That Tower of Strength

 

Proverbs 18: 10 The character of God is a tower of strength, for the lovers of God delight to run into his heart and be exalted on high.

Here the Hebrew word Migdal is tower of strength, having a homonym that can be translated "bed of flowers".

Thinking of those men who in times past went to war. They were those who fought against Germans, those of Japan and Korea too. I know some of those stories for most of my family had gone when other nations decided to attack. I have seen many story lines providing those times of men against men. I have been in awe that of which comes upon men to stay and fight. Like Hacksaw Ridge, one man among how many who would want to take "one more down that rocky ridge? Under gunfire, not only of Japanese but also from the ships of American down below, still he kept going:"one more".

"Lord, do I have one more encouragement to write?"  Lord help me write Your heart on pages people will be able come out of shadows and see Your light to move forward to reach others hearts for Your glory!"  Lord I know this is my "assignment " on earth!"

Righteousness is central characteristic: is from the kingdom of God, Romans 14:17  for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit……….& then  Psalm 89:13-15     NKJV  13 You have a mighty arm; Strong is Your hand and high is Your right hand 14 Righteous and justice are the foundation of Your throne; Mercy and truth go before Your face. 15 Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound!

Acts 24:25 & Matt.6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and  His righteousness and all these things shall be added to you.

The “fruit” of righteousness is continually being borne through the moment by moment commitment to Jesus and the Word…all that concerns Jesus & the Good News…as in Matthew 5:20 For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. Romans 7:4 Therefore, my brethren, you also have become dead to the law through the body of Christ, that you may be married to another----to Him who was raised from the dead, that we should bear fruit to God.  We do not obey in our strength! See also: John 15:1-17; 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1; 1 Peter 1:13-16; 1 John 1:9

If we remember Proverbs 14:12 reveals this: there is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. Anything outside of God’s way is reaping death. It can appear as mass murders, suicides and all kinds of life-taking, life-ending destructive paths.

We are told in 1 Corinthians 2:6 we are to speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this who are coming to nothing….no, anything outside of God and His ways and truths is a casualty looking for a place to happen!

The Righteousness of God is the basis of His judgment upon the “unrighteous” as found in Romans 2:5 NKJV But in accordance with your hardness and your impenitent heart you are treasuring up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God.

 “Unrighteousness” of God stands eternally….And opposed to the  unrighteousness of man…see in Romans 1:32  who knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approved of those who practice them.

Comparing  with John 3:36  He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.” 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, not idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals nor sodomites.

Galatians 5:19-21    NKJV Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, 21 envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

2 Thessalonians 2:10-12; 2 Peter 2:9     The Greek: adikos: unrighteous, is unjust, dishonest, untrustworthy, ……see Romans 1:18; Romans 2:5;Romans 2:8; Romans 3:5; Romans 6:13; Romans 9:14

We can see today those who are unrighteous, dishonest, untrustworthy, and unjust. Was watching the end of a ladies basketball game. And the end only proved dishonest, the unjust done to another while playing. The last two minutes one decided to take the opportunity to hold the one with basketball. Fearing she would make the goal in the hoop. Only taking two more obvious "holding " onto lady with ball....stopped the ball. The other team said they won. Buzzer sounds, but in the last two minutes no one called holding against the other team. So readily seen and yet not one called "holding". I will no longer watch basketball. I stopped watching football decades ago. Again, cheating was seen on the field.

If one has to cheat in sports what do they do at home? What do they do towards the "family"? Will you care for a pet safely? Will you watch out for the safety of your children?  Will you see your children taught math, science, reading, so that they can do those subjects readily on graduation day?

In the true story of Pfc. Desmond T. Doss, he won the Congressional Medal of Honor despite refusing to bear arms during WWII on religious grounds. He was harassed because of his beliefs. But when the battle was before them, his bravery, selflessness and compassion shined through. He always spoke to the Lord that night asking the Lord if he might get one more down that ridge!

Will we be seen as the righteousness of God? Will we earn the respect of caring for the neighbor. Not by throwing money at him, but delivering him down to safety when danger appears!

Doss was allowed to read the word on that Saturday. Then all the men went up together to face the Japanese. Find that fellow believer.  Stand firm in faith and believe the Lord is with you. I know the Lord is with me and mine. I know for I have seen His glory in this house. I have the power of the tower of strength. It is a beautiful place of floral scents and peace. It is awesome to be up again, to walk and see the hand of God. Be blessed fellow believers, unjust people are close by, people firing real bullets, not blanks, people choosing to leave God out of America, out of their lives and live in selfishness.  Be set free in Jesus. Live for Him and see His glory now and forever. Amen

"For all those who have served to keep America free from tyranny.....Thank YOU!"

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Responsibilities: Salt and Light

What are we responsible for? What responsibilities do we have right now? Growing up in a family who believed everyone pulled their own weight, we each had responsibilities. We each had a bed to make, dishes to put in the sink and wash. We had to make sure that special outfit was on it's way to the washer, if we desired to wear it in a couple of days. What we wore on any day, was our responsibility if we wanted to wear it again without the dirt, grime, or sweat. I only list grime as my sister and I played baseball in the summer months, so dirt, sweat and grime were a part of the outfit at the end of the day! I played with the neighborhood "kids" and she played on a team!
Responsibilities!
1 John 2:29...................29 If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone who practices righteousness is born of Him. .NKJV

1 John 3:3....3 And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.  NKJV

1 John 3:21-23.................... 21 Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence toward God. 22 And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight. 23 And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as He gave us commandment.   NKJV

John 17:11-19…. 11 Now I am no longer in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to You. Holy Father, keep through Your name those whom You have given Me, that they may be one as We are. 12 While I was with them in the world, I kept them in Your name. Those whom You gave Me I have kept; and none of them is lost except the son of perdition, that the Scripture might be fulfilled. 13 But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves. 14 I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 15 I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one. 16 They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 17 Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. 18 As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. 19 And for their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they also may be sanctified by the truth.   NKJV

We are to be:

1.    Free of worldly influence…SANCTIFIED BY THE WORD (verse 17)

2.  Very much in the unsaved world, but participants in the government and social processes..............like voting!

3. No longing living in the sinful nature but living according to righteousness

4. Sanctified, having the word of God in our lives..SO...we look and act differently!

 1 Timothy 4:6-7.................6 If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed. 7 But reject profane and old wives' fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness. NKJV

Exercise: Timothy is told to exercise himself toward godliness. He was instructed to give that which he was nourished in and it is those words of faith and of the good doctrine Timothy was commended on........to continue to follow carefully. 

Proverbs 15:26.......26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD,    But the words of the pure are pleasant. NKJV

Those who follow after righteousness, those in right standing with God have pure words that are pleasant! They are a joy to be around! They encourage you, love God and always have a testimony of faith on the goodness of God in their lives!
How interesting today, we see so many speaking out about what was sent to another either in email, text, or twit, and was in regard to hate, bullying, and meanness for others to see. So sad that people want to openly regard hate for another. Was asked to watch this concert by my friend was asked to have this concernt up north. He has a band and has had such favor with God, that this concert was going to have livestreaming. How awesome was that? 

So my husband and I tuned in and waited for concert to begin. On the side of the window box, it stated you could leave a tweet message. It also stated to write something kind! WOW! People have to be REMINDED TO WRITE SOMETHING KIND!  So I wrote out the message and sent it.BUT MY THOUGHT PROCESS TOOK ME TO THE SPOT, how did our world get so out of balance AND GET SO UGLY?

If there are anger issues, one needs to find out why they are so angry. Blaming others, does not release us out of a prison of anger, anymore than a bath or shower will remove pain from one's heart. Those issues are to be addressed through the Word of God. Talking with others generally will not help you, but may make things worse.  We really need the Word of God to wash those areas of hurt and pain. Unless, someone just wants others on their side, so they can sin all they want, so they can curse others all they want, and continue to walk in anger, resentment, and the "the world owes me" mentality, then "that being kind" will not be seen BY anyone. Nope, being kind will not exist!

Learning our responsibilities, is much like learning our way through life. Do this and don't do that. Eat this, and don't eat that. Watch this and don't watch that! All those do's and don't's can have one questioning everything they encounter.

It is choosing good over evil. It would be like Eve tasting the fruit of the tree of knowledge just to find out what happens. Instruction and correction are for our benefit. If we choose not to be instructed or corrected then we walk down a path with many problems, sink holes, and disasters. I desire to avoid those!

Proverbs 12:1...........Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge,
But he who hates correction is stupid.  NKJV

Proverbs 13:18..........18 Poverty and shame will come to him who disdains correction,
But he who regards a rebuke will be honored.  NKJV

"BUT HE WHO REGARDS A REBUKE WILL BE HONORED."
 If we have the instruction to not "touch" then why do so many want to touch what they should NOT HAVE OR INVITED INTO THEIR LIVES?

YOU eat too much chocolate cake every day, you gain a weighty problem. Our walking with God is seeing Him in the Words He placed for us to see, hear and adhere to for our walk through this life.
Timothy is told in 1 Timothy 4:7 to exercise toward godliness! Yes that godliness has a look about it! Take a look at all those who go to gyms and exercise daily. They are not doing it to remain the same size they are. No, about half of those attending a gym for exercise are wanting that next look they saw in Vogue. They want that model's size, even though the model is 5' 7 inches tall. They desire to be pounds smaller and to do that in most cases, is remove those "bones from your body". Am I right about this? Now there are some who go, like firefighters who want to remain in strength when they fight fires. There are those who do that endurance training and who are part of the "wilderness rescue" group. You know those men and women who will backpack into the farthest reaches where there is "NO CELL SERVICE" to reach someone who has either gotten lost, fell from a glacier climb to the top of a mountain peak or one who suddenly died.

Seriously, I have worked in a gym and seen how many want that "skinny" look to wear those "skinny" jeans. Just had seen a warning on the news (KATU) in the past 10 days about some lady wearing those "skinny" jeans. She was not a twenty something, but older. She had worn the said jeans to help a friend move. Well, it seems that all that up and down bending with boxes caused her some leg pain and much swelling from the knees down to feet. She had to go to the hospital and they found this nerve damage being created by the "skinny" jeans. With the intense tight fit, nerves were being pinched dramatically. She was warned about wearing them and that it was possible for her to lose her legs if that kind of problem continued. Yes, they mentioned to this lady that there could be amputation if she continued to wear them.  To me that is dangerous. It was clear to see that this woman was in major pain and the swelling caused her grief. Instruction came and will she follow it?

But let's think about exercising! What ways are we "exercising" our responsibilities? Are we committed to be sanctified and look different to the world? Are we as those church goers sanctified and ready to recognize someone in pain, someone who hides, someone who may be defiant, but feels so lost and abandoned.
Exercising comes from the day to day routines that involve others and not just family members. 
Each of us though, either good or not so good have made a commitment to exercise in the things of God. Our commitment to God is known by others. Anyone can know in the first 5 minutes of conversation where our heart resides.

In writing this, I thought of my brother-in-law. He rises early and gets things done. He grabs that "special" cap, and off he goes to do errands and minister. He wears that cap with some writing on it. And many people know exactly what it means and gives him a thumbs up!
I think of my sister and brother-in-law and how they daily fill up on the Word of God. They pray together and minister life to others.  They are always looking out to hand someone a new Bible, a word of encouragement or give them a new book to read about something on Jesus and His coming again soon.


Matthew 5:13-16.........13 "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. 14 You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lamp stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. NKJV


In the pass couple of weeks, it was been a hard place for me in remembering my step-dad and how good he was to my mother, especially in these last years of life. I am in the peace of God, knowing that I cannot travel, yet with all that has transpired in the last two weeks, still God is with me and my family back East. With the blood testing continuing with blood draws for me on a monthly basis right now, I have had to turn my attention to praying for my family as they see many things multiplied as in caring for two properties. They have increased meal preparation and trips to the Dr. for check-ups.

With the passing of my step-dad very recently, and mother in the hospital for almost a weeks, I think of all the opportunities for my sister and brother-in-law to minister to other people. They took on the daily caring of our mother in the hospital but also ministered life to others about Jesus.

How many of us would have coiled up in a ball or like a babe and just became silent? How many of us would refuse to continue to live when someone close to us dies? How many choose to give up when there are so many still living out in the world and may be on their way to someplace that is away from God entirely and for an eternity? Would anger show up or some other bad emotion? Are we giving our best to those around us or do we want our way "when others are hurting from loss"?

On their way out of hospital and the city the other day, my brother-in-law had to stop for some meds for our mother. It was one of those hot days in the south. He wanted to leave the car running with the air condition on high with my sister and mother in the car while he picked up the meds. He was not going to leave them in a "hot car".  He of course had stopped at Costco!

YES, it was a Friday and was probably very busy there. I was imagining this "long, very long" line he got in to purchase the meds. In the course of the line and conversation, and seeing my brother-in- laws' cap, the pharmacist mentioned she was having trouble with a son in that he would not talk with her anymore. In the length of the line and that conversation, my brother-n-law encouraged her in the Lord and prayed right there in line, for the return of the son to his mother!

Responsibilities!

From Matthew 5.......we are to be the salt that preserves life, just like verse 13 states..........if that salt loses its flavor, then how shall it be seasoned? In early years of this country, many used the salt on meat that they stored in meathouses. It was suppose to cure and help the meat to last for periods of time.( in reading on this, I found there was a preservation method and is reported throughout the history keeping of this country)

My brother-in-law last week at Costco, was salt to a woman languishing in such pain that her son will not talk with her. He was a son who had rejected her! But I believe that all has changed dramatically.  Salt was given to this woman, to give hope and help her continue forward. My brother-in-law was and is that light that gives light to all who are in the house and at Costco!  Halllelujah for those who are salt and light!

John 12:36...........36 Put your trust in the light while you have it, so that you may become sons of light." NIV

Be responsible today and wash in that Word that sanctifies. Get that head up, and shoulders squared, and walk firmly with faith in your heart knowing it is not over. Whatever may be on the horizon, you have the salt to be light to someone who may be in pain, who may have a loss as well, but God has the answer!

I believe my brother-in-law and sister were light to many. And if all knew the entire story, many would know that we too had a loss, but it did not show. They kept going forward and spread the love of God to others. Can we here do as much?
God met them at every juncture, every decision, every moment, and He caused strength to rise up in them and keep them going through out an emotional week.

My prayer today is for all those who are battling illness, sickness caused by disease, those who have to deal with a loss.
Father, thank YOU for Jesus, the Son of YOUR Love.(Col 1:12-14.... 13 He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, 14 in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins. NKJV)

 As we have been delivered from the power of darkness and moved into the kingdom of YOUR dear Son, the son of YOUR love, we are thankful. We give praise that we can operate in the Light of YOU and see what is before us. Help us to be the responsible ones who will move in the power of God and not judge others because they are having some issue with anger at the moment. We all have experienced some anger due to loss or illness or even a brokenheart! Those who are of God know when we are not to sin in anger at anyone or anything. 

Our desire is to reach and touch lives for the kingdom of God that has come through Jesus our Lord and Savior. We choose to be those who will be salt to those in pain and anguish. We choose to be those who will abide in truth and be committed to be responsible when others cross our paths who may have a loss or dealing with a disease that refuses to die. We need to understand that anger that comes when death changes everything, but does not have to defeat us!
Father, YOUR word is true, and we confess and profess that YOU are for us. YOU will never leave us or forsake us. We ask today to be those who will encourage those who have trials or tribulations that are weighing them down. Today we come boldly to the throne of Grace that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in this time of need. (Heb. 4:16) Strengthen hearts for the battle ahead and give patience as we wait on You. We pray to be those who rejoice in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfast in prayer.(Romans 12:12)
As we live this journey, help us to reach out to others with encouraging words that give life. Help us to be "kind" when we are wanting to choose bedtime for our daytime. Help us to make the right decisions and give some time to others, even if it is just making that phone call, sending a card, or giving a needed hug to someone who is hurting. Help us to create new habits that will exercise our faith in going and doing all the while relying on YOUR grace and goodness to us!
Help us to "kick the habit" of wearing black clothes every day. Help us to be colorful in our dress, in our prayer life, and in our walk with others.

Father, the Word states in Psalm 138:7-8 that though we walk in the midst of trouble, YOU preserve our lives. You stretch out Your hand against the anger of our foes, with YOUR right hand You save us. YOU, Lord, will fulfill Your purpose for us. Your love , O Lord endures forever----do not abandon the works of Your hands. Amen.

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How Often Do We Tell Our Children We Are Well Pleased with Them?

Matthew 3:16-17.............16 When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. 17 And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."  NKJV

Matthew 17:1-8...........17:1 Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves; 2 and He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. 3 And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him. 4 Then Peter answered and said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be here; if You wish, let us make here three tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." 5 While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!" 6 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces and were greatly afraid. 7 But Jesus came and touched them and said, "Arise, and do not be afraid." 8 When they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only.   NKJV

How many times do we tell our children that we are pleased with them? Even when they are grown up and have a family of their own, do we still let them know that we are pleased with them?

Do we spend quality time with those who are still living at home, those who might need the encouragement and support of family structure or do we let them run "free"?
Do we speak words of life or death over them?
NOW God thought telling His Son that He was pleased with Him was important enough to have it written down as truth for us to read and know about it. As we have read in chapter 4 of the book of Matthew, we know Jesus was tempted by the devil. Do you think Jesus kept what His Father spoke in His heart while out in the "wilderness" to be tested? And then we see as well, that God talked to His Son again and even told the disciples to hear HIM!

Is hearing those words important to our well-being? What encouragement can we, as the parent or parents, give to our child or children, grown or still at home, that will make a difference? In Jesus' life, he was obeying the command to be baptized. He was following what was sent as instruction. In Matthew 17 and verses 1-8 we see God the Father giving Jesus authority to do something, and the command was for those to listen and heed!

I heard this story about this lady. It was many years ago. She went to the Dr. with this high fever. The Dr. did many tests on her and took weeks to get all the reports back. He, the Dr. , had many questions for her and could not make a decision of the right diagnosis for what was ailing her. So after many questions, and all the time spent, she replied to the "no diagnosis" with a sharp "well that just burns me up", and "after all the time I have given to come in for these tests and the money which has been spent that has a result of  no diagnosis"! The Dr. then told her she could have what she said about the whole thing. Then he went on to explain how the body will line up with what we speak to it. It has hearing ears to hear and when we tell it is tired, then it can and will become tired or sick with the flu or whatever is coming down the pike. He explained that the body would obey her command! But we can refuse it, the Dr. told her. Then the woman felt silly for saying something that her body was trying to do for her....to accommodate the command.......and that was to" burn up"! 

I think of Jesus and the amount of time He walked the earth. I go back and look at the times He went up on the mountain to pray and have that alone time with God. He certainly needed to hear His Father's voice and so do we! Like getting to know the Father helped Jesus take the steps to the Cross at Calvary and become the greatest sacrifice for mankind!

Would time spent with the Lord help us get to know our children better, help us encourage them when they need encouragement and  pray for them when the Lord is directing us to pray for them for a special thing or just because we are their parents?

As parents and future parents,  we have the opportunity to stay fresh in the Word of God. We have the opportunity to spend time learning God's Ways and thoughts and become accustomed to His speaking to us about our children. (even our grown children) 

For He certainly has a plan for them for their good and not evil and He gives them a hope in their final outcome. As parents we have that opportunity to reach out and take hold for them when they cannot do it yet for themselves. We can reach forward to tomorrow and hold on in faith by prayer and the promises of God and expect what the Lord has spoken all along will come to pass for each of those children.

As parents, we can pray for any rivalry among siblings become non-existent. We can become instruments of reconciliation among our children and break down the barriers that may have been there for a long time. The Lord can direct us to those things that hinder and reveal His plan how to move through any barriers and how to direct His Word that brings more light to any circumstance and enable the child or children to walk in light as the Father is in the Light!

Our prayer should include that our children will persevere. Whatever their walk in life, they are created to fulfill something "specific" for God! Each of our children, whatever age today,  has a place to stand and fulfill. Each has the opportunity to stand and do mighty things for God and to His glory. No matter if they are not in His will right now, no matter that all things look bleak for them, no, the Word of God is living, active and will perform when we send it out in faith believing the best for our children.
When our daughter was born, I remember prophesying over her. I held her in my arms for the first time and spoke that God was going to do mighty things through her. I have today seen her touch lives that were untouchable. I have seen her go above and beyond in distance to reach that "one" who needs a touch from God!
God Himself has enabled her to walk worthy of his calling for her. She is the woman of God who sees to that she is not side-lined but on track, much like a train, and going forward to the destination He has called her. Our prayer for her has been that she not get discouraged so she will not be defeated.
When our daughter was in grade school, she was always having conversations with the group of people as a whole. She could talk as easily with the teacher as she could with a child her own age. When we were out roller skating as a family, she could see her friends and parents come in and easily strike up a conversation with them all and have them all participating in a "group talk" so to speak!

In and through this time, around her early teen years, she had eczema on her arms and back of her legs. She had things like prednisone and other things to take, but still that thing would try rising up time and time again and side-line her. There were times we knew she was not feeling her 100 percent, and she would spend much of that time with her school work and trying to rest. Not having the Word of God active for her, we spent much time feeling defeated and wondering what to do next. But when we got hold of the word much later, we saw the change for her. She was holding God's word and lifting her eyes above circumstances. Even at some times, for just a moment, holding that Word up to God, we could see the purpose God had planned for her.

She has continued to reverence her God and to seek truth. She has continually asked for discernment to make the right decisions based on God's revelations of the Word to her. Her desire is to make those godly choices and keep from doing anything foolish. And understand too, when we start moving toward God's plan for our lives, the enemy will try his best to divert our plans.  When our daughter moved to the northwest and got started with her pastoral degree, she certainly saw some conflict by the enemy and had to hold her ground. She had to stand in that "fertile field" and expect to guard it alone if need be with God alone! Today she is an administrative pastor who meets with pastors and leaders of other churches to provide the tools and resources available in encouraging them in their call!

 Today, as a parent she and her husband pray that their child will listen to godly counselors and not be one who is not teachable. They remind their child that a good listener will heed the warnings that keeps them safe in situations. And as grand-parents, we pray that our grand-child will do what is right rather than follow the leading of their own flesh. For we know the wisdom of this world is foolishness with the Lord (1 Corinthians 3:19) .  We always pray that our grand-child will not buy into foolishness, but will keep their eyes on the Good Shepherd and have ears to hear His voice.

2 Peter 1:12-21...................12 For this reason I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth. 13 Yes, I think it is right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you, 14 knowing that shortly I must put off my tent, just as our Lord Jesus Christ showed me. 15 Moreover I will be careful to ensure that you always have a reminder of these things after my decease. 

16 For we did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty. 17 For He received from God the Father honor and glory when such a voice came to Him from the Excellent Glory: "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." 18 And we heard this voice which came from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain. 19 And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts; 20 knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, 21 for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. NKJV

I love what Peter wrote.............16. for we did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty. 17. for He received from God the Father honor and glory when such a voice came to Him from the Excellent Glory: "This is MY beloved Son in whom I am well pleased." 18 And we heard this voice which came from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain. ............................................................................................................................................................... 21 for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.

We are to speak, and see the Word we speak.........the Promises of God....manifested!   We are to declare for our child, children or grand-children and see those mighty words of God come to pass. Today, I pray, loosing the Holy Spirit, that men and woman who read this with children of any age, will rise up and speak scripture over their child or children or grand-children. I loose the Holy Spirit to stir men and women to speak more words of life over their future children, young age children and their grown children. Pray the will of God into their lives and their future children's lives as well. Remember we are "faith" people. We walk by "faith" and not by sight!

When my husband and I received our prayer language back in the early, early 70's, one book came into my hands by the dear lady who prayed for us to receive our prayer language. Her name was Alberta. What a dear one who loved the Word of God and prayer!  The book she had me to read was written by Don Gossett. It is called "What You Say is What You Get!  This book was absolute truth and what he wrote about. When I got this into my hands and read more than once in just a couple of days, I was aware of something I had not noticed before and that was how people were getting exactly what they said for themselves and their children! What this gentleman shared in the beginning of the book was the testimony of healing and how his wife continued to speak God's word without wavering. The testimony was how after receiving and believing the word, his wife walked out of rheumatic fever. After months in bed, and reading the Word of God to her, they came across the scripture, "The Lord is the strength of my life.". His wife got out of bed slowly, but kept her mouth working with repeating the scripture and believing. Verification came that she was completely and totally healed of the killing disease rheumatic fever.

The other main point he started with was the truth of "who" we are in Christ. The second was what we have in this life according to what Jesus did on the cross as the Great Sacrifice. And thirdly,  he wrote that we can do all things through Christ. So in and through this, my husband saw something we had not seen before and applied it to our lives.

As the devil came to Jesus in the wilderness to "test" Him (Matthew 4), we too, must recognize that the devil and his demons can come and will come, especially if there is an "open door" , as in not forgiving someone. It is important for us to confess something like that immediately and not hold on to the "hurts" that someone may cause us! That will only cause sickness in us. It will cause us to become "bitter". We are not to be ignorant of the devils devices . It is quoting the Word of God that we set up the standard by His Word. 2 Corinthians 10:4-6....4 For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, 6 and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled.  NKJV

  For the Word of God is not some fable, but truth and power. It is knowing this power exists in knowing God and what He has planned for each of us. He can do abundantly above all that you or I can ask or think according to the power that works in us. (Ephesians 3:20-21) Plead the Blood of Jesus over your children and grand-children, and fight the good fight of faith!

Father, I pray in Jesus’ name for the transforming power of Your Holy Spirit  to come into our lives, our daily walk, and declare knowing that by what was spoken in Luke 18:27,  "What is impossible with men is possible with God."  Grant us, according to the riches of Your glory, to be strengthened with might through Your Spirit in our inner being. Transform us into Your likeness. Make us fresh where we have become stale. Lead us and instruct us where we have become un-teachable, and make us to be faithful and obedient like Jesus was. You spoke over Your Son that YOU WERE PLEASED WITH HIM! We too, desire to speak words of faith over our children, and grand-children. We desire Your help in this and lead us to speak Your heart for each of them. We desire to be one with You and agree with what YOU say about them! We desire to pray in power over them and to believe for great changes for them. We pray for lives to be transformed by the power of Your Holy Spirit.

Father, show us where we might miss the mark in not forgiving another person. We desire to understand the forgiveness You have toward us. We do not want to block or cause any hindrances toward holding that kind of sin that would block our children's futures as we pray for them. Please teach us to how to always love our enemies as YOU have commanded.

Today, we worship You and express our thanksgiving before You. We exalt You in our home for YOU are worthy to be praised. Thank You for Your plans and purposes for our families. We expect Your will be done in each life You so carefully planned for in this day and hour. You are our Healer, our Deliverer, our Comforter, our Redeemer! In Ezekiel 22:30 Father, You could find no one to stand in the gap for You on behalf of the land, but we pray that we would be determined to stand in the gap for our loved ones and may Your kingdom come into their lives today. We stand and believe that our children, whatever age, are blessed with supernatural strength, blessed of the Lord coming in and going out. We believe them to have compassionate hearts and will always have positive outlook on their lives. All things are possible to us who believe in Jesus' name. Amen.

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