enemy, and from them that hated us: for they were too strong for us. (19) They prevented us on the day of our calamity: (20) He brought us forth also into a large place: He delivered us because He delighted in us. (21) The Lord rewards us according to our righteousness: according to the cleanness of our hands hath He recompensed us. (22) For we have kept the ways of the Lord and have not wickedly departed from our God. 2 Samuel 22:29 – You are our lamp O Lord; the Lord turns our darkness into light. Psalms 9:9 – The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Psalm 27:14 – Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen our heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

Father, thank You for patience, thank You for forgiveness, thank You for wisdom and the knowledge to implement You in our daily lives.  Thank You, for grace, for peace and grace through our relationship with You.  Thank You, for being our Savior and paying a penalty we could not pay.  Thank You, for discernment so we will not be fooled by false prophets.  Father, give us ears that hear the Word, so it will fill our hearts and cleanse Your temple.  Lord, examine us daily and remove all that is not of You, and release us from any generational curses; so You will dwell in us.  Jesus, Jesus, fill us with compassion, kindness, gentleness, and love; so we can live in harmony and peace with each other.  Father, bless our government, give them a heart for the people and remove everything in power that is working against Your will.  Jesus, help us be patient like Noah so we will wait on You, in Jesus name, Amen

JESUS LOVE CONQUERS ALL

No one has a greater love than that which he or she would willingly die for their friend.  Yes, most of us will die for our children, parents, or siblings, but will we die for a friend?  Jesus felt the few that did obey His Father commandments gave Him the love and courage to save us all, that one day we will repent and turn away from our sins.  But, we still crucify Him daily through our hate, pride, and all other sins.

John 3:16  “God so loved the world, that he gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” Mark 12:30-31 “And you shall love the Lord Your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” John 14:15 “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.

Father, we can love our neighbor, but most of us hate our enemy, Lord we cannot love our enemy through our will.  Please give us Your strength and Spirit to carry out Your commandments.  Lord, we have read Your Word and understand that we must pray for those who persecute us so we may be children of our Father in heaven.   Jesus, teach us how to pray for those who have persecuted us, let the words of our mouth and the meditation of our hearts be acceptable to You.  Lord, You said love covers a multitude of sins, help us love each other as You love us, so we may not sin against one another.  Father, help us acknowledge You and understand, we are all sinners and let us not cast judgment on others for their sins.  Lord, we know Jesus died on the cross and the love displayed in His action covers all of our sins.  Please give us Your courage and wisdom, to stand on Your word and the knowledge to implement Your Word into our daily lives.  Father, help us acknowledge You in all we do, strength our prayer life, our studies, our worship, and praise.  Jesus, search our Souls and remove all that is not of You, Lord, remove all generation curses and do not reject us.  Jesus, thank You, for loving us when we did not love ourselves; thank You, for guidance, and protection from our enemies, and the darkness of this world, in Jesus name we pray Amen.

CHRISTIANS DO NOT HATE

Those who believe in Jesus Christ receive forgiveness for their sins and gain new life in the Holy Spirit.  The Bible is full of scriptures on the topic of love.  God’s love for us is a perfect example of how His people should love each other.   “God so loved the world that He gave His ONLY Son to redeem us. Romans 5:8 God shows his love for us while we were still sinners, THIS IS WHY WE MUST LOVE people for who they are, where they are, and no matter what color their skin or how they choose to live.  If we have been crucified with Christ,  it is no longer us who live, but Christ who lives in us. So the life we now live in the flesh we live by faith in the Son of God, who loved us and gave Himself to save us.  So to all the so-called Christians that hate others, you are not saved, there is NO GOD in you.  Jesus understands that we may have disagreements and argue sometimes, but we must apologize to each other and forgive.  Now Jesus did not say we have to be in the company of those WHO wronged us, but we must forgive them. Ephesians 4:2-3 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Lord, teach us how to LOVE as You love us, give us Your courage and strength to love those who have wronged us.  Father, show us how to LOVE our neighbor as we love ourselves, and give us brotherly love for all mankind.  Lord, we understand that if we hate anyone for any reason, Your Spirit is not in us; because Your love is patient and kind; it does not envy or boast.  Lord, help us not to be arrogant, rude, irritable, or resentful towards each other but be forgiving of others as Jesus forgives us.  Jesus, persecute those who kill because of hate, jealousy, and break those down that think too highly of themselves.  Father, give us the wisdom and knowledge of Your Word so we can be filled with the Holy Spirit, which will help us obey You, love, forgive, and bear all things.  Though You Lord, and Your Love we will believe, hope for, and endure all things, and thank You, Jesus, for justice for my son and my grandchildren, in the name of Jesus we pray Amen

WE MUST WATER GOD SEED DAILY

Luke 9:11  And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spoke unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.

As we study the Word of God, we will be drawn to follow Him, and He will always receive us right where we are, no matter the situation.  And as we draw near to Him, the Word will begin to instruct us on how to live a righteous life.  One by one God will heal us of our sinful ways and addictions IF we trust and believe in His Word.  The Word will fill our hearts and minds, and as we are filled with the new the old will be released from us, as the Holy Spirit takes over our bodies.  God understands how hard it is for us to believe in the unseen, but He is who He says, and He will keep His promise.

Lord, You know all young Christians and some old struggle with their faith in You, so help them receive Your words so they may understand and trust You.  Teach them that faith comes by hearing and hearing by Your word.  Lord, they are clueless of who You are and what You are, so open their hearts and fill it with the Holy Spirit.  Father allow them to understand to grow they must nourish Your seed planted in their hearts daily with Your word.  Lord give us Your strength and courage to become doers of Your Word and not just hearers, so we will not be deceived.  Lord, help us understand that IF we fail to heed to what we are reading than our faith grows stagnant.  Lord allow us to know the Word and Your grace You give to everyone is what we use to build our trust in You.  Lord, please hear our prayer in Jesus name Amen