Bringing The Gospel To The Nations
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Meet Prophetess Kimberly Hargraves What is God saying? Prayer For The Nations Charlene’s Blog Healthy Living Facing Rejection
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04 Rejoice Essential Oils 05 Overcoming Emotions With Prayers 06 Meet Prophetess Charlene Saidi
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10 Daily Prayers That Bring Changes 12 Meet Prophetess Kimberly Hargraves
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18 Overcoming Difficult Life Experiences 20 In Right Standing 22 Obedient Is Key
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Prayer For The Nations Facing Rejection Prophetic Utterances Healthy Living Testimonies
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Experience The Anointing That Destroys Yokes
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husband’s ankle. I am so thankful. God is a healer and the fire of God is real. --Shamecca, New York I brought some regular oil from Rejoice Essential Oils and when I went to grab the package out of the mail box, I felt heat go through my body. Immediately my back pain was gone. God healed my back. I have been going to the clinic for months because of the pain. I never had to open the vial of oil because the anointing was so strong. Now I can bend over without any pain.
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--Greg, North Carolina. I hurt my shoulder while working in the military. I purchased some healing oil from Rejoice Essential Oils. I annointed my shoulder and I felt the presence of God. I haven’t felt his presence in awhile. My shoulder has been healing speedily. I thank God for accelerating my recovery.---Justin, Colorado.
Chapter Excerpt ABANDONED Abandoned: According to Webster, adjectives for abandoned are forsaken or deserted and the synonyms are discarded and rejected. Are you feeling this emotion today? Maybe your spouse, family, or friends have abandoned you. Just know that God is with you always and according to his word he will never leave you. God loves you and is just a prayer away. God is faithful and you can always count on him. Other people have the potential to disappoint and let you down. Put your trust in God and not man. Dear Heavenly Father, Oh How Excellent is your name in all the earth! I will praise your name mighty God. I am suffering from abandonment but you are with me. Psalms 142 (NCV) says, “I cry out to the LORD; I pray to the LORD for mercy. I pour out my problems to him; I tell him my troubles. When I am afraid, you, LORD, know the way out. In the path where I walk, a trap is hidden for me. Look around me and see. No one cares about me. I have no place of safety; no one cares if I live. LORD, I cry out to you. I say, “You are my protection. You are all I want in this life.” Listen to my cry, because I am helpless. Save me from those who are chasing me, because they are too strong for me. Free me from my prison, and then I will praise your name. Then good people will surround me, because you have taken care of me.” I will give all my worries and cares to you Lord because you care for me as in 1 Peter 5:7. Psalm 31:22 (NLT) says, “In panic I cried out, “I am cut off from the LORD!” But you heard my cry for mercy and answered my call for help.” Psalm 27:10 (NLT) says, “Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord will hold me close.” 2 Timothy 4: 16 -17 (NKJV) says, “At my first
defense no one stood with me, but all forsook me. May it not be charged against them. But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the message might be preached fully through me, and that all the Gentiles might hear. Also I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. ” Lord, it says in Isaiah 49:15-16, that you would not forget me and my name is written on the palms of your hands. Leviticus 26:11(NLT) says, “I will walk among you; I will be your God, and you will be my people.” Lord, your word tells me multiple times that you will never forsake me. Deuteronomy 31:8 (NLT) says, “Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.” Joshua 1:5 (NLT) says, “No one will be able to stand against you as long as you live; for I will be with you as I was with Moses. I will not fail you or abandon you.” Psalm 37:28 (NLT) says, “For the Lord loves justice, and He will never abandon the godly.” God, I thank you being with me and I thank you for turning my situation around. In Jesus mighty name Amen.
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MEET PROPHETESS CHARLENE SAIDI This lovely woman of God from Dunstable, United Kingdom has a heart for the people of God. Read what the Lord placed on her heart to share with the nations. She has a passion for woman who have been abused. Experience Prophetess Charlene Saidi nurturing side as you become captivated by her daily writings. Restoring Hearts For Jesus The Latest blog The Lord has been showing me how the enemy has been stealing people’s identity in Christ. He also showed me that some people in the body of Christ are walking around with a false identity. What is a false identity? It is deceiving yourself by thinking you are someone and you are not. The enemy will try to make you believe that you find your identity in other things like idols or some people. People have been led astray, thinking they find their identity in themselves or in their spouses. The truth is that’s a lie. Some people say, “I made it in life all by myself.” That statement is not true. It was God who helped you make it. He was there to pull you out of the fire without beingburned. Look in the word of God and you will find who you are in Christ. It is a vital part of your walk with Jesus to know who you are in him. It is important to know who he has called you to be. He has called you to stand and to be victorious in him. When the enemy comes in like a flood with his lies that’s when youhave to tell him who you are
against the enemy so he knows he can’t mess with you. Now do you see why it’s vital for you to know who you are Christ? Amen Check your heart. I had this word in my spirt for myself and for the people of God about checking our hearts. Jeremiah 17:9 says, “The heart is deceitful above all things.”
hearts can become bitter and have un-forgiveness towards people. That’s why it’s so important to always ask God to show us if there is any hard areas in us that haven’t been dealt with. For example, Pharaoh was someone in the bible who had a hard heart. His heart was so cold and hard towards the Israelites and Moses. He kept the Israelites in slavery for years. Every time Moses went to see Pharaoh to ask for his people to be free he said NO. The Lord had to do many things for Pharaoh to see that God was real. Eventually his hard heart was softened to let the Israelites free from slavery.
My point is we don’t want to have a heart that can be hardened towards people or towards We can’t make decisions by what God. When we don’t check our our heart says as it doesn’t tell us hearts it can be dangerous because the enemy targets the truth. We have to listen to what the spirt of god says as 1 Corinthi- heart. We wouldn’t be walking ans 2:10. This verse says these are in LOVE of God if we have hard the things God has revealed to us areas in our hearts. We can all struggle with things but if we by his Spirit. surrender those areas to God The Spirit searches all things, even then he will free us from those the deep things of God. The spirt things. knows all things and speaks by Proverbs 4:23 says, “Above truth. The Holy Spirt spoke to me about checking our hearts. all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from Our hearts can grow cold. Our it.” Matthew 15:18 says, “But the things that come out of a
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Charlene is an intercessor for God’s people. God anointed her to set the captive free.
person’s mouth come from the heart, and these defile them.”So whatever we are speaking out of our mouths is in our hearts. That’s why the scriptures say guard your heart so that nothing can enter like resentment, bitterness, hatred, un-forgiveness, holding grudges, and the list goes on. I believe when we have God’s love in our hearts people should see Jesus in us as he is love and see good fruit. If we are saying mean things and have jealousy towards people then a part of our heart isn’t right. We need to get before The Lord and ask him to make our heart right before him. Psalm 51:10 says, “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” We should ask the Lord for a new heart and for it to be made right before him in Jesus name. Amen. The Lord has been pressing this on my heart strongly for the people of God. There’s a breakthrough in your praise .The lord showed me how he loves it when we praise Him, giving him all the glory, and honour. He told me that when we praise
him, he opens doors that no man can shut. He wants us to praise him even in the midst of the storm. While the doors are closed, your praise will open those doors. Praise is also a weapon against the enemy. When we declare the goodness of God the devil flees. Praise brings favour. It can be hard to praise God when we face very hard times but he is still worthy of all the praise.
the supernatural. The body of Christ needs to be shaken by the Holy Ghost. We need an awakening to breakout. We need to live in the resurrection power of Jesus Christ.
God wants us to see that whatever we face in this life that we are still need to trust and worship him. He wants us to be faithful in our praise. John 4:24 (NIV) says, “God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” Praise shifts the atmosphere around you. The Holy Spirt works when there is praise and worship. People are set free and chains and bandages are broken. Praise brings usher in his presence. In his presence there is fullness of joy (Psalm 16:11).I hope this encourages you to always praise him throughout your day. Sing a new song to him.
However, if you pull it out, the power has goes away. So when the body of Christ pulls itself out from the Holy Spirit there is no power. That’s why some people in the body of Christ are walking around defeated. It’s important to be plugged in to the socket of the Holy Spirit. Some Christians are baptized in the Holy Spirit but not plugged in to the power. The body of Christ needs to be awake and be watchful.
I’m going to share something that the Lord told me one morning in prayer. He says to pray for the body of Christ and for his saints to live in his resurrection power. The same power that rose Jesus from the dead. He also told me that some of us are not living in
We need to be plugged in to the Holy Spirit, meaning we need to be connected and tuned in. There is a “Dunamis” power inside of you waiting to be used. Ask the holy spirt to bring the resurrection power out, so you can walk in it. Some Christians walk around defeated because they are not tuned in to the Holy Spirits. An analogy is like a plug socket. If you put a plug in, it will work.
1 Peter 5:8 says, “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” If the enemy knows you’re not walking with “Dunamis” power then you’re not a threat to the kingdom of darkness. Ask the Holy Spirit to come and bring his fire to fill you up until your cup overflows every day.
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HEALING THE BROKEN HEARTED My thoughts on the supernatural: All of us born again Christians can walk in the supernatural. When you walk in the supernatural we should expect to see supernatural things take place such as healing, deliverance, miracles, signs and wonders. Also we can expect to see the manifestation of the Holy Spirit. God has given each of us spiritual gifts as 1 Corinthians 12:7 .Now I don’t know what your spiritual gifts are but if you know what gifts you have they are to be used for the supernatural. We can also see in the supernatural, not your natural eyes but with your spiritual set of eyes. When you see in the supernatural you can see what is going on in the spirt realm. If you don’t live in the supernatural you will only look to the natural realm and there is far more to see than that. In the natural things look impossible but in the supernatural it’s not. If you don’t see in the supernatural realm ask the Lord to open your eyes and give you eyes to see. We also have 5 super-
natural senses, which is the same as your natural senses -smell, taste, hearing, touch, and sight. With these senses comes the gift of discernment and you can see, taste, touch, hear, and smell all in the spirit. I said early before, ask The Lord about it. It is exciting to live in the supernatural and to be able to see what the Lord is doing, ask him to show you if you’re living in these things. I hope this blesses someone today. In Jesus name.
have dead and dry situations in our in some areas of our life’s .It’s time to rise up and call those things forth and speak life back in to it again. Some of us have dry areas in our marriages, finances and in other areas. The bible says as it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed--the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were not (romans 4:17) .
Lord I pray for every person who reads this, that you would bring an outpouring of your Holy Spirit and that they would walk in your resurrection power that rose you from the dead. I pray that they would start to walk in the supernatural realm and have eyes to see. I decree and declare that they will see with their spiritual set of eyes you have given them in Jesus name. I pray your Holy Spirt will awaken the body of Christ and bring your Holy Ghost fire upon them in Jesus name amen.
If there are areas that are dead, needing to be called forth again, then speak the word in to that situation. Watch God water that garden. Isaiah 58:11 says, “The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.” Sometimes when there are areas in our lives that are going to pot and other areas are fine that’s when we need to outweigh it with the word. The bible says that all our needs are met according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus
Speaking life in to dry situations: we all
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(Philippians 4:19). That scripture isn’t just for finances to be met, it can be for every part of your life that you need to be met. When you have warmth, a need is met. When you have food, a need is met. When you have shelter, a need is met. Proverbs 18:21 says, “that death and LIFE are in the power of the tongue and who ever loves it shall eat of its fruit.” We want to eat the fruit of life so if you speak life over those mountains you face then you will eat the good fruit of it. God’s word says that we have the authority to say to this mountain be uprooted and to be thrown in to the deepest of the sea. Mark 11:23 says, “And have faith that when we say it that it will happen in Jesus name.” Command those dry mountains to he removed. Whatever we face, know that God is with you. He will guide you in to all truth. Be blessed. tDo not be discouraged: this is a little something I felt to share for the people of God. This word is about not getting discouraged in the worries of life. You must know that God has it all worked out for you. My example I’m going to share is about with my finances. A few days ago I had a letter come through the post from a creditor saying I owe them some money. It was quiet a big amount. ‘I am not saying I didn’t owe it because I did. It happened to be caused by an overpayment by which this creditor had paid me. When the letter came through, and I opened it my first reaction in my heart was like, “No not another thing to pay!” The Holy Spirit rose up inside me and said to me “Do you trust me?” Now I’ve been declaring a breakthrough for me and my family for a little while now. My point is that whatever you are facing today, know that God knows already. He is a faithful God who will provide for your needs (Philippians 4-19). Do not be discouraged. If it’s bills coming through the post that you can’t pay ,or anything that you find disheartening, know that God already knows what you need before You ask him (Matthew 6:8). Once I heard the Holy Spirit speak, I started to declare even more of a
breakthrough and began to speak over that bill saying “that need is already met in Jesus name “ The enemy is the one who tries to discourage us and to make us think that we will never be our of debt or things will never change. That is a lie from the pit of hell. Put the enemy in his place, which is under your feet. Be blessed Amen Be still and I know that I am God (Psalm 46:10) The Lord wants us to be still in him and know he is God. It is hard to be still at times when you feel that your life is turned upside down and nothing is going right and you don’t know which way to turn. We have all been there. God showed me a picture of waves crashing against the ocean rocks. Now the waves come crashing in rapid and fast and they smash in to the rocks. The waves represent the storm in our lives. God never promised that there wouldn’t be trails and tribulation, he said there will be in John 16:33. When we have trials and tribulation we need to trust God that he knows what he is doing and that he has our back . Remember He is with you and He said He will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6). When I am afraid I will trust in you (Psalm 56:3). I believe that the Apostle Paul stood still in his trails .The experiences he suffered just from being a Christian and following Jesus. He was beaten, persecuted, abandoned, and thrown in to prison. Yet still he praised God. Acts 16:25 says, “About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.” When we praise God through those hard times and become still in him, his presence makes you stronger in your faith and in Jesus. He is almighty God and greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). He is greater than anything you face. We have to learn to be still and know he is God. Amen Open your heart to Jesus: Opening our hearts can be very hard at times, especially when
we have been hurt .As I was praying I felt God say to write about opening up our hearts. Sometimes we can hold on to our hurts, pains, and carry that heavy burden. Jesus wants to take that heavy burden off our shoulders and give us his light burden as in Matthew 11:30. This scripture says, “For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” I feel that when we carry a hurt with us for a very long time it makes it hard to open up. Sometimes it’s like rubbing salt into a wound which would sting but that wound heals in the end. Jesus wants access to our hearts but you have to let him in and say to him, “Lord this is a painful area but you are my healer and restorer of my soul (Psalm 23:3)”. God will not force his way in to our hearts, he wants us to let him in. I felt the Lord tell me that some of us put up a brick wall around our heart so no one can get in because we are afraid of getting hurt again. When we hold on to these pains, full areas we aren’t trusting God that he will heal that hurt and pain that we have suffered. Let him knock down that brick wall and work his healing and love in to your heart. Everything that you feel in your heart towards someone or whatever it is, ask God to set you free from that burden from weighing you down. Who the son sets free is free indeed (John 8:36).Our hearts can be a sore subject to talk on but once you speak about it and let it all out to Jesus you will feel a release. Don’t let these things live rent free in your heart. Tell those pains that it’s time to go in Jesus name and that you’re not going to suffer with these NO MORE. Psalm 34:19 says, “The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all.” Amen. Father God I prayer for every person reading this that they would open up their hearts to you so that you can come in, heal, and restore them. Lord, heal them of every hurt and affliction and to bring them in to all that you have in store for them. I pray that every wall that is put up will be smashed down with your love in Jesus name amen.
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DAILY PRAYERS THAT BRINGS The most encouraging devotional on the scenes! Are you tired of not getting results to your prayers? Prophetess Kimberly shares revelatory keys that God gave her! Inside this award winning book contains over 50 annointed prayers to help you break through and bring change. you tired of negativity around you and want to make a difference? For instance, you might want to see a positive change in your career, the education system, your family, and the media. This divinely orchestrated book will cause divine alignment around you and inside you.
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Chapter Excerpt Are you tired of your circumstance? Are you tired of being of being sick and tired? Do you desire a relationship with God or want to a deeper walk with him? You probably have prayed to change your situation, but haven’t seen any changes. Have you thought about changing yourself? Are REJOICE ESSENTIAL APRIL 2015 10
If you answered yes to any of the above questions then join me on this journey as we bring about changes through prayer. Each day we will focus on a daily topic to pray for that day. You can also pray this book through by praying more than one prayer in a day as often as you like. This book is meant to be a compliment to your bible reading time not to replace it. Overtime you will notice a change in your environment and others will notice the change in you as well.. Have you been praying for something for a long time and it seems like your prayers are not being answered? Well I have good
news. God gave me some revelatory keys to see acceleration in my prayer life that I want to share with you. The first revelatory key is to speak into the glory. The second revelatory key is to pray from your heavenly seat. The third revelatory key is to pray in the throne room. Some season believers might know how to tap into these things. If you do not know how to tap into these three revelatory keys, this book will empower and activate you to experience these keys. You are probably asking why pray or wondering if your prayers will make a difference? I am here to encourage you that yes your prayers make a difference and your prayers are powerful. James 5:16 (NIV) says, “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” You may not even feel righteous but you have to believe and receive it by faith because the word of God says that you are. Romans 3:22 (NIV) says, “This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile.”
Your words have power! Proverbs 18:21 (ESV) says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.” When you speak positive or life and the word of God only, you have angels gathering your words to perform what the scripture says. Psalms 103:20 (NASV) says, “Bless the LORD, you His angels, Mighty in strength, who perform His word, Obeying the voice of His word!” Contrarily, when you speak negative, you give the enemy of your soul authority to operate in your life and cancel all your prayers. If you go around saying “Man today is a bad day” more than likely you will end up having a bad day. Before I go into the revelatory keys that God revealed to me, I have to make sure that you have a relationship with God. If you don’t then stop and say this short prayer with me: Lord, I believe that you died on the cross for my sins. Romans 10:19 says, “Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. “ I make you Lord and Saviour of my life. Lord, I desire to have a relationship with you in Jesus name Amen. Now get connected with a local church if you are not already. 3 PRAY FOR YOUR ENEMIES Dear Heavenly Father, You are a merciful God. I come boldly to your throne. Lord, today I will pray for my enemies. Lord, when I bless my enemies, I am blessing myself. Lord, you said you will curse those that curse me and bless those that bless me.
Lord, that’s why I am praying for them because they do not know what they are doing. So I am praying that you will have mercy on them because they will need it. Matthew 5:43-44 (NCV) says, “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemies. But I say to you, love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you.” Luke 6:28 (NCV) says, “Bless those who curse you, pray for those who are cruel to you.” God bless me to walk in love today because you are love. I need protection from my enemies. I pray a hedge of protection and a fire wall around me. Proverbs 16:7 says,” When a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.” God I will worship you based on your promise of deliverance. 2 Kings 17:39 says, “Rather, worship the LORD your God; it is he who will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies.” Lord, I refuse to be afraid because Deuteronomy 3:22 says, “Ye shall not fear them: for the LORD your God He shall fight for you.” Deuteronomy 1:29-30, says “Do not be in dread or afraid of them. The Lord your God who goes before you will Himself fight for you.” I know that I am protected based on your word. Psalms 14:6 says, “The wicked frustrate the plans of the oppressed, but the Lord will protect his people.”
have perfect peace. Lord I thank you in advance for hearing my prayer and answering my prayer. In Jesus name Amen.
Prophetess Kimberly Hargraves is from Fayetteville, NC. She lives in Colorado Springs, CO. She is very active at her local church and transitioning into prophetic office. She is a prayer intercessor holding weekly conference and prayer lines. She is a public figure who does a live weekly radio broadcasts empowering believers in Christ. She makes daily YouTube videos for the broken hearted.
God I will continue to praise you regardless and my mind will be stayed on you so I can
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MEET PROPHETESS KIMBERLY HARGRAVES Kimberly is an anointed, obedient vessel of God. She discusses her start in ministry and her accepting the call as a prophet. Kimberly opens up about her childhood and her background. Kimberly Hargraves grew up in a military family. When both of her parents met in Korea they converted from Christianity to Buddhism. Kimberly grew up practicing Buddhism. Everything in her childhood seemed to be going well until, her family tried to leave that religion. One of the older women at the local Buddhist organization put a curse on Kimberly’s family. Within two weeks, a lot of horrible events took place. First her mother was driving down the highway and her axle on her car broke. As she apply the brakes, the car wouldn’t stop. The only way that she could stop the car was to run off the road into a tree. A few days later, Kimberly’s youngest sister who was two years old at the time, cut her feet and had to get stitches. Then a couple days later, that same sister fell from a two story window and hit her head on a concrete patio. Miraculously, she survived the fall. She had to get a metal plate in her head. There were even demonic attacks against her family. Sometimes, these attacks
were so severe that her family had to leave the house for hours at a time. Her father mentioned the demonic attacks which were taking place to a co-worker. His co-worker told him that someone place a curse on his family. The co-worker suggested to her father to have his family baptized in the name of Jesus. Kimberly’s Father obeyed and the curse was broken. The demonic attacks resumed due to the family’s failure to attend church consistently. Kimberly first heard of Jesus at the age of twelve, but she had no imitate relationship with him. During her teenage years, she experienced nightly, frightening, demonicforces. These nightly, demonic encounters would forcibly hold her down, and made several attempt to possess her. On several occasions these demonic entities, would physically assault her by pulling her hair; kissing her on the mouth, and other sensual acts. On one occasion, a handappeared from out of the
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wall and sensualilty assaulted her. Sometimes, Kimberly would see dark shadowy figures standing over her bed at night. She noticed that when she slept with a bible under her pillow, the attacks wouldn’t be as frequent. She learned to adjust to these demonic attacks because she felt that it was normal. As she grew older, Kimberly grew tired of the fast life. She tried to fill her void with ungodly relationships and shopping but the longing of her soul was insatiable. She experienced several bad relationships that increased her inner hurt. Ashley, her younger sister begin attending a small pentecostal church where she gave her life to Jesus. Kimberly refused to attend church with her sister. Ashley gave Kimberly a bible. For some reason, Kimberly just placed the bible on her passenger seat in her car and never opend it. A couple of weeks later as Kimberly was heading to work, she heard a voice in her head telling her, that she was going to die.
Kimberly, simply shook it off and got in the car and proceeded to work. A couple of minutes later, she felt the presence of death for the first time. Shortly after, she was involved in a tragic accident. Two vehicles rear-ended Kimberly’s car. Her 4-door sedan was totalled. The impact of the collision was so fierce that it reduced her 4-door sedan into a 2-door coupe! All Kimberly’s CDs and credit cards were scattered all over the highway. Kimberly got out of the car with no serious injuries. A fireman looked at the car and then at Kimberly while shaking his head. He said, “Young Lady, this saved your life.” He said this while handing her that same bible her sister gave her a couple of weeks prior. This car accident got Kimberly’s attention.
one day, she heard the voice of God in April 2014 and he told her to write a blog. She obeyed and she launched www.kimberlyhargravesministries.com. She began to write about her childhood and adulthood experiences. God used her pain for his glory. Then God began to speak to Kimberly more and more. He gave her books to write and he told her she was called to be a prophet to the nations. Kimberly was in disbelief at the moment because she couldn’t see why God would want to use someone like her. God begin to speak to Kimberly in dreams. Kimberly began to have visitations from Jesus.
At my lowest moment, I had lost all hope. Then I realized that every thing I once put hope in was superficial and unable to satisfy me. Only hope in God mattered. From that moment on I began to fight! I realized that the enemy was attacking me.
A couple weeks after God’s spared her life, she got invited to a home bible study. This older woman laid hands on her and she started speaking in tongues. Then a couple of days later, she got baptized after giving her life to Jesus Christ. This was the first time ever in her life, where she had so much peace and true joy. One day at a revival, she heard the voice of God for the first time at the age of 21. He told her that she was going to get married, have kids, and a big house. She was shocked because she still had the mentality of a single woman. A few months later, the word of the Lord came to pass. Kimberly began to seek the Lord like never before. She began to pray and fast. Then REJOICE ESSENTIAL APRIL 2015 13
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Prophetess Kimberly Hargraves can still smile after she went through. It is nothing but the glory of God. She loves to serve the Lord!
Kimberly loves to worship God. It is during worship that God downloads information into her. She receives songs from heaven. God loves to put a new song in her mouth. One day, she closed her eyes praying and she saw this man who was pure white with curly white hair and red eyes. He even had a sword in his mouth. No matter how many times, she would close her eyes she could not get that image out of her head. Then she asked God, “What am I seeing?” God replied, ‘You are seeing me in my glory.” She later confirmed her vision in Revelation 1. After this initial vision, Kimberly began to see Jesus in many forms. She saw Jesus again, when he appeared in her living room a short time after. He took her into heaven. She saw Jesus on a white horse wearing a red cape. Behind him were an innumerable company of angels. He spoke to her saying, “Tell everyone that I am soon to come.” This was confirmed this vision in Revelation 19. Her most heartfelt vision of Jesus, was when he appeared by her front door, in his crucified form. He was so bloody and unrecognizable, but she knew that was her saviour. The presence of God was so strong; Kimberly fell to her knees and began to weep like a baby. He showed her the holes in his hands and feet. Then she went into a trance and she seen the events that happened that day. She seen the crucifixion, his body being wrapped, and the two women coming to the tomb looking for his body but the angel asked, “Why are you looking among
the dead for the living one? After the angel spoke those words, immediately Kimberly was taking among the clouds. She saw Jesus all cleaned up and dressed in white walking towards her. He clothed her with a robe and he put a crown on her head. Later the Lord led her to the bible and told her ,that she was dead and had been crucified in him (Galatians 2:20). It is no longer Kimberly that lives but Jesus lives in her. All her visions were confirmed in the scriptures. She even saw the Throne room and the hand of God several times. When she went to the throne room, it was spontaneous. She was just worshipping and the presence of God was thick in her living room. Immediately, she saw herself going up past the clouds. She could see hundreds of angels lined up against the walls. The walls were a green translucent color. She saw God sitting on a Throne with many steps. He was enormous! His face shone brighter than the sun. She also saw other believers worshipping and bowing down before the Throne. There was such a presence of peace there. Kimberly did not want to leave. She stayed there for a while until she fell asleep. She woke up when she felt her body move past the clouds back into her living room. Her supernatural visions are on her web page (www.kimberlyhargravesministries.com) The next thing God began to show her were
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visions of other people. He revealed to her the intents and thoughts of the people’s hearts. God has shown Kimberly many things in the Spirit realm, but she is unable to discuss them. The Holy Spirit began to train Kimberly, showing her how to pray for his people and to prophesy. Kimberly became so convicted if she did not deliver the word that the Lord gave her for his people, because it would rob her peace. After Kimberly accepted the call of a prophet, God anointed her with his Spirit. His fire began to rest upon her. Kimberly is a carrier of God’s Fire. When she doesn’t feel it, she prays or worships until she gets his fire back upon her. She enjoys feeling God’s Fire because it gives her a sense of comfort. It reminds her that she is not alone. Whenever someone sick hugs Kimberly, God
would heal them. God began to heal many people, Kimberly would pray for. One man particularly, had HIV and God healed him! One Lady had brain cancer, Kimberly prayed for her and God healed her. God rapidly began to manifest his miracles in Kimberly’s ministry. Kimberly has seen the glorious power of God and she believes that God can heal any disease. Kimberly never physically laid hands on anyone to pray for their healing. The Glory of God came through the phone line and healed everyone under the sound of her voice. God also pushed Kimberly into deliverance ministry. Everyone she has prayed for, have purged up demons in a white frothy substance. She has faced criticism from other ministers concerning her deliverance ministry, but she stands on the Word of God.
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Kimberly was pursuing medical school to become a doctor, but God gave her a choice. He told her that she could be an average doctor or she can have a worldwide healing and deliverance ministry. She chose the latter, and gave up her desire of becoming a Medical Doctor to purse the Lord. Kimberly is now waiting for the promises of God to manifest in her life. She is an example of how God can turn the ugly into something beautiful. Kimberly believes that the worst sinners can make the best Christians. Kimberly enjoys cooking for her family. She loves to play games with her children. She likes to work out and enjoys worship. She loves to write. Her current assignment is to teach on right-
eousness. She had an encounter with God during worship one day. The hand of God came through the ceiling and gave her a scepter of righteousness. He told her that she is to teach on righteousness and that it is a free gift (Romans). Kimberly is now working on her next book:, “In Right Standing.” Right now, she is facing hardship and she really had to learn to use faith. She was almost homeless a few times, but God showed her that he can provide for her. Her storm caused her to grow in God and develop her own relationship with him. God is faithful and he always comes through. Kimberly does a weekly radio show on blog talk radio. She always does a weekly prayer call on Saturday mornings. Kimberly intercedes for a lot of people. She starts her day in prayer and she can pray for hours if she is led by the Holy Spirit. She also takes communion daily because the Holy Spirit told her it is a requirement for her. She noticed that when she partakes in communion, Super-
natural anointing comes upon her. Communion protects her from sickness and keeps her in peace. Most of her ministry is prayer and sometimes that involves her daily writings on Facebook to encourage people. Kimberly says that the advice she would give to anyone who is new in ministry is just to have a relationship with God and everything else will follow. The enemy will try to attack you with everything he has when you first go into ministry. You have to stay faithful to God. Your anointing will cost you. You will have to suffer to get it because we all must identify with the sufferings of Christ. Stand firm, believe, and trust God no matter what! Things will line up for you eventually. Whatever God wants you to do, he will provide the resources. For instance, God provided the resources for Kimberly to feed the homeless. God provided the resources for her to start this magazine, “REJOICE ESSENTIAL.”
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This is a life changing testimontial. God is a God who does the impossible No matter how impossible your situation is, God can turn it around. This book shows how God can turn your situation around.
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Chapter Excerpt 2 BAD COMPANY Tina was raised in the church and always tried to live a godly life. Her family moved away to a new town for her father’s new job. The move really affected Tina because she missed her old friends and her old church. At her new church there wasn’t a lot of youth there so Tina wasn’t able to bond with too many females her age. Tina longed for a friend and she met a group of girls hanging outside of the school one day. She was invited to a house party and she went later that night. This is where Tina put her relationship with God on the back burner. Tina began to skip school, smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, and have sex with boys. Her parents noticed a change in Tina and did some
what their daughter was doing. Her parents put Tina on punishment for the remainder of the school year. While Tina was on punishment, she realized how her new teenage friends influenced herto back slide from God. Tina repented her sins to God and re-dedicated her life to him. Have you ever had someone in your life that has a bad influence on you? Does this person compromise your daily walk with God somehow? We have to ask God for wisdom in these situations. Sometimes we might not be the most popular person in school or work and everyone might not like us. We have to be cautious and realize that we are God pleasers and not people pleasers. When walking with God, you can’t do what everyone else is doing because it is not in his will.
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mean not associating with them or totally cut them off because we might be the only bible or godly influence in that person’s life. Just try to plant seeds in that person’s life and let God do the rest. But we have to be careful because the devil is prowling like a roaring lion. Here is what the bible says about bad company:
1 Corinthians 15:33: Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” 2 Corinthians 6:14: Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? Proverbs 13:20: Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. 1 Corinthians 5:11: But now I am writing to you not to
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your glory. Lord, let me serve you with a pure heart. Lord, I pray that you keep me on the straight and narrow path. Lord, I pray that you keep me from temptation. Lord, give me a spirit of discernment so I can know evil from good. Lord, rebuke the devourer from my sake. God I thank you for hearing and answering my prayers. In Jesus name Amen. Scriptures To Mediate on To Overcome Bad Company: Proverbs 14:7 (ESV), Leave the presence of a fool, for there you do not meet words of knowledge.
the name of brother if he is guilty of sexual immorality or greed, or is an idolater, reviler, drunkard, or swindler—not even to eat with such a one. Psalm 26:4-5 : I do not sit with men of falsehood, nor do I consort with hypocrites. I hate the assembly of evildoers, and I will not sit with the wicked. Psalm 119:115: Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God. Heavenly Father, You are the Most High God. You are so good. How excel-
lent is your name. I pray today that you give me guidance and wisdom to make choices that are pleasing in your sight. Lord I pray against any ungodly influences that would cause me to sin. I ask that your glory can shine through me and that I can walk into your anointing so darkness can flee. Let me put on the mind of Christ today. Galatians 5:16 says, Let me walk in the spirit so that I don’t fulfil the lust of the flesh.
Psalms 1:1-4 (ESV), Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away.
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37:25, 29) Did you know that righteousness is a gift? That’s right! It’s a free gift offered to you by faith through Jesus Christ. Romans 5:17 says, “Receive the abundance of grace and the FREE GIFT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS reign in life through the one man Jesus Christ. That’s right, when you accept this free gift of righteousness; you will reign in this life. That means no matter how evil or how mess up a situation is you will overcome it through your righteousness in Christ. Love endures all. Christ has giving us the victory. So what does righteousness mean? It simply means to be right with God. This is powerful because Jesus died for us and bore the penalty of our sins so we can have access to the God the Father. Righteousness is not a feeling but it’s based on your faith. No matter how awful you sinned in the past, if you confess your sins and repent, God will cleanse you of all unrighteousness. Will you accept this free gift? This gift of righteousness has so many benefits. 1)FAVOR. For thou, LORD, will bless the righteous; with favour will thou compass him as with a shield.” (Psalm 5:12) 2)DELIVERANCE. “The righteous cry, and the LORD hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.” (Psalm 34:17) 3)PROVISION. “I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread … The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein forever.” (Psalm
4)SUCCESS. “The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.” (Psalm 92:12) 5)ANSWERS TO PRAYERS. “For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers…” (1 Peter 3:12) BRAND NEW BOOK Excerpts Are you doing the right thing but the wrong thing is happening? Sometimes bad things happen to good people. Matthew 5:45 says, “That you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous (just) and the unrighteous (unjust).” Look at the story of Job, he was a just person but for a season bad things happened to him. Your trouble is seasonal and it will not last always (Ecclesiastes 3:1). Sometimes children of God have to go through a struggle to get to their promise land.
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The sign of opposition and resistance that you are facing is a sign that you are on the right track. Continue to do the right thing and be in position to receive the promise. You have the promise that Jesus is with you in the midst of the storm (Mark 4:38). You also know based on God’s word that you have the victory (1 Corinthians 15:57). When you go through the struggle you learn how to appreciate the small things. You have tremendous spiritual growth becoming more Christ like (Hebrews 5:8, Isaiah 30:20) and enter into your destiny during the
storm. God chastise those who he loves (Hebrew 12:6), so embrace the change and transition.
will restore it giving you back more than you had before (Job 42:10).
Don’t give up doing the right things because your blessing is on the way. After you did all you can do stand still (fasting, confessions, and praying) and know that God is working out everything for your good (Romans 8:28). Don’t be envious when the wicked people around you seemed to be more blessed than you because their prosperity won’t last. The scripture says they withered away like grass (Psalm 37:1-2). Whatever you lost, know that God
Lord, I come boldly to your throne to confess that I feel weary sometimes because I am serving you with my whole heart but everything around me is in chaos. Lord, the enemy of my soul wants me to give up so I will not come into my promise land. Satan, I rebuke you in the name of Jesus. I bind up the spirit of doubt, weariness, envious, and frustration off my life right now in the name of Jesus.
ting me to my promise land. Thank you, Lord for answering this prayer in Jesus name. Amen.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Are you going through a tough time? You need to know that everything is working out for your good if you are a child of God. You are the righteousness of God through Jesus Christ. Psalm 55:22 says, “Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.” Jesus wants to carry every pain that you feel and sorrow. Give him your burdens and experience his supernatural peace. You have the victory and you will win in the end no matter how the situation looks like.
Lord, I loose the Holy Spirit to fill the voids. I decree that I am more than a conqueror. I decree that I will come out of this storm victorious. I decree that my latter days are better than my former days. I decree that I am the righteousness of God through Christ Jesus. Lord, give me wisdom as I go through the trials so I can learn what you want me to learn.
Dear Heavenly Father, Lord, I come boldly to your throne of grace to obtain mercy in my time of need. Lord, I give you all of my pains, worries, and sorrows. You tell me in your word to cast my cares upon you. You also tell me to come to you if I am labored and heavy laden and you will give me rest (Matthew 11:28). Lord, your word tells me that you became a curse so that I will obtain a blessing (Galatians 3:13-14). I decree that I will have every promise that your word says I can have. Thank you, father for the supernatural release. Thank you, Father for answering this prayer in Jesus name Amen.
I speak to every mountain in my life and command it to be cast into the sea. Thank you, Lord for get-
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THE BENEFITS OF OBEDIENCE Wouldn’t you like to have everything that God promised you? No more lack but to be prosperous in all areas of your life? Wouldn’t you like God’s blessing to overtake you? Read a couple of chapters from Prophetess Kimberly Hargraves book?
Obedience Is Key Chapter Excerpt God is looking for some obedient people. Will you be obedient? There are many benefits when you obey God. Here are five benefits of obeying God: 1) Obedience brings blessings while disobedience brings troubles (Deuteronomy 28) 2) Obedience brings a successful life (Joshua 1:8) 3) Entrance in heaven (Matthew 7:21) 4) Mercy of God (Exodus 20:6) 5) God will be your God and work out things for your good (Jeremiah 7:23) Did you know when you Obey God, blessings follow? A couple of days ago, God told me to do something absolutely ridiculous. I obeyed him and the next day, I received a financial blessing. Sometimes God tests us to see if we will obey him and stay faithful to him. When you obey God, He will call you his friend (John 15:14). When you obey God,
it shows that you love him (John 14:15). Obedience is better than sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22). God will bless you for your obedience; it may be or may not be financially. Whatever way God chooses to bless you, just know he will do as he promised. Obey God no matter what and be blessed with his many benefits that he loads us with daily and more. What is God telling you to do today? Dear Heavenly Father, I come humbly to your throne of grace and confess and repent for not always obeying you. Lord, I desire to please you. I bind up the spirit of rebellion and disobedience off my life right now in the name of Jesus. I decree that I will step out in faith and obey you Lord no matter what. Thank you Lord for answering this prayer in Jesus name Amen . Do you desire to please God? Obedience is one way that can please God. You can start being obedient to God by obeying his word. This means that children need to honour their parents (Ephesians 6:1-3). This means to obey and submit yourself to those who rule over you like teachers, pastors, leaders, etc. because they watch over your soul (Hebrews
13:17). God is a God of order and not confusion. When you act out of character (people who are unteachable and feel like they know everything) and try to do things your way, you are being disobedient. Your disobedience brings you outside of God’s will for your life. Being in God’s will is the safest place to be. When you are obedient to God and stay in his will you will then experience all the wonderful things (blessings) that God has for you which includes favour, provision, peace, protection and so much more Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you and love you. Lord, I want to please you. I bind up the spirit of disobedience and rebellion off my life right now in the name of Jesus. Lord, I will honour and submit myself to the people who you put over me in the name of Jesus. Lord, I will walk in humility. Lord, you give grace to the humble but oppose the proud. I decree that I will obey you Lord. Thank you Lord for answering this prayer in Jesus name Amen.
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Did you know that you have the power to change the direction of your life? It comes down to the things that you confess with your mouth. If you speak negative things, then expect negative things to happen to you. Contrarily, if you speak postive things, then expect postive things to happen. Take the 30 day challenge and speak these confessions for a positive change daily.
Addiction No temptation has overtaken me that is not common to man. God is faithful, and He will not let me be tempted beyond my ability, but with the temptation He will also provide the way of escape, that I may be able to endure it (1 Corinthians 10:13). I decree and declare that all strongholds of addiction are broken off my life in the name of Jesus. I will be sober-minded and watchful because my adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8). I am wise and will not be deceived because wine is a mocker and strong drink is raging (Proverbs 20:1). Wine will not inflame me! Woe to them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night (Isaiah 5:11). Lead me not into temptation, but deliver me from evil (Matthew 6:13). The Son has made me free and I shall be free indeed (John 8:36). I am a servant of obedience unto righteousness. I will put on the Lord Jesus Christ and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof (Romans 13:14). I will flee fornication because
committing fornication is sinning against my own body (1 Corinthians 6:18). I am in Christ and a new creature. Old things are passed away. All things are become new (2 Corinthians 5:17). I will not be drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but filled with the Spirit (Ephesians 5:18). I will deny ungodliness and worldly lusts. I will live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world (Titus
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2:12). I will not be lead astray from my own lusts because it brings forth sin and results in death (James 1:15). I will submit to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from me (James 4:7). All strongholds of drugs and alcohol are broken off my life now in the name of Jesus. All strongholds of pornography and sexual sins are broken off my life now in the name of Jesus.
of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God (1 Corinthians 6:11). I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Philippians 4:13). God’s temple is holy, and I am that temple (1 Corinthians 3:17). I am crucified with Christ in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so I will longer be enslaved to sin. I have died and have been set free from sin (Romans 6:6-7).
All strongholds of gluttony and selfmutilation are broken off my life now in the name of Jesus. All strongholds of gambling and excessive shopping are broken off my life now in the name of Jesus. The freedom in Christ has set me free. I will stand firm and will not submit again to a yoke of slavery (Galatians 5:1). I will put to death what is earthly inside me: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry (Colossians 3:5). I will present my body as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is my spiritual worship (Romans 12:1). I will not be deceived because bad company ruins good morals (1 Corinthians 15:33). I will not fulfil the works of the flesh which are sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. If I do such things I will not inherit the kingdom of God (Galatians 5:19-21).
I will walk properly as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in quarrelling and jealousy (Romans 13:13).
I will not partake in whoredom, wine, and new wine because they take away the understanding (Hosea 4:11).
I am a slave of righteousness (Romans 6:18).
I decree that I will abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against my soul (1 Peter 2:11).
I will live by the Spirit putting to death the deeds of the body and I will live (Romans 8:13).
The desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions is not from the Father but is from the world (1 John 2:16).
Thank you for keeping me from stumbling and presenting me blameless before the presence of your glory with great joy (Jude 1:24).
Lord, remove all stumbling blocks from my life in the name of Jesus. My marriage bed will be undefiled (Hebrews 13:4). I will not be among the drunkards or among gluttonous eaters of meat (Proverbs 23:20). I will not be sexually immoral or covetous because those who do this has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God (Ephesians 5:5). I will not associate with anyone who is guilty of sexual immorality, greed, idolater, reviler, drunkard, or swindler (1 Corinthians 5:11). I am washed, sanctified, justified in the name
I am God’s temple and God’s Spirit dwells in me (1 Corinthians 3:16). I am the salt of the earth (Matthew 5:13). I am the light of the world. I am a city set on a hill that cannot be hidden (Matthew 5:14). I will let my light shine before others, so they may see my good works and give glory to the Father who is in heaven (Matthew 5:16). I will not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of my mind, that by testing I may discern what is the will of God, what is good, acceptable, and perfect (Romans 12:2).
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ART WORK OF THE MONTH
“The Crucifixion” by Moriah Hargraves Moriah Hargraves is a brilliant eight year who attends Woodmen Hills Elementary. The name Moriah means, “The Lord is my teacher.” All throughout her life she has caught on really fast academically. She has won multiple awards and certificates including art and math. She truly has the Holy Spirit as her teacher. She enjoys attending church with her parents. She draws and creates various art works to express herself through Jesus Christ. She is learning at an early age how to pray and to develop a relationship with God. REJOICE ESSENTIAL APRIL 2015 26
Sinner’s Prayer Did you know that time is short? Everyone has an expiration date! You will not live forever! You never know when it’s your time to go. It could seem like a normal day, but then someone ends up passing away un-expectantly. Think about how many people you hear who went to work and never came back home. People are here today and gone tomorrow. For instance, a plane could crash suddenly and many innocent lives are lost.
Psalm 103:15 says, “Man’s days are like the grass.” The grass will eventually wither and die. This life is a journey and we need to realize that this is not our final home. What we do here on earth determines our final resting place, heaven or hell. Jesus wants to have a relationship with you as you go through this journey in life. Don’t spend another day living without Jesus as your Lord and saviour. Read this prayer out loud if you want Jesus to come inside of your heart.
Lord, I believe that you died on the cross for my sins. Romans 10:19 says, “Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. “ I make you Lord and Saviour of my life. Lord, I desire to have a relationship with you. Lord, I confess any sins of ___________. I repent Lord for all my sins. Wash me in your blood in Jesus name. Lord, I want to spend eternity with you once I leave this earth. I ask you for forgiveness. Lord, I pray that I will walk in a manner that is pleasing to you in Jesus name Amen.
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The Nations. http://www.burningheartsmin.org/. 28 March 2015 10 quotes about prayer. 2009. www.blissthefamily.com 28 March 2015 Dear Heavenly Father, God we exalt your name. Your name is higher than all names in heaven and on earth. Lord, I am thankful for your creation. You created so much beauty here on earth for the eye to behold. You are so holy, just, and outstanding. Words can’t describe you. Father, I ask that nations will come to know your son, Jesus Christ, as their Lord and Saviour. Psalms 33:12 says, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.” Lord, let us all have a godly sorrow, that works repentance in our hearts. 2 Chronicles 7:14 says, “If my people, which are called by my
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PRAYER FOR THE NATIONS What is on God’s heart for all the people in the world? This scriptural based prayer focuses on the heart of the matter.
Not our will Lord, but your will Lord. Lord, bring heaven down to earth! Not our agenda Lord, but your agenda Lord!
name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” Lord, I plead the blood of Jesus upon myself and the nations. Lord, I pray for protection for Christians worldwide. Lord, send mighty warrior angels to protect us from all the attacks of the enemy. There are so many martyrs nationwide. I ask that you cancel every assignment of the enemy against Christians. I pray that your agenda is done in heaven and on earth. Father, send the anointing that destroys the yokes. I pray that you send peace among the nations especially where apostasy is practiced. I decree Micah 4:3 over
worthy of you.
the nations that nation shall not lift up a sword against nation; neither shall they learn war any more. I pray for the peace of Jerusalem. I decree and declare Isaiah 60:18 that violence shall no more be heard in thy land, wasting nor destruction within thy borders; but thou shalt call thy walls Salvation, and thy gates Praise. I command divine order. I command things to line up with the word of God. I decree Isaiah 54:17 that no weapon formed against us will prosper and every tongue that rises up against us will be condemned. Lord, stretch out your long arm and vindicate your people, O God. Lord, I pray for more signs and wonders so the nonbelievers worldwide will believe that Jesus Christ is the Messiah. I pray that every blind eye be open from spiritual blindness. I pray that we can come into the knowledge of your truth. Lord, bless us to walk in a manner
Search our hearts O God. I pray that we will be turned from the power of Satan unto God. Lord, I pray that we stand for righteousness and say no to sin. Proverbs 14:34 says, “Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.” Lord, I pray that you provide the resources needed for every ministry so we can get your agenda done here on earth. Lord of the breakthrough, come see about us. Lord, I pray that you have your way here on earth. You are so merciful and you don’t want any to perish. Isaiah 60:12 says, “For the nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish; yea, those nations shall be utterly wasted.” Lord, I pray that you turn the hardest of hearts towards you. Lord, you are a God who solves impossibilities. Lord, I pray that all idols in the land are destroyed. Lord, I pray that all false Gods are renounced. Lord, I pray that you will meet every need. Lord, you are the God of hope. You comfort your people. You bring healing to the sick. Lord, you deliver all those who are oppressed by the devil. Lord, heal us emotional, physically, and spiritually. Thank you for answering this prayer in Jesus name Amen.
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FACING REJECTION It doesn’t feel good to be rejected. Fortunately, God understands our pain. He has been rejected an innumerable amount of times.
Don’t try to overcome this in your strength. Rejection is way bigger than you. This is why you need a big God to help you overcome this issue. Lean on God and allow him to come into your heart. Allow him to carry all your burdens. Once you give God all your burdens you will experience his supernatural peace. Things will get better. Instead of shame, God will give you a double portion of honour. Remember, others may have rejected you but not God. 1 Peter 2:4 says, “As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious.” You are chosen and precious to God. You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Dear Heavenly Father, No one likes to feel alone and to be rejected by the people whom they love so much. You may be asking, “Why is this happening to me?” Oftentimes in life this is the case. It seems the more you try to love someone, they reject you even more. Psalm 27:10 says, “For my father and my mother have forsaken me, but the Lord will take me in.” God will not forsake you when everyone else has. Rejection is what God experienced throughout the bible even from his chosen people, the Israelites. God loves them so much. However, through the years the Israelites would practice idolatry and turn their backs on Him. When the Israelites were in despair, they cried out to God. He would hear their pleas and extend his mercy. God raised up judges to deliver his people after the death of Joshua. Yet God showed his compassion, even after all the rejection He faced. In the Christian journey, it sometimes can be a lonely walk. You might have been rejected by all your loved ones
and friends. This is the time when most people find themselves seeking after God more than ever. The lonely season is a time of spiritual growth. Jesus faced so much rejection. He was rejected by his own people, the Jews. Prophets face a lot of rejection also. Sometimes they have to give a word and people don’t receive them too well. Jesus and God understand the rejection you may be facing. Jesus was lied on, spat on, beat, and crucified. John 1:11 says, “He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him.” It is at your darkest times, that you may feel like everyone has left you. However, God is there with you. Psalm 94:14 says, “For the Lord will not forsake his people; he will not abandon his heritage.” God is with you. If God is for us, who can be against us? God is closed to the broken hearted. Don’t let rejection be your downfall. Don’t let your heart become bitter, hard, and full of hate.
I come boldly to your throne of grace to obtain mercy in my time of need. I confess that I am feeling rejected and I know that you understand what I am going through. Hebrews 4:15 says, “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.” Psalms 34:18 says, “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” God your word says in Isaiah 26:3 that you will keep me in perfect peace because my mind is said on you. Thank you, Lord for vindicating me and delivering me out of all my troubles. I decree that I have victory through Jesus Christ. I decree that you will give me beauty for ashes. I decree Romans 15:13 over myself that the God of hope fill me with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit I may abound in hope. Thank you for answering this prayer in Jesus name.
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I heard the Lord saying to be encouraged. He is working everything out and you can go to sleep. He gives sleep to his beloved. Every storm has an expiration date. Things will get better. Be encouraged. God says he wants his people to walk with integrity, stand in his ways, don’t compromise, don’t let temptation be your downfall. God says believe. He spoke the word, now you have to believe that it will come to pass. Anything is possible to you that believes. Your only job is to believe what I said I am going to do. I will open up doors for you no one can shut. Don’t stop believing. God says he wants his children to grow and increase into the knowledge of him. It’s time to stop drinking spiritual milk. Time to eat meat. I asked what was on the Father’s heart he said families. Hell has released demonic forces to destroy families, there will be a surge this year. Pray for divine order in the home, peace, and unity. I hear God saying this morning: tell them to learn to let me fight for them. God says get ready, Jesus is coming soon to gather his church. The bridegroom wants his bride the church to prepare herself. God says to believe him because many people have doubt towards him. God says he will you bless you regardless
These are words that the Holy Spirit gave to Prophetess Kimberly Hargraves during her prayer time.
of what people say about you. He is the author and perfecter of your faith. The Holy Spirit says look forward and stop looking back. I am doing a new thing. Old things are passed away. I ask the Father what was on his heart. He told me to pray for the children. He said pray so they will not be lead astray, that they will have a great foundation, and remember him. Stand in agreement with me today as we keep our children lifted up in prayer. God says many don’t receive the promises because they give up. Remain steadfast, humble, and hold on to his word. He says he has heard your supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving. He says he is working the most when you don’t feel it. Many of his children will be surprised at the things that are coming forth. I have spoken and will do it he says.
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I hear God saying, “I know you don’t understand but your pain is for my glory. Children, you must share in the sufferings of Christ. I am with you and I will get you through. I will clean up your mess and re-establish you. The very thing the enemy tried to attack you is the area I will bless. I am the way maker, wonderful counselor, and prince of peace. Cast all your cares upon me. I work everything out for your good.
Don’t let the enemy steal your seeds. Jesus is soon coming. You must get right. Repent from your wicked ways, get baptized, and start living right says the Lord. I heard God say that he is working things out. He says at your weakest he is the strongest. The Lord pressed it upon my heart today to pray for the Middle East. Stand in agreement with me today as you say a pray for them as well. I hear The Lord saying this morning to trust and believe him. Don’t doubt the things he will do for you, it will come to pass he says. God says hang on in there, not to give up but trust me like you never have before. I am the God of Deliverance. I am the God of Breakthrough.
I am the God of restoration. I am the mighty warrior. I am the mighty champion. I will fight for you, just call upon me. Seek my face like never before and spend time with me. I will turn things in your favour. The Lord told me to tell someone to rest in him. The set time of favour has come upon you. There is a supernatural release of the glory over the saints to make impossible things happen. God is going to exceed your expectations! Stay focus, get ready, and get in position. God says so many people want the benefits but not a relationship with him. Turn back from your wicked ways. I will turn my face unto them. Seek me with your whole heart and you will find me. I will reward those who diligently seek me.
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HEALTHY LIVING God wants his people to be healthy and for them to live a long life. He wants us to care for our bodies because they are his temple here on earth.
Too many of God’s people are dying prematurely before the average lifespan of seventy years due to unhealthy lifestyle habits. This involves the excess consumption of high caloric diets. Foods mainly in the western diets such as pizza, cheese burgers, fried chicken, mash potatoes, French fries, and soft drinks should be eaten in moderation and not excess. If these foods are eaten in excess, then exercise is a requirement to ensure the calories and fat are burned off. Evangelist Jack Coe died prematurely at the age of 38, right at the peak of his ministry. He was obese and unfortunately he did not practice healthy living. Our bodies are the temple of God. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 says, “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.” Most people feel like this means not to sin such as sexREJOICE ESSENTIAL APRIL 2015 34
etc. However, gluttony is a sin. Not taking care of what God gave you is also a sin. You only have one earthly body. You can’t get another body while you are here on earth. The scripture clearly states to glorify God in your body. This also means to eat right and exercise. You don’t belong to yourself but to God. You were brought for a price when Jesus Christ shed his blood on the cross. The American Heart Association states, “To prevent heart disease and stroke, one must exercise thirty minutes a day, five days a week.” Instead of eating high fat and high calorie foods, try more lean foods such as fish. Fish is low in fat, high in protein, and a great source of omega 3 fatty acids. Researchers at Med India have found that regularly consumption of fish can reduce the following: childhood asthma, certain cancers, dementia, depression, and inflammatory
conditions.Here is a simple salmon recipe. Ingredients (2 servings) 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 tablespoons light olive oil 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 2 (6 ounce) fillets salmon Directions 1. In a medium glass bowl, prepare marinade by mixing garlic, light olive oil, basil, salt, pepper, lemon juice and parsley. Place salmon fillets in a medium glass baking dish, and cover with the marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator about 1 hour, turning occasionally. 2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). 3. Place fillets in aluminum foil, cover with marinade, and seal. Place sealed salmon in the glass dish, and bake 35 to 45 minutes, until easily flaked with a fork.
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Testimonies I wanted deliverance for a long time but however I was very fearful. I was a believer in Jesus Christ, yet I had demonic spirits speaking through me often. I ended up secluding myself away from the world. Once I tried to go to church, but a strong presence of fear came over me and I ran out of the church. I was afraid that the demons inside of me would manifest. I met someone on Facebook who actually cared about me. She was God sent because she offered deliverance ministry. She was extremely nice and reached out to me by giving me her number. At the time, this meant a lot to me because I had no friends. For two weeks, I would call this lady but too paralyzed by fear to speak. So one day, she became frustrated and began to pray aggressively when I called her. I had to place my phone on mute because the demons were starting to manifest. Suddenly, she began to speak in other tongues and she had a vision of my painful childhood. The Lord showed her how I was abused as a child by my father. At that time, I still had un-forgiveness in my heart towards him. Due to un-forgiveness, the devil felt he had legal access to me. He would not leave no matter who prayed for me. It wasn’t until the Lord revealed my darkest secret, that I was led in a prayer of forgiveness. Afterwards, demonic spirits started to leave my body forcibly. I had to vomit some of them up. After the deliverance session, I felt lighter. I began to thank God and praise him. I am thankful that people
offer deliverance ministry. God set me free and he restored my joy. --- Anonymous, Kansas One time I was having a phone conversation with a long distance friend. My right knee was hurting me for weeks due to an old injury. I never told my friend about my injury, however God did. She received a word of knowledge about my pain. She began to cry out in pain because she was feeling the fire of God on her right knee. She asked me was I having pain in my right knee and I replied yes. Then she prayed over my knee and God healed my knee. It has been months and the pain
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is totally gone. God is a healer! --- Chuck, North Carolina A couple of months ago, I ran into financial difficulty. I was unable to pay my utility bill for a couple of months. So one day, as I was getting dressed to head to church, I noticed that my power was shut off. Immediately, I began to cry out to God for help. At that instance, my friend sent a text to me and said that God told her to give me some money. The amount that the Lord spoke to her was the exact amount that I need to get my lights cut back on. My lights were cut off for one hour. It was a blessed hour because I spent that time,
When we share testimonies, our faith increases! We start to believe God for the impossible! We can see the power and the hand of God in any situation. God can turn any test into a testimony! We know if God did it before, he can do it again. Our testimonies glorify God!
glorifying God. It has been hard financially at times, but God is a provider. ----Kim, Colorado
because I got healed by the power of God. ---Scott, Tennessee
During the end of last year, I was meeting a friend for the first time. We were outside of a church talking. We were led to pray for one another. She placed her hand on my back as she prayed for me. Then afterwards, I left the church and started to drive back home. As I drove, I noticed that my back was no longer in pain. I had hurt my back two days prior, to meeting my new friend. God healed my back.
I got laid off from my job during the month of October. It was very stressful because there were a lot of bills that I had to pay. After, I paid some minor bills; I was short on my rent for the month. As I prayed, God gave me a strategy. He said to worship him for every hour while I was awake, and then speak my decrees pertaining to my need. I obeyed these instructions. Two days before, I was threatened with an eviction, God gave me an eight hundred dollar miracle to pay my rent! Never doubt God but always believe. He is faithful.--- Kimberly, North Carolina
My back has never felt better. On my way to meet my friend, I made an appointment for a massage. But I had to cancel,
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My grandma tried to get me to go to church for years. I thought church was for older people. I didn’t want to have anything to do with God or church. I wanted to have fun and party all the time. One weekend, I lied to my grand mother and told her I was staying the night at my friend’s house to study for an upcoming test. I went to the club and danced all night. After the club, me and a group of friends went out to breakfast. When we pulled up to the restaurant and parked the car out front, two men came outside and stood right in front of my car and starting shooting at each other. A man was murdered right before my eyes. Bullets could have ricochet. Thank God that no bullets hit me, my friends, or my car. God kept us. I was so shaken up from this event I wanted to change. Shortly after, I gave my life to the Lord. Once I suffered from sleep apnea. Every night when I would fall asleep, I would wake up gasping for air. It was so severe that I had to sleep straight up in a chair. I neglected my bed for months. I told someone at my church and they made me a prayer cloth. When I receive the cloth, the anointing was so strong I felt it through the outside of the envelope. I started sleeping with the prayer cloth and God miraculously healed me of sleep apnea. Glory to God! --- Jamaal, South Carolina One time I was thirty seven dollars short on my cell phone bill. I prayed to God because I had three days left before the due date. I did not worry about the bill anymore but started to praise God! Then on the third day, I checked my account and the thirty seven dollars was there. Praising God works! ---Kay, Texas
I was praying for a long time to receive the Holy Spirit with evidence of speaking in tongues. No matter how often I went to church and went to the altar, I could not receive it. I became frustrated and felt like I would never receive the gift of tongues. A few months later, when I was praying in my dorm room in college, I just surrender everything unto God. Then a rushing wind came out of nowhere. My tongues started flapping. Finally, I began to speak in other tongues. I couldn’t stop speaking in tongues for days. I had to be silent in order for it cease momentarily. God will give you what you pray for. Be encouraged everyone. --- Lamont, California I was depressed and frustrated because it seemed like God was not answering my prayers. I was having trouble on my job, financial difficulties, and sickness in
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my body. I had numbness in my legs and fibroids in my stomach. Sometimes the pain was unbearable. I felt led by the Holy Spirit to contact my distance cousin on Facebook. She was in ministry. She was always talking about praying. I decided to ask her to pray for me. She was happy to pray for me. She began to prophesy to me. God told her everything that was wrong with me and I did not have to say a word. As she prayed, I felt the fire of God all over me. It was extreme heat. My cousin reassured me that I was okay. That heat was only God healing me. Not only did God heal me but he also gave
me an un-expectant check in the mail a few weeks later.--Cynthia, Louisiana I was standing for my marriage and believing that God would restore it. My husband told me to my face how he did not love me anymore. He threatened me with divorce after ten years of marriage. I had to move out of our marital home and struggled for months to make ends meet. Unfortunately, one day I lost my home and was homeless for one month. I had to stay with a friend temporarily. During the time of me losing my home, God slowly began to restore friendship between me and my husband. My husband
started inviting me over to our marital home. As I was leaving our home one day, I heard the voice of God telling me to turn back again. I obeyed and went back home. I have been living there ever since. Now my husband tells me daily how much he loves me. He even told me that I was the best thing that has ever happened to him. The best part of this story is that my husband is even going to church with me now. I am so amazed how God turned things around. I remember crying every night. Now my life is filled with joy.---Rachel, Georgia I was praying for years for my
husband to stop drinking alcohol. He was literally drinking himself into a grave. Every day he would complain that his stomach ached. He would use the rest room for hours. Sadly, he would still drink all day. I hated seeing him suffer and not value his life. Then one day, my husband stopped drinking. He told me that he had no taste for alcohol. At first I thought he was going to go back to drinking. But months have gone by and still no drinks. I constantly praise God because no one can do a better job than God.---Shamecca, New York
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