REJOICE ESSENTIAL MAGAZINE Prophecy + Hope + Encouragement + Faith + Empowerment
Meet Evangelist Annette Phillip
The 9th Edition The Best Source of Prophetic Encouragement
Learn about Chronic Kidney Disese
Conviction is not condemnation Prayer For Freedom Prayer For The Nations
ells: The Basic Unit of Life C The Challenge
What is Prophecy? Dealing with Rejection Healthy Living
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Table of Content
Midweek Refill
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A Preacher’s Pain
Man Pull Your Pants Up!
The Book of Declarations
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Overcoming Difficult Life Experiences with Scriptures and Prayers
Obedience Is Key
Sinner’s Prayer
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Healthy Living
Prophetic Encouragement
Testimonies
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04 Contributors 07 Meet Evangelist Annette Phillip 08 Chronic Kidney Disese 11 Cells: The Basic Unit of Life 12 The Challenge 14 Spotlights and Highlights 15 Tempted As You and Me 18 The Worldview 19 Comfort from Psalm 27 20 Conviction is not condemnation 21 Prayer For Freedom 31
22 Prayer For The Nations 24 Dealing with Rejection 25 D.I.V.A. Corner 26 Midweek Refill 27 Rubies For L.I.F.E 28 A Preacher’s Pain 29 Man Pull Your Pants Up! 30 The book of Declarations 31 Overcoming Emotions with Prayers 32 Daily Prayers That Bring Changes 33 In Right Standing
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34 Overcoming Difficult Life Experiences 35 Obedience Is Key 36 Sinner’s Prayer 37 Healthy Living 38 Prophetic Encouragement 40 Testimonies
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Kimberly Hargraves is the Chief Editor and Founder of REJOICE ESSENTIAL MAGAZINES. She is the author of several books. She has a bachelor degree in biology and a minor in Chemistry. She has an Associate Degree in Respiratory Care. She also has an anointing for healing and deliverance. Signs and wonders follow her as God uses her to minister. She is under SMI ministries. Apostle Al Blumenberg is the Chief Executive Officer of REJOICE ESSENTIAL MAGAZINES was recently nominated for the 2015 Black Excellence Award by the African American Arts Alliance. He is set to release his book, “Walvins Good Gud Holiday Edition” soon. He is a philanthropist that donates the proceeds of his book to help build his mentoring program, “I Am.” He is the founder of Body of Christ Ministries and The Remnant of the Body of Christ Ministries. He teaches the Gospel, activates, and impart into believers. He has a prophetic school: Omega School of The Prophets. Contact him at:www.pogfaminc.com
Evangelist Reynaldo Rodriguez is a powerful man of God. He is compassionate and a proliferic writer who touches the world with his writings. He served as a pastor for a decade. God uses him mightily to bring healing to the broken hearted.
Evangelist Annette Phillip is a powerful woman of God. She is the founder of Woman of Strength Ministries. She leads worships at her local church sometimes. She is the featured minister of the month.
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Mrs. Mae lives in sunny South Florida with her family. She is the owner of The imagination Laboratory, which provides preschool enrichment and early learning services. She lives to encourage people and is passionate about sharing the love of Jesus with children and their families. She blogs at Diary of a Praying wife (www.thebetterwifeproject.blogspot.com)
Prophetess Vera L. Smith is a powerful woman of God who is anointed to bring deliverance. She has an awesome women’s ministry that has brought healing to many hurting women nation wide. She is a certified life coach. She is the founder of Diva HD ministries. She has served in the Navy for over a decade. She is the author of Rubies for L.I.F.E: 21 days of devotion and inspiration.
Pastor Kevin R. Bishop is the Pastor at Cornerstone Community Church in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin Pentecostal Church. He is the author of a “APreacher’s Pain: Forged in the furnace of Adversity.”
Mrs. Annie Moore is an Adult Basic Education Teacher at a male prison in Georgia. She is married and has one son. Mrs. Moore loves sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with others.
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Meet Evangelist Annette Phillip
Annette Phillip better known as Netty. She is of Sierra Leone West Africa descent. She is a wife to an amazing man of God, a mother of 4 beautiful well behaved children, a warrior for God and His sunshine. She is an intercessor and a great lover for Christ and His people. She is the founder and president of Women of Strength a women’s ministry. Catered to women young women and girls. Netty’s life started off in a place of happiness and love, until her mother passed away while she was at the tender age of 15. After the death of her mother, Netty became lost and broken. She was a single mother for 7 years of 3 children until the Lord brought her king to her. Netty suffered many years of depression and oppression. Years of rejection and loneliness. She used men, drugs and alcohol to mask her pain . Netty is now saved and sanctified. She may not be where she wants but she is not where she use to be. All glory to God.
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The primary functions of the kidneys include maintenance of homeostasis through the control of fluid, pH, and electrolyte balance and blood pressure; excretion of metabolic end-products and foreign substances, and the production of enzymes and hormones1. The kidneys maintain homeostasis by urine formation. Urine formation occurs in three processes in the renal tubules: glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption, and tubular secretion. The last step is urine excretion out of the nephron into the renal pelvis, into the ureter to the bladder, and to the urethra and out the body1. Urine formation begins when the systemic blood enters into the afferent arteriole in the glomerulus to get filtered. The glomerulus is a special type of capillary and composed of large fenestration which filters large proteins and blood cells1. Blood is carried from the glomerulus to the efferent arteriole to the renal artery. Meanwhile, the Bowman’s capsule surround the glomerulus collects the glomerular filtrate and enters the proximal tubule1. In the proximal tubule, aldosterone acts on it to reabsorb sodium back into the surrounding peritubular capillaries1. The filtrate then enters into the loop of henry to establish an osmotic gradient to produce various urine concentrations1. Next, the filtrate enters into the distal tubule and the collecting duct which connect to the renal pelvis1. In the distal tubule and collection duct, reabsorption of sodium and water and secretion from the peritubular capillaries of potassium and hydrogen occurs. Vasopressin works on the collection ducts to increase or decrease absorption of water to maintain blood pressure1. The kidneys control the pH by controlling the level of hydrogen and bicarbonate ions that are reabsorbed or secreted1. Bicarbonate ions are a buffer that resists changes in the pH. The kidneys secrete hydrogen ions that combine with bicarbonate that forms carbonic acid that dissolves to form carbon dioxide and water1. Bicarbonate ions are regenerated when water is release and carbon dioxide is reabsorbed1. The kidneys control the electrolyte balance by reabsorbing ions our bodies need and secreting ions are bodies want to get rid of. For example, if the serum sodium levels are elevated, sodium is exchange with potassium1. The kidneys maintain the body’s blood pressure and cardiac output by hormones such as vasopressin or ADH1.
1. Photo info : Chronic Kidney Disease 3. www.doctipster.com. Accessed December 2, 2015.
The kidneys produce urine which excretes waste products which includes uric acid, creatinine, urea, drugs, and environmental toxins1. Lastly the kidneys produces enzymes and hormones such as renin (reninangiotensin pathway), 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol (active form of vitamin D), and erythropoietin (stimulates red blood cell production)1. Diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and glomerulonephritis are some disease that can lead to chronic kidney disease1. Other factors include pro-
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CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE TREATED WITH DIALYSIS By Kimberly Hargraves
longed use of pain killers (aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen), forceful blow to the kidneys, hereditary polycystic kidney disease (PKD), and a family history of chronic kidney disease1. Certain ethnicities are more likely to develop chronic kidney disease than others. Hispanic Americans and Native Americans are twice as likely to develop chronic kidney disease as non-white Hispanics1. African Americans are four times as likely to develop kidney failure as white Americans1. Complications of secondary hyperparathyroidism can lead to kidney disease. This is when the kidneys can no longer convert inactive vitamin D into its active form resulting in a limiting amount of intestinal calcium reabsorption1. Next, the damage kidney creates an imbalance in the blood since they can’t reabsorb the calcium and excrete the phosphorus1. Subsequently, the phosphorus stimulate the continually release of parathyroid hormone and there is an increase in urinary excretion of phosphorus1. Traces of microalbuminuria in a urinalysis, increase creatinine levels, and a low glomerular filtration rate (GFR) greater or equal to 601 are some laboratory conditions that can lead to chronic kidney disease. When the kidneys are unable to maintain normal homeostasis functions then edema, metabolic acidosis, hyperkalemia, anemia, uremia, azotemia, hyperphosphatemia, oliguria, hypertension, bone and mineral disorders (renal osteodystrophy) results1. People with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of chronic kidney disease1. If blood sugars are not controlled, hyperglycemia and changes in the basement membrane of the glomerulus can cause diabetic nephropathy1. When the glomerulus changes in structure, abnormal amount of albumin is excreted into the urine1. As diabetic nephropathy progresses, the number of glomeruli are destroyed, the function of the nephron declines, and the amount of solutes cleared by the kidney is limited1. These changes results in azotemia and uremia1. There are five stages of chronic kidney disease. Stage 1 consists of kidney damage with normal or increase glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of greater or
equal to 90 mL/min/1.73m2. Most people in stage 1 are being tested and treated for other comorbid conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure. These patients are usually asymptomatic. Stage 2 consists of kidney damage with mild decrease in GFR of 60-89 mL/min/1.73m2. Stage 1 and 2 have the same signs such as abnormal urinalysis of with out of range levels of creatinine, urea, blood, and protein1. Stage 3 consists of moderate decrease in GFR of 30-59 mL/min/1.73m2. In stage 3, the kidney function declines resulting in a buildup of waste products and toxins in the blood2. Uremia, high blood pressure, anemia, and early bone disease are some signs of stage 3 chronic kidney disease2. Stage 4 consists of severe decrease in GFR of 1529 mL/min/1.73m2. Patients in stage 4 are preparing for a kidney transplant or receiving dialysis2. Some signs of this stage include complications of hypertension, uremia, anemia, bone disease, heart disease, and cardiovascular diseases2. Stage 5 consists of kidney failure and GFR is less than 15 mL/min/1.73m2. Patients in stage 5 or end stage renal disease will need dialysis or a kidney transplant because their kidneys can no longer remove waste and fluids effectively2. These patients experience loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, headaches, fatigue, trouble concentrating, itching, no or little urine production, edema, muscle cramps, tingling in hands or feet, changes in skin color, and increased skin pigmentation2. Treatment options for stage 5 chronic renal disease include hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplantation. Both types of dialysis require a selective semipermeable membrane that allows passage of water and small and medium size ions but not large proteins1. In order for a patient with stage 5 chronic renal disease to receive an kidney transplant, the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) on the donor organ must match the MHC on the recipient’s immunological characteristics1. If the recipient and donor MHC antigens do not match then the recipient will reject the transplanted organ.
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CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE TREATED WITH DIALYSIS cont. In hemodialysis, permanent access to the circulatory system is by an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) which is done surgically1. AVF is done in the forearm by joining the radial artery and cephalic vein1. Once the AVF is placed, it takes 4 to 6 weeks to become functional1 and allows repeated punctured by needle sticks for dialysis treatment. The needle is connected to tubes which passes the blood into the dialyzer that contains a dialyzer membrane that contains an electrolyte content similar to normal plasma1. This results in the removal of waste products in the blood and the filtered blood returns to the venous side of the body1. In peritoneal dialysis, access to the circulatory system is gained via a catheter of silicone rubber or polyurethane placed surgically into the peritoneal cavity1. The dialysate is introduced into the peritoneum through the peritoneal catheter and solutes from the plasma in the vessels perfusing the peritoneal wall across the peritoneal membrane1. This fluid is considered waste and discarded. Patients with chronic kidney disease have a higher recommended value of 1.2 grams of protein/ kg body weight if they are receiving hemodialysis1. At least 50% of protein should be of high biological value1. Animal sources usually have more protein content compared to plant sources3. Therefore there aren’t potential benefits of using different types of proteins for these patients. Restructured and enhanced meats such as chicken nuggets, hotdogs, carp, beef liver, fish roe, oysters, crayfish, chicken liver, organ meats and sardines have phosphorus additives1. Beverages such as ale, chocolate drinks, drinks made with milk, canned iced teas, beer, cocoa, dark colas are also known to have high phosphorus addictives1. Dairy products such as cheese, custards, cream soups, cottage cheese, ice cream, pudding, yogurt are often enhanced with phosphorus additives1. Some vegetables with high phosphorus includes dried beans, dried peas, baked beans, chick peas, kidney beans, lima beans, pork n beans, soy beans, black beans, garbanzo beans, lentils, northern beans, and split peas1. Lastly, foods such as bran cereals, caramels, seeds, whole grain products, brewer’s yeast, nuts, and wheat germ are also high in phosphorus1. Patients should drink cold beverages that are less sweet only when thirsty to quench their thirst when following a fluid restriction1. These patients should also keep their mouths moisten by using sour candy or gum in addition to swishing their mouths with low alcohol mouthwash when thirsty1. Lastly, adding lemon juice to ice cubes or water will help with thirst1.
The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) measures kidney function, estimate the severity of kidney disease, and monitor kidney disease progression1. It reflects the clearance or the volume of plasma cleared of a particular solute in a given time by the glomeruli1. The normal GFR is 135-200 liters per day and 99% of the filtrate is reabsorbed with urine output measuring 1-2 liters per day1. Native Americans are nearly two times as likely to develop kidney failure as non-Hispanic whites1. Type 1 or Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus is the leading cause of renal failure in Pima Indians, among whom the incidence of end stage renal disease is 23 times that of the general U.S. population4. Additional predictors include high blood pressure, level of glycemia, duration of diabetes, family history of diabetic nephropathy, and type of diabetes treatment4. • 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body. This scripture implies that God has only given us one body in this life time and we have to take care of it. God has giving us strength by his spirit to make the best decisions when it comes to our health. We should treat are physical bodies as holy and take care of it by proper exercise and nutrition. When working with people who have chronic kidney disease, I would encourage them to limit their fluids, phosphorus, and sodium intake. References 1. Nelms MN. Nutrition Therapy and Pathophysiology for the Public Health Nutritionist. Mason, OH: Cengage Learning; 2011. 2. Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease. My kidneys My Plan My life website. https://www.mykidneyplan.com/my-kidneystages-of-chronic-kidney-disease. Accessed September 16, 2013. 3. Blake JS, Munoz KD, Volpe S. Nutrition From Science to You. San Francisco, CA: Pearson Benjamin Cummings; 2010. 4. Nelson RTG, Knowler WM, Pettitt DJ, Saad M, Bennett PH. Diabetic Kidney Disease in Pima Indians. Diabetes Care. 1993; 1 (16): 335-341. http:// care.diabetesjournals.org/content/16/1/335.full.pdf. Accessed September 18, 2013.
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CELLS: BASIC UNITS OF LIFE Key Biology Terms • Cell: The smallest unit of an organism that can live independently. • Cell Theory: an explanation of the role of cells in relationship to living things. • Prokaryotic Cell: The smallest unit of life for prokaryotic organisms such as bacteria and other microbes. • Eukaryotic Cell: The smallest unit of life for eukaryotic organisms such as animals. • Nucleolus: a “tiny nucleus” inside the nucleus which contains RNA. • Nuclear Envelope: a protective layer which surrounds the nucleus. • Nuclear Pore: holes in the nuclear envelope that allow the nucleus to exchange information with the rest of the cell. • DNA: a nucleic acid, an organic macromolecule. • RNA: a nucleic acid, an organic macromolecule. • Cytoplasm: the liquid space inside of a cell. • Organelles: specialized cell structures which perform specific functions. • Building Blocks: The four basic materials the cell uses for all of its needs. These are nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. • ATP: The energy currency of the cell. The eukaryotic cell produces ATP using mitochondria. • Vesicle: a minor organelle which carries cargo to and from the major organelles or cell membrane. • Cell Membrane: a protective bilayer of lipids which allows the cell to maintain a stable internal environment. • Phospholipid: a type of lipid which comprises the cell membrane. • Passive Transport: a type of transport across the cell membrane which does not require energy. • Active Transport: a type of transport across the cell membrane which uses energy. Cell Theory • All living things are made up of cells. • The cell is the basic functional unit of all living things. • Cells come from other existing cells by division. Cell Types Prokaryotes • Examples: bacteria, microscopic organisms • Structure: DNA, ribosomes, and cell membranes. • Except for ribosomes, prokaryotes DO NOT have organelles. Eukaryotes • Animals: o Examples: swans,
bees, humans o Structure: organelles and cell membranes • Plants: o Examples: flowers, trees, cacti o Structure: organelles and cell membranes like animal cells, but also have chloroplasts and cell walls. The Nucleus Structure o Nucleolus o Nuclear envelope o Nuclear pores Function o Store genetic information o Control center of the cell. Chromosomes o Packages of wound up DNA Cytoplasmic Organelles • Nucleus: the control center o Holds all of cell’s genetic information o Makes decisions about cell needs • Ribosome: the factory o Synthesizes proteins • Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum o Edits and finalizes proteins made by ribosomes. • Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum o Synthesizes carbohydrates and lipids. • Golgi Apparatus: the post office o Tags and ships packages to their destinations • Mitochondria: the power house o Produces ATP for the cell’s activities. • Vacuole: the storage warehouse. o Stores nutrients for later use. • Lysosome: the recycling center. o Recycles waste and foreign bacteria.
1. Photo info : Human cell diagram. www.bioprobe.com Accessed December 2, 2015. 2 Reference : Cells: The Basic Unit of Life. Biology24.com © Rapid Learning Inc. Accessed Decemeber 2, 2015.
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The Challenge By Reynaldo Rodriguez
Are you up to a challenge? Find your truth in the gracious face of wisdom. The Bible is emphatic clear at the time to provide us directions that comes directly from GOD’s throne of grace, “Always be strong and courageous, and always live by all of the law I gave to my servant Moses, never turning from it—even ever so slightly—so that you may succeed wherever you go. Let the words from the book of the law be always on your lips. Meditate on them day and night so that you may be careful to live by all that is written in it. If you do, as you make your way through this world, you will prosper
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(Ecclesiastes 12: 11) Animism (the attribution of a soul to plants, inanimate objects, and natural phenomena. The belief in a supernatural power that organizes and animates the material universe. is probably the most widely held worldview on our planet. It is defined simply as the belief that spiritual power and spirit beings have a role in almost everything that happens in this world. It is found in its purest form in the proliferate tribal societies of our world, but some elements of it are also found to significant degrees in most modern societies. Animism is not considered a world religion or a high religion because it has never been formalized, as have Christianity, Islam, Judaism and Hinduism.
and always find success. This is My command: be strong and courageous. Never be afraid or discouraged because I am your God, the Eternal One, and I will remain with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1: 7 – 9). What do you reflect when you read such words? Were you uncomfortable deep inside of your heart? Did you realize GOD’s words were design to produce conviction within your heart, soul, and spirit? Is part of the sanctification process, and God’s way to establish a process of communication with us. “The words of the wise are like goads; the collected sayings of the masters are like the nail-tipped sticks used to drive the sheep, given by one Shepherd.”
Because it is found primarily among preliterate societies, it does not have a “holy book,” as world religions do. It does not deal extensively with the cosmic issues in religion. It is much more concerned with the practical realities of daily life, and there are many variations from tribe to tribe. There are, however, some general beliefs associated with this worldview. Most animist believe in a creator or high god of some kind, but in most instances they see him as being so far removed from them that contact is unlikely, if not impossible. Therefore they visualized this form of deity they categorized as god as far as planet earth to the last planet of the Milky Way: Neptune. While he may be referred to in some ceremonies or rituals, HE does not play a very significant role in daily life, “I am the vine, and you are the branches. If you abide in Me and I in you, you will bear great fruit. Without Me, you will accomplish nothing.” (John 15: 5). “Jesus: Anyone who loves Me will listen to My voice and obey. The Father will love him, and We will draw close to him and make a dwelling place within him.” (John 14: 23) Are you up to a challenge? Find your truth in the gracious face of wisdom. Find your challenge in Gods call to obedience of the WORD.
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Tempted As You and Me By Reynaldo Rodriguez
The Bible says that JESUS was tempted in every way just as we are, “The Spirit then led Jesus into the desert to be tempted by the devil. Jesus fasted for 40 days and 40 nights. After this fast, He was, as you can imagine, hungry. But He was also curiously stronger, when the tempter came to Jesus. Devil: If You are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread. Jesus (quoting Deuteronomy): It is written, “Man does not live by bread alone. Rather, he lives on every word that comes from the mouth of the Eternal One.” The point, of course, is not that Jesus couldn’t have turned these stones to bread. A little later in the story He can make food appear when He needs to. But Jesus doesn’t work miracles out of the blue, for no reason, for show or proof or spectacle. He works them in intimate, close places; He works them to meet people’s needs and to show them the way to the Kingdom. Then the devil took Jesus to the holy city, Jerusalem, and he had Jesus stand at the very highest point in the holy temple. Devil: If You are the Son of God, jump! And then we will see if You fulfill the Scripture that says, He will command His heavenly messengers concerning You, and the messengers will buoy You in their hands So that You will not crash, or fall, or even graze Your foot on a stone. Jesus: That is not the only thing Scripture says. It also says, “Do not put the Eternal One, your God, to the test.” Notice here, how JESUS reclaims God’s right to autonomy, by demanding respect and submission to the Almighty. And still the devil subjected Jesus to a third test. He took Jesus to the top of a very high mountain, and he showed Jesus all the kingdoms of the world in all their splendor and glory, their power and pomp. Devil: If You bow down and worship me, I will give You all these kingdoms. Jesus: Get away from Me, Satan. I will not serve you. I will instead follow Scripture, which tells us to “worship the Eternal One, your God, and serve only Him.”
Then the devil left Jesus. And heavenly messengers came and ministered to Him. (Matthew 4: 1 – 11 The Voice) “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are— yet he did not sin.” (Hebrew 4: 15). But Satan is an opportunist, and he will be on hand to make the trouble seem even worse than it is and to make you feel so much like a victim that you will begin to act like a victim rather than like a victor in Christ. The battle is for the mind. It is a battle of truth versus lies. If we can win that battle, we can win all the others. Our goal as Christians believers and those who are running towards God’s kingdom without knowing it yet, is to move forward toward a Biblical Worldview, “And He said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation.” (Mark 16: 15) Nothing more and nothing less. Our goal is to make Christian disciples for the transformation of the world. Nothing more and nothing less. As followers of Christ, by the grace of God, we have been extended hospitality, that is, we have been welcomed into the family of God. God has extended us an invitation to become part of HIS MINISTRY. In the same fashion
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we, as imitators of God, are called to extend this hospitality to everyone we encounter. Everyone lives by faith. That includes, Gnostics, agnostics, atheist, and believers of the wrong teachings of evolution that teaches the Evolution of Natural Selection instead of the truth of Creation revealed in the Word of God: the Holy Bible.
which we live.
The only difference between Christian and non—Christians faith is the object of our faith. The Christians has chosen to believe God (Father, Son, Holy Spirit), and His Word, “Jesus (quoting Scripture): “Love the Eternal One your God with all your heart and all your soul and all your mind.” This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is nearly as important, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22: 37 – 39)
A world view is a set of presuppositions or assumptions which we hold consciously or unconsciously about the basic makeup of the world. Those presumptions or assumptions act like a filter or set of filters through which we pass all of the input from the world around us in order to give it meaning. This often happens at the subconscious level. Most of us are not even conscious of having a worldview, because we have just absorbed it from the culture in which we were reared. It is the climate in which we have grown up, and it has never dawned on us that we should question it. (Logic). We make very significant judgments about the events in our lives, judgments that may very well be based on a faulty worldview, as far as the Scriptures are concerned.
However and before we came to Christ, we believed in something or someone else. Even if we have been Christians since childhood, we have developed certain attitudes and beliefs about ourselves and the world in which we live—our worldview. This assimilation happened without our mind frame realized that it was happening. Unless we were reared in a perfect Christian home, there is no way we could have a biblical understanding of the world in
Biblical Scriptural truth establish, “Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will renounce the faith by paying attention to deceitful spirits and teaching of demons, through the hypocrisy of liars whose consciences are seared with a hot iron.” (1 Timothy 4: 1 – 2). An example of these scriptures are represented in the terrorist organization named ISIL or ISIS, whose kingdom of terror, darkness, and madness in parts of the Middle East (Syria and Iraq),
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has cause the lives to be lost forever of children, women, men, and elderly people who cannot protect themselves. “Don’t get involved with the fruitless works of darkness; instead, expose them to the light of God.” (Ephesians 5: 11) All under the hypocrisy mantle of wrongful implementation of religious beliefs. “If you don’t think like me: (you are our religious slave), and if you oppose, turning against us simply put, we will cut off your head.” Satan spirit is behind all these atrocities: JESUS speaking “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” (John 10: 10). Satan offers death, JESUS offers abundant life. One of the best ways to discover this is to live in a place where the worldview is very different from the one with which you grew up as the ISIL example is expose unfolding these tragic events. In our Western worldview, we tend to assume that a demon cannot do anything to a good Christian, and the best thing to do with Satan and demons is to ignore them. We do this in spite of the fact the Bible never tells us to ignore the devil, that is just where our Western worldview has led us. The Bible on the contrary, tell us to resist the devil. The Greek word translated resist or stand against is the same in Scripture, “And this is why you need to be head-to-toe in the full armor of God: so you can resist during these evil days and be fully prepared to hold your ground.” (Ephesus 6: 13), “So submit yourselves to the one true God and fight against the devil and his schemes. If you do, he will run away in failure.” (James 4: 7), “Resist him and be strong in your faith, knowing that your brothers and sisters throughout the world are fellow sufferers with you.” (1 Peter 5: 9). Example of this scripture Peter mentioned is the beheaded Christians martyrs killed in the line of fire by ISIS in the middle east as previously mentioned. As Christians, we are not exempt from the fire darts of the evil one, “Also it received permission to declare war against the saints and conquer them. Not a single nation, people, language, or ethnicity could escape its dominion.” (Revelations 12: 7). ISIL and Al-Qaida and every terrorist organization who spread the false gospel of religious intolerance of hate and death, can be compared to an octopus whose arms reach out to the rest of the civilized world, in the form of sleeping cells waiting to be call to wage war against those who oppose Satan kingdom of darkness, on the rest of the peaceful civilized humanity.
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Based on the data we read in Scriptural truth: “We know that those who are borne of God do not sin, but the one who was borne of God protects them, and the evil one does not touch them. We know that we are God’s children, and that the whole world lies under the power of the evil one. And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding so that we may know Him who is true, and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.” (1 John 5: 18 – 20) Jesus said, “Don’t fear those who aim to kill just the body but are unable to touch the soul. The One to fear is He who can destroy you, soul and body, in the fires of hell.” (Matthew 10: 28). “The Lord said to Satan, Very well, all that he has is in your power; only do not stretch out your hand against him!” So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD.” (Job 1: 12) Notice Satan can take away our human possessions and even our health as that story unfolds in the rest of the book of Job, if God allows it to happen, however there are boundaries he cannot cross and violate. That is to touch our soul. If the evil one cannot touch us, what are our objectives toward the kingdom of darkness? “And these signs will accompany those who believe: by using my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues;” (Mark 16: 15). As Christians people who know and love Christ, we have a higher calling to make disciples, we have being call to cast out demons in the power of the Holy Spirit, “Or how can one enter a strong man’s house and plunder his property, without first tying up the strong man? Then indeed the house can be plundered”(Matthew 12: 29). The strong man is the devil, the house is the world.
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The Worldview By Reynaldo Rodriguez
Therefore, the worldview part of our belief system is critically important, and too often the church has given little attention to it. The most logical reason for the church’s failure is that Satan has been successful in his deception. This is a significant part of what Paul had in mind when he wrote to the Romans, “stop being conformed to this world” (Romans 12: 2, literal translation). Being conformed or not conformed to the world includes the things we do and don’t do, but it goes way back to the worldview with which we interpret what we experienced in the world. This problem of worldview is also involved in Jesus statement, “you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8: 32). It may help us to understand what we are talking about if we look at some representatives worldviews. People seem to develop a great deal of tolerance for contradiction in their beliefs system, and as a result, we seldom find a society where all the people hold exactly the same worldview. This is essentially true of those of us who live in the West. A major pollster says that Americans don’t believe anything. It is that they believe everything. He is referring to the fact that there is a great deal of tolerance for conflict in professed beliefs. Persons who at one point seem to be very Western and scientific in their outlook will at other times resort to very animistic practices or to profession of Christian faith. It will help to understand the differences in worldview, however, in order to see how the belief system may be in conflict, comparing it with what the Bible has to say can provide a significant difference if seeking to do GOD’s will is passionately desirable to follow GOD. The Bible is emphatic clear at the time to provide us directions that comes directly from GOD’s throne of grace, “Always be strong and courageous, and always live by all of the law I gave to my servant Moses, never turning from it—even ever so slightly—so that you may succeed wherever you go. Let the words from the book of the law be always on your lips. Meditate on them day and night so that you may be careful to live by all that is written in it. If you do, as you make your way through this world, you will prosper and always find success. This is My command: be strong and courageous. Never be afraid or discouraged because I am your God, the Eternal One, and I will remain with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1: 7 – 9). What do you reflect when you read such words? Were you uncomfortable deep inside of your heart? Did you realize GOD’s words were design to produce conviction within your heart, soul, and spirit? Is part of the sanctification process, and God’s way to establish a process of communication with us? “The words of the wise are like goads; the collected sayings of the masters are like the nail-tipped sticks used to drive the sheep, given by one Shepherd.” (Ecclesiastes 12: 11)
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Comfort from Psalm 27 By Mrs. Mae God has so many promises in His word for us to speak over our lives. Here are a couple, I want to share with you from Psalm 27. Psalm 27: 12 He will rescue the poor when they cry to him; he will help the oppressed, who have no one to defend them. Psalm 27: 13 He feels pity for the weak and the needy, and he will rescue them. Psalm 27: 14 He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their lives are precious to him. You can be certain, God loves you deeply, dearly and is concerned about every are of your life, He will deliver you from all your troubles, so continue to cry out to Him and wait with expectancy that every one of His promises will be manifested in your life. Work your faith by trusting God whole heartfelt this day and forever more. In Jesus, name! Be encouraged ans stay encouraged through God’s word!
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Conviction is not condemnation By Mrs. Mae Ever feel a certain way and have no idea why you feel that way? Well, I was sitting in my house and all of a sudden, I felt angry and annoyed for no reason. After about 15 minutes of feeling this way, I paused and started talking to God. Then something Joyce Meyer said years ago came back to my mind, “God will never allow you to be in a situation that you cannot have peace in.” As I sat talking and thinking, it came back to my remembrance that our feelings are deceptive! Not only that but it is the enemy’s ploy to kill, steal and destroy. If satan can kill your joy, He will, if he can steal your peace, he will and most definitely If he can destroy your trust in God he will. So what do you do when this happens, SPEAK THE PROMISES OF GOD OUTLOUD! Resist the enemy with the word of God and He will flee. He will come back because that’s what he does but you’ll be aware of his tactics the next time and it won’t take minutes for you to start resisting him through God’s word. So all the lies the enemy is trying to tell you --you don’t measure up, you messed up this time, your spouse is never coming back or you will never recover --- STOP and speak out and tell Him He is a liar and begin to quote Bibical scripture just as Jesus did when the enemy came to tempt him on the mountain. Remember there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1). The devil will condemn you and tell you there is no hope and no way out but don’t believe his lies. God on the other hand will convict you, which is a much different. When He convicts you its for your benefit just as a loving father takes His child’s hand and leads them safely across the street. Trust and believe our Heavenly Father is doing the same for you. So today be encouraged, empower yourself with God’s word and find peace and joy even in this season of life because this too shall pass. Be blessed.
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Prayer For Freedom By Kimberly Hargraves
Dear Heavenly Father, I exalt you. Lord, I thank you for my freedom that I have in you. I do not take that lightly. 2 Corinthians 3:17 says, “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom.” You are so powerful, and I cannot do anything apart from your presence. No matter what the enemy tries to do to keep me bound, you set me free. John 8:36 says, “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” Pain, stress, addictions, death, sickness all have to bow down to the name above all names. Jesus! There is power in your name. Lord, you don’t want me to use my freedom to indulge in lustful activities. Galatians 5:13-14 says, “You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. The entire law is summed up in a single command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” I decree Galatians 5:1 that Christ has set me free. I will stand firm, then, and I do not let myself be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. I decree and declare Psalm 119:45 that I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts. God, you are way bigger than my problems. Psalm 118:5 says, “In my anguish I cried to the LORD, and he answered by setting me free.” I am so thankful that you giving me life, joy, and peace. I thank you God that you are the center of my hope and the reason why I can smile again. I decree that I will live as servant of God. Thank you for answering this prayer in Jesus name Amen.
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Prayer For The Nations
By Kimberly Hargraves
There is so much going on in the world such as terrorism, natural disasters, and deep sin. We have to keep the nations in prayer especially Israel.
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 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 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
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blindness. I pray that we can come into the knowledge of your truth. Lord, bless us to walk in a manner worthy of you. 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
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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’s name. Amen.
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Dealing with rejection By Kimberly Hargraves
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, even when everyone else has. Rejection is what God experienced throughout the Bible even from his chosen people, the Israelites. God loved 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 mercies. God raised up judges to deliver his people after the death of Joshua. Even after all the rejection He faced, God yet showed his compassion. In the Christian journey, it can sometimes be a lonely walk. You may 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 also face a lot of rejection. Sometimes they have to give a word, and people may not receive that word 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 close to the broken hearted. Don’t let rejection be your downfall. Don’t let your heart become bitter, hard, and full of hate. Don’t try to overcome this in your own strength. Rejection is much 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 honor. Remember, others may have rejected you but God will not reject you. 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, 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 stayed 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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D.I.V.A Corner Power of Prophecy By Vera L. Smith
Have you ever received a prophetic word that left you scratching your head because you were unsure of what to do with it or how to activate it? Well one must start by knowing what a prophecy is the dictionary definition of prophecy is “1. the foretelling or prediction of what is to come.” “2. something that is declared by a prophet, especially a divinely inspired prediction”. The Bible tells us the gift of prophecy edifies, exhorts, and comforts (I Corinthians 14:3); helps us build up or strengthen; and should lead us to the Word of God. It is the ministry of the Holy Spirit to convict of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment to come (John 16:8-11). (1 Corinthians 14:31) tells us for ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. So know that we know what prophecy is let’s see what the Bible says about the importance of it. 1. It brings life. Prophecy brought life to the valley of dry bones (Ezekiel 37:1-4). 2. It gives spiritual vision. The Bible says, “Where there is no vision, the people perish.’ The Lord gives vision through the prophetic word (Proverbs 29:13,18). 3. It edifies, exhorts, and comforts (I Corinthians 14:3). 4. It brings revival and restoration. True prophecy brings restoration and revival (Acts 2:16-18). 5. It guides you to your right position in Christ. Prophecy is used by God to direct you where you need to go (Acts 13:1-3) Prophecy is a very important and valuable tool which is often underused, overused, or abused in many Churches. We must as a body become better stewards of this beautiful gift God has given us. Next month we will discuss the difference in The Gift of Prophecy and the Office of a Prophet. Stay tuned to D.I.V.A. Corner. Prophetess Vera L.
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Life gets hard sometimes, and with the hustle and bustle of family, kids, and work, it’s hard to find a moment to Live Inspired for Empowerment. Rubies for L.I.F.E. will help you do just that that, with 21 days of devotions and inspiration to start your day off right eflecting on God’s Word. In these daily two-minute devotions, you will find scripture,strength, Rubies, and simple yet powerful prayer. Are you ready to live inspired? Available on www.createspace.com, www.amazon.com, and kindle.
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In this revealing autobiography, you will read about a life and ministry that had been forged in the furnace of adversity. Years of abuse, addiction and alienation had almost crushed the destiny that God had designed. This story of triumph will encourage the parent who is interceding for their wayward child, the soul that is in desperate need of intervention and anyone in ministry who is on the verge of quitting. Kevin Bishop is concerned about our society and understands what this generation needs. Overcoming a life filled with satanic vices and violence, his ministry is built upon four basic principles: 1. Giving hope to the hopeless. 2. Offering healing to the hurting. 3. Showing love to the unloved. 4. Extending acceptance to those who have been discarded. “He who has been forgiven much loves much� (Luke 7:47). Kevin R. Bishop is the Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Community Church in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, and founder of Kevin Bishop Ministries, Inc. He is ordained with the World Harvest Ministerial Alliance in Columbus, OH, under the direction of Pastor Rod Parsley. He is a devoted husband and father. For over 20 years he has ministered to those who have felt abandoned, alone and astray offering them the hope that is only found in Christ. www.kevinbishop.net
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This book is a provides perspectives on the origins of Saggin along with brilliant and hilarious examples to explain some simple but deep truths. In those truths that revealed, Blumenberg explains why Saggin is not only dangerous to an individual’s self-esteem and image but most importantly why it’s a destroyer of their destiny. Ultimately this book is a cry for men to pull their consciousness up. Blumenberg no stranger to being downtrodden rose out of many circumstances that should have destroyed him. But like a phoenix out of the ashes from the fiery trials of life, he has risen again to be an example to the world of the grace God gives to mankind. His goal is to exemplify that the dash between his birth date and death date will be a plus and not a negative. This book is the first step towards that goal. The proceeds in part will be applied to programs for mentoring young men and women to reach their highest pinnacle. This is a must read book that will assist parents, educators, and most of all the Saggin individuals to recognize who they really are. The books crying message is echoed in these wise words. When you pull your mentality up your pants will most certainly stay up and if they do come down, it will not be in a inappropriate way. Man Pull Your Pants Up!
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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).
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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).
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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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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 who curse me and bless those who 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. Second 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.” God I will continue to praise you regardless and my mind will be stayed on you so I can have perfect peace. Lord I thank you in advance for hearing my prayer and answering my prayer. In Jesus’s name. Amen.
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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 favor 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 37:25, 29) 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)
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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 investigation and found out 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 her to 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. We have to take a stand and try our best to not hang out with ungodly people or constantly be in an ungodly environment. That doesn’t 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.
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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) Available on www.createspace.com, www.amazon.com, and kindle.
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Sinner’s Prayer
Jesus was crucified on the cross just for you! He suffered so much for your healing, sorrows, and sins. He went around doing every good work, healing people and casting out demons. He took thirty-nine lashes. He wore a crown of thorns and his beard was plucked out! He was spat on, falsely accused, and beaten. Will you let him in your heart today? Take a few seconds and pray this short prayer. Your life will never be the same. Lord, I believe that you died on the cross for my sins. Romans 10:9 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 Savior of my life. Lord, I desire to have a relationship with you. Lord, I confess any sins of ___________. I repent Lord. Wash me in your blood in Jesus name Amen. Congratulations! If you read the above prayer, welcome to the body of Christ. The angels in heaven are rejoicing. Get connected to a local bible based church and get with someone who will hold you accountable. Your next step is to get baptized and filled with the Holy Ghost. Acts 2:38 King James Version (KJV): Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
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Healthy Living Baked Egg and Avocado Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: Approximately 10-15 minutes Serving size: 1 Ingredients: 1 avocado 2 slices of cooked bacon 2 eggs Instructions:
Cut the avocado in half. Scoop out the avocado so the hole matches the size of your eggs. If you don’t do this, the eggs will spill out onto the cookie sheet and make a mess. Crack an egg into each half of the avocado, resting the edge of the avocado on the side of the cookie sheet. This helps keep it stable so the avocado doesn’t roll and spill the egg. Add the pieces of bacon to the top and place in the oven at 425 degrees for 15 minutes. You can adjust this based on how you like your eggs cooked. Then add salt and pepper to taste. If you’d like you can add bell peppers, green onions, tomatoes, it’s really yummy! Enjoy! By: Mrs. Mae
God wants His children to be healthy. Our bodies don’t belong to us. Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit. God wants to satisfy us with long life. Make sure you eat right and get plenty of exercise! Don’t die before your time by eating yourself into an early grave!
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Prophetic Encouragement These are the words giving to Prophetess Kimberly Hargraves by the Holy Spirit during her prayer time.
There is glory in your brokenness. All your pain and suffering, God will get the glory out of it. Transition is turbulent. Trust the process. Jesus is the pilot and you are the passenger. He knows where he is going even though you can’t see. Those fiery darts the enemy throws at you causes the turbulence such as the trials and tribulations we face. No matter what we face, we will get to our destinations because the Lord is leading the way. Pray against mudslides in Florida and Georgia. Pray against deadly
natural disasters such as tornados, hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes. Pray against attacks from terrorism. Pray against school shootings and attacks against Christians. Pray against tragedies such as train crashes and hostage situations. Pray against food outbreaks. How bad do you really want it? You have been crying out for God to use you but you aren’t willing to go through the process. Trust the process. Follow instructions! Obedience Is Key!
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God is moving and He is doing the impossible even now! Believe the things that God has spoken to you. Believe comes before manifestations! Anything is possible to those who believe! The time is now! I am the God of the now! I am doing a new thing! Do you not perceive it! (Jude 1 Revelation) Fight the good fight of faith. We must defend our faith. (2 Timothy 4 Revelation) Jesus Christ will judge everyone both living and the dead at the second coming. We are to teach the word, rebuke, train, impact, and encourage others. Keep the faith and just be ready for the coming of the Lord. We are in the time where people don’t want to listen to the truth. They will find teachers who will lie to them and not give them the truth of the gospel. They will modify scriptures and take a verse out of context to justify their sinful lifestyle. They only want to hear what they want to hear. They will not hear or accept the truth anymore but lies. We must
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remain watchful at all times because we have a real live enemy (the devil). Remain sober minded. We must endure the affliction we face in this walk because it will not last always. We must go out an be an evangelist such as preaching the gospel and winning souls to Jesus Christ. We must also be faithful in the ministry God has giving us. We have to ensure we fulfil our duties as a servant to God. Each of God’s servants will receive a crown of righteousness when we leave this earth. The crown of righteousness is one of the many rewards we will receive in heaven. We must forgive those who hurt us. God strengthens us in the hard times. He is our deliverer. He is the source of everything we need. Pray for your enemies. There is a pressing to get the oil. You won’t get certain anointings until you go through some stuff. Look for the blessing in the midst of the chaos. Your blessing could be right under your nose! It’s time to throw away some junk! Get rid of those things that are stealing your joy and peace!
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Testimonies:Let’s Give the devil a black eye!
When we share our 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!
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ast weekend, I was just drained from going through the trials in life. My body had become physically ill from the fiery trial. All in one week, I broke out in hives, had severe heart pains, vomiting daily, and bad headaches. I was dealing with family issues and not feeling good enough. I called the prayer line Saturday morning and asked Prophetess Kimberly Hargraves for prayer. I never told her anything, but the Holy Spirit knew. He led her how to pray for me. As she was praying, I felt the Holy Spirit breaking things off of me. I felt things moving through my body and I was trembling in His presence. After the prayer, I was liberated and felt so much better. Peace overwhelmed me. God truly knows all and sees all. It amazes me how He continues to perfect the things that concern me. Shamecca, NY
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had been sick in my body for days. I had night sweats and a swollen throat that wouldn’t go anywhere no matter how much I prayed and rebuked it. I cried out to God and asked Him, “Why am I suffering like this?” I was so desperate for healing but I couldn’t go to the doctor due to not having medical insurance. I had no other choice but to depend on God. I called the prayer line Saturday morning and ask Prophetess Kimberly Hargraves prayed for me, God showed her that my prayers were hitting the ceiling because I haven’t tithed in a long time. I tried to explain why I was unable to pay tithes, but the spirit of the Lord ministered to me. I understood then that I could tithe and I was going to obey the word of the Lord. As soon as I made up my mind to sow a seed, the power of God hit my body. The swelling in my throat
disappeared and the pain was gone. Then one minute later, I began to vomit. I had vomited up the spirits that were attacking my body. That has never happened before. I am delivered. I am set free. God heard my prayers. Since I obeyed Him, He moved on my behalf. Mae, FL hadn’t sleep well in weeks. I was running on fumes. It didn’t matter how much I tried to rest, I was just so restless. I called the prayer line Saturday morning and Prophetess Kimberly Hargraves called out the spirit of insomnia. Instantly, I felt something break off me. Then I felt lighter and I felt a refreshing. I am now sleeping well at night. I thank God for giving Prophetess a word of knowledge about me. His presence and the anointing felt so good. Michelle
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had some unforgiveness issues towards my father. I had been angry with Him for years for not being there in my childhood. Our relationship is on rocky foundation. I recently got saved but so desperately want my father to be saved since he is up in age. I have found it difficult to forgive my dad at times. I cried and prayed over this issue several times. When I called into the prayer line Saturday morning, Prophetess Kimberly Hargraves called out childhood abandonment. Immediately, I felt something shoot through my body. It was a tingling sensation that went through my heart, arms and legs. I knew that at that moment, God was touching me and healing my hard heart. Since that morning, my heart has been soft and tender towards my father. I believed that God delivered me for unforgiveness. I know that one day, my Father will be saved and know Jesus personally as his Lord and Savior. Stanley
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ver the last couple of years, I went through the worst trial. My marriage of twenty years fell apart and ended in divorce. My husband left me for another woman. The house that we shared is now on the market and I have nowhere to go. I had been heartbroken because there are so many memories in that house. To make matters worse, my oldest son had gotten diagnosed with bone cancer. I had lost all hope. I didn’t understand why all this bad stuff was happening to our family. My son was no longer able to play hockey. He loves hockey. God told me to call Prophetess Kimberly Hargraves so I obeyed. I told my son that you have to get on this call and have Prophetess Kimberly pray for you. My son agreed. We went inside the car for a few minutes to place the call before we went inside the doctor’s office for his bone scan. When she prayed for him, he felt hot all over and felt heat on his knee. After prayer, we went back inside the doctor’s office to get the bone scan. After several days, the doctor called us into the office. He was scratching his head because he said he had misdiagnosed my son. He
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said he wasn’t sure that it was cancer looking at the bone scans. I am so thankful that God healed my son. Now my son can go to college and continue to play hockey. My ex-husband was in shocked because God healed my son of cancer. Leila, GA
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od gave me a word and said that I will never be homeless. In the natural, it seemed like I would be homeless. I had an eviction notice on my door and I was overwhelmed with financial burdens. All I could do was pray in the spirit (tongues) and worship. I had two choices, I could either trust God and receive my promise or I could doubt God and miss my blessing. I chose to trust God and God moved suddenly. God moved me to a cheaper apartment and paid my rent off for the rest of the year. I am so grateful. We must walk by faith and not by sight. We must learn to war with our prophecies, meaning take the promise into prayer. We must believe the word of the Lord and we shall be established (2 Chronicles 20:20). Kimberly, CO
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