He's A Keeping God

Good morning. It's Thursday December 29. The last and final Thursday in the year 2011 and it's just another day that the Lord has kept me. If you know the Lord is keeping you what is there to worry about? If you know He's keeping you just sing and shout. Glory, Hallelujah, Praise His name, every day is just the same. Because the Lord is keeping me I will not worry.

He Cares

God is good all the time and all the time God is good. He will never leave us nor forsake us.

He Works In Mysterious Ways

Good morning all. It's a bright and beautiful day in Florida where the weather is summerlike all-year-round. Average temperature: 80's
This is paradise. Just like the islands. Thanks for taking me full circle Daddy. To You be all the glory, great things You've done.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Jesus is the reason for the season. All things were made by Him and without Him was not anything made that was made, John 1:3. By Him all things consists, Col 1:17.
Merry Christmas everyone, and a Happy and Prosperous New Year!!!

The God Of Second Chances

It doesn't matter who you are, where you've been or what you've done. you can come to God and seek forgiveness. He's a God of second chances.

The Word

In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by Him and without Him was not anything made that was made. In Him was life and the life was the light of men. ... And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:1-5; 14

A Lovely Day

It's a brand new day which we've never seen before and will never see again. God's blessings are new this morning and in abundance. We give You thanks today Lord and we praise You. From the rising of the sun until the going down of the same, You're worthy to be praised!!!

My Prayer To Start My Day

 Come to my soul, blessed Jesus. Hear me, Oh Savior devine. Open the fountain and cleanse me within. Lord, give me a heart like Thine. Amen!

Today

It's a beautiful day. May the Lord consecrate us to do His will throughout this day. Let us do everything in love (1 Cor. 16:14).

Food for thought

What words do you think the people of your surroundings would use to describe the positive qualities you teach by example and what other traits would you like these people to remember about you?

It's A New Day, A New Season

This is the day the Lord has made.

We will rejoice and be glad in it.

Lord, consecrate us to the work You have planned for us just in this day, and consecrate this day unto the Holy Service you have planned for Your kingdom.

This day, Wednesday December 7, 2011 is a day we've never seen before and will never see again. Help us to fulfill Your will and Your purpose for us today.

We want to make the most of this day our Lord as time wasted can never be regained.
Let us make hay together while the sun shines.

You are love, You are life, You are Lord over everything. Alpha, omega, Jehovah, our King of kings.

Lord You are our wonderful way maker, You're worthy of our offering, hallowed be Your name.

We present ourselves to You this morning, living sacrifice, holy, acceptable; for this is our reasonable form of worship which we were created by You to do. Amen!!!

Prayer: Lord we praise You for who You are today. We worship You in this new season.

Encouragement: We're not going to let anyone or anything stop us from praising God.

God's Word Is Sure

Regardless of what you're facing right now God's word is true and will be fulfilled. He says, "Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee, and before thou came forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations." Jer. 1:5.

It doesn't matter what your life is like right now. Even if you feel like God could not accept you after all you've been through or all that you've done. Believe me when you were going through or doing all that you were doing God was not for one moment surprised or shock.

God knew everything that would happen in your entire life before you were even born.
His Word says,
"And in Your book they all were written,
The days fashioned for me,
When as yet there were none of them." (Psalm 139:16b)

And because He knows your past, and present he already planned for your future to be much, much better when you accept Him as your Savior and Lord. You don't know how He will do it and you most certainly don't want to know or else you may change your mind. But this one thing you can be sure of, He will make you have a much better life (John 10:10).

Prayer: Lord I pray for my brother and my sister right now as they try to make the right decision to serve you.

Encouragement: My brother, my sister, there is no regret when anyone accepts Jesus as his/her personal Savior and Lord.

It's Prayer Time

Our Father we're coming before You in the adorable name of Jesus. Lord thank You for the opportunity to see a brand new day. We praise You, we magnify You, we worship and adore You.

We love You on today our Father, our Savior and our LORD. Bless all my brothers and sisters here on the social networks and grant their hearts desire just for this Your day (THE LORD'S DAY), please.

Reveal to us Your will for  today and consecrate us to Your will and Your purpose just for today Lord. Heal somebody, save somebody, deliver somebody, and set somebody free from captivity today Lord. In Jesus' name we pray and say thank You Sir, AMEN!!!

Daily Devotion- He Knows You

The Lord has called you from the womb. From the bowels of your mother has He made mention of your name. He has made your mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of His hand has He hid you.
And now says the Lord that formed you from the womb to be His servant, to bring you again to Him, though others be not gathered yet shall you be glorious in the eyes of the Lord and your God shall be your strength.
Thus says the Lord, "In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee, and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, to establish thee; that you may say to the prisoners, go forth; to them that are in darkness, show yourselves."
They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them, even by the springs of water shall He guide them. And God will make all His mountains a way, and His highways shall be exalted. Sing, O heavens, and be joyful, O earth, break forth into singing O mountains, for the Lord has comforted His people, and will have mercy upon His afflicted.
But Zion said, the Lord has forsaken me, and my Lord has forsaken me. Can a woman forget her sucking child that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Yes, they may forget, yet I will not forget you. Behold I have graven you upon the palm of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.    

Prayer: Thank you for the assurance that You know me.

Encouragement: God knows everything, and I mean everything about you.

God's Assurance To His People

Good morning brothers and sisters. Hear God's word to His people this morning for this day from His Prophet Isaiah (Chap. 46:3-4; 8-11). 
Listen to me, O house of Jacob and all the remnant of the house of Israel, who have been upheld by Me from birth, who have been carried from the womb: even to your old age, I am He, and even to gray hairs, I will carry you! I have made and I will bear; even I will carry and will deliver you.
Remember this and show yourselves men, recall to mind, O you transgressors. Remember the former things of old, for I am God and there is no other. I am God and there is none like Me. Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done. Saying My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure. Calling a bird of prey from the east. The man who executes My counsel from a far country. Indeed I have spoken it. I will also bring it to pass. I have purposed it. I will also do it.

After Thanksgiving

The turkey and the helpings are almost gone. All the family members and other guests have left on their journey back to their point of origin. Everyone gave thanks and are very happy  to have been in attendance. All participated in the clean up and now you're alone together once again. Everyone is grown and have their own family and will be looking forward to do it all over again next year.

It was a beautiful time together. Some families had three or four generations sharing together. Others had up to five or more generations. God is good and worthy to be praised. Oh give thanks unto our Lord for He is good and is mercy endures forever. It is truly through his abundant blessings and his tender loving kindness or mercy that all that gathered this thanksgiving holiday was able to do so. Yes, in all the wining, dining and the reveling, do not forget who made all this possible and keep a thankful heart, even after Thanksgiving!

Thank You God!!!

Prayer: Father thank you again.

Encouragement: Give thanks with a grateful heart.

Another Thanksgiving

In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you -1 Thes. 5:18.

In everything we should give thanks and on this day of thanksgiving everyone in this country is thankful for another year of prosperity.

Overall this country in spite of hardships and the economy outlook has been successful thanks to the glory of God.

Let us now look forward to a new year with new expectations and the challenges we are ready to face and overcome in the mighty name of Jesus our help. God bless everyone.

Prayer: Father we once more give you thanks for another year and all it entails.

Encouragement: We should give thanks to our God every opportunity we get.

Daily Devotions -That's Why I Love Him

"For God so love the world that he gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16

He does so much for me. If He hasn't done anything more for me, He has done so much already it's more than enough. Why does He do all this? Because He loves me so much. A songwriter says, Oh how He loves us so. Oh how He loves us.

Even if He didn't do anything more for me I would still love Him because of who He is. He is love. He loves us. Oh how He loves us. We can never fathom the depth, height, width, length or any other  measurement of his love for us. THANK YOU GOD FOR LOVING US SO MUCH.

His Word says, "For God so love the world that he gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16.  All that and much more is why I love Him.

Prayer: God, thank You for loving us so much.

Encouragement: If you do not know Him and His love for us, try Him today. You will never live to regret it.

Daily Devotions -Be Ready When He Comes

Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met Him -John 11:20.

When Jesus shows up we need to be ready. If we were told to expect a visit from a high profiled politician like a senator, a congressman, a mayor, the governor of the state you live in, or even the president you would see to it that everywhere in the home is properly cleaned and in order. Well when a more honorable than any other man on this earth comes to visit He only require that we be ready in spirit. Be ready when He comes. Jesus the Son of God is omnipresent and being everywhere at the same time, seeing and knowing everything, past, present and future and then having all power over every other power in the entire universe, there is nothing that escapes Him or surprises Him at anytime.
There is no need to jump to get everything in order in the home or neighborhood because He is coming. He is already there. All He requires is that we give Him our hearts just as we are. That is the readiness He requires. Let's look at some examples of what happens when He showed up during His time here on earth when He gave up His glory for a time and minimize His omnipresence ability indicated in the Gospels of the New Testament.
In Matthew 8:1-3 a leper came up to Him and worshipped Him, asking if He was willing He could heal him. Jesus had just come down from a mountain and walked in that very direction where the leper was and that leper was ready, so Jesus answered him "I am willing, be thou clean." And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. In verses 5-13 of the same chapter Jesus entered Capernaum and a centurion was ready for Him. He asked Jesus to heal his servant and when Jesus offered to come to his house to heal the servant the centurion gave such a startling explanation of why Jesus could do it from where he was that Jesus commended him above any Jew and the servant was healed that self same hour.
In verses 14-15, Jesus showed up at Peter's house where his mother-in-law was sick with a fever, as soon as Jesus touched her the fever left her and she got up and ministered to everyone present.
In verses 16-17 everyone was informed throughout the neighborhood that Jesus was visiting and they brought to Him many possessed with devils and many that were sick and the Word of God says Jesus cast out the devils and healed everyone.
Then Jesus shows up on the other side of the see of Galilee in verses 28-32 and casts a vast number of demons who called themselves "legion" out of two possessed with them, into some swine and the swine ran down a steep slope into the sea and drowned themselves.
When Jesus shows up be ready for He means business.
In John 11 Jesus came to Bethany with a plan. He showed up four days after a friend died after being urged to come and heal him of a sickness which was sure to take his life days earlier. Jesus certainly had a plan. He prayed at the graveside, "Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. And I knew that thou hear me always, but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me." Jesus waited until Lazarus, His friend whom He loved very much (chapter 11:3) died and was buried for four days before showing up. Talk about not coming when He's needed or not on our time but on His. He showed up that late to do a mightier work which would signify to the people present there and to the world for future generations that He is the Son of God and He is present in the flesh sent by God the Father to fulfill His purpose. Then he cried with a loud voice, "Lazarus! Come forth!"
Many preachers have said that had He not called Lazarus by name, everyone who had died from the first man Adam, all the way down to Lazarus and any that may have just died after Lazarus, up to that point, would have got up and "come forth." As soon as Jesus finished that command He that was dead for four days and was wrapped in burial cloth and had a napkin tied around his face came hopping out of the grave in answer to his name. Everyone that was there was astonished at this amazing act. Be ready When Jesus comes!
Prayer: Lord help us to be ready when You come and not miss the hour of our visitation. Amen!!!

Encouragement: Pray always and watch, for you know not the hour of your visitation.

Daily Devotion -He Brings Life

The thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy. I (Jesus) have come that you might have life in abundance -John 10:10.

Jesus said He is the bread of life, the fountain of living water, the door for the sheep, the good shepherd, the light of the world, the way, the truth and the life, and the resurrection and life. Whoever believes in Him though he were dead he shall live again, and whosoever lives and believes in Him shall never die.

Jesus came to seek and to save those who are lost and he came that all may have life and have it more abundantly. The thief hates all mankind who are created by God but God loves us tremendously. He cares about our welfare and our joy. It is His good pleasure to give us of the kingdom. He wants to do more for us than we could ever ask or imagine but we must first come to Him and ask, seek and knock so we will receive, find and have doors open to us.

Nothing can stop God from doing His good pleasure for us but we need to accept what He has for us as He will not force His will unto us. Search the scriptures for in them you will find God's perfect will for your lives which is the truth and when you do find this truth it will set you free.

Prayer: Lord teach us where we lack knowledge of Your will and Your way. Amen.

Encouragement: Ask and you shall receive, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you. But first, know what to ask for according to God's will and ask in Jesus' name. Know that what you're seeking is according to His will. And when a door is closed and doesn't open move to the next door. Be sure you're moving in His perfect will. God Bless You.

Daily Devotion -Show A Little Kindness

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such there is no law -Gal. 5:22-23.

Our Bible tells us that in the last days perilous times will come. For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure, rather than lovers of God, having a form of Godliness but denying it's power. From such people turn away! For of this sort are people who creep into households and make captives of gullible women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts, always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Now as Jannes and Jambres resisted Moses, so do these also resist the truth. Men of corrupt minds, disapproved concerning the faith; but they will progress no further, for their folly will be manifest to all, as theirs also was -2 Tim. 3:1-9.

This clearly tells us that in the last days the fruit of the Spirit will be virtually absent from the people of the world unless the members of the church (Christ's body) will remain the salt and the light of the world so others will see our good works and glorify our Father in heaven.

According to legend, the Greek philosopher Diogenes walked the streets with a lantern held high, searching for an honest man. Whether he ever found one is unknown. Suppose for a moment there is a modern Diogenes, only instead of seeking an honest man, a kind person is searched for. Joel 2:13 says God is slow to anger and of great kindness. Its only reasonable to suppose that His followers should evidence the same  type of behavior.

Now instead of being the Diogenes why don't we be the one to be found by these modern day philosophers in search of kind people. Think about the kindness we have received from God and try to perform at least one good deed of kindness to a neighbor each day. Also, most important, remember who's our neighbor (see Luke 10:30-37).    

Prayer: Lord in these last and evil days help us to glorify you and draw others to You through our works. Amen!

Encouragement: Be the one to invoke change in this world system.

Daily Devotion -God Is Eternal

I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of death -Rev. 1:18.

While in prayer about a matter that troubles me terribly regarding the lifestyle of many of my fellow countrymen and women and the fact that those in authority seem to support this lifestyle wholeheartedly even though most in leadership still practice the proper lifestyle (in regards to this issue), my God spoke to me in the midst of my complaining. He said to me, "Let me take you back to your childhood in the country you were born." Then He showed me the atrocities which were taking place in my country during my childhood. Some I witnessed firsthand others through the different medias.

I was a third generation child at the time. The first generation to face these "hardcore violence" were wounding and sometimes killing each other by cutting with knives, broken pieces of bottles and ice-pricks among other sharp objects, and stoning each other to death. The second generation started out shooting each other with small handguns, then went on to use high power assault weapons and machine guns. By the time the third generation grew up (which I mentioned before that I belonged to), there were a few who were "brainwashed" into believing this was the norm. However the majority of us were tired of this disrespect for the value of human lives and useless killing. We took a stand and brought violence to it's lowest in thirty years. Of course there is the usual flareups but they are quickly extinguished by our generation.

Then the Lord said to me. Have you noticed that most times when the wicked seem to be blossoming among the rest of the world's population, they don't last forever? Then you nead not worry regardless of how things look. Evil may go on for a long time in human eyes but it is fleeting in mine. I am here forever and these times shall pass. A new generation will rise up that includes political leaders who will no longer tolerate this evil that is being embraced by the present generation. As the saying goes: Time is the healer of all wounds (Proverbially speaking).  So when the enemy seem to be spreading his evil wicked wings like a green bay tree. Don't worry. Don't fret. After awhile they are no longer around. Good always outlive and override evil. Lie will parade itself as truth and reach halfway around the world before truth even has a chance to lace up it's bootstraps. But eventually truth will appear and lie will then be extinguished.

Hear the conclusion of the whole matter, fear God and keep His commandments, for this is all that is required of man. God will bring everything into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or evil (Eccl. 12:13,14).

Prayer: Lord thank you for always having the answer.

Encouragement: Whatever the problem, take it to the Lord in prayer. He's been here forever and will be here forever. He has all the answers because He knows the end form the beginning. He is omniscient.

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MY SOUL CRIES OUT

When I remember the battles you fought for me. When I remember the victories You've won. When I recall all the trials You brought me through, that in my heart I can be strong.

When I think of your goodness and all You've done for me, my soul cries out HALLELUJAH, thank You God for saving me. Yes, my very soul cries out HALLELUJAH! Thank You God for saving me.

You lead me beside the still waters, somewhere in the valley below. Then You pull me aside to be tested and tried, but in the valley... you restore my soul.

My Jesus I love You so much. I don't know how, I just know I can never love You as much as You love me and I know I love You because You first loved me!

I'm so glad to be a part of the beloved... I don't know why. I can't explain but this I know. I need You and You want my soul.

What does it profit me to gain this whole world and lose my soul? Jesus, I'm Yours.

Daily Devotion -The Steps of Good Men Are Ordered By The LORD

The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; for the LORD upholds him with His hand -Psalm 37:23-24.

This verse of scripture is fitting for all the leaders of this great country... George Washington: 1789-1797; John Adams: 1797-1801; Thomas Jefferson: 1801-1809; James Madison: 1809-1817; James Monroe 1817-1825; John Quincy Adams: 1825-1829; Andrew Jackson: 1829-1837; Martin Van Buren: 1837-1841; William Henry Harrison: 1841; John Tyler: 1841-1845; James Knox Pulk: 1845-1849; Zachary Taylor:1849-1850; Millard Fillmore: 1850-1853; Franklin Pierce: 1853-1857; James Buchanan: 1857-1861; Abraham Lincoln: 1861-1865; Andrew Johnson: 1865-1869; Ulysses Simpson Grant: 1869-1877; Rutherford Birchard Hayes: 1877-1881; James Abram Garfield: 1881; Chester Alan Arthur: 1881-1885; Grover Cleveland: 1885-1889, 1893-1897; Benjamin Harrison:1889-1893; William McKinley:1897-1901; Theodore Roosevelt: 1901-1909; William Howard Taft: 1909-1913; Woodrow Wilson:1913-1921; Warren Gamaliel Harding: 1921-1923; Calvin Coolidge:1923-1929; Herbert Clarke Hoover: 1929-1933; Franklin Delanor Roosevelt: 1933-1945; Harry S. Truman: 1945-1953: Dwight David Eisenhower: 1953-1961; John Fitzgerald Kennedy: 1961-1963; Lyndon Baines Johnson: 1963-1969; Richard Milhouse Nixon:1969-1974; Gerald Rudolph Ford: 1974-1977; James Earl Carter Jr. 1977-1981; Ronald Wilson Reagan: 1981-1989; George Herbert Walker Bush: 1989-1993; William Jefferson Clinton: 1993-2001; George Walker Bush: 2001-2009; Barrack Hussein Obama: 2009-present.

These men reached their heights not through sudden flight. But they, while their companions slept, were toiling upward through the night. God directed their steps and if you allow Him, He will direct yours too.

Prayer: Lord show us how to yield to Your will totally. We pray in Jesus' mighty name, amen.

Encouragement: God's will, His gifts and His talents are most times brought out when we go through tough experiences. Be sensitive to the opportunities when they present themselves.

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Daily Devotion -What Type Of Prayer?

Good evening to all the readers. I've been away from everyone since Sunday afternoon, August 28,2011 due to a power (Electricity) outage. There was one cell phone shared between My wife, Elder Vivian and I and we sure did use it wisely. Unlimited calls nihgtly and on weekends sure does make a big difference. The past two nights were spent in darkness (aided by a number of dim flashlights and candles) and this reminded me of Psalm 139:11, 12. God's presence was surely felt in the midst of the darkness these past two nights.
Thank God for our son, Kwayne who came by to check on us and took our perishables to keep in his freezer as well as kept the cellphone charged for us. God bless his big heart. I would like to share a devotion with you from one of the many devetional booklets I read daily. It is entitled ... Trash Prayers ...

Paul wrote, "I urge that petitions, prayers, requests, and thanksgiving be offered to God for all people." -1 Timothy 2:1 (TEV).

Walking is my favorite exercise, both physical and spiritual. While walking I can talk to God and give thanks for my health that allows me to take this walk, for a wonderful job that still leaves enough time each day for a walk, for the motivation to spend that ime walking and for ... trash. Trash has changed my way of thinking. Not long ago, I saw trash only as an eyesore on the lovely green grass or the freshly fallen snow. I saw only how it interrupted my walk because of my having to stop and pick it up and carry it to a trash can. One day after stretching to reach a discarded beer can, I thought of persons who struggled with alcohol addiction and prayed that God would heal them. As I picked up a fast-food restaurant wrapper, I prayed for persons who dont have enough to eat or who need to learn to eat more healthily.

An empty diaper box reminded me of young parents who may be struggling to hold their family together, and I prayed for God's strength to uphold them. With each piece of trash I became aware of new persons and their needs. I have become grateful for the way God shows us where we can serve.  I wish those who throw out trash would learn that God's beautiful world is not a garbage dump. But I will continue to use their trash as a reminder to pray for them and for others.

Prayer: Keeper of our souls thank You for knowing us intimately and for speaking to us in ways You know we will hear. Amen.

Encouragement: Let us while praying for all others, not forget garbage and recycle collectors.

Daily Devotion -The True Worshipper

God is a Spirit, and they that worship Him must worship in Spirit and in Truth -John 4:24.

You know we praise God for all He's done, all He's doing and all we know He will do for us. It's thanksgiving and praise. Thank You Jesus. Thank You Lord. Hallelujah! We give You the glory, the honor and the praise for all You've done and what You're about to do our God. We exalt You God. We lift up Your holy and righteous name because we know when we exalt You, when we lift You up; You will draw us to You. Draw us to You Lord Jesus, our God. That is praise and God indwells or inhabits the praise of His people. He doesn't just visit but He sojourns, He dwells, He lives there permanently. He will never leave us or forsake us.

Now when we praise for a reasonable time in God's presence, we get ushered into the state of worship. There in His presence it is more than emotions flaring. It is more than a spirit of thanksgiving and praise. It is where we're not just thankful, appreciative or grateful for what's been done or what's being done but because we know who He is. We worship Him because we're aware that it is our duty. It is why we were created. So we worship in spite of...  Lord even though I'm going through this situation right now, I know You're able. I believe You will. Even if I have to go all the way through and not be delivered out of this before, I give You my true worship in the name of Jesus Christ. I worship You God. I adore You God. I worship You God in Spirit and in Truth Lord! I will give You all my worship God, regardless of my situation. Regardless of my circumstance I know who You are. I know You're the God that is in full control of all situations and circumstances not only on earth but in the entire universe. We give You all our worship because You're deserving of it Lord.

We worship You God! We worship You! We worship Christ our Lord! Lord we don't understand everything we go through and even when we pray for understanding and still don't see clearly even though you're showing us what we need to know, we're still going to worship you because You are still God. When You're the only one who can help and it seems the deliverance is delayed we're gonna still worship because we know You are an ontime God... Yes, true worshippers are who He seeks to worship Him. Be a true worshipper today.

Prayer: Lord draw us to You and bring out true and spiritual worship in us we pray. Amen.

Encouragement: Be a true and spiritual worshipper. The Lord will seek you out.

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Daily Devotion - A Moment In Solitude (2)

You can't make me doubt Him!
You can't make me doubt Him!
You can't make me doubt Him, in my h-e-a-r-t!
You can't make me doubt Him!
You can't make me doubt Him!
You can't make me doubt Him, in my heart.

I've got the love of Jesus!
I've got the love of Jesus!
I've got the love of Jesus, in my h-e-a-r-t!
I've got the love of Jesus!
I've got the love of Jesus!
I've got the love of Jesus in my heart!

I don't hate nobody!
I don't hate nobody!
I don't hate nobody, in my h-e-a-r-t!
I don't hate nobody!
I don't hate nobody!
I don't hate nobody in my heart!

I feel the fire burning!
Oh I feel the fire burning!
I feel the fire burning, in my h-e-a-r-t!
I feel the fire burning!
Oh I feel the fire burning!
I feel the fire burning in my heart!

Well it's burning out all evil!
Yes it's burning out all evil!
It's burning out all evil, in my h-e-a-r-t!
It's burning out all evil!
It's burning out all evil!
It's burning out all evil, in my heart!

So You can't make me doubt Him!
You can't make me doubt Him!
You can't make me doubt Him, in my h-e-a-r-t!
You can't make me doubt Him!
You can't make me doubt Him!
You can't make me doubt Him, in my heart!

I know too much about Him!
I know too much about Him!
I know too much about Him, in my h-e-a-r-t!
I know too much about Him!
I know too much about Him!
I know too much about Him, in my heart!

Daily Devotion - A Moment In Solitude (1)

I came just to give God the glory,
God the glory, God the glory,
I came just to give God the glory,
He has been so good to me.

I came just to say Hallelujah!
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
I came just to say hallelujah!
He has been so good to me.

I came just to say thank You Jesus!
Thank You Jesus! Thank You Jesus!
I came just to say thank You Jesus,
He has been so good to me!

So good, so good, so good,
He has been so good,
So good, so good, so good,
He has been so good!

Yes I came just to give God the glory!
God the glory, God the glory,
I came just to give God the glory,
He's been so good to me.

9th Moment With God In His House of Prayer

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

We've come this far by faith,
Leaning on the Lord.
Trusting in His holy Word,
He's never failed us yet.
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh ohoh oh
Can't turn around,
We've come this far by faith.

We just can't give up now,
We've come too far from where we've started from.
Nobody told us that the road would be easy
We don't believe He brought us this far to leave us.

He's sweet, I know
He's sweet, I know
Storm clouds may rise
Strong winds may blow
I'll tell the world, everywhere I go
That I've found a Savior and He's sweet, I know.

If I can't say the word, then I'll just wave my hand
If I can't say the word, then I'll just wave my hand
Then I'll just wave it, wave it, waaaaave,
If I cant say the word, then I'll just wave my hand
God's been just that good.
Jesus You're my rock in a weary land
Been my foundation in sinking sand
Water in the desert, beam at night
So I'll waaaaaaaave
If I can't say the word, then I'll just wave my hand
God's been just that good.

Praise God for His will and purpose! Praise Him for His undescribable gifts! In the midst of everything happening in this family and many others like it, God is still on the throne! Thank You Lord! You said in everything we should give thanks! Your name be praised Lord for You're bigger than all our problems and all our affairs! You're bigger than any mountain we can or cannot see! You will see us through! You're our source and our inspiration. Be magnified and be glorified Lord!!!! Amen!

Someone Needs Prayer Right Now

Someone had a rough night and is thinking of the unthinkable this morning. Someone is asking, "why doesn't God just take me now? I can't take this anymore!"
Pray my brother. Pray my sister. Cry, weep, moan if you have to. God understands every tear. Be encouraged. The songwriter says, "I just can't give up now. I've come too far from where I started. Nobody told me, the road would be easy. I don't believe He brought me this far, to leave me." Jesus is only a prayer away. He promised never to leave us or forsake us. We're praying for you. God bless you.

Please Join Us In This Prayer of Intercession

Father in the matchless name of Jesus we're coming before You on behalf of our brothers and sisters who are discouraged right now. Lord we don't know the situation they're going through but You do. That is why You have laid it on our hearts to intercede at this time. Lord. We pray for an anointing on these our brothers and sisters that will destroy every yoke of bondage in their lives Lord. We pray Your power and Your glory will come down upon them Lord. Strengthen them Lord. Lead them to Your word Lord. Your logos which will become rhema in their hearts Lord. Let Your word encourage, comfort and edify Lord. Send someone to be an angel of help to each one Lord. We will continue in prayer after closing this one Lord . We pray in the mighty name of Jesus, Amen!!!

Daily Devotion -It's Prayer Time!

 Father in the name of Jesus we're coming before you on behalf of everyone in this group and on Facebook. Lord we lift up each person to You, God. You know each one by name and by number. We dedicate them to You Lord and ask Your blessing on each one Lord. Even though we don't know everyone's situation, we're thankful that we serve an omniscient God and nothing is hidden from You God. Touch each person Lord because we surely need a touch from You. Breath of life breathe upon us now we pray. Keep Your hand of love and protection upon us Lord. Lead us, guide us,& protect us from the evil one Lord. Keep us in Your care. Heal somebody Lord, deliver somebody, set somebody free from the devil's grip Lord. Draw us closer to You now Lord. In Your presence is fulness of joy and at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Father Wash us in the cleansing blood of Jesus Christ and strengthen us for this journey God. We need You Lord. Be a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path for these last and evil days we're now living in Lord. These are perilous times Lord and if there was ever a time we need You God it is now. Lord pour Your oil of anointing on Your children's heads right now Lord and grant us all that we stand in need of for this Journey O God we pray. Be with us now O God. We pray in the mighty name of Jesus and say Thank You Sir, Amen!!!

 Father we're coming before Your throne in the name of Jesus. We pray that we will be strong in You, Lord, and in the power of Your might. We put on the whole armor of God, that we may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
Lord we will take up Your whole armor, that we may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. We pray that we will stand therefore, having girded our waists with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod our feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace, above all, taking the shield of faith with which we will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. We pray also that we will take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God, praying always with all prayer and supplication in the spirit (Eph. 6:10-18). Amen

Daily Devotion -Troubled? Turn To God's Word

I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined to me, and heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my steps -Psalm 40:1-2.

Hear my cry O LORD; attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto you. When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the rock that is higher than I -Psalm 61:1-2.

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble -Psalm 46:1.

No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you're able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it -1 Corinthians 10:13.

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked came against me to eat up my flesh, my enemies and foes, they stumbled and fell. Though an army may encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war may rise against me, in this I will be confident -Psalm 27:1-3.

I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in Him I will trust -Psalm 91:2

No evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; for He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways. In their hands they shall bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone. You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra, the young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot -Psalm 91:10-13.

Preserve me O God, for in You I put my trust -Psalm 16:1.

In You, O LORD, I put my trust; let me never be ashamed; deliver me in Your righteousness.
Bow down your ear to me, deliver me speedily; be my rock of refuge, a fortress of defence to save me.
For you are my rock and my fortress; therefore for Your name's sake, lead me and guide me.
Pull me out of the net which they have secretly laid for me, for you are my strength - Pslam 31:1-4.

PSALM 38.

The Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations and to reserve the unjust under punishment for the day of judgement -2 Peter 2:9.

Daily Devotion -Patience In Marriage

My wife, Elder Vivian Mackey Johnson and I have daily devotions from the couples devotional Bible in the mornings when we rise. After we had our devotion this morning, I thought I'd share it with the family here. The title is mentioned above -Patience In Marriage- and the scripture is James 1:1-18, key verse is vs. 4.

Perseverance must finish it's work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything -James 1:4 (NIV).

Most of us, before we're married, imagine that love will solve all our problems. But could it be that patience, more than love, is the sum and substance of a great marriage?
Our society rewards problems solvers. Every challenge is an opportunity to be met quickly. Then comes marriage, and we problem-solvers are suddenly faced with a challenge that taxes the very essence of who we are. We think we're called to fix things when they're broken. To make things work. But then we wake up one morning to find that the person next to us is more complicated than anything we've ever had to deal with.

It is two people who give expression to marital oneness. Two people -usually polar opposites- who commit themselves to building a framework for physical, emotional and spiritual oneness, by accepting, respecting, and unconditionally loving each other. To do so, however, takes time, which means we have to be patient.

Patience in marriage works a lot like faith. It demonstrates the certainty that what we hope for -physical, emotional, spiritual oneness- is waiting for us, even though we can't yet see it. My wife and I have had more than twenty years to practice the power of patience. Of forgiving each other. Of accepting. Of instilling hope. And the longer we're married, the more practice we get. Every now and then even we married veterans need to be reminded that oneness is an assurance that only those with patience can hold on to -and one day realize.

                                                         MARRIAGE BUILDERS

• Identify and describe a time when you tried a "quick" solution for an ongoing problem in your marriage. What happened?
• What are some other areas where patience comes in play in your relationship with each other? 

Be Patient, It Will Pay Off In The End

The sermon in today's service was on two of the fruit of the Spirit -Peace and Patience. Another way to have patience is to not be quick to judge in situations which may not be clear at first, but instead allow the Holy Spirit to have His way.
When Jesus sat down with tax collectors and "sinners" the church of His time accused Him of "sinning" according to their standard. Jesus' response was, only the sick needs a physician, He came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance (Mk. 2:15-17). In other words a fisherman doesn't catch fish on land, he goes where the fish are.
A young lady was led by the Holy Spirit to witness to her neighbor but not in the usual way. Instead of taking a bible and quoting scriptures she was to invite her neighbor to dinner first and just talk pleasantries. That dinner developed a friendship and occasionally tea was shared between the two women. This went on for two long years and finally the neighbor who was a muslim gave her life to Jesus and got saved.
Another instance took place in college. A saved sister shared a dorm with an unsaved sister. Of course they're together for a full academic year and the saved sister never tried to force her religion or faith on her room mate, instead, she had been praying for the Holy Spirit to reveal any openings for her to introduce the roommate to Jesus. Close to the end of the year there was a sorority party and they both attended. The Christian accompamied her roommate at that roommate's request and she sat at a table the entire time she was there and drank sodas while the roommate had strong drinks.
At a certain point the Christian felt her roommate had had enough and decided it was time to leave. There were some young men who had their eyes on the roommate and was about to take her to their own dorm when the Christian stepped in and rescued her and took her to their dorm where the roommate slept off the drunkenness. The next morning she was so grateful to the Christian and was so impressed with the fact that the Christian was able to withstand the temptation to drink that she wanted this Chrirtian life for herself too. The Christian prayed with her and for her and took the rest of the year left there in the dorm with her roommate to help her to grow in the Lord. Both ladies went on to become evangelists, winning many souls to God. Patience will pay off in the end.
Never jump to conclusion but allow the Holy Spirit to have His way. Many more would have been brought to the Lord if only many Christians would be patient.
I sometimes tell myself that I appreciate being on FB and having all the encouraging and uplifting words from FB friends but where are the opportunities to witness on here if every friend is already saved? I'm enthused when it comes to the great commission and I love and appreciate Christian friends but when I don't see unsaved I feel like I'm suffocating with the desire to lead someone to Christ.
Maybe I need help as I don't travel outdoors a lot and when I do I'm in a car which takes me from point A to point B with limited contact with the outside world if any.
Please pray for me that doors of opportunity will open to preach the gospel to the lost and dying who need to hear it in Jesus name!!!

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Daily Devotion -The Power of Our Prayers

I exhort, therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty -1 Tim. 2:1-2.

God has called us to intercede for everyone. He has commanded us to pray for those in authority. He has given us His Word, His power, His Name, His authority and His faith. We have all the tools necessary to pray effectively for our government and it's leaders.

We need to intercede. It is our responsibility as believers to get involved in  the affairs of our country. We did not choose the Lord, He chose us. He personally selected each of us. He called us out of our own plans for our lives and out of the confusion of our past. He called us into the excellency of His kingdom, into communion with Him and into His plan for our lives.

It may sometimes seem that the plan lies just around the next bend in the road of our spiritual walk with Christ, just beyond our reach or not very well defined. But we "press on" so that we may grasp God's plan for us - the plan that God had in mind when He grasped us (Phil. 3:12). Let us keep moving on! His plan is there for us! And it is in His plan that we will find our firmest purpose, deepest fulfillment and highest joy.

It is a part of God's plan to have people from all nations and the only way He will achieve this is through His ambassadors - you and I. Pray for the nations, every day. And never underestimate the world changing power of prayers.

Prayer: Lord help us never to lose sight of Your plan for us which can only be achieved through a close relationship with You and doing all You require of us.

Encouragement: Know the power of prayer. It keeps you close to God while drawing others to Him through intercession.

Daily Devotion -The God Who Comforts

May the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory through Christ Jesus, perfect, establish, strengthen and settle you -1 Peter 5:10.

This text tells us that suffering is meant to perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle us (cf. Heb. 12:5,6) The greek used here offers insight on what God wants to accomplish through this process. Katartizo (perfect) means to complete what is lacking; sterizo (establish) points us toward turning resolutely in a certain direction; sthenoo (strengthen) means to confirm in spiritual knowledge and power; and themelioo (settle) refers to the laying of a foundation.

Be encouraged today. Suffering or trial, in whatever area of life you're experiencing it, will be used to further God's purpose in you. He is making you complete. Setting you on His path, filling you with spiritual strength, and laying the foundation of your future.

He promised never to leave you nor forsake you and He knows every temptation we face and the ordeal we go through with each one, seeing He was tempted in every way as we are right now. He is right there with you going through with you while encouraging you all the way never to give up. It may seem long sometimes but remember His Word which says, "Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning.

I know the night may seem long sometimes and morning may seem like it's never coming, but His Word never goes out and comes back to Him void but accomplishes what it is sent forth to. Also He says He hastens to perform His Word. Therefore what may seem to take days, weeks, or months may happen in a day when He gets ready to perform it. Take comfort in His Word. Hold on my brother. Hold on my sister. Don't give up. Don't quit. Quitters never win and winners never quit. Which one are you?

Prayer: Lord help us never to throw in the towel regardless of how the situation looks. Help us Lord to keep the faith. Amen!!!

Encouragement: Don't you ever, ever, give up on God. He will never give up on you!

Daily Devotion -My Life Is In Your Hands

In Your book they all were written, the days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them -Ps. 139:16.
What a comfort to know that while our future may sometimes look unclear at best, and futile at worst, God knows precisely what lies ahead. The disastrous things that come to us in life are the result of fallen humanity living on a broken planet. Through it all, God's hand is still just as steady and He will lead us.

Prayer: God in accordance with Your Word, we pray that we will beware, lest there be in us an evil heart of unbelief in departing from You, living God. We pray that we will exhort ourselves daily, while it is called "today," lest we be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin -Heb. 3:12-13. Amen!!!

Encouragement:When u carry a Bible, the devil gets a headache. When u open it, he collapses. When he sees u reading it, he faints. When he sees u living it, he flees. And just when ur about 2 re-post this, he will try & discourage u. I just defeated him. (From a post on FB)

Daily Devotion -Prayer of Love

And hope makes not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us -Rom. 5:5.

In Jesus' name we will make a fresh commitment today Lord, to live the life of love, to let Your tenderness flow through us and heal the wounded hearts of those we meet. Father, teach us to love even when things go wrong. To be patient and kind. To overlook the spiteful words of an angry person. To rejoice when someone at the office gets the raise that we thought we needed.

Teach us to talk in love, to lay gossip quietly aside, and to take up words of grace instead. Lord Your Word says that Your love is already inside us... that it has been shed abroad in our hearts. Today we resolve to remove every obstacle that would keep that love from flowing freely into the lives of others.

We put resentments behind us and we forgive all those who have done us wrong. In the days ahead, cause us to increase and excel and overflow with Your love. Cause us to be what this world needs most of all... a living example of love. Amen.

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Daily Devotion - My Heart Shall Not Fear.

The LORD is my light and my Salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?
When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in His temple.
For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavillion; in the secret of His tabernacle shall He hide me; He shall set me up upon a rock.
And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in His tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.

Hear O LORD when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me and answer me.
When thou said, seek ye my face, my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.
Hide not Thy face far from me. Put not Thy servant away in anger. Thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my Salvation.
When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up.

Teach me Thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.
Deliver me not over to the will of mine enemies, for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.
I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
Wait on the LORD, be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart: wait, I say, on the LORD -Psalm 27:1-14.

Daily Devotion -Who Will Stand In The Holy Place?

The earth is the LORD's and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.
For He hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.
Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? Or who shall stand in His holy place?
He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.
He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of His Salvation.

This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face O Jacob.
Lift up your heads, O ye gates, and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.
Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, He is the King of glory -Psalm 24:1-10.

Daily Devotion -Praise To God For His Everlasting Mercy

O give thanks to the LORD; for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.
Let Israel now say, His mercy endures forever.
Let the house of Aaron now say, His mercy endures forever.
Let those who fear the LORD now say, His mercy endures forever.

I called on the LORD in distress; the LORD answered me and set me in a broad place.
The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?
The LORD is for me among those who help me; therefore I shall see my desire on those who hate me.
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.

All nations surrounded me, but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
They surrounded me, yes, they surrounded me; but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
They surrounded me like bees. They were quenched like a fire of thorns; for in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
You pushed me violently that I might fall, but the LORD helped me.
The LORD is my strength and song, and He has become my Salvation.

The voice of rejoicing and Salvation is in the tents of the righteous; the right hand of the LORD does valiantly.
The right hand of the LORD is exalted; the right hand of the LORD does valiantly.
I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.
The LORD has chastened me severely, but He has not given me over to death.

Open to me the gates of righteousness; I will go through them, and I will praise the LORD.
This is the gate of the LORD, through which the righteous shall enter.
I will praise You, for You have answered me, and have become my Salvation.
The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.
This was the LORD's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.
This is the day the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Save now, I pray, O LORD; O LORD, I pray, send now prosperity.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD! We have blessed you from the house of the LORD.
God is the LORD, and He has given us light; bind the sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar.
You are my God, and I will praise You; You are my God, I will exalt You.

Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever -Psalm 118:1-29.

Daily Devotion -1 Corinthians 10:13 (Reminder)

At times I see someone going through being treated unkindly by fellow brothers and sisters and ask the question which hurts more, stones or damaging words? Guess its according to the way you look at it. Remember that saying? "Sticks and stones will break my bones but words can never hurt me." Well some people may disagree.

This is the conclusion of the whole matter for me. Trust God to bring you through. He knows what's best for you and will never suffer you to go through more than you can bear. And the greatest thing in all these experiences is there's something good to learn and come from it (Rom. 8:28).

Finally these experiences are here to make you strong. Let us stay in prayer for all our brothers and sisters regardless of what circumstances they are facing. Suffering produces endurance, endurance produces character, character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us -Rom. 5:3-5 (NRSV).
Prayer: Lord when life's circumstances challenge us, teach us to accept Your direction. Help us to remember that all things work together for the good of those who love You. Amen.

Encouragement: Be not dismayed whatever betides, God will take care of you.

Daily Devotion -What God Requires Of Us.

Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me -Matt. 25:40.

 

Jesus in this text points out the criterion by which we will be judged: our treatment of those who are hungry, homeless, poor, diseased, and imprisoned (Matt. 25:37-39). Here Jesus equates our treatment of those who are destitute or distressed with our treatment of Himself. What we do for others, we do for Jesus.

 

Mother Theresa was the perfect example of Jesus' lecture here. We must never be too busy to help someone on our life's journey. The songwriter said, "If I could help somebody as I travel along, then my living shall not be in vain.

 

Our late Pastor Arthur Mackey Sr.'s favorite expression was, "As long as the breath of God is in this body, I must do the work of Him who sent me. I must rescue the perishing, and care for the dying. I cannot sit idle while the souls of men are dying daily." And he lived those words each day. I know, because I was with him every step of the way as he groomed me to become a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

 

Unless we live this life the way Jesus instructs us to, we will have lived our lives most miserably. When we come to the end of our journey and stand before the LORD, we don't want to hear,

"Depart from me for I never knew you."

 

Obey the Lord in all things so you can hear Him say, "Well done good and faithful servant, you have been faithful in a little. Come on up higher so I can make you ruler over much."

 

Prayer: LORD help us to be obedient to you in all things we pray. Amen!!!

 

Encouragement: No matter how it looks, obey the LORD in all things. The reward is well worth it all.

The Word of God

The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,

Arise and go down to the potter's house and there I will cause thee to hear My words.

Then I went down to the potter's house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels.

And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again, another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it.

Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? Saith the LORD. Behold, as the clay is in the potter's hand, so are ye in mine hand, O house of Israel -Jer. 18:1-6.

Prayer: Lord break us, melt us, mold us, fill us and use us for Your Glory. Amen!

Ecouragement: Let the LORD use you as He wishes to.

Daily Devotion -What Happens When Praying God's Word

We pray, O God, that we shall serve You, the Lord our God -Exod. 23:25.

We pray that we will fear You, the lord our God, and walk in all Your ways and love You, and serve You, the Lord our God, with all our hearts and with all our souls, and that we will keep Your commandments and statutes which You command us today for our good - Deut. 10:12-13.

We pray that we do not turn aside from following You, LORD, but serve You with all our hearts. We pray that we do not turn aside, for then we would go after empty things which cannot profit or deliver, for they are nothing. For You will not forsake us for Your great name's sake, because it has pleased You to make us Yours -1 Sam. 12:20-22.

We pray that we will know You, God, and serve You with loyal hearts and with willing minds; for You search all hearts and understand all the intent of the thoughts. If we seek You, You will be found by us; but if we forsake You, You will cast us off forever -1 Chron. 28:9.

We pray that we have been delivered from the law, having died to what we were held by, so that we should serve in the newness of the Spirit and not in the oldness of the letter -Rom. 7:6.

We pray that we will serve You with gladness and that we will come before Your presence with singing. We pray that we will know that You LORD, are God and that it is You who have made us and not we ourselves -Psalm 100:2-3.

Encouragement: Praying God's Word moves Him to act in your favor.

Daily Devotion - Praying God's Word

We pray that we will love You, the Lord our God, and walk in all Your ways, keeping Your commandments and holding fast to You, and serving You with all our hearts, and with all our souls -Joshua 22:5.

Lord we give thanks unto You for You are good and Your mercy endures forever -Psalm 136:1.

Jesus, You state that the world will know that we are Your disciples if we behave lovingly toward one another. Schisms, disputes, unkind criticisms and defamation of character are contrary to Your spirit.
 Your love is a sacrificial love (John 3:16). It is unconditional love (Rom. 5:8). Your love is constant and self-sustaining (Jer. 31:3). Your love provides for the best interests of the beloved, and You command that we should love one another as You have loved us -John 13:35.

Lord we present our bodies as living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto You for this is our reasonable form of worship. We also pray that we will not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of our minds, that we may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of yours -Rom 12:1, 2.

We pray that we will be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to others; not lagging in deligence, fervent in spirit, serving You, Lord; rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continueing steadfastly in prayer; distributing to the needs of the Saints, given to hospitality -Rom 12:10-13

Triumphant Praise Part 5

It's The Lord's Day

Thank You Father for a brand new day. Bless us individually and collectively as we congregate to minister to You, the audience of one, on this Your day. Prepare our hearts to receive the spiritual food You will deliver to us today through Your anointed vessel, the one who will stand in John's shoe. Refresh Your anointing power upon us all and let it be all of You and none of us as You hide us behind the cross today.

Father again we are coming before You in the name of Jesus. Lord we're coming to present everyone who will be used by you this morning in services globally. Especially those who have made request here on the various social networks. Bless them and anoint them from on high we pray. Use them for Your glory to minister to your flock today.
In the mighty name of Jesus we pray, amen!!!

Encouragement: Go forth and allow the Lord to use you on this fifth Sunday, July 31, 2011.

Daily Devotion -The Power of Praying God's Word

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path -Psalm 119:105.

Father in the name of Jesus we commit ourselves to walk in Your Word. We recognize that Your Word is integrity itself -steadfast, eternal, sure, and we trust our lives to it's provision. You have sent forth Your Word into our hearts. We let it dwell in us richly in all wisdom. It does not depart from our mouths. We meditate in it day and night so that we may diligently act on it. Your Word is an incorruptible seed, abiding in our spirit, and it's growing in us mightily producing our nature, our lives.

We thank You Father that Your Word is our counsel, our shield, our buckler, our powerful weapon in battle. It is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our paths. It makes our way straight before us, and we never stumble or fall for our steps are ordered by Your Word.

We recognize the strategies and deceits of satan and we put a stop to them by speaking Your Word out of our mouths in faith. We are confident Father that You're at work in us both to will and to do Your good pleasure.  We exalt Your Word. We hold it in high esteem and give it first place in our lives. We boldly and confidently say that our hearts are fixed and established on the solid foundation -the living Word of God.

We pray that surely goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives and that we shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. We see ourselves Lord, just as those who have come to You, and whom You will in no wise cast out. We pray Lord Jesus, that we have heard Your voice and that You know us, and that we follow You and You will give us eternal life and we shall never perish.

We pray that we will not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom We were sealed for the day of redemption. We pray that You God who have begun a good  work in us will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. We pray that Your faithfulness will establish us and guard us from the evil one. God, You're able to keep us from stumbling and to present us faultless before the presence of Your glory with exceeding joy. We want to say thank You Sir for Your Word. Amen.

Encouragement: Stay in God's Word. It's total provision for us.

Daily Devotion -Prayer of Praise

I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies -Psalm 18:3.
The adversary can not stand in the face of our praise.
I will praise the Lord according to His righteousness - Psalm 7:17.
Praise is an act of the will. it is not merely an exuberance overflowing with words, but a self-induced declaration of thanksgiving - a sacrifice. The praiser chooses to praise.
No matter what you may face today, offer a thanksgiving of praise in the midst of it. It is the best protection you can get.

I pray today our God that we will gird up the loins of our mind & be sober & rest our hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to us at the revelation of Jesus Christ as obedient children, not conforming ourselves to the former lusts, as in our ignorance, but as You, God, who called us are Holy, may we also be holy in all our conduct -1 Peter 1:13-15.
I pray that we will have the mind of Christ -1 Cor. 2:16

Encouragement: You've just got to praise Him.

Daily Devotion -Praise Is Who I Am

I will enter Your gates with thanksgiving and into Your courts with praise -Psalm 100:4

When we begin to sing and to praise, the Lord will set ambush against our enemies confusing and defeating them -2 Chronicles20:22.

Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and ... Suddenly there was a great earthquake ... and everyone's chains were loosed -Acts 16:25, 26.  When we praise God the chains that seem to bind us will fall powerless behind us.

 From the rising of the sun until the going down of the same the Lord's name is to be praised -Psalm 113:3

Breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all people -Acts 2:46, 47.

Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever -Psalm 145:2.

You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you -1 Peter 2:9.

The Lord is high above all nations, His glory above the heavens -Psalm 113:4.

I will bless the Lord at all times, His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make it's boast in the Lord, the humble shall hear thereof and be glad. O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together. I sought the Lord and He heard me and delivered me from all my fear -psalm 34:1-4.

He raises the poor out of the dust, and lifts the needy out of the ash heap -Psalm 113:7.

Bless the Lord O my soul and all that is within me bless His holy name. Bless the Lord O my soul and forget not all His benefits -Psalm 103:1, 2.

Praise the Lord. Praise O ye servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord. Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and even for evermore -Psalm 113:1-2.

Be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord -Ephesians 5:18,19.

Rejoice in the Lord O you righteous! For praise from the upright is beautiful -Psalm 33:1.

I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord. The Lord has chasten me sore but has not given me over to death. Open to me the gates of righteousness; I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord -Psalm 118:17-19.

... Telling to generations to come the praise of the Lord, and His strength and His wonderful works that He has done -Psalm 78:4

There is none upon earth that I desire besides You -Psalm 73:25.

Let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name -Hebrews 13:15.

I will praise thee, for thou hast heard me and art become my Salvation -Psalm 118:21

You give us beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that we might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that You may be glorified!!! -Isaiah 61:3.

Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise You -Psalm 63:3.

I will praise You yet more and more -Psalm 71:14.

Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You? -Psalm 85:6.

You are holy, enthroned in the praises of Your people -Psalm22:3.

Prayer: Father we praise you with our whole heart, our lives. If we had ten thousand tongues praising you every second, that would not be enough from us. So we're thankful you accept what we offer not for Your benefit but to benefit us. Thank You Daddy. Amen!!!

Encouragement: Praise the Lord while you have the chance and don't let anyone or anything hinder you. He's worthy, He's worthy, HE'S WORTHY!!!!

Daily Devotion - A Touching Story

I'd like to share a devotion I read this morning which I think will help pastors who may think they're too busy  to give attention to their child(ren) when they're getting ready to deliver a sermon.

It goes like this:
Some months after I had been appointed to my first student pastorate, I was struggling to complete my Sunday sermon. My youngest daughter came into the room with her favorite cloth doll. The stitching around it's arms and legs was frayed, and the seams were coming apart. With sadness in her eyes, she asked if I would sew the arms and legs back together. I said to my daughter, "Daddy is busy working on his sermon. I'll sew up your doll later." She walked slowly out of the room.

As I began putting the finishing touches on my sermon, I looked up from my desk to see my daughter returning to the room with sad eyes. She asked me again to mend her doll. Guilt got the better of me and I asked her to give me the doll. I got out the sewing kit and began to mend one of the arms. As I did so God seemed to speak to me, " Before you knew of my love and saving grace, you were much like this doll -torn and broken. Your life was coming apart. But because I love you, I have put your life back together. In love I have made you whole."

That night both my daughter and I were blessed by the love of God -who sees our weak, torn lives and make us whole again.

I (Elder Moses) believe the right sermon was given when that pastor gave his daughter the time and attention she needed. Love for a child is spelt T-I-M-E.

Prayer: Merciful God Thank you for loving us even though we don't deserve it. 

Daily Devotion -You're Holy God

Father we're coming before Your throne of grace this morning in the mighty name of Jesus. We give You the glory this morning Lord. Your name is wonderful. Your name is marvelous, Jesus Christ our Lord. We give you the honor, the glory and the praise. Our Father we exalt Your holy and righteous name on today. Majesty, we worship and adore You today!!!

We're thankful to You for laying us down last night, watching over us as we slumbered through the night and touching us with Your finger of divine love and helping us to rise on this brand new day which we've never seen before and will never see again. The perfect day. The day which You made for us because You know the best day for us each morning. Thank You for making sure we rose in our right minds. Thank You just for the opportunity to see this day. It's a wonderful privilege and we do not take it for granted our Father.

Father forgive us our trespasses; those we're aware of and those we're not aware of. The sins of commission and those of omission. Blot out our transgression from before Your face our Father and wash us and cleanse us in the blood of Jesus Christ. Thank You Father.

Now Father we ask You to reveal Your agenda, Your plans for us today Lord. Then grant us all we stand in need of to fulfill Your plans for today our God. Help us to do our part individually and collectively wherever needed to complete this big picture which we can only see our part of. Help us to take no thought for tomorrow but focus on today as sufficient unto this day is all the challenges we have to face in it our God. Help us to live one day at a time Father.

In other words our Father help us to make this day the best day of our lives ever. Thank You for Your word which takes us along safely and securely in our life's journey. Thank You for prayer which takes us in Your presence and away from the enemy Satan. Thank you for praise our God which lifts us out of discouraging emotions like depression Lord.

Thank You for all the spiritual weapons of our warfare and the whole armor You have given to us. The breastplate of righteousness, the helmet of Salvation, the belt of truth, the shoes of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the shield of faith, the sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God and prayers of thanksgiving, intercession and supplication etc. We thank You that while nothing has been mentioned in Your armor to protect our backs You see that we don't need anything as surely Goodness and Mercy follows us all the days of our lives providing all the protection we need from behind. THANK YOU LORD. In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost we pray today and close in Jesus' name. Amen!!!!!

Encouragement: In Matthew chap. 6, Jesus gives us a model prayer. It covers everything for which we need to pray:
- Praise of our Father
- Recognition of God's will in our lives.
- petitions for our needs, for forgiveness, and deliverance
- recognition of God's eternal might.

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Daily Devotion -Afternoon Prayer

O Lord our God how majestic is Your name in all of the earth.
You have made the earth, moon and the stars.
The sun and all the galaxies.
You shaped and fashioned all the planets and put them in their rightful position
You made all inhabitants on the earth.
All that make up each planet and the elements in the various spheres are created by You Lord
And You rule them all.
O Lord our God how majestic is your name in all the world.

Lord You spoke light into darkness and the darkness was dispelled
You later made a greater light to rule the day and a lesser light to rule the night
You separated the night from the day and the waters under the sky from the waters above it
You separated the waters under the sky from the dry land and called it earth
You made the trees and the shrubs and the flowers and the fruit with it's seed
You made the beast of the fields and the domestic animals that walks upon the earth
You oh Lord made the crawling animals, the fowls of the air, the fish and crearures of the sea.
O Lord our Lord how majestic is Your name in all the earth

When I look at the beauty of Your creation here on earth and throughout the galaxies,
I am amazed at a God like You and the fact that You take the time to be mindful of me.
Little insignificant me who is of much less importance than the duties of caring for all the splendors of this world, separate and combined.
No one man nor this entire earth's population collectively could take on the responsibility of caring for this universe.
The heavens declare Your glory God and the firmament shows your handiwork
Lord You are magnificent
Lord You are glorious
Lord You are wonderful
Lord You are marvelous
O Lord our Lord how majestic is Your name in all the earth.

Prayer: Lord You are bigger than any thought, task or imagination anyone could take on. We worship and adore You our God. Thank You for taking the time to look down on each and everyone of us in this vast universe of Yours and showing such deep concern for the welfare and security of each of us. Amen.

Encouragement: If you have a voice, take time to thank God. In everything give thanks.

Daily Devotion -The Great Commission

All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen - Matthew 28:18-20.

This is the great commission given by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after His resurrection and just prior to His ascension to heaven. In the Old Testament a commission is given by the Father to the children of Israel through His servant Joshua in Chapter one of that book. We'll begin at verse 3 in this devotion but verses 1 through 9 of the chapter may be viewed as the commission to Joshua.

3. Every place that the sole of your feet will tread upon I have given you; as I said to Moses.
4. From the wilderness and this Lebanon as far as the great river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites and to  the Great Sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your territory.
5. No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you.
6. Be strong and of good courage, for to this people you shall divide as an inheritance the land which I swore to their fathers to give them.
7. Only be strong and very courageous that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go.
8. This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous and then you will have good success.
9. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

Prayer: Lord help us to obey Your command and carry out Your commission with strength and courage. Amen.

Encouragement: He's provided everything we need to fulfill His great commission to us -Lo, He's with us always, even to the end of the age.  
 

My Savior Is Real

Victory in Jesus my Savior forever. He sought me and bought me with His redeeming blood. He loves me ere I knew Him and all my love is due Him. He plunged me to victory, beneath the cleansing flood.

I must have the Savior with me, for I dare not walk alone. I must feel His presence near me and His arm, around me thrown. Then my soul shall fear no evil. Let Him lead me where He will. I will go without a murmur, and His footsteps, I'll follow still.

Pass me not O gentle Savior. Hear my humble cry. While on others thou art calling, do not pass me by.
Savior, Savior, hear my humble cry. While on others thou art calling, do not pass me by.

Savior lead me lest I stray. Gently lead me all the way. I am safe when by thy side. I would in thy love abide.
Lead me, lead me, Savior lead me lest I stray. Gently down the stream of time. Lead me Savior all the way.

Savior, like a shepherd lead us, much we need thy tender care. In thy pleasant pastures feed us, for thy use thy folds prepare. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou hast bought us, your we are. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou hast bought us, yours we are.

Savior more than life to me, I am clinging, clinging close to thee. Let thy precious blood applied, keep me ever, ever near thy side.  Every day, every hour, let me feel thy cleansing power. Every day and hour, every day and hour, let me feel thy cleansing power. PRAISE THE LORD MY SAVIOR!!!!  

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Daily Devotion -Be Honest

You shall not circulate a false report. Do not put your hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. You shall not follow a crowd to do evil, nor shall you testify in a dispute so as to turn aside after many to pervert justice -Exodus 23:1-2 (NKJV).

The Contemporary English Version Bible rephrase this verse this way, "Dont spread harmful rumors or help a criminal by giving false evidence. Always tell the truth in court, even if everyone else is dishonest and stands in the way of justice. And dont favor the poor, simply because they are poor." -Exodus 23:1-2 (CEV)

"Honesty is the best policy." This is a statement I heard time and again while growing up. Another one is this nursery rhyme, "Speak the truth and speak it ever. Cost it what it will. He who hides the wrong he did, does the wrong thing still." God uses many different ways to get his message through to us. He uses various communication techniques to indicate what He requires of us and they are all similar, keeping the message pure and  undistorted. Whichever way is more understanding to us, He knows it and delivers His message in that way. Of course He's aware of the many different makeup and personalities He's dealing with.

So it is with the messengers. Whosoever accepts the messenger accepts the one who sent the messenger so we all have to be careful not to reject God because of a judgmental attitude. God loves all of us equally and He shows no favoritism. He is no respecter of persons and He is not a man that He should lie. He says in His word "Be ye perfect just as your Father in heaven is perfect." (Matt.5:48) I do believe He is including "be honest" as your heavenly Father is honest among all His moral attributes He commands. All attributes making up or being under the umbrella word, "perfect."

Prayer: Lord help us to be honest in all our dealing regardless of the cost. Amen.

Encouragement: Be honest in all your dealings. God is with you.

Daily Devotion -Rejoice In The Midst Of Adversities

Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude you, and revile you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of Man's sake. Rejoice in that day and leap for joy! For indeed your reward is great in heaven, for in like manner their fathers did to the prophets - Luke 6:22-23.

This sounds like it could be the favorite verse of scripture for a great majority. As we read this scripture the thought comes to mind of the persecution and/or execution of the prophets of the Old Testament and the persecution of the early church. Deacon Stephen, the first martyr of this church era; James the brother of John, pierced right through with a sword; Peter, crucified upside down on a x-shaped cross; James, the half brother of Jesus, cast down from a church steeple and then had his head bashed in with a club; Paul beheaded; and the list goes on and on. Some imprisoned for life, while others were stoned, whipped, thrown to wild beasts, sawn in two, beheaded or thrust through with sharp weapons. Still others were either exiled or thrown in boiling liquids or in later centuries burnt at the stake.

Given all of the above tortures and painful slayings of our brethren who openly professed their faith and never denounced our Lord Jesus Christ, there is still a method or strategy being used by the enemy, satan, to use others in societies across this globe to persecute Christians which seems very dangerous, to God's people. I'm not talking about religions striving against each other or countries supporting one religion, going up against another country supporting a rival religion. But there is a subtle technique being used by our adversary the devil against God's people and he seem to think his strategy is working to stop the advancement of God's kingdom. Even though through natural eyes, it seems to delay the work of God's children in advancing God's Kingdom, it's only a setup by God using the devil for His own purpose because the works of the Lord are in seasons or stages and some stages have to be completed in order for other stages to begin. Nothing in God's plan happens before the appointed time.

Satan is trying to blind the eyes of the world from the truth and in doing so sometimes he uses the people who have this veil over their eyes to persecute the people of God for some other reason than their Christian faith. All the time telling everyone in society that for their faith they're not being persecuted but for other "suspicions" they are "suspects." Does this sound familiar? A mob rose up to stone Jesus and told Him "Not for any good works do we stone thee but for blasphemy." Yes indeed Satan has some in his psychological vice grip, using them for his filthy schemes. But we're going to keep these people in prayer because they're still God's creation and only God foreknows them (Rom.8:29), as He did Saul of Tarsus.

In the end God always wins. That's why we as Christians rejoice so greatly. We're on the winning side. Regardless of how it looks. We know the final outcome. We may seem defeated because a lot of us were executed in one way or another but wait until you get over on the other side because it's not over when God's people are killed. The body is asleep but the spirit and soul are safe in God's presence until that great day when all three shall reunite. At that time it will not be a corruptible body but a glorious body reuniting with the soul and spirit that will live forever with the Lord. Glory to God. His plan for us makes us invincible.

Prayer: Thank You Lord for Your infallible plan for us. Amen.

Encouragement: Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice. He has made all things well.

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Prayer

Our Father and our God, here we are once more before Your throne of mercy. God we just want to talk to our Daddy right now. We wish to see ourselves as your children who know very little in comparison to You. Grant us wisdom as You promised in James 1 verse 5, and grant it liberally we pray. We need You now our Lord, wait not just now but right now, God. If there was a time we needed You it's right now Daddy.

There were times in our past life when we thought we could make it on our own and all we needed was self-confidence to make it in this life. But thank You God for the revelation before it was too late that we can't even walk without You holding our hands. Thank You for showing us that without You we can do nothing, without You we are nothing but with You we are the majority and we can do all things through You who strengthens us.

God thank You for showing us that we are all part of Your body. We are all members of one body, Your body, and we all have functions in Your body. Each having gifts given to us by the Holy Spirit in measure. The gifts are given according to where we are in the body and are for the sole purpose of building up the body of our Lord Jesus Christ.

God thank you for the fruit of the Spirit which just keeps on growing in us maturing us and aiding You in completing the good work You began in us that You are faithful to complete against that day of Jesus Christ.
Lord thank You for the strength to complete this race as the cloud of witnesses are surrounding us with prayers of encouragement and strengthening as we cast off every weight and the sin that seem to so easily beset us. And thank You for guiding our eyes to stay focused on Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.

Lord, oh that we may know Jesus in the fellowship of His suffering and the power of His resurrection. Knowing that we have been apprehended for that which is valuable and beneficial to us, we're forgetting all that is behind and reaching for that which is ahead. Pressing for the mark of the prize of the upward call of God which is in Christ Jesus. Help us our heavenly Father, never to miss the mark. For God our Father, if we should miss heaven our lives would be doomed and we don't want to share anywhere with doomed Satan. Blessed assurance thank You. Jesus is mine and oh what a foretaste of glory divine. We're joint heirs with You Jesus. We're heirs of Salvation purchased by You. Born of Your Spirit washed in Your blood. Thank You! Thank You!! THANK YOU!!! AMEN!!!!!!!