tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-340718492012-02-16T21:39:35.205-05:00The Sovereign LORD has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught. -- Isaiah 50:4Yolandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06620455305368755690noreply@blogger.comBlogger821100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34071849.post-68910208166944259802011-12-09T01:40:00.000-05:002011-12-09T01:40:15.710-05:00

A couple of things I was reminded of as I prayed and interceded tonight - The Power of ONE... We are all "our brother's keeper" whether we want to be or not... what we do matters. What we do makes a difference for eternity... Do not doubt that you are being seen, watched --overtly or subtly. Do not doubt that your words have impact -- directly or indirectly. When you do good, people notice...

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It was like watching a Sci-Fi flick.  It was challenging and it was somewhat suspenseful.  Not immediately scary, but the implications of what could happen in the end left me feeling "sobered" and "resigned" to keep doing what I'm doing in terms of WORSHIPING HIM. Actually, I'm moved to intensify my worship and to be unashamed of it.  I'm not going to be concerned of who sees me or what someone

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I thought this was a detour, but now I see THIS route was planned. I guess to prove that I trust you , since -I CLAIM - my life - is in - YOUR hands... I suppose I hoped you would consult me as we went along "our" way, but now I know  that if you had, THIS route - I - would have - delayed. I can hardly see ahead now as we curve around this bend, and as I hesitate I hear you whisper..."as I was

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Oh, my anguish, my anguish! I writhe in pain. Oh, the agony of my heart! My heart pounds within me, I cannot keep silent. For I have heard the sound of the trumpet; I have heard the battle cry. Jeremiah 4: 19     The one word to describe how I feel today - to describe the type of intercession I feel is ANGUISH!  I didn't realize it until late, meaning, I didn't have the word until late

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My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. John 15:12 I thinks it's cool how God gives us just the words to say at the right time.  There have been times when I am working with one of my clients that I hear myself saying something and I think, "wow, that's pretty good, God".  I have to give Him the glory because I think it's part of being filled with His Holy Spirit when that

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And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. Matthew 11:12 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 2 Corinthians 10:4 Spiritual Warfare - yep, that's what we are in the middle of, a major spiritual battle!  It's time to pray! I find that sometimes

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The purpose of having the power of the Holy Spirit according to 1 Corinthians 12 & 13: When, compelled by love to act in response to a need, God manifests HIS power in me because my own is inadequate for the task - and HE is glorified! Ever wonder why we don't see the "Gifts" moving in the "body" as they should?  Why would God give us something we won't use (for His glory)? Are not the gifts to

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Therefore we do not lose heart.  Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.  For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen.  For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things

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Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when

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“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear.  Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?  Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.  Are you not much more valuable than they?  Who of you by worrying can add a

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And there he went into a cave, and spent the night in that place; and behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and He said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” 10 So he said, “I have been very zealous for the LORD God of hosts; for the children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I alone am left; and they seek to take my

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I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection.  But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me.  No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing:  Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the

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 Do good to your servant, and I will live; I will obey your word.  Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.  I am a stranger on earth; do not hide your commands from me.  My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times.  You rebuke the arrogant, who are cursed and who stray from your commands.  Remove from me scorn and contempt, for I keep your

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Many times he delivered them, but they were bent on rebellion   and they wasted away in their sin.  But he took note of their distress  when he heard their cry;  for their sake he remembered his covenant  and out of his great love he relented.   He caused them to be pitied by all who held them captive. -- Psalm 106: 43-46 My devotions today led me to read the entire chapter of Psalm 106.  As I

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'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the LORD Almighty –Zechariah 4:6 My reminder today…as I read my devotions (Acts 19:13-20) that I cannot do ANYTHING without HIM!  I am NOTHING without HIM!  HE must be present WITHIN ME….He must be the one that is SEEN and KNOWN! Are you trying to do great exploits for God out of your own strength and power.  FORGET IT!  You will face definite

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“ Do not remember the former things,       Nor consider the things of old.    Behold, I will do a new thing,       Now it shall spring forth;       Shall you not know it?       I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert.  -- Isaiah 43:18 –19 I am using Smith Wigglesworth Devotional for my personal devotions, and today’s Thought For Today, struck a chord with me: To

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Even if I should choose to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, so no one will think more of me than is warranted by what I do or say. To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away

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And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Sprit, who lives in you.  -- Romans 8:11 I read this verse in my devotions this morning and the words …will also give life to your mortal bodies…jumped out at me. I know Paul was speaking of the power to live godly lives…no longer

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When I sat down to read and pray and my Bible fell open to Joshua 7, I decided in honor of my friends’ son Joshua, who turned 7 today, to read the chapter. After all, how cool is it to be named after a great man of the Bible, and how neat would it be to read the chapter that corresponds with your age on your birthday? Yep, that was my unorthodox reading plan today -- not at all what I usually do,

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When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;   And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.  When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned,  Nor shall the flame scorch you.  Isaiah 43:2 (NKJV) When your dreams appear like that of a house charred from the flames of a wild inferno, remember that God sees BEYOND the destruction, He sees the potential of the promise that

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Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. Matthew 6:9-13 I have just been thinking, on this journey of

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Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.  By faith we understand that the worlds were framed  by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.  --Hebrews 11:1-3 These words, read so many times before, were so powerful to me today!  Ahhhhh, the power of God’s Word

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"For my thoughts are not your thoughts,        neither are your ways my ways,"        declares the LORD. "As the heavens are higher than the earth,        so are my ways higher than your ways        and my thoughts than your thoughts. --Isaiah 55:8-9 As I have interceded over the past couple of weeks, on behalf of those suffering, I have been reminded that God does not make mistakes.  I

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In that day you will no longer ask me anything. I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. 24Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete. 25"Though I have been speaking figuratively, a time is coming when I will no longer use this kind of language but will tell you plainly about my Father. 26In that

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I am a dreamer! I really am...I have big dreams and believe God can do anything! I am amazed at what He has done in response to my dreams! Yet, I am also a dreamer -- in the night, the innermost desires of my soul are often reflected in my dreams. Many times, God uses my dreams to guide and direct me. There are times when I dream scenarios that come true. I try to write my dreams down...

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The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.  1 Pet 4:7 I am sensing daily the urgency to stay in prayer – to intercede.  My prayer times lately have been more than amazing.  God is meeting me in the oddest locations it seems, as He urges me on in my prayers.  I am always amazed at the revelations he gives. This increased urgency to pray has

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If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you  This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.—John 15:7-8 I am considering prayer in light of prayers and intercession that sometime seem to go unanswered.  These are the beginnings of my ponderings as I learn to wait, and as I learn to persist and

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Whenever I speak, I cry out proclaiming violence and destruction.So the word of the LORD has brought me insult and reproach all day long. But if I say, "I will not mention him or speak any more in his name," his word is in my heart like a fire,a fire shut up in my bones.I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot. I hear many whispering,"Terror on every side!Report him! Let's report him!"All

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A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.--Luke 6:45So true, so true it is. For that reason I just want his WORD to penetrate my mind and my being. I can not go wrong when this happens!I catch myself so many

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Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you...Matthew 5:42-44Daily I am amazed--Amazed at HIS love for me!I was reminded a couple of days agoAs I read "My Utmost For His Highest"by Oswald ChambersOf

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There is a war going on for my soulI can feel itThe battle rages on dailyThe closer I draw to HIMThe more distractionsThe more confusionThe more difficult it seems!There is a war going on for my mindAs I set my mindTo know HIS WORDTo Hear HIS HeartThe battle ragesTime goes by quicklyI start to feel too busyThe temptation to losefocus is great!There is a war going on for my bodyAs I daily

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Trust in the Lord with all your heartAnd lean not on your own understanding;in all of your ways, acknowledge himAnd he will make your paths straight!Proverbs 3:5-6I had a little revelation as I listened to my pastor speak in a meeting I had with him. As he shared some of his testimony, I heard God saying to me…”See, I know what’s best, I heard your cry, and I answered it.”When I got the “word”

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( click the date 2/28/09 for background info for this post)I got a call todayFrom "him"He thought he'd get my voice mailbut I happened to be 'free' at the moment!*****I was really glad to get the callI was thrilled for the opportunity to let JESUS shine!As he explainedWHY he hadn't made it backFor the group'sHe was very apologetic.Then he said...the past week was a 180 degreeturn around--for the

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"My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline,and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son." Hebrews 12: 5b -6Have you ever had a great day and then, something happens and YOU are revealed -and that great day seems to have been something in the long, long past?I had a day like that today. All was

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"Everyone feels benevolent if nothing happens to be annoying him at the moment."C. S. LewisI met a man todayThin, frail...dare I say emaciated?He was anxious, irritable and depressed,but mostly without hope.Nothing was working out"They pulled the rug from under my feet!"Waiting and waiting for helpfor someone to understand.*****I must admit, I was a little anxious myself, he arrived late -- it

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...Are they ashamed of their loathsome conduct? No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush. So they will fall among the fallen; they will be brought down when I punish them, says the LORD. This is what the LORD says: "Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls... Jeremiah 6:15

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And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. --Hebrews 11:6I think of desperation when I read this verse, maybe because I am desperate in my SEEKING of HIM these days! A few minutes ago I peeked at a blog of an "online" friend and I was so glad I did; she wrote about desperation!

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Then Moses said to him, "If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here. How will anyone know that you are pleased with me and with your people unless you go with us? What else will distinguish me and your people from all the other people on the face of the earth?" Exodus 33:15-16I am in the process of developing a personal Bible study on Marketplace Evangelism. Not too long

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Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord's own word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede

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Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to the king, "O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. But even if he does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.

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"And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace." --ACTS 20:22-24I

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(Warning, this is a long post)I am amazed! The Passion! The Fervor!The Excitement! The Fear! The Worry!The Pride! The Determination!All words that come to mind when I think of the election that is before us. In a note on my Facebook page, I expressed my concerns as to how this race has been almost divisive. I have been saddened by the way judgments and assumptions have been made based on someone’

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"I have read in Plato and Cicero sayings that are wise and very beautiful; but I have never read in either of them: Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden.''"St. Augustine As you might have noticed, I have added to the side bar of my blog, daily quotes from historical Christian thinkers. Although I seem to have very little time to read for pleasure anymore, I so enjoy the quick

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"... The king said, "This one says, 'My son is alive and your son is dead,' while that one says, 'No! Your son is dead and mine is alive.' "Then the king said, "Bring me a sword." So they brought a sword for the king. 25 He then gave an order: "Cut the living child in two and give half to one and half to the other." The woman whose son was alive was filled with compassion for her son and said to

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"Do to others as you would have them do to you.If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' love those who love them.And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' do that. And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even 'sinners' lend to 'sinners,' expecting to be repaid in full

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Joy, Excitement, Anticipation Wonder Hesitation, Relinquish, Trust Advancement Hope, Love, AssuranceGod is In Control! Just a few adjectives that go through my mind right now as I begin yet another transition. I really was not looking forward to this...in a way. Yet, now I am fully embracing and even looking forward to what is ahead. GOD really is IN CONTROL. Everyday as I TALK TO HIM, I am

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LOOOONG time no blog!!! I thought about it on occasion, but life has been such that I just hadn't gotten into it like I thought I would. No promises that I will do much more after this, but I will try. Last night I had a chance to speak with a friend who moved away about a year ago. We were sharing the happenings of our lives, and I remarked about my transition over the past year. It has been

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Long Time No Write. I have taken a little break from the blogging world, neither reading or writing. I have just needed time to 'BE' and adjust to being in the U.S. for an indefinite period of time. It has been a little bit of a challenge for me, but God has been gracious! Those of you who have ever lived away from your home country for awhile, and then returned, probably understand the mix of

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Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer,believe that you have received it,and it will be yours. --Mark 11:24This morning I went with my Mom to church.(my first Sunday morning service in the States) I thoroughly enjoyed the time of praise and worship! The message was great as well. The pastor shared a great story towards the end of his message, and I will try to share a portion of it

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By the word of the LORD a man of God came from Judah to Bethel, as Jeroboam was standing by the altar to make an offering. He cried out against the altar by the word of the LORD :... When King Jeroboam heard what the man of God cried out against the altar at Bethel, he stretched out his hand from the altar and said, "Seize him!" But the hand he stretched out toward the man shriveled up, so that

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I haven't posted for awhile due to being ill. While lying in bed the past days, I have listened over and over to a wonderful Misty Edwards CD sent to me by a dear blogger friend!!! All of the songs minister to me...yet one in particular rings true with my spirit and I keep hearing the chorus in my head! As you read the words below, consider how prepared you are too meet Jesus! Whether you

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And Moses said, I beseech You, show me Your glory. And the LORD said, "I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the LORD, in your presence.--Exodus 33: 18-19Seems like a nice, simple request. Seems like a request many would make or should make. Yet really, is it? When I read this scripture and thought in my mind to ask for what God said He would do for

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"I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. For them I

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All of us have become like one who is unclean,and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags;we all shrivel up like a leaf,and like the wind our sins sweep us away.No one calls on your name or strives to lay hold of you;for you have hidden your face from us and made us waste away because of our sins. Yet, O LORD, you are our Father.We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your

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I know, I seem to be unable to write about anything else. This happens sometimes, when God just won't allow me to let go of something He's trying to get across to me. Ever since the Jesus Christ Fan Site post, I can't seem to shake this burning desire to be a CHRISTIAN. To be like HIM.Tonight I am reminded of a song by the late Keith Green, I WANT TO BE MORE LIKE JESUS:As each day passes by,I

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But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him. For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. To the one we are the smell of death; to the other, the fragrance of life. And who is equal to such a task? --2 Cor. 2:14-16As I wrote yesterday, I

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For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb.I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth,your eyes saw my unformed body.All the days ordained for me were written in your bookbefore one

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When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help. "Lord," he said, "my servant lies at home paralyzed and in terrible suffering." Jesus said to him, "I will go and heal him." The centurion replied, "Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.--Matthew 8:5-9Not long after I accepted Christ as my personal

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After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." ...Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. He sent them to Bethlehem...On coming to the house, they saw

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Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.Hebrews 13:8As I was praying today, interceeding for those who are going through some extremely tough times, the words SAME GOD, kept flooding my mind. As I prayed, I began praying to this SAME GOD who created the universe, the SAME GOD, who made and kept awesome promises to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the SAME GOD who used Moses to deliver

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"Wake up, O sleeper,rise from the dead,and Christ will shine on you."Ephesians 5:14bMy dream, of what I can remember, was a calling of the prophets. Maybe a roll call--looking and searching for those who would proclaim the truth and ready the people. I saw the list, but could not see the names. They were from all over and any denomination. It didn’t matter. But, the “prophets” were not ready…they

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Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt. Matthew 18:27When I got to my room I prayed, "Lord help me forgive. Remove these negative feelings and thoughts. I don't want to be a poor testimony of your love. Help me to see her as you do." And when I closed my eyes as so to focus on her face, I began to see her as HE does. I began to see

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So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall!1Corinthians 10:12For the past few years I have been saying to myself, and to others "I cannot assume that the way I live today, I will live tomorrow if I don't stay on my face before God everyday, if I am not reading his Word and seeking to be in his presence!" With the events of the past few weeks regarding Ted Haggard, an

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Now to him who is able to do immeasurably morethan all we ask or imagine,according to his powerthat is at work within us,...--Ephesians 3:20This is another of my favorite verses. I love to think on the words of this verse...I love to think that BECAUSE of HIS POWER working in my life, HE is able to do immeasurably more than I can ask or imagine. Although I know it has nothing to do with me, it

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How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:9-11 In a world so full of opportunities, decisions and choices, it can be hard to know sometimes, which way to go. Everyone wants to be happy and enjoy life. I think most

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I am still confident of this:I will see the goodness of the LORDin the land of the living. --Psalm 27:13How comforting are these words, this thought. In the midst of times in which we hear about Terror, Wars and disputes. When the headlines are filled with stories of pain. How many more children will die at the hand of abusers? How many more people will commit suicide in the name of "GOD"?

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I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joybecause of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart; for whether I am in

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I said, "Oh, that I had the wings of a dove!I would fly away and be at rest-I would flee far awayand stay in the desert; SelahI would hurry to my place of shelter, far from the tempest and storm." ...But I call to God,and the LORD saves me.--Psalm 55:6-8,16Are you running away today? Do you wish as the Psalmist that you could fly away and be at rest? Away from the storm that is brewing in your

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Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,for I have put my trust in you.Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. --Psalm 143:8"Do Over!", isn't that what we say when playing a game? Usually it's when it's someones turn and they throw the ball wrong, or we think they deserve another chance to do a particular 'thing' again!There are days in our lives when we would

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There is no wisdom, no insight, no planthat can succeed against the LORD. --Proverbs 21:30Wow!!! What else can be said? NO wisdom, NO insight, NO plan.What are you up against today? What has you worried? Who has you shaking in your boots? What circumstances seem overwhelming? What promises are you waiting for? What war are you waging right now?NO wisdom, NO insight, NO plan---can succeed against

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Create in me a pure heart, O God,and renew a steadfast spirit within me.Do not cast me from your presenceor take your Holy Spirit from me.Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.Then I will teach transgressors your ways,and sinners will turn back to you. --Psalm 51:10-13Years ago, this portion of Psalm 51(except the part in bold print) was used as part

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The heavens declare the glory of God;the skies proclaim the work of his hands.Day after day they pour forth speech,night after night they display knowledge.There is no speech or languagewhere their voice is not heard.Their voice goes out into all the earth,their words to the ends of the world.--Psalm 19:2-4aHow wonderful is God! So worthy to be praised, so much so, that even nature praises HIM.

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We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints— the faith and love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven and that you have already heard about in the word of truth, the gospel that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit

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They spoke against God, saying, "Can God spread a table in the desert?When he struck the rock, water gushed out,and streams flowed abundantly.But can he also give us food?Can he supply meat for his people?"When the LORD heard them, he was very angry;his fire broke out against Jacob, and his wrath rose against Israel,for they did not believe in God or trust in his deliverance. ...They ate till

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Many times he delivered them,but they were bent on rebellionand they wasted away in their sin.But he took note of their distresswhen he heard their cry;for their sake he remembered his covenantand out of his great love he relented.--Psalm 106:43-45God's love and kindness are amazing to me. In this Psalm, we remember the deliverance of the Israelites from the hands of the Egyptians. We also are

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Hallelujah! Thank God! Pray to him by name!Tell everyone you meet what he has done!Sing him songs, belt out hymns,translate his wonders into music!Honor his holy name with Hallelujahs, you who seek God. Live a happy life! Keep your eyes open for God, watch for his works;be alert for signs of his presence. Remember the world of wonders he has made,his miracles, and the verdicts he's rendered—O

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For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in

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A psalm of Asaph.Surely God is good to Israel,to those who are pure in heart.But as for me, my feet had almost slipped;I had nearly lost my foothold.For I envied the arrogantwhen I saw the prosperity of the wicked. ......But as for me, it is good to be near God.I have made the Sovereign LORD my refuge;I will tell of all your deeds.--Psalm 73:1-3, 28(You might want to read the entire Psalm to get

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Let this be written for a future generation,that a people not yet created may praise the LORD :"The LORD looked down from his sanctuary on high,from heaven he viewed the earth,to hear the groans of the prisonersand release those condemned to death."--Psalm 102:18-20As I read this verse this morning, I thought of God's great mercy and the salvation we have through His Son, Jesus Christ! God truly

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Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs.Proverbs 10: 12Today, I was nearly mischarged for use of a meeting room in a place I frequent often. Because of a long term relationship we as missionaries have with the owner, we are given a generous discount, and sometimes not charged at all. The owner was not present when we arrived. The new administrator was not familiar with us. The

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Those who know your namewill trust in you,for you, Lord have never forsakenthose who seek you. --Psalm 9:10What comforting words these are to us who not only Trust HIM, but SEEK him as well. Do you KNOW HIM? Do you really know HIS name? Jesus! Messiah! Savior! Friend! Or have you just only heard of HIM? Sometimes it takes 'going through something' to really a know a person. Sometimes it's in the

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The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me;your love, O LORD, endures forever—do not abandon the works of your hands.Psalm 138:8This verse really stuck out to me today as I was reading through the Psalms--What a great promise! What a delight to know that His great plans for our lives will be fulfilled. Sometimes,though, we wonder --just what his Plans and Purposes are. For I know the plans I have

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