Prayer From a Deep Place

Job Chapter 17: 1-2,6-7

My spirit suffers. My life is short. Soon, I must die.  Everybody insults me. And I watch their cruel actions.

 When people curse, they use my name. They spit at me. (That is, they splash me with water from their mouths.)  My eyes are weak because of my tears. My whole body seems as weak as a shadow...

 Going through a time of suffering does not mean that you are being punished because you did something that was bad. God allows suffering into our lives for a reason, and the reasons are usually not the same for everyone and in every situation. Your response to hardship will never be the same as my response to my own issues. You can ask the Lord why these things are happening to you and if there is a purpose for your suffering.

In the scriptures, Job was a good and faithful servant, He loved God and saw God as his friend. God blessed Job so much that He gave Job wealth and a huge family,  but it seems that he was the only one in his family that believed in God with all of his heart.

Job tried to cover his family with prayer and with sacrifices to God  on their behalf to cover their sins. Job’s careful devotion to God and his family made him a target by the devil. Job lost everything in a blink of an eye, and he suffered a lot because satan wanted to destroy him.  The Lord did not allow the devil to take his life,  but why did God allow the devil to do these things to Job?

You are right now asking, why God, why? You lost someone, or perhaps you lost a business. You are ill, and the doctors don’t know if they can save you. Your family abandoned you or you never had anyone truly love you. Are you rich or poor? It doesn’t matter, because pain and suffering comes to everyone’s door; evil never discriminates when it decides to wreak havoc upon the lives of all the people in this world.

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Many people live in a state of fear and despair in their hearts, yet they would never let you know what is truly going on in their lives. They pretend to be just fine, but if they were brave enough to confess what they are going through, they would tell you that money and power does nothing to calm the confusion and the anxiety that they live with every single day…

God allowed the devil to do what he did to Job  to demonstrate that Job would never turn away from the Lord. He wanted to show the devil that Job’s devotion to him was not based upon wealth or power. Job was a genuine son of God. When you believe in Jesus Christ, you show the world that you care about what God cares about, and that you are willing to  live your life for Him.

Living for God means that we will also be targeted by the devil and his demons, because of their hatred of the people of God. Really, no one is exempt from being targeted, believers and unbelievers alike. Those who believe only in themselves may not want to believe in God or the devil, but when trouble comes into their lives, they find out very quickly that they must change their worldview, or find a way outside of the grace and the compassion of the Lord to cope with their suffering and anxiety.

Why are you suffering? I don’t know, but I do know that the Lord is waiting for you to come to Him to find a solution to your problems. He wants you to come to Him sincerely, in faith and with no ulterior motives; just surrender your pain, your needs, and your heart to Jesus. If you want to know the Lord Jesus for yourself, this is the first step to victory in your life and reconciliation with the Lord.

Prayer of Salvation or Restoration:

Lord Jesus, I can't go on like this anymore. please help me, I surrender my heart and my life to you. please come into my life and restore my hope, my health, and my faith in you. I repent from my past ways, and give my life to you. Thank you Jesus for restoring my life and healing my soul....AMEN

Why Christmas Means So Much To Me

 Isaiah 7:14

"The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call his name Immanuel". This prophecy was fulfilled when the angel Gabriel visited Mary

It is not about the exact date or time of Jesus’s birth, it is not about the parties and the time off from work. It is not about the money to be spent to celebrate the holiday: it is all about Jesus!

Jesus is the reason for the season. As a child, I loved Christmas and new years celebrations because  I had time off from school, I would get presents, and I would visit with relatives that I would not see on the regular during the year. What I loved most was to see the laughter and the joy of the holidays, but ultimately these things are not why Christmas means so much to me.

I believe in the baby in the manger. I believe in His parents' joy for the birth of their child, who was born in the most humble of circumstances. I believe in the shepherd's joy as they beheld the baby Jesus, that they were amazed by the grace and mercy of God, who allowed them  to see their messiah and redeemer. They knew that God was not a respecter of persons because He allowed them to see the baby Jesus first, before those who had more power and higher status in their society.

I believe in the dream, the dream that God dreamed for His people, the savior that was promised throughout the scriptures, the one who would come to save all mankind, born to save all of us from our sins.

Salvation was the purpose for the birth of Jesus Christ, Love was the motivation for this blessed manifestation. Jesus is the only hope that we can hold onto, the only solution that makes sense in this dark and fearful world. No one will ever love you as much as the Lord Jesus, for He was willing to be born into the world, to be seen as a human, and to become the redeemer of all mankind.

That is Why Christmas will always be my favorite holiday, because it celebrates the love of God and the passion of His son, Jesus Christ. This is why we give gifts to each other, because Father God gave us the greatest gift of all time, His Son Jesus upon the cross.

Take the time to give something to someone or give some of your time and resources this holiday season, because you know that Jesus Christ  will never leave you nor forsake you, and His love will always set you free…

The Great Distractions

 Peter 5:8

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour…

Be sober, which means to be alert to the devil's temptations and distractions. We have all been subjected to the vanity of power, wealth and greed. Everyone who is honest with themselves will admit that they have desired something that was not good for them to have. The real winners in life are those who choose to live for God rather than for themselves.

They are great distractions in the world, and I have come to understand just how powerful those distractions can be in my own life. Every addiction, every strong desire, every tempting smile from a handsome man or pretty woman could distract even the best of us to entertain what it would be like to pursue these things, completely outside the Providence and Grace of Jesus Christ.

What is the solution for distractions that would derail us from fulfilling our God given destinies? The love and grace of Jesus Christ. He is the only one who can help us with our weaknesses. He is the only one who understands fully what it's like to be tempted and tortured by trials and tribulations and yet still succeed wonderfully, defeating the darkness, the devil and his demons once and for all, because of His love and passion for you and me.

What is it like to believe that you have everything that you ever wanted and needed and yet still lose it all because of a deep and terrible destiny?  This is the judgment of every unbeliever who will never accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Every soul that comes into the world has the choice to live for God or for their own desires,  to receive the gift of everlasting life, peace, joy and love, or to die away from the presence of God into the darkness, existing in fear, suffering, and self hatred forever and ever…

What are the great distractions in this world? Anything or anyone that would prevent you from accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savoir over your life. You know what it is that is keeping you from believing the truth. Those desires are stirring within you right now as you read these words. Has your life really been as fulfilling and as perfect as you have claimed it to be? 

Take time to listen to the word of God and then decide if Jesus’s peace, love and grace for you is worthy of your attention and praise. Does Jesus love you? What can you do to return that love and grace that He has for you?  The only thing that you can do is accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Personal Savior right now:

Prayer of salvation:

Dear Lord Jesus, I need you, please come into my heart right now. I am sorry for all of my sins, I give you my life and all of my hopes and dreams. I am willing to live for you. Thank you Lord Jesus, I believe that I am saved… HALLELUJAH!     AMEN

The Pharisee And The Tax-collector

 Luke chapter 18:11-14

 The Pharisee stood by himself when he prayed. He said, “I thank you, God, because I am not like other people. I am not greedy or unjust. I do not have sex with other men’s wives. I thank you that I am not like that tax-collector over there.

“ I go without food twice a week. I give you one tenth of all my income”.

  But the tax-collector stood at a distance. He dared not even look up to heaven. But he hit his chest and said, “God, pity me! I am so bad!”

 Jesus said, ‘I tell you this. God forgave the *tax-collector when he went home. But God did not forgive the Pharisee. If anyone thinks that he is important, God will make him humble. God will forgive anyone who is humble’.

Are you the Pharisee or the tax collector? Are you sure that you are Holy because of what you do for God, or do you know that you are Holy only because of the love, grace and mercy of Jesus Christ?

Who is righteous in God’s eyes? He knows who are HIs, but if you look at some people and judge them based upon what you believe is Holy behavior, you need to stop thinking this way and ask the Lord for His wisdom and His advice on how you should see the people in this world. 

How will you know that you are looking at people from God’s perspective? First, make sure that you have a relationship with His Son, Jesus Christ. He is the only one who can save you and transform your heart and mind so that you can see everything clearly with the help of the Holy Spirit who comes to live within you. You must accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior..

Secondly, you must read the word of God. The bible should become your favorite book to read, and you should meditate on its truth and wisdom every day. This is an important task that God expects all believers to do frequently. You will never be able to function well as a follower of Jesus Christ if you refuse to read the bible or ignore its importance in your life. 

The word of God only becomes real to you when it becomes a living testament to the power of God in your life.

Thirdly, spend time in the presence of God, with singing, prayer and meditation. Worship in His presence, give the Lord time to show Himself to you. Your private time with the Lord will reinforce your love and devotion to Him.  When you show up for The Lord, He will show up for you. He will listen to your prayers, He will give you peace and joy. There is healing, love and happiness in the presence of the Lord.

It’s all about having a  relationship - that is what Jesus wants from us. It is wonderful when you live by God’s standards, it is great when you do good things in His Name. It is good when you show compassion and kindness to other people. These are all signs of a surrendered heart to the Lord, but the most important thing that you will learn to do in this life is to love Jesus Christ with all of your heart, your mind, and your soul. It is the most precious and rewarding relationship you will ever have…

Quick Prayer

“Lord, I want to know you better, help me with my unbelief, show yourself to me, I feel so alone and weary, Jesus please come into my heart right now, and set me free…AMEN

Rooftop Confessions

 Luke chapter 12: 1-7

 Thousands of people had gathered. There were so many people, that they were walking on each other’s feet. Jesus spoke to his *disciples first. ‘Be careful, avoid the *yeast of the *Pharisees.  God will lift the cover from everything that people want to hide. He will display every secret. Therefore, whatever you have said in the dark, people will hear in the light. Whatever you have whispered in a private room, people will shout from the roofs of houses’.

‘I tell you this, my friends. Do not be afraid of those who kill the body. After that, they cannot do any more.  I will show you whom to fear. Fear God. He has the power to kill people and to throw them into hell. Believe me, he is the one whom you should fear! People sell five sparrows (little birds) for two pennies. But God cares for every one of the sparrows.  God even counts the hairs on your head. So, do not be afraid. You are more valuable to God than many sparrows’.

Everyday I hear something new about a spiritual leader who has gone astray. They are accused of various crimes and sinful behaviors. Everything that has been said in a secret room is now being shouted upon the rooftops of the media and the internet. Why are so many people being exposed in 2024?

Judgment will come to all the people of the world, but the Lord makes sure to clean house in His own Kingdom first. We are the ones who have been entrusted with His salvation campaign. We have the words of life flowing from our hearts. If we cannot keep our integrity in dark times, then no one else will be able to find the truth that will set them free!

We cannot pull back or ignore the truth about ourselves and our society any longer  - the Lord Jesus is on the move. He protects us from the devil and his demons everyday, but He cannot save us from our fears, our sins or selfish desires unless we surrender them at His feet.

We need to keep our hearts and minds upon the truths that exist in Jesus Christ. He will fight our battles, and we must do our part as well, by living a righteous life in a world full of conflict and hate. It is not easy, but it is fulfilling. Let the God of the final harvest live freely within your heart. Let Him heal you of all your sicknesses,  let Him carry your burdens, let Him transform your heart and mind. Give all of your fears, sexual sins, addictions, pains and sufferings to Him. He is the only one who can help you right now. He is the One who will always love you, even when you do not love yourself - never ever doubt His love for you, because His love will never fail you…

Quick Prayer:

“God, I can’t do this anymore - I can’t stop doing these things that are ruining my life - Please Help Me!”

Fear Is Not An Option For A Believer In Jesus Christ

Psalm 23:4

Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Fear is not an option for a believer, because fear does not tell the whole truth about our situation. Yes, you may have a legitimate reason to fear what is going on in your life, but for a christian being afraid never leads to our victory or to a positive resolution. We need to focus our hearts and minds upon the Lord  and not upon the problem. All of our issues will be solved if we put our trust in Jesus Christ.

I know what it is like to have fear, or to be fearful about the future, so this message is for me as well as for you. Love the Lord with all of your heart and mind and wait patiently for that breakthrough to come into your life!

Fear prevents some people from accepting God's word. They are afraid of the changes it would bring into their lives. They are comfortable whrere they are in their lives until the trials and tribulations of life bring discomfort and suffering. They may not be ready to accept the truth, but the Lord will continue to show them the way to salvation because He loves them too much not to warn them about the consequences of their sinful nature.

Fear makes men and women do all sorts of things, and these actions always lead away from God, unless it is the reverential fear of God.  The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. It compels you to seek His face and to know Him better through prayer and worshp. You will want to live righteously, because of the Word of God is planted within your heart. Your relationship with God will grow when you spend time alone with Him in His presence.

God is love, and when you are in His presence, there is no fear. You will receive guidance from the Lord, and when you exercise your faith and obey the promptings of the Holy Spirit, you will be able to focus upon His love for you and not upon your circumstances.  

• Fear makes you run away from the truth
• Fear makes you angry, violent, fearful, and full of hate
• Fear makes you deny the truth about God and about yourself
• Fear makes you unable to change because you want other people's approval and not the approval of God
• Fear stops you from doing what is right because you will not want to suffer the consequences of doing the right thing when everyone else wants to do the wrong thing
• Fear makes you pretend that everything in your life is alright, even when you exist in a uncomfortable situation
• Fear takes away confidence, conviction, and self esteem
• Fear destroys your will to do better - you would rather not be seen or heard because the chances of being rejected or criticzed seems to be too great
• Fear destroys the heart and leaves nothing but hopelessness

How can God help you with all of your fears and anxieties?  Lean upon the Rock of Salvation, Jesus Christ, surrender your fears, anxieties, wants and desires to Him. Are you suffering in a most uncomfortable situation? Give all of your pains and suffereing to Him, and let the Lord fight your battles.

How long will it take to see the victory in your life? I don't know, but I do know that God steps in when you ask Him to, so when you pray and ask for deliverance, expect an answer and a resolution to your problems. He will never leave you or forsake you. The answer is coming, so while you wait for it, Praise His Holy Name!  Your Victory is Coming!!

Do you need help with your fears and anxieties? Ask the Lord of the Harvest to come into your life:

Dear Lord Jesus, please come into my life right now - I am afraid for my life and for my future, I give you all of my pains, fears, and sufferings, i ask you to come info my heart right now - Thank you Lord Jesus I believe that you died on the cross for all of my sins and that right now you have set me free! AMEN

Ruth the Story of Love

 Ruth Chapter 1: 3-5,11,14-15,16-18

 Now Elimelek, Naomi’s husband, died, and she was left with her two sons.  They married Moabite women, one named Orpah and the other Ruth. After they had lived there about ten years,  both Mahlon and Kilion also died, and Naomi was left without her two sons and her husband.

.. But Naomi said, “Return home, my daughters. Why would you come with me? Am I going to have any more sons, who could become your husbands?

 At this they wept aloud again. Then Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye, but Ruth clung to her

“Look,” said Naomi, “your sister-in-law is going back to her people and her gods. Go back with her.”

 But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.  Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord deal with me, be it ever so severely, if even death separates you and me.”  When Naomi realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped urging her.

The love of Ruth is explained by the scriptures that quote her words shown above - real love is kind, compassionate, and giving. It speaks to the thoughts people have about others and the environment in which they live. If someone is willing to give you unconditional love, then they are showing you the love that Jesus Christ has sown into their hearts.

Ruth’s sacrificial love is demonstrated by her loyalty to her mother in law Naomi and her faith in the God of Israel. She was willing to live with Naomi and to worship the true God of heaven. She was determined to give all that she had to help Naomi to survive and to be made whole.

What must that mother in law have been like to her daughter in law that Ruth was willing to stay by her side for the rest of their lives? Ruth must have seen a demonstration of unconditional love to understand what love truly is! Too many people have been living with what the world can give, because they do not know anything else that could be any better than what they already have. 

It was Ruth’s love for her mother in law and the life that Naomi represented that opened Ruth's heart to the possibility of living her life for the God of Israel. She grew up in an entirely different land and culture, yet she chose to reject those customs and religious practices to worship Naomi’s God. When you demonstrate God’s love to someone who has no knowledge of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, you are showing that person what it is like to be a citizen of the Kingdom of God.

We are not all called to be evangelists, pastors or teachers, but if you are a follower of Jesus Christ, you are called to be ambassadors for the Kingdom of God. We live for the Lord, and so we should show His love through our actions. People will want to know more about Jesus because of the kindness, peace and joy that emanates from our hearts.

The Lord knows where you are in your life walk, and He adjusts His measures to introduce you to Him and His love for you. No one can take away His love for you, it extends even beyond this life and this world. You must  be willing to take a chance upon His love and His word to bring you new life, to receive the gift of salvation through our Lord, Jesus Christ.

If you are looking for peace and joy in your life, please prayer this Prayer of salvation:

Lord God,  I want to know what true love is, I want to live for you. I give you myself, my life, all of my talents and resources, Lord I just want to be with you. I repent of all of my sins, and I believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross so that I may receive the gift of salvation through Him. Jesus, please come into my heart right now, I believe that I am saved! AMEN

Hallelujah! You are saved! Welcome, new citizen of the Kingdom of God…