The Broken Vessel

The Broken Vessel
BROKEN VESSEL

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

AWARENESS

Now there's two types of awareness, in the moment awareness and Spiritual awareness,. In the moment awareness give us past, present, and future awareness that comes through studying the Word and the actions around us. Spiritual awareness, helps us see God in our daily activities and all parts of our lives, and that comes through our faith

Genesis 3:5 For God knows that in the day you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”

Father, thank You, for Your divine power through Your Son's sacrifice. That has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him. Thank You, for wisdom, knowledge, and Spiritual growth, that help us get through our suffering and day to day struggles. Lord. Let us practice what we have learned and help us stay focused on You, not the confusion around us. Father, You said "Come to You, all who labor and are heavy laden, and You will give us rest. Lord, we are here asking You to give us rest and please refresh our Spirits. Lord, we take Your yoke upon us, and learn from You, how to be gentle and lowly in heart. Lord, we come to You with gratitude, thank You for mercy, grace, and favor. Thank You, for our homes, jobs, health, families and friends. Thank You, for peace and if we have committed any wrong to You, other's, or ourselves, we ask for forgiveness. Lord, You are the only source of good in our lives and we are so grateful. Father, we ask for wisdom to discern Your voice and guidance in our lives, in Jesus name Amen

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE BECAUSE NO ONE KNOWS TOMORROW

Have the courage to be yourself

Make your Spirit and Soul a priority

Study the Word daily and pray without ceasing

Ask God to help you discover your purpose

Spend more time with the people you love and less time at work

Express your feelings but control your emotions

Stop worrying about what might happen and focus on the now

Be a risk taker and care less about what people think

Choose to be happy and let no one steal your joy

Take better care of yourself eat right and exercise

Be a better person for and to the ones you love

Live for yourself and not by other's expectations

Find something in need that you like to do and start a business

Live in the moment and pursue your dreams

Stop chasing the wrong things and follow Him

Fathet, let us understand, "it's ok to think about death sometimes," it helps us put things in perspective and remind us what really matters. Lord, we understand that death is inevitable, so help us get busy living a righteous life. Father, help us make spirituality more of a priority and help us come in line in with You. Lord, let us be ready when that time comes, so it will be an uplifting time for us and not a burden on those left behind. Lord, help us understand from the moment we are born, we were on borrowed time, so help us pause and think about life, before it pass. Lord wherever we go, from our birth throughout life and into the passage of death, You are always and forever with us, so we will not be afraid. Lord, we hear Your Word and believe our Father sent You, to save us and prepare us for eternal life. So , let us not come into judgment, but pass from death to life with You and thank You in advance for receiving our Souls, in Jesus name Amen

Monday, April 27, 2020

THANK YOU LORD FOR EVERYTHING

As believers, we can have peace and joy even in the storm, through prayer and gratitude. When we pray and give thanks to God, especially when it's hard to, we are promised to be given grace.

Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.

Lord, thank You, for keeping us through the night and we thank You in advance for encircling us with Your hedge of protection today. Lord, we seek Your face, so let Your thoughts be our thoughts and Your will be our will. Father, guide us as we walk with You and fill our hearts and minds with Your wisdom, knowledge, understanding, and peace. Father, with all that's happening in the world today, help us not lose our focus on You. Lord, You are our closest friend and our sovereign Lord, create in us a clean heart and order our steps in Your plan for us. Lord, You are not limited by time or space and You wish us to live in abundance, so we leave our worries and fears at the Altar. Lord, each day of our lives is a gift from You, so let us not be concerned with tomorrow we leave it in your hands.  Lord, we are so grateful to You for keeping our families and those around us safe. Lord as we study the Word reminds us daily just how blessed we are and let us not forget to show our gratitude in prayer and good work. Thank You that You are always with us and will never leave us. Thank You for Your sacrifice, so that we could have freedom and life. Forgive us when we don't thank You enough, for who You are, for all that You do, and for all that You've given. In Jesus name Amen

Sunday, April 26, 2020

PLEAD THE BLOOD OVER OUR SITUATION

John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Father, I plead the Blood of Jesus over all the homeless people especially the children. We plead the blood over all broken families including mine, for all who are unemployed and can’t receive their benefits. Father, we the Blood over all the women and children who are alone without any help, for all the sick people who are suffering and comfort for those who has lost loved ones. Lord, we plead the Blood over all our seniors who are sick and alone, for all the people who are affected by this germ warfare. Lord, we pray for those who will not have a job to return to and we plead the Blood over those who will lose their homes, apartments, cars, and health. Father, we plead the Blood over all the broken marriages and relationships, and all the victims of various circumstances, because of this virus. Lord, we pray for all the poor people around the world, for all the Job operating Companies/Industries who have been hurt by technology, larger companies, and COVID-19. Father, we decree and declare the blood of Jesus to cleanse us of our sins and cleanse this Nation of hate and greed. Father, we come to the Altar on one accord in prayer, so that we might be healed and our prayers will be answered without any hindrances. Father, let the precious Blood of Jesus Christ, protect us from all evil and our enemies. Father, we pray for guidance, strength, hope, comfort, healing, peace, prosperity and justice for all who have been treated unjust. Father, we cry out to You, in the Name of Jesus, baptize us in the Holy Spirit, so Your plans and purposes for our lives and our families lives come to pass. Lord, we pray that You will have mercy on us and deliver each one of us in our times of trouble, according to Your will. We surrender all the above people to You and ourselves, knowing that we will be safe in Your hands. In Jesus name, Amen

Friday, April 24, 2020

SELF RIGHTEOUSNESS IS A DOWNFALL

Without the Holy Spirit we are normally egotistic and an ego perspective places us at the center of our lives, which gives Christ no room to move. When we live from an ego centered point of view, we only respond to our desires, cravings, and fancies. When we speak to ego centered people, they filter what is being said and hear only what interest them.

Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. 1 Peter 5:5 Likewise, you who are younger, be 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.”

Father, let not our ego assassinate our character and keep us true to ourselves. Lord, let humility override our egos, so we will find our I identity in all things that are good and noble. Lord, search our hearts and rid us of our egos, remove any form of self-righteousness from our Souls. Father, let us not be like the rwo men who went up into the temple to pray. Let us not be like the Pharisee, but like the one who beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!." Lord, let our speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that we may know how we ought to answer each other. Father, we can do nothing on our own, not even judge fairly, but, Your judgment is just. So, let us seek not our own will but, Your will and not think to highly of ourselves, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned us, in Jesus name Amen


Thursday, April 23, 2020

THE ATTITUDE OF OUR HEARTS

Hebrews 4:12 For the Word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

The Word of God is not an injunctions commandments we have to obey. The Word is not rules or regulations to govern our behavior. The Word are the principles that explain our sinful nature and the interaction of the Holy Spirit that influence our thinking, feelings, actions, and destinies.

Father, help us understand and implement Your principles that will enable us to live in harmony with You and others. Lord, let Your Word influence and function in us to save us from this dark world and the government that You put in place. Lord, let the Word provide us unshakeable faith as it convict us of our sins and order our steps in Your will. Breathe in us, Lord, and let Your thoughts be our thoughts act in  us, O Holy Spirit, that our work, too, may be Holy. Father, draw our hearts and souls to You and let us love all that is Holy. Father, Jesus was the perfect example of how we should live our lives. Allow us the strength and wisdom to follow in His footsteps. Thank You, Lord, for the love that came down when You were sent to die on the cross and save undeserving sinners like us. Grant us the power to be pure, peaceful, loving, considerate, submissive, merciful, impartial and sincere toward You and our fellow men. In Jesus name Amen

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

APPLY HIS PRINCIPLES

Philippians 4:9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Father, thank You, for the Word that gives us understanding, so that we may know You who is faithful. Thank You, for wisdom and the knowledge to implement You in our lives. Father, cleanse us and make room for You to move in our lives and guide us through this worldly journey. Lord, by Your stripes we are healed from sickness and diseases. Lord, our faith, work, and prayers ACTIVATE that healing power, so strengthen our faith and help us do good work. Lord, give us courage to stand firm on Your Word and apply Your principles to our lives. Father bridle our tongues and let the words of our mouth's be acceptable to You. Lord, we come to You with the right attitude, a clean heart and mind. We thank You for, encouragement, joy, and comfort from Your love and peace above human understanding. Father, it is time for us to get it right. So, let us not 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. Father, with so much confusion around us, give us ears to hear Your instructions through this Valley of death and thank You for mercy, grace, friends, and favor in Jesus name Amen

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

WHO DO WE SERVE

We have been given free will to enable us to transcend the wrong thinking and emotional patterns that must come into play in the beginning of our Spiritual and worldly lives. To help us understand that we have the power, but not the right to ignore God's demands.

Lord, the wrath of our Father is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth.  Lord, let Your invisible attributes, namely, Your eternal power and divine nature, be made clear to us. So we are without excuse, for knowing the Word, but not honoring the Word or giving thanks to You. Lord, let us not become futile in our thinking, and let not our foolish hearts darkened. Lord, baptize us in the Holy Spirit, that gives us the knowledge and wisdom of Your Word and let us not claim to be wise, and exchanged the glory of You, for the material things of this world. Father, do not give us up to the lusts of our hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of our bodies, because we exchanged the truth about You for the lies of this world. Let us not worship the creature of the world, rather than You, who Created the world. In Jesus name, Amen.

Friday, April 17, 2020

TROUBLED TIMES

Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace we have been saved, through faith and this is not from ourselves, it is the gift of God. Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for He is with us; do not be dismayed, for He is our God. He will strengthen us and help us; He will uphold us with His righteous right hand.

Father, You have always helped us through trouble times and we thank You in advance, for bring us through COVID-19. Lord You have tended our wound and provide us with an abundance of spiritual gifts and blessing. Lord, You have revealed so much to us and we are so grateful. You have filled our cup with Your grace, love, Your goodness and kindness overwhelms us. Thank You, for being the caretaker of our Souls and the Shepherd of our hearts. Lord, You are the courage that give us strength to stand firm in this dark and forsaken world. All praise to You, Lord, that we are free from the bondage of fear and doubt, because we know You are faithful, eventhough we still fall short. Lord, thank You for renewing our hearts and minds, with true wealth, happiness, and joy. Help us be the vessels that spread Your miraculous healing and love to all people in need. Baptize us with Your Son's character and give us the power to witness Your work in us, in Jesus name Amen

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

CHARACTER WILL DEVELOP CHANGE

If we want to make change in the world we live in, we must start with ourselves. Money or politics can't negotiate the charges we need or desire. The only thing that will bring about the change we need is Christ like character. Christ like character will change our future more than anything.

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. John 16:33 These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”

Father, we are sincere about wanting to improve ourselves and the world we live in, so fill us with the Fruit of the Spirit. Lord, developing Your character will have a positive affect on our further and the world, more than any other ingredient. Lord, we know Your character is the best investment we can make in our future and humanity. Father, give us Your Son's courage and faith, as we strive to become more like Him. Lord, order our steps through the bumps and obstacles we will encounter along the way. Help us remember the race is not for the swift but for those who endure to the end. Father please guide us in a plain path of righteousness according to Your will and glory. You are the Omnipotent Potter and we are the clay. Shape us, and mold us, use us as Your earthly vessels and fill us each and everyday with Thanksgiving and gratitude. Let us not be confirmed to this world, but transformed by the renewing of our mind, so that we may prove what Your will is for us, in Jesus name Amen

Saturday, April 11, 2020

GIVE US A DISCERNING SPIRIT

Many believers get into trouble because they lack a discerning Spirit. We walk blindly in the world and that will lead to danger. But when we have a discerning Spirit we tend to choose God's way. When we are deeply rooted in the Word, it gives us discernment of right and wrong, how to act, and when to act.

Philippians 1:9-10 And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,

Father, thank You, for keeping us through the night and we thank You in advance for the hedge of protection around us. Lord, thank You, for keeping us covered with the Blood and free from sickness and diseases, and bless the families who loved ones were called home. Lord, let Your Spirit fill our hearts and minds, as we study, fellowship, worship, praise, and pray diligently. So, we will develop a discerning Spirit, that will help us walk in righteousness. Lord, help us in our decision making process, so we will make the right decision. Let, the Holy Spirit guide us and let us not only know rightandwrong on theory, but also in practice, in Jesus name Amen.

Thursday, April 9, 2020

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

Ephesians 6:18 In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other's spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out.

Father, step into this process of elimination and keep our people under Your wings. Lord, stop this virus of genocide from deliberately killing off large groups of people or nation. Father, balance this disease as You did with AIDS, let them not use us as lab rats. Father, reveal the cause of this contagious disease of germ warfare and the antibiotic use to treat it. We pray for people everywhere, that they will be able to take pride in who they are and be treated with dignity and receive a fair shot at life. We pray for all the families that loss their loved ones to this virus. Father, we pray that our Government will be motivated by compassion and a concern for the common good of all people, leading them to value life more than profit. Father, in our distress we call upon You; to You we cry for help and from Your temple You hear our voices, please immune us from this virus and balance the scales, in Jesus name Amen

Monday, April 6, 2020

HE IS FAITHFUL

He brought us through so many times and we will get through this, because of His grace and favor. 1 Peter 5:10 And after we have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called us to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish us." Just be patient God will show up and show out, like He always has❤💯

Exodus 24:25 Worship the Lord your God, and His blessing will be on our food and water. He will take away sickness from among us.

Lord God, thank You for keeping the promise You have made concerning Your servants and their homes. "Romans 8:28 we know that for we who love You all things work together for our good, for those who are called according to Your purpose". Father, we praise You, for Your greatness, the power, the glory, the majesty, the splendor and faithfulness, to Your unworthy servants. We praise You for everything in heaven and earth, Lord, You are exalted as head over our lives. All wealth and honor come from You; You are the ruler of all things, so we put what we can't control in Your hands. Lord, our faith in You, gives us strength and power to submit to Your will.  Now, Lord, we give You thanks, and praise Your glorious name. Thank You, for peace that helps us control our emotional response, in these challenging times. Lord, let not the stress of uncertainty destroy our health or focus on You. In Jesus name Amen

Sunday, April 5, 2020

LET US STAY VIGILANT

This virus is sending the economy into a free fall, the Federal Reserve will keep credit flowing with an array of programs. But eventually it will collapse for most Americans. Life as some knew it will not exist, when this is over some people will lose their jobs, homes, ect.

Revelation 17:13-14 These are of one mind, and they hand over their power and authority to the beast. They will make war on the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those with Him are called and chosen and faithful.”

Father, let us stay vigilant of what's happening around us, Lord, prepare us for what's to come. Lord, pass through the land and strike down our oppressors, as we plead the Blood over our household. Thank You, in advance for allowing this plague not to befall us and destroy us. Father, although we live in a fallen world, we still have peace in the middle of this despair, because we know that You are Supreme over all creation. Lord, everything around us is changing and we have to adjust daily because man does not know what tomorrow will bring. But You, Lord, are the same yesterday, today,and always and Your faithfulness will give us victory in Jesus name. So, let the Fruit of the Spirit Manifest in our hearts in response to the Word, to give You room to influence the course of our lives. Lord, use us as Your vessels to come into the world, and fulfill Your purpose in us and through us. In the midst of our sadness, grief, and uncertainty we ask You to give us words to comfort one another. For those who are dying, and for those who have already died from this virus, for those who tend them and for those with no one to tend them, hear our prayer, in Jesus name Amen 



Saturday, April 4, 2020

REMAIN CALM IN UNCERTAIN TIMES

God is the intelligence of our lives, our faith and the Holy Spirit are responsible for our behavior. When the Spirit dwells in us, so does the Fruit of self-control; that keeps our universe and emotions in His will.

Titus 2:11-12 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age.

Father, thank You, for wisdom and knowledge and being our Rock and fortress. Continue leading and guiding us into Your glory and help us commit our Spirits to You. Lord, we praise You for the power of peace in our lives, a peace above all understanding. Father, let Your peace reprogram us through the Spirit of love, joy,, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and Self-Control. Lord, help us serve Your purpose and others needs, so we can develop Christ like character. Father, open our eyes and reveal the presence of evil, so we may rebuke it, in the name of Jesus. Thank You, Lord, for revealing Yourself to us and removing us from our blind pass. Father thank You for favor and Your overwhelming goodness and kindness. Thank You, for being the Caretaker of our Souls, the Shepherd of our hearts, and the head of our lives. Father, we are inward changed people and we decree and declare our faith will overcome our fears, in Jesus name Amen

Thursday, April 2, 2020

FAITH WITHOUT WORK IS DEAD

James 2:14-17 What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him.

We can't expect God to keep His promise if we don't do the work. We can't pray for protection from this virus, but keep hang with a crowd of people. We must do the work to protect ourselves, pray without ceasing, wash our hands often, wear gloves, cleaning frequently used areas with bleach, stay away from sick people, and God will do the rest.

Father, disease is spreading rapidly around the world, officially declared a pandemic. Father, we turn to You in times of uncertainty as we do in times of joy and peace. Lord, we pray for Your mercy, and love to dwell in us and show us how to face this challenge. Father, we pray for those who are infected and the families of those who have passed away. Lord, we have seen Your healing power, physical, mental, and spiritual. Be present now to people who need Your healing touch because of COVID-19. Father, let the world feel Your power of healing through the care of doctors and nurses. Lord, baptize us in the Holy Spirit, that will remove all fear, anxiety, and feelings of isolation from people who are locked in their homes, receiving treatment, or under quarantine and protecting others from exposure, in Jesus name Amen


Wednesday, April 1, 2020

CHRIST OVER FEAR

C - CHRIST
O - OVER
V - VIRUS
I - ILLUMINATE
D - DANGER

Jesus tells us that we will have troubles in this world, it's a guarantee. However, He also promises that we have victory through our faith because Jesus Christ has overcome the world. So, here's our opportunity to exercise faith over fear.

Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

Lord, You said "Don't fear, for You have redeemed us; You have called us by name; we are Yours.” You command us not to fear, or worry. Because You know the enemy uses fear to decrease our hope and limit our faith. Father, please strengthen our faith and help us with our unbelief, remind us to encourage one another in these troubled times. Protect and guard our hearts from depression. Give us the strength to rise up each day and fight against the struggles which seek to weigh us down. Jesus, we Call On You, to shield us from this Virus, our oppressor, and the unseen forces of this dark world.  Illuminate our fears in this Dangers time and give us clarity and peace. In Jesus name Amen