by admin | Jan 3, 2009 | Jesus Talk, Kingdom Comments, Personal, Politics
“I am the righteousness of God in Christ…” that is what it says in 2 Corinthians 5:21, in the New Testament of the Bible. Really? What does that mean to us and the world? For those of us who have accepted the invitation to receive Jesus into our heart, He is in us and we are in Him….well, that’s another mouth full that is just part of the ‘tention’ of knowing and understanding the Word of God and His relationship with us.
How we can be in Him (Who is alive and real) and He in us, is part of the walk of faith….we are not only physical but also spiritual….actually more spiritual as we will have spirit forever. (More on this in the recorded message on the Weekly Home Study page listed at the right–message #4.)
When Jesus left He said that He had been given all authority and power and He sent those who love and follow Him to share that good news with the world. That means Jesus is in us and we too can take dominion and have authority because of who we are!
The Bible also says by our words we shall be justified or condemned. Then why, oh Dear God, why are so many Christians talking and declaring how evil the world is, how bad things are in our country, how judgment is going to fall, and all the negative (evil) prophecy that condemns not only the world but us with it? To see conditions as they are is sensible, so we can pray, but to agree with the enemy, the devil and his demons, only gives power to them to work.
There is power in agreement….have you noticed how those who do not believe in our Jesus, are organized, strong and how some of these small groups have changed our nation? Because they have so much agreement and dedication to their ’cause’.
SOOOOO, as Christians we must declare, stand and fight in our hearts and minds for the goodness of God, the power of God to change the world, that light is greater than darkness, that when evil comes in like a flood God raises a standard, that Jesus forgave the world’s personal sins on the cross to open the door to dominion and authority over all the world, that Jesus and Paul tell us to forgive our enemies and bless them. We can’t declare evil and then expect good….that is double minded and we will receive nothing!
THERE ARE MORE THAN TEN RIGHTEOUS MEN AND WOMEN in America and we and the Holy Spirit have the power to forgive, bless and show the world the Grace and Love of God. One scripture tells us when we bless our enemies God will pour ‘hot coals on their head’….that is figurative for ‘revelation of Jesus’ will be put in their minds! Is there any news better than that?
And how about some humor and fun for 2009? Is there anyone who believes that is sacrilegious or irreverent? If they do they haven’t looked in the mirror lately to see the sense of humor God has–they haven’t received His love and joy that brings humor, fun and happiness into all things. I highly recommend praying on our knees, prostate on the floor, in abject love and adoration to and for Father, Son and Holy Spirit, declaring His desire for the world in no uncertain terms….no doubt, just blind obedient faith for the Best in all things! There is a need for that, however, we must also ask ourselves, “Who would want to join a bunch of ‘sour pusses’?”
2009 is in the hands of Believers and Followers of Jesus Christ, to set the stage, to declare the Love, Goodness, Integrity, Joy and Fellowship of our Jesus. To say NO, or bind the works of the enemy to kill, rob and destroy in every area–with great faith and determination. We do not wrestle with flesh and blood….this is covert operation….praying, declaring, defining and binding in private and going out in the world with a smile on our face (that’s what winners do), and love in our heart to love and change the world! In Jesus it can be a very….
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Pressing in and pressing on!
by admin | Jan 1, 2009 | Jesus Talk, Kingdom Comments, Personal
During the Christmas Holiday Season is a great time
to remember all the good times….(not the bad ones)
but the good ones and thank God for them.
Also, a great time to remember that there is a lot of
evil in the world. Every day is a good day to TAKE
DOMINION in our lives and DECLARE that we belong to
Jesus and we say ‘no’ to the work of the devil in our
lives and those of others in the world.
Seems during the Holidays the devil works over time
to remind people of what they don’t have, how much
they need, how bad things are!
WE NEED TO REMEMBER ‘that when the enemy comes
like a flood (with evil hurtful thoughts) the
SPIRIT OF THE LORD will raise up a standard
against him. I believe that standard is our
prayer!
So whether things are good or bad in our lives, we
can be content by thanking God He is with us to see
us through our situation or out of it!
We are always victorious in the spirit when our mind
and thoughts are on Him no matter what our physical
condition may be!
I thank God for each and every one, and I pray that
the spirit within each of us will rejoice because of
our Jesus and sing “Joy to the world, the Lord is
come; Let earth receive her King!” Our King, Jesus!
Blessings in Him,
Carol
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by admin | Dec 24, 2008 | Jesus Talk, Kingdom Comments, Personal
Well the atheists are having a ‘hey day’ with banners, billboards and such! All about how there is ‘no God’! WOW those people have a lot of faith. I don’t have enough faith not to believe in God and especially one who is real, alive, talks to me and gave His life for me. Not believing is like ‘declaring despair and hopeless on humanity.’
We are celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. We are celebrating the birth of eternal life for mankind. We are celebrating because Jesus came and reversed the curse for all time, and offers opportunity to everyone who will accept Him in their heart….light, life and joy eternal.
Maybe He wasn’t born on December 25th….oh, well….let’s not get stuck in the letter of the law so to speak, but celebrate and rejoice that He was born, period!
We can reverse the curses in our life with faith, prayer and declaring His Kingship over the world and our problems. We can rejoice because we have salvation with Him forever and ever, regardless of our physical situation now! How cool is that!
We know we will see loved ones that are gone now, but waiting for us in eternity. We know that the Holy Spirit can and will bring us comfort and relief. We know there are Angels ready to work in our behalf in the spirit realm following our faith and declarations of trust in our Heavenly Loving Eternal Father, the Son Jesus who came to show us the heart of the Father, and the Holy Spirit, always hovering over believers to orchestrate the answer to prayer.
So we can forgive (with assurance that it does change things and people) those who offend or hurt us at Christmas. We can forgive in advance when we are going to spend time with family or friends who ‘march to a different drummer’; we can bless them and know the Holy Spirit will work in our behalf. We can declare our love Jesus and bless ourselves with all the goodness of God because it is ours!
And ‘hey’ let’s go all out and declare loud and clear that we are children of an Awesome Wonderful God; we are special and we love Him and who we are as part of all He is and the Kingdom of God on earth!
That’s it, reverse the curses in and around you with declarations of the opposite. We can reverse the curse because Jesus became a curse for us! No matter how ‘evil’ things look to some we can declare life, light and truth because of the birth, life and death of Jesus!
Rejoicing in Him, singing “Oh, come let us adore Him, Oh, come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord!” will bring happiness and hope to all who receive! Reverse the curse, because you can!
Pressing in and pressing on….
by admin | Dec 18, 2008 | Jesus Talk, Kingdom Comments, Personal
As we celebrate this wonderful time of the birth of Jesus, we all receive requests to give. And we all have a desire to do as much as we can.
This is certainly a time to thank God for all our blessings and enjoy the special music and pray that sales will be high all over the country, that we don’t lose any more stores or businesses.
And, we certainly pray for those less fortunate that the next year will be better for them, and God will fill their heart during this time!
There are so many ways to give, that each of us can do:
Give a smile and initiate some joy!
Give a hug and someone will feel better!
Thank people who serve you in any way, and share you are grateful they are there.
Give a warm “God bless you!” when ever possible.
After spending some time in prayer, with the help of the Holy Spirit we can write a special letter to a special person in our life about how much they mean to us, how special they are, and point out the things we like the most about them. That could be the best gift they receive.
Those who can buy, and give, and donate, can also look for someone to bless that they normally do not see in their busy lives.
This is “Dollar Donation Day” for Blessed Abundance and we want to thank you for your donations, also FOR ALL YOUR PRAYERS!
God doesn’t ask us to give what we don’t have and we should always give from the heart where we feel directed.
So we thank God for you and pray God will prosper and bless each and every one of you!.
Love, Joy and Blessings in our Jesus,
Carol
by admin | Dec 5, 2008 | Personal
There are no words to express my appreciation for all the wonderful comments and blessings so many of you have sent to me! It is awesome! My son and wife, and grandchildren here in Redding did an outstanding job of blessing me and making me feel, loved, needed and important! Gifts, food, some new furniture and fun….lots of fun! When my son, Greg flew from San Diego and walked into the room at dinner time, it was just ‘over the top’. I almost fainted I was so surprised and and tears began to flow.
Then, as if that was not enough, Greg surprised me with the previous Blog message regarding the birthday celebration and I have just been overwhelmed with all the blessings, kindness and love so many have sent. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Now I want to share from my heart…..I was dreading this birthday….75 sounds sooooo old! Well, guess what, it is old! The problem is, my mind thinks I am 50….however, when I get up each morning my body thinks it is 100. So we have some discussion….my body and me….and I tell it we have things to do, places to go, and I am in control (with the Holy Spirit, of course). As soon as I do some movement, some exercise, my body gives in, and we do well together!
I was reminded of all the wonderful years and memories in 75! I have said for years that I never mind getting old, it is just one year closer to Jesus. So I don’t know why I let this one be a ‘hitch-in-my-get-along’ because I am no different than I was last week at this time. Pretty silly, huh? However, it is a big mile-stone, but a good one!
I am so thankful for my relationship with the Lord, for my family, my friends, the ministry I have the honor to serve, and all the new friends I am making in the last couple of years through the 5 Minute Miracle Family. I have a couple of ‘heros’ who are in their 80’s and still driving, and very active. I always feel they are younger than I am, when I am with them and that is inspiring.
I have many goals still in my life, with the Lord’s help:
- To reach people everywhere with the message that personal relationship with Jesus is possible and wonderful!
- To remain close with all my family, and remarry! (Yep, we ole’ folk still have ‘steam in the pot’)
- To be debt free, personally and in ministry, and to help more people!
- To launch a spiritual campaign against the epedemic spread of Bipolar and Alzhiemers Disease!
That is a tall order, but all things are possible with God! I wish I could celebrate the birthday of everyone I know. It is a special time–when we were born. Each person should have the blessings I received and more! I pray that will be true for all of you. You are already a part of helping me meet my goals and so again, I thank you, and thank God for you!
Carol
Pressing in and pressing on!
