Working Our Faith Out

The desire to be open with complete honesty. To be built up by the Spirit of the Lord in Love. To seek out who we are in Jesus. To discover His Will for our life.

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  • ALCEDES JONES

    AMEN MY BROTHER EVERY MORNING WE SHOULD PREPARE FOR WAR THROUGH THE WORDS OF GOD AND IN THE NAME OF JESUS AND HIS POWERFUL BLOOD 

  • a servant (Chris)

    Phil 3:12-14 12I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me. 13No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, 14I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.

    And this is what we are to do.  Press on no matter what we face, no matter what is behind us.  The enemy would want to scare us, or drag us by trying to tie us to mistakes we have made.  We have Grace, Mercy, Love, Power, and Love.  Yes, Love twice we have that much.  God is for us.  We will make it through any and all.

  • ALCEDES JONES

    FAMILY I WANT TO GIVE OUR HEAVENLY FATHER ALL THE GLORY FOR ALLOWING ME TO BE USED AS A LIVING TESTIMONY ,THIS TIME LAST YEAR I WAS STRUGGLING TO CATCH UP ON MY RENT .I WAS DOING A JOB $5000.00 CHEAPER THEN THE COST OF THE JOB TO GET MORE WORK IN THE AREA THAT I WAS DOING THE JOB ,BUT OUR HEAVENLY FATHER SAID NOT YET OR HERE FOR I GOT NOTHING FROM THAT AREA PLUS THE HOUSE BATTLE WENT ON TILL NOV.19 2011 AND HE SAID NOW IS THE TIME FOR HIM TO SHOW HIS POWER AND HE PLACED ME AND MY FAMILY IN A 3 BEDROOM ,2.5 BATH WITH A FRONT AND A BACK PATIO 1 PRIVATE OFF-STREET PARKING WITH THE RENT AT $1,264.00 A MONTH AND MOVED US IN FOR ONLY $565.00 ,IN MARCH HE BLESSED ME WITH MY NEW CONCRETE CO. BY BLESSING ME WITH THE MONEY FOR MY STATE LICENSE AND INSURANCE,THIS WEEK HE BLESSED ME TO OPEN MY BUSINESS BANKING ACCOUNT AND MY PERSONAL BANKING ACCOUNT AT THE SAME BANK AND ALTHOUGH I DID THIS JOB FOR LESS THEN LABOR AND MATERIAL AGAIN HE BLESSED ME WITH 6 JOBS FROM THIS JOB THAT THE HOMEOWNERS WANT TO DO, CHECK OUT THE PICTURE ON MY PAGE ,O HOW AWESOME OUR HEAVENLY FATHER IS IF YOU ALLOW HIM TO WORK THINGS OUT IN HIS TIMING FOR HE ALONE KNOWS WHAT IS BEST FOR US AND WHEN TO OPEN THE WINDOWS OF HEAVEN AND RAIN HIS BLESSING DOWN ON US THANKS ALL FOR THE PRAYERS THAT GAVE ME AND MY FAMILY THE STRENGTH  TO CONTINUE TO FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH AND HOLD ON THROUGH JESUS OUR BIG BROTHER AND HIGH PRIEST AGAIN ALL THE GLORY GOES TO OUR HEAVENLY FATHER  

  • ALCEDES JONES

    yes yes my beloved sister and thank you for all your prayer in lifting me up to our Heavenly Father to shower His blessing down on us , He is so awesome ,love you my sister  

  • a servant (Chris)

    Thank You Father for not only Blessing our Brother Alcedes, but allowing him to be an example of Your Love and Mercy.  And, how Faith in You and not self is rewarded by Your Blessing.  I Thank You for also, giving him the Wisdom that has helped get him here, and will continue to show him Your Desire in the direction he needs to go.  In Jesus Name

  • ALCEDES JONES

    YES MY BELOVED BROTHER WE THANK HIM AND PRAISE HIM TOGETHER AND I THANK HIM FOR GIVING YOU THE HEART THAT HE HAS GIVING YOU FOR STANDING WITH THE SISTERS AND BROTHERS THAT HAS JOINED THE GROUP IN PRAYER AND SUPPORT TO HELP EACH OTHER TO GO THROUGH THE TESTES THAT WE MUST GO THROUGH TO BECOME MORE STRONGER IN HIM, LOVE YOU MY BROTHER 

  • a servant (Chris)

    The enemy tries to separate the Body.  Just as lions will run at a group, trying to get one to separate.  Let it be that we always remember, when we are apart from others we are a larger target.  As we stay together as The Body, the enemy has to work that much harder, and will fail far more times, as we stay as One.  You are a Strong and Beloved Brother Alcedes, your Love for the Lord and His Children is clear and gives aid to many.

  • ALCEDES JONES

    So true my beloved brother by our Heavenly Father and big brother Jesus the Christ and me and all that is here I PRAY for you are a mighty servant and all Glory goes to our HEAVENLY FATHER 

  • a servant (Chris)

    Ps 57

    1 Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy!

    I look to you for protection.

    I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings

    until the danger passes by.

    2 I cry out to God Most High,

    to God who will fulfill his purpose for me.

    3 He will send help from heaven to rescue me,

    disgracing those who hound me.

    Interlude

    My God will send forth his unfailing love and faithfulness.

    4 I am surrounded by fierce lions

    who greedily devour human prey—

    whose teeth pierce like spears and arrows,

    and whose tongues cut like swords.

    5 Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens!

    May your glory shine over all the earth.

    6 My enemies have set a trap for me.

    I am weary from distress.

    They have dug a deep pit in my path,

    but they themselves have fallen into it.

    Interlude

    7 My heart is confident in you, O God;

    my heart is confident.

    No wonder I can sing your praises!

    8 Wake up, my heart!

    Wake up, O lyre and harp!

    I will wake the dawn with my song.

    9 I will thank you, Lord, among all the people.

    I will sing your praises among the nations.

    10 For your unfailing love is as high as the heavens.

    Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.

    11 Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens.

    May your glory shine over all the earth.

  • Hamm

    Great news Alcedes. I have just caught up with your blogs. I am pleased for you, and thank Jesus and the Lord & your hard work, faith and determination.

    God bless you and yours.

    Great pray Chris I really like it. God bless you. God is keeping us altogether, we might not be in touch through the net, but some how (I never thaught I would say this) we are all in spirit.

  • ALCEDES JONES

    THANK YOU MY BROTHER,@Hamm and CHRIS MY BROTHER ,A MIGHTY POWERFUL Ps 

  • a servant (Chris)

    Hamm

        You have no idea the Blessing your words give me.  Yes Amen my Brother we are together in the Spirit.

    Alcedes

        Blessed are you and Blessed we are we, as you share His Love.

  • a servant (Chris)

    WELL, I WILL BLESS THE LORD WITH YOU ALL!  I WILL PUT MY FAITH WITH YOURS.  AND, AS WE LINE UP TO HIS WILL, WE WILL SEE, TASTE, SMELL, FEEL, AND BE TOUCHED BY HIS LOVE!                                          

    We bring the Sacrifice of Praise...TOGETHER!!! ALL FOR HIS GLORY

     

  • ALCEDES JONES

    O HEAVENLY FATHER I COME TO YOUR THRONE OF GRACE WITH MY SISTER ELAINE ASKING THAT YOUR WILL BE DONE IN HER HUSBAND LIFE FOR WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE A HEALER ,YOU CAN DO THE IMPOSSIBLE SO WE ASK AGAIN THAT YOU TOUCH HER HUSBAND BODY AND YOUR WILL FOR HIM BE DONE IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME AND POWERFUL BLOOD WE PRAY 

  • Lina

    Psalm 117: 1-2    "Praise ye the Lord, all ye nations. Praise Him, all ye people.  For His merciful kindness is great towards us. And the truth of the Lord endures forever.

    Praise ye the Lord."

    AMEN!!!!!!!!

     

  • ALCEDES JONES

    GM FAMILY FOOD FOR THOUGHTS 

    Today's Bible Verse:

    Isaiah 26:3–4
    You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock. (ESV)

    Today's Inspiring Thought: Perfect Peace of Mind

    Let's pick this verse apart and see what we find. The Lord God keeps (guards like a strong garrison) in perfect (complete, genuine) peace (inner tranquility) those who maintain their minds stayed (steadfastly steadied) on him.

    No matter what we encounter from the outside, if we trust in the Lord, he will keep our inner being wrapped in complete peaceTrusting in the Lord is a forever, lifelong, yet moment-to-moment state of mind that brings a sense of security, stability, wholeness, well-being, and a rock-like faith in God's faithfulness.

  • Hamm

    God bless Elaine I am sure the lord will answer your prays, and I would like to add yours to mine as yours are mine in your and husbands need and my dear friends here on AAG.

    Chris and Alcedes thanks for your comments. Keep shining my dear friends love you all.

  • a servant (Chris)

    Oh, what a Joy we have in the Lord!  His Praise fills the Temple of the Lord.  I am unable to contain the Joy, He has given to me.  I want to Praise the Lord.  As in "Mary Poppins" when they started to laugh, they began to float in the air.  Well, as I Praise Jesus, as I Dance with Joy, gravity is not able to hold me down.  I find myself leaving footprints on the ceiling!!!

  • a servant (Chris)

    Alcedes

        I had meant to share this after I had read that verse, Isaiah 26:3-4  3 You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, all whose thoughts are fixed on You!  4 Trust in the LORD always, for the LORD GOD is the eternal Rock.  I would only want to add what you have shared below the verse.       That we mediate and ponder these Words.  We so often search for "peace of mind."  We will take almost any pill, read any book or follow the advice others may offer us.  Not that there is anything wrong with those things.  But, here we are told to Trust You and to "fix" our thoughts on You.  A few synonyms for fix are: conclude; settle; define.  So we are able to conclude, as we trust and keep our thoughts on You we will have Perfect Peace.  Perfect Peace is defined by, a person who trust God and keeps their thoughts on God.  As you trust and settle your thoughts on God, Perfect Peace is yours.  Now I know I took more than a few liberties, with the English language.  I have concluded, Perfect Peace is mine as i trust God,  define  and settle my thoughts on Him.  {I had to do that just one more time}:) ;) :)

     

  • ALCEDES JONES

    amen my Brother i feel you deeply for no matter how things may same with the natural eye ,if we can keep our mind on our Heavenly Father through His son JESUS we should come to the KNOWLEDGE that whatever it is that we are going through will pass and be worked out for our good,and through my WALK now I have come to realize that sometime I don't see the good right away but then it come and I CRY OUT TO HIM AND THANK HIM AND GIVE HIM ALL THE GLORY AND PRAISES ,LOVE YOU MY BROTHER   

  • Hamm

    The other week I was work and with an hour to spare I went to buy a coffee. When I got to the cafe I noticed the queue was quite big, so I went to the next door shop and took two chocolate barsfrom the shelve that had the signed said buy one get one free. While waiting to get served I noticed the lottery scratch cards. One seemed to stand out from all the others. £2, with three ways to possibly win £250.000. I started to drift off thinking about how nice having £250.000 would be, my life would be great, no debt, own my own home, provide my kids with a better start in life, a nice holiday, a new car, etc, etc. I then thought, why if this would make my life better, why hasn't God provided this or these things in my life. Then I thought mmmm maybe God wants to me to buy a ticket. So when I got the till I requested a ticket. The checkout lady quoted the price of the whole sale which was for two chocolate bars, she said the offer had changed, I didn't argue and paid the full price, thinking that the shop is a ripoff and should take down the misleading sign. But I am going to win on the card in anycase.

    I then went over to the cafe as the queue had gone down, the attendent was very slow and was struggling with serving, when she eventually got to me and I placed my order she nust have been in a twiz as she had under charged me, she gave me two much change, so I told her, which then took another 5 minutes to sort out.

    I walked back to work, struggled to get back into the building, sat at my desk and started to drink my coffee. I then thought I will do lottery scratch card and will recieve the cash reward of £250.000 that God wants me to have. I could find the card, as I looked out of my office window I saw some one on a cycle stop bend down pick something up , smiled and rode off.

    I went out to see if I  could see my card my winning card back on the path I couldn't.

    I sat back down in my office and though there I go again believing in nothing, believing in something thats not real, God is joke really. I then thought mmm this sounds like the devil speaking, (I don't usually think like this). My next thought was of the cyclist picking up the scratch card, my winning scratch card and he scratching off and winning my £250.000, and how would I be able to prove that it was my card. Then Jesus touched me, and I smiled. I got a great sense of peace. My thoughts turned to how the cyclist would tell the story to others how he has found a scratch card and won a life changing £250.000.

    I smiled all day, I don't know if he did and will probably never know, but the thought was really good, maybe not as nice as actually winning, but as I never have and by the looks of it never will, the thought was really peacful and I thanl God for making me buy the card.

    I got home that night to another bill, another missed payment, another bank charge, another letter telling me how much money is required, a need in this world and how people will harass you for it, how much I am economically retarded, but the thought of that other person winning £250.000 made me smile even more.

  • a servant (Chris)

    Bless you my Brother.  You and your story have put a simile on my face.  As the problems of life can beat down upon us.  Let it always be, that a Word from the Lord, will lift us up.  What just moments ago, looked and felt so big.  Let it be that we remember, His Words change not just how we look at things, but how things really are, compared to His Word.  

    Again my Brother Thank You

    Chris

  • ALCEDES JONES

    Hamm . my brother through my walk I have found life with our Heavenly Father is seasonal and some of us have longer seasons then others and some of us have shorter seasons then other ,but our Heavenly Father always bless us to endure whatever come our way and believe if it is his will for you to have that 250.000 you will get it my brother ,and if it is  not his will he will continue to give you the grace to get through these toils that we must face on this side (buying food, paying bills buying clothes and other things we have to do just to live in this world) ,that I'm a living  witness of,  for if you look at my page you will see pictures of a job we just finished that I did for about $3,000.00 less then the real price to get exposure  in the area and he blessed me with 4 jobs to date and 6 more that I got to give proposal too,and last year I did the same  thing and I got nothing so I know it is not about  us but all things is in his timing accordance to his will ,love you my brother and if He blessed me I KNOW FOR A FACT HE WILL BLESS YOU ACCORDING TO HIS WILL IN HIS TIMING 

  • Hamm

    Thank you all for your comments.

    I really liked the feeling that I got just smiling at thinking someone else could be benefitting form my loss. To me that was Jesus touching. If I could have that feeling everyday all the time..

    The estate I was working on at the time has alot of poverty and one of the highest mental health problems per population, so I would have loved it if that cyclist did win. Bless him.

    Praise to you my dear friends I know you have all had hard times and I love your faith. God bless you love you all.

  • ALCEDES JONES

    FAMILY I WANT TO SHARE THIS BECAUSE THE SAME WAY THIS WAS SENT TO ME IT CAN BE FOR YOU AS WELL FOR OUR HEAVENLY FATHER IS NOT A FAVORITE TYPE OF FATHER WHAT HE WILL DO FOR ONE OF HIS CHILDREN HE WILL DO FOR ALL ACCORDING TO HIS WILL 


    Dear Al,

    So often we miss out on God’s best because we give up too soon. 

    We don’t realize how close we are to our victory. Just another few days of believing, another few weeks of doing the right thing, or another few months of staying in faith is all you may need to see His promises come to pass. 

    Today, I want to speak by faith over you. Your breakthrough is right around the corner! 

    You might say, “Joel, I don’t know how I’m going to make it. Things seem to be getting worse instead of better.” You might be tempted to think, I’m never going to find my spouse, or I’m never going to get that promotion, or I’m never going to break this addiction. 

    But you can, because the truth is your Heavenly Father is closer than you think. 

    I have found that the intensity gets turned up when victory is near. The enemy would not be fighting so hard if he didn’t already know he was about to lose his grip on you. 

    When those negative thoughts come that would discourage you, just remind yourself that you are a child of the Most High God. Let your words be, “I am an overcomer. I am the head and not the tail. I am a victor and not a victim.” 

    Scripture is full of people who were closer than they thought... 
    • David faced impossible odds against Goliath, but he was moments away from victory (1 Samuel 17).
    • Elijah was surrounded by 400 false prophets, but the power of God was about to be revealed for everyone to see (1 Kings 18).
    • Joseph was forgotten and left in prison, but he was just a dream away from his royal position (Genesis 39–40).

    Can you imagine if David dropped his slingshot and ran? What if Elijah had backed down? What if Joseph had stopped dreaming? 

    They didn’t give up, and God gave them victory! 

    These stories reveal that it is often the darkest right before the dawn. 

    Perhaps today you are facing impossible odds. Maybe you feel surrounded, maybe you feel forgotten. The good news for you is that our God can act suddenly in your situation. In a moment’s notice, everything can change for the better! 

    I believe and declare that God is going to open doors on your behalf. Your faith will be rewarded. Your dawn is almost here. He will put you in the right position to win. He is going to give you inside information. He will do the impossible in your life. Get ready! 

    Victoria and I love you and pray for you every day. We are believing God’s best for you, and we are so excited that you are going to see God move in your situation sooner than you think! You are going to be amazed at His goodness in the days to come. 
  • a servant (Chris)

    Many times this like the end of the rope.  We tie a knot and hang on to His Word.  It can be very hard at times, yet we hold on to Him and His Promises.  I have let go at times.  After I repented, I discover He has been waiting.  "Are you ready to continue, son?"  Yes, Dad I am.  What I have discovered is, it is not based on time.  Sometimes we think it is, but it is not.  It is based on when we accept what He is try to teach us.  It is not so much about time, but how long until we "humble" ourselves and learn what we need to learn.  

    Thank you Alcedes for sharing this.  It is indeed a "Good Word."

  • Hamm

    AMEN ALCEDES THANK YOU.

    ELAINE, CHRIS, KEEP SHINING MY FRIENDS.

    LOVE YOU ALL.

  • ALCEDES JONES

    OUR HEAVENLY FATHER GET ALL THE GLORY FOR HE KNOWS WHAT EACH ONE OF US NEED AND BELIEVE ME HE GIVE IT TO US EXACTLY AT THE RIGHT TIME EVEN WHEN TO US WE THINK WE NEEDED IT SOONER and satan TRY TO GET US TO BELIEVE THAT OUR FATHER IS NOT GOING TO BLESS US BUT WE NEED TO LEARN TO THINK ABOUT ALL THE OTHER TIME THAT OUR FATHER BLESSED US AND JUST GIVE IT OVER TO HIM AND THANK AND PRAISE THEM FOR ALL THINGS ,LOVE YOU ALL AND MAY HIS GRACE CONTINUE TO SHINE ON ALL OF US AND ALL OF HIS CHILDREN ALL OVER THE WHOLE WORLD 

  • ALCEDES JONES

    YES, YES, YES Elaine you are so right 

  • a servant (Chris)

    Eph 1:11-14  11God also decided ahead of time to choose us through Christ according to His plan, which makes everything work the way He intends.  12 He planned all of this so that we who had already focused our hope on Christ would praise Him and give him glory. 13You heard and believed the message of truth, the Good News that He has saved you. In Him you were sealed with the Holy Spirit whom He promised. 14This Holy Spirit is the guarantee that we will receive our inheritance. We have this guarantee until we are set free to belong to Him. God receives praise and glory for this.

    And, for our part we must only accept and believe.  As we put our Trust and Hope in Him.  He is not surprised by anything that comes our way.  We have His Word on which we are able to stand.  Let it be that we Rejoice and be Glad.

  • ALCEDES JONES

    yes my brother amen

  • ALCEDES JONES

    Today's Bible Verse:

    Isaiah 43:4
    ... you are precious in my eyes ... and I love you. (ESV)

    Today's Inspiring Thought: Precious in His Eyes

    Just before this declaration of love, the Lord told Israel not to fear: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you."

    What are you afraid of today? What circumstances are threatening you? Fear not! The Lord is with you. He knows your name and you belong to him. He will walk through the waters and the flames with you—to protect you. God's eyes are always watching over you, because you are precious to him and he loves you.

  • a servant (Chris)

    " He will walk through the waters and the flames with you—to protect you. God's eyes are always watching over you, because you are precious to him and He loves you."  I depend on these very words. Glory to the Lord

     

  • ALCEDES JONES

    ISAIAH 44:24-26


          24Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, and the one who formed you from the womb,
             “I, the LORD, am the maker of all things,
             Stretching out the heavens by Myself
             And spreading out the earth all alone,

    25Causing the omens of boasters to fail,
             Making fools out of diviners,
             Causing wise men to draw back
             And turning their knowledge into foolishness,

    26Confirming the word of His servant
             And performing the purpose of His messengers.

  • a servant (Chris)

    Amen

       It is and will always be the humble heart, only wanting to bring Glory to the Lord, that God works through.  We are who we are.  No matter what Abilities of Gifts we have, they were all given to us.  We cannot be prideful about them or who we are in Him.  As v24 Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, and the one who formed you from the womb,

    I like NLT version also: Isaiah 44:24-26 

    24 This is what the LORD says—

    your Redeemer and Creator:

    “I am the LORD, who made all things.

    I alone stretched out the heavens.

    Who was with me

    when I made the earth?

    25 I expose the false prophets as liars

    and make fools of fortune-tellers.

    I cause the wise to give bad advice,

    thus proving them to be fools.

    26 But I carry out the predictions of my prophets!

    By them I say to Jerusalem, ‘People will live here again,’

    and to the towns of Judah, ‘You will be rebuilt;

    I will restore all your ruins!’

    As always Bless you my Brother.  You share verses that have deep meaning and are helpful for us to ponder and mediate on.

     

  • ALCEDES JONES

    THANK YOU MY BELOVED BROTHER BUT AS YOU SAID ALL GLORY GOES TO HIM I'M JUST A HUMBLE VESSEL WILLING TO BE USED BY HIM AND IS GRATEFUL TO BE USE BECAUSE IT DIDN'T HAVE TO TURN OUT THIS WAY FOR I KNOW TWO TIMES THAT I SHOULD HAD DIE IN MY SINS BUT HE HAD HIS HANDS ON ME TO BE DOING WHAT HE IS LEADING ME TO DO NOW AND THAT IS WHY I LOVE AND SERVE HIM THROUGH HIS SON JESUS MY BIG BROTHER, LOVE YOU MY BROTHER 

  • ALCEDES JONES

    I'M THANKFUL TO OUR HEAVENLY FATHER THAT THEY TOUCHED YOUR SPIRIT EVEN THO WE ARE FAR FROM EACH OTHER IN THE FLESH ,BUT IT GIVE ME GREAT JOY WHEN WE TOUCH ONE ANOTHER SPIRIT, LOVE YOU MY BELOVED SISTER

  • ALCEDES JONES

     Colossians 2 :1-7
    New American Standard Bible

    You Are Built Up in Christ

          1For I want you to know how great a struggle I have on your behalf and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who have not personally seen my face, 2that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of God’s mystery, that is, Christ Himself, 3in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4I say this so that no one will delude you with persuasive argument. 5For even though I am absent in body, nevertheless I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good discipline and the stability of your faith in Christ.

          6Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, 7having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude.

  • ALCEDES JONES

     We may keep up a communion by faith, hope, and holy love, even with those churches and fellow-christians of whom we have no personal knowledge, and with whom we have no conversation. We can think, and pray, and be concerned for one another, at the greatest distance; and those we never saw in the flesh we may hope to meet in heaven. But,

    I. What was it that the apostle desired for them? That their hearts may be comforted, being knit together in love, etc., v. 2. It was their spiritual welfare about which he was solicitous. He does not say that they may be healthy, and merry, and rich, and great, and prosperous; but that their hearts may be comforted. Note, The prosperity of the soul is the best prosperity, and what we should be most solicitous about for ourselves and others. We have here a description of soul-prosperity.

    1. When our knowledge grows to an understanding of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ,-when we come to have a more clear, distinct, methodical knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus, then the soul prospers: To understand the mystery, either what was before concealed, but is now made known concerning the Father and Christ, or the mystery before mentioned, of calling the Gentiles into the Christian church, as the Father and Christ have revealed it in the gospel; and not barely to speak of it by rote, or as we have been taught it by our catechisms, but to be led into it, and enter into the meaning and design of it. This is what we should labour after, and then the soul prospers.

    2. When our faith grows to a full assurance and bold acknowledgment of this mystery. (1.) To a full assurance, or a well-settled judgment, upon their proper evidence, of the great truths of the gospel, without doubting, or calling them in question, but embracing them with the highest satisfaction, as faithful sayings and worthy of all acceptation. (2.) When it comes to a free acknowledgment, and we not only believe with the heart, but are ready, when called to it, to make confession with our mouth, and are not ashamed of our Master and our holy religion, under the frowns and violence of their enemies. This is called the riches of the full assurance of understanding. Great knowledge and strong faith make a soul rich. This is being rich towards God, and rich in faith, and having the true riches, Lu. 12:21; 16:11; Jam. 2:5.

    3. It consists in the abundance of comfort in our souls: That their hearts might be comforted. The soul prospers when it is filled with joy and peace (Rom. 15:13), and has a satisfaction within which all the troubles without cannot disturb, and is able to joy in the Lord when all other comforts fail, Hab. 3:17, 18.   THIS WAS TAKEN FROM MATTHEW HENRY WHOLE BIBLE COMMENTARY ON THE BOOK OF COLOSSIANS

  • ALCEDES JONES

     (v. 5): Though I am absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying, and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ. Observe, 1. We may be present in spirit with those churches and Christians from whom we are absent in body; for the communion of saints is a spiritual thing. Paul had heard concerning the Colossians that they were orderly and regular; and though he had never seen them, nor was present with them, he tells them he could easily think himself among them, and look with pleasure upon their good behaviour. 2. The order and stedfastness of Christians are matter of joy to ministers; they joy when they behold their order, their regular behaviour and stedfast adherence to the Christian doctrine. The more stedfast our faith in Christ is, the better order there will be in our whole conversation; for we live and walk by faith, 2 Co. 5:7 ; Heb. 10:38 .  THIS WAS ALSO TAKEN FROM MATTHEW HENRY WHOLE BIBLE COMMENTARY OF THE BOOK OF COLOSSIANS THE 2ND CHAPTER 

  • ALCEDES JONES

    COLOSSIANS 2:20-23

     20If you have died with Christ to the elementary principles of the world, why, as if you were living in the world, do you submit yourself to decrees, such as, 21“Do not handle, do not taste, do not touch!” 22(which all refer to things destined to perish with use)—in accordance with the commandments and teachings of men? 23These are matters which have, to be sure, the appearance of wisdom in self-made religion and self-abasement and severe treatment of the body, but are of no value against fleshly indulgence. 

  • a servant (Chris)

    My Brother Thank you for sharing this.  As it was said, I do not have to be right next to you, to know we Love one another.  We support one another in Prayer.  Lift up those who are no where around.  Who we have never meet.  I remember the first time Holy Ghost asked me to Pray, so as I began I asked for who and why am I Praying?  I was told this, "It is none of your business, just Pray!"  

    That we all understand it is not what goes in us, but what comes out of us, that can be sinful.  That we all learn to listen more, and talk less.  All the Glory, Praise, and Honor, goes to the One and Only, Lord of lords and King of kings.  Again bless you my Dear Brother

  • ALCEDES JONES

    you are welcome but our HEAVENLY FATHER Again get all the GLORY, love you my beloved brother

  • a servant (Chris)

    2Peter1:3-11  3By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires. In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with patient endurance, and patient endurance with godliness,and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love for everyone.  The more you grow like this, the more productive and useful you will be in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But those who fail to develop in this way are shortsighted or blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their old sins.  10 So, dear brothers and sisters, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen. Do these things, and you will never fall away. 11 Then God will give you a grand entrance into the eternal Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

    Father in Jesus Name I lift up our Family here on AAG; our families here around us; and the Body all over the World.  I Thank You Lord that we All see we have all we need to live the life you have called us to.  That we stand on Your Promises, as we grow closer to You and one another.  That we see we do not have to fall into sin for we have been given what we need to succeed.  That we continue to seek You out, and Your ways so to Your Glory we grow closer to You.  As in verse 10,"work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen. Do these things, and you will never fall away..."  Thank You Father and we give you the Praise and Honor, In Jesus Holy and Powerful Name.  Amen

  • ALCEDES JONES

    O HEAVENLY FATHER ,IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME AND POWERFUL BLOOD I COME TO YOUR THRONE OF GRACE IN AGREEMENT WITH MY BELOVED BROTHER PRAYER AND ALSO THANKING YOU FOR THE LOVE THAT YOU HAVE PUT IN OUR HEART FOR THE LOVE THAT WE HAVE AND SHARE TOWARD ONE ANOTHER IN THIS GROUP AND THE LOVE THAT WE HAVE FOR ALL OF OUR SISTERS AND BROTHERS ALL OVER THE ENTIRE WORLD  

  • a servant (Chris)

    I am asking for Prayer. These past few days have been difficult. But. today the pain is very strong. I am not able to move very much. I just need some Prayer in this area. Thank you all so very much. Lord Bless.

  • ALCEDES JONES

    O HEAVENLY FATHER WE COME TO YOUR THRONE OF GRACE LIFTING UP MY BROTHER CHRIS BEFORE YOU ASKING THAT YOU BLESS HIM IN THE AREA THAT HE NEED HEALING ACCORDING TO YOUR WILL IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME WE PRAY THAT NOT ONLY HIM BUT TOUCH EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOUR CHILDREN INCLUDING ME O HEAVENLY FATHER IN ALL  THE AREA THAT satan IS FIGHTING US IN ,FOR WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE STILL IN CONTROL ,EVEN WHEN he ATTACK US AND THAT YOU WILL WORK ALL THINGS OUT FOR OUR GOOD ,IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME AND POWERFUL BLOOD ,AMEN  

  • a servant (Chris)

    When Jesus died and went to hell.  Can't you all see Him, just getting all those who did not belong there.  And, walking Not running past all those demons.  Coming to satan, REMOVING the keys death held.  Coming up to the gates of hell.  And, not needing the keys, but with a foot kicking open those gates, and walking with style and confidence out of that place.

    Let it be, that we Live our life with that confidence.  That we operate with style NOT arrogance.  Confidence in Him not ourselves.  We have been given such a Gift in Christ.  Let it be we remember, His Love and all He has and does for us All.

  • Lina

    The adversary is a great  liar who likes to deceive us and bring confusion into our lives.  He has no hold on our souls and likes to show up anytime with the hope of weakening our faith.  he wishes us to be like him but in the Mighty Name of Jesus, we are conquerers.  Our Lord defeated him long ago so he cannot break us.

    Brother Chris, the evil one knows your relationship with our Lord and also knows he is fighting a losing battle.  Hold on to Him as always and the Spirit of the Lord will give you strength to overcome whatever pain you are going through.

    I pray for the peace of the Lord to be with you now and forever. Amen!

  • ALCEDES JONES

    FAMILY THIS IS GREAT FOOD FOR THE SOUL WOW 


    DECEMBER The Twelfth RELATING EVERYTHING TO GOD


    "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatever ye do, do all to the glory of God."
    1 Corinthians 10:23-33.

    And so all my days would constitute a vast temple, and life would be a constant worship. This is surely the science and art of holy living—to relate everything to the Infinite. When I take my common meal and relate it to "the glory of God," the common meal becomes a sacramental feast. When my labour is joined "unto the Lord," the sacred wedding turns my workshop into a church. When I link the country lane to the Saviour, I am walking in the Garden of Eden, and paradise is restored.

    The fact of the matter is, we never see anything truly until we see it in the light of the glory of God. Set a dull duty in that light and it shines like a diamond. Set a bit of drudgery in that light and it becomes transfigured like the wing of a starling when the sunshine falls upon it. Everything is seen amiss until we see it in the glory! And, therefore, it is my wisdom to set everything in that light, and to do all to the glory of God.         O HEAVENLY FATHER THROUGH THE MIGHTY NAME OF YOUR SON JESUS AND YOUR HOLY SPIRIT I PRAY THAT YOU ENABLE ME AND ALL OF YOUR CHILDREN THE POWER TO LIVE THIS OUT EACH AND EVERY DAY  OF OUR LIFE DOWN HERE , AGAIN IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME I PRAY