Prayer For The Week of July 28th

Father God, I will bless You and praise You with my mouth at all times.  I called on You in the day of trouble and You delivered me.  I shall honor and glorify You.  Thank You, Father, for delivering me out of the control and dominion of darkness and transferring me into the kingdom of the Son of Your love.  I will confess and praise You, O Lord my God, with my whole (united) heart; and I will glorify Your name forevermore. 

Lord, I receive and develop the gifts according to the grace given to me.  My life will lovingly express truth in all things.  I will grow up in every way and in all things in Christ, Who is the Head.  Whatever I say or do, I do in the name of the Lord Yeshua (Jesus), giving thanks to God the Father through Him.  Whatever my task may be, I work at it heartily as something done for the Lord and not for men.  To God the Father be all glory and honor and praise.  Amen.

 

 

“I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.”  (Psalm 35:1, 3-5 KJV)”

“And call on Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall honor and glorify Me.”  (Psalm 50:15 AMP)

“The Father] has delivered and drawn us to Himself out of the control and the dominion of darkness and has transferred us into the kingdom of the Son of His love,” (Colossians 1:13 AMP)

“I will confess and praise You, O Lord my God, with my whole (united) heart; and I will glorify Your name forevermore.”  (Psalm 86:12 AMP)

“Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;”  (Romans 12:6 KJV)

“Rather, let our lives lovingly express truth [in all things, speaking truly, dealing truly, living truly]. Enfolded in love, let us grow up in every way and in all things into Him Who is the Head, [even] Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).” (Ephesians 4:15 AMP)

“^Everything you say or do should be done in the name of the Lord Yeshua, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”  (Colossians 3:17 NOG)

“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”  (Colossians 3:23KJV)

“Sing forth the honor and glory of His name; make His praise glorious!”  (Psalm 66:2 AMP)

Discipleship Message

During Discipleship members of our church give Scripture references and share how God has been working in their lives.

Prayer Focus

Father, thank You that the entrance of Your words gives light and understanding.  I thank You that Your Word which You speak, (and which I speak), is alive and full of power – making it active, operative, energizing, and effective.  I thank You, Father that You have given me a spirit of power, love, and self-control.  I have Your power and ability and sufficiency, for You have qualified me (made me fit, worthy, and sufficient) as a minister and dispenser of a new covenant of salvation through Christ.

Today I attend to the Word of God.  I consent and submit to Your sayings, Father.  Your words shall not depart from my sight; I will keep them in the midst of my heart.  For they are life to me, healing and health to all my flesh.  I keep and guard my heart with all vigilance, for out of it flow the springs of life. 

My delight and desire are in the law of the Lord and on His law I habitually meditate by day and by night.  Therefore, I am like a tree planted by the rivers of water, ready to bring forth my fruit in my season, my leaf also shall not wither, and everything I do shall prosper.

Thanks be to God, Who always causes me to triumph in Christ, and through me spreads everywhere the fragrance of what it means to know Him! 

In Jesus’ name I pray, amen. 

“The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.” (Psalm 119:130 KJV)

“For the Word that God speaks is alive and full of power [making it active, operative, energizing, and effective];” (Hebrews 4:12a AMP)

”For God gave us a Spirit who produces not timidity, but power, love and self-discipline.“

(2 Timothy 1:7 CJB)

“Not that we are fit (qualified and sufficient in ability) of ourselves to form personal judgments or to claim or count anything as coming from us, but our power and ability and sufficiency are from God. [It is He] Who has qualified us [making us to be fit and worthy and sufficient] as ministers and dispensers of a new covenant [of salvation through Christ], not [ministers] of the letter (of legally written code) but of the Spirit; for the code [of the Law] kills, but the [Holy] Spirit makes alive.” (2 Corinthians 3:5-6 AMP)

“My son, attend to my words; consent and submit to my sayings. Let them not depart from your sight; keep them in the center of your heart.  For they are life to those who find them, healing and health to all their flesh.  Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life.”  (Proverbs 4:20-23 AMP)

“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.” (Psalm 1:2-3)

“Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.” (2 Corinthians 2:14 KJV)

When We Confess He Forgives

 

Psalm 32:5 I acknowledged my sin unto thee and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.

Praise God!! That's something to shout about!! When we confess our sin to the Lord, He forgives us and not only that, but the iniquity of our sin!! Whoo! Hoo!!

Now what does that mean?

Well, I got to looking up that word "iniquity" and here is what I found:

Iniquity defined in the dictionary means...a perversion of the truth which leads to error, a perversion of intent which affects our will.


The Hebrew meaning is...twisted, to be bent or crooked. The Lord then brought up to me that Iniquity causes you to justify your actions. Whoa!!


Iniquity is knowingly doing something over and over again that is contrary to the will of God and continuing in that sin even though you know what you should do!


You ignore that still small voice that says what you are doing is wrong and you need to repent. As you continue in it, it almost becomes a part of you.


How many times have you done that? Your hearing from God and your understanding of the Word becomes dull. And you wonder why your prayers aren't being answered.


How simple it is to just say...God, I come to you with an honest heart and ask that you show me any iniquity in my heart that is blocking me from hearing You. The moment you do that and He shows you something - repent right then! He is Ever Faithful to Forgive you!!

Isn't that AWESOME?!!!
God Love You So Very Much!!! 

Our Prayer Focus This Week.

 Prayer Focus for the Week

Father, in the name of Jesus, I commit myself to walk in the Word. Your Word living in me produces Your life in this world. I recognize that Your Word is integrity itself – steadfast, sure, eternal – and I trust my life to its provisions.

You have sent your Word forth into my heart. I let it dwell in me richly in all wisdom. I meditate in it day and night so that I may diligently act on it. The Incorruptible Seed, the Living Word, the Word of Truth, is abiding in my spirit. That seed is growing mightily in me now, producing Your nature, Your life. It is my counsel, my shield, my buckler, my powerful weapon in battle. The Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. It makes my way plain before me. I do not stumble, for my steps are ordered in the Word.

The Holy Spirit leads and guides me into all the truth. He gives me understanding, discernment, and comprehension, so that I am preserved from the snares of the evil one.

I delight myself in You and Your Word. Because of that, You put Your desires within my heart. I commit my way unto You, and You bring it to pass. I am confident that You are at work in me now both to will and to do all Your good pleasure.

I exalt Your Word, hold it in high esteem, and give it first place. I make my schedule around Your Word. I make the Word final authority to settle all questions that confront me. I choose to agree with the Word of God, and I choose to disagree with any thought, conditions, or circumstances contrary to Your Word. I boldly and confidently say that my heart is fixed and established on the solid foundation – the living Word of God!

 Amen.

Hebrews 4:12               Psalm 37:23
Luke 18:1                     Colossians 3:16
Colossians 1:9              James 5:16
Joshua 1:8                    John 16:13
Psalm 37:4-5                1 Peter 1:23
1 Peter 3:12                 Philippians 2:13
Psalm 91:4                   Colossians 4:2
2 Corinthians 10:5         Psalm 119:105
Ephesians 6:10             Psalm 112:7-8

Note: Taken from Prayers that Avail Much, Special Commemorative Edition, Copyright 1997.

What Is A Plumb Line?

The Lord's Plumb Line

What is a plumb line? It is a simple but accurate tool used for determining whether or not something is perfectly vertical. (Upright) Plumb lines are used in the building trades to measure the straightness (vertical) of a wall. 

Did you know the Lord uses a plumb line to determine how upright His people are is His sight?

Amos 7:7-9

Thus he shewed me: and, behold, the Lord stood upon a wall made by a plumbline, with a plumbline in his hand.
And the Lord said unto me, Amos, what seest thou? And I said, A plumbline. Then said the Lord, Behold, I will set a plumbline in the midst of my people Israel: I will not again pass by them any more:
And the high places of Isaac shall be desolate, and the sanctuaries of Israel shall be laid waste; and I will rise against the house of Jeroboam with the sword.

That is why it says in 1 Cor. 3:10 to take heed how you build.

1 Cor. 3:10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.

How is your house being built?

1 Peter 2:5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

Prayer Focus

 Prayer Focus for the Week of 7-7-13

My soul waits only upon You, my God, and I obey Your voice, for my hope and expectation are from You.  You alone are my rock and my salvation.  You are my defense and I shall not be moved.  In You are my salvation and my glory.  The rock of my strength and my refuge are in You.  At all times, I will trust in You, and pour out my heart before You.  You are my protector.

When I call out to You God, You answer me and tell me marvelous and wondrous things that I could never figure out on my own.  As I meditate on and speak Your Word day and night, I sow Your Word on good ground and I believe it will produce fruit in my life and in the lives of others.  By obeying and acting on Your Word, Father, my way will become prosperous and I will have good success.  Halleluiah!   

Lord God, please forgive me of any corrupt communication that has proceeded out of my mouth.  I reject and repent of any word that I have spoken against You, or Your operation.  I dedicate my mouth to speak excellent and right things.  I shall only speak what is good and true, so that I can help others and minister grace to those who hear me.  Thank You, Father.  In Jesus name, I pray, amen.  

“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.  He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.  In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.  Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.”  (Psalm 62:5-8 KJV)

“This is GOD’s Message, the God who made earth, made it livable and lasting, known everywhere as GOD: ‘Call to me and I will answer you. I’ll tell you marvelous and wondrous things that you could never figure out on your own.”  (Jeremiah 33:3 MSG)

“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.”  (Joshua 1:8 KJV)

“And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred.”   (Mark 4:20 KJV)

“Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.  For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.  (Proverbs 8:6-7KJV)

“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.”  (Ephesians 4:29 KJV)

What Do You Think? Can You Give Scripture References?

In the post before this one we asked:

          How does the Lord want to build His church?  

          A. On coffee and donuts

          B. Build a gym

          C. Both A and B 

          D. On Peter the Apostle

          E. None of the Above

The answer was E - you can go to that post and in the comments you will see the explanation.
Now what do you think  --

What are some examples of the Lord building His people on the understanding of who He is?

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blessings!!

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