PEACE BEYOND UNDERSTANDING

Proverbs 12;20 "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.  Romans 14:19 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.  Romans 12:18  So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another.

  The Word of God encourages us to make every effort to be spotless and at peace.  When people are at peace with God, they are also humble; humble people, for the most part, are happy.  People at peace have no personal agenda, and no desire to be in the spotlight and God is first in their lives.  They create an atmosphere that makes others comfortable, and they do not anger quickly.   When we are humble and at peace, we are the perfect candidates for God's service.

Lord, more than anything we desire peace; Your peace that surpasses our understanding.  Father, in loving the thing of the Spirit; we draw near to You, and Your presence gives us peace.  The kind of peace that surround us even in times of trouble; because we know You are with us, through the storm.  Father, You are our Savior, and we seek Your face; our souls thirst for You, in a dry and weary land.  Lord, we have felt Your presence of peace, power, and glory; and we are thankful that You have chosen us.  Father, You forgave our transgressions; and sacrificed Your Son to save us, and we are so grateful.  In Jesus name, we pray, Amen

UNITY IN SPIRIT

Ephesians 4:11-13 Christ gave the Spiritual leaders the Word; to equip His people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature believers, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.  14 Then we will no longer be infants, misled by sin, and blown here and there by every temptation and false teaching of cunning deceitful people.  15 instead, speaking the truth of the Word in love, to help us grow into the mature body of Christ. 16 through Him the whole body joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grow and build itself up in the Word and love, as each one does its work.

When we accept the Lord as our Savior; we become one in Spirit the wholeness of the body of Christ. Christianity is not a club we join; it's a lifestyle we live, that brings people of all races together. God is love and when we walk in the Spirit we walk in love; if we hate our brothers and sisters in Christ, we walk in the flesh, and God do not know us.   But the good news is God’s grace; if we repent and turn away from our hate we are restored to Him through Christ. The Word says “until we all reach unity in the faith and the knowledge of the Son, we are not attending the full measure of Christ.  God’s instructions along with prayer, belief, trust, fellowship, worship and praise will guide, unite, and protect us through our Spiritual process.  After which the continuance studying of the Word will help us love each other, mature in faith, maintain, and develop the Fruit of our Spirit; and the Holy Spirit will help us execute obedience to the Word, and live for Christ and others.

Lord, we are Your children; help us live a life worthy of our calling we have received.  Father, keep us humble, patient and bearing with each other in love.  Lord, keep Your people united in Spirit through the bond of peace.  Father, help us understand that we are one race and one Spirit; just as You are one God.  Lord, help us understand our gift; as we gain wisdom and knowledge through the Word of truth.  Lord, help us not live as sinners do, in the futility of their thinking.  Lord, we do not want to be darkened in our understanding; and separated from You, because of our sins.  Father, do not allow the ignorance that is due to the hardening of our hearts keep us from sitting at Your feet. In Jesus name Amen

GREATNESS IS WHO CHRIST IS IN US

A conversation with a friend one morning; inspired this topic, we need to get out of ourselves and step into our greatness.  We are who we are in Christ, not in ourselves or our possessions.   When we are more into ourselves; than Christ in us, we walk in the flesh.  Walking in the flesh only walks us into darkness, but the Word will give us light when we use it daily.

When we live without Christ we suffer the consequence of our sins; but when we wait for God to order our steps, we walk into greatness and obedience. Luke 1:15 For He shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall not drink; and He shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even in His mother's womb. “this is greatness”.)   There will be trails in our lives, no one is exempt from suffering, JESUS suffered for us and we will suffer for Him, those that love Him.  Greatness does not start out with money; greatness starts out as a thought, a belief, or a vision, just as sin does.  Then we act on our thoughts, our beliefs, and our will or our instruction by the Word; if we pray and ask for guidance before we act God works on our behalf.  But, if we act on our own behalf; we walk out of God’s plan and into the valley of death, with no armor.  The problem with greatness is patience; we are not patient people, we have “that I need it now attitude,” about everything, even food.”   But God works in His time and our readiness; because God knows if He bless us before we are ready, we will fall.   When we are ready we are humble and submissive; the more humble we become the greater our submissiveness to the Word.   The more submissive we are; the greater we become; even in the eyes of man.   Even Jesus achieved greatness through patience and obedience, who are we to rush God.

Father,  we are not capable of walking in the Spirit alone; please give us Your strength and courage to stand on Your Word” in Spirit and in truth.”  Lord, help us lay our flesh to rest with Your Word; as Your truth convict us of our sins, and our love and faith in You help us repent and turn away from evil.   Lord, let us not walk ahead of You, out of Your protection and grace.  Father, teach us how to love and live in harmony with each other, and not be judgmental.  Father, please reprogram us into Your chosen people’, and help us walk in Your will.  Give, us the true understanding of Your Word, so we can walk in greatness with Christ.  In Jesus name, Amen

NO ONE IS EXEMPTED FROM SUFFRING

Psalm 34:19 A righteous man may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all.  1 Peter 5:10 And the Lord of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory in Christ after  we suffered a little while, He will restore us and make us strong, firm and steadfast.  Philippians 1:29 For it has been granted to us on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him but also to suffer for Him.  

But, He will give us the patience to endure suffering; because our trails are what make the worst troubles into the greatest testimonies.  We gain wisdom from our troubles, and the knowledge to make a change in our lives.  But, sometimes we cause our own suffering: For example, if we would use God instructions on how to live we would never be in debt; but our focus is on the things of the world, and not the things of the Spirit.  We worry about our outside appearance; so we spend money on material things we do not need.  We live in a place we cannot afford; drive cars that we cannot maintain, and buy the most expensive clothes, to impress people who do not care.  Money troubles are a sin because we develop debt by lusting after the material things of this world.  If we focus on the things of the Spirit; we would have less debt, more time, and peace of mind.  Yes, we will suffer because Christ suffered; but most times we bring suffering on ourselves, but the good news is God can help us through our troubles in peace.

Heavenly Father, it has been over two thousand years and we still know not what we do.  Lord, please keep us from becoming thick neck people; and humble us to Your will.  Lord, we decree and declare that we will be better today than we were yesterday.  Lord, help us focus on things of the Spirit and not of the flesh; teach us how to bless those in need.  Father, we are all of one blood; unite us in Spirit, because there is no unity in the flesh.  Father, Jesus had one goal: to please You; Lord give us the same Christ-like character, so we may please You.  Father, we proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; and do not seal our lips, help us teach the gospel in Your truth.  In Jesus name Amen  

The Holy Spirit Influences

1 Corinthians 2: 12Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. 13Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teach, but which the Holy Ghost teach; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 14But the natural man do not receive the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

When we study the Word daily; it leads us into the Spirit, the Spirit that dwells in us.  Then the Spirit influences us with its incredible strength; which overpowers our fleshly desires for "immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, envying, and drunkenness.  Once we receive the Word we become led by the Spirit; we develop Fruit, which gives us Christ-like character.  Our Christ-like character is what identifies us to our Father as His children; otherwise, He does not know us.

Father, we thank You for another day in our right mind; and we ask for forgiveness in advance for our sins.  Lord, help us draw near to You; as You decrease our will, and implement Your will in our hearts.  Lord, let Your Word fall on ears that hear; so we may receive Your Word, and act on Your Word.  Lord, transformed us into the people You designed, in Your image. Father, You know our needs and You know our wants; strengthen our faith and help us with our unbelief, in Jesus name Amen
 

ALL SIN IS SIN, BUT ALL SINS IS NOT THE SAME (“not my words, but the Lord”)

Sin is something we do every day; Romans 3:23“For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God”.  Sometimes we are not aware of it; we commit sin by the things we do or not do, and by the way we think. This is why we need the Word daily because only God can help us live the way we should.  Sin is what separates us from God, but once we repent and turn away from our sin, we will be restored to Him.

 But, there is an unforgivable sin, like blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. "Matthew 12:31 "Therefore I say to you, any sin shall be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven." 

1 John 5:17 All unrighteousness is a sin, but there are sin’s that does not lead to death; “but some sins carry harsh judgment’.  For example, there are some sins which are said to be an abomination to the Lord (Prov. 6:16-19).  The word “abomination” refers to something which is extremely despised by God. Someone that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord (Prov. 16:5). Pride stems from an attitude of the heart – an attitude of arrogance, superiority, boastfulness.  Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord.” (Prov. 12:22). A lying tongue stems from a dishonest heart. People lie for different reasons. Some auto dealers lie to sell automobiles. Some politicians lie to win an election. Some preachers lie to gain wealth. (Rom 16:17,18; 1 Tim 6:3-10).  “Shedding innocent blood” is a reference to “murder” God hates the murderer.  Homosexuality and those who condone and defend such are an abomination to God and are worthy of death (Rom 1:26-32)  Those who have hardened their hearts toward the Lord’s will, and scornfully rejected His Word to commit wickedness brazenly are an abomination to the Lord. (Prov. 3:32; 11:20; 15:8-9).  A false witness is a special kind of liar. His lying assists in perverting justice. It is singled out for condemnation by the Lord. 

 

God hates sin and expresses strong disapproval of all who commits it. But, thanks unto God which sent His Son to be the sacrifice for our sins. (1 John 4:10) Thanks to Jesus sacrifice which gives us the victory over sin when we are obedient to the Word. (1 Cor. 15:57) If we are willing to turn from our sins and repent, God stands ready to forgive us our sins, even our abomination sins. (Acts 17:30; 1 John 1:9)

Lord, help us understand that we cannot continue to live in sin; and expect to receive Your promise, because the Word says we must repent and turn away from sin.  Father, give us eyes that see and ears that hear so that we will receive the truth of the Word; and not the false teachings that give people the freedom to sin.  Father, we will not let Your Word be destroyed by gossips, false teachings, and talebearers.  Lord, do not let men's will destroy Your people; by introducing things that are not authorized by You.  Father, give us the courage to speak Your Word in truth, and the strength to endure the resentment that will come.  Father, open the hearts and minds of Your people; so they can become Christ-like, and obey Your Word. Lord, we thank You for Your wisdom, and the knowledge to live as we are instructed too, by Your Word. Lord, let us be Your light through our speech and actions.  Father, we ask for forgiveness of our sins; the past, present, and future, in Jesus name, Amen

THE ONLY SIN AGAINST THE BODY

Whenever we think of what Christ paid to purchase our lives; it should motivate us to be faithful, and worth of the price He paid.  What makes us believe that we can be believers and still be immoral as we please? Especially Sexual immorality, this is the only sin against the body, the place where God’s Spirit dwells.  (1 Corinthians 6:12 “All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.”) Everything is not permissible for us; we do not own our bodies Christ does, so when we surrender to Him, He will control all strongholds over what is His. (1 Corinthians 6:13-14 “Food for the stomach and the stomach for food, but God will destroy them both.” The body is not meant for sexual immorality but the Lord, and the Lord for the body. 14 By his power, God raised the Lord from the dead, and he will raise us also.) We must obey God’s Word we cannot walk in death and Spirit; if we are doing what the Word says not to do, we are still dead.  (1 Corinthians 6:15 Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ himself? Shall I then take the members of Christ and unite them with a prostitute? Never! 16 Do you not know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her in the body? For it is said, “The two will become one flesh.” 17 But whoever is united with the Lord is one with him in spirit.)  God will cleanse us when we ask for forgiveness, repent and turn away from our sins.  We are fooling ourselves if we receive Christ and remain as we are; Christ died to give us the opportunity to choose Him and live, or sin and die. 

Lord, search our souls and remove everything that is not of You.  Father, take away the sins that separate us from You, and those that hinders our blessings.  Lord, give us humility so we may stay humble and on Your path to rightness.  Lord, we want to live a life worthy of You; so please keep us humble, and in Your will.  Father, teach us how to live the life You have instructed us too; and not of the flesh, which craves sin.  Lord, we do not love You if we live as we please; in the flesh instead of the Spirit.  Lord, we understand that Your wish is for us to enjoy You in freedom; but when our freedom dishonor You, we are in bondage and sin.  So, right now Lord, we ask that You break every chain over our lives; so we can be restored to You, and live in a way that brings honor to You.  Lord, thank You for sending Your Son born under the law; to redeem us from the Law and receive the rights as Your children, through receiving Him as our Savior.  In Jesus name Amen.

HOPE

Romans 5:2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God.  Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Lord, we pray that the root of hope fill all people with joy, peace, happiness, and love, because of our faith, and may the Holy Spirit overflow us with hope. Father, you said those who are wise should shine like the brightness of the firmament.  Lord, we ask that You allow this light to shine on our children and give them hope so that You may turn our children to righteousness. Lord, we ask that You remove every demonic Spirit over our children as well as ourselves; Lord, help us surrender all to You so that we can walk in your will.  Father, use us as a vessel to guide others to You; and give us a clear understanding of Your Word, so we do not lead them astray.  Lord, give us Your strength to endure our day to day struggles, and Your courage to stand on your Word.  In Jesus name, we pray Amen

He Still Loves Me

THOSE WHO FEAR GOD WILL DO WELL

Ecclesiastes 8:13 13 But those that do not fear God, it will not be well, and their days will not be prolonged, which are shadows; because we do not fear God. People without God struggle to find meaning in life; they have all the material prosperity in the world, but no peace.  So they being to look for it in other people, places, and things; which all becomes meaningless, and your life as well.  We are made to have a purpose in life; not of our will, but of His will.  Our way of life brings prosperity that will not last; material things that will get old and mean nothing to anyone but you.

Eccl. 1 The words of the Teacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem:
2 “Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher. “Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.” 8 All things are wearisome, more than one can say. The eye never has enough of seeing, nor the ear its fill of hearing. 16 For the wise, like the fool, will not be long remembered; the days have already come when both have been forgotten. Like the fool, the wise too must die! 2 And I declared that the dead, who had already died, are happier than the living, who are still alive.

Lord,  our beliefs are strong as we walk in Your will for our lives.  We pray for Your guidance, protection, and provisions; and we ask for forgiveness when we are weakened by temptation and our flesh.  Father, we need Your strength to keep us secure, Your peace that brings us joy through the storms, in Jesus name.  Lord, everything about this life is meaningless without You, so please open our hearts and minds so that we can receive You. Father, thank You for keeping Your promise to us “ that when we call You will answer those who believe and obey.  Thank You, for You grace, mercy, and favor; as well as life, health and strength.  Thank You, for the hedge of protection you have around our children; help them draw near to You Lord.  Lord, thank You for saving us, in Jesus name, Amen

AS IT IS WRITTEN

Revelation 1:1 The relation of Jesus Christ which God gave to Him, to show us things which will come to pass; and God sent  His angel with a message to John.  (John 3:32) 2. Who bare record of the Word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.  3. Blessed are they that read and hear the Words of the prophecy, AND KEEP THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE WRITTEN IN THE WORD; FOR THE TIME IS AT HAND.  (Luke 11:28 The Word says those that hear the Word and keep the Word are blessed.) (Matt. 7:21 for more reading).  We must study the whole Book, not just the part of the Book that makes us comfortable; but the part that takes us out of our comfort zone, into the Spirit of conviction and correction of our sins.  When the Word is heard in truth, it carries changing powers, but if we sugar coat the Word,  the Word will fall on deaf ears.  We need to hear the Word as it is written; not how man feel it should read, man cannot SAVE us, but He can.


Lord, You are our Savior, and we believe in Your Words as it is written.  Father, give us ears that hear Your Words, and eyes that witness it’s changing power.  Lord, help us grow fruit, and we develop Christ-like character; in the name of Jesus. Lord, You are a faithful witness and the first begotten of the dead;  to save us, Your unworthy servants.    Thank You, Lord, for being grace unto us and peace; from which is, and which was, and which is to come.  Father, let Your Word give us correction of our sins; give us Your strength to fight the temptation, and Jesus courage to stand on Your Word.  Please, Lord, hear our prayers, Amen

Jesus died on a hill for sinners to live; Jews and Gentiles.

Jesus died on a hill for sinners to live; Jews and Gentiles.  Jesus death gave us grace; because He understood how hard it is for believers; to walk in the Spirit.  The Word says all we have to do is repent and turn away from our sins, and we will be restored to the Father.  But, if we continue to live in sin; He will turn us over to a reprobate mind. “(Romans 1:28And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient.)    God’s promise comes through faith and obedience to the Word; we cannot live in sin and think we are ok, because of all the other good things we do, nowhere in the Bible do we see God bargaining with sin.  We have God’s will for us “The Bible” and some of us study it; but we still do not receive it, the Word fall on deaf ears if we do not believe.  The more we love God; the more we obey God, so until we give up that sin that separates us from Him, we do not love Him enough.  We are all sinner no matter where we are in our walk with God; we all do things that we have to repent for, but once we repent we have to turn away from the sin.  There’s only so many times God is going to allow us to repeat the same sin; He did not die so we could live in sin, He died so we could walk with Him and live in eternity.

Lord, Your Word tell us that, You will render to every person according to their deeds.  To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek glory, honor, immortality, and eternal life;, they will have peace.  But those that do not obey the truth will have tribulation and anguish upon their souls.  Lord help us embrace the peace that You offer, and improve our outlook on life through Your Word.  Lord, encourage the oppressed, defend the cause of the fatherless; and plead the case of our children.  Lord, thank You for the gentleness of Your robe of love and Your sandals of grace, thank You for another day of life in our right mind, and thank You for Christ.  In Jesus name, Amen.

Let Go - DeWayne Woods Sometimes when we are struggling we need to move over and let God lead

WE MUST OBEY OUR GOD GIVEN ASSIGNMENTS TO HAVE PEACE

As believers, we must strive to choose leaders who will be led by our Creator and not by man. Americans have made such an idol of people’s skin color, which electing people for the color of their skin rather than the content of their character is the norm. Never mind the racism that is based on the lie that we are separate races rather than accepting the truth that we are one human race. (Acts 17:26, from one man He created all the nations throughout the whole earth. He decided beforehand when they should rise and fall, and He determined our boundaries. "Of one blood God created all people..." YES! One race.) History tells us, in the 20th-century civil rights movement, where our grandparents and great grandparents (black and white) marched and died for equality and the right to vote. So yes, we should honor the privilege and responsibility of taking part in our electoral process. Especially when we consider that in Biblical times the Jews were under Roman rule and, they were not Roman citizens. Therefore, they were not permitted to vote. In fact, most Roman citizens could not vote. Only the very wealthy were allowed to vote. So everyone that has a right to vote should vote; to put people in office with godly principles, believers must participate in the election process.

Romans 13:1 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. 4 For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for any reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. 5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience. 6 This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing. 7 Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respects; if honor, then honor.  Believers must help in the election process to insure people with Godly character are placed in office, or we will all suffer.

Lord, please give those that have their right to vote; the desire to do what is right; and vote for leaders that promote Your principles.  Father, we understand that You are certainly in control; but all believers should do their part to elect leaders to further Your will.  Lord, we are commanded to pray for our leaders; even though we are displeased with our choice of leadership.  Lord, much of our suffering and sin’s grip on this world is due to godless leadership.  Father, we are instructed by Your Word to obey authority; unless it contradicts with Your commands. Lord, any candidate that violates the Bible’s commands for life, family, marriage, or faith should not be supported.  Lord, let us stop complaining and start voting and speaking us for You; then allow You to do the rest, in Jesus name, we pray Amen

COME AS YOU ARE

Romans 8:1-39 there is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, so that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. ... Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God,  Acts 3:19 Repent, therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out,  Luke 5:32 I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.”

Come as you are meant just that; come to God right now as you are, and He will receive you.  God says, “No, no! We do not have to clean up our act. Just bring all our problems to Him, He has all the answers. Come as you are, and through His Word, our belief, prayer, repentance, worship and praise; He will renew our hearts and minds, as we turn away from sin.  Come as you are; did not mean we would stay as we are, if we receive and believe in God’s Word, we will change. God is not asking us to make a promise we cannot keep; by never sinning again, God is asking us to believe a promise that He can keep. “ Belief in His Word will change our lives, and we will be saved”  Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equips His people to do every good work.” 2 Peter 3:9 the Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, He is patient with us, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

Lord, help receive Your Word in truth and surrender our will for Yours, so we will receive correction and realize what is wrong in our lives.   Father, teach us that studying Your Word, believing in Your Word, and acting on the Word,  is what transform us from sinners and give us Christ-like character.  Lord, those that follow You; know we cannot live in sin, and receive Your promise.  Father, Your Word, says we must repent and turn away from sin; or we will perish.   So, help us change our sinful ways Lord; strengthen us where we are weak, so we will give up what the sins that separate us from You, In Jesus name, Amen

DO NOT WORRY ABOUT OFFENDING MAN, WORRY ABOUT OFFENDING GOD

Romans 6:15 What then? Shall we sin because we are not under the law but grace? By no means!

What Bible are we reading; when we are committing every sin in the world like God does not exist. Society does not have the authority to change the will or the Word of God. We have been severely warned in several places in the Bible concerning any changes that we make to God's will or Word.   Galatians 1:6-9, if we pervert the Word by changing it, we will be accused.  Another such warning comes in the closing verses of the Bible. Revelation 22:18-19 says, "For I testify unto everyone who hears the Word of the prophecy of this book, if anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book.   And if anyone takes away from the Word of this book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, the holy city, and from the things which are written in the book."

These warnings should get our undivided attention, if we are believers, and fear God, we would change.  But we do not listen to the Word; we have changed man's Laws to go against everything God stands for; how can we say we love the Lord, and dishonor Him with abomination sins.  We are killing our unborn babies; because we do not protect ourselves doing fornication, so we choose to kill the child when we become pregnant.  The word says marriage is between a man and a woman, but society decided God was wrong, now anyone can marry who they chose, so who are we following. 

We cannot love the Lord, and disobey His every command, and think we will go unpunished for our sins. Everything in the Bible has come to pass; God’s promises and His wrath, so if we believe the Word we should fear His wrath just as we take joy in His blessings. But, since our Spiritual Leaders do not preach or teach on God’s anger for sin; maybe people think God wrath does not exist anymore.  Will news flash God did not change His mind about sin; or the punishment for sin, if we do not repent and turn away from our sinful ways, we will parish.  

"And now, Lord, take note of their threats, and grant that Thy bond - servants may speak Thy word with all confidence, while Thou dost extend Thy hand to heal, and signs and wonders take place through the name of Thy Holy servant Jesus.   Father, believers, should be the Salt of the earth; but we are no longer morally conscience of society, so we change man's laws to accept what God feels is an abomination.  Lord, this is what the flesh does when we do not apply the Word in truth; it takes away our moral conscience and gives us worldly desire, instead of Spiritual desires.  Lord how long will You allow us to dishonor You; Father, forgive us for not speaking for you, and fearing man more than we fear You.  Father, most of Your Spiritual Leaders, preach and teach to please man; and by doing so, they mislead Your sheep’s, because they do not tell the whole truth of Your Word.  Lord, whoever says they love You; but live in the sin is a liar, and they will parish.  Father, how can we believe in Your blessings; but ignore Your wrath, and follow man.  Lord, help us be doers of the Word; and not just hearers of the Word, in Jesus name we pray, Amen

WE NEED THE RIGHT ATTITUDE

Believers with the right attitude will benefit from the Word of God. We must bring a good attitude when studying the Word; we need God's strength, guidance, wisdom, and knowledge to receive His Word. Acts 20:32) Paul tells us: so now brethren, I commend you to God and to the Word of His grace, which can strengthen us and give us the inheritance and power of His promise. If we go to God's Word with the right attitude, His Words will develop in us Fruit as we study and implement the Word in our lives.  Studies show that the right approach has a positive effect on your atmosphere, combat aging, and makes you healthier


Lord, help us come to You with the right attitude; and do not let us be wise in our own eyes.  Father, watch the path of our feet and establish our way; O LORD, lead us in Your righteousness; and make Your way straight before us.  Father, we are the salt of the earth; do not let us lose our taste, please restore us to You.  Father, give us your wisdom and knowledge so we will have a moral conscience of society.  Lord, believers, are no longer the moral disinfectant this world where moral standards are constantly changing or non-existent because we do not speak for You.   Lord, help follow whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What we have learned and received and heard and seen in God, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with us.  In Jesus name Amen

EVIL FOR EVIL

Romans 12:17-21 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

When people wrong us the first thought is retaliation; this is why we have to pray before we act.  Because in the flesh we are incapable of handling this situation; but if we are in the Spirit, we gain strength to give it to God.   We cannot repay evil for evil; avenging a person death by shooting the wrong person, makes no sense.  We cannot allow the hate of a few; destroy our countries, “where are all the believers.”  We cannot unite the countries by colors, but we can join them in Spirits, true believers stand together. Believers stand for love, peace, and justice for all people; because we are all the same, and should all be treated the same.  If believers, really believed, what the Word says; our life and our world would be at peace.

Lord, we thank You for life, we are grateful to be in our right mind, we are grateful to You for forbearance, and we thank You for health.  Father, we thank You, for peace, we thank You for the hedge of protection You have around our children, families, friends and us.   But most of all Father, we thank You, for grace, thank You for grace LORD; and FOR saving us.  Father, strengthen us when we’re weak; and help keep us humble when we are strong.  Lord, as we walk through the valley of death; we will fear no evil, for You are with us.  Father, You have provided our needs; so right now Lord we are praying for what we want, PEACE.  PEACE IN OUR HEARTS THAT COMES FROM STUDYING YOUR WORD; PEACE in our land that comes from Your love, and our faith.  Lord, give us all the fruit of the Spirit so that we can become Your disciples.    Thank You for the courage to speak the truth of Your Word, because the truth of the Word is what sets us free.  Lord, we know everything in Your Word has come to pass; Your blessings as will as Your wrath.  Lord, we disobey because we have no fear; but when fear comes we come back to You.  Lord, help us not be stiff-necked people that know not what we do.  Please, Lord, keep us in the Word; so we will not backslide into temptation, and forgive us when we complain.  Father, search our hearts and remove all that is not of You; and remove anyone or anything that hinders our blessings.  Lord, give us decrement when we bear others burdens; and keep us out of  Your way, by ordering our steps.  Father, we thank You for Your wisdom and knowledge You proved us daily; as we study Your Word, in Jesus name, Amen

LAY OUR SINFUL NATURE TO REST

 God is in control IF we let Him; we all fight against the Spirit because that’s our nature.  Studying the Word helps lay our sinful nature to rest; not to sleep to rest, and keeps us humble to God.  IF we do not explore and hear the Word daily; we get weak and fall into the traps of temptation, because our flesh is stronger than our Spirit, without the Word.  (Galatians 5:17 The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are always fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your good intentions.) (Romans 7:18 I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh.  For we have the desire to do what is good, but we cannot carry it out.) When our flesh starts to override our Spirit; this is the time we connect with God because we cannot fight our flesh alone.  Having a BFF is great; but sometimes when all hell breaks through in our life, nothing but God will do.  Our Ancestors knew this and they did n't do anything before they prayed, worship and praise God; that why we are still here, riding on their prayers.  Our purpose to life is God, and without Him we are dead.

Lord, come into our lives; open our hearts and minds so we can receive You.  Lord, decrease us and increase You;  help us teach our children and the children’s children WHO YOU ARE so that they may live a long prosperous life, in the Lord.  Lord, forgive our trespasses; as we forgive those who trespass against us.  Lord, without You, we are blind walking in the land of the dark; but Your light and our faith are the cure for our darkness.  Lord, forgive us for complaining when we suffer; because You, suffered the wounds of ardent grace, without complaining.  Lord, please take away our pride; so You can use us, as vessels.  Lord, help us be kind to those who are less fortunate; because we are blessed to bless others.  Lord, help us give up the illusion of the world; that keeps us in debt, sickness, pain, and suffering, to walk in peace with You.  Lord, You have supreme authority, control, and power over all that has happened is happening, and will happen in our future, order our steps in Your will.  In Jesus name, Amen

WE KNOW GOD BUT DO GOD KNOW US

If we only spent Wednesday and Sunday with our spouse or family; how secure will our relationship be, if there’s a relationship at all?  Our relationship with God works the same way; we do not only want to know God, but we also went God to know us. " John 10:14-15 I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep." People get to know each other through relationships; and all relationships need time spent, this is the same way it works with our Heavenly Father.  We must spend time in the Word daily to have a healthy relationship with Him; because God knowing us is most important.”  We must also develop a prayer life with God; we must start praying without ceasing. We do not have to be somewhere with our heads bowed down praying, but in our hearts and minds keep an open channel to God through pray. “ And  right now we have so much to pray for; we need to pray for peace, our children, our countries, and our souls.”   This Spiritual journey is not an easy one; but if we have a relationship with Christ, we have protection, guidance, and strength, because He will lay down His life for us.  Let us pray

Lord, give us a love for Your Word, so we will obey and walk in Your will for our lives.  Father, Your, Word tells us if we walk in the Fruit of the Spirit we will live, prosper, and prolong our days in the land we will possess.  Lord, reveal to us the wisdom of Your Word; so we may develop Christ-like character; and be a good and faithful servant to You and others.  Father, we did not choose You; but You chose us so that we might go and bear fruit, fruit that will last.  Lord, help strengthen our relationship through Your Word; so we become people You know, in Jesus name, Amen