Happy Sunday!
2 Corinthians 4:16-18 says, "So we’re not giving up. How could we! Even though on the outside it often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life, not a day goes by without his unfolding grace. These hard times are small potatoes compared to the coming good times, the lavish celebration prepared for us. There’s far more here than meets the eye. The things we see now are here today, gone tomorrow. But the things we can’t see now will last forever."(Message). Don't miss this! The Word says the things we see today will be gone tomorrow! I believe this wholeheartedly and anticipate the day when things will be different, and better.
But what can I do in the meantime? Great question! I'm so glad you asked. Hosea 4:6 in the Good News Translation says, "My people are doomed because they do not acknowledge me". Proverbs 3:5-6 says, "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."(KJV). We are only doomed to fail when we refuse to acknowledge God. Acknowledge is defined as "to accept or admit the existence or truth of". Psalm 14:1 says, "That man is a fool who says to himself, “There is no God!” Anyone who talks like that is warped and evil and cannot really be a good person at all."(Living Bible).
Hebrews 11:6 says, "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he IS, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."(KJV). Don't miss this! We have to believe that God "IS". That means we acknowledge him. Then he rewards us when we diligently seek him. Have you ever lost anything? A ring? A debit card? The key to your safe deposit box? Well, if you are anything like me Spring Cleaning cannot compare to the cleaning that occurs when a prized item is lost in the house. We sweep, we move furniture, we retrace our steps, and we shine the light in dark places. That's diligence. We must seek God that way. Now don't get me wrong, he's not lost. But the secrets we need to make our lives better are hidden in the Word of God. The disciples asked Jesus, “Why do you use these stories to teach the people?”(Matthew 13:10, Easy-to-Read Version). Jesus responded, “Knowledge about the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you. But it has not been given to the crowd. Those who understand these mysteries will be given more knowledge, and they will excel in understanding them. However, some people don’t understand these mysteries. Even what they understand will be taken away from them."(Matthew 13:11-12, God's Word Translation). It's like a secure password or login. You have to have the right credentials, and information to get in.
Proverbs 4:7 says, "Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do! And with your wisdom, develop common sense and good judgment."(Living Bible).
Love and prayers, Cynthia
Sunday, April 26, 2020
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Don't Believe the Lies
Happy Sunday!
This week I heard a quote and had to share it on Social Media. It says, "God meets us where we are at, not where we pretend to be". Not sure of the true author, but this is so good. Made me think of Genesis 3:9, "And the Lord God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?"(KJV).
God knows exactly where we are. He never has to wonder. But what he does is encourage us to be truthful about where we are, who we are, and what we really believe. Satan is described as the "Father of Lies".(John 8:44). He was foolish enough to believe the lies he told himself, and was so convincing he tricked other angels into rebelling with him. He's still out trying to steal, kill, and destroy, and he lies to us as often as possible.(John 10:10).
Are you falling for his lies? Are you believing his press releases? 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 says, "The weapons we use are not human ones. Our weapons have power from God and can destroy the enemy’s strong places. We destroy people’s arguments, and we tear down every proud idea that raises itself against the knowledge of God. We also capture every thought and make it give up and obey Christ."(Easy-to-Read Version). Don't miss this! The enemy works on our minds, and we have to refute all of his suggestions.
He says you won't survive this pandemic physically, emotionally, or financially. But the Word says, "I will not die. I will live. I will live to tell about all the Eternal has done."(Psalm 118:17, Voice). He says you won't have enough. But the Word says, "I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread."(Psalm 37:25, KJV). He says you won't see the promises of God. But the Word says, "The Lord is not being slow in doing what he promised—the way some people understand slowness. But God is being patient with you. He doesn’t want anyone to be lost. He wants everyone to change their ways and stop sinning."(2 Peter 3:9, Easy-to-Read Version). And the Word also says, "I am expecting the Lord to rescue me again, so that once again I will see his goodness to me here in the land of the living."(Psalm 27:13, Living Bible).
If you read the end of the story, WE WIN! Don't forget that while you are in the heat of the battle. Jesus triumphed over Satan, and one day he will pay for his lies. In the meantime, "Fight the good fight of Faith;"(1 Timothy 6:12, KJV).
Love and prayers, Cynthia
This week I heard a quote and had to share it on Social Media. It says, "God meets us where we are at, not where we pretend to be". Not sure of the true author, but this is so good. Made me think of Genesis 3:9, "And the Lord God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?"(KJV).
God knows exactly where we are. He never has to wonder. But what he does is encourage us to be truthful about where we are, who we are, and what we really believe. Satan is described as the "Father of Lies".(John 8:44). He was foolish enough to believe the lies he told himself, and was so convincing he tricked other angels into rebelling with him. He's still out trying to steal, kill, and destroy, and he lies to us as often as possible.(John 10:10).
Are you falling for his lies? Are you believing his press releases? 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 says, "The weapons we use are not human ones. Our weapons have power from God and can destroy the enemy’s strong places. We destroy people’s arguments, and we tear down every proud idea that raises itself against the knowledge of God. We also capture every thought and make it give up and obey Christ."(Easy-to-Read Version). Don't miss this! The enemy works on our minds, and we have to refute all of his suggestions.
He says you won't survive this pandemic physically, emotionally, or financially. But the Word says, "I will not die. I will live. I will live to tell about all the Eternal has done."(Psalm 118:17, Voice). He says you won't have enough. But the Word says, "I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread."(Psalm 37:25, KJV). He says you won't see the promises of God. But the Word says, "The Lord is not being slow in doing what he promised—the way some people understand slowness. But God is being patient with you. He doesn’t want anyone to be lost. He wants everyone to change their ways and stop sinning."(2 Peter 3:9, Easy-to-Read Version). And the Word also says, "I am expecting the Lord to rescue me again, so that once again I will see his goodness to me here in the land of the living."(Psalm 27:13, Living Bible).
If you read the end of the story, WE WIN! Don't forget that while you are in the heat of the battle. Jesus triumphed over Satan, and one day he will pay for his lies. In the meantime, "Fight the good fight of Faith;"(1 Timothy 6:12, KJV).
Love and prayers, Cynthia
Sunday, April 12, 2020
New Life
Happy Resurrection Sunday!
"Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:"(John 11:25, KJV).
I love this scripture! Well, you know I love lots of scriptures. Anyway, the story around this scripture is amazing. Jesus had friends, and he enjoyed spending time with them. His good friend Lazarus had just died. When Jesus arrived the man's sister Martha came out to speak with him. She spoke in faith. She knew that if Jesus had been there her brother would not have died. She also said, "But I know that even now God will give you ANYTHING you ask."(John 11:22, Easy-to-Read Version). Don't miss this! Even though her brother was graveyard dead, and probably decomposing as she spoke...she believed that "with God all things are possible."(Matthew 19:26, KJV).
I had the pleasure of speaking to my Auntee, Sophia Brooks this week. So good to hear her voice. She always encourages me. She mentioned grief. I hadn't considered that we are grieving the loss of our routine, our patterns, and our way of life. My company says, "Change Energizes Us". But really change frightens us, stretches us, and challenges us. But we can't give up, and we can't give in to fear.
Eleanor Roosevelt said, "Life is what you make it". During this time we are forced to look for new ways to thrive and make life good. My sister, Jacque Woods has been using the time to complete home improvement and creative projects. My daughter, Crystal has been sewing her Summer fashions. My Best Friend, Gina Ferrell worked with her Pastors, Carlos Brown Sr, and Zorina Brown to sew face masks and make care packages for the disadvantaged in their community. What are you doing? Can't think of anything? Pray. Read. Encourage others.
Jesus called Lazarus forth from the grave. He was alive again! He had another chance at this thing we call life. Each day we have another chance at life. Being resurrected from our sleep is nothing less than miraculous! What will you do today to change your tomorrow? Breathe new life into your business, breathe new life into your talents, breathe new life into your family.
Love and prayers, Cynthia
"Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:"(John 11:25, KJV).
I love this scripture! Well, you know I love lots of scriptures. Anyway, the story around this scripture is amazing. Jesus had friends, and he enjoyed spending time with them. His good friend Lazarus had just died. When Jesus arrived the man's sister Martha came out to speak with him. She spoke in faith. She knew that if Jesus had been there her brother would not have died. She also said, "But I know that even now God will give you ANYTHING you ask."(John 11:22, Easy-to-Read Version). Don't miss this! Even though her brother was graveyard dead, and probably decomposing as she spoke...she believed that "with God all things are possible."(Matthew 19:26, KJV).
I had the pleasure of speaking to my Auntee, Sophia Brooks this week. So good to hear her voice. She always encourages me. She mentioned grief. I hadn't considered that we are grieving the loss of our routine, our patterns, and our way of life. My company says, "Change Energizes Us". But really change frightens us, stretches us, and challenges us. But we can't give up, and we can't give in to fear.
Eleanor Roosevelt said, "Life is what you make it". During this time we are forced to look for new ways to thrive and make life good. My sister, Jacque Woods has been using the time to complete home improvement and creative projects. My daughter, Crystal has been sewing her Summer fashions. My Best Friend, Gina Ferrell worked with her Pastors, Carlos Brown Sr, and Zorina Brown to sew face masks and make care packages for the disadvantaged in their community. What are you doing? Can't think of anything? Pray. Read. Encourage others.
Jesus called Lazarus forth from the grave. He was alive again! He had another chance at this thing we call life. Each day we have another chance at life. Being resurrected from our sleep is nothing less than miraculous! What will you do today to change your tomorrow? Breathe new life into your business, breathe new life into your talents, breathe new life into your family.
Love and prayers, Cynthia
Sunday, April 5, 2020
Pass Me Over
Happy Sunday!
Even the most mundane task can be an occasion for joy. Because every moment of life provides you with the opportunity to express your own joy. - Ralph Marston
Praying that you and yours are safe and well! I saw a meme today that said, "I feel like I'm 16 again. Gas is cheap, and I'm on punishment." I had to laugh out loud. I had just talked to my daughter Christina about feeling like we used to feel before we got a lump sum of money. You know what I mean. You mapped out all the things you plan to do as soon as the money comes in. Well, I'm making a list of all the places I want to go when this quarantine is over.
Psalm 105:36-37 says, "He killed the first-born sons of all the families of Egypt. Then he led the Israelites out; they carried silver and gold, and all of them were HEALTHY and STRONG."(Good News Translation). We are in the Passover season. A time when we remember that our God is a deliverer! You remember the story. Moses told Pharoah that God said it was time to let the people go. Pharoah was hardhearted and hardheaded. Plague after plague was visited upon Egypt. Finally, the Children of Israel were instructed to differentiate themselves by openly placing the blood of a lamb on the door posts. The blood was the only sign to the death angel to pass over that house and not kill the firstborn.
Obedience, submission, and humility were just a few of the necessary characteristics to avoid destruction. Jesus became our Passover Lamb. Today the Blood of Jesus covers us and our families. It keeps the death angel and every plague from touching us.
The King James Version of Psalm 105:37 says, "and there was not one feeble person among their tribes", Don't miss this! The people covered by the blood were healthy and strong when freedom finally came. God intends for us to be healthy and strong when he delivers us. And he also wants us to be prosperous. Exodus 11:2 says, "Speak now in the ears of the people, and let every man borrow of his neighbour, and every woman of her neighbour, jewels of silver and jewels of gold."(KJV). The Children of Israel left Egypt with BANK! Talk about Holy Reparations, Batman!
What does this mean for me today? So glad you asked! God wants you well! God wants you strong! God wants you prosperous! All of these are part of Salvation through Jesus Christ. When you accept Jesus you get all the benefits too! 2 Peter 1:3 says, "For as you know him better, he will give you, through his great power, everything you need for living a truly good life: he even shares his own glory and his own goodness with us!"(Living Bible).
Love and prayers, Cynthia
Even the most mundane task can be an occasion for joy. Because every moment of life provides you with the opportunity to express your own joy. - Ralph Marston
Praying that you and yours are safe and well! I saw a meme today that said, "I feel like I'm 16 again. Gas is cheap, and I'm on punishment." I had to laugh out loud. I had just talked to my daughter Christina about feeling like we used to feel before we got a lump sum of money. You know what I mean. You mapped out all the things you plan to do as soon as the money comes in. Well, I'm making a list of all the places I want to go when this quarantine is over.
Psalm 105:36-37 says, "He killed the first-born sons of all the families of Egypt. Then he led the Israelites out; they carried silver and gold, and all of them were HEALTHY and STRONG."(Good News Translation). We are in the Passover season. A time when we remember that our God is a deliverer! You remember the story. Moses told Pharoah that God said it was time to let the people go. Pharoah was hardhearted and hardheaded. Plague after plague was visited upon Egypt. Finally, the Children of Israel were instructed to differentiate themselves by openly placing the blood of a lamb on the door posts. The blood was the only sign to the death angel to pass over that house and not kill the firstborn.
Obedience, submission, and humility were just a few of the necessary characteristics to avoid destruction. Jesus became our Passover Lamb. Today the Blood of Jesus covers us and our families. It keeps the death angel and every plague from touching us.
The King James Version of Psalm 105:37 says, "and there was not one feeble person among their tribes", Don't miss this! The people covered by the blood were healthy and strong when freedom finally came. God intends for us to be healthy and strong when he delivers us. And he also wants us to be prosperous. Exodus 11:2 says, "Speak now in the ears of the people, and let every man borrow of his neighbour, and every woman of her neighbour, jewels of silver and jewels of gold."(KJV). The Children of Israel left Egypt with BANK! Talk about Holy Reparations, Batman!
What does this mean for me today? So glad you asked! God wants you well! God wants you strong! God wants you prosperous! All of these are part of Salvation through Jesus Christ. When you accept Jesus you get all the benefits too! 2 Peter 1:3 says, "For as you know him better, he will give you, through his great power, everything you need for living a truly good life: he even shares his own glory and his own goodness with us!"(Living Bible).
Love and prayers, Cynthia
Sunday, March 29, 2020
Essential
Happy Sunday!
Praying that you, and your family are well. Thank you to all of my family and friends on the front lines: Doctors, Nurses, Sonographers, Respiratory Care Techs, Patient Care Techs, Unit Secretaries, other Hospital Staff involved in supporting these persons, Firefighters, Police Officers, Military Servicemen and Women, EMS, Dispatchers, Postal Workers, Security Officers, Retail Store Staff, City Bus and Train Operators, Delivery Workers and Drivers, and so many more "Essential" workers. I'm sure there are more, I'm sorry for leaving out anyone.
Genesis 12:3 says, "I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and the entire world will be blessed because of you."(Living Bible). God was talking to Abraham but this blessing trickled down to us because of Jesus. God intends for the entire world to be blessed by us.
Are you being a blessing during this troubling situation? Are you kind, patient, and understanding? Or are you cussing the cable company representative out because 1 of your 605 channels is not working? Are you sharing with others? I had to check myself in Walmart on Wednesday. Ya'll they had the Mega Rolls of Angel Soft! I was tempted to get more than one 18 pack. But I realized, I'm not out of toilet paper at home, God always provides for me, and I'm believing there will be more when I need it.
The rubber has met the road people! Do we really believe God? Or are we just going through the motions? Remember what the Word says, "My God will use his glorious riches to give you everything you NEED. He will do this through Christ Jesus."(Philippians 4:19, Easy-to-Read Version).
God commands us hundreds of times in the Word to "Fear Not". It's not a suggestion, it's a command. He knew that life on earth can get scary. But he wanted us to trust Him. Isaiah 41:10 emphasizes this, "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."(KJV).
Be Fearless!
Love and prayers, Cynthia
Praying that you, and your family are well. Thank you to all of my family and friends on the front lines: Doctors, Nurses, Sonographers, Respiratory Care Techs, Patient Care Techs, Unit Secretaries, other Hospital Staff involved in supporting these persons, Firefighters, Police Officers, Military Servicemen and Women, EMS, Dispatchers, Postal Workers, Security Officers, Retail Store Staff, City Bus and Train Operators, Delivery Workers and Drivers, and so many more "Essential" workers. I'm sure there are more, I'm sorry for leaving out anyone.
Genesis 12:3 says, "I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and the entire world will be blessed because of you."(Living Bible). God was talking to Abraham but this blessing trickled down to us because of Jesus. God intends for the entire world to be blessed by us.
Are you being a blessing during this troubling situation? Are you kind, patient, and understanding? Or are you cussing the cable company representative out because 1 of your 605 channels is not working? Are you sharing with others? I had to check myself in Walmart on Wednesday. Ya'll they had the Mega Rolls of Angel Soft! I was tempted to get more than one 18 pack. But I realized, I'm not out of toilet paper at home, God always provides for me, and I'm believing there will be more when I need it.
The rubber has met the road people! Do we really believe God? Or are we just going through the motions? Remember what the Word says, "My God will use his glorious riches to give you everything you NEED. He will do this through Christ Jesus."(Philippians 4:19, Easy-to-Read Version).
God commands us hundreds of times in the Word to "Fear Not". It's not a suggestion, it's a command. He knew that life on earth can get scary. But he wanted us to trust Him. Isaiah 41:10 emphasizes this, "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."(KJV).
Be Fearless!
Love and prayers, Cynthia
Sunday, March 22, 2020
PPE
Happy Sunday!
Do you remember those good old call and response songs from church? Like if I were to sing, "God is a good God!" Would you know what to say next? What if I sang, "I'm a soldier!" Would you know to sing back, "In the Army of the Lord!"? More than likely you do. It's because it was repeated over and over again. It became a part of us. In this same way, the Word of God must become a part of our very being.
Everyone is so consumed with protecting themselves during this time. PPE or personal protective equipment is in high demand. Did you know we Christians have Spiritual PPE? Ephesians 6:10-11 says, "Last of all I want to remind you that your strength must come from the Lord’s mighty power within you. Put on all of God’s ARMOR so that you will be able to stand safe against all strategies and tricks of Satan."(Living Bible). Don't miss this! Satan is behind the Corona Virus. God is not mad at us. He took out that anger and wrath on Jesus, and it never has to be paid for again. Our task is to accept the finished work of the cross, and live our lives in righteousness.
In Ephesians 6 the Apostle Paul goes on to say, "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."(Ephesians 6:12, KJV). I don't watch scary movies, the news is scary enough. But haven't you seen movies with invisible or unseen adversaries? Sure you have. Our real enemy Satan uses the unseen to war against us. We must have on the "whole Armor of God" to resist him. Did you see that? I didn't say to fight him. All we have to do is submit to God, and resist him. James 4:7 says, "Submit yourselves therefore to God. RESIST the devil, and he will flee from you."(KJV).
Our Spiritual PPE includes the following:
Verse 14 says, "having your loins girt about with TRUTH". Our pants, for lack of a better description, should be made out of truth. Ephesians 4:25 tells us, "Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another."(KJV).
The next item is "and having on the breastplate of RIGHTEOUSNESS;". 2 Corinthians 5:21 says, "For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him."(KJV).
Verse 15 says, "And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of PEACE;"(KJV). Hebrews 12:14 says, "Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:"(KJV).
Verse 16 says, "Above all, taking the Shield of FAITH, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked."(KJV). Hebrews 11:1 says, "What is faith? It is the confident assurance that something we want is going to happen. It is the certainty that what we hope for is waiting for us, even though we cannot see it up ahead."(Living Bible).
Verse 17 says, "And take the helmet of SALVATION"(KJV). The helmet protects the soldier's head which in turn protects the brain and the mind. So much of this warfare is fought in the mind. Proverbs 23:7 says, " For as he thinks in his heart, so is he."(Amplified). The Apostle Paul encouraged the believers, "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, THINK on these things."(Philippians 4:8, KJV).
The only offensive weapon in our Spiritual PPE comes next, "and the Sword of the Spirit, which is the WORD of God:"(KJV). Hebrews 4:12 describes it like this, "For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart."(KJV).
These are all good things to be reminded of. Speaking the Word out loud is the key. You hear it, and the enemy can hear it. Dr. Fred Price once said, "If you can't believe your mouth, whose mouth can you believe?" Some examples of how to use this weapon are, Joel 3:10 says, "let the weak say, I am strong."(KJV). Psalm 118:17 says, "I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord."(KJV). And 2 Corinthians 9:8 says, "After all, God can give you everything that you need, so that you may always have sufficient both for yourselves and for giving away to other people."(Phillips). Selah.
Love and prayers, Cynthia
Do you remember those good old call and response songs from church? Like if I were to sing, "God is a good God!" Would you know what to say next? What if I sang, "I'm a soldier!" Would you know to sing back, "In the Army of the Lord!"? More than likely you do. It's because it was repeated over and over again. It became a part of us. In this same way, the Word of God must become a part of our very being.
Everyone is so consumed with protecting themselves during this time. PPE or personal protective equipment is in high demand. Did you know we Christians have Spiritual PPE? Ephesians 6:10-11 says, "Last of all I want to remind you that your strength must come from the Lord’s mighty power within you. Put on all of God’s ARMOR so that you will be able to stand safe against all strategies and tricks of Satan."(Living Bible). Don't miss this! Satan is behind the Corona Virus. God is not mad at us. He took out that anger and wrath on Jesus, and it never has to be paid for again. Our task is to accept the finished work of the cross, and live our lives in righteousness.
In Ephesians 6 the Apostle Paul goes on to say, "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."(Ephesians 6:12, KJV). I don't watch scary movies, the news is scary enough. But haven't you seen movies with invisible or unseen adversaries? Sure you have. Our real enemy Satan uses the unseen to war against us. We must have on the "whole Armor of God" to resist him. Did you see that? I didn't say to fight him. All we have to do is submit to God, and resist him. James 4:7 says, "Submit yourselves therefore to God. RESIST the devil, and he will flee from you."(KJV).
Our Spiritual PPE includes the following:
Verse 14 says, "having your loins girt about with TRUTH". Our pants, for lack of a better description, should be made out of truth. Ephesians 4:25 tells us, "Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another."(KJV).
The next item is "and having on the breastplate of RIGHTEOUSNESS;". 2 Corinthians 5:21 says, "For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him."(KJV).
Verse 15 says, "And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of PEACE;"(KJV). Hebrews 12:14 says, "Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:"(KJV).
Verse 16 says, "Above all, taking the Shield of FAITH, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked."(KJV). Hebrews 11:1 says, "What is faith? It is the confident assurance that something we want is going to happen. It is the certainty that what we hope for is waiting for us, even though we cannot see it up ahead."(Living Bible).
Verse 17 says, "And take the helmet of SALVATION"(KJV). The helmet protects the soldier's head which in turn protects the brain and the mind. So much of this warfare is fought in the mind. Proverbs 23:7 says, " For as he thinks in his heart, so is he."(Amplified). The Apostle Paul encouraged the believers, "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, THINK on these things."(Philippians 4:8, KJV).
The only offensive weapon in our Spiritual PPE comes next, "and the Sword of the Spirit, which is the WORD of God:"(KJV). Hebrews 4:12 describes it like this, "For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart."(KJV).
These are all good things to be reminded of. Speaking the Word out loud is the key. You hear it, and the enemy can hear it. Dr. Fred Price once said, "If you can't believe your mouth, whose mouth can you believe?" Some examples of how to use this weapon are, Joel 3:10 says, "let the weak say, I am strong."(KJV). Psalm 118:17 says, "I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord."(KJV). And 2 Corinthians 9:8 says, "After all, God can give you everything that you need, so that you may always have sufficient both for yourselves and for giving away to other people."(Phillips). Selah.
Love and prayers, Cynthia
Sunday, March 15, 2020
Atomic Bombs
Happy Sunday!
"We overcome Satan when we testify personally to what the Word of God says the Blood of Jesus does for us." - Derek Prince
1 John 3:8(b) says, "For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil."(KJV).
I spent a great deal of my life in Missouri. The state is still called the "Show Me" State. People don't put a lot of trust in what you say, they want to see your actions. Makes me think of my Great Aunt Mae. I was pregnant with my second child and my hair was the thickest and healthiest its ever been. She greeted me, then pulled my hair, and told me to take that wig off. I was shocked, but not too much. My family will totally understand that the seven Moore sisters were and are something else. Not sure how she'd feel about all the lace front wigs, and units available today. But I really think she was just looking for authenticity. Aren't we all?
People need to see that life is actually working for you. They need to see that Jesus is real not because you go to church every Sunday, but how you live throughout the week. Your overcoming testimony destroys the works of the Devil. Its not a fake post on Instagram, or Facebook to make someone else jealous, but an actual success in this life. One of my favorite scriptures is Psalm 27:13. It says, "I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living."(KJV). Don't miss this! The Psalmist is confident he will see what he is expecting on this side of Glory. And so do I!
This week I was introduced to the following passage by C.S. Lewis. The panic of his day was the Atomic Bomb. We can easily insert Corona Virus. It's all about perspective.
"It is perfectly ridiculous to go about whimpering and drawing long faces because the scientists have added one more chance of painful and premature death to a world which already bristled with such chances and in which death itself was not a chance at all, but a certainty.
This is the first point to be made: and the first action to be taken is to pull ourselves together. If we are all going to be destroyed by an atomic bomb, let that bomb when it comes find us doing sensible and human things—praying, working, teaching, reading, listening to music, bathing the children, playing tennis, chatting to our friends over a pint and a game of darts—not huddled together like frightened sheep and thinking about bombs. They may break our bodies (a microbe can do that) but they need not dominate our minds.” - C.S. Lewis
Let's live life like we really believe the Word. You do believe, don't you?
Love and prayers, Cynthia
"We overcome Satan when we testify personally to what the Word of God says the Blood of Jesus does for us." - Derek Prince
1 John 3:8(b) says, "For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil."(KJV).
I spent a great deal of my life in Missouri. The state is still called the "Show Me" State. People don't put a lot of trust in what you say, they want to see your actions. Makes me think of my Great Aunt Mae. I was pregnant with my second child and my hair was the thickest and healthiest its ever been. She greeted me, then pulled my hair, and told me to take that wig off. I was shocked, but not too much. My family will totally understand that the seven Moore sisters were and are something else. Not sure how she'd feel about all the lace front wigs, and units available today. But I really think she was just looking for authenticity. Aren't we all?
People need to see that life is actually working for you. They need to see that Jesus is real not because you go to church every Sunday, but how you live throughout the week. Your overcoming testimony destroys the works of the Devil. Its not a fake post on Instagram, or Facebook to make someone else jealous, but an actual success in this life. One of my favorite scriptures is Psalm 27:13. It says, "I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living."(KJV). Don't miss this! The Psalmist is confident he will see what he is expecting on this side of Glory. And so do I!
This week I was introduced to the following passage by C.S. Lewis. The panic of his day was the Atomic Bomb. We can easily insert Corona Virus. It's all about perspective.
"It is perfectly ridiculous to go about whimpering and drawing long faces because the scientists have added one more chance of painful and premature death to a world which already bristled with such chances and in which death itself was not a chance at all, but a certainty.
This is the first point to be made: and the first action to be taken is to pull ourselves together. If we are all going to be destroyed by an atomic bomb, let that bomb when it comes find us doing sensible and human things—praying, working, teaching, reading, listening to music, bathing the children, playing tennis, chatting to our friends over a pint and a game of darts—not huddled together like frightened sheep and thinking about bombs. They may break our bodies (a microbe can do that) but they need not dominate our minds.” - C.S. Lewis
Let's live life like we really believe the Word. You do believe, don't you?
Love and prayers, Cynthia
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