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Inspirational Corner


WORDS OF INSPIRATION

November 3, 2009



Readings from Matthew 5:1-12. There are many things that will come life to distract  us from what God has already promised... "I said...ALL READY PROMISED US!" and according to his word, we as saints must be encourage and move on for we know not what God has in-store for us.

Being at peace, praying, giving matters to God and continuing a spiritual walk with Christ, is what he wants us to do. Also being faithful to the word of God is what will keep us through our trials and tribulations. Many of us fall short because our fleshly spirits deny us the ability to obey and do what is right. That's why it is important to walk in the spirit of Christ.

MSG: Galatians 5:16-18; 16) This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17) For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. 18) But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.

God desires us to be strong in the spirit, seeking after righteousness at all times, serving and doing the will of God. Being led by the spirit to do good and not worrying about providing a service unto man; but doing your works unto God entirely from your heart. ENTIRELY - meaning doing them without fret, sorrow, fuss, hassle, grief, distress or unhappiness. For the word leads us by saying to put on the whole armour of God because we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

MSG: Ephesians 6:10-18; 10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 5And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints

Take the word and apply it to your life, giving declaration to the word of God that your mind, body and soul will benefit (ALL) of what God has in-store for you.

Do you even know how blessed you really are?

Take the Word, Absorb the Word, Apply the Word, Seek after the Word, Keep the Word close and nestled in your heart and be blessed! T - A - S - K  It's a daily event!

Words of Inspiration
Tracy Holland

 

WORDS OF INSPIRATION

June 2009

     "An Angle of Peace Watching Over Me"

This photo was taken by: Tracy Holland from her window

after prayer and before a storm.

Look closely and you will see the image of a face, below the branches and

eyes looking beyond the light


There becomes a time when you are faced by the enemy and his wicked devices, especially when you are doing all you know how to live right before the Lord. The devil comes with his trickery and false words of deceit to steal, break and rob your joy in the Lord. But my dear friend there's a message for you that the Lord will keep you: 1 Chronicles 16:22, Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.

This message is very loud and clear! When the devil come, ( and he will come in many ways to rock your faith and love in the Lord) stand strong believing and trusting only in Him that will deliver you from the fowler of the earth. In Psalm 91:1-7, He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.

Know that the Lord will not forsake you and will be with you through your trials and tribulations. There's no one that stick closer than a friend other than Jesus Christ. Therefore, I put my trust in Him totally for all things seen and unseen; for by Him my prayers will be answered, souls saved, delivered and the manifestation of His word and power within me shall live. It is very important to know that your anchor holds and grips a solid rock - That rock of Jesus Christ for without Him you shall perish...

Proverb 3:5-7, Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. Again, Proverbs 3:25-26, Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.

Remember! The enemies job is to make you unhappy, shake your faith & trust in the Lord, to bring fear & doubt to any given situation, and to steal, kill and destroy you. It's just that simple! But God came that you may have life and have it more abundantly John 10:10.

So let not your heart be weary or confound to the things of the world that come against the spirit of Christ which dwells within you. Do not entertain the devil! Keep your mind meditated on the Lord...not sometimes, but AT ALL TIMES; being prayerful before Him and keeping His commandments. Psalm 62:2, He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.(Bible ref: KJV) .

When those who come to persecute you, rise up in strife or envy your walk with the Lord, pray and ask the Lord to deliver them from evil. Matthew 5:44, But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which dispitefully use you, and persecute you; God gave us power over the enemy through the Holy Spirit...Amen!

Keep this message in your heart
 Psalm:1

Psalm 1:1-6, Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. God Bless You!

Words of Wisdom
by: Tracy Holland,

PRAYER


Dear Heavenly Father I thank you for all things, even the things I can not see.  You have given me the power to overcome the devil with your word.  When my enemies rise up against me, and temptations fall before me, I will continue to put my trust in you and pray for those that persecute me.  When things seem the impossible, I will not fret for through my tribulation I will obtain patience , experience and hope.  I will continue to worship only you God.  The very presence of the Holy Spirit will keep me in the time of trouble.  You will give your angels charge over me to keep me day and night, therefore I know without a shadow or doubt because in Philippians 4:13  I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. Amen.