Valley Experiences with God

October 13, 2011

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Psalms 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.

Let’s get right into it…..A valley experience is a period of time where you feel alone (even though you are not) in your suffering or trial…. whether physically or mentally. It’s a time that is very difficult and hard to work through. It’s not death…but it can feel just as difficult emotionally to deal with.

It can be a time where you pray and you feel as if God took a trip in the galaxy and forgot to take his Blackberry….or you pray and you feel as if your prayers come back stamped…return to sender.

The valley experience is a time that:

1. You need to know and remind yourself that you are Gods child.
2. You know Gods word and His promises to you.
3. That there is a divine purpose for you being the valley.
4. You are really at a strong time in your life because the Lord is strong in your weakness.
5. You grow spiritually.
6. You learn of God’s sustaining power.
7. You learn how to walk your walk in the Lord.
8. You learn how deep your faith is and Gods further development to your faith.
9. Any doubt you may have is exposed.
10. You seek out the prayers of the righteous.
11. You need to be in church…around the saints.
12. You will find strength in your praise to God.
13. You are an example to others who know your situation and see your strength.
14. Brings you to the next level in the Lord.
15. Helps you reflect on your mountaintop experiences and reminds you of God’s power.
16. You learn patience and about waiting.
17. You learn how to be still in the Lord.
18. It’s OK to moan, groan and cry out to the Lord.
19. You will experience the comforting and healing power of the Holy Spirit over your life.
20. You will see and experience victory first hand.

Here is my personal experience with valley seasons. I really don’t enjoy being in the valley….but I’m very grateful to God for them because I know it is for my spiritual growth and I never want to remain the same place in God.
When I’m down in the valley…I feel numb spiritually…..Like I’m just going through the motions of my Christian walk. I know I’m saved, I know that I’m a child of God but…..I don’t feel all the awe and power of God at that moment…I know it…but I don’t feel it. This is why we must not always trust in feelings. Feelings and emotions have their place in our lives…without them our lives would be very difficult. We must know and trust in God’s word…..the words we have studied and hidden in our heart.

Wait on the Lord

When I’m down in the valley I know it and I say to myself…come on now… not out loud….I ain’t crazy just in the valley….I say…”Girl….you are in the valley and you need to get that valley chair out of the closet and have a seat.” So I sit and I hum to myself….I might hum…It is well with my soul…or Amazing Grace. My best valley song is… His eye is on the sparrow. I can be down in that valley pit for quite some time…that’s why I get the chair. I wait until God sends down a rope and pulls me out and I walk on with a renewed spirit.

Spiritual Growth in the Valley

I used to yell….help…get me out of here! I can’t take it anymore. You said you wouldn’t put more on me than I can bear. God can you hear me? Are you listening? Are you to busy up there? Is your watch broken?….Yep….I really said all this stuff and more. But I have learned to get the chair out and….pray, sing and wait.

One more thing…..I want to tell you that the enemy (you know that liar satan aka the devil) will harass you like crazy. But you having studied the bible on spiritual warfare… know to have on the whole amour of God. You know how to submit yourself to the Lord and resist all his attacks on you at this difficult time. You know how to trust God to see you through…so you don’t have anything to worry about. You got this….right?…. right?…Can I get an Amen here?… Praise Him now!

Message for today: You will  at some point in your life walk through the valley of the shadow of death….you may have to sit a while…but you will come out with the victory. The victory is God’s divine will and way for you to get through your valley time/ trial that He has allowed you to go through for a season (a period of time) under His watchful eye.  He’s got your back…so don’t you go a stressin’ yourself out. Wait on the Lord….Wait I say on the Lord. (Read 1 Peter 5:7)


Psalms 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.

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God’s Commands…Message 4 U Today

October 6, 2011

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Genesis 6:22 Noah did everything just as God commanded him.

The Lord spoke to me this morning and asked me to share this with you….Are you doing everything God asked you to do?
My blog will be very short today because the message is pretty clear. If you are a born again committed follower of Jesus Christ….then you know we all have our gifts, talents and jobs to do for the Lord. The bible makes it very clear that we are to bear fruit and to spread the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

As the days here on earth are becoming more perilous and people are seeking answers, help and encouragement… God is speaking to many about His commands. Many people beside Noah have carried out His orders….Moses, Abraham, John the Baptist, Mary…mother of Jesus, Paul, and Billy Graham. These people are just a few names and there are so many others from bible days to today that we don’t even know about. Is your name…my name one of those? (I say my name also because I too have to make sure I’m doing what God wants me to do at all times.)

Whatever God has spoken, asked, revealed, commanded you to do….it’s time to roll. It could be something really big….or it could be something not so big. He may have called you to the mission field or to clean your church’s bathrooms. Maybe He’s spoken to you about becoming an evangelist or calling that unsaved neighbor up the street from you and inviting them to lunch. Whatever God has asked you to do……do it…..get started today…..pray……get a plan…and minister…in Jesus Name.

Message for today: I love what Mary…mother of Jesus said when she got her command…. Luke 1:38 “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her.

I am the Lord’s servant… I am the Lord’s servant… I am the Lord’s servant

A Prayer Request For Answers and Healing

September 6, 2011

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Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

First let me say that I believe this is my year for manifested healing for a medical condition I have suffered with.

I can remember being very tired as a child, having some sort of learning disability and a variety of aches and pains. Fatigue grew worse as I got older and I had great difficulty keeping a job because of this. I managed to get married and have a family but it was very difficult managing housework and the kids. I adapted and concentrated on raising my 6 children. Looking back I can see the grace of God all over me….oh how the Lord helped me to take care of my kids and home.

Then my health took some turns that were much harder to adjust to. In 1991 I was sitting with my kids watching TV when I was struck with a sudden bout of severe weakness. It almost felt like I was having a stroke. My family call 911 and I went to the ER. By the time I got there I was feeling better so they sent me home with a diagnosis of allergy reaction.

This was the beginning of many years of these unexplainable episodes. For the first about 8 years I had them several times a day every day. I lived in the ER and have been to almost every hospital in the New York area even Boston MA. In the middle of all of this I’ve had a hysterectomy and a mastectomy as well as other surgeries and illnesses. I’m left with permanent weakness in my legs and chronic fatigue. My husband is so wonderful and has been through all of this with me and has always been very supportive and so have my children.

This has been going on for the past 21 years. I wrote a little bit of my story on a past blog and someone read it and wrote me saying it sounded like what they have. I presented this rare illness to my doctor who agreed.
There is a specialist in Pennsylvania who sees people from all over the country because he is good at diagnosing people with rare conditions. This doctor is not on my insurance plan….but a dear friend is paying for me to see this specialist  on September 13, 2011 at 2pm. (God is so good!)

I’m asking for my brothers and sisters in Christ to pray for me that God will reveal and heal me in Jesus name. There is power in prayer……..my own son was healed of the devastating effects of cerebral palsy…so I know…God is a healer! I am grateful for doctors and I will go to this doctor…but my hope is in the greatest physician…. my Lord and my God.

Will you agree in prayer with me? Thanks so much!

Message for today: I put my trust in the Lord who tells me in 1 Peter 5:7 to cast all my care on Him…….I’m doing just that.

Labor Day…The benefits of working

September 5, 2011

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People who work.....Hey they look happy

Proverbs 10: 4, 5

4 Lazy hands make for poverty,
but diligent hands bring wealth.

5 He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son,
but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.

I admire people who have jobs because I have not been able to since I was 18 years old because of my health condition and I’m 59 now. I’m happy that I was able to raise 6 children and keep my home running well through it all.
I look at you guys who have jobs and I say to myself…look at all I’m missing:

1. Getting up early and seeing the sunrise…and for some seeing the beautiful sunset.
2. Having a boss or supervisor…someone to look up to.
3. Having great co-workers.
4. Someone to celebrate your birthday with.
5. Having people to give you a party…shower, baby, retirement.
6. Someone to have adult conversation with during the day.
7. Free perks…baseball tickets and more.
8. Always getting to eat out.
9. You get a vacation
10. You get money…a paycheck and even bonuses.

You guys don’t play when going to work. One day I had to be up at the crack of dawn to go somewhere and I was driving my car…. I was scared of you all. I felt like Mr. Magoo out there on the road…you guys drive so fast and everyone is in a hurry to get somewhere.

One day I went to a doctor in NYC and I had to take the train home during rush hour from Penn Station to the Long Island Railroad. I’m a slow walker because of my legs so my daughter who lives in the city met me at the station to help me get to my train and even came in the train to make sure I got a seat. There was a million people (seemed like that many to me) trying to get onto one little train. It was wild I tell you.

I’m so thankful that my husband and the Lord is my provider and I thank God and my wonderful husband for taking care of me. The bible does say a lot about people needing to work for a living. You can thank the first human beings for having to work really hard…..oh what were their names?…..like I forgot that…..Uncle Adam and Aunt Eve!!
Adam did have a little job…I think God never intended for anyone to get a free ride…Genesis 2:15 The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.

But a problem arose and this was the result:

Genesis 3:17-19

To Adam he said, “Because you listened to your wife and ate fruit from the tree about which I commanded you, ‘You must not eat from it,’
“Cursed is the ground because of you;
through painful toil you will eat food from it
all the days of your life.
18 It will produce thorns and thistles for you,
and you will eat the plants of the field.
19 By the sweat of your brow
you will eat your food
until you return to the ground,
since from it you were taken;
for dust you are
and to dust you will return.”

“Oh man!……come on Adam….what were you thinking….you don’t mess with God like that!!”

Praise the Lord for your job!

Message for today: Well…to all those who have a job….and have to or choose to work…God bless you!! Keep up the good work! Oh……and happy Labor day!!

What Time Is It?

September 2, 2011

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Mark 16:15 He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.

It is time to go into the entire world and tell all people….neighbors….friends….family….co-workers…acquaintances.…..and complete strangers about the good news of Jesus Christ. It is the time and has been the time since this great commission has been given.

In the past few months we have had, earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, hailstorms, fires, extreme heat, and tornados. Many people have lost their lives and have lost their houses, businesses, cars and belongings. The emotional effect that all of this has had on people is tremendous. Right now we know that people need financial help to get back to a place of physical comfort…but people also need hope and encouragement.

This is the TIME for us Christians to be discerning, wise, spirit led, gospel spreading, love overflowing, encouraging, caring, helpful, Jesus imitating, people that God wants us and has instructed us to be.

What time is it? It’s time to tell others about the good news….John 3:16….so others might experience God’s grace and mercy for their lives. Many are upset, confused, and discouraged by all that has happen to them right now and there are many hurting souls that are looking for answers and help. It’s time to speak up…..to walk the talk…..let our light shine….lead folks to the light…our Lord Jesus Christ.

Mathew 5:14-16 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

To my Christian brothers and sisters out there…..please share your faith and the hope you have with anyone the Lord leads you to. I know it’s challenging to start talking about Jesus to people, but you are not alone in this….the Holy spirit does the big work….He’s already working on people before you open your mouth….we need to be ready, prepared and available. The time is now…..this is your season. The Lord gave me this message today…..God speaks…I listen….and share.

Message for today: Somebody is waiting for you to share your faith…..Your neighbor has been watching you… to see how you a Christian…. is handling your stressful situation….Your co-worker loss her home and is depressed…..how will you act….what will you do…what will you say…. What time is it?….look at your watch right now….that’s what time it is….yup….it’s now…Let’s roll!

Getting Beat Up For Christ sake

August 24, 2011

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Paul was whipped with rods

Galatians 6:17 Finally, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.

No Paul did not get tattoo’s with Jesus name on his back……He had real scars! Paul was like a Timex watch…”He could take a lickin’ and keep on tickin’.” God indeed had preserved him.

Paul made this statement in his letter to the Galatians. I think the powers that be was getting on his last nerve with their arguments over the law and were questioning his authority. You know how folks can be. Paul had preached a lot and he had been through much for the cause of Jesus Christ and he had the scars to prove it.

2 Corinthians 11:24-28 Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. 25 Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was pelted with stones, three times I was shipwrecked, I spent a night and a day in the open sea, 26 I have been constantly on the move. I have been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my fellow Jews, in danger from Gentiles; in danger in the city, in danger in the country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false believers. 27 I have labored and toiled and have often gone without sleep; I have known hunger and thirst and have often gone without food; I have been cold and naked. 28 Besides everything else, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches.

What more could Paul have done to prove his deep commitment to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I think Paul should have held out his arm to those people and said……”speak to the hand!” But instead he gave them a good talking to. Paul loved the Lord so much and was very committed to serving Him and had a great concern for the churches. He put himself in so much danger and was very often attacked because of his beliefs.

1Peter 3:14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.” 15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.

I think about myself and think what have I done for the cause of Christ? I do know I have suffered greatly and I believe it’s because of my long history of being a prayer intercessor.  In the past 7 years I’m more determined to share my faith with others. Like Paul….I count it all joy because the work God has done in my life  is worth more than gold to me. I have learned and earned because of the marks in my body I bear. I’ve learned about God’s comfort, His protection, the bible, His faithfulness and so much more….and I’ve earned rewards and one day a crown for the suffering. I am so blessed.

James 1:2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,

I may not have been shipwrecked or pelted with stones but I have suffered things for the cause of Christ and I daily submit myself to the Lord to use me as He’s sees fit. I often pray for the persecuted church because even in this day there are still people being tortured for the cause of Christ.

Are we prepared to stand up for Jesus Christ? Are we prepared to defend the faith, to spread the good news ….even at the cost of our discomfort or even our very lives?

Message for today: Let’s give everything for the cause of Jesus Christ. Let’s pray for those who are on the front lines…..the missionaries and the persecuted church. Let’s get rid of the fear of sharing our faith and stand for truth when it come to Jesus Christ. Let’s get out of our comfort zone and make some more disciples…win some souls….get some marks.

“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.”

The Transition…Beam Me Up Lord!

August 10, 2011

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Transporter room - Star Trek TV Series..."Beam Me Up Scotty"

2 Corinthians 5:1-7 For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house heaven, not built by human hands. 2 Meanwhile we groan, longing to be clothed instead with our heavenly dwelling, 3 because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. 4 For while we are in this tent, we groan and are burdened, because we do not wish to be unclothed but to be clothed instead with our heavenly dwelling, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. 5 Now the one who has fashioned us for this very purpose is God, who has given us the Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.

6 Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. 7 For we live by faith, not by sight. 8 We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.

Today I hear the Lord telling me to talk about dying. God does not want us being fearful about this inevitable event that will happen to each of us. Paul is very clear in the scripture above that when we are not in our human fleshly body we who are in Christ will be present immediately with the Lord….we will be……transitioned. Transition means to move from one state to another. I like calling it… “The Transition” because I feel like I’m moving from my earthly home to my heavenly home and it’s a natural move that I was expecting to make one day.

My husband and I are Star trek fans and one of the famous saying was …“Beam me up Scotty”. Beaming up was when a person wanted to get back aboard the star ship, they would ask the transport engineer person to beam them up and a machine would make them disappear from where they were to back on the ship. When I get sick of my suffering here on earth I sometimes want to say to the Lord ……“Beam me up”!! When Jesus comes back for us in the rapture of the church He will do just that.

Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep

There was a little children’s prayer that I used to say before bed time:

Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray the Lord my soul to keep;
if I die before I wake,
I pray for Lord my soul to take.

This prayer used to make me at scared when I was a little kid….that I might die in my sleep….WHOA!!!…..but as I got older I felt this poem gave me a peace in a knowing God would have my soul…..as an adult I didn’t teach this prayer to my kids…..it’s kind of a downer.

We should not fear dying and we should not want to die because of dissatisfaction with this life. We should want to be in the presence of the Lord at our appointed time and we should as Christians be encouraged to know a great place awaits us and we will have no more suffering.

Paul says in Philippians that he would rather be with Christ….Me too….I so long to see my Saviors face and to experience God in person….and then there’s that mansion…ok…just kidding…..I want to see Jesus….one day. Beam me up Lord!

Philippians 1:23-25 I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; 24 but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. 25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,

My Mom - Loved The Lord 1928-2011

My mom went home to be with the Lord in February 2011 and although I miss her so much… I’m so happy about her transition. My mom loved the Lord and she was not afraid to die and talked openly about being with the Lord. She loved us and wanted to be here for us but she loved God so much more.

Let’s have a different view of our death today. Let’s view it as our transition to a beautiful new life. In the book of Revelation it speaks about all the great things that‘s awaiting us in our eternal life and we are to be encouraged by this. I am looking forward to being with the lover of my soul Jesus. I’m going to endure every trial…every situation… every earthly discomfort because I know there is a great reward and rest from all my suffering. While I’m waiting to go, I’m going to serve the Lord anyway I can….thus….writing my blog!

Message for today: In life we go through many transitions….but the greatest transition will be the day we get to see the face of our beautiful Savior. Glory Halleluiah!!

Get on Your Spiritual Nikes…and Walk with God!

August 5, 2011

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Genesis 5:24 Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because God took him away

Hebrews 11:5 By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death; he could not be found, because God had taken him away. For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God.

I love this true bible story and have done a lot of thinking about why God has this story in the bible. What is God saying to us? The meaning of walked in the Greek (Peripateo) is to make one’s way, progress; to make due use of opportunities, regulate one’s life, conduct one’s self, behave. It’s a verb and is used 212 times in the KJV of the Holy Bible. Walked in this scripture verse is an important word that is still hard to figure out. What in Pete’s name did Enoch do that pleased God so much that He would take him straight up to heaven without dying?

I think Enoch had a pure heart….not perfect but pure. God knew all His motives and saw he had a right attitude in all that he said and did. He was honest and had integrity. This was a trait that was hard to find in his day because people were doing lots of bad things during this time period.  I believe that he put God first in everything, cared about others and the most important he worshiped, honored and talked with God deeply and often.

This is my little prayer secret….don’t laugh but….. I have tried to do what I thought Enoch did…..but you guessed it…… I wasn’t taken up…I’m still here! I will never stop trying to copy Enoch….but at this point I’ll have to wait until the rapture of the church and get a ride up with everyone else. That’s still really good too!!! I’m ready…got on my good pajamas (wink…for all those who read that blog).

You know what I’m going to say here if you are one of my regular blog followers….I love God so….and I’m determined to walk with God. I want to have a great relationship with God…He already has a great one with me, but I need to maintain mine with Him and it’s an ongoing thing for me to always walk that way…..you know it…..distractions.
I have the Holy Spirit of God in me and He helps me to walk right. Studying Gods word helps me walk right and I try to talk to God as much as I can so I know I’m on the right path. Does my flesh get in the way?….Yup it does and that makes me mad…..that’s why I’m so grateful for Jesus…the cross and the precious Holy spirit who enables me to get right and keep a stepping….walking with God.

I know when I’m walking with God because I feel like dancing right out of my clothes like David did in the bible….come on I said I feel like it…you know I didn’t do it……my knees are really bad and I can’t dance like that anymore…..I can still praise God with my lips…. I can talk to Him in the secret place…and I can live my life to be pleasing to the Lord and I can be obedient to God…..I can walk with God!!

Message for today: Before you walk with God you gotta talk with God!   

Get on your spiritual Nikes, Reeboks, Adidas, whatever you wear…..get moving and……Walk with God!!!

Speaking in Tongues Is A Blessing To Me

August 1, 2011

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2 Timothy 2:14 Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.

1 Timothy 6:4 he is conceited and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions

The subject of speaking in tongues has caused many heated debates for years and years and the scripture above warns us about quarreling about words. I am going to share my own personal experience with speaking in tongues.

When I became a Christian the Holy Spirit came and dwelt in my temple….my body. It’s a wonderful gift that God has given us…. to have His Spirit living inside of us. I’m so grateful for this gift that is given to all believers. It’s how we are guided, taught, comforted, encouraged and how we are able to be connected and interact with God Himself. The Holy Spirit is an awesome power and He is in us….wow! This enables us to abide in Christ and He abides in us. Speaking in Tongues for me is an added benefit to the Holy Spirit that is already dwelling in me…my experienced is enhanced because of Him revealed to me in this way.

When my husband and I committed ourselves to the Lord in 1984 we wanted so much of God and we did a lot of bible study and were at church with our kids almost every time the church was opened. We were assigned a deacon who helped us along in our Christian walk as newly committed Christians and he spent time with us talking about the things of God. My husband had been Catholic and I had been Lutheran and we had very little knowledge of this except seeing some relative’s speaking in tongues at funerals in our past. We told the deacon we would like to join the church (it was a Pentecostal church) but we are not going to do that speaking in tongues thing. The deacon just smiled and said OK.

But…..as we became so overwhelmed with the presence of the Lord at every service and at home in our private time of bible study and prayer we started to want more of the presence of the Lord. One night my husband went to church without me and when he arrived back home that night he had a look on His face that I knew something had changed in him. I asked Him what happened and he said he was speaking in tongues in church. The kids and I asked him to do this for us and we all sat down on the couch in the living room and he prayed and spoke in tongues and we were so amazed.

It sounded so beautiful….so heavenly. So now I wanted that too and for weeks I prayed until I too was able to speak in tongues. The experience of this is so amazing to me even all these years later. These foreign odd words just seem to flow from deep inside me to out of my mouth. I have the original words that I say from when I first started speaking but the words expand the longer and deeper into prayer I get. If I worship the Lord in tongues it can change to be more beautiful and then lead into singing in tongues. If I’m praying hard for an urgent need for someone then the tongues get loud and powerful. I don’t lose control of myself and can stop speaking at anytime.
In my early years I have spoken in tongues out loud in public church prayer meetings and this is something I have learned not to do unless there is interpretation of the tongues for the purpose of encouraging the body or prophesying. Tongues are mostly for private prayers.

 

One night when I spoke out loud in tongues in church, there was a woman who spoke Chinese and she said she recognized some of the words I spoke as being a very old Chinese language. There have been a few time that I have gone to pick up my order at a Chinese restaurant and I wanted to start speaking in tongues to see if they understood me and maybe the tongues would be about Jesus….but I have never worked up the nerve to do that……Many of you are saying right now….Thank God!!…..I know…LOL.

In my personal prayer times I have spoken many different dialects and I’m so amazed! I don’t know what I’m saying, but I do know this….I trust what God through His Holy Spirit is doing and saying in me. God is not going to hurt me or cause me to be in some kind of confusion so I just let Him do in me what He wants to do and I let go and let God has His way with me. I so trust my God like that….I trust Him. I have written a book and I’m waiting on the Lord to find a way to publish my book but it’s about all my unique experiences with the Lord in prayer…the dreams, visions and physical manifestations. (please pray that I’ll get my book published…thanks)

When I committed myself to the Lord and I felt His presence in me, I was so in love with Him that I craved more and more of Him every day and after all these years I still do. I want to go as far with God that a human being can go. I call on Him all the time, my heart pants for Him…..I get so thirsty for Him and He fills me over and over again. Now I do have my valleys times with God too when I can barely feel His presence but……….I have hidden His word in my heart and it’s in my mind and I know to hang on to that and I don’t have to worry because the Word says He will NEVER let me go.

So I’m going to end this here…but I want to say… I love speaking in tongues and I’m so blessed by this presence of the Lord in my life in this way. This does not make me anymore special than anybody else and it doesn’t mean if you don’t do it that there is a problem, because it’s not! If you are a Christian then you have the Holy Spirit in you right now. We are all different and have different experiences with our wonderful God and the main thing is that we all worship, praise, glorify Him with all the honor that is due Him for being our creator and Most Holy Father God

Message for today: You can speak to God in tongues or you can speak to God in your own language…..just speak to Him.

Are you too busy today? Relax, Time Out, Be Still

July 30, 2011

camary1996 God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, prayer, Prayer Blogs , , 4 Comments

Ecclesiastes 5:3 A dream comes when there are many cares……..

Luke 10:38-42 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!
 41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

I hate to be nosey but….what are you going to do today? Do you have a list? A million things to do….places to go….people to see….chores….shopping….fixing….building…..the lawn….the kids….church stuff….and the list can go on and on.

I hear the Lord say today to slow down…slow your mind down and slow your body down. Take some time out just to sit quietly and think calming things. Meditate on the Lord and all His goodness. Think about the blessing over your life time. Think about a smiling baby’s face or a beautiful garden of flowers. Maybe even take a short nap and close your eyes.

 

Jesus knew about this and when He was a man here on earth He was very busy when His ministry started….people hounded Him and He was preaching and teaching a lot, but He used to get away to rest and pray. These human bodies can only take but so much stress.

When Martha in the scripture above was so busy in her preparations Jesus called out her name twice. I can almost hear His voice as she flitted about. I am a Martha so I know just what she was doing. I’ve learned how to pre-prep now so I can enjoy my company but the point is to slow down with all the business that a day can hold.
Do you really have to do all that today? Will you be perky enough for church? Will you be in danger of falling asleep on your pastor’s sermon tomorrow?

Message for today: Don’t let Jesus have to call your name two times….all these things to do….never mind…..put your feet up and get a cup of tea and …….relax today…..come on ….you can do it!

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