PRAY FOR OTHERS IN GOD'S WILL THROUGH HIS WORD

The best way to comfort people is by praying for or listening to them.  Today we are going to pray for someone in God's will through His Word

Ephesians 3:14 For this reason, I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen

THANK GOD DAILY CHRIST DID

John 11:40 Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?” 41 So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard me.  Jesus gave thanks to the Father daily for His blessings and we should too.  Because we never know the time day or hour.

Father, we give thanks for Your Son, Jesus, for He is good and His steadfast love endures forever, He is so worthy to be praised.  Lord, we are thankful for Your forgiveness of our sins and Your strength to forgive others. We are grateful for Your wisdom and the knowledge to implement You in our lives, Lord we are thankful for healing, joy, courage, patience, and favor.  Lord, we are so grateful for the hedge of protection, You have surrounded us, our children and our children's, children.   Lord, we thank You, for life, health, and strength; and give us Your perseverance, as we carry our cross.  Father, thank You, for letting the peace of Christ rule in our hearts and allowing us to members of Your family.  Lord, it is by grace that we are saved, through our faith; and this did not come from ourselves, it is a gift from You, and we are so thankful.   Father, nourish our fruit so we will develop Christ-like character and practice Your Word,   So, we come with our hearts wide-open, as the Word take up residence in Your temples. Lord, we are waiting for You to speak to us.  Lord, we want to have a relationship with You a  bond that comes through study and prayer,  in  Jesus name, Amen

PRAY FOR YOUR CHURCH IN GOD'S WORDS

Paul gave this prayer to the Philippian Church, which were experiencing problems between the congregation.  This prayer tells us the church and believers must be filled with nothing but, love. This prayer can also be used to fill our hearts with love. when dealing with others.  It teaches believers how we should live, loving and praying for each other and not tearing each other down.

Philippians 1:9-11  And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God. Amen

UNASSAILABLE FAITH { Mountain moving prayer}

4.  Mark 11:22 – 25“’Have faith in God,’ Jesus answered. ‘I tell you the truth. If anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea, and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”

God, wants us to have mountain moving faith.  When we believe wholeheartedly in the Word and what we pray for, God will move mountains.  What the flesh sees as OBSTACLES to great to overcome, our unassailable faith sees victory.

Lord, let us never question Your spiritual authority, so baptize us with mountain-moving faith so we can stand on Your Word without wavering. Father, through our suffering, strengthen our faith and prayer life; so we do not get weak under the weight of our cross. Search our hearts and remove all hate, envy,  Jealousy.  Unforgiveness,  Backbiting, and strife so we can have confidence in approaching Your throne.  Father, we believe that anything we ask for in Your will, You will hear us and answer our prayers.  Lord, draw us near to Thee and reveal Your will to us. Give us discernment on whether or not, we are in line with Your purposes for our lives, and Your kingdom.  In Jesus name, Amen

LET US PRAY

Father, today we let go of our past and I admit we can't do it without You.  Lord, help us learn what we need to know so we can practice it daily, and it will manifest in our lives.  Because what we practice is what we become, to transform our character into the likeness of You.  Lord, let Your strips, take away all our past scares, pain, and all that wronged us and fill us with forgiveness.  Father, our desire is to belong to You heart, mind and spirit; so we come with our hearts and minds wide open, to receive You.  Drown out all worldly interference, and give us ears that hear Your instructions.  Father, our faith in Your Son has restored us to You and made us one, so order our steps in Your will. Let our Spiritual desire clear away, for You to move in our lives.  Lord, let the Fruit of the Spirit release Your power in our lives, that will remove all doubt and fears and all that hinder our blessings and growth. We release it right now in Jesus name Amen

My desire with lyrics William McDowell

Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Matthew 6:21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Lord, our hearts desires is to become the people You designed us to be, loving You and each other. Father, let not the love of money and power make us sell our Souls, our Country or our freedom. Father, we desire Your will for our lives, not the world, that leads to physical and Spiritual death. Lord, give us a strong desire to study, fellowship, pray, worship and praise You, so we can draw closer to You. Lord, thank You for being faithful in our lives, although we still walk unfaithfully, please strengthen our faith and help us with our unbelief. Lord, let the Word transform us inside out and baptize us in the Holy Spirit that will help us be submissive to You. Lord, let our faith open a place in our lives, for You to move in a MIGHTY way, in Jesus name Amen 

TAKE UP YOUR CROSS AND FOLLOW ME

Father, thank You for this cross You have allowed us to carry.  Please give us Your strength and faith to persevere; so that we will grow Spiritual and bring honor to Your name, while we weather the weight of our cross.  Lord, we share in Your suffering that will strengthen our character and our faith.  Thank You, for being by our side as we walk through the valley of death, that helps us not fear evil.  Thank You, Lord, for all the Spiritual Soldiers, that helps us carry our cross.  Father, remove every thorn from our flesh, that separate us from You and hinder our blessings.  Lord, let us not have doubt about anything, because Your grace is sufficient.  Lord, hear our cries of how long Lord, and change them to we trust and wait on You.  Father, baptize us in the Holy Spirit, so we do not get lost in self-concern, but focus on the needs of others and help us seek Your will in all we do or say.  Father, let our trials and tribulations lead us to greater virtue and stronger prayer life.  Father, help us make a sacrificial struggle to repent from all sin that keeps us from seeking Your face.  Lord, when we get weary and exhausted under the pressure and weight of our cross, give us Your courage so we do not give up, but press on to Calvary.  Father, help us embrace the suffering we share with You, as we carry this cross all the way to Your glory, in Jesus name, Amen

GOD CAN CONVERT ANYONE

Acts 9:1 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,

Saul commits many acts of opposition against the name of Jesus.  Since he was so against Christ, he went outside cities to persecute believers. But, God came to Saul while he was on the way to Damascus through a bright light that blinded Saul. For three days Saul could not see or eat. But, when Saul vision returned all he wanted to do was work for the Lord.  Just like God changed Saul He can change you.

Father, please forgive us for our sins. We believe that You sent Your Son Jesus to die on the cross for our sins.  We believe that You love us.  We believe in our hearts who You are, You are the Son of God. We confess with our mouth we are sinners.  We accept You Lord as our Savior.  Lord, cleanse us from our sins and create in us a clean heart.  We do believe that You are our Savior and we now want to live for You as our Lord.  We know that we have eternal life in You, because of Your Son's sacrifice on Calvary for us.  Thank You, in Jesus name, Amen

UNSPEAKABLE JOY THAT COMES FROM KNOWING CHRIST

Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope

The Word gives joy to those who understand it and have a relationship with the Author.  I have never met a believer that seek God first be joyless.  Because those that seek Him first is rewarded with increased insight and joy, that flows in and through us to others.  The Spirit  is the only thing that gives us unspeakable joy, that cleanses and purify our Souls, nothing else informs and transform us like the Word and Spirit of God.

Father, help us to be like Paul, in times of pain and adversity; let us have the unbelievable joy, Paul had when things were not going well.  Lord, let us be filled with overflowing joy in all our affliction, so keep us focused on You.   Lord, fill with the Holy Spirit, that helps develop our fruit of joy, that comes from seeking Him in all we do. Father, we praise and thank You, for the glad tidings of great joy that were given to all people, through our Angelic host so many years ago. Thank You, for Christ and the joy and peace that floods the hearts of all who have found Him, the Rock of our Salvation.  Lord, help us share Your joy, with all those who You, place in our path, in Jesus name Amen

GRACE UPON GRACE

John 1:16 and of His fullness we have all received, grace for grace

Because Christ is full of grace and truth we all receive one blessing after another even though we don't deserve it.  God expression of love for us came through the death of Christ, His grace saved and transformed us.  So, we can be restored to our Father in heaven.

Father, thank You, for our Savior, thank You for His incarnation; that came down to relate Himself to us so that we could relate ourselves to Him. Thank You, that we are no longer fallen, but transformed into the likeness of Christ.   Father, we have been baptized with water and the Spirit; so we no longer live in darkness but in Your light.  Lord, You are our Shepherd and we are Your sheep, give us Your counsel through the Word, as we follow You.  Lord, show us the life You have planned for us, so we can reach our true destiny.  Thank You, for bringing us out of the pits, so we can now identify ourselves with You.  Because of Your grace, we have hope instead of despair, peace instead of stress and we are so grateful.  Father, by living with, by, and in Christ; we are reborn and we are a new creation, in Jesus name, Amen

CLEANSE OUR HEARTS WITH THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB

Matthew 5:8  Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God

God is referring to those that are authentically righteous, not those that speak righteously like the Pharisees.  True righteousness is attained when God grant's it to those who completely seek His divine promise.  Those that follow Him, through daily study, worship, praise, prayer; fellowship, obedience,  and those that get the first two commandments right.

Father, we understand complete fulfillment of Your divine promise will occur when Jesus returns, so let Your Word transform us so we will be ready to receive Him.  Lord, let us not just speak righteously but be righteous in our hearts and minds.   Father, we stand on Your promise that those who seek You wholeheartedly can look forward to the time we can behold You in all Your glory.  Father, thank You, for keeping Your eyes over the righteous and giving ears to our prayers.  Lord, we fear Your wrath, so help us walk in Your ways, for You are good, Your mercy is everlasting and Your truth endures to all that seek wisdom in Your World.  Lord, there are many worldly devices in our hearts, because we were born into sin; but nevertheless, our faith in Your Word is what shall stand, in Jesus name, Amen

DON'T GET WEARY AND GIVE UP

Galatians 6:9  let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap if we do not give up.  2 Chr. But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded.”

Artwork by Ron Watson

Lord, direct our thoughts, words, and actions, cleanse us in the immaculate Blood of the Lamb and fill our hearts with the Holy Spirit.  Father, You know our day to day struggles and so many of us have given up hope, Lord, we ask that You show up and show out in their lives.  Mold us daily into the likeness of Thy Son Jesus Christ, so let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up.  In Jesus name, Amen

More Than Anything - Lamar Campbell and Spirit Of Praise

Colossians 3:1-4 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

To put God first means that we take the time to get to know who we were created to be and let go of the rules in our subconscious and minds and people that fall short telling us how we should behave. To put God first we have to let go of what people think and follow our heart.

DO WE BELIEVE IN HIM ENOUGH

The Word says, “He that cometh to God must believe that He is and that He will reward those that diligently seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6). We must really believe “He is” or we will never come to Him in prayer.

If we believed in Christ like we say we do, praying should come easy and Frequent, not only pray. If we believed in Him like we say, we would fear His wrath against our sin and sinless. If we believed in Him like we say we do, we would stop trying to tear each other down and build each other up. If we believed in Him like we say we do we would train our children in the way to go If we believed in Him like we say we do we would stand against inhumane treatment and injustice. If we believed in Him like we say we do we would stand on His Word with Faith

Father, we are Your children who are called by Your name, please strengthen our faith and help us with our unbelief and fears. Lord, draw us near to Thee so we will be submissive to the Word. Help us walk with You down the path You have planned for us. Order our steps in Your will so we do not stray far from Your path and let us not move to fast.  So, we do not walk out of Your protection and get lost in this valley of death, with no light. Lord, change us inwardly with Your wisdom, so we are not easily lead astray. Father, give us knowledge of how to implement Your Word in our daily lives, forgive us for falling short of Your mercy grace and favor.  Thank You, for all the Spiritual Soldiers around me and our  Guardian angels who work overtime, keeping the fiery arrows of our enemies away.  Father. Help us overcome  Generation curses and remove every demonic Spirit from around us, in Jesus name Amen

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.

My desire with lyrics William McDowell

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