Prayer...Keep At It!

Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. Luke 18:1

I know people who think prayer is stupid and doesn’t work and they are believers. Prayer is your way to communicate with God. It isn’t a guarantee of a perfect life or a perfect answer. 

Sometimes healings occur, sometimes not. Why? I don’t know. Sometimes miracles occur and sometimes not. All I know is a God wants to hear from you. What is the alternative? Being taken captive by Satan because your spiritual life takes a nose dive.

Wherever you are at today give thanks to God for exactly where He has you. Everyones’ life has a purpose and often times when I life is cut short God is blamed. Live a life pleasing to him. Don’t give up on prayer. Start little around your dinner table with your family. Join hands and give thanks. Then gradually incorporate it into all facets of your day. Trust God after that.

PRAYER: Jesus you are my all in all. Forgive me when I feel like prayer doesn’t work cause it is vital. I pray for those who may be discouraged because of losses in their life. Comfort them. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Freedom A Gift From God

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13

Today is the day we celebrate Veterans Day in the United States of America. It falls on Sunday so tomorrow it will be celebrated again but the official date is November 11. On this day ALL veterans are celebrated. A veteran is anyone who served in any of the five branches of our military no matter how long. They may not have retired but served. 

Do you like the freedoms you enjoy in America? They are only one generation away from extinction if not careful. It is the brave men and  women who have donned the uniform both in combat and peacetime you have to thank for what we enjoy here. The preamble to the US Constitution says the military provides for the common defense meaning protection from all enemies foreign or domestic. The soldier takes an oath to do just that without thought of where it may lead. 

God has gifted this land and has kept the military strong even though a few leaders tried to defund it or to destroy it from within making it a social experiment. The US Armed Forces are blessed with a Chaplain Corps to minister in both peace time and war stateside or overseas. Faith is important in the military. Wherever you are today stop and reflect on the sacrifices of military members and their families some who gave ALL for you and me. 

PRAYER: I am so grateful to live in a nation who is seen as strong and has brave men and women who take up the call to serve. Bless them today and everyday. I pray for leaders who will always vote for a strong military. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

NOTE : On this Veterans Day or tomorrow if you have the day off might I recommend the movie ‘Indivisible’ showing nationwide into its fourth week. It is a true story about an Army chaplain who is still serving today. Hopefully it is still in some theaters. 

https://indivisiblemovie.com/

Bible On The Table? Just Read It!!

Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation. 1 Peter 2:2

I write lots about reading your Bible not in the sense of checking off a block or even reading it through in a year but purely and simply getting into the word on a regular daily basis. My goodness you glean more from it’s pages than you do the morning newspaper. Which do you read first?

Seems like we humans can find plenty of excuses for why we don’t have time for it. It is our most important tool in the Christian toolbox yet for many it sits gathering dust on a bedside table. Are you serious about knowing God better? If so, you can’t expect to just put the Bible on your pillow and sleep on it and learn but you have to dig deeper daily and study. I know for me when I became born again I hungered for the word. 

You make time for what you want to do and not meaning to guilt anyone but if you aren’t reading the Bible daily then it must not be very important to you. Start with whatever day it is say today being the 6th and read the 6th chapter in both Psalms and Proverbs to start out. Pray for The Holy Spirit to open up what He wants you to learn. Now go grow in Christ and be blessed! 

PRAYER: I pray for all those who need to be closer to God to desire to read your word. I pray you will help me never neglect it either and get involved in less important things. Draw my family into your word as well. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Is Your Armor On?

Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice, or the LORD will see and disapprove and turn his wrath away from them. Proverbs 24:17-18

My focus in writing the last few day’s in this politically charged environment has been been the  evil raging in America right now. This is making Satan do a happy dance seeing so many caught up arguing, hating, and being deceived, with those being held captive by wrong thinking desensitized to not even recognize it. 

The solution to being set free is first to turn off the nightly news and throw the newspaper away. Instead fill your thoughts with verses from the Bible. The media has stirred the pot lately in a one sided manner. I urge you reading this to take the high road. Above all keep your armor of God On and part of that is reading the word of God. Satan tries to keep you away from the truth. 

From the pages of God’s word you gain peace. You don’t get peace from television or human opinions. Remember we are to love one another. Pray for revival in this great land and the truth to set people free. 

PRAYER:Father the   Devil is roaming and roaring like a lion and deceiving many some family and friends. Help me not be angry but to continue to pray and share your love to a hurting broken world. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Silent Preach Daily

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8

Not all preaching is done by ministers behind a pulpit but believers have the unique opportunity to be the hands and feet of Christ daily in a hurting world. Preaching may have the connotation of barking a big ‘to do’ list which it is not. It is sharing Jesus love so the people who hear can grow closer to Christ.

For instance, I go to coffee shops a lot and I could even share Christ in a way by a simple smile, holding a door, treating someone to coffee. All these show the love of Christ and many times when you do an act  of kindness people are stunned. Go around and look for ways to be like Christ to others. You are not here on Earth just for yourself. 

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When you open the door to kindness you may eventually get the chance to share about the reason of hope that is inside you. To God be the Glory!

PRAYER: I am ever so grateful to live in a nation where I am free to share my faith. Use me Lord to bring others closer to you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

People Need The Lord

"Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone," Colossians 4:5-6

People need the Lord. Many don’t think they do and refuse to even acknowledge there is a God but when tragedy strikes many of these nay sayers realize it. 

When you see the anger, hate, and vile acts going on especially in the United States you know that Satan is in the middle of it. Love is from God and hate is from the enemy.  

We are to love one another, forgive those who hurt you, and pray for people we disagree with. Realize Satan has deceived many people. 

We know we are in a battle God versus the devil. Whose side are you on? People may be watching you to see how your react. Do everything you can to set an example for unbelievers. People really need the Lord. 

PRAYER: Lord Jesus help me to be careful of my actions and words as there are unbelievers out there around me daily. Use me to show Your love to others. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Click link for an awesome worship video:

https://youtu.be/NZi5VHQEack

Elections Matter

But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! Matthew 5:44

There are many in this great nation who don’t bother voting. They take freedom for granted and don’t realize electing the wrong people could put this nation on the path to socialism or communism. Some voters don’t have a clue what that even means. 

Every citizen 18 and older has the awesome privilege of speaking out by voting. Ever since a businessman was elected President many got hateful and angry. Why? Things have been going pretty good but for whatever reason the media won’t give him any credit, all they do is try to smear him. It is time for this hatred and evil to stop. Even a congresswoman urged people to attack and get in the face of followers and other leaders who support him. Downright shameful behavior. 

Today you have the privilege to do your duty as an American citizen and vote in this very important midterm election. This primarily determines the balance of power in the House and Senate. Our nation’s founding fathers, who set up our form of government, were led by God. They used the Bible in setting up the government. God gifted them. Evil always tries to remove freedom.  Pray for those who are being hateful. Pray for a revival in the media. Pray for friends or family who have gotten in your face simply because you disagree. Just remember, God is on the throne. His will be done. 

PRAYER: Lord I thank you that I get to vote. Help those factions in this nation causing disruption and chaos to cease and be still. Protect those who exercise their right to vote. Protect our President and his family. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

For my foreign readers: please keep America in your prayers and don’t trust the media for the facts. Pray that there can be peace among different opinions without hatred. Thanks.