THE ELIJAH LIST: 3 CHOICES CREATIVE WORSHIPERS SHOULD MAKE THIS YEAR....

March 12, 2017

"Three Choices Creative Worshipers Should Make This Year To Experience Divine Fulfillment"by Dean Mitchum, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

From the Desk of Steve Shultz:

I'm sure you've heard it said, "God is in the small stuff..." but I'm rephrasing it after reading this word, "God is in the CREATIVE stuff."

So many in the Body of Christ have gifts and talents to offer. Did you know – using them is an act of WORSHIP? Read for yourself as Dean shares:

To willfully use the gifts God has given us is an act of faith, obedience and worship. To choose to be a creative worshiper is to worship God through the creativity He has given us. To receive inspiration and return that inspiration through creativity is a completed cycle of worship and an act of obedience that pleases God.

This is a great word. I encourage each of you to – dust off those skills you've tucked away. Challenge yourself to form HABITS to practice them regularly. All for the glory of God. I hope you'll be as stirred as I was while reading this word. (To Subscribe to the Elijah List go here.)

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"Three Choices Creative Worshipers Should Make This Year To Experience Divine Fulfillment"by Dean Mitchum, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

To experience divine fulfillment is to do what God has created us to do, and to know He is happy with it. To hear Him say, "Well done, good and faithful servant," is a lifelong desire; but we shouldn't have to wait a lifetime to experience His approval.

"In the light of the King's face is life, and His favor is like a cloud of the latter rain." (Proverbs 16:15 NKJV)

To accomplish an act of worship or creativity and to experience the joy that comes from doing that is amazing. "A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul..." (Proverbs 13:19 NKJV)

To willfully use the gifts God has given us is an act of faith, obedience and worship. To choose to be a creative worshiper is to worship God through the creativity He has given us. To receive inspiration and return that inspiration through creativity, is a completed cycle of worship and an act of obedience that pleases God.

Creatively Use the Gifts God has Given Us – As an Act of Worship

If you have not been experiencing divine fulfillment, then I suggest three choices you can make this year and every year: Eliminate excuses, establish creative habits and engage in ministry.

1. Eliminate Excuses

In order to eliminate your excuses, you must identify your excuses. Excuses are poor decisions made in advance of opportunity. They are the "go to" reasons you give when failing to do something you claim you wanted to do. "For the waywardness of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them." (Proverbs 1:32 NIV)

This may not be an intentional thing, but think about how quickly excuses come. If you produce an excuse that quickly, you must have already believed it. Your most often repeated excuse is a great place to start. Has anyone ever said that you always use the same excuse? Eliminate that excuse by focusing on what you could create if you quit giving that excuse.

Recognize the poison that is hidden inside of excuses and refuse to take the pill. Refuse to let yourself be sub-par.

2. Establish Creative Habits

Don't fear that you'll not be creative if you establish a routine. Habits are actions we do without thought or extra effort. Routines are steps or actions that we establish in order to form new habits. These new strategic habits will help to foster creativity. "The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, but diligence is man's precious possession." (Proverbs 12:27 NKJV)

Be careful to not confuse inspiration with creativity. Inspiration is like the wind and can come from any direction. Creativity is a deliberate act that flourishes when given time, space, and focus. Inspiration can come at anytime but creativity requires an appointment. Creativity is a response to inspiration.

Creative habits are those patterns, places, and procedures that we set up in order to allow creativity to flow. We have to answer the questions of when, where, and how can I be the most creative?

My three elements of creativity are time, place, and focus. The goal is to find the place where I can spend time to focus on creativity.

Elements of Creativity: Time, Place and Focus

Time. Without making time for being creative it is difficult to create. We have to be creative in finding more time to create. The wonderful thing about time is that no one has more hours in a day than you do. So if others can "find the time" then you can too. It's a matter of priorities. Mom's with young children have different priorities than empty-nesters do. I choose to make time so I can go to my creative place.

Place. Place is the environment that you create or choose that allows you to spend the time to focus. It can be a home office, studio, library, or anywhere you can keep your tools of creativity.

My home office is my favorite place but not my only place. I choose to be creative wherever I can spend time to focus.

Focus. Focus is the ability to not be distracted. A distraction followed becomes an excuse later on. In order to focus on creativity your mind needs to be free from worry.

To some that means to get up early and create. To others it is to complete responsibilities and then focus. To most of us it means turn off outside distractions.

In order to write this article, I had to put my phone in airplane mode so that I would not be distracted. I choose to focus so my creativity can be used in ministry.

3. Engage in Ministry

"Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them..." (Romans 12:6 NKJV)

To engage in ministry is to use your creativity to worship God and serve others. Sing that song, post that encouragement, display that painting, write that blog, play that instrument, dance that dance. Whatever you do, do it as unto the Lord.

Like Joseph, come out of the prison and interpret that dream. Put your anointing and gifting to full use so that others may receive revelation and blessing.

Put your creativity on the spot for without performance or presentation it will be difficult for others to receive from your gift.

Experience Divine Fulfillment

If you have ever experienced God being happy with your creativity, it ought to be enough to help you eliminate excuses, establish creative habits, and engage in serving with your creative gifts.

Choose because you can. Choose because He will be happy. Choose so others can be blessed by your precious possessions. (To Subscribe to the Elijah List go here.)

Dean Mitchum, Worship Leader
Vision Church at Christian International
Email: dean@deanmitchum.com 
Website: www.deanmitchum.com

Dean Mitchum serves as the Director of Worship Ministries for Bishop Bill Hamon of Christian International and as the Worship Pastor for Apostles Tom and Jane Hamon of Vision Church@ CI. He is a powerful, prophetic psalmist specializing in writing for the current moves of God, playing prophetically, and leading worship that changes the atmosphere. Dean is the author of Apostolic Kingdom Praise, The Tabernacle of God, and along with his wife Lisa, is the co-writer of more than 100 worship songs. Dean and his wife Lisa have been married 32 years and have five children and four grandchildren. They make their home near the beautiful emerald coast on the Florida panhandle.

Dean Mitchum's Itinerary:

April 18-21, 2017
Watchman Intercessors Assembly
(for more information click here)

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HEBREW WORD OF THE DAY

King...

OUR GOD AND KING!

Shalom and Much Love in Christ Yeshua

First Corinthians 15:1-11

SALVATION BY GRACE!

POWER OF PRAYER CAUGHT ON TAPE

The Holy Bible tells us to "pray without ceasing."  Our Spirits pray and make intercession for us but it's vital to pray with our mouths to have a personal relationship with Christ Jesus.  PRAY!

Spread the Gospel of Salvation by GRACE!

First Corinthians 15:1-11

Ephesians 2:8-9

John 3:16-17

Acts 8:37

JESUS CHRIST'S MOST PROPHETIC CHAPTER

Isaiah 53

Considered a 5th Gospel

Don't forget we all sin and need Jesus as our Messiah!

Romans 3:23 and 6:23

DIVINE INTERVENTION AND MIRACLES - VIDEO AND A TRUE STORY OR TWO! ENJOY AND GOD BLESS YOU!

God still performs miracles today.  Some are known, some we are saved by divine intervention that we will never know about because we may be delayed or take a different route for reasons we don't know and maybe we are saved from a tragedy such as a car accident or, in my case, by being unable to get out as far in the ocean as I wanted, unknown to me was a large school of man-eating sharks about 12 to 15 feet away, exactly where I tried...and failed...to reach no matter how hard I tried and prayed.  I kept getting knocked down by these small waves and the more I tried, the harder I got knocked down until I felt literally beat up.  I found out the next day there were sharks.  

Also, my husband was born and raised in a small town in N.C.  A few counties away, they decided to move a church from one area to another about 20 or so yards away.  However, a tornado touched down and literally picked up the church and sat it back down almost perfectly on its old foundation.  Needless to say, they decided to leave it where it was originally.  God did not want that church moved!  

So, enjoy the video and keep watching or else you will miss the miracles that happen every day, even to you.  God bless you all, be Spirit-filled and be saved by grace by the Son of God, Christ Jesus - our God and Savior.  Spread the Good News of salvation in First Corinthians 15:1-11; Eph 2:8-9 and John 3:16-17.  It is our greatest duty and joy.  

PRAY FOR MIRACLES!  MY NEW LIFE IS PROOF POSITIVE THAT GOD ANSWERS PRAYERS AND MIRACLES HAPPEN AS DOES BLESSINGS AND DIVINE INTERVENTION!

SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF SALVATION FOR WE ARE ALL SINNERS IN NEED OF OUR GOD AND SAVIOR, CHRIST JESUS.

ROMANS 3:23 AND 6:23

MAYDAY! OUR DAILY BREAD DAILY DEVOTIONAL

Read: Psalm 86:1–13
Bible in a Year: Deuteronomy 14–16; Mark 12:28–44

When I am in distress, I call to you, because you answer me.—Psalm 86:7

The international distress signal “Mayday” is always repeated three times in a row—“Mayday-Mayday-Mayday”—so the situation will be clearly understood as a life-threatening emergency. The word was created in 1923 by Frederick Stanley Mockford, a senior radio officer at London’s Croydon Airport. That now-closed facility once had many flights to and from Le Bourget Airport in Paris. According to the National Maritime Museum, Mockford coined Mayday from the French word m’aidez, which means, “help me.”

Throughout King David’s life, he faced life-threatening situations for which there seemed to be no way out. Yet, we read in Psalm 86 that during his darkest hours, David’s confidence was in the Lord. “Hear my prayer, Lord ; listen to my cry for mercy. When I am in distress, I call to you, because you answer me” (vv. 6-7).

David also saw beyond the immediate danger by asking God to lead his steps: “Teach me your way, Lord , that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name” (v. 11). When the crisis was past, he wanted to keep walking with God.

The most difficult situations we face can become doorways to a deeper relationship with our Lord. This begins when we call on Him to help us in our trouble, and also to lead us each day in His way. —David McCasland

Lord, even as we call to You for help today, please help us to keep walking with You when this crisis is over.

God hears our cries for help and leads us in His way.

INSIGHT: In today’s psalm, David asks for God’s help in his time of trouble but looks beyond this difficult time. In verse 11, he asks God to teach him His ways, so he can rely on God’s faithfulness. David knew that learning God’s ways would change the way he responded to the situations of life. Spending time with God, learning who He is and what He has done, draws us close to Him and changes us. What situation are you facing for which you need God’s help?  J.R. Hudberg

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THE DEVIL AND YOU: A VIDEO FOR EVERY CHRISTIAN

This is not a doctrinal or denominational video but has some very good information.  Be born again and even satan can't snatch you from His hands!

GOSPEL OF SALVATION BY GRACE FOR WE ALL SIN

AND NEED OUR GOD AND SAVIOR CHRIST JESUS

FIRST CORINTHIANS 15:1-11

EPHESIANS 2:8-9

JOHN 3:16-17

ROMANS 3:23

ROMANS 6:23

ACTS 8:37

MIRACLES CAUGHT ON TAPE? YOU DECIDE...

I know miracles happen every single day as they've happened to me when "divine intervention" is THE only possible explanation.  One day I'll share these miraculous events when I have the time.  Here's a short video and I think it's well worth watching.  Ultimately, it's up to you to decide if a real miracle occurred.  I do believe in at least 3 of them there is no other explanation.  God bless you all.  

GOSPEL OF SALVATION BY GRACE

FIRST CORINTHIANS 15:1-11

EPHESIANS 2:8-9

JOHN 3:16-17

ACTS 8:37

WE ALL ARE IN NEED OF A SAVIOR FOR WE ALL SIN!

ROMANS 3:23 AND 6:23

SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS!

QUESTIONS TO ATHEISTS OR "FREE THINKERS" BY BRENDA ALEXANDER

To all atheists or free thinkers...I have a few very legitimate questions. One is, when did you change your name to "free thinkers" and why? Is it because 'ATHEISM' does not exist because everyone has faith or trust in something or someone unseen? You believe George Washington existed, don't you? Have you seen him? Do you honestly have more proof that he existed than you do that Jesus Christ existed? No, actually you do not. You THINK you do but in reality, you're taking man's word that he did. The same with Hitler, Stalin, Lenin, Caesar, Alexander the Great, and many others, So, therefore atheism cannot exist and is an oxymoronic term.

So you claim to be free thinkers now? Do you study every single piece of information to uphold your POV, including the Bible? If so, you are still letting "man" tell you what to think. There is actually more evidence that Jesus Christ existed than there is for Caesar. You have to KNOW how to read the Bible, to KNOW what it really says and means and really study it and read it with an open mind and heart or else it won't make sense to you ever.

So if you don't believe in God because your life sucks, and you blame it on YHWH God, you need to realize that He is not the "god of this world." That thing satan is the "prince of the air." God is NOT to blame for your problems, it's YOUR bad choices or your love of money and pleasure of the flesh that's the cause. I know because I'm a lifetime believer but something horrible that no one should ever endure occurred to my husband and me a while back. I blamed God. I even said I don't believe in Him anymore but yet I continued being mad as hell at Him. One day, that still, small voice said to me, "so you don't believe in Me anymore. Tell me this, HOW can you possibly be MAD at SOMEONE who DOES NOT EXIST? It changed my life because I started taking responsibility for my choices and realized I caused it, to a certain extent. Most true Christians have questioned their faith at some point in their life. It's the ones who overcome their doubts that do the best.

The Bible never promises anyone, especially the believer, a problem-free life. In fact, we will go through more tribulations and persecution than anyone on earth. However, when you let Him lead your life, you come out of your trials so much better off that it's almost miraculous.

So if you really are a free thinker, think for yourself and never let any man decide for you. Man is a proven liar...everyone of us. Evolution is a fallacy because if it were so, we'd still be evolving yet we are devolving rapidly...morally, physically and Spiritually. To a huge degree, even intellectually as we aren't making anything new, we're building on old technology. We are not progressing EXCEPT in maybe the cure for cancer via Immunotherapy. My sister was given 6-8 months to live. She is cancer-free 2 years now of Stage 4 metastatic lung cancer to the brain. God is still healing today but we all die at some point.

Please, give Jesus Christ a chance to show Himself to you. All you have to do is ask and believe that He will. You don't need a "sign" or expect how He will but I assure you He will. Stop believing man and learn the truth of the Bible. If you still decide there is no God, then remember that God NEVER sends anyone to hell, YOU CHOOSE THAT FOR YOURSELF so don't come at me with that nonsense. You have free will. He doesn't force you to choose Him but He accepts everyone, from the worst person on earth to the greatest. He is all-inclusive no matter what you've done.

SALVATION BY FAITH AND BELIEVE THAT JESUS CHRIST IS LORD GOD - GRACE

First Corinthians 15:1-11

Ephesians 2:8-9

Acts 8:37

John 3:16-17

John 1:1

We ALL are Sinners in Need of our Savior, Jesus Christ

Romans 3:23 and 6:23

God bless you all, much love in Yeshua ha Messiach (Jesus Christ) and LOVE MUCH in Jesus Christ.

HOME - OUR DAILY BREAD DEVOTIONAL

Read: Ephesians 2:11–22 Bible in a Year: Deuteronomy 11–13; Mark 12:1–27 You are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people.—Ephesians 2:19 A young African refugee who goes by the name of Steven is a man without a country. He thinks he may have been born in Mozambique or Zimbabwe. But he never knew his father and lost his mother. She fled civil war, traveling country to country as a street vendor. Without ID and unable to prove his place of birth, Steven walked into a British police station, asking to be arrested. Jail seemed better to Steven than trying to exist on the streets without the rights and benefits of citizenship. The plight of living without a country was on Paul’s mind as he wrote his letter to the Ephesians. His non-Jewish readers knew what it was like to live as aliens and outsiders (2:12). Only since finding life and hope in Christ (1:13) had they discovered what it meant to belong to the kingdom of heaven (Matt. 5:3). In Jesus, they learned what it means to be known and cared for by the Father He came to reveal (Matt. 6:31-33). Paul realized, however, that as the past fades from view, a short memory can cause us to forget that, while hope is the new norm, despair was the old reality. May our God help us to live in security—to know each day the belonging that we have as members of His family is by faith in Jesus Christ and to understand the rights and benefits of having our home in Him. —Mart DeHaan Lord, as we remember how hopeless we were before You found us, please help us not to forget those who are still on the street. Hope means the most to those who have lived without it. INSIGHT: It’s easy to feel lost. The apostle Paul knew some of his readers felt that way. In his letter to the Ephesians, he wrote to them about being part of God’s family. They were no longer “foreigners” and “excluded” (2:12) but were “fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household” (v. 19). How does knowing you are part of God’s family help when you feel lost and alone? J.R. Hudberg Share your thoughts on today’s devotional on Facebook or odb.org.

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LIEKILLERS EXPOSED - YOU ARE NOT GONNA BELIEVE THIS!

I just want you to be aware of a YouTube channel called "Lie Killers" and am warning you strongly not to watch ANY of their videos.  They have a new one without words, just weird music, called "The Mark of God."  It is encouraging you to get this "mark" (believe it or not) on your right hand or forehead.  If you look at this whatever it is, it's hidden but there are 2 distinct sets of the mark of the beast..."666."  It also has links to the Illuminati and the NWO with the all-seeing eye as the "dot on the i" in their name.  I'm not going to share the video but it is shocking and we are sealed with the Holy Spirit, so we have no need to get any tattoo or anything else we may regret.  

I must admit that I was really skeptical to say we are definitely in the end times and even though I think we are 99%, there's 1% that holds back and I definitely do not set dates or years on His glorious return.  However, after seeing this, it's getting very real to me.  If you choose to watch this video, do so at your own risk but don't turn up the sound.  We are being prepared so if you have not yet accepted Jesus Christ as your PERSONAL SAVIOR, I highly suggest you do so now.  I also ask that you make others aware of this, believers or not, because they may choose to do this "just in case."  The plan of salvation is by grace and here's the formula and scriptures...

DEATH

+

BURIAL

+

RESURRECTION

=

SALVATION

BUT THERE IS ONE BIG BUT TO IT....

YOU MUST BELIEVE WITH YOUR WHOLE HEART, MIND, AND STRENGTH THAT JESUS CHRIST IS LORD GOD, OUR SAVIOR AND IS THE ONLY GATE THAT LEADS TO EVERLASTING LIFE.  IT MUST BE SAVING FAITH!  THERE ARE NO "JUST IN CASES" BECAUSE HE KNOWS YOUR HEART!

FIRST CORINTHIANS 15:1-11

EPHESIANS 2:8-9

JOHN 3:16-17

WE ALL ARE SINNERS IN NEED OF JESUS CHRIST AS OUR SAVIOR!

ROMANS 3:23

ROMANS 6:23

GOD BLESS YOU AND MUCH LOVE IN YESHUA AH MESSIACH!

OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES - CUTE STORY

Everyone is familiar with the story (truth) of Daniel being thrown into the den on Lions by King Darius after being deceived by his people (politicians, wouldn't you know).  It was against the King's will but even he couldn't break his own policy.  He had a sleepless night.  I imagine Daniel's night wasn't exactly fun but I know he had peace because no matter what, he trusted God.  

In Sunday School one day a teacher was telling this story to her class and a little 5 year old girl stood up and said...

OF COURSE HE SURVIVED.  AFTER ALL, THE LION OF JUDAH WAS IN THERE!

In all of my 56 years, I never thought of that.  Now that little girl knows the WORD OF GOD!!!

DREAM OF TRIBULATION - VIDEO

Are we in the end times?  You decide but be ready at all times.  If you haven't received Jesus Christ as your God and Savior, the time is NOW.  Trust and believe that Jesus Christ died + buried + rose = SALVATION BY GRACE ALONE!  Read First Corinthians 15:1-11, esp. 1-4 and Ephesians 2:8-9; John 3:16-17.  We all sin and need our Savior.  Read Romans 3:23 and 6:23.  Time is short.  God bless you all.  

SALVATION OF GOD BY UNASHAMED OF JESUS CHRIST

by @unashamedojesus

But Moses said to the people, "Do not fear! Stand by and see the salvation of the LORD which He will accomplish for you today; Exodus 14:13

Are you faced with a great obstacle today? Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, out of the bondages slavery, only to be faced with the Red Sea. In front of him was the Red Sea and behind him was the Egyptian army looking for revenge.

But notice what Moses says , Do not fear! Many people always try to portray Moses as desperate or hopeless when he called out to God to part the Red Sea. But Moses was confident, he knew how great our God is and he will never forsake us.

Notice also Moses said , “see the salvation of The Lord today” we can see the salvation of God today also through his only begotten Son , Jesus Christ. . The name “Yeshua” which is the Hebrew name of Jesus means “Salvation of God”

Later God responds to Moses saying “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the sons of Israel to go forward “ (Exodus 14:15-16) God is saying why are you even hesitating or doubting me?  If our faith is strong, we know exactly what God is capable of doing and he will deliver us.

Just as with Jesus it says “Anyone who calls upon the name of The Lord shall be saved” (Romans 10:13) Jesus is your salvation from God. Do you need to be saved today? Call upon him and he will part your “Red Sea”, he will calm your storm in Jesus Name Amen

BLESSED ARE WE WHO ARE SAVED BY THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB, CHRIST JESUS

"Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth."  From the "Sermon on the Mount"

Blessed are the....fill in the blank.  If you are a follower of Yeshua ah Messiach (Christ Jesus), we are a blessed community and family.  Blessed are those that mourn, who is persecuted, the pure in spirit, etc.  Have you ever thought about these words spoken by our God and Savior in Matthew 5 in the GREATEST sermon ever given?  Do you feel blessed even when you go through trials and tribulations?  When there is sin in your life you feel you can't overcome?  I don't always "feel" blessed.  I get angry and confused and like King David and many of our other Biblical heroes, I feel as if YHWH has forsaken me.  I bet if we are all honest with our self, we must admit that at times, we do get angry with God, feel forsaken and maybe like we've been rejected.  When things don't go my way, even though I prayed and just knew in my heart that He would pave the way and all would go as planned.

When I surrendered my life to Him, almost 4 1/2 years ago, I made plans...big plans on what I was going to do and not do.  There's a joke that goes like this...if you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans.  Although I felt as though my plans would make Him happy, the only thing that happened was I failed at 95% of them.  I didn't like organized religious services so I decided to go it alone.  I didn't need a building to attend with a bunch of hypocrites that knew less about salvation by grace than I did.  I didn't need or want to fellowship with them and, to be honest, I still don't.  I want true fellowship but after deciding that not going to church just wasn't working, I went to quite a few and left feeling depressed. I made all sorts of excuses and, for a long time, I had no choice but to rely on internet church.  I still do and always will for as long as I feel that's God's choice for my life.  However, I finally found a church that not only fits all my hopes in a church as far as my needs are concerned but also one I feel that the Holy Spirit led me to attend.

One of the problems I found was even though I offered to help in any capacity, I was turned down.  One was more of a necessary detail to endure to get to the ice cream social after it was over than one to lead sinners to Christ Jesus.  Another preached that God doesn't really answer prayers today and there are no true miracles.  I can assure you that He does indeed answer our prayers but His time and ours are not always the same.  So, if you pray for something and it doesn't happen when you want it to, remember that His ways and time are not ours.  He always gives us what we need even if it's not what we asked for and it is always infinitely better than what we wanted.  I also believe that He uses this time to teach us things like faith, patience, trust, etc.  

I wish I could tell you what He has done for me but it would take too long.  I will share this.  As you know, He brought us to Florida and gave us a life that we'd never had before.  My husband had a good job after 3 years of unemployment in North Carolina and a nice home.  For 2 years, it was good but violence surrounded us in the past few months.  A friend was shot in the head about 3 months ago and is still in the hospital.  We know people whose family members have been murdered and going out to the car was dangerous.  I made myself a prisoner in my own home.  At the last minute, He provided us with an awesome home in a community that I love by His grace.  I am no longer a prisoner, have found the perfect church for me and a whole new purpose in life.  I am going to learn sign language.  My pastor mentioned me signing songs tonight during service and when I told him I was just learning, He encouraged me to learn to fulfill a need in the church.  I have a purpose and something real I can do now to bring glory to our God and Savior, Jesus Christ (who I prefer calling Yeshua ah Messiach).  

So, if you feel God isn't listening or ignoring you, rest assured He is hearing you.  However, our prayers need to be in line with His purposes, not our own.  Did I want a new home in Riverside, a place where I can walk anywhere I want and is very safe,  I didn't even have to ask Him, He KNOWS and He provides.  Honestly, I felt if I had to live another year in my old apartment, being a prisoner, I'd literally go insane.  Being socially isolated and homebound is a horrible way to live.  Do you know someone like that?  If so, DO SOMETHING.  Not only will you be helping out another person and making their life so much better, you will be bringing glory to God and maybe even leading them to our Savior, Jesus Christ.  Giving isn't just about tithing 10% to a church.  We aren't even required to tithe.  However, if you are blessed to have a church that teaches the truth, where you feel you are at home, give all you can.  So many false prophets tell you to "sow seeds" or to give to get back 7 fold or more.  If you want to invest money, hire an accountant and don't treat God as your banker.  Give without expectation of a thing.  Give because others desperately need help and because if you don't support your church, you won't have one for long.  Don't worry if you don't have exactly 10% because we are to give all we can.  We are to give cheerfully.  Whatever the Spirit leads me to give, I will give.  I don't get caught up in percentages.  Also, to tell others not to pay their bills or rent when it takes every dime they make to live, can cause problems.  Let God lead others to do His will.  I give all I can, to my church and to strangers.  We have very little extra money at the end of the month and I always give something and I get way more back but it's not always financially.  I'd rather have His blessings than money.  

The last 2 years were hard on me.  However, I stayed faithful to Him and put my faith and trust in Him when at times, I felt it would be easier to just go back to living for this world.  I'd lost my family because of political differences and also because all of my family, except for my sister, don't believe.  They mock God to me and really put down my faith, except for my daughter Karen.  She is an unbeliever but God is in control of her salvation.  I keep the lines open and let Him do what He does best.  Our faith will be tested and when it gets tough, hold on.  He's about to work in a big way in your life.  You are a blessed people!

Gospel of Salvation by Grace...Spread the Good News

First Corinthians 15:1-11

Ephesians 2:8-9

John 3:16-17

John 1:1

Romans 3:23 and 6:23 - We all are sinners in need of a Savior!

Much love and LOVE MUCH in Christ Jesus/Yeshua ah Messiach!

HAPPY SUNDAY!

Hi Everyone!

I hope you had a very safe and blessed weekend.  I wanted to touch base with you guys to let you know I'll be back online Wednesday.  After Church tonight, I have more packing to do so I probably won't be back.

I just wanted to share with you my perspective on faith and trust.  It's not always easy to let go of what is safe and comfortable.  To be honest, although I truly believe the time is now for us to move, I felt a great deal of stress.   However, tonight is our last night here and I found out just how dangerous this place has become.  I've also been socially isolated for 2 years and our new place is a community where having a bike is easier...and of course cheaper...than driving a car.  Today, I know this is right.  I will have many opportunities where here I had none.  I will be among the land of the living once again, in a safe place.  

When God opens a door, go through it.  Pray and make sure it is right but He closes some doors and opens others.  Don't be afraid to walk through as He knows best for us.  It can be scary and hard but as I felt He told me, keep looking up and your feet moving forward.  He will always be our safety net.  

God bless and see you soon.  Have a peaceful, safe and blessed week.  Much love and...LOVE MUCH in Yeshua ah Messiach.

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May YHWH bless you all.

I wanted to let you all know that I will be without internet connection until Tuesday unless I go to an internet cafe.  We are moving so I will not be going to any of my pages or communities, working on my blog or participating at all in Google.  PLEASE do not think I've disappeared.  After we are settled in completely, I will be back but not until then.  I will try to moderate and approve posts when possible but if not, I will ASAP.  Be blessed, spread the Gospel and stay grounded.  Keep us in your prayers and I will miss you all.  I won't be able to visit pages or go to my notifications.  I will have to delete them as I won't be able to catch up and to try would cause too much stress so I'll just start over.  This is a true blessing for us.  The timing is perfect as His timing always is.  Be good and co-owners and moderators, thank you for keeping my page going.  You may see me but very, very limited.  I also plan to change up my blog, really work on my new one dedicated only to the spread of the Gospel and plan to start a few more.  I may have to drop some duplicate groups.  I have 200 plus and no way is that a reasonable amount.  Many I never even hear from so I'd rather participate on a few to edify the Body of Christ than be on many and fail miserably.  Besides, I plan on getting involved in community outreach soon in my new church.  However, I love my internet church too.  Thank you for understanding and see you next week after Wednesday!!!!  

Much love and LOVE MUCH in Yeshua ah Messiach!