by Carol Purcell | Jul 1, 2013 | Jesus Talk, Miracle Related, Personal
A storm beyond any we have seen takes thousands, and leaves devastation in the Philipplines….
What about those who did not know Jesus or accept Him before they died? I want to share an awesome revelation I have received in the last couple of years that has given me great comfort in hearing of death and disaster. This has been my experience and I pray it will help you as it has helped me in knowing what a loving Heavenly Father we have in provision for every soul.
http://www.audioacrobat.com/play/WlmZh087
We all pray the relief efforts are magnified and the Angels assist in aiding in the disaster, that ‘Life will manifest where death is trying to work.’ And the power and strength of God will fill hearts, minds enabling all for the work ahead……all in and through our Jesus!
This in no way heals the empty hurt and pain….however, I pray that the Holy Spirit will comfort the Loved Ones left behind with warm memories, His comfort and peace, and renew their faith with His Word. Blessings in our Jesus and love in Him!
Carol
Pressing in and pressing on……
by Carol Purcell | Jun 3, 2013 | Family/Marriage, Jesus Talk, Personal
With speeches, programs and projects for change in the situation of women in the world I had some of my own thoughts that I feel would help
Most single mothers (and 47 of all families are single parents) are in a defense mode, a survival mode and they need desperately to learn to change focus. I have had personal experience, and known many other single mothers in my life.
I learned very late that I was not a victim and there was a lot I could do to help myself. The need is to be offensive, having confidence in themselves to achieve and do well in raising their families. A great need is to teach both boys and girls to honor and respect the opposite sex and to instill in them a protective attitude for that perspective. That must start when they are toddlers . Too often history repeats and generations duplicate abuse and loss.
One suggestion in accomplishing this is teaching that we are children of God, and with Jesus in our lives we have a Heavenly Father who loves and values us and all we are. This takes some time in knowing about Jesus and who we are in Him and the abundant life He wants us to have. It is the thief that comes to ‘kill, rob and destroy’ by planting evil thoughts and fear, doubt and depression.
We must fight this and we need to share with these single parents as I did recently, “You are not a victim, you are a strong woman of God, with value, gifts and talents….God really loves you!” She just beamed and had a new attitude to face her problems. I reinforce that as often as I can. I was surprised because I didn’t plan to do that…….must be the Holy Spirit!
Once that confidence is there the parent can instill different attitudes in their children, especially when they understand they can and need to do that….a secure future with honor and respect for each other.
Check our page list for prayer helps and lists of who we are in Christ. We can all help others, so keep pressing in and pressing on…..
by admin | Nov 27, 2012 | Family/Marriage, Jesus Talk, Prayer Requests
I used to be upset at the commercialism of Christmas until the Holy Spirit showed me it was HIS expanded plan. Not only is it a time to celebrate and revel in the joy of the birth of Jesus, but also a time to bring blessings into the world.
The spirit of giving is everywhere, missions and ministries are prospered. Businesses may go from loss to profit. Jobs are created to build, ship and sell product. Workers receive extra hours that benefit their households. And, opportunities are available to bless people and share the Gospel of Good News of our JESUS!
Is there abuse of all this….of course….the enemy never misses an opportunity to kill, rob and destroy. But greater is HE that is in US than he that is in the world. (John 10:10; I John 4:4)
Reading Smith Wigglesworth the other day, he said, “As the HOLY SPIRIT is in us, and HE carries the GLORY of GOD, we can release the GLORY of GOD to the world through our words.” WOW! That is a cool thought, and a little scary–I know for me I should watch my words all the time. So here is a covert plan to infiltrate the commercialism with the GLORY of GOD.
To bless means to: To hallow or consecrate; to invoke divine care for —used in the phrase bless you to wish good health; to praise, glorify ; to speak well of; approve; to confer prosperity or happiness upon; preserve, endow favor. (Means all those things and more, check your Webster’s Dictionary)
So when we bless the people who serve us at the grocery store, drug store, gas station, department store etc…..when we say “GOD bless you, thanks for being here.” or “Blessings to you and your family as Jesus is the reason for the season, and I appreciate all you do.” You know, make up your own blessing.
I have done this for many years and never had anyone refuse the blessing. Many times they give it back to me. This is the way we can spread the true Holiday Spirit, keeping Jesus in our heart and mind, and truly loving the ‘world’ as GOD so loved the world HE gave HIS SON. Blessing is small in comparison, but powerful in the supernatural! (John 3:16)
Blessings to all of you….Let’s roll….JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!
Pressing in and pressing on…..
by admin | Sep 20, 2012 | Jesus Talk, Personal, Uncategorized
The news release about a piece of parchment with writing that suggests Jesus was married has made national news. The woman who releaded the news says it certainly is not confirming that, rather something to consider.
So, I considered this…..we the church are called the Bride of Christ….wife or bride….is it a question of semantics or language interpretation? Then the papyrus read “She will be my disciple….” Yes, the Church, the Body of Christ, will be always be Jesus disciple.
And Jesus said He was God….and God as a man married a woman? Did He have children and no one talked about either through all those early years?
Doesn’t seem worthy of consideration to me, but maybe we can be thankful Jesus made the news, and that the Holy Spirit will use it to stimulate interest to His advantage and more people will receive Jesus into their lives. We can be thankful and expect the best!
Pressing in and pressing on….
by admin | May 4, 2012 | Jesus Talk, Kingdom Comments, Personal
Early in my ‘walk with God’…..you know, after inviting Jesus into my heart and life, I set out to learn all I could about God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
Someone, and only God knows who, told me to always, and I mean always submit to the guidance of the Holy Spirit before reading or listening to any teaching. (2 Corinthians 8:5)
In doing that the Holy Spirit will cause us to question something that is not of God. Sometimes we are taught things that have been taught and handed down from person to person, who, because they respect the speaker, teacher, accept it as truth without thinking through how it lines up with all the Bible. So important that we think not just listen.
The positive side is that the Holy Spirit will convict (convince) us of important things we need to know. God is so Good!!!
Someone else, taught me to have ‘ethical theology’……that which I believe is consistant from Gensis to Revelation of the Heart of God. Since man was under ‘law’ in the Old Testament and under ‘Grace’ (empowered by Jesus) in the New Testament we always need to examine what we believe and have faith in, by Jesus, his life and His teachings.
This has helped me immeasurably to work my way through so many ideas and ideaologies, available to all of us. I pray it will do the same for anyone reading this for the first time. It also has enabled me to love, and care about, those I don’t agree with in doctrine. We, in the Body of Christ are one in the Spirit, not in mental assent. Blessings, blessings, blessings in our Jesus!
Pressing in and pressing on….
by admin | Jan 29, 2012 | Jesus Talk, Kingdom Comments, Relationship Not Religion!
I just posted a testimony of a family that served God for most of their lives…..children, grandchildren, etc. Did they have problems, I would imagine they did, and survived and were blessed through their devotion and faith. www.5minutemiracle.com/mir/208.html
I am the first in my family, thanks to my middle son, Patrick, to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Thanks to his personal love and affect of his relationship with God, the family has been drawn into the Kingdom, and we see blessings and miracles often. Do we have struggles, you can bet we do….but the answer to 'own the blessings' is all tied up in relationship and the Grace of God.
Grace is unmerited favor; Grace is the empowering presence of God; Grace is the bridge between the wrath (God's settled opposition to sin) and the love of God!
The first step is to ask Jesus and the Holy Spirit to come into your life and be Lord (owner) of all you do…..Owners are responsible for those things they own. This does not take away our 'free will' it just gives us access to our Heavenly Father (Creator of the Universe) and undeserved blessings, favor and joy!
And as you get to know Jesus both intellectually and spiritually and most of all experientially you and those you invite into this Kingdom on Earth, will begin and continue to 'own the blessings' of God outlined in the Bible.
Eternal security with Jesus is the most important, but why would we not want to help Jesus with others, our family and regain the earth for Jesus with our faith and devotion now, so that we will have rewards in Heaven as He is promised? "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him." Heb 11:6
That was a rhetorical question! If I could break the bonds of my past, you can do it too…..start today….if you already have what we have discussed, increase and multiply with your example of Grace, Mercy and Favor, in and through our Jesus!
