America, Wake Up

 

What if God is trying to wake up America - and get our attention?  With the Covid-19 virus destroying so many lives and spreading like wild fire - we must wake up!

"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

We must humble ourselves - be submissive - pray and repent from sin. Seek His face and turn from our wicked ways. Then God said He would hear our prayer, forgive us, and heal our land.

Let's wake up, America and proclaim the Gospel - as this is the church's finest hour. It's time to stand up and tell the world - God is our source in all things. Let's call upon the Name of the Lord and we will be saved. There is only one way to God and that is through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

 

Prayer Changes any Situation

With all that is going on with corona virus, stock market drops, and empty grocery shelves. What can we do while staying home confined? We must pray! Prayer can change any situation. Are you seeking God first everyday?  "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." Mark 11:23

Prayer develops our communication with God. Many times people don't feel close to God because they have not talked with Him. They will even admit to going days or weeks without seeking God through prayer. When communication stops, the friendship with our Father eventually expires. Prayer is powerful!

When we pray God hears our prayers and will answer - sometimes yes, sometimes no, and sometimes wait. I love praying early in the morning before starting a new day. Putting God first in prayer, Bible reading and devotions seem to make my day go so much smoother. This has been part of my life for almost forty years. "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33

Seeking God's Will

The prayer of Jabez is a great model for us to learn from when praying. Jabez cried out to the God of Israel: “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain. And God granted his request." 1 Chronicles 4:10

Jabez asked God to bless his life - "Oh, that, you would bless me." He knew that blessings denote favor. You don't bless someone you have a problem with. You bless someone you respect or love. Jabez did not ask for specific blessings. He left the substance up to God's Will.

He also prayed for God's direction - "enlarge my territory." Jabez did not ask for wealth or fame but for the challenge of being found more faithful. If we want to do more for God then we must be faithful in the little things.

Jabez prayed for God's strength - "that your hand would be with me." We must have God's hand in our life or we will fail. Jabez knew his limitations. He knew that his strength was insufficient for the journey ahead. So he pleads with God for His presence to be found in his life.

And last - Jabez prayed for God's protection - "that you would keep me from evil." The greatest thing we must pray for is God's shield of protection. Pray that we will not fall or stumble and seek God's Will daily.

Looking Forward to a New Heaven and Earth

“But in keeping with His promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.”  2 Peter 3:13 NIV

As we read God’s Word we can look forward to a spectacular, vivid, and perfect glimpse of God’s kingdom. Jesus will be sitting on the throne. All those whose names are written in the Book of Life will bow before Him. We will never have a need. Angels will be all around us as we walk down streets of glistening gold.

I loved singing in the choir and did for sixteen years. This is only a small part of what we will be doing in heaven. We will stand amazed as we gather together and worship and sing praises to God. There will be many choirs praising our Lord!

We will be rewarded according to what we have done on earth. Any jewels or crowns we receive - we will lay at the feet of Christ who died for us. God has a plan for everyone to go to heaven and enjoy life eternal. Are you ready?

Goals for Christian Writers Ministry

With God's help we will:

1.  Press on to know the Lord, abide in him, and keep on growing in Him (Hos. 6:3; John 15:1-8; Col. 2:7).

2.  Reach out to one another in fellowship, support, understanding, and encouragement (Phil. 2:4;      1 Thess. 5:11; Gal. 6:2).

3. Pray one for another - for our personal needs, our writing, and especially God's guidance and enabling (Eph. 6:18-19; Col 4:2; 1 Tim 2:1).

4. Increase our knowledge of God's Word in order to become effective communicators of His truth (Ezek. 3:10-11; 2 Tim. 2:15; 3:16-17).

5. Strengthen our writing and marketing skills (1 Tim. 4:14-15).

6. Keep abreast of current issues. Look for opportunities to write (Col 4:5-6).

7. Learn to persevere and overcome discouragement (1 Cor. 15:58; Hab. 2:3; Gal. 6:9).

8. Expect God to do mighty things in and through us (Eph. 3:20).

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“Jesus replied, Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”    Matthew 17:20

 Living by Faith - A Journey is written to help others know the power of trusting in the Lord. In the 30 plus years I have been writing, I have learned to be led by the precious Holy Spirit.

 

 “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” Psalm 32:8 NIV