by admin | Jul 16, 2008 | Jesus Talk, Kingdom Comments, Politics, Relationship Not Religion!
Last night I had d desire to just ‘veg out’ with something pleasant on TV. As I surfed the channels I found the following:
- Paradise Hotel or Sex In The City! (WOW as a single woman, I don’t need that.)
- News reports of fires, floods, accidents, rape & murder. (Taxing my heart with sorrow for all the victims)
- A movie about a man who kills his friend because he thinks he murdered his daughter only to find out he was wrong. (That was inspiring, Ugh! Thank God I only saw the stupid end; my critics would tell me I just don’t appreciate the great acting job they did–no, I do not, if their message stinks.)
- Then those pitiful but necessary commercials for the suffering children in the world. (That just tear my heart out.)
- Well, I could just watch a simple mystery on Law and Order–wrong again–this one was about someone stealing eggs and sperm out of a lab, where they actually store live embryos as well, and the controversy about freezing or storing them. (Boy, I was already tired, fighting a little depression, I didn’t need that.)
- Oh, good, I found a TV magazine program about troubled children (that should have been a tip, but I continued to watch). It was about children with Tourette’s Syndrome. (I didn’t last too long with this one either; I have such strong spiritual conviction about these ‘syndromes,’ especially that one.
- I tried a 60 Minute program I had pre-recorded, only to watch three handsome young men talk about being gay in the military. And the controversy over “Don’t ask, don’t tell.” (The same ole’ question, how do we love people the way they are and trust God to change them?)
Finally, I turned off the TV and thanked God for my day and all that I have, food, home, clothes, loving dog, precious family, and lots of friends. And, actually went to sleep.
The devil’s agenda is to have people watch all this junk often enough so they become desensitized to the evil that is so evident everywhere. Or there is so much, we just mentally turn it off out of an overwhelming sense of despair. Which I did last night and turned to my Heavenly Father to bring a calm to my soul.
My Bible says where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: (Rom 5:20); When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him. (Isaiah 59:19) I believe that ‘standard’ is our prayers, as the Spirit of the Lord in us, moves us to action.
I hear all over the place that this is the end times. Maybe it is, however, Paul said it was the end times 2000 years ago….I sure am not going to rely or worry about that. Jesus asked if there would be faith on the earth when He returned….and somehow I don’t see that every where even though it is growing. Isn’t that a greater concern for us than spending time, energy or thought on whether we are in the ‘end times’?
One argument is that evil is everywhere, earth quakes, floods, etc. so it must be the end. Well, it was just as bad in Paul’s day. Christians were crucified and fed to lions. Israel was in bondage to other countries, and believers had to flee for the lives. Children were sacrificed to Molech, slavery abounded. Through the centuries we have had the same evils that we face now.
- Could any of us solve the problems I listed above?
- Can we solve even one of those problems totally?
- Can God solve those problems?
- What does He need to do that?…He is sovereign!
- Jesus is looking for prayer and faith so that He and the Holy Spirit can direct the warfare–you know–the standard that will overcome.
None of us can pray over all that is wrong; nor can any of us take action against everything. So we can choose to pray what touches our heart the most. That is the Holy Spirit in us and take action as He directs.
Or are we like ‘Chicken Little’ crying “The sky is falling, the sky is falling.” Yep, we can pray as Jesus told us to do….”Thy kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven.” Rest (knowing God is all sufficient) in God to use our prayers and direct our actions, and just let Jesus take care of ‘end times’ and His return. None, absolutely none of the problems listed above and those that are not listed are too big for God.
Prayer moves mountains and God loves all His children, so we move and He moves. Sounds like a good solution to me! We are privileged to be part of that Standard.
This is a great time to live as long as we abide in HIM!
by admin | Jun 30, 2008 | Kingdom Comments, Relationship Not Religion!
A couple of weeks ago I was standing on my porch with a friend watching an awesome electrical storm off in the distance. Thunder roared like a thousand lions were storming Heaven, and the numerous lightening bolts, thin, bright probably moving at the speed of light touched down in multiple places off in the distance. We stood delighted in the picture of that phenomona of nature.
I had no conscious awareness that lightening could and would set off destruction so unspeakable. Over 1200 fires were the result of all that beauty.
When I realized later in the week, I was heartsick for those in danger, those who lost homes and property, and my own useless ignorance of what was happening and what could have been done. By then I joined the thousands of prayer warriors against the fires and their aggression.
We have, in the praying community, seen fires ended, winds stilled and homes saved by taking the authority Jesus gave to speak to the elements in time of crisis. There are several testimonies on the 5 Minute Miracle ‘Miracle Archive’ page for those who would like to hear from the people who actually experienced the miracles. (www.5MinuteMiracle.com)
This writing comes from a heart filled with thanksgiving for what God is doing in response to prayer. And, for a very special reason–last week another electrical storm was predicted for Saturday and Sunday. I began to pray against it; that any electrical storm in this area would come to ‘naught’ or carry no ‘destruction’ with it. And, to my knowledge there were none! Thank God!
Now, I understand more are predicted for Thursday and Friday. Time to start declaring what we want, not what we might get, all in the power packed Name of Jesus! Think what we could do to the evil energy in the world if we united in prayer by the tens, the hundreds and then the thousands to speak to the storms as Jesus did? Sounds great to me!
Prevention is so important and prayers are answered in advance. At times I have prayed against violence in the schools my grandchildren attend, against accidents or injury, etc. ….and well, all I know is they did not happen. I do know my job is to pray, not beg, in faith and His job is to answer. God is much better in His part than I am in mine.
I pray many will join in prayer against fires, floods and storms….doing all we can do and trusting God with the rest!
by admin | Jun 28, 2008 | Jesus Talk, Kingdom Comments, Relationship Not Religion!
The counties around the area where I live in Redding, California, are plagued by destructive fires…..over 1200 of them, and some still raging! In the Midwest floods are destroying homes and communities as well.
Wouldn’t it be great if we could use the flood waters to put out the fires?
While in Florida, for the last 86 days God has poured out blessings unthinkable during what is being called ‘the Lakeland Revival’. It is being televised by God TV for some by television and for others on the Internet at www.god.tv or www.freshfire.ca.com nightly–available in 218 countries of the world.
It starts daily with praise and worship–calling in the Glory of God–and then the leaders proceed with the Holy Spirit to teaching, healing or testimonies. Some miracles happen as we watch; others come to testify what God is doing while they are there, or what He has done while they watched from their own home.
This is a picture of the ‘fallen’ world we live in, and the faithfulness of God to the outcry of prayer for healing, signs and wonders that all point to the finished work of Jesus as Savior!
The facility holds 10,000 and sometimes there is not enough room. People are flying in from all over the world for a touch from God. The tragedy of destruction in the rest of the country and the world cannot diminish the splendor of God’s presence in this unpretentious place. While we enjoy these blessings we never want to forget to pray for those who are in the midst of tremendous loss.
The media has been welcomed and miracles are being verified by doctors and hospitals. Critics of Todd Bentley, the man God used to set off this spiritual wild fire, are not surprising. As he is not a typical ‘man of God’ or ‘man of the cloth’ as we say. Isn’t it just like God to use someone who stirs up controversy just with his presence.
I have had the privilege of being prayed for some months ago by Todd. I recognized in him a deep abiding unswerving relentless love for Jesus and the Kingdom of Heaven on earth, and also such a strong sacrificial love for God’s people, (always enjoy throwing this in–God’s love is not sentimental goo but wanting the best for everyone). And that is Todd as he spends untold hours of prayer for and over the people.
It is almost July 4th and we can all thank God for our country, for God’s blessings in Florida, and His comfort and help through people, for all those in the midst of crisis. My prayer is that those who have lost so much will be able to watch some of these proceedings to give them hope and faith for the future!
by admin | May 1, 2008 | Jesus Talk, Kingdom Comments, Politics
As so many in the country today I spent time praying for our Nation. Such a good idea to have a National Day Of Prayer! According to news reports some used the time to protest the war! Sadly the One who can really help with that situation is God and He is more into requests than protests!
After a time I asked the Lord what He would like for me to pray and the answer was:
“Cry out for restoration for the Nation!”
In my mind it was very clear, God would like our Nation restored to Godly principles and standards. So that was my prayer and will be until it is done. I hope many will join with me. Long prayers are wonderful, but short prayers can be very powerful as well. A simple “Restoration For The Nation” daily with heartfelt agreement with the loving mercy and grace that God gives, will avail much!
That’s my hope and my own heartfelt belief America is far from gone….quite the contrary, check out the movement of the youth in our Christian Churches and I don’t think the world has seen anything yet, like the explosion of faith coming, like a huge tital wave!
We are up, not down, we are blessed not cursed! Thank you, Lord! And God bless America!
by admin | Apr 14, 2008 | Family/Marriage, Jesus Talk, Kingdom Comments, Relationship Not Religion!
Before the Columbine School Shootings I had dropped to my knees in anguish as I heard about each of the earlier school shootings. Crying out to God, repenting of the removal of prayer in schools, as I feel in my heart that opened the door to much of the violence in the our country!
For some reason the school shootings affect me greatly. I hear of other atrocities in the world–war, famine, abuse, slavery–and they are all subjects for my prayers. Like Abby Spangler, the school shootings like Virginia Tech go clear to my very core.
I receive emails asking, If God is so good, why do bad things happen to good people?” I know the answers. God is sovereign, however in His sovereignty He gave man free will and there is evil in the world and men are influenced and driven (in some cases) because of it. Most do not want to believe in the devil or demons. I have to ask (because I believe the Bible), how could you look at the young man that did the shooting at Virginia Tech and not see the demons in him?
Heinous killers usually give themselves away if you listen to their words. Such as, “I saw something doing the killing.”; “Voices told me to do it.”; “I see visions and I know what to do.”! I just cannot believe men or women are evil enough to commit violent acts unless they are influenced or controlled by lying evil spirits. Not because I want to believe that way (we can’t make things true–they either are truth or they are not), but because it is so clear in the Bible–no matter what translation you buy.
One answer for prevention may be stricter gun laws–I will leave that to Abby Spangler and her followers! (God bless them!) Another answer is more education especially in the church of the work of the devil and the power of prayer.
Before Columbine we set up a website, wwwPrayerAgainstViolence.com. On the site there is information and encouragement to pray over your loved ones, especially school children, college students and then over the work place where ever that may be. In God’ s sovereignty He set up the communication of prayer to provide a way for men and women, with free will, to ask (believing) for Divine Intervention. Prayer may be offensive before the fact, instead of defensive after tragedy strikes.
I have personally seen thousands of prayers answered in my life and those of others around me, in the 27 years since I invited Jesus into my heart and trusted Him with my prayers. There are rules in the spirit realm as in the physical realm. Not every prayer is answered the way we might hope–due to our thoughts and actions or the actions of others.
I salute and pray for those who take action such as Abby Spangler. But, with all my heart, I recommend and commend those who pray for protection in advance. Angelic prayer protection and supernatural influence on the part of the Holy Spirit is available to the whole world through agreement with Jesus. For more information visit our website, Prayer Against Violence.
Today I pray as the anniversary of Virginia Tech approaches, that those who were involved, families affected, have been able to forgive, let go of the pain and be healed by the power of God through the Holy Spirit. No one can comprehend the pain for someone else; only God can change the hurt and the heart! Dear God, may that be quick and complete for all the victims!
by admin | Apr 11, 2008 | Jesus Talk, Kingdom Comments, Relationship Not Religion!
Well, I don’t know if it’s a new earth, but it certainly is the oldest debate on the planet! Oprah and Eckhart are teaching from his book, A New Earth.
I have been a fan of Oprah for many years. Even though I do not have time to watch the show consistently, I admire what she has achieved and all the good she does all over the world.
Now, because of her book club and her overwhelming agreement with the powers of agreement and attraction, she and Eckhart are leading millions (so her website claims) not only to a new life but to the most destructive thought process known to man–self-righteousness–creating the God within!
In the Garden of Eden the question was and is today, “Will you be like God or will you follow God?”
Many have thought for ions that in the beginning there was a man, woman, snake and apple in the Garden of Eden. That is not the way it is written in the Bible nor intended to be understood.
Much of the Bible is a mystery and the story in Genesis is symbolic of the first two people having their lives totally involved with and dependent upon the God who created them. A beautiful spirit being came into their ‘paradise’ and told them they could be like their God, “just follow me–through the knowledge of good and evil”. And they bought the story.
The Bible is a book containing stories of the relationship of people and nations with their God. God inspired the book, and sent Jesus to give an accurate picture of who God is and make reconciliation for the world. Jesus is very real on every page of the Gospels. Because we do not physically see Him now we must imagine Him from what we read.
The Spirit of God accompanies the Book and is available for those who truly want not only to know about God but to experience Him personally. Christianity is growing like wild-fire all over the world, except in America. New Christians world over are filled with Spirit and feel the freedom that only Jesus Christ can give.
In America because of the American Dream for success and prosperity we are very vulnerable to snake oil salesmen offering the same old story in a new box or should I say ‘book’.
In one segment that I viewed of their webinar Oprah asks Eckhart about death and he answers that it isn’t important, just to focus on life now. Eternal life is forever and this life is so short….better look at eternity. Experts tell us that death is the number one fear with people the world over. Jesus takes that fear away and gives assurance for just stepping from one place to another.
Space prohibits a complete explanation of the purpose of God’s creation, and how wonderful the experience of the Holy Spirit can be! However, my newest book, The Other Side of The Secret, is a great explanation in short form of Who God is and how terribly fair and wonderful His plan for mankind is. For more information click on the button at the top of the Blog “free book”!
In any event I pray the truth of the one and only God of all creation will be revealed to Oprah, Eckhart and all who seek eternal relationship. When Jesus said from the cross, “They know not what they do,” is the most accurate appraisal of mankind in all of history!
I am humbly grateful for my personal relationship with a very personal God, and all authority and power comes through the Holy Spirit resident in my heart! I pray all the world will want and chose the same! Jesus plus nothing!
