Word of God speak.... Mercy Me

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Romans 12: 1-8-------1 Peter 5: 1-6

With out Jesus Christ, we are all homeless.............

I am finding myself at a loss for words on how Jesus just presses at my heart when He wants to show Himself to someone. I have had a relationship with Him for sometime now, but I have never felt Him press at my heart as much as He did this time.... Here's the wonderful story of His love for others, and how He shows it through you and I as followers......

For 2 months now, I have been helping a homeless 81 year old mother and her daughter. This is how it started.... I head off for work at 4:30 in the morning. I pass by this cement wall near a McDonalds, that I noticed 1 or 2 people all covered up from head to toe. I couldn't see if it was men or women. I wanted to stop, but I was afraid. It was dark and not many people on the road at that time. But one morning I saw one of them sitting up. I drove slow enough to see it was an old women. I sensed God telling me, "turn around and get them something to eat and drink." I ignored it because I was running late for work. Well all day it bothered me. I asked God to give me another chance. Well, He did.

This certain morning, before I even got to the wall to see if they were up, the word of God came clear as day, "stop and get 2 hot chocolates, and 2 egg sandwiches." Well I did. Then I went to where they both are and they were sleeping. I was so afraid to get out of my car and wake them, but I know God wanted me to, so I would be o.k. I said, "good morning, I have hot chocolate and something to eat." The old women took the blanket off her head and said, "Oh I needed that." From that point on we have come to know each other by name. Carmella, and her adopted daughter Anna. You can look up their story on google.. Type in, Carmela Batista.... Amazing story, and I can't believe God is using me in it.

I don't know where this is going, but I'm continuing to follow that voice in my heart till He is done with me in it. Well again it happened. But more that food and drink this time. Here's how His voice came to me this time..... "It's going to be cold and rainy. Get them a room for 3 nights." It's so near Christmas and money was all I was thinking of. But it was too strong to ignore. With the help of others, I had enough for 3 nights. The man at the desk even brought the price down knowing why I was doing this. THAT'S GOD!!!! When I went to give  them the keys, the look on their faces was worth a million dollars!!! They thanked me and Jesus. They are believers, and thank God for everything, good and bad. It just amazes me. These homeless people have more faith than some people who have everything. Unless you have the fullness of Jesus, you really are poor, even if you are rich.

They said, "God is good all the time." He sure is!! He loves all. Even those who are less fortunate than you and I. He loves them through us. So be the church. Be His hands and feet. You may not know the reason now, but when you get to heaven you will.

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On Earth as it is in Heaven... Chris McClarney and Kim Walker

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When our will, what we desire, collides with God's will, it brings confusion and conflict. That is when He is bringing us into a deeper level of knowing and seeing Him at work in us, and through us.

Will we willingly follow? Will we let Him send us out? Can we really say, "Let Your kingdom come, let Your will be done on earth in my life as You have it in heaven."

Matthew 6: 9-10....... A lot of us pray, but do we pray as Jesus taught us? Singing these lyrics and really meaning them from the depths of our heart, must really please the Lord Jesus..... "Oh humbly we bow. Surrendering all to You. We lay down Lord. Do what You want to do." ... Truly ,truly not at all easy. It is a growing process . Remaining in the vine like Jesus said. John 15: 4-5 "Remain in Me and I will remain in you." It 's the only way. Apart from Him we can do nothing.

Matthew 16:24-26, "if anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself". Let Him have His way. You see, everything revolves around His throne. Who of us knows the mind of the Creator? What He is orchestrating in and through our lives that may not make sense to us at the time.  There is so much beauty to be seen in everything, if we look at this life and it's conflicts with kingdom purposes. It's allowing the gift of the Holy Spirit through you, to touch the people He places in our lives. Even the hard ones, and the hard things that come our way.

Truly it is life changing if we allow the Spirit to take us deeper. You want more of heaven? Then we must die to self.

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Kim D

Flood the Earth....Jesus Culture

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Matthew 28:19-20, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations"......

Jesus didn't ask us to do this, He commands us to. It is the great commission of all who put their hope and trust in Him as Lord of our lives. We are suppose to go, in other words, "flood the earth." Carrying the good news of Jesus Christ to such a hurting world. It's hurting because people are hurting, lost, without hope. We know where our hope comes from, so go and share it.

As a believer, you and I have a choice. To make disciples, we have to choose to become one ourselves. That is, realize that we are created by God and for God. We should be seeking to become more Christ-like every day. Share the love of God, the forgiveness, and the hope we have in Jesus Christ alone in this crazy mixed up TEMPORARY world. Don't hold back the truth that can set someone free for all eternity. Once you shared the good news, it's up to them to receive it. They will be held accountable at judgment, but so will you and I. Matthew 7: 21, "Not all who say to me, 'Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven." ....... That's big right there, so think about it.

Sweet Jesus, break down the walls of fear that stop us from doing Your will. From carrying on where You left off, but haven't left us. You are right there in us and through us. Push back the dark the enemy try's to keep us in.  You are the Light of the world and we are Your vessels. Out of my love and gratefulness of all you've done, and all you have left to do through me, I want to shine for You. Darkness will have no choice but to retreat from Your Holy presence. So let the rumors of Your kingdom, and Your Name without reserve, "Flood the Earth." Amen.

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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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Kim D

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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