Oh Lord, I pray that You will empower people’s lives as they give themselves over to You. May every believer truly desire to live a life for You and to serve You in Your kingdom. So many people sit around either doing nothing or are on the move doing their own things, while You are left out. This truly saddens me that there is so much time in a day and people have a hard time fitting in what is most important and that is making time for You, God. Reading the Bible is often forgotten and praying has become a lost art for so many people that say they believe in You. For this reason, Lord, I am praying for a revival in people’s lives. May they return to their one true love, which is You, Jesus. There is nothing greater on earth than to be used by You and I pray that people will come to understand this today. The things of this world do not last and only lead to destruction and I pray that this will sink into every person’s heart. Truly the world is enticing but Your will is greater and its blessing are eternal. We do not have to worry about people deceiving us, for You are always there for us. We do not have to worry about our earthly possessions becoming worthless, for our greatest possessions come from heaven, which do not rust. Truly, to live for You is the greatest blessing of all. Nothing is better than to gain Your spiritual gifts and to be used by You in Your kingdom. I love You Lord. May Your will be done for my life always and forever. In Your holy Name, Jesus. Amen.
Month: March 2019
Prayer, Bible Study, Evangelism And Prophesy
So it was that the men, women and children prayed as they reached the shore. They communed with God while being led by the Spirit.
Acts 21:8-11
Acts 21:8-11 (KJV)
8 And the next day we that were of Paul’s company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him.
9 And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy.
10 And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus.
11 And when he was come unto us, he took Paul’s girdle, and bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.
Today’s Inspiration #2 (03/15/2019)
Spend time with God in prayer. Allow the Spirit to lead the way. We need to know the way in this life to be secure in our faith.
Today’s Inspiration #1 (03/15/2019)
Wouldn’t you rather be led by the Spirit of God than to be led by your own desires? There is either salvation or destruction.
Today’s Prayer (03/14/2019)
Oh Lord, I pray that everyone that goes to church will also be respectful of You and also desire to learn and grow in the faith, each time they go. It is sad to see so many people not paying attention and instead looking at their phones and dosing off. And then I ask Lord, why do these people come if they are not interested in the message? This has really bogged my mind and has got me thinking. I know how much Your salvation means to me and therefore, I go to church in order to learn more and more. I want more of you Lord and less of me. So I come with arms wide open to worship You, fellowship with others and to receive the message you have for my life. I know that the Holy Spirit speaks stronger and even more convicting then the preacher. It is when I give myself over to truly listen is when the Spirit speaks to my soul and wisdom is poured out upon me. Thank You Lord. I know that the knowledge that I gain by myself is lacking and these sermons really help my faith. Therefore, I will always make it is a habit to get enough rest for the day ahead of me. I would never want to lose focus on what You can do for and through my life. Your ways are what keep me in line and on Your righteous path. I am grateful for Your guidance and direction. Thank You for leading me away from temptation and doing things that are only distracting to my faith. You truly know better than I do and for that reason, I pay close attention. I love You Lord. I say these things in Your holy Name, Jesus. Amen.
Acts 20:7-9
Acts 20:7-9 (KJV)
7 And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.
8 And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together.
9 And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead.
Today’s Inspiration #2 (03/14/2019)
Don’t stay up late the day before church, but instead be well rested, ready to learn and grow in the faith. God knows the heart.
Today’s Inspiration #1 (03/14/2019)
In church, God can see that we are not sincere when we don’t pay attention to the message, but instead do things on our phones.
Sleeping And Messing Around In Church
Eutychus did fall asleep, while hearing Paul’s message and, at the same time, did nothing wrong. You might ask then, why do you mention his story?
Today’s Prayer (03/13/2019)
Oh Lord, I pray for every person that is following a false gospel. I know that these people do not know what they are doing is wrong and are severely lost. Therefore, they just need to open their eyes, ears and heart to You and then they will know the truth. May these people decide today to read the Bible daily and make their beliefs based on Your words and not what they learn from others alone. Instead, help these people compare and contrast the teachings in their church with what the Word of God says. This way there will no longer be confusion when it comes to what You say and only clarity. As it stands now, many people cannot agree with doctrines, when talking with other Christians. Therefore, arguments ensue. Now as a result, these people would rather keep their beliefs to themselves, rather than share them with others. This is what saddens me, Lord. Because people aren’t trusting in the Bible, their beliefs seem more correct then what you want to share with them. This truly causes a rift between the messenger and the person that is lost. So I pray that people of all faiths will be open to the truth. Even if it is just one person, that we meet, that opens their hearts fully to God, that would be fantastic. This is the type of person that is easy to approach and share the truths of the gospel with. Because they trust in what You say the most, we can reach them through the Spirit. This I pray Lord, in your Holy Name, Jesus. Amen.
Acts 19:4-6
Acts 19:4-6 (KJV)
4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.
5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
Today’s Inspiration (03/13/2019)
Follow the teachings of the Bible daily and remember to compare and contrast your own beliefs with what the Word of God says.
To Know God’s Way More Perfectly
Please know that it is not the person that God hates but every wrong way. This includes ever false teaching, belief, doctrine and sin in this world.
Isaiah 58:11
Isaiah 58:11 (KJV)
11 And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.
Today’s Inspiration (03/12/2019)
In life, I leave all things up to God and where He wants to lead me. I will go and do whatever He has for me. His ways are my ways
Today’s Prayer (03/11/2019)
Lord God Almighty, we lift you up and praise Your holy Name. You are worthy. Thank You God for showing us the way and leading us away from darkness and into Your light. Your words have become a lamp unto our feet and we are so blessed. Truly there is salvation in Your name and we are grateful to serve You and to testify the truths of Your words to everyone that will listen. Nothing has impacted us in a bigger way than the teachings of Your holy scriptures and we want everyone to know the truth. But in all things, please refine us each and every day that we read Your words and pray. In all humility, we come before you to learn more and more each day. We do this in order to always be in line with Your teachings and never fall out of line by our own thoughts and desires. And if needed Lord, please send others in the faith to help refine our own thinking and what we know now as truth. I know that when I rely on myself for knowledge and truth is when I get into trouble, but when You are in my life, all things make sense. I am also blessed when You come in the form of another person, as a messenger, that my beliefs may be strengthened. I know that Your ways are good and am grateful for the ways that You declare such truths to my life. My eyes and ears are open. Be ever near me, that I may grow in the faith and be more mature in my teachings, when it comes to You. I love You Lord. You are my great God and I am grateful to serve You. Amen.
Today’s Inspiration (03/11/2019)
Be humble and teachable before God and those in the faith. In this, we will grow in our knowledge and become a better witness.
Acts 18:24-26
Acts 18:24-26 (KJV)
24 And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.
25 This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.
26 And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.
Courageous And Teachable For God’s Sake
Apollos was surely a man of God and had great intentions to search out the lost and share God’s truth with them.
Today’s Inspiration (03/10/2019)
There is little to no fruit in the harvest when we are led by our own desires. Instead, seek God, in order to be led to the lost.
Acts 16:6-9
Acts 16:6-9 (KJV)
6 Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,
7 After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not.
8 And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas.
9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.
Today’s Prayer (03/10/2019)
Oh Lord, I pray that the hearts of all believers will be awakened to You, this day. May their hearts be changed and transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. I pray that their desires for Your kingdom may be elevated. May they understand the need to serve You and to seek out the lost, as we are each called to do. Surely, there are many people that You have prepared, but only few messengers in Your harvest to reach them. Each weekend, that I go out on the streets, I am often either alone or with one or two other people. However, there are swarms of people on the streets that we cannot reach because of this. Our intentions are good but there are so few of us to preach the gospel to everyone. This is very sad, and for that reason, I pray that a revival will stir up in every believers heart, starting today. May they be given the courage and the necessary boldness to also be a witness for You, Jesus. And when more people decide to go out and be a witness for You, I pray that it is to seek Your hand and not do their own will. I know that we can only have divine appointments when it is in Your will and not our own. This is when You are with us and the Holy Spirit is able to speak through us. In these moments, I am able to speak the truth of God with conviction. Lord, I pray that others will also have these experiences and not find themselves uncomfortable, because the Spirit is not present. For this reason I pray that people will get right before You. May they repent and allow You to change them from within, that they may be Your vessel. This I pray, in Your holy Name, Jesus. Amen.
Led By God Or Self In Evangelism
The new disciples that were with Paul, were excited to go with him. They wanted to serve the Lord and seek out the Lost along the way.
2 Chronicles 20:21
2 Chronicles 20:21 (KJV)
21 And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the Lord , and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the Lord ; for his mercy endureth for ever.
Today’s Inspiration #2 (03/09/2019)
I live my life for Jesus and Him alone do I serve. Everything I do is for and through Him. My trust is in the Lord God who saves.
Today’s Inspiration #1 (03/09/2019)
Lift up the name of Jesus. Sing songs of praise to the Lord. Glorify Him alone. May all things be done for Him and through Him.
Today’s Inspiration (03/08/2019)
Become a true follower of Jesus and not just a believer in word. Go all in and be led by the Lord also, no matter what the cause.
Today’s Prayer (03/08/2019)
Oh Lord, I pray that more people will live out their faith and be a witness for You. There are so few people that I meet that have a heart to follow You and to evangelize. I wish I could instill in their hearts a sense of urgency to proclaim Your gospel to the world, but I know that only the Holy Spirit can convict people’s hearts. It really is amazing to read Your Words and see the early disciples truly follow You no matter what the circumstances. They were willing to declare Your great Name, even if it meant persecution and death. It was better for them that people were saved then to die in their sins. This is the desire that I wish more people would have, Lord. It seems that only few people truly want to live a life in Your service. Most people would rather live their own lives then to follow in Your ways and be led by Your hand. This truly worries me Lord. I am afraid that people think that they are saved simply by saying they believe, when truly their heart is not in it. These people, if they were to humbly look at themselves, they would see that You are not the king of their lives. I do not wish these people to die and be confused as to why they are not saved, instead I pray for revival in their hearts. I know one thing Lord and that is, that true faith is to also do Your will. We can’t have one foot in and another foot in the world. May every Christian come to know this. Maybe then will they desire to follow You and do whatever You have for their lives, no matter what. Even if it means being a witness for You in this fallen world. This I pray, in Your holy Name, Jesus. Amen.