Sunday, December 30, 2012
Legs and back healed
Prayed with a lady who had multiple problems with legs and back due to auto accident. After prayer she had movement restored that had been impaired from accident. She was able to walk with freedom of movement she had not experienced since the accident.
My Mandate
My Mandate
I was not brought forth to carry everyone's burdens all day long. Neither was I born to be the doormat for everyone else to dump their problems on. I was not created to be manipulated by emotions nor was I to be subject to the behavior of those who abuse. I was adopted as a son into the greatest Kingdom the universe as ever known. As a son, I have been positioned by the Spirit of the Lord to render judgment upon the forces of evil and to set the captives free from all forms of oppression.
I was born into a middle class family that had all the appearances of joy and happiness. I know what it is like to watch your family fall apart in a matter of moments and your world appear to be caving in. I know what it is like to walk in integrity and it be the one thing that you try to protect only to have your name slandered by someone you considered to be your best friend. I know what it is like to be shot and ask if there was something you were doing wrong. I know what it is like to have lost countless friends who found it easier to run away then to walk through the fire with me.
I know what it is like to have physical pain that keeps you up all night and I know what it is like to loose sleep for days on end do to the anguish of soul. I have been shot, betrayed, stolen from, slandered, used, harassed, and left for dead.
However, in all of this I am more than a conquerer in Christ. Like the Apostle Paul I can say I have been hard pressed on every side yet not crushed. I have been perplexed but not in despair, persecuted but not forsaken; struck down but not destroyed. I am committed to filing up in my flesh that which is lacking in the afflictions of Christ. As a father in the Lord I understand that I am sent to blaze a trail for others to travel. I refuse to abandon the assignment the Lord has asked of me. I refuse not to forgive, to become bitter or let the opinions of others derail me. I will love with the love of Jesus all those who are around me. I will not let their pain or bitterness stop me.
I am called to bring reformation and transformation to my city, my region, my nation and my world. My mandate from the Lord has become my life's mission. It is only with the grace of the Lord laboring through me that I can do it. I am sure that the grace the Lord is upon me so I will accomplish it!!!!
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Perfect Love
Perfect love has to do with His love for us. Yet in the epistle of John he discusses the commandment of the Lord. That is to love one another.
John 15:17 These things I command you, that you love one another.
The notion that it is okay to love God, who you cannot see, and hate your brother (or hold anything against him) who you do see is unscriptural and anti-kingdom.
Love must be perfected amongst us.
1 John 4:4 You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
1 John 4:5 They are of the world. Therefore they speak as of the world, and the world hears them.
1 John 4:6 We are of God. He who knows God hears us; he who is not of God does not hear us. By this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error.
1 John 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.
1 John 4:8 He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.
1 John 4:9 In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him.
1 John 4:10 In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
1 John 4:11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
1 John 4:12 No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us.
1 John 4:13 By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit.
1 John 4:14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as Savior of the world.
1 John 4:15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.
1 John 4:16 And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.
1 John 4:17 Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world.
1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.
1 John 4:19 We love Him because He first loved us.
Make it your goal for 2013 and beyond for love to be perfected in you. That is love for each other.
By this we are to be known.
John 13:35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”
If we have not let His love for us change our attitude for those around us, then we have fallen short of the Glory that has been made available to us.
It is a commandment and He has already demonstrated this for us.
Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
How do I remember love? I remember how He saved me and loved me at my worst and never gave up on me. I owe nothing less to others then that which I have freely received. I will have boldness in the day of Judgment, not because I was perfect in everything. I will have boldness because I have purposed in my life to love others as myself.
John 15:17 These things I command you, that you love one another.
The notion that it is okay to love God, who you cannot see, and hate your brother (or hold anything against him) who you do see is unscriptural and anti-kingdom.
Love must be perfected amongst us.
1 John 4:4 You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.
1 John 4:5 They are of the world. Therefore they speak as of the world, and the world hears them.
1 John 4:6 We are of God. He who knows God hears us; he who is not of God does not hear us. By this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error.
1 John 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.
1 John 4:8 He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.
1 John 4:9 In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him.
1 John 4:10 In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
1 John 4:11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
1 John 4:12 No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us.
1 John 4:13 By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit.
1 John 4:14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as Savior of the world.
1 John 4:15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.
1 John 4:16 And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.
1 John 4:17 Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world.
1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.
1 John 4:19 We love Him because He first loved us.
Make it your goal for 2013 and beyond for love to be perfected in you. That is love for each other.
By this we are to be known.
John 13:35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”
If we have not let His love for us change our attitude for those around us, then we have fallen short of the Glory that has been made available to us.
It is a commandment and He has already demonstrated this for us.
Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
How do I remember love? I remember how He saved me and loved me at my worst and never gave up on me. I owe nothing less to others then that which I have freely received. I will have boldness in the day of Judgment, not because I was perfect in everything. I will have boldness because I have purposed in my life to love others as myself.
Monday, December 24, 2012
Legs Healed
Prayed with a gentleman on a scooter who had multiple problems with both his legs and back which caused him pain that was too severe to walk around the store freely. After receiving prayer, he was able to not only stand without pain but to walk freely. He testified that all pain was gone and full movement was restored. He asked his daughter who was with him to return the scooter to the front of the store where he had gotten it, he said he refused to get on it again as he no longer had any pain or discomfort when standing or walking. Saw him about a half an hour later still walking around the store with a big smile on his face, he said he was completely healed.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Grief and Sorrow
To say that everyone has to deal with grief sooner or later is true. What level of grief is what can drastically be different. There is no avoiding it. I have had to deal with grief as we all have. I like to share a couple of things that I have learned.
Embrace the process. Loss is real and it hurts. Being strong does not mean, no pain, no crying, no down time, no mourning. If you try to avoid the process you will shut off too much of yourself. You will want to feel joy again, trust me. It is impossible to shut off one feeling or emotion without clearing the shelves of all of them. Depending on the loss, it could take 1-3 years to recover. Don't be in a hurry. You owe it to yourself and everyone else to go through the process completely. Don't try to replace the loss. The love one that you have lost is irreplaceable. They are worthy of memories. Forgetting the joy of their life will not get rid of the pain.
Hang on to it. The Apostle Paul tells us that we mourn but with hope.
1 Thessalonians 4:13 Now also we would not have you ignorant, brethren, about those who fall asleep [in death], that you may not grieve [for them] as the rest do who have no hope [beyond the grave]. (Amplified)
We are to help others in the grief, not by offering Christian quotes but by actually mourning with them. This is very uncomfortable for people. It might be that many have their own grief and dealing with other's brings them too close. I have learned that the quickest way to wholeness for me is to just acknowledge the pain and pray. There are no shortcuts to wholeness. There is no magic wand to wave. Through prayer, Holy Spirit, will comfort and heal. Talk about the pain with someone who can listen. A good friend grabs you hand and sits with you and will hold you as you cry.
Romans 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice [sharing others’ joy], and weep with those who weep [sharing others’ grief]. (Amplified)
What you can expect is that the first year will be very tough. Every holiday will bring an empty seat to the table. This is normal. It is part of the process. Don't try to do too much. Tears will come and at times and pain can overwhelm you. Those around people going through loss need to understand that their role is to help embrace. Partner with them in the process. Weep with them. Take the roller coaster ride of emotions. If they weep then weep and if they rejoice then rejoice.
Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted. (NKJV)
Notice that those who mourn get comforted. Avoiding the pain can make you feel isolated and distant. Holy Spirit will walk you all the way through it. You don't have to journey alone.
Beni Johnson of Bethel Church Redding, CA said this.
"For many it has been an emotional time this pass week. Feeling the grief and the great sorrow of what happened in Newtown. Someone asked me how do you navigate through this. I told them, "lots of crying, lots of praying for those involved, speaking in tongues, holding on to God and staying close to His heart". And, releasing lots of hope. It's ok to cry and grieve with those who are grieving the bible tells us that."
Hold on to God, don't let go. He is right there with you. And yes He feels the pain.
Psalms 116:15 Precious in the sight of the LORD
Is the death of His saints. (NKJV)
Kris Vallotton of Bethel says, "Jesus said, "blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted". In America we avoid pain at all cost so instead of mourning with those who mourn, we often think it is our job to cheer people up. But mourning and grieving is the road to wholeness and peace. David said, "weeping endures through the night but joy comes in the morning." Sometimes the "night" is longer than 8 hours; it is the dark season of the soul. In these night seasons it's important to remember that God is bigger than our pain. If we don't stuff our pain but allow the process of grieving to bring closure to our lives...the season will change and joy will return. One more thing; trying to figure out "why" in the midst of our pain, usually leads to wrong answers and bitterness. Not only that, it prolongs the "night" season of mourning. Sometimes people get "stuck" in grief and they need us to take them by the heart and lead them back to joy. But shutting down mourning prematurely will lead to incomplete healing and chronic heart pain. Love NEVER fails!"
These are words of wisdom.
No parent should have to go through want Sandy Hook parents are going through. I cannot imagine it. However, I have spent time weeping for those so tragically touched. Evil does not discriminate. It attacks all and does it without mercy. Trying to explain it will do us no good. Many look for closer. Wholeness will come if you allow it. THE LORD IS FAITHFUL!
Embrace the process. Loss is real and it hurts. Being strong does not mean, no pain, no crying, no down time, no mourning. If you try to avoid the process you will shut off too much of yourself. You will want to feel joy again, trust me. It is impossible to shut off one feeling or emotion without clearing the shelves of all of them. Depending on the loss, it could take 1-3 years to recover. Don't be in a hurry. You owe it to yourself and everyone else to go through the process completely. Don't try to replace the loss. The love one that you have lost is irreplaceable. They are worthy of memories. Forgetting the joy of their life will not get rid of the pain.
Hang on to it. The Apostle Paul tells us that we mourn but with hope.
1 Thessalonians 4:13 Now also we would not have you ignorant, brethren, about those who fall asleep [in death], that you may not grieve [for them] as the rest do who have no hope [beyond the grave]. (Amplified)
We are to help others in the grief, not by offering Christian quotes but by actually mourning with them. This is very uncomfortable for people. It might be that many have their own grief and dealing with other's brings them too close. I have learned that the quickest way to wholeness for me is to just acknowledge the pain and pray. There are no shortcuts to wholeness. There is no magic wand to wave. Through prayer, Holy Spirit, will comfort and heal. Talk about the pain with someone who can listen. A good friend grabs you hand and sits with you and will hold you as you cry.
Romans 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice [sharing others’ joy], and weep with those who weep [sharing others’ grief]. (Amplified)
What you can expect is that the first year will be very tough. Every holiday will bring an empty seat to the table. This is normal. It is part of the process. Don't try to do too much. Tears will come and at times and pain can overwhelm you. Those around people going through loss need to understand that their role is to help embrace. Partner with them in the process. Weep with them. Take the roller coaster ride of emotions. If they weep then weep and if they rejoice then rejoice.
Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted. (NKJV)
Notice that those who mourn get comforted. Avoiding the pain can make you feel isolated and distant. Holy Spirit will walk you all the way through it. You don't have to journey alone.
Beni Johnson of Bethel Church Redding, CA said this.
"For many it has been an emotional time this pass week. Feeling the grief and the great sorrow of what happened in Newtown. Someone asked me how do you navigate through this. I told them, "lots of crying, lots of praying for those involved, speaking in tongues, holding on to God and staying close to His heart". And, releasing lots of hope. It's ok to cry and grieve with those who are grieving the bible tells us that."
Hold on to God, don't let go. He is right there with you. And yes He feels the pain.
Psalms 116:15 Precious in the sight of the LORD
Is the death of His saints. (NKJV)
Kris Vallotton of Bethel says, "Jesus said, "blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted". In America we avoid pain at all cost so instead of mourning with those who mourn, we often think it is our job to cheer people up. But mourning and grieving is the road to wholeness and peace. David said, "weeping endures through the night but joy comes in the morning." Sometimes the "night" is longer than 8 hours; it is the dark season of the soul. In these night seasons it's important to remember that God is bigger than our pain. If we don't stuff our pain but allow the process of grieving to bring closure to our lives...the season will change and joy will return. One more thing; trying to figure out "why" in the midst of our pain, usually leads to wrong answers and bitterness. Not only that, it prolongs the "night" season of mourning. Sometimes people get "stuck" in grief and they need us to take them by the heart and lead them back to joy. But shutting down mourning prematurely will lead to incomplete healing and chronic heart pain. Love NEVER fails!"
These are words of wisdom.
No parent should have to go through want Sandy Hook parents are going through. I cannot imagine it. However, I have spent time weeping for those so tragically touched. Evil does not discriminate. It attacks all and does it without mercy. Trying to explain it will do us no good. Many look for closer. Wholeness will come if you allow it. THE LORD IS FAITHFUL!
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