Scripture & Meditation October 2024

                                                                        The Process
Through The Process, God Will Fulfill His Promises to us.  What seems like defeat to us, it is really a set up for victory! Hallelujah
                                   Exodus 14:14 says, "The Lord will fight for you, you need only to be still."

 Romans 4:3-5 KJV "And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us."

Faith in God brings comfort and cheer, even in the midst of stress and hard difficulties. Faith is what helps us trust God in difficult times.

Something to remember:
2 Timothy 2: 11-13. This is a faithful saying. “For if we died with Him; we shall also live with Him. V12 If we endure, we shall reign with Him. If we deny Him, He also will deny us. V13 if we are faithless He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself.” That is Awesome!!!

 Romans 5:3-5 TLB "We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us—they help us learn to be patient. And patience develops strength of character in us and helps us trust God more each time we use it until finally our hope and faith are strong and steady. Then, when that happens, we are able to hold our heads high no matter what happens and know that all is well, for we know how dearly God loves us, and we feel this warm love everywhere within us because God has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love."  AMEN!!!
​​Ecclesiastes 9:11 teaches us that “time and chance” happen to us all—in other words, everyone will, at some point or another, experience some adversity. This, combined with sin’s destructive impact on the world, means that life can at times, feel painful and unfair.

 Knowing why and understanding Gods Process for us involves:
1. We must Be shaped for our preordained destiny and blessings.
2. We Must Let go of the past and look ahead what God has for us.
3. We must sometimes go through temporary trials and discomfort for our good.
4. By Waiting on God’s timing demonstrates faith in His wisdom.
5. As we Embrace the process, it will lead us to spiritual maturity and fruitfulness.

Our Faith must be tested, because it can only become our intimate possession through conflict.               

​What is challenging your faith right now?,                   

The test will either prove our faith right, or it will kill it. Jesus said, Matthew 11:6) “Blessed is he who is not offended because of Me”. The ultimate thing is confidence in Jesus. (Hebrews 3:14 says, “We have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end…”). Believe steadfastly on Him and everything that challenges you will strengthen your faith. There is continual testing in the life of faith up to the point of our physical death, which is the last great test. Faith is absolute trust in God— trust that could never imagine that He would forsake us.

God grants abilities to those willing to heed His commands. The Tabernacle was constructed according to specific instructions. Those who follow God wholeheartedly will be blessed. As noted in Exodus 39:43, Moses blessed the people for their dedication in constructing the Tabernacle. They utilized their gifts and talents to fulfill the Lord's commands given through Moses, and similarly, we can employ our own gifts and talents. Steadfastness in service leads to divine blessing, which signifies a favorable outcome. The word of God enables us to see our true selves and aids in our adherence to His teachings. As Jesus stated in John 15:3, "We are cleansed by the word He has spoken to us," which is indeed a blessing.​
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                                                        When examining the process in detail

1. Tribulation comes first; we encounter problems or trials such as job issues, illness, loss of a loved one, financial struggles, or betrayal. These challenges are a part of life and serve as the initial step in God's plan to build our complete trust in Him. Enduring these hardships cultivates patience.

2. Developing Patience: Trials are essential for growth and maturity; they foster the patience necessary for the subsequent stages. Learning to persevere through trials, maintaining faith during life's most difficult times, builds resilience and experience.

3. Gaining Experience: Endurance and growth in experience teach us valuable lessons. As the saying goes, "Faith that is untested remains untrusted." While we all aspire to be mature, experienced believers who can encourage others through their trials, gaining such experience requires going through the process ourselves, which ultimately fosters hope.

4. Acquiring Hope: Facing and overcoming challenges, developing patience, and gaining experience fills us with hope for future trials. This hope also enables us to inspire others who are navigating their own journeys. The hope within us prevents feelings of shame.

5. Being Unashamed: Having navigated this process, we can confidently acknowledge God's goodness and His actions in our lives. We celebrate His love, recognizing His intervention on our behalf. This understanding of His profound love empowers us to face new challenges and trials introduced by God.

​​1. Surrendering control involves relinquishing our attempts to influence outcomes and trusting that God's plan is for our ultimate good. It means acknowledging that we do not have all the answers and letting go of our desire for certainty. By surrendering control, we embrace vulnerability and humility, recognizing that God's understanding far surpasses our own.

​2. Finding peace amid chaos involves cultivating an inner tranquility and calmness, regardless of external turmoil. It means anchoring oneself in the present moment and trusting that God's peace surpasses all understanding. In seeking comfort in God, we gain the strength to face life's adversities with grace and resilience, confident that His love surrounds us as a protective shield.

​​3. Prayer and meditation are powerful tools for connecting with the divine and seeking guidance in difficult times. Prayer allows us to express our hopes, fears, and desires to God, trusting that He hears and answers according to His will and in His own time. Meditation offers a time to quiet our minds and open our hearts to divine wisdom and insight. By regularly engaging in prayer and meditation, we can deepen our relationship with God and align ourselves more closely with His will.

4. Having faith in God's plan means trusting that there is a purpose behind everything, even when it's not immediately clear. It's about believing that God is orchestrating events from behind the scenes, in accordance with His divine will. This faith allows us to confront life's challenges with confidence, knowing we are never alone.

​​When we pray we need to stop relying own our human sense, because it is our righteousness that makes Satan tremble. James 5:16 says “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” God doesn't need anything from our five senses what we can see, smell, taste, hear, or touch. All of these senses are useless and not needed in the spiritual realm of prayer. Remember: our earthly senses are not needed!
     2 Peter 1:3, 4 says “as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue."
V4 by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature; having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” Apostle Peter tells us that Jesus has given us all things that pertain unto life and godliness through the knowledge of Him that hath called us in glory and virtue." (As we walk in obedience).
     2 Peter 5, 6 tells us “He will empower us to add to our faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; and to godliness brotherly kindness, and brotherly kindness charity.” If all of this fruit will remain in us, our prayer life will be fruitful. When God directs a situation we don't have to force circumstances they will automatically flow. God has no limitations; the limitation is through us. When we stop wanting what we want, and want what God have for us, say to the Lord, “Not my will, but Your will be done.”    

                                                         Obedience Definition in the Bible
​The general concept of obedience both in the Old and New Testament relates to hearing or hearkening to a higher authority. One of the Greek terms for obedience in the Bible conveys the idea of positioning oneself under someone by submitting to their authority and command. Another Greek word for obey in the New Testament means "to trust."
According to Holman's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, a succinct definition of biblical obedience is "to hear God's Word and act accordingly."
Eerdmans's Bible Dictionary states, "True 'hearing,' or obedience, involves the physical hearing that inspires the hearer, and a belief or trust that in turn motivates the hearer to act in accordance with the speaker's desires." 
​Biblical obedience to God means to hear, trust, submit and surrender to God and his Word.  
​ Matthew 21:22 - And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.
Romans 10:17 - So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.    

1. Mark 11:24 "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours."
2. Ephesians 3:16-17 "I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love."
3. (Romans 5:1-2) “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” 
4, Hebrews 11:1 "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see."
5. 2 Corinthians 5:7 "For we live by faith, not by sight."
6. Romans 15:13 "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
7. James 1:6 "But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind."
8. Hebrews 11:6 "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him."
9. John 11:40 Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?”
10. Mark 9:23“‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.”
11. James 1:3 "Because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance."
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 Look them up and study them.
1. Proverbs 15:15- Be Cheerful All the days of the afflicted [are] evil: but he that is of a merry heart [hath] a continual feast. ...
2. Proverbs 23:18-God’s Family Is One There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. ...
3. Psalms 98:1- God Can Do Marvelous ...
4. Romans 8:18- Live A Godly Life ...
5. ​Isaiah 43:19- God Gives Fresh Starts ...​

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 1 John 4.9 And God showed his love for us by sending his only Son into the world so that we might have life through him."

Matthew 2:2 Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him."

​John 1:9-10 “The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him…”

Luke 1:46-47 And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,

Matthew 2:10 “When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.”

Luke 2:12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.

Zechariah 13:1 “On that day there shall be a fountain opened for the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and uncleanness.

Luke 2.11 ‘This very day in David’s town your Saviour was born — Christ the Lord!‘   

1. Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!" (Psalm 107:1)
2. "I will give to the Lord the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the Lord, the Most High." (Psalm 7:17)
3. "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you" (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
4. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." (Philippians 4:6)
5. "And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful." (Colossians 3:15)

​​2 Peter 1:3, 4 says “as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue.
V4 by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature; having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” Apostle Peter tells us that Jesus has given us all things that pertain unto life and godliness through the knowledge of Him that hath called us in glory and virtue. (As we walk in obedience).
     2 Peter 5, 6 tells us “He will empower us to add to our faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; and to godliness brotherly kindness, and brotherly kindness charity.” If all of this fruit will remain in us, our prayer life will be fruitful. When God directs a situation, we don't have to force circumstances they will automatically flow. God has no limitations; the limitation is through us. When we stop wanting what we want, and want what God have for us, say to the Lord, “Not my will, but Your will be done.”   

 1 Timothy 4:4
For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude;
Psalm 50:14
“Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving
And pay your vows to the Most High;
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving,
Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms.
Psalm 100:4
Enter His gates with thanksgiving
And His courts with praise.
Give thanks to Him, bless His name.

1 Peter 2:11-12 says, (NLT)
"11 Dear friends, I warn you as “temporary residents and foreigners” to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls. 12 Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors."                   
 The Bible tells us about being a child of God in
Galatians 3:26 says, “For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.” We see that it is faith in Jesus Christ that makes us children of God. God tells us that when we have faith in Jesus Christ, we also become the children of Abraham.                       

                                                     Scriptures and words of Encouragement

​​ Look up each scripture and finish and embrace them. NIV version
 
 Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for …         
Jeremiah 32:17 “Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great …               
 Psalm 59:16 But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my … Deuteronomy 20:4 For the LORD your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against …
Ephesians 6:10 "Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power."
True strength comes from our connection with the Lord. Out of our relationship with Him comes strength and power. We have a heavenly source of divine strength in our lives. We cannot do without it; we need His strength and His mighty power.

Give God your weakness and He'll give you His strength." "The remedy for discouragement is the Word of God. ... "Do not strive in your own strength; cast yourself at the feet of the Lord Jesus and wait upon Him in the sure confidence that He is with you, and ... "Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light."
 
Christ is our source of strength.
Christ is our source of strength. There is an infinite amount of strength available for those who are in Christ.
1. Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
2. Psalm 28:7-8 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. The Lord is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one.

​The great consideration is that the kingdom of heaven is indeed a treasure, a treasure surpassing all others in riches and desirability.

 Parable of the Hidden treasure.
(​Matthew 13:51-52) says, “Have you understood all these things?" They *said to Him, "Yes."]And Jesus said to them, "Therefore every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like a head of a household, who brings out of his treasure things new and old."
 
Jesus’ teachings are likened to valuable goods that are put in a storeroom where they are added to the things that the owner already has, namely, the Old Testament Scriptures. The disciples of Jesus have a wealth of teaching available for their benefit, And so we do also as one of His disciples                                                                                                                                             

  Hidden Treasure holds the key for those who want to have a stronger and closer relationship with God. Through a unique and simple method, as readers of the word, we are shown how to open the Spirit of Christ, that will allow each one of us to acquire divine strength, salvation, and inner peace.

 1. As our only treasure, we should value it above all the riches in the world.
2. Search for it in the Scriptures, till we fully understand its worth and excellence. Have they help change
3. Deeply ponder it in the secret of our souls. Meditate on that word
4. Part with all we have in order to get it. Leave that sinful life 
 5. Place our whole joy and felicity in it; and

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          Being Thankful 

Maintaining an attitude of gratitude is essential. Reflecting on what we are truly thankful for in life is beneficial for us. Often, we take for granted the gifts we have been given. With our busy lives, we may not always take the time to consider what we should be thankful for. Gratitude has the power to transform ordinary days into days of thanksgiving, make routine jobs joyful, and turn everyday opportunities into blessings.

“Develop the practice of gratitude for every good thing that comes your way and make it a habit to give thanks constantly. Since everything has played a part in your progress, you should extend your gratitude to encompass all things.”

                         Speaking Gods Word
Hebrews 4:12, "For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart."
2 Timothy 3:16-17, "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work."
2 Peter 1:20-21, "Knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone's own interpretation. For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit."
1 Peter 4:11 , "Whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever." Amen.
1 John 1:9, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Mark 13:9, “But be on your guard. For they will deliver you over to councils, and you will be beaten in synagogues, and you will stand before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them."
Proverbs 18:20, "From the fruit of a man's mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips."

 “Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.” 2 Timothy 4:2. “Now, Lord… grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word…” Acts 4:29.

 In Isaiah 41: 10, the Lord says, “Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’” When we have faith in God and our sufficiency is from Him, then we can have great boldness in the situations of life to do and speak what He works in our hearts. It doesn’t matter how weak and helpless we may feel; God Himself has promised that He will strengthen us to accomplish His will.
 It is written in Revelation 12:11 that the God's people overcame Satan “by the blood of the Lamb, and the word of their testimony.” As Christians, we need to follow Christ in truth, and keep God’s Word with all of our hearts.
(John 14:23) If we are doing this, we have power and authority in our testimony. Then we can speak about God’s Word with great boldness, as we have personally experienced God’s working in our lives. Satan, who is also known as the “accuser of the brethren,” wants nothing more than to silence God’s people. When God’s Word is spoken in power and boldness, Satan is powerless. So, he tries to intimidate us with accusing thoughts, and feelings of inferiority and weakness, reminding us of our failures. Again and again, he tells us that we have nothing to give, and it is better if we just remain silent.           

Sufficiency from God:  In John 8:12, Jesus says, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” When we follow Christ on the way of humiliation then it is clear that we actually receive the light of life! This is not something of ourselves, or something that comes from our own intellect or personal abilities. No, it is something that comes from God Himself. “Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God, who also made us sufficient as ministers of the new covenant…” 2 Corinthians 3:5-6.

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​   6 simple ways we can speak God’s Word together as a family:
1. Memorize a weekly Bible verse, or as often as you choose.
2. Choose a passage to read aloud every night.
3. Create a scripture answer list and be ready to face life’s challenges with the Word. Choose a verse for when you need courage, in any area of your life.
4. If you have a family, Choose a family scripture verse and display it in your home. Refer to it regularly and say it together.
5. Study the Bible for yourself, and if you are a family, study together.  Choose a passage and read it aloud then discuss it together.
6. Keep right on doing what you are doing out loud… simply speak out the scriptures  and stories you read, as a family or individually.

There is great power in the spoken word. Speaking aloud something  can make a huge difference in hiding God’s Word in our hearts. When we declare God’s Word together as a family or for ourselves, we cover ourselves and our home in truth.  Deuteronomy 6:4-9 says, "You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates."                                          ​

    In Isaiah 41: 10, the Lord says, “Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’” When we have faith in God and our sufficiency is from Him, then we can have great boldness in the situations of life to do and speak what He works in our hearts. It doesn’t matter how weak and helpless we may feel; God Himself has promised that He will strengthen us to accomplish His will.    
                                              

 For God speaks to the world through a deeper Knowledge within the individual and through the power of united relationships, where this deeper power can be expressed and experienced between two or more people. 

​Say It! Then Pray It! Speaking God’s Word Aloud
Proverbs 18:21 says, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it and indulge it will eat its fruit and bear the consequences of their words."
​God desires that we as His servants do and speak His Word with all boldness of faith. We are to encourage and exhort one another, to build one another up in our faith. But, often, there are a multitude of thoughts which can hinder us from doing so.

                                                                 ​Sanctification by Faith
​Ephesians 4: 22-24 “Throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by its deceitful desires. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. 
Put on your new nature, created to be like God- truly righteous and holy.”  
​We should put our past behind us and leave our old desires and impulses behind. Think of the new pathways God is forging for you! It will be a process; Satan will work hard to try to turn us back into our old selves. Our job is to change our thoughts, attitudes, words, and actions for the better. God gives us a new nature, but it is up to us to choose to resist sin.

                             Guard your heart. 
“Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” Proverbs 4:23 
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.” 
Proverbs 3:5 NLT “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” 
Psalm 51:10 ESV 
                       Grow Strong in the Word
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Romans 12:2 
“For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.” 
Hebrews 4:12 And one of my personal favorites: “
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105 •

​                             Worship
“Come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come to him with thanksgiving. Let us sing psalms of praise to him. Come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the Lord our maker.” Psalm 95: 1,2,6  “Jesus replied, “The Scriptures say, ‘You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him.” Luke 4:8 •
                                   Prayer  
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7  “Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.” Jeremiah 29:12 “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.
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 Perseverance is the path to new beginnings Perseverance is the pathway to a new start because a new beginning often requires patience.  James 5:11 says, “As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. 

“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassion's never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, ‘“The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him’” (Lamentations 3:22-24). Here we see the beauty of a new day. A new morning. New mercies awaiting us​

  Ecclesiastes 3:1-5 says, “To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is planted; A time to kill, And a time to heal; A time to break down, And a time to build up; A time to weep, And a time to laugh; A time to mourn, And a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, And a time to gather stones; A time to embrace, And a time to refrain from embracing;” ​

. We see that they are new every morning… thus acknowledging that we are on this journey and it’s not a one time fix all. Today is a new day! Let’s be grateful!  “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another” (John 13:34-35). We see in this passage that while Jesus was here on earth, even He was doing a new thing! He was teaching believers a new way of living, a new commandment, a new covenant: to love as we have been loved. 

• Faith refers to a strong belief or confidence one has in something or someone. This faith is what helps us get through the major problems and obstacles we experience in life.
  If you are facing any issues and you’re feeling hopeless because of a problem, just relax and rely on your faith. Remain calm and believe that a solution is coming your way.
  Here are the most inspiring faith quotes for you.
  Faith is believing in something when common sense tells you not to.
  Without faith a man can do nothing; with it all things are possible. – Sir William Osler​
  

As you practice counting your blessings, you will find that your faith is being suddenly revitalized. 
Robert Schuller

Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase. 
Martin Luther King, Jr..   

Sometimes beautiful things come into our lives out of nowhere. We can’t always understand them, but we have to trust in them. I know you want to question everything, but sometimes it pays to just have a little faith. 
Lauren Kate       

“See, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind” (Isaiah 65:17). Sometimes we just need to let go of the past and embrace the new season. Just like God does.  “‘The days are coming,’ declares the Lord, ‘when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and with the people of Judah’” (Jeremiah 31:31). The new covenant was given to us through the blood of Jesus. This is our hope. Newness is our inheritance. Jesus is the truest gift of newness in our lives. Newness of heart. Newness of eternity. From death to life.  “I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh” (Ezekiel 11:19). We are given a new spirit as children of God. He turns our hearts from stone to flesh. New beginnings. New mercies. Newness of life forevermore. 

                     We place our faith in God and expect the best.
Having faith is having joyous expectation. Placing our faith in God, we must expect and accept positive outcomes. When we pray to successfully accomplish our goals, we receive clear direction. If we are praying for healing, we expect to be healed. When we pray for a loved one, we place our faith in the presence and activity of God at work within them to bring forth their highest good.
We must release negative thoughts, worries, or fears for they indicate our attention has drifted away from God. We must redirect our expectations with positive outcomes in mind. Growing in spiritual understanding requires ongoing practice. It's a lifetime journey. So we must step forward in faith with our mind and heart on God, secure in the knowledge that divine love is at work in each of us
1 Corinthians 16:13 tells us, "Keep alert, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong." 

                                                      ​   God words of encouragement for us.

                                   We should always celebrate the power of forgiveness.
We are a divine work in progress—continually learning and growing. In the process of becoming all that we can be, we may make mistakes; yet when we know better, we do better. To remember the truth of our being, we breathe gently and pause for a sacred time of prayer. As we connect to our divine nature, we must surrender negativity and perspectives that do not serve our highest good. Self-limiting thoughts dissipate, and we can see who we are. From this higher perspective, we will recognize the wholeness within ourselves and others.
Even though we have made mistakes in the past, we should remember that we all are loved and loving. We celebrate the power of forgiveness that sets our self and all others free around us.
Revelation 21:4 says, "He will wipe every tear from their eyes ... mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away." Blessings and love to and for you!

We must believe we receive when we pray, and we can have what so ever we believe. The word tells us we have to have forgiveness in our hearts when we pray.
Read Mark 11:22-25.                                           I am not trying to say that this is all the answers! We should really understand the power we have when we pray. God has given us a pattern to go by when we pray Gods word, according to His will. We have to be in order with His will not our own.
 Sometime we can be so focus on our problems when we pray that we forget about the promises that God Himself has given us through His word. Isaiah 55:11 says, “So is my word that goes out my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent” (NIV). That is awesome! God’s word cannot and will not return void! Praying God’s word we can never go wrong.

        Always remember
"Nothing goes right on the outside when nothing is going right on the inside"
2 Corinthians 5:17 says, "If any man be in Christ he is a new creature. Old things has passed away, behold all things become new."
​Everyday from the first day I prayed this prayer, I'm just thanking Him everyday, it's already done, in Jesus Name!    
                  Carolin Morgan                    

​Beautiful words and encouragements, that different authors has given us to embrace.
enjoy each clip as they stroll by, and allow them to minister to you.

         Something to remember   
 Beauty is only achieved with a balance life, and having a personal relationship with Christ realizing His love for us and taking care of God’s work. Our lives are watched by the world. Matthew 5:16 says, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Beauty should always be a complement to our inner spirit and never a hindrance to the Kingdom of God.
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We learn over the years that it is by love that God works. 
Love is His power to convert and change our lives. His power to heal and mend all brokenness, no matter what that is. Matthew 26:33 says, "I will not be offended in Him."
No matter what happens, His love calls us to obedience and makes it our joy to obey, no matter how rough the road or difficult the way. 
We learn, that the fullness of the truth that God's grace is indeed sufficient, and that His strength is made perfect in weakness.
His grace and His strength never fail, and with Him all things are possible. Matt 28:20 promises that, "Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world."

                                                   
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Chaplain Phyllis Murphy
God's going to bless you real good!!

Montella Wimbly:
Always stop, and take time, and smell the roses.

Minister Jan Chandler: 
    God has called us all to greatness. Always Remember: "All's Well"

Sharene Thompson: Minister of music Chior Director
Always take time to enjoy God's creation!

 Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in time of need. Hebrews 4;16 ,NIV

1. Pray that God would awaken the passion inside of you to live for Him and Him alone.
2. Ask God to set a fire within you — a hunger for more of Him and His Word.
3. Pray that your desire to be close to God would only continue to increase.
4.Spend a few minutes remembering and journaling about how you felt when you first came to know Jesus. Ask God to make you feel that way again.
​We are, WOMEN WITH A PURPOSE that stand together for a cause,  and we join together praying for one another. Prayer is a God given purpose, and when we pray we express our dependence on God, and at the same time, we are affirming God's promise for spiritual power. Prayer becomes an attitude of the 
​"Heart of God."

    We are praying for women all over the world. 
What ever you're going through, "we got you"