Great Things...... Eleveation Worship

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Thank you Jesus, everything that has ever happened in my life to destroy me, has only caused me to draw closer to You..... You've done Great Things.... Great song!!!!

Were you once lost, but now found, blind but now see? Maybe you had addictions that you tried everything you new to break free from them, but nothing worked. Maybe you realize now you were on your way to hell because you got a taste of heaven and now you want more.  Some things are more than just a pill to pop, or a counselor to see, because they are deep Spiritual issues, and once you bow down and surrender them to Jesus you will be free. Not any kind of substance or program will work in 1 day, a split second, like Jesus does.  

Mark 5: 6-20

I just love this story. Verse 6, The demon possessed man ran and fell down on his knees when he saw Jesus. Even the demons know Who He is. That just blows me away! Total surrender, total desperation, total belief, in Jesus Who has all authority over heaven and on earth, Matthew 28:18.

Revelations 3: 7, "These are the words of Him Who is Holy and true....what He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open." Those of us who are Christians really need to realize the power that lives inside us.

The demon possessed man was set free! I just love verses 18-20. He was so grateful to Jesus to be free of the demons, that when Jesus was leaving to get into the boat he wanted to go with Him. Jesus told him no. "Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you."

You see this is our purpose, this is our mission, this is where our ministry begins. When Jesus has done something so great for you, you can't keep it to yourself.

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Peace be Still... Lauren Daigle

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Perfect lyrics: "I don't wanna be afraid every time I face the waves. I don't wanna fear the storm just because I hear it roar. Peace be still, You are here so it is well. Even when my eyes  can't see. I will trust the voice that speaks."

John 16: 5-15 "All that belongs to the Father is mine. That is why I said the Spirit will receive from Me what He will make known to you."

John 16: 33 " I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have perfect peace."..... Jesus is my perfect peace, nothing else can take His place. I can never stay at perfect peace without the gift of the Holy Spirit. Too many thoughts sneak there way in, and cause me to become unsettled inside. Sometimes it lasts longer than it should. It's like I fall into it, and allow it. Isn't that crazy? Why do I allow these thoughts to come into the beauty of the peace Jesus wants to be in me?

 John 10: 10 "The thief comes only to steal kill and destroy, I have come that they may have life, AND HAVE IT TO THE FULL."....The enemy is good at what he does. Knowing just how to sneak his way in and slowly devour me just by thoughts. Then my Spirit rises up!!! These scriptures come to mind every time: 2 Corinthians 10: 5 "We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. Philippians 4: 8 "if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things and the God of peace will be with you."

This is why I love to spend time in God's word. I know how to use it when the enemy wants to go to battle with me. You see, it's not me he's up against. It's the "One" Who is in me! My Jesus already won the battle 2000 years ago!!! I know how it ends.

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Tremble... Mosaic MSC

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Psalm 23......

Even though there are, and will still be times of walking through the darkest valleys in this life, don't stop walking!

Jesus is not just my Savior, He is also my Shepherd. Just the mention of His Name calms my fears. Sometimes when I can't even find the words to say, I just say Jesus. He makes all darkness tremble. His Name is the light that even shadows can't deny.

When you pick apart this popular Psalm, you can really see how important it is for Jesus not to just be your Savior, but also your Shepherd. The definition of shepherd is, one who guides or directs sheep in a particular direction. Then I heard a sermon on other meanings of this Psalm as it pertains to sheep (us) and a Shepherd (Jesus). Sheep are known to be very dumb animals. I'm not saying we are dumb, but without direction a sheep will go right over a cliff. Sometimes life can take you to the very edge. Personally, I need direction! Verse 3, "He guides me along the right path for His Name's sake." This means I should certainly trust Him. 

Here is a very interesting fact. When shepherds gather around a well for water with their sheep, all the flocks would get mixed together. They are not branded like some animals. The way sheep would know their shepherd, was by the sound of their voice when they would call; come, come. John 10: 27 " My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me." I just love that!! and I just love my Jesus!!!

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On my knees..... Jaci Valasquez

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I am still learning, whether in laughter, heartache, good times, bad times, fear, anxiety, how to survive. It's on my knees, talking with my Savior, Jesus.

I don't know about you, but I can caught up in all the things I have to do list for the day, besides just going to work. It can get that horrible feeling of anxiety to rise up. Sometimes it can even interrupt my most precious time I spend in my quiet time with Jesus. He deserves my all in all attention when I sit with Him in the morning. It's what sets my day up for victory for being in step with Him. 

I read this in a devotional the other day and it was so perfect to how I have been talking to God. When I finish seeking Him in His word, listening to how His word speaks to my heart, I then get on my knees to talk with Him..... "If we focus on what we do not have, or devalue the little we do have, we will surely despair. We need to arise, change OUR POSTURE and perspective, and begin to see all that we have in Christ, all that we are in Christ, and all that we can do through Christ..... Philippians 4: 4-9

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