Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well and that you are keeping warm or cool –as the case may be.
Jesus said to His disciples:
“I will not talk with you much more, for the prince (evil genius, ruler) of the world is coming. And he has no claim on Me. [He has nothing in common with Me; there is nothing in Me that belongs to him, and he has no power over Me.]” John 14v30 (Amplified Bible)
Have you ever had two friends who did not get along at all? Perhaps they had nothing in common or perhaps even had a history together so much so that they do not see eye to eye. We see this with Jesus, the Prince of peace, and the prince of the world. You cannot serve the two or be with the two.
Have a blessed day.
Verses for thought:
“No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?” Matthew 6v23-24 (KJV)
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Our dearest Father in Heaven,
Omnipotent God, Omniscient God, Omnipresent God, we love You. We appreciate You and thank You so much for this day that You have made, that we can rejoice and do rejoice and are glad in. We say we are grateful for all that You are doing in our lives. For watching over us and being an ever present help in trouble, we say we are grateful. We thank You because we can pray to You at all times, with all kinds of prayer. We thank You for we can be real with You, and we can pour out our hearts to You. We thank You O Lord because we have the greater One on the inside of us, and we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Hallowed be Your holy name O God. We thank You for our bodies are the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in us, which we have of God, and we are not our own. May we continually glorify You O Lord in our body and in our spirit, which are God’s. We pray also O Lord for they who do not know You and pray that Thou Lord of the Harvest send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God. We ask all these things in Jesus mighty name we pray, amen.
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Friday, November 16, 2007 - That ye may believe
Jesus said to His disciples in John 14v29 that:
"And now I have told you before it comes, that when it does come to pass you may believe."
Have you ever had to exclaim along the lines of - oh, and he said so o, or oh, and she said so o. Hmm. The same way Jesus told His disciples many things, that they may believe when they see it being fulfilled. The same also applying to us today.
What has God told you in the past, that you have seen come to pass and exclaimed - oh, and He said so o. Remember, He is not a man that He should lie. If He said it, He will do it.
That ye may believe!!!
Have a blessed day.
"And now I have told you before it comes, that when it does come to pass you may believe."
Have you ever had to exclaim along the lines of - oh, and he said so o, or oh, and she said so o. Hmm. The same way Jesus told His disciples many things, that they may believe when they see it being fulfilled. The same also applying to us today.
What has God told you in the past, that you have seen come to pass and exclaimed - oh, and He said so o. Remember, He is not a man that He should lie. If He said it, He will do it.
That ye may believe!!!
Have a blessed day.
Thursday, November 15th, 2007 - Missing You
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Hmmm. When one person is leaving a place, or another person (unless the person that is leaving is totally awful and they had been pleading for this person to leave - even in such extreme cases), there is bound to be an iota of miss. Missing the one who is leaving, and I guess the one leaving, missing the one being left. You can only imagine the disciples every cause for not rejoicing when Jesus said He was leaving - I mean, He was their world and everything they did revolved around Him. They wanted to understand His parables, be close to Him, ... But now, after all the time they had spent together - He had to leave. 'How, why, when, what ...?'
But Jesus tells them:
"Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye love Me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for My Father is greater than I." John 14v28
Why should I rejoice because Jesus has gone to His Father?
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Hmmm. When one person is leaving a place, or another person (unless the person that is leaving is totally awful and they had been pleading for this person to leave - even in such extreme cases), there is bound to be an iota of miss. Missing the one who is leaving, and I guess the one leaving, missing the one being left. You can only imagine the disciples every cause for not rejoicing when Jesus said He was leaving - I mean, He was their world and everything they did revolved around Him. They wanted to understand His parables, be close to Him, ... But now, after all the time they had spent together - He had to leave. 'How, why, when, what ...?'
But Jesus tells them:
"Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye love Me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for My Father is greater than I." John 14v28
Why should I rejoice because Jesus has gone to His Father?
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Wednesday, November 14th, 2007 - Let Not
In the book of John, chapter 14 and verse 27, there contains, two words that I absolutely adore. Those words are - rolling drums - LET NOT.
The verse says:
"Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. LET NOT your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
And we know that out of the heart comes the issues of life. The peace Jesus speaks of giving to His disciples here, is not the type that man gives when they tell you, oh, don't worry, I would do this or that, and so be rest assured. Nope. Its the type of peace that makes you sleep through the storms of life. Hallelujah.
Have a blessed day.
Our Father and our God,
Eternal Rock of Ages, Our Rock of refuge, Prince of peace, joy giver, how great You are. Daddy, we just thank You for Your peace at this time. Your peace that makes us smile and be as a wonder unto many, but You are our rock of refuge. Your peace that passeth all understanding, that keeps out hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Thank You for Your peace O God. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God. We rest in Your peace this day, and remember those who do not know You yet, that You draw them to You. In Jesus name we pray, amen. PEACE.
The verse says:
"Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. LET NOT your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
And we know that out of the heart comes the issues of life. The peace Jesus speaks of giving to His disciples here, is not the type that man gives when they tell you, oh, don't worry, I would do this or that, and so be rest assured. Nope. Its the type of peace that makes you sleep through the storms of life. Hallelujah.
Have a blessed day.
Our Father and our God,
Eternal Rock of Ages, Our Rock of refuge, Prince of peace, joy giver, how great You are. Daddy, we just thank You for Your peace at this time. Your peace that makes us smile and be as a wonder unto many, but You are our rock of refuge. Your peace that passeth all understanding, that keeps out hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Thank You for Your peace O God. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God. We rest in Your peace this day, and remember those who do not know You yet, that You draw them to You. In Jesus name we pray, amen. PEACE.
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007 - The Sound of Music
I am a huge fan of the movie - The Sound of Music. I apologize to those who haven't seen it, but it is about a nun who is sent to help a Captain who has 7 children, yes 7 children, but who was a widow. There is a particular scene where the governess- Fraulein Maria, had left the Captain's home, and given her personality, she had been one to always cheer up the home and make the children feel better - even during thunder storms.
And so on this particular day, the children were unhappy, and were wondering, what would Fraulein Maria say in a situation like this. Now, the disciples were also in a somewhat similar situation when Jesus told them that He was leaving and they were sorrowful. But He left them with a promise. I mean, He was the Prince of peace, who always made things seem better - He calmed their storms, helped them rise back up when they backed down from their adventures, provided food for myriads of people, healed the sick, raised the death, and brought righteousness, peace, and joy. He thus said to them,
"But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in My name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you." John 14v26
Wondering what Jesus, the Prince of peace is saying about a particular situation, why don't you ask the Comforter, who is the Holy Ghost, who is in you and dwells in you.
Have a blessed day.
And so on this particular day, the children were unhappy, and were wondering, what would Fraulein Maria say in a situation like this. Now, the disciples were also in a somewhat similar situation when Jesus told them that He was leaving and they were sorrowful. But He left them with a promise. I mean, He was the Prince of peace, who always made things seem better - He calmed their storms, helped them rise back up when they backed down from their adventures, provided food for myriads of people, healed the sick, raised the death, and brought righteousness, peace, and joy. He thus said to them,
"But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in My name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you." John 14v26
Wondering what Jesus, the Prince of peace is saying about a particular situation, why don't you ask the Comforter, who is the Holy Ghost, who is in you and dwells in you.
Have a blessed day.
Monday, November 12, 2007
Monday, November 12, 2007 – His love
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Hope bubbling!!!
“These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you.” John 14v25
One thing that is really amazing about God, is that He knows us so much – and yet He loves us so much. He knows us more than we know ourselves – our thoughts, our frailties, our weaknesses, everything. But the Word of God says:
“Trust in, lean on, rely on, and have confidence in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is a refuge for us (a fortress and a high tower). Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!” Psalm 62v8 (Amplified Bible)
Frankly, if you cannot be real with God, who can you be real with. Remember the widow who was asked, is all well – and she replied “it is well,” until she reached Elisha, the man of God, to pour out her fears.
“There is no fear in love [dread does not exist], but full-grown (complete, perfect) love turns fear out of doors and expels every trace of terror! For fear brings with it the thought of punishment, and [so] he who is afraid has not reached the full maturity of love [is not yet grown into love’s complete perfection].
We love Him, because He first loved us” 1 John 4v18&19
Come to Him and pour out your hearts before Him. He cares.
Have a blessed day.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Hope bubbling!!!
“These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you.” John 14v25
One thing that is really amazing about God, is that He knows us so much – and yet He loves us so much. He knows us more than we know ourselves – our thoughts, our frailties, our weaknesses, everything. But the Word of God says:
“Trust in, lean on, rely on, and have confidence in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is a refuge for us (a fortress and a high tower). Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!” Psalm 62v8 (Amplified Bible)
Frankly, if you cannot be real with God, who can you be real with. Remember the widow who was asked, is all well – and she replied “it is well,” until she reached Elisha, the man of God, to pour out her fears.
“There is no fear in love [dread does not exist], but full-grown (complete, perfect) love turns fear out of doors and expels every trace of terror! For fear brings with it the thought of punishment, and [so] he who is afraid has not reached the full maturity of love [is not yet grown into love’s complete perfection].
We love Him, because He first loved us” 1 John 4v18&19
Come to Him and pour out your hearts before Him. He cares.
Have a blessed day.
Sunday, 11th of November, 2007 - I love Him. I love Him not.
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this wonderful Sunday? I hope well. May the Lord bless and increase You in Jesus name, amen.
When Judas, not Iscariot, asked Jesus, why He chose to manifest Himself to the disciples, and not unto the world, Jesus responded to Him saying that those who loved Him, will keep His words, and His Father will love Him and They two will come unto him, and make Their abode with him.
Now, a second part of His response, concerned those who did not love Him. Jesus thus said:
"He that loveth Me not keepeth not My sayings: and the word which ye hear is not Mine, but the Father's which sent Me." John 14v24
And we recall that God does not want for any to perish, but for all to come to repentance. But you remember Pharaoh responding to Moses and Aaron, when they told him that the LORD God of Israel said to let His people go:
"And Pharaoh said, Who is the LORD, that I should obey His voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD, neither will I let Israel go." Exodus 5v2
And now, we are without excuse to say that we do not know God, only the fool says in his heart that there is no God. Again, we see in Romans 1v29:
"For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:"
God speaks, as He always has.
Have a blessed day.
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Our dearest Father in Heaven,
We thank You so much for today. We thank You for Your loving kindness and Your tendermercies. We thank You for Your love, care and protection of us. We thank You for crowning us with Your lovingkindness, and causing us to hear Your lovingkindness everyday. We bless You for Your righteousness and exalt You for Your goodness. How great You are. My Lord and My God, we thank You so much for revealing Yourself to us and pray for the grace to follow You to the end. Lord of the Harvest, once again we pray that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God. We pray all these things in Jesus matchless name, amen.
How are you doing on this wonderful Sunday? I hope well. May the Lord bless and increase You in Jesus name, amen.
When Judas, not Iscariot, asked Jesus, why He chose to manifest Himself to the disciples, and not unto the world, Jesus responded to Him saying that those who loved Him, will keep His words, and His Father will love Him and They two will come unto him, and make Their abode with him.
Now, a second part of His response, concerned those who did not love Him. Jesus thus said:
"He that loveth Me not keepeth not My sayings: and the word which ye hear is not Mine, but the Father's which sent Me." John 14v24
And we recall that God does not want for any to perish, but for all to come to repentance. But you remember Pharaoh responding to Moses and Aaron, when they told him that the LORD God of Israel said to let His people go:
"And Pharaoh said, Who is the LORD, that I should obey His voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD, neither will I let Israel go." Exodus 5v2
And now, we are without excuse to say that we do not know God, only the fool says in his heart that there is no God. Again, we see in Romans 1v29:
"For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:"
God speaks, as He always has.
Have a blessed day.
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Our dearest Father in Heaven,
We thank You so much for today. We thank You for Your loving kindness and Your tendermercies. We thank You for Your love, care and protection of us. We thank You for crowning us with Your lovingkindness, and causing us to hear Your lovingkindness everyday. We bless You for Your righteousness and exalt You for Your goodness. How great You are. My Lord and My God, we thank You so much for revealing Yourself to us and pray for the grace to follow You to the end. Lord of the Harvest, once again we pray that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God. We pray all these things in Jesus matchless name, amen.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Saturday, November 10, 2007 – It Shows
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. If you love someone, it would more often than not show. Jesus in John 14v23 re-iterates again what does who love Him will do –
“Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love Me, he will keep My words: and My Father will love him, and We will come unto him, and make our abode with him.”
What wonderful promises.
Heavenly Father, let my love for God increase, in Jesus name, amen.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. If you love someone, it would more often than not show. Jesus in John 14v23 re-iterates again what does who love Him will do –
“Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love Me, he will keep My words: and My Father will love him, and We will come unto him, and make our abode with him.”
What wonderful promises.
Heavenly Father, let my love for God increase, in Jesus name, amen.
Friday, November 09, 2007 – How?
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well and that things are going on well with you – where you are. The other day, a friend of mine was tipping the chair I was sitting on backward – a real game of trust, for I had to trust that he will not let me fall. Interestingly enough, that is the same way we are with God – He being our Maker, we trusting that He will not let us go – we cannot see what is going to happen the next minute, talkless of the next second. For instance, what are the odds that as the previous sentence was being written, the computer would take that moment to do its “weekly reboot,” and called for a saving of all work, if not the work would be lost. So, we do not know what is going to happen, but God does and we bless Him for He is in control and His thoughts towards us are that of peace, and not of evil, to give us a future, a hope and an expected end.
Now, we see in John 14v22, when Jesus said He who has His commandments, and keeps them, He is it that loves Him, and His Father will love the person, and Jesus will love the person and will manifest Himself to the person. The very last phrase seemed to pique some interest for:
“Judas saith unto Him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that Thou wilt manifest Thyself unto us, and not unto the world?” (King James Version)
“Judas, not Iscariot, asked Him, Lord, how is it that You will reveal Yourself [make Yourself real] to us and not to the world?” (Amplified Bible)
What do you think?
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Verses for thought:
“The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but He loveth him that followeth after righteousness.” Proverbs 15v8&9
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Our dearest heavenly Father,
Good morning Daddy, Good morning Jesus, Good morning Holy Spirit of God. We thank You so much for this day which You have made, that we can rejoice and be glad in. We thank You for our lives that are in Your hands and for engraving us upon the palms of Your hands. How great Thou art. We thank You so much for crowning us with Your lovingkindness and for Your favour which You have showed toward us in not letting our enemies triumph over us. We bless You King of glory for all that You are doing in our lives and for Your thoughts towards us which are thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give us a future, a hope and an expected end. Blessed be Your holy name forevermore, in Jesus name. Lord of the Harvest, we pray too that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Have Your way O Lord in our lives, even now and evermore, in Jesus mighty name we pray with thanksgiving. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God, in Jesus name we pray, amen.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well and that things are going on well with you – where you are. The other day, a friend of mine was tipping the chair I was sitting on backward – a real game of trust, for I had to trust that he will not let me fall. Interestingly enough, that is the same way we are with God – He being our Maker, we trusting that He will not let us go – we cannot see what is going to happen the next minute, talkless of the next second. For instance, what are the odds that as the previous sentence was being written, the computer would take that moment to do its “weekly reboot,” and called for a saving of all work, if not the work would be lost. So, we do not know what is going to happen, but God does and we bless Him for He is in control and His thoughts towards us are that of peace, and not of evil, to give us a future, a hope and an expected end.
Now, we see in John 14v22, when Jesus said He who has His commandments, and keeps them, He is it that loves Him, and His Father will love the person, and Jesus will love the person and will manifest Himself to the person. The very last phrase seemed to pique some interest for:
“Judas saith unto Him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that Thou wilt manifest Thyself unto us, and not unto the world?” (King James Version)
“Judas, not Iscariot, asked Him, Lord, how is it that You will reveal Yourself [make Yourself real] to us and not to the world?” (Amplified Bible)
What do you think?
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Verses for thought:
“The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but He loveth him that followeth after righteousness.” Proverbs 15v8&9
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Our dearest heavenly Father,
Good morning Daddy, Good morning Jesus, Good morning Holy Spirit of God. We thank You so much for this day which You have made, that we can rejoice and be glad in. We thank You for our lives that are in Your hands and for engraving us upon the palms of Your hands. How great Thou art. We thank You so much for crowning us with Your lovingkindness and for Your favour which You have showed toward us in not letting our enemies triumph over us. We bless You King of glory for all that You are doing in our lives and for Your thoughts towards us which are thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give us a future, a hope and an expected end. Blessed be Your holy name forevermore, in Jesus name. Lord of the Harvest, we pray too that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Have Your way O Lord in our lives, even now and evermore, in Jesus mighty name we pray with thanksgiving. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God, in Jesus name we pray, amen.
Thursday, November 8th 2007 - He who loves ME
Obedience is better than sacrifice. For the past few days, we have been seeing the impacts of us who have the commandments of Jesus, when we keep them, what happens to us. We saw that
1. It means you love Jesus
2. My (Jesus') Father will love you
3. Jesus will love you
4. The last one in that verse says - Jesus will manifest Himself to you.
You may be praying like Paul did - that I may know Him, the power of His resurrection, the fellowship of His suffering, being made conformable unto His death - but if someone does not open up to you, how will you get to know them. In essence, keep the commandments of Jesus, when you have them, and He will manifest Himself to you.
"He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to Him." John 14v21 (New King James Version).
Have a blessed day.
1. It means you love Jesus
2. My (Jesus') Father will love you
3. Jesus will love you
4. The last one in that verse says - Jesus will manifest Himself to you.
You may be praying like Paul did - that I may know Him, the power of His resurrection, the fellowship of His suffering, being made conformable unto His death - but if someone does not open up to you, how will you get to know them. In essence, keep the commandments of Jesus, when you have them, and He will manifest Himself to you.
"He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to Him." John 14v21 (New King James Version).
Have a blessed day.
Wednesday, Novermber 7th, 2007 - He loves you
How time flies! November seems to just have started, and already, it is the 7th of November. How is everybody doing this morning? Hope good. Be of good cheer - He has overcome the world. This is just an encouragement for you to know that as you have been doing the Lord's commandment, that He loves you dearly, even as His own Father loves you. Remember that God is not unrighteous to forget your labour of love, in that you minister and do minister to His saints. Remember that even a cup of water that you have given out, will be recorded to your credit. So keep on abounding in good works, and may you work continually in those good works which God before ordained that you work in, as His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, remembering that the Holy Spirit is ever present to help you and strengthen you, and may all these works be to the glory and praise of God the Father, in Jesus name, amen.
Have a blessed day.
"He that hath My commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth Me: and he that loveth Me shall be loved of My Father, and I will love him, and will manifest Myself to him." John 14v21
Have a blessed day.
"He that hath My commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth Me: and he that loveth Me shall be loved of My Father, and I will love him, and will manifest Myself to him." John 14v21
Tuesday, November 6th, 2007 - Praise the Lord
Hello everyone,
how are you doing on this day? I hope well. The Word of God says in John 14v21 that:
"He that hath My commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth Me: and he that loveth Me shall be loved of My Father, and I will love Him, and will manifest Myself to him."
So here we see a progression. First, that when we have Christ's commandments and keep them, we show that we love Him. Again, he that loveth Jesus, shall be loved of His Father - The Most High God.
Want to be loved by Jesus' Father, keep Jesus' commandments.
Have a blessed day.
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"Our soul waiteth for the LORD: He is our help and our shield.
For our heart shall rejoice in Him, because we have trusted in His holy name." Psalm 33v20-21
Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God.
how are you doing on this day? I hope well. The Word of God says in John 14v21 that:
"He that hath My commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth Me: and he that loveth Me shall be loved of My Father, and I will love Him, and will manifest Myself to him."
So here we see a progression. First, that when we have Christ's commandments and keep them, we show that we love Him. Again, he that loveth Jesus, shall be loved of His Father - The Most High God.
Want to be loved by Jesus' Father, keep Jesus' commandments.
Have a blessed day.
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"Our soul waiteth for the LORD: He is our help and our shield.
For our heart shall rejoice in Him, because we have trusted in His holy name." Psalm 33v20-21
Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God.
Monday, November 5, 2007
Monday, November 05, 2007 – What do you do with what you have?
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. How do you show that you love someone? Hmm… Jesus gives us a criteria for judging if we love Him or not. He says in John 14v21:
“He that hath My commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth Me: and he that loveth Me shall be loved of My Father, and I will love him, and will manifest Myself to him.”
What are Jesus’ commandments? Well, one of His commandments can be seen in John 15v12&13:
“This is My commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today, we thank You for Your grace, for Your goodness, for Your lovingkindness, for Your tendermercies. We thank You our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. We thank You for interceding for us and we thank You for preparing a place for us in Your Father’s house, so that where You are, we also can be. We thank You Holy Spirit of God. We thank You for Your comfort, we thank You for Your counsel, love, might and strength. Thank You Most High God. Lord we love You and we know that we cannot say we love God if we hate our neighbours – it means we do not even know You, for You are love. Father Lord, please grant unto us a Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of You. Jesus, we want to know You, the power of Your resurrection, the fellowship of Your suffering and be made conformable to Your death; Holy Spirit, show us the heavenly way of doing things – that at the end of the day, we may do the commandments of Jesus and walk down the narrow path which leads to life everlasting. Eternal Rock of Ages, we pray Thou Lord of the Harvest, for those who do not know You, that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. We pray and ask all these things in Jesus mighty and exalted name, amen.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. How do you show that you love someone? Hmm… Jesus gives us a criteria for judging if we love Him or not. He says in John 14v21:
“He that hath My commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth Me: and he that loveth Me shall be loved of My Father, and I will love him, and will manifest Myself to him.”
What are Jesus’ commandments? Well, one of His commandments can be seen in John 15v12&13:
“This is My commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today, we thank You for Your grace, for Your goodness, for Your lovingkindness, for Your tendermercies. We thank You our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. We thank You for interceding for us and we thank You for preparing a place for us in Your Father’s house, so that where You are, we also can be. We thank You Holy Spirit of God. We thank You for Your comfort, we thank You for Your counsel, love, might and strength. Thank You Most High God. Lord we love You and we know that we cannot say we love God if we hate our neighbours – it means we do not even know You, for You are love. Father Lord, please grant unto us a Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of You. Jesus, we want to know You, the power of Your resurrection, the fellowship of Your suffering and be made conformable to Your death; Holy Spirit, show us the heavenly way of doing things – that at the end of the day, we may do the commandments of Jesus and walk down the narrow path which leads to life everlasting. Eternal Rock of Ages, we pray Thou Lord of the Harvest, for those who do not know You, that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. We pray and ask all these things in Jesus mighty and exalted name, amen.
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Sunday, November 4, 2007 – IN THAT DAY
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. I am good and things are going well here in Boston, MA. The weather is becoming a tad bit chilly but we bless God who is able to warm us from the inside out.
The Bible says in John 14v20 that:
“At that day ye shall know that I am in My Father, and ye in Me, and I in you.”
A number of questions arise from this passage, for example – what day is Jesus referring to? Is it the day when He comes back to rapture His church, or another day? Also, how come its not certain that the disciples would know before that day, why on that particular day. Would it not be great to remember that Jesus is in His Father? If indeed we are in Jesus and He in us, would it not be great to know that and to remember that every day. Questions, questions, questions and even more so, what is the significance for us today that Jesus is in His Father, and we are in Jesus and He is in us?
Have a very blessed day.
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Psalms for praise
“BEHOLD, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garment;” Psalm 133v1&2
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Our dearest heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today, we thank You for Your goodness, for Your faithfulness, for Your lovingkindness. We praise You for who You are and all that You do in our lives. We thank You for our lives that are no longer ours but Yours. We praise You because You are our Sole Dependency and a marvelous and faithful God. Father we pray that in anyway that we are defiling our bodies, which are Your temple, please forgive us, grant us the grace to stop every such activity and wash us clean with the precious blood of Jesus. Dear Lord, please show us what the significance of Jesus being in the Father, and we in Him and He in us mean. Reveal to us O God this thing we ask of You, in the mighty name of Jesus. Lord of the harvest, we pray too that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God – all these we pray in Jesus high and exalted name, amen.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. I am good and things are going well here in Boston, MA. The weather is becoming a tad bit chilly but we bless God who is able to warm us from the inside out.
The Bible says in John 14v20 that:
“At that day ye shall know that I am in My Father, and ye in Me, and I in you.”
A number of questions arise from this passage, for example – what day is Jesus referring to? Is it the day when He comes back to rapture His church, or another day? Also, how come its not certain that the disciples would know before that day, why on that particular day. Would it not be great to remember that Jesus is in His Father? If indeed we are in Jesus and He in us, would it not be great to know that and to remember that every day. Questions, questions, questions and even more so, what is the significance for us today that Jesus is in His Father, and we are in Jesus and He is in us?
Have a very blessed day.
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Psalms for praise
“BEHOLD, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garment;” Psalm 133v1&2
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Our dearest heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today, we thank You for Your goodness, for Your faithfulness, for Your lovingkindness. We praise You for who You are and all that You do in our lives. We thank You for our lives that are no longer ours but Yours. We praise You because You are our Sole Dependency and a marvelous and faithful God. Father we pray that in anyway that we are defiling our bodies, which are Your temple, please forgive us, grant us the grace to stop every such activity and wash us clean with the precious blood of Jesus. Dear Lord, please show us what the significance of Jesus being in the Father, and we in Him and He in us mean. Reveal to us O God this thing we ask of You, in the mighty name of Jesus. Lord of the harvest, we pray too that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God – all these we pray in Jesus high and exalted name, amen.
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Saturday, November 3, 2007 – Our little secret
… only that it is not so little – it is partout – everywhere, and it really cannot be hidden. Jesus died and rose again, and there is no denying that.
“Yet a little while, and the world seeth Me no more; but ye see Me: because I live, ye shall live also.” John 14v19
Have a great day.
“Yet a little while, and the world seeth Me no more; but ye see Me: because I live, ye shall live also.” John 14v19
Have a great day.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Friday, November 2, 2007 – More comfort – not orphans
Hello everyone,
How are you doing? I hope well and things are going great on your end. An encouragement – little little little things may happen to you today, tomorrow, the day after … but be of good cheer, Jesus has overcome the world.
In John 14v18, Jesus reminds us that:
“I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.”
“I will not leave you as orphans [comfortless, desolate, bereaved, forlorn, helpless]; I will come [back] to you.” John 14v18 (Amplified Bible)
We have a future, a hope, an expected end. Jesus is coming back for us to take us where He is – to His Father’s house. In the meantime, we have the Holy Spirit here, caring for us, soothing us, counseling us, interceding for us, bringing to remembrance the Words that Jesus spoke to us. YOU ARE NOT AN ORPHAN – but a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people.
Have a very beautiful day.
Father Lord,
We thank You so much for all the provisions of love You have made for us. We thank You for Your overwhelming presence with us. We thank You for Your love, for Your peace, for Your joy, for Your comfort. We thank You because we do have tribulation in the world, yet we can be of good cheer, because Jesus has overcome the world. We thank You for Your Holy Spirit with us, for indeed with Him … Precious Lord, we thank You for those who do not know You, and ask that You draw them into a relationship with You. We offer our lives as a living sacrifice unto You, holy and acceptable and pray that You teach us to do Your will and let Your name and Your name alone be glorified in our lives. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God, in Jesus name we pray, amen.
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Verses for thought:
“In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise,
Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of His glory.” Ephesians 1v13&14
How are you doing? I hope well and things are going great on your end. An encouragement – little little little things may happen to you today, tomorrow, the day after … but be of good cheer, Jesus has overcome the world.
In John 14v18, Jesus reminds us that:
“I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.”
“I will not leave you as orphans [comfortless, desolate, bereaved, forlorn, helpless]; I will come [back] to you.” John 14v18 (Amplified Bible)
We have a future, a hope, an expected end. Jesus is coming back for us to take us where He is – to His Father’s house. In the meantime, we have the Holy Spirit here, caring for us, soothing us, counseling us, interceding for us, bringing to remembrance the Words that Jesus spoke to us. YOU ARE NOT AN ORPHAN – but a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people.
Have a very beautiful day.
Father Lord,
We thank You so much for all the provisions of love You have made for us. We thank You for Your overwhelming presence with us. We thank You for Your love, for Your peace, for Your joy, for Your comfort. We thank You because we do have tribulation in the world, yet we can be of good cheer, because Jesus has overcome the world. We thank You for Your Holy Spirit with us, for indeed with Him … Precious Lord, we thank You for those who do not know You, and ask that You draw them into a relationship with You. We offer our lives as a living sacrifice unto You, holy and acceptable and pray that You teach us to do Your will and let Your name and Your name alone be glorified in our lives. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God, in Jesus name we pray, amen.
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Verses for thought:
“In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise,
Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of His glory.” Ephesians 1v13&14
Thursday, November 1st, 2007 – But ye know Him
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Guess what? Today is the first day of November – only 2 months more for the end of 2007. How time flies! Daddy we thank You for January, we praise You for February, we lift You up high for March, we adore You for April, we extol You for May, we magnify You for June, we appreciate You for July, we worship You for August, we love You September, we amour You for October, we are appreciative of November and of December. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God, and thank You ministering angels of God.
Jesus continues to say to His disciples, that when He is gone, He will ask the Father to send us another Comforter, who is:
“Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, neither knoweth Him: but ye know Him; for He dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.” John 14v17
No wonder we act all different, all peculiar – we have a different Spirit, we know a different Spirit, we walk after a different Spirit, and no other person knows Him, or sees Him or can receive Him but us.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Guess what? Today is the first day of November – only 2 months more for the end of 2007. How time flies! Daddy we thank You for January, we praise You for February, we lift You up high for March, we adore You for April, we extol You for May, we magnify You for June, we appreciate You for July, we worship You for August, we love You September, we amour You for October, we are appreciative of November and of December. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God, and thank You ministering angels of God.
Jesus continues to say to His disciples, that when He is gone, He will ask the Father to send us another Comforter, who is:
“Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, neither knoweth Him: but ye know Him; for He dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.” John 14v17
No wonder we act all different, all peculiar – we have a different Spirit, we know a different Spirit, we walk after a different Spirit, and no other person knows Him, or sees Him or can receive Him but us.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Wednesday, October 31, 2007 – Comfort
Some of the definitions for comfort, from www.dictionary.com, include:
1. to soothe, console, or reassure; bring cheer to
2. to make physically comfortable
3. to aid; support or encourage (this definition though obsolete today)
4. relief in affliction; consolation; solace
5. a feeling of relief or consolation
6. a cause or matter of relief or satisfaction
7. a state of ease and satisfaction of bodily wants, with freedom from pain and anxiety
8. something that promotes such a state
9. a comforter or a quilt
10. strengthening aid; assistance (this definition though obsolete today)
Wow.
The Bible says in John 14v15&16 that Jesus says that:
“If ye love Me, keep My commandments.
And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you for ever;”
And we know that Jesus did keep His Word, and that another Comforter is here with us. Now Jesus had been our Comforter while He was on earth, and now there is another Comforter with us, even the Spirit of truth – the Holy Spirit. Looking at the dictionary meaning of the word comfort, which is what a comforter does, is just astounding, because it articulates what the Comforter does for us.
So are you need of someone to:
- soothe you?
- Console you?
- Reassure you?
- Cheer you up?
- make you feel physically comfortable?
- Aid you?
- Support you?
- Encourage you?
- Bring you relief in affliction?
- In whom you can find solace i.e. peace and rest?
- Satisfy your bodily wants and free you from pain and anxiety?
- Strengthen you?
- Bring you to these above states?
The good news is that the Comforter, the Holy Spirit is here with us, to bring us comfort. Won’t you ask Him?
“And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby), that He may remain with you forever—“ John 14:16 (Amplified Bible)
1. to soothe, console, or reassure; bring cheer to
2. to make physically comfortable
3. to aid; support or encourage (this definition though obsolete today)
4. relief in affliction; consolation; solace
5. a feeling of relief or consolation
6. a cause or matter of relief or satisfaction
7. a state of ease and satisfaction of bodily wants, with freedom from pain and anxiety
8. something that promotes such a state
9. a comforter or a quilt
10. strengthening aid; assistance (this definition though obsolete today)
Wow.
The Bible says in John 14v15&16 that Jesus says that:
“If ye love Me, keep My commandments.
And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you for ever;”
And we know that Jesus did keep His Word, and that another Comforter is here with us. Now Jesus had been our Comforter while He was on earth, and now there is another Comforter with us, even the Spirit of truth – the Holy Spirit. Looking at the dictionary meaning of the word comfort, which is what a comforter does, is just astounding, because it articulates what the Comforter does for us.
So are you need of someone to:
- soothe you?
- Console you?
- Reassure you?
- Cheer you up?
- make you feel physically comfortable?
- Aid you?
- Support you?
- Encourage you?
- Bring you relief in affliction?
- In whom you can find solace i.e. peace and rest?
- Satisfy your bodily wants and free you from pain and anxiety?
- Strengthen you?
- Bring you to these above states?
The good news is that the Comforter, the Holy Spirit is here with us, to bring us comfort. Won’t you ask Him?
“And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby), that He may remain with you forever—“ John 14:16 (Amplified Bible)
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Tuesday, October 30, 2007 – Our love list
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. This morning, I was reading a book and it prompted the reader to think of someone who loved them, and on a piece of paper, write the things that the person does to show that they love you. This person could be a parent, a sibling, a friend … My list contained such things as they call me, they want me to look good, they give up the life that they could have so that I could eat e.t.c. Jesus says in John 14v15:
“If ye love Me, keep My commandments.” (KJV)
“If you [really] love Me, you will (obey) My commands.” (Amplified Bible)
“If you love Me, obey My commandments.” (New Living Translation)
If Jesus were to write a list of things that you do to show that you love Him, what would His list look like? If you were to write one for Jesus, about how He shows that He loves you, what would your list like? Hmm…
Have a blessed day.
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Verses for thought:
“I sleep, but my heart waketh: it is the voice of my beloved that knocketh, saying, Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled: for my head is filled with dew, and my locks with the drops of the night.
I have put off my coat; how shall I put it on? I have washed my feet; how shall I defile them?” Songs of Solomon 5v3&4
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today. A day which You have made, which we can rejoice and be glad in. We thank You for Your presence daily with us and for Your lovingkindness. We thank You for loving us first, we thank You Jesus for dying on the cross of calvary for us, we thank You Holy Spirit of God for Your daily care of us. Father, we pray that You let our love – for You and for others – abound more and more in knowledge and in all judgment, that we may approve that which is excellent, that we may be sincere and without offence, being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Christ Jesus to the glory and praise of God in Jesus name. Lord God, let us love You so much that it will be evident to You and to all those around us, in Jesus name, amen. Lord of the Harvest, we do pray, that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God, in Jesus mighty name we pray, amen.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. This morning, I was reading a book and it prompted the reader to think of someone who loved them, and on a piece of paper, write the things that the person does to show that they love you. This person could be a parent, a sibling, a friend … My list contained such things as they call me, they want me to look good, they give up the life that they could have so that I could eat e.t.c. Jesus says in John 14v15:
“If ye love Me, keep My commandments.” (KJV)
“If you [really] love Me, you will (obey) My commands.” (Amplified Bible)
“If you love Me, obey My commandments.” (New Living Translation)
If Jesus were to write a list of things that you do to show that you love Him, what would His list look like? If you were to write one for Jesus, about how He shows that He loves you, what would your list like? Hmm…
Have a blessed day.
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Verses for thought:
“I sleep, but my heart waketh: it is the voice of my beloved that knocketh, saying, Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled: for my head is filled with dew, and my locks with the drops of the night.
I have put off my coat; how shall I put it on? I have washed my feet; how shall I defile them?” Songs of Solomon 5v3&4
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today. A day which You have made, which we can rejoice and be glad in. We thank You for Your presence daily with us and for Your lovingkindness. We thank You for loving us first, we thank You Jesus for dying on the cross of calvary for us, we thank You Holy Spirit of God for Your daily care of us. Father, we pray that You let our love – for You and for others – abound more and more in knowledge and in all judgment, that we may approve that which is excellent, that we may be sincere and without offence, being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Christ Jesus to the glory and praise of God in Jesus name. Lord God, let us love You so much that it will be evident to You and to all those around us, in Jesus name, amen. Lord of the Harvest, we do pray, that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God, in Jesus mighty name we pray, amen.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Monday, 29th of October, 2007 – AMEN
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Isn’t it a delight to serve the Living God – the One who reveals secret things and the One who is always in control? The One who never has a bad day and the One from whom nothing is hidden – yes, even your heart!
Jesus re-iterates in John 14v14 that:
“If ye shall ask any thing in My name, I will do it.”
Have a blessed day.
Father, we thank You for all the priviledges that You give to us. May we never misuse them in Jesus name, amen. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God. In Jesus name we pray, amen.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Isn’t it a delight to serve the Living God – the One who reveals secret things and the One who is always in control? The One who never has a bad day and the One from whom nothing is hidden – yes, even your heart!
Jesus re-iterates in John 14v14 that:
“If ye shall ask any thing in My name, I will do it.”
Have a blessed day.
Father, we thank You for all the priviledges that You give to us. May we never misuse them in Jesus name, amen. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God. In Jesus name we pray, amen.
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Saturday, October 27, 2007 – From John 14v12
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto My Father.” John 14v12
Who me? Yes you. Jesus is talking to us all – as many as believe on Him. Really, one might ask – I will actually heal the sick, raise the dead, let the lame walk, the blind see … all that Jesus did, and greater than that. Oh wow! Some asked Jesus along these lines saying:
“Then said they unto Him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?
Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on Him whom He hath sent.” John 6v28&29
Believing in Jesus, also means you believes what He tells you. Now, why was it expedient that Jesus go to the Father? And here we see an introduction the Holy Spirit, the Third Person in the Trinity, whom Jesus said He will ask the Father to send to us. The Holy Spirit gives us power from above. But you have to be Jesus’ to have the Holy Spirit of God. And here we see in Acts 1v8 where Jesus says:
“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto Me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” Acts 1v8
Hallelujah.
Have a blessed day.
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Our dearest Father in Heaven,
Hallowed be Your name. We praise You, we exalt You, we lift You up high, we thank You, for all that You are doing, all that You have done and all that You are yet to do. We thank You for Your goodness and for Your lovingkindness. We thank You for Your presence in our lives and for Your gift of love, of salvation. We thank You for sending Jesus to die for us on the cross of Calvary, He being delivered for our offences, and raised again for our justification. Thank You Jesus for dying on the cross of Calvary for us, we thank You for You were wounded for our transgressions, You were bruised for our iniquities, the chastisement of our peace was upon You and by Your stripes, we are healed. We thank You so much for the Holy Spirit of truth who is here with us, to guide us into all truth, for He does not speak of Himself, but whatsoever He hears, that does He speak, and He shall shew us things to come. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God, it is such an awesome priviledge to be a part of the great and wonderful family of the Almighty God. Father Lord we pray that You draw more men unto You and use us to spread the savour of the knowledge of You in all the face of the earth, even now and ever more, in Jesus name we pray, amen.
Who me? Yes you. Jesus is talking to us all – as many as believe on Him. Really, one might ask – I will actually heal the sick, raise the dead, let the lame walk, the blind see … all that Jesus did, and greater than that. Oh wow! Some asked Jesus along these lines saying:
“Then said they unto Him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?
Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on Him whom He hath sent.” John 6v28&29
Believing in Jesus, also means you believes what He tells you. Now, why was it expedient that Jesus go to the Father? And here we see an introduction the Holy Spirit, the Third Person in the Trinity, whom Jesus said He will ask the Father to send to us. The Holy Spirit gives us power from above. But you have to be Jesus’ to have the Holy Spirit of God. And here we see in Acts 1v8 where Jesus says:
“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto Me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” Acts 1v8
Hallelujah.
Have a blessed day.
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Our dearest Father in Heaven,
Hallowed be Your name. We praise You, we exalt You, we lift You up high, we thank You, for all that You are doing, all that You have done and all that You are yet to do. We thank You for Your goodness and for Your lovingkindness. We thank You for Your presence in our lives and for Your gift of love, of salvation. We thank You for sending Jesus to die for us on the cross of Calvary, He being delivered for our offences, and raised again for our justification. Thank You Jesus for dying on the cross of Calvary for us, we thank You for You were wounded for our transgressions, You were bruised for our iniquities, the chastisement of our peace was upon You and by Your stripes, we are healed. We thank You so much for the Holy Spirit of truth who is here with us, to guide us into all truth, for He does not speak of Himself, but whatsoever He hears, that does He speak, and He shall shew us things to come. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God, it is such an awesome priviledge to be a part of the great and wonderful family of the Almighty God. Father Lord we pray that You draw more men unto You and use us to spread the savour of the knowledge of You in all the face of the earth, even now and ever more, in Jesus name we pray, amen.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Friday, October 26, 2007 – Believe Him
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Wonderful weather here in Boston, MA, we bless God. How are things on your end?
Alright, Jesus felt the need and the urge to re-iterate to His disciples that He was in the Father, and that He was sent by the Father, and He was only doing that which the Father wanted Him to do. He felt the need to urge them to believe this, and told them in John 14v11, that even if they did not believe Him, they should for the very works sake, believe Him.
Why did He feel this urge, this need to re-iterate these things, and what does it signify for us living in this day and age? Perhaps it is that important because it is the basis of our entire hope, for how else do we preach the gospel and talk of our Lord and Saviour whose blood cleansed us from our sins and whose coming and death meant eternal life for us. How else do we tell those who say that there are many ways to God that Jesus is the only way? How else do we stand firm in knowing that the Father hears and answers us when we pray in Jesus’ name? In essence, even today, these re-iterations and assurances are very important for us, even as we preach the gospel and stand firm to tell others that – this man Jesus, said it over and over and over again that He was from the Father (I mean, look at the works He did), that He was in the Father (and the Father in Him), and He was going back to His Father’s house (where He had gone to prepare a place for us, that where He is, there we could also be.)
HALLELUJAH!!!
“Believe Me that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me: or else believe Me for the very works’ sake.” John 14v11
Have a very blessed day.
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And so Heavenly Father we thank You once again for sending Jesus to die for us on the Cross of Calvary. Jesus we appreciate and welcome Your Lordship in our lives and over all our affairs – re-iterating that our lives are not ours but Yours and that You have Your way in our lives O Lord. Saying Holy Spirit that we love You and submit to Your counsel this day and evermore, in Jesus mighty name we pray. Again Lord we pray for all those that do not know You, Lord of the Harvest, please send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous but the labourers are few. We pray all these with deep and total appreciation, in Jesus name we pray. Amen.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Wonderful weather here in Boston, MA, we bless God. How are things on your end?
Alright, Jesus felt the need and the urge to re-iterate to His disciples that He was in the Father, and that He was sent by the Father, and He was only doing that which the Father wanted Him to do. He felt the need to urge them to believe this, and told them in John 14v11, that even if they did not believe Him, they should for the very works sake, believe Him.
Why did He feel this urge, this need to re-iterate these things, and what does it signify for us living in this day and age? Perhaps it is that important because it is the basis of our entire hope, for how else do we preach the gospel and talk of our Lord and Saviour whose blood cleansed us from our sins and whose coming and death meant eternal life for us. How else do we tell those who say that there are many ways to God that Jesus is the only way? How else do we stand firm in knowing that the Father hears and answers us when we pray in Jesus’ name? In essence, even today, these re-iterations and assurances are very important for us, even as we preach the gospel and stand firm to tell others that – this man Jesus, said it over and over and over again that He was from the Father (I mean, look at the works He did), that He was in the Father (and the Father in Him), and He was going back to His Father’s house (where He had gone to prepare a place for us, that where He is, there we could also be.)
HALLELUJAH!!!
“Believe Me that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me: or else believe Me for the very works’ sake.” John 14v11
Have a very blessed day.
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And so Heavenly Father we thank You once again for sending Jesus to die for us on the Cross of Calvary. Jesus we appreciate and welcome Your Lordship in our lives and over all our affairs – re-iterating that our lives are not ours but Yours and that You have Your way in our lives O Lord. Saying Holy Spirit that we love You and submit to Your counsel this day and evermore, in Jesus mighty name we pray. Again Lord we pray for all those that do not know You, Lord of the Harvest, please send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous but the labourers are few. We pray all these with deep and total appreciation, in Jesus name we pray. Amen.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Thursday, October 25, 2007 – Abiding in Him
“Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in Me? What I am telling you I do not say of My own authority and of My own accord; but the Father Who lives continually in Me does the (His) works (His own miracles, deeds of power).” John 14v10
Reminds me of the song which says – I and My Father are one, You are the love of my life…
Also brings to mind how we bear fruit in Jesus Christ and without Him, we are nothing, as seen in John 15v5:
“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in Me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without Me ye can do nothing.”
And Philippians 1v11 which says:
“Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.”
How close are you to the Source? How bonded are you being with Him? Remember Jesus said to:
“And He that sent Me is with Me: the Father hath not left Me alone; for I do always those things that please Him.” John 8v29
Whose assignment, whose mission are you on? The One who sent you, or …
Have a very wonderful day.
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today, we bless You, we lift You up high, we magnify Your holy name. We thank You because You are worthy to be praised, worthy to be adored, worthy to be glorified. We thank You Jesus for being our Source, our Saviour and our Lord. Thank You for we bear much fruit even as we abide in You and You in us. Blessed be Your holy name forevermore. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God. Lord of the Harvest, we pray that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Lord and Saviour, Master and Friend, Lord have Your way in our lives even now and evermore, in Jesus mighty name we pray with thanksgiving. Amen.
Reminds me of the song which says – I and My Father are one, You are the love of my life…
Also brings to mind how we bear fruit in Jesus Christ and without Him, we are nothing, as seen in John 15v5:
“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in Me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without Me ye can do nothing.”
And Philippians 1v11 which says:
“Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.”
How close are you to the Source? How bonded are you being with Him? Remember Jesus said to:
“And He that sent Me is with Me: the Father hath not left Me alone; for I do always those things that please Him.” John 8v29
Whose assignment, whose mission are you on? The One who sent you, or …
Have a very wonderful day.
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today, we bless You, we lift You up high, we magnify Your holy name. We thank You because You are worthy to be praised, worthy to be adored, worthy to be glorified. We thank You Jesus for being our Source, our Saviour and our Lord. Thank You for we bear much fruit even as we abide in You and You in us. Blessed be Your holy name forevermore. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God. Lord of the Harvest, we pray that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Lord and Saviour, Master and Friend, Lord have Your way in our lives even now and evermore, in Jesus mighty name we pray with thanksgiving. Amen.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 – From John 14v8
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. We bless God for He is the same yesterday, today and forevermore. John 14v8 says:
“Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known Me, Philip? he that hath seen Me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?”
For some reason, the idea of having the Bible with us now, came to mind, and as though, the question is being posed to us that, you have had the Bible with you for such a long time, and you do not know the Word, which is God (John 1). Again, to top things up, the personifying of the name – Philip, could be any one of us, as though God knows us by name, but do we know Him. A food for thought.
Have a blessed day.
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Verses for thought:
“Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.” James 1v21
“My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:” Proverbs 3v1
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You and appreciate You so much for this day that You have made, that we can rejoice and be glad in. We thank You for Your lovingkindness, for Your goodness and for Your Spirit with us. We thank You for revealing Yourself to us and for shedding Your love in our hearts through Your Holy Spirit who is dwelling with us and is in us. We thank You for today O God, thanking You for being our guide, our strength and our shield. Lord we pray that today You surprise us and that Your song of praise does not depart from our lips. We worship and exalt You and thank You for Your Word which You have given to us. Lord of the harvest, we pray that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous but the labourers are few. Have Your way O Lord in our lives and let Your name be glorified. We pray and ask all these things in Jesus mighty name, amen.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. We bless God for He is the same yesterday, today and forevermore. John 14v8 says:
“Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known Me, Philip? he that hath seen Me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?”
For some reason, the idea of having the Bible with us now, came to mind, and as though, the question is being posed to us that, you have had the Bible with you for such a long time, and you do not know the Word, which is God (John 1). Again, to top things up, the personifying of the name – Philip, could be any one of us, as though God knows us by name, but do we know Him. A food for thought.
Have a blessed day.
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Verses for thought:
“Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.” James 1v21
“My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:” Proverbs 3v1
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You and appreciate You so much for this day that You have made, that we can rejoice and be glad in. We thank You for Your lovingkindness, for Your goodness and for Your Spirit with us. We thank You for revealing Yourself to us and for shedding Your love in our hearts through Your Holy Spirit who is dwelling with us and is in us. We thank You for today O God, thanking You for being our guide, our strength and our shield. Lord we pray that today You surprise us and that Your song of praise does not depart from our lips. We worship and exalt You and thank You for Your Word which You have given to us. Lord of the harvest, we pray that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous but the labourers are few. Have Your way O Lord in our lives and let Your name be glorified. We pray and ask all these things in Jesus mighty name, amen.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 – Holiness
Hello everyone,
How are you? I hope you are doing well on this lovely Tues – day! Under the heading “the universal desire of all true believers,” is verse 8 from John 14 which says:
“Philip saith unto Him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.” John 14v8
Now, most of us want to see God thinking such things as if only He were right here, beside me, telling me what to do, what to say, how to say it, comforting me … The Bible says God is an ever present help in trouble, amen. An even greater revelation is that God is right here with us, in the person of God the Holy Spirit. But do we know that the Bible says:
“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” Matthew 5v8
“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:” Hebrews 12v14
How is your heart? What are you following after? But the way, and where He is, you know….
Have a blessed day.
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
How are You this day? We hope great. We thank You for today, this day that You have made, that we can rejoice, and do rejoice in. We bless You for Your goodness, for Your faithfulness, for Your lovingkindness, and say today O Lord, we desire to see You. We want to spend eternity with You. Help us O Lord to work out our own salvation with fear and trembling and hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast unto the end. Blessed be Your holy name O God. Lord of the Harvest, we pray, that You draw men to You, those who do not know You and pray that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God, in Jesus name we pray, amen. May we not be found wanting upon Your coming in Jesus name, amen.
How are you? I hope you are doing well on this lovely Tues – day! Under the heading “the universal desire of all true believers,” is verse 8 from John 14 which says:
“Philip saith unto Him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us.” John 14v8
Now, most of us want to see God thinking such things as if only He were right here, beside me, telling me what to do, what to say, how to say it, comforting me … The Bible says God is an ever present help in trouble, amen. An even greater revelation is that God is right here with us, in the person of God the Holy Spirit. But do we know that the Bible says:
“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” Matthew 5v8
“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:” Hebrews 12v14
How is your heart? What are you following after? But the way, and where He is, you know….
Have a blessed day.
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
How are You this day? We hope great. We thank You for today, this day that You have made, that we can rejoice, and do rejoice in. We bless You for Your goodness, for Your faithfulness, for Your lovingkindness, and say today O Lord, we desire to see You. We want to spend eternity with You. Help us O Lord to work out our own salvation with fear and trembling and hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast unto the end. Blessed be Your holy name O God. Lord of the Harvest, we pray, that You draw men to You, those who do not know You and pray that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God, in Jesus name we pray, amen. May we not be found wanting upon Your coming in Jesus name, amen.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Monday, 22nd of October 2007 – The Perfect Ambassador
Monday, 22nd of October 2007 – The Perfect Ambassador
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? Hope well. The joy of the Lord is your strength in Jesus name. In speaking of our Heavenly Father, Jesus said:
“If ye had known Me, ye should have known My Father also: and from henceforth ye know Him, and have seen Him.” John 14v7
Jesus was in a sense, the perfect Ambassador – representing the exact views and values of His kingdom, and the One who sent Him - uncompromisingly. Along the same vein, there are situations whereby someone reminds you so much of another person based on their looks, their mannerisms, the way they speak, gesture, the tone of their voice e.t.c. Just like Jesus told His disciples, if you had known Me, ye should have known My Father also …
“For I have not spoken of Myself; but the Father which sent Me, He gave Me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.
And I know that His commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto Me, so I speak.” John 12v49&50
Would you also consider yourself a perfect ambassador of the Kingdom?
Have a blessed day.
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? Hope well. The joy of the Lord is your strength in Jesus name. In speaking of our Heavenly Father, Jesus said:
“If ye had known Me, ye should have known My Father also: and from henceforth ye know Him, and have seen Him.” John 14v7
Jesus was in a sense, the perfect Ambassador – representing the exact views and values of His kingdom, and the One who sent Him - uncompromisingly. Along the same vein, there are situations whereby someone reminds you so much of another person based on their looks, their mannerisms, the way they speak, gesture, the tone of their voice e.t.c. Just like Jesus told His disciples, if you had known Me, ye should have known My Father also …
“For I have not spoken of Myself; but the Father which sent Me, He gave Me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak.
And I know that His commandment is life everlasting: whatsoever I speak therefore, even as the Father said unto Me, so I speak.” John 12v49&50
Would you also consider yourself a perfect ambassador of the Kingdom?
Have a blessed day.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Sunday, October 21, 2007 – The Way
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Things are fine over on this end – and hope you had a very wonderful Sunday. Jesus said, no one can come to the Father except through Him. We see this in John 14v6 which says:
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me.”
But He has given us the assurance that He has gone to prepare a place in His Father’s house for us. So don’t doubt that. But sometimes when we try to tell people about Jesus, we may be challenged that oh, but we are all serving the same God and we can get to God through other ways. Hmm.
“He that believeth on Him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.” John 3v18&19
Have a blessed day.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Things are fine over on this end – and hope you had a very wonderful Sunday. Jesus said, no one can come to the Father except through Him. We see this in John 14v6 which says:
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me.”
But He has given us the assurance that He has gone to prepare a place in His Father’s house for us. So don’t doubt that. But sometimes when we try to tell people about Jesus, we may be challenged that oh, but we are all serving the same God and we can get to God through other ways. Hmm.
“He that believeth on Him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.” John 3v18&19
Have a blessed day.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Saturday, October 20, 2007 – In Doubt?
Hello everyone,
How are doing on this day? I hope well. On top of the verse John 14v5, the Dake’s Bible wrote “Life’s great question.” John 14v5 says:
“Thomas saith unto Him, Lord, we know not whither Thou goest; and how can we know the way?”
Thomas uttered this phrase, after Jesus had told the disciples in verse 4 that – “And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.”
Thomas is here practically taking Jesus back to the basics in that Lord, where are You going – I don’t know, talkless of knowing the way to get there. The question also signifies a fact of Lord, I do not even know You. For if one really knew a person, you would know the person’s house, some information about the person’s background – perhaps their family name or where there family resides e.t.c. But Thomas is saying, Lord, we do not know where Thou goest, although Jesus had in verse 1 mentioned that He was going to His Father’s house where there were many mansions, and was there going to prepare a place for them.
Ever feel like you are asking the most basic question when the Word of God says something? For example, the Word of God might tell you, Be still and know that I am God… and You are asking, hmm, why would You want me to be still? Or, what are You able to help me with? Perhaps You do not realize that He is the Prince of peace, and He is the One that even the winds and the waves obey. May God reveal Himself to us in a mighty mighty way in Jesus name, amen.
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Verses for thought:
“For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
Because that, when they knew God, they glorified Him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.” Romans 1 v 20&21
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today, we thank You for Your lovingkindness and Your tendermercies. We thank You for Your faithfulness, and we thank You for who we are in You. We glorify You O Lord God Almighty, we praise You for Your mighty acts to the children of God, we re-affirm our love for You and say we are thankful to You. We pray O Lord that we do not look back after we have put our hands to the plough, in Jesus name, amen. Lord of the harvest, we pray that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God, in Jesus mighty name we pray with thanksgiving, amen.
How are doing on this day? I hope well. On top of the verse John 14v5, the Dake’s Bible wrote “Life’s great question.” John 14v5 says:
“Thomas saith unto Him, Lord, we know not whither Thou goest; and how can we know the way?”
Thomas uttered this phrase, after Jesus had told the disciples in verse 4 that – “And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.”
Thomas is here practically taking Jesus back to the basics in that Lord, where are You going – I don’t know, talkless of knowing the way to get there. The question also signifies a fact of Lord, I do not even know You. For if one really knew a person, you would know the person’s house, some information about the person’s background – perhaps their family name or where there family resides e.t.c. But Thomas is saying, Lord, we do not know where Thou goest, although Jesus had in verse 1 mentioned that He was going to His Father’s house where there were many mansions, and was there going to prepare a place for them.
Ever feel like you are asking the most basic question when the Word of God says something? For example, the Word of God might tell you, Be still and know that I am God… and You are asking, hmm, why would You want me to be still? Or, what are You able to help me with? Perhaps You do not realize that He is the Prince of peace, and He is the One that even the winds and the waves obey. May God reveal Himself to us in a mighty mighty way in Jesus name, amen.
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Verses for thought:
“For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
Because that, when they knew God, they glorified Him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.” Romans 1 v 20&21
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today, we thank You for Your lovingkindness and Your tendermercies. We thank You for Your faithfulness, and we thank You for who we are in You. We glorify You O Lord God Almighty, we praise You for Your mighty acts to the children of God, we re-affirm our love for You and say we are thankful to You. We pray O Lord that we do not look back after we have put our hands to the plough, in Jesus name, amen. Lord of the harvest, we pray that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God, in Jesus mighty name we pray with thanksgiving, amen.
Friday, October 19, 2007
Friday, October 19, 2007 – Ye know
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Today, it’s a bit rainy in Boston, Massachusetts, but we thank God for the rain. Now, we see in John 14v4, where Jesus tells His disciples:
“And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.”
Hallelujah. We know where Jesus is at this point in time, and we know the way to get there. Are you looking to that way?
Have a very blessed day.
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today, we thank You so much for Your lovingkindness, for Your faithfulness, for Your goodness, for everything. We thank You so much again for sending Jesus to die on the cross of Calvary for us. We are truly grateful. We thank You for being our rock, our shield, our strong tower, our refuge, the love of our lives, our everything. Blessed be Your holy name O God. Father, we just give our all to You today, saying Lord, have Your way in all that we do, and let Your name be glorified. We love You Lord and pray that we do not take You for granted in anyway. We pray again merciful Lord, that You send forth labourers into the harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Thank You Father Lord, thank You Jesus, thank You Holy Spirit of God, in Jesus mighty name we pray with thanksgiving, amen.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Today, it’s a bit rainy in Boston, Massachusetts, but we thank God for the rain. Now, we see in John 14v4, where Jesus tells His disciples:
“And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.”
Hallelujah. We know where Jesus is at this point in time, and we know the way to get there. Are you looking to that way?
Have a very blessed day.
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today, we thank You so much for Your lovingkindness, for Your faithfulness, for Your goodness, for everything. We thank You so much again for sending Jesus to die on the cross of Calvary for us. We are truly grateful. We thank You for being our rock, our shield, our strong tower, our refuge, the love of our lives, our everything. Blessed be Your holy name O God. Father, we just give our all to You today, saying Lord, have Your way in all that we do, and let Your name be glorified. We love You Lord and pray that we do not take You for granted in anyway. We pray again merciful Lord, that You send forth labourers into the harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Thank You Father Lord, thank You Jesus, thank You Holy Spirit of God, in Jesus mighty name we pray with thanksgiving, amen.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Thursday, 18th of October, 2007 – What A Promise!!!
“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” John 14v3 (KJV)
“And when (if) I go and make ready a place for you, I will come back again and will take you to Myself, that where I am you may be also.” John 14v3 (Amplified Bible)
Have you ever been expecting something that you know will surely surely happen, but perhaps not too sure when e.g. a package, or a holiday, or a visit from relatives, or to relatives. One way or the other, if it is a good expectation, it keeps you longing, and desiring and looking forward to.
The other day, I was asked the question why do bad things happen to people who go to church. The response I gave was, do you see them say because of this, we won’t believe in God anymore. No, no, no. Because we have a hope, an expectation – this life is not all there is. So keep on keeping on for He is coming to take you to Himself, and you will give an account of all that you have done in your body – whether good or bad. Hmm.
Have a very blessed day.
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Verses for thought:
“These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.” Hebrews 11v13
“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.” 2 Corinthians 5v10
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We bless Your holy name, we praise You, we adore You, we give You all the praise and all the glory, all adoration and honour, for You are awesome. Your works are wonders and we love to tell of them. We thank You for Your working in our life, we thank You for the day we would be taken to be with Jesus, we bless You and say You are worthy to be praised even now and evermore. Lord of the Harvest, we pray that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Lord God, we pray unto You that is able to keep us from falling, and to present us faultless before the presence of Your glory with exceeding joy, we pray to the only wise God our saviour, and pray that all glory and majesty, dominion and power, be unto You, both now and ever, in Jesus name, amen. Father Lord, please keep us from falling and present us faultless before the presence of Your glory with exceeding joy, in Jesus name, amen. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God. All these we pray in Jesus mighty and exalted name, amen.
“And when (if) I go and make ready a place for you, I will come back again and will take you to Myself, that where I am you may be also.” John 14v3 (Amplified Bible)
Have you ever been expecting something that you know will surely surely happen, but perhaps not too sure when e.g. a package, or a holiday, or a visit from relatives, or to relatives. One way or the other, if it is a good expectation, it keeps you longing, and desiring and looking forward to.
The other day, I was asked the question why do bad things happen to people who go to church. The response I gave was, do you see them say because of this, we won’t believe in God anymore. No, no, no. Because we have a hope, an expectation – this life is not all there is. So keep on keeping on for He is coming to take you to Himself, and you will give an account of all that you have done in your body – whether good or bad. Hmm.
Have a very blessed day.
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Verses for thought:
“These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.” Hebrews 11v13
“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.” 2 Corinthians 5v10
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We bless Your holy name, we praise You, we adore You, we give You all the praise and all the glory, all adoration and honour, for You are awesome. Your works are wonders and we love to tell of them. We thank You for Your working in our life, we thank You for the day we would be taken to be with Jesus, we bless You and say You are worthy to be praised even now and evermore. Lord of the Harvest, we pray that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Lord God, we pray unto You that is able to keep us from falling, and to present us faultless before the presence of Your glory with exceeding joy, we pray to the only wise God our saviour, and pray that all glory and majesty, dominion and power, be unto You, both now and ever, in Jesus name, amen. Father Lord, please keep us from falling and present us faultless before the presence of Your glory with exceeding joy, in Jesus name, amen. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God. All these we pray in Jesus mighty and exalted name, amen.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Monday, 15th of October, 2007 – He can furnish a table in the wilderness.
Hello everybody,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. We bless God because He is a God of impossibilities. He laughs in the face of difficulties, and the amazing thing is that He is our God. To whom can we liken Him – none. Can you imagine you being 20 and somebody asking you a question along the lines of can you add 2+2 together, it could almost be seen as an insult. Such was God's annoyance at the Israelites, when they provoked Him all that time in the wilderness, asking such questions like, can God furnish a table in the wilderness. And this was after He had parted the Red Sea for them. Now, there are times when we also do the same, in that in face of all that He has done for us, we still ask questions and fret and get anxious and dismayed. It is written as for the Israelites, that:
“Therefore the LORD heard this, and was wroth: so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and anger also came up against Israel;
"Because they believed not in God, and trusted not in His salvation.” Psalm 78v21&a22
May this not be our portion in Jesus name, amen and may we not be found without faith, in Jesus name, amen.
Prayer for thought:
And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Faithful is He that calleth you, who also will do it." 1 Thessalonians 5v23&24
Have a blessed day
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. We bless God because He is a God of impossibilities. He laughs in the face of difficulties, and the amazing thing is that He is our God. To whom can we liken Him – none. Can you imagine you being 20 and somebody asking you a question along the lines of can you add 2+2 together, it could almost be seen as an insult. Such was God's annoyance at the Israelites, when they provoked Him all that time in the wilderness, asking such questions like, can God furnish a table in the wilderness. And this was after He had parted the Red Sea for them. Now, there are times when we also do the same, in that in face of all that He has done for us, we still ask questions and fret and get anxious and dismayed. It is written as for the Israelites, that:
“Therefore the LORD heard this, and was wroth: so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and anger also came up against Israel;
"Because they believed not in God, and trusted not in His salvation.” Psalm 78v21&a22
May this not be our portion in Jesus name, amen and may we not be found without faith, in Jesus name, amen.
Prayer for thought:
And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Faithful is He that calleth you, who also will do it." 1 Thessalonians 5v23&24
Have a blessed day
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Sunday, October 14th, 2007 - Hold fast, press on
Have you ever played a game of tug-of-war? You have two teams, trying to get the other one to come over and cross a line which is fixed, usually on the floor (smile). The team that gets the other team to cross the line, or perhaps fall down, wins. Now, sometimes during the game, it may not be strange to feel your hands slipping from the rope - but you have to keep holding on, and not giving up.
So it is with our Christian walk. We have a hope, we have a Father who loves us, a Saviour interceding for us, who also happens to be our Great High Priest (amongst many things), a Comforter who is right here with us showing us the way to go, and a great cloud of witnesses cheering us on. Let's face it, there are many, oh so many that are rooting for you to win this race, and you cannot afford to go back, not now, because He who is coming will come and will not tarry - and real soon too. You may have stumbled and let go of the rope, but still, the Bible tells us that: "For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief." Proverbs 24v16
So rise up, and hold fast and press on - with His help, you can do it!!!
Have a blessed day.
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"But Christ as a Son over His own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end." Hebrews 3v6
"For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;" Hebrews 3v14
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Our dearest heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today, we thank You for Your goodness, we thank You for Your faithfulness, we praise You for Your love. We adore You for who You are and all that You have been and are and are still going to be to us. We thank You for the hope and the confidence that we have in You. We thank You and praise You because You are the Living God and great is Thy faithfulness. Your stedfast love reaches to the heavens, Your faithfulness reaches to the sky. Oh that we may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the depth, and lenght and breadth and height and to know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge that we may be filled with all the fullness of God. How great You are. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God. Merciful Father, we pray for the grace, the strenght and the endurance to run with joy, the race that has been set in front of us. Eternal Rock of Ages, Everlasting Father, we pray for the grace, the strength and the endurance to hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end, that we may be Christ's house. Finally Lord we pray, for the grace, the strength and the endurance, to hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end, that we may be made partakers of Christ. We thank You for Your strength which is made perfect in weakness, for Your joy which is our strength, for Your love which is a fruit of the Holy Spirit indwelling in us and is with us, which endures all things, and for Your grace which is sufficient for us. Abba Father we praise You, Lord Jesus we adore You, Holy Spirit we extol You, praying O Lord of the harvest that You please send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. We thank You Lord even for all these things and for answered prayers, even as we have prayed according to Your will, in Jesus name, amen.
So it is with our Christian walk. We have a hope, we have a Father who loves us, a Saviour interceding for us, who also happens to be our Great High Priest (amongst many things), a Comforter who is right here with us showing us the way to go, and a great cloud of witnesses cheering us on. Let's face it, there are many, oh so many that are rooting for you to win this race, and you cannot afford to go back, not now, because He who is coming will come and will not tarry - and real soon too. You may have stumbled and let go of the rope, but still, the Bible tells us that: "For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief." Proverbs 24v16
So rise up, and hold fast and press on - with His help, you can do it!!!
Have a blessed day.
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"But Christ as a Son over His own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end." Hebrews 3v6
"For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;" Hebrews 3v14
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Our dearest heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today, we thank You for Your goodness, we thank You for Your faithfulness, we praise You for Your love. We adore You for who You are and all that You have been and are and are still going to be to us. We thank You for the hope and the confidence that we have in You. We thank You and praise You because You are the Living God and great is Thy faithfulness. Your stedfast love reaches to the heavens, Your faithfulness reaches to the sky. Oh that we may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the depth, and lenght and breadth and height and to know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge that we may be filled with all the fullness of God. How great You are. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God. Merciful Father, we pray for the grace, the strenght and the endurance to run with joy, the race that has been set in front of us. Eternal Rock of Ages, Everlasting Father, we pray for the grace, the strength and the endurance to hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end, that we may be Christ's house. Finally Lord we pray, for the grace, the strength and the endurance, to hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end, that we may be made partakers of Christ. We thank You for Your strength which is made perfect in weakness, for Your joy which is our strength, for Your love which is a fruit of the Holy Spirit indwelling in us and is with us, which endures all things, and for Your grace which is sufficient for us. Abba Father we praise You, Lord Jesus we adore You, Holy Spirit we extol You, praying O Lord of the harvest that You please send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. We thank You Lord even for all these things and for answered prayers, even as we have prayed according to Your will, in Jesus name, amen.
Saturday, October 13, 2007 - The Lord our Restorer
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? Hope well. Sometimes we lose something that we love very dearly, something that perhaps others will never be able to comprehend how we feel. It could be a loved one, a gift, a functioning e.t.c. But the Lord is our restorer. Remember how God the Almighty restored to Job. We see too more clearly in Genesis 4v25, when Eve praises God using the name of a child that she had:
"And Adam's wife again became pregnant, and she bore a son and called his name Seth. For God, she said, has appointed for me another child instead of Abel, for Cain slew him." (Amplified Bible)
Have a blessed day.
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"Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
Who was faithful to Him that appointed Him, as also Moses was faithful in all His house." Hebrews 3v1&2
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And may the good Lord restore unto you all that you have lost in Jesus name, amen.
How are you doing on this day? Hope well. Sometimes we lose something that we love very dearly, something that perhaps others will never be able to comprehend how we feel. It could be a loved one, a gift, a functioning e.t.c. But the Lord is our restorer. Remember how God the Almighty restored to Job. We see too more clearly in Genesis 4v25, when Eve praises God using the name of a child that she had:
"And Adam's wife again became pregnant, and she bore a son and called his name Seth. For God, she said, has appointed for me another child instead of Abel, for Cain slew him." (Amplified Bible)
Have a blessed day.
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"Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
Who was faithful to Him that appointed Him, as also Moses was faithful in all His house." Hebrews 3v1&2
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And may the good Lord restore unto you all that you have lost in Jesus name, amen.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Wednesday, 10th of October, 2007 - Take the first step
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Here is just an encouragement that:
"Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets." Matthew 7v12
And may God grant us the grace to take the 1st step, in Jesus name, amen.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Here is just an encouragement that:
"Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets." Matthew 7v12
And may God grant us the grace to take the 1st step, in Jesus name, amen.
Friday, October 12, 2007 - The expressions of our heart
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. So there are often times that we are in discussion with people, but perhaps, not really. Why? Because we want our own turn to come and to speak what we want to speak, to say what we think is right and what they just have to hear from us. Proverbs 18v2, warns us to be careful about this, saying:
"A fool has no delight in understanding, but in expressing his own heart." (NKJV)
Remembering that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. The fool says in his heart that, there is no God. Are you listening to what God is saying, or are you only interested in expressing your own heart, your own will, your own emotions, your own mind? It is well, have a blessed day.
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"For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all.
For He who said, "Do not commit adultery," also said, "Do not murder." Now if you do not commit adultery, but you do murder, you have become a transgressor of the law." James 2v9-10
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Our dear Father in Heaven,
Creator of Heaven and earth and all that therein is, the One true God, the One that is, the One that was, the One that is to come, the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, Omnipotent Lord, blessed be Your holy name forevermore. We bless You, we lift You up high, we adore You. We thank You for being a wonder working God, we thank You so much for Your faithfulness, we love You Lord, we adore You, we appreciate You, we thank You, You are amazing, the things You do O Lord, are wonders. Thank You for Your surprises day by day, we thank You for the things that You keep us from, we thank You for answered prayers, saying, blessed be Your holy name O God. Eternal Rock of Ages, we thank You for everything and we ask today Lord that in anyway we have been seeking to only express what is in our hearts, and not seeking to understand, we say we are sorry Lord, please forgive us for our sins in Jesus name. We pray O Lord for the grace to always seek to understand, to seek wisdom, to seek You, daily. Blessed be Your holy name O Lord. Abba Father, Lord of the harvest, we again pray that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God, in Jesus name we pray, amen.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. So there are often times that we are in discussion with people, but perhaps, not really. Why? Because we want our own turn to come and to speak what we want to speak, to say what we think is right and what they just have to hear from us. Proverbs 18v2, warns us to be careful about this, saying:
"A fool has no delight in understanding, but in expressing his own heart." (NKJV)
Remembering that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. The fool says in his heart that, there is no God. Are you listening to what God is saying, or are you only interested in expressing your own heart, your own will, your own emotions, your own mind? It is well, have a blessed day.
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"For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all.
For He who said, "Do not commit adultery," also said, "Do not murder." Now if you do not commit adultery, but you do murder, you have become a transgressor of the law." James 2v9-10
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Our dear Father in Heaven,
Creator of Heaven and earth and all that therein is, the One true God, the One that is, the One that was, the One that is to come, the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, Omnipotent Lord, blessed be Your holy name forevermore. We bless You, we lift You up high, we adore You. We thank You for being a wonder working God, we thank You so much for Your faithfulness, we love You Lord, we adore You, we appreciate You, we thank You, You are amazing, the things You do O Lord, are wonders. Thank You for Your surprises day by day, we thank You for the things that You keep us from, we thank You for answered prayers, saying, blessed be Your holy name O God. Eternal Rock of Ages, we thank You for everything and we ask today Lord that in anyway we have been seeking to only express what is in our hearts, and not seeking to understand, we say we are sorry Lord, please forgive us for our sins in Jesus name. We pray O Lord for the grace to always seek to understand, to seek wisdom, to seek You, daily. Blessed be Your holy name O Lord. Abba Father, Lord of the harvest, we again pray that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God, in Jesus name we pray, amen.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Thursday, October 12, 2007 - And so He leads us
Hello everybody,
How are doing on this day? I hope well. Ever have days when you are wondering, where am I going to start from, or what shall I do first, or in what order should I get things done? Well, God has promised in His Word to lead and direct us. All we have to do is ask. He cares even about the minute things or seemingly minute things like when to take a shower, when to get our hair done, when to start a project ... all the things which seem little, but eventually add up to your 24 hour day. We see these promises in such verses as:
Psalm 32v8:
"I [the Lord] will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you." (Amplified Bible)
Isaiah 48v17
"Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go." (KJV)
And so He leads us, bearing in mind that all our prayers to Him for Him to lead us, and direct our paths and let His will be done are actually being answered daily, even when we do not see the immediate results for them - only be willing to listen and you will hear Him speak.
Have a very great day.
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today, we thank You for Your goodness and Your faithfulness, and Your deep and intense love for us. We love You Lord and appreciate You even for such a time as this, such a day as this that we may get to know You more. Dear Lord we pray, that in any way we have sinned against You, knowingly or unknowingly, in our words, or thoughts or deeds, please forgive us for all our sins, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness in Jesus name. Merciful Lord, we also pray that in any way You have been leading and directing us and we have not heeded to Your voice or Your Word, please forgive us. We pray, that in anyway we may be going along the wrong path, that You set us back aright, and let us hear Your instructions again, granting us the grace to heed to it. Again we pray Oh Lord of the Harvest, that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God. We ask all these things in Jesus mighty and exalted name with thanksgiving, amen.
How are doing on this day? I hope well. Ever have days when you are wondering, where am I going to start from, or what shall I do first, or in what order should I get things done? Well, God has promised in His Word to lead and direct us. All we have to do is ask. He cares even about the minute things or seemingly minute things like when to take a shower, when to get our hair done, when to start a project ... all the things which seem little, but eventually add up to your 24 hour day. We see these promises in such verses as:
Psalm 32v8:
"I [the Lord] will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you." (Amplified Bible)
Isaiah 48v17
"Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go." (KJV)
And so He leads us, bearing in mind that all our prayers to Him for Him to lead us, and direct our paths and let His will be done are actually being answered daily, even when we do not see the immediate results for them - only be willing to listen and you will hear Him speak.
Have a very great day.
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today, we thank You for Your goodness and Your faithfulness, and Your deep and intense love for us. We love You Lord and appreciate You even for such a time as this, such a day as this that we may get to know You more. Dear Lord we pray, that in any way we have sinned against You, knowingly or unknowingly, in our words, or thoughts or deeds, please forgive us for all our sins, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness in Jesus name. Merciful Lord, we also pray that in any way You have been leading and directing us and we have not heeded to Your voice or Your Word, please forgive us. We pray, that in anyway we may be going along the wrong path, that You set us back aright, and let us hear Your instructions again, granting us the grace to heed to it. Again we pray Oh Lord of the Harvest, that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God. We ask all these things in Jesus mighty and exalted name with thanksgiving, amen.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Tuesday, 9th of October, 2007 - Spread the Word
"Then saith He unto His disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;
Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that He will send forth labourers into His harvest." Matthew 9v37&38
This is a prayer that one of my pastors said to always pray. And how true it is. Indeed, Jesus uttered these words to His disciples, being moved with compassion, after seeing the multitudes, as they fainted and were scattered abroad. They seemed to Jesus as sheep having no shepherd. And then He told them to pray this prayer. And how true it is today - people are still in need of healing from various sickness, different disease and in need of hearing the good news, - the gospel of the kingdom. Are you ready to be a labourer in the harvest of the Lord of the harvest?
Have a very blessed day.
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for this day which You have made that we could rejoice and be glad in and still can. We bless You for all that You are doing in our lives, each day showing us Your mercy and Your grace. How great Thou art. Lord God Almighty, we know that You want that none perish, but that all come to repentance. Father Lord and Lord of the harvest, we therefore pray as Jesus said to, that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Lord God Almighty, please send us and grant us the grace to go, neither complaining nor grumbling, but giving You all the glory. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God. In Jesus mighty and exalted name we pray, amen.
Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that He will send forth labourers into His harvest." Matthew 9v37&38
This is a prayer that one of my pastors said to always pray. And how true it is. Indeed, Jesus uttered these words to His disciples, being moved with compassion, after seeing the multitudes, as they fainted and were scattered abroad. They seemed to Jesus as sheep having no shepherd. And then He told them to pray this prayer. And how true it is today - people are still in need of healing from various sickness, different disease and in need of hearing the good news, - the gospel of the kingdom. Are you ready to be a labourer in the harvest of the Lord of the harvest?
Have a very blessed day.
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for this day which You have made that we could rejoice and be glad in and still can. We bless You for all that You are doing in our lives, each day showing us Your mercy and Your grace. How great Thou art. Lord God Almighty, we know that You want that none perish, but that all come to repentance. Father Lord and Lord of the harvest, we therefore pray as Jesus said to, that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Lord God Almighty, please send us and grant us the grace to go, neither complaining nor grumbling, but giving You all the glory. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God. In Jesus mighty and exalted name we pray, amen.
Monday, October 8, 2007
Monday, October 8, 2007 - Astound Him
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. I am good and just soon to be off and about for the day. Now, reading in Matthew chapter 8 this morning, came across this verse:
"When Jesus heard it, He marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel." Matthew 8v10
The situation at hand, had to do with the Centurion, whose servant was sick and he had come to Jesus to tell Him about it. Jesus replied, I will come and heal him, but the Centurion would not allow Him to, telling Jesus I am not worthy for You to come to my home. But speak the Word and my servant will be healed. The centurion said this, drawing from his own experience as a leader, that when I speak a word, it is done.
And Jesus marvelled. What can we do to astound our Master? Jesus had not seen such great faith like that, no, not in all of Israel. You might say, but the centurion drew from His own experience. Then perhaps, there is something you do - a profession, a talent, an experience you have been through that you can draw on to astound the Master. Go ahead astound Him. It could be to tell Him that in Your profession, you have seen people who can do this and that, but You know, that He surpasses them all. It could be a painting that You see, and from that tell Him how wonderfully proud of Him that He could come up with so many colours. So go ahead, astound Him and may the Holy Spirit grant you wisdom and insight to see what you can do today and always to marvel our Lord.
Remain blessed.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. I am good and just soon to be off and about for the day. Now, reading in Matthew chapter 8 this morning, came across this verse:
"When Jesus heard it, He marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel." Matthew 8v10
The situation at hand, had to do with the Centurion, whose servant was sick and he had come to Jesus to tell Him about it. Jesus replied, I will come and heal him, but the Centurion would not allow Him to, telling Jesus I am not worthy for You to come to my home. But speak the Word and my servant will be healed. The centurion said this, drawing from his own experience as a leader, that when I speak a word, it is done.
And Jesus marvelled. What can we do to astound our Master? Jesus had not seen such great faith like that, no, not in all of Israel. You might say, but the centurion drew from His own experience. Then perhaps, there is something you do - a profession, a talent, an experience you have been through that you can draw on to astound the Master. Go ahead astound Him. It could be to tell Him that in Your profession, you have seen people who can do this and that, but You know, that He surpasses them all. It could be a painting that You see, and from that tell Him how wonderfully proud of Him that He could come up with so many colours. So go ahead, astound Him and may the Holy Spirit grant you wisdom and insight to see what you can do today and always to marvel our Lord.
Remain blessed.
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Sunday, October 7, 2007 - Three secrets from Matthew 7
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? Hope well. Happy Sunday. In Matthew 6, we see three things which Jesus said to be done in secret. These are in terms of giving of alms, praying and then fasting. Almost as though to question oneself as to whom you are doing these things - to men, to gain their approval, or unto the Most High God, our Father in Heaven who seeth in secret.
Matthew 6v4 says:
"That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret Himself shall reward thee openly."
Again Matthew 6v6 says:
"But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seest in secret shall reward thee openly."
And finally Matthew 6v18 says:
"That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly."
Have a blessed day.
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Our dearest Father in Heaven,
We thank You so much for this day which You have made, that we can rejoice and be glad in. We thank You for all that You do and are doing and are yet to do. We bless You for who You are and with praise and thanksgiving, come before Your throne of grace today. We thank You because You see in secret when we give alms, when we pray, when we fast. Lord God Almighty, may our motives in doing these things always be pure, as unto You and not unto any man in the name of Jesus. May all that we do in prayer, in fasting and in giving of alms glorify Your name and Your name alone. Father Lord You are worthy of all praise, and all glory and all honour and we ascribe all to You this day. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God. Lord of the harvest, we pray again that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Lord God Almighty, please have Your way in our lives and let Your will be done in our lives, even now and evermore, in Jesus mighty name we pray with thanksgiving, amen.
How are you doing on this day? Hope well. Happy Sunday. In Matthew 6, we see three things which Jesus said to be done in secret. These are in terms of giving of alms, praying and then fasting. Almost as though to question oneself as to whom you are doing these things - to men, to gain their approval, or unto the Most High God, our Father in Heaven who seeth in secret.
Matthew 6v4 says:
"That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret Himself shall reward thee openly."
Again Matthew 6v6 says:
"But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seest in secret shall reward thee openly."
And finally Matthew 6v18 says:
"That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly."
Have a blessed day.
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Our dearest Father in Heaven,
We thank You so much for this day which You have made, that we can rejoice and be glad in. We thank You for all that You do and are doing and are yet to do. We bless You for who You are and with praise and thanksgiving, come before Your throne of grace today. We thank You because You see in secret when we give alms, when we pray, when we fast. Lord God Almighty, may our motives in doing these things always be pure, as unto You and not unto any man in the name of Jesus. May all that we do in prayer, in fasting and in giving of alms glorify Your name and Your name alone. Father Lord You are worthy of all praise, and all glory and all honour and we ascribe all to You this day. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God. Lord of the harvest, we pray again that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Lord God Almighty, please have Your way in our lives and let Your will be done in our lives, even now and evermore, in Jesus mighty name we pray with thanksgiving, amen.
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Saturday, October 06, 2007 – And we know He answers
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? Hope well. One of the amazing things about God is that He answers prayers. He always hears, and He answers, even as we pray according to His will which He has made known to us, through His Word. He does not forget things we pray to Him about, even when we do. So remain blessed and praying and God bless you real good.
“And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that, if we ask any thing according to His will, He heareth us:
And if we know that He hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of Him.” 1 John 5v14&15 (KJV)
“And this is the confidence (the assurance, the privilege of boldness) which we have in Him: [we are sure] that if we ask anything (make any request) according to His will (in agreement with His own plan), He listens to and hears us.
And if (since) we [positively] know that He listens to us in whatever we ask, we also know [with settled and absolute knowledge] that we have [granted us as our present possessions] the requests made of Him.” 1 John 4v14&15 (Amplified Bible)
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And Father we just bless You for this confidence that we have in You. Thank You for always hearing and always answering our prayers even as we ask according to Your will. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God, in Jesus mighty name we pray, amen.
How are you doing on this day? Hope well. One of the amazing things about God is that He answers prayers. He always hears, and He answers, even as we pray according to His will which He has made known to us, through His Word. He does not forget things we pray to Him about, even when we do. So remain blessed and praying and God bless you real good.
“And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that, if we ask any thing according to His will, He heareth us:
And if we know that He hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of Him.” 1 John 5v14&15 (KJV)
“And this is the confidence (the assurance, the privilege of boldness) which we have in Him: [we are sure] that if we ask anything (make any request) according to His will (in agreement with His own plan), He listens to and hears us.
And if (since) we [positively] know that He listens to us in whatever we ask, we also know [with settled and absolute knowledge] that we have [granted us as our present possessions] the requests made of Him.” 1 John 4v14&15 (Amplified Bible)
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And Father we just bless You for this confidence that we have in You. Thank You for always hearing and always answering our prayers even as we ask according to Your will. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God, in Jesus mighty name we pray, amen.
Friday, 5th of October, 2007 – His Counsel
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Let us imagine a scenario, where you are the leader of a group of people. They look to you for decisions, to lead them, to guide them, possibly for food, clothing, where to live, e.t.c. Imagine, you had led them to go and help an army to fight (let’s say the Philistines), but these people, doubtful of your integrity, reject your offer to help. So you and your people decide to go back home, and you get home and find that in your absence, great great destruction had happened – town is burned with fire, and family taken captive. Oh no. This was the situation David was in.
“So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, were taken captives.
Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep.
And David’s two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.”
And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.” 1 Samuel 30v3-6 (KJV)
One thing that has stuck with me through time, is just the phrase – encouraged himself in the LORD. For us, there may be times when we are in situations where the whole world around you, seems against you. You may all be in the same boat, or the same situation, but then the added blame is put on you perhaps as the leader or someone who is looked up to. But encourage yourself in the Lord your God. Now, the people here did not consider the fact that David had also lost his own family. Nope. They were grieved, distressed and for that point in time, David was the culprit.
It could be in your place of work, in church or your local fellowship, among a group of friends and you just feel you are under attack just a little bit more compared to those surrounding you – encourage yourself in the Lord. He is faithful and He will fight for you to bring that situation under control.
Be encouraged and have a blessed day.
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today. We thank You for Your goodness, for Your faithfulness, we bless You because You are an unchanging Changer. You are our Father, our Father who loves us and Daddy, we encourage ourselves in You this day – trusting in Your awesome power, trusting and keeping ourselves in Your love for us. Thanking You because You never fail us, no not at all, and You never forsake us, no, never ever. How great You are. You have never lost a battle. You are great and mighty. You know our uprisings and our downsittings, You understand our thoughts afar off. How great Thou art. We lift You up high, high, high. You are an awesome wonder. Blessed be Your holy name forevermore. Thank You for bringing the situation under control. Hallelujah. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God, in Jesus mighty name we pray with thanksgiving, amen. Again we pray O Lord of the Harvest, that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. We ask all these things in Jesus mighty name we pray, amen.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Let us imagine a scenario, where you are the leader of a group of people. They look to you for decisions, to lead them, to guide them, possibly for food, clothing, where to live, e.t.c. Imagine, you had led them to go and help an army to fight (let’s say the Philistines), but these people, doubtful of your integrity, reject your offer to help. So you and your people decide to go back home, and you get home and find that in your absence, great great destruction had happened – town is burned with fire, and family taken captive. Oh no. This was the situation David was in.
“So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, were taken captives.
Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep.
And David’s two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.”
And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.” 1 Samuel 30v3-6 (KJV)
One thing that has stuck with me through time, is just the phrase – encouraged himself in the LORD. For us, there may be times when we are in situations where the whole world around you, seems against you. You may all be in the same boat, or the same situation, but then the added blame is put on you perhaps as the leader or someone who is looked up to. But encourage yourself in the Lord your God. Now, the people here did not consider the fact that David had also lost his own family. Nope. They were grieved, distressed and for that point in time, David was the culprit.
It could be in your place of work, in church or your local fellowship, among a group of friends and you just feel you are under attack just a little bit more compared to those surrounding you – encourage yourself in the Lord. He is faithful and He will fight for you to bring that situation under control.
Be encouraged and have a blessed day.
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today. We thank You for Your goodness, for Your faithfulness, we bless You because You are an unchanging Changer. You are our Father, our Father who loves us and Daddy, we encourage ourselves in You this day – trusting in Your awesome power, trusting and keeping ourselves in Your love for us. Thanking You because You never fail us, no not at all, and You never forsake us, no, never ever. How great You are. You have never lost a battle. You are great and mighty. You know our uprisings and our downsittings, You understand our thoughts afar off. How great Thou art. We lift You up high, high, high. You are an awesome wonder. Blessed be Your holy name forevermore. Thank You for bringing the situation under control. Hallelujah. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God, in Jesus mighty name we pray with thanksgiving, amen. Again we pray O Lord of the Harvest, that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. We ask all these things in Jesus mighty name we pray, amen.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Thursday, 4th of October 2007 – On Instruction
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. The Word of God tells us that wisdom is the principal thing and that we should get it. Sometimes, going through the book of Proverbs, I wonder what the words of wisdom were (smile). But now I have begun to see them. One of such is on instruction. The Bible says in Proverbs 4v13 that we should:
“Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.” (King James Version)
“Take hold of my instructions; don’t let them go. Guard them, for they are the key to life.” (New Living Translation)
“Take firm hold of instruction, do not let her go; guard her, for she is your life.” (Amplified Bible)
The Bible reminds us to:
“HEAR, my children, the instruction of a father, and give attention to know understanding;” Proverbs 4v1
Heed to your father’s instructions … and heed to God the Father’s instructions too. We see in Hebrews 12v5&6:
“And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of Him:
For whom the Lord loveth He chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom He receiveth.”
Have a very wonderful day.
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today. We thank You for Your goodness, for who You are to us. For being Someone who is kind and understanding and whom we can pour out our hearts before. We thank You because You know us even more than we know ourselves and You care for us immensely. We thank You for Your Word which You have given to us. We bless and appreciate You for everything our Lord and our God. Blessed be Your holy name forevermore. Father we thank You for instruction, for guidance, for counsel, from those who love You who You have put around us – our fathers, our family. We thank You most especially for Your counsel and advice and chastisement. We appreciate You o Lord. Father have Your way in our lives and let all that we do in word and thought and deed always always give glory to Your holy name. Father, for as many as do not know You, we pray that You draw them to You and let Your name be glorified. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit, in Jesus mighty name we pray, amen.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. The Word of God tells us that wisdom is the principal thing and that we should get it. Sometimes, going through the book of Proverbs, I wonder what the words of wisdom were (smile). But now I have begun to see them. One of such is on instruction. The Bible says in Proverbs 4v13 that we should:
“Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.” (King James Version)
“Take hold of my instructions; don’t let them go. Guard them, for they are the key to life.” (New Living Translation)
“Take firm hold of instruction, do not let her go; guard her, for she is your life.” (Amplified Bible)
The Bible reminds us to:
“HEAR, my children, the instruction of a father, and give attention to know understanding;” Proverbs 4v1
Heed to your father’s instructions … and heed to God the Father’s instructions too. We see in Hebrews 12v5&6:
“And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of Him:
For whom the Lord loveth He chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom He receiveth.”
Have a very wonderful day.
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today. We thank You for Your goodness, for who You are to us. For being Someone who is kind and understanding and whom we can pour out our hearts before. We thank You because You know us even more than we know ourselves and You care for us immensely. We thank You for Your Word which You have given to us. We bless and appreciate You for everything our Lord and our God. Blessed be Your holy name forevermore. Father we thank You for instruction, for guidance, for counsel, from those who love You who You have put around us – our fathers, our family. We thank You most especially for Your counsel and advice and chastisement. We appreciate You o Lord. Father have Your way in our lives and let all that we do in word and thought and deed always always give glory to Your holy name. Father, for as many as do not know You, we pray that You draw them to You and let Your name be glorified. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit, in Jesus mighty name we pray, amen.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007 – On the will of God
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Here in Boston, MN, seems like fall is slowly coming in, but it is well. Hmmm, the will of God is something very very very important – God, what do You want done in this situation or that. Jesus said He did the will of His Father in heaven. We see certain verses in the New Testament along these lines:
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Romans 12v2
“For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.” Colossians 1v9
“Having made known unto us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He hath purposed in Himself:” Ephesians 1v9
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today. We thank You for Your lovingkindness, for Your goodness, for the hope we have in You, and for the strength to face each day. We love You and appreciate You dear Lord. We bless You Jesus and we adore You Holy Spirit of God. Father, whilst we pray often that Your will be done in our lives, today Lord, we want to thank You for having made known unto us the mystery of Your will. We pray Lord that we be not conformed to this world, but that we will be transformed by the renewing of our minds, that we may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. We pray too and desire that we might be filled with the knowledge of Your will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. Lord of the harvest, Abba Father, we pray too that You send forth Your labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. We thank You Father, we thank You Jesus, we thank You Holy Spirit of God, for hearing us and answering us, even as we have prayed according to Your will, in Jesus name, amen.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Here in Boston, MN, seems like fall is slowly coming in, but it is well. Hmmm, the will of God is something very very very important – God, what do You want done in this situation or that. Jesus said He did the will of His Father in heaven. We see certain verses in the New Testament along these lines:
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Romans 12v2
“For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.” Colossians 1v9
“Having made known unto us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He hath purposed in Himself:” Ephesians 1v9
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today. We thank You for Your lovingkindness, for Your goodness, for the hope we have in You, and for the strength to face each day. We love You and appreciate You dear Lord. We bless You Jesus and we adore You Holy Spirit of God. Father, whilst we pray often that Your will be done in our lives, today Lord, we want to thank You for having made known unto us the mystery of Your will. We pray Lord that we be not conformed to this world, but that we will be transformed by the renewing of our minds, that we may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. We pray too and desire that we might be filled with the knowledge of Your will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. Lord of the harvest, Abba Father, we pray too that You send forth Your labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. We thank You Father, we thank You Jesus, we thank You Holy Spirit of God, for hearing us and answering us, even as we have prayed according to Your will, in Jesus name, amen.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Tuesday, October 2, 2007 – Who He is
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. A word to think about as we go about our day today:
“Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.” 1 Corinthians 1v25 (NKJV)
Have a blessed day.
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And Father we bless You because Your foolishness is wiser than men, and Your weakness is stronger than men. How great Thou art.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. A word to think about as we go about our day today:
“Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.” 1 Corinthians 1v25 (NKJV)
Have a blessed day.
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And Father we bless You because Your foolishness is wiser than men, and Your weakness is stronger than men. How great Thou art.
Monday, October 1, 2007
Monday, October 1st, 2007 – Pleasing Him
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this wonderful Nigeria’s independence day? Yup, its already October 1, 2007 – it was not too long ago that people were doing New Year resolutions. One of the prayers that quite struck me over these past few days, is one from Colossians 1v10, where Paul is praying for believers in the church in Colosse, and he prays …
“That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;”
Isn’t it wonderful if the Lord is saying of us all the time that ah, this My daughter, or this My son, is just pleasing Me all the time, that the way he or she walks, is indeed worthy of the child of the Most High. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we were fruitful in every good work i.e. not that we are just doing good works, but we are also fruitful in them? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we just keep increasing in the knowledge of God –
And so today, even as Paul prayed o so long ago, we also pray that Father, may we walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God, to the glory of God, in Jesus name, amen.
- May we make this a daily prayer.
How are you doing on this wonderful Nigeria’s independence day? Yup, its already October 1, 2007 – it was not too long ago that people were doing New Year resolutions. One of the prayers that quite struck me over these past few days, is one from Colossians 1v10, where Paul is praying for believers in the church in Colosse, and he prays …
“That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;”
Isn’t it wonderful if the Lord is saying of us all the time that ah, this My daughter, or this My son, is just pleasing Me all the time, that the way he or she walks, is indeed worthy of the child of the Most High. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we were fruitful in every good work i.e. not that we are just doing good works, but we are also fruitful in them? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we just keep increasing in the knowledge of God –
And so today, even as Paul prayed o so long ago, we also pray that Father, may we walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God, to the glory of God, in Jesus name, amen.
- May we make this a daily prayer.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Sunday, September 20th, 2007 – Favour
One of my favorite songs of late says – the fear of the Lord, is upon me, that that which He has in His mind nobody can change it. Just as Job wrote in Job 23v13&14:
“But He is in one mind, and who can turn Him? and what His soul desireth, even that He doeth.
For He performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with Him.”
Blessed be Your holy name O Lord – and because of that, I am not scared, because that which the Lord God Almighty hath appointed for me, He shall bring it to pass, and Lord we just submit to Your will and Your Lordship today and evermore, in Jesus name we pray.
“But He is in one mind, and who can turn Him? and what His soul desireth, even that He doeth.
For He performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with Him.”
Blessed be Your holy name O Lord – and because of that, I am not scared, because that which the Lord God Almighty hath appointed for me, He shall bring it to pass, and Lord we just submit to Your will and Your Lordship today and evermore, in Jesus name we pray.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Saturday, September 29th, 2007 - Count it all joy
It is a message we oft hear, and sometimes forget, but from last week, this message has been coming to mind, reading through it in James 1, and then a message on Sunday noted the fact of how we see trials - as hurdles to be passed, or as opportunities for growth. Yet again today, a friend sent out an email about this same issue. And so, whatever you are going through, remember the Bible says to count it all joy right there in James 1v2.
"Consider it wholly joyful, my brethren, whenever you are enveloped in or encounter trials of any sort or fall into various temptations.
Be assured and understand that the trial and the proving of your faith bring out endurance and steadfastness and patience.
But let endurance and steadfastness and patience have full play and do a thorough work, so that you may be [people] perfectly and fully developed [with no defects], lacking in nothing." James 1v2-4 (Amplified Bible)
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And may the Lord's grace be always sufficient for you, and His strenght made perfect in weakness, in Jesus name, amen.
"Consider it wholly joyful, my brethren, whenever you are enveloped in or encounter trials of any sort or fall into various temptations.
Be assured and understand that the trial and the proving of your faith bring out endurance and steadfastness and patience.
But let endurance and steadfastness and patience have full play and do a thorough work, so that you may be [people] perfectly and fully developed [with no defects], lacking in nothing." James 1v2-4 (Amplified Bible)
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And may the Lord's grace be always sufficient for you, and His strenght made perfect in weakness, in Jesus name, amen.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Friday, September 28th, 2007 – No offence
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. We thank God for the bubbling sun here in Boston, Massachusetts – and hoping the weather is also as lovely wherever you are. One of the verses that I have liked for quite a while, is that in Psalm 119v165, which says:
“Great peace have they which love Thy law: and nothing shall offend them.”
Hmm. Looking at it in line with Acts 24v16, where Paul was saying:
“And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.”
And Hebrews 12v14 which says:
“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:”
Hmm. Do you see a trend here? We should strive to be at peace with all, not getting offended (or stumbling). Psalm 119v165 gives some insight into how this can be achieved – love the law of the Lord.
Have a blessed day.
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“Those who love Your instructions have great peace and do not stumble.” Psalm 119v165 (New Living Translation)
“For those who love what You reveal, everything fits – no stumbling around in the dark for them.” Psalm 119v165 (The Message)
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today – for Your goodness, for Your faithfulness, for Your lovingkindness. We thank You for we can sing Your praise all the day long. We thank You for life and for Your presence in our lives. Blessed be Your holy name forevermore. Father we thank You also for making provision for us not to be offended, nor to stumble as we have great peace from loving your law. We pray that You teach us to do Your will all the day long, every day and always to fix our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith, and also to desire the sincere milk of the Word in Jesus name. Lord of the harvest, we pray too that You draw people to know You. We pray that You help us to see people as You see them, with eyes of compassion, and help us to continually be a light to them. We pray also that Lord, You put a new song in our mouths, even of praise to You, that many will see and fear and trust in You. Daddy, let us increase in the knowledge of Your will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding in the mighty name of Jesus, that we might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit, in Jesus name we pray, amen.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. We thank God for the bubbling sun here in Boston, Massachusetts – and hoping the weather is also as lovely wherever you are. One of the verses that I have liked for quite a while, is that in Psalm 119v165, which says:
“Great peace have they which love Thy law: and nothing shall offend them.”
Hmm. Looking at it in line with Acts 24v16, where Paul was saying:
“And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.”
And Hebrews 12v14 which says:
“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:”
Hmm. Do you see a trend here? We should strive to be at peace with all, not getting offended (or stumbling). Psalm 119v165 gives some insight into how this can be achieved – love the law of the Lord.
Have a blessed day.
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“Those who love Your instructions have great peace and do not stumble.” Psalm 119v165 (New Living Translation)
“For those who love what You reveal, everything fits – no stumbling around in the dark for them.” Psalm 119v165 (The Message)
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today – for Your goodness, for Your faithfulness, for Your lovingkindness. We thank You for we can sing Your praise all the day long. We thank You for life and for Your presence in our lives. Blessed be Your holy name forevermore. Father we thank You also for making provision for us not to be offended, nor to stumble as we have great peace from loving your law. We pray that You teach us to do Your will all the day long, every day and always to fix our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith, and also to desire the sincere milk of the Word in Jesus name. Lord of the harvest, we pray too that You draw people to know You. We pray that You help us to see people as You see them, with eyes of compassion, and help us to continually be a light to them. We pray also that Lord, You put a new song in our mouths, even of praise to You, that many will see and fear and trust in You. Daddy, let us increase in the knowledge of Your will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding in the mighty name of Jesus, that we might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit, in Jesus name we pray, amen.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Thursday, September 27, 2007 – Our dialogue
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Listening to a cd today, the musician – Don Moen – introduced a song by saying – he believes God wants worship to be more of a dialogue, and not a monologue. That as we are saying Lord I love You and I bless You, we should allow room for Him to respond in affirmation that He loves us too and He loves to bless us. However, many times we may end up in the Father I thank You, Father I love You, Father bye bye, in Jesus name we pray, amen. I remember listening to a Pastor preaching on asking God for compliments or feedback. For example, saying Father, this outfit that I am wearing, what do You think, and through the Holy Spirit He tells you – it looks good, or the brown shoes will go better e.t.c. Or, Him telling us thank you for doing that kind deed to a fellow brethren or perhaps a stranger and more grease to your elbow.
Imagine having a friend right beside you whom you never speak to or appreciate or acknowledge. The Bible says:
“Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, neither knoweth Him: but ye know Him; for He dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.” John 14v17
“Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth, is come, He will guide you into all truth: for He shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever He shall hear, that shall He speak: and He will shew you things to come.” John 16v13
The Holy Spirit of God is here with us and dwelling in us and telling us things from the throne room of God. COMMUNICATE with Him, love Him and remain blessed.
Have a very lovely day.
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so so much for another lovely day that You have made, which we can rejoice and be glad in. We thank You for who You are and all that You do for us. We thank You for performing all things for us and perfecting that which concerns us. We bless and appreciate You for the precious gift of Your presence, of Your Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit we love You and thank You for Your presence here. Father Lord, we pray for the grace to be in constant fellowship with You – both to talk to You – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – and to listen to You, in Jesus name. We pray for a more intimate relationship with You O God. We pray O Lord also that You draw those that do not know You to the knowledge of You and of Jesus. Holy Spirit have Your way in our lives. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God, in Jesus mighty name we pray, amen.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Listening to a cd today, the musician – Don Moen – introduced a song by saying – he believes God wants worship to be more of a dialogue, and not a monologue. That as we are saying Lord I love You and I bless You, we should allow room for Him to respond in affirmation that He loves us too and He loves to bless us. However, many times we may end up in the Father I thank You, Father I love You, Father bye bye, in Jesus name we pray, amen. I remember listening to a Pastor preaching on asking God for compliments or feedback. For example, saying Father, this outfit that I am wearing, what do You think, and through the Holy Spirit He tells you – it looks good, or the brown shoes will go better e.t.c. Or, Him telling us thank you for doing that kind deed to a fellow brethren or perhaps a stranger and more grease to your elbow.
Imagine having a friend right beside you whom you never speak to or appreciate or acknowledge. The Bible says:
“Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, neither knoweth Him: but ye know Him; for He dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.” John 14v17
“Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth, is come, He will guide you into all truth: for He shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever He shall hear, that shall He speak: and He will shew you things to come.” John 16v13
The Holy Spirit of God is here with us and dwelling in us and telling us things from the throne room of God. COMMUNICATE with Him, love Him and remain blessed.
Have a very lovely day.
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so so much for another lovely day that You have made, which we can rejoice and be glad in. We thank You for who You are and all that You do for us. We thank You for performing all things for us and perfecting that which concerns us. We bless and appreciate You for the precious gift of Your presence, of Your Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit we love You and thank You for Your presence here. Father Lord, we pray for the grace to be in constant fellowship with You – both to talk to You – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – and to listen to You, in Jesus name. We pray for a more intimate relationship with You O God. We pray O Lord also that You draw those that do not know You to the knowledge of You and of Jesus. Holy Spirit have Your way in our lives. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God, in Jesus mighty name we pray, amen.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Wednesday, September 26th, 2007 – let them be accepted
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Reading through a book the other day, the author was talking about how sometimes our words are so so harsh that they kind of drive people away. Then the author recommended that if this was your case, you could pray along the lines of Psalms 19v14:
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.”
And this is a prayer that we so often say and sometimes sing, that it could be easy to forget the fact that it is an actual prayer and a cry out to God that Father, let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, who is my strength and who redeems me. Basically, I cannot do it on my own but I really do want to please You in the things I say and the things I think, knowing that upon Your return, I will account for every idle word that I speak, and knowing too that out of the abundance of my heart, my mouth is going to speak, so Lord, my strength and my redeemer, let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, in Jesus mighty name, amen.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Reading through a book the other day, the author was talking about how sometimes our words are so so harsh that they kind of drive people away. Then the author recommended that if this was your case, you could pray along the lines of Psalms 19v14:
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.”
And this is a prayer that we so often say and sometimes sing, that it could be easy to forget the fact that it is an actual prayer and a cry out to God that Father, let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, who is my strength and who redeems me. Basically, I cannot do it on my own but I really do want to please You in the things I say and the things I think, knowing that upon Your return, I will account for every idle word that I speak, and knowing too that out of the abundance of my heart, my mouth is going to speak, so Lord, my strength and my redeemer, let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, in Jesus mighty name, amen.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Tuesday, September 25, 2007 – To avoid embarrassment
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Okay so many of us do not like to get embarrassed – ah, not at all. Yesterday, I went for a class which I was not officially registered for, but was allowed to sit in on the class. Initially, I sat down with fellow students, a bit to the back. After a while, I noticed that more students were still coming in. To avoid embarrassment, I took my bag and went to sit on the window sill at the back. Now the Professor may have allowed me to sit where I was, while students taking the course as a class, sat on the window sill but …
Now the Bible is so complete, and we see in Proverbs 25v6&7 where the Bible cautions us that:
“Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:
For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.”
Have a very blessed day.
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Verses for thought:
“It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.
He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.” Proverbs 25v27&28
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today, we thank You for Your goodness and for Your faithfulness and for Your wisdom. We thank You for Your Word which You have given to us that we may know how to live wisely in the world. We bless and appreciate You. Father Lord, this day, we ask You for a spirit of humility, realizing that all that we have comes from You and all that we are, You have made us to be. Help us to remember that promotion cometh from none other but You. Hallowed be Your holy name forevermore. Blessed be Your holy name. Lord of the harvest, we pray too that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God. We thank You for today, praying that all that we do in word, thought and deed will glorify Your holy name, in Jesus mighty name we pray, amen.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Okay so many of us do not like to get embarrassed – ah, not at all. Yesterday, I went for a class which I was not officially registered for, but was allowed to sit in on the class. Initially, I sat down with fellow students, a bit to the back. After a while, I noticed that more students were still coming in. To avoid embarrassment, I took my bag and went to sit on the window sill at the back. Now the Professor may have allowed me to sit where I was, while students taking the course as a class, sat on the window sill but …
Now the Bible is so complete, and we see in Proverbs 25v6&7 where the Bible cautions us that:
“Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:
For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.”
Have a very blessed day.
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Verses for thought:
“It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.
He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.” Proverbs 25v27&28
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today, we thank You for Your goodness and for Your faithfulness and for Your wisdom. We thank You for Your Word which You have given to us that we may know how to live wisely in the world. We bless and appreciate You. Father Lord, this day, we ask You for a spirit of humility, realizing that all that we have comes from You and all that we are, You have made us to be. Help us to remember that promotion cometh from none other but You. Hallowed be Your holy name forevermore. Blessed be Your holy name. Lord of the harvest, we pray too that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God. We thank You for today, praying that all that we do in word, thought and deed will glorify Your holy name, in Jesus mighty name we pray, amen.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Monday, September 24th, 2007 – How willing is willing?
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. People often say, when you do not have a giving attitude when you have a little bit, it will be even much more harder when you have a lot more. So the whole, ah, when I have more I will give more hardly works. We see that with God, He loves when you give Him willingly, cheerfully, no looking back kind of giving. Presently listening to a song saying … everything I have You gave, what I give You already have, … Yet, even though He owns everything and even if He was hungry, He asks us to honour us with our giving. We see this reflected in both the old and the new testaments.
“AND the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring Me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take My offering.” Exodus 25v1&2
“But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9v6&7
Have a blessed day.
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today. We thank You for Your lovingkindness and Your tendermercies. We adore and appreciate You for everything You are doing in our lives. Daddy, we thank You for Your mercies and Your constant care of us – for never ever failing nor forsaking us. Father Lord, we pray that in any way we have been giving to You or for good works, grudgingly or of necessity, please forgive us. We pray for the grace to give willingly from our hearts and the knowledge of what it means to give willingly from our hearts. Have Your way in our lives o Lord. We bless You, we appreciate You and exalt You. We say Lord of the harvest, please send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God, in Jesus mighty name we pray, amen.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. People often say, when you do not have a giving attitude when you have a little bit, it will be even much more harder when you have a lot more. So the whole, ah, when I have more I will give more hardly works. We see that with God, He loves when you give Him willingly, cheerfully, no looking back kind of giving. Presently listening to a song saying … everything I have You gave, what I give You already have, … Yet, even though He owns everything and even if He was hungry, He asks us to honour us with our giving. We see this reflected in both the old and the new testaments.
“AND the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring Me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take My offering.” Exodus 25v1&2
“But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9v6&7
Have a blessed day.
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today. We thank You for Your lovingkindness and Your tendermercies. We adore and appreciate You for everything You are doing in our lives. Daddy, we thank You for Your mercies and Your constant care of us – for never ever failing nor forsaking us. Father Lord, we pray that in any way we have been giving to You or for good works, grudgingly or of necessity, please forgive us. We pray for the grace to give willingly from our hearts and the knowledge of what it means to give willingly from our hearts. Have Your way in our lives o Lord. We bless You, we appreciate You and exalt You. We say Lord of the harvest, please send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God, in Jesus mighty name we pray, amen.
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Saturday, September 22 , 2007 - Blessed
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Well, a Bible verse that jumped at me today, is one that we see in the Psalms, in particular chapter 112v1&2:
"PRAISE ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in His commandments.
His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed."
In a world of changing norms and beliefs and values, the Word of God still holds through that if you fear the LORD, and delight greatly in His commandments, you shall be blessed, and your seed shall be mighty. Never let go of Him. He is always, always, always faithful.
Have a very very very blessed day.
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"Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give unto your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again." Luke 6v37&38
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today, we thank You for being with us, we thank You for guiding us, we thank You for protecting us and being our strength and shield, healer and friend. We bless Your holy name for such a beautiful day that You have made, as You always do. We thank You for life and the breath of life and food, clothing and shelter. We thank You for being acquainted with all our ways. We thank You, appreciate You and say we love You Lord. We praise You because as we fear You and delight greatly in Your commandments, You bless us and make our seed mighty upon the earth - among other things. How great Thou art. We thank You so much Father for everything, we are so grateful for everything that You do for us. We pray for the grace to not to condemn or judge people, but to give to them and to forgive. We ask that in any way we have been judging and condemning others, we say we are sorry and that Lord please forgive us - please do not let these stand against us in the day of judgment in Jesus name. Father Lord, we pray too that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Thank You Most High God. We really appreciate You Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In Jesus mighty name we pray with thanksgiving, amen.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Well, a Bible verse that jumped at me today, is one that we see in the Psalms, in particular chapter 112v1&2:
"PRAISE ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in His commandments.
His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed."
In a world of changing norms and beliefs and values, the Word of God still holds through that if you fear the LORD, and delight greatly in His commandments, you shall be blessed, and your seed shall be mighty. Never let go of Him. He is always, always, always faithful.
Have a very very very blessed day.
--
"Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give unto your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again." Luke 6v37&38
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today, we thank You for being with us, we thank You for guiding us, we thank You for protecting us and being our strength and shield, healer and friend. We bless Your holy name for such a beautiful day that You have made, as You always do. We thank You for life and the breath of life and food, clothing and shelter. We thank You for being acquainted with all our ways. We thank You, appreciate You and say we love You Lord. We praise You because as we fear You and delight greatly in Your commandments, You bless us and make our seed mighty upon the earth - among other things. How great Thou art. We thank You so much Father for everything, we are so grateful for everything that You do for us. We pray for the grace to not to condemn or judge people, but to give to them and to forgive. We ask that in any way we have been judging and condemning others, we say we are sorry and that Lord please forgive us - please do not let these stand against us in the day of judgment in Jesus name. Father Lord, we pray too that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Thank You Most High God. We really appreciate You Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In Jesus mighty name we pray with thanksgiving, amen.
Friday, September 21, 2007
Friday, September 21, 2007 - Delightsome
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Have you ever been known to be delightsome? Its the sort of word you say - that is actually in the Bible? We see this in Malachi 3v12, where after nations call you blessed, :
"And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts."
And we get all these blessings, when we bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in the LORD's house.
Have a great day
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Verses for thought:
"Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, My soul shall have no pleasure in him.
But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul." Hebrews 10v38&39
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And so Merciful Lord, Daddy, we thank You so much for today, appreciating You for Your blessings and Your love for us, praying that now and always, in all that we do, we shall glorify Your holy name in Jesus mighty name we pray, amen.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. Have you ever been known to be delightsome? Its the sort of word you say - that is actually in the Bible? We see this in Malachi 3v12, where after nations call you blessed, :
"And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts."
And we get all these blessings, when we bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in the LORD's house.
Have a great day
--
Verses for thought:
"Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, My soul shall have no pleasure in him.
But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul." Hebrews 10v38&39
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And so Merciful Lord, Daddy, we thank You so much for today, appreciating You for Your blessings and Your love for us, praying that now and always, in all that we do, we shall glorify Your holy name in Jesus mighty name we pray, amen.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Thursday, September 20, 2007 - And all nations shall call you blessed
Hello everyone,
How are you doing today? I hope well. I am fine and just happy because God is in control of each and every of life's situations. Can you imagine if everywhere you go, people call you blessed (happy, to be envied). You turn to the left, they say you are blessed and to the right - the same testimony. Well, that happens when you bring all the tithes into God's storehouse so that there will be meat in His house. Now, even though God had promised that He would pour you out a blessing that there would not be room enough to receive it, we notice from Malachi 3v12 that it is not only you who would know that God is blessing you, but others will see it too:
"And all nations shall call you blessed:..." Malachi 3v12 (King James Version)
"And all nations shall call you happy and blessed,..." Malachi 3v12 (Amplified Bible)
Want to be happy? Want to be blessed? ...
Have a blessed day.
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[Of wisdom]
"Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace.
She is a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of her will be blessed." Proverbs 3v17&18
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Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today. We bless You for Your goodness, for Your faithfulness, for Your lovingkindness, for everything. Be Thou exalted O God above the heavens, let Your glory be above all the earth. We thank You so much for Your Word this day and for blessing us so much that all nations call us blessed when we bring all tithes into Your storehouse. Blessed be Your holy name O Lord. We commit the rest of today into Your hands, and say Father, have Your way and let Your name and Your name alone be glorified in all that we do this day. Father, please draw men to know You and come to the knowledge of Christ and help us to be graceful labourers with You even now until Your coming in Jesus mighty and exalted name we pray. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God. We give You all the glory Almighty God, in Jesus mighty name we pray, amen.
How are you doing today? I hope well. I am fine and just happy because God is in control of each and every of life's situations. Can you imagine if everywhere you go, people call you blessed (happy, to be envied). You turn to the left, they say you are blessed and to the right - the same testimony. Well, that happens when you bring all the tithes into God's storehouse so that there will be meat in His house. Now, even though God had promised that He would pour you out a blessing that there would not be room enough to receive it, we notice from Malachi 3v12 that it is not only you who would know that God is blessing you, but others will see it too:
"And all nations shall call you blessed:..." Malachi 3v12 (King James Version)
"And all nations shall call you happy and blessed,..." Malachi 3v12 (Amplified Bible)
Want to be happy? Want to be blessed? ...
Have a blessed day.
--
[Of wisdom]
"Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace.
She is a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of her will be blessed." Proverbs 3v17&18
--
Our dearest Heavenly Father,
We thank You so much for today. We bless You for Your goodness, for Your faithfulness, for Your lovingkindness, for everything. Be Thou exalted O God above the heavens, let Your glory be above all the earth. We thank You so much for Your Word this day and for blessing us so much that all nations call us blessed when we bring all tithes into Your storehouse. Blessed be Your holy name O Lord. We commit the rest of today into Your hands, and say Father, have Your way and let Your name and Your name alone be glorified in all that we do this day. Father, please draw men to know You and come to the knowledge of Christ and help us to be graceful labourers with You even now until Your coming in Jesus mighty and exalted name we pray. Thank You Father, thank You Son, thank You Holy Spirit of God. We give You all the glory Almighty God, in Jesus mighty name we pray, amen.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Wednesday, September 19th 2007 - Before its time
"And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD of hosts." Malachi 3v11
"Your crops will be abundant, for I will guard them from insects and disease. Your grapes will not fall from the vine before they are ripe," says the LORD of Heaven's Armies." Malachi 3v11 (New Living Translation)
""For My part, I will defend you against marauders, protect your wheat fields and vegetable gardens against plunderers." The Message of God-of -the-Angel-Armies." Malachi 3v11 (The Message)
How horrible it is to be in a stage of almost. You put in a lot of effort into something, but before it comes into fruition, it is lost. God says, the LORD of hosts says, if we would bring all the tithes into the storehouse so that there will be meat in His house, He will not only open the windows of heaven and pour out a blessing that we will not have enough room to receive it, or rebuke the devourer for our sakes and not let him destroy the fruits of our ground, He will also not let our vines cast their fruit before it is time - He Himself will protect our investment.
Hallelujah!!!
Have a blessed day.
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"The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit." Psalm 34v17&18
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Eternal Rock of Ages, Dependable God, Everlasting Father, our Everpresent help in trouble, the Majesty, the Great I Am, the I Am that I Am, the I Am, the Most High God, the Omnipotent, Omnipresent and Omniscient God, the Rose of Sharon, the Bright and the Morning Star, the Everliving Word, we worship You, we give You praise, we adore You. We say be Thou exalted O God above the heavens, let Your glory be above all the earth. Lord God Almighty, there is none besides You and none can compare with You in all of the heavens and in all of the earth. Abba Father, we just want to say thank You for all that You do and are doing in our lives and praise You for Your goodness in our lives. We thank You for being with us and for guiding us. We thank You for being faithful and true and being so dependable. We thank You for the grace to bring all tithes to the storehouse so that there will be meat in Your house and thank You for the blessings that You pour out upon us even as we obey. Lord of the harvest, again we pray that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Hallowed be Your holy name our Father God, blessed be Your holy name Lord Jesus and Holy Spirit of God, we appreciate You so much and Your presence in our lives. Be glorified forevermore now and in all ages to come, in Jesus mighty name we pray, amen.
"Your crops will be abundant, for I will guard them from insects and disease. Your grapes will not fall from the vine before they are ripe," says the LORD of Heaven's Armies." Malachi 3v11 (New Living Translation)
""For My part, I will defend you against marauders, protect your wheat fields and vegetable gardens against plunderers." The Message of God-of -the-Angel-Armies." Malachi 3v11 (The Message)
How horrible it is to be in a stage of almost. You put in a lot of effort into something, but before it comes into fruition, it is lost. God says, the LORD of hosts says, if we would bring all the tithes into the storehouse so that there will be meat in His house, He will not only open the windows of heaven and pour out a blessing that we will not have enough room to receive it, or rebuke the devourer for our sakes and not let him destroy the fruits of our ground, He will also not let our vines cast their fruit before it is time - He Himself will protect our investment.
Hallelujah!!!
Have a blessed day.
--
"The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit." Psalm 34v17&18
--
Eternal Rock of Ages, Dependable God, Everlasting Father, our Everpresent help in trouble, the Majesty, the Great I Am, the I Am that I Am, the I Am, the Most High God, the Omnipotent, Omnipresent and Omniscient God, the Rose of Sharon, the Bright and the Morning Star, the Everliving Word, we worship You, we give You praise, we adore You. We say be Thou exalted O God above the heavens, let Your glory be above all the earth. Lord God Almighty, there is none besides You and none can compare with You in all of the heavens and in all of the earth. Abba Father, we just want to say thank You for all that You do and are doing in our lives and praise You for Your goodness in our lives. We thank You for being with us and for guiding us. We thank You for being faithful and true and being so dependable. We thank You for the grace to bring all tithes to the storehouse so that there will be meat in Your house and thank You for the blessings that You pour out upon us even as we obey. Lord of the harvest, again we pray that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Hallowed be Your holy name our Father God, blessed be Your holy name Lord Jesus and Holy Spirit of God, we appreciate You so much and Your presence in our lives. Be glorified forevermore now and in all ages to come, in Jesus mighty name we pray, amen.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Tuesday, September 18, 2007 - And our fruits
Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. I am fine and settling into school. Now, according to Malachi chapter 3, in addition to God wanting to bless us so much that we do not have room enough to contain it, and He rebuking the devourer for our sakes, when we bring our tithes into His storehouse so that there will be meat there, God says:
"And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground;..." Malachi 3v11 (King James Version)
"And I will rebuke the devourer [insects and plagues] for your sakes and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground...," Malachi 3v11 (Amplified Bible)
If God be for us, who can be against us? As the Bible says in Romans 8v31&32:
"What then shall we say to [all] this? If God is for us, who [can be] against us? [Who can be our foe, if God is on our side?]
He who did not withhold or spare [even] His own Son but gave Him up for us all, will He not also with Him freely and graciously give to us all [other] things?"
It is great to be on the Lord's side and not on the other side. Have a very great day.
--
Our dearest Heavenly Father,
Eternal Rock of Ages, Everlasting Father, King of kings and Lord of lords, the Most High God, Who is ever Most High, Who seeth all things, and with whom nothing is impossible. We adore You and glorify You, praising You for calling us to be Yours. We are indeed so grateful for all that You do in our lives. Thank You for life and love and freedom and Your presence. Thank You for being faithful. Thank You for being True and righteous and just. Blessed be Your holy name forevermore. We love You Lord. Father we thank You for Your promises of rebuking the devourer for our sakes so that he will not destroy the fruits of our ground, when we bring our tithes into Your storehouse, that there might be meat in Your house. We thank You also for blessing us with so much that we will not even have room enough to contain it. May we always with a willing heart and a grateful heart bring our tithes into Your house in Jesus name. Merciful Father we pray, that all that we do today, gives glory to Your holy name. Dear Lord of the harvest, we pray too that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Father, we keep ourselves in Your love this day, and look to the mercy of Jesus and bask in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, even now and evermore, in Jesus mighty name we pray, amen.
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. I am fine and settling into school. Now, according to Malachi chapter 3, in addition to God wanting to bless us so much that we do not have room enough to contain it, and He rebuking the devourer for our sakes, when we bring our tithes into His storehouse so that there will be meat there, God says:
"And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground;..." Malachi 3v11 (King James Version)
"And I will rebuke the devourer [insects and plagues] for your sakes and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground...," Malachi 3v11 (Amplified Bible)
If God be for us, who can be against us? As the Bible says in Romans 8v31&32:
"What then shall we say to [all] this? If God is for us, who [can be] against us? [Who can be our foe, if God is on our side?]
He who did not withhold or spare [even] His own Son but gave Him up for us all, will He not also with Him freely and graciously give to us all [other] things?"
It is great to be on the Lord's side and not on the other side. Have a very great day.
--
Our dearest Heavenly Father,
Eternal Rock of Ages, Everlasting Father, King of kings and Lord of lords, the Most High God, Who is ever Most High, Who seeth all things, and with whom nothing is impossible. We adore You and glorify You, praising You for calling us to be Yours. We are indeed so grateful for all that You do in our lives. Thank You for life and love and freedom and Your presence. Thank You for being faithful. Thank You for being True and righteous and just. Blessed be Your holy name forevermore. We love You Lord. Father we thank You for Your promises of rebuking the devourer for our sakes so that he will not destroy the fruits of our ground, when we bring our tithes into Your storehouse, that there might be meat in Your house. We thank You also for blessing us with so much that we will not even have room enough to contain it. May we always with a willing heart and a grateful heart bring our tithes into Your house in Jesus name. Merciful Father we pray, that all that we do today, gives glory to Your holy name. Dear Lord of the harvest, we pray too that You send forth labourers into Your harvest, for the harvest indeed is plenteous, but the labourers are few. Father, we keep ourselves in Your love this day, and look to the mercy of Jesus and bask in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, even now and evermore, in Jesus mighty name we pray, amen.
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