It is God who gives victory……………..

The LORD gave David victory wherever he went. (2 Samuel 8:6), David was smart. David was good. David was skilled. But, God gave the victory. Like us, being smart, good and skilled at what we do is not enough to truly win. It’s up to God. The message here is clear—victory and defeat are not determined by the size or power of our enemies but upon the Lord God. It is God who gives victory. Make Plans for the Next Victory. In the Bible, Caleb helped lead the people of Israel into their Promised Land. But scripture tells us that Caleb didn’t just stop there. In fact, when he was 80 years old he said, “God, give me another mountain.” He was saying, “God give me something else to do. Give me another assignment.” Notice, he was planning on living out his life in victory. He could have said, “God, just let me retire. Man, my back’s hurting. I can hardly see anymore. Medicare wouldn’t pay that latest prescription. I’m so aggravated.” No, he was strong. He was energetic; he was ready for the next challenge. Friend, no matter how old or how young you are, God has another assignment for you. You wouldn’t be here if God didn’t have a purpose for you. I believe that this next year is going to be your best ever. Why don’t you make plans for another victory! Make plans to increase in influence, abundance and favor. Choose today to live full of joy, peace, strength and health and take a step of faith into the life of blessing He has in store for you! Father in heaven, thank You for creating me and giving my life purpose. Help me discover the gifts and talents You’ve placed within me so that I can use them for Your glory. Thank You for another victory in this New Year. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

True happiness………….

Happiness does not mean living without pain or hurt—not at all. True happiness is learning how to live one day at a time, in spite of sorrow and pain. It is learning how to rejoice in the Lord, no matter what has happened in the past. You may feel rejected and abandoned. Your faith may be weak and you think you mare down for the count. Sorrow, tears, pain, and emptiness may swallow you up at times, but God is still on the throne. He is still God! Convince yourself that you will survive. You will come out of it and, live or die, you belong to the Lord. Life does go on and it will surprise you how much you can bear with God’s help. You cannot help yourself or stop the pain, but our blessed Lord will come to you. He will place his loving hand under you and lift you up to sit again in heavenly places. He will deliver you from the fear of dying and he will reveal his endless love for you. Look up! Encourage yourself in the Lord. When the fog surrounds you and you can’t see any way out of your dilemma, lie back in the arms of Jesus and simply trust him. He has to do it all! He wants your faith and your confidence. He wants you to cry aloud, “Jesus loves me! He is with me! He will not fail me! He is working it all out, right now! I will not be cast down! I will not be defeated! I will not be a victim of Satan! I will not lose my mind or my direction. God is on my side! I love him and he loves me!” The bottom line is faith. And faith rests on this one absolute: “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper…” (Isaiah 54:17).

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Answer’s for all your question’s……….

 I asked God to take away my pride, and God said, "No". He said it was not for Him to take away, but for me to give up. I asked God to make my handicapped child whole, and God said, "No". He said her spirit is whole, but her body is only temporary. I asked God to grand me patience, and God said, "No". He said that patience is a by-product of tribulation, it isn't granted, and it’s earned. I asked God to give me happiness, and God said, "No". He said He gives blessings, but happiness is up to me.  I asked God to spare me pain, and God said, "No". He said, "Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me." I asked God to make my spirit grow, and God said, "No". He said I must grow on my own, but he would prune me to make me fruitful. God will not allow any difficulty to come into our lives that we are not capable of bearing. But what does it mean to “overcome” trials? It means the trials do not overcome our faith or our position as children of God, but we come through the trials in fact. Our eternal destiny is not in danger, because we are kept by the Holy Spirit who was given to us as a down payment on our salvation (Ephesians 1:13-14) I asked God if He loved me, and God said, "Yes". He gave me His only Son who died for me, and I will be in Heaven someday because I believe.

A ten year old disobedience boy………..

Recently; I read an amazing story about a small kid in United States, This story has great meaning in it. A ten year old disobedience boy was failing to show excellence in studies, His parents tried everything from tutors to teachers; but nothing worked out. Finally, at the insistence of a family friend, they decided to enroll their son in a Christian organizational school. After the first day, the boy's parents were surprised when he walked in after school with a stern, focused and very determined expression on his face. He went straight past them, right to his room and quietly closed the door. For nearly two hours he toiled away in his room - with school books strewn about his desk and the surrounding floor. He emerged long enough to eat, and after quickly cleaning his plate, went straight back to his room, closed the door and worked feverishly at his studies until bedtime. This pattern of behavior continued until it was time for the first quarter's report card. The boy walked in with it unopened - laid it on the dinner table and went straight to his room. Cautiously, his mother opened it and, to her amazement, boy scored 90 percentages of marks in all the subjects, Overjoyed, she and her husband rushed into their son's room, thrilled at his remarkable progress. "Was it the nuns that did it?" the father asked. The boy shook his head and said "No." "Was it the one-to-one tutoring? The peer-mentoring?" "No." "The textbooks? The teachers? The curriculum?" "No", said the son. "On that first day, when I walked in the front door and saw that man (Jesus) nailed to the cross, I KNEW they meant for disobedience kids!" Later her mother explained, The man on the cross was Christ, He was crushed and cursed, that we may be blessed. His mother was so happy that cross changed his son.

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The FOUR LETTERED WORD which kills relationships and builds barriers and breaks families and ruin health- "BUSY".


Why are you not keeping in touch?

"I AM BUSY".

Why dont you spend time with family?

"I AM BUSY".

Why are you not praying?

"I AM BUSY".

So "BUSY" in the ministry, no time for quality time with God or family or friends or EVEN TO LAUGH.

The word BUSY, killing relationships, building walls. God does not want us to be so busy that we dont have time to enjoy family, friends and life. pharaoh made Israel BUSY so that they wont have time to think about God. Quit the rat race. Jesus promised, 'REST". He said His yoke is "EASY" and his burden" LIGHT". Three words Jesus used- REST, EASY & LIGHT. Contrast it to our lives today- RESTLESS, DIFFICULT & BURDENSOME & HEAVY.

Apostel Paul, beaten, imprisoned,stoned, ship wrecked, hungry, YET HAD TIME TO COMMUNICATE. WE HAVE NEW TESTAMENT BECAUSE OF HIS LETTERS.

NEVER AGAIN USE THE WORD BUSY.

JESUS IS LORD.

Friendship with God……….

One of the best ways to ensure a deepening friendship with God is to have a heart that wants to obey Him. When our hearts are pure, tender towards His leading, and eager to respond obediently, we are in a terrific position to experience God's friendship and hear His voice. God knows that we will not arrive at a place of perfection while we are on this Earth, but we can and should have perfect hearts towards Him, hearts that seek and crave to do what is right to please and glorify God. As you grow in your friendship with God, never forget that your relationship must be based on who He is and not on what He can do for you. Keep seeking His presence; keep seeking His face and just not his hand, because one of the hindrances to a vibrant, maturing friendship with God is allowing ourselves to focus on the benefits of friendship with God instead of focusing on Him as our friend. As human beings, we do not appreciate finding out that certain people want to be our friends because we have an ability to get them something they want; we feel valued when we know people have a right heart attitude towards us and that they want to be friends with us simply because of who we are and just because they enjoy having our relationship. The same principle applies with God. "This day the Lord God had commanded you to do these statues and ordinances. Therefore you shall keep and do them with all your heart and with all your being" (DEUTERONOMY 26:16).

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God doesn’t want us to just survive……….

Many people today are living in “survival mode.” If they can just make it through the day, they’ve accomplished their goal. And, there are times when circumstances can seem overwhelming. There are seasons that are more difficult than others. But God doesn’t want us to just survive, He wants us to thrive. He wants us to prosper in all things. One definition of the word “thrive” means “to realize a goal despite circumstances.” That means you can prosper in all things no matter what is going on around you. You don’t have to settle for an average year; you can have an extraordinary year. You may be planning on just getting by, but God is planning on abundance. He’s planning on overflow. It’s time to get into agreement with God. It’s time to walk in His ways. It’s time see your dreams come to pass. It’s time to thrive because God has a plan for you to prosper in every area of your life!

God Speaks When We Worship…………..

Worship creates an atmosphere in which God can speak to us. Worship is difficult to define. It is more about who God is rather than what He does for us. True worship comes from deep within us; it is precious and awesome and it is our attempt to verbalize how we feel about God. It is a powerful outpouring of our hearts toward the Lord and it represents a depth of love, gratitude, and devotion that we find difficult to put into words. Human language is not rich enough to describe everything that true worship is. In fact, worship is so personal and intimate that maybe we should not even attempt to limit or define it with words. Worship is much more than just singing songs. It is first and foremost a condition of heart and a state of mind. We can be worshiping passionately without singing a single note. Worship is born in our hearts; it fills our thoughts and then it is expressed through our mouths and through our bodies. If our hearts are filled with awe for God, we may want to sing, dance, clap, or lift up our hands in worship. We may also be reverently silent and still before God. We may desire to give offerings or offer other forms of outward expression of love for God. But any of these actions done without a right heart are simply formalism and meaningless to God. I encourage you to sincerely worship God today. Do it because you love Him, and don't be surprised if He speaks to you while you are worshiping Him. Your vision for the future so that I can move confidently into the abundant life You have for me. Amen

Today is a beautiful day but I cannot see it………..

A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up a sign which said: "I am blind, please help." There were only a few coins in the hat. A man was walking by. He took a few coins from his pocket and dropped them into the hat. He then took the sign, turned it around, and wrote some words. He put the sign back so that everyone who walked by would see the new words. Soon the hat began to fill up. A lot more people were giving money to the blind boy. That afternoon the man who had changed the sign came to see how things were. The boy recognized his footsteps and asked, "Were you the one who changed my sign this morning? What did you write?" The man said, "I only wrote the truth. I said what you said but in a different way." I wrote: "Today is a beautiful day but I cannot see it." Both signs told people that the boy was blind. But the first sign simply said the boy was blind. The second sign told people that they were so lucky that they were not blind. Should we be surprised that the second sign was more effective? Moral of the Story: Be thankful for what you have.. Be creative. Be innovative. Think differently and positively. When life gives you a 100 reasons to cry, show life that you have 1000 reasons to smile. Face your past without regret. Handle your present with confidence. Prepare for the future without fear. Keep the faith and drop the fear. The most beautiful thing is to see a person smiling… And even more beautiful is knowing that you are the reason behind it!!! After reading this article you really felt touched and you liked the story, I suggest you share it. Remember, this article could change someone’s life. Enjoy your day with a heart of gratitude

God's promises

The car you drive has a large windshield, but only a relatively small rear view mirror. The implication is obvious: What happened in your past is not nearly as important as what is in your future. Where you are going is much more important than where you've been. If you stay focused on the past, you're liable to miss numerous excellent opportunities ahead. Don't let disappointment become the central theme of your life. Quit mourning over something you can't change. God wants to give you a new beginning, but you have to let go of the old before you'll ever see the new. Let that door close behind you and step through the door in front of you. Maybe you've allowed other people to convince you that you're never going to rise higher, that you will never see your dreams come to pass. Don't believe them. When Caleb was a young man, he and Joshua were part of an exploratory spy mission to determine the strength of the enemy before God's people moved into the land that God had promised them. Of the twelve spies, only Caleb and Joshua presented a positive report to Moses. They were all too willing to settle for the second best, to dwell for the rest of their lives right where they were. Unfortunately, that group of negative thinkers never did make it into the Promised Land. They spent the next forty years spinning their wheels and wandering around aimlessly in a desert. By then Caleb was 85 years old, but he hadn't given up on the dream God had placed in his heart. He told Joshua that he was still as strong as he was when the promise first came to him. Caleb went back to the same place and asked god for that mountain to live on. The mountain he claimed had five giants living on it. Surely, he could have found a place less fortified, more accessible, or more easily occupied. Although it is forty years later, he believed until he has seen that promise being fulfilled. That's the kind of attitude we need to have. We give up too easily No, keep pressing forward, and keep believing. Keep yourself stirred up. You've got the gifts, the talents and the dreams. Don't allow complacency to keep you from seeing god's promises fulfilled in your life.

Our Great Restorer!

"Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit." ~ Psalm 51:12
Our God is a God who restores! When you feel all is lost, God's still there, and promises to restore you, but perhaps not in the ways you expect. Never rush it! Human pregnancy takes a full nine months to produce a precious life. Even Jesus spent thirty years to prepare for His earthly ministry. Pace yourself! Your present and future joy depends on it. When you get in a hurry, all you do is set yourself up for regret. It has taken you a lifetime to get to this present moment! Proverbs 28:22 says, "He that hastens to be rich has an evil eye, and considers not that poverty shall come upon him." Slow down!

Reclaiming joy in our life deals with the sources of our joy, as well as the paths we take toward recovering that joy. Remember the song, "looking for love in all the wrong places?" People do the same thing when looking for joy! Often, the "joy" we find brings us the greatest heartache, because we did not consider the source, and it was in the wrong place. Sometimes, we feel our wells have just gone dry!

When we are distressed by the state of our lives, we find ourselves in pathetic condition. We are irritated by even the smallest inconveniences. We rarely laugh. We are quick to snap at people. We flop into bed each night, exhausted. We have no joy in our lives. There is a close relationship between the presence of stress in our lives, and the absence of joy in our lives. Many have given up on joy and presumed a dry religious ritual is the most they can hope for. What would Jesus say to those whose wells have run dry?

Deeper joy is not found in power, position, or possessions, but rather in relationships! We do not relate to God through a religion, but rather through a relationship! Jesus' second greatest source of joy came from giving Himself away for those around Him! His primary joy was His relationship with His Father! You will never get to that deeper joy, unless you decide you are dissatisfied with where you are! Get involved in a relationship with Jesus. Then, pour yourself into someone else, who may need a friend... just like you!

Are you in a hard place today………?

One day, a friend came to me, crying desperately, saying that her present situation was more than she could endure. She had been put in a hard place and wanted an immediate way of escape. Are you in a hard place today? Are you asking yourself, as my friend did, what possible glory God could derive from such a devastating experience? Let me encourage you with the answer I gave my friend. I know it was a word from the Lord because it set her free and gave her the peace she was lacking. I encourage you to use these words as a key to healing in your own hard place. I told my friend, “Just because it’s a hard place, don’t be so sure that God didn’t allow you there for a purpose. You cannot see God’s whole plan now, but be sure that He has a beautiful purpose to unfold. You may not know what He is preparing you for, but you dare not miss it.” Think about how dark a mine is – as dark as the hard place you are now in—yet, it has the capacity to produce the most brilliant of gems. Just like the mining process, our hardest trials can produce our dearest treasures.” We have to thank God, that if mountain was plain we couldn’t climb so far.

CHARTING MY COURSE………..

In a hectic world full of confusion, it is easy to feel as if you are going around in a revolving door, but not quite sure where you’re going or how to get there. As your day winds down, you may find your mind still racing with responsibilities and problems, reeling with thoughts of today’s business and tomorrow’s necessities. You may tell yourself, “I’ve got to figure this out. I’ve got to find a way. I’ve got to...“ Stop! Let the Lord chart your course! It’s not, “What I’ve got to do, but how will the Lord lead me through this?” He has the only perfect plan to chart your course past confusion. As David put it: Open my eyes to see wonderful things in your Word, I am but a pilgrim here on earth: how I need a map – and your commands are my chart and guide” (Psalm 119:18, 19, TLB). Open your eyes to His wonderful plans for peace in place of confusion, planned direction in place of dead-ends. He alone is your Chart and Guide. Check the “map” of His Word regularly to keep your charted course. Daily path finding through your Bible eliminates the frustration of trying to find your own way. You can truly rest when, having checked your course through God’s Word, you set your sight on His perfect path.

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The Thread Mill……..

As you face what should be a good rest is your mind racing instead, thinking of adding still more responsibilities tomorrow to your already overburdened workload? If you have entered into a “workaholic” pattern...running on a treadmill of projects...it will sooner or later catch up to you. Your mind will cease to function rationally, hindering progress and fruitful results. If eventually your body is worn to its limits by the incessant work cycle, physical and emotional collapse is inevitable, and spiritually you will dry up so that God seems distant and unrelated to your frenzied life. There is an old saying, “When the devil can’t make you bad, he makes you busy!” If he can’t render you inactive, he destroys your effectiveness through overwork. Step into the rhythm of God’s will. Do what He wants you to do when He wants you to do it! Ask God to still your mind and spirit and make you an open channel for His redirection of your priorities. Examine your efforts and objectives. Have they been yours or God’s? Are you driving yourself or is the Holy Spirit leading you gently into those things He would have you do? “In all your ways know, recognize and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths; (Proverbs 3:6 AMP). Be open to God’s will today. Seek His guidance and He will clearly show you what His plans are and give you contentment, making each day complete in Him.

Wait on the Lord…..…..

Those that wait upon the Lord look to Him in sincerity and humility for wisdom and strength, and then patiently await His guidance. Strength is expended in service for the Master but there are always new supplies of grace and vitality available from Him who knows no weariness. One of the most magnificent sights of the wild is an eagle soaring in the sky, higher and higher, with seemingly little effort and it knows when the storm is approaching long before it breaks. It will fly to some high spot and wait for the winds to come. When the storm hits, it sets its wings so that the wind will pick it up and lift it above the storm. While the storm rages below, it is soaring above it...... The eagle does not escape the storm; it simply uses the storm to lift it higher. It rides on the winds that bring the storm......"Similarly, the child of God who draws his strength from above is enabled to go ever onward and upward, always reaching new heights of achievement. But those who wait on the LORD, Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

Meaning behind the trade mark of gramophone…………

The trade mark on a gramophone record produced by his Master's Voice Gramophone Company depicts a dog sitting before an outmoded gramophone, enraptured by the voice reproduced by it. A great musician who composed songs and sang then himself had a dog as his constant companion. When he suddenly died one day, the dog, unable to hear the master's voice, languished in grief and would not eat any food for days together. No one could coax the dog to shake off its sorrow and eat. At last someone took a record of one of the departed musician's songs and played it on the gramophone. At once the dog came running and listened with rapt attention to its master's voice. It shook its tail to express its joy, This made the Gramophone Company adopt the emblem now so well known all over the world. When you pass through pains and perils, unable to hear the voice of God, and deprived of his guidance, you become very much dejected. Be not dismayed! The Lord speaks to you in a still small voice to let you know that He is still with you. He knows the pressures you had to pass through, but He will make use of you. You will hear Him speak so in the depths of your hearts. "He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world" (1 John 4:4).

Important things in life

A philosophy professor stood before his class with some items on the table in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks, about 2″ in diameter. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles, of course, rolled into the open areas between the rocks. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.The professor picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Ofcourse, the sand filled up everything else. He then asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous "Yes." "Now," said the professor, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The rocks are the important things - your Church, your Ministry, your family, your partner, your health, your children - things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter - like your job, your house, your car. The sand is everything else, the small stuff." "If you put the sand into the jar,first," he continued "there is no room for the pebbles or the rocks.The same goes for your life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that areimportant to you. Pray everyday to God, give thanks for what He has done, Love every one and Pay attention to the things which are around you.Take care of the rocks first - the things that really matter.

Trust Lord

"It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man." ~ Psalm 118:8

God never told us to trust people! He told us to trust Him, and love people! It is vitally important that we know the difference. No matter what life may deal, we can stand tall, knowing that God has purposed our lives, and because He has spoken into our spirits, we can keep faith that His Word will not return void. No matter what comes our way, we still have joy! Watch the confidence and trust in Psalms 118:17, "I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord."

You may find you are not mentally, physically, emotionally, materially, or spiritually in the place you thought you would be! You had envisioned that life had more in store for you, and number one would be your spot! You had high hopes and big dreams! You dreamed your marriage would last, your children would grow up, and be model Christians, your business would be booming, your home would be nicer, your car would be newer, your paychecks would be bigger, and life would be better. You had aspirations of reaching the pinnacle of success and happiness. Yet, you look at the reality of it all, and find that life has not panned out quite the way you had planned. Life, its circumstances, and situations, has done a number on you, and in the midst of all of it, your dreams are now lying on the floor of your yesterdays.

Many cry and pray, but never really think that it is going to get any better! We adjust our dreams to accommodate our today, and stop pushing for more, figuring it's better to accept the status-quo than to press toward a mark that seems beyond our ability to reach. We quit mid-stream, mid-struggle, and start looking for the nearest bench on which to park ourselves, as we watch time and life pass us by.

I am here to tell somebody, "Don't throw in the towel, just yet!" It may appear all hope is gone, that everyone else is finishing the race without you, but it ain't over, my Friend! I must confess I have really struggled with this! No matter what is going on around you, the final point I want to make is that when it's all said and done, God has the last word! Put your trust and confidence in Him! You can count on Him!

Funeral of a Dead Church…………

A new pastor in Topeka, Kansas, USA, spent the first four days making personal visits to each of his prospective congregation inviting them to come to his inaugural services. The following Sunday the church was all but empty. Accordingly, the pastor placed a notice in the local newspapers, stating that, because the church was dead, it was everyone's duty to give it a decent Christian burial. The funeral would be held the following Sunday afternoon. Morbidly curious, a large crowd turned out for the 'funeral'. In front of the pulpit they saw a closed coffin which was covered in flowers. After the priest had delivered the eulogy, he opened the coffin and invited his congregation to come forward and pay their final respects to their dead church. Filled with curiosity as to what would represent the corpse of a 'dead church', all the people eagerly lined up to look in the coffin. Each 'mourner' peeped into the coffin then quickly turned away with a guilty. In the coffin, tilted at the correct angle, was a large mirror.

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Pray, Aim High & Stay Focused………..

There once was a man who had nothing for his family to eat. He had an old rifle and three bullets. So, he decided that he would go out hunting and kill some wild game for dinner. As he went down the road, he saw a rabbit. He shot at the rabbit and missed it. The rabbit ran away. Then he saw a squirrel and fired a shot at the squirrel and missed it. The squirrel disappeared into a hole in a cottonwood tree. As he went further, he saw a large wild “Tom” turkey in the tree, but he had only one bullet remaining. A voice spoke to him and said, “Pray first, aim high and stay focused.” However, at the same time, he saw a deer which was a better kill. He brought the gun down and aimed at the deer. But, then he saw a rattlesnake between his legs about to bite him, so he naturally brought the gun down further to shoot the rattlesnake. Still, the voice said again to him, “I said ‘Pray, Aim high and Stay focused.” So, the man decided to listen to God’s voice. He prayed, then aimed the gun high up in the tree and shot the wild turkey. The bullet bounced off the turkey and killed the deer. The handle fell off the gun and hit the snake in the head and killed it. And, when the gun had gone off, it knocked him into a pond. When he stood up to look around, he had fish in all his pockets, a deer and a turkey to eat for his family. The snake (Satan) was dead simply because the man listened to God. Pray first before you do anything, Aim and shoot high in your goals, and stay focused on God. Never let others discourage you concerning your past. The past is exactly that, “the past.” Live every day one day at a time and remember that only God knows our future and that he will not put you through any more than you can bear. Do not look to man for your blessings, but look to the doors that only He has prepared in advance for you in your favor. Wait be still and patient, keep God first and everything else will follow.

Keep yourself happy

"You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore." ~ Psalm 16:11


Are there people in your life that you cannot make happy? News Flash! You are not responsible for their happiness. While we should be givers, we should not allow others to control us. Learn to set boundaries in your relationships, so you can be all God intended you to be. The happiest people on earth are the ones content with God being in charge of their lives. There are times when our joy is not full, but in God's presence, there is always fullness of joy. To fall in love with God is the greatest of all romances. To seek Him is the greatest adventure. To find Him is the greatest human achievement.

Certain powers steal joy! One of them is, "the power of the emptiers." The emptiers allow you to fill their cups, and they empty them on the ground, wasting the contents. Every day they celebrate a wasted life! If you asked them, "How are you?" They would reply, "All is not well." Moreover, if you asked, "Why," they would begin their list of life's tragedies with a detailed "pain and hurt" routine. Few people talk about how well their eyes are seeing, their ears are hearing, their nose is smelling, their taste buds are tasting, or their stomach is digesting. Their emphasis is on what is wrong with them, not what is right! The words coming out of people's mouths determine their happiness and future.

Some folks love to talk about injustices, and how they have been mistreated! No one understands them and their circumstances. Have you ever heard someone say, "I give all the credit for being a failure to myself?" Emptiers justify their lack of victory, lack of finances, losses, and failures!

Victors boast on the power of God! They talk about their expectation of God's provision. I am not saying it is going to be "a piece of cake." It is not going to be easy! Ask any Five-Star General! No war is easy! Victory is the goal, no other plan, no other option! To enter the victory circle, it will cost you the way you have thought all your life. You will have to make up your mind to change your old patterns of thinking. You can do it! God has given you the power of choice -- Choose victory!

Life is good

"If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies." ~ 1 Peter 1:10

While shopping, recently, I saw a cap with the words "Life is good" written across the front! It caught my attention so strongly that I had to purchase it. As I became the new owner of this novelty cap, somehow, it brought to me a thought of joy and happiness that has captivated my mind. As I researched this slogan, I found the cap was created by a New England based apparel and accessories brand, best known for its optimistic apparel. In 1989 brothers, Bert and John Jacobs began this company, by selling T-shirts out of an old van at colleges and street fairs along the East Coast of America.

Are you seeking the "good-life" of our culture or the "good-life" that God offers? The good life that God offers involves having: 1.) The right attitude. 2.) The right response. 3.) The right standard, and 4.) The right incentive! Following these principles for successful living will produce a hope in you that no enemy could ever possibly steal out of your heart. The hope that God has given to each of us can fill us with joy even in the worst of circumstances!

Just think of the new life God has given to us! With that new life comes a new hope we never had prior to accepting Christ as our Lord. Hope is the eager, confident expectation of the life to come! Our hope is "living!" It's a hope based on the resurrection of Christ, because Christ is living. C. S. Lewis said, "Do not let your happiness depend on something you may lose."

Life is good, because we have spiritual protection! The picture of our protection is that of a fortress. We are inside! Outside, the evil-forces are assaulting us. Nevertheless, on the perimeter is the overwhelming force of "the power of God." Daily, We have to  pray for divine protection for our family and for ourself and, if there is any evil plot that is set against us, we should ask God to send His warring angels to terminate that plan. God Almighty, Himself, is the One who protects us! You see, my Friend, knowing that God is for you, with you, and in you brings security and peace of mind that will cause you to declare. . . "Life is good!"

God's Patience.............

1 Timothy 1:12-16 If God were impatient, we would all experience immediate wrath for sin. Imagine living in constant fear of doing something wrong! Fortunately for mankind, His patience is great. One reason that the Lord shows mercy is because He knows we have a fallen nature. Just as a toddler has to learn obedience, God's children also must learn to walk in His ways. He takes pleasure in watching us do what is right; therefore, He allows us time and room for mistakes. Paul appreciated God's patience. His life demonstrated that because the Father is slow to anger, unbelievers have a much greater opportunity for salvation (1 Tim. 1:16). In Romans 2:4, the apostle affirms that our heavenly Father's kindness and mercy lead to repentance. But in the following verse, he warns those with stubborn hearts that they will experience judgment and consequence. In other words, the warning is that God's patience will at some point run out if someone continuously sins against Him. In the Old Testament, the nation of Israel repeatedly experienced this painful truth. The people turned away from the Lord and did evil in His sight by worshiping idols. God patiently tolerated their waywardness so that they would return to Him, but eventually, He withdrew His protection until they'd cry out and return to Him. Is there sin in your life that you haven't confessed? Be thankful that God has been slow to anger. And be wise: do not test the limits of His patience

HOPE AND FAITH

Hope is a firm expectation, which makes you have confidence in someone or something! The synonym of hope is trust or confidence. That hope and expectation is reflected in every word that comes out of your mouth. It is impossible to speak gloom and doom, and walk in hope! Your words will always give it away as to what you really believe in your heart. You might say one thing, when you are attempting to impress your church friends, or the Pastor. However, in times when an unexpected event takes place, or you are "caught off-guard," your words will reflect what you really believe.


Faith, on the other hand, is a firm conviction in the accomplishment of something; the confidence that one's expectation will be met or fulfilled soon! "Without faith, it is impossible to even please God!" Remember, God rewards them "who diligently seek Him." As you diligently seek Him and hold fast to your confession, you will rise up higher, and see the victory and blessing the Lord has in store for you. When you step out and ask for God's favor, His blessings, and His increase, you are activating your faith. Talk to Him; He has been waiting for you!

A New thing

Behold I am about to do a new thing in you my child. And it shall be new only in that it will be a way that you have not walked before. But yet it shall be in line with what you have sought me for and desired of me for a long time. And as you continue to set your heart on me, and look to me alone as your source, I will work on your behalf to produce the very desires of your heart. For you have cried out to me so many times, and you have wondered if I was there and whether I heard your prayers.


I always hear your prayers. And when you place your trust completely in me, and rely completely on me alone to do these things for you, then I will move myself on your behalf. For as my people trust me and cling to me and rely on me alone, I shall respond to their needs. And as you delight yourself in me alone and look to me alone as your joy, I shall fill your heart with gladness.

And I will not only provide the things that you need, but as one that wants to display their love to another, I will also pour out upon you the things you desire. For my heart yearns to give you all things. And when your desire is for me and not for the satisfaction that things bring, then my heart yearns to pour out big things upon you. I delight to do even beyond the things that you have asked me for. Because only then can I fully display my abundant love for you. Only then can I show you that my love is greater than the love of man.

TO ALL WHO WAITS

Remember. . . Seasons Change!

"While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease." ~ Genesis 8:22


Attacks do not last forever! People change. Circumstances change. The weather changes. The seasons of your life will forever be in a cycle of change. Do not be discouraged! I want to encourage you to expect supernatural and dramatic change in your life. There is another tomorrow on the horizon. "For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." Nothing lasts forever, except for God, and His goodness!

It is true, lasting hope comes, neither from our circumstances, nor from within ourselves! Our hope comes from God. There is nothing like coming out of spiritual drought, and entering into the river of blessings. It seems that practically every area of life has its seasons of drought -- jobs, marriages, families, and churches, just to mention a few. One thing you will find in common with these areas, in practically every season of drought, is relationship problems. They are directly attributed to the involvement of people as the major cause. Nevertheless, maybe none is as difficult as the ones we experience in our spiritual lives. How do you survive these times?

First, maintain a spiritual discipline! In adversity, the tendency is to neglect Bible-reading, prayer, church attendance, and fellowship with other believers. God has made us that we cannot survive without one another, and Him! So many, when they are attacked, take on the character of a Lone Ranger. You are sure to be lunchmeat for the enemy, then. Secondly, acquire spiritual discernment! Psalm 54:3-4 says, "For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul... Behold, God is my helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul." David had it together! Thirdly, anticipate spiritual deliverance! Please know that you are coming out of your mess, and it will be by the mighty hand of God, Himself. That, my Friend, is an uncompromising faith!

Your season will change! Every time you use and stand on your faith, Almighty God will reach to the remotest star in the universe to bring you complete and total deliverance. He will deliver you from drought, and bring you into "rivers of living water." Get ready to drink -- again!

A New Day Is Coming!

"And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten..." ~ Joel 2:25


Too many people go around with chips on their shoulders, bitter, resentful, and angry! Instead, the first thing we should do every morning is let go of the disappointments of yesterday. We have to keep our hopes up, because the best is yet to come. God will use those negative things that happen to us for our good.

Locusts are destructive creatures! A swarm may have a population of billions. They devour and destroy all vegetation. They are speedy creatures, who appear suddenly, and disappear just as quickly. A swarm can travel over long distances. Let me bring you a word of hope for the devastation that the enemy of your soul has brought you. God can restore what the locusts of your life have eaten!

What do folks feel as they look around at the devastation in their lives? Maybe, they feel hopeless, and can do nothing to change the way things are. Maybe, they feel depressed! Maybe, they feel like giving-up completely! On the other hand, some may feel like working very hard to do something to change things. How do we feel, when things hit our lives like a destructive swarm of locusts? There are seasons in our lives that involve famine and devastation, and there are also times of restoration. Sometimes, we wonder where bad things come from. What is their source? Are they God's judgment? Are they just natural circumstances? Do they come from our own bad choices? Do they happen, because we are in the wrong place at the wrong time? Keep in mind... God is a good God! He has a good plan for our lives, and an end that is full of His abundance and goodness.

Whatever the circumstances, we trust God's Word: "We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28 Restoration comes to us, even when it looks impossible -- even after long-term devastation. God says, "I will restore to you the years..." Sometimes, devastation seems to eat away years of blessing. It may be the result of sin, or uncertain circumstances. Restoration has pre-requisites that cannot be overlooked. There has to be a genuine turning to God. God wants to restore you!

*Chill Out!

*"I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing..., because I am going to the Father." ~ **John 14:12
*Do not sweat the small stuff! Put your mind on what is important! What does it mean to trust? Webster says: "Basic dependence on someone or something, a belief that something will happen or someone will act in a prescribed way."Trust is the key to successful living!

*Yet, if I were to ask, most would say they trust in God! Sometimes, that is not all that easy. Trusting God means believing in something we cannot see and often do not understand. You see, we find it easier to trust in things we can see and touch. The Bible teaches the things we can see are only temporary. Our church buildings, the pews on which we sit, pulpits, are all temporary. The churches Apostle Paul built are all gone. No matter what we do to slow down the process, cars, houses, and our bodies all get old and start falling apart. *

We look in the mirror and see our aging-bodies, and realize they are temporary, too! All the things you can see and touch are only here for a little while, and they are gone. Nevertheless, the things you cannot see last forever! God wants us to put our trust in Him. Moses trusted God to deliver the Israelites at the Red Sea. Joseph trusted God in Pharaoh's prison. David trusted God for a victory when he went against Goliath. Jonah trusted God to answer his prayer in the belly of the big fish. Noah trusted God when he was told to build an ark in the middle of the desert. *

Trusting God goes against our nature! It means we must admit we are not in control of our lives. Moreover, we so want to be in control! That is typical of all of us. We want to see what lies ahead, and be in control of it all. We want to know how everything is going to turn out -- before it gets here. We are never happy just following. However, just as the sheep follow their shepherd, we have to trust our Shepherd to lead us as "The Way, the Truth, and the Life." The enemy will try everything to keep us living in mediocrity. He knows that once we start moving forward, God will be able to lead us in His perfect will.*

Small Story but Meaning full

A little girl and her father were crossing a bridge.The father was kind of scared so he asked his little daughter:"Sweetheart, please hold my hand so that you don't fall into the river." The little girl said: "No, Dad. You hold my hand.""What's the difference?" Asked the puzzled father."There's a big difference," replied the little girl."If I hold your hand and something happens to me, chances are that I may let your hand go. But if you hold my hand, I know for sure that no matter what happens, you will never let my hand go."          Are you ready to allow JESUS to hold your hand?.  Think,Think........................

There's A Miracle In Your Mouth!

*"I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be removed and be cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says."* *~ Mark 11:23

 *Years ago, Pastor John Osteen, Founder of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, said, "There is a miracle in your mouth!" Pastor John was saying that the way we speak determines what happens to us. I you always find the negative, and that's what you speak, that's what you will receive. You cannot have a positive outcome, while you speak a negative confession.*

*Miracles still happen for those with the courage to look, and the faith to believe! Whatever happened to miracles? Some say that the scientific era crucified miracles. I disagree! The real perpetrator in this attempted murder . . . is speech! We have lost the ability to recognize and describe the miraculous by the way we talk. We have what we say! As believers, we know this is a vital biblical truth. "A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul." Proverbs 18:7. The problem with many of God's people is they talk like the world around them, instead of talking what the Word of God says. Then, they are surprised when they find themselves in a big mess.*

*I meet folks, who have messed up with one failure after another, who only talk about -- "what a failure I am." Too many people are on the sidelines of God's greatness lacking enthusiasm about their future, simply because they made mistakes and experienced failure along the way. Let me help us.... God is not looking for perfect people! If that were the case, we would all be disqualified. God is looking for a man/woman, who has a heart for Him. God wants a people who recognize they are helpless, unless Almighty God is involved in their lives.*

*If you have a heart that is seeking God and you wake up each day striving to do your best, don't live feeling guilty and condemned! When those old thoughts come to mind saying, "You don't deserve anything from God," just respond with, "You're right! I don't deserve it, but that's what God's mercy is all about." The goodness of God will make miracles out of all your mistakes! Begin to speak God's blessings over your life, and watch it turn around!*

Jesus the caretaker

"The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring me out of my distresses." ~ Psalm 25:17


If you're ruled by your emotions, jump off that rollercoaster! I've discovered over the years that I really can trust the Lord. Psalms 27:14 says, "Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart: wait, I say, on the Lord." This "waiting" is not about sitting idly -- twiddling your thumbs, hoping for God to move in your life. It isn't about refusing to move until you have heard from God on the matter, but continuing to serve Him with all of your heart. You are always about "the Father's business." You continue to serve God with courage, power, strength, and confidence!

. God may not be early in your situation, but He's never late! I can hear the bugle blowing now! "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Proverbs 34:18.

When someone is hurting, they get God's attention! If a bird falls to the ground, He knows it. If a hair falls from your head, He knows it. The person who is hurting financially has God's attention. If you have been crushed by problems, or have been neglected, abused, or wronged, you have God's attention. He is right here to mend your broken-heart!

The first sermon Jesus ever preached said the reason He came was "to heal the broken hearted." Psalms 51:17 says, "A broken and a contrite heart, O God, you will not despise." Satan would have you think God is not to be bothered with your problems, that He is not concerned about you. Even if you go to Him, nothing will happen, so why bother? God says, "Come unto me... I will give you rest." God says, "Call on me while I am near." God wants to touch the heart that is under attack. When your heart comes under attack by the enemy, run to the rock. Psalms 61:2 "From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I." Jump off that emotional rollercoaster, and run into the arms of a loving God!

Heart Blockage

"Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior." ~ Ephesians 4:31


Physically speaking it is possible to lose the vitality, strength, and stamina that you once had, even to the point of having pains in your chest! This could be a sign of heart trouble, caused by blockages in the arteries going to your heart. The good news is these blockages can be removed, and the result can cause you to return to a normal lifestyle.

The same is true in our spiritual lives! Bitterness, un-forgiveness, harsh words, anger, and resentments are all blockages that will cut-off the flow of God's blessings in our lives. These blockages will cause us extreme personal pain. We might say, "I'm just mad!" All of us go through times of personal anger, because of the injuries of others. However, when we hold these hurts of our past, they will poison our present, and destroy our future. These hurts of the past will make our lives miserable. They will consume us to the point we can think about nothing else, from the time we get up in the morning, until we go to sleep at night. Sometimes, hurts of the past will even keep us awake. They will get into our dreams. These hurts of our past move into our lives and take over our very existence. Remember, satan wants an atmosphere in which he can live comfortably, and that atmosphere is sin.

These blockages of emotional wounds must be removed from our lives! When they are, the steady river-flow of new life, blessing and victory, that God planned for us, will be created. After the removal of sin, there must be a renewal of our spirits. Verse twenty-four instructs us to, "... put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness."

While satan feels at home in sin, Holy Spirit does not! Your enemy wants to use the events of your past to influence everything about you. He will paralyze you with fear and shame. However, when you forgive those who have wronged you, and release your past to your heavenly Father's loving care, you can walk in freedom. You can trade your sorrow for His joy. You can trade your shame for His peace, love, and victory. That is better than a heart by-pass! God removes the blockages, completely! Do you have a blockage that needs removal?

New name

The Gentiles shall see your righteousness, And all kings your glory. You shall be called by a new name, Which the mouth of the LORD will name.


(Isaiah 62:2)

On this day God is going to give you a new name. Henceforth, you will not be called a sinner or the child of a sinner but you shall be called the beloved of God. If you believe that you are a beloved child of God just place your hand on your chest and utter softly to God, “Lord! From this day I am Your beloved child. I will neither condemn myself by having an attitude of self-pity nor allow satan to condemn me. People may forsake me but I trust and thank You because You love me with an everlasting love. I am Your beloved child. Nothing can separate me from Your love” (Romans 8:35).

Dear Friend! Nothing can separate us from the love of God. Look at the crucified Christ. He hung on the cross not because He was a sinners but for the sins committed by the entire mankind. It is stated in the Bible that everyone who hangs on the cross was a cursed person (Galatians 3:13). Jesus Christ became a curse for all the curses that came upon us. What are the curses? The curses are being born in sin, producing sorrows and deceiving others. Jacob cries out to God, “Lord! I am a deceiver”. God in His immense grace and mercy gave him a new name by calling him “Israel” making him prince with God (Genesis 32:28).

While Jesus Christ was hanging on the cross at Calvary, passersby and people who stood there mocked at Him saying, “He could not save Himself. How is He going to save others?” Jesus Christ cried out to the Father saying, “Father! Forgive them for they know not what they are doing” (Luke 23:34). He changed everything by uttering these words. Finally He gave His spirit into the hands of His Father (Psalm 31:5; Luke 23:46). Jesus Christ did not bother about the remarks that people made at Him. He took upon Himself our infirmities, iniquities and transgressions (Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 8:17; 1 Peter 2:24). He was always concerned about pleasing His heavenly Father and did everything according to His will. On the third day He rose up again Victor over death and sin. Since Jesus Christ has taken all the curses upon Himself you need not fear about any curses. You are not a cursed person anymore when you look up to Jesus Christ.

On this wonderful day which the Lord has made for you to rejoice, just cry out to Him. He will change your sinful, deceiving, sorrowful and cursed name into a new name that is blessed by God. Jesus means the Saviour – the One who saves us from all sins and curses. The Saviour will abide with you in your heart when you invite Him in. There is no need for you to change your name but God will change your life from inside out. On this day when you surrender your life to Jesus Christ He will give you a new name.

I Am Determined

"You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you." ~ Isaiah 26:3


Are you a winner, or a quitter? "Christ has set us free to live a free life. So take your stand! Never again let anyone put a harness of slavery on you." Galatians 5:1 (MSG) Faith is the determining factor to successful living. We know this, yet continue to fail to take measures to strengthen our faith. Faith is a simple trust in God! The key to successful living is trust. Romans 10:17 says, "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." Notice, it did not say, "heard." "Hearing" is a present-tense practice! We cannot continue to grow with what we have heard. We must keep on hearing -- repeatedly! I was recently with a friend who said, "Repetition produces establishment." He also said, "What you determine in your heart today will guide your decisions tomorrow."

Think of the awesome power of faith! Your faith saves you! "By grace you have been saved, through faith..." Ephesians 2:8 Your faith pleases God! "Without faith it is impossible to please God..." Hebrews 11:6 Your faith frees you! "If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." John 8:36 Your faith gives you access to God! "In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence." Ephesians 3:12 Your faith is the power in your prayer life! "The prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up..." James 5:15 As you determine to follow Christ, you will see God's hand of blessing, and victory will unfold before you in every area of your life!

Success Makers!

"I will bless you with an abundant increase of favors. And I will make your name famous and distinguished and you shall be a blessing." ~ Genesis 12:2

Many Christians view the concept of "faith" like a convenient light switch. You turn it on and off, as you need it! Faith, however, is not so much an act, but it is a perspective that drives us to act in any situation like the one we really believe in, God. We actually believe and have confidence that He will act on our behalf. According to Jim Cymbala's book, "Fresh Faith," to grow in our faith, we must learn to trust in the promises of God. He has blessed us beyond our wildest dreams! Why? He loves us, and, He wants us to bless others. This is the process of the kingdom. This is part of the covenant blessing. We are not a depository of the outpouring of God's blessings. We are a channel through which God's blessings can flow out to others.

We are blessed to be a blessing! We must understand this, and it must be part of our covenant with God. It is our mission and mandate as a local expression, as a member of the body of Christ... the Church! We are blessed so we can invest our gifts to serve eternal purposes. The parable of the talents in Matthew 25 clearly points out that we have been given gifts to use, and we are called upon to make wise choices with those gifts. Only what we do for eternity has any real merit... and the only way to affect eternity is to be faithful with our talents and gifts.

We are blessed... so, let us set our course to... 1.) Love the lost! 2.) Commit ourselves to the community of faith! 3.) Engage our talents and gifts for eternal purposes! God has called all of us to this process of blessing. You are blessed...to be a blessing! You are a Success Maker! Your future will find its greatest fulfillment in this principle. Jeremiah 29:11-13 states: "I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."

Glory to GOD

Whoever offers praise glorifies Me; And to him who orders his conduct aright I will show the salvation of God.


(Psalm 50:23)

When we keep praising God with a heart of gratitude, the glory of God shall be revealed in our life. His grace also increases in our life in order to reveal His glory. The Lord expects only a heart of gratitude from us. It is stated in the Bible, “For all things are for your sakes, that grace, having spread through the many, may cause thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God” (2 Corinthians 4:15).

Ten lepers came to the Lord Jesus and requested Him to heal them from their leprosy. The Lord blessed them and sent them away. On their way back all of them were healed through the power of God. But only one Samaritan came back to the Lord and thanked Him. The heart of Jesus was really pained (Luke 17:12-19). Once a lady known to us, lovingly invited us to her home to have a meal. We too accepted her invitation and went to her house. When we sat around the dining table she told me, “Sister, I had an opportunity to participate in one of your meetings. During the message you said that we have to pray and praise God before every meal. You also said that when we do that nothing shall harm us. I strictly follow your advice everytime I have a meal. I have also taught my children to do that.”

My mother taught me a valuable lesson even while I was a child. Whenever we buy something new whether it is a pen or a pencil we have to take it first to the church and pray before using it. We must wear our new dresses first to the church and offer thanks to God for providing it. Dear Friend! When you get a new dress wear it first to the presence of God and offer your thanks. Then the Lord shall bless you in an abundant measure. When you praise the Lord from the bottom of your heart, the grace of God automatically increases in your life. The Bible also says, “Whoever offers praise glorifies Me” (Psalm 50:23).

Prayer:

Loving heavenly Father,

I place before Your nail-pierced feet all my unbearable worries and burdens. Please transform my life to love You and serve You more. Help me to seek You and Your kingdom first. I firmly believe that You will change everything in my life and will bless me from today onwards. All praise, thanks and glory belong to You.



In Jesus precious name I pray.



Amen.



--

inocent prayer

How does God speaks to "YOU"

"I will maintain my righteousness and never let go of it; my conscience will not reproach me as long as I live." ~ Job 27:6


God speaks to us in many ways! One way is through that "still small voice," our conscience. Often, that is the voice of Holy Spirit directing you, encouraging you, or giving you an advance warning. When you feel uneasiness and unrest, the Lord may be saying, "Watch out, there's danger ahead." If you ignore these warnings, and continue down the path you have chosen, you could possibly experience destruction, heartache, and pain. Conscience is the voice of the human spirit.

God gave man a conscience! Conscience is the internal ability to discern what is right and what is wrong. The conscience is the source of all guilt. When we sin, or we are about to make a wrong decision, our conscience comes alive and condemns or warns us. Most Christians, however, live with a guilty conscience! This stems from a lack of teaching and understanding of the purpose of the cross of Jesus. That's why most prayer-life is based on begging, not believing! The miracle of the New Covenant is a clean conscience, according to God's Word. A spirit of condemnation is the greatest enemy to faith. We get the idea that until we "feel right," we have no "rights." God's blessings are not based on our gifts and talents, but on the work of Calvary, and the Person of Jesus Christ.

The cross opened up the doorway for us to enter into the Holy of Holies! In the Old Testament, only the high priest could enter the Holy of Holies. There was a huge veil there (60 ft. high) that separated the Ark of the Covenant (representative of the presence of God) from the rest of the area. When Christ died on the cross, that veil was torn in two -- from top to bottom, because Christ's body had been torn in two. Your conscience, therefore, was your greatest enemy before you were born-again, but your greatest friend after your salvation.

Never compromise! Never compromise in your marriage, your business, or with your family. Listen to the "still small voice" inside that warns you of possible danger, and obey it. When you do, you will stay on God's best path, and enjoy the life of victory and abundance that He has in store for you -- with no regrets!

what is in your mind

"The Lord will keep you in perfect peace, if you keep your mind stayed on Him." ~ Isaiah 26:3


Your thoughts determine your future! You cannot make a decision, or make a move, without first thinking about it, and it changes the course of your life. The way you think will determine your success or failure. That's why it's so important to keep your thoughts on God's Word, and seek His plan for your life. Proverbs 23:7 says, "As a man thinks in his heart, so is he." My Friend, you just cannot think negative thoughts and expect a positive outcome. Change your thoughts, and it will change you!

In your relationships, are you a conformer or a transformer? Align your thoughts with Christ and He'll begin to align your relationships with His will. There are two kinds of people in relationships: thermometers and thermostats. A thermometer conforms to the temperature around it. It registers what the temperature is, and you know the temperature of the environment by looking at the thermometer. It doesn't affect the temperature in any way. It only reflects it! A thermostat, on the other hand, controls the environment! It has a specific setting that it's "tuned-to." If the temperature doesn't measure up to that setting, the thermostat kicks in and turns on the heat, or the air-conditioner, and causes the temperature to adjust... until it falls into line with the thermostat's setting. Thermostats are agents of change! A thermometer conforms to its environment; a thermostat transforms its environment.

We are called to be transformers, not conformers in our world, and in our relationships! However, most of us are thermometers. We can tell you the temperature of our relationships, but we cannot do much about it. If we're going to affect change in our relationships, in our community, and in our world, we must become transformers. We must become thermostats!

We become thermostats by changing our minds, and therefore, aligning our thoughts with the mind of Christ! Our minds will only be changed, when we immerse ourselves in God's Word, the Bible, on a regular basis. His Word equips us for every good work. It prepares us for life and for the relationships we have in life. It is the Word of God and only the Word of God that can change our minds, and equip us to be thermostats in our relationships.

God wants to give you a breakthrough

God wants to give you a breakthrough—a sudden burst of His favor; an explosion of His goodness. He wants to release His power in such a way that it overwhelms you and drives out your enemies! Maybe you have been praying about a relationship for years, and suddenly, things get into place. That’s a breakthrough. Or you were trying to get a certain job. They said there were no openings; but suddenly, they call you back and you get the job. That’s another breakthrough. Perhaps you have struggled with an addiction for a long time, but then something happens and it’s not a struggle anymore. Those are all breakthroughs. No matter what you’ve been facing, no matter how impossible things look, know this: the God of the breakthrough wants to visit your house. Get ready! Look for His favor and goodness. Remember, God rewards the people who seek after Him. So keep expecting, keep believing because the God of the breakthrough is ready to overwhelm you with His goodness today! Bible say in 2 Samuel 5:20 “…the Lord has broken through my enemies before me, like the bursting out of great waters…” Prayer for Today: Father in heaven, today I am expecting Your goodness. I am looking for Your favor. I’m trusting that You, the God of the breakthrough, are working mightily on my behalf. Help me to live a life pleasing to You as I wait for Your hand to move mightily in my life. In Jesus Name, Amen.

Heavenly father

The blessing of the LORD makes one rich, And He adds no sorrow with it.

(Proverbs 10:2

God looks at the mountains and says, "'But you, O mountains of Israel, will produce branches and fruit for My people Israel, for they will soon come home. I am concerned for you and will look on you with favor; you will be plowed and sown, and I will multiply the number of people upon you, even the whole house of Israel. The towns will be inhabited and the ruins rebuilt” (Ezekiel 36:8-10). God is an incomparable Father who is concerned about the well being of His children.

The Almighty God says, “I have to prepare the land where My people are going to live and multiply with blessings.” The love and compassion in the heart of our God whom we serve and love cannot be fathomed.
The Bible attests that Jesus Christ loved His disciples till the end (John 13:1).

He lovingly asks His disciples, “Children! Have you eaten?” (John 21:5). He cares for you (Psalm 55:22; 1 Peter 5:7). He enquires about your well-being. He desires to know about how you are progressing. He is interested in every minute detail of your day to day activity. Is there no one to care for you? Do you have no permanent place of shelter? Does your child treat you spitefully? Do they hurl words at you that pierce your soul like arrows? Are you forsaken by your parents for following Christian principles? Are you being fired at your workplace? Do you feel unwanted in your classroom? It is to people such as these, who are traversing through valleys of dry bones, like sorrows, sufferings, sickness tears, trials, temptations and tribulations, who experience some sort of an emptiness that God says, “I have a place for you.” (Deuteronomy 32:13).

God calls His children to ride on high places. The heart of God is thrilled when His children are returning to Him. God is concerned that you live in great comfort. God wants to shower His favour upon you. Unlike men He will not condemn, criticize or cast you away. The first promise that God offers is to multiply the number of people and make them settle down on the mountain.

God will multiply the number of people who are lifted to high places. Surely God will lift you and your household to high places and help you to enjoy abundant blessings.

Prayer:

Loving heavenly Father!

You are my only hope in this world that is filled with wicked and evil people. From today onwards, let Your holy presence surround me on all sides and protect me. Please do not forsake me but hold my hand and lead me at all times. In the prayer answering name of my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I pray.

Amen

words can hurt or heal

"Let no foul or polluting language come out of your mouth." ~ Ephesians 4:29


If someone brought a lethal weapon into your home, you would be terribly upset! You would probably call the police. If someone brought a lethal weapon into your Church, the ushers should ask them to check it at the door, but they really couldn't, because it comes attached. I'm speaking, of course, about the tongue.

Do you ever stop to think how your hurtful words can cut deeply into someone's heart? The typical response is "but you know I didn't mean it." If you didn't mean it, why say it? Things are said out of anger, or just plain thoughtlessness. Remember the television commercial a few years ago when the little boy ran into the house, slamming the screen door and yelling, "Hey, Mom, I got two A's." The Mom responded, "How many times have I told you to quit slamming that door?" You could see the excitement immediately leave the boy's face, as he was utterly destroyed by his Mom's words. Your words have the power to hurt or heal, pollute or purify. Does what you say help or hurt? Do your words do the person good, or damage and discourage him in some way? Are your words constructive? Do they build up the person you are talking to and encourage him, or do they tear him down?

We are sometimes careless with our words! Words should be used as tools of communication, not as substitutes for weapons. We say things in such a way that it hinders others in their walk with God. We, sometimes, injure a friend and damage the relationship -- with our words. We just should not do that! Here are three criteria for consciously governing our choice of words: 1.) Is it helpful? 2.) Is it constructive? 3.) Is it needful?

The point is not that God wants us to repress the truth, or be silent about spiritual issues and accountability! If we know God wants us to speak to a friend about a spiritual issue that we are concerned about, then we are to go to that person. Go with a clear understanding of our scriptural responsibility, with a heart-to-heart talk for clarification, and share our concerns. We should be ready to encourage and pray for that person. The positive, encouraging words we speak will open the door to all God has for us!

HAVE FAITH

So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.(Romans 10:17)
The Lord Jesus Christ was crucified. He died and was buried. Mary Magdalene had great love for Jesus Christ because it was He who delivered her from the clutches of seven evil spirits that tormented her. Mary Magdalene came to the tomb with a heart of gratitude early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark (1 Timothy 1:5).

She was shocked to see that the stone had been removed from the entrance of the tomb. Immediately shran to the disciples and informed them about it. When Peter and John the beloved disciples of the Lord went into the tomb, they realized that the body of Jesus was not there. But they saw the strips of linen lying there.

The disciples returned without knowing what to do. But Mary stood outside the tomb crying. The Lord Jesus who rose up from the dead according to His promise, knew the true love of Mary and so He appeared to her first after His resurrection. The main reason for Mary to receive this great privilege which was denied even to His disciples, was that she, “believed in Him even while she did not see Him.” “…faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ” (Romans 10:17).

Mary Magdelene who ministered with the Lord, listened to His message and received firm faith. For our faith to be firm we have to listen to His words carefully and receive them in our heart (Ezekiel 3:3; Jeremiah 15:16). This firm faith shall help us to face all the struggles in our day to day life.

Dear Friend! The word of God alone can instill faith in us. The extent to which we honour the word of God to that extents His blessings shall come upon us. Accept Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour, get rooted and established in Him leading a life of righteousness. Be strengthened in the faith and overflow with thankfulness (Colossians 2:6,7). Then as declared by Paul the Apostle with so much confidence, the Lord shall enable us also to lead a victorious life, fight a good battle, keep our faith, so that when we go to heaven we can receive the crown of righteousness. On this day, let the world see your works of faith. Examine where you could shine your light that your Father in heaven may be glorified on this day.



Prayer:



Loving heavenly Father,



Unworthy as I am, I come to Your throne of grace not by the works that I have done but by Your immense mercy trusting that You have given me the authority to call you “Abba Father”. I request You to crown this day with Your perfect grace. Bless me throughout this month, that I may experience bountiful blessings in my life. In Jesus’ name I pray.



Amen





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Take a step to speak out the truth………..

A woman stands before judge and jury, places one hand on the Bible and the other in the air, and makes a pledge. For the next few minutes, with God as her helper, she will “tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.” She is a witness. Her job is not to expand upon nor dilute the truth. Her job is to tell the truth. Leave it to the legal counsel to interpret. Leave it to the jury to resolve. Leave it to the judge to apply. But the witness, The witness speaks the truth. Let her do more or less and she taints the outcome. But let her do that - let her tell the truth- and justice has a chance. The Christian, too, is a witness. We, too, make a pledge. Like the witness in court, we are called to tell the truth. The bench may be absent and the judge unseen, but the Bible is present, the watching world is the jury, and we are the primary witnesses. We are subpoenaed by no less than Jesus himself: "You will be my witnesses" (Acts 1:8). And like witnesses in a court, we are called to testify, to tell what we have seen and heard. And we are to speak truthfully. Our task is not to whitewash nor bloat the truth, but to exactly speak out as it is. There is, however, one difference between the witness in court and the witness for Christ. The witness in court eventually steps down from the witness chair, but the witness for Christ never does. For the Christian, deception is never an option. It wasn't an option for Jesus. So, we should take a step to speak out the truth and be witnesses for Christ.

Living in the fish bowl

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart as working for the Lord." ~ Colossians 3:23

Christians live in a fishbowl! Everyone who follows Christ is being watched at work, at school, at the marketplace, and in your glass house. You live in a fishbowl, and people are watching to see if your walk matches your talk. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught that our lives should be lived on a deeper level of righteousness. He deals with the motives and attitudes of the heart. We're to live as salt and light. We're to have a lifestyle that gives a positive message to a watching world.

We're to be like Daniel, whose life was scrutinized, and they could not find any dishonesty or inconsistency! That is the heart of what Jesus is saying -- honesty and truth. Christians are to live by such a high standard of integrity that a simple "yes" is binding. I was involved in a business arrangement, recently, and I asked the other person what I needed to do to finalize the deal. His response, "your word is good enough for me." Others are watching the way you live, and will only be influenced by those they trust.

People are watching you! They are watching how you dress, how you take care of your home, how you take care of your lawn, and a whole host of things you do. They're watching you at work. They watch how you treat other people. They watch you and me, to see if we are being a good example of the God we claim to serve. We're not called to a life of mediocrity; we are set apart to be exceptional! Become an ambassador of excellence for Jesus Christ!

Plans to Prosper

but your sorrow will be turned into joy

(John 16:20)

Dear Friend! Our loving God says, “For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11). It is God’s desire to grant you His divine peace and make you happy (John 14:27). He has unconditional love for you and wants your soul to be prosperous always (3 John 2).

A certain sister met me in person and shared with me all her experiences. Once it so happened that suddenly both her legs were swollen. When she sought medical help, the doctor remarked, “There is fluid in your legs. It has to be sucked out by a needle”. Following this, she visited the hospital everyday for treatment. There was none to help her. She had two small children. She had to get her children ready for school, drop them at school, bring them back and also cook for them. On account of the problem in her legs she could neither stand nor walk. Somehow she dragged herself inside the house and did all the work.

Although her children wanted to help their mother they could not do anything as they were very small. Her condition became worse. One day they were watching the Jesus Calls TV program. That day while I offered prayers in that program I said, “Oh Lord, please heal those who are suffering with swelling in their legs”. She felt as if that prayer was meant only for her. When I prayed she was in her bed unable to move or lift her legs.

After the prayer the Holy Spirit descended on her and lifted her up from the bed. Realizing the change that has come into her body she tried to stand on her legs. At that moment a new strength surged into her. Immediately after that prayer she began to walk and started doing all the household work cheerfully with divine joy and peace enveloping her heart.

The Bible says, “From the west, men will fear the name of the Lord, and from the rising of the sun, they will revere his glory” (Isaiah 59:19). “The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you” (Romans 16:20). Therefore, be of good cheer! The Lord shall certainly perform a miracle for you. Are you troubled by your own family members? Today the Holy Spirit shall descend upon them also. They may be your children or your spouse, whoever they may be, the Lord of peace shall descend upon them. The plan of God which He has for you is a plan of peace to prosper your soul. On this wonderful day, my friend, please place your trust on Him without any reservation.

Prayer:

Loving Lord Jesus Christ,

You who guard and guide my ways, I come to Your throne of grace not considering my good works but In Your sheer mercy. I approach You as one having been blessed with the privilege of being able to call You “Abba Father”. I fall prostrate at Your feet on this day and ask You to cleanse me of my sins. Let my sins not be a barrier in my communion with You. May all my thoughts, words and deeds be pleasing in Your sight. Help me to receive Your favour and be protected under Your mighty wings.

In Your precious and matchless name I pray.

Amen.

Know about Psalm 23rd

A Sunday school teacher asked her children if anyone could quote the entire 23rd Psalm. A golden-haired, four-and-a-half-year-old girl was among those who raised their hands. A bit skeptical, the teacher asked if she could really quote the entire psalm. The little girl came to the front of the room, faced the class, made a perky little bow, and said, "The Lord is my shepherd, that's all I want" She bowed again and went and sat down. That may well be the greatest interpretation of the 23rd Psalm ever heard. King David, himself a former shepherd, begins this Psalm with, "The Lord is my shepherd, immediately putting himself as a sheep in the care of Jesus Christ (who is the same being as the Lord of the Old Testament-see John 1:1-3, 14 and Heb. 1:2). This analogy of Christ as a shepherd and His chosen ones as sheep, is reinforced in several scriptures, especially in John 10, John 21:15-17 and Hebrews 13:20. The shepherd is the provider and protector of his flock. The sheep are helpless without him. Similarly, human existence is a sinful, carnal experience without God in our lives (John 5:30; Rom. 8:6-11). Continuing with, "I shall not want," David indicates here that as a sheep in Christ's care, he was confident that he would lack nothing. This sentiment is repeated in Psalms 34:9-10, and clearly indicates David's understanding in regards to putting God and God's way first in his life (see Matthew 6:25-34). He goes on to write, "He makes me to lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside the still waters." Both the "green pastures" and "still waters" indicate a blessed abundance, further illustrating the benefits of a God-led life. Friends that little girl's words are true, "The Lord is my shepherd, that's all I want."

AMTHE VICTORIOUS WALK

Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
(2 Timothy 3:12)

Everyone born in this world live with their own characteristic attitudes that are different one from another including one’s spiritual life. Nevertheless, whatever be the state of affairs of everyone, difficulties faced in passing a single day cannot be expressed.

Those who wallow in poverty lament, “When shall my plight change?” Some of those who are caught up in problems relating to family life say with tears, “Is there a way for my life to blossom?” When we think about such sufferings, the question that arises in our mind is that, “Why did I enter this world?’

But Paul the Apostle who was chosen by God triumphed over all afflictions in this world uttered as follows: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day – and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing” (2 Timothy 4: 7, 8).

He also writes to Timothy his son begotten in Jesus Christ who ministered with Him the following so that we too can triumph over all our problems in this world. “But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.

Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses” (1 Timothy 6:11, 12).

Leading a true Christian life is definitely difficult. Probably those who lead a worldly life with the aim of “Let us eat, drink and die,” seem to have an easy life. But those who would like to live as true servants of Christ shall certainly go through trials and temptations.

“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” (Ephesians 6:12). Paul the Apostle has clearly explained as to how we can overcome all our struggles and walk victoriously in our life so that we can wear the crown of righteousness and live in the presence of God forever and ever more.

Prayer:

Loving Lord Jesus Christ,

I confess that if in this life only I have hope in You, I am of all men the most pitiable. You have risen to give me the hope that in You all shall be made alive. You have promised to abide with me always until the end of ages. I praise You with all my heart, strength, mind and body. You alone are the way, the truth, the life and the resurrection. On this day, give me the grace to run the race which you have granted into my hands with all patience. Please make Your divine light shine upon me and bless me.

Amen.

Change your environment……….

Consider an oak tree. If you plant it in a pot, its growth will be limited. Once its roots fill that pot, it can grow no further. The problem is not with the tree; it is with the environment. It is stifling growth. Perhaps you have bigger things in your heart than your present environment can facilitate. That’s why God will stir you out of a comfortable situation. When you go through persecution and rejection, it’s not always because somebody has it in for you. Sometimes, that’s God’s way of directing you into his perfect will. He’s trying to get you to stretch to the next level. He knows you’re not going to go without a push, so he’ll make it uncomfortable for you to stay where you are currently. The mistake we make at times is getting negative and sour; we focus on what didn’t work out. When we do that, we inhibit the opening of new doors. There are people who have experienced rejection in their personnel relationships. They put all those years into it and now they’re hurt, dejected, going around defeated and not expecting anything good. Unfortunately, sometimes it is unavoidable just because somebody rejected you or walked out of your life and left you hurt, that doesn’t mean that you should retreat and settle where you are. That rejection did not change what God put on the inside of you. It doesn't mean that you cannot yet be happy. When one door closes, if you will keep the right attitude, God will open another door. But you have to do your part and keep pressing forward.