John Bevere

Your Destiny Requires a Wilderness Season 

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from testing to pure gold, transparent light, let other see Jesus in us, reflecting Christ.

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Stop Complaining (not trusting God), Have gratitude be tksful.

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Don’t you worry

DONT YOU WORRY! Bible said not to be anxious…about ANYTHING! Webster defines worry as (verb) to afflict with mental distress or agitation: make anxious; and (noun) mental distress or agitation resulting from concern usually for something impending or anticipated: 

ANXIETY. When we truly trust that God is in control, knowing His promises are true, we may have cares, thoughts, concerns, worries, and anxieties, but they should not control us Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Philippians 4:6 NLT Pray about everything. 

Talk to God about EVERYTHING. Thank God for EVERYTHING He has done. There is not a problem that is bigger than God. There is not one issue that surprises Him or that He cannot handle. Father, when life is presenting us with reasons to worry, let Your Love remind us to place those anxieties in Your very capable Hands and leave them there. Thank You for being Faithful and Trustworthy in every circumstance. In the Mighty Name of Jesus, Amen! ...

“Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,” ‭‭James‬ ‭1:2‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/jas.1.2.nasb1995 The Sneak Attack Worry creeps into your mind Like a thief in the night Worry always feels like a sneak attack to me. but don't you wish panic was not the first response? For me, it seems like any time something out of the ordinary comes up, my mind automatically jumps to analyzing every possible worst scenario. Then, those scenarios play over and over again in my mind on a loop until the situation seems hopeless. Does that ever happen to you? The more we feed anxiety, the bigger it grows. But, it really is useless. Like Jesus said, "Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? And if worry can’t accomplish a little thing like that, what’s the use of worrying over bigger things?" Luke 12:25-26 NLT So, the best way to stop the sneak attack of anxiety and not let worry win is to surrender to God's Will. This doesn't mean you are not responsible for your actions, mistakes, or choices that lead to worrisome circumstances, it means you take a realistic look at what you actually have any control over. Once we admit that only God is fully in control, we can submit to His Plan. There's no need to stress about what God's already got worked out. God knows exactly what you are going through (keyword: through), exactly when He will get you through, exactly how He will guide you through, and exactly where you will grow while you go through (Romans 5:3-5). Heavenly Father, when worry, fear and anxiety try to attack us and steal our joy and peace, please remind us that You are in control. Please guide us with Your Truth and drown out the lies that worry whispers. Help us to surrender to Your Will in every situation, knowing that You have every answer we need. Thank You for getting us through. In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen! “The LORD will give strength to His people; The LORD will bless His people with peace.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭29:11‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/psa.29.11.nasb1995 “And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭5:3-5‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/rom.5.3-5.nasb1995 The Savior's Abilities Don't you worry 'bout a thing God is faithful and He will take care of you… God is able to carry, carry you through As I mentioned before, worry is the result of not trusting God. God doesn't promise us happiness. Happiness depends on what happens. It's a reaction to favorable circumstances. God does promise joy (Psalm 30:5). Joy is different from happiness. Joy is a lifestyle. Joy exists regardless of circumstances. Joy is a choice. Joy is choosing to trust that God is faithful no matter what our lives look like. Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are? “And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, He will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? Matthew 6:26, 28-30 NLT And, if we trust Him, there is no need for worry. Trust and worry cannot co-exist. * We trust God because He is faithful. (Psalm 118:29; 2 Thessalonians 3:3) * We trust God because His faithfulness is great. (Lamentations 3:23) * We trust God because He is forever faithful. (James 1:17; Hebrews 13:8) * We trust God because He is able to see us through any circumstance. (Psalm 23:4) Because God is trustworthy, there's no need to trust our worries. Lord, thank You that You are faithful even when we are not. We praise You because you are the same yesterday, today, and forever. help us remember Your Faithfulness. Help us remember how much You care for us. Help us to overcome our worries by trusting in You alone. In the Precious Name of Jesus, Amen! ““For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways And My thoughts than your thoughts.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭55:8-9‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/isa.55.8-9.nasb1995 “Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭118:29‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/psa.118.29.nasb1995 “But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.” ‭‭2 Thessalonians‬ ‭3:3‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/2th.3.3.nasb1995 “They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.” ‭‭Lamentations‬ ‭3:23‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/lam.3.23.nasb1995 “Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.” ‭‭James‬ ‭1:17‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/jas.1.17.nasb1995 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭13:8‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/heb.13.8.nasb1995 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭13:8‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/heb.13.8.nasb1995 The Simple Answer Cast all your cares on Him Kneel and pray, just give thanks, and keep believin' In fact, this command, not guideline or preference, appears in the Old and New Testaments (Psalm 55:22; 1 Peter 5:7). So, obviously, He really means it. And, God wants them all; the great and the small. God wants us to bring every care to Him; not just the ones we cannot handle ourselves. God is not too busy. We are not bothering Him. Yes, God loves our adoration and praise. Yes, He longs for our confession and repentance. But, God also listens to our every care, every desire, every need, and every obstacle. Why? Peter says, "for He cares for you." God’s love for us is so great, and, as if sending His Son to die for our sins was not enough, He wants a real, intimate relationship with us where we talk to Him about all the things. So, once we realize that we can bring all of our cares to God, the next step is simply to do it. Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Philippians 4:6 NLT God doesn't just say "don't be anxious"; He tells us what to do instead. Pray. Pray about everything. Prayer is a simple conversation with God. Tell Him what's on your mind; what's troubling your heart. But, it doesn't have to be all doom and gloom. Also, think about how God has blessed you. Thank Him. There's nothing you can say to God that will shock or surprise Him. He already knows, but because of His Love and Grace, He wants to spend time with us. This prayer time is not about giving God your wish list (or worry lists) and then suggesting to Him how to fix everything. This is about seeking God's face, spending time in His presence, and submitting to His Will. God is omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent. He knows exactly what He's doing and when and how and why. Our job is to simply trust Him. When we reflect back on what He has done, we're sure to realize that He's always worked things out for our good. Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the simple answer to anxiety. Thank You for listening to all of our cares. Thank You for desiring a real relationship with us, so that we don't have to be afraid to bring anything and everything to You. Lord, please help us lay it all down and leave it with You. In Jesus' Holy Name, Amen! “Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭55:22‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/psa.55.22.nasb1995 “casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.” ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭5:7‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/1pe.5.7.nasb1995 The Solution To Anxiety Why does God expect us to be anxious for nothing? Because He gives us the solution to anxiety. The anxiety antidote is rejoicing. Finding joy in our journey takes away anxiety's power over us. Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Philippians 4:4 NLT Sometimes, I wonder why God had Paul repeat that we need to rejoice. Then, I remember that we probably need the reiteration. When we fully acknowledge the joy found in Jesus, we realize that we don't have to crumble or shatter when facing difficult trials. It's not that we should deny our feelings, but we can process those feelings in light of the fact that God will work it out. When doubts filled my mind, Your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer. Psalms 94:19 NLT It's when we acknowledge that our circumstance isn't good, but God still is that we can be filled with hope and cheer rather than anxiety. In fact, the Bible says that when we pray about everything with thanksgiving, bringing our cares, concerns, worries, and anxieties to God, we will experience His Comfort; His Peace that transcends all comprehension. (Philippians 4:7). Rejoicing in Who God is and what He's done, praising Him, thanking Him, and talking openly to Him about whatever is causing our anxiety is the solution to anxiety. Don't you worry about a thing. God can and will hear and answer your prayers. Find joy in knowing that He is faithful and He is capable of handling any and everything that comes your way. He is not surprised by anything you have to say. God, please forgive us for relying on ourselves instead of rejoicing in You. Lord, please help us to not forfeit the peace that passes all understanding by holding on to anxiety. Remind us that anxiety has no use other than prompting us to pray to You and praise You for all You've done, are doing, and will do in our lives. In Jesus' name, Amen! “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:4‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/php.4.4.nasb1995 “When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your consolations delight my soul.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭94:19‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/psa.94.19.nasb1995 “But the LORD has been my stronghold, And my God the rock of my refuge.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭94:22‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/psa.94.22.nasb1995 “And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:7‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ https://www.bible.com/100/php.4.7.nasb1995

28/6/23 cell soap

28/6/23 cell soap “At the time of sacrifice, the prophet Elijah stepped forward and prayed: “Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, let it be known today that you are God in Israel and that I am your servant and have done all these things at your command. Answer me, Lord, answer me, so these people will know that you, Lord, are God, and that you are turning their hearts back again.” Then the fire of the Lord fell and burned up the sacrifice, the wood, the stones and the soil, and also licked up the water in the trench.” ‭‭1 Kings‬ ‭18‬:‭36‬-‭38‬ ‭NIV‬‬ https://bible.com/bible/111/1ki.18.36-38.NIV O: Elijah prayer is exalting God n courageous.., seeing his confidence in God, call out to God of Abraham, Yahweh God. He come humble as a servant, before God. He’s claiming that the work he’s doing is fr God’s command and ask God to answer the pray so that the ppl turn to him. Immediately we see that God answer his prayer. God manifested his presence by fire and burn up the sacrifice. A: it teaches us to pray according to God will. Always start to hallowing the name of the Lord before making any request. Just like our father prayer. Jesus taught us to pray. Approach the throne of God in humility, knowing who i am, i a child of God, yet a servant, vessel that obey God command to do his will. we need to pray with alignment…right motive too, not selfish prayer, but according to his will for God to answer the prayer. P: “Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel…let it be know that You are our true and living God, the God of our Salvation. I pray that according to your promise that when I’m save, my entire household is saved. Father God, this is your will and i pray that you reveal and manifest your presence to my husband and children that they will know for sure that there’s none other God but You alone and that they will turn theirs hearts to you, Jesus. in Jesus name I asked n prayed, amen!

SEVEN STEPS TO START THE HEALING PROCESS OF A BROKEN MARRIAGE

SEVEN STEPS TO START THE HEALING PROCESS OF A BROKEN MARRIAGE With divorce on the rise, and just as much or more so in Christian homes, there is a great need to go back to the basics. I believe that getting away from God's design for marriage is part of the problem. Equalization of the roles within the home are what women have been screaming for, but the more we move toward that goal, the more divorces there are. Why do you suppose that is? Could it be that God was right all along? We must all examine ourselves by the Word of God to see if we are lining ourselves up with God's written will for our lives. We must not let modern thinking and the women's liberation movement determine our walk. The Word of God should be our standard. In other words, what does the Bible say to us, as women? Because God designed the institute of marriage, following His instructions in the scriptures is the only way for our marriages to reach their full potential. God's will is for marriages to be permanent, loving, and thriving, and to be shining examples to the world around us, that the Word of God is real and right! We MUST, as wives, be ever so careful to make sure we are doing all we can to help our marriages become what God would have them to be! Years ago, early into our marriage, my husband and I were having great financial difficulties and Steve began to resent being married and being saddled down with me and the kids to support. He was sometimes angry and often withdrawn. (I am not saying anything that he does not tell others, himself.) Steve had friends at work who were single and they were so carefree. They had boats and motorcycles, took trips to Fla. and other places, and generally were always having a great time. He could not even afford decent cars for us, much less these toys. We had a big tent given to us, thankfully, and camping trips were some of the few times that Steve seemed to me to be happy. We could not even afford baby-sitters, and with no family in town, we hardly ever got away by ourselves. We only ate out a couple of times a year and then had to charge the bill. This of course presented its own problems, because we had to do many things that way, that is, until our cards reached their limit. Steve never really wanted me to go to work, knowing I could not make enough to even pay for day care, and also believing women should be "keepers at home", so that was one problem I didn't have. I thank God continually to this day that my husband allowed me to stay home and raise my children myself. But, however, I was unhappy too, and terribly disillusioned with marriage. I thought that all of our problems were because of my husband and if he would only change, and meet my needs and be a better husband and father and Christian, then we could have a good marriage. I have since learned that my own sins and self-righteousness were as much to blame as anything else for the unhappiness we both felt. However, Steve did not change and things went from bad to worse until around our seventh year of marriage, he told me he didn't love me. I admitted the feeling was mutual. But, as I have written before, Steve chose for us to stay together, for the kids' sakes, and also because he could not afford to support two households. He told me he would not leave his children destitute. I thought then that I could not live this way any longer, and that I must try to find a way to heal my marriage. I began to study what the scriptures say about women and marriage, and began to pray that the Lord would teach me how to love my husband again, and that my husband would love me again also. Through the scriptures I came to many conclusions that I still hold today. SEVEN CRUCIAL STEPS FOR WOMEN #1. I learned that the only way that marriage is going to be good and according to God's design, is by obeying God's Word. We cannot love God, serve Him, nor obey Him without obeying what He has written down as instructions for us. I knew I could not control my husband, and the only one that I could change was myself. I sought help in God's Word and it became my final authority for healing my marriage. Not what others say, but "what saith the Lord?" #2. The scriptures told me that I needed to be taught to love my husband. In other words, as the difficulties of marriage and life itself press in, love does not come naturally. It needs to be taught. It is not a feeling, but something you choose to do and act upon, whether you feel like it or not. It was evident to me that I did not know how to love my husband, and if love is something that needs to be taught, then it must have to do with something that I was not doing, and that I needed to be taught how. I looked around me and could find no one who qualified for this job of teaching me. Therefore I went to the Lord and told Him that He would have to be my teacher. And He did not fail me in this! Titus 2:3-4 3 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; 4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children... #3. I learned that I was to be in submission to my husband IN EVERY THING! Ephesians 5:22-24 22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. 24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. This was new to me. Heretofore I had not really put this instruction into practice. I saw that this is a command, and must be followed if a wife is to do the Lord's will. Ignoring this one instruction, in itself, had caused many of our conflicts, and probably caused much of my husband's unhappiness. I realized I was always trying to change him and to "teach" him. Basically I thought I was better than he was. This in itself was enough to tear any man down. This sin tears away at one of a man's basic needs that God has instilled within him, to be the head of his home and to be respected and appreciated. I Corinthians 11:3 3 But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God. Only when I began to see my rebellion against the Word of God and to its instructions to me specifically, did I see how sinful I was, and therefore no longer thought that I was better than my husband. #4. Me first! No matter how bad my marriage was, I saw that I was to be the one to FIRST start doing the things the Lord instructs me to do. I came to this conclusion because most of the passages about marriage speak to the woman first. Ephesians 5:22-25: 22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. 24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. 25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; Verse 22 speaks to wives first. Three verses later, in verse 25, the Lord begins to speak to husbands. So it is in Colossians. Now, because I was convinced the Lord makes no mistakes, and that a woman's head is the man, this fact was peculiar to me. Why didn't God give instructions to the husbands first? That, it seems, would have been the proper order. Why didn't the Lord give instructions to my husband first and tell him to love me and give himself for me, FIRST? I would then have no trouble following my own instructions, I thought! The Lord had to have had a purpose in writing the scriptures this way, after all they are inspired of God, and our King James Bible is perfect. I began to see it was the woman's job to do her part whether her husband did his or not, and to be the one to act upon it first. This was also proven by many other passages, such as first Peter 3. 1 Peter 3:1 Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; The Lord doesn't address husbands until verse seven of this passage: 1 Peter 3:7 7 Likewise, ye husbands... #5. I also found I must reverence my husband! What a difficult concept this was for me at the time. Through my studies, the Lord was convicting me of the significance of the woman's instruction in the last verse of Ephesians 5. The verse says: "...and the wife see that she reverence her husband." The wording of the verse makes it clear that this is a command, not a suggestion. The resentment and the anger in my heart about how my husband so often treated me, as well as about other things, kept me from "reverencing" him, and even from loving him. At least that was what I thought. When I began to see that this was a command from God himself, and that we are to obey this verse no matter what our circumstances, how could I any longer not obey this verse? I had asked God to heal my marriage, therefore I knew I had to obey Him if He was to answer my prayer. How do you reverence someone whom you do not feel that way about? How could I do this personally? First, I realized I had to learn to change my thought patterns. I chose to become a "yes" person rather than so negative about everything my husband said and did. To do so would show respect and honor for what he said or suggested. I started saying, "Yes, let's!" about the things he said. I also literally chose to put all thoughts about what I did not like about my husband out of my head. I refused to think negative thoughts. This is scriptural according to many passages. One in particular, convicted me: Philippians 4:8 8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. I started making lists of my husbband's good qualities and of things I could praise him for. At first I could not think of any! But as I tried harder, I did begin to list things I had not considered before. Slowly the things came to my mind, as I chose to think only good things of my husband. I found this to be a choice of the will and a great discipline in godliness. I also chose to begin to express these positive things. I purposely decided to start complimenting my husband on at least one thing from my list, every day, when he came home from work. At first the things I wanted to say hung in my throat and I nearly choked trying to say them. Slowly, however, it became easier to express them. It was through these spoken words that I began to see a metamorphosis before my very eyes. My husband slowly began to respond and soon was beaming when I would compliment him or tell him how much I appreciated something. He soon became more loving, sometimes almost instantly after a compliment. He soon began to look forward to coming home. I realized my husband was starving for appreciation and compliments! This starvation was my fault! "I am his only wife. I am the only one who can give him the affirmation he so desperately needs", I thought. Oh what a sinner I then saw myself to be! Me, the one who was so smug in my own righteousness! Who was I to judge my husband?! #6. I also learned from the scriptures that a woman's job is to sacrifice her life for those around her and especially for her husband. Many scriptures support this. I Cor. 11:9, Rom. 12:1-2 and I Peter 2 and 3 are just a few. Consider this whole passage, ending with chapter 3, verse 1: 1 Peter 2:18-3:2 18 Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. 19 For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. 20 For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. 21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps... Chapter 3: 1 Likewise, ye wives... In the above passage, the "likewise" refers back to the passage before, about being a servant, Christ himself being the example. A woman's life is a sacrificial one, becoming a servant, laying aside her own desires, wants, and even needs sometimes, because, "Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man." (1 Corinthians 11:9) Consider also Romans 12:1 "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service." In Proverbs 31, the virtuous woman continually gives of herself for those around her. Proverbs 31:10-12 10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. 12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. It would do any woman well to read the rest of the chapter. Most of it has to do with giving of oneself to others. #7. Another truth from the scriptures that I was convicted of, was that when we married, we had made a commitment, before God, "till death do us part"! Divorce was not an option for me and my husband. Further study has proven to me that no reason for divorce is given, in the dispensation of grace, for two saved people. 1 Corinthians 7:10-11 10 And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband: 11 But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife. CONCLUSION: MARRIAGE IS NOT ABOUT MAKING US HAPPY, BUT ABOUT MAKING US HOLY! In conclusion, as I began to put the scriptures into practice, I then could see the Lord beginning to heal my marriage. Now I know, also, that the Lord was working in Steve's heart at the same time, just as he was in mine. I am convinced that the whole healing process was of the Lord, was His will, and He was able to effect His will when I began to submit to HIM! It has been an uphill struggle, but now I can say it was worth it a million times over. My needs that went unmet for so long are now met to overflowing. I still have struggles being in submission and keeping my thoughts right, but that is all because of my sinful flesh. Now, however, I have never felt so loved in all of my life. Now we truly are ONE! And now I cannot even think of any significant faults that my husband has. I have learned that marriage is not about making us happy necessarily, but about making us "holy". It is designed to make us more Christlike, to mold us into the image of Christ himself. Rom. 8:28-29 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. What is God's "purpose" in the above verses? Verse 29 explains verse 28. The Lord's purpose and will is to conform us into His image. To work all things together for good IS to conform us into HIS image! Christ came to serve and not be served. If we are to be conformed into His image we must do the same. Who are we to demand more? So, whatever a woman's circumstances, she is to allow the Lord to mold her into HIS image through it! The wonderful thing is, though, that the closer we become to what Christ would have us be, the happier we become! I have learned that happiness is not conditional upon your marriage circumstances. For the Christian it is conditional upon your walk with the Lord. Most of us rebel from this though, because we are so selfish, and we want what feels good to us! We want what we want; we want for our husbands to meet OUR needs; we want the perfect husband and father NOW! We think, "HE is supposed to make ME happy." (It's all about US!) Only when we allow the Lord to conform us into the very image of Christ himself, can we begin the healing process for our troubled marriages and then, with time, go on to experience the full design of God for our marriages. Philippians 2:5-8 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Amen!! My prayer for all of us is that we would all take these instructions from the Word of God as seriously as the Lord intended. Sincerely, with my prayers, Mary Atwood Grace Bible Church www.understandingyourbible.com

Prayers

Prayer 1/2013 

Today's Prayer 

Dear God, Thank you for this day and for Your many blessings. 

Please help me to have the right perspective on things. 

Life is short and eternity is forever. 

I want to start each day with a review of my priorities, and a tentative plan for where I will invest my time and energy, so that I will be sure to do what really matters. 

Please give me Your priorities for my life. 

Guide and direct my every step. 

In Jesus' name I pray, amen. 

Prayer Tq heavenly father for this day! 

My restorer, my healer My Deliverer 

My Redeemer My Strength, guide, peace Immanuel my strong tower, 

my hiding place My Wisdom, everlasting father 

You are Just n faithful Jesus you r my wisdom Jesus thank you for wisdom in loving n raising this child well Jesus, bcoz I hv you, I will always be righteous by ur precious blood. 

All blessings, provision n favour that belong to the righteous are mine today n I recd them by faith! Amen! 

I going to do something great in my life today! 

I need to think right **prep us for action. 

Hear over again. I need how to talk right!!! 

Forgive fast better for me! Set free! 

Today's Prayer Dear God, 

You own even the cattle on a thousand hills. 

You made everything...Oh Mighty Creator...and all is yours. 

You have provided abundantly for your creation. 

I'm sorry that we have not taken care of so many of the resources you have given us. I'm sorry for our complacency. I am thankful for your perfect plan and creation. I am thankful for your provisions and your ever presence. Please grant wisdom and knowledge that I will be the biblical and wise steward that you want me to be. Thank you for taking care of me and my family. Thank you for your blessings upon us. 

Thank you for your protection and your haven within the body of Christ. 

I love you, 

Father. In Jesus' name, amen. 

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Prayer: Father, help me to be dedicated to hospitality and to remember that You may chose to use that opportunity to bring someone to You. 

Help me to look for opportunities to be hospitable. 

I pray.

New International Version (NIV) 

Psalm 150 

1 Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. 

2 Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. 

3 Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, 

4 praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe, 

5 praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. 

6 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.

Book: The road to Kingship by Ronald Ooi (read on 24/10/12)

Book: The road to Kingship by Ronald ooi (read on 24/10/12) 

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Practise: - Cnue to seek God in morning disciplinely. 

Speak to God first. - pray and ask God's will for my life, fill me with his Holy Spirit. 

Pray: Align my heart with God's heart & will Good attitude of discipline, humility, courageous, prayerful, watchful, discerning, wisdom, power & anointing of God in my life, healing hands, strong..always be thankful, praising God, never give up or offended easily, quick to forgive, empathic, ... 

Area for improvement: - limit to 2 glasses wine What are my gifts? - singing praises : sing aloud then, fill my home with the atmosphere of praise n thanksgiving! - 

evangelism : Ask God for open doors to use my gifts ....ulu aunties...angs' families....clienteles.... 

- work for prosperity : "May the Lord God bless the work of my hands...amen..amen! " Cnue Asking God to bless the work of my hands and thank him... 

Who he wants me to bless? - organising and planning Do events ... Xmas orphanage dinner, Xmas parties, thanksgiving family gathering - Encourager Cnue to build ppl ...Judy, mom, asl, Michelle, cindy... 

My 5 strengths are: 1 connectedness 2 activator 3 relator 4 restorative 5 ideation Thank you Lord for your faithfulness in my life, I believe u r working in my life and my family, thank you Lord, In Jesus mighty name I pray, amen! 

Ecclesiates 16/7/23 sibkl @SB

Meaningless..meaningless nothing new under the sun. 1997 2008 crisis Focus from worldly to focus on God. Christian are called to glorify God in our work. Work is also a form of prayer, by doing work right. work for work's sake vs work for God Sake. whether do for ourselves or God. Relationship determine our position, not my work. TO GLORIFY GOD 1) Life of Christ center 2) Loyal to the Process 3) Obey the Truth 4) Real spirit of "Excellent" 5) yIELDING rights (we are stewardship) - sermon on Bro koon tat for details. "anything that u do unto the Lord will never go wrong."

Eccelesiatis 16/7*23

John Bevere - The Wilderness lessons 14/7/23

LESSON 1 14/7/23 ** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSNfLuJKjmE&t=649 Video illustration - Father helps us to handle the situation/forces of darkness Where are You, God? Devil tempt us: 1) to quit 2) to wilfully sin 3) gv our need not wants(deu 8:2 Manna) Wilderness is a neccessary life, God ultimately protecting us. Eg Moses, David It is NOT..! 1) Not God punishment 2) Not his abandonment 3) God never waste the amount of your life 4) Not defeat

2/7/23 Ecclesiastes 2 Time destroy all that u love (pastor fergus)

Last week - all life is like smoke/vapour. Ec 1:1-8 Pattern of repetition "sisyphus: keep doing over & over again. God way = 6 days work, rest 1 day nothing new under the sun. time, death & decay remind us that we are not in control. (can cause anxiety) under the sun meants : early lives w or w/o God. CAUTION: ONE GENERATION TOLERATE, ANOTHER GEN WILL INDULGE! psalms 139: God is itimate, infinite. chp 3 Kohelath glimpse of eternal, everythg theres a season. A time to...& a time to.... He MADE EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL IN ITS TIME. Repetition is beautiful when we are in step with what at season calls for. DOING RIGHT THING AT RIGHT TIME! Walking in steps with God, alignment! Final rest: Full life with God, New Jerusalem, Glory of God, gives light, Rev 21 & 22 they reign forever & ever.

sibkl ps chew how to handle wealth Jesus' way

Luke 18:18-30 Young rich ruler Jesus perspective:material possession vs treasure in heaven store up ....mt 6:19-21, mt 6:24 no one serve 2 masters, either God or mamon ($) money is not the problem, its the love of money love money is the root of all evils KEY: dOES God take the place of God in your life, do not allow material wealth to take his place, God is not anti-rich. GOD IS GOOD GOD IS IN CONTROL GOD CARES PARADOX OF LOVE - Love Jesus and you will love others. Everything will fall into place!

soap 5/7/23 cell - 2kings 5:10-11

10Elisha sent a messenger to say to him, “Go, wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored and you will be cleansed.” 11But Naaman went away angry and said, “I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call on the name of the Lord his God, wave his hand over the spot and cure me of my leprosy. O: In order to be healed, Naaman was asked to wash himself 7x in Jordan river. This request create lots of questions as to why need to wash 7x, cant just call out God's name & be healed? Why needed to go Jordan river, why not Abana n pharpar rivers of damascus? Why this & why that? Well, i believe if the prophet is speaking the word from God, we need to obey just like when we hear the WOrd, we required response. Either we do it or disobey. It takes faith even sometimes it make no sense to do but God wants us to obey him, the action of going to wash 7x in jordan river, is an act of obedience and God honour that faith, and therefore Naaman recd breakthru where his flesh was restored fr leprosy. q: ANY SIGNICANT OR RELATED TO WALL OF JERICHO, the walls of Jericho fell after the Israelites marched around the city walls once a day for six days, seven times on the seventh day, and then blew their horns.??? Application: Its important to know the Word and act on it, follow God's way and not our logic or convenience way. God has his purpose and all we need to do is to trust and obey him believing that He makes everything BEAUTIFUL in His time When we hear from God, help us to obey, as we trust & obey, lets Blessings & HEALINGS flow upon us, In Jesus name we pray, amen.