Romans 8:31 – “If God is for us who can be against us?”
I am starting out by giving the Greek and Hebrew definitions of “Grace” which is the original language. In Hebrew (Chanan) it means Graciousness, Kindness, Favor & Beauty. In Greek (Charis) it means Graciousness, Kindness, Favor & Beauty. But also the Greek Grace is “divine influence on the heart.” It’s a reflection in life with gratitude. Plus the Greek version adds, “that which affords Joy – Pleasure – Delight – Sweetness – Charm and Loveliness!”
Wow! The Grace of God is the favor that allows the power into our lives, but you have to believe it. As a believer, we have a right to God’s power and authority in Jesus name. We can’t earn authority as we already have it. We are working from authority. Continue reading →
While studying God’s Word to believers the other day, I was thinking about God’s order in everything and His faithfulness in fulfillment of that order.
Lamentations 3:22,23 – “Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is your faithfulness.”
It seems God’s perfect number is three. Seven is the number of completion. Eight is the number of new beginnings. Continue reading →
Who has your allegiance today? Who or what has your loyalty? Who are you willing to die for?
As we celebrate the 4th of July and all the activities this week, let’s examine our hearts and locate our allegiance. Keep your focus and beliefs firmly grounded in the Word of God.
As Christians, first and foremost, our allegiance is to God and His Word. God is our source of everything and the very reason we get up each morning. Every breath we breathe is a gift from God. Continue reading →
What is Grace? People have different ideas of what it is. The first scripture reference about Grace that most of us know is Ephesians 2: 8-9, which reads as follows: “For by Grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.” NKJV
Amazing Grace is a hymn that is well known to everyone. We love to sing and express our gratefulness to the Lord for saving us when we were walking in darkness and had no knowledge of Him! When the burden of sin we carried was lifted off of us, our lives were changed forever! Continue reading →
“Lord we pray for Divine appointments, open doors of opportunity and Father-ordained encounters to help build your church.”
This is a prayer that has been prayed by my husband, myself, our kids and friends, people who don’t know the Lord, and those who do.
My husband, Gary, and I have been serving the Lord for the past 40 years. We have prayed this prayer innumerable times in many situations. We don’t know how or when the answer will come, but we know God is faithful. He will come through for us, and has! Continue reading →
So much of our life includes lots of waiting time. We wait to be served at a restaurant, at the bank, fast-food drive through, paying for groceries, shopping at a department store, etc.
Even here in the slower-paced Ozarks, especially in Branson, Missouri area all the “locals” have learned to take alternate routes around the Highway 76 strip. During the tourist season bumper-to-bumper traffic crawls at a speed of 5-10 miles per hour and often comes to a stand-still.
Likewise, in our spiritual lives there is a passing of time involved before the answers to our prayers manifest. We have prayed, we believe God has heard, and then the “waiting” begins. How long will it last? Continue reading →
It is easy to accept the devil’s lies and strategy of how God feels about us. Many struggle with thoughts that God is just waiting to catch us doing something wrong and then “wham” hit us with His anger. Some believe that if we are not disciplined God doesn’t love us. Perceptions like this come from the accuser, guilt feelings, a sense of unworthiness and wrong teaching.
Think about it, if God (Who is all powerful) is mad at you, do you really want to be around Him? The enemy desires to alienate us from God so we won’t know, receive or experience God’s love.
Hello! In my walk with God, I use this prayer each morning and wanted to share it with you. I pray you will be able to use this prayer and be blessed.
Start with thanking God for blessings and praise Him!
For example, “Thank you, God, for the beauty that surrounds us, for your protection, for my home, food, family, a wonderful church and Pastor, for my health, for my job, etc.” Thank God for all those things related to your life for which you are grateful. Continue reading →
In the Book of Matthew chapters 5, 6 and 7 we have the teachings of Jesus most commonly referred to as the Beatitudes. These chapters contain valuable truths essential to living as Christ commanded us to live. I would like to share some thoughts that the Lord has impressed upon my heart that have been life changing for me.
The more we hunger and thirst after righteousness, the more we shall receive from the Lord. He reveals Himself to the humble, (the poor in spirit), and withholds much from those who are proud. If we know we are needy in areas, He is faithful to reveal Himself to us in that area of need. If we are walking in pride and self-sufficiency then we do not receive from the Lord. Continue reading →
A lady called the prayer line last night. She had an excitement in her voice as she started talking; “My name is Janelle, I’m new to the Pomona-Ottawa area in Missouri, about 800 people in all. Earlier today I was praying and asking God for a friend. I know no one in this area.”
“After I prayed,” she continued, “I then picked up my coffee and walked out on my porch, looking out over the field across the road. In the distance I saw a figure coming towards me. The closer the figure came I could see it was a woman and a loud voice came from the field.” “Hi, my name is Suzanne.” “Mine is Janelle. Come in, would you like some coffee?” Continue reading →
