PEACE WHEN YOU DO NOT FEEL LIKE IT

 

Today is God's day. This is HIS world. We have free will. We can choose to love God and follow Him or treat him like a business associate we visit for one hour one day a week. We can saturate our mind with negativity and spend 3 hours in front of the morning shows and news reports which totally do not bring peace. We can focus on good news or bad news. We can say "Oh whoa is me. We are doomed. This is it. Did not God hear my prayers" or we can choose to love God and serve Him with ALL of our hearts. Know brother and sister that Jesus is on the throne and He rules from on high. He is more powerful than presidents, kings and dictators. His will will be done in the earth.

2 Chronicles 16:9 says "The eyes of the LORD search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. What a fool you have been! From now on you will be at war." He is looking and He is always there. But sometimes perhaps he allows some things to happen so we can learn to love him, trust him, obey him, and serve him. Hold on, keep praying, keep believing. Turn off the bad and tune in to God. Don't stop praying and don't lose heart. Philippians 4:19 says "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus."

One of the things we who name the name of Christ need to do is to not rejoice over an evil person when he falls.("Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when he stumbles, do not let your heart rejoice." Proverbs 24:17) We are to pray and love EVEN when it is hard. We are in a battle for good and evil. Men's hearts are hardened towards things of the Lord. People live for today. But in this world there are many who love the Lord with all their heart. It is so very easy when the world around us is going 'down the toilet' ,so to speak, to join in and feel gloom, doom, and despair. Choose to get up daily regardless of what is happening around you and say "THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE AND I WILL REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT"! (See Psalm 124:18).

When I work up this morning I just started singing one of the songs from the hit musical 'Annie'. The words "Tomorrow, tomorrow, I'll love you tomorrow , it's only a day, away". True, not a Christian song, but it gave me peace and hope in a strange way. I just kept singing it over and over. My husband had the news on and I went over and I turned off the NBC news and turned on a Christian network to start getting my mind focused on good news of Jesus Christ. Jesus is Lord and never forget that. Perhaps it is time for His people who are social Sunday Christians to get more serious about Him than they are about their hobbies, their sports, their jobs. Something to think about? What does Jesus need to do to get us to totally be sold out to Him? Is He truly first place in your life? Or is he first place only on Sunday for one hour?

Jesus is coming again. Are you ready to meet him? Are you able to believe and trust Him? He is mighty to save. Perhaps now is the day to decide you will put his word ahead of the TV or the newspaper and get your mind renewed so you can get up and face each day with peace.

PRAYER: Father I am so very thankful for your word which gives me hope and peace. I have been guilty of thinking wrong thoughts and being upset with what is going on around me instead of trusting, even in the seemingly bad, you are behind the scenes with a plan. Help me to learn to pray for my enemies or the enemies of Christians. I know I need a peaceful heart Lord. Show me each day how to love others by loving you first. Help me bring hope to someone who is hurting. Help me never be guilty of uttering ugly words but only words that build up your kingdom. This is your day and I need not fret. In Jesus name. Amen.

Click on link and know that God is still king of the whole earth and behind the scenes working.

http://youtu.be/dmXD52oogRI

As a departure from my normal Christian songs I have also added a one minute clip of the song I spoke of from Annie.

http://youtu.be/Yop62wQH498

Be blessed to be a blessing!

 

STILL STANDING!

The day has finally arrived. Prayers have gone out for the past forty days and now the day of reckoning is here. In America today many are in fear over their future and the possible toppling of freedom to a tyrannical regime. We fear socialism and communism. We trust God to save us. Many still do not see it happening.

Stand up, stand tall and proclaim the goodness of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The enemy will try to bring doubt, fear, frustration, and a host of others negative emotions but do not fall for his tricks. If he can get you in a negative mindset then he will start to do his work. By the mighty name of Jesus, Satan has no authority over you!! Talk to Him out loud and say according to the word of God in Matthew 16:23 it says "by the authority of Jesus I command you Satan to get thee behind me!" You have victory in Jesus Christ against all the lies of the enemy. It says in 1 Corinthians 15:57 "But thanks be to God who gives us the victory in our Lord Jesus Christ." Until you realize and believe that we are indeed in a spiritual battle you will continue to let the enemy defeat you. ( Read Ephesians 6:10-20).

For me to be writing about Satan may be too much for some. Especially if the church you attend does not give much time to dealing with spiritual warfare. But here in this nation, founded on Christian principles and the Bible, we are under great attack. Satan would like nothing better than to shut us up and take us out. He does it in coy ways too. He pits people against each other in the name of politics. When a nation's liberties are coming under attack by our own government something is terribly wrong. When a political party wants to deny God in their platform you are treading on a slippery slope. God is on the throne and rules all the nations of the earth. This is not about a political party but it is about freedom!

Our nation can not continue on the course it is and be blessed. Psalm 33:12 says " Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord!" Today is the day the Lord has made. Vote Biblical values and look to Him not to a man to help and save us.

PRAYER: Lord I love you and I know my strength and power lie in you and you alone. Help me Lord to keep my armor of God on so that the enemy can not attack me. I pray for my family to keep their armor on as well. It says in Revelation 12:11 that we defeat Satan by the blood of the lamb and the word of our testimony. Thank you Jesus for that promise. I refuse to let Satan's fear and lies drag me down. I thank you for helping me stand tall and strong. In Jesus name. Amen,

Click on link below for one of my favorite Spiritual Warfare songs.

http://youtu.be/GsjJmk7tdk4

Second song included for uplifting you today.

http://youtu.be/uSM96OA39ic

Reading assignment : Deuteronomy Chapter 28

SING PRAISES INSTEAD OF SPEAKING WORRIES

Our mouth is a powerful tool for good or bad. We can use it to uplift or to belittle. We can use it to hurt others or to praise them. When it comes to things we tend to worry about we can speak fear and worry or faith, hope, and trust.

God inhabits the praises of His people it says in Psalm 22:3. Matthew 12:37 says "For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned."

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The Bible says in Colossians 3:2 to "set your mind on things above not about things on earth." Focusing on what terrible things might happen takes you further away from the Lord. He wants you to trust him that He will see you through.

What is bothering you today? Are you able to let this burden go knowing full well your useless worry makes you sick inside and brings glory to the enemy Satan who is a peace robber? The Bible says in 1 Peter 5:7 to "Cast all your cares on Him for he cares for you." Do you believe that? It is true!

The power of life and death is in the tongue it says in Proverbs 18:21. If you sit around only speaking negative that is probably what you will get and your mindset will be negative. For God's People to have peace you have to fill your mind with good thoughts! Remember is says in Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."

Today why not trust Him and know He has all things under control by His mighty hand and His outstretched arm. His love does endure forever. Let me leave you with this comforting scripture. Psalm 37:25 says "I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread." Trust Him today.

PRAYER: Father God when it seems the world is caving in around us I know Lord you are in charge. I know you love me with an everlasting love. I know you care. Father God help me to lean on you and forget the issues and problems of the day. Help me keep my television set off and instead pick up my Bible and start reading the Psalms and Proverbs. 'The Today Show' and 'Good Morning America' will not bring me peace and will waste a big chunk of my time. Lord your word brings me comfort. Help me to read it daily. Forgive me when I have forgotten to spend time with you. Father God the sun rises and sets each day whether I worry or do not worry. When I stay focused on you and your word it is much easier to have peace. When the world around me seems to be spinning out of control I know Lord you are there and will rescue me. In Jesus name. Amen.

Click on link to worship the Lord.

http://youtu.be/aziNybUDDF0

THE BATTLE IS GODS

 There is a battle for good and evil going on in the world. The forces of darkness and the forces of light. Satan is coy and uses all the tools in his arsenal to divide and conquer. He gets lies going and then gets people to believe them and his work is in progress. Unless your mind is saturated in the word of God to know the truth you can easily be led astray by Satan.

Satan is real and demonic spirits are real. Often many churches do not talk about them. Lots of churches like to puff up their denomination as best and the only true way to Jesus but I have got news for you. That arrogance alone is a tool the devil loves because he gets the body of Christ bickering over their churches and not fighting together against him and his sinister forces of evil.

Many may feel church is adequate and therefore remain powerless to come against the forces of darkness. Church is more than a social activity. It is where you gain power to face the battles in the week ahead not just feel good for one hour. If you do not realize there are any forces of darkness then once again Satan has gained ground. He is tricky. He is an angel of light. He is out to destroy the Bible, friendships,families, marriages, Christians, and Christian nations such as the United States of America. He makes people buy into his lies that same sex marriage is just fine and another life style. If you are inconvenienced with an unwanted pregnancy he gets you to believe that it is your 'right' to abort your baby and makes you feel like it is a woman's choice. Regardless of how this life was created, it is still life.,created by God. He, Satan, would like to snuff out as much life as he possibly can. If he gets Christians to buy into the lie of same sex marriages then there goes the opportunity for life right there. Two men can not produce a baby nor can two women. Life is special to God. Since 1973 millions of innocent babies have been slaughtered in the name of 'choice'. What about the babies choice?

When our nation stoops to redefining marriage, taking away religious freedoms, and starting to domineer people and take away their rights given by God something is wrong. The schools also can reeducate the little ones from the get go to believe lies. Many have been sucked into the lie of socialism thinking it is something wonderful. It is the first step to open the door to Communism and total control. We would never recognize the United States if this happened to us. Many laugh it off but so did people in Germany when the charismatic Adolph Hitler wooed them with his fancy rhetoric.

I am not afraid to speak the truth in love. America is one nation under God. If people do not like this then there are plenty of other countries to live in. We are blessed with abundance and are able to help many other nations willingly. We do not have to have our wealth stolen from us and 'redistributed' to help others. Each person has a chance to succeed. Communism is big into class warfare with the premise everyone should be the same. The government will run the show. It will control the people.Ask people who have lived under this if they like it. Ask them if the things they were promised came true. The answer will be a resounding NO.

America is on the threshold of losing her freedoms. I have been told to not write political things in my Christian blog. This is not politics. This is about freedom given by God. God is our master and not a man. God gives us what we need. We have life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. When a nation spends itself into a tizzy with more government programs it can not afford it is on the brink of a major collapse. We have reached that point. Evil forces in the form of Islamic terrorists have crept into the United States the last few years because we did not want to offend anyones religion. Never mind offending Christians but never offend Allah. Now look where we are at. Many still do not see it. They are walking the plank and we pray for their eyes to open. It is not about a political party anymore. It is about saving America.

Now back to Satan. He sure has us where he wants us. But we are on to him and want to save our land. We love America.We love freedom of the press, religion, speech, to peacefully assemble, to own a gun and so much more. If evil powers can take these away from us they can control us. Enough is enough. Jesus is Lord. Not a bunch of men and women trying to lie and dominate us and change our belief system totally removing God.

The Bible says in Psalm 33:12 "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." Exodus 19:5 further says "Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine." Exodus 34:9 says to us "O Lord, if I have found favor in your eyes," he said, "then let the Lord go with us. Although this is a stiff-necked people, forgive our wickedness and our sin, and take us as your inheritance." Psalm 122:6 says to "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May those who love you be secure." What is America doing to Israel? Giving her orders to move her borders. Say what? The Jews are God's chosen people yet the current government tries to order them around. That is treading in dangerous territory if you ask me.

God wants us to have success. He wants us to prosper. He wants us to love and serve Him. He hates when evil rulers try to hurt his people.

It is time for America to wake up. Revival is needed and needed now. We are not to be against each other or a mere human. We are not to be divided among friends who believe some other way. We are to stand up and recognize and proclaim that Jesus is Lord over this great land and no other.

PRAYER: Lord Jesus you are sad when we do not listen to you. You are sad when evil creeps in and tries to deceive your people. Lord God bring revival to your land. Protect Israel. Help our nation stop treating Israel bad. Lord God wake up your people to see danger on the doorsteps. In Jesus Name. Amen.

Click link for a song to inspire you and lift you up.

http://youtu.be/KYtCanpBhVg

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PEACE AND TRUSTING GOD IN TURBULENT TIMES

I have written a good deal the past few days on having peace as many are very concerned about living under tyrannical control and losing the freedoms that have been given to us by God. The government is getting way too big and over the past four years has misused its' powers.  The good news is God is not sitting around chewing his fingernails in despair. After all He is God! The Alpha and the Omega. The creator of heaven and earth. He is bigger than any earthly problems or any lies man can tell to scare other men. He gets the final say in the end so that should bring comfort to you in and of itself. He is not a Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, or Independent. He is God and He sits on his throne and rules from high.

God is not happy when our own government bosses Israel around. Read the Bible and see for yourself. He is not happy when babies are killed in their mother's protective womb in the name of women's health or choice. It saddens him when men change his words to suit their earthly habits. His gift of marriage is between one man and one woman and provides the gift of children. Satan has perverted this and made it sound like we are hateful if we do not let two people  of the same sex who love each other to be married. Our society has accepted it and many Christians are caught up in this lie from the enemy.

If men governed by the holy word of God and fell to their knees daily before doing anything we would be a lot better off. When mankind is tricked, lied to, ridiculed, and the freedom God gave to us is taken away by laws for the 'good of the people' then something is terribly wrong.

It is time for all people to search their hearts. Republican, Democrat, black, white, brown, red or yellow.. This is not about politics but this is about the survival of mankind and the God given gifts of freedom to enjoy this wonderful land without being dictated to or made to feel stupid.

It is time for God to be God and for men and women who name His name above all others to get serious about being a Christian. Get on your knees and pray. Pray for this country. Our land in the United States is like none other but socialist and communistic forces and creeping into our own government to try to take control. America needs to wake up.We have taken things for granted way too long and been 'asleep at the wheel' so to speak and this 'train wreck' has caught  up with us.

It is not time to fear but it is time to pray.

2 Chronicles 7:14 says " If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways then I will hear from heaven and forgive their sin and and heal their land." America, it is time to stop sugar coating what the Bible says and pray for this nation to remain free. Ministers in pulpits, it is time to preach the word of God in season and out of season. Get bold. Get serious. Don't bury your head in the sand. Be more endeared to God and his ways than a political party.

Proverbs 3:5-6 says "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart. In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths."  It is time to pray!

PRAYER: Lord God, the United States of America is One Nation Under God yet how can you continue to bless a nation that disregards your laws? Judgment is upon us if we do not turn again to be a righteous nation with a government that truly fears you. Forgive us Lord. Wake up those too attached to a political party more than you. We trust you Lord. In Jesus name. Amen.

Click link to praise God in song.

http://youtu.be/zlA5IDnpGhc

KEEP FOCUSED ON THE GOODNESS OF THE LORD!

 Much is happening in the world and our own country to make one scared about tomorrow. We wonder if we are nearing the end of time. Perhaps we are falling into a dictatorship. If you sit around thinking of these scenarios instead of trusting God for each day of course you would be fretful. But God is the true 'Master of the Universe' and He is the one who lets kingdoms rise or fall. Many verses talk about evil kings and evil rulers and how we are to put our hope and trust in God and God alone. Government can not save us. A mere man can not save us. A horoscope can not save you. A four leaf clover will not save you. A government bureaucracy can not save us. Only the King of Kings and Lord of Lords can save us and deliver us from evil!!

Instead of not being able to get to sleep at night because of the 'what ifs' of the government and what a tiny 'mere man' can do instead start focusing in what God CAN do, not the enemy. We are in a battle of good and evil in the world. Satan is a deceiver. He can deceive the most unknowing of people to believe lies from the pit of hell. That is why it is important to stay focused on the word of God which is the truth and can give you peace for the days ahead no matter what happens. This is not about a political party but this is about freedoms being under fire in this Godly nation like never before. If Satan can keep you clinging to a political party because you always have, then he has won half the battle. Focus on God and His righteousness!

There are people that read this blog from foreign countries and the issues facing you may be in fact much worse than what we face here. The thing to remember is that God can set us free and put us above our enemies. Have faith brothers and sisters. Jesus loves us this I know for my Bible tells me so. The enemy can even get you to change what the Bible means to justify what you think or do.. John 10:10 says " The thief(Satan) comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they might have life and have it more abundantly."

So today let Jesus set you free from your fears and tune in to Him and away from news reports that make you fearful. Psalm 71:5 says "You have been my hope O Sovereign God. My confidence since my youth." Believe that today! Do not allow the lies of the enemy to make you be in fear. Psalm 39:7 says "Oh Lord in what do I look for?My hope is in you."

PRAYER: Father you are in control of the earth. You let the sun rise on evil people and on good. Thanks so much for being the one I trust in. Help me not to look to man to bring comfort. And Lord give me strength to turn off the TV if it is causing me fear and worry. In you I trust. In Jesus name. Amen.

Click link below and worship the Lord in the beauty of His holiness.

http://youtu.be/ePPL0I2CyNk

TURN OFF THE BAD AND TUNE INTO GOD!!

There is much uncertainty today about the future. Many in the United States see the upcoming elections as critical to freedom as we know it. Ultimately we know God is the one who sits on the throne and is in charge of the earth. He does give man free will and sometimes we mess up when we stop listening to Him but He is here to rescue us.

This is a very important election on November 6th  but right now something else captures our attention, as it rightly should, and that is the aftermath of the major storms in the Northeast.  We see what is really important when the winds and waves crash around us. Life, as we know it, comes to a stand still. Airports  shut down that are under water. Structures are destroyed. Electricity is non existent. Trick or treating is not what mattered on Halloween. Transportation comes to a screeching halt. The Northeast certainly received a beating as a result of hurricane Sandy.

When all the chaos and confusion around us seems to take us off course we see what really matters. In order to not be overwhelmed by all the issues of life swirling around us it is necessary to attempt to stay focused on the good. For those families affected by tremendous loss or inconvenience due to Hurricane Sandy it may not be that easy to get your mind on good things. There is a saying "Praise God in the storm" and that is what we have to purpose in our hearts to try to do.

Whether it is an election where freedom teeters in the balance or a devastating natural disaster, life is going to go on and focusing on positive thoughts is key. Let me leave  you with a few Bible verses of hope and encouragement. 

Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation of whom shall I fear. The Lord is the strength of my life of who shall I be afraid.

Isaiah 12:2  Behold God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid. For the Lord God Jehovah is my strength and my song!

Matthew 10:31 Don't be afraid for you are of more value than many sparrows.

Psalm 23:1-4 The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in the path of righteousness for His names sake. Yeah though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for thou art with me. Your rod and your staff they comfort me.

Psalm 3:6. I will not fear the tens of thousands drawn up against me on every side.

Psalm 71:1. In you oh Lord I put my trust. Let me never be put to confusion.

If you can stop now and pray and repeat these verses OUT LOUD it should help to still your restless, anxious heart.

PRAYER: Father we are not in control of our lives. You have a plan for us. Bad things sometimes happen in the world but we bounce back with your help. There are those who have suffered tremendous losses in their lives. Comfort them today. Use me Lord in your kingdom to help bring comfort and joy to the scared and hurting. In Jesus name. Amen.

Reading assignment: Psalm 46

Click link to praise God in song.

http://youtu.be/zlA5IDnpGhc

NOTE: I apologize for the lateness of this devotion today. My home phone line and DSL are out so I am at the Redstone Arsenal Library using their computer. Thanks for your understanding and patience. -