Pressure

Pressure
Let's use the analogy of boiling water. When you boil water or anything for that matter in a covered pot, the steam and the pressure that builds up inside of that pot starts to bubble up which in turn results in the lid trying to pop up. When the flame is high and the pressure peaks some of the water will eventually leak out.

At that point you have two choices,

1- Turn down the flame.
2- Turn off the flame.

If you don't turn the flame down the water will continue to boil out of the pot and eventually extinguish the flame on it's own so that it can bring itself back to the level of stability (room temperature) it was at before you started heating it.

The same thing happens when you pressure people. The process can literally throw someone into a state of turmoil if you try to bash them over the head with the word of God. Eventually they will run away because their flesh gets nervous when their spirit tries to bring them to a higher level of understanding life. People have a hard time believing in what they cannot see.

The process of change is quick for some people and slow for others. There are a lot of ups and downs during the process.

Unfortunately, helping professionals get frustrated when trying to teach someone to change, but they just have to be patient Proverbs 14:29 and wait and know that only God can truly make that person change.

God loves us so much.

I once heard someone say that for everything you want to do there is always going to be someone who tells you, you can't do it.

To this I say so what!

I urge people to develop a relationship with God through his son Christ Jesus and the Holy Spirit. It is an awesome genealogical family line and once you are connected to this family you can look up to your father in heaven to help you accomplish your life goals and help you overcome all of your fears/problems.

But this is a choice that only you can make.

If we go back to thinking about that pot of water.

Water consistently becomes the temperature of it's surroundings. The bible says that we should not be be unequally yoked with unbelievers 2 Corinthians 6:14.

This is so true. Since our bodies are made up of 80% water, we also have the ability to change with our environment. Surrounding yourself with warm people will make you warm. Surrounding yourself with cold people will make you cold. Surrounding yourself with adulterers will make you become an adulterer and surrounding yourself around believers will make you become a believer.

As for me I'm sticking with the believers.

God Bless You on your continued journey.

Bible Foods - I'll never give up on trying to teach this

http://www.beliefnet.com/story/144/story_14464_1.html

What's an example of something that's not food that we eat?
Well according to God, pork, shellfish, lobster, crab, all the scavenger foods. But also artificial sweeteners, margarine, the hydrogenated oils. I don't think white sugar is a food. The Bible talks about pork and shellfish, but obviously not aspertame or hydrogenated oils. But to me that's in the same category. They're not food, they're chemicals.

Deuteronomy 14 (Amplified Bible)

For you are a holy people [set apart] to the Lord your God; and the Lord has chosen you to be a peculiar people to Himself, above all the nations on the earth.

3You shall not eat anything that is abominable [to the Lord and so forbidden by Him].

4These are the beasts which you may eat: the ox, the sheep, and the goat,

5The hart, the gazelle, the roebuck, the wild goat, the ibex, the antelope, and the mountain sheep.

6And every beast that parts the hoof and has it divided into two and brings up and chews the cud among the beasts you may eat.

7Yet these you shall not eat of those that chew the cud or have the hoof split in two: the camel, the hare,and the coney, because they chew the cud but divide not the hoof; they are unclean for you..

Romans 14

3Let not him who eats look down on or despise him who abstains, and let not him who abstains criticize and pass judgment on him who eats; for God has accepted and welcomed him.

Imagine this

Imagine a world where people walked beside each other and never spoke.

Imagine a world where people worked beside each other and never talked.

Imagine a world where children walked around with wires in their ears and were totally oblivious to anything that was going on around them.

Imagine a world where all of the nutrients that go into our body were created in factories.

Imagine a world where sea life came out of the water to find food.

Imagine a world where every time you saw a wave you worried that it was going to flood your house.

Imagine a world where husbands and wives only spoke to each other to develop a business plan.

Imagine a world where children only played with their mothers one hour per day.

Imagine working 18 out of 24 hours in a day.

This world exists now. All these things are going on in America right now as we speak.

People need to take the time to form a relationship with God and let Him fulfill all of their needs according to His glorious riches. (Philippians 4:19)

I pray that as you read this you take the time to renew your mind with the word of God and start living the life God expects for you. Read the bible daily. www.biblegateway.com

When you pray, pray with expectation. Change is still possible.

Jesus loved you, that's why He hung on the cross and rose from the dead.

God bless everyone on their journey to know the Lord and His ways.

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Spiritual Stronghold 12 - Antichrist

Spiritual Stronghold 12 - Antichrist

This is one of the most difficult spiritual strongholds to try and overcome these days. The bible helps us to under why.

1 John 2:18 (NIV)
[ Warning Against Antichrists ] Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come. This is how we know it is the last hour.

1 John 2:22 (NIV)
Who is the liar? It is the man who denies that Jesus is the Christ. Such a man is the antichrist—he denies the Father and the Son.

2 John 1:7 (NIV)
Many deceivers, who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh, have gone out into the world. Any such person is the deceiver and the antichrist.

Parents this spirtual stronghold has been attacking many children since the 1960s. It exists in every aspect of the average child's life.

• Television
• Music
• Radio
• Music Videos
• School
• Doctor's office
• Dentist's office
• Playground
• Foods they eat
• Places you shop
• The books/magazines that they read

Anything that disagrees or denies that Jesus is Lord and denies that there is a God in Heaven is operating under a spirit of antichrist.

It is your responsibility to monitor everything your children do. You are not their friend, you are their parents. The spirit of antichrist leads to early death.

For those who do not have children, examine your own life. Start to keep track of how many things you are involved with that oppose God's will. Then start to make changes by lining your life up with the words in the bible.

God Bless You in Your Efforts.

Spiritual Stronghold 11- Bondage

Spiritual Stronghold 11- Bondage

Definition: the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power; "he was in bondage to fear:; "he sought release from his bondage to Satan";

-wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

Characteristics:
Bitterness, addictions, unable to miss a television show, rituals, unbiblical routines.

Example of Bondage in the bible:

Titus 3:3
At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.

Meditation Scripture

Galatians 4:9
But now that you know God—or rather are known by God—how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?

Spiritual Stronghold - 10 Pride

Spiritual Stronghold 10- Pride

Characteristics:

Gossip, stubbornness, contentions, wars, wrath, arrogance, control, self-righteousness.

Foundation Scripture:

Psalm 10:4
In his pride the wicked does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.

Examples of Prideful Acts in the bible:

2 Chronicles 26:16
But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, and entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense.

2 Chronicles 32:26
Then Hezekiah repented of the pride of his heart, as did the people of Jerusalem; therefore the LORD's wrath did not come upon them during the days of Hezekiah.

Meditation Scriptures

James 1:9-12 (New International Version)

9The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. 10But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower. 11For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich man will fade away even while he goes about his business.

12Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

Spiritual Stronghold 9 - Fear

Spiritual Stronghold 9- Fear

Characteristics:

Torment, Terror, Worry, Inferiority complex, phobias, nightmares, physical trembling

2 Tim 1:7

7For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.

Use the Biblegateway.com link on the side of the screen to do a search of the word Fear in the various versions of the bible.

I have been unable to find any. Please email me at admin@multipurposefaith.com if you can find one.

Fear is the opposite of Faith. Fear is contaminated faith. - Creflo A. Dollar

Take a stand against Fear in the name of Jesus.

Lord Jesus by faith I believe that you will help me overcome any spirit of fear that comes upon me. I will walk by faith and not by sight, according to 2 Corinthians 5:7. I promise to cast all my cares on my Father in Heaven, as He has commanded us in the bible. Thank you for helping me overcome fear. Amen.

Spiritual Stronghold - 8 Deaf and Dumb Spirit

Spiritual Stronghold 8-Deaf and Dumb

Issues: Seizures, Deaf, Mute,

Mark 9:17-25 (NIV)

A man in the crowd answered, "Teacher, I brought you my son, who is possessed by a spirit that has robbed him of speech. 18Whenever it seizes him, it throws him to the ground. He foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth and becomes rigid. I asked your disciples to drive out the spirit, but they could not."

19"O unbelieving generation," Jesus replied, "how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy to me."

20So they brought him. When the spirit saw Jesus, it immediately threw the boy into a convulsion. He fell to the ground and rolled around, foaming at the mouth.

21Jesus asked the boy's father, "How long has he been like this?"

"From childhood," he answered. 22"It has often thrown him into fire or water to kill him. But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us."

23" 'If you can'?" said Jesus. "Everything is possible for him who believes."

24Immediately the boy's father exclaimed, "I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!"

25When Jesus saw that a crowd was running to the scene, he rebuked the evil spirit. "You deaf and mute spirit," he said, "I command you, come out of him and never enter him again."

Jesus' answer to Deaf and Dumb Spirit

Matthew 17:17-20 (NIV)

17"O unbelieving and perverse generation," Jesus replied, "how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy here to me." 18Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of the boy, and he was healed from that moment.

19Then the disciples came to Jesus in private and asked, "Why couldn't we drive it out?"

20He replied, "Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."

Spiritual Stronghold 7 - Infirmity

Spiritual Stronghold 7- Infirmity

Characteristic:

All sickness and disease.

Luke 13:11

Supporting Scriptures

Deuteronomy 7:15

The LORD will keep you free from every disease. He will not inflict on you the horrible diseases you knew in Egypt, but he will inflict them on all who hate you.

Acts 19:11-12 (Amplified Bible)

11And God did unusual and extraordinary miracles by the hands of Paul,
12So that handkerchiefs or towels or aprons which had touched his skin were carried away and put upon the sick, and their diseases left them and the evil spirits came out of them.

Instructions from the bible:

James 5:14-15

Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

15And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.

No where in the bible does it say that Jesus is going to come back to earth and heal the sick. God sent us Jesus to bear our sickness and disease. Jesus left us the Holy Spirit so that we can continue the His work. You have all authority over sickness and disease. Exercise it by praying for yourself, friends, family, and those you don't know. People will thank you when the miracle happens from your prayer. God's word and love is eternal.

Spiritual Stronghold 6- Whoredom

Spiritual Stronghold 6- Spirit of Whoredom

Characteristics:

Idolatry, Prostitution

Supporting Scriptures (NIV)

Leviticus 19:29"

'Do not degrade your daughter by making her a prostitute, or the land will turn to prostitution and be filled with wickedness.

Ezekiel 16:17

You also took the fine jewelry I gave you, the jewelry made of my gold and silver, and you made for yourself male idols and engaged in prostitution with them.

Hosea 5:4

"Their deeds do not permit them to return to their God. A spirit of prostitution is in their heart; they do not acknowledge the LORD.

• There are many forms of whoredom. The bible reminds us that our bodies are temples.

1 Corinthians 6:19
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;

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Spiritual Stronghold 5- Heaviness

Spiritual Stronghold 5 - Heaviness

Characteristics
Grief, Despair, Hopelessness, Rejection, Self-Pity, Gluttony, Gloominess, Depressed

Psalm 88:15 (NIV)
From my youth I have been afflicted and close to death; I have suffered your terrors and am in despair.

Ecclesiastes 2:20 (NIV)
So my heart began to despair over all my toilsome labor under the sun.

A Psalm to release you from that spirit of Heaviness:

Psalm 25 (NIV)
Of David.
1 To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul;
2 in you I trust, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me.
3 No one whose hope is in you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame who are treacherous without excuse.
4 Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths;
5 guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.
6 Remember, O LORD, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old.
7 Remember not the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you are good, O LORD.
8 Good and upright is the LORD; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways.
9 He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.
10 All the ways of the LORD are loving and faithful for those who keep the demands of his covenant.
11 For the sake of your name, O LORD, forgive my iniquity, though it is great.
12 Who, then, is the man that fears the LORD ? He will instruct him in the way chosen for him.
13 He will spend his days in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land.
14 The LORD confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them.
15 My eyes are ever on the LORD, for only he will release my feet from the snare.
16 Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.
17 The troubles of my heart have multiplied; free me from my anguish.
18 Look upon my affliction and my distress and take away all my sins.
19 See how my enemies have increased and how fiercely they hate me!
20 Guard my life and rescue me; let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in you.
21 May integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope is in you.
22 Redeem Israel, O God, from all their troubles!
Footnotes:
Psalm 25:1
This psalm is an acrostic poem, the verses of which begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.

Father in Heaven, I come to you boldly right now in the Name of Jesus, I take authority over this spirit of heaviness. According to John 3:10 Jesus came so that we may have life and have it abundantly. Therefore, I declare myself free from this spirit of Heaviness. I pray that angels of the Most High God encamp around me to protect me from any future satanic attacks. I thank you Lord that I will now live a victorious life and everything that I do I will prosper. I am grateful for your mercy and I expect to remain free from all spirits of heaviness. Amen.

Spiritual Stronghold 4- Spirit of Perverse

Spirit of Perverse

Characteristics:
Hate towards God, cannot see the truth of God’s Word, Unclean body.

Consequences of Perversion

Lust, Fornication, Spirit of Error, Sexual Abuse Predator.

Proverbs 6:32
But a man who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself.

Proverbs 6:25
Do not lust in your heart after her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes, for the prostitute reduces you to a loaf of bread, and the adulteress preys upon your very life.

Jesus Informed us that:
Matthew 5:28
But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

Paul tells us

1 Corinthians 6:9

Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders.

Life by the Galatians 5:16

So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want. 18But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under law.

The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Romans 1:27
In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their perversion.

If you or someone you know is dealing with a perverse spirit, speak to God in the name of Jesus to help you or that person change their ways. God loves you and that person more than you can ever understand and He has demonstrated it by creating us to have power to speak to and change our situations. There are angels ready to fight the battle for you. I pray right now that anyone dealing with a perverse spirit be set free in the name of Jesus and by faith I know that the Holy Spirit will help them gain a new understanding of a better way of life.

God Bless You

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Spiritual Stronghold 3 -Familiar Spirit

Familiar Spirit

Identified as any spirit that encourages

Astrology, Horoscope, Fortune telling, Occult, Psychic Activity, Mediums

Examples from the Bible:

Deuteronomy 18:10-12 (New International Version)

Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the LORD, and because of these detestable practices the LORD your God will drive out those nations before you.

1 Sam 28-7 (New International Version)

He inquired of the LORD, but the LORD did not answer him by dreams or Urim or prophets. Saul then said to his attendants, "Find me a woman who is a medium, so I may go and inquire of her." "There is one in Endor," they said.

According to the bible the Holy Spirit has given us authority over these spirits:

Acts 16:16 (New International Version)
Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortune-telling. This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, "These men are servants of the Most High God, who are telling you the way to be saved." She kept this up for many days. Finally Paul became so troubled that he turned around and said to the spirit, "In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!" At that moment the spirit left her.

Wow how many of us are guilty of inviting this spirit into our lives?

Remember the truth shall set you free!

God Bless You in Your Understanding of Demonic Spirits

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Spiritual Stronghold 2- Lying

Spirtual Stronghold 2- Lying

2 Chron 18:19-22

19 And the LORD said, 'Who will entice Ahab king of Israel into attacking Ramoth Gilead and going to his death there?' "One suggested this, and another that. 20 Finally, a spirit came forward, stood before the LORD and said, 'I will entice him.' " 'By what means?' the LORD asked.
21 " 'I will go and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets,' he said. " 'You will succeed in enticing him,' said the LORD. 'Go and do it.'
22 "So now the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of these prophets of yours. The LORD has decreed disaster for you."

Jer 23-14

14 And among the prophets of Jerusalem I have seen something horrible: They commit adultery and live a lie. They strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that no one turns from his wickedness. They are all like Sodom to me; the people of Jerusalem are like Gomorrah."

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Spiritual Stronghold -1 Jealousy

Jealousy

Emotions:

Anger, Revenge, Rage, Suspicion

Prov 6:34-35 (NIV)
34 for jealousy arouses a husband's fury, and he will show no mercy when he takes revenge.

Numbers 5:14 (NIV)
and if feelings of jealousy come over her husband and he suspects his wife and she is impure—or if he is jealous and suspects her even though she is not impure-

Proverbs 27:3-5 (New International Version)
3 Stone is heavy and sand a burden, but provocation by a fool is heavier than both.
4 Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?
5 Better is open rebuke than hidden love.

Ezekiel 8:3
He stretched out what looked like a hand and took me by the hair of my head. The Spirit lifted me up between earth and heaven and in visions of God he took me to Jerusalem, to the entrance to the north gate of the inner court, where the idol that provokes to jealousy stood.


Positive Actions:
Romans 13:13
Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.

2 Corinthians 11:2
I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I might present you as a pure virgin to him (Christ).

Most severe action as a result is often - Murder

Are you struggling to survive? Tap into your spirit

What's the big rush?

Survival is a basic instinct that we are born with. The easiest way to develop an understanding about what survival is, is to observe animals in the wild or in your home if you have multiple pets. It's amazing how the bigger animals will always overpower the smaller animals during feeding time.

Another example can be found in families with multiple children. They each try to constantly out do each other to receive the blessing of their parents.

The reality of it is that we are in constant fear that we need to always be better than someone else or else we are not doing our best.

People have also become money hungry.

Our current society encourages us to love money. Companies keep changing their products by upgrading them and exciting technological advances keep us running back to the stores to buy the newest upgrade.

When you become born again (John 3:3), it's easy to spot how fast the world is changing for the worst.

• People are extremely selfish these days.



• People are very rude.



• People are always in a hurry.



• People are struggling to survive.



• People have developed cynical attitudes.



• People are extremely greedy and never feel they have enough.



• People lie, steal, and cheat to get ahead.

But who are they trying to please? What's the point of always rushing?

One answer is that spiritual forces beyond our physical understanding are constantly influencing us to do negative things that do not line up with the word of God.

Benny Hinn (http://www.bennyhinn.org/)

Identifies 12 Spiritual Strongholds that exist in our world. When we begin to develop an understanding about these spiritual strongholds we can begin living a more peaceful and productive life. We will also turn away from trying to "keep up with the Jones".

Foundation Scriptures to understand why you need to tap into your spirit-

1 Corinthians 14:2

For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries with his spirit.

1 Corinthians 2:9-11

9However, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him"— 10 but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. 11For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man's spirit within him? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.

The 12 Spiritual Strongholds that influence our life are:
1- Jealousy
2- Lying
3- Familiar
4- Perverse
5- Heaviness
6- Whoredom
7- Infirmity
8- Deaf and Dumb
9- Fear
10- Pride
11- Bondage
12- Antichrist


Start by developing an understanding of your existing spirt by viewing:

http://multipurposefaith.blogspot.com/2007/02/we-all-have-spirits.html


Over the next 2 weeks keep checking http://www.multipurposefaith.blogspot.com/ for more information.

May God Bless You and Give You Strength to keep on believing in Him and His Perfect Ways.

Patience Is...

Patience is the ability to be consistent and not change.

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1 Corinthians 13:4
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

Romans 12:12
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

Ephesians 4:2
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

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Your role to help your church leadership

Ephesians 4:10-12 (Amplified Bible)

10He Who descended is the [very] same as He Who also has ascended high above all the heavens, that He [His presence] might fill all things (the whole universe, from the lowest to the highest).

Their responsibility
Romans 12:8
....if it is leadership, let him govern diligently;…

Your responsibility:

Hebrews 13:17
Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you.

Pray for Your Church leaders, if you feel as though your church isn’t growing spiritually or physically

Hebrews 13:24
Greet all your leaders and all God's people

Hebrews 13:7
Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.

To be continued....

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How do you feel about your Pastor?

How do most people feel when they leave church or listen to a Pastor speak:

Emotions:
Happy (emotion) – From seeing old friends, liked today’s musical selections, relaxed because you took a break from daily activities, somebody (including the Pastor) delivered good news to you.

Sad (emotion)
The sermon really made you give second thought about your ways.
Upset with yourself because you realize that you are not leading the life Jesus expects for you.
Disappointed because you realized you commit sins daily.
Condemned because the Pastor reminded the congregation how they were not living the way God expected them to be living.
You compare yourself to other people in the church who you consider “holy” and get disappointed because you are not like they are.

Emotions are temporary feelings. Emotions fluctuate throughout your day.

Empower
Verb (action) Empower someone means that you are encouraging them to take action.
Give them the practical way to obtain results.

Definitions:
1. to give official authority or legal power to
2. ENABLE 1ato promote the self-actualization or influence of
3. To equip or supply with an ability; enable
4. To provide individuals and or groups with skills, information, authority and resources in order to carry out their responsibilities.

Results
-Ready to demonstrate what you learned to others.
-Confident that the Pastor gave you enough information to live a more productive life.
- Learned a new prayer that you are going to apply in your life as well as others.
-Expecting God to answer your prayer.
-Expecting to hear something similar the next time you go back to church.

Message to Church Pastors

Please Stop condemning your church members!

I have been attending church services at different churches throughout NYC. The difference between the warm loving church congregation versus the cold judgemental congregation has been the message the Pastor preaches each week.

For example: I recently heard a Pastor describe the church as a "clubhouse". Well who's the one who approves church activities? I thought it was the Pastor. So that means the Pastor must like clubhouse activities. But yet, Jesus tell us not to turn his sanctuary into a den for robbers and thieves. Hmm?

And what about the Pastors who constantly remind their church members how they are doing the wrong things. "If I knew I would come to church and get beat up every week, I'd stay home. -Creflo Dollar.

Remember when we become born again "Our sins have been forgiven". The Pastor's responsibility should be to take care of the Saints (sheep).

My real message is this please stop condemning your congregation. They are there to feel the love of God and learn how to apply it in their life. If you are teaching the love of God, but not teaching them how to apply it in their daily lives, then you are wasting your breath. Once they walk out the door they now feel like bad people, who are sinners. Again, when the Son sets you free you are free indeed.

Condemn (Webster.com)
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French condempner, from Latin condemnare, from com- + damnare to condemn -- more at DAMN

1 : to declare to be reprehensible, wrong, or evil usually after weighing evidence and without reservation.

Condemn (dictionary.com)
to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; indicate strong disapproval of; censure.

Psalm 34:22
The LORD redeems his servants; no one will be condemned who takes refuge in him.

John 3:17
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

John 5:24
"I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life.

Please speak to your Pastor and let him/her know to stop condemning your church members.

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Find a Friend during rough times

There is nothing harder then going through a tough time by yourself. Trust is something that has become abused in our society so it's hard to confide your personal information in others.

Friend as:

Song of Solomon 1:4
Take me away with you—let us hurry! Let the king bring me into his chambers. [ Friends ] We rejoice and delight in you ; we will praise your love more than wine. [ Beloved ] How right they are to adore you!

James 2:23
And the scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness," and he was called God's friend.

John 15:13
Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

1 John 4:11
Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.

You always have a friend in Jesus, our mediator to God. But when you need someone to talk to look for someone who has Godly characteristics. The conversation will have more of an impact on your life when you speak to a bible based person.

God Bless
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It's hard to trust God when times are rough

2 Thessalonians 1 (New International Version)

Thanksgiving and Prayer
3We ought always to thank God for you, brothers, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing. 4Therefore, among God's churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring.

5All this is evidence that God's judgment is right, and as a result you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering. 6God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you 7and give relief to you who are troubled, and to us as well. This will happen when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven in blazing fire with his powerful angels. 8He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. 9They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord and from the majesty of his power 10on the day he comes to be glorified in his holy people and to be marveled at among all those who have believed. This includes you, because you believed our testimony to you.

My prayers go out to all of those who have been effected by the recent occurences tornados. Please continue to trust God and use Jesus as your mediator. His love endures forever.

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What's the big deal about Jesus?

Jesus is our Mediator to God.


1 Timothy 2:5
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,

Hebrews 8:6
But the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, and it is founded on better promises.

Hebrews 12:24
to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant...

Ways to Praise

Choose the one that is right for you and use it daily.

2 Samuel 22:47
"The LORD lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be God, the Rock, my Savior!

1 Chronicles 16:9
Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.

Nehemiah 8:6
Ezra praised the LORD, the great God; and all the people lifted their hands and responded, "Amen! Amen!" Then they bowed down and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the ground.

Psalm 7:17
I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.

Luke 10:21At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

Ephesians 1:3
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.

Revelation 19:5
Then a voice came from the throne, saying: "Praise our God, all you his servants, you who fear him, both small and great!"

Praising when you can't see it

Everything that you see is temporary. Your height, your weight, your job, whatever. However
2 Corinthians 4:18 tells us that what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

Most of us go to work everyday and get paid periodically throughout the month. We trust our employer to pay us when they say they will because there are laws to protect the employee. So again we trust that we will get paid on time each month.

It's the same thing with God, he has promised to never leave us or forsake us. He has also promised Psalm 34:10....those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.

Just like we have to work to receive a paycheck. Those who trust God are also rewarded by all of the innumerable blessings he gives us.

One of the hardest things to do is say thank you before you receive something, because you don't know what it is going to be like.

However the bible instructs us in Hebrews 11:6 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.

I recently started praising Jesus before things happen and my prayers are now getting answered faster then they were before. I challenge you to try it.

Try it now:

Father in Heaven, I pray that you ______. I know that by faith you will get it done. God you have already blessed me with _____ and ____ so I thank you so much for being a such a giving and merciful God. In Jesus Name I pray.

Now close your eyes and say thank you Jesus 10 times.

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Flatter God

Who would think that God wants to be flattered? Why would a being that is Perfect and knows all things need to be flattered, but He wants to be at the center of your life. He wants to be involved in everything you do.

Therefore, it is important to acknowledge His presence. Something as simple as saying "Hey God thanks for getting me through that one" or "Wow I don't know what I'm about to get into but Jesus I need you to help me out right now".

Hebrews 4:12 (NLT)

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.

Since God's word is alive and powerful, use it to your advantage.

But once you use it Remember to thank God. Think about how you would feel if you always give out something to someone and they never say thank you. God will always help you through His Holy Spirit, but as thank Him continually to show your gratitude for what He has done for you.

Colossians 3:16 (NIV)

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Praise Him before you eat

Psalm 22:26 (NIV)

The poor will eat and be satisfied; they who seek the LORD will praise him— may your hearts live forever!

Deuteronomy 8:10 (NIV)

When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the LORD your God for the good land he has given you.

Praise Him when you are up against adversity

Psalm 18:3 (NIV)
I call to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies.

Psalm 28:6 (NIV)
Praise be to the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy.

2 Corinthians 1:3 (NIV)
[ The God of All Comfort ] Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort

Meditation Scripture
Ephesians 1:3 (NIV)
[ Spiritual Blessings in Christ ] Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.

Share the power of praise with others!

Psalm 35:28 (NIV)
My tongue will speak of your righteousness and of your praises all day long.

Psalm 9:1
I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders.

God Bless you on your continued journey to learn about the power of praising the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, for they are one.

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God is ready to decrease your problems and increase your blessings

Deuteronomy 1:11 (NIV)

May the LORD, the God of your fathers, increase you a thousand times and bless you as he has promised!

Deuteronomy 7:13(NIV)

He will love you and bless you and increase your numbers. He will bless the fruit of your womb, the crops of your land—your grain, new wine and oil—the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks in the land that he swore to your forefathers to give you.

Deuteronomy 28:63 (NIV)

Just as it pleased the LORD to make you prosper and increase in number, so it will please him to ruin and destroy you. You will be uprooted from the land you are entering to possess.

Psalm 71:21(NIV)

You will increase my honor and comfort me once again.

Isaiah 40:29(NIV)

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

Meditation Scripture
1 Thessalonians 3:12-13 (Amplified Bible)
And may the Lord make you to increase and excel and overflow in love for one another and for all people, just as we also do for you,
So that He may strengthen and confirm and establish your hearts faultlessly pure and unblamable in holiness in the sight of our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah) with all His saints (the holy and glorified people of God)! Amen, (so be it)!

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God delivers his people from all of their issues

Psalm 54:7

For he has delivered me from all my troubles, and my eyes have looked in triumph on my foes.

Psalm 18:43

You have delivered me from the attacks of the people; you have made me the head of nations; people I did not know are subject to me.

2 Corinthians 1:9-11
He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.

Jude 1:5

Though you already know all this, I want to remind you that the Lord delivered his people out of Egypt, but later destroyed those who did not believe.

Psalm 55:22

Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.

Matthew 6:33
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Remind yourself throughout the day. Lord Jesus I trust you....

The meaning of Righteous

Righteousness:
The Hebrew word for righteousness is tseh'-dek, Gesenius's Strong's Concordance:6664—righteous, integrity, equity, justice, straightness. The root of tseh'-dek is tsaw-dak', Gesenius's Strong:6663—upright, just, straight, innocent, true, sincere. It is best understood as the product of upright, moral action in accordance with some form of divine plan.

The New Testament continues the Hebrew Bible's tradition of the ethical (1 Thessalonians 2:10) and legal (1 Corinthians 4:4) aspects of righteousness, but adds the element that Jesus embodies righteousness, (Acts 3:14). According to the New Testament, Jesus came to the world to address the needs, not of "the righteous", but of "sinners," (Mark 2:17). Righteousness, like the Kingdom of Heaven, is God's gift through grace, (Matthew 5:6, Matthew 6:33).

2 Corinthians 5:21

God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

Prayer Alert: Our Prayers go out to Virginia Tech College

Yes there is still a God!

No one ever expects to drop their child off by car at college and then later pick their body up at the morgue. However, that is exactly what the parents of 32 students are going through right now.

Our prayers go out to the families. Seek comfort knowing that God is still in control.

2 Corinthians 5:8 (NIV)
We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it.

Your children have passed on to be with the Lord. Burying a child is the most difficult thing a parent can do and no one else understands your pain but God. Lean on Him for support.

Ways to deal with grief:

1- Cry out Jesus, ask why me and pay attention to how the Holy Spirit will reveal answers to you through other people or situations.
2- Seek a Christ Centered Parent Grief Group.
3-Reach out to your Church Pastor or start going back to church.
4- Meditate on God's scriptures, especially Psalms. God Will deliver you from your grief, if you let him.
5- Focus on another activity. A major part of the healing process is to get back into your old routine and starting new ones.


Father, we pray that you help these families deal with their tremendous grief by leaning on you for support and casting all their cares on you. We thank you that you a mighty and merciful God and through the Holy Spirit you will help them get through this. In Jesus Name, Amen

Prosperity is

Prosperity

Proverbs 11:25

A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.

Proverbs 13:21

Misfortune pursues the sinner, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous

Proverbs 8:18

With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity.

Proverbs 19:8

He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who cherishes understanding prospers.

Proverbs 21:21

He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.

Start living a Victorious Life

Victory

Deuteronomy 6:24

The LORD commanded us to obey all these decrees and to fear the LORD our God, so that we might always prosper and be kept alive, as is the case today.

Deuteronomy 20:4

For the LORD your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory."

Romans 8:28

More Than Conquerors

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

1 Corinthians 15:57

But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Father in heaven, I pray that you begin to give me revelation on how to begin living a victorious life. I understand that your word says that when I believe in Jesus Christ I will have victory in everything that I do and I am more than a conquerer. So I thank you that I will begin living my best life new. It's in Jesus name I pray. Amen

Why should you change your ways?

Foundation Scripture

2 Corinthians 7:10 (New Living Translation)

10 For the kind of sorrow God wants us to experience leads us away from sin and results in salvation. There’s no regret for that kind of sorrow. But worldly sorrow, which lacks repentance, results in spiritual death.

Supporting Scriptures

Luke 15:7 (NIV)

I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.

Acts 2:38 (NIV)

Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Meditating Scripture

Acts 17:29-31 (NIV)
29"Therefore since we are God's offspring, we should not think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone—an image made by man's design and skill. 30 In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. 31 For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to all men by raising him from the dead."

God Bless You on Your Journey

Prayer

Father in Heaven, I pray that you help through my journey for change. Teach me your perfect ways and perfect thoughts. I pray that my thoughts become your thoughts and my ways become your ways. Thank you that I am forgiven when I make mistakes. Thank you that the Holy Spirit is present with me all the time when I cry out to Jesus. By faith I know that I will change to be more like Jesus. I pray this prayer in the mighty name of Jesus.

Amen

Repentence

Repentance

Definitions

Old Testament (Hebrew)

Niphal

• to be sorry, console oneself, repent, regret, comfort, be comforted
  to be sorry, be moved to pity, have compassion
  to be sorry, rue, suffer grief, repent
  to comfort oneself, be comforted
  to comfort oneself, ease oneself
  

Piel

• to comfort, console

Pual

• to be comforted, be consoled
  (Hithpael) to be sorry, have compassion
  to rue, repent of
  to comfort oneself, be comforted

New Testament (Greek)

• to change one's mind, i.e. to repent
  to change one's mind for better, heartily to amend with abhorrence of one's past sins

Angel of the Lord

Did you ever watch the news and wonder why several people will die the same way on the same day? According to the Bible these are all acts of the Angels of the Lord.

The bible cites Hagar, a slave of Moses as the first person an angel of the Lord appeared to.

Genesis 16:7

The angel of the LORD found Hagar near a spring in the desert; it was the spring that is beside the road to Shur.

Genesis19:15

15 With the coming of dawn, the angels urged Lot, saying, "Hurry! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, or you will be swept away when the city is punished."

Exodus 12:29

29 At midnight the LORD struck down all the firstborn in Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sat on the throne, to the firstborn of the prisoner, who was in the dungeon, and the firstborn of all the livestock as well. 30 Pharaoh and all his officials and all the Egyptians got up during the night, and there was loud wailing in Egypt, for there was not a house without someone dead.

Revelation 22:6

The angel said to me, "These words are trustworthy and true. The Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, sent his angel to show his servants the things that must soon take place

1 Chronicles 21:15
And God sent an angel to destroy Jerusalem. But as the angel was doing so, the LORD saw it and was grieved because of the calamity and said to the angel who was destroying the people, "Enough! Withdraw your hand."

2 Kings 19:35

That night the angel of the LORD went out and put to death a hundred and eighty-five thousand men in the Assyrian camp. When the people got up the next morning—there were all the dead bodies!

Psalm 34:7

The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.

Pay attention to how God is moving when you watch television! Then pray for a spirit of revelation and wisdom so that these angels do not affect you, your family, or friends in the future.

Warning about Bad Spirits

Warning about Bad Spirits
Leviticus 19:31

'Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them. I am the LORD your God.
Leviticus 20:6"

'I will set my face against the person who turns to mediums and spiritists to prostitute himself by following them, and I will cut him off from his people.

Leviticus 20:27" '

A man or woman who is a medium or spiritist among you must be put to death. You are to stone them; their blood will be on their own heads.' "
Deuteronomy 18:11

or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead.
Judges 9:23

God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the citizens of Shechem, who acted treacherously against Abimelech.
1 Samuel 16:14

[ David in Saul's Service ] Now the Spirit of the LORD had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD tormented him.
1 Samuel 16:15

Saul's attendants said to him, "See, an evil spirit from God is tormenting you.

Evil Spirits
Isaiah 61:3

and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor.
Jeremiah 51:1

This is what the LORD says: "See, I will stir up the spirit of a destroyer against Babylon and the people of Leb Kamai.

Meditation Scripture
Matthew 12:43-45
"When an evil spirit comes out of a man, it goes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. Then it says, 'I will return to the house I left.' When it arrives, it finds the house unoccupied, swept clean and put in order. Then it goes and takes with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there. And the final condition of that man is worse than the first. That is how it will be with this wicked generation."

What type of Spirit is leading your life?

Exodus 35:31 (NIV)

and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts-

Deuteronomy 34:9 (NIV)

Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites listened to him and did what the LORD had commanded Moses.

Judges 14:19 (NIV)

Then the Spirit of the LORD came upon him in power. He went down to Ashkelon, struck down thirty of their men, stripped them of their belongings and gave their clothes to those who had explained the riddle. Burning with anger, he went up to his father's house.

Nehemiah 9:20 (NIV)

You gave your good Spirit to instruct them. You did not withhold your manna from their mouths, and you gave them water for their thirst.

Isaiah 11:2 (NIV)

The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD –

Isaiah 19:14 (NIV)

The LORD has poured into them a spirit of dizziness; they make Egypt stagger in all that she does, as a drunkard staggers around in his vomit.

Hosea 4:12 (NIV)

A spirit of prostitution leads them astray; they are unfaithful to their God.

Zechariah 13:2 (NIV)

"On that day, I will banish the names of the idols from the land, and they will be remembered no more," declares the LORD Almighty. "I will remove both the prophets and the spirit of impurity from the land.

1 Samuel 16:14 (NIV)

Now the Spirit of the LORD had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD tormented him

Luke 1:35 (NIV)

The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.

We all have Spirits

We all have Spirits

We all have spirits because we come from God. Since God is a spirit then his descendants also are spirits beings.

John 4:24

God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth

Purpose of the Spirit

Judges 3:10

The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, so that he became Israel's judge and went to war. The LORD gave Cushan-Rishathaim king of Aram into the hands of Othniel, who overpowered him.

2 Samuel 23:2

"The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; his word was on my tongue.

1 Kings 22:20-22

20 And the LORD said, 'Who will entice Ahab into attacking Ramoth Gilead and going to his death there?' "One suggested this, and another that. 21 Finally, a spirit came forward, stood before the LORD and said, 'I will entice him.'
22 " 'By what means?' the LORD asked. " 'I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets,' he said. " 'You will succeed in enticing him,' said the LORD. 'Go and do it.'
Psalm 76:12He breaks the spirit of rulers; he is feared by the kings of the earth

Psalm 104:30

When you send your Spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the earth.

Psalm 143:10

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground

Proverbs 29:23

A man's pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains honor.

John 6:63

The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.

Foundation for Understanding Spirits

Genesis 1:2

Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters

Genesis 6:3

Then the LORD said, "My Spirit will not contend with man forever, for he is mortal ; his days will be a hundred and twenty years."

Numbers 16:22

But Moses and Aaron fell facedown and cried out, "O God, God of the spirits of all mankind, will you be angry with the entire assembly when only one man sins?"

Job 33:4

The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life.

Proverbs 20:27

The lamp of the LORD searches the spirit of a man ; it searches out his inmost being.

Proverbs 17:22

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

Zechariah 4:6

So he said to me, "This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: 'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the LORD Almighty.

Malachi 2:15

Has not the LORD made them one? In flesh and spirit they are his. And why one? Because he was seeking godly offspring. So guard yourself in your spirit, and do not break faith with the wife of your youth.

Luke 1:15

for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from birth.

John 4:24

God is spirit, and his worshipers m

To prevent Heart Disease or if you are suffering from Heart Disaese

Ephesians 3:16-18
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, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.

Here are nine nutrition strategies to reduce your risk:

1. Eat more fish. Fish is a good source of protein and other nutrients. It also contains

omega-3 fatty acids, which may help reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.

2. Eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes. These beautiful and delicious wonders of nature may be one of the most powerful strategies in fighting heart disease.

3. Choose fat calories wisely. Keep these goals in mind:

4. Limit total fat grams.

5. Eat a bare minimum of saturated fats and trans fats (for example, fats found in butter, margarine, salad dressing, fried foods, snack foods, sweets, and desserts).

6. When you use added fat, use fats high in monounsaturated fats (for example, fats found in olive and peanut oil).

7. Eat a variety -- and just the right amount -- of protein foods. Commonly eaten protein foods (meat, dairy products) are among the main culprits in increasing heart disease risk. Reduce this nutritional risk factor by balancing animal, fish, and vegetable sources of protein.

8. Limit cholesterol consumption. Dietary cholesterol can raise blood cholesterol levels, especially in high-risk people. Limiting dietary cholesterol has an added bonus: You'll also cut out saturated fat, as cholesterol and saturated fat are usually found in the same foods. Get energy by eating complex carbohydrates (whole-wheat pasta, sweet potatoes, whole-grain breads) and limit simple carbohydrates (regular soft drinks, sugar, sweets). If you have high cholesterol, these simple carbohydrates exacerbate the condition and may increase your risk for heart disease.

9. Feed your body regularly. Skipping meals often leads to overeating. Eating five to six mini-meals is the best way to control blood sugars, burn fat calories more efficiently, and regulate cholesterol levels.

Other Heart-Healthy Strategies

• Reduce salt intake. This will help you control your blood pressure.
• Exercise. The human body was meant to be active. Exercise strengthens the heart muscle, improves blood flow, reduces high blood pressure, raises HDL cholesterol ("good" cholesterol), and helps control blood sugars and body weight.
• Hydrate. Water is vital to life. Be sure to stay adequately hydrated.
• Enjoy every bite. Your motto should be dietary enhancement, not deprivation. When you enjoy what you eat, you feel more positive about life, which helps you feel better. An added bonus is that you eat less when you eat food you love, and that helps control weight and reduce cholesterol levels.

Take authority over heart disease! God gave us dominion and authority on this earth through Jesus Christ. My prayer is the your heart prospers even as your soul prospers, In Jesus Name.

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God's will is for your heart to be at peace

John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Philippians 4:7

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 3:15

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

Ephesians 1:18

I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints

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How to recognize if you are truly guarding your heart

Foundation Scriptures

Matthew 22:37 (NIV)

Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.'

Mark 12:33 (NIV)

To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices."

Romans 10:10 (NIV)

For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.

Meditation Scripture

Luke 21:34 (NIV)

"Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with dissipation, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you unexpectedly like a trap.

Prayer

Lord God Almighty in Heaven, I pray that you help me understand how to guard my heart. I understand that my spiritual heart is constantly under attack by evil forces that are beyond my understanding. I also understand that my physical heart is also under attack and that many people around me are suffering from heart disease. I pray that you strengthen my spiritual and physical heart by protecting me from the evils of this world. I pray that those who are sick with heart disease receive a manifestation of the healing upon their life from the Jehovah

Ra pha, The Lord our Healer. And Lord, if I am or will be suffering from Heart Disease I take authority over it right now and I cancel satan's plan for sickness in my life. It's by faith that I believe that I receive all of my requests. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

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