Good morning! How are we faithing?  We've been talking about errant thoughts and how they effect our walk. I do not want to give the enemy any credit but we do need to be aware of who and what our enemy is. Check this out;


2Co 11:14
And no marvel; for even Satan fashioneth himself into an angel of light.



Gen 3:1
Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field which Jehovah God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of any tree of the garden?


Rev 12:9
 And the great dragon was cast down, the old serpent, he that is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world; he was cast down to the earth, and his angels were cast down with him

2Co 2:11

 that no advantage may be gained over us by Satan: for we are not ignorant of his devices.


And this that we've seen many times before;



1Pe 5:8-9
  Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour,   whom withstand stedfast in your faith, knowing that the same sufferings are accomplished in your brethren who are in the world.

Do you see that? Our common enemy is a deceiver, a liar, an accuser of the brethren so what better way to attack us than through our thoughts which cause our tongues to speak things that are not as though they are and thus, speak things into being. Doubt this? How many times has a thought entered your mind, you express the fear of it and it comes to pass. You think it is preordained for your tail to be whooped? You think speaking junk wont create or cause junk? You better change your mind on that because like we talked about earlier this week, speaking curses and negativity begats the like. Think this weekend and pay close attention to the thoughts that pass through your mind and be mindful of your dealings with them and how you speak of them. You will be surprised just how subtle the enemy can be...

Remember Baily Ford and her family...remember Sebastian Major and his family...

Heavenly Father,

  Bless us and our work in your name. Help us see truth and help us see attacks before they can take effect. Lord we ask for wisdom in all we do and say. Hold our tongues and minds close to your heart. Just like David fell for what his eyes saw, help us recognize before we step into things that can harm us. Lord we lift those mentioned to you. Heal hearts, minds and souls, in Jesus name, amen

daily prayer

     Good morning!  How are we faithing?  Dealing with thought processes  that we deal with daily falls under a couple of categories. One is necessary and one is not. What do I mean? The category that twists things or over indulges things is unnecessary and the one that solves problems or enlightens are necessary. Thoughts that enter that cause an epiphany for example are useful but thoughts that cause selfish lusts can destroy. Satan cannot read minds but he sure can use words spoken against us. Why do you think cursing is so dangerous? Why is it called cursing? You speak a curse! Not witches and cauldrons and stuff but when you have an errant thought, speak errant vile things,  you set in motion a curse that the enemy can feed on. You have just opened a door a little for the enemy to step through.  Ever have those,"I'll get him for that" type of mumbles? Ever notice when you say junk like that you get angrier? Think about what you speak from those thoughts that fly by you today. Guys, those comments made about that pretty girl that just walked by, think about em, what have you just done? Is it good or bad? Just give this some thought....



Luk 6:28
bless them that curse you, pray for them that despitefully use you.



Rom 12:14
 Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.


1Th 5:15-18
  See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all.  Rejoice always; pray without ceasing;   in everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-ward.

Remember Colleen and Jimmy...Cathleen and Norman...Mary C...

Heavenly Father,

  Thank you for all your blessings. Lord, forgive us when we fondle thoughts. Forgive our fleshly weaknesses. Lord we want to bless and not curse, bring to mind your Word and show us the heart of the people we encounter. Help us recognize truth . In Jesus name, amen

DAILY PRAYER

     Good morning! How are we faithing? When we have errant thoughts come around we are prone to fondling. We fondle them because of curiosity, intrigue maybe but most times it's out of selfishness and the enemy knows it. Our own lusts and wants, if left to just run,  will develop into sin. We as believers need to learn to recognize those thoughts that can lead astray even the elect and take em captive and rebuke em. I'm as guilty as anyone of snatching a thought as it goes by and fondling it a little but I'm gettin better. By getting input from the Word every day we start to recognize thoughts and play with them less because we start to see the danger. I still day dream about cruisin in a muscle car or playing in the old band but they are short breaks from reality usually triggered by stimulus of some sort. Staying in that day dream is where one could get off the path really far and anyone who has day dreamed knows exactly what I am saying. Our battle isn't really the tangible stuff we face every day, unless we let it, but more with our thinking. "This should be different", "that shouldn't be that way" or the worst, "I wish".  Deal with what is in front of you. Pray quick. Rebuke what is unhealthy or serves no good purpose and always be mindful of the enemies traps because;


Eph 6:12
 For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

and remember;


1Pe 5:8
 Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour,

and remember  this too;

Job 1:7
And Jehovah said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered Jehovah, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it.


Remember Christy Fulfer...Steve Thompson...Geraldine...


Heavenly Father,
  We come before you today lifting holy hands and praising you. Thank you for always being here for us. Lord we lift those mentioned. Heal wounds. Heal sicknesses and make it known you showed up! Lord we ask for wisdom to recognize the wiles of the enemy. Let us see quickly our folly and be courageous in this world to stand for your truth. In Jesus name, amen

daily prayer

    Good morning! How are we faithing? We hear people say things like,"God put this evil before me to see if I'll be tempted".  What? How does that make any sense at all? A God who loves us is gonna put something before us to see if we'll fail? Well then lets segue right into God must be out there waiting for us to goof up so he can punish us...where did this come from? The pit of hell and it has a sulfur hint to it...We are tempted of our own lusts. Admit it. Don't feel like whale poop because of it, just recognize it for what it is. I know what tempts or draws my eye and you know what draws yours. Things do go on in this world that can tax our will and demeanor as well as our resolve but don't think God is tossing a bone to see if we'll step of the edge of the cliff, he is where he always is, right beside you. Carrying you when necessary too. As we face things in our day it is very important to remind ourselves that God and his love for us has not changed. His love is complete. His love is everlasting. As soon as you recognize temptation,  repent accordingly as necessary and pray to our Father in Heaven who is right there to pick you up.


Jas 1:13-14
Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God; for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempteth no man:
  but each man is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed.


Remember Youcef Nadarkhani...remember the kids in our schools...


Heavenly Father,
   Thank you for always abiding with us. Lord, forgive us when we allow temptation to take over. We know we will be tempted by things so we ask for strength and courage to do what is correct in those times. Lord we lift Youcef and his family to you...protect them...Lord our schools need your help. Touch those kids and the teachers to seek you in everything. Lord we ask blessings for the families that are struggling. Help us show you in all we do, in Jesus name, amen

daily prayer

      Good morning!  How are we faithing? Our perspective on things has a huge bearing on what we deem as necessary.  I have been guilty of visualizing what life should be like forgetting that my upbringing, culture and financial status has direct influence on perspective. We as Christians must take these things into account when we study the Word. Our goal ought not be to bring the huddled masses unto "our" place in society. Doing it all like our view does not mean it is right or even biblical. It's time to stop trying to seek out a savior that will give us all our wishes because our wishes are suspect. Our savior was and is in the trenches helping the sick and getting them to our stature isn't even in the equation. Do we help them come up? Of course but that is a result of compassion and not the goal. Our goal is to show them Jesus and what he has done for us. Us feeding hungry people or clothing cold people is what we do as a result of the love we now enjoy. Those things are what lead people to ask why we would do such things. My savior is a loving savior who doesn't give a hoot about socioeconomic status, political connections. The freedom of this country allows for social status to be climbed... or not... Like your church, like your status, like your society but never let it direct what the Word tells us because once you start that, you just opened up a huge door for a twist of scripture rationalization to fit you and your status.


Mat 6:24
No man can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.


Mat 4:10
  Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.


 Jos 24:15
And if it seem evil unto you to serve Jehovah, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve Jehovah.


remember Rachal and Tim Doughty...remember me as I get over this flu...


Heavenly Father,
  Thank you for your love and grace to save one such as me. You know all about me yet loved me enough to save me from myself. Lord I ask for wisdom to impart your love and your Word to the people I meet. In the name of Jesus we rebuke the dark forces that want to hinder the showing of your light. Teach us to act courageously. Show us what you see when we meet others. Lord guide our paths, speak to us constantly in Jesus name we pray, amen