by admin | Apr 15, 2011 | Jesus Talk
God does work in mysterious ways! It is just like Him to use a situation that seemed to be 'social' and comfortable to teach me about one of the greatest deceptions of our day. We have so much to pray about…..personal needs, our economy, earthquakes and war…..that it so easy to be distracted and enticed into the beautiful side of evil.
I ask several friends about their view or how would they explain 'original sin'? You know, the begriming of our history! The act that caused mankind to have a 'fallen nature' and brought evil into the world. The consensus was disobedience to God's rules and separation from God. I would like to share my heart on this because as I thought and prayed about it I was so convicted about the danger of deception that people face today.
Disobedience was and is the act, the energy (the world uses that term now) that led to the sin. Sin was and is to be independent, from God, to do it our way. We have books, DVDs, TV shows, by the thousands about the merits of thinking positive, the law of attraction (what you think will bring what you want), the fulfillment of 'opening our hearts to all things'….i.e. doing it our way. And, of course Frank Sinatra made the song I DID IT MY WAY, very popular, years ago.
All those things sound good…..speaking, acting positive does feel good. Because the brain functions better as there is a great deal of truth in those teachings. There is always good mixed with evil or we wouldn't be tempted or enticed. It is not the 'use' but the 'abuse' of truth we need to be aware of.
In working with a talented, gifted person, recently I became aware of this person's views on reincarnation, higher power, inner presence of self, spiritual enlighenment. I wasn't concerned about that, as I work and play with people who have different views than mine all the time. We are to be 'in the world' not of the world.' Right! Associating with people, accepting them the way they are, not the way we want them, is one of the hardest things to do, but necessary to influence the world for Jesus and the Kingdom of God.
However, because of this one friend I was convicted (by the Holy Spirit) of where all that 'free thinking' was leading. WOW! My mind was spinning as my friend talked. It is not just 'off the mark'…..this form of 'New Age' philosophy leads to the greatest of all sins, dependancy upon self–original sin–separation from God. That man can make his own destiny or 'karma' without God. Or they might say 'each person's spiritual presence in the Universe' will bring a new earth.
They quote teachings of Jesus–and all the other religious leaders–but deny who Jesus really is. Shirley McClain was on the Oprah show this last week and it was 'chilling' to me to hear these two successful, talented women shares these views with millions of viewers. Practicing what I preach, I forgive their sins, (John 20:23), ask the Holy Spirit to draw them, command the veil be lifted off their mind that they can receive the Truth of God, (Luke 23:L45) and release the prophecy of Jesus in their lives. (Rev 19:10) But, the damage they have done grieves me so much…..I can only imagine how it hurts the heart of God…..as the audience claps and cheers in agreement.
God is much too personal to be called the "Universe." The universe is His realm, under His domain, but hardly His name. We can be confused about social issues, about doctrines, about laws but we never want to reject relationship and dependency upon God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. This is really hard for the world to see because they use their head, their intellect, science, etc. for 'enlightenment' and direction, not their heart. Not to mention the devil and his demons and their influence. Have you noticed when people don't believe in Jesus, they don't believe in the devil either. Whoops, need to read the whole Bible.
The only way to God is through the heart, not the head. Accepting the invitation to Jesus, from the Holy Spirit, happens through the heart. Some know the Bible, study, read from cover to cover and do not 'know' Jesus because it is all academic, intellect and knowledge, not love, life and spirit. Once we accept Jesus as Lord of our life (and that is offensive to some, that anyone be 'Lord' over them) we will have unbelievable blessings here and eternal life when this time is over. The trade off is awesome. To give up our short, maybe even exciting and successful (world standards) life for relationship with the Creator of the Universe is a no brainer, moving out of a heart action.
So we need to remember who we are in the Kingdom of God here on earth. That we live, move and have our being in Jesus. (Acts 17:28) I live by the faith of the Son of God who love me and gave Himself for me. (Gal 2:20) Without Me you can do nothing. (John 15:5) Those are just a few verses that remind us we are spiritually connected to our Jesus. It is not our power, our energy, our presence, our enlightenment, not me, mine, or my way….I think God says, "It's My way or the Highway!" That is fair–He created us–relationship with Him is available to everyone! More tomorrow on the Truth–and the beautiful side of evil, that slips into, even the church.
Pressing in and pressing on….
by admin | Apr 3, 2011 | Personal
I was so surprised that my son Greg sent this out, and yes it was pretty humbling to see that 'sexy hospital picture'–that's pretty funny! But, I am so terribly grateful as I am overwhelmed with all the love and caring I have received.
PRAYER TRULY WORKS MIRACLES….I am 100% better and the good news is that everything they checked was A-OK–heart, lungs, etc. Jesus did work through the Doctors and Nurses and they were great. They found nothing wrong, but suggest I continue with my personal physician, and I will. But all the symptoms that looked like a heart attack are gone and that good report is due to YOUR PRAYERS.
I am so blessed to have God in my life, all of you, friends, family and 'miracle family' around the world. It is so great because I love what I do and I just want more and more miracles for all of you. So thank you again for helping me to have more days and years to keep on keeping on. And, Jesus has just proven He is the same, yesterday, today and tomorrow! Amen!
Pressing in and pressing on…..
by admin | Apr 3, 2011 | Personal, Prayer Requests
Hi I am Carol Purcell's son and I wanted to ask for YOUR prayers.
At about 9am today mom called and was very out of breath and feeling terrible with very tight closed restricted feeling in her chest and asked me to come get her and take her to the emergency room at the hospital.
So within 20 min I had her at the emergency room at Palomar Medical Center in Escondido Ca. They did all kinds of tests and praise Jesus all tests came back showing no signs of a stroke or a heart attack and everything looks ok.
The decided to keep her overnight in the hospital just to be safe.
I know that thousands of people have been blessed with my moms ministry and I wanted to share this news with you and ask for your prayer.
PLEASE post your prayers below as a comment and I will share them with mom when she is feeling well enough to get back on the computer.
Thanks & blessings to you!
Greg
PS She's probably going to be really upset I posted this picture 🙂
by admin | Mar 1, 2011 | Kingdom Comments, Politics, Spiritual Warfare, etc.
This is truly a great time to live because we can make history
with prayer!
Uprising in Egypt and now in several other countries tells us
this is an unique time in History. Matthew 24:14 says, "This
Gospel of the Kingdom will be preached to all the nations as
a witness, and then the end will come."
Reports abound that 25,000 people a day are receiving a
personal relationship with Jesus, around the world….WOW
is that exciting!
No matter where you live, or what you see on TV, our prayers
….absolutely our prayers, will make a difference. Most of
us are praying about what is happening in our own lives. And,
I pray for all of you in our miracle family and my country…
but NOW there is so much more for all us.
The Lord has impressed upon me, as the situation in Egypt has
changed in the last week, that prayer is making the difference
….yes, people are truly involved, but this situation is so
serious for the whole world, people are crying out to God all
over the world. Why is this powerful and different?
Because of the 'agreement' for wisdom and peace, in the
prayers. THANK GOD!
Now, other countries are looking at their government and
willing to move out to change their situation…..again,
THANK GOD! They don't want our government interference
….but we sure can pray into these situations.
Reading Ephesians Chapter Six, we know we do not fight flesh
and blood, but spirits, principalities, rulers of darkness
of this world in the spirit realm. And, that is done with
prayer. Agreement increases the power of God.
Personally, deeply concerned about Egypt and what it could
mean to the world, I ask the Lord if I could forgive the
President for His sins and pray for him….and the Lord
said yes.
I always forgive sins before praying for people, then pray
good things for them. Forgiveness is a portal, a door, to
Heaven, it is the Heart of God's love (wanting the best for
everyone)given us to use for others, for good, for change,
for peace.
If I question whether I should forgive a person or not,
I always ask. It is very, very rare that God says no.
Most evil people are deceived, not totally evil.
I forgave the President of Egypt, then ask the Holy Spirit
to draw him into the Kindgom, and break the evil power and
assignment on him, and then spoke blessings of God for him.
Several days later he did step down. I know many were
praying. Did my prayers help? We must believe our prayers
make a difference or we should not bother. I know all our
prayers (if we are praying His will on earth as it is in
heaven) have an effect.
Then I prayed for all the people in general for blessings
and wisdom, and we must continue to do so, and for all the
other countries seeking change. If we each prayed 10 or 15
minutes a day, think of the power in agreement that would
change the world!
PLEASE JOIN ME, AND ENCOURAGE OTHERS WITH THIS EMAIL OR
YOUR OWN MESSAGE, THAT WE COME TOGETHER IN ONE SPIRIT–
THE HOLY SPIRIT TO CHANGE OUR WORLD AND BRING IN THE
KINGDOM OF JESUS!
Peace and love to all of you, in Jesus,
Carol
by admin | Feb 26, 2011 | Kingdom Comments, Relationship Not Religion!, Spiritual Warfare, etc.
Phyllis Macay, Bob Riggle, Jean and Scott Adam were kidnapped off of their yatch and killed by Samoli Pirates. The officials will deal with the legal side of this incident, but what about God–what does He say about this?
My take on all of this is first of all, God didn't allow this…..evil men used their free will and influence from demonic forces to do this act. (The devil was a murderer from the beginning; John 8:44.) "The devil made me do it" does not excuse the men–they will answer for their deeds to God and man.
The people involved were distributing Bibles across the world, so pretty safe to say, they are now in Heaven. With Jesus, celebrating the awesome reward to gracious living in helping to build the Kingdom of God here on earth. But our prayers are with the families and friends who have suffered great loss.
As for God, Romans 8:28 says, "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." Doesn't mean all things are good, but that God can take the 'pieces' and work them for good–He brings good out of what the devil means for evil.
We find God saying in Deuteronomy 32:35, "To Me belongeth vengeance….". What I learned and find so wonderfully startling about God is His Day of Vengeance…..take a look….."The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; He hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord and the day of vengeance…..and comfort all who mourn." Isaiah 61:1-2 God's vengeance is to extend His Grace and Glory to an undeserving world.
God will recompense the deaths of these dear people with hundreds, maybe thousands of salvations, healings and miracles. That is His vengeance. We can pray this will bring an end to the Pirates and their deadly activities. We can pray they are captured and stopped from doing more harm, and while in prison, they will find Jesus and rest for their souls from the wickedness and evil they have done.
We can pray even more for all the peoples of the world to know and love Jesus as we do. Our prayers will open the way for the Holy Spirit and His Angel army to move on the principalities and powers in high places, breaking their power and changing the world. Ephesians 6. And, our prayers will agree and bless God's day of vengeance, in this matter!
Our prayers can be the greatest memorial to those who gave their life, so that their work continues after their death, as it was in life!
