Striving To Be "Christ-Like"!

Satan will use hurtful experiences you endured as a child to suppress who you are really called to be. The enemy knows that if he could kick you when you are down, use mean-spirited attackers to devalue what you had, and beat it out of you so-to-speak, you would not want to shine or soar for Christ. You would be a shadow-dweller, on the sidelines of life, observing everyone else, all for the preservation of your safety. I would be that person had it not been for God rescuing me from myself and refusing to let me quit. So, how did He get me out of my fearful state of being? He lit a fire inside me, similar to what the Prophet Jeremiah spoke of in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 20:9. I love that passage of scripture, because it shows the man of God weary of sharing the Lord’s message. It seemed like no one was listening to him, even though he was doing exactly what God told him to do. Jeremiah wasn’t seeing any results and this frustrated him to no end, to the extent that he s...

Some people in church come in like they are the saints go dragging in! Stop that! Don't you know the song says when the saints go MARCHING in! March forward in God's forgiveness, grace, mercy, love, healing, saving, delivering, restoration, sanctification, and power of the Holy Ghost! All of that is stronger than any opposition you face from the enemy! When you take a stand for God, your family, your church, or your pastor in the middle of adversity, the Lord will truly bless you for it!

Romans 6:6 (NIV) "For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin." * The verse regarding 666: This is a revelation God gave me back on 1-10-2013, at around 2:40 am. I am sharing it years later on this blog, because someone is looking for a similar answer/revelation from God. For a month or so back in late 2012s, I was seeing "666" everyday in the strangest places. And every time I saw that number, satan would begin to attack me with lies and trying to condemn me of past sins I've longed been delivered from. When I would see it, I would get that eerie bad feeling and sometimes be overcome and gripped with fear, because we know this to be the mark of the beast. I started praying to God about this situation, and He told me to go to the New Testament, 6th Book, 6th Chapter, 6th Verse... which is Romans 6:6 "We know that our old sinful selves were crucified wit...

Ephesians 4:11-13 "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ." (KJV) Romans Chapters 6, 7, 8 - [God expects us to grow up. God expects us to move forward. Just because we're called doesn't mean we know the plan. I have to continually submit to God in learning to share His plan. I stand before you with the desire to be a Christian 1st, and an Evangelist 2nd. Don't look to me as a savior, look to Jesus as a Savior. God has shown me through Romans Chapters 6, 7 and 8 how to move from condemnation into freedom, and you get from one point to the next one through the Word of God. He accomplished freedom on the cross of Calvary! You've got...

Benefits of Prayer and Fasting ~ Isaiah 58: 6-12 ~ 6 "Is this not the fast that I have chosen: to loose the bonds of wickedness, To undo the heavy burdens, To let the oppressed go free, And that you break every yoke? 7 Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, And that you bring to your house the poor who are cast out; When you see the naked, that you cover him, And not hide yourself from your own flesh? 8 Then your light shall break forth like the morning, your healing shall spring forth speedily, and your righteousness shall go before you; The glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard. 9 Then you shall call, and the LORD will answer; you shall cry, and He will say, 'Here I am.' "If you take away the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger, and speaking wickedness, 10 If you extend your soul to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, Then your light shall dawn in the darkness, and your darkness shall be as the noonday. 11 The LORD will guide you con...

God didn't anoint me so He could bless me. He anointed me so that I could serve Him, so that I could bless Him and others. The Holy Ghost is what gives me the power to want to live holy and to live right, to strive to live holy and sanctified everyday I remain on this earth. Sanctification and holy living is not an option… the church needs a good dose of sanctification. Yes, I still struggle, I still have those fleshly moments when temptations rise up, there are days when I have to repent for sin, but it wasn't on purpose, it was premeditated. Oh, it was one of those ‘I got out of the spirit moments', but let me tell you what... I strive to live holy. The sanctification process is instant but it's ongoing too. I know what it's like to be bound up, but I also know what it's like to be delivered. I know what it's like to be sick, but I also know what it's like to be healed. I know what it's like to be oppressed, but I also know what it's like to be...

The devil will try to destroy the healing process with his lies. Remember, the devil is the father of all lies and the truth is not in him. He has no good intentions for your life, and he desperately wants to prevent you from reclaiming your joy and peace. The Word tells us that satan comes only to steal, kill, and destroy. The Word of God also tells us that satan roams the earth to and fro, seeking whom he may devour. No one is exempt from his fiery darts of deception; satan will try to devour you through various oppositions. The enemy uses anyone he can to further his wickedness. The enemy is relentless and will come at you until he finds no cracks left in your armor to seep through. The devil is your only adversary; that is why you must learn his ways. God's Holy Word describes satan and his tactics so we may recognize them and thwart or deflect his wicked darts. We must prepare ourselves for battle daily by putting on the full armor of God, give Him control of our thoughts, and...

The Word of God tells me to give thanks IN all things, not FOR all things. - 1st Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV) - "IN every thing give thanks (give thanks IN all circumstances): for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." * It is not that you thank God for the bad things in life, it is that you thank Him while you are going through the difficult trials (meaning you aren't thanking Him for the trials but in the trials). Whining and complaining prolongs your trial, and I have had to learn this the hard way through much sickness. When you forget how to praise God, or you don't praise God in all situations... you will begin to see that you are not moving forward in the plan God has for your life.

Remember, when it seems the hardest to be thankful are the times we need to be thankful the most. It is during these difficult times where we have to place our trust totally in and on God to bring us through. It is through these times when our faith is not only put to the test, but where our faith will only become stronger than ever before. It is through these times when God can use us even more to reach out to others and lead them to Jesus so that when their time comes, they, too, shall be ready. It is during these times when God draws closer to us and we learn to draw closer to HIM. And trust me, my heart is hurting right along with others when they are burdened, I feel it too. And I promise you that we WILL get through these storms. God has not brought us this far to leave us, and we always have His promises to stand upon. God's promises are real: they are yes and amen, and satan is a liar: he is the father of all lies and the truth is not in him.

Forgiving others even when they aren't sorry or don't apologize: JESUS was hated and rejected, betrayed by those He trusted and even hanging on the cross, He said, "Father, please forgive them". ❤ If He can love someone and find the good within. In spite of what they've done, no matter where they've been. If He can let it go and set the debtor free. If He can keep forgiving you and me. Why can't we!? ⇨Matthew 18:21-22 (KJV) Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven

Remember that satan's plans are to steal, kill, and destroy, oh he's about his mission and he does it well... BUT Jesus came to give YOU life and give it to you MORE abundantly!! Sometimes, even during healing, we will experience temporary set backs, but it is in these set backs when God sets us up for MORE blessings, MORE of Him; it is progressively healing! It's during these times when we need to press in harder until we break through whatever the enemy has thrown in front of us to hinder us! You have authority over the enemy! SATAN IS UNDER YOUR FEET! If you have to write, 'satan' on the bottom of every pair of shoes you own as a reminder that with every step, EVERY SINGLE STEP YOU TAKE, THAT HE IS CRUSHED, then do it! *read Romans 16:20* "The God of peace will crush satan under your feet shortly". YOU are MORE than a conqueror thru Christ Jesus! #thisisformetoo #Iamfeelingbetter #sharewithothers

"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind". 2nd Timothy 1:7 More than once since I committed this verse to memory, I have had to embrace it as truth and pray that I not give in to a "spirit of fear." The spirit of fear hinders what God has given us: His power, love, and sound mind. This fear grips us with doubts and insecurities, waging war with our thoughts and feelings. This kind of fear is not of God but of the enemy, the devil himself. Fear is one of the greatest weapons satan uses against us, as it attacks our minds. The enemy tells us that we are untalented, unacceptable, unworthy, unloved, unsafe, and useless. These thoughts affect us all, he picks on everyone, no one is spared because the devil is the father of all lies and the truth is not in him. How can we fight against such thoughts? By believing the truth of the second part of the verse. God, through His Holy Spirit, has given us power, love, and a sound m...

One of my favorite hymns is "I Surrender All"... 'all to thee my blessed Savior, I surrender all'. So, what does it mean to SURRENDER to God. I feel it means trusting God’s timing not knowing when it will come. It means expecting a miracle not knowing how God will provide it. It means coming to the feet of Jesus every single day & saying “I still trust You.” Lean on Him. Seek Him. Trust His will. Find comfort in knowing that you aren’t walking down this road alone. God is walking right beside you, and He is ready to carry your load just as soon as you make the choice to SURRENDER it to Him! God's got this!

My God said He would turn it around. And, has God ever turned things around in just a few short days... though they have seemed unbelievably long to me... God has used so many avenues and people to confirm healing words into my life. I stand in awe of His marvelous works and grace this day. GOD SAID HE WOULD TURN IT AROUND... WHAT THE DEVIL MEANT FOR EVIL GOD WILL MAKE IT GOOD!! That is the kind of God that I serve!! Only believe! When I look back on my life... Yes, I see pain, mistakes, and heartache. When I look in the mirror today... Oh Praise God, I see strength, lessons learned, and spiritual growth/maturity in the Lord. :) Copy and paste link at youtube.com to listen to the song, "God said He would turn it around": https://youtu.be/e3eLopIhGnM

"Behold saith the Lord of Hosts, I hunger for fellowship with my bride. I love spending time with My children. Many are distracted by the weight of this world. Yet in my presence is everything they have need of... healing, provision, mercy, strength, healing, joy, freedom. Tell My bride come dine at My Table. Trust in me. Seek me with your whole heart and you will find Me. When you find Me, you will find rest for your soul, clarity for your path, renewal for mind, and joy unspeakable. Tell My people I am more than enough. For I am faithful to finish what I started, saith the Lord of Hosts." Words from God through the moving and operation of the Holy Spirit to His church and bridegroom!