Rom 12:3-8 (KJV) For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. For as we have many members in one body, & all members have not the same office: So we, being many, are one body in Christ, & every one members one of another. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. — God has given each of us gifts, for which we are to cherish & use according to the grace we have been given. The seven gifts are prophecy, service, teaching, exhortation, giving, leadership, & mercy. We are to grow our gifts for good, thru His strength! He has ordered our steps, so it only makes sense that we must develop our gifts thru Him! The proper development will only result in our continuous delight in the journey! That is from faith to faith. Love Mel
Change Your World With Your Words – Take Care
Prov 15:26 (KJV)The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. Prov 11:9 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered. Prov 15:4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. Prov 16:24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, & health to the bones. Prov 18:21 Death & life are in the power of the tongue: & they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. — Since death & life are in the power of our words, always choose life! — Prov 21:23 Whoso keepeth his mouth & his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. — Our very words have the power to protect our souls! Love Mel
Ask Whatever You Wish and it Will Be Given Unto You?
From Charles Spurgeon sermon. John 15:7 says essentially “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, you can ask whatever you wish”. This is the key to powerful answered prayer. Get in Him and remain in Him. Remain by always trusting with simple faith as at the beginning of your walk. Also by yielding to Him your full existence. We are essential to our saviors plan. It is our obligation to reach and maintain this state described and pray what He gives us to pray (If we delight in Him He gives us the desire of our heart). Remain when being pruned! Do what He tells you. The second part is “His words must remain in us.” We must obey His commands – especially LOVE. If we will not have Christ and His words, He will not have us and our words. Why then if we meet these conditions, do we get this liberty and power in prayer? Because of the fullness of Christ. He has and does all we might need. Forgiveness, healing, sanctification, help in trials, etc. Also because of the richness of the word of God. The Lord must honor His word. “Do as you said that you would”. And so He shall. Want to be a master in prayer? Be a master of these two conditions.
The Importance of Prayer – Cannot Overstate
Mark 11:17 ESV He was teaching them & saying to them, “Is it not written, ‘My house shall be called a house of PRAYER for all the nations’? …….. 1 Thess5:17 ESV Pray without ceasing. Philippians 4:6 ESV Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer & supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. James 5:16 ESV Therefore, confess your sins to one another & pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. Matthew 26:41 ESV Watch & pray that you may not enter into temptation. 1 Chron16:11 ESV Seek the Lord & His strength; seek His presence continually! — PRAYERS are of great importance to our Lord! So much so that He calls His house a “House of PRAYER”. Prayer is our means of communication with God! We are to worry about nothing & pray about everything! If we will draw near to Him, He promises to draw near to us! I would like to thank everyone who joins in on praying for the requests that I send out sometime. We have so many praises thanking God! Love Mel
Humble Yourself Under Gods Mighty Hand
1 Peter 5:6 (ESV)Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time He may exalt you, Matt 23:12 Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, & whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Prov 16:3 Commit your work to the Lord, & your plans will be established. — Submit is “to yield oneself to the authority or will of another : SURRENDER” To SURRENDER is to humble ourselves before the Lord. This ability is truly a gift from God! It is here where we find His established plan & where we find all that we are looking for! Submit, Submit, Submit! Love Mel
