The Holy Spirit Testifies

Amen! There is nothing better than believing on and seeing g the move of the Holy Spirit. 

If you want to know about Jesus, get in contact with the teacher than knows all about Him and will never steer you wrong.

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The Holy Spirit testifies to the truth. The greatest truth is the incarnate Jesus. The Holy Spirit will always point us to Jesus. 

-Author Unknown 

The Peace Of The Holy Spirit

May the peace of the Holy Spirit reign in our lives and if there ever was a time we need such peace, it is now. 

May we head for the Word of God and see how peace was found in the lives that came before us.

God Bless.

The peace of the Holy Spirit is a peace that goes beyond our immediate circumstances. It’s a peace can't be found in anything the world has to offer us.  Observe how the disciples, by the power of the Holy Spirit, experienced peace and joy in the midst of persecution.

-Author Unknown 

The Church In Thy House

Some food for thought.

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“The church in thy house.”

Philemon 2

Is there a Church in this house? Are parents, children, friends, servants, all members of it? or are some still unconverted? Let us pause here and let the question go round—Am I a member of the Church in this house? How would father’s heart leap for joy, and mother’s eyes fill with holy tears if from the eldest to the youngest all were saved! Let us pray for this great mercy until the Lord shall grant it to us. Probably it had been the dearest object of Philemon’s desires to have all his household saved; but it was not at first granted him in its fulness. He had a wicked servant, Onesimus, who, having wronged him, ran away from his service. His master’s prayers followed him, and at last, as God would have it, Onesimus was led to hear Paul preach; his heart was touched, and he returned to Philemon, not only to be a faithful servant, but a brother beloved, adding another member to the Church in Philemon’s house. Is there an unconverted servant or child absent this morning? Make special supplication that such may, on their return to their home, gladden all hearts with good news of what grace has done! Is there one present? Let him partake in the same earnest entreaty.

If there be such a Church in our house, let us order it well, and let all act as in the sight of God. Let us move in the common affairs of life with studied holiness, diligence, kindness, and integrity. More is expected of a Church than of an ordinary household; family worship must, in such a case, be more devout and hearty; internal love must be more warm and unbroken, and external conduct must be more sanctified and Christlike. We need not fear that the smallness of our number will put us out of the list of Churches, for the Holy Spirit has here enrolled a family-church in the inspired book of remembrance. As a Church let us now draw nigh to the great head of the one Church universal, and let us beseech him to give us grace to shine before men to the glory of his name. 

-Author Unknown 

Quote Of The Day - Don’t Just Try To Make It

Lord, this is my prayer not only for myself but for anyone who might read this. We need something more than just the norm and we won't be able to get it without you.

Breathe on us Lord and change our days into glorious ones so those around us will see you living through us.

God Bless.

Quote of the Day -Joyce Meyer

“Don’t just try to “make it” through the day. Celebrate the day. Say, “This is the day the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it” (see Psalm 118:24).” 

-Joyce Meyer, The Confident Woman Devotional: 365 Daily Inspirations

Do You Know

This is amazing and such an encouragement. He loves us so let's continue to love Him back and allow Him to be God!

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Do you know how dearly God loves you?  He loves you so much He has chosen to pour His Spirit into our heart as a constant reminder of His love. 

-Author Unknown 

To Care For

There isn't a better time than this to put the following devotional into action. 

People need to see the church in action. So my question to you, what are you doing for others today and if nothing, what is stopping you from following the Lord's voice.

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To Care For

Take care of any widow who has no one else to care for her. (NLT) -1 Timothy 5:3

Believe it or not, God has left instructions for us to take care of one another. One group of people we need to look out for are widows. We as the body of Christ need to extend ourselves to those who find themselves as widows. Anyone who protects and cares for widows will truly be blessed by God. Do you know of anyone God has placed in your life who is a widower for you to look after?

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Resist Ampathy

The following is so good. We must overcome the weakness and the desire for apathy.

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“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its savor, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men” Matthew 5:13, Berean Study Bible.

Apathy is a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. It is the kind of thinking that says, the whole world can go to hell in a handbasket and I wouldn’t care. It is gradually losing hope, losing your fire, and the desire to try. I read the news, see the rejection of Jesus on a global scale, see the strife and hurt believers inflict on one another with no conviction at all, and the destruction all around us. The Lord helps me fight against every thought that tells me to stop caring so much. It is because God cares. He cares about every person—whether they know Him or not.

Years ago, my prayer was, Lord help me to care. Now, my prayer is, Lord help me to never stop caring no matter what. With His Help, we must continue to be the salt of the earth, never losing our saltfulness, never losing our sincere interest in the souls of people and their coming into a true knowledge of Jesus. With His help, we must never lose our enthusiasm about the effectiveness of the gospel of Jesus and how it is the power of God unto salvation. With His help, we must never decrease in concern for the spiritual and physical welfare of every human being. We must be resilient in being the salt and light God created us to be!

Prayer: Father, help me to care. Then, help me never stop caring. Help me to care about what you care for. Let my heart stay interested, enthusiastic and concerned about your Kingdom agenda. I submit to you and I resist the enemy. I resist apathy in all it’s forms. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

(Read John 3:16; Romans 1:16; James 4:7)

-Author Unknown

Something Worth Talking About

Not only is this something to talk about but also to think about.  May this little devotional do just that.

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Something Worth Talking About

Paul instructs Timothy to avoid several things – godless chatter, youthful desires (v. 22), useless arguments (v. 23), and those denying the power of God (3:5). Let’s choose to talk about something worthwhile today.



Prayer: Dear Lord, I repent of so much nonsense I talk about each day. It’s just mindless air. Forgive me. Put new, better, wholesome words in my mouth. May my words be an encouragement and inspiration to others near me. May the words from my mouth be a source of edification. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Author Unknown 

A Time To Sing

Now is the time to worship. Now is the time to sing as if our lives depends on it and most indeed, they do. 

No matter where you live, the darkness still roams but we must be diligent in blocking it out in our lives.

And one of the way's to do that is to sing and give God praise for everything He is doing that we can see and can't.

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A Time To Sing!

Is music part of your praise? Do you love to sing songs about our wonderful Saviour? Do you sing for joy when you think of God’s grace, mercy, love, comfort, provision, and power? Have you found yourself waking up to a particular hymn running through your mind? This psalm was written as a special song for a special day – the Sabbath. May it be your song today.



Prayer: Dear Lord, you’ve put a song in my heart today: a song of thanksgiving and praise. I want to sing about your love and faithfulness, your joy and peace. Don’t let the grey frowns and heavy hearts of others mute my song … but let my song bring a smile and lighten a heart today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Be Filled With The Spirit

This is powerful.

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Be Filled with the Spirit

Adapted from the resource My Time with God - by Joyce Meyer

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Did you know we can actually sense the Holy Spirit in us if we pay attention? His presence releases energy, ability, power, and peace like nothing else (see Acts 1:8), and being filled with the Holy Spirit is deeply important to me.

Over the years, I’ve discovered that there are a few things I can do on purpose that help cultivate His presence:

1. Think good and godly thoughts because we feed on what we think (see Philippians 4:8).
2. Speak positive things that release hope and joy (see Proverbs 18:21).
3. Let the Word of God fill my mind. As I meditate on various scriptures, I find the energy of the Holy Spirit being released in my soul (see Ephesians 5:18–19).
4. When I think about things I can do for other people to bless or help them, I always sense God’s power and enthusiasm (see Acts 10:38).

If you’ll give these a try, I believe you’ll be amazed at the difference they make in your life.

Prayer Starter: Father, I want to always be filled with Your Spirit, so please give me the grace to form habits that will help me cultivate Your presence in my life. In Jesus’ name, amen.

In The Beginning At Creation

Good question to ponder. 

And how we respond to the question is equally important. So, ponder long and hard, then comply, and watch God multiply.

God Bless.

In the beginning, at creation, the Holy Spirit was present. Hovering over the emptiness. The order that was soon to imbue creation came through the power and presence of the Spirit of God. Will you embrace the powerful presence of the Holy Spirit in your life today? 

Overcoming the Impossible

A time potentent devotional below. We need to learn to wait, stand, and allow God to work. 

While we wait we need to obey God in what He is telling us to do. This is a hand in hand relationship God will do His part if we will do ours.

And just maybe, the impossible won't be out of reach after all.

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Overcoming the Impossible

Adapted from the resource Quiet Times with God - by Joyce Meyer 

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Print Never assume that where you’ve been or where you are is as good as it gets. And when your goal or your situation seems impossible, keep in mind that nothing is impossible for God. In Matthew 19:26 (AMPC), Jesus said, "With people [as far as it depends on them] it is impossible, but with God all things are possibleThe greatest things you can do in life are the things you can’t do on your own. You know you are on the right track when a challenge or opportunity can only be done with God’s help.

It doesn’t matter what the situation looks like around you; God is greater than any obstacle you may be facing. Anything that has never been done is impossible until someone does it, so why can’t it be you? Don’t allow your mind to become a hindrance to the things you can accomplish in life. Think big—the way God does.

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Believe God is going to do something better in your life. Go ahead and get your hopes up . . . God is leading you to something better than you can imagine.

To read: Romans 12:21; 1 John 5:4

Prayer Starter: Father, thank You for empowering me to do anything and everything I need to do today, and for leading me into greater things. When I’m faced with problems, please help me remember that You’re bigger, and You’re working in the middle of them. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Take Out More Than You Need

Food for thought.. Just throwing it out there.. No condemnation or judgement for my hands are not clean in this area although I strive to do God’s will in this area as well as in every area.

So, I need all the help I can get so.why not share the wealth?

God Bless.

When thou cuttest down thine harvest in thy field, and hast forgot a sheaf in the field, thou shalt not go again to fetch it: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow: that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hands.

INSPIRATION 

Have you ever been tempted to take more than you need? You should not be stingy or hoard things. Instead, as believers, we should live in a way that brings honor to God. For example, instead of taking everything and not leaving anything for others, we should only take what we need and give the rest to those in need. God specifically tells us to give to the strangers, the orphans, and the widows. When we behave in this way, we will receive a blessing.

PRAYER 

Dear God, forgive me for the times I have stored up for myself and have not given to others. Help me to change my stingy attitude and give graciously to others as You have given to me. Give me opportunities to help those in need, O Lord. Give me the eyes to see those who are in need so that I may serve them. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Crossing The Lie Line

It's so easy to lie especially during these difficult times. We must stay strong and stand firm on God’s word.

With His help, we can send this spirit where it belongs.

God Bless.

Crossing The Lie Line

"You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor." (Exodus 20:16)

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"You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor." (Exodus 20:16)

Bearing false witness takes many different forms. Gossip definitely counts, reporting a story to another according to your own views instead of strictly by facts counts as well. Forming false judgments about people privately is another example. Testifying about a situation in order to incriminate someone wrongfully is also bearing false witness. Lying to our children, spouse, or parents, is yet another example. 

Discontinuance of bearing false witness can be conquered through the strength of Jesus Christ, an adherence to personal penitence, and or the recognition of our personal struggles that cloud our judgment and perspective in a situation. Are you crossing the lie line?....Stay on the right side of the line.

-Author Unknown 

Everyone Has Children

This one is for all of us who have children, want children, or even if you don't, your may find yourself around children at some point in your life, so be prepared.

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Everyone Has Children 

by Kenneth Copeland 

“If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them.” 1 John 5:16 

Years ago, I was like any parent. I was facing an awesome responsibility with little to no training! So I did what I’ve learned to do about everything. I sought the Lord. As I sought the Lord regarding them, God gave me two very important instructions that have literally changed the lives of my children. I have carried them through with my grandchildren and it is amazing how powerful they are. 

1) Don’t magnify their sin. Remember, they are not just your children, they are your brothers and sisters in Jesus. The Word says where you see a brother sin, ask or pray and God will give you life for them (1 John 5:16). In Galatians 6:1, the Word says, “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.” Restore! 

That means work to put back together. We must magnify the Word and the love of God, and pray. Bind the devil and let him know he cannot have your children. 

 2) Treat them with respect. Remember to confess Isaiah 54:13, that they are taught of the Lord and great is His Anointing on them...and then act in faith on that Word promise. Treat them like they are God’s anointed even when they act like the very devil. Now this does not mean you don’t correct, and it doesn’t mean you ignore wrong conduct, but you do the correcting with respect and in love. If you desire and demand respect from them, then demand respect from yourself for them. “Brother Copeland, I don’t have any children.” Yes, you do. Everyone has children. They are all around you. They are on the streets. They are in your church. They are such a large part of our society that they affect everything we do. 

Begin to pray for the outpouring of God on the children around you. This is God’s time for the children. This is harvest time among the young people. Every time you hear of violence on TV about children, say out loud, “Our children are taught of the Lord and great is the peace and anointing that’s on them.” Amen! 

Speak the Word “My children are taught of the Lord and great is their peace.” —Isaiah 54:13 

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Experience God’s Peace

A prayer for peace for such a time as this. 

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Experience God's Peace

Oh God, my life is filled with trials and hardships. Sometimes, I feel overwhelmed and grieved. Nevertheless, I’m grateful that in every situation You are with me. In You, I can have peace. No matter what I face, today I chose to not let my heart be troubled or afraid. My mind is fixed on You and I trust in You. Fill me with joy and peace so that by the power of Your Holy Spirit, I may abound with hope. Guard my heart and give me the strength to live a life marked by Your peace. Amen.

Youversion Prayer

Now is the time to worship and if you haven’t been, never to late to start. 

And if you have been, worship with your whole heart for there is so much at stake and worship will weed out the good from the bad. And will give your life meaning.

God Bless.

Develop a Heart of Worship When you think of worship, what comes to mind? Worship is more than just singing songs at church—it’s daily expressing our reverence, awe, and praise towards God. No matter what we go through, God is always worthy of our worship. And it’s never been more important to prioritize it. Today, take a few minutes to pause and remember God’s faithfulness. (You may even want to sing praises to Him or tell Him what’s on your mind.) Youversion

Seven Reasons Not To Worry Part 2

More food to chew on.

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“And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?” (Matthew 6:27–30)

Matthew 6:25–34 contains at least seven promises designed by Jesus to help us fight the fight for faith and be free from anxiety. Yesterday we saw Promises 1 and 2; today we look at 3 and 4.

Promise #3: “And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?” (Matthew 6:27)

This is a promise of sorts — the simple promise of reality that you can discover from experience: Being anxious will simply not do you any good. That’s a promise. This is not the main argument, but sometimes we just have to get tough with ourselves and say, “Soul, this fretting is absolutely useless. It promises nothing. You are not only messing up your own day, but a lot of other people’s as well. Renounce it. Leave it with God. And get on with your work.”

Anxiety accomplishes nothing worthwhile. That’s a promise. Believe it. Act on it.

Promise #4: “Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?” (Matthew 6:28–30)

Compared to the flowers of the field you are a much higher priority for God, because you will live forever, and can thus bring him eternal praise as his loved children.

Nevertheless, God has such an overflow of creative energy and care, he lavishes it on flowers that last only a matter of days. So he will certainly take that same energy and creative skill and use it to care for his children who will live forever. The question is: Will we believe this promise, and put away anxiety?

7 Reasons Not To Worry - Part One

Food to chew on!

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“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” (Matthew 6:25–26)

We are going to spend three days on this part of Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount. In Matthew 6:25–34, Jesus is dealing specifically with anxiety about food and clothing. But, in fact, it relates to all anxiety.

Even in America, with its extensive welfare system, anxiety over finances and housing and food and clothing can be intense. Not to mention Christians who live in situations where much greater poverty threatens life. But Jesus says in verse 30 that our anxiety comes from little faith in our Father’s promise of future grace: “O you of little faith.”

These verses (25–34) contain at least seven promises designed by Jesus to help us fight the good fight against unbelief and be free from anxiety. (Today we look at Promises 1 and 2 — then over the next two days at the rest.)

Promise #1: “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?” (Matthew 6:25)

Since your body and your life are vastly more complex and difficult to provide than food and clothing are, and yet God has, in fact, created and provided you with both, then surely he will be able and willing to provide you with food and clothing.

Moreover, no matter what happens, God will raise your body someday and preserve your life and body for his eternal fellowship.

Promise #2: “Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” (Matthew 6:26)

If God is willing and able to feed such insignificant creatures as birds who cannot do anything to bring their food into being — as you can by farming — then he will certainly provide what you need, because you are worth a lot more than birds. You, unlike the birds, have the amazing capacity to glorify God by trusting, obeying, and thanking God.

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When We Strive

Our believes in a nutshell..

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Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)

INSPIRATION 

When we strive to know God more, we will reap the benefits. When you read the Bible and worship, you are storing up seeds. This will not go unnoticed. You will see the fruits of your righteousness. As God makes sure the sower has seed, He will give us what we need to grow in our faith and share our faith with others.

Prayer 

Dear God, You are faithful. You have always met my needs, and I trust that You will continue. I want to mature in my faith. Give me what I need to grow closer to You and know You more, O Lord. Help me to share the fruits of my righteousness in order to bring others to You. Thank you for sending people to guide me along my spiritual walk. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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The Only True Freedom

We need freedom in this land! Free from this virus. Free from the masks. Free from the mandates.

We need to understand what freedom is and how it applies to us. May this little devotional give us that insight so true freedom rings throughout this land.

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Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:31–32)

What is true freedom? Are you free?

Here are four things that need to be true if we are going to be fully free.

If you don’t have the desire to do a thing, you are not fully free to do it. Oh, you may muster the willpower to do what you don’t want to do, but nobody calls that full freedom. It’s not the way we want to live. There is a constraint and pressure on us that we don’t want.

And if you have the desire to do something, but no ability to do it, you are not free to do it.

And if you have the desire and the ability to do something, but no opportunity to do it, you are not free to do it.

And if you have the desire to do something, and the ability to do it, and the opportunity to do it, but it destroys you in the end, you are not fully free — not free indeed — when you do it.

To be fully free, we must have the desire, the ability, and the opportunity to do what will make us happy forever. No regrets. And only Jesus, the Son of God who died and rose for us, can make that possible.

If the Son shall set you free, you shall be free indeed (John 8:36).

-Author Unknown 

Cheerful Giver

Some food for thought. In a time like this, I know it's hard but it still needs to be thought off and done when we can. 

Just give some it some thought but mostly, we need to obey what God tells us to do because I don't think God will make us to anything we don't have the means to do it

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Cheerful Giver

Jesus called his disciples to him and said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given more than all the others who are making contributions. For they gave a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she had to live on. (NLT) -Mark 12:43-44

Human beings tend to make financial matters more difficult than they should be, so tithing can seem very complicated. When it comes to giving money back to God, He doesn't care about the amount; instead He cares about your heart and your intentions. A faithful, cheerful giver who gives little is more pleasing than a begrudging giver who gives more.

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