Since May 26th I KNEW that the Lord had plans for me. I KNEW that there was a calling on my life and I KNEW that I received an anointing while at The Florida Outpouring in Lakeland, FL. There was no question in my mind about that. My only question was what was the anointing for? What did God want me to do with my life? I began to feel a STRONG tug to pray for people. All the time, in every situation, day, night, it didn't matter. When controversy arose, I heard God tell me to go to the Word and take councel from Him, not the world. All of this just drew me closer and closer to God and into a realm that I never wanted to leave!
There's something that many of todays Christians either do not realize or do not accept, and that's the spiritual side of life. Spiritual warfare is VERY real and it's happening everyday, all day and everywhere! This is something that I began to learn about about a year ago or so, but never really got serious about. I guess I figured it wasn't for me. Then the other night at this church that I recently began to go to with my mom, I had a prophetic word spoken over me which concerned me and the Deborah Anointing.
The what? Well, if this was your reaction, you're not alone! I had no idea what they were talking about, but I was excited to find out! I knew that Deborah had been the only woman judge , I knew she was a prophetess, and that was about it. So, I hit the 'net. In doing so I also found where I would find her story in the Bible ( Judges 4 and 5 )
The things that I have found out are amazing! But before I tell you some of the things that I have learned, let me tell you a bit about my past, give you some knowledge of where I've been so that where I'm going may make more sense to you.
I went to a Baptist private school from Kindergarden until 7th grade. I went to the same church until I was probably 15 or 16 I think. I hated this church, however, I had to go to it until then. At that point we changed churches and I was dating a guy who went to a different church and I went to his quite often. Anyhow, the Holy Spirit was at work in me. I loved the Lord and even started a Bible study group after school, but the enemy was quick to sneek in and I wasn't equipped or ready for him. I was 17 when I left the church, vowing to never go back, and I stepped into the world of the occult for the next 10+ years.
Now as I learn about this anointing, I can see where the Lord has either readied me for it by sending certain things my way, or I can see where perhaps I had already walked in it long ago or even where God has used circumstances to bring this anointing about. I can also see where certain things about the anointing simply fit into my personality.
Deborah, as we have said, was a prophetess ( Judges 4:4 ) and she was a judge with an anointing of wisdom, councel and discernment. [ I've often been the one people have come to in order to settle disputes and when I was in the occult I was referred to as the crone because of wisdom.]
The Bible tells us that Deborah sat between Ramah- which means "high place", the place where idolatry was practised - and Bethel - which means " house of God." . Deborah sat between these two which is a symbol of standing the "gap", or of high-level warfare and intercession. [ Something I had already begun to practice, though not devotely ]
Deborah was called " mother in Israel " which denotes an apostolic anointing which recognizes, nurtures and releases the anointings and giftings in others. I will go further into the apostolic anointing in another entry and I have devoted time to researching this one as well.
The name Deborah means " bee, in the sense of it's orderly motion". Since names in Biblical times often represented the person, this would denote that she had her life in order and walked in maturity with Christ. Jesus came 1st in her life. The presence of Jesus was with her wherever she went and people were blessed by her because of Him [ Something I pray for on a daily basis ].
She was a strong leader who possessed authority that she could only get from God. She walked in the confidence of Christ. She knew the Lord's voice and was quick to obey it. [ This is something else that I have been praying for! ]
The part that stands out the most for me is the spiritual warfare. I was ( and still am ) so repentant about the many years that I spent on the wrong side of the track , so to speak, and now He is using that time to His benefit! Now I get to war against all that I used to war for! Of course, I didn't realize back then that I was waring against God. I honestly thought that I was okay. I'm sure glad that He showed me otherwise!!
So even though satan just knew that he had won when it came to me and he probably figured that I would always be held back because of it, God just laughs, and uses me anyhow. Isn't God SO Good and SO amazing?!?!?!
Check back often as I actually have a lot that I have been learning about and would love to share with you as I go. I can already think of at least 2 more posts coming - and that's just from today's research!!!
TripleClicks
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
Tattoos
For those of you just joining us , please read the previous post for a full understanding of what we're talking about.
Now, on to Todd Bentley's tattoos....
I have heard so much garbage about this, and some of it is just down right ridiculous! Of course, much of what I have heard against Bentley and this movement is ridiculous, but let's start with his tattoos. There is one tat that I am unsure of on his leg. It does look a bit odd to be on a evangelist's leg, but if I asked Todd why it's there, I'm sure I would understand his answer - I trust his judgement, as a man of God, he would not put something on his body to distract and desecrate his body as it is a living temple to the Holy Spirit ( for those of you who do not believe that he is a man of God, keep reading and pray for wisdom, understanding and insight. ) You can see pics and read thier version here > http://www.scribd.com/doc/2909690/AN-ANGEL-CALLED-EMMA
**As I stated before, this blog is not meant to offend or discredit anyone who is opposed to Bentley or the Florida Outpouring. I am simply supporting him and this movement and giving the answers that God has given me as I have studied all that has been said, read The Word and sought after God and His guidance. If you have not done these things, then I suggest that you do. Do not let man sway you one way or the other, simply look straight ahead to the Father and his will **
1.On his right forearm is a Star of David ( Jewish Symbol - Star with six points ) that has been called a pentagram. This is FAR from the truth!
2. Even the ring on his middle finger of his right hand ( Lion ) has been linked to the occult by some. I have a REALLY big problem with this considering that Jesus himself is described as being a mighty lion, and THIS is what Bentley is symbolizing here.
3. The Hebrew letter stands for "The Spirit of the Lord." It symbolizes Divinity and Gentility. This letter appears twice in the full Name of God and, together with yod, forms the Divine Name YAH. According to tradition, the World to Come was created through utterance of the letter yod. This World was created through the sound of hey, which is pronounced as a mere exhalation of breath, requiring little movement from tongue or lip.
4. Flames shooting down towards his hands - Many people have described the feeling they have when healed as "fire"
5. Revelation 4:7 - and this is bad , why??
6. The all seeing eye(?) First of all, we can not see the full context from which this was taken. Secondly, there are many symbols which were once used for things of God that got twisted into pagan ideas.
7. They claim that there is an inverted cross on his left hand, however, that depends on how you're viewing it now doesn't it? It sure looks right to me.
8. "On thumb letters can't read them." FAITH - across his fingers it say's " Love " and " Hope" respectively.
9. "An alien gray by the watch" I don't know how people come up with this stuff sometimes! I see NO alien and the only thing that could even possibly be askewed enough is called tribal, in blue.
10. They speak of a rose being an occult symbol - I'm really beginning to think that they could find an occult definition to go with virtually anything that we give 'em.
11. "King of...Lord" - It's King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
12. A demonic face (?) The only thing I see thats questionable is the one on his leg that I've already addressed.
13. They also mention the eagle on his arm, and at least they don't completely call it pagan. I think of it as symbolizing freedom which we have through Jesus Christ.
14. They even have something to say about the sun.
Now, on to Todd Bentley's tattoos....
I have heard so much garbage about this, and some of it is just down right ridiculous! Of course, much of what I have heard against Bentley and this movement is ridiculous, but let's start with his tattoos. There is one tat that I am unsure of on his leg. It does look a bit odd to be on a evangelist's leg, but if I asked Todd why it's there, I'm sure I would understand his answer - I trust his judgement, as a man of God, he would not put something on his body to distract and desecrate his body as it is a living temple to the Holy Spirit ( for those of you who do not believe that he is a man of God, keep reading and pray for wisdom, understanding and insight. ) You can see pics and read thier version here > http://www.scribd.com/doc/2909690/AN-ANGEL-CALLED-EMMA
**As I stated before, this blog is not meant to offend or discredit anyone who is opposed to Bentley or the Florida Outpouring. I am simply supporting him and this movement and giving the answers that God has given me as I have studied all that has been said, read The Word and sought after God and His guidance. If you have not done these things, then I suggest that you do. Do not let man sway you one way or the other, simply look straight ahead to the Father and his will **
1.On his right forearm is a Star of David ( Jewish Symbol - Star with six points ) that has been called a pentagram. This is FAR from the truth!
2. Even the ring on his middle finger of his right hand ( Lion ) has been linked to the occult by some. I have a REALLY big problem with this considering that Jesus himself is described as being a mighty lion, and THIS is what Bentley is symbolizing here.
3. The Hebrew letter stands for "The Spirit of the Lord." It symbolizes Divinity and Gentility. This letter appears twice in the full Name of God and, together with yod, forms the Divine Name YAH. According to tradition, the World to Come was created through utterance of the letter yod. This World was created through the sound of hey, which is pronounced as a mere exhalation of breath, requiring little movement from tongue or lip.
4. Flames shooting down towards his hands - Many people have described the feeling they have when healed as "fire"
5. Revelation 4:7 - and this is bad , why??
6. The all seeing eye(?) First of all, we can not see the full context from which this was taken. Secondly, there are many symbols which were once used for things of God that got twisted into pagan ideas.
7. They claim that there is an inverted cross on his left hand, however, that depends on how you're viewing it now doesn't it? It sure looks right to me.
8. "On thumb letters can't read them." FAITH - across his fingers it say's " Love " and " Hope" respectively.
9. "An alien gray by the watch" I don't know how people come up with this stuff sometimes! I see NO alien and the only thing that could even possibly be askewed enough is called tribal, in blue.
10. They speak of a rose being an occult symbol - I'm really beginning to think that they could find an occult definition to go with virtually anything that we give 'em.
11. "King of...Lord" - It's King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
12. A demonic face (?) The only thing I see thats questionable is the one on his leg that I've already addressed.
13. They also mention the eagle on his arm, and at least they don't completely call it pagan. I think of it as symbolizing freedom which we have through Jesus Christ.
14. They even have something to say about the sun.
The point here is this - Each of these things COULD be translated into a few different things, so why must we assume that it's the wrong one? Honestly, I think that there is so much controversy because of a few things.... I believe that it's the more conservative branches that are picthing a fit because it's something different. I remember when I was a kid and went to a fundamentalist Baptist church, I thought they were going to pass out when we have a revivalist come in and people raised thier hands to praise and spoke in tongues! These things are spoke of in the Bible! But we'll get to that. I also think that this is such a controversy because the enemy is making it one. God is showing His people His power, He is showing the lost miracles and proclaiming his territory through healings and salvations, and the enemy simply can not stand that so many people are realizing who they are in God. So many Christians are finding that through the blood of Christ, there is power! They are realizing that they have the authority to proclaim healing and take charge of thier lives through Jesus. The enemy is using us against ourselves, and we are letting him!!
Let's move on to learn about the Holy Spirit.
Many believers are resisting this movement and calling it a work of the devil because it is unfamiliar to them. They only see demon possession as being the answer to people shaking or simply lying down. Do we assume that the devil and his minions are so strong that they can do this to a person and the Holy Spirit isn't so strong? I sure hope that's not what anyone would think. The thing is that demons overtake a person by force, they often times kick them out, so to speak, in that they ( the person ) doesn't even know what they are doing and have no control at all. The Holy Spirit comes when asked. Yes, He resides within us at all times, but we do not feel His presence all the time. When we ask, and praise and desire the Spirit to show himself, he does. This affects each person a bit differently. For some people it may be such a strog feeling that they pass out for a few minutes, but most of the time, they are aware and are not passed out, but instead simply basking in the presence of God, knowing they are safe and not wanting to move. During fervent prayer and worshiping, I sometimes find my hand shaking, and I know that I rock back and forth when seated while praying and worshiping. Anyhow - The Spirit may make Himself known in any number of ways, it depnds on how you open yourself to Him.
The Bible tells us many times of the Holy Spirit. Let's look at a few of those passages.
On speaking in toungues and groans:
" In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will." Romans 8: 26-27
"Therefore, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues." 1 Corinthians 14: 39
On The gifts of prophesy and tongues read 1 Corinthians 14: 1-25
" For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants." Isaiah 44:3
" And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Even on my servants, both mena nd women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days." Joel 2:28-29
" I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come one who is more powerful than I, whose sandles I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire." Matthew 3:11
On visions of Jesus, we have Stephen..." But, Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God." Acts 7:55
Acts 8:15-19 "When they arrived, they prayed for them that they might recieve the Holy Spirit, because the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them; they had simply been baptitized into the name of the Lord Jesus. Then Peter and John placed thier hands on them and they recieved the Holy Spirit.. When Simon saw that the Spirit was given at the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money and said," Give me also this ability so that everyone on whome I lay my hands may recieve the Holy Spirit." Now we know that we can not buy the Spirit and Simon was told as much too.
The Word is full of passages on the Holy Spirit. We should remember that Gog can and will show himself any way He so chooses.
I've heard a lot saying that a revival isn't for the believers but to save the lost. I must differ here. First of all, it's for both. The revival itself helps to fire up the believers. The word "revival" means to bring back to life, to revive.... such as to bring the life back into the body of Christ. Without life in the body, the body can not grow. Without the church and it's members being on fire for God, then souls will not be won and lives will not be saved!! I believe that these people have confused revival with evangilism. Evangelism is spreading the gospel to unbelievers so that they may know the Lord, but Revival is bringing life back into a lifeless church, by the conviction and guidance of the Holy Spirit in order that they may have a closer walk with God.
We'll cover what revival means and what it looks like more later. We'll also examine other facets of this current revival that some are uncomfortable with. Please feel free to leave me comments, ask questions, etc.. Thank you!
" Dear, Heavenly Father, I come before you now, lifting up all those who read this blog, Lord. I thank you, and I praise you for each person, I thank you for Your Spirit which works in them for them to read this. I pray Lord for Your Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation for each of us. I pray, Abba, for Your Spirit of Truth and Understanding, that we may see, and recognize all that is of you and rebuke all that is not of you. Thank you, Daddy, for all that you are, and for all that You make us through your Son, Jesus. It's in His name that I pray. I plead the blood of the Lamb upon my family and upon my readers, open closed eyes, heal wounded hearts and save lost souls, in the name of Jesus, I pray, Amen. "
Learning....
With all the hoopla against the Lakeland revival, I've been really trying to learn. I have read quite a bit of information - and needless stabbing - on the 'net and have also been delving into The Word for some REAL guidance. Let me list some of the issues some sects of Christianity have against this movement. And I will also list the answer that God has given me to those issues.
Todd Bentley is the man who has dedicated his life for the past month and a half to revival for God. He is from Canada, is married and has 3 kids, I think. He runs Fresh Fire Ministries ( www.freshfire.ca ) up in Canada and has been a world wide evangelist for about 10 years now. The plan in Lakeland was for a 5 day revival, it's now been , I believe, 49 days. For more information on this revival and for testimonies, please check out the Fresh Fire website ( listed above ) and/or www.god.tv . This revival has been like none other. Hundreds, if not thousands of people have given thier lives to God and at least the same number have experianced miracles and healings.
I'm attempting to write this without stepping on any toes, but I am also going to put things plain and simple, so if you are offended, please know that is not my intention.
Many denominations of the Christian religion are more conservative. These appear to be the ones who have a problem with this movement. They list things such as ....
1. Todd Bentley has tattoos - yes, he got them AFTER his conversion - Time and time again, I have seen Leviticus 19:28 quoted as to why there is a problem with his tattoos.... " Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the Lord." ( NIV ) ( KJV: " Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you. I am the Lord." )
I would say that this is a good point..... but there are a couple problems with this logic. First of all, this is part of the law in which Jesus came to set us free of.
Romans 8:1-4 " Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the sinful nature, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful man, in order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the sinful nature but according to the Spirit." ( NIV )
Galations 2:16 " know that a man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Jesus Christ that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by observing the law, because by observing the law no one will be justified."
Galations 3:12-14 " The law is not based on faith; on the contrary, ' The man who does these things will live by them.' Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: 'Cursed in everyone who is hung on a tree.' He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit."
Galations 3:19 ; 23-25 " What, then, was the purpose of the law? It was added because of transgressions until the Seed to whome the promise referred had come. The law was put into effect through angels by a mediator." " Before this faith came, we were held prisoners by the law, locked up until faith should be revealed. So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith. Now that faith has come, we are no longer under the supervision of the law."
If , for some unknown reason, a person would rather live under the slavery of the law instead of simply receiving God's gift of His Son and His mercy, then let's take a look at the other laws in Leviticus 19. There are many laws here, and some of them we know from the Ten Commandments, and some are simply one's that we are taught such as " Do not steal. Do not lie. Do not deceive one another. " ( Lev 19: 11 ) So let's look at the other, less obvious ones.
" When you sacrifice a fellowship offering to the Lord, sacrifice it in such a way that it will be accepted on your behalf. It shall be eaten on the day you sacrifice it or on the next day; anything left over until the third day must be burned up. If any of it is eaten on the third day, it is impure and will not be accepted. Whoever eats it will be held responsible because he has desecrated what is holy to the Lord; that person must be cut off from his people. " (verses 5-8 )
So according to this , we should still be making physical, edible sacrifices. I wonder how many people actually do this....
" Do not hold back the wages of a hired man overnight." ( verse 13b ) Oh boy, we're ALL in trouble!
"Do not wear clothing woven of two kinds of material." ( Verse 19b ) Does this need comment?
" Do not eat any meat with the blood still in it." ( verse 26a) How do you like your steak cooked?
" Do not cut the hair at the sides of your head or clip off the edges of your beard." ( verse 27 ) And I can assume that everyone throwing verse 28 up is Orthodox Jews and follow this one, right?
" When an alien lives with you in your land, do not mistreat him. The alien living with you must be treated as one of your native-born. " ( verse 33 -34a ) I wonder if this works for the states too, not to mention others who come from other countries.
And finally, " Keep all my decrees and all my laws and follow them. I am the Lord." ..... I'll take the heavenly grace please!!
Next, we can discuss whats said about the tattoos he has and move on to the next point that has been made against this movement and Todd Bentley.
Todd Bentley is the man who has dedicated his life for the past month and a half to revival for God. He is from Canada, is married and has 3 kids, I think. He runs Fresh Fire Ministries ( www.freshfire.ca ) up in Canada and has been a world wide evangelist for about 10 years now. The plan in Lakeland was for a 5 day revival, it's now been , I believe, 49 days. For more information on this revival and for testimonies, please check out the Fresh Fire website ( listed above ) and/or www.god.tv . This revival has been like none other. Hundreds, if not thousands of people have given thier lives to God and at least the same number have experianced miracles and healings.
I'm attempting to write this without stepping on any toes, but I am also going to put things plain and simple, so if you are offended, please know that is not my intention.
Many denominations of the Christian religion are more conservative. These appear to be the ones who have a problem with this movement. They list things such as ....
1. Todd Bentley has tattoos - yes, he got them AFTER his conversion - Time and time again, I have seen Leviticus 19:28 quoted as to why there is a problem with his tattoos.... " Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the Lord." ( NIV ) ( KJV: " Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you. I am the Lord." )
I would say that this is a good point..... but there are a couple problems with this logic. First of all, this is part of the law in which Jesus came to set us free of.
Romans 8:1-4 " Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the sinful nature, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful man, in order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the sinful nature but according to the Spirit." ( NIV )
Galations 2:16 " know that a man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Jesus Christ that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by observing the law, because by observing the law no one will be justified."
Galations 3:12-14 " The law is not based on faith; on the contrary, ' The man who does these things will live by them.' Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: 'Cursed in everyone who is hung on a tree.' He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit."
Galations 3:19 ; 23-25 " What, then, was the purpose of the law? It was added because of transgressions until the Seed to whome the promise referred had come. The law was put into effect through angels by a mediator." " Before this faith came, we were held prisoners by the law, locked up until faith should be revealed. So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith. Now that faith has come, we are no longer under the supervision of the law."
If , for some unknown reason, a person would rather live under the slavery of the law instead of simply receiving God's gift of His Son and His mercy, then let's take a look at the other laws in Leviticus 19. There are many laws here, and some of them we know from the Ten Commandments, and some are simply one's that we are taught such as " Do not steal. Do not lie. Do not deceive one another. " ( Lev 19: 11 ) So let's look at the other, less obvious ones.
" When you sacrifice a fellowship offering to the Lord, sacrifice it in such a way that it will be accepted on your behalf. It shall be eaten on the day you sacrifice it or on the next day; anything left over until the third day must be burned up. If any of it is eaten on the third day, it is impure and will not be accepted. Whoever eats it will be held responsible because he has desecrated what is holy to the Lord; that person must be cut off from his people. " (verses 5-8 )
So according to this , we should still be making physical, edible sacrifices. I wonder how many people actually do this....
" Do not hold back the wages of a hired man overnight." ( verse 13b ) Oh boy, we're ALL in trouble!
"Do not wear clothing woven of two kinds of material." ( Verse 19b ) Does this need comment?
" Do not eat any meat with the blood still in it." ( verse 26a) How do you like your steak cooked?
" Do not cut the hair at the sides of your head or clip off the edges of your beard." ( verse 27 ) And I can assume that everyone throwing verse 28 up is Orthodox Jews and follow this one, right?
" When an alien lives with you in your land, do not mistreat him. The alien living with you must be treated as one of your native-born. " ( verse 33 -34a ) I wonder if this works for the states too, not to mention others who come from other countries.
And finally, " Keep all my decrees and all my laws and follow them. I am the Lord." ..... I'll take the heavenly grace please!!
Next, we can discuss whats said about the tattoos he has and move on to the next point that has been made against this movement and Todd Bentley.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
My Vision
God has given me a vision for my life. No, I am not saying that suddenly I saw a visual sight before me, but He has made clear some of what my future holds.
I have wanted a child for quite some time now - I have 3, but I want another, since my husband doesn't have any of his own - and I know that I will bear another child, I believe it will be a son. He will be used by God in many ways and God has a great plan for his life, if he will only submit. After I have this child, I will not return to regular work. I believe that the Lord will make it so I do not have to work outside the home in a conventional way. I believe that the Lord will help me to increase my customer base with AVON and I believe He will move me into a ministry position for Him - I don't know where and what. I don't know just how God will make this all happen, but I know that He will.
He will also make a way for a new car, one that is reliable and nice. He will give us a home to call our own as well. We will have the finances to pay our current bills and we will climb out of debt . We are children of a King, Princes and Princesses , and the Lord wants us to have provisions as such. I am the head and not the tail, I have set my feet upon the solid ground of the Lord and I will not be moved. In Him, I find my treasures. He is my first and greatest Love and as long as I commit to Him first, He will commit to me first!! As a child of the King, I am due a great inheritance. An inheritance is something that is already owned, you don't have to work for it, you'll get it simply because of WHO YOU ARE! and I know who I am! And in the wonderful, glorious name of Jesus, I claim this inheritance and His blessings. I proclaim that His goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life! I renounce the spirit of poverty and debt! I renounce the spirit of struggle! I renounce the spirit of low-self-worth! I renounce the spirit of slavery to the enemy!
Through His love, His grace and His mercy, my cup is overflowing and I have more than enough! More than enough money, more than enough love, more than enough fire, more than enough of everything that I need or desire that is aligned with His Will. I will not struggle, but dance on the head of the enemy! I am a child of the King and I shall act like it, that means that I am special, I am loved, I am worth something to my Daddy, the King! I will not be enslaved to the flesh and to the enemy because Jesus has removed my chains so that I can praise Him, He's removed the shackles from my feet so that I can dance, He has made my heart free to follow Him, and He has made my entire life free for Him. In Him, I am truly free! Free from worry, anxiety, dread, slavery, sadness, dispair, doom, anger, sickness, depression, uncertainty, confusion, nervousness.... I am free from every negative hold that is placed on my life!!!
This freedom is not just for me! This nobility is not just for me! You can have all of these things too! All you have to do is ask Jesus to forgive you and ask Him into your life.....Just pray the following:
" Lord, I believe that Your Son, Jesus Christ, came to earth, and was crucified in my place. I believe that He rose from the grave and lives today so that I might live in You also. I ask that you send me the Comforter, Your Holy Spirit. I ask that you invade my heart, my mind and my body. I give my life to you, Lord, that I might know you more. I thank you, Father. In Jesus name, I recieve your salvation- Amen"
If you've just prayed this prayer for the first time, please contact me so that I may help you or even just know and celebrate with you! Please do not hesitate in contacting me for any questions also.
I have wanted a child for quite some time now - I have 3, but I want another, since my husband doesn't have any of his own - and I know that I will bear another child, I believe it will be a son. He will be used by God in many ways and God has a great plan for his life, if he will only submit. After I have this child, I will not return to regular work. I believe that the Lord will make it so I do not have to work outside the home in a conventional way. I believe that the Lord will help me to increase my customer base with AVON and I believe He will move me into a ministry position for Him - I don't know where and what. I don't know just how God will make this all happen, but I know that He will.
He will also make a way for a new car, one that is reliable and nice. He will give us a home to call our own as well. We will have the finances to pay our current bills and we will climb out of debt . We are children of a King, Princes and Princesses , and the Lord wants us to have provisions as such. I am the head and not the tail, I have set my feet upon the solid ground of the Lord and I will not be moved. In Him, I find my treasures. He is my first and greatest Love and as long as I commit to Him first, He will commit to me first!! As a child of the King, I am due a great inheritance. An inheritance is something that is already owned, you don't have to work for it, you'll get it simply because of WHO YOU ARE! and I know who I am! And in the wonderful, glorious name of Jesus, I claim this inheritance and His blessings. I proclaim that His goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life! I renounce the spirit of poverty and debt! I renounce the spirit of struggle! I renounce the spirit of low-self-worth! I renounce the spirit of slavery to the enemy!
Through His love, His grace and His mercy, my cup is overflowing and I have more than enough! More than enough money, more than enough love, more than enough fire, more than enough of everything that I need or desire that is aligned with His Will. I will not struggle, but dance on the head of the enemy! I am a child of the King and I shall act like it, that means that I am special, I am loved, I am worth something to my Daddy, the King! I will not be enslaved to the flesh and to the enemy because Jesus has removed my chains so that I can praise Him, He's removed the shackles from my feet so that I can dance, He has made my heart free to follow Him, and He has made my entire life free for Him. In Him, I am truly free! Free from worry, anxiety, dread, slavery, sadness, dispair, doom, anger, sickness, depression, uncertainty, confusion, nervousness.... I am free from every negative hold that is placed on my life!!!
This freedom is not just for me! This nobility is not just for me! You can have all of these things too! All you have to do is ask Jesus to forgive you and ask Him into your life.....Just pray the following:
" Lord, I believe that Your Son, Jesus Christ, came to earth, and was crucified in my place. I believe that He rose from the grave and lives today so that I might live in You also. I ask that you send me the Comforter, Your Holy Spirit. I ask that you invade my heart, my mind and my body. I give my life to you, Lord, that I might know you more. I thank you, Father. In Jesus name, I recieve your salvation- Amen"
If you've just prayed this prayer for the first time, please contact me so that I may help you or even just know and celebrate with you! Please do not hesitate in contacting me for any questions also.
Friday, May 2, 2008
His Plan
I love it when I can look back on life and see just where God was using my circumstances and people to influence and change my life. As I look back over the years, I can see many times that I just didn't know where in the world I was headed and what I was doing, but now I see that God did all the time.
It's even more wonderful when I pay attention to the everyday and see just where God is moving and working in my life. This entry will be a sort of testimony unto God for how good He is !!
Looking back, He's placed just the right people in the right place at the right time in my life. Many times I had no idea what type of influence they would have on my life, but it has been substantial! My adoptive mom became a major part in my coming back to Jesus. That woman not only gave me a good and Godly example, but she prayed continuously for both me and my sister Daphne. I am so very thankful to God for how He used something so tragic - my parents dying - and brought me out better than ever!
In daily life, I have tried to develope continual graditude. What do I mean by this? It's the little things that count!
Yesterday I had mediation for a car that I had failed to finish paying off. It had been bought from a private owner, and they wanted thier money. Who wouldn't? Well, I had my reasons and my situations that had caused it so that I had not paid this off, but it all really boils down to excuses. So, I knew that I owed this money. I told them as much and was very honest with them. Of course, before we even got to the court house ( actually before we even left the house ), my husband and I prayed for guidance and favor. The creditors ended up dropping the late fee and we settled for what was owed on the car plus court costs. No, we didn't come away rich. We didn't come away without having to pay, they didn't drop the case either. But God had done what I asked and He moved on thier hearts and softened them. He allowed them to come to a workable agreement on payments and everything!! Praise the Lord!! Now this is only one thing that happened yesterday. We had counted pennies just to be able to get some gas. Yes, things have been THAT tight lately! Well, so we each had a few dollars in our wallets, plus the pennies, and we had nothing in the bank ( though I thought we had $10 ) and we were able to get enough gas to get me to work and back for the next couple days.
Now, my husband had wanted to go to Quiznos and get one of those $5 sandwiches that they are advertising and I had to stand up against him. I felt that if we would only be good stewards and be responsible and thankful with and for everything that the Lord gave us, He would multiply it. So, I explained this to my husband. No, we couldn't go but food from a restaurant, no matter how cheap, no matter how much we wanted it. That same $5 could buy a loaf of bread, and some lunchmeat for the week. Thank God he saw my point and agreed. When the mail came yesterday, I made my usual trek out to the mailbox, expecting more bills, but instead, I found a package from Neilsen's ratings, I had forgotten all about this coming! Inside, I found the TV logs and $30 cash! God is GOOD!!!!
I believe this happens more and more, when we give HIM the glory!! So remember this as you walk through life. Be thankful for all that you have because He owns it all and gives it to you out of His goodness and mercy. Without His provisions, we have nothing!
"Dear Heavenly father, I pray that right now you would touch all those who read this post. I pray that your Holy Spirit would move upon thier hearts, touch thier lives and I pray that they would kow You more. I thank you , Lord, for all of your gifts, your blessings and especially your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior. I thank you for my friends and family and I pray that you would bless and keep them today and everyday. In the name of Jesus, I claim my inheritance and blessings, and thank the Giver of Life and all things. Amen"
It's even more wonderful when I pay attention to the everyday and see just where God is moving and working in my life. This entry will be a sort of testimony unto God for how good He is !!
Looking back, He's placed just the right people in the right place at the right time in my life. Many times I had no idea what type of influence they would have on my life, but it has been substantial! My adoptive mom became a major part in my coming back to Jesus. That woman not only gave me a good and Godly example, but she prayed continuously for both me and my sister Daphne. I am so very thankful to God for how He used something so tragic - my parents dying - and brought me out better than ever!
In daily life, I have tried to develope continual graditude. What do I mean by this? It's the little things that count!
Yesterday I had mediation for a car that I had failed to finish paying off. It had been bought from a private owner, and they wanted thier money. Who wouldn't? Well, I had my reasons and my situations that had caused it so that I had not paid this off, but it all really boils down to excuses. So, I knew that I owed this money. I told them as much and was very honest with them. Of course, before we even got to the court house ( actually before we even left the house ), my husband and I prayed for guidance and favor. The creditors ended up dropping the late fee and we settled for what was owed on the car plus court costs. No, we didn't come away rich. We didn't come away without having to pay, they didn't drop the case either. But God had done what I asked and He moved on thier hearts and softened them. He allowed them to come to a workable agreement on payments and everything!! Praise the Lord!! Now this is only one thing that happened yesterday. We had counted pennies just to be able to get some gas. Yes, things have been THAT tight lately! Well, so we each had a few dollars in our wallets, plus the pennies, and we had nothing in the bank ( though I thought we had $10 ) and we were able to get enough gas to get me to work and back for the next couple days.
Now, my husband had wanted to go to Quiznos and get one of those $5 sandwiches that they are advertising and I had to stand up against him. I felt that if we would only be good stewards and be responsible and thankful with and for everything that the Lord gave us, He would multiply it. So, I explained this to my husband. No, we couldn't go but food from a restaurant, no matter how cheap, no matter how much we wanted it. That same $5 could buy a loaf of bread, and some lunchmeat for the week. Thank God he saw my point and agreed. When the mail came yesterday, I made my usual trek out to the mailbox, expecting more bills, but instead, I found a package from Neilsen's ratings, I had forgotten all about this coming! Inside, I found the TV logs and $30 cash! God is GOOD!!!!
I believe this happens more and more, when we give HIM the glory!! So remember this as you walk through life. Be thankful for all that you have because He owns it all and gives it to you out of His goodness and mercy. Without His provisions, we have nothing!
"Dear Heavenly father, I pray that right now you would touch all those who read this post. I pray that your Holy Spirit would move upon thier hearts, touch thier lives and I pray that they would kow You more. I thank you , Lord, for all of your gifts, your blessings and especially your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior. I thank you for my friends and family and I pray that you would bless and keep them today and everyday. In the name of Jesus, I claim my inheritance and blessings, and thank the Giver of Life and all things. Amen"
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