WHAT GOD DOES FOR US HE WANTS US TO DO FOR OTHERS

So many people suffer from depression, Terminal diseases, homelessness, unemployment, starvation, living in war-torn countries, and systematic and human slavery. So if you're not suffering from or with one of these problems, God has shown us favor and wants us to show favor to others.
We are quick to say we only have enough for ourselves, but we lived on a lot less when we were down. So take that fifth dollar a month or more spent on Lottery and give it to a worthy cause. If you want to be in control of your money, Adopt a family That way, you will know exactly where each dollar goes.

 NO, we can't save or help everyone, but if we save or help just one Soul, it is enough. We are the hope for others; we who He has blessed are the ones He holds accountable to bless others. Be a blessing in 2019. Happy New Year's

God wants us to have Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility) – To build and maintain our community together and make our brother’s and sister’s problems our problems and solve them together.

 Father, search our hearts and minds, remove all that is not of You, and replace it with the things of the Spirit. Help us train our children in the way to go so they do not stray far from You. Lord, help us take ourselves out of anything or anyone we are dealing with, so the Holy Spirit controls and not our feelings. Father, let 2019 be a year of education on Voting, on help our failing schools, helping the Businesses in our communities, creating jobs, and a solution that works for all in gun control.  Father, intervene now so we can gain order in our leadership and world. Father, give us eyes that see our need of You and ears that receive You wisdom. Lord, help us Practice Your knowledge daily as we witness to others about Your goodness. Forgive us for falling short of Your mercy, grace, and favor, and thank You. Amen for life, health, and strength in Jesus' mighty name.

COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS

2 Thessalonians 3:10 For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, he is not to eat, either.

We should all think of ways to support our neighborhoods and communities; this includes patronizing our stores, shops, schools, and local business establishments.  Everyone has something to give, even our children; volunteering at our schools, neighborhood watch, or joining a Church/community organization, we can all help.  The Black Business Bus Tour is a perfect example of Cooperative Economics.  When we volunteer to feed the homeless and our seniors, support our teachers educate our children, teaching Bible study or Sunday school are all ways we can help our Cooperative Economics. Few people know the Biblical principles that are behind economics. Regulations such as work, rest, property ownership, wealth, and trade are explained in the Scriptures yet rarely studied or taught by pastors.  We are all workers in the Lord's vineyard. A wise person works not just for money but also to glorify God by exercising dominion in His image. We find fulfillment in pursuing our vocations with wisdom and excellence.

Father, help us with Cooperative economics and teach us the business practice that can also develop our neighborhoods and communities and create jobs.  Lord, help us unite so we can govern ourselves and work together to build our own businesses, own our homes, create our own schools and hospitals and stop letting other people come into our area and take our money out.  Father, we have the financial power: between our mega Churches, Athletes, movie stars, and entertainers to meet our shared economic, social, and cultural needs.  Lord, we have the power to create and control our own enterprises; if we work together and think about others as much as we do ourselves, in Jesus' name, Amen.

COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY

Collective responsibility is an issue that most people in today's society don't think about or care about. Although the idea of collective responsibility is found in the Word, many Christians don't even recognize or participate in helping those in need.

God is undoubtedly grieved by our individual sins, but His heart breaks for the sins we commit as a larger group of people, as a church, community, and nation.

Father, when our brothers and sisters are overcome by sin or day-to-day life struggles, we who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path, spiritually, mentally, and physically.   Father, while helping others, let us be careful not to fall into the same temptation or hardship. Lord, give us the Holy Spirit that will compel us to share each other's burdens so we are submissive to the law of Christ. Let us not think we are too important to help someone because we are only fooling ourselves; we are not that important.  Father, let us surrender our will for Your yoke through our studies, prayers, faith, and actions; while we allow Your presence to permeate our lives.  Lord, help us understand that You are the first defense source for all who are in need, and we are the vessels through which You accomplish this.  Father, help us understand that when we help the least of us, we are serving You and expressing our love and faith in Your will, in Jesus' name. Amen.

HAPPY KWANZAA

African thoughts and practices in its reformation of the dignity of the Black family community environments culture, the well-being of the people and community, the integrity of the environment and our kinship with it, and the rich resource and meaning of a people's culture. It is within this understanding, of these seven principles that we grow and develop ourselves.

Umoja (Unity) – To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation and race.
Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) – To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves
Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility) – To build and maintain our community together and make our brother’s and sister’s problems our problems and to solve them together.
Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) – To build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together.
Nia (Purpose) – To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness.
Kuumba (Creativity) – To do always as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it.
Imani (Faith) – To believe with all our heart in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders and the righteousness and victory of the people

Artwork by Ron Watson 

WE MUST STAY HUMBLE

1 Peter 5:5 Likewise, younger people are subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble

Prideful people are overconfident people trying to convince others that they are good enough to do what they are doing. Their pride makes them want to appear to be; someone others should look up to or be honored to be around. But, in reality, the people they want to look up to usually are the same people who make them shine. On the other hand, humble people never have to prove themselves to be better than others but look lowly of themselves over others. Because humble people receive their rewards and blessings from God, not man.

Father, let us do nothing from rivalry or conceit but in humility count others more significant than ourselves. Let each of us look not only to our own interests but also to the interests of others. Let us have a humble mindset among ourselves, which is in Christ Jesus; that will help us focus more on God and others than on ourselves. Lord, let our humility free us from the arrogance; that grows from not recognizing that all we have comes from God. Father, let us not look at humility as an inadequacy, lack of dignity,   or worthlessness but receive humility as the prime example of Christ, who is entirely adequate and worthy.   Lord, let our mind be renewed, so we think wisely about ourselves and our function in the body of Christ. Father, let us focus on Christ when given menial tasks in His Kingdom, so we do not exalts ourselves, but be humble, and we will be exalted, in Jesus' name, Amen.

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Isaiah 55:1-13  “Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without a price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food. Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David. Behold, I made him a witness to the peoples, a leader, and commander for the peoples. Behold, you shall call a nation that you do not know, and a nation that did not know you shall run to you, because of the Lord your God, and of the Holy One of Israel, for he has glorified you

LET US PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE COMMITTED OR CONTEMPLATING SUICIDE

Suicide is becoming the number one killer of our children and some adults. Many who wrestle with suicidal thoughts and tendencies often feel all alone in their struggle. But the truth is, it’s more common than we may think and it’s not a new problem.  Judas, in great despair and guilt after betraying Christ, the burden he carried led him to choose suicide over repentance {Matthew 27:3-4}.  Most reasons for suicide comes from sin, the sin of fear,  made King Saul take his life {1 Samuel 31:3-5}.  The sin of pride and the love of material things has made so many people take their lives, especially money.  But the problems our children deal with the most is hopelessness, loneliness, and abuse.  These are the things we can help with; but, we must be aware of the problem and we accomplish this through communication. We all have times of weakness, pain, and heartaches, but as a child of God, we also have hope and we must make our children aware of this hope.  By introducing them to Christ.

God reminds us in His Word that He will, never waste the pain we struggle through in this life, that overwhelm us.  He will turn it around for our good somehow and use it to strengthen us and to help others. So, if we believe what the Word says, we would call on His name and not consider the easy way out.

Father, the reasons so many people commit suicide is they have no hope or purpose in their lives; because if they did they would not practice this sin in their hearts by considering and committing suicide.  Lord, help us raise our children with self-worth instead of material worth, that keeps us comparing ourselves to others. Let our children open up to us about what is stressing them and help us guide them to You.   Father, we pray a special blessing over those that are being mistreated and bullied and have lost all hope.  Lord, we also pray for those who are committing the act of bullying and mistreatment of Your children or anyone.  Father, all those who have committed suicide, grant them peace from their turmoil and comfort those who they left behind.  Lord, we ask You to strengthen those who are considering taking their lives by giving them hope of a better tomorrow.  Teach us how to detect those in need of help, help us reach out in love, understanding, and kindness to those who prefer death over life.  Father, we understand that the stress of day to day life can become overwhelming; help us reach out to You in these uncertain times, instead of the thought of suicide.  Father, some people worship their material possessions so much, that they would prefer to take their lives than lose something they can not take with them.  Father, draw these lost people close to You so they will get their priorities in order, in Jesus name Amen

Artwork by Ron Watson

LET US PRAY FOR LOVE IN HIS WORDS

God's love takes many forms throughout our lives and in scripture. Parts of the Bible even refer to God as love. Love could be explained as wanting the best for someone, and that's exactly what God wants for us.  We all need love and we should be willing to give the same love in return, so let's pray together through Scripture for Love.

1 Corinthians 13:13"Lord," and now these three remain faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.  1 John 3:1 Lord, we see the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know You.  1 John 4:7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and know God. "So, those who hate has nothing to do with God, no matter the reason for their hate."   1 John 4:8 "Lord", whoever does not love does not know You,  because You are Love. 1 John 4:18 Father, there is no fear in love, because perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment.  1 John 4:19 We love because You first loved us. "So, Lord, search our hearts and remove all that is not of You"  Galatians 2:20 because we have been crucified with Christ and we no longer live, but Christ lives in us.  The life we now live in the body, we live by faith in the Son of God, who loved us and gave Himself for us.  Psalm 136:26 So, we give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever, in Jesus name Amen

LORD THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING ME

1 Peter 2:9 But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light

Father, I don't know why You chose me, but I'm grateful that: I'm not homeless, sick, confused, hungry, jobless, addicted, or lost. Lord, thank You for the cross and all I have received from Your sacrifice and Thank You in advance for the blessings and opportunities to come. Lord, I ask that You search my heart, remove all that is not of You, and fill me with the things of the Spirit. Father, continue working in and through me to serve Your purpose and be a blessing to others. Lord, speak through me when I'm writing; so the lost can hear You and be transformed into Your servant, just as You changed me. Lord, bless the weak and Persecute those who use them. Lord, peel the cover of corruption, City, State, the US, and those that use decomposition to benefit themselves. Father, show me the snakes that slither around me, ready to inject venom and move them out of my life. Thank You, Lord, that I did not break under the pressure of the enemy and this dark world. Thank You for my Guardian angels, that are working overtime protecting me. Father, help all believers be inward-changed men and women, not just religious fanatics. Baptize them in the Holy Spirit and cove them in the Blood from the top of their heads to the soles of their feet. Lord, I need to decide where to live; please guide me to where I need to be to reach my full potential. Lord, thank You for forgiveness and for teaching me how to look over fools and forgive them. Thank You for keeping me still and taking my tongue. Thank You that the worldly things and people that used to interest me are no longer exciting. Thank You for Your wisdom and the knowledge to implement You in my daily life. Thank You, Father, in advance for justice for my son and for everyone involved. Thank You for removing my fear and doubt and replacing them with Your strength and courage. Lord, I'm not sure why You chose me, but I am so grateful You did, and as I come to the close of another day. I pray that You will keep me, my children, and my children's children in Jesus' name. Amen.

TONGUES

Speaking in tongue is a legitimate gift of the Holy Spirit, but when we speak in tongues, we talk to God, not man. Speaking in tongue serves no purpose to people in the church, that do not understand what you're saying. God says in 1 Corinthians 12 since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church. (16) God also says we should not pray in tongues because if we praise God with our spirit, how can those who pray with us say Amen to what they do not understand. Finally, (28) if there is no interpreter, the speaker should keep quiet in church.

Speaking in tongue is a gift of the Holy Spirit, not something you can do at will. However, people that are constantly speaking in tongues are doing what Corinthians believers did in the biblical days. They felt it was a way to show Spiritual Superiority.

Father, let those with the gift of tongues speak at Your will, so it will be for edification and not show. Lord, let those who are unsure study the Books of Corinthians 1 and 2 to show thyself approved on the subject of "speaking in tongues." Father, Your Word says that if no one understands what is being said, it serves no purpose, so we should not speak without an Interpreter. Father, whatever Spiritual gifts we have been blessed with, help us nourish it in Your will, not our own will. Let our gifts edify Your Kingdom and others in Jesus' name.

Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago - Just To Know Him (feat. ByronCage)

John 20:19-23 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so, I am sending you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld

Father, thank You for Your Son's sacrifice and the opportunity to be a member of Your Holy family; with the same inherence as Christ our Savior, and we are so grateful.  Lord, forgive for falling short of Your mercy, grace, and favor; please help us be submissive to You, in our Savior's name, Amen

LET US PRAY

Ephesians 6:18 Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,

Dear Heavenly Father, our hearts are heavy today as we contemplate the numbing circumstances of another shooting or hate crime in the headlines. We pray that Your healing presence will be with all those who have been directly affected. We pray for the victims, who have suffered physical and psychological wounds; as a result of being attacked without warning or understanding. Heal their bodies, minds, souls, and spirits and give them a sense of comfort and peace. We pray for the families of Soldiers who have been broken and killed, be with them during this time of shock, grief, and mourning. Walk with them through their times of anger, sorrow, and fill the empty places in their homes and hearts. We pray for the countries at war, please bless those caught in the middle and know not what to do, bless the widows and orphans left behind.   Let Your Church become a refuge of comfort and empowerment for Your people, in every Country around the world.  Father, help all believers become the voices, hands, and feet of Christ to reach out to those in need or lost.  Father, thank You, for grace and favor, that keeps us.  Thank  You, for forgiveness and the strength to forgive, so we are free. Thank You, for wisdom and the knowledge to implement You in our lives. Lord, continue taming our tongues, keeping us humble, and patiently waiting on You, in Jesus name, Amen

MEDITATING ON THE WORD

Scripture frequently mentions meditation, and we should be meditating on the teachings of God. We must think deeply and reflect on what we believe and our actions. Without this introspection, we can forget the importance of living righteously and following the lessons of the Bible.

Are we meditating on the Word of God and implementing it into our daily lives, or are we just reading the Word? If we meditate on the word day and night, our lives will begin to change, and we will also be able to help those around us see the light. But first (Matt. 22:37-40, Jesus said unto him, thou shalt love the Lord thy God…..)Our primary purpose is to love God and thy neighbor, and once we can obey these commands, everything else will fall into place

Lord, You said blessed are the ones who do not walk with the wicked, stand in the way of a sinner, or sit in the company of mockers. Father, we chose to delight in the Word of the Lord and meditate on the Law day and night so we can be submissive to Your Word. Father, let us be like a tree planted by a stream of water that yields fruit in season and does not wither and die but prospers. Father, let our enemies be like chaff that the wind blows away. Lord, let the wicked stand in judgment alone with the unjust and serve justice on both for their evil deeds. Father, keep Your hedge of protection around us, our children, and our children's children as You watch over us. Lord, we know You love us and desire our lives to be victorious over every attack of the devil; so, help us meditate and stand on Your Word with faith, so You can transform our lives daily into the people You created, in Jesus' name, amen.

THANK YOU LORD

All of this is for your benefit. And as God’s grace reaches more and more people, there will be great thanksgiving, and God will receive more and more glory.

Thank You, that we can give ourselves up to be led by You.  That we can go forth praising and at rest, letting You manage us and our days. Lord, let us joyfully depend on You to guide, to enlighten, to reprove, to reach, to use, and to do in us what You desire.  Thank You, that we can count upon You working in and thru us to build up Your Kingdom and others.  Thank You, that You made Your light shine in our hearts to give light and knowledge of Your glory to us and others.  Thank You, that You drew us to Yourself, and honored us; making us a member of Your royal family, a citizen of Your Kingdom.  Father, You, have enlisted us in Your worldwide task force, to be Your witness to the world about Your goodness and we are so grateful.  Thank You, that we can take refuge under Your wings.  Thank You, for showing us kindness, love, and grace.  Father, Let the Word dwell among us richly as You teach us Your wisdom through the Word, as we serve You with gratitude in our hearts. Thank You, for the forgiveness of our sins and teaching us how to forgive others. Thank You, for keeping us, because so many of our family and friends has been called home.  Thank You, for opening our eyes to the Word and opening our hearts so we can receive it,  In Jesus name Amen

PRAY FOR THE BULLIES AND OUR CHILDREN

Psalm 138:7 Though we walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve our lives. You stretch out Your hand against the anger of our foes; with Your right hand, You save us.

Even when we do not retaliate against bullying personally, we can still utilize social systems of justice.  Bullying is a serious issue that our children deal with daily.  Unfortunately, it is not uncommon to see this type of abhorrent behavior in a fallen person, even in the church, in both males and females throughout all life stages.  It is not wrong for a child in school to alert his teacher about bullies.  If that does not help, take the situation to the parent and then to the police, but never take your life for someone else asinine behavior.

Father, help us watch over the children in our care and in our communities with prayer. Lord, we must think of ways to help them be the best they can be and teach them how to become loving, caring, and purpose-driven adults. Father, we must always pray for their well-being, safety, and personal success. Lord, help us train them in the way to go.  Lord, help us teach them about God, faith, caring for others, and becoming stewards of our planet. Father, help us come together like a village, our churches, and communities who can help us bless these children.  Lord, we decree and declare that You are the light and salvation for our children and grandchildren who are being bullied and mistreated so they will not be afraid.  Father, we decree and declare that those who bully others will get caught in their own snares.  Lord, we decree and declare that Your Guardian Angles will protect our children and children's children wherever they go and give them peace in their day-to-day struggles.  Father, we stand on Your word that You will rescue our children from the bullies and darkness of this world, so we put our children and their problems in Your hands, in Jesus name, Amen

WE HAVE TO DIE TO SELF TO WALK WITH CHRIST

God put us in this season for growth, so do not waste His grace. God brought them into our lives for a reason, so do not try to keep what God gave us  Temporary.  God surrounded us with Spiritual Soldiers, but we rejected them for someone else dislike, now we stand alone.  God gives us wisdom; we should have the knowledge to implement His wisdom in our lives. Don't miss the Kingdom looking for fleshly desires; the Kingdom is found through the Fruit of the Spirit.  When we die to self, that's when God gives us eyes to see Who He is and What He is in us.

Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ. I no longer live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.  Luke 9:23 And he said to all, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me

Father, help us not feed our flesh, so it will become weak and die.  Lord, let us provide our Souls with Your Word so we will strengthen our faith and our Spirit.  Father, let us not continue living in sin, help us die to ourselves so we can follow and obey You.  Lord, we are baptized in Your death and buried with You; so that we will be reborn by Your grace.   Lord, help us walk in the newness of our lives because we have been united with You in death so we can be connected with You in Your resurrection, in Your glories name Amen.

LET US PRAY

Lord, we decree and declare every generational curse has been broken; Lord, we decree and declare every demonic Spirit that has been spoken over us; be removed in the name of Jesus right now. Lord, order our steps in Your will and keep us humble; Lord, give us the faith of Daniel; and let us encourage others with the truth of the Word. Father, do not let our enemies harm us; keep a hedge of protection around our children and grandchildren. Father, we thank You for forgiveness, peace, love, joy, and freedom from the world. Lord, we are no longer after the things of the flesh; but things of the Spirit, so search our hearts and minds and remove all that is not of You and replace it with the things of the Spirit. Lord, thank You for grace, love, wisdom, and the knowledge to implement Your Word in our lives. Thank You for the Spiritual Soldiers You have surrounded us with and the  Guardian angels that keep us safe from the enemy's fiery arrows. Thank You for discernment that helps us identify the evil Spirits and dark Souls around us. Father, help us steer clear of backbiters and their strife. Thank You for keeping us and allowing us another day; please bless those who asked us to keep them in our prayers. You know their name and need by need; please bless them according to Your will, in Jesus' name, Amen

LET'S PRAY

Lord, we rest in the fact that You have us in the place, where You, want us to be and we praise You. Thank You, for faithfully guiding us to the next level as we walk in Your will.  Let us witness to those that need hope, help them see You, through our testimonies and our actions.  Father, give us eyes that see the plans You have for our lives, so help us walk in Your righteousness and give us ears, so we can hear the Word. Father, let the Word renew our hearts and minds, so we can receive the Word and implement the Word in our lives. Father let us not judge anyone for any reason, but focus on You and our own corrections. So, baptize us in the Holy Spirit that strengthens us where we are weak and Utilizes us where we are strong. Father, let us help build up Your Kingdom and lift up others.  Forgive us, for our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.  Father, let us be happy and content where we are without complaining, as You  Prepare us to keep moving forward. Thank You for mercy Grace and protection through another day and tomorrow if it is Your will In Jesus name Amen

THERE'S NOTHING LIKE PEACE

Being saved does not mean life will be a yellow brick road, but we will have a guide that helps us get through the valleys.  When we pray for guidance in every situation we deal with and wait for His answer we will walk in peace.  The Word is filled with advice and direction on how to have peace above all understanding, even through our struggles.  When we get overwhelmed with worry and anxiety this is the time we go to a quiet place and talk with our Lord. The stronger our relationship is with Christ the more peace we have and when there is peace in our hearts, there will be peace in this world.

Jesus's tell us to "make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness, we will not see the land.

Father, we pray for peace in our hearts and for peace in the world.  Lord help us get over our  Minor differences, and fill us with the things of the Spirit; so we can love each other.  Touch the hearts of those who hate, fill them with love, remove all demonic Spirit around them, Father, teach us how to live in unity and understanding and help all believers be submissive to Your Word.  Father teach us how to pray for the things of the Spirit so our lives will line up with You.  Lord, give us  "Discernment" in the presence of backbiters so we will not get caught up in their conflict confusion and strife.  Lord, let us not fall prey to  Opportunist who only Associates with us when they are in need.  Keep us focused on You Lord, and keep Your hedge of protection around us.  Father search our hearts and remove all that is not of You so we will not be fooled by the enemy or false prophets.    Father no matter what book we study from or what religion we follow let us receive the Truth of Your word.  So we will be filled with peace  love and comfort that only the Spirit gives, in Jesus name Amen

Tamela Mann - I Can Only Imagine

Many say of me, “God will not deliver him.” Selah but You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head. To the LORD I cry aloud, and He answers me from His holy hill. Selah

WE ALL LACK PATIENCE

(Luke 24:49)And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

I want to say at the outset that I certainly do believe in tarring. (Tarring means waiting)   The Bible says those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength (Isa. 40:31).  Most times when we are in need we tend to forget what the scripture says, and set out on our own journey.   We look to people to assist in our needs instead of God, because we feel God is not moving fast enough.  And every time we do this we say to God “I don’t trust You”   So how can we say to God I believe in You, but I don’t trust You to keep Your promise.   People have disappointed us time and time again, but we still put our trust in them, something is wrong with this picture.  How can we continue to trust someone that we know will not keep their promise, but not wait on the God that will.

Father, teach us how to wait with the right attitude; so give us patience baptize us with the Holy Spirit that will order our steps in Your will.  Lord, change our hearts and minds so we can become a new creation and give us eyes that see the light of Your path for us.  Father, give us ears that hear Your Word and hearts that receive it so we will be transformed into Your people, in Jesus name, Amen

OUR SALVATION COMES FROM GOD'S GRACE AND NOTHING ELSE

Ephesians 2;8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith, and this is not from ourselves, it is the gift of God.

No one can be saved on their own merits. Since wealth was seen as proof of God's love, the rabbis commonly taught that rich people were blessed by God and were, therefore, the most likely candidates for heaven, so not true. Jesus destroyed that notion, and along with it, the idea that anyone can earn eternal life. His disciples had the appropriate response to this startling statement. They were utterly amazed and asked, "Who then can be saved?" If the wealthy among them, including the super-spiritual Pharisees and scribes, were unworthy of heaven, what hope for a poor man was there?  We are not saved by our wealth are condemned for it because if Christ resides in us, then no matter rich or poor, we will be submissive to the Word and inherit the right to be called His children.

Father, we know "some things are impossible with man, but not with You; all things are possible.  Lord, we are saved through our Father's gifts of grace, mercy, and our faith in YOU; nothing we do can earn salvation for us.  Father, give us eyes that see, so we can recognize our spiritual poverty and our utter inability to do anything to justify ourselves to You. Lord, let not the rich be blind to their spiritual poverty; let them not be proud of their accomplishments or content with their wealth. Father, keep us humble, relatively rich or poor, so You can use us to lift up others and build up Your Kingdom.  Lord, Your WORD tells us not everyone who professes receiving You is genuinely saved.  SO SEARCH OUR HEARTS AND REMOVE ALL that is not of You and replace it with the things of the Spirit. SO WE WILL BECOME A NEW CREATION IN CHRIST and BE CALLED Your children and inherit the promise, Amen in Jesus name.

LET US PRAY

Lord we rest in the fact that You have us in this place for this day, and we praise You that You will faithfully guide us to the next level as we walk in Your will.  Lord, walk with us throughout life to where You want us to be, as we seek to serve Your purpose.   How delighted we are to have You as our dwelling place, where we can settle down and have rest.  Lord, keep Your hedge of protection around us, our children and our children's children; secure our place with our Father, by restoring us to Him.  Father, walk with us through darkness and light the path You wish us to follow.  Thank You for not Judging us as man do, but by our hearts faith and actions.  Father, help us be content with the right attitude anywhere You lead us.  Lord,  bless our homes, jobs, communities, and all Your people and those who have yet to find You.  Lord, teach us inside out so we will stand on Your promise with the faith of a mustard seed, with patience and the right attitude.   Give us discernment Lord, about everything and everyone around us, so we are not misled.  Father, forgive us for falling short of Your mercy grace and favor and thank You for life Health strength and peace, in Jesus name, Amen 

THE LEAST OF US

Matthew 25:40"Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for Me"

What does the phrase "least of these" mean? It does not mean that someone is less valuable than others. On the contrary, all humans have the same inherent worth or value in the eyes of our Father.  They are the socially, psychologically or economically disadvantaged, such as the sick, the poor, the mentally and physically disabled or the homeless our seniors, widows and our Veterans.  When we reach out to the least of these we reach out to Jesus.  "The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for Me"

Lord, we are not able to see each other’s heart or the challenges each of us face, so Father, teach us how to be more caring of others needs.  Lord, help us lighten the burdens of others, let us be an instrument of Your love through the blessings You have given us.  Where there is hate, let us bring love, where there is pain let us give comfort.  Lord, let us bring inspiration and hope to those in despair.  Father, let us be the beacon of light that leads the lost to You as You continue to order our steps in Your will.  Lord, let us never look down on anyone for any reason but think lowly of ourselves.  Father, please hear the least of us when we cry out for help and deliver us out of our troubles.  Lord, we know You are near the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in Spirit, thank You in Jesus name, Amen

Plead The BLOOD over every Circumstance

When we speak of “pleading the blood of Jesus in prayer,” we are referring to the practice of claiming the power of Christ over any and every problem we are dealing with “I plead the blood of Jesus over _______.” People fill in the blank with whatever you're adversities are: “plead the blood of Jesus over your family/job/thoughts/illness/weight/children.”

Father, we plead the Blood over all these senseless killings, by terrorism, law enforcement, and each other.  Lord, You give believers the authority to trample over the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt us.  Lord, we intervene and claim that power over our young people, right now in the name of Jesus, help us save them.  Father, there is no help from man, so we come to You on bending knees crying for help. “Save our young people,  save our country, save our lives”.  Lord, we say a special prayer for all who have lost their loved one to violence, war, and diseases and sickness.  Father, we ask that You give them rest and peace of mind, knowing that their loved one is sitting at Your feet.  Lord, give our Political and Spiritual Leaders Your wisdom, knowledge, compassion, and love for the people.  Help them to see that we are better together; working as a unit on one accord, to save the future; our children and this world.  Lord, we ask that You continue to work with law enforcement, give them compassion, understanding, and love for all the people come in contact with and keep Your hedge of protection around them.  Father, continue working in and through us, to teach, guide and protect our children.  Lord, help us to become communities and neighborhoods that work as a village, and raise our children as we were instructed to do “by Your Word”.  Lord, we plead the Blood of Jesus over our children and our children's children, over our circumstances, our enemies, our finances, in Jesus name we pray Amen

STOP GIVING LIFE TO BAD THINGS WITH OUR TONGUES

John 6:63 It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.

Scripture not only talks about the life of human flesh that begins with birth and ends at death, but it also talks about giving life to negative Spirits with our tongues.   When we speak we open channels to our Spirits and it depends on where our thoughts are what we give birth to  ''saying things like; this always happens to me at the worst time or if it can happen it will happen".  When we speak bad things over ourselves, our children, families or friends we cause it to happen.

Father, let us not bad-mouth our children, families, friends or ourselves not even under our breath and don't abuse others with our tongues, even in the privacy of our homes.  Lord teach us how to hold our tongues because the words we speak are powerful enough to give life or death to our Souls.  Father, let our words bring comfort not pain, laughter, not tears, peace not confusion.  Lord, let us encourage each other with words that will give hope, not crush dreams; by watching what we say.  Father, help us speak faith-filled words that bring Your purpose into existence, in Jesus name, Amen