Thinking Large

In listening to a CD on my travels yesterday, I came to realize that we have a plan and a goal that God has made in which we are participants. The speaker spoke about planning, thinking, acting, all around the goals one would set for themselves. Thinking was a key focus. It occurred to me that this has always been in His original plan. The faith in the heart comes by the rhema, the “something spoken” or “utterance” of God.

Romans 10:8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;
9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

So we see that it is the utterance of faith that is spoken that ends up in the hearts of others. That faith generates believing, which gets us to right standing. It is the hearing of this faith that causes the belief.

Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

It is interesting that the sounds to the end of the earth on which the utterance travels appears to be music.

Romans 10:18 But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.

Let us follow the patterns displayed in scripture, and we shall do well.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King. Praise the name YAH! Let Your kingdom come here in this earth in the hearts and minds and bodies of the people. Let Your will be done here perfectly as it is in heaven. Send us Your overwhelming provision that we might love those and bless those around us. Forgive us our trespasses and transgressions, and help us all to forgive those that have trespassed or transgressed against us. Deliver us from the evil here, bot in us and around us. Wipe away all thoughts and memories of the evil done to us or by us. In their place let there be only thoughts and memories of You and Your love for us. Restore Your people Father. Restore all that the worm has eaten. restore unto Your people one thousandfold all that the enemy has taken or held back in any way from Your people, and the more besides. Send in quickly the $423,503,962.53 That we might use it to promote the kingdom of YAH in the hearts and minds and bodies of the people here. We ask all these things of You, Father, in the name YAH Yeshuah HaMashiak. Amen.

Walking When It Is Tough

Probably all of us have had those days when we feel we need some relief, like the weight is and has been pretty intense for a while. We are faced with challenges as a part of living. And we can feel like those challenges are a bit much. What do we do in those times? Perhaps we should do the same we do in good times, only with even greater intensity.

Psalms 118:24 This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
25 Save now, I beseech thee, O Lord: O Lord, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.
26 Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord: we have blessed you out of the house of the Lord.
27 God is the Lord, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.
28 Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.
29 O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

We need to seek the Creator, one on One. He alone saves us. He alone is worthy to be praised. He alone is our Yeshuah (salvation).

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King. Praise the name YAH! Let Your kingdom come here in the hearts and minds and bodies of the people. Let Your will be done here perfectly as it is in heaven. Send us now Your provision. Deliver us from the evil here, and forgive us our trespasses and transgressions, and help us all to forgive those that have trespassed or transgressed against us. Wipe away all thoughts and memories of the evil done to us or by us. In their place let there be only thoughts and memories of You and Your love for us. Then we shall be delivered from the evil here. Restore Your people unto You. Restore unto Your people all that the worm has eaten. Restore unto Your people one thousandfold all that the enemy has taken or held back of that which is good, and the more besides. Restore now, Father, and show Yourself mighty on our behalf that all men might know that You alone have done this. Send in quickly the $423,523,962.53 that we might use it as You direct us. We ask all these things of You, Father, in the name YAH Yeshuah HaMashiak. Amen.

Find Your Mission

Each day we are to move forward in some area of our life. Or it could be many areas of our life. But how can we know. We can pray and seek our Father’s direction in life. When we do that, we have a chance to do the right thing. We have a chance to be who we were meant to be. We have a chance to do something. Today, I suggest we take that time, right now, wherever we are. If we really want to know, let’s ask together.

Father, what is my mission today, right now, that you want me to spend time to be doing?

What comes next is our mission for right now. And I suggest that we continue to pray throughout the day, seeking direction. We can even use the help of the Spirit to assist us in our prayers.

Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

We can have the knowing that we are on our mission. We just need to take time with our Father to get to that point.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King. Praise the name YAH! Let Your kingdom come here in the hearts and minds and bodies of the people. Let Your will be done here perfectly as it is in heaven. Send us Your provision. Forgive us our trespasses and transgressions, and help us all to forgive those that have trespassed or transgressed against us. Wipe away all thoughts and memories of the evil done to us or by us. In their place let there be only thoughts and memories of You and Your love for us. Deliver us from the evil here that would bind us to the darkness. Restore all that the worm has eaten. Restore unto You the hearts and minds and bodies of Your people. Restore unto Your people one thousandfold all the good that has been taken or held back in any way, and the more besides. Send in quickly the $423,523,962.53 that we might use it to promote the kingdom of YAH in the hearts and minds and bodies of the people here. We ask all these things of You, Father, in the name YAH Yeshuah HaMashiak. Amen.

New Is Good

New brings to mind the idea of “brand new” for many people. But “renewed” is also a form of new, as in the scriptures. One of these areas is the mind.

Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

So it is possible for the old to be transformed to the new, with help of YAH (Lord).

Ephesians 5:26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

Where it speaks of Yeshuah (Jesus) washing us, the word that is translated “word” means “utterance”. Combining these two, we can renew our mind by washing it with our speech.

Today let’s make things new, starting with our hearts and minds, by talking to them, saying what YAH says.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King. Praise the name YAH! Let Your kingdom come here in the hearts and minds and bodies of the people. Send us your provision. Forgive us our trespasses and transgressions, and help us all to forgive those that have trespassed or transgressed against us. Wipe away all thoughts and memories of the evil done to us or by us. In their place let there be only thoughts and memories of You. Deliver us from the evil here. Restore Your people, Father. Restore what the worm has eaten. Restore one thousandfold of all the good that has been taken or held back in any way, and the more besides. Send in quickly the $423,523,962.53 that we might use it to promote the kingdom of God here in the hearts and minds and bodies of the people. We ask all these things of You, Father, in the name YAH Yeshuah HaMashiak. Amen.

Making A Way

In the face of trying to get along in life we all have faced some pretty big challenges. Certainly in those times we have learned to be people that reach out to God, sometimes quietly, sometimes loudly, but with intensity. This is good. But along the way there will also be small things that represent challenges. These small things, or so they seem to us, are also opportunities to reach out to our Father and seek assistance. He cares about everything in our lives, and for Him likely nothing is more difficult than anything else.

Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

He is our Father. He cares for us. He cares for even the small things.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King. Praise the name YAH! Let Your kingdom come here in the hearts and minds and bodies of the people. Let Your will be done here as it is in heaven where the sun, moon, and stars tell Your story. Send us Your provision that we might overflow to those around us. Forgive us our trespasses and transgressions, and help us all to forgive those that have trespassed or transgressed against us. Wipe away all thoughts and memories of the evil done to us or by us. In their place let there be only thoughts and memories of You and Your love for us. Heal us Father, and we will be healed. Deliver us from the evil here. Wipe away the resistance to the blessings you have for us. Restore Your people unto You according to the plan from the Garden days. Restore all that the worm has eaten. Restore unto Your people one thousandfold all that has been taken or held back in any way from Your people of that which is good, and the more besides. Send in quickly the $423,523,962.53 that we might use it to promote Your kingdom here in the hearts and minds and bodies of the people. We ask all these things of You, Father, in the name YAH Yeshuah HaMashiak. Amen.

Change The World

We are all called to make this world a better place. At least, all believers are called to do so, in my opinion.

1 Peter 2:12 Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

Today, I watched a video that really hit home with the ideas that could make the world a better place. Click the link to watch it for yourself.

VALIDATION

We can change the world if we will just encourage one another.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King! Praise the name YAH! Let Your kingdom come here in the hearts and minds and bodies of the people. Send us now Your overwhelming provision that not only are we filled, but that we might overflow to those around us. Forgive us our trespasses and transgressions, and help us all to forgive those that have trespassed or transgressed against us. Wipe away all thoughts and memories of the evil done to us or by us. In their place let there be only thoughts and memories of You and Your love toward us. Restore us to You. Restore all that the worm has eaten. Restore unto Your people one thousandfold all that has been taken or held back in any way, and the more besides. Send in quickly the $423,523,962.53 that we might use it to promote the kingdom of God in the hearts and minds and bodies of the people here. We ask all these things of You, Father, in the name YAH Yeshuah HaMashiak. Amen.

No Blindness

There arise movements among believers, everywhere probably, that take a piece of the truth and hold it up, saying, “This is THE truth!” It is sad to see, but most importantly, do not be caught up in that. Do not let the odd things you see in others keep you from seeking YAH on your own. He is still there and still loves you, regardless of what others are doing. We just need to focus on Him, and then we can do all things.

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Today, let’s all be encouraged by our personal relationship with our Father, and not be discouraged by what men say or do.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King. Praise the name YAH! Let Your kingdom come here in the hearts and minds and bodies of the people. Let Your will be done here perfectly as it is in Heaven. Send us now Your provision that we might be filled and overflow to those around us. Deliver us from the evil here. Forgive us our trespasses and transgressions, and help us all to forgive those that have trespassed or transgressed against us. Wipe away all of the thoughts and memories of the evil done to us or by us. In their place let there be only thoughts and memories of You and Your love for us. Restore us, Father, unto You as You had meant it to be in the garden. Help us to find peace here, with joy in You. Restore unto Your people one thousandfold all the good that the worm has eaten, or that has been taken or held back in any way. Send in quickly the $423,523,962.53 that we might use it to promote the kingdom of God in the hearts and minds and bodies of the people here. We ask all these things of You, Father, in the name YAH Yeshuah HaMashiak. Amen.

Crest Of The Wave

As we cross the sea of life, looking for eternal peace with YAH, we will have opportunity to catch a wave every once in a while. When this happens, we are filled with excitement and joy. Why not live life, looking for that wave that is about to crest?

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
2 For by it the elders obtained a good report.
3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
4 By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.
5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Watch for the crest of the waves!

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King. Praise the name YAH! Let Your kingdom come here in the hearts and minds and bodies of the people. Let Your will be done here perfectly as it is in Heaven. Send us now Your provision that we might be filled and overflow to those around us. Deliver us from the evil here. Forgive us our trespasses and transgressions, and help us all to forgive those that have trespassed or transgressed against us. Wipe away all of the thoughts and memories of the evil done to us or by us. In their place let there be only thoughts and memories of You and Your love for us. Restore us, Father, unto You as You had meant it to be in the garden. Help us to find peace here, with joy in You. Restore unto Your people one thousandfold all the good that the worm has eaten, or that has been taken or held back in any way. Send in quickly the $423,523,962.53 that we might use it to promote the kingdom of God in the hearts and minds and bodies of the people here. We ask all these things of You, Father, in the name YAH Yeshuah HaMashiak. Amen.

Tuning In

We get the opportunity to be tuned in to what God is doing in the Spirit, if we want to so do. It is not an easy thing, but it is the true reality – it is real. Last night in a dream I had the experience of being on a long car ride. People were crashing around me. I saw that I could stop and pray for them, and they would get better. I also saw that in some cases what I saw immediately was not what happened long term. By that I mean there was one person that was healed when I said it, but it did not show up immediately. But the manifestation of it would come eventually, depending in part on my willingness to believe it happened when i said it happened. It seems like an odd dream as I look back on it, and yet it was somehow very real. Real enough for me to still see portions of it even though I am awake. It does also seem to align with what our Messiah said when He was here.

Mark 11:22 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.
23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.
24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
25 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
26 But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.

It seems our speaking and our praying are tied together. If we believe in our Father and that He hears us, we can have whatever we ask for in Yeshuah’s (Jesus) name. And we must have the Father’s heart of forgiveness – we must forgive those that have treated us badly. Then our Father will forgive us and we will receive from Him moving mountains.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King. Praise the name YAH! Let Your kingdom come here in the hearts and minds and bodies of the people. Let Your will be done here perfectly as it is in Heaven. Send us now Your provision that we might be filled and overflow to those around us. Deliver us from the evil here. Forgive us our trespasses and transgressions, and help us all to forgive those that have trespassed or transgressed against us. Wipe away all of the thoughts and memories of the evil done to us or by us. In their place let there be only thoughts and memories of You and Your love for us. Restore us, Father, unto You as You had meant it to be in the garden. Restore unto Your people one thousandfold all the good that the worm has eaten, or that has been taken or held back in any way. Send in quickly the $423,523,962.53 that we might use it to promote the kingdom of God in the hearts and minds and bodies of the people here. We ask all these things of You, Father, in the name YAH Yeshuah HaMashiak. Amen.

Be Courageous

What is the opposite of courageous? I used to think it was not being afraid. Then I hear a great quote from John Wayne.

Courage is being afraid and saddling up anyway. –John Wane

We are in a position to be courageous. The way we accomplish that is actually written about in the scriptures. It is the same as it was for Joshua.

Joshua 1:6 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.
7 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.
8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

If we keep the Law in our mouth, muttering it to ourselves day and night, then we will be able to do all that is contained there, and we will prosper and have good success.

When we fail, we can do what YAH (Lord) told Solomon.

1 Kings 8:46 If they sin against thee, (for there is no man that sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them to the enemy, so that they carry them away captives unto the land of the enemy, far or near;
47 Yet if they shall bethink themselves in the land whither they were carried captives, and repent, and make supplication unto thee in the land of them that carried them captives, saying, We have sinned, and have done perversely, we have committed wickedness;
48 And so return unto thee with all their heart, and with all their soul, in the land of their enemies, which led them away captive, and pray unto thee toward their land, which thou gavest unto their fathers, the city which thou hast chosen, and the house which I have built for thy name:
49 Then hear thou their prayer and their supplication in heaven thy dwelling place, and maintain their cause,
50 And forgive thy people that have sinned against thee, and all their transgressions wherein they have transgressed against thee, and give them compassion before them who carried them captive, that they may have compassion on them:
51 For they be thy people, and thine inheritance, which thou broughtest forth out of Egypt, from the midst of the furnace of iron:
52 That thine eyes may be open unto the supplication of thy servant, and unto the supplication of thy people Israel, to hearken unto them in all that they call for unto thee.
53 For thou didst separate them from among all the people of the earth, to be thine inheritance, as thou spakest by the hand of Moses thy servant, when thou broughtest our fathers out of Egypt, O Lord God.

And the One True Great and Merciful God, YAH in heaven, responded.

2 Chronicles 7:12 And the Lord appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for an house of sacrifice.
13 If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people;
14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

Today let all mankind know that we can have the same courage as Joshua, because we have access to forgiveness through Yeshuah HaMashiak (Jesus Christ the Lord).

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are our King. Praise the name YAH! Let Your kingdom come here in this earth in the hearts and minds and bodies of the people here. Let Your will be done here perfectly as it is in heaven. Send us now Your provision that we might use it to promote the kingdom of God and overflow to those around us. Forgive us our trespasses and transgressions, and help us all to forgive those that have trespassed or transgressed against us. Wipe away all thoughts and memories of the evil done to us or by us. In their place let there be only thoughts and memories of You and Your love for us. We love You. Restore Your people, Father, unto You. Restore unto Your people one thousandfold all the good that has been taken or held back in any way from Your people, and the more besides. Send in quickly the $423,523,962.53 that we might use it to promote the kingdom of God in the hearts and minds and bodies of the people here. We ask all these things of You, Father, in the name YAH Yeshuah HaMashiak. Amen.