Month: September 2021

Prov 15:3 (KJV)The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil & the good. Psalm 14:2 The LORD looks down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, & seeks God. John 11:33 When Jesus therefore SAW her weeping, & the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, & was troubled. Luke 13:12 When Jesus SAW her, He called her to Him, & said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity. Job 34:21 For His eyes are upon the ways of man, & He seeth all his goings. — Jesus sees us! He sees our pain, our struggles, our worries, & our weaknesses! — Psalm 105:24(KJV)He increased His people greatly; & made them stronger than their enemies. 1 Peter 5:10 (ESV)After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore, confirm, strengthen, & establish us. Love Mel

Matt 5 (KJV) “13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” The Seven Mountains of Influence from Bill Bright and Loren Cunningham years ago. Bring the gospel to the world through these avenues. Who are the people you influence? There may be about 12 at least. The areas of influence are: the church; the family; education; business; government; media; and entertainment. Identify who you influence and what your gift is and influence the world through your best area/s of gifting. Do not waste the opportunity you have been given. The fruit will remain with you in eternity.

Isaiah 43:16 (ESV)Thus says the Lord, who makes a way in the sea, a path in the mighty waters. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, & the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Rom 8:31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? —Today God still acts among us, works miracles, & moves in our lives. He defeated darkness, & made salvation possible. He makes a way where there seems to be no way! We must continue to remember to—Psalm 27:14 Wait for the Lord; be strong, & let our heart take courage; wait for the Lord! —& say —Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Love Mel

2 Tim 1:7 (ESV) For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power, love & self-control. Prov 3:3-4 (NIV) Let love & faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor & a good name in the sight of God & man. Psalm 37:4 Take delight in the Lord, & He will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 119:2 Blessed are those who keep His statutes & seek Him with all their heart. — Did you know our greatest success is to conquer self? This is the main task, that includes digging, planting, weeding, feeding, watering, pruning & the bearing of fruit! How many look to the outward for bearing great fruit! But our God looks at the heart! So how many work so hard to see about everything around them except their own heart! As we continue to conquer our own hearts, we realize that we will only succeed with our Gods help. This in turn moves our focus onto the only one that can truly transform our heart! Looking to succeed in this world? Then seek & focus on God! Love Mel

Gal5:24 (KJV)If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Gal5:16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, & ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 2 Cor 10:5 Casting down imaginations, & every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, & bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; Phil 4:7 The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts & minds through Christ Jesus. — Christ paid the price for our sins. Our days filled with learning & focusing on living in the Spirit will keep us from focusing on the flesh! The battle ground where the enemy wants us focused is the flesh! But God says — Col 3:2 (ESV) Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. Matt 6:33 Seek first the kingdom of God & His righteousness, & all these things will be added to you. Matt 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger & thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Love Mel