Category: Prayers For Spiritual Growth

God Desires That We Behold His Great Physician!

On By SonjaIn Godly Living and Maturing, Growing In The Lord, Mankind's Relationship With God, Prayers For Spiritual Growth4 Comments

This week in my quiet time with the Holy Spirit, his guidance allowed me to take a trip all the way back to Genesis Chapter 22, the first book in the Holy Bible.

I distinctly heard the Spirit ask me if I really understood the reasoning why God told Abraham to go to the land of Moriah and to take his son Isaac with him.(*)

God told Abraham to sacrifice Isaac as a burnt offering upon one of the mountains that God would point out to him.

(Free pexel image of Modern Day Abraham and his son, Isaac.)

So, to answer the Holy Spirit’s question, I searched my file cabinet because deep down in my spirit, I remembered delivering a teaching to a group of women in my Tuesday Morning Bible Study class in February 2018. And sure enough, I found it! So, as I skimmed through my presentation, I soon realized that back then, 6 years ago, the Holy Spirit distinctively told me to present the Lord to the ladies as The Great Physician. (The background biblical text for my teaching was based on Matthew 4:32 – 5:12).

"REMAIN IN ME, AS I ALSO REMAIN IN YOU."

This morning we are going to learn about how to be at peace and in good health even when our bodies are racked with pain and troubled with disturbing thoughts and our spirit is questioning our faith.  In other words, like our magazine story suggests, although we have put our physical dilemmas into the hands of medical professionals, we are going to look to the Word of God and discover how to get to the real source of the matter...HOW TO ARRIVE AT A BETTER HEALTH POSITION.

With the help of the Master Teacher, the Holy Spirit, I will attempt, by using Scripture, to apply a certain reasoning to why Jesus used so many examples of life's emotions to teach on how to be blessed and content when all hell is breaking loose around you.

Our Scripture comes from two chapters in Matthews, chapters 4:23 to 5:12, so let's read and get our foundation.

While living down here on earth we ought always to be salt and light to the world regardless of what physical, mental or material state we find ourselves in.  If we are to be disciples of Jesus Christ, our ways and demeanor should bring illumination and savor (preservation) to our fellow man.  Living in a manner befitting the atmosphere of the Kingdom of God!

The word "Blessed" means more than just happy.  It takes on the ultimate well-being and distinctive spiritual joy of those who share in the salvation of the kingdom of God.

So, Jesus is referring to the broader meaning of "blessed" when He says blessed are those who are poor in spirit, who mourn and who are meek.  Why?  Because they are dependent on God and not the world.  They are sensitive to their spiritual faults and seek God's help and comfort.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.  Why?  They have a deep longing for both personal righteousness and justice for the oppressed. 

Blessed are the merciful...they both forgive and have compassion for others.  When you are sensitive to God's forgiveness it frees you from feeling guilty and brings comfort.

Blessed are the pure in heart...they have no guilt trip as they engage in their devotion to God and therefore are spiritually able to feel God's presence.

All of these qualities or emotions allow us to bring peace to others.  But it is also a catch 22 situation because it can also make us vulnerable to persecution.

Jesus goes on to teach Blessed are the peacemakers...they will be called the Children of God.  Here on earth, our only reward may be to be called "Sons and Daughters of God".  And we may have to experience God's kingdom rule while here on earth by becoming a peacemaker thus proving our fitness for the kingdom by suffering.

Jesus wanted to make clear to his Jewish audience that with this new teaching style, He did not come to abolish The Law of Moses.  But to say that it was not enough to be righteous according to the Law...you must be righteous according to what would Jesus do. (WWJD)

Take up your cross (your idiosyncrasies) and follow Him.

Reference Isaiah 61 Jesus' mandate.

REMEMBER, sickness and infirmities can come about through bad habits, weak constitutions, exposure to danger, crimes, accidents, birth defects, etc.  But while experiencing sickness it can also reveal attitudes, values and motives which must be transformed if human beings are to be truly in harmony with God.  Matt. 5:19-48

(*) NOTE OF IMPORTANCE: Have you ever wondered why Jehovah Jireh is another Name attributed to the Son of God! In the Book of Genesis where in God provides a lamb as a substitute for the life of Isaac (Abraham’s beloved son), God himself would repeat this very same act when he put Jesus Christ on the cross and shed His blood for all mankind (Gentiles and Jews) to give salvation and eternal life to all those persons who confessed their sins and who believed on the Name of Jesus Christ and received Him as the Son of the Living God.

SO OBVIOUSLY, THE HOLY SPIRIT WANTED TO MAKE SURE THAT OUR RECOGNITION OF THE ABRAHAM/ISAAC/SUBSTITUTE LAMB STORY meant more to the reader than just God not having to kill little Isaac. The Holy Spirit wants readers of each generation to see God’s redemptive plan for man’s initial sin (perpetuated by Adam and Eve) in the Garden of Eden.

For if it had not been for Jehovah Jireh, Our PROVIDER, the Lamb of God, Christ Jesus’ shed blood, death on the cross, burial, resurrection and ascension; eternal death, hell and the grave would have been man’s epitaph instead of eternal life with the Son of God in heaven. Amen!

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God’s Son Sends His Greetings On Father’s Day

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“If the Son therefore shall make you free, Ye shall be free indeed.” John 8:36

Exactly 3 decades ago, I wrote a call and response litany for the female population of the Baptist church I attended. It was entitled, God’s Blessings for His Ministers.” The intent of that blog was to use the adult female sisters to bless the male clergy members that shepherded the congregation on a rotating basis. And the Holy Spirit led me to use this message to bless all fathers who are celebrating Fathers Day on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

I also want to apologize at this time for the late publishing of this week’s blog due to the fact that my inspirational Guidance Counselor (the Holy Spirit) was extremely busy sorting out other areas of my life and dealing with a variety of life-matters. But all is well now, and to God be the glory.

Sisters: This is a great moment. For this time has been set aside for us, the congregational sisters, to offer blessings for you, the ministers of God, who are among us. WHAT SAITH THOU?

Ministers: Dear Sisters, we graciously receive the good tidings, but we humble ourselves in the sight of the Lord, for He will lift us up. (James 4:10)

Sisters: Even so, Beloveds, in the Name of Jesus we desire to bless those who bring the gospel of peace and glad tidings of good things to the world. Because as you know, not all will hear and obey nor will they believe your report. It is for this reason that you may become weary in well doing. That’s why we take this opportunity to ask God to bless you in your humility and be your refuse and your strength. (Rom. 10:15)

Ministers: Thank you for your lovingkindness, dear ones. You’re right: For there are those who refuse to accept the God who will make them holy and this is a burden in our heart.

Sisters: Well, we have come to encourage you in this matter. Take the prophets of old, who spoke in the Name of the Lord. Let their lives be an example of suffering and patience. Indeed, God counts them blessed who endure. (Jam. 5:10, 11)

Ministers: Strange you should mention patience. That’s the one area of our lives we are having the most difficulty with. All of us are in a state of pursuits. Some are pursuing higher forms of wisdom and knowledge, others are pursuing a preaching ministry in new surroundings, and still others are seeking a clearer understanding of God’s call on their lives. Maybe God’s trying to tell us something through you.

Sisters: Yes He is: Praise God! You are being blessed right now with the crown of life and you don’t even realize it. For God says as long as your pursuits incorporate the implanted word, your souls will be saved. Additional blessings will be bestowed upon you, look, once you complete your pursuits and commence actually performing the works which you learned. (Jam. 1:12, 21, 25)

Ministers: God’s call on our lives to feed His sheep, to feed you, our sisters, would let us do nothing less than to couple our faith with works. And in so doing, WE LIVE!

Sisters: Well spoken, Ministers. For truly faith without works is dead. Likewise, God’s blessings for you are never ending. (Jam. 2:26)

Ministers: Would you believe, my elect Ladies, that God desires to bless even our body parts that are used in the fulfillment of His service? for he says…Blessed are your eyes for they see, and your ears for they hear. (Matt. 13:16)

Blessing and cursing come out of the mouth so it is best you use these members the least. (Jas. 3:10)

He has blessed your children within you. (Ps. 147:13)

And He took them up in His arms, put His hands on them, and blessed them. (Mark 10:16)

Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God. (Matt. 5:8)

But most importantly …

Blessed is she totally who comes in the Name of the Lord. (Matt. 21:9)

Sisters: For truly, you have not only been called, but chosen.

Ministers: Hallelujah to His Name:

Our cry to the Lord is this. That He might continue to mold and shape our character so that we may be used of Him. We did not choose You, dear Master, but You have chosen us and by your supernatural powers, we yield.

Sisters: Likewise, our Anointed ones, we yield by saying….Blessed are the women whom God chose and caused to come into His courts. (Ps. 65:4)

ALL: Amen:

Sisters of the church showing love and admiration for the sound doctrine preached by the male clergy of their church.

(*) NOTE: The American flag represents a Wave Offering unto the Lord. It’s colors are:

Red – The Crucified One………White – The Resurrected Lord…………Blue – The Torn Veil Shed Blood

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God Asked Me A Rhetorical Question: “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner?”

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It took me only a second to realize that what I had just received was a ‘face-time’ text message from the Holy Spirit. Oh, my goodness, I thought. It’s time for me to prepare myself to enter into my office prayer room and begin to concentrate and pray about what my weekly blog topic will be.

The first thought that entered my mind was that…oh, yeah, this Sunday is Mother’s Day. Just maybe my daughter and her family will call to say they would like to attend church with me. But immediately, doubt creeped in. So, I took a second look at the question. Aha! God’s question was a rhetorical one. I smiled then whispered, Lord God, we both know the answer to that question…it can only be your Son, Jesus the Christ!

To Past, Present and Future Mothers Everywhere “Happy Mother’s Day“

The Holy Spirit affirmed my answer to the divine question, but went on to proclaim that there is much more to the question, my child, much much more.

When our Lord and Savior comes to break bread at someone’s home, it is really at His expense. That is, He has eternal life-giving information for you. Actually, he is wearing two hats. He is hungry for a relationship with you and He is bearing gifts.

Although a guest in your home, Jesus arrives with the authority of a High Priest and a Counselor and can offer blessings not only over the food but also provide divine solutions to unanswered prayers.

Jesus also comes bearing good news.

So, If there is anything you want to ask Jesus, now is the time. “Yes, there is something I want to know. Why is this earthly world performing as though it’s going to Hell in a hand basket? What is God trying to tell us.”

God is NOT TRYING to tell us something. He has come to dine with you to SPECIFICALLY REMIND you that this century is living under a New and Better Covenant. The earthly priests, clergymen, iman leaders, and all other religious leaders will no longer totally govern the populous. History has shown that they have disappointed God and the people have failed to pay the price or repent.

Also, God will never again deliver his unilateral covenant instructions on paper nor chiseled out on stones. God will also no longer use mere men to enlighten the populous. God will personally engage his Son Jesus Christ and/or the Holy Spirit to deliver his New bilateral Covenant by expressed way of carving it on the lining of the people’s hearts. (Blood must be shared.) However, before the New Covenant was delivered to the people, a Great Price had to be paid. Unlike when the Old Covenant was delivered ‘freely’ to the people; unsigned by the Maker, unsealed by the recipients and delivered by the mouth of a prophet or chosen messenger.

This New Covenant called for a personal auditable ‘Return Receipt Requested‘ from the recipients with a declared notation that Jesus Christ is Lord!

Scripture Lesson: “By coming up with a new plan, a new covenant between God and his people, God put the old plan on the shelf. And there it stays gathering dusts. Hebrews 8:13 The Messenger Bible

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God, I Need Your Wisdom, Part 3

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To my dear readers…Thank you so much for finding an interest in the first 2 blogs posted on this subject matter. I realize that I have delved into a very personal and confidential family matter that could seem to some too private to blog about. And if that was your thoughts, I apologize. My only thoughts were of perhaps there were other siblings out there that had surmountable disagreements that needed closure. It is my hope and prayer that this series of blogs on the subject of WWJD (What would Jesus do!) that could shed some light on how to deal with the problem. I am finding closure and in all my getting, acquiring an understanding on the matter (albeit biblically).

So, let us continue to digest the good and perfect advice given to me by the Holy Spirit on how to continue to love and respect others (including relatives) who might just disagree with us from time to time.

Gay priests brake the silence. Homosexual clergymen should speak out about their sexual preference

And God said to the Apostle Paul, His prisoner… (Column 1.)

And God said to me, His prisoner…(Column 2.)

17. This I say therefore, and testify
in the Lord, that ye henceforth
walk not as other Gentiles walk,
in the vanity of their mind.

18. Having the understanding
darkened, being alienated from
the life of God through the
ignorance that is in them,
because of the blindness
of their heart.		The Gentile does not believe
in God, but his own might. So
even though God has given him
a measure of grace (because
the word says he has given it
to everybody), the Gentile is
blind (or living in darkness)
and thus ignorant. Because
if he was in the “know”, he
would be “in God” because
knowledge comes from God.
19. Who being past feeling have
given themselves over unto
lasciviousness, to work all
uncleanness with greediness.

20. But ye have not so learned
Christ;

21. If so be that ye have heard
him, and have been taught by
him, as the truth is in Jesus;

22. That ye put off concern-
ing the former conversation
the old man, which is
corrupt according to the
deceitful lusts;

23. And be renewed in the
spirit of your mind.

24. And that ye put on the
new man, which after God
is created in righteousness
and tru holiness.		Now you Ephesians are
just like everybody else.
You’ve received your
gift, through grace, but
you are greedy…not
sharing. You act like you
don’t even know where
the gift came from and
I’ve told you all about
Christ.

So it’s about time you
forget what you knew
before Christ came
into your life (deceitful-
ness, lusts, etc.) and
be renewed with the
Godhead knowledge
about the flowing of
the Spirit, in your mind.

And that you become
one in the Spirit, etc.,
and let God account
it unto you as
righteousness.

Part 4 will be presented next
Friday		Part 4 will continue to
show you how God
revealed it is impossible
to only believe in him
and not his Son, Jesus
Christ.

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God Unveil’s Hidden Explanation of Fruit of the Spirit

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Explanation of our daily bread fruit basket of love is supplied through God’s Holy Word!

Surprise! Surprise! I bet you did not know that a perfect definition for the nine succulent Fruit of the Spirit Bible verses outlined in Galatians 5:22-23a could be found in Acts 4:32a thru 4:35b and one verse in John 15:16. Yes, God hid them through the ingenuity, cleverness and trappings of Saint Paul’s writings.

Every now and again, the Holy Spirit challenges me to a ‘quickie’ pop quiz. Sometimes I receive a high mark, other times I head for the wood shed. But this time I believe I did pretty good. Let’s see how well you do…

PatienceActs 4:32a
All the believers were one in heart and mind.		Restraint exercised over one’s own impulses,
emotions or desires. Self-control.
LoveActs 4:32b
No one claimed that any of their possessions was
their own, but they shared everything they had.		Unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for the
good of another.
PeaceActs 4:33a
With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus.		Freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts
or emotions.
Kindness


Forbearance		Acts 4:33b
And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all…

Acts 4:34a
…that there were no needy persons among
them.		The quality or state of being kind; affection.


The refraining from the enforcement of something as
a debt, right or obligation that is due.
Faithfulness


Gentleness		Acts 4:34b
For from time to time those who owned land
or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales…

Acts 4:35a
…and put it at the apostles’ feet,
Faithful implies unswerving adherence to a person
or thing or to the oath or promise by which a
tie was contracted.

The quality or state of being gentle; honorable;
mildness of manner; or disposition.
JoyActs 4:35b
…and it was distributed to anyone who had need.		Delight; the expression or exhibition of such
emotion.
GoodnessJohn 15:16
“…but I chose you…so that you might go and
bear (good) fruit–fruit that will last…”		The quality or state of being good. (Only GOD is Good. He alone enables us to bear fruit, not we ourselves.)

Even though there are nine descriptive words for the Character of the Holy Spirit, there is no “s” at the end of fruit! Why? Well, here is what the Holy Spirit conversed with me. “Since I am the Third Person of the Trinity…and God is the First and Christ Jesus is the Second, nevertheless, We are only ONE SPIRITUAL FRUITY ANOMALY! Grammatically, there is no need for an “s”. And more importantly, against such things there is no law.

My Solemn Prayer…

Dear Lord Jesus, I sincerely pray that You will order my steps and make me prepared to let go of my inflexibility and become one with the rest of my church community. Do me, Lord, just as You and the Father and the Holy Spirit are One. In the Precious Name of Jesus, Amen.

Scripture Lesson: “I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought.” (1 Corinthians 1:10)

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God Declares That Our Circumstances Are To Be Enhanced For The Better By Him

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This week’s blog invites you to do something.  Count your blessings extended to others and name them one by one.  Can you define your interactions and life’s experiences with God in a positive way as they relate to your walk with him?   In other words, have you walked by faith and not by sight since your conversion?

David the Good Shepherd, I King of Israel and Psalmist reflects in the Old Testament Book of Psalm 37:25; “I once was young and now I am old, yet, I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread”.

Man is not God, so obviously mankind does not look at life’s experiences (through a positive lenses) the way God does.  Loosey-goosey (relaxed or indifferent) is more like it.  Or maybe mankind looks at life with less hope and doable expectations.  Consider the following explanation of a fictitious woman’s life experiences as she reflects on her multiple marriages:

“Two women saw each other for the first time since graduating from high school.   One asked the other, ‘You were always so organized in school.  Did you manage to live a well-planned life?’

“Yes,” said her friend.’  “My first marriage was to a millionaire; my second marriage was to an actor; my third marriage was to a preacher; and now I’m married to an undertaker.”

Her friend asked, ‘What does the circumstances of those marriages have to do with a well-planned life?’  The woman quipped, “One for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go!”

So, now you can see by that marriage illustration, that a human being’s outlook on life’s circumstances is most often gloom and doom.  Whereas God desires for all our life expectations to be based on the scripture recorded in Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.”

So, the lesson learned is this:  Since none of us can confess that we have lived a sinless life and from birth we bore the imparted truth that all have sinned and fallen short of God’s glorious standard, and all need to be made right with God by his grace, which is a Free gift (*).  It is God’s foregone conclusion that we all need to be made free from sin (both omission and co-mission) through the blood, death and resurrection of Christ Jesus.

Following is how God demonstrated that our Circumstances are his enhances…Easter Happened! 

Suggested brazen genteel activities an adult could perform for others to show God that they understand:

  • Dress in a white sheet from head to toe. Place a long handle garden tool (i.e., rake, hoe, shovel, broom) across the shoulders. Stagger around the neighborhood block followed by other family members throwing small rocks, sticks and stones at him. Still others could just be yelling and shouting insults and accusations at him. (i.e., ‘Save yourself!’)
  • Family members parade around the neighborhood banging on metal pots and pans with metal spoons shouting, ‘Hallelujah, He is risen!’ ‘Hosannah in the highest!’
  • Distribute Easter cards to your family and friends.
  • Order carry out lunches (i.e., Pizzas or donuts) for your neighborhood weekly church staff workers, or public-school office workers, or hospital doctor’s appointment personnel. Be sure to call ahead to advice them of the luncheon treat.
  • Purchase plastic colorful Easter eggs and fill with wrapped candy. Place egg in neighbor’s mailboxes or on their front porch.

The 2nd Chapter Of Acts – The Easter Song (1974) – YouTube

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(*) NOTE:  GIFT OF SALVATION:  CHRIST’S DYING ON THE CROSS, HIS BURIAL AND ACENDENCE ON THE 3RD DAY!

My prayer for you:

“Dear Lord Jesus, we all want to break with our old, sinful habits and from now on live the life of a new person, who will be more like You every day. Please help us from now on to radiate Your glory and sensitivity towards others. For we still fall short when we measure ourselves against Your standards. Pretty please help us to recognize the wrong things in our lives and to let go of them in the Name of Jesus. Amen and Amen!”

Scripture Lesson: “Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.” (Colossians 3:9-10).

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God Introduced Me To Dr. Myles Munroe’s Wisdom Concerning Heaven Economics 101

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Sometimes it’s good to sit under the tutelage of anointed men of God. Especially when prompted to do so by the Holy Spirit. I was introduced to Dr. Munroe by one of my WordPress ‘followers’ named Jerome on this WP blog site. Needless to say, I was truly blessed and decided to reblog Dr. Munroe’s message by passing it on to you guys.

So, take a sabbatical from reading one of my personal blogs for this week and keep an open mind for just ten minutes and learn a spiritual principal about why we sometimes do not have our prayers answered because we are praying amiss and/or undeserving. Perhaps your knowledge of God’s economic 101 plan will increase under Dr. Munroe’s private tutoring. Just click the ‘red’ website below. Be sure to leave a comment and be sure to engage the Holy Spirit…for ‘in all thy getting, get an understanding’.

(Reblogged)

HOW TO HAVE ALL YOUR NEEDS MET THIS YEAR – DR MYLES MUNROE [ POWERFUL TRUTH ]

https://www.youtube.com/embed/XxNcTwmSguA?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en&autohide=2&wmode=transparentIf you know how to make money and you lose money, you will know how to make it back. – Dr Myles Munroe

Let’s sign off with a bit of inspirational humor from Cal and Rose Samra’s book entitled, More Holy Humor.

“Fr. Richard Carton, associate pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Church, Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, was speaking to a group of second graders about the resurrection when one student asked, “What did Jesus say right after He came out of the grave?”

It was a question of great theological importance, but Fr. Carton had to explain, in words suitable to his young audience, that the Gospels do not tell us just what He said.

The hand of one little girl shot up. “I know what He said, Father,” she insisted.

“And what was that?” asked Fr. Carton.

“Taah-daah!” the girl exclaimed. (Submitted by Andy Fisher; Denville, New Jersey. P. 87)

Scripture Lesson: “Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless.” Ecclesiastes 5:10

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God’s Autobiography…As Told To Me!

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Many years ago while in a very quiet place…no, I was not really in a quiet place…I was in a neighborhood park, sitting under a beautiful flowering tree. Its blossoms were tiny white pebbles, and I was being entertained by the nesting birds perched on its limbs. Actually, with my head lifted back and my eyes closed, I was rejoicing at a familiar passage in the Bible I was reading which is found in Matthew 6:9-13. I’m quit sure you are familiar with whose famous words recited by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ as to the manner we ought to pray to the Father in Heaven. Koo-uk-koo….koo, koo, the birds chanted…Koo-uk-koo, koo, koo, sang the birds. But, to me, I heard “Ride on King Jesus, ride on”!

But to me, all I heard was: “Ride on King Jesus…ride on.”

Ride On King Jesus – Brotherhood Gospel Choir … – YouTube

The difference between a Biography and an Autobiography…

It is very important that we distinguish between the two types of narratives. A biography is an account of a person’s life, written by another individual. An Autobiography is also a biography of oneself as narrated/written by oneself. The literary form can be displayed in a book, diaries, letters, journals, memoirs, and oral reminiscences.

As I was in deep thought on that particular sunny day, the Holy Spirit got a hold on me and asked me how would I like to digest the Lord’s Prayer in Three Person rather in just through the instructions of Jesus Christ. I pondered the meaning of the question, but the Inner Voice inside me (the Holy Spirit) said, I will interpret it for you in the Voice of the Father God, the Son, Jesus Christ and The Holy Spirit. I smiled, threw my head back and whispered…’Say on, my beloved Teacher…say on!’

The first voice speaking in the narrative below is God’s preference of how to address him in prayer. The second Voice in parenthesis is the Son, Jesus Christ. The Third Voice is our Teacher, the Holy Spirit:

Our Father Which Art
In Heaven

(I have come down
from heaven,


Hollowed Be Thy Name

(to endorse everything I
have made.















Thy Kingdom Come

(I'm here!  Look at me!
I am the Kingdom
predicted to come!















Thy Will Be Done On Earth
As It Is In Heaven

(Obey Me and do My will,



















Give Us This Day Our
Daily Bread

(Recognize me as your all in all.










And Forgive Us Our Debts
As We Forgive Our Debtors

(Stop judging folks!

   Accept them.  Accept Me!














For Thine Is The Kingdom

(I've told you once and I'm telling you again.  It's Me they 
were talking about.


The Power
(Try Me,
Test Me,
Prove Me,
Use me,


And The Glory
(The "secret" is no more.
The mystery is cleared up,













Forever
(Wise up world!





AMEN
(So be it.)



There are many gods of this world.  But, I'm
talking about my Father (yours and mine)
who lives in that Holy Habitation...Heaven.

Jesus is saying, may the name of God (His name, 
'Jesus') be written (carved) into and onto everything
which thou (he) hath made both in Heaven and on earth. 
In the Old Testament, after King Solomon had completed 
the Lord's House, using the Lord's blueprint, the Lord
God 'spoke' to Solomon and said, "I have hollowed this
house which thou hath built, to put my name there forever."

I Kings 9:3 


Jesus says, I'm talked about all through the Old Testament.
Somebody was always saying the Kingdom will be 
established.  My Father promised I would come through
the house of David.  "Then I will establish the throne of the
kingdom upon Israel forever."

I Kings 9:5




Yes, I have created you in my own image and because I
have a free will, you, too, have a free will.   Use it and
OBEY.  Adam misused his will and was "set out" of 
safety (Eden).  The angel Lucifer also misused his will
and was set out from the Heavenly Host.  Only God's will 
now reigns in Heaven.  It's down here on earth, where I have 
come, that things are all messed up.

Genesis 3:23 & 24
Revelation 12:9



Accept me (Jesus) today because I am the Bread of Life.  Pray that I might become real in your life.  Digest my teachings.  Digest me.  Eat me and you'll never be hungry again.  But best of all, you'll never die!  Why?  Because I am the Bread of Life!

John 6:35


Be ever so careful when you include these words in your prayer.  Don't forfeit your prayer to the Father because you went down on your knees before you went to your brother and asked forgiveness.

Matthew 6:14 & 15 says...


For if ye forgive men their trespasses your heavenly Father will also forgive you.  But if ye forgive not men their trespasses neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.


I am the authority now.  My Father has crowned Me.  You must receive Me (Jesus) as the King before you can enter into the Kingdom of My Father.


If God is for you, no man can be against you.  For greater is he that is in Me than he that is in the world.

The mystery of who's coming to save (redeem) mankind is cleared up.  I am the glorious One the world has been awaiting.

"To whom God would make known what is the riches of the Glory of this mystery among the gentiles; which is Christ Jesus in you, the hope of glory.

Colossians 1:27


You will pass away.  Your works will pass away.  But what I'm telling you (my word) shall last for all times.

Isaiah 40

Scripture Lesson: “Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. What I say to you, I say to everyone: ‘Watch!'” Mark 13:33, 37.

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God’s Desire For Us Is That We Live In Tranquility And Peace

On By SonjaIn Godly Living and Maturing, Prayers For Peace, Prayers For Spiritual Growth4 Comments

Are you familiar with Mr. and Mrs Tranquility? If not, I’ll give you some hints as to who they were. Their first permanent home was in a town called Eden. Although the weather there was never neither hot nor cold, they seldom had to worry about what clothes to wear. Their place of residence was completely self sufficient. This special town had everything they needed. Oops! I almost forgot. There were two things that the town did not have… a pharmacy and no other residents.

Now, this Special Town was built, and governed by a Lone Self-made Benefactor who incorporated his own municipal rules and by-laws. He advised his only two residents as to what they could eat and could not eat. But you guessed it! The very one thing that the Benefactor told the couple not to eat…they ate it anyway after listening to some bad advice from a strange-looking creature. Of course, they became mortally sick and soon realized they were out of the arch of eternal mortality when they could not find a pharmacy where they could purchase a remedy.

The couple’s Benefactor found them hiding and suffering in excruciating pain, arguing about which one of them was to blame for their terminal illnesses. After that damnation caper of disobedience, the couple was no longer basking in a mindset of tranquility and peace but transitioned into a mindset of blame, shame and pain.

So, the First Man, whose real name was Adam, and the First Woman, whose real name was Eve, engaged in their first argument and envy; each one blaming the other for the wrath of their Benefactor which surely was to come, not only upon them, but even their future offspring, as well.

The bitter lesson that the First Couple learned was that disobedience towards The Creator will separate you from God and deprive you of a mindset filled with tranquility and peace.

What is in the Cup of Tranquility and Peace?…

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  • The essential ingredient is obedience to the One True God. You do not want your life to be characterized by sin and rebellion against God. The latter actions will separate you from him. Isaiah 59:2 says it best: “But your iniquities have separated you from your God; and your sins have hidden His face from you.”
  • There are many ways to communicate in a positive manner with God, namely: through prayer, meditation, connecting with the Holy Spirit, memorizing the many names for the One True God and learning about God’s Son, Jesus Christ…just to name a few! By performing these actions through faith, we can embrace the written word in the Holy Bible Book of James 4:8: “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”
  • How would you formulate a tranquil prayer for that young mother in the picture to the left of this sentence?
  • Imagination is in the Cup of Tranquility and Peace. Use it! Nurture it!
  • Build and strengthen and perform those good things you can do for others. Imagine and embrace all those good feelings of having accomplished all those things that God has ordained you to do. Be sure to thank God in advance for keeping his promises.
  • Never let anyone separate you from the love of God.
  • Learn to accept and be content in what ever state you find yourself in, knowing that God will bring you through it. Study the life of the Apostle Paul and say what he said in Philippians 4:11, 12b, 13: “I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances (now, that’s true tranquility). I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all things through Him (Christ) Who gives me strength.

Again, I say: whatever state you are in embrace peace, reassurance, hope, understanding, faith, calmness, strength, etc., etc., etc.

Prayer To Walk By Faith And Not By Sight

A Prayer To Walk By Faith And Not By Sight…

Dear Jesus:

By Your grace, I will walk by faith and not by sight.  Your nearness is my good.  And how abundant is Your goodness to those who fear You and obey Your commands.  I will trust in You. I will seek You in those tranquil and peaceable places while walking on the shores of life and meditating under the fig trees (under God’s wings of protection.) Thank You Dear Lord for salvation and eternal life. I ask these blessings in the Precious Name of Christ Jesus. Amen and Amen!!

Scripture Lesson: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers [and sisters], whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.” (James 1:2-3)

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God Receives Praise And Honor From His Saints

On By SonjaIn Building Spiritual Bridges, Prayers For Spiritual Growth2 Comments

Oh, how sweet it is to be in the service of the Lord!

The year was 1994, and I was asked to render the opening prayer at the celebration to honor all the men and women in the church who held positions as clergy, department heads, Sunday School teachers, custodians, musicians, food handlers, counselors, and anyone else who performed in a leadership capacity. As you can imagine, I was awe struct and filled with mixed feelings of reverence, wonderment and humility.

The first thing I did was to seek the aide of the Holy Spirit, and I also called on the Name of the Lord. In my pursuit to pray an all inclusive prayer that would somehow make each category of recipients experience the gratitude intended by our pastor, I set aside a special time each day to search the Holy Bible for examples of how God called his leaders together to instruct them of their duties and how those saints of old responded affirmatively.

I learned from searching the scriptures that those persons who are put in authority should already know that it is not enough to just mentally recognize that there is a God, but they also should know that they must do what God commands them to do and with the right attitudes. (Especially with a grateful heart.) For it is written: Jesus said: “My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27 KJV

Give Thanks With a Grateful Heart [with lyrics for congregations]

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“Give Thanks With a Grateful Heart” was written by Henry Smith and published in 1970. It is performed here by Maranatha Music.YouTube · Chet Valley Churches ·

Featured below is the prayer the Holy Spirit directed me to compose...

Dear Heavenly Father,

The sons of Jacob and the daughters of Israel who are members of the household of faith at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, have gathered in this place to once again give all praise and honor to Your Name.

For we realize, Dear Master, that all gifts, special skills and benefits come from You.  And we rejoice in the knowledge that had it not been for Your Son, Jesus, we would not have had free access to any of Your bountiful blessings.

Also, Precious Lord, the sons of Jacob and the daughters of Israel wish to thank You for keeping us sturdy and on track in the Celebration of Men and Women's Day for 1994.  For we have not traveled this spiritual road before as a diverse group.  So, we thank You for not giving up on us and for keeping us perfectly joined together in love and in harmony.

We vowed never to take our eyes off of Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith...so, Dear Master, because You sit high and look low, and may have caught a glimpse of someone murmuring; or received a report of another voicing displeasure at someone's leadership capabilities, we humbly ask your forgiveness and confess that by the love of Jesus Christ, we will strive to learn to be more considerate of one another and to cultivate our Christian lives on a common plain.

Never let it be recorded that any of us said, "I'm on Paul's side." or "I'm for Apollo." or "Peter is my man."  For neither of those men hung, bled and died for our sins, nor did neither give to humanity the gift of eternal life.

So now Lord, as I close this prayer on behalf of the men and women of this age in the life of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, I sincerely thank you once again for personally calling each of us by name to be in Your service.  For not just anybody or shall I say not everybody would have heeded Your call.  But thanks be to God You took a bunch of nobodies and made them Somebodies in the Family of God...and for that we give you all the praise, and all the honor, and all the glory.  Amen!  And Amen!!!

Glad to Be in the Service – YouTube

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Scripture Lesson: “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.” Romans 12:11

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