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March 21 Be Strong And Have Courage
Be Strong and have Courage When I stop and consider what many other christians go through in our world, I would say that we have it pretty easy here in Canada and also in the United States. When it comes to sharing about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we have a great deal of freedom. There are countries that at the mention of the name of Jesus unless they renounce Him, they are continually tortured or killed or both. They do not have the freedom to speak out as we do. They cannot freely carry a bible with them. And yet everyday they risk their lives and share the gospel anyway. So whats wrong with us, why aren't we out there sharing the Love of Jesus. Its time for us to stand up and be strong for our Lord and have the courage as they do share the gospel and live the way we should for Jesus. For it costs us little here compared to the price they pay, or the price Jesus paided. Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Pray for the boldness and the courage to share the gospel with those that are perishing. I sure dont put myself up on a pedistal, by any means. I admit there are times when I am intimidated by someone and I step back, but for the most when God opens a door, I walk through it. I asked God for boldness and praise His name. He gave me the boldness that I asked for. He will do the same for you. I love to share the gospel. I get talked about and ridiculed. I am sure i will be ridiculed for this message. But so what, thats a small price to pay when it comes to someones soul. It is not meant to belittle anybody but to stress the importance of getting the message of Christs' plan of salvation out before its to late for some that are perishing. The bible is Gods word and when it is spoken, it does not return to Him void. Isaiah 55:11 So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. There's souls at stake people its up to us that know Jesus to get out there and share. Its the great commission. Mark 16:16 " Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned." Maybe dedicate your blog to the Lord, it will go out into all the world. Let that be the start that you need to share. Or tell your neighbor, or your friend, tell a stranger. We need to start somewhere. Your boldness will grow as you share. I gaurentee it because God is faithful, and its what He told us to do. Maybe this message is somewhat strong for you, but Jesus didnt pussyfoot around, He never stopped sharing salvation, even to His death. Now its our turn. Amen ?? Love in Christ and Lord bless Debbie March 20 Where Are You God??God Afternoon, A friend of mine sent me this quite some time ago "Where Are You God ?" I felt led to post it for todays message. I know where there are times in my walk with the Lord Jesus, I have felt this way. I dont think there are any christians that have not felt this at one time or another in there walk with Jesus. ---Quote----- Where are you God?!? Why, O LORD, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? (NIV) Psalms 10 The majority of this Psalm, I'm afraid, may not be too removed from where we often seem to be in our walk with our Lord God. God, where are you? God, why are you so far off? Why are you hiding yourself from my troubles? Can't you see my needs? Lord, you feel so removed from me; you're so hard to reach. God just really does not seem to be real in that he does not seem to be listening to you. Far off and distant is He. Unfortunately, our relationship with God often seems to worsen before getting better. As our circumstances become worse, He seems to increase in His distance and decrease in His willingness to listen to our troubles. The psalmist describes what his adversary is able to accomplish against him during this time when God appears to be far off. His adversary, one who is full of pride, "hotly" pursues him while exclaiming "there is no God." His adversary seems to be living in prosperity, yet is full of curses, deceit, oppression, mischief, and wickedness. The evil one sits lurking with his eyes stealthily watching as a lion in his lair. He is lurking to catch the afflicted and continues by further exclaiming that "God has forgotten." This psalmist seems to be describing much more than his physical adversary. He is describing what our spiritual enemy, Satan, desires to do with us. As we begin to believe Satan's lies (there is no God or if there is, He is not there for you) especially in our times of trouble, we allow ourselves to become "afflicted ones" and fall as easy prey for him. Where are you with God as you read this? What lies have you allowed in your mind? In your time of trouble, whether it be serious illness, financial crisis, family troubles, or feelings of doubt, confusion, and hopelessness, how has Satan fed you lies? Lies about your God, those around you, and you? Where have you bought in to the lie that He does not belong in certain areas of your life? Consider, right now, what aspect of your life God has not been allowed to enter by you. It is not that He does not want to be there. It is more that you have not allowed Him to be there and instead your adversary, without even your expressed permission, has trespassed into God's territory and set up what appears to be a permanent camp. God, as the psalmist came to realize, has a different plan-He can tear down the camp and strengthen your now distant heart toward Him. The psalmist makes a drastic shift of His view of God and no longer sees Him distant. He begins by praying. Notice that although he feels distant from God and had honest doubts, the psalmist did not quit seeking God in prayer. Have you given up on God? Do you need to start in prayer as the psalmist did? He then goes on to praise Him as "King forever and ever." He grips the truth that He "heard" their desires as He "inclined Thine ear." He will "strengthen their heart." This is the truth that the adversary wanted to keep from them and from you today. The problem is not that God is increasing His distance and decreasing His desire to listen, but in contrast that we increase in our distance from Him and we lose heart as we decrease in moving toward Him. He is always the same and always waiting to incline His ear and strengthen our hearts. Today, do not believe the lies that you may feel that He is removed and not listening, especially as trouble comes, but instead proclaim the truth that the psalmist recognized-He is King forever and ever, He has heard your desire, and He will strengthen your heart. ---unquote--- This scripture has been comming up alot lately in messages. I believe there is somebody that really needs to get it deep into there heart and KNOW that God truly never will leave you nor forsake you. Hebrews 13:5-6 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such thing as you have. For He Himself has said, " I will never leave you nor forsake you." So we may boldly say: The Lord is my helper; I will not fear what man can do to me. Our walk with Jesus does not go by feelings but by faith. Only the enemy would love for us to believe that because we dont feel God, then God must not be there for me. Dont believe this lie any longer.God loves you and will ALWAYS be there for you. Love and Lord bless Debbie  March 19 For The Hurting and The TeensIf your a teen or your hurting, and you come across this message, I believe the Holy Spirit of God sent you here. You know my heart breaks for the youth. This morning I was reading a blog of a young girl who feels that every body hates her. Which has led me to post a message to reach teens with Christ's love. In these end times the enemy (satan) is having a field day with the youth, they are turning to drugs, alcohol, cults, witchcraft, cutting themselves, sexual permisquity, and so many other terrible things trying to find acceptance and love. Only Jesus can fill these empty places in your hearts and lives. God gave His only Son Jesus for you. John 3:16 " For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Getting into all these other things will only bring you more heartache and pain. God is such a loving God and He loves Matthew 11:28-30 " Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." John 14:27 " Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you, not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." You may say, well you dont understand your an adult. Well, I have been on my own since I was only 14 years old, due to circumstances at home, I dont feel I need to go into them. I was 21 when I gave my heart to the Lord Jesus, and I have been through some things that I know I would have probably ended up being a basket case, if it were not for the Lord Jesus living in my heart. I know what the love of Jesus can do for a person in their life when they are sincere, I have been there. So you see, I do understand what you are going through to some extent. I know I have not gone through everything that some have gone through, but my life without Jesus would have been pure hell to put it bluntly. But the Lord held my hand through it and I trusted Him and things changed. He will do the same for you, but you have to let Him and trust Him. You will never be without trials or tribulation in your life, God allows them to make you strong, but Jesus promised He would never leave you nor forsake you. Hebrews 13:5-6 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such thing as you have. For He Himself (Jesus) has said, " I will never leave you nor forsake you." So we may boldly say: The Lord is my helper; I will not fear what man can do to me. You never have to feel condemed about the things you have done in your past after you give your heart and life to Jesus for He has said. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things are passed away; behold all things have become new. Romans 8:1 There is therefore no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh (your own sinful ways), but according to the Spirit ( the Spirit of God). My heart goes out to you young people, I cannot stress enough how much God loves you and wants to be there for you. You see, sin separates you from God. But having Jesus in your heart reunites you with the Father. There is a sinners prayer on my site here, if you want to sincerely give your heart to Jesus and let God begin to transform you and your life into something beautiful. It is such a wonderful life serving the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, because you then know that you are truly loved, with the utmost genuine love. If you do give your heart to Jesus, then go get yourself a bible and find yourself a bible believing church with a good youth group (Pray the Lord will show you what church you should attend in your area ) and learn to walk and grow and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit, will lead you and guide you into all truth. It may not always be easy serving the Lord, but it will ALWAYS be worth it and satisfying. Love and Lord bless Debbie Thankyou For your prayersI would like to thank everyone who has prayed for me. I am not up to par yet but I feel somewhat better then I did. Love and Lord bless Debbie March 16 Good EveningPraise God and good evening. I wont be posting tonight as I am really sick. If you would be so kind as to keep me in prayer that would be great. If i am feeling better tomorrow evening then i will post a new message. I know my Lord will touch my body. Keep chugging for Jesus and know that He loves you and will guide you, You just need to take the first step and He will meet you the rest of the way. Love and Lord bless. Debbie |
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