Soul Under Construction/Renovation/All Things New

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IS HE/SHE ABUSIVE?

You're not Crazy. Learn the disease. Stop the abuse. (this essay adapted from Tears and Healing Reflections)

Are you being abused? You may not know how to tell, but even worse, you may be thinking that you are the crazy one. Abusers work hard to distort our reality to make their reality feel safer.

So what is abuse? Is it someone who hits you to get what they want? Sometimes, mostly not! Ask yourself this: does your partner hurt you repeatedly? Does he or she do it to satisfy their own emotional needs, or because they're out of control? Does she or he use the situation to lock you in so you have to tolerate it, or make a huge sacrifice to get away? If you see this dynamic in your relationship, you are being abused. The hurt of abuse can come in many ways, including physical attacks, verbal attacks, sexual attacks, withholding things we need including affection, sex, money, or contact with friends and family.

You're not Crazy

For many, struggling to live with this kind of abusive partner, the first handhold we need to grasp is that we are not crazy. Abusive behavior isn't normal. It is caused by an underlying disorder. Most often, the disorders are borderline personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, or sociopathy - technically called antisocial personality disorder. People who suffer from these disorders have extreme emotions, which lead them to actions that can range from puzzling to brutal. Living with them is painful and confusing. Personality disorders are aptly named, because the minds of people who suffer from these disorders work differently than healthy people.

They Spin our Reality: Disordered people can't deal with the reality of their behaviors. On some level they realize how hurtful they are, yet accepting this major flaw in themselves is just too painful. So disordered abusers spin our reality to make theirs less painful. One of the most common defense mechanism they use is projection. In projection, a characteristic of themselves that they find just too painful to accept is projected onto us. And the most frequently projected characteristic is mental illness. "I'm not a narcissist. You're the crazy one." Another common and difficult defense mechanism is blame shifting. It's your fault this happened because blah, blah blah blah...

After a while it becomes hard to distinguish what is real from what is being projected and what is being distorted. We begin to doubt our reality and question whether we're the crazy ones, or whether our disordered SO's (significant others) are really right about what they say.
The truth is, THEY'RE NOT RIGHT. But they feel better when they can get us to carry the burden of their illness and their behavior.
Are you in love with someone hurtful?

What's more, disordered people hide their problems very effectively. People with all of these personality disorders - narcissistic personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, and antisocial personality disorder - have serious maladjustments in coping with life. Thus, they live in emotional turmoil. They seek to present a very together appearance, hiding their disease from most people. It is only when we get into a close and private relationship with someone with these personality disorders that the abusive behavior comes out. And because their lives are wracked with emotional turmoil, there is a lot of pent-up emotion that can be focused on us. Yet those around us don't see it, causing us further confusion.

What is this Disease?
Abuse is a behavior, not a disease. But abuse is caused by an underlying disease. Healthy people might occasionally lose their temper, leading to an outburst, but a consistent pattern of hurtful abuse can only be the result of a deeper problem. I help a lot of people come to grips with their hurtful situations, just as I had to come to grips with mine. At first, I thought the problem I faced was verbal abuse, and that's how I first starting finding help. But in my situation, like most, the verbal abuse was only one part of a bigger and more serious situation.

Abusive behavior isn't normal. It is caused by an underlying disorder. Most often, the disorders are borderline personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, or sociopathy - technically called antisocial personality disorder. Understanding what is going on in an abusive situation requires understanding these disorders. This connection leads to what we sometimes call the "light bulb effect", where long-standing confusion and hurt suddenly opens up to an insight - and the first steps to protecting ourselves and to healing.

My own healing process started the day I searched for "verbal abuse" on the internet. My own discoveries and healing process unfolded over time in writing, and this today is my book, Tears and Healing. Tears and Healing, now in its fifth printing, has helped thousands of people to deal with their abusive situations, both present and past.

Getting yourself out of an abusive situation and healing the damage it has done are not small tasks. It takes time and energy. But you also need guidance in what to work on, because abusive partners deliberately distort our reality to serve their sick needs. My books, combined with continued dialog in support communities, can provide that critical compass to navigate the dark passages until the light breaks through.

Godspeed,
Richard Skerritt

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SPIRITUAL BATTLE

 There is a spiritual battle going on around you; good vs evil. This battle cannot be fought like you would fight a physical fight; but it must be fought in the spirit. )

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Ephesians 6:12 So put on the whole armour of God that you may be able to stand against the wiles of satan. Ephesians 6:11 How foolish would it be if we only had on a helmet in a real war? That would be real foolish; however that is what many of us do when it comes to this spiritual battle that we are in. The helmet in the Spirit; would be to have on the HELMET OF SALVATION. Many times we have that on; but that is it. That is not all the gear that God told us to put on; or to utilize, but he said put on the whole armour. If you are saved and are not exercising the BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS which is (walking worthy of this precious high call) or maybe we are not using the SWORD OF THE SPIRIT which is the word of God (which means being a hearer of the word of God and also a doer) or maybe we are not using your FAITH AS A SHIELD to quench the fiery darts of satan; or not tightening up your waist with the BELT OF TRUTH by letting truth reign BIG in your life and maybe we are not SHODING YOUR FEET WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE GOSPEL (we need to always be ready to carry the good news of the gospel to any and everyone that we meet) ; if you are not doing all these things to the best of the ability of the Holy Spirit as God has instructed us to do; then it is going to be hard for us to go onto the battle field and not get wounded or worse; killed. Many of us are physically living, but are dying a spiritual death due to the lack of application of this word. Lord help! Let us be encouraged to stand and fight the good fight, finish the race and keep the faith. 2 Tim. 4:7

To read about putting on the whole armour of God read: Ephesians 6:10-18 for your convenience I'll post it in the comment section below. GBU

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OUT WITH THE OLD AND IN WITH THE NEW

You can't put new wine in old wine skins; out with the old and in with the new. When God wants to do a new thing; he's not going to do it the same way as he did the old. We've got to change with God. Yes he is doing a new thing, but yet still he is the same yesterday, today, and forever. So how can God be doing a new thing if he is the same yesterday, today, and forever? Because his faithfulness and his character of love; that remains the same, but as far as for you; he wants to do something new, different; and something special for you. Sometimes we limit God because we don't want to let go of the old. Old things, old mindsets, old circle of people who aren't adding to our lives. In order for us to get better we have got to do better. We have to change, change Godward. Grow and move on to perfection. When God give you a new thing; sometimes it is through difficulties that they come. So many of times we want something, but don't want to go through what is necessary to get the new wine, that new lever or new anointing. Even if you did manage to get the new by avoiding the process still you wouldn't have what it takes to keep it. So keep in mind when you are going through something hard; then that is called the process, and when it looks like you are losing somethings you are really gaining room for what God is about to give you. Not everything can go with you forward into the destiny that God has for you. In the bible, a camel had to dismantle everything on his back and bow down on all fours just to go through a secret door on the wall; called the eye of the needle. This door was hidden in such a way that the enemy could not come in and over turn the city. Even if they did the wall was so small that they would have to dismantle to get thru it. God is trying to dismantle the enemy who wants to get into your camp and invade your destiny. If he could go forward with you; it's like the enemy would be in your camp. You better let go of the old! Anything that is against your purpose. Not everyone, anything, any wrong mindsets or attitudes should be able to go through the wall of your destiny. If they did; they would cross over with you and open up the portal or gateway to the army of enemies that are waiting to attack and overthrough your city of purpose. You must realize how the enemy works. He will attach things and people to you that he knows you will like or even love all just to stop the plan of God for your life. So it is up to you to be vigilant with the help of the Holy Spirit, and watch! So time to make the shift into the deep! Time to let go of the old and embrace the new. New wine anyone?

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KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

Unfortunately the Post on abuse has hit a home run for a lot of people. They thought they were walking in love; but was being a victim of abuse. The devil don't want you to talk about this kind of stuff; because it breaks up his foundation; but when truth about anything is revealed and we speak up for ourselves and for others who haven't found their voices yet; then victory is apparent for a whole lot of people who have been bound or suffering in silence perhaps for many y...ears. I salute you all for coming forward whether in silence or in public; because facing the truth is the first step and it will free you and many others. To those of you who haven't come to grips with this thing yet; ask God to show you what it really is; not what you wish it to be. GOD HAS NOT SENTENCED YOU TO A LIFE OF ABUSE. (from the world maybe; but not from your own flesh or the one you're intending on marrying.) It is not even logical for a person to harm his/her own body; so when a person insist on incessant abuse; that is what they are doing. Harming the one that God sent them to be one with. You are healed to be whole and to shine; not to be broken and wounded by another.
(MANY ARE BLESSED TO BE FREED FROM THIS; BUT IT IS STILL OUR FOCUS TO BRING ATTENTION TO IT FOR OTHERS WHO MAY STILL RESIDE IN THIS KIND OF ORDEAL. WHAT'S WORSE WHO WOULD KNOW ABOUT THEIR STRUGGLE? BECAUSE IT IS A SILENT KILLER.) Jesus came to set the captive free. This is a subject that is not spoken of due to shame; so many stay bond to situations like this. BUT THE DEVIL IS A LIAR. WE SEE YOU AND WE ARE HERE FOR YOU IN PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION THAT YOU SEE THE LIGHT AND BECOME FREE AS GOD INTENDED YOU TO LIVE. HE WHOM THE SON HAS SET FREE IS FREE INDEED; BUT MANY TIMES PEOPLE LITERALLY PERISH BECAUSE OF THE LACK OF KNOWLEDGE. KNOWLEDGE LIKE THIS! SO WE SPREAD THE KNOWLEDGE SO MANY WON'T HAVE TO PERISH DUE TO THE LACK THEREOF.

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TRANSPERENCY ABOUT ABUSE

  When I called off my engagement publicly a little over a year ago it just took a little nudge from a wonderful sister at church to see that I wasn't sure. She shared with me the emotional abusive she had suffered in her marriage. She spoke to me candidly about how the money was great, but how her husband was so abusive. She told me, 'Katherine, I know you are looking at your age and you wanna be married, but wait if you are not sure.' Everything that she stated I had been experiencing and more. He and I had both attended a meeting together and the prophetess of the house told me what this man (my fiancé) was doing to me was witchcraft. She didn't stutter or hesitate! He had become abusively angry that night because God had confirmed his abuse. Randomly, I would get prophecies that there was someone connected to me that would harm me. One prophecy was: "There is a devil with a pitchfork connected to you, and God will show you who it is." Also another, was clear as a bell,' He said, the relationship that you just ended; God said it was a mistake...." I knew the many signs of an abusive partner, but I just stayed in hopes that my words of encouragement and many prayers would help, but they didn't. It only got worse. Especially, when I would seek the Lord through consecration and fasting. He would throw things when he was angry, send me grewsome bloody pictures, arguments and tantrums of control would be done like clock work to control the relationship. He would speak harshly to me at times, but then he would later layer on thick, the I love yous and abundance of monetary gifts. It's almost like he got a kick out of the make up break up phase. It's like it gave him a rush; all while crushing my spirit. Through our courtship of 2 1/2 years I found out things about his true character that he kept hide from me. One, he had been released from the military for multiple personality disorders. Two, that he'd attempted the act of suicide before. Once he stated that he loved me so much that if he did take my life for some reason, then at least he still could still repent and go to heaven. I encouraged him to go to counseling, real professional counseling. So he did; the first counselor told him within 30 minutes that he wasn't marriage material. (She had been married 35 yrs.) So he got mad as usual when he didn't like something, so he left and went to another therapist. Within a few sessions after she had seen the bloody photo that he had sent me, she told him, " oh my God, this is worse than I thought it was." They put him on medications but he refused to take them. He never went back to her again either. Later, I found out a plethora of things that he wouldn't share with me. These are only a few: he had been deep into porn still, masturbation still, anal sex and orgies. He asked me if I'd be interested in these practices once married. Wow, of course this was a great conflict of interest since I love God with all my heart soul and mind; and I want a pure and wholesome lifestyle.

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How To Recognize An Abusive Relationship

AN ABUSIVE RELTIONSHIP IS BETTER THAN NONE AT ALL.......NOT!!!! BUT MANY PEOPLE ENDURE ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS IN SILENCE OR PERHAPS THEY JUST DONT KNOW WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE. (I will post the signs of an abusive relationship soon so keep watching.) If it's not for you maybe for someone you know. I've been there and have the tee shirt to prove it. No one needs to suffer in silence. Get help; or talk to someone. But most importantly if you are being abused physically, emotionally or mentally get out and get to safety! You are not alone!!!

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Kill everything in the enemy's camp

PROPHETIC WARNING

Motives matters to God; may our hearts remain pure especially as we spread the gospel. I see people write post all the time directed to someone as if God is in that. Our motives should be pure and our motives matter to God. Here Jesus is writing a post in the sand about those accusers? After he is done he says: WOMEN WHERE IS YOUR ACCUSERS? GO AND SIN NO MORE. As Christians we are to be against sin, but when we nit pick to find fault with one another all in the name of the Lord; then that's not God. Truth is Satan can find many reasons in our lives to accuse us of. Many!! You may be awesome intercessor, preacher/teacher, or praise leader, but battle with gluttony (or something else); which is a sin. HOW THEN CAN YOU RIDICULE ANOTHER BECAUSE OF YOUR STRENGTH IN ONE AREA, AND THE LACK THEREOF IN ANOTHER? Listen, we all are different, and everyone is dealing with something different. However; we all are covered not because we got it together in one area.....BUT BECAUSE OF THE BLOOD! If God would take his grace, and favor away; then we would see ourselves as we are without Christ; A WRETCH! FALSE HUMILITY IS FALSE. True humility is knowing that anything you have, its only by God's grace, and by understanding that; you are humbled.....acknowledging the source from which your blessings flow. Remember, others may have it worse than you, so you should always be grateful; not smug or prideful. When you are on the outside looking in it is easy for you to judge or to help satan accuse, BUT RATHER PRAYING FOR THAT PERSON INSTEAD OF PUTTING YOUR MOUTH ON THEM; that's what kingdom people do. Christ is not divided. ARE YOU DIVIDING CHRIST'S BODY? Six things does the Lord hate, 7 is an abomination. One is: He hates one who sowes discord among the brethern. Jesus and his Father is one and his prayer was that His body would be one as well. By our love (TRUE LOVE) one for another; men will know that we are Christ's disciples.)

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A right now word from God.....Listen to entire video.  You will be truly blessed by God.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToKG90FFLNM&index=24&list=UUSeGxfAkkx2mvjSIkrn8vmQ

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WHAT IS YOUR TONE? Is it ALWAYS judgmental or critical? Finding things that are praiseworthy takes more observation, a willingness to see SOME positives, a foolish man can easily tear things down but can they build things up? FIND A REASON TO SPEAK LIFE IN TO PEOPLE.

GOD IS LOVE; TRUE LOVE IS NOT PARTIAL. GOD IS NO RESPECTOR OF PERSON

Two ethnic   groups below; both made entirely by God; he said, and it was good. Our hair is different and it is good. Our cultures are different and it is good; our skin tones are different and that is good. Why then did we teach our daughters the way God made us wasn't and isn't excepted? For years society has sent them that message; and we all bought into it. So we bleached our hair; dyed our skin and straightened our hair all in the attempts to be what society deemed ideal us to be.(Am I against hair color or straightens? No, I'm a hairstylist no definitely not.) but what I am saying the last pictures of the little girls is what Our Father who art in heaven has made us to be; and my God I must say that IT IS GOOD. We have to tell that to our kids and allow them a chance to identify with who they really are from God; instead of allowing them to try to fit a mole that isn't even meant for them to fit. I love God; and I love every one of my sisters and brothers in Christ, and I accept each differently made without any partiality. I love the song that says: I wanna know what love is; want you to show me. LOVE......pass it on!

BTW; I am not trying to get brownie points with anybody; time is too short. Sin is sin; so we have got to get this thing right. So if you have to be mad at someone until you get delivered; I'm okay with you being mad at me; because I am not in this thing to please man. God hates unfair scales; and being prejudice towards people for any reason is an unfair tipping of the scale. All it takes it takes to make this right; like any other sin is confessing it and allowing God to change/deliver you. If you be willing and obedient you SHALL EAT THE GOOD OF THE LAND.

THAT'S A BIG STRETCH; BUT THERE IS A PURPOSE IN MIND

For somebody this might would be a big stretch; but the teacher here has a purpose in mind. Maybe just maybe their is a stretching that is going on in you; that seems to be pulling you apart, but it's not meant to harm you only to help you to reach your fullest potential in God. As you comply with the teacher (The Holy Spirit) you will begin to see the purpose in the exercises that are meant to bring about significant change in you. So do the work and grow to your fullest potential in Jesus. When you are pruned at first it hurts, but later it's meant to bring forth more fruits. BTW: YOUR TEACHER SEES WHAT YOU CAN'T SEE IN YOU; YOUR VIEW IS LIMITED AND YOUR AIM IS SHORT. HE HAS GREATER
in STORE FOR YOU.

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Am I praying against a mountain or against God's will?

Even though Jesus felt the pressures and didn't want to die; he asked Father it if it was possible to take that cup from him, but he knew that God's plan for him was to save mankind through his death, so if he had allowed his flesh or what he was feeling to prevail; then he wouldn't have fulfilled the plan of God for the whole world. Sometimes we can miss God; because we keep insisting on what your flesh wants rather than what God's plan is for you. Yes, you can pray that the flesh gets what it wants, but what we've got to remember is that the flesh is enemies with God. It will always pull you in a direction away from God or his ultimate plan for your life is. When you know God's will like Jesus; then you can't pray that God would take this cup away from you, if in fact his will for you is to drink of that cup. It's one thing to speak to a mountain and command it to move, and totally another to pray against the plan of God. Paul prayed to Father to remove his thorn, but God didn't; the thorn served as a purpose; so in essence Paul realized this wasn't a mountain, but it was God's will that he might remain humble. Had God listened to Paul, and removed the thorn, then it is quite possible that Paul could have lost his soul because of pride like Satan. You see saints of God; God isn't deaf, when he doesn't do what we are requesting it isn't because he can't, but rather it's because he have a reason for not doing it. The reason is for your good or your best interest. When we plead, kick, and scream against God's decisions; then we are proving that we do not trust him, showing our immaturity, and not at all looking at the big picture. A no from God is just as blessed as a yes from him; because we knows his no's are for our safety and thats a blessing to know he cares enough to keep us from danger. So give into God's infinite wisdom and accept His plan for your life.HEAVEN BOUND; OUR FINAL DESTINATION.

BREAK EVERY CHAIN

 In Joshua 15:63 there were some enemies in the promise land that The Children of Israel could not drive out so in those areas their enemies remained in the land. That reminds me of our lives as as Christians. We may have victory over most areas of our lives; but suffer defeat in others. Even though you haven't gained victory over that area; YET doesn't mean that you won't. The only way you will not ever defeat that area of your life is when you become accepting of it, and in denial that it even exit. The people that the Children of Israel couldn't or didn't drive out continued to be inhabitants of their land. Their enemies might have been stronger than them (like a stronghold; which is something that resist leaving), but remember they never won any battle before by their own strength; but it was because of God fighting for them. It's when we rely on our own strength that we settle and just allow strongholds to remain. So did their enemies remain because God couldn't drive them out? Were these enemies too hard for God??? Whenever there is a failure always look at man as opposed to God. God desires to defeat and drive out all our enemies, or in our case to be free in all areas of our lives (it's called shalom or being) Made (built, constructed or crafted) whole.

So if there are areas of your life that you need deliverance in; remember you didn't free yourself before and you can't defeat this foe in your own strength either. Rely on God and don't settle with what God intended for you to conquer. If Israel had persisted on defeating these enemies; God would have driven out all the inhabitants of their land; but they got relaxed and allowed the enemies to remain in some territories. Jesus said, "SOME THINGS ONLY COME BY PRAYER AND FASTING;" which implies that some things will resist or remain in your life unless you get serious enough to push away the plate and pray until you get freedom in this area.

Many times we say the generation of curses are broken and yet we see the same strongholds operating in our lives and children. Will you allow it??? Or pray until the actual behavior is gone??

~WHAT YOU ALLOW WON'T LEAVE/CHANGE. Jesus is the bondage breaker and he came to BREAK EVERY CHAIN. HALLELUJAH!!!~HEAVEN BOUND; OUR FINAL DESTINATION.

A HEART AFTER GOD'S OWN HEART

THURSDAY'S CLASS SESSION:

DAVID WAS CERTAINLY A MAN AFTER GOD'S OWN HEART, SO WHAT DID HE DO TO BECOME THAT??? THIS LESSON WILL TEACH US SOME OF THE THINGS THAT DAVID DID. IF WE PRACTICE EACH OF THESE PRINCIPALS IN OUR DAILY LIVES; WE CA...N BECOME A MAN OR WOMEN AFTER GOD'S OWN HEART.

TEXT: PSALMS 105:3-5
GLORY IN HIS HOLY NAME; LET THE HEART OF THOSE WHO SEEK THE LORD REJOICE; LOOK TO THE LORD; AND HIS STRENGTH; SEEK HIS FACE ALWAYS; REMEMBER THE WONDERS HE HAS DONE; HIS MIRACLE AND THE JUDGEMENTS THAT HE HAS PRONOUNCED.

GLORY IN HIS HOLY NAME:
GLORY: MEANS TO BE PROUD OF; OR TO REJOICE BECAUSE OF. WE CAN SURELY BE PROUD OF A GOD HE HAS BEEN FAITHFUL; STRONG AND MIGHTY IN BATTLE; HE HAS NEVER BEEN DEFEATED. HE HAS SLENDOR, MAGNIFICIENCE, AND ETERNAL GLORY. HE HAS NEVER LET ANYONE DOWN WHO HAS PUT THEIR TRUST IN HIM. Scripture says: PSALMS 25:3 They who puts their trust in him will not be put to shame. HE DOESN'T SLEEP NOR DO HE SLUMBER; SO OUR BOAST SHOULD BE MADE IN GOD AND WE SHOULD GLORY IN HIS HOLY NAME. WE CAN DEFINITELY REJOICE BECAUSE OF HIS UNDEFEATED RECORD!!! THERE IS NO ONE WHO CAN STAND IN BATTLE AGAINST HIM.

LET THE HEART OF THOSE WHO SEEK THE LORD REJOICE:
LET THE HEART; REJOICE. REJOICE MEANS TO DISPLAY EXCITMENT; TO BE GLAD; TO BE FILLED WITH JOY; (NOT HALF FILLED; BUT OVERFLOWING WITH JOY) HOW CAN I BE GLAD??? HAVE JOY FILLED TO THE TOP? HOW CAN I TRULY REJOICE??? ESPECIALLY, WHEN THERE IS BAD NEWS EVERYWHERE, OR THE WORLD'S CONDITION OR OUTLOOK IS SO GRIM??? HOW CAN ANYONE SERIOUSLY REJOICE; HAVE GENUINE JOY IN THE MIDST OF ALL OF LIFE'S CIRCUMSTANCES OR CRISES???

OUR ANSWER IS FOUND HERE IN THE TEXT----IT SAYS: LET THOSE WHO SEEK THE LORD REJOICE!!! SO WHEN WE SEEK THE LORD THAT IS THE ONLY WAY WE CAN HAVE GENUINE JOY. BECAUSE IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD THERE IS FULNESS OF JOY. NOTHING CAN ENTER INTO HIS PRESENCE.

*SO IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT WE CANNOT REJOICE TRULY AND HAVE A JOY THAT IS FULL; UNLESS WE SEEK THE LORD. *SEEK IS A WORD THAT MEANS TO CONTINUE.......HE DOESN'T SAY THAT THOSE WHO SOUGHT HIM YESTERDAY, BUT TO HAVE A JOYFUL LIFE WE MUST CONTINUE TO/DILIGENTLY SEEK THE LORD. *INFACT OUR SEARCH SHOULDN'T EVER BE TOO HARD; BECAUSE WE SHOULD DWELL IN THE SECRET PLACE OF THE MOST HIGH GOD AND ABIDE UNDER THE SHADOWS OF THE ALMIGHTY. PSALMS 91:1

THE SCRIPTURE SAYS TO LET THE HEART REJOICE:
THAT IS BECAUSE IT IS POSSIBLE FOR ONE TO PRAISE GOD WITH HIS LIPS; BUT HAVE A HEART THAT IS FAR AWAY FROM HIM. (A FORM OF GODLINESS OR PRETENSE) HERE IT IS OUT OF THE ABUNDANCE OR DEPTH OF THE HEART THAT WE SHOULD REJOICE. THE HEART IS A REFLECTION OF THE SOUL; SO WHAT IS COMING OUT OF YOUR HEART IS A EXAMPLE OF YOUR SOUL'S CONDITION. SO IF YOUR HEART IS REJOICING; THEN YOUR SOUL IS TRULY AT PEACE.

HAPPY IS NOT THE SAME AS JOY. HAPPINESS IS CONDITIONAL AND IT IS BASED ON YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES. IF CIRCUMSTANCES ARE GOOD; THEN YOU ARE HAPPY; IF THEY AREN'T'; THEN YOU ARE NOT. JOY IS DIFFERENT; YOU CAN HAVE JOY INSPITE OF YOUR CIRCUMSTANCE; BECAUSE YOU CONTINUE TO SEEK. HIS GLORY/PRESENCE PRODUCES JOY OR FULLNESS OF JOY THAT IS.

LOOK TO THE LORD; AND HIS STRENGTH:
Scripture: PSALMS 121:1 I will look to the hills whence cometh my help; my help comes from the Lord. DAVID WAS SIMPLY SAYING TO TURN TO GOD FIRST AND FURMOST FOR YOU HELP, GUIDANCE, AND HIS PROVISION.

.....AND HIS STRENGTH
ANOTHER WAY OF SAYING IT IS: LOOK TO THE LORD; AND LOOK TO HIS STRENGTH. SO YOU ARE TO TURN TO THE LORD FOR HIS PROVISION AND GUIDANCE; BUT ALSO YOU ARE TOO TURNED TO HIM FOR HIS STRENGTH. *HIS STRENGTH IS WHAT MAKES US ABLE TO BARE EVEN THE HARDEST CIRCUMSTANCES. SO DON'T RELY ON YOUR OWN CAPABILITIES OR STRENGTH; BUT LOOK TO HIM FOR HIS STRENGHTH. HE IS ALL MIGHTY....MEANING ALL MIGHT BELONGS TO HIM.

*DAVID RELIED ON GOD FOR HELP AND STRENGTH. HE KNEW THAT HE WAS MIGHTY IN BATTLE AND SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE BECAUSE GOD WAS HIS STRENGTH, SHIELD AND STONGTOWER. WE ARE TO LEARN TO BE CO-DEPENDANT ON GOD FOR HIS HELP AND FOR HIS STRENGTH. *I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME. PHILLIPIANS 4:13

SEEK HIS FACE ALWAYS:
TO SEEK MEANS TO BE IN PURSUIT OF. HOW OFTEN??? ALL THE TIME; ALWAYS. NOT SOMETIMES!!!!

* WE SHOULD BE OBSESSED WITH GOD, TOTALLY IN LOVE WITH HIM. WE SHOULD NEVER FEEL THAT WE HAVE SOUGHT THE LORD ENOUGH OR THAT WE HAVE ARRIVED. THERE IS NO LIMIT TO REACH IN HIM. WE CAN ALWAYS SEEK GOD AND FIND A NEW PLACE IN HIM.


REMEMBER THE WONDERS HE HAS DONE; HIS MIRACLES AND THE JUDGEMENTS HE PRONOUNCED.
*THE PREFIX ......RE.....MEANS AGAIN, OR ONCE MORE. SO HE SAYS TO REMEMBER; WHICH REMEMBER IS A VARIATION OF THE WORD REMIND....WHICH MEANS TO BRING BACK TO MIND ONCE MORE OR AGAIN. TO KEEP IN MIND OR TO TAKE CARE NOT TO FORGET. SO WE SHOULD KEEP BRINGING BACK TO MIND; TO KEEP IN MIND OR TO TAKE CARE NOT TO FORGET ALL THE WONDER GOD HAS DONE. TO US PERSONALLY AND THE WONDERS AND MIRACLES THRU OUT THE AGES.

SOME WONDERS TO REMEMBER:
HE TOOK A SMALL NUMBER OF PEOPLE AND MADE THEM OUT OF A GREAT NATION; AND THEN MADE THEM HIS CHOSEN PEOPLE. HE DELIVERED THEM FROM THE STUBBORN PHAROAH; HE OPENED UP THE RED SEA; HE FEED THEM WITH MANNER FROM HEAVEN; LEAD THEM BY CLOUD BY DAY AND FIRE BY NIGHT; HE OPENED UP BLINDED EYES, RAISED THE DEAD, MADE THE LAME TO WALK, CLEANSED THE LEPARDS......

BUT THE GREATEST WONDER EVER WAS HOW HE SENT A SAVIOR TO A LOST AND DYING WORLD. REACH DOWN OUT OF THE MIRY CLAVE; PUT US UP OUT OF OUR SIN AND SET US ON A ROCK TO STAY. WASHED AND CLEANSED US WITH THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB AND WROTE OUR NAMES ON THE LAMB'S BOOK OF LIFE. A WONDER AND A MIRACLE IS THAT WE ARE NOW SEATED IN HEAVENLY PLACES WITH CHRIST JESUS. HALLELUJUAH TO THE LAMB!!!! PRAISE GOD!!!!

WE ARE TO TELL OUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN OF ALL GOD HAS DONE. THAT SHOULD BE ONE OF OUR FAVORITE PAST TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN; NOT ONLY SHOULD THESE STORIES JUST BE MEMORIES; BUT THEY SHOULD MOVE US TO TEARS OF HOW GOD HAS MADE A WAY OUT OF NO WAY. HOW IN THE MIDDLE OF A DESERT HE SPANG UP A WELL.

REMEMBER THE JUDGEMENTS HE PRONOUNCED:
*JUDGEMENTS: MEANS A SENTENCE AGAINST ONE WHO IS BEING JUDGED. A DECISION MADE BY THE ONE WHO JUDGES. GOD HAS PRONOUNCE JUDGEMENT AGAINST THE EGYPTIAN FOR MEDDLING WITH HIS PEOPLE. GOD PROMISED AND PROMISES TO PROTECT ISRAEL AGAINST ANY ONE WHO WILL FIGHT AGAINST THEM. HE IS ALSO BRING JUGEMENT AGAINST OUR ENEMIES TODAY AS WELL; ESPECIALLY THE ENEMY OF OUR SOUL.

GOD'S JUDGEMENTS SHOULD BE REMEMBERED; SO THAT WE CAN RESPECT AND BE AT AWE WITH HIS POWER AND MIGHT. ALSO, SO WE CAN HAVE GRATITUDE FOR HIS PROTECTION, AND NOT TO TAKE HIM FOR GRANTED. WHEN WE KEEP IN MIND HIS JUDGEMENTS; THEN WE CAN HAVE CONFIDENCE THAT NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST US SHALL PROSPER.....BECAUSE WE ARE MORE THAN AN CONQUEROR IN CHRIST JESUS.

*** THX FOR STUDYING WITH US. I HOPE THIS LESSON HELPED YOU AND GIVES YOU MORE UNDERSTANDING OF THE TEXT. PLZ STAY TUNED FOR NEXT WEEK'S LESSON . GBUSee More

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REVIVE US O LORD:

In Judges 15:14-20 Samson had destroyed one thousand Philistines with the jawbone of an ass; but immediately after the battle he became so incredibly thirsty. He prayed to God: Paraphrased: Have you given me the battle against my enemies only to later die of thirst??? God heard his prayer and carved out a supernatural supply of water just for him. Once he drank the water that God had supplied; the bible says: his spirit (or life) came again; and he was REVIVED. He then went on to judge Israel for the next 20 years. (That was his purpose)

LIFE'S LESSON: Sometimes, we forget that God's provision is not just for strength in battle; but also to revive after battle. We so often go from battle to battle----WEAK, THIRSTY, AND DEPLETED SPIRITUALLY. If we are to accomplish the work that God has called for us to do; then we must---rely on God after each to STRENGTHEN & TO REFRESH us; the our spirits may be restored; that we may BE REVIVED: which really means to be brought back to life; and be is present tense which means continually; so to be continually brought back to life. REVIVE US O LORD!!! Amen.

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THE GOSPEL NEEDS UNITY TO WORK AFFECTIVELY:

To live or die; either way for a believer would be beneficial; however, the Apostle Paul stated for the Gospel to continue to be preached abroad that it would be better for him to remain in the flesh. He admonishes the believers in Philippians 1:27 ....TO STAND FAST IN ONE SPIRIT, WITH ONE MIND STRIVING TOGETHER FOR THE FAITH OF THE GOSPEL. So here we see we have to stand fast or sure in our walk with God, and our faith; but not just STAND; but how??? In the only one Spirit. We must stand in God through his Spirit; the one Spirit makes us have to become united; because there is no other options/choices or selections; but the one Spirit that God gave us. No one can stand in his own spirit, his own strength or his own agenda, but his Spirit makes us all one; working and standing for God in unity. That way we have one mind. Operating in the Spirit makes us have the mind of God. We must all strive Paul said; which means we must all aim, have a goal or make plans to be one; in unity for the faith of the Gospel. In other words for the faith of the Gospel to be affective; the body of Christ must be in unity/one/ or in one accord. Jesus and the Father is one; so must we be one for the lights of the Gospel to be MAGNIFIED OR MADE LARGER.HEAVEN BOUND; OUR FINAL DESTINATION.

We have talked about destiny so much lately; that I wanted to tell you this: David never determined his own destiny; God told him who he would be. When God spoke to Abraham; he told him who he would be too; "THE FATHER OF MANY NATIONS."  So in all actuality you have to be what the creator has created or destined you to be. You can't make your destiny up on your own. No! You have to lean in to hear from your creator to get your purpose from him. Otherwise you are pursuing something that is a waste of time. FATHER SHOW US OUR DESTINY!!! (Sorry, I deleted the previous post; wanted to go in another direction. Gotta flow with God. : )

 

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BREAK EVERY CHAIN

 In Joshua 15:63 there were some enemies in the promise land that The Children of Israel could not drive out so in those areas their enemies remained in the land. That reminds me of our lives as as Christians. We may have victory over most areas of our lives; but suffer defeat in others. Even though you haven't gained victory over that area; YET doesn't mean that you won't. The only way you will not ever defeat that area of your life is when you become accepting of it, and in denial that it even exit. The people that the Children of Israel couldn't or didn't drive out continued to be inhabitants of their land. Their enemies might have been stronger than them (like a stronghold; which is something that resist leaving), but remember they never won any battle before by their own strength; but it was because of God fighting for them. It's when we rely on our own strength that we settle and just allow strongholds to remain. So did their enemies remain because God couldn't drive them out? Were these enemies too hard for God??? Whenever there is a failure always look at man as opposed to God. God desires to defeat and drive out all our enemies, or in our case to be free in all areas of our lives (it's called shalom or being) Made (built, constructed or crafted) whole.

So if there are areas of your life that you need deliverance in; remember you didn't free yourself before and you can't defeat this foe in your own strength either. Rely on God and don't settle with what God intended for you to conquer. If Israel had persisted on defeating these enemies; God would have driven out all the inhabitants of their land; but they got relaxed and allowed the enemies to remain in some territories. Jesus said, "SOME THINGS ONLY COME BY PRAYER AND FASTING;" which implies that some things will resist or remain in your life unless you get serious enough to push away the plate and pray until you get freedom in this area.

Many times we say the generation of curses are broken and yet we see the same strongholds operating in our lives and children. Will you allow it??? Or pray until the actual behavior is gone??

~WHAT YOU ALLOW WON'T LEAVE/CHANGE. Jesus is the bondage breaker and he came to BREAK EVERY CHAIN. HALLELUJAH!!!~

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URGENT MATTER: I don't know if you have experienced this; but there is a spirit that is not of God that is meant to cause you vexation. It is only warring against you because you are opposed to it because of God's Spirit in you. Believe it or not the spirit that is coming at you is coming from your children. Let me explain: Your children are being targeted by Satan on every angel; through the cartoons, in the games, computer (PORN) and through the music. I know you may be a good parent; but unless you put them in a suit of amour they will somehow be exposed to it; whether willfully or unintentionally. The spirit in the games,cartoons and music etc attaches itself to them and comes in your home to vex you. You become frustrated with the child and they seems to do things deliberately just to vex you. THIS IS AN ASSIGNMENT; BY THE ENEMY. IF YOU BECOME FRUSTRATED WITH THEM VEXING YOU (not you the two spirits are warring against one another; good v/s evil) then you will give up on them. THAT IS SATAN'S PLAN. He inadvertently wants you to give up on the youth. YOU CAN DO THAT SO EASILY IF YOU WAR WITH THE CHILD INSTEAD OF THE SPIRIT THAT IS CAUSING VEXATION.

MY POINT: KEEP YOUR KIDS COVERED BY THE BLOOD DAILY AND BE AWARE OF SATAN'S DEVICE. DON'T WRESTLE WITH THE CHILD....(as we so often do) FOR WE WRESTLE NOT AGAINST FLESH AND BLOOD, BUT AGAINST PRINCIPALITIES AND RULERS OF DARKNESS IN HIGH PLACES. Actually it's the youth that Satan wants and they are helpless unless we pray. They have no clue of all that is coming at them in the spiritual realm. YOU DO SO KEEP THEM COVERED; MINE AND YOURS ALIKE......GBU

 HEAVEN BOUND; OUR FINAL DESTINATION.

SUGAR SWEETENS EVERYTHING: God is a creative God ; so you being created in his image must create greatness. You are in control of your life, well God is but he gives you the authority. So life can be what you make it. If your funds are limited that is not an excuse. Take for example, if can't do the dinning out thing as much; just set the table and cook an extraordinary meal for you and your family. Take out the good china and create a night of excellence. Who deserves to eat off that china better than you? Sometimes we wait until we have company to treat them better than we treat ourselves. My point is to create what you desire. Getting lemons isn't a reason to stop; because somebody creative first made lemonade. Sugar sweetens everything even a tart situation that's bitter like a lemon. God has a plan for you that is good and an expected end on this side of heaven.

BY THE WAY I LOVE LEMONADE!! : )

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I love the Lord because he hath heard my cry.  I cried out to the Lord in distress and he answered me.  The Lord is an ever present help in the time of storm.  The Lord is my buckler and shield.  The Lord is my salvation.  God is my refuge, my fortress.  Hold thy peace and let the Lord fight your battle.  Through the trying of your faith works patience.  Let patience have her perfect work in you.

All of these short biblical phrases are so familiar to us; but do they suggest that life will be a bed of roses?  No.  For example:  I love the Lord because he heard my cry.  Crying suggest pain or a continual aggravation.  Or the Lord is an ever present help in the time of storm; means he will help right now in whatever it is that you are going through. So you WILL go through something.   It might not be a storm; but if it is he won't leave you because he controls the winds.  Remember the disciples said, "for what manner of man is this that even the winds obey."  Another example, let patience have her perfect work in you.  Well, in order to exercise patience you have to have  an irritant that is causing you grief in order to develop patience for.  For many of you that may be a boss, your children or an unanswered prayer.  Patience is need to see the end of a thing.  Especially, if you are trusting God for something, and it may SEEM like he is taking too long.  Many just throw in the towel because their patience is thin, but they that wait with patience will see the outcome that God promised.  But never is waiting/patience easy.  It take patience; which is strength to wait on God.  So that means you will have to go through....the fire, but the process is making you more of a refined gem.

Why would God allow his children to endure problems, aggravations, storms, and grief to teach us?  I don't know.  I do know this; he is God, and he does what he pleases. The result is always for our good.  When he allows us to go through trials from the beginning, he already sees our end.  He knows the results will make us better, stronger and much more wiser.  Praise God!   What a loving Father we have.

So let us look at life, and it's struggles through the eyes of the Father.  Maybe then we will begin to own our TRUE identity.  A King's kid.  We are made of our Father's DNA so we do not crumble under life's pressures like the world does; we just cast our cares onto the one who can truly handle it all. GBU

In the Master's service,
Minister Katherine Price

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DEVELOP TRUST IN GOD

God was good to the Children of Israel; he had taken care of them like no other earthly parent could ever take care of their children; and yet they still rebelled and complained.  Sure there were many issues that came about that was scary; but yet God was faithful in coming through for them every time.  However;  they were faithful in complaining every time life threw them a curve ball.  God knows that there are going to be issues in our lives as well; infact many along the way; but what he wants us to LEARN to do is trust him.  It's very easy to learn something that is constant, and God is constant in his provision/protection.  So while we are busy making plans for the New Year; let's make plans to learn to DEVELOP trust in God; in our actions and not just in mere words.  It is a discipline, it takes practice; but like with anything else you can do it if you purpose it in your heart. 
 
~The New Year will have new & exciting opportunities for us to possess; but remember not without a challenge.  Those who overcome the challenge will soon possess, "The Promise."  In other words believe God against the challenge; step out in faith, and take what God said was/is already yours. ~

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Love ya! 

Minister Katherine Price

CHURCHES HAVE GOT TO CHANGE

CHURCHES HAVE GOT TO CHANGE: If you are going to be a world changer begin with your life. As men and women of the cloth we can't walk around here with infectious hands; handling the word of God living any ole kind of way. Your life has got to be an example and if not The Church need to sit you down. IT IS TIME OUT for all this nonsense that we are allowing in God's house. I have heard anything from men of God married today; divorced and remarried tomorrow without no idea what and who the new lady is. YEP I SAID IT. FOUL!!! Also, there has been gross accusations of stealing from the treasury from the pastors and their wives and if they don't conclude in that church; then they JUST START ANOTHER ONE, young women are now wearing clothes in church that you wouldn't even wear on a stripper pole. Not new ppl; I am talking about MEMBERS. Well the problem is; no one can be corrected today; so that is why they are allowed to continue on. If someone gets mad because they are corrected and they get mad and REBEL. The bible says to shun then if they don't want to be corrected; not join them. UNTIL THEY CAN BE CORRECTED AND CHANGE THEIR BEHAVIOR..........they will spoil the whole body. If you know or see foolishness like this going on and you don't stand against it; then you have become partakers of another man's sin. Which in turns make you guilty too!!!

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SATAN'S ASSIGNMENT IS TO DESTROY THE CHILDREN

UUUUUUUUUUUUURGENT MATTER: if you never read any of my posts ever again, please just read this one. I don't know if you have experienced this; but there is a spirit that is not of God that is meant to cause you VEXATION. ( Vexation means the act of annoying, vexing, or irritating. The state of being vexed or irritated.) It is only warring against you because you are opposed to it because of God's Spirit in you. Believe it or not the spirit that is coming at you is coming from your children. Let me explain: Your children are being targeted by Satan on every angle; through the cartoons, in the games, computer (PORN) and through the music (subliminal messages). I know you may be a good parent; but unless you put them in a suit of amour they will somehow be exposed to it; whether willfully or unintentionally. The spirit in the games, cartoons and music etc. attaches itself to them and comes in your home to vex you. You become frustrated with the child and they seems to do things deliberately just to vex you. THIS IS AN ASSIGNMENT; BY THE ENEMY. IF YOU BECOME FRUSTRATED WITH THEM VEXING YOU (not you; the two spirits that are warring against one another; good v/s evil); then you will give up on them. THAT IS SATAN'S PLAN. He inadvertently wants you to give up on the youth. YOU CAN DO THAT SO EASILY; IF YOU WAR WITH THE CHILD INSTEAD OF THE SPIRIT THAT IS CAUSING VEXATION. MY POINT: KEEP YOUR KIDS COVERED BY THE BLOOD DAILY, AND BE AWARE OF SATAN'S DEVICES. DON'T WRESTLE WITH THE CHILD....(as we so often do) 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. EPHESIAN 6:12 Actually it's the youth that Satan wants, and they are helpless UNLESS WE PRAY. They have no clue of all that is coming at them in the spiritual realm. YOU DO; SO KEEP THEM COVERED; MINE AND YOURS ALIKE......GBU ~FEEL FREE TO SHARE~

God is looking for men and women who are courageous. You can't be afraid to do what God is asking you to do. You can't be afraid of their faces. Some people fear speaking what God wants them to speak because they fear man more than they fear God. Take for example: what if God ask you to go before a town as large as Niniveah and tell them that God is going to destroy it because of their sin? Would you do it? Even if ppl say that you are being judgmental and too legalistic? Or that you are exposing others sins and it is not your place to judge??? These comments will come; but if you are brave and you please God you will speak what he commands like Jonah did. Today isn't a day that you can whitewash anything. God is not playing and time is short!!! Satan desires you to shrink back in fear because he operates in fear. He controls ppl and keep them from reaching their full potential in Christ. Today God is calling this nation through one voice and that is the voice of the Holy Spirit back to him. If the people Pershing in sin on your watch because you want to please them then you are no better than King Saul whose aim was to please the people.....Be like King David he aim to please God not man!! GBU

MANY ARE NOT OF THIS FOLD

MANY WILL SAY THAT THEY ARE OF THIS FOLD BUT THEY ARE NOT. HOW WILL YOU KNOW? BY THEIR LIVES/FRUITS. (not talking about being perfect) Jesus spoke a bit harsh to them who was really born of Abraham, but didn't recognize Jesus. Those who know who Jesus really is will serve him in spirit and in truth. They will love him/live for him/obey him commands. (Listen)

You are doing the works your father did.” They said to him, “We were not born of sexual immorality. We have one Father—even God.” Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God and I am here. came not of my own accord, but he sent me. Why do you not understand what I say? It is because you cannot bear to hear my word. YOU ARE OF THE FATHER THE DEVIL, AND YOU WILL IS TO DO YOUR fATHER'S DESIRES. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because THERE IS NO TRUTH IN HIM. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies. But because I tell the truth, you do not believe me.John 8:41-45

WHAT IS THEIR father's DESIRE??? SINFUL PLEASURE. So he that does satan's desires and say that they are of Christ REALLY fold aren't. IF THEY HAD KNOWN HIM THEY WOULD LOVE HIM AND YOU CAN NEVER SAY YOU LOVE CHRIST AND LIVE A HABITUAL SINFUL LIFE IN THE NAME OF GRACE. Now if you do you are only being deceived by the one who is the father of lies and your destruction is with him if you don't repent. Jesus is calling you to hear him so come to him and truly love him with your whole heart which leads to life everlasting.

THE DANIEL'S FAST

Usually around this time of the year almost everybody is going on a fast as a whole in their churches. There are many different kinds of fast. One really great fast to do is the Daniel's fast where you just eat fruits and vegetables. This is a soup that I made from scratch to eat during this time. I will post the receipt below for those who wants to embark upon the 21 day Daniel's fast. I love it and my kids absolutely love it too. I hope that you will give it a try....GBU

RECEIPT
Things needed:
1 head of cabbage, 3 onions (depending on the size of the pot) I do the biggest magnalite pot. 1 bag of frozen mixed veggies, 1 cup of red or black beans, 1 cup of brown rice, 1 box of wheat noodles of your choice, 2 big cans of tomato sauce and 6 cans of tomato paste, water, seasoning and 3 teaspoon of grape jelly (to cut down on the acidity of the tomato sauce.

Chop onions in medium pieces, cut cabbage in small pieces, saute the onions and cabbage for a good while; until translucent, Then put your tomato paste and sauce and water and cook for about for hours. Yes! 4 hours. LOL Boil your cup of beans separately until they are still a little hard. Then boil your rice (leave a little hard) Then boil noodles. After cooking the sauce for hours then turn off the pot and pour in the mixed frozen veggies. The heat will then cook them, add the bean, and the rice. Wait until the pot is completely cool then add noodles. Season pot as you desire. I like to add lots of garlic power, onion power, salt, pepper and Zatteran's seasoning. Don't over season it because the next day the season will set in. I freeze so many bags so that it won't go to waste and when we are ready for another family size portion, I just take a bag out.

In the Master's service,
Minister Katherine Price Enjoy! Share if you like!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Jesus is so very special.  The most priceless gift of ever.  Thanks to the Father for giving him to us.

Won't you stay just a little longer

When talking to my dad he never wants me to go. I have to alot of times. It makes me wonder if the Father longs for me to stay too. I sure He does. I have to leave but never to leave his presence. For he is always present with me. An ever present help.

SOME OF GOD'S GREATEST GIFT TO US ARE UNANSWERED PRAYERS

I am sooo glad that God didn't always give me what I THOUGHT was best for me. Also I might add, I did get something that God showed me wasn't meant for me because he knew the future would not sustain that thing, but I pressed and so I believe God gave it to me to show me why he didn't want to give it to me. When things was good they were good; but when that thing turned sour; I asked God, "why would you allow me to go through this?" "He gently reminded me that he didn't want me to have it because he knew the future." I now understand, and respect the answer NO, WAIT or NOT NOW; because I know now that there is something up ahead that God sees that isn't in my best interest or for the best interest of the Kingdom. Remember his will be done.

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Faith talk/Faith walk

Just because you are a christian doesn't always mean you are acting in faith. Are you acting in faith? If not it is impossible to please God without it. So it is fair to say if you are not acting in faith you can't possibly please God.

I AM VICTORIOUS!!!

Your hardest struggle is to see yourself as the victor, and not as the victim. If Jesus had not died; then you would have that excuse, but since he did; then you don't. I am MORE than a conqueror through Jesus Christ. Understand what Jesus died for, and then BE what he died for you to become. I AM VICTORIOUS!!! No matter what it looks like: "I AM VICTORIOUS, in the midst of adversities..."I am victorious...WHY? Because the word says so. PERIOD!! (no excuses, even when satan tries to make you doubt....believe God.)

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Use me for you glory, Lord

Many have been USED by friends, spouses, children and family members. Being used leaves you feeling terrible, but there is one that I HIGHLY recommend you let use you and that's God. Let him use you to the fullest. Let him scrape every ounce of your potential out and use it for HIS GLORY!!! With him USING YOU; you will never feel terrible. Only terrible if he doesn't. BE USED BY THE LORD TODAY. GBU

THIS IS NO TIME TO SLEEP

TEXT: Jonah 1:5-7
5 All the sailors were afraid and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the cargo into the sea to lighten the ship. But Jonah had gone below deck, where he lay down and fell into a deep sleep. 6 The captain went to him and said, “HOW CAN YOU SLEEP? Get up and call on your god! Maybe he will take notice of us so that we will not perish.”

TODAY'S POST: In the midst of devastation and disaster; Jonah was sound asleep. The captain of the ship went to wake and asked him how he could sleep at a time like that. It is amazing how some people can be oblivious to what is going on around them, in the natural, but also spiritually. Take for example when Jesus' moment had come he depended on his disciple to watch and pray, but in that hour which was most crucial they couldn't even stay awake. They didn't even know the time/hour had come. We have to be careful to be vigilant and fully awake today because saints of God we are truly living in critical times. Time is winding up and the hour is at had. Many souls are lost--so we must stay awake, sound the alarm and intercede on their behalf. No man aboard this ship should be asleep! The bible says in Romans 13:11 See then that the time has come for you to be awake from sleep: for now is your salvation nearer than when you first had faith. It is HIGH TIME TO WAKE OUT OF SLEEP. Get up, shake your selves and get busy about God's business.

In the Master's service,
Minister Katherine Price

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STOP THE SILLY TALK: "I'M SAVED; ALL I NEED IS JESUS."

If you are believing God for a wife, don't sit around and wait for him to rain her down from heaven. Pray and believe and then expect to find her by beginning your search. Enough of this silly talk; I'm saved all I need is Jesus. Well, if that is the case why did God say it is not good for man to be alone?? If you don't have the anointing that Paul had to be alone; then you had better believe God to find yourself your a good thing. Don't do nothing illegal or out of his will. LOL AND WOMEN of the cloth; yes the bible says HE that finds himself a wife finds himself a good thing; but that don't mean you have to act all uninterested like you are not available. Come on, a house that isn't for sale won't ever get bought. Use some common sense and at least smile at the man of God that may be interested.

In the Master's service,

Minister Katherine Price

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BEFORE THE STORM OF LIFE STRIKES; CHECK YOUR GOD

SCRIPTURE TEXT:  Jonah 1:5 Fearing for their lives, the desperate sailors shouted to their god for help and threw cargo overboard to lighten the ship.  And all the time Jonah was sound asleep down in the hold. 

TODAY'S POST:  In this storm the desperate sailors began to call on their gods:  When the storms of life comes---you had better made SURE you are calling on the ONE TRUE GOD; no other god will do.  Only the master of creation can calm the violent storms of life.  The bible says that God flung the wind that caused this violent storm.  So if He is powerful enough to control the wind; then you know the storm has to obey Him too.  What other god can do that?  Well, in my mind their is no other god, but for the sake of this story let's go with the text.  Consider this:  the desperate sailors shouted to their god.  If he had heard them then he would have calmed the storm, but he didn't.  They had to help him, by throwing their cargo overboard.  Their god had maybe fallen asleep or maybe he had a doctor's appointment.  I don't know, but my point is this, in this storm they didn't have any insurance.  It is a sad thing to need insurance and then find out that you don't have it; or the one you thought you had don't work.  You will loose everything in a storm without the God.

Many people have inadvertently selected to make THINGS, PEOPLE and even POSITIONS---their gods.  Money, neither can your position help/save you in a storm/crisis.  Many rich and famous people are debased to the level of the poor during a storm/crisis.  All that they have put their hope/trust in is useless at that time.   Putting your hope in a women/man can't save you in a storm.  Putting your children on the throne in God's place will have you desolate and confused; because though, you LOVE your children dearly, they CAN'T EVER take the place of God.  The only way to stay safe from all harm in this storm called life is to be anchored to the Lord God Almighty!  He is the refuge; the righteous run in and are safe. 

Our God is the right and only insurance to have. "Blessed assurance Jesus is mine Oh what a foretaste of glory divine....."  The sailor soon discovered how awesomely powerful Jonah's God was/is and always will be.  Even in the midst of chastising Jonah; God still proved his awesome power to the sailors, His compassion for Nineveh and overall His incredible patience/love for Jonah.  Aren't you glad that God is God; and that he is your God?

If you haven't yet made God your God; then let me open the door.  Jesus is the door.  He said I am the way the truth and the light; no man comes to the Father without coming through me.  Ask Jesus to come into your heart today.  I have a prayer of repentance below.  GBU

Here's a simple prayer:

"Dear God I know I'm a sinner, I know I am not where I want to be, and I want your forgiveness!  I believe that Jesus died on the cross to pay the price for my sins. Please wash me clean from all sin, shame, and guilt, come into my life Jesus to be my Lord and Savior.  I ask this in your name Jesus.  Amen!"

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Next find yourself a great Bible believing church, Take time to read from the Bible, if you want, you can start with the Gospel of John in the New Testament.

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Catch your second wind

Many good soldiers have gotten tired, and weary. You are frustrated because you think that God has blocked your way. It seems that He is letting all things fall away around you. That you don't know what to do. You feel like God has forsaken you just when you seem to need him most. You cry what seem like in vain. "Which way to go," you say and yet you still don't seem to see the way. Nothing seems clear, and you are discouraged, and drained; feeling like your strength has failed you. You feel like you've done everything right, and yet nothing good is happening. In the mist of all of this pressure; you are waiting on God; looking for him to come save you. You can't see how he will ever do it; He doesn't seem to want to come. Is he making you wait on purpose? Will you able to hold on any longer? Suddenly God swoops you up, and rescues you. You are His and never in this were you/are you alone. This is a season of seeing who is sincere. Lip service is over! Now only those who are anchored in God will be able to survive the race. You know as the race comes to the end; the fight becomes more intense. You gasp for oxygen; your muscles are exhausted and everything you've ran for now seems to make you want to quit simple because you are just so tired, but there is good new; there is a second wind if you can endure; the Holy Spirit will breath it into you; it will refresh you, and strengthen you to carry on till you win the prize. God gave us the power to bind and loose; so I release the wind of the Holy Spirit now to breath new life into you today that you may make this last stretch and win. Remember saints when the stakes are higher then the reward usually is greater. You're closer than you think; hold on; you're almost at the finish-line/your destiny. If you stop now; then you ran in vain, and that what you ran for will be given to the next one in line. Don't forfeit the race! Stay strong and win! WIN, I SAID!!!!---IN JESUS NAME. I SPEAK LIFE TO YOU TODAY!!!! GBU

HEAVEN IS THE FINISH LINE! DON'T GIVE UP UNTIL YOU FINISH THE RACE. LET NOTHING STOP YOU. EVEN IF YOU GET TIRED, REST BUT DON'T QUIT! KEEP PRESSING ON!!!

WHAT AM I SOWING TO SHOULD BE THE QUESTION THAT YOU ASK YOURSELF

Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit. Galatians 6:8 You can feed the desires of your flesh, but what will you get in return but ruin? The flesh is eminity with God, but following what the Spirit desires leads to life. The Spirit desires to please God. SO LET THE SPIRIT LEAD YOU---it is a conscientious choice!!! Where He leads I will follow. GBU

HEAVEN IS THE FINISH LINE! DON'T GIVE UP UNTIL YOU FINISH THE RACE. LET NOTHING STOP YOU. EVEN IF YOU GET TIRED, REST BUT DON'T QUIT! KEEP PRESSING ON!!!

TRYING TO OUT RUN GOD; TO GET AWAY FROM THE CALL/COMMAND

SCRIPTURE TEXT:  Jonah 1:3 But Jonah got up and went in the opposite direction IN ORDER TO GET AWAY FROM THE lORD; He went down to the seacoast, to the port of Joppa, where he found a ship leaving for TARSHISH.  He bought a ticket and went on board, HOPING THAT BY GOING AWAY TO THE WEST HE COULD ESCAPE FROM THE LORD.  NLT

TODAY'S POST:  Jonah thought that by getting aboard the ship heading to Tarshish that he could out run God.  He wanted to get away from the call or the command of God, but even if Jonah had found himself at the ends of the earth; still God would be there.  There is no place on earth or in heaven that you can hide from God.  For those of you that may be running from the calling or the very thing that God has called you to do; you are only hurting yourself and prolonging the enivitable.  God's calling for  you is not of repentance----meaning God will not change his mind on what he has ordained you to do.  That is up to you if you want to keep running in the oposite direction---but when your time has run out and your number is called; God will ask, "why didn't you do what I commanded you to do? 

You may be in a unnecessary storm right now because  you are now headed in the opposite direction than what God has order you to go.  If you want success in your life; you've got to line up with the Master's plan.  Please let Jonah's story be a great example of what not to do.   The bible says that these stories are here for our example. 

IF THE SHIP YOU ARE BOARDING DON'T TAKE YOU TO DO GOD'S WILL; THEN GET OFF!!!

SCRIPTURE TEXT:  Jonah 1: 3

TODAY'S POST:  Jonah FOUND; (say found) a ship that was headed AWAY; (say headed away) from where God had commanded him to go.  Let me tell you something, Satan isn't up to any new tricks.  He is always going to have a vehicle ready that will take you away from God's plan.  It might be a new boyfriend, a old friend that doen't want to see you saved, or a situation that tempts you to compromise or  to turn back on God.  Whatever he tries to use just remember this; it is your choice to board the ship.  By Jonah paying his fare for the ship he was deliberately doing his own thing.  By him doing this he was causing a negative consequence which was to cause his own storm.  We  can't expect anything less if we insist on doing things our own way instead of what God told us to do. 

Think of this:  God ALREADY knew when he had instructed Jonah to go to Nineveh; that he wouldn't go initially/the first time.  So by this time when he was boarding the ship God probably was saying to Himself----Jonah, Jonah, Jonah!  SMH; Must I teach you the hard way? 

We too are sometimes soooo strong willed too; thus we will have to go through SOME UNNECESSAY STUFF (perhaps even a violent storm like our brother Jonah went through.)  However; if we come out better for it then it is worth God's efforts to teach us. 

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PARTIAL OBEDIENCE IS STILL DISOBEDIENCE

Our lesson today is still coming from the book of Jonah.  So much to learn from this text.  Let's get started. 

SCRIPTURE TEXT:  Jonah 1:3  BUT Jonah GOT UP AND WENT (in the opposite direction in order to get away from the Lord.)
 
TODAY'S POST:  After God had commanded Jonah where to go and what to say...Jonah got up and went; BUT; see the BUT at the beginning of the scripture?  But; here is indicating that something bad is going to happen.  Don't you hear the music?  Jonah partially obeyed God here; for those of you who like to look at things in an optimistic way; he did ACTUALLY get up to go; BUT he went in the OPPOSITE direction.  OPPOSITE- meaning contrary to what was told of him.  Take for example a child; if you tell them to stop, but they go instead---they are in direct disobedience to your command.   Jonah was hoping to get away from what God was telling him to do.  In other words he was doing what he wanted to do; because he had his own feeling/agenda about the matter.  But as God's servant he was to do what his master commanded.  He had excepted those terms willingly.  Like we say, "Lord I will go where you want me to go, I will do what you want me to do."  We too willingly make God reign as King of kings, and Lord of lord in our lives.  So here Jonah violated the commanded of the Lord through partial obedience.  

PARTIAL DISOBEDIENCE- is still direct disobedience.  No matter the situation; if we act contrary to what God commands or tells us in His word; then we are in direct disobedience just like Jonah.  We may think we can help God or maybe we may have our own agenda like Jonah did; but we can never know God's reasoning for things.  God's wisdom is unmeasureable; so when we challenge God through our actions of being contrary to what he says then we are being arrogant  in the face of our creator.  That is like the creation telling the creator what to do.  The creator made the creation; so he knows what is best.  God had a purpose for sparing Nineveh and he has a purpose for what he commands us to do today.  We never know how many evangelists, pastors, teachers, or missonaries came out of Nineveh; but God wanted to have compassion on them, and so he did.  He is God; he can do whatever he wants to do.  Our job is to be sure we are submissive to his will; even if it is our enemies like Nineveh was to Israel/Jpnah's homeland (Israel).

What can we tell God that he doesn't already know?  What can we give him that he doesn't already own?  But our hearts given to Him in FULL OBEDIENCE is like a sweet savor in God's nostrils.  NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF WALKING IN OBEDIENCE and remember there is no such thing as partial obedience.  It's either ALL or NOTHING!!! 


A THOUGHT TO PONDER: What if the gospel wasn't preached to you or to your race of people because one person felt the need to share it with you because of his personal feelings? If God had let that happen; then many of us probably WON'T BE SAVED TODAY. None of deserved salvation; but God!!!! Thank you Jesus!!! Thank you Lord for overriding Jonah's decision.

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Continued wickedness brings God's judgement

SCRIPTURE TEXT:  Jonah 1:2 God told Jonah to get up and go to the great city of Nineveh!  Announce my judgement against it because I have seen how wicked it's people are. 

TODAY'S POST:  Let's look at Judgement.  The definition of jugement is observing behavior and then pronouncing a punishment because of it.  God wanted Jonah to announce his judgement against the people----WHY?  Because of their wickedness/behavior.  You see;  we know that God sees and knows all; but we somehow take Him for granted because he has been so long suffering with us, and with the people.  But there does come a time; I believe that God will put a stop to our foolishness/sin if we won't take heed his warnings.  There are christians, pastors, deacons, church secretaries etc that are operating on treacherous grounds.  Why?  Because they are willingly practicing sin in their lives, and they think that the Lord will continue to have mercy.  That is why you have seen many celebrity ministers fall from grace.  Don't think that they didn't get a prophectic warning from God many times over.  These warnings  let them know that they were on dangerous grounds; headed for destructions and to turn from your wicked ways.  If they continued on their course then their destruction is on their own hands because they were warned. 

Some Churches are operating with manpower instead of by the spirit.  Sin runs rampid from the pulpits to the back doors; although, the building is still standing; I believe God will send his angels to write the Icabob above the door post- which means the spirit of the Lord don't dwell here anymore.  That is God's judgement; or take for instance a if a person keeps practicing an inquity for a long, long time---constantly ignoring the Holy Spirit to get it right-then judgement from the Lord will soon come.  God says that he will; not man; but he will turn them over to a reprobated mind.  What I am saying in this text that God loved the people enough to send a prophet to give them a warning of destruction because of their wicked ways if they didn't repent.  God is still saying the same thing today; yes he is merciful, but he is also Holy too and He hates sin.  So if you are practicing sin willingly; then know this:  that God sees you like he seen Nineveh.  IF YOU WON'T GET IT RIGHT THEN GOD'S JUDGEMENT WILL FALL UPON YOU; AND WE KNOW ACCORDING TO THE WORD; "IT IS A TERRIBLE THING TO FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THE LIVING GOD.  Hebrews 10:31.  GBU

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HEAVEN IS THE FINISH LINE! DON'T GIVE UP UNTIL YOU FINISH THE RACE. LET NOTHING STOP YOU. EVEN IF YOU GET TIRED, REST BUT DON'T QUIT! KEEP PRESSING ON!!!