Tag: Power

WHAT NEXT? ALERT!

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This week so many things have happened across the globe that the number one question on the minds of most people today is “What Next or Maybe what now? Considering Mass shootings, threats of war, and terrorism on our nation which we have never known inland of the USA. I hear the Lord saying, “What’s next is Prayer! Actually, we have confused the order. Prayer is not what’s next. Prayer is not the last thing we do. Prayer is what comes first. Prayer is not a “when all things fail” solution. Prayer is the prerequisite for “What next or What Now”. If you have waited until there was no way out to pray, try changing your order of prayer and make prayer the first thing in everyday life circumstances.

II Chronicles 7:14, (GW) However, if my people, who are called by my name will humble themselves, pray, search for me, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear their prayer, from heaven, forgive their sins, and heal their country.”

What’s Next, What’s First, is prayer! An essential to prayer is “Watchfulness and alertness with your head on a swivel.” Know and beware of your surroundings! Your watchfulness and alertness is a necessary condition that leads you in how to pray.

I Peter 5:8(GW) “Keep your mind clear, and be alert. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion as he looks for someone to devour.”

Do not fear! Do what’s next, what’s first, Above all stand and prayer! Stay Alert!

Prayer:

Dear Lord, Help me in these difficult days of turmoil to remember, who you are, and to turn inward to you and pray as you have commanded. Please cover all those who trust in you with your shield of faith and love. Those who don’t know you, may they come to know you as Lord and Savior and have no fear. Bless this nation and all nations. Lord, be exalted among the nations and be exalted in the earth. Amen!

Wise Investments

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Four years ago the economy was turning around and more and more people were beginning to invest and again, considered the not-so-distant past banking debacles.  During that time investors being skeptical sought more assurance as to where to entrust their monies, and rightfully so. They were searching to make new and wiser investments. Much has been written in our life-time about wise investments. However, every time it seems like financially, and economically things are turning around for the better.  The bottom falls out again, sending everyone scrambling, those with money along with those who have no money. Many financial gurus have published quotes about making wise investments. I beg to differ with the great gurus quoted in this writing. 
 
Daymonnd John, An astute entrepreneur of our time, stated, “Entrepreneurship brings us hope.” God brings hope through Jesus Christ!!! 
 
Barbara Corcoran, A Savvy Shark investor, stated, “The best challenge in business is not the competition but what goes on inside your own head.” “Don’t be like the people of this world, but let God change the way you think. Then you will know how to do everything that is good and pleasing to him.” Romans 12:2

Booker T. Washington. a historical man of wisdom, stated, “Success is not measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed.

The quotes are very encouraging and arrayed with simple actions, and thoughts which  may impact wise earthly investments, yielding some temporary success.  I encourage you to Invest in your character, not yourself!  However,  bringing God the sacrifice of your precious time is the wisest investment you can make. Investment in the One who created you is the only investment with guaranteed insurance on earth, as well as eternal assurance for eternity. Your earthly investments will only go as far as the grave yard.  Do you know anyone whose corps went to the graveyard, followed by a  moving van, lockbox, or a safe? Dare to examine yourself. It’s quick and easy. Check your schedule and checkbook, bank account, and credit card statement, and discover the big reveal!!! You will see what’s most important to you.                               (God’s grace is sufficient!!
 
Luke 12:33-34 (CEV))
19  Don’t store up treasures on earth! Moths and rust can destroy them, and thieves can break in and steal them. :3320  Instead, store up your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy them, and thieves cannot break in and steal them. 
21 Your heart will always be where your treasure is.
 
 God desires a life of God-worship!  Life is not about acquisition and achievement but relationships, loving God, and loving all people. Your blessings will be much more than money, and you will not have to look for them because blessings will overtake you.  You will overcome every obstacle and will gain greater knowledge of Him and His power. (My power is made perfect in weakness….says the Lord!) You will be in the right place, on the right path, and above all things, standing. You will reach the point of awareness that You have more than enough, you are enough because God is enough, and you live a life of God-worship. Wherever you go, you can remain because of your obedience. Ask God about everyday decisions, small tiny decisions to astronomical decisions. Wow God! What awesomse dividends!
 
Make wise investments daily, of time spent with Him. A guaranteed assurance that His presence, power, and peace shall be gained. God has invested in you! He will one day audit your life. You don’t have to bring anything, no receipts, records because he has all of of your records. “And so, each of us must give an account to God for what we do.” (Romans 14:12 CEV)
 
Isaiah 55:1-2 (CEV)
  1.  If you are thirsty, come and drink water! If you don’t have any money, come, eat what you want!
    Drink wine and milk without paying a cent.
  2. Why waste your money on what really isn’t food? Why work hard for something that doesn’t satisfy you? Listen carefully to me, and you will enjoy the very best foods.

Pray:

Dear Lord,

This is the day you have made, so I rejoice and am glad in it. For you are the God of the universe, creator of all things. I have faith that you will take care of me; that you will supply all of my needs, according to your riches in glory. I realize that you have the means that I am not aware of and resources that I know nothing about.  Even though things appear to be hopeless and dark, that which I see with my physical eye.  I keep my spiritual eyes on you. My faith reminds me to look not to my abilities, or lack of abilities, but to focus on you who is above all of my circumstances.  I am investing in you today Lord, and throughout my earthly life. I confess my sins now…… Thank you for your complete acceptance; your unconditional love, and your total forgiveness!!!

When I close my eyes to death on earth, I will open my eyes in heaven to all of the investments and treasury that are stored up for me. I thank you now for the treasures of peace, joy, hope, faith, long-suffering, and every spiritual blessing here on earth.  I will thank you in heaven that I invested wisely on earth, by investing in character on earth that pleases you!!! Amen!

WHAT’S BETTER THAN LIFE?

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“I the Lover of your soul understand you perfectly and love you eternally!”

Aren’t you ecstatically happy that God loves our soul rather than performance or appearance? Sometimes we aren’t happy with the latter, especially when it becomes our main focus. Close the door to the distractions of the world (even in the church, of course you know the distractions of the world comes to church to steal, kill and destroy the worship experience, the God experience,  to counterfeit true worship.) Open the door to the presence of God and return to Him where you will receive the richest of foods. You shall be satisfied with His Love, which is better than life!

“O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you. I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods, with singing lips my mouth will praise you.”

Psalm 63:1-5

JARS OF CLAY

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Hello Clay Jar, Does the greeting appropriately address you?

How do you know?

Know This! You are God’s clay jar designed to be filled with Heavenly contents.

Many Christians understand the spiritual concept of being an earthen vessel filled with this precious treasure, but what most fail to accept and understand realistically is, you are also a leaky container, yes,  absolutely a leaky clay jar needing to be filled and refilled, over and over again. What good is a leaky container?  What do you do with your leaky containers? Have you found them to be useful? Maybe you get rid of them and throw them out with the trash, or place them on a discarded item shelf.

Why would God design you to be a leaky container? This week your leak may become a spill, and you need to know…

God has a plan to keep you filled. Lingering in the Presence of God, talking things over with Him wherever you are in your day,  enjoying the privilege of communing with the Creator of the universe, waiting with Him in prayerful worship allowing His very life to flow into you, and in His presence He chooses to fill YOU, His clay jar with His heavenly treasures even though you are at best, a leaky jar.

God designed you to be leaky because it keeps you looking to Him, depending on Him, communicating with Him. Your human condition, your frailty is necessary to demonstration that this all surpassing Power is from God NOT YOU! In His Presence He fills you with more Love, more Joy, more Peace, more Hope in full-measure, over-flowing-measure, through-you, into-others.  Ask Him today to fill you with His Love, Power and Peace.

Share this blog with a friend and let the Treasure-Light of Christ shine from you to a friend, and a friend’s friend into the uttermost parts of the world. Post a comment and bless the cyber-world for the Kingdom of God with your Treasure-Light! Let your Light, your treasures shine brightly today, into the lives of others.

II Cor. 4:7- “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.”