Spiritual Maturity & Companions

 

::She seeks daily understanding, wisdom & insight of who she is

.:::She reads the Word of God daily.
:::She increases her knowledge by reading Biblical based books - led by the spirit.
:::She lives her life as a spirit and not as a carnal - flesh driven babe.
:::Her days are never casual but purposed.
:::She understands & comprehends that she is one with The Father.
:::She gives God the glory that is due His name.
:::She will praise God anytime, anywhere and around anybody.
:::Her 'God sent' companions increase her faith instead of testing her faith.
:::She boldly proclaims the good news of the gospel when the opportunity presents itself.
:::She is an intercessor. She doesn't just pray she intercedes.
:::She has a revelation that no love compares to the love of the Father. Therefore, she keeps Him and knowing Him her priority .
:::She walks in the dominion she has been given by God. She rejects lack, sickness, 'not enough', strife and lies.

Lastly,
:::She understands that a 'peaceable state' and a 'quiet mouth' are umpires for right choices as well as weapons in spiritual warfare.

 

God Sent Companions (response to comment above):

Spiritually Mature Sons of God (Men & Women) have the ability to discern between good and evil. Between God sent companions (divine appointments & connections) and demonically influenced companions sent by the devil to draw you back."But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil." Hebrews 5:14
All born again believers have this ability -'not gift' -but ability. Some have the spiritual gift 'discerning of spirits' as revealed in I Corinthians 12:10 but, all have the ability to discern/know right from wrong - good from evil. The more mature you are in the Word - not how long you have been saved - but how long you have been obeying the Word of God will display your level of maturity as well as your ability to know who's divine and who is not.

This level comes only with a right relationship with the Holy Spirit. He imparts us with all that is spiritual. He is the Spirit of Truth and He will unction you when you are dealing with anything or anyone that is not from the Source of truth.

A few key reference scriptures:
You know them by their fruit... Matt. 7:15-20
Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers... -2 Cor. 6:14
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

-I Cor. 15:33

PS. God will never send anyone in your life to tempt you. God is not the tempter - satan is. -James 1:13-15
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This brief teaching does not exhaust this topic. There is so much more to share that it could be a book. This is what I was led to share for now.

Day 4 of the DOIC - a Powerful close by: The Voice of TLW

Day 4 of the Daughters of Increase 2012 "Heaven on Earth" Conference will have a powerful close with, Ontario Christian Center's own, Mrs. Tracy L. Williams.  Get to know her in the bio below and get to know her spirit this evening at 7pm at Ontario Christian Center.  If you cannot make it, I urge you to watch it streaming live at: http://djwsfm.org/LiveStream.html this is a word from Heaven that you don't want to miss!
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Tracy is a loving devoted wife, mother and grandmother, the first lady of Ontario Christian Center, a minister of the gospel, bestselling author, entrepreneur, on fire soul winner, and most importantly she has the heart and desires of God.

Born in 1968 in the heart of St. Louis, Missouri, Tracy was able to turn tragedy into victory. Two months before her birth Tracy’s father suffered an accidental death leaving Tracy and her brother Terroll to be a product of a single parent home raised by her now spirit-filled mother Geraldine. Life was not always easy but before the beginning of time God, her heavenly Father had already chosen her as His own. He knew Tracy would never be a statistic but a witness to the awesomeness He and only He could be capable to do.

Tracy attended the University of Missouri, and pursued her Bachelors at the International Academy- IMAD in Chicago, IL. Upon graduation in 1994 she moved to Los Angeles, California in perusal of an acting career. After being featured in several national sitcoms, and securing a commercial she found no satisfaction or fulfillment in these accomplishments.

Tracy found herself relocating back to Chicago pursuing her intended career in marketing. She pioneered her own marketing and public relations company in 1998 called Moss Plus, Inc. where she secured marketing contracts with start-up IT companies, the professional sports arena, entertainment groups, along with one of Chicago’s top secular radio stations.

God had purpose when Tracy went back to Chicago and although fruitful in her career as an entrepreneur, actress, and model, this was far from what God had in mind. In November 2001 Tracy L. Williams realized what it meant to humble herself in the sight of God as she cried out for newness and change in her life. She no longer wanted the world's definition of who she should be. The Lord heard the sincerity of her heart and a true intimate love between her and God was completely restored.

In February 2002 she became a member of Living Word Christian Center under the authority of Pastor Bill Winston were she underwent a radical transformation becoming a doer of the Word. At Living Word Christian Center Tracy was water baptized, filled with the Holy Spirit and made perfect in Christ for Dr. Juan Williams, Sr. to find her.

Within one year Tracy became the first African-American woman salesperson at a Mercedes-Benz dealership in Chicago. There she served the Christian and secular community, not only automobiles but the “Gospel”. Her office became a rest haven for lost souls. The good news of Jesus she shared compelled managers, staff, and clients to come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. This pruning is what opened up the door for God to truly release more of His blessings upon her.

In August 2003 Tracy responded to the call of God to leave Mercedes (the world system) and go preach the gospel. It was during this time that Dr. Juan Williams, Sr. “found a good thing” and Tracy was married and off to California. Tracy had been cultivating and practicing hearing God’s voice so when it was time to go she was confident. She may have left her natural family 3000 miles away but the Holy Spirit was preparing her for the church and children who would become her own. God had positioned Tracy as a co-laborer to accompany Dr. Juan Williams, Sr., her husband, in ministry where she could uphold and run with the vision God placed in both of their hearts to ‘seek and save those which are lost’ and ‘setting men free through the knowledge of Jesus Christ’.

Tracy is currently an overseer of the OCC Women’s Ministry (Daughters of Increase) and Young Daughters of Increase, keynote speaker of the Annual Daughter’s of Increase Conference, favored instructor in the OCC Intercessory Prayer School, and has recently birthed “Can We Talk Thursday’s?” which is an intimate, informal environment where it’s just ladies, getting together, loving each other, asking questions, receiving wisdom, sharing, gaining revelation, and above all else, overcoming! Her greatest contribution to the body of Christ is her heart to win souls. She is a faithful soul winner who does not hesitate to put on her walking shoes and go out into the streets with her congregation to knock on doors rain or shine every week. Tracy understands that her life is a reflection of God’s goodness and what was given to her God has for everyone who chooses life. She desires to bring life to the world.

In 2007, Tracy launched The Voice of TLW. She has purposed in her heart to share, keep it real, and be transparent as she walks in Christ. Tracy seeks opportunities to help others succeed and has provided opportunities for other women to partner with her vision thus stirring up their faith as well. Tracylwilliams.org ministers to the hearts of many women all over the globe, from LA to South Africa, to the UK.

In 2008, TLW Publications was established to provide world-class services for those spirit-led authors and inventors who create and desire to publish divine books and magazines of revelation. TLW Publications is for those who dare to step out in faith and give birth to what God placed on their heart in times past. TLW says, “It’s time.” Another entity in preparation for it’s due season is, The Jesus Rehab project which is a refuge for the poor in spirit; those lacking in spiritual leading, guidance and counsel or simply for the mature in Christ who just need some ‘Peace be still…’ time. The Jesus Rehab project is established unto the Lord and will cause women to experience the love of God; to know the grace of the Lord Jesus; and to truly
fellowship and communion with the Holy Spirit like never imagined.

Tracy and her husband Dr. Juan Williams, Sr., pastor Ontario Christian Center in Ontario, California. They are the proud parents of six and grandparents to seven; including triplets! Tracy’s deepest desire is to know more of God daily as she seeks and effectively saves the lost; teaches believers obedience to the ministry of the Holy Spirit; and intercedes daily on behalf of the nations. She is a dynamic soughtafter minister of the Gospel with the unique gifting to share biblical revelations that meet people right where they are. She keeps it real! Real answers for real people who seek a real Jesus. Falling in love with Jesus is truly the best thing Tracy could have ever done. Tracy L. Williams is a mover and a shaker changing the world through prayer and soul winning while maintaining her role as a helpmate to her husband and role model to generations to come. Just ask and she too will show you how to intimately fall in love with Jesus as you really experience life IN CHRIST.

“Deep inside I always wanted to see better for my family. I tried to encourage them myself in what I thought was success… completing college, degrees, executive positions and an acting career all that only brought temporary fame. But, it was not until I dedicated my life to Christ that I truly began to see the change in my family that I so deeply desired. My obedience was the key.” TLW

"Be Free From Worry Right Now!": Confession

"I do not fret or have any anxiety about anything! I have no worries or concerns! In everything and in every circumstance, by prayer and with specific requests and thanksgiving I make my wants known to God!

God's peace is mine! That peace that transcends all understanding is guarding my heart and mind in Christ Jesus right now!

I'm remaining in God's rest. Whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence, whatever is honorable and just and pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and gracious and excellent, whatever is worthy of praise I'm thinking on and I'm keeping my mind fixed on these things!

I'm practicing what I have learned and received and heard and seen in Christ and I'm modeling my way of living on it and, the God of untroubled, undisturbed well- being is with me!

I cast all anxieties, worries and concerns once and for all on Him. For I know that He cares for me and watches over me with affection!

I am well balanced, temperate and sober in my mind! I am firm in faith! I am standing against the strategies of the devil to try to move me. I am firm footed against him and I will not be moved by circumstances or people!

I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me! I ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into me. I am self-sufficient in Christ's sufficiency!

And, ...my God has liberally supplied, filled to the full, my every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

To Him, my God and Father be all the glory forever and ever. Amen."

:::Phil. 4:6-9, 13, 19; I Pet. 5:6-11:::

The Book of Jude: The 'Spirit' of Betrayal Exposed

Beloved, my whole concern was to write to you in regard to our common salvation. [But] I found it necessary and was impelled to write you and urgently appeal to and exhort [you] to contend for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints [the faith which is that sum of Christian belief which was delivered verbally to the holy people of God].

 For certain men (or women) have crept in stealthily [gaining entrance secretly by a side door]. Their doom was predicted long ago, ungodly (impious, profane) persons who pervert the grace (the spiritual blessing and favor) of our God into lawlessness and wantonness and immorality, and disown and deny our sole Master and Lord, Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).

 Now I want to remind you, though you were fully informed once for all, that though the Lord [at one time] delivered a people out of the land of Egypt, He subsequently destroyed those [of them] who did not believe [who refused to adhere to, trust in, and rely upon Him].

 And angels who did not keep (care for, guard, and hold to) their own first place of power but abandoned their proper dwelling place--these He has reserved in custody in eternal chains (bonds) under the thick gloom of utter darkness until the judgment and doom of the great day.

 [The wicked are sentenced to suffer] just as Sodom and Gomorrah and the adjacent towns--which likewise gave themselves over to impurity and indulged in unnatural vice and sensual perversity--are laid out [in plain sight] as an exhibit of perpetual punishment [to warn] of everlasting fire.

 Nevertheless in like manner, these dreamers also corrupt the body, scorn and reject authority and government, and revile and libel and scoff at [heavenly] glories (the glorious ones).

 But when [even] the archangel Michael, contending with the devil, judicially argued (disputed) about the body of Moses, he dared not [presume to] bring an abusive condemnation against him, but [simply] said, The Lord rebuke you!

 But these men revile (scoff and sneer at) anything they do not happen to be acquainted with and do not understand; and whatever they do understand physically [that which they know by mere instinct], like irrational beasts--by these they corrupt themselves and are destroyed (perish).  Woe to them! For they have run riotously in the way of Cain, and have abandoned themselves for the sake of gain [it offers them, following] the error of Balaam, and have perished in rebellion [like that] of Korah!

 These are hidden reefs (elements of danger) in your love feasts, where they boldly feast sumptuously [carousing together in your midst], without scruples providing for themselves [alone]. They are clouds without water, swept along by the winds; trees, without fruit at the late autumn gathering time--twice (doubly) dead, [lifeless and] plucked up by the roots;

Wild waves of the sea, flinging up the foam of their own shame and disgrace; wandering stars, for whom the gloom of eternal darkness has been reserved forever.

 It was of these people, moreover, that Enoch in the seventh [generation] from Adam prophesied when he said, Behold, the Lord comes with His myriads of holy ones (ten thousands of His saints) to execute judgment upon all and to convict all the impious (unholy ones) of all their ungodly deeds which they have committed [in such an] ungodly [way], and of all the severe (abusive, jarring) things which ungodly sinners have spoken against Him.

 These are inveterate murmurers (grumblers) who complain [of their lot in life], going after their own desires [controlled by their passions]; their talk is boastful and arrogant, [and they claim to] admire men's persons and pay people flattering compliments to gain advantage.

 But you must remember, beloved, the predictions which were made by the apostles (the special messengers) of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).

They told you beforehand, In the last days (in the end time) there will be scoffers [who seek to gratify their own unholy desires], following after their own ungodly passions.

 It is these who are [agitators] setting up distinctions and causing divisions--merely sensual [creatures, carnal, worldly-minded people], devoid of the [Holy] Spirit and destitute of any higher spiritual life.

 But you, beloved, build yourselves up [founded] on your most holy faith [make progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], praying in the Holy Spirit; Guard and keep yourselves in the love of God; expect and patiently wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah)--[which will bring you] unto life eternal.

 And refute [so as to] convict some who dispute with you, and on some have mercy who waver and doubt. [Strive to] save others, snatching [them] out of [the] fire; on others take pity [but] with fear, loathing even the garment spotted by the flesh and polluted by their sensuality.

 Now to Him Who is able to keep you without stumbling or slipping or falling, and to present [you] unblemished (blameless and faultless) before the presence of His glory in triumphant joy and exultation [with unspeakable, ecstatic delight]--

To the one only God, our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory (splendor), majesty, might and dominion, and power and authority, before all time and now and forever (unto all the ages of eternity). Amen (so be it). Jude (Amplified version):::

Can We Talk Thursday

Can We Talk Thursday's is a ministry that offers a platform where relevant issues for women are candidly discussed in a "round table" setting. OCC female ministers under gird our First Lady in ministering life to women who are hurting and seeking godly counsel. What happens at CWTT stays at CWTT, and meetings are held the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.  

There's no such thing as a stupid question and we encourage everyone to ask anything.  Openly or anonymously. If you have a question that you would like answered at this evening's session, submit it below. You can submit as yourself or anonymously and we'll reply by tomorrow. Don't be shy...

You Are a Citizen of Heaven

You have a new life. You are on assignment here in the earth. Stay focused and be a student of God's Word for your next steps. 

If then you have been raised with Christ (to a new life, thus sharing His resurrection from the dead), aim at and seek the (rich, eternal treasures) that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.

And set your minds and keep them set on what is above (the higher things), not on the things that are on the earth. For (as far as this world is concerned) you have died, and your (new, real), life is hidden with Christ in God.

When Christ, Who is our life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in (the splendor of His) glory.

So kill, (deaden, deprive of power) the evil desire lurking in your members (those animal impulses and all that is earthly in you that is employed in sin): sexual vice, impurity, sensual appetites, unholy desires, and all greed and covetousness, for that is idolatry (the deifying, the exaltation of self and other created things instead of God). Colossians 3:1-5 (Amp.)

That's not the real you. You have a new nature. You are a citizen from Heaven and you are here on assignment - you are called to restore man back to God and your personal lifestyle is the greatest witness. It's not hard; the power that was in Jesus when He was here in the earth is the same power in you.

Keep your partnership with the Holy Spirit and He will usher you continuously in God's divine will and order for your life. 

And He raised us up together with Him and made us sit down together (giving us joint seating with Him) in the heavenly sphere (by virtue of our being) in Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed One). Ephesians 2:6 (Amp.)

You are in Control of Your Body

You are important here in the earth and you must make up your mind to walk in self control. If you let your body control you, you will miss direction from God at any given time. Make up your mind to stop eating, sleeping and spending so much. Stop satisfying your flesh and let God satisfy you with His Word. Don't be afraid of change - welcome it, it's being revealed daily to your spirit-man not your flesh.

 "Stop toiling and doing and producing for the food that perishes and decomposes (in the using), but strive and work and produce rather for the (lasting) food which endures (continually) unto life eternal; the Son of Man will give (furnish) you that, for God the Father has authorized and certified Him and put His seal of endorsement upon Him."

 "It is the Spirit Who gives life (He is the Life-giver); the flesh conveys no benefit whatsoever (there is no profit in it). The words (truths) that I have been speaking to you are spirit and life."

 "But, (still) some of you fail to beleive and trust and have faith. For Jesus knew from the first who did not believe and had no faith and who would betray Him and be false to Him. "

God knows what's in the heart of man. Some display their unbelief in what is spiritual by shunning, betraying and being false to the very messengers of the Word of God - sent by God - to tell them the Truth nothing but the Truth. In this hour it is critical for you to endure seemingly hard, sound teaching empowered by love. Shame the devil and shun the spirit of offense (not the teachers) and receive change for real - this time around.

 "After this, many of His disciples drew back (returned to their old associations) and no longer accompanied Him."

:::St. John 6:27, 63, 64 & 66:::

Pray in the Spirit

 

There is an urgency to pray in the Spirit like never before.  In this hour, as a spiritual man or woman you must be sensitive to the Spirit of God so that you may hear God's voice immeditately.  With a greater sensitivity you will be able to discern demonic activity as well - the voice of a stranger.  This is just a reminder.

 Pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) in the Spirit, with all (manner of) prayer and entreaty.  To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perserverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints (God's consecrated people). ::Ephesians 6:18 Amplified

 But you, beloved, build yourselves up (founded) on your most holy faith (make progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher), praying in the Holy Spirit; ::Jude 20 Amplified

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. ::Romans 8:26 KJV

For one who speaks in an (unknown) tongue speaks not to men but to God, for no one understands or catches his meaning, because in the (Holy) Spirit he utters secret truths and hidden things (not obvious to the understanding).  ::I Corinthians 14:2 Amplified

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. ::I John 4:1 KJV

Increase your prayer life by praying in the Spirit and you will know the difference. Remember, your war is not with people but with principalities, powers, rulers of darkness, spiritual wickedness in heavenly places. It's up to you... you must choose to pray in the Spirit - it's a gift as well as a choice. This is just a reminder of God's love.

Discerning of Spirits: Good or Evil? Right or Wrong?

It is very evident in this hour that many in the church have discerned and judged wrongly.  They have gone astray - yet are still positioned in the house of the Lord - only now being led by the spirit of error and not the Spirit of God.

Woe to them! For they have gone in the way of Cain, have run greedily in the error of Balaam for profit, and perished in the rebellion of Korah.  Jude 11

They have turned against "true" truth tellers and have limited their spiritual hearing.  They hear partially instead of in full what the Lord desires for them to receive in a given day.  They have allowed non-ordained voices to feed their will - not God's.  You must have the ability in this hour 'like never before' to be able to discern if you have gone astray or if you are in the company of the spirit of error.

From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.  St. John 6:66

After this, many of His disciples drew back (returned to their old associations) and no longer accompanied Him.  St. John 6:66 (Amp.)

The number 666 denotes obvious demonic behavior.  The spirit of pride, the spirit of arrogance and the spirit of haughtiness has fueled this spirit of error that is currently leading them.  This will unfortunately affect others (those in the sphere of their influence) in the church and I'm pretty sure God has a problem with that.

Humility is needed along with repentance to God - and for some to man also.  Repent and get back in God's divine order for your life - and all will be well.

A SUGGESTED PRAYER:

Father God, in the name of Jesus I repent for walking away from Your divine order for my life.  I bind the spirit of offense and the spirit of bitterness from any portals in my heart and in my mind.  I denounce and I renounce the spirits of pride and arrogance and I receive the spirit of humility.  

From this moment forward I ask for increase in the ability to discern between good and evil.  May my heart and my mind be hearing and understanding just as with Solomon - that I may recognize what is just and right at all times - no longer allowing my emotions to judge unjustly and take things personally.

Holy Spirit help me to know the truth and to appreciate the truth when heard.  Help me to receive the truth without offense until the day that the Lord comes back for me.  I fully understand that it is the truth that will keep me free.  Thank You Father for every teacher of truth and thank You for the ability to discern the difference between those who feed my spirit (good) and those who feed my flesh (evil).

I practice humbling myself continuously in your presence God and in the presence of my God-given authority.  Never again will I allow the spirit of error to cause me to remove myself from my kingship in the Kingdom of God.  I fully understand that it is in Your divine order and by the leading of the Holy Spirit that I will continue to experience Your righteousness, Your peace, Your joy and Your love.  My true anointing is in Your divine order and I receive a fresh anointing right now!  In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

The Blessings of Obedience: Confession of Faith

We are called to be blessed and a blessing (Gen. 12:2).  Philippians 2:4 AMP reads... Let each of you esteem and look upon and be concerned for not (merely) his own interests, but also each for the interests of others. I'm excited about the Heaven's being opened like never before and I want to sow some powerful words of life that daily remind me of my covenant promises as a king in Kingdom of God.

 

Father in the name of Jesus, I diligently (on purpose) obey Your voice and I observe carefully all Your commandments which You command me this day. I decree and I declare that I have been set high above all the nations of the earth and all these blessings are coming upon me and overtaking me because I obey the voice of the Lord my God.

 I am blessed in this city! I am blessed in this country! I am blessed in the Inland Empire (or your city)! I am blessed in my house! I am blessed in my marriage! I am blessed in my serving! Blessed, is the fruit of my body (I am fruitful) and the produce of my ground (my territory) and the increase of my herds (my disciples) and the increase of my bank accounts and the increase of my investments and the increase of the revelation that God has given me! Blessed am I when I come in - everywhere! Blessed am I when I go out - everywhere!

 The Lord, has caused my enemies --- the enemy of debt - the enemy of poverty - the enemy of deficiency - the enemy of living paycheck to paycheck - the enemy of wrong relationships - the enemy that would try to come against my soul --- I am prospering! My enemies have been defeated before my face! They will come out against me one way and flee before me seven ways! My God - the Lord has commanded His Blessing on my storehouses, on my ministry, on my bank accounts, on my investments, on my relationships, on my health - to all that I set my hand to! The Lord has commanded His blessing upon it! The Lord - has blessed me in the land that He has given me. The Lord has established me as a holy person to Him as I keep the commandments of the Lord my God - and walk - and talk in His ways. ALL the peoples of this earth they see me and they call me by the name of the Lord and they are afraid of me!

 The Lord has granted me plenty of goods - the fruit of my body - the increase of ALL --- my produce (my products), my accounts, my spirit, my soul, my body, my relationships - ALL that I put my hand to, the Lord has increased it! And the Lord has opened to me His good treasury - The Heavens! To give me rain - in my season which is now! This is my season and He has blessed the work of my hand. I shall lend too many nations but I will not borrow! The Lord has made me and I walk in this - I am the head and not the tail, I am above only and not beneath! As I heed the commandments of the Lord my God which I have been commanded! I have been commanded to increase in Faith by adding to my Faith --- virtue, integrity, character, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, patience, endurance , godliness, brotherly-kindness, and LOVE! I add love on a daily basis because I am commanded by the Lord to do so.

 This keeps me experiencing the blessing of the Lord that is upon me. I will not turn aside from any of the words that are written in this book, the book of law, the Word of God! I will not turn to the right or to the left and should I make a mistake - I will repent quickly understanding that He forgives and He forgets and He reminds me to keep confessing His word, His Blessing that made me rich - that makes me rich and adds no sorrow to my life. I will go after no other god(s) but You God and serve You and You alone. So be it, The Blessing is upon me and my household! I expect favor! I expect monies found! I expect checks in the mail! I expect royalties! I expect bonuses! I expect raises! I expect the blessings to overtake me daily! ---The Blessing is my lifestyle! In Jesus name, so be it! Hallelujah!!! That was a breakthrough. Glory!!! Glory!!! Glory!!!

Prayer for Anointing to Complete with Peace

Father, I pray for an anointing of completion to rest upon me to complete what You would have me to complete during this season. 

I pray for Your divine order to supersede my order and man's order for my days. 

Help me to focus on the ministry to You, to my husband, to my family, and to the church the way You have ordained it. 

May I experience Your peace daily as I fulfill Your order and purpose. 

Let Your peace be the only confirmation needed to know I am doing exactly what You would have me to do at any given moment. 

In Jesus name I pray and I believe I receive.  So be it!  I love You.

Binding Your Ways and Your Will to God's

©TLW Article
 
In order to fulfill the great call on your life and do those things that are truly pleasing in God’s sight we have to come to a place of receiving God’s perfect will over our own.
Far too many have strayed from the will of God to do their own thing, and have become frustrated thus living out a frustrated walk in Christ. Finances frustrated, relationships frustrated, workplace frustrated, etc. and etc. This should not be. We must bind our ways and our will ‘continuously’ - ‘daily’ to the will and the ways of God. God’s way is real, true, and proven to turn out for our best. For He already has a plan for you that is good… you just gotta get on His page and keep turning the pages of a great life laid out for you – already destined before He placed you in your mother’s womb.
Do not let people, situations, the spirit of offense, wrong dealings, financial challenges, your own opinion, or the old way of doing things to make it - remove you from the wisdom that comes with doing things God’s way, and flowing in His will for your life. The enemy is out to get the church – the Body of Christ - off track, derailed, and off purpose following their feelings and circumstances. This is a wakeup call to the spirit of humility, and the fear of the Lord, as well as a walk of sincere love for one another. 
Our Own Ways and Our Own Deeds Defile Us
The ways of man are evil continuously. Man meaning the corrupt man - the old nature of a man or woman. When we walk in our own ways there is no peace, no real rest, and destruction is not far away. Romans 3:16-18 shares that destruction and misery are in their ways: and the way of peace have they not known: there is no fear of God before their eyes. Acts 14:16 reminds us…Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways. And Hebrews 3:10 shares God’s heart and how He was… grieved with that generation, and said, they do always err in their heart; and they have not known my ways.
It’s time for us to suck it up, pass some tests without drawing back, and mature in the spirit for real- not seem mature to others but BE mature. As true recipients of the Kingdom of God, you will not always be right; you may not always be the center of attention; your way is not the only way, and you will not always have the last word - God does and be ever mindful you gave your life to Christ – it’s not yours any longer. God tells us to recognize, acknowledge, and know Him in all our ways and He will then direct our paths. He goes on to encourage us not to be wise in our own eyes, but to reverently fear and worship the Lord – in all that we do.
When we ignore God’s counsel and do not seek His wisdom in our every move and motion, we open the door to the defiled nature that goes its own way. The verb usage of the word defile means to make dirty. The sight that God had of Israel when they walked in their own ways and did their own thing was that of the uncleanness that a woman may experience during that time of the month. One could conclude that man walking in his own ways reminds God to this very day of 1). The Garden of Eden when Eve wanted to know more than she already knew or; 2.) When Adam heeded to the voice of his wife other than God’s or; 3.)When satan decided that he was smarter than God and thought in his mind he should be worshiped – like God. All true examples of the way to man outside of the wisdom and ways of God.
This same behavior and nature is trying to pop its ugly head up in the Church and in the houses of the Lord. People coming to church to receive the Word of the Lord with minds already made up. They hear the truth, and if it does not line up with what they are doing, or have decided to do they close their spiritual eyes and ears to receive - unknowingly. Thus making choices then adding God to the choice. Once the choice proves out to be the wrong one then, God is blamed and everyone else around them. They never sought God’s wisdom or His way of doing what they desired to do.

“Son of man, when the house of Israel dwelt in their own land, they defiled it by doing their own way and by their idolatrous doings. Their conduct before Me was like the uncleanness of a woman during her physical impurity.” Ezekiel 36:17 (Amp.)

You have been ‘literally’ taken from the crowd you used to hang with
You have not been called to the aforementioned behavior. You have a new nature and a new character that has to be lived out and cultivated ‘daily’. God deliberately removed you from the crowd you used to hang out with on purpose. It is not a mistake that they are still doing the same things you have been delivered from. But, there is greater purpose in you than to just show them how smart you are in the scripture.
You have been delivered and drawn to God Himself out of the control and the dominion of darkness into the kingdom of the Son of His Love. You are to operate in the wisdom of God in all that you do. This is what sets you apart. Operating in the wisdom of God requires patience. You may have to be still for a moment until you hear from Him concerning all the decisions you need to make for yourself and others. Do not keep doing things your own way. Too many people are involved in the rewards or the consequences of your choices. You can do this. You can do things God way. You can hear from Him. He is in you.
You have been cleansed and given a right heart to do things His way
You are worthy to hear from God. God is not looking at your past. If you sincerely asked Him to forgive you in any area that you may have missed it or have drawn from the measure of faith that you have been given – God forgave and forgot.
The heart of old or the old man will remind you how people hurt you in the past or disappointed you. The heart of the old or the old man will speak and tell you not to take that anymore, they are all the same. You get yours. You made it back then and you can make it right now – remember? This voice of the past will cause you to usurp authority, move without God’s wisdom, cling to any voice that tells you what you desire to hear and bottom-line, make you think you deserve better than the training grounds God has placed you in.
The enemy has deceived many to operate from their old heart. He is a liar and the father of lies. You have been given a new heart and His Spirit is alive in you. You can humble yourself and do things His way. You can deny your flesh and submit. You can endure and hang in there through to the victory that is already won for you.
You need God’s wisdom to fulfill His plan and destiny for your life. Sure in the world you knew it all, but in the Kingdom of God, you are to grow daily from faith to faith and from glory to glory which means you don’t know it all. God has so much more to reveal to you concerning His plan and will for your life. Slow down and stop doing things your way. Flow with the flow He has placed before you. Follow some rules. Obey some people. Keep your mouth shut with your opinions and let God work some things out.

“A new heart will I give you and a new spirit will I put within you, and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statues, and you shall heed My ordinances and do them. And you shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers; and you shall be My people, and I will be your God.” Ezekiel 36:26-28

Our own ways and deeds are works of the flesh, they profit you nothing
God is daily revealing purpose and destiny specifically to the spirit of each and every born again believer. He does not and will not reveal anything to our flesh. We must take the initiative to put to death and keep dead any and every work of the flesh. To say it another way… “Get out of the flesh! Run from your flesh! Remove your foot from evil! It’s not worth it!” You are being held up by the enemy and robbed every moment you decide to pet your flesh.  In Galatians 5, the wisdom of God shares that the works of the flesh are evident – they can be seen and noticed by all who are in your presence. Keep it real with yourself if you can’t keep it real with nobody else! You know when you are in the flesh. Deal with it, and stop petting ways and old personality traits that have robbed you from the perfect will of God. It’s everybody’s fault right? It’s not you, it’s them... right? It may be time to take a personal assessment… not every job, every position, every ministry, every family member has the same re-occurring issues with you, but it’s not you? How is it that the same challenges turn up wherever you resurface? Maybe it’s you, and you have to walk free from doing things your way – it’s truly time for God’s way – for real. Give people a break from a self-righteous attitude – they don’t deserve your ‘need to be dealt with’ insecurities.
Here’s just a little reminder of ‘some’ (not all) of those ways that you may need to remove your foot from – and yes, you can do it. Take note… immorality, impurity, adultery, fornication, ungodly conduct, idolatry, sorcery, bewitchment, rebellion, manipulation, hatred, contention (strife starter and carrier), outburst of wrath (uncontrolled anger), selfishness, selfish ambitions, cause divisions, envy, jealousy, murder (with mouth and in heart), out of control, drunkard, starter of fights, conceited, arrogant, prideful, excessive talker, excessive eater, excessive sleeper, excessive spender, a cursing mouth, easily offended, and disrespect of parents (natural and spiritual).
Those who practice such behavior will not inherit the kingdom of God. Not just making a mistake here and there, but those who ‘practice’ this behavior will not experience Heaven on earth. Period. It’s a choice.  But, how can I mortify the deeds and the works of my flesh?
It takes humility to walk out Galatians 5:16… 

“But I say, walk and live (habitually) in the Holy Spirit (be responsive to and controlled and guided by the Spirit); then you will certainly not gratify the cravings and desires of the flesh (of human nature without God). For the desires of the flesh are opposed to the Holy Spirit, and the (desires of the) Spirit are opposed to the flesh…”

the amplified version says that our human spirit and our flesh are continually in conflict with one another so that you are not free but are prevented from doing what you desire to do.
We all do this by faith. Faith is an action word and a lifestyle acquired only by the just. By faith we walk in the the dictates and the nature of the Holy Spirit and we will see the fruit. We are to walk in love, joy, gladness, peace, patience, even tempered, kindness, goodness, faithfulness (be faithful in all that you do), gentleness (stop being so hard – that stony heart has been replaced with God’s – you no longer have to prove anything to anybody), humility, self-control (yes you can control yourself, stop confessing that you can’t), and self restraint.

“And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and appetites and desires. If we live by the Holy Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit (If by the Holy Spirit we have our life in God, let us go forward walking in line, our conduct controlled by the Holy Spirit.) Let us not become vainglorious and self-conceited, competitive, and challenging, and provoking, and irritating to one another, envying, and being jealous of one another.” Gal. 5: 24-26

It’s time to live life on purpose, and be about the Father’s business – helping somebody else, and not just you and your family.
Side note------- Some need to stop drawing family members to themselves out of generational witchcraft and rebellion and lead them to God’s ways and His Word. Ensure that they are drawing to the living God and the voices that God has set before them. Big momma’s or big daddy’s wisdom (if not God’s wisdom) is not the wisdom that will set you or them apart from this present foolish, unwise age. The Word speaks of a wisdom that is earthly, demonic and sensual in James 3:15. Aren’t you tired of their choices that keep involving you? Take a look then at what you have been feeding them personally – your past experiences and or failures can’t teach them what God’s word will. They don’t have to go through some things. Remove yourself and encourage them to seek godly counsel or to just come to church without prelude of your voice in their ears. No more blocking their souls from hearing the truth. You will be held accountable if this shoe fits.
You have greater purpose than a mere mortal life and being the same

You have been called to prophesy – speak life to anything that is dead… Ezek. 37:4 “Prophesy to these bones and say to them, O’ you dry bones, hear the word of the Lord.” John 5:28 “Do not be surprised and wonder at this, for the time is coming when all those who are in the bombs shall hear His voice.”

Kings and nations should be coming from your body (your mouth)… Gen. 35:11 Also God said to him: 

“I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a company of nations shall proceed from you, and kings shall come from your body.”  The fear of the Lord is the beginning and end requirement.

When we fear the Lord – meaning we have humbled ourselves to the point of death to our own ways, and have positioned ourselves to be patient as we learn of His ways and receive His wisdom, we can begin to truly love like God. We begin to walk in the revelation that our hearts have truly been circumcised, and that we are in a great position to continue to renew our minds with God’s Word, which shares His ways and His plan. With all this revelation, our love begins to be pure and we love beyond the four walls of our homes and our churches out into the lives of those who may not know this kind of love just yet.
We are to shine like super stars here in the earth as the stars shine in heaven. This is the ultimate result – God receiving the glory through us as His representatives. ‘True representatives’ that truly have God’s back. In turn He proves that our every need has been meet – all so that we can remain focused not on the world and its demands, but on Him and His ultimate vision – that not one perish but that all come to have eternal life.
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:14-16

::: ‘Daily’ Prayer to Bind Father God, in the name of Jesus I bind my will and my ways to Your will and Your ways. Not my will be done Father but Your perfect will be done here in the earth as it is in heaven -in every area of my life! I receive. Amen. So be it.:::

Your destiny is so much bigger than you!

The Grace to Give & Receive

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Before this year ends, many who choose to do what God’s Word prescribes will experience the true manifestation of being blessed and a blessing… as well as BE (manifest as) the lender and not the borrower. Take no mind of what month we are in…there is no time in the spirit realm – remember? You still have time.
There is a powerful promise in Genesis 12:2,

 “And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you (with abundant increase of favors) and make your name famous and distinguished, and you will be a blessing (dispensing good to others). (Amplified version)

This is a great year with ‘great grace’ to give. A great year for you to be self-sufficient like never before – possessing enough to require no aid or support from anyone or any place. God has called us to be the lenders and not the borrowers. I truly believe that this is a year that many will experience the true manifestation of this promise – actually see it in operation - once again, if they choose to.
It may not look like this is possible in the natural or as you look around, but don’t be deceived nor misguided in the ‘extra’ you are about to receive. God has made a time of ‘great grace’ available to whosoever will believe and do what He has prescribed in His word and obey what He speaks directly to their spirit. This is a time of a great anointing to be empowered to give like never before.  Do you believe that God is able to do this? Grace you to give like never before? Grace you with the ability to understand the principle of giving and His heart and purpose for it? I do. His Word tells us so in 2 Corinthians 9:8, 

“And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.”

A time to be furnished in every good work. A time to increase in giving – to be more charitable. A time to be blessed and a blessing. God has already blessed you with an abundance of favor and it is already settled in heaven that your name would be made famous and distinguished – as you dispense good to others – this is the prerequisite.
Yet, another powerful and simple to – the - point promise is in Luke 6:38, 

“Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.”

Now I’m not saying go and give all you have immediately to those who look like they have a need or to the building fund at your local church or to your relatives, but what I am sharing is, use wisdom, not yours, but God’s. You need to give in this hour to receive what already has your name on it. God, by His Spirit will speak directly to you and tell you where and who to give to in this hour. He may have already impressed a particular person or place in your heart but you keep rebuking the thought. This should not be. He is attempting to release a harvest to you that you can’t even imagine or think of. Ask Him to show you again and make it clear what and how to bless this person or place. The benefits are in overflow and increase as you obey. Don’t expect to receive back from them or the place, but from God, remembering that He is the only Source.

“And (God) Who provides seed for the sower and bread for eating will also provide and multiply your (resources for) sowing and increase the fruits of your righteousness (which manifests itself in active goodness, kindness, and charity). 2 Corinthians 9:10 (Amplified version)

So not only does God ‘our only’ Source provide us with the seed to sow or give but He also provides our food to eat – both spiritual via His Word and natural. How encouraging is it to know and understand what God has promised in Psalm 37:25, 

“I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging for bread.” 

Praise God in heaven and in the earth! While in the midst of all this love… He increases the fruit of His Spirit in us –righteousness - causing our hearts to change toward sowing/giving and being a blessing to others (along with any other changes needed). This righteousness increased in us will also remind us that we have been set free from any poverty, ‘tight wad’, Egypt rooted behavior and we are well worthy to receive from God and give… led of God.
Taking care of yourself and what belongs to you ‘only’ is part of the curse. We have been redeemed from selfishness. Galatians 3:13 reminds us that, “Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”), that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.” (NKJV)
The challenge and choker of the blessing flowing is that some have stopped being (actually living out) the blessing part - dispensing good to others. It’s like this… “Finally, I’ve got mine. I can pay my bills. I can buy many of the things I want. I can help my family, my kids and a few other relatives.” The ‘being a blessing’ part should not stop here. God has increased and will send increase for you to bless others. He will put someone on your heart to bless and they may not be a family member. You will know when He is speaking because you will not be able to get that person off of your heart. The test is will you obey His prompting to be a blessing – with His resources – that He gave you?
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do so. Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come back, and tomorrow I will give it,” when you have it with you. Proverbs 3:27, 28 (NKJV)
We are to have no earthly needs, knowing that by faith our every need has been met by God. But we do need heaven to manifest itself here in the earth. We need heaven on the earth for God’s kingdom to be made known in the kingdom of this world. Money does not come from heaven, but what you need to make some money does. Wisdom, power, revelation, understanding, creativity, witty ideas and inventions come down from heaven – from the mind of God Himself - into our minds and hearts. 

“And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives power to get wealth that He may establish His covenant…” (Deuteronomy 8:18).

God is a Spirit. What He reveals to us He reveals to our spirit. What we receive and what God gives comes from Heaven – from above. The unbelieving, doubting, religious person will give man credit or himself for what he has received or done. Even John the Baptist - the forerunner for Christ - knew better than that, he shared with his disciples and the Jews in John 3:27, “A man can receive nothing unless it has been given to him from heaven.”
“The Lord shall open to you His good treasury, the heavens, to give the rain of your land in its season and to bless all the work of your hands; and you shall lend too many nations, but you shall not borrow.” Deuteronomy 28:12 (Amplified version)

God’s love, heart and covenant relationship is filled with promises like, “For as the rain and snow come down from the heavens, and return not there again, but water the earth and make it bring forth and sprout, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater.” Isaiah 55:10 (Amplified version)

The believer that has the God kind of faith should have plenty of seed to sow and more than enough bread to eat in this hour. Financial resources to help somebody else, a mind to share and plenty of The Word in their hearts and mouth to sow into the hearts of those who may be deficient of natural and spiritual food. If this is not the case, it is truly time for the church to re-evaluate stewardship, getting back in divine order and back in the purpose and foundation of all that God has made it available for – dispensing goods to others. People are always the focus of God’s heart and should be our focus as well.

I shared during ministry an example of something being clogged up. While we were away on vacation I decided not to work out as much as usual. Toward the end of our trip I had an ugly bump on my face. It came to my attention that due to my not working out and sweating my pores had become clogged. Long story short… I stopped doing what was beneficial for my body and that deemed great rewards as well. The same is true when it comes to ‘being a blessing’. Being meaning that you continue to be and the flow will continue. It will not be clogged up… the heavens should remain open on your behalf as a result of your obedience in giving. The heavens have been shut up in times past. Do not be deceived into thinking that it cannot be the same today due to disobedience and inconsistency in the ministry of giving.

Deuteronomy 11:17 warns “…lest the LORD’s anger be aroused against you, and He shut up the heavens so that there be no rain, and the land yield no produce, and you perish quickly from the good land which the LORD is giving you.”

Luke 4:25 shares, “But I tell you truly, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, and there was a great famine throughout all the land;” Amen or Ouch!

It’s time for the church to kick it up to another level of giving so that the receiving can be ridiculous and in overflow. Even new believers pay tithes and understand that by doing so… that the Lord of hosts has opened the windows of heaven and poured out a blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it (Malachi 3:10). How much more should the mature saint desire to walk in this wisdom constantly and experience giving from your overflow - the amount that you don’t have room enough for?

Like little brats… you get one thing and you want another. Never satisfied… You are blessed with the red car, you want the blue car – no matter how much of God’s favor opened the door. It’s too hot! It’s too cold! Giving and receiving must come with much thanksgiving and no complaining.  To acknowledge and recognize you have already been blessed and you do have something to give - you must do all things without grumbling and complaining. God has blessed and due to who we hung out with when we were growing up or who raised us or a lack of the knowledge of The Word of God we can become unappreciative – even with the spirit of thanksgiving in us.

You do have something to give! Stop declaring that you don’t. You have what you say. As I mentioned earlier, whether it be The Word or financial resources, you have been equipped at this very moment to give. So, start or keep giving. For many, if you really start sharing the Word of God, you will see more resources come in. Sharing the gospel is a true portal for the release from heaven. Being God’s heart - people – He surely provides when you do so.
Just an observation… and don’t get mad at me… Some have wrinkles on their face not from old age but from a cultivated practice of frowning, complaining and grumbling. This is not the nature of God and should not be yours (if this is the case). Be mindful, 

“Do all things without complaining and disputing…” Philippians 2:14 and, “…in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” I Thessalonians 5:18 (NKJV)

Remember, God is in heaven and Jesus our Lord is seated at His right hand in heavenly places. We have been seated with Christ in heavenly places. As well we have a residence here in the earth because of our bodies and the Holy Spirit lives in us. With this supernatural connection we are equipped to receive from the Spirit of God and from heaven. Direct download – download of direction, instruction and wisdom to move forward with what God has placed in our hearts - whether it is to give or to create, which will in turn empower to give more.

God has placed vision, desires, books, businesses, ideas, and inventions in our hearts that should be acted upon. THE TIME IS NOW. THE KINGDOM IS NOW. NOW IS AN ACTION WORD… IT’S PRODUCTION – PRODUCTIVITY TIME!

You have not only been anointed to give, but you have been anointed to complete. Glory to God! This is the power given to you to get wealth, so that you can walk in ‘being’ a blessing and cause others to give thanks to God – due to your obedience and generosity – the meeting of someone else's need other than the norm. Do not limit God to your 9-5. He will allow you to remain in that mindset, but He is the God of increase and He has made a way for you to prosper and help to prosper others – spiritually and financially. Do not limit the hand of the Holy One as Israel did (Psalms 78:41).

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor; that through His poverty you might become rich. And in this I give advice: It is to your advantage not only to be doing what you began and were desiring to do a year ago; but now you also must complete the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to desire it, so there also may be a completion out of what you have.” 2 Corinthians 8:9-11 (NKJV)

God has graced – anointed – you to give… which, in turn will cause thanksgiving to Him from another mouth other than yours. We have ‘all’ grace abounding toward us if we receive it. This grace and God’s wisdom will allow us to see how and what we have to give. We have been given all things richly to share. And, all that God has given has been given in abundance and overflow – whether we know it or not. We have more than enough. It may not seem like it, but you better know it’s true.
Even the Corinthians’ were being admonished and encouraged to excel in their giving. In 2 Corinthians 8:7 we read,

 “But as you abound in everything – in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all diligence, and in your love for us – see that you abound in this grace also.” 

What grace? The grace to increase your giving. The supernatural ability to do what God has called you to do. We also read in 2 Corinthians 9:11, 12 

“…while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God.”

The ultimate purpose of our giving is that God receive the glory that is due His name. We were created to praise Him and many are not praising Him the way He desires for them to praise Him due to selfish concerns.

When we walk in the understanding (meaning doing something with the wisdom we’ve received in this area) that giving is a ministry, we in turn cause others to walk free from worry, doubt, anxiety and fear concerning their ‘temporary’ circumstances. This will without a doubt lead to thanksgiving to God. The ministry of giving gives hope to know that every circumstance is subject to change. Sure, we want them to walk by faith and not by sight just as we are, but out of a generous spirit and the spirit of compassion (not the spirit of sympathy) we can be mindful that we were once where they may be and even if we didn’t ask anybody – for anything - when a blessing showed up right on time – through somebody - it was always welcomed and a reminder of God’s love.

He who has a slack hand becomes poor, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. Proverbs 10:4 (NKJV)

What you have received from heaven you are to give to the earth and those that live upon the earth. You have The Word that you have diligently sown into your heart. Your faith has increased as a result of hearing The Word of God. So, you have an overflow of The Word in you. Give from your increase both from The Word of God and your financial increase. Having all faith without works is dead.
You can share and give the gospel to all creatures and tell them they need to get into the house of the Lord and learn to walk by faith just like you. But, I believe they will hear you more clearly and receive the word of faith that you are sowing if you also use your financial empowerment to at least meet a natural need at the same time.
What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, 

“Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? James 2:14-16 (NKJV)

Dear friends, do you think you'll get anywhere in this if you learn all the right words but never do anything? Does merely talking about faith indicate that a person really has it? For instance, you come upon an old friend dressed in rags and half-starved and say, "Good morning, friend! Be clothed in Christ! Be filled with the Holy Spirit!" and walk off without providing so much as a coat or a cup of soup—where does that get you? Isn't it obvious that God-talk without God-acts is outrageous nonsense? What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”—but then you don’t give that person any food or clothing. What good does that do?God desires to receive the glory that is due His name. When you actually walk in the ministry of giving this causes other people to open their mouths and give thanks to God. Even if they are not born again believers, once you bless them out of obedience to your covenant relationship with God they can’t do anything but say, “That was nothing but God… I want to know the God they serve!”

Let’s not run this race in vain. Let’s give what we have been given both spiritually and in the natural. Remembering that giving results in receiving… receiving more to give.

“Holding out (to it) and offering (to all men) the Word of Life, so that in the day of Christ I may have something of which exultantly to rejoice and glory in that I did not run my race in vain or spend my labor to no purpose.” Philippians 2:16 (Amplified)

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