Call on God....................

So his disciples went to him, woke him up, and kept telling him, "Master! Master! We're going to die!" He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waves. They stopped, and there was calm. Where is your faith? He asked his disciples. (Luke 8:24-25).

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It is not going to be smooth sailing (all the time) when God asked you to do something, as a matter of fact, it is going to be dangerous, you will experience hardships, but one thing is sure, you will come out triumphantly if you persevere, if you have faith. Amen!

There are times in our lives when we're going through a storm and it is going to look as though God is asleep, there will be times that our waters will be so troubled that it will seem as though we are about to sink in, but the word of God in Psalm 90 says, that God does not slumber or sleep, He will come to your rescue.

Friend our God is Almighty. He is the Omniscient and Omnipotent and Omnipresent God. He is everywhere at once; therefore, He knows all, He is the author and the finisher of all things. Rest assured that God is in control. Everything in your life (victory, hardships and storm) are for His glory. You must keep the faith. You don't have any trouble when you hang on to God’s word. You must understand and believe that nothing is beyond God’s control. He can do anything and everything.

Jesus is asking you this instant: where is your faith? Why are you worried about your raging waters? He is with you and there is NO NEED to fear. If you are going to worry, don't pray; but if you are a praying man or woman of God then DON'T WORRY, amen!

Jesus already calm your storm on Calvary, He already defeated the devil,and by faith you can now receive your healing, the restoration of your marriage, the wholeness of your mind, and your victory in “ALL” areas of your life in His Holy name, amen. God wants to step in, just call on His name, invite Him in, do your part and He will do His. God loves you and He cares about the situations of your life, just talk to Him. He is waiting. Remember, you maybe in this world but you are not of the world. (your destination is heaven).

The word of God in Psalm 139 says that God knows every string of hair on your head. He KNOWS you before you were born. HE LOVES YOU.

Friend, you have nothing to fear. Let the storms and the adversities come! God is in control and He gave you dominion over the creation. Own up to your destiny as a child of God and march on (by design) from defeat to victory.

Praise the Lord!

You are God.............

Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Psalm 62"1

Those who trust in the Lord are as secure as Mount Zion; they will not be defeated but will endure forever. As the mountains surround and protect Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds and protects his people, both now and forever. Psalm 125:1-2

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To rely on God is to trust completely to His and to know (be certain/having no doubts) that His plan for "your" life is a good one regardless of what you are going through at this moment; therefore, no matter what circumstances you're facing, remain calm because there is no worry in trust. When we really trust God, Assurance takes the place of fear. There is no complaining in trust, so when you are going through the ups and down of living, you have to pray and remain calm knowing undoubtedly that help is the way. Trust is the little voice that whispers to your soul that it going to work out fine. You need to let that little voice speak louder. You have to learn to recognize it. Those who trust in God are never defeated; down but not broken, praise God.

I often wonder why is it so difficult for us to trust God when trusting the wrong people comes so naturally. Why can't we trust our maker, our creator? Could it be because we feel that we don't deserve His love? God doesn't love us because we are perfect. He loved us when we were lost, hell bound. That is why He sent His son Jesus Christ to carry our infirmities, fear and lack to the cross and die for our transgressions so we can inherit eternal life. God loves us despite who we are. It does not matter what you have done, where you are right now. He still loves "you". He cares about your actual situation. He wants to bring the help you need, if you'd just trust Him and stop worrying. Can you do that?

Let us pray... Loving Father who's always watching over me, I thank you for your unconditional love and your compassion. I thank you for loving me when I don't even understand how to love myself. My heart is finally receptive and I accept your love. I thank you for your promise of never leaving me alone. I love you Father God and I surrender my being, my destiny to your command. Feel free to invade my privacy at your convenience and I will never worry as long as you are still my loving Father and I your precious child. Help me know you better each day. I repent for ever doubting your love in the past. Help me be an instrument of your love so I will not cause pain to others. In Jesus mighty name, approve my humble prayer. Amen!

Praise the Lord!

How Does God Feel about Sexual Immorality?

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13

Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. Hebrews 13:4

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Friend, God is holy and he requires His people to be holy. Did you know that the word holy is used about 100 times in the book of Leviticus? Why do you think that is? Nowadays, Christians emphasize the love of God, which is one of God, many attributes but we cannot appreciate His love and goodness until we understand his holiness. God’s holiness is a recurring theme between Exodus 15 and Revelation 15:3-4.

You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination. Leviticus 18:22

Sexual immorality is everywhere, both visibly and hidden and the practice and acceptance of homosexuality is so great that heterosexuality seems abnormal. Often times, adults and young adults in Christian conferences around the nations have shared that they find themselves either making excuses or explaining their stands concerning abstinence in order to gain acceptance. The teenager who understands that her/his body is a temple gets picked on, alienated, and seen as weird but to an extent understandable but adults face the greatest challenges. People (even Christians) find it ridiculous that a 40-year old wants to remain pure. Biblical principles do not apply to healing and prosperity alone. All of God’s commandments are to be respected. You must know the truth about God’s rules regarding sexual immorality. The Christian needs to have knowledge (understanding) of why he/she needs to resist sexual temptation.

Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. 1 Corinthians 6:18

 Abstinence is God’s only recommendation when it comes to sex outside marriage. Abstinence saves lives, protects babies, control sexually transmitted diseases, abstinence is your spiritual act of worship and honors God. I cannot stress it enough: The Bible recommends total abstinence before marriage. Sex between a husband and his wife is the only form of sexual relations of which God approves. Masturbation is sinful. It undermines intimacy between a man and his wife. Obedience to God requires that sex be reserved to only one’s spouse. This kind of truth will make some feel uncomfortable; People get uneasy, when you start telling them that adultery, homosexuality, lust and fornication (sex outside marriage) are sinful; therefore, you are not likely to hear it at the local churches. This kind of preaching does not fill arenas and stadium. People don’t celebrate truth. They do not want to hear it. Even parents are also reluctant to speak to children about sexual immorality. The devil convinces them that it is too early until one day they realize that it is actually too late.

 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. Ephesians 5:3

My dear friend, strive for holiness. The good news is you don’t have to do it alone. You have the Holy Spirit as your helper. You can resist sexual temptation. Don’t try to please people. Your goal is to please God. It is better to be alone than to be living in sin. If you deprive yourself of a sinful indulgence God will reward you greatly, but if you insist on sinning you will pay the regrettably terrible price of experiencing separation from God.

For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God; 1 Thessalonians 4: 3-5

Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God this is your spiritual act of worship. Romans 12:1

Praise the Lord!

Love so True...........

"For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise." Galatians 3:27-29

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When was the last time you woke up in the middle of the night just to tell your heavenly Father a secret? When was the last time you got on your knees just to give Him the "411" on what's been going on in your life? When was the last time you tell Him how much you love Him for saving you from eternal death by sending His son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for you? The Bible says "that in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.... For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers.... will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:37-39)

This amazing truth has become reality to all who believe and follow Jesus. When you put on His armor, His life surrounds you, keeping you safe, close to Himself, and free to be His friend. So "put on Christ." (Galatians 3:27) He is your victory!  Remember, God has promised us victory in the midst of trials, not immunity from pain. So "do not be dismayed at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you, but rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ..." (1 Peter 4:12-13)

The kind of love that Jesus has for us is worthy of praise, even our pain and sufferings seems meaningless when we think of the unconditional love of Christ for the church, along with what awaiting us when we finally see Him face to face and have the privilege of putting our arms around him and to thank Him for His goodness.

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Heavenly Father I thank you for showing me the truth about you, knowing you has been a source of joy. Thank you for the gift of life through your son Jesus Christ. Thank you for being the lover of my soul. Thank you for being the Shepherd who leads me beside the still waters and makes me lie down in green pastures. Thank you for being my loving father and all that need to get through each and every day. I love you; accept my prayer and praise in Jesus Holy name. Amen.

Praise the Lord!

Submit to the Will of God

"Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you.Job 22:21

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2

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I have struggled with the issue of submitting my will to God most of my life. It is not easy to surrender, but after a (long) list of disobedience that ended up with predictable and devastating consequences, I have decided that God's word is true, that His will certainly is "good, pleasing, and perfect." I have come to the place where I finally understand life does not have to be so hard. I decided to live a life as a soldier of Christ. I have learned to resist certain temptations (still struggling with a few but I am winning with Christ' support). I love God and I have decided to start showing it by my way of life.

Friend, you can say you love God all day long but if you are not living a sacrificial life and start resisting temptation then how much do you really love him? Love come with certain sacrifices and you have to be willing to make them. The will of God comes from the heart of a loving heavenly father and therefore it cannot be anything but "good, pleasing, and perfect" for you and for me. You cannot run away when the going gets tough. God created us perfectly. We have what it takes to go through trials and come out of them victoriously. We have the Word of God which is his will. "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13

Are you going through the same issues? Are you going in circle? I don't care what you are going through today, there is a way out. Christ lay His life down so you and I can have access to the perfect will of God.

Let's pray this simple prayer: Lord, help me accept your will for my life just like you did. I want to love the will of God, embrace the will of God and live the will of God. Lord Jesus, I want to submit to the will of God no matter what the cost as you did. And Lord, I believe you have the power to make it so. I trust you to be the Good Shepherd and I know you will lead me to green pastures. Thank you. for answering my prayer. Amen!

Praise the Lord!

Child of God...............

"God is faithful; by him you were called into the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord". 1 Corinthians 1: 9


When you are born-again, you are given the right to become a partner to Christ and all that He is. And by becoming His partner you can be in perfect health because sickness and diseases have no access to Him, amen. You can prosper because you are now heir of the most High God, praise God. Good health and riches are our birthright. You have to know it and expect it.

When a child gets adopted by a rich family, it does not matter where he/she comes from; he becomes an instant and accepted member of the family and gain right to the family riches. Unlike the ordinary family who can give up their children or in some cases lose the right to them, when you are saved you belong to God forever. The devil cannot take you away. Your salvation is secured. You are loved beyond measure and protected from generational curses, sickness and disease. In short, as a child of God, you have victory over sins. You have victory over your finances. You have victory over sicknesses and diseases. You have a working marriage. You have children who love and serve God. You have it all by faith. Claim it in Jesus name.

Today is the day to break free. The devil cannot take your salvation away, but he will put the pressure on to shake your faith. Your responsibility is to remain secure in the Lord. You are to believe that all negative situations are temporary, and are an opportunity to be even closer to your heavenly father. It doesn't matter what trick the devil is trying to pull, you are more than a conqueror through Christ, and you shall live and not die and declare the works of the Lord. You keep on confessing the Word of God until the situation changes (it will change). Each day in every way, it will get better and better as you confess the word of God. There is power in the word of God. You are in fellowship with a God who is able to change all situations, praise God. You have been sick way too long. You have been broke way too long. You don't have to accept it anymore. Claim your inheritance. Claim your brand new life. It's time to break out of your situation. Amen!

Remember you are in fellowship with God, a partner through His son Jesus Christ. A partner knows the inside story. It doesn't matter how you feel, how impossible it seems, or what the doctors' say. It does not matter what the bank says. You will have healing, you will have the dream job, and you will own that house. You will be married, I don't care if you 40, 50 or 60. You will earn that degree. The devil is a liar. You have power, victory and dominion in the name of Jesus and that's the truth.

Keep your head high .You are heir to the Highest, Almighty God.

Praise the Lord!

Be Holy For I Am Holy!

But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15-16

Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and you are that temple. 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

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As the body of Christ, you and I must understand that every sin damages the entire body; when a member of the body of Christ does something that is not honorable, it affects all of us. There has been what I call an epidemic of misconduct in the church that ranges from sexual immorality, molestation, divorces, to drunkenness and even drug abuse. I don't know if it is the technology, but news of church leaders misconduct have increased in recent years and frankly, we are not surprised anymore. Let us be honest, Christians have a tendency to sweep things under the rug. I know this for a fact because I grew up in church. It is easier to hide thing as opposed to dealing with them, and that is definitely not what Christ had taught us. Christ came to bring darkness to light.

There comes a time when we have to be serious about the cause of holiness. God is Holy and He wants the body of Christ to be like Him. We cannot and should no longer accept being human as an excuse for dwelling in sin. Christ's death forever change our sinful nature. It is your responsibility and mine to strive for holiness, and to look like our Father. We should not live our lives like others from various reality shows. We must keep certain standards. We should not be afraid to stand for core values. It makes me so angry when the voice of immorality and is louder the holiness! We are in the world but we are not of this world. We cannot follow the crowd. We must follow Christ.

I suppose Matthew 5:13-14 express it best: “You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. 15 No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house." God does not tolerate the destruction of His house (holy temple). Many years ago when Paul was addressing the Corinthians he points out that sexual immorality and drunkenness as being damaging to the body. In fact, we know that every form of sin hurts the body of Christ, the temple of God. This day and age, we seem to be too tolerant of the destruction of the Church and we don't hold our leaders accountable for their behaviors. We rationalize it and claim that they aren't hurting anyone but themselves but as we recently found out, no sin is ever private. Jesus died openly and publicly for our sins.

 The world loves it when a church leader is revealed to be less than honorable. The church has taken a beating this past year with issues of sexual immorality. There is no difference between the way Christians live and the way the world lives. Christians want to fit in. Holiness is not a popular topic in this "Laissez- faire" culture. Leaders are more interested in expanding and building their own empire than building the kingdom of God.  Many church leaders have been married multiple times and/or have had many lovers and homosexuality is rampant in the Christian community. Just a week ago a popular televangelist revealed her sexual sin as though it was nothing in an effort to glorify it in order to relate to mainstream and popular ideology. 

The prophet Malachi tells us that marrying unbelieving women, divorcing the wife of one's youth, and the worship of other gods (sex, money and position) is an act of treachery against the whole body. Sin is never honorable. Sin is a disobedience to God and should not be embellished or downplayed. Church leaders cannot exhort the congregation to repentance because they are busy leading their sinful life oblivious to repentance. Each time that the church chooses not to call its members to repentance, the body gets wounded. The world is always observing us. Our lives should be a testimony. Who’s really standing up for the Lord? It is your responsibility and mine to do so. Let us stand together for holiness and righteousness. Let’s go back to the business of soul seeking and not membership growing and getting rich. Let us together make the choice to build up our church as instructed by the Savior Jesus Christ!

And Father Hoe grateful I am for today's word! Thank you for send your son to die for the forgiveness of my sins. Help me live in a way that is pleasing to you. Help me resist the temptations of this world. I want to be like you. In Jesus name the Savior I pray. Amen.

Praise the lord!

Healing is Possible........

Jesus said to him, If you can believe, all things are possible to him that believes. Mark 9:23

But he was wounded for our transgression, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5

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A few years ago, the local college where I used to teach allowed the students to watch the inaugural of president Obama in the classroom, and the common theme in my class discussions was “all things are possible if you believe”. All of a sudden, my students believe that they can now reach mountains and live a life without limitations, it is an attitude that brings me much joy; but my question to them was, all things are possible if you believe.....in what? It is great to make such powerful statement but something is definitely missing from it. Don't you think? It is not a complete sentence. The majority of the adults students stated that the missing part of the statement is "if you believe in yourself." Really if you believe in yourself? Can anyone live a minute longer, if he believes in himself? I think not. You can believe in yourself by acknowledging the magnificence of grace. The grace of God given to you through the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is only through Jesus that all things are made possible. Jesus alone can provide that boost that cross us from a life of limitation to a limitless possibilities.

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me." John 14:1

Friend, do you believe that Jesus is in action in your life right this moment, by His Spirit, lift burdens, breathe life into your forgotten dreams, those that were impossible to come to completion without him? Do you believe in His ability to do exceedingly abundantly far above what you can ask or think even far beyond your wildest dreams? Do you believe He remains the same today, yesterday and forever? Do you believe He has all power in heaven and on earth to do according to His will? Why do you still worry about health? You say you believe but do you really? God can heal you inside and out. He is able. Do you believe? Decide this year that Cancer, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Kidney disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and all the usual suspects are not in charge. God should be the driving force in your life. Only God is worthy and only Him makes all things possible to those who believe. He listens when we pray according to His will. Praise the lord! And friend, this is exactly why you and I need to know His will so that we can pray according to His will. It is only when you believe in God’s power and abilities your confidence to move mountains will be boosted. When you know His will, you pray His Word and as you pray His will, and it is your faith in Him that causes us to overcome all barriers.

Friend, all things are possible when you believe......in Christ and Christ alone. The doors of impossibilities can only be taken down upon His command. Jesus is Lord!

And Father how grateful we are for the blood of Christ! You love us and we know it. Thank you for guiding us, and teaching us you way. We love you, and we honor you for only you are worthy. Only you are Holy, and only you are God. Amen.

If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. John 15:7

Praise the Lord!

My God Provides...................

As the two walked on together, Isaac spoke to his father Abraham. "Father!" he said. "Yes, son," he replied. Isaac continued, "Here are the fire and the wood, but where is the sheep for the holocaust?" "Son," Abraham answered, "God himself will provide the sheep for the holocaust." Then the two continued going forward. Genesis 22:7-8

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God had provided for Abraham in the time of great need. He will provide for all of those that put their trust in Him. The God of Abraham is alive, and let us rest assured that, as certainly as Abraham, Jacob and Daniel in distress, that when there seemed to be no way of escape, the Lord appeared for them and was seen , even so shall it be with you and I when times of extreme pressure come. He is not a respecter of persons. He does not show favoritism. Acts 10:34 says that God does not show favoritism. We shall all be tried and tested, but in our utmost need God will see to our deliverance, if we would let faith have her perfect work, and will pray and quietly await the moment when the Lord shall be seen working His glorious provision. The Lord is the Preserver and the Provider of men. I pray and long for all of us to get this truth firmly planted in our hearts. I pray that you let yourself be reminded of Abraham and all of those before us who trusted God to be their provider and were not even once deceived.

You cannot know God until you know His names. He does not see into the future. He knows it. Abraham trusted God to provide a lamb for the sacrifice, and just when he was about to kill his own (only son), God stepped in and offer a substitute. God is indeed our provider and we should trust Him to take care of all of our needs. I absolutely love the way God steps in my own life. Every time I think that it is over, every time I think that I am at the end of my rope, He releases another inch of his ever-long rope. "My son God will provide" was Abraham reply to Isaac and in due time God did provide, and then Abraham honored him by calling Him the provider. He is also our provider. God is still worthy of the name. Thrust God with all of your needs and you will see His glory.

So friend, what is your pressing need this morning? Whatever it may be, God has it in unlimited supply and He wants to provide it for His glory. He wants to give it to you more than you want to receive it. God's wealth is at your disposal; His healing (emotional, physical and spiritual) is at your disposal. Don't continue to torture yourself by refusing to take God at His word. You are His child, His creation. You are His personal property, and He desires to give you His perpetual care and complete attention. I want to remind you that The God of Abraham, Daniel and Jacob is still in perfect control. He is able and willing to do all things. You must take the initial step to believe His word and you need to remind yourself every morning that you serve Jehovah Jireh.

Praise the Lord! 

It is Well with my Soul...............

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

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Sometimes the storms of life take us by surprise, but  God is Omnipresent and Omniscient. He is never taken by surprise. He knows it all, He is always there. He does not slumber. He is faithful.  He is all powerful. I must tell you that God never cease to amaze me. There are challenges that I would never want to face because I know that I could never face them, but God is faithful. He keeps all His promises. when God said "I will never leave you" He meant it. Friend, when trouble comes, do not run. You have what it takes to face any situation. God is always in the midst of the most devastating events that affects us. Not matter you feel, see, and hear, God is present.  It is when we give our issues, our health, our desires, and other people first place in our lives that our problems overwhelm us. They become unbearable. I think if we learn to give God first place in our lives. We would no situation to difficult to bear. Jesus has to be the rock we stand on. He should be our anchor. When we are well attached to our anchor the storms may come, sickness may come, death may even come, but we would not be shaken because we know our anchor holds. We remain faithful. It is well with our soul.

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8: 38-39

Nothing in this life and nothing in death can separate us (believers) from God's love. When bad things happen in life we often wonder about the love of God, but  Whether we live or die, we are in His love. Jesus promise to never let us go. Once saved, we have security in our relationship with God. We have security that is a matter of life and death. We have assurance of God everlasting love. Listen, if we believe truly and wholeheartedly, each moment of our lives is by design and not accident, if we believe that our destiny rests in the hands of Jesus Christ, our Savior and our Lord,  the one with ultimate love, ultimate compassion, and  and ultimate power then nothing would scare us. We would walk in absolute peace. Friend, God knows what you are feeling. He knows you concerns and you desires. He is able and willing to help you in every thing you are facing. He loves you unconditionally. Rest in His love. Your peace is in God and not in your spouse, your job, wealth, and health. Only God is immutable. Do not let your heart be troubled. Serve God faithfully through calamity and favor. Love God unconditionally in sickness and in health. Praise Him always. He is worthy.

Thank you Lord for inner strength in the midst of this devastating storm. Let it be for your glory.

Peace, and be still my soul!

Praise the Lord!

The Word by Name is Jesus Christ................

My son, pay attention to my words, Open your ears to what I say. Do not let them depart from your sight; Keep them in the midst of your heart, because they are life to those who find them and they heal the whole body. Proverbs 4:20-22

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God's Word is the highest authority, and when you place it higher than anything else, your peace of mind is guaranteed. God is able to keep you from falling into sin but you must submit to His Word. Submission is a requirement. You have to trust God and allow Him to protect you and keep you out of trouble. You have to do your part. Over and over the word of God commands us to read and meditate. God knew that there would be terrible moments ahead and the word of God is our solace and our only source of strength. The only sure way to rebuke the devil is with submission to God and the word of God. Jesus overcame His temptation. He did not fall for Satan's deception. Jesus responded each time with God's Word. Jesus is our example in every way; therefore, the way to fight Satan, when he speaks to us and tempts us in our thoughts, body or in our emotions, is by using God's Word. Jesus said, it is written, THAT MAN SHALL NOT LIVE BY BREAD ALONE, BUT BY EVERY WORD OF GOD (Luke 4:4). Friend, you and I have to live by the Bible. Jesus is our example, consider, He WAS IN ALL POINTS TEMPTED/TESTED LIKE AS WE ARE, YET WITHOUT SIN (Heb 4:15) . You can do this: "I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13

People say that it is too hard to resist temptation, and I say yes it is! That is why you cannot do it alone but you can do all things through Christ. You can stand on God's Word. Jesus was tempted while He was on the cross. Can you believe it? Even at the last minute Satan tried to win. He asked Jesus (through one of the thief) "come down from the cross and people would believe you." How tempting and yet horrifying was that! If Jesus failed that last test you and I would be in big trouble. If He did escape the sacrifice of the cross both you and I would spend eternity separated from God. No temptation could move Jesus to disobey the will of His Father in heaven, Hallelujah! In order to be effective in our warfare, you and I must know how to use the Word effectively. Friend, it is through meditation that the word will come to live in us, take every thought captive, and consequently we will be strong in the Lord. Jesus promised that if we abide (become one/consume) in Him, and His Word abides in us, we will ask what we desire, and it will be done for us (John 15:7). This will include victory over Satan tricks.

Friend, when you are battling temptation, you can boldly and confidently choose to use the weapon God has given you. But you have to know how to recognize temptation. God's Word says His weapons are Mighty to the pulling down of Strongholds. He has given us a Sword of the spirit (Holy Spirit) A Shield of faith (His Word), and the Name and the Blood of Christ as well as authority over Satan. We are armed and dangerous. The devil cannot win.

Praise the Lord!

Speak to me Lord...............

Who is the man who fears the LORD? He will instruct him in the way he should choose. Psalm 25:1
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. Psalm 32:8
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord. Psalm 37:23

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Have you ever been faced with a situation and you pray and read the Word but still unable to hear the voice of God and you are unsure about which direction to take?
It used to happen to me. I had trouble making simple decisions such as whether or not I should move to another city, which school to attend and who to trust. I struggle with it until I read the story of Joshua. Sometimes we don't get the answers right away, and other times we don't get any answers at all because God had already given us the ability to know what the right decision is. Psalm 48:14 says,
For this is God, our God forever and ever; He will be our guide even to death.

When we are born again, God arms us with what's called the inward witness. The word of God and the inward witness are in perfect oneness. The Holy Spirit is the witness inside of us. He lives in the believer's spirit for the purpose of teaching and guiding. John 14:26 says, The Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. When someone gets saved, the soul is what received the salvation but spirit, the body and emotions have to be taught certain things. You are used to speak and act a certain way all of your life and renewal does not happen over night, it is a process. There is no need to panic, you are not alone. The Holy Spirit is in you and He is guiding you, The only thing is you have to learn to recognize when He is speaking to you. You have got to learn to tune in and yield. At salvation we expect external help, in reality the help is within.

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We often expect God to send someone to help We want to hear a loud  voice, the truth is that God speaks to us softly daily and often. He speaks to our hearts. Surprisingly, God expects us to know His voice. The word of God says my sheep know me and they know my voice (read the parable of the Good Shepherd, John 10) and Psalm 119:105 says, Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Friend, we have to and I have to put ourselves in position to hear God's voice. Just the other day God spoke to my heart. He instructed me to give someone at the bus stop a ride and I did it. I drove away in disobedience at first, but I quickly head back. I make the conscientious choice to listen to God  daily and I make it my objective no matter what it tells me to do or how hard it is, I try to yield. I felt such victory afterwards. It feels good to listen to God. You too can start training yourself to not only hear His voice but to yield to it. Don't just hear or read the Word but let us decide to "do and live" the word. "He awakens me morning by morning to listen" Isaiah 50:4

If you haven't heard it yet, you need to pray and ask God to teach you to recognize His voice and I assure you He will. Psalm 48:14 says, For this is God, our God forever and ever; He will be our guide even to death.He promise to guide you, and God keeps all His promises. As you learn to listen and recognize the voice of God, you will have the wisdom necessary to make daily decisions because you are more than a conqueror through Him. "In all things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us" Romans 8:37

Isaiah 58:11
The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your needs in parched places, and make your bones strong, and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters never fail. Expect God to speak to you today and be blessed!

Praise the Lord!

Where is the God of Psalm 23?

The Lord is my Shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for His name's sakes. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me;  your rod and your staff they comfort me.You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord all my life.  Psalm 23

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I know David was not perfect. He was a murderer, but was he also a liar? Is the relationship he so eloquently describes in the psalms really possible? If so, why don't love and goodness follow me every day of my life? Is it possible that a loving father can love one child and despise another? Can God shower one child with goodness while another seems to dwell in poverty, disease ridden, and constant anguish? The Bible says that God loves us unconditionally, but how is it possible that some  never fully experience the goodness of God?  If you are honest, you'd admit that at one point or another you have had questions. We have all struggled with the issue of faith. That is why the Christian life is called a faith-walk. It is a journey. It takes time to cultivate. It does not supernaturally happen; although we would actually love to have everything coming up roses without ever lifting a finger. The Bible clearly states in Deuteronomy 4:29, Jeremiah 29:13, and in 1 and II Chronicles that only those who seek the Lord with all their hearts will actually find Him.

Unfortunately most of us do not seek God. We pray and we go to church as a routine. We want to snap our fingers and receive the blessing, but the Bible never made such promise. We instead spend our time chasing after the things that this world has to offer: lust, pleasures, riches. Unfortunately they are all temporary. We must not be distracted. We must focus on God. We must seek Him and remain connected in spite of our circumstances. There are countless events and endless obstacles that we must get passed in other to see God clearly in His glory just as David saw Him. Dear friend, seeking God is not a waste of time. There are rewards attached to seeking God truthfully. "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." Hebrews 11:6

Oh! There is no escaping faith. God will be found when we go after Him, and we cannot seek Him unless we believe in Him. To experience the kind of relationship David had with God, we must also seek God with all our hearts just like David did, and just like the Bible says. Listen, we must not allow our circumstances to dictate our relationship with God. Love Him and serve Him feverishly no matter the circumstance. Death may come. Sickness may come. We may lose a job, a car, a house with all its belongings. Friends may leave. The stock market may even crash but God will always be near when we need Him.  Invest in what's important. Friends, it is time to prioritize. Even when everything is taken away, you can still have hope and a future. The word of God through the prophet Jeremiah says: “ For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

Dear friend, The God that David loved so dearly is alive and well. He sill reigns! He loves. He wants a relationship with you. He wants you to know Him intimately in all His glory. Trust Him no matter the situation. I know from experience that life can be challenging but do not let fear or doubt distract you. Know that God has a divine plan for you life. Let your pain be for His glory. Stand firm. 

Once I was young, and now I am old, Yet I have never seen the godly abandoned or their children begging for bread. Psalm 37:25

Praise the Lord!

Peace my Soul..............

Thank you Lord for inner strength in the midst of this devastating storm. Let it be for your glory.

Peace, and be still my soul!


Praise the Lord!

Living by the Word of God

We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:6

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Do your children believe that the most important in thing in your life is your relationship with God? Do you tell them to live a certain way and yet you live another? Surprisingly, most people do just that. They spend a life time teaching right from wrong and yet the children take the road of self-destruction. They often wonder the cause and the answer is simple: They simply do as you do and not as you say and taught. Your actions speak louder than our words. It is nice to teach your children but they learn the most by watching you. They handle situations as you do. Are you emotional, always ready to lose your temper? Are you a person who thinks before speaking or divulge everything that comes to mind? Do you pray over each and every meal or do you just dig in? There are a million little things that we do that affect our surrounding and we don't even realize. It doesn't matter how many times we tell our children not act as we do because they will most likely do it anyway.

We have a responsibility to teach our children to be good soldier of Christ. Serving God is not a grown up thing. It is not something that they would eventually grow into. It is something you need to teach them as early as possible by both your words and actions. It is the will of God. "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." (Proverbs 22:6) This tremendous forewarning and promise is for parents, prospective parents, grandparents, relatives, and anyone else who has a heart for children. It is absolutely reliable, since "all the promises of God in him are. "For no matter how many promises God has made, they are "Yes" in Christ. And so through him the "Amen" is spoken by us to the glory of God" 2 Corinthians 1:20. The true and living God, who cannot lie, will keep this promise; our responsibility lies in the first word, train. But before we get to that, we must consider the way. Training also includes examples.

Be adults who put God first by your words and actions. Don't fall apart when trouble come, fall down on your knees instead. Let your children see that you believe in God's promise to take care of all of your needs. Spare your children the pain that comes with unbelief, lead them right. Spare them the hurt you experience by resisting God's will for too long. Don't let them go astray, spare them the iniquity. Be a great leader in your family and community by allowing your actions to speak louder than your words and be blessed.

Praise the Lord!

Happy Birthday Jose. P! Thank you for being a brother your siblings can really be proud of always. Thank you for leading by example.

Happy 5th. Birthday Frederick M. Davis! May the love of God remain in your heart now and forever! Auntie loves you so so  so very much..................

You Have Overcome........................

He who overcomes, I will grant to him to sit down with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. Revelation 3:21

He who overcomes what?

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 The goal of the devil is to get us to sin and by doing that we are denying Christ(Job 1:11).When we got saved, we overcame the devil. But the spirit of the world, constantly, tries to influence us to deny Christ, and that is why we sin. It is possible for a believer to resist sins. We do that a lot but not consistently or easily. We have to do better than that, and we can with the help of the Holy Spirit. Revelation 3:5 clearly explains why we must strive to overcome: He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments; and I will not erase his name from the book of life, and I will confess his name before my Father and before His angels. It is not a secret that the devil's plan is to progressively bring us to the place where we will, deliberately and willingly, deny Christ. Holding to the testimony of the cross, in spite of all opposition, is what it means to overcome.

Why do we sin? Why do some of us fall for the same old tricks? We may not realize it or think of it as often as we should but there is indeed a spiritual war going on. We must win each battle. We already have what it takes (the blood of Jesus). We also have the guidance of the Holy Spirit; that is why the Bible urges us to fight the good fight of faith by taking the armor of God. Jesus does not have a throne for all of us to sit on. I am thinking that it is more a figure of speech meaning that those who fight the good fight of faith and overcome the devil will be in a position of dominion/power with Him just like He is with the Father (and that my friend is a wonderful promise!).

Is there a sin in your life that is becoming a stronghold? Are the trials/tribulations of your life becoming so difficult that you no longer have the strength to pray or to fight the devil? Think of the big picture. God's plan since the creation is for His people to be in perfect oneness (union) with Him, but the fall of man complicated the situation. Thankfully and gloriously the blood of Jesus reconciled us with our creator (and nothing can ever separate us from God anymore), Praise the Lord! Jesus won at Calvary. The devil has no power. He cannot have strongholds in your life. You can fight him successfully through the blood of Christ. Repent, take on the full Armor of God, and rebuke the devil and you shall overcome (the devil) and be with your savior from now on to eternity.

Praise the Lord!

The Word of God............

"Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock" Matthew 7:24

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I finally realized how to be blessed, to receive favor and to see and to see supernatural results in my life. I have searched for years but God recently show me that there was only one way: it is by simply putting the word into action. It is great top read and to meditate on the word of God, but it is even better to start doing what the word says.

If you believe that the Bible is God's inspired then you shouldn't have any trouble obliging to all of the recommendations. God is the only One who can provide for all of your needs. Your spouse, family, financial resources, along with your physical and mental ability will fail you. God is able and willing to supply for ALL of your needs. The only thing you have to do is to put His word in action. To believe the word of God means to expect the result of the word.

People go to school for years, and at some point have to step out and get a job to apply some of the things they have learned. It is wonderful to read and learn the word of God but at some point, we need to step up and start acting the word. Why can't it be today? There is no time like the present.
The word of God says you can do all things in God who strengthened you, then go out there and face your challenges without fear.
The word of God says that His love and grace are sufficient for you, and then stop looking for love in all the wrong places, wait on the Lord.
Start by taking baby steps. Start changing your speech pattern; then move on to caring yourself with dignity. Make the difficult and yet rewarding choice to follow God and soon will see your harvest.

Keep on going to church and read your Bible; keeping on living right by putting the word of God into action. Make the decision to start today.

Praise the Lord!

The God of Elijah Lives!

He took the coat and struck the water with it. He asked, "Where is the LORD God of Elijah?" As he struck the water, it divided to his left and his right, and Elisha crossed [the river].2 Kings 2:14

I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me? Jeremiah 32:27

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It is vital that you remember the battle starts in your mind. You have to pay attention to your thoughts. As you fight the good fight of faith today, remember this: Your mind is where the battle will take place. Whatever you allow to captivate your mind will rule your life. It is up to you to choose the Word of God (truth and life) or the the lies of Satan (death, eternal damnation) to captivate your thoughts. Make the right decision as you are starting the week remember Elijah. If you want the Word to reign, make up your mind now to resist the devil when he comes to plant doubts within you. Hold on to God's truth. Refuse to surrender to Satan's pressure. Decide right this second to that not fall for his lies and stand on the promises of God.

Make up your mind right now to be a winner and you'll spread the knowledge of victory in Christ everywhere you go. Stay away from people who don't believe like you do. Surround yourself with people of faith. God has promised that He will always cause you to triumph in Christ. You are GUARANTEED victory over adversity you face today. Believe in God's word and not the devil. The God of Elijah, David, Jacob, and Daniel still lives. He still makes a way where there is no way. He still takes His children from glory to glory. I don’t know where your challenge is this morning. It could be in your mind, finances, your body, and your soul. Ask yourself, is anything too hard for God? He is the One who gave Sarah a son when it should have been too late. He is the One who took His people out slavery in Egypt. He is the One who gave little David victory over giant Goliath. He is the One who protected Daniel in lion's den. He is the One who kept Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego unharmed in the blazing fiery furnace. He is the One He is the One who is actively watching over you today. He is still the miracle worker. Can you understand the power of the One on you side? You have the God of Elijah! He is with you right now. Glory!

Ah Lord GOD! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and by Your outstretched arm! Nothing is too difficult for You. Jeremiah 32:17

Praise the Lord!

The Word of God..............

"Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock" Matthew 7:24

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I finally realized how to be blessed, to receive favor and to see and to see supernatural results in my life. I have searched for years but God recently show me that there was only one way: it is by simply putting the word into action. It is great top read and to meditate on the word of God, but it is even better to start doing what the word says.

If you believe that the Bible is God's inspired then you shouldn't have any trouble obliging to all of the recommendations. God is the only One who can provide for all of your needs. Your spouse, family, financial resources, along with your physical and mental ability will fail you. God is able and willing to supply for ALL of your needs. The only thing you have to do is to put His word in action. To believe the word of God means to expect the result of the word.

The word of God says you can do all things in God who strengthened you, then go out there and face your challenges without fear.
The word of God says that His love and grace are sufficient for you, and then stop looking for love in all the wrong places, wait on the Lord.
Start by taking baby steps. Start changing your speech pattern; then move on to caring yourself with dignity. Make the difficult and yet rewarding choice to follow God and soon will see your harvest.

Keep on going to church and read your Bible; keeping on living right by putting the word of God into action. Make the decision to start today.

Praise the Lord!

Jehovah Nissi! My God & My Shield...............

"When they call to me, I will answer them; I will be with them in trouble, I will rescue them and honor them. With long life I will satisfy them, and show them my salvation". Psalm 91:15-16

You have no need to worry. The word of God gives you great assurance that regardless of your life circumstances you are protected. God is with you. He hears every prayer and he sees every tear. He is willing to change your situation today, if you would just trust Him.

Psalm 91 reminds you that God will protect you to plague. It does not matter what is going on around you, God will cover you and you have many references from the Bible of how protected those who love and trust Him.
. He protected Noah through the flood.
. He protected Daniel from the lion's pit
. He protected Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego from the fire
. He protected Joseph from his brothers.

There are countless examples of the power of Jehovah Nissi. The only requirement is to have a willing/receiving heart. Call on His name and He will come.

There is no need to hide my friend. You can face your trouble head on. You have divine protection. God loves you. His love is profound, unconditional, and eternal. The measure of His love is shown through what He gave: His son and our Savior Jesus Christ. His desire for you is to be blessed with long and prosperous life, will you receive it?

Learn to fight negative thoughts by speaking the Word appropriate to your need. In your darkest hour, when there's no where to go, no one to call, look inside you and you will know that you are not alone. God promised to always be with you. Your circumstances are temporary; they don't own you because you belong to God. They will not last. They cannot last.

. Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, heart diseasem MS and/or any disease trying to invade your bodies can't lasts, plead the blood of Christ over your body and your loved ones.
. When your marriage is starting to crumble, plead the blood of Christ over the situation as well.

Claim dominion over all circumstances in the name and blood of Jesus. When call on the Lord your situation has to change because you hat the assurance of God's protection.

My dear friend, there is no need to fear. You have the assurance of God's protection. You are covered by the blood of Christ. You are loved. Be ready to have a blessed day and know that God is changing your situation right now.

Praise the Lord!