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the Tranquility of worship, by: Frances J. Roberts

There is a way of the Spirit unknown to the natural mind. No barrier can keep you from finding His best for you except an unyielding will. As long as it is your sincere desire to know and to do the will of God, He will guide and direct you in all sorts of surprising ways.

His desire to bless you goes infinitely beyond your own personal effort to secure His blessing.

There is always peace in His presence. Do not disturb this by anxiety about what is in store for tomorrow.… Continue

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An Injection of New Life, by: Frances J. Roberts

All you do for Me in ministering to others is part of My own working within you; for in every case, whenever you bless another, you bring an injection of new life and vitality into your own spirit and personality.

Your character is that which I shape from the broken fragments of all your testings; therefore, accept the trials with a grateful heart. I will use ALL things to bring you into conformity to My image if you will but bless all and trust Me. (by: Frances J.… Continue

Added by MaryAnn on May 11, 2008 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Perfecting of Soul by: Frances J. Roberts

If you set up barriers through pride or self-defense, you hinder the progress of your soul. Be as a little child and stay open to the flow of My life in you: so shall you be spared many a bitter disappointment and much weary striving. Only in this way can you keep your balance and poise. Thus shall your perfecting be accomplished.

Nothing you could ever do for Me can be more important than this -- the perfecting of your own soul.

Hebrews 13: 20-21 Now may the God of Peace… Continue

Added by MaryAnn on May 10, 2008 at 7:12pm — No Comments

Fasting & Prayer

FASTING AND PRAYER (Excerpt from Elizabeth Alves, book, ‘The Mighty Warrior’.

Fasting—our cutting edge—is most often done in secret and coupled with prayer. More than just abstaining from food, it is an act of self-denial for higher purposes. It is important to check your motives and heart attitudes with the Lord before you determine to pray with fasting.

(Matthew 6:16-18)

Notice that Jesus did not say 'if' you fast, but 'when' you fast, so He expected Christians to… Continue

Added by MaryAnn on May 10, 2008 at 12:10pm — No Comments

' EACH OF YOU MUST RESPECT HIS MOTHER' Leviticus 19:3

Because they :-

1. Gives strength. John 19:25 ( Mary )

2. Are humble. Matt15:21-28 ( cananite women )

3. Have will power to save children. 2king 4:8-16 ( Shunammite )

4. Can sacrifice. 1 King 3: 16-28 ( At the time of King Solomon )

5. Are true. 1Samuel 2:19-21 ( Hannah )

6. Are loving. Exodus 2:3, 6:20 ( mother of Moses. )

7. Are praying. Genesis 21:16-17 ( Hagar… Continue

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Without You I Can Do Nothing: My Child's Prayer and My Pricked Heart

It's been about a couple of weeks since Danah (11), my daughter, took her state exams in reading and mathematics. As is customary, while picking up the kids and driving home yesterday, I asked how school was going ... and queried if she had gotten back the results to her TAKs state tests.

In her prissy manner, she remarked innocently, "I hope I passed".

Naturally, I thought to myself "Of course, you did, Danah. You have done exceptionally well in state testing throughout… Continue

Added by Daniel Alicea on May 9, 2008 at 7:05pm — 1 Comment

Your will be Done

Lord, You know my hopes and dreams.
You know the plan You have for my life.
You know what's hurting me.
And now I put my trust in You and You alone.
I give You all the hurt and pain and trust You to see me through.

Written 10th December 2007, the day after a dedication at church. I cried on a friend's shoulder during the dedication.

Added by Cate on May 9, 2008 at 5:15pm — 1 Comment

Repentance Activates MY Grace, by: Frances J. Roberts

Give Me all: your body, mind and spirit. Hold nothing back for yourself. Speak to Me often and much. The more you do so, the more I can help you. Full confession brings full forgiveness. True humility opens the door to divine aid. Genuine repentance activates My grace.

1 John 1:9, 10 But if we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. If we claim we have not sinned, we are calling God a liar and showing that His… Continue

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Seek Me in the Hidden Places, by: Frances J. Roberts

Understanding comes not by outer observation but by inner revelation. I Myself will teach you I Myself will open to you many mysteries. Fret not, neither set a limit as to what you may attain. I will communicate with you more and more, and at a deeper level of understanding, as you seek Me in the hidden places of your soul.

1 Cor. 2:10-14 But it was to us that God revealed these things by His Spirit. For His Spirit searches out everything and shows us God's deep secrets. No one can… Continue

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Union of Spirit, by: Frances J. Roberts

There is a flow of divine life, and as you enter into it, you shall find victory. If you long to see your own personal wishes overcome by the will and purposes of God, let your heart be at rest. For this union of your spirit with My Spirit and of your will and My will shall come as simply and easily as rain falling, if you can learn this one secret, that is, how to lose yourself in the flow of My life as I live within you.

John 17:23 I am in them and you are in me. May they… Continue

Added by MaryAnn on May 9, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

as a boy meets a girl, did I kiss marriage goodbye? ♥

I come across a book entitled "Did I Kiss Marriage Goodbye?" by a friend of Joshua Harris, Carolyn McCulley.

What is God doing with my singleness?

I've felt a nudge after reading this very line. I was in the middle of a nonsense thought when these words sunk in. Am I really doing it right? Am I living a life pleasing to God? In this present world of compromises, how am I different? Am I really different? Or am I just busy sitting on my comfort zone?

As I sit… Continue

Added by Lykie on May 9, 2008 at 9:44am — No Comments

HOUSE

1. HOUSE OF BONDAGE . DEUT. 7:8, 8:14
2. HOUSE OF SALVATION. EXODUS 12:7, 13, 27
3. HOUSE OF TEACHING. DEUT.6:7, 11, 19
4. HOUSE OF FELLOWSHIP. PSALM 84:4
5 HOUSE OF SAFETY. MATT.7:24, 25
6. HOUSE OF BLESSING. 2SAMUEL 6:20
7.HOUSE OF ETERNAL JOY. JOHN 14:2, 2COR. 5:1
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Added by Yoel charan on May 9, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

Matthew 12:50

" For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother."

When Jesus spoke these words to His disciples, He was sending out a message to all of us- that we could enjoy a very special personal relationship with Him! Since we are all children of God, we are automatically heirs to the kingdom and co-heirs with Jesus. That's one similarity. Also, isn't Christian fellowship like one giant brotherhood anyway? The key here is not just to simply believe in… Continue

Added by SmallTownBibleTeacher on May 8, 2008 at 6:36pm — No Comments

Your Heart, a Rebel, by: Frances J. Roberts

You have been acting as though you supposed you had to stand alone, in your own strength. You have experienced My help innumerable places and situations. Why should you think that now, in this place, you must stand alone? No, you can never stand alone anywhere. You cannot solve any problem while you hold it in your own hands. Commit it to Me.

Commit THIS to Me. COMMIT it to ME. It is the only way. Your thoughts will deceive you, and your heart is a rebel. Fears assail and doubts… Continue

Added by MaryAnn on May 8, 2008 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

Hidden Resources, by: Frances J. Roberts

There is no alternative for faith. You have need of testings to develop your character. There is no other way. Avoidance of stress genders weakness. Accept the trials of life as they come, and look for the good in each. Only in this way can you advance and grow in stature.

Only through much self-discipline and self-denial can you gain the victory. Undergirding you are My promises, and in them you shall find strength. Look not within yourself, for of yourself you can bring forth no… Continue

Added by MaryAnn on May 8, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

The things that touch my heart; a collection of thing that were shared with me

NAILS IN THE FENCE

There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His Father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence. The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Over the next few weeks, as he learned to control his anger, the number of nails hammered daily gradually dwindled down. He discovered it was easier to hold his temper than to… Continue

Added by Pastor Bob B on May 7, 2008 at 6:30am — 27 Comments

John 3:16

"For God so loved the world, He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life."

My word! Who could do a series on the greatest Bible verses ever and not mention John 3:16? I mean, seriously, this verse is the foundation of our faith- the belief that Jesus Christ is indeed God's only son and that he died on a cross for our sins that we might have life everlasting! Not eternal damnation- eternal salvation through Jesus Christ!… Continue

Added by SmallTownBibleTeacher on May 5, 2008 at 4:58pm — No Comments

The Simplicity of Obedience (by: Frances J. Roberts)

You need not search for answers to the many mysteries of life, but only trust and follow Me in the simplicity of obedience. Understanding will come to you as you walk in obedience.

Make Me your goal, and wisdom shall be given each day as needed. Do not try to reverse the order.

Job 28:28

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Project Blessing (by: Frances J. Roberts)

Borrow nothing of tomorrow's trouble. By anticipating evil you may create the same. Project blessing, and blessing will come to you.

Leave every anxiety at the foot of the cross. I have not exhausted My resources in helping you. Your faith is flagging. Back to the Word and strengthen your soul with heavenly manna.

I will keep you and bless you, and you shall bear My words of comfort to others.

Matthew 6:34a

Added by MaryAnn on May 5, 2008 at 2:02pm — No Comments

Integrity a Sacred Charge by: Frances Roberts

There is a way that you must go because of faithfulness to Me. All you do, let it be as unto Me. Never do anything as pleasing men, but do all for Me and for My glory. Thus, and only thus, can your heart be kept at peace, and only in this way can you honour Me and bring forth fruit.

My Name is as perfume. Let it ever be upon your lips. Speak of Me often, and all other relationships shall be hallowed.

The integrity of your own heart is your most sacred charge. Guard this… Continue

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