womens interest - Blog - The Oracle Mag2024-03-29T05:15:27Zhttps://www.theoraclemag.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/womens+interestDaily Devotional For Women: 7 Truths About God's Lovehttps://www.theoraclemag.com/profiles/blogs/daily-devotional-for-women-7-truths-about-god-s-love-12023-05-31T07:19:22.000Z2023-05-31T07:19:22.000ZPrince Malachi The Firsthttps://www.theoraclemag.com/members/Malachi<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/11183206089?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><em>by <a href="http://www.faithwriters.com/member-profile.php?id=61418" target="_blank">Tesh Njokanma</a> </em></p>
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<p>In our world today, everyone uses the word love, even when they don’t understand what love is. For example, we see two women having sexual relations with one another, some going to the extent of even getting married under the name of love. That isn’t love; it is an abuse or misrepresentation of love. A man bruises and batters your face on a regular basis and you say he loves you, he just has a problem expressing his emotions. The further away we are from God, the easier it is to abuse, misunderstand and misrepresent love. We can’t experience and understand true love outside God.</p>
<p>Here are 7 truths about love every woman should know:</p>
<p>1. <strong>God is the source, origin, beginning and center of love.</strong> Love begins with God, grows with God, is sustained by God. (I John 4:7_8). To know love, have love, give love, God must be brought into the picture; God must take His rightful place in our lives.</p>
<p>2. <strong>God is full of love.</strong> His love is not bound or limited by 1, 2 or 5 love languages. He doesn’t wait for special occasions like Valentine’s Day, Birthdays and anniversaries to show us how much He loves us. Every new day, every morning, we see boundless expressions of God’s love (Psalm 86:15, Lamentations 3:22-23).</p>
<p>3. <strong>There is so much hope in the love of God.</strong> Hope that all things will work out for our good. Hope that God will not abandon us, walk away from us, leave us stranded and helpless. Hope that God will not disappoint us or put us to shame. God’s love has a soothing and calming effect on our hearts in times of trouble (Romans 5:5, Romans 8:28, Zephaniah 3:17).</p>
<p>4. <strong>God’s love isn’t fickle. </strong>Here today, gone tomorrow. Hot when people say and do nice things to Him, cold when people are unfaithful to Him or unappreciative of His love. God’s love doesn’t change suddenly, though times, people and situations may change. His love is stable and constant. His love never fails (1 Corinthians 13:13, Isaiah 54:10).</p>
<p>5. <strong>God’s love is unconditional and unbeatable.</strong> In our most unlovable state, when we didn’t deserve to be shown any kind of love, Jesus died for us. God shows us love, when there’s no basis for us to be loved (1 John 4:9-10, Romans 5:8). God loves and accepts us irrespective of where we are coming from, how far we have gone in life, or the distance we are yet to cover. When Jesus met Mary Magdalene, she wasn’t in a good state. Seven demons were inside her. Unlike the Pharisee in Luke 7:36-50, who saw the sinful woman as thrash, as someone too messed up for him to have anything to do with, Jesus loved her in her most unlovable state. Spurred by love, Jesus reached out to Mary Magdalene and cast out those seven wicked demons from her (Luke 8:2). Jesus didn’t wait until Mary Magdalene was prim and proper before He came near to her and accepted her. Jesus showed her unconditional love, even when there was nothing in her or about her to love.</p>
<p>6. <strong>Nothing can separate us from the love of God.</strong> No failure on our part, no trouble, tragedy or calamity, no force and power of darkness can separate us from the love of God (Romans 8:38-39). Have you just lost someone dear to you? Are you going through some hard financial times? Is there so much trouble in your home that it looks like your marriage is on the verge of a divorce? Have you prayed for God to save and change your child and it’s like the more you pray, the more wayward your child is? Are you wondering, if God really loves you, why has he kept you single all these years, why isn’t He doing anything about your marital life? Or have you been involved in an adulterous relationship, told some unimaginable lies, engaged in illegal deals to make more money? Have you strayed away from God and you feel God is mad at you and won’t ever answer your prayers? There is nothing we can do, nothing anyone can do to us, that can separate us from the love of God. God won’t stop loving us, the devil won’t stop telling us lies to make us believe God doesn’t love us. Don’t give in to the lies of the devil. Receive and embrace God’s love, so you experience forgiveness, healing, peace and joy.</p>
<p>7. <strong>God’s love should never be ignored, treated lightly or taken for granted.</strong> God’s love for us is so real and deep. God is the only One that has the time and patience to count every strand of hair on our heads (Luke 12:7). That’s how much God values us. We should be eternally grateful for God’s love; thank Him for His love, celebrate and testify of His love (1 Chronicles 16:34, Psalm 107:8-9).</p>
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<p><em>Tesh Njokanma is a lawyer by training whose heart is in writing. She is a prolific writer with 15 years experience as a Magazine Editor. She is a pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God with a prayer and teaching ministry. Tesh is married with children. She is based in Lagos, Nigeria</em></p>
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</div></div>Daily Devotional For Women: 7 Truths About God's Lovehttps://www.theoraclemag.com/profiles/blogs/daily-devotional-for-women-7-truths-about-god-s-love2022-07-13T08:53:22.000Z2022-07-13T08:53:22.000ZPrince Malachi The Firsthttps://www.theoraclemag.com/members/Malachi<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10642072292?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><em>by <a href="http://www.faithwriters.com/member-profile.php?id=61418" target="_blank">Tesh Njokanma</a> </em></p>
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<p>In our world today, everyone uses the word love, even when they don’t understand what love is. For example, we see two women having sexual relations with one another, some going to the extent of even getting married under the name of love. That isn’t love; it is an abuse or misrepresentation of love. A man bruises and batters your face on a regular basis and you say he loves you, he just has a problem expressing his emotions. The further away we are from God, the easier it is to abuse, misunderstand and misrepresent love. We can’t experience and understand true love outside God.</p>
<p>Here are 7 truths about love every woman should know:</p>
<p>1. <strong>God is the source, origin, beginning and center of love.</strong> Love begins with God, grows with God, is sustained by God. (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/I%20John%204.7" target="_blank">I John 4:7</a>_8). To know love, have love, give love, God must be brought into the picture; God must take His rightful place in our lives.</p>
<p>2. <strong>God is full of love.</strong> His love is not bound or limited by 1, 2 or 5 love languages. He doesn’t wait for special occasions like Valentine’s Day, Birthdays and anniversaries to show us how much He loves us. Every new day, every morning, we see boundless expressions of God’s love (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Psalm%2086.15" target="_blank">Psalm 86:15</a>, <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Lamentations%203.22-23" target="_blank">Lamentations 3:22-23</a>).</p>
<p>3. <strong>There is so much hope in the love of God.</strong> Hope that all things will work out for our good. Hope that God will not abandon us, walk away from us, leave us stranded and helpless. Hope that God will not disappoint us or put us to shame. God’s love has a soothing and calming effect on our hearts in times of trouble (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Romans%205.5" target="_blank">Romans 5:5</a>, <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Romans%208.28" target="_blank">Romans 8:28</a>, <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Zephaniah%203.17" target="_blank">Zephaniah 3:17</a>).</p>
<p>4. <strong>God’s love isn’t fickle. </strong>Here today, gone tomorrow. Hot when people say and do nice things to Him, cold when people are unfaithful to Him or unappreciative of His love. God’s love doesn’t change suddenly, though times, people and situations may change. His love is stable and constant. His love never fails (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/1%20Corinthians%2013.13" target="_blank">1 Corinthians 13:13</a>, <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Isaiah%2054.10" target="_blank">Isaiah 54:10</a>).</p>
<p>5. <strong>God’s love is unconditional and unbeatable.</strong> In our most unlovable state, when we didn’t deserve to be shown any kind of love, Jesus died for us. God shows us love, when there’s no basis for us to be loved (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/1%20John%204.9-10" target="_blank">1 John 4:9-10</a>, <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Romans%205.8" target="_blank">Romans 5:8</a>). God loves and accepts us irrespective of where we are coming from, how far we have gone in life, or the distance we are yet to cover. When Jesus met Mary Magdalene, she wasn’t in a good state. Seven demons were inside her. Unlike the Pharisee in <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Luke%207.36-50" target="_blank">Luke 7:36-50</a>, who saw the sinful woman as thrash, as someone too messed up for him to have anything to do with, Jesus loved her in her most unlovable state. Spurred by love, Jesus reached out to Mary Magdalene and cast out those seven wicked demons from her (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Luke%208.2" target="_blank">Luke 8:2</a>). Jesus didn’t wait until Mary Magdalene was prim and proper before He came near to her and accepted her. Jesus showed her unconditional love, even when there was nothing in her or about her to love.</p>
<p>6. <strong>Nothing can separate us from the love of God.</strong> No failure on our part, no trouble, tragedy or calamity, no force and power of darkness can separate us from the love of God (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Romans%208.38-39" target="_blank">Romans 8:38-39</a>). Have you just lost someone dear to you? Are you going through some hard financial times? Is there so much trouble in your home that it looks like your marriage is on the verge of a divorce? Have you prayed for God to save and change your child and it’s like the more you pray, the more wayward your child is? Are you wondering, if God really loves you, why has he kept you single all these years, why isn’t He doing anything about your marital life? Or have you been involved in an adulterous relationship, told some unimaginable lies, engaged in illegal deals to make more money? Have you strayed away from God and you feel God is mad at you and won’t ever answer your prayers? There is nothing we can do, nothing anyone can do to us, that can separate us from the love of God. God won’t stop loving us, the devil won’t stop telling us lies to make us believe God doesn’t love us. Don’t give in to the lies of the devil. Receive and embrace God’s love, so you experience forgiveness, healing, peace and joy.</p>
<p>7. <strong>God’s love should never be ignored, treated lightly or taken for granted.</strong> God’s love for us is so real and deep. God is the only One that has the time and patience to count every strand of hair on our heads (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Luke%2012.7" target="_blank">Luke 12:7</a>). That’s how much God values us. We should be eternally grateful for God’s love; thank Him for His love, celebrate and testify of His love (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/1%20Chronicles%2016.34" target="_blank">1 Chronicles 16:34</a>, <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Psalm%20107.8-9" target="_blank">Psalm 107:8-9</a>).</p>
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<p><em>Tesh Njokanma is a lawyer by training whose heart is in writing. She is a prolific writer with 15 years experience as a Magazine Editor. She is a pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God with a prayer and teaching ministry. Tesh is married with children. She is based in Lagos, Nigeria</em></p>
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<p><em><strong> <a title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1063.htm">For</a> <a title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/2316.htm">God</a> <a title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3756.htm">has not</a> <a title="1325: edken (V-AIA-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1325.htm">given</a> <a title="1473: hmin (PPro-D1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1473.htm">us</a> <a title="4151: pneuma (N-ANS) -- Wind, breath, spirit." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/4151.htm">a spirit</a> <a title="1167: deilias (N-GFS) -- Cowardice, timidity. From deilos; timidity." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1167.htm">of fear,</a> <a title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/235.htm">but</a> <a title="1411: dynames (N-GFS) -- From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1411.htm">of power,</a> <a title="26: agaps (N-GFS) -- From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/26.htm">love,</a> <a title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/2532.htm">and</a> <a title="4995: sphronismou (N-GMS) -- Self-control, self-discipline, prudence. From sophronizo; discipline, i.e. Self-control." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/4995.htm">self-control.</a></strong></em>--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/2%20Timothy%201.7" target="_blank">2 Timothy 1:7</a>, Berean Study Bible</p>
<p>Overall, my husband and I are good at just using our cell phones as tools--to get our work done, to contact and encourage people, and not to be used to waste time or start or exacerbate strife. </p>
<p>Although my husand and I both used to be addicted to electronics (read: spending way too much time on them, to the exclusion of other things, and even preventing us from deepening face-to-face relationships), the LORD has helped us gain wisdom and understand that His Spirit and His Word (which will never contradict each other, by the way!) are the most important, and that the phone just a tool--to promote His Kingdom, which includes being diligent in our daily duties.</p>
<p>I know people who send daily texts to others with Scriptures and other encouragements. Hallelujah! Everything God gives is good, and to be used to His glory, to exalt and share His Words, and His Spirit, Who are One. </p>
<p><span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a title="589: wa·’a·nî (Conj-w:: Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I." href="https://biblehub.com/hebrew/589.htm">“As for Me,</a> <a title="2063: z (Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this." href="https://biblehub.com/hebrew/2063.htm">this</a> <a title="1285: b·rî·î (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- A covenant. From barah (like bara'); a compact." href="https://biblehub.com/hebrew/1285.htm">is My covenant</a> <a title="854: ’·w·m (Prep:: 3mp) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc." href="https://biblehub.com/hebrew/854.htm">with them,”</a> <a title="559: ’·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say." href="https://biblehub.com/hebrew/559.htm">says</a> <a title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God." href="https://biblehub.com/hebrew/3068.htm">the LORD.</a> <a title="7307: r·î (N-csc:: 1cs) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath." href="https://biblehub.com/hebrew/7307.htm">“My Spirit</a> <a title="834: ’a·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc." href="https://biblehub.com/hebrew/834.htm">will not depart</a> <a title="5921: ‘·le· (Prep:: 2ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications." href="https://biblehub.com/hebrew/5921.htm">from you,</a> <a title="1697: ···ray (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause." href="https://biblehub.com/hebrew/1697.htm">and My words</a> <a title="834: ’a·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc." href="https://biblehub.com/hebrew/834.htm">that</a> <a title="7760: am·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put." href="https://biblehub.com/hebrew/7760.htm">I have put</a> <a title="6310: b·pî· (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to." href="https://biblehub.com/hebrew/6310.htm">in your mouth</a> <a title="3808: l- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles." href="https://biblehub.com/hebrew/3808.htm">will not depart </a><a title="6310: mip·pî· (Prep-m:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to." href="https://biblehub.com/hebrew/6310.htm">from your mouth</a> <a title="6310: ·mip·pî (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to." href="https://biblehub.com/hebrew/6310.htm">or from the mouths</a> <a title="2233: zar·‘a· (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A sowing, seed, offspring. From zara'; seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity." href="https://biblehub.com/hebrew/2233.htm">of your children</a> <a title="6310: ·mip·pî (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to." href="https://biblehub.com/hebrew/6310.htm">and</a> <a title="2233: zar·‘a· (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A sowing, seed, offspring. From zara'; seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity." href="https://biblehub.com/hebrew/2233.htm">grandchildren,</a> <a title="6258: mê·‘at·th (Prep-m:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive." href="https://biblehub.com/hebrew/6258.htm">from now on</a> <a title="5704: w·‘a- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree." href="https://biblehub.com/hebrew/5704.htm">and</a> <a title="5769: ‘·w·lm (N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity." href="https://biblehub.com/hebrew/5769.htm">forevermore,”</a> <a title="559: ’·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say." href="https://biblehub.com/hebrew/559.htm">says</a> <a title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God." href="https://biblehub.com/hebrew/3068.htm">the LORD.</a>--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Isaiah%2059.21" target="_blank">Isaiah 59:21</a>, Berean Study Bible</span></p>
<p><span class="highl">So what's the "quick victory over distraction"? </span></p>
<p><span class="highl">Simple: Turn the ringer off on your phone, then turn your phone over for five minutes, so you can't see it. <em>You can do this! </em></span></p>
<p><span class="highl">Build up to 10 minutes, then more, even a whole day if possible.</span></p>
<p><span class="highl">I understand that, with younger children in school and at activities, and elderly loved ones and such that you normally communicate with, this can be a challenge. </span></p>
<p><em><span class="highl">However, the LORD will help you! </span></em></p>
<p><strong><em><span class="highl">But I will keep on hoping for your help; I will praise you more and more.</span></em></strong><span class="highl">--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Psalm%2071.14" target="_blank">Psalm 71:14</a>, New Living Translation</span></p>
<p><span class="highl">Ask the LORD how to help you become free of the cell-phone addiction. He will. At the same time, He knows it is a tool we usually need to communicate with others. Also, we have access to almost innumerable versions of the Bible, and excellent true worship music online, plus anointed teaching and preaching of the Word.</span></p>
<p><span class="highl">Our phones can be powerfully used to welcome the Holy Spirit, Who is the Spirit of Truth Who leads us into all truth (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/John%2016.13" target="_blank">John 16:13</a>), and to receive amazing, transforming revelation into our lives. Hallelujah! </span></p>
<p><span class="highl">However, just like with any meaningful relationship, we do well to follow the LORD's gentle nudges to turn off the phone and just be with Him. </span></p>
<p><span class="highl">This is also a discipline, but a very enjoyable one. If you have been born again by receiving Jesus Christ as your Savior and LORD, then you are God's child, and He wants to talk with you, and just spend time with you! (Yes, it can seem awkward, because usually, we cannot see Him, but He is more real than anything we can see, and everything good created came from Him! God is a Spirit (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/John%204.24" target="_blank">John 4:24</a>), and He is the Living Word (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Hebrews%204.12" target="_blank">Hebrews 4:12</a>). Hallelujah!)</span></p>
<p><span class="highl">The LORD has helped me discipline myself to even leave my phone at home, if I'm going somewhere with my husband and he will have his (for emergencies, etc.--<em>not that we have any!</em> We do not <em>allow</em> any more "emergencies" in our lives, but that's another writing!)<br />
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<p><span class="highl"><em><strong><a title="1325: ds (V-FIA-1S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1325.htm">I will give</a> <a title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/4771.htm">you</a> <a title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3588.htm">the</a> <a title="2807: kleidas (N-AFP) -- A key. From kleio; a key, literally or figuratively." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/2807.htm">keys</a> <a title="3588: ts (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3588.htm">of the</a> <a title="932: basileias (N-GFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/932.htm">kingdom</a> <a title="3588: tn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3588.htm">of</a> <a title="3772: ourann (N-GMP) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3772.htm">heaven.</a> <a title="3739: ho (RelPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, that." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3739.htm">Whatever</a> <a title="1210: dss (V-ASA-2S) -- To bind, tie, fasten; I impel, compel; I declare to be prohibited and unlawful. A primary verb; to bind." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1210.htm">you bind on </a><a title="1093: gs (N-GFS) -- Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1093.htm">earth</a> <a title="1510: estai (V-FIM-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1510.htm">will be</a> <a title="1210: dedemenon (V-RPM/P-NNS) -- To bind, tie, fasten; I impel, compel; I declare to be prohibited and unlawful. A primary verb; to bind." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1210.htm">bound</a> <a title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1722.htm">in</a> <a title="3772: ouranois (N-DMP) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3772.htm">heaven,</a> <a title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/2532.htm">and</a> <a title="3739: ho (RelPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, that." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3739.htm">whatever</a> <a title="3089: lyss (V-ASA-2S) -- A primary verb; to loosen." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3089.htm">you loose</a> <a title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1909.htm">on</a> <a title="1093: gs (N-GFS) -- Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1093.htm">earth</a> <a title="1510: estai (V-FIM-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1510.htm">will be </a><a title="3089: lelymenon (V-RPM/P-NNS) -- A primary verb; to loosen." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3089.htm">loosed</a> <a title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1722.htm">in</a> </strong></em><a title="3772: ouranois (N-DMP) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3772.htm"><em><strong>heaven.</strong></em>” </a>--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Matthew%2016.19" target="_blank">Matthew 16:19</a>, Berean Study Bible</span></p>
<p><span class="highl">So, let me remind you that (1) God loves you always, no matter what, for He is Love (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/I%20John%204.8" target="_blank">I John 4:8</a>), and His Love never fails (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/I%20Corinthians%2013.8" target="_blank">I Corinthians 13:8</a>)! (2) He will help you do what needs to be done, whether it's fasting/stopping cell phone use some every day (even going without it a whole day or so!); and (3) Spending time with Him is never wasted. He is the awesome One, and has the amazing ability to make everything work out like it should; so you're not losing time when you turn off the phone and relate personally to Him, you are making an eternal wise investment!</span></p>
<p><span class="highl">After all, it is Him Who gives us every breath, and every other good thing! Hallelujah!</span></p>
<p><span class="highl">So, let me remind you that (1) God loves you always, no matter what, for He is Love (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/I%20John%204.8" target="_blank">I John 4:8</a>), and His Love never fails (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/I%20Corinthians%2013.8" target="_blank">I Corinthians 13:8</a>)!</span></p>
<p><span class="highl"><em><strong>…<span class="reftext">27 </span>God intended that they would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us. 28 For in HIm <a title="2198: zïmen (V-PIA-1P) -- To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/2198.htm">we live </a><a title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/2532.htm">and</a> <a title="2795: kinoumetha (V-PIM/P-1P) -- To set in motion, move, remove, excite, stir up. From kio; to stir, literally or figuratively." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/2795.htm">move</a> <a title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/2532.htm">and</a> <a title="1510: esmen (V-PIA-1P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1510.htm">have our being.’</a> <a title="5613: hïs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/5613.htm">As</a> <a title="5100: tines (IPro-NMP) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/5100.htm">some</a> <a title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/4771.htm">of your</a> <a title="3588: tïn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3588.htm">own</a> <a title="4163: poiï" href="https://biblehub.com/greek/4163.htm">poets</a> <a title="2046: eirï" href="https://biblehub.com/greek/2046.htm">have said,</a> <a title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/2532.htm">‘</a> <a title="1510: esmen (V-PIA-1P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1510.htm">We are </a><a title="3588: Tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3588.htm">His</a> <a title="1085: genos (N-NNS) -- Offspring, family, race, nation, kind. From ginomai; kin." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1085.htm">offspring.’</a></strong></em> </span><span class="highl">--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Acts%2017.27-28" target="_blank">Acts 17:27-28</a>, Berean Study Bible</span></p>
<p><span class="highl">You can do this. <em>God will help you! </em></span></p>
<p><span class="highl"><em><strong>Because the Sovereign LORD helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore, I have set my face like a stone, determined to do his will. And I know that I will not be put to shame</strong></em>.--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Isaiah%2050.7" target="_blank">Isaiah 50:7</a>, New Living Translation</span></p>
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<p>In our world today, everyone uses the word love, even when they don’t understand what love is. For example, we see two women having sexual relations with one another, some going to the extent of even getting married under the name of love. That isn’t love; it is an abuse or misrepresentation of love. A man bruises and batters your face on a regular basis and you say he loves you, he just has a problem expressing his emotions. The further away we are from God, the easier it is to abuse, misunderstand and misrepresent love. We can’t experience and understand true love outside God.</p>
<p>Here are 7 truths about love every woman should know:</p>
<p>1. <strong>God is the source, origin, beginning and center of love.</strong> Love begins with God, grows with God, is sustained by God. (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/I%20John%204.7" target="_blank">I John 4:7</a>_8). To know love, have love, give love, God must be brought into the picture; God must take His rightful place in our lives.</p>
<p>2. <strong>God is full of love.</strong> His love is not bound or limited by 1, 2 or 5 love languages. He doesn’t wait for special occasions like Valentine’s Day, Birthdays and anniversaries to show us how much He loves us. Every new day, every morning, we see boundless expressions of God’s love (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Psalm%2086.15" target="_blank">Psalm 86:15</a>, <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Lamentations%203.22-23" target="_blank">Lamentations 3:22-23</a>).</p>
<p>3. <strong>There is so much hope in the love of God.</strong> Hope that all things will work out for our good. Hope that God will not abandon us, walk away from us, leave us stranded and helpless. Hope that God will not disappoint us or put us to shame. God’s love has a soothing and calming effect on our hearts in times of trouble (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Romans%205.5" target="_blank">Romans 5:5</a>, <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Romans%208.28" target="_blank">Romans 8:28</a>, <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Zephaniah%203.17" target="_blank">Zephaniah 3:17</a>).</p>
<p>4. <strong>God’s love isn’t fickle. </strong>Here today, gone tomorrow. Hot when people say and do nice things to Him, cold when people are unfaithful to Him or unappreciative of His love. God’s love doesn’t change suddenly, though times, people and situations may change. His love is stable and constant. His love never fails (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/1%20Corinthians%2013.13" target="_blank">1 Corinthians 13:13</a>, <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Isaiah%2054.10" target="_blank">Isaiah 54:10</a>).</p>
<p>5. <strong>God’s love is unconditional and unbeatable.</strong> In our most unlovable state, when we didn’t deserve to be shown any kind of love, Jesus died for us. God shows us love, when there’s no basis for us to be loved (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/1%20John%204.9-10" target="_blank">1 John 4:9-10</a>, <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Romans%205.8" target="_blank">Romans 5:8</a>). God loves and accepts us irrespective of where we are coming from, how far we have gone in life, or the distance we are yet to cover. When Jesus met Mary Magdalene, she wasn’t in a good state. Seven demons were inside her. Unlike the Pharisee in <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Luke%207.36-50" target="_blank">Luke 7:36-50</a>, who saw the sinful woman as thrash, as someone too messed up for him to have anything to do with, Jesus loved her in her most unlovable state. Spurred by love, Jesus reached out to Mary Magdalene and cast out those seven wicked demons from her (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Luke%208.2" target="_blank">Luke 8:2</a>). Jesus didn’t wait until Mary Magdalene was prim and proper before He came near to her and accepted her. Jesus showed her unconditional love, even when there was nothing in her or about her to love.</p>
<p>6. <strong>Nothing can separate us from the love of God.</strong> No failure on our part, no trouble, tragedy or calamity, no force and power of darkness can separate us from the love of God (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Romans%208.38-39" target="_blank">Romans 8:38-39</a>). Have you just lost someone dear to you? Are you going through some hard financial times? Is there so much trouble in your home that it looks like your marriage is on the verge of a divorce? Have you prayed for God to save and change your child and it’s like the more you pray, the more wayward your child is? Are you wondering, if God really loves you, why has he kept you single all these years, why isn’t He doing anything about your marital life? Or have you been involved in an adulterous relationship, told some unimaginable lies, engaged in illegal deals to make more money? Have you strayed away from God and you feel God is mad at you and won’t ever answer your prayers? There is nothing we can do, nothing anyone can do to us, that can separate us from the love of God. God won’t stop loving us, the devil won’t stop telling us lies to make us believe God doesn’t love us. Don’t give in to the lies of the devil. Receive and embrace God’s love, so you experience forgiveness, healing, peace and joy.</p>
<p>7. <strong>God’s love should never be ignored, treated lightly or taken for granted.</strong> God’s love for us is so real and deep. God is the only One that has the time and patience to count every strand of hair on our heads (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Luke%2012.7" target="_blank">Luke 12:7</a>). That’s how much God values us. We should be eternally grateful for God’s love; thank Him for His love, celebrate and testify of His love (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/1%20Chronicles%2016.34" target="_blank">1 Chronicles 16:34</a>, <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Psalm%20107.8-9" target="_blank">Psalm 107:8-9</a>).</p>
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<p><em>Tesh Njokanma is a lawyer by training whose heart is in writing. She is a prolific writer with 15 years experience as a Magazine Editor. She is a pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God with a prayer and teaching ministry. Tesh is married with children. She is based in Lagos, Nigeria</em></p>
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<p>In our world today, everyone uses the word love, even when they don’t understand what love is. For example, we see two women having sexual relations with one another, some going to the extent of even getting married under the name of love. That isn’t love; it is an abuse or misrepresentation of love. A man bruises and batters your face on a regular basis and you say he loves you, he just has a problem expressing his emotions. The further away we are from God, the easier it is to abuse, misunderstand and misrepresent love. We can’t experience and understand true love outside God.</p>
<p>Here are 7 truths about love every woman should know:</p>
<p>1. <strong>God is the source, origin, beginning and center of love.</strong> Love begins with God, grows with God, is sustained by God. (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/I%20John%204.7" target="_blank">I John 4:7</a>_8). To know love, have love, give love, God must be brought into the picture; God must take His rightful place in our lives.</p>
<p>2. <strong>God is full of love.</strong> His love is not bound or limited by 1, 2 or 5 love languages. He doesn’t wait for special occasions like Valentine’s Day, Birthdays and anniversaries to show us how much He loves us. Every new day, every morning, we see boundless expressions of God’s love (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Psalm%2086.15" target="_blank">Psalm 86:15</a>, <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Lamentations%203.22-23" target="_blank">Lamentations 3:22-23</a>).</p>
<p>3. <strong>There is so much hope in the love of God.</strong> Hope that all things will work out for our good. Hope that God will not abandon us, walk away from us, leave us stranded and helpless. Hope that God will not disappoint us or put us to shame. God’s love has a soothing and calming effect on our hearts in times of trouble (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Romans%205.5" target="_blank">Romans 5:5</a>, <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Romans%208.28" target="_blank">Romans 8:28</a>, <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Zephaniah%203.17" target="_blank">Zephaniah 3:17</a>).</p>
<p>4. <strong>God’s love isn’t fickle. </strong>Here today, gone tomorrow. Hot when people say and do nice things to Him, cold when people are unfaithful to Him or unappreciative of His love. God’s love doesn’t change suddenly, though times, people and situations may change. His love is stable and constant. His love never fails (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/1%20Corinthians%2013.13" target="_blank">1 Corinthians 13:13</a>, <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Isaiah%2054.10" target="_blank">Isaiah 54:10</a>).</p>
<p>5. <strong>God’s love is unconditional and unbeatable.</strong> In our most unlovable state, when we didn’t deserve to be shown any kind of love, Jesus died for us. God shows us love, when there’s no basis for us to be loved (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/1%20John%204.9-10" target="_blank">1 John 4:9-10</a>, <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Romans%205.8" target="_blank">Romans 5:8</a>). God loves and accepts us irrespective of where we are coming from, how far we have gone in life, or the distance we are yet to cover. When Jesus met Mary Magdalene, she wasn’t in a good state. Seven demons were inside her. Unlike the Pharisee in <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Luke%207.36-50" target="_blank">Luke 7:36-50</a>, who saw the sinful woman as thrash, as someone too messed up for him to have anything to do with, Jesus loved her in her most unlovable state. Spurred by love, Jesus reached out to Mary Magdalene and cast out those seven wicked demons from her (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Luke%208.2" target="_blank">Luke 8:2</a>). Jesus didn’t wait until Mary Magdalene was prim and proper before He came near to her and accepted her. Jesus showed her unconditional love, even when there was nothing in her or about her to love.</p>
<p>6. <strong>Nothing can separate us from the love of God.</strong> No failure on our part, no trouble, tragedy or calamity, no force and power of darkness can separate us from the love of God (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Romans%208.38-39" target="_blank">Romans 8:38-39</a>). Have you just lost someone dear to you? Are you going through some hard financial times? Is there so much trouble in your home that it looks like your marriage is on the verge of a divorce? Have you prayed for God to save and change your child and it’s like the more you pray, the more wayward your child is? Are you wondering, if God really loves you, why has he kept you single all these years, why isn’t He doing anything about your marital life? Or have you been involved in an adulterous relationship, told some unimaginable lies, engaged in illegal deals to make more money? Have you strayed away from God and you feel God is mad at you and won’t ever answer your prayers? There is nothing we can do, nothing anyone can do to us, that can separate us from the love of God. God won’t stop loving us, the devil won’t stop telling us lies to make us believe God doesn’t love us. Don’t give in to the lies of the devil. Receive and embrace God’s love, so you experience forgiveness, healing, peace and joy.</p>
<p>7. <strong>God’s love should never be ignored, treated lightly or taken for granted.</strong> God’s love for us is so real and deep. God is the only One that has the time and patience to count every strand of hair on our heads (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Luke%2012.7" target="_blank">Luke 12:7</a>). That’s how much God values us. We should be eternally grateful for God’s love; thank Him for His love, celebrate and testify of His love (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/1%20Chronicles%2016.34" target="_blank">1 Chronicles 16:34</a>, <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Psalm%20107.8-9" target="_blank">Psalm 107:8-9</a>).</p>
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<p><em>Tesh Njokanma is a lawyer by training whose heart is in writing. She is a prolific writer with 15 years experience as a Magazine Editor. She is a pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God with a prayer and teaching ministry. Tesh is married with children. She is based in Lagos, Nigeria</em></p>
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<p><em><strong>Behold, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs forth; do you not perceive and know it and will you not give heed to it? I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.New and better things come into being when we modify--alter or change something--even slightly. Life is change, so you can use the wisdom and creativity of God in you to change things, from recipes on!</strong></em> --<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Isaiah%2043.19" target="_blank">Isaiah 43:19</a>, AMPC</p>
<p>New and better things come into being when we modify--alter or change something--even slightly. Life is change, so you can use the wisdom and creativity of God in you (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/I%20Corinthians%202.16" target="_blank">I Corinthians 2:16</a>) to change things, from recipes on! </p>
<p>It's fun, once you allow yourself to know that, even if things don't turn out like you wanted, you can hit it again, from a different angle!</p>
<p>I'm sure you've heard that it took the great inventor Thomas Edison over 10,000 tries before he invented the light bulb! I've heard that, halfway through all of those, his laboratory and all his research burned. Instead of being discouraged, he was quoted as saying that he'd found many ways to not create the light bult. But he persisted, and we have the lightbulb today!</p>
<p>So, many have taken his hard-won idea and modified it!</p>
<p>From the big things to the small things--like recipes--changes can be made. Sometimes, changes are inevitable, and uncomfortable. </p>
<p>I often modify recipes, especially in cutting the sugar (at least to 3/4 the required amount, and I often find that half of what the recipes says is enough!), and in using as many organic and NON-gmo ingredients as possible. In addiiton, I've used nutritional yeast and organic yogurt instead of cheese; organic butter instead of more expensive ghee; along with organic kefir instead of buttermilk, etc. </p>
<p>The LORD will give you wisdom, and there are substitute lists on the internet, and sometimes, in cookbooks. </p>
<p>Even if you make a dish and it's not what you expected, you can almost always eat it anyway, unless you burn it too badly, or get too much salt in it. </p>
<p>To some, a meal or recipe is a big deal, but we must learn to, as the LORD told me years ago, "take the emotion out of it, and just do it." The negative emotions, like disappointment, unmet expectations, etc., have to go. Ask Jesus to help you pluck them up out of your life. He will! He shed His blood in that horrible death on the cross, for you to be free!</p>
<p><em><strong> <a title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1161.htm">But</a> <a title="611: apokritheis (V-APP-NMS) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/611.htm">Jesus replied,</a> <a title="3956: Pasa (Adj-NFS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3956.htm">“Every</a> <a title="5451: phyteia (N-NFS) -- A plant, that which is planted. From phuteuo; trans-planting, i.e. a shrub or vegetable." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/5451.htm">plant</a> <a title="3739: hn (RelPro-AFS) -- Who, which, what, that." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3739.htm">that</a> <a title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1473.htm">My</a> <a title="3770: ouranios (Adj-NMS) -- In heaven, belonging to heaven, heavenly, from heaven. From ouranos; celestial, i.e. Belonging to or coming from the sky." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3770.htm">heavenly</a> <a title="3962: Patr (N-NMS) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3962.htm">Father</a> <a title="5452: ephyteusen (V-AIA-3S) -- To plant, set. From a derivative of phuo; to set out in the earth, i.e. Implant; figuratively, to instil doctrine." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/5452.htm">has not planted</a> <a title="1610: ekrizthsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- To root out, pluck up by the roots. From ek and rhizoo; to uproot." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1610.htm">will be pulled up by its roots.</a> </strong></em>--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Matthew%2015.13" target="_blank">Matthew 15:13</a>, Berean Study Bible</p>
<p>God is still creating, and He wants to create through you! Let it be fun to you. Relax in your creativity! I've had to learn to do that, instead of being pressured to perform. I like to help myself by quoting verses about how much God loves me; how He chose me to partner with Him; how I work for G.O.D. (Global Operations Dominion, a phrase He gave me years ago. Cool, huh?!)).</p>
<p>Did you know that baking is one of the fine arts? I was surprised when I learned that a couple years ago, but now that's all the more reason to modify recipes! Maybe you don't like to draw or write or paint or sculpt or dance or play an instrument, but you like to bake. Go for it, and know that Elohim the Creator (Genesis 1 and beyond!) your Daddy God (providing, of course, that you are truly born again by asking Jesus to forgive you of your sins and come into your heart and be your Savior and LORD! <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/John%203.14-17" target="_blank">John 3:14-17</a>; Romans 3, 6, and 10:13) wants to create with you!</p>
<p>How exciting is that?</p>
<p>He is constantly modifying; changing; altering; improving. Just like loving parents enjoy playing and creating with their children, so does your heavenly Father enjoy creating with you!</p>
<p>Before I create (or teach) or more, I remember to say something like, "Thank You, Elohim, I yield to You. You are the Creater. So please write or teach or make music (or more through me, please!" So, you have the chance to work with the God of Heaven and earth--in baking or otherwise--to enjoy yourself, and bring even more positive change to the planet. </p>
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<p>Throughout 2006 I decided to do a study on Proverbs 31 via a blog. It was partly an exercise to practice using the software and I'd always wanted to explore this book in greater details so combining the two seemed an ideal way to do it. I had no idea that the blog would end up being a very popular one which still draws in thousands of visitors every month a year after I began writing it.<br />
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During the course of doing this study it became clear to me that the Proverbs 31 Woman as depicted through my blog is very much what many women want to be today. I'm talking about those who want to work at home and be there for their families, instead of being out in the workforce away from their homes and families.<br />
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The cost of childcare has gone through the roof which has made it difficult for many, however, those providing the childcare also deserve to be recompensed for their time and what they do. The need for police checks and screenings to ensure our children are safe when in the care of another has increased the desire and need to be at home with our families. And the fact that so many families are now isolated and away from their extended family connections for many reasons: chasing work in another region or state, family breakdowns, the need to get away from abusive family members and so on.<br />
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Family life as we knew it from a generation or two ago has changed considerably and yet the longing for us to bring it all back together to give our children a family life balance has become a strong desire and a necessity.<br />
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I thank God that He gave me both the desire and then the opportunity (and the ability to recognise that opportunity) 13 years ago so I could be home for our 5 girls as they were growing up. I have been home for them during their teenage years and they are all now young adults in their 20s and moving into a working world - two of them are also married.<br />
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I see my role today very much being like that in <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Titus%202.4-5" target="_blank">Titus 2:4-5</a> Then they can urge the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.<br />
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Being busy at home can include operating a business at home to help support the family, as long as it's not put ahead of the family, i.e. there needs to be a balance in the time spent in the business and in the home doing mothering and housewifely duties. I've always enjoyed keeping house and cooking and am happy to take myself into the kitchen to prepare the evening meal before my husband comes home. Just knowing he appreciates it means so much and just last week when he came home he told me "You don't know how good it is to know that you are here to come home to." It made me wonder what was said at work that day by one of his mates.</p>
<p><em>Mother of 5, wife to Graham, Kathie is a published author of 4 how-to books, many magazine articles, both for business and Christian magazines, and has several articles in printed books by other writers.<br />
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<p><em><strong>…<span class="reftext">8 </span>Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. <span class="reftext">9 </span></strong></em><span class="highl"><em><strong><a title="3107: Makarioi (Adj-NMP) -- Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3107.htm">Blessed are</a> <a title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3588.htm">the</a> <a title="1518: eirnopoioi (Adj-NMP) -- Pacific, loving peace, a peace-maker. From eirenopoios and poieo; pacificatory, i.e. peaceable." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1518.htm">peacemakers,</a> <a title="3754: Hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3754.htm">for</a> <a title="846: autoi (PPro-NM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/846.htm">they</a> <a title="2564: klthsontai (V-FIP-3P) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/2564.htm">will be called</a> <a title="5207: huioi (N-NMP) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/5207.htm">sons</a> <a title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/2316.htm">of God.</a></strong></em>--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Matthew%205.8-9" target="_blank">Matthew 5:8-9</a>, Berean Study Bible</span></p>
<p>The LORD our God is the living Word (John 1), and all right thoughts and words come from Him. </p>
<p>Since I was 10 or so, writing stories, and letters and more has come easily to me. It is one of my strongest gifts. However, years ago when I served as a supervisor over several other people, I found one letter very hard to write. </p>
<p>At that time, writing letters and memos comprised a large parts of my communication with the 10-or-more drivers I supervised, as a manager for a major distribution company. When time permitted, I used handwritten notes because it was more personal. The drivers knew I am a Christian, and my relationship with them was very good.</p>
<p>However, a particular driver--the only female on my staff--came in and loudly verbally attacked me one day, in front of my boss and co-workers. I was shocked at her unprofessional behavior and responded in a manner less loving than I would have liked. She’d professed to be a Christian, and had shared many of her spiritual and emotional battles with me. I had been prayed for her daily. </p>
<p>It was part of my job to write her up for that. </p>
<p>She avoided me for three days. My pride was stung, even though I knew the battle was a spiritual one. </p>
<p>In the meantime, God gave me His wisdom. He is so good! He helped me realize that first, I had been unprofessional in allowing her to spill her emotional battles to me on the clock, especially more than once. After all, I was not her counselor. </p>
<p>I wrote her daily notes, thanking her for her good work, and suggested that we “bury the axe and get over this.” In addition, I asserted politely that we no longer talk about personal issues at work. I emphasized that I would not and had not shared any intimate details she'd told me with anyone. She had told me she was a divorced single mother, and I understood many of the battles, being in such a state myself. </p>
<p>In the back of my mind, however, I was writing all kinds of “letters of correction” that I planned to discuss with her and put in her file, but the Holy Spirit wouldn’t let me do that. </p>
<p>He showed me again that the spiritual battle superceded the earthly one, and it was my job--especially as the manager--to let Jesus love her through me.</p>
<p>It took Him three days to convince me. When I wrote the final note and told the driver I appreciated her, bragged on her good work, and--here is the hard part--asked her to forgive me, explaining that I was “still working on the responding in love part,” she resumed her professional manner and continued to do an excellent job. </p>
<p>Once again, God overcame the enemy through words--His words! He had given me restraint and helped me overcome my flesh and truly show the love of Christ. </p>
<p>It was so worth it, for so many reasons! </p>
<p>If you need the LORD's help in a situation like this--or any other--know that He, the Living Word will help you! Ask Him for wisdom, and to write through you. Then trust the words He gives you. He alone knows human hearts, and what will reach others for healing and freedom!</p>
<p><em><strong>For you have been born again, but not to a life that will quickly end. Your new life will last forever because it comes from the eternal, living word of God</strong></em>.--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/I%20Peter%201.23" target="_blank">I Peter 1:23</a>, New Living Translation</p>
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<p><em><strong>The Lord appeared from of old to me [Israel], saying, Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn you and continued My faithfulness to you.</strong></em>--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Jeremiah%2031.3" target="_blank">Jeremiah 31:3</a>, AMPC</p>
<p>As women of God, we've often felt overwhelmed with all that is expected of us--including the fact that most people want us to greet them with a peaceful, joyful smile. We may feel as if we're beat-up underperformers, but the LORD sees us as beautiful trophies to His Glory! </p>
<p><em><strong>But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us spreads and makes evident everywhere the sweet fragrance of the knowledge of Him.</strong></em>--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/2%20Corinthians%202.14" target="_blank">2 Corinthians 2:14</a></p>
<p>So we are triumphant women--trophies--to the glory of God. He has rescued us from the enemy, and He continues to build us and polish us and make us gleaming Grace-instruments to His glory! Hallelujah! </p>
<p>Hallelujah!</p>
<p>As I've reminded myself many times, the LORD loves us far beyond our performance! We are His precious daughters. We serve Him because we love Him, not to earn or repay His love (which we could never do anyway!). </p>
<p>So, like I'm reminded myself even this moment, we rest in knowing that the LORD Jesus already won the war, and we rest and rejoice and receive His victory. We are His trophies, and<em> He is ours! </em></p>
<p>Hallelujah! </p>
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<p><em>Tonja K. Taylor lives to worship the LORD--in writing, speaking, holistic health coaching, and everything else. Her audio books and husband's music are on the "River Rain Creative" YouTube channel, which teaches on victorious Christian living. Book III of P.O.W.E.R.* Girl and others are upcoming!</em></p>
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<p><em>by <a href="http://www.faithwriters.com/member-profile.php?id=24309" target="_blank">Kathie Thomas</a> </em></p>
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<p>Throughout 2006 I decided to do a study on Proverbs 31 via a blog. It was partly an exercise to practice using the software and I'd always wanted to explore this book in greater details so combining the two seemed an ideal way to do it. I had no idea that the blog would end up being a very popular one which still draws in thousands of visitors every month a year after I began writing it.<br /> <br /> During the course of doing this study it became clear to me that the Proverbs 31 Woman as depicted through my blog is very much what many women want to be today. I'm talking about those who want to work at home and be there for their families, instead of being out in the workforce away from their homes and families.<br /> <br /> The cost of childcare has gone through the roof which has made it difficult for many, however, those providing the childcare also deserve to be recompensed for their time and what they do. The need for police checks and screenings to ensure our children are safe when in the care of another has increased the desire and need to be at home with our families. And the fact that so many families are now isolated and away from their extended family connections for many reasons: chasing work in another region or state, family breakdowns, the need to get away from abusive family members and so on.<br /> <br /> Family life as we knew it from a generation or two ago has changed considerably and yet the longing for us to bring it all back together to give our children a family life balance has become a strong desire and a necessity.<br /> <br /> I thank God that He gave me both the desire and then the opportunity (and the ability to recognise that opportunity) 13 years ago so I could be home for our 5 girls as they were growing up. I have been home for them during their teenage years and they are all now young adults in their 20s and moving into a working world - two of them are also married.<br /> <br /> I see my role today very much being like that in <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Titus%202.4-5" target="_blank">Titus 2:4-5</a> Then they can urge the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.<br /> <br /> Being busy at home can include operating a business at home to help support the family, as long as it's not put ahead of the family, i.e. there needs to be a balance in the time spent in the business and in the home doing mothering and housewifely duties. I've always enjoyed keeping house and cooking and am happy to take myself into the kitchen to prepare the evening meal before my husband comes home. Just knowing he appreciates it means so much and just last week when he came home he told me "You don't know how good it is to know that you are here to come home to." It made me wonder what was said at work that day by one of his mates.</p>
<p><em>Mother of 5, wife to Graham, Kathie is a published author of 4 how-to books, many magazine articles, both for business and Christian magazines, and has several articles in printed books by other writers.</em></p>
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<p><em><strong>…<span class="reftext">8 </span>Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. <span class="reftext">9 </span></strong></em><span class="highl"><em><strong><a title="3107: Makarioi (Adj-NMP) -- Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3107.htm">Blessed are</a> <a title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3588.htm">the</a> <a title="1518: eirnopoioi (Adj-NMP) -- Pacific, loving peace, a peace-maker. From eirenopoios and poieo; pacificatory, i.e. peaceable." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1518.htm">peacemakers,</a> <a title="3754: Hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3754.htm">for</a> <a title="846: autoi (PPro-NM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/846.htm">they</a> <a title="2564: klthsontai (V-FIP-3P) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/2564.htm">will be called</a> <a title="5207: huioi (N-NMP) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/5207.htm">sons</a> <a title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/2316.htm">of God.</a></strong></em>--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Matthew%205.8-9" target="_blank">Matthew 5:8-9</a>, Berean Study Bible</span></p>
<p>The LORD our God is the living Word (John 1), and all right thoughts and words come from Him. </p>
<p>Since I was 10 or so, writing stories, and letters and more has come easily to me. It is one of my strongest gifts. However, years ago when I served as a supervisor over several other people, I found one letter very hard to write. </p>
<p>At that time, writing letters and memos comprised a large parts of my communication with the 10-or-more drivers I supervised, as a manager for a major distribution company. When time permitted, I used handwritten notes because it was more personal. The drivers knew I am a Christian, and my relationship with them was very good.</p>
<p>However, a particular driver--the only female on my staff--came in and loudly verbally attacked me one day, in front of my boss and co-workers. I was shocked at her unprofessional behavior and responded in a manner less loving than I would have liked. She’d professed to be a Christian, and had shared many of her spiritual and emotional battles with me. I had been prayed for her daily. </p>
<p>It was part of my job to write her up for that. </p>
<p>She avoided me for three days. My pride was stung, even though I knew the battle was a spiritual one. </p>
<p>In the meantime, God gave me His wisdom. He is so good! He helped me realize that first, I had been unprofessional in allowing her to spill her emotional battles to me on the clock, especially more than once. After all, I was not her counselor. </p>
<p>I wrote her daily notes, thanking her for her good work, and suggested that we “bury the axe and get over this.” In addition, I asserted politely that we no longer talk about personal issues at work. I emphasized that I would not and had not shared any intimate details she'd told me with anyone. She had told me she was a divorced single mother, and I understood many of the battles, being in such a state myself. </p>
<p>In the back of my mind, however, I was writing all kinds of “letters of correction” that I planned to discuss with her and put in her file, but the Holy Spirit wouldn’t let me do that. </p>
<p>He showed me again that the spiritual battle superceded the earthly one, and it was my job--especially as the manager--to let Jesus love her through me.</p>
<p>It took Him three days to convince me. When I wrote the final note and told the driver I appreciated her, bragged on her good work, and--here is the hard part--asked her to forgive me, explaining that I was “still working on the responding in love part,” she resumed her professional manner and continued to do an excellent job. </p>
<p>Once again, God overcame the enemy through words--His words! He had given me restraint and helped me overcome my flesh and truly show the love of Christ. </p>
<p>It was so worth it, for so many reasons! </p>
<p>If you need the LORD's help in a situation like this--or any other--know that He, the Living Word will help you! Ask Him for wisdom, and to write through you. Then trust the words He gives you. He alone knows human hearts, and what will reach others for healing and freedom!</p>
<p><em><strong>For you have been born again, but not to a life that will quickly end. Your new life will last forever because it comes from the eternal, living word of God</strong></em>.--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/I%20Peter%201.23" target="_blank">I Peter 1:23</a>, New Living Translation</p>
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<p><em>Tonja K. Taylor is a free worshiper, author, teacher, wife, mother, and certified health coach, who helps others on their journey to wholeness. She teaches classes on faith, worship, holistic health, writing, ESL, and more--in person and on her YouTube channel:"River Rain Creative Arts."</em></p>
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<p>"I'm going to take a bath and go to bed early!" I declared out loud, after a potentially-stressful hour of having to deal with trouble about my mother's insurance not paying for her recent nursing home stay, while having to decide quickly whether to rush over and get her out--with no help in place for her, and all shut down at her house because of immediately incoming ice-storm type weather, etc. </p>
<p>Through the years, the LORD has used a plain old hot bath (up to my neck, with apple cider vinegar (ACV) and baking soda and a few drops of coconut oil and essential oils added) through the years to relax me, soothe and refresh tired and/or aching muscles, and just give me some private quiet time with Him--even if I fell asleep. </p>
<p>He commands us to "labor to enter into His rest," which both involves trusting in Him with our spirits (hearts) and souls (mind, will, and emotions), and also to rest physically. </p>
<p><em><strong>For he who has once entered [God’s] rest also has ceased from [the weariness and pain] of human labors, just as God rested from those labors peculiarly His own.</strong></em>--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Hebrews%204.10" target="_blank">Hebrews 4:10</a>, AMPC</p>
<p>Besides a physical bath, of course, the best bath is a spiritual one: "Soaking" in the Presence of God! For me, this means worship; singing to the LORD, with or without music, or turning up particular worship songs that really minister to me. I did both last night, and was so refreshed! I danced and did sign language to the LORD (which I learned years ago--specifially to worship Him, and only use it for that), and even sat down for a few minutes, and just got quiet. </p>
<p>A spiritual bath is always a rest, a refreshing! Hallelujah!</p>
<p><em><strong>Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. [I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls.]</strong></em>--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Matthew%2011.28" target="_blank">Matthew 11:28</a>, AMPC</p>
<p>I also quoted Scriptures from my heart, speaking them out of my mouth. </p>
<p>In addition, I prayed off and on in the Holy Spirit (tongues. I'm so glad I broke the wrong attitude where I'd thought they were not of God, and received the baptism! Praying in the Spirit has helped me in so many ways through the years!). </p>
<p>I also forgave out loud the people involved that were causing trouble. It truly was not them--for we "wrestle not with flesh and blood (people), but with powers and principalities (demons)..."--but I needed to forgive them, to free my soul from resentment and any resentment or seed of bitterness trying to get started. I prayed for them to have peace and grace and wisdom and comfort. </p>
<p><em><strong>Confess to one another therefore your faults (your slips, your false steps, your offenses, your sins) and pray [also] for one another, that you may be healed and restored [to a spiritual tone of mind and heart]. The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working].</strong></em>--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/James%205.16" target="_blank">James 5:16</a>, AMPC</p>
<p>All of this was an excellent "spiritual bath," for it is indeed the Spirit of God, the Living Water (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Jeremiah%202.13" target="_blank">Jeremiah 2:13</a>, <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/John%204.10" target="_blank">John 4:10</a>), that washes the <em>real</em> us; our spirits within!</p>
<p><em><strong>Jesus answered her, If you had only known and had recognized God’s gift and Who this is that is saying to you, Give Me a drink, you would have asked Him [instead] and He would have given you living water.</strong></em>--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/John%204.10" target="_blank">John 4:10</a>, AMPC</p>
<p>So, a cool thing about a spiritual bath is that you can do it anywhere; in your car, your back yard, your office, your kitchen, even your workplace. I've often escaped to the bathroom at my workplaces to pray in the Spirit and quote Scriptures over wrong situations and attitudes! So can you!</p>
<p>When we open our mouths and let God speak through us, things change! It may not be seen immediately, but the Word of God never returns void (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Isaiah%2055.10-12" target="_blank">Isaiah 55:10-12</a>)! </p>
<p>So if you need to rest and be refreshed, may you allow yourself a physical hot bath (if you like those; they are still going to help you, even if you prefer showers!), and most of all, a cleansing by the Spirit of God! </p>
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<p><em>Tonja K. Taylor is a free worshiper, author, teacher, wife, mother, and certified health coach who helps others on their journey to wholeness. She teaches classes on faith, worship, healtful living, writing, ESL, and more--in person and on her YouTube channel--"River Rain Creative Arts."</em></p>
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<p><em><strong>…<span class="reftext">8 </span>Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. <span class="reftext">9 </span></strong></em><span class="highl"><em><strong><a title="3107: Makarioi (Adj-NMP) -- Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3107.htm">Blessed are</a> <a title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3588.htm">the</a> <a title="1518: eirnopoioi (Adj-NMP) -- Pacific, loving peace, a peace-maker. From eirenopoios and poieo; pacificatory, i.e. peaceable." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1518.htm">peacemakers,</a> <a title="3754: Hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3754.htm">for</a> <a title="846: autoi (PPro-NM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/846.htm">they</a> <a title="2564: klthsontai (V-FIP-3P) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/2564.htm">will be called</a> <a title="5207: huioi (N-NMP) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/5207.htm">sons</a> <a title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/2316.htm">of God.</a></strong></em>--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Matthew%205.8-9" target="_blank">Matthew 5:8-9</a>, Berean Study Bible</span></p>
<p>The LORD our God is the living Word (John 1), and all right thoughts and words come from Him. </p>
<p>Since I was 10 or so, writing stories, and letters and more has come easily to me. It is one of my strongest gifts. However, years ago when I served as a supervisor over several other people, I found one letter very hard to write. </p>
<p>At that time, writing letters and memos comprised a large parts of my communication with the 10-or-more drivers I supervised, as a manager for a major distribution company. When time permitted, I used handwritten notes because it was more personal. The drivers knew I am a Christian, and my relationship with them was very good.</p>
<p>However, a particular driver--the only female on my staff--came in and loudly verbally attacked me one day, in front of my boss and co-workers. I was shocked at her unprofessional behavior and responded in a manner less loving than I would have liked. She’d professed to be a Christian, and had shared many of her spiritual and emotional battles with me. I had been prayed for her daily. </p>
<p>It was part of my job to write her up for that. </p>
<p>She avoided me for three days. My pride was stung, even though I knew the battle was a spiritual one. </p>
<p>In the meantime, God gave me His wisdom. He is so good! He helped me realize that first, I had been unprofessional in allowing her to spill her emotional battles to me on the clock, especially more than once. After all, I was not her counselor. </p>
<p>I wrote her daily notes, thanking her for her good work, and suggested that we “bury the axe and get over this.” In addition, I asserted politely that we no longer talk about personal issues at work. I emphasized that I would not and had not shared any intimate details she'd told me with anyone. She had told me she was a divorced single mother, and I understood many of the battles, being in such a state myself. </p>
<p>In the back of my mind, however, I was writing all kinds of “letters of correction” that I planned to discuss with her and put in her file, but the Holy Spirit wouldn’t let me do that. </p>
<p>He showed me again that the spiritual battle superceded the earthly one, and it was my job--especially as the manager--to let Jesus love her through me.</p>
<p>It took Him three days to convince me. When I wrote the final note and told the driver I appreciated her, bragged on her good work, and--here is the hard part--asked her to forgive me, explaining that I was “still working on the responding in love part,” she resumed her professional manner and continued to do an excellent job. </p>
<p>Once again, God overcame the enemy through words--His words! He had given me restraint and helped me overcome my flesh and truly show the love of Christ. </p>
<p>It was so worth it, for so many reasons! </p>
<p>If you need the LORD's help in a situation like this--or any other--know that He, the Living Word will help you! Ask Him for wisdom, and to write through you. Then trust the words He gives you. He alone knows human hearts, and what will reach others for healing and freedom!</p>
<p><em><strong>For you have been born again, but not to a life that will quickly end. Your new life will last forever because it comes from the eternal, living word of God</strong></em>.--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/I%20Peter%201.23" target="_blank">I Peter 1:23</a>, New Living Translation</p>
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<p><em>Tonja K. Taylor is a joyful, free worshiper, teacher, author, wife, and mother who adores helping others know the sweet faithfulness of God. Through her YouTube channel, "River Rain Creative Arts" and other platforms, she tutors globally in faith, worship, writing, holistic health, ESL, & more.</em></p>
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<p><em><strong>…<span class="reftext">8 </span>Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. <span class="reftext">9 </span></strong></em><span class="highl"><em><strong><a title="3107: Makarioi (Adj-NMP) -- Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3107.htm">Blessed are</a> <a title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3588.htm">the</a> <a title="1518: eirnopoioi (Adj-NMP) -- Pacific, loving peace, a peace-maker. From eirenopoios and poieo; pacificatory, i.e. peaceable." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1518.htm">peacemakers,</a> <a title="3754: Hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3754.htm">for</a> <a title="846: autoi (PPro-NM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/846.htm">they</a> <a title="2564: klthsontai (V-FIP-3P) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/2564.htm">will be called</a> <a title="5207: huioi (N-NMP) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/5207.htm">sons</a> <a title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/2316.htm">of God.</a></strong></em>--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Matthew%205.8-9" target="_blank">Matthew 5:8-9</a>, Berean Study Bible</span></p>
<p>The LORD our God is the living Word (John 1), and all right thoughts and words come from Him. </p>
<p>Since I was 10 or so, writing stories, and letters and more has come easily to me. It is one of my strongest gifts. However, years ago when I served as a supervisor over several other people, I found one letter very hard to write. </p>
<p>At that time, writing letters and memos comprised a large parts of my communication with the 10-or-more drivers I supervised, as a manager for a major distribution company. When time permitted, I used handwritten notes because it was more personal. The drivers knew I am a Christian, and my relationship with them was very good.</p>
<p>However, a particular driver--the only female on my staff--came in and loudly verbally attacked me one day, in front of my boss and co-workers. I was shocked at her unprofessional behavior and responded in a manner less loving than I would have liked. She’d professed to be a Christian, and had shared many of her spiritual and emotional battles with me. I had been prayed for her daily. </p>
<p>It was part of my job to write her up for that. </p>
<p>She avoided me for three days. My pride was stung, even though I knew the battle was a spiritual one. </p>
<p>In the meantime, God gave me His wisdom. He is so good! He helped me realize that first, I had been unprofessional in allowing her to spill her emotional battles to me on the clock, especially more than once. After all, I was not her counselor. </p>
<p>I wrote her daily notes, thanking her for her good work, and suggested that we “bury the axe and get over this.” In addition, I asserted politely that we no longer talk about personal issues at work. I emphasized that I would not and had not shared any intimate details she'd told me with anyone. She had told me she was a divorced single mother, and I understood many of the battles, being in such a state myself. </p>
<p>In the back of my mind, however, I was writing all kinds of “letters of correction” that I planned to discuss with her and put in her file, but the Holy Spirit wouldn’t let me do that. </p>
<p>He showed me again that the spiritual battle superceded the earthly one, and it was my job--especially as the manager--to let Jesus love her through me.</p>
<p>It took Him three days to convince me. When I wrote the final note and told the driver I appreciated her, bragged on her good work, and--here is the hard part--asked her to forgive me, explaining that I was “still working on the responding in love part,” she resumed her professional manner and continued to do an excellent job. </p>
<p>Once again, God overcame the enemy through words--His words! He had given me restraint and helped me overcome my flesh and truly show the love of Christ. </p>
<p>It was so worth it, for so many reasons! </p>
<p>If you need the LORD's help in a situation like this--or any other--know that He, the Living Word will help you! Ask Him for wisdom, and to write through you. Then trust the words He gives you. He alone knows human hearts, and what will reach others for healing and freedom!</p>
<p><em><strong>For you have been born again, but not to a life that will quickly end. Your new life will last forever because it comes from the eternal, living word of God</strong></em>.--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/I%20Peter%201.23" target="_blank">I Peter 1:23</a>, New Living Translation</p>
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<p><em>Tonja K. Taylor is a joyful, free worshiper, teacher, author, wife, and mother who adores helping others know the sweet faithfulness of God. Through her YouTube channel, "River Rain Creative Arts" and other platforms, she tutors globally in faith, worship, writing, holistic health, & ESL.</em></p>
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<p> </p>
<p><em><strong>…<span class="reftext">8 </span>Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. <span class="reftext">9 </span></strong></em><span class="highl"><em><strong><a title="3107: Makarioi (Adj-NMP) -- Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3107.htm">Blessed are</a> <a title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3588.htm">the</a> <a title="1518: eirnopoioi (Adj-NMP) -- Pacific, loving peace, a peace-maker. From eirenopoios and poieo; pacificatory, i.e. peaceable." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/1518.htm">peacemakers,</a> <a title="3754: Hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/3754.htm">for</a> <a title="846: autoi (PPro-NM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/846.htm">they</a> <a title="2564: klthsontai (V-FIP-3P) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/2564.htm">will be called</a> <a title="5207: huioi (N-NMP) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/5207.htm">sons</a> <a title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very." href="https://biblehub.com/greek/2316.htm">of God.</a></strong></em>--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Matthew%205.8-9" target="_blank">Matthew 5:8-9</a>, Berean Study Bible</span></p>
<p>The LORD our God is the living Word (John 1), and all right thoughts and words come from Him. </p>
<p>Since I was 10 or so, writing stories, and letters and more has come easily to me. It is one of my strongest gifts. However, years ago when I served as a supervisor over several other people, I found one letter very hard to write. </p>
<p>At that time, writing letters and memos comprised a large parts of my communication with the 10-or-more drivers I supervised, as a manager for a major distribution company. When time permitted, I used handwritten notes because it was more personal. The drivers knew I am a Christian, and my relationship with them was very good.</p>
<p>However, a particular driver--the only female on my staff--came in and loudly verbally attacked me one day, in front of my boss and co-workers. I was shocked at her unprofessional behavior and responded in a manner less loving than I would have liked. She’d professed to be a Christian, and had shared many of her spiritual and emotional battles with me. I had been prayed for her daily. </p>
<p>It was part of my job to write her up for that. </p>
<p>She avoided me for three days. My pride was stung, even though I knew the battle was a spiritual one. </p>
<p>In the meantime, God gave me His wisdom. He is so good! He helped me realize that first, I had been unprofessional in allowing her to spill her emotional battles to me on the clock, especially more than once. After all, I was not her counselor. </p>
<p>I wrote her daily notes, thanking her for her good work, and suggested that we “bury the axe and get over this.” In addition, I asserted politely that we no longer talk about personal issues at work. I emphasized that I would not and had not shared any intimate details she'd told me with anyone. She had told me she was a divorced single mother, and I understood many of the battles, being in such a state myself. </p>
<p>In the back of my mind, however, I was writing all kinds of “letters of correction” that I planned to discuss with her and put in her file, but the Holy Spirit wouldn’t let me do that. </p>
<p>He showed me again that the spiritual battle superceded the earthly one, and it was my job--especially as the manager--to let Jesus love her through me.</p>
<p>It took Him three days to convince me. When I wrote the final note and told the driver I appreciated her, bragged on her good work, and--here is the hard part--asked her to forgive me, explaining that I was “still working on the responding in love part,” she resumed her professional manner and continued to do an excellent job. </p>
<p>Once again, God overcame the enemy through words--His words! He had given me restraint and helped me overcome my flesh and truly show the love of Christ. </p>
<p>It was so worth it, for so many reasons! </p>
<p>If you need the LORD's help in a situation like this--or any other--know that He, the Living Word will help you! Ask Him for wisdom, and to write through you. Then trust the words He gives you. He alone knows human hearts, and what will reach others for healing and freedom!</p>
<p><em><strong>For you have been born again, but not to a life that will quickly end. Your new life will last forever because it comes from the eternal, living word of God</strong></em>.--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/I%20Peter%201.23" target="_blank">I Peter 1:23</a>, New Living Translation</p>
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<p><em>Tonja K. Taylor is a joyful, free worshiper, teacher, author, wife, and mother who adores helping others know the sweet faithfulness of God. Through her YouTube channel, "River Rain Creative Arts" and other platforms, she tutors people around the world in faith, worship, writing, health, and more.</em></p>
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<p><em>by <a href="http://www.faithwriters.com/member-profile.php?id=24309" target="_blank">Kathie Thomas</a> </em></p>
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<p>Throughout 2006 I decided to do a study on Proverbs 31 via a blog. It was partly an exercise to practice using the software and I'd always wanted to explore this book in greater details so combining the two seemed an ideal way to do it. I had no idea that the blog would end up being a very popular one which still draws in thousands of visitors every month a year after I began writing it.<br />
<br />
During the course of doing this study it became clear to me that the Proverbs 31 Woman as depicted through my blog is very much what many women want to be today. I'm talking about those who want to work at home and be there for their families, instead of being out in the workforce away from their homes and families.<br />
<br />
The cost of childcare has gone through the roof which has made it difficult for many, however, those providing the childcare also deserve to be recompensed for their time and what they do. The need for police checks and screenings to ensure our children are safe when in the care of another has increased the desire and need to be at home with our families. And the fact that so many families are now isolated and away from their extended family connections for many reasons: chasing work in another region or state, family breakdowns, the need to get away from abusive family members and so on.<br />
<br />
Family life as we knew it from a generation or two ago has changed considerably and yet the longing for us to bring it all back together to give our children a family life balance has become a strong desire and a necessity.<br />
<br />
I thank God that He gave me both the desire and then the opportunity (and the ability to recognise that opportunity) 13 years ago so I could be home for our 5 girls as they were growing up. I have been home for them during their teenage years and they are all now young adults in their 20s and moving into a working world - two of them are also married.<br />
<br />
I see my role today very much being like that in <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Titus%202.4-5" target="_blank">Titus 2:4-5</a> Then they can urge the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.<br />
<br />
Being busy at home can include operating a business at home to help support the family, as long as it's not put ahead of the family, i.e. there needs to be a balance in the time spent in the business and in the home doing mothering and housewifely duties. I've always enjoyed keeping house and cooking and am happy to take myself into the kitchen to prepare the evening meal before my husband comes home. Just knowing he appreciates it means so much and just last week when he came home he told me "You don't know how good it is to know that you are here to come home to." It made me wonder what was said at work that day by one of his mates.</p>
<p><em>Mother of 5, wife to Graham, Kathie is a published author of 4 how-to books, many magazine articles, both for business and Christian magazines, and has several articles in printed books by other writers.</em></p>
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<p>One day, as I was thinking of some different areas that frustrated me about my life, I came to a startling conclusion. Many of my so-called problems were simply a lack of self-discipline. I made a little list of improvements to incorporate. Maybe something here will help you, too. These may seem<br />
oversimplified, but sometimes I need to get back to simplicity!<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>1. Regular Bedtime and Wake-up time.</strong></span><br />
<br />
When I work during the week, I am forced to comply with this. But as a teacher,<br />
being home for the summers, it gets a little out of control. The first thing I<br />
know, I'm up till 3:00 in the morning on the computer and sleeping till noon.<br />
Then I'm frustrated because the cool early morning hours are gone, and I'm doing<br />
laundry and housework late into the evening.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>2. A Healthy Eating and Exercise Plan</strong></span><br />
<br />
Make sure you check with your doctor on this one. A lot of times we just need to<br />
have some self-control when it comes to these issues. But it will make a huge<br />
difference in how you feel and function.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>3. A Prioritized To-Do List</strong></span><br />
<br />
It always helps me to start the day with a written list. It keeps me focused,<br />
helps me to prioritize, and gives me the satisfaction of seeing what I've<br />
accomplished. When I don't make a list, I tend to waste a lot of time in the<br />
day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>4. Don't Procrastinate</strong></span><br />
<br />
Here's a biggie. How often have you moped around doing everything but a certain<br />
chore you had looming over you? You simply didn't want to do it. I've done that<br />
many times. What helps me is to admit to myself that I don't want to run that errand, take care of that business matter, or do that dirty job. So I just make<br />
up my mind to do it first and get it out of the way. Then it's done, and you<br />
have the peace of mind that it is behind you.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>5. Start the Day with Prayer</strong></span><br />
<br />
Personally, when I start the day with prayer and Bible reading, the whole day<br />
goes better. I have the peace of mind that my family is under God's protective<br />
covering, and the day has begun with guidance from Him.<br />
<br />
As a teacher, and as a parent, I'm always impressing the need for<br />
self-discipline on the youth I mentor every day. It's time I applied those<br />
principles to myself.</p>
<p><em>Jessica Gerald has been an elementary school teacher for over thirty years, and is the publisher of the website <a href="http://www.oldfashionedhomemaking.com/" target="_blank">http://www.oldfashionedhomemaking.com</a>.</em></p>
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<p>What is a passionate Christian woman? Well, she's not a woman who's perfect, peerless or guiltless, but as human as you and me. A passionate Christian woman simply has a passion for the things of God and is driven to do something about it.<br />
This woman thirsts for God. God is the driving force of her existence, the meaning behind her life. She doesn't live primarily for the latest fads, fashions, or fancies, but for God. She cares little for fame or fortune, recognition or reward. Instead, she has experienced the intense satisfaction of a personal relationship with a holy God, and as a deer longs for a cool, refreshing stream to enjoy, so she longs for her God.<br />
She hungers for Truth. In a mixed-up world where wrong often seems right, a passionate believer pursues God's Truth with intensity. Never one to accept mere human opinion or feeling-based experience, she considers God's Word to be as necessary to her as her daily food. She has a Berean mindset (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Acts%2017.11" target="_blank">Acts 17:11</a>), persistently compares the spoken word to the written Word, and sifts it to find the Truth. A passionate Christian<br />
woman is passionate about the Bible, for therein God has revealed His heart and mind for mankind.<br />
She loves others with godly passion. She demonstrates sincere concern, models unconditional love, and does her utmost to influence those around her for heaven. She doesn't portray one who has arrived, but one who knows where she's going. Then she coaxes and encourages and helps others to join her on her journey. Her love is practical, pure and positive. The motivation for her outreach is her up-reach to God, and she does it with fervency and attention to detail.<br />
She lives today with tomorrow in mind. A passionate Christian woman knows her time is limited. She is acutely aware that her life is as a drop in the bucket of time and eternity. She will pass off the scene all too quickly with only her influence remaining. She realizes she has no second chance, no life "held over on account of rain".<br />
So she lives each day to its fullest with this goal in mind: to follow hard on the heels of the very God in whom we live and breathe and have our being. This woman lives with a vengence, committed to going out with a bang instead of a whimper. She fulfills today's duties while focusing on the future.<br />
Finally, a passionate Christian woman avoids sin so she can gain intimacy with God. Though the world allures and tempts, this believer knows her boundaries and accepts her playground. She doesn't walk the fence row, desirous of the apple across the<br />
way. She romps and ranges in the field God has given her, content to run home at the end of the day with clean hands and a pure conscience.<br />
Is this a description of a perfect Christian woman? No, but of a passionate one. These women don't have boundless energy, super-human strength, or a superior spirituality. In fact, they are utterly ordinary ones who fail, fall, and are tired at the end of the day. They are tested and found wanting all too often. But they have heard from God through His Word, seen Him work in their lives, and have experienced peace, answered prayer, and comfort through the Holy Spirit. Now their heart is fixed, their commitment firm, their joy complete. They learn and grow, and find purpose in mundane tasks and the every day routine of living.<br />
A passionate Christian woman thirsts after God, hungers for His Word, has a sincere concern for others, and lives today with tomorrow in mind. She avoids sin so she can maintain a close relationship with her Creator and Lord. She is a passionate believer living a purposeful life. She is alive with a passion for God!</p>
<p><em>Copyright 2009, C. Maggie Woychik. Maggie has over 70 published articles, poems and book reviews under her belt. Her first book is due out fall, 2009 - I Run to the Hills: Reflections on the Christian Journey. You can locate her at <a href="https://www.msghomeschoolauthors.blogspot.com/">www.msghomeschoolauthors.blogspot.com</a> or <a href="http://www.cmaggiewoychik.com/">www.cmaggiewoychik.com</a>.</em></p>
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<p>Women of God, you have been given divine destiny. You are a powerful woman of God. You are called appointed and anointed. There is a power in you that will propel you into your destiny. I want you to know that God has called you to be a woman of influence.<br /> <br /> You have the power to see your purpose, recognize your anointing, and look forward to your destiny. The big things you've only dreamed of before are now in your reach. The things you've only imaged are about to be manifested. You've been empowered to do what's never been done before. It's time to walk tall in the spirit. You have greatness in you. You are phenomenal. You are a phenomenal woman.<br /> <br /> You are designed for destiny. You were born with great potential. You were born with greatness inside you. You were born with wings - you were not meant to crawl, so don't. You have wings learn to use them and fly.<br /> <br /> You are not the lowly caterpillar; you are out of the cocoon - now you are that beautiful butterfly; use your wings and fly, no more crawling for you.<br /> <br /> You are somebody; God made you somebody, you are the apple of His eye. He made you the head not the tail. He made you to function above only and not beneath.<br /> <br /> You have been called to be a blessing to somebody. God says, "I'm not concerned about whether anyone has heard of you or not, I have already made provision for you and I plan to make your name great. I'm making your name great and bringing you before great men."<br /> <br /> He says, "No more preparation, that season is over. No more desert day experiences, that season is over. No more exile, that season is over. Now it's time for people to know you."<br /> <br /> God's calling women to come and take their place on the front line. You are designed for destiny. For some of you, your destiny is too high for you to be living so low. God's calling women today to come up higher. Which in some cases may mean moving out of your comfort zone.<br /> <br /> Some women are afraid to move out of their comfort zone. If you don't move out of your comfort zone you may not ever discover your God given potential.<br /> <br /> In order to get what you've never had before, you've got to be willing to do what you've never done before. God is speaking to someone reading this, He wants you to come out of your comfort zone. He wants you to launch out into the deep. Because what He has for you isn't a thirty-fold blessing; it's not a sixty-fold blessing; that's not where you are supposed to be living He wants to give you a hundred-fold blessing. He wants to bless you in such a way that everyone who sees it will know it was from God.<br /> <br /> God has not blessed some yet because they have not moved into the area He has called them. Are you willing to push off? Are you ready to leave some people behind? Are you willing to cut off some shallow relationships and shallow ties?<br /> <br /> Many of us are stuck in our past; we are holding on to stuff and people that God wants us to release. he wants us to push off from shore. it's time to let go.<br /> <br /> You, woman of God are a person of greatness. The proof is that, you've been going through some struggles recently. The enemy knows that your destiny is about to surface, so he's desperately trying to knock you down. But he can't, because this is your hour.<br /> <br /> God will not allow you to continue to stay where you are and not promote you because He has invested too much in you. He's put too much time and effort in you. God has anointed you for something greater!!<br /> <br /> The only reason your life has taken the unique twists and turns it has is that you have been chosen. You may not have been considered - but you are chosen. God says, "You are the one I'm going to bless and raise up."<br /> <br /> Do you think that the devil would have been attacking you the way he has if you were a nobody? The devil knows what's on the inside of you, and he is intimidated because you're about to step out and become who God knows you to be.<br /> <br /> You may not have discovered it yet, but you are anointed for something. The only reason you haven't lost your mind, with all the torment you've been through over the last few years, is that the devil can't penetrate your anointed - and you are anointed.<br /> <br /> Being anointed means to be empowered and set apart for a particular task, a particular service to God.<br /> <br /> God wants to inform you that He's getting ready to move on your behalf. Your day has come. You've been faithful, now it's your turn. It's time for you to take your place in the palace. Your moving day has come. You're moving from the pit to the palace, because you are chosen.<br /> <br /> Whether man considers you qualified or not, it doesn't matter - you're chosen. You've been ostracized and criticized, but that doesn't matter - that doesn't change anything, you're chosen and the devil knows it.<br /> <br /> He has tried to make a mockery of your faith, trying to make you look bad; but it won't work because you've been chosen.<br /> <br /> God loves you; He needs you. You are the only one He has to do what He has destined you to do. He created you, and no body else can do exactly what He has designed you to do. There are people out there every day, that only you can reach.<br /> <br /> Don't sell out - don't settle for second best. It doesn't matter how old you are. It doesn't matter how many mistakes you've made in the past. There is something on the inside of you that's great and it is about to surface.<br /> <br /> God's about to use you in a way that you've never been used before; get ready for it!! God is ready to open a door for you even as you read this. I have a Godly confidence that as you read this everything in your life is about to break free!!<br /> <br /> Women of God, God is raising up an army of women - are you one of them? Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone and onto the front line? You are here to make a difference. You are no ordinary person.<br /> <br /> A PROPHETIC WORD FROM GOD: God says, "I'm calling out My chosen ones whom I have prepared in secret and hidden away in preparation for their time of manifestation to the world.<br /> <br /> I'm calling forth the heirs who have waited patiently for their coronation to the throne. I call forth those who have stood on the fence and waited for this day. The time for your manifestation is at hand.<br /> <br /> Let the woman who have given all rejoice and be glad, for I shall restore a hundred-fold what you have given up. Let the woman who have waited patiently rejoice, for your time of waiting shall soon be over. Let the woman who have stood in the background rejoice, for your time of moving to the frontline is at hand. Let the woman who cried in secret rejoice, for your prayers have been heard and the answer is about to come to what you have earnestly desired for so long.<br /> <br /> God searches for and prepare vessels He can use, then He fills them with Himself. God chose Mary and filled her with Himself in the form of Baby Jesus. He has chosen me an filled me with Himself in the form of His Word and Spirit. "In Him I live move and have my being."<br /> <br /> I am God's chosen vessel. You are God's chosen vessel. You are empowered by God to do His will. You are called, appointed and anointed. YOU ARE EMPOWERED!!</p>
<p><em>Rev. K. Irma Green, retired pastor; Lecturer/Bible Teacher, Spiritual Life Coach</em></p></div>Daily Devotional: Put On Your Beautiful Clothing and Worship the LORD!https://www.theoraclemag.com/profiles/blogs/daily-devotional-put-on-your-beautiful-clothing-and-worship-the-l2021-10-13T16:47:45.000Z2021-10-13T16:47:45.000ZPrince Malachi The Firsthttps://www.theoraclemag.com/members/Malachi<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9681152699?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><em>by <a href="http://www.faithwriters.com/member-profile.php?id=64826" target="_blank">Tonja Taylor</a> <img src="http://articles.faithwriters.com/images/star.jpg" alt="" width="10" height="10" border="0" /></em><br />
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<p> Clothing is much more than just what we put on our bodies to cover our private parts. </p>
<p>God gave clear instructions on how He wanted His priests to dress, to approach Him and come before the people (Exodus). That was Old Testament.</p>
<p><em><strong>And of the blue and purple and scarlet [stuff] they made finely wrought garments for serving in the Holy Place; they made the holy garments for Aaron, as the Lord had commanded Moses.</strong></em>--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Exodus%2039.1" target="_blank">Exodus 39:1</a></p>
<p>Since my favorite color is blue--and I think it must be God's, because we see the sky as blue, to take a humorous approach--then I like that verse for many reasons. </p>
<p>I also think that "clothing" is an attitude. When I read the following verse this morning--<em><strong>But if you diligently listen to and obey Me, says the Lord, and bring in no burden through the gates of this city on the Sabbath day, but keep the Sabbath day holy (set apart to the worship of God), to do no work on it,</strong></em>--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Jer.%2017.24" target="_blank">Jer. 17:24</a>--then it seemed to me that "no burden" meant "no bad, ungrateful or sorrowful attitude brought into the house of God,' because that can be distractions to ourselves, others, and even the preacher, and dilute or even stop what the Spirit of the LORD wanted to accomplish at that meeting!</p>
<p>Also, "clothing" can be "sackcloth," which means grief or sorrow, and the LORD Jesus came to deliver us from that, and to clothe us with peace, love, and joy: <br />
As <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Psalm%2030.11-12" target="_blank">Psalm 30:11-12</a> in The Passion Translation states: <em><strong>Then he broke through and transformed all my wailing into a whirling dance of ecstatic praise! He has torn the veil and lifted from me the sad heaviness of mourning. He wrapped me in the glory-garments of gladness. 12 How could I be silent when it’s time to praise you? Now my heart sings out, bursting with joy— a bliss inside that keeps me singing, "I can never thank you enough!</strong></em></p>
<p>However, He also expects us to dress appropriately, in love (Love does no ill to it's neighbor (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/I%20Cor.%2013.4-8" target="_blank">I Cor. 13:4-8</a>). Let us never dress to tempt another, for temptation never comes from God (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/James%201.13-14" target="_blank">James 1:13-14</a>)!</p>
<p><em><strong>Give to the Lord the glory due to His name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness or in holy array</strong></em>.--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Psalm%2029.2" target="_blank">Psalm 29:2</a>, AMPC, says. So it seems to me that "holy array," means the "beauty of holiness," or dressing modestly to the glory of God. </p>
<p>The LORD clothes the grass of the field, and compares our bodies to grass: 24 For, “<em><strong>All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, 25 but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you</strong></em>.…<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/I%20Peter%201.24-25" target="_blank">I Peter 1:24-25</a>, Berean Study Bible</p>
<p>As the LORD Jesus says in <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Luke%2012.27-28" target="_blank">Luke 12:27-28</a>, "not even Solomon in all his glory was arrayed as a simple wildflower" that the LORD, Elohim, made! <em><strong>27 Consider how the lilies grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these. 28 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith!…</strong></em></p>
<p>Our "clothing" is much more than just the threads on our bodies!</p>
<p>However, clothing is important. Ask Adam and Eve!</p>
<p>Physical clothing represents the covering. </p>
<p>The covering is vitally important!</p>
<p>Our real covering is the strength God gives us by His Spirit, the "beautiful garments," mentioned here: <em><strong>Awake, awake, put on your strength, O Zion; put on your beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city; for henceforth there shall no more come into you the uncircumcised and the unclean.</strong></em>--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Isaiah%2052.1" target="_blank">Isaiah 52:1</a> AMPC</p>
<p>Most of all, our true clothing--Covering--is the Blood of the LORD Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, the Savior of the world, that He shed willingly for us on the cross to save us from our sins (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/John%203.15-17" target="_blank">John 3:15-17</a>)! Once we are born again, we are clothed with the Garments of Salvation, and the Robe of Righteousness (Isaiah 61). Hallelujah!</p>
<p>Clothing can affect the way we think about ourselves and others. For instance, someone who grew up in a house where they were often dressed in old clothes, with holes and tears (not put there on purpose, like so much of the clothing we see today!) and had to wear them year after year, did not feel very good about themselves (Christian or not). God is a good Father, and He provides well for His children.</p>
<p>Then again, we are not to respect others just because of what they wear, like <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/James%202.2-4" target="_blank">James 2:2-4</a> states:</p>
<p><em><strong>2 For if a person comes into your congregation whose hands are adorned with gold rings and who is wearing splendid apparel, and also a poor [man] in shabby clothes comes in, 3 And you pay special attention to the one who wears the splendid clothes and say to him, Sit here in this preferable seat! while you tell the poor [man], Stand there! or, Sit there on the floor at my feet! 4 Are you not discriminating among your own and becoming critics and judges with wrong motives?</strong></em> <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/James%202.2-4" target="_blank">James 2:2-4</a>, AMPC</p>
<p>Clothing is, ultimately, an attitude--strength, dignity, honor, <em>righteousness in Christ Jesus. Glory to God! When the LORD talks about the Proverbs 31 Woman--which, by the way, is a compilation of women (thank goodness), according to an internationally-known and respected minister--He says: </em></p>
<p><em><strong>25 Strength and dignity are her clothing and her position is strong and secure; she rejoices over the future [the latter day or time to come, knowing that she and her family are in readiness for it]! 26 She opens her mouth in skillful and godly Wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness [giving counsel and instruction].-</strong></em>-<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Proverbs%2031.25" target="_blank">Proverbs 31:25</a>, AMPC</p>
<p>The LORD is your Glory and the Lifter of your head. Do the best with what you have, and ask Him to help you. Most of all, ask Him daily to "let the beauty and delightfulness and favor of the LORD be upon you," and He will! You will attract others to Christ--which is why we're on the planet! The sooner more come to Him, the sooner we can all get out of here and go to Heaven!</p>
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<p><em>Tonja K. Taylor is a joyful, free worshiper, teacher, author, wife, and mother who adores helping others know the sweet faithfulness of God. Through her YouTube channel, "River Rain Creative" and other platforms, she tutors people around the world in faith, worship, writing, English, and more.</em></p>
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<p>What's hurting you?<br />
What's eating you up on the inside?<br />
What is it that is sabotaging your progress?<br />
What is it that stands in the way of your success?<br />
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It's something inside of you<br />
Self- destructive thoughts<br />
Wrong ways of thinking<br />
The limits you place upon yourself<br />
The negatives words you dwell on<br />
Rewinding painful memories in your mind<br />
Fearful thoughts about the future<br />
Living in the prison of the past<br />
Worried, confused<br />
Living with a wounded heart<br />
But masking a happy life<br />
Till you suddenly crumble under the pressure<br />
Those around you look in disbelief and ask why<br />
How could this happen to this seemingly happy Christian<br />
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It's time to cry out to God<br />
For too long you pretended that you were strong<br />
You fake strength, happiness and peace<br />
You only mask a smile but you are broken and dejected inside<br />
You show a happy face you think everybody wants to see<br />
But if your pillow could speak it tell how many times it got soaked in your tears<br />
If your mirror could speak it would tell how many times you looked with disgust on yourself<br />
Only the discerning would see the broken pieces of your heart<br />
They would see a person weary from emotional and mental battles and struggles<br />
They would see that you have become a prey for the devil, our adversary<br />
They would see that you are oppressed<br />
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Precious one!<br />
You are made in the image and likeness of God<br />
Valuable, unique and special<br />
Consider this;<br />
Many times God your loving Father tried to reach out to you<br />
In a song, He even sent someone<br />
But you were blinded and bound by fear, self pity, pride and mistrust<br />
You experienced abuse and betrayal<br />
You feel like you can no longer trust anyone<br />
Afraid that you will be misunderstood you suffer in silence<br />
Child of God it is time to arise from this place of pain<br />
Your Father wants to dry your tears, soothe your fears, and pour his strength into you<br />
Heal your hurts and make you whole<br />
He is near, he waits for you<br />
He would not force himself upon you<br />
You want prayer, but you also want<br />
A shoulder to cry on<br />
An ear to listen<br />
Arms to hold you<br />
Genuine concern for you<br />
A heart to love you unconditionally<br />
You want a true friend<br />
God can send someone, but remember<br />
God is all this and will be so much more to you<br />
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Precious one! Jesus loves you<br />
Don't wait<br />
Throw yourself into his open arms<br />
Stay in his embrace<br />
Yield yourself to the Holy Spirit<br />
Let him complete his work in you<br />
You are the clay, He is the potter<br />
Rest assured you are in the best hands<br />
Wounded child, weary child, rest awhile<br />
You will stand, run and soar again<br />
You will do this and so much more<br />
But you must let God work in you<br />
Don't obstruct him, don't oppose him<br />
Surrender to him!<br />
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<p>"Always, suck in your stomach," stated a women's magazine I read a couple decades ago or more.</p>
<p>The point was, to have the best feminine profile (and this wasn't even about strengthening one's core), you should be conscious throughout your day to suck in your stomach, making it appear as flat as possible.</p>
<p>I did that for a few years, but as I started growing closer to God, that kind of thing became much less important. I do exercise regularly and stay in shape, but I ask the LORD daily to make me sensitive to His Spirit and to help my family and me to be God-conscious much more than body-conscious.</p>
<p>In other words, instead of being concerned with how I look, I want to pray for other people, governments, and countries, and my loved ones and myself; be interested in and put my efforts and time toward eternal things, spiritual things. It is the spiritual things that really matter!</p>
<p>After all, we are spirits with souls, that live in a body. Our bodies are <em>not</em> who we are, praise the LORD, no matter how beautiful, shapely, or strong!</p>
<p><em><strong>And may the God of peace Himself sanctify you through and through [separate you from profane things, make you pure and wholly consecrated to God]; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved sound and complete [and found] blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah).</strong></em>--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/I%20Thess.%205.23" target="_blank">I Thess. 5:23</a>, AMPC</p>
<p>When the time comes, our spirits will depart our bodies (which will turn to dust, until they are resurrected at the return of the LORD Jesus Christ (Revelation 19), and go to Heaven to be with the LORD (if we're born again by receiving the LORD Jesus Christ), or to hell to be eternally separated from Him (if one has not received Jesus as Savior and LORD).</p>
<p>Truly, this life is "but a vapor" compared to Eternity, for God and Heaven are outside of time as we know it. </p>
<p>It's great to look nice, and have others admire us. However, our confidence should be not in the admiration of people (which can change and fail often!), but in the love of the LORD--Who created us and loves us faithfully and unchangingly, no matter what! Hallelujah!</p>
<p>I hope you'll join me in not being nearly as concerned with "sucking in your stomach" (read: being concerned with appearance and what others think) as you are about spending time with your Heavenly Father, Who adores and delights in you, and who loves it when you pray--talk to Him!</p>
<p>So let's change our motto to: "Always (staying in an attitude of consciousness and worship of God; talking to Him in your heart, and out loud as He leads), pray!" as <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/I%20Thes.%205.16-18" target="_blank">I Thes. 5:16-18, ESV</a> states: <em><strong>"16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."</strong></em></p>
<p>Speaking of that, how about praying right now? Go for it! Your Daddy God is waiting to hear from you!</p>
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<p><em>Tonja K. Taylor is a joyful, free worshiper, teacher, author, wife, and mother who adores helping others know the sweet faithfulness of God. Through her YouTube channel, "River Rain Creative" and other platforms, she tutors people around the world in faith, worship, writing, English, and more.</em></p>
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<p><em><strong><span id="en-NIV-16355" class="text Ps-147-3">He heals the brokenhearted </span></strong></em><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-147-3"><em><strong>and binds up their wounds</strong></em>. --<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/niv/Psalm%20147.3" target="_blank">Psalm 147:3, NIV</a></span></span></p>
<p><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-147-3"><em>Why does my heart hurt?</em> I've asked myself many times through the years. Really, though, I was asking that of God. </span></span></p>
<p><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-147-3">Gradually, as I learned more through the years of what the Word of God says, and continued to seek out true Bible-based teaching in churches and online and in books, I realized that my heart hurt because there was so much junk in it--bitterness, unforgiveness, strife, jealousy, fear, doubt, unbelief, sin-consciousness...........YUCK!</span></span></p>
<p><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-147-3">There are many verses in the Word dealing with all of these. Yes, as Believers in Christ, we know we are not supposed to feel these ways, and we certainly know we're not supposed to talk "evil," which is what these wrong roots influence us to do--because the way we see and think about things are twisted (which is what "perverted" means. It's not just about wrong physical relations.).</span></span></p>
<p><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-147-3">Here's the bottom line: God created you, loves you, and wants to heal and deliver and free and restore you--but you have to let Him. He is a Gentleman, Who will never force you to do anything--including go to Heaven. That is your choice. </span></span></p>
<p><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-147-3">However, when you choose to ask the LORD to help you be free, He will. Ask Him also to help you remember, through the cleansing and restoring process (which can be REALLLLLLY YUCKY, but SO WORTH IT!), that He loves you--no matter what! He knows ALL about every detail of your life, all the days of your life. He sees it all--and He loves you anyway! </span></span></p>
<p><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-147-3">Jesus Christ did not come to judge and condemn you, but to save and deliver and heal and free you (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/John%203.15-17" target="_blank">John 3:15-17</a>), and give you abundant life (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/John%2010.10" target="_blank">John 10:10</a>)! Call out to Him today, and He will answer. It may not be the way you think it should be, but HE WILL ANSWER!!</span></span></p>
<p><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-147-3">Call on Him now. Ask Him to heal your heart. He wants to. He is just waiting for you to ask Him. He loves to help! That's why He came to earth and died and rose again! </span></span></p>
<p><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-147-3">What are you waiting for? HE IS GOOD and ALL GOOD, or we'd all have been dead and in hell! </span></span></p>
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<p><em>Tonja K. Taylor is a joyful, free worshiper, teacher, author, wife, and mother who adores helping others know the sweet faithfulness of God. Through her YouTube channel, "River Rain Creative" and other platforms, she tutors people around the world in faith, worship, writing, English, and more.</em></p>
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<p>When you look into the mirror, do you like what you see? What's the one thing about yourself you don't like when you look into the mirror? For me it's my weight. I think I have been weighing the same thing on weight scales for virtually all my life. I remember my university days when in my craziness and obsession to put on weight, I used to look for medicines that the side effect was weight gain and take them. Then when Christ entered into the picture, I even fasted and prayed to gain weight. Fasting (not eating) to gain weight. Does that even make any sense? Don't laugh at my ridiculousness. I had thought that with pregnancy and childbearing, the weight would come. Still no real difference.</p>
<p>Recently, I told my husband that I need a new wardrobe filled with long sleeve tops and dresses to cover my slender arms. Severally, he has had to tell me, I like you the way you are, I don’t know why you bother yourself so much with your being slim.<br />
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The irony of all of this is that when I meet relatives, schoolmates or someone from church I haven't seen for a while, they are like how do you do it, you are still exactly the same. It's funny how something we are so hung up with, something we don't like about ourselves and are doing everything to change is the very thing someone else likes and admires in us.<br />
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Feelings of inadequacy about our appearance, family background, educational qualifications, financial and marital status or even our personality type if not checked, can go awry. It can lead to low self-esteem and unhealthy comparisons which can trigger depression.<br />
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God wants us to get to the level where we understand that He saw where we are, who we are and considered us worthy of the Saviour's death on the cross. If Jesus is in us, then we are of great value not because of how we look, what we wear or our bank account, but because Christ lives in us.</p>
<p>The only way to see ourselves as we truly are or as Christ sees us is by looking at ourselves through the mirror of God’s Word (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/James%201.23-24" target="_blank">James 1:23-24</a>). When we look at mirrors hanging on walls in our home, offices or some other place, we are definitely going to see things like too skinny, too fat, too dark, too many spots and freckles. When we look at ourselves through the mirror of our own eyes, we could see things like too emotional, too sensitive, too indecisive, too domineering, too impatient. Then if we place the mirror of another person’s life before us, we see things like not smart enough, rich enough, beautiful enough, confident enough, eloquent enough, not a tech-savvy person, not an industrious person, and on and on we keep spotting flaws in our looks and personality. The more we look at these mirrors, the more we see more than enough things to discourage us and weigh us down. But when we look at the mirror of God’s Word, we see the person we are really meant to be. The mirror of God’s Word gets our mind off trying to be like that super model or that smart career woman who appears to have it all together, or that mother whose daughter always gets all the awards in school, to be the person God created us to be. The mirror of God’s Word will show us our weaknesses quite alright, it will show us areas of our lives where we need to make amends, but it won’t condemn us for these areas of our lives where we need to make changes or get us depressed over them. You can’t look at the Word and feel like an utter failure. The Word of God helps us see the big picture that we are a work in progress; God is working in us through the power of His Word and Spirit to transform us into a person who reflects and radiates the glory of God (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/2%20Corinthians%203.18" target="_blank">2 Corinthians 3:18</a>). The more we look into the mirror of God’s Word, the more we understand and accept that we are special people not a nobody (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/John%203.16" target="_blank">John 3:16</a>, <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/1%20Peter%202.9" target="_blank">1 Peter 2:9</a>, <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Matthew%2010.29-31" target="_blank">Matthew 10:29-31</a> ), we are fearfully and wonderfully made (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Psalm%20139.13-14" target="_blank">Psalm 139:13-14</a>), forever loved irrespective of what we are going through or the mistakes we have made in life, we are loved with an everlasting love, we are not unlovable people, people undeserving of love ( <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Romans%208.38-39" target="_blank">Romans 8:38-39</a>). We are blessed (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Ephesians%201.3" target="_blank">Ephesians 1:3</a>) and useful to God (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Ephesians%202.10" target="_blank">Ephesians 2:10</a>). </p>
<p>A daily gaze into the mirror of God’s Word will make these truths sink deep in our hearts, cause us to fully embrace Christ, and liberate us from constantly looking at ourselves through the wrong mirror, which is the big relief we all need.</p>
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<p><em>Tesh Njokanma is a lawyer by training whose heart is in writing. She is a prolific writer with 15 years experience as a Magazine Editor. She is a pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God with a prayer and teaching ministry. Tesh is married with children. She is based in Lagos, Nigeria</em></p>
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<p><em>How can I get more done?</em> I've wondered many times in my life. I bet you have too. Especially as Americans, we want to be super-productive.</p>
<p>I've learned, of course, to put a cleansing masque on my face while I'm conditioning my hair, as I clean house while listeniing to true worship or preaching, or while I pray.</p>
<p>God does love us based on performance--but it's not concerning ours; He loves us based on the performance of Jesus on the cross! So our Daddy God (We get to call Him that and have that most sublime divine relationship from the moment we ask Him to forgive us of our sins, and ask Jesus to come into our hearts and be our Savior and LORD, and do something good with our lives! (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/John%203.14-17" target="_blank">John 3:14-17</a>, <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Luke%2019.10" target="_blank">Luke 19:10</a>)</p>
<p>No matter how old we are, we remain forever His "little children." Hallelujah!</p>
<p><em><strong>But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the authority (power, privilege, right) to become the children of God, that is, to those who believe in (adhere to, trust in, and rely on) His name</strong></em>—<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/John%201.12" target="_blank">John 1:12</a>, AMPC</p>
<p>We even often expect our kids to multi-task; to be super-involved and productive in many ways. The root of this is to help them "get ahead."</p>
<p>(Get ahead of what? of whom? But that's another writing.)</p>
<p> Anyway, if you're still reading this, here's how to get more done: Receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit, with the evidence of speaking in tongues!</p>
<p>When you pray in the Spirit, it's called "praying in tongues," because it is a Heavenly language--not anything you create with your mind or will, but the Spirit of God speaks through you the perfect will of God. Hallelujah, how amazing is that? Our God is truly awesome!</p>
<p>True Believers want to understand and perform the will of God. The Word of God, the Bible, is His written instruction for us; the perfect will of God. This is called the "logos" of God. We read it, pray and proclaim it, and live it!</p>
<p>There are questions that come up in life about specifics that we need additional revelation for, and that requires hearing the Voice of God through His Spirit, whether it's an impression, where we just know we're supposed to do something (or not!), or whether we actually hear Him speak to us deep within. This is called the "rhema" of God. </p>
<p>The LORD is faithful to confirm His rhema to us, although we may have to wait on that confirmation. However, the main way our Good Shepherd, the LORD Jesus Christ, leads us, is by His Word, then peace. (If you believe the LORD has spoken a rhema word to you, but it goes against Scripture, then it is not from God. You will not have true peace with it.)</p>
<p>Hallelujah! He is faithful!</p>
<p>So, it's really simple to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit. It is freely given to all true Believers (those who have received Christ Jesus as their Savior and LORD), and it is given to empower Believers for service--which is why Believers are on the planet.</p>
<p><em><strong><span id="en-AMPC-27303">45 And the believers from among the circumcised [the Jews] who came with Peter were surprised and amazed, because the free gift of the Holy Spirit had been bestowed and poured out largely even on the Gentiles. </span><span id="en-AMPC-27304">46 For they heard them talking in [unknown] tongues (languages) and magnifying God. Then Peter asked, </span></strong></em><span id="en-AMPC-27305"><em><strong>47 Can anyone forbid or refuse water for baptizing these people, seeing that they have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?</strong></em>-</span><span>-<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Acts%2010.45-47" target="_blank">Acts 10:45-47</a>, AMPC</span><span></span><span><br />
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<p>I received Christ Jesus when I was 9, at Vacation Bible School. Hallelujah! However, I had no idea about the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues until years later--when I was taught that it was from hell. I have repented for believing that lie!</p>
<p>The LORD had to move me to a city 10 times bigger and hours away, as a single divorced mom, in order to get me away from lying voices, and to teach me the truth about the Holy Spirit. It took me months, and I was scorning it, but curious as well.</p>
<p>Thank goodness--after reading books about it and talking to a patient pastor about it, and being led to two churches where successful "normal" Christians talked freely in tongues and didn't do anything weird, then having a couple pray with me about it (when I finally decided that, as I told God, "if this is from You, then I want it, 'cause I want all of You I can get!")--the LORD answered me quickly! He is so gracious!</p>
<p>A couple hours after the people prayed for me at the church to receive the baptism, I was eating a hamburger in my apartment. The voice of God said gently, "Put down your sandwich and stand up." I did and I raised my hands. I just knew inside what was coming! Sure enough, moments later, the most beautiful words were coming out of my mouth--but I didn't understand any of them! However, wonderful waves of peace and joy were flowing through me and over me. I knew He had answered my prayer! Hallelujah!</p>
<p><em><strong>So [to conclude], my brethren, earnestly desire and set your hearts on prophesying (on being inspired to preach and teach and to interpret God’s will and purpose), and do not forbid or hinder speaking in (unknown) tongues</strong></em>.--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/I%20Corinthians%2014.39" target="_blank">I Corinthians 14:39</a>, AMPC</p>
<p>Speaking in the Spirit is praying the perfect will of God. He never misses it, and it's a language that is generated by and understood by the Holy Spirit and the holy angels. (The enemy and his fallen angels can never understand it and hate it when we pray in the Spirit. HAHAHAHAHA!) It's like code language between the Spirit of God in us and our spirits, and God the Father in Heaven! Glory!</p>
<p>When we pray in the Spirit, we are performing the ultimate multi-tasking. Not only can we do this anywhere (under our breath, even, if needed--like I did when I was working in a store and would pray underneath my mask!), but we can be assured we are praying the perfect will for ourselves, and anyone else and anything else that the LORD deems appropriate right then.</p>
<p>When we pray in the Spirit, we are partnering with Him to expedite the soon return of our glorious King, the LORD Jesus Christ! Hallelujah!</p>
<p>However, God is a Gentleman and He has chosen to give us all a free will. You can choose not to pray in the Spirit. But why not? It is the language of Heaven, and you can accomplish much more by praying in the Holy Spirit (tongues) and faster, than you know! You can affect things, operations, and people across the globe! When you pray in the Spirit, the LORD can give you understanding in your mind of the parts that you need to know. He is faithful!</p>
<p>If you are born again and would like to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit, you can pray this pray out loud right now: <strong>Dear Father in Heaven, thank You for saving me through the Blood of Jesus. Hallelujah! Now, I want more of You! Please baptize me in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues. I receive it and thank You and celebrate You! Hallelujah! in Jesus' name!</strong></p>
<p>Now, relax. Many people have just a couple or few words to start with; some have entire sentences. It doesn't matter. Your Heavenly language will be unique to you! Congratulations! You've just risen to a whole never level of Christianity! Enjoy, and pray as often as you can. The more you pray, the more you may notice patterns of how the Holy Spirit--Who is God!--prays through you His perfect will for you and the earth! Hallelujah!</p>
<p>Praying in the Holy Spirit is probably the most powerful way on earth to "get more done." <em>Go for it!</em></p>
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<p>Psalm 25 (AMPC) has been a great strength to me for years. The first 5 verses speak to me about the wisdom of expecting only from the LORD:</p>
<p><em><strong>1 Unto You, O Lord, do I bring my life. <span id="en-AMPC-14254">2 O my God, I trust, lean on, rely on, and am confident in You. Let me not be put to shame or [my hope in You] be disappointed; let not my enemies triumph over me. </span><span id="en-AMPC-14255">3 Yes, let none who trust and wait hopefully and look for You be put to shame or be disappointed; let them be ashamed who forsake the right or deal treacherously without cause. </span><span id="en-AMPC-14256">4 Show me Your ways, O Lord; teach me Your paths. </span><span id="en-AMPC-14257">5 Guide me in Your truth and faithfulness and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; for You [You only and altogether] do I wait [expectantly] all the day long.</span></strong></em></p>
<p>Part of the problem with expectations is that we often have forgotten we are supposed to expect only from the LORD, instead of other people.</p>
<p>Yes, He almost always does use other people (whether they are aware of it or not) to be the channels through whom things happen for us and with us that are part of His Plan. But we must remember (and I'm preaching to myself) that our hope and expectation are to come only from Him.</p>
<p><em><strong>My soul, wait only upon God and silently submit to Him; for my hope and expectation</strong></em><em><strong> are from Him</strong></em>.--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Psalm%2062.5" target="_blank">Psalm 62:5</a>, AMPC</p>
<p>There is a teaching to "expect <em>nothing</em>," that someone close to me subscribes to--supposedly to prevent any expectation at all of ever being disappointed, I guess. I am not judging; for everyone processes things a bit different, because we have different backgrounds, experiences, personalities, and relationships with the LORD. </p>
<p>Personally, I can't do that. For me, it would turn into scorn, which could lead to bitterness--and the LORD's been working with me for years to uncover such junk in me, and deliver me from it.</p>
<p>So how can we effectively--positively--handle disappointment? The main way is, no matter how numb, or angry, or whatever you're feeling (and the enemy loves to get negative emotions involved!) is to <em>ask the LORD to help you overcome.</em></p>
<p><em><strong>If your heart is broken, you’ll find <span class="small-caps">God</span> right there; if you're kicked in the gut, </strong></em><em><strong> he’ll help you catch your breath.</strong></em>--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Psalm%2034.18" target="_blank">Psalm 34:18</a>, The Message</p>
<p>Thank the LORD, Jesus is alive, and Jesus is Love (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/I%20John%204.18" target="_blank">I John 4:18</a>; <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/John%203.15-17" target="_blank">John 3:15-17</a>)!</p>
<p>Christ Jesus most of all, totally understands disappointment--from His family not understanding Him as He grew up; to His disciples not understanding Him often, and even Peter denying Him three times: to all of us humans being His enemies because of Adam's sin, and putting Him on the cross to die for all of <em>our</em> sins--when He had done nothing wrong!</p>
<p>WOW! What a Savior we serve!!! GLORY TO GOD!</p>
<p>Very recently, I went through a huge disappointment, which was the tipping point for very similar disappointments in the past. It was hard. IVery hard. I felt numb. I was angry, and bitterness and scorn and other junk rose up in my soul. I felt like I was far away from God.</p>
<p>I was hurting so badly that I wanted to put bullet-proof steel over my heart, so it would never, ever hurt again.</p>
<p>It was all I could do to pray and say, "Praise the LORD," and read the Word. I had to ask the LORD to help me do these things. At first, during this 2-3 day period (which was actually the turning point of years of buildup of this mess), I was saying, "Help me, LORD!" often.</p>
<p><em>He did</em>. And the significant word in the first sentence of the previous paragraph was, "t<em>hrough</em>". I went through! He helped me; He strengthened me; He carried me.</p>
<p>Ask Him to help you find things to be thankful about. Ask His Spirit of Truth to bring to your remembrance the good things He's done.</p>
<p>Ask Him to give you wisdom. For me, part of that wisdom was just to sit in the sunlight for several minutes, and not say anything. Not read anything (My mind would tell me, <em>You should be reading the Word!</em> <em>You should be praising!</em> Or maybe it was the devil. Anyway, it was pressure, and pressure never comes from God. He is faithful to stir and lead us, but he does not pressure us. He loves us and is so patient and kind!)</p>
<p>Of course, that IS our victory--reading and speaking the Word, and praising the LORD in song and other positive things. But I'd been under such duress that I literally just needed to be quiet in the presence of the LORD, and let Him wash over me and remind me that, no matter what, He was with me, for me, and loved me for eternity.</p>
<p>And that, my dear, is everything.</p>
<p>Through this mess, the LORD was faithful. He always is! He gave me wisdom and overcoming grace to forgive others--and even myself; showed me where to repent, helped me to start being thankful, and put on praise and worship music (even that sounded bad to me for a few hours, and I knew I was not thinking spiritually!), and Scriptures flowing through the computer; and to just flat rest. I took extra naps those days, which for me is a good thing. Praise God I was able.</p>
<p>Then He reminded me that it is a new season, and there are many things changing, but that He is faithful to work them for good, like He says in <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Genesis%2050.20" target="_blank">Genesis 50:20</a>, AMPC:<em><strong> As for you, you thought evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring about that many people should be kept alive, as they are this day.</strong></em></p>
<p>Lift up your yead. GOD is for you, and will work this for your good!</p>
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<p><em>Tonja K. Taylor is a joyful, free worshiper, teacher, author, wife, and mother who adores helping others know the sweet faithfulness of God. Through her YouTube channel, "River Rain Creative" and other platforms, she tutors people around the world in faith, worship, writing, English, and more.</em></p>
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<p><em><strong><sup>"</sup></strong></em><em><strong>And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ rule (act as umpire continually) in your hearts [deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds, in that peaceful state] to which as [members of Christ’s] one body you were also called [to live]. And be thankful (appreciative), [giving praise to God always]."</strong></em>--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Colossians%203.15" target="_blank">Colossians 3:15</a>, AMPC</p>
<p>Some days, this is easier than others.</p>
<p>This morning, although I got a good night's sleep, it seemed the traffic noise and other noises were louder than usual. I felt a bit on edge otherwise. I needed quiet while I prayed and did my Bible study. It had rained, so the porch and table and chairs on the patio were wet, and I didn't want to take a towel.</p>
<p>At the same time, I knew I have SO MUCH to be thankful about--every day!</p>
<p>It is really unusual for me to be irritable anymore. I have--thanks be to God, Who gets all the Glory!--learned to be thankful and joyful immediately upon waking, whether in the middle of the night or in the morning, or whenever I wake.</p>
<p>However, irritability can be channeled--which I did this morning, in a louder prayer than usual!--praise the LORD! It is also useful to proclaim the Word aloud, even louder than usual, which I also did.</p>
<p>Both of these will help give you peace; praying and proclaiming louder than usual, I mean, at least eventually. Regardless, they are powerfully putting the Spirit of God into the atmosphere around you, which is extremely important every day, and first thing.</p>
<p>The practical two things the LORD showed me to do, however, was (1) to put wax earplugs (which I now wear when I sleep, which does a great job of greatly diminishing noise overall) in, even before I started (2) praying and proclaiming His Word--louder than usual! That helped me focus even more--as the train horn was blowing and the loud morning traffic was whizzing by--because I heard my own voice speaking and praying, more intensely than usual. Hallelujah!</p>
<p><em>Let us become more aware of Your Presence, LORD</em>, like the song on the Christian radio station says!</p>
<p>I also turned up the Christian radio station, and sang along, </p>
<p>The LORD is always with us, helping us, even when we don't feel Him. Praise Him, the Spirit of God is eternal, unchanging, and forever faithful; always with us--Emmanuel, God With Us, amen! I'm so thankful that we walk not by feelings or thoughts, but by faith--knowing He is with us, in us (as those who have accepted Christ as Savior (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/John%203.15-17" target="_blank">John 3:15-17</a>, <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Romans%2010.13" target="_blank">Romans 10:13</a>), and around us, and for us!</p>
<p>Ask Him, and I'm sure He will show you even more practical ways to get the victory and keep your mind on Him, which will bring you great peace, no matter what's going on!</p>
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<p><em><strong><sup>"</sup></strong></em><em><strong>And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ rule (act as umpire continually) in your hearts [deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds, in that peaceful state] to which as [members of Christ’s] one body you were also called [to live]. And be thankful (appreciative), [giving praise to God always]."</strong></em>--<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Colossians%203.15" target="_blank">Colossians 3:15</a>, AMPC</p>
<p>Some days, this is easier than others.</p>
<p>This morning, although I got a good night's sleep, it seemed the traffic noise and other noises were louder than usual. I felt a bit on edge otherwise. I needed quiet while I prayed and did my Bible study. It had rained, so the porch and table and chairs on the patio were wet, and I didn't want to take a towel.</p>
<p>At the same time, I knew I have SO MUCH to be thankful about--every day!</p>
<p>It is really unusual for me to be irritable anymore. I have--thanks be to God, Who gets all the Glory!--learned to be thankful and joyful immediately upon waking, whether in the middle of the night or in the morning, or whenever I wake.</p>
<p>However, irritability can be channeled--which I did this morning, in a louder prayer than usual!--praise the LORD! It is also useful to proclaim the Word aloud, even louder than usual, which I also did.</p>
<p>Both of these will help give you peace; praying and proclaiming louder than usual, I mean, at least eventually. Regardless, they are powerfully putting the Spirit of God into the atmosphere around you, which is extremely important every day, and first thing.</p>
<p>The practical two things the LORD showed me to do, however, was (1) to put wax earplugs (which I now wear when I sleep, which does a great job of greatly diminishing noise overall) in, even before I started (2) praying and proclaiming His Word--louder than usual! That helped me focus even more--as the train horn was blowing and the loud morning traffic was whizzing by--because I heard my own voice speaking and praying, more intensely than usual. Hallelujah!</p>
<p><em>Let us become more aware of Your Presence, LORD</em>, like the song on the Christian radio station says!</p>
<p>I also turned up the Christian radio station, and sang along, </p>
<p>The LORD is always with us, helping us, even when we don't feel Him. Praise Him, the Spirit of God is eternal, unchanging, and forever faithful; always with us--Emmanuel, God With Us, amen! I'm so thankful that we walk not by feelings or thoughts, but by faith--knowing He is with us, in us (as those who have accepted Christ as Savior (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/John%203.15-17" target="_blank">John 3:15-17</a>, <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Romans%2010.13" target="_blank">Romans 10:13</a>), and around us, and for us!</p>
<p>Ask Him, and I'm sure He will show you even more practical ways to get the victory and keep your mind on Him, which will bring you great peace, no matter what's going on!</p>
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<p><em>Tonja K. Taylor is a joyful, free worshiper, teacher, author, wife, and mother who adores helping others know the sweet faithfulness of God. Through her YouTube channel, "River Rain Creative Arts" and other platforms, she tutors people around the world in worship, writing, English, and more.</em></p>
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<p>It's been proven that babies can hear while they are in the womb. At around four months (less than halfway through your pregnancy), your baby can hear--mainly your voice and the "whoosh" of blood traveling through your veins. </p>
<p>So now, while you're pregnant, is the perfect time to speak the Word of God to and over your little one!</p>
<p>(Even if you started speaking the Word over your baby from the moment of gestation--and life does begin from the moment of conception!--your efforts would not be wasted. The Word of God never returns empty (void), but accomplishes that for which it is sent! </p>
<p class="verse"><em><strong><span id="en-AMPC-18751" class="text Isa-55-10"><sup class="versenum">10 </sup>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, </span></strong></em><span id="en-AMPC-18752" class="text Isa-55-11"><em><strong><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>So shall My word be that goes forth out of My mouth: it shall not return to Me void [without producing any effect, useless], but it shall accomplish that which I please and purpose, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.</strong></em> --<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Isaiah%2055.10-11" target="_blank">Isaiah 55:10-11</a>, AMPC</span></p>
<p class="verse"><span class="text Isa-55-11">The Bible is full of Scriptures that you have apply to your baby, and to any other child(ren) and even your entire family. As you speak the Word of God out loud to your baby, and about your baby (even if you are not talking to your baby directly), you will be affecting not only your baby's life, but yours as well!</span></p>
<p class="verse"><span class="text Isa-55-11">The Word of God is alive and powerful, as the Word states in <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Hebrews%204.12" target="_blank">Hebrews 4:12</a>:</span></p>
<p class="verse"><em><strong><span class="text Isa-55-11">For the Word that God speaks is alive and full of power [making it active, operative, energizing, and effective]; it is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating to the dividing line of the breath of life (soul) and [the immortal] spirit, and of joints and marrow [of the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and sifting and analyzing and judging the very thoughts and purposes of the heart.</span></strong></em></p>
<p class="verse"><span class="text Isa-55-11">The Word of God, the Bible, is eternal, unchanging, and matchless. It is truly the way the true God, our Father (once we have believed in and received His Son, Jesus, as our Savior and LORD), thinks, feels about us, and wants us to enjoy abundant life, which Jesus died to give us (<a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/John%2010.10" target="_blank">John 10:10</a>, <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/John%203.15-17" target="_blank">John 3:15-17</a>).</span></p>
<p class="verse"><span class="text Isa-55-11">Hallelujah!</span></p>
<p class="verse"><span class="text Isa-55-11">It's not hard to find the right Scriptures to speak over your baby. Just ask the LORD to guide you. You may not feel like He's guiding you, but He always will when you ask Him.</span></p>
<p class="verse"><span class="text Isa-55-11">Faith is not a feeling! It is simply believing that the LORD is good (He is ALL good and only good!). He is your loving Daddy Who will show you the way. He loves you and your baby much more than you can fathom, but know that it is His love and faithfulness that has gotten you this far, and given you life and your sweet baby, and will see you through all the way!</span></p>
<p class="verse"><span class="text Isa-55-11">You could start with a Scripture that has brought you comfort. Scriptures on peace are very good, such as <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Psalm%2029.11" target="_blank">Psalm 29:11</a>, AMPC: <em><strong>"<sup class="versenum">11 </sup>The Lord will give [unyielding and impenetrable] strength to His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace." </strong></em></span></p>
<p class="verse"><span class="text Isa-55-11">Speaking the living Word of God over your baby will also be a blessing to you, for as you speak it, the Spirit of God Who infuses His Word will minister to you! </span></p>
<p class="verse"><span class="text Isa-55-11">Another excellent verse (and almost every verse in the Word can be personalized to speak over your baby and yourself!) is <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Jeremiah%2029.11" target="_blank">Jeremiah 29:11</a>:<em><strong> "For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome.</strong></em></span></p>
<p class="verse"><span class="text Isa-55-11">If you are feeling worried, you can speak Scriptures against fear (for fear is never from God. He may warn us of something, because He loves us and wants to protect us and give us a life of Heaven on earth, but He never speaks fear, doubt, nor discouragement to us! HE LOVES US!), such as <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/Psalm%2034.4" target="_blank">Psalm 34:4</a>: <em><strong>"I cried to the LORD, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears." </strong></em></span></p>
<p class="verse"><span class="text Isa-55-11">An excellent passage or chapter to speak over your baby and yourself is Psalm 91! It reminds us that God is our covering, and always protecting and fighting for us. Hallelujah!</span></p>
<p class="verse"><span class="text Isa-55-11">I once served as a kindergarten teacher in a small Christian school, and taught my sweet students to memorize Psalm 91 (the Amplified Classic version--which has more words than many versions!). My kiddos loved learning it, and although I started out teaching them word by word, then phrase by phrase, they soon good excited and started working ahead--eager to prove to me that they were learning it even more quickly than I'd thought they could!</span></p>
<p class="verse"><span class="text Isa-55-11">I did this not only to inject the living Word of God into them--and into the atmosphere, because when we speak the Word, it flows through us and around us and affects our lives and others; like a rock dropped into water that makes ripples that can flow for miles--but to give them the confidence that, especially as a group, they could memorize this whole thing, and say it in front of the whole school!</span></p>
<p class="verse"><span class="text Isa-55-11">They did! So when they said Psalm 91 as a group, then the Word of God was injected into the whole student body, and into all of us teachers and parents who attended! Hallelujah!</span></p>
<p class="verse"><span class="text Isa-55-11">Children love the Word of God. I've heard that it is because they are so freshly come from Heaven. So your baby in your womb is even closer than my kindergarteners! Babies love the Word; they love music that truly worships the LORD. They love hearing the Word of God preached and taught--at church, in the background (on the radio, the internet, the phone)--because it reminds them of Home; Heaven! </span></p>
<p class="verse"><span class="text Isa-55-11">Get started today speaking the Word of God over your baby, yourself, and others, and change these lives for good--for God! </span></p>
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<p><em>Tonja K. Taylor is the author of many works, including THE ADVENTURES OF PRINCESS PEARL, P.O.W.E.R.* Girl! series. She and her husband Clayton minister the Word through teaching, preaching, and the arts, via River Rain Creative Arts (You Tube, God Tube), their church, and beyond.</em></p>
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<p> <em><strong>Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully.</strong></em> -- <a class="lbsBibleRef" href="http://biblia.com/bible/esv/I%20Peter%205.7" target="_blank">I Peter 5:7</a>, AMPC</p>
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<p>(1) For flyaways and frizzy hair, put just a bit of coconut oil or olive oil on your fingertips and touch the ends of your hair. You can comb it through. It is best on damp hair. You can always use more, but be careful not to get too much, or your hair will look greasy. </p>
<p>(2) If your hair seems to greasy, take a bit of cornstarch (I use NON-gmo) and rub lightly into the roots, especially under the bangs and hair by the temples. Rub it in a bit so the roots don't look gray. Just leave it at the roots or it can dull the shine in your hair.</p>
<p>(3) Mix salt and coconut oil or a teaspoon of olive oil as a natural facial scrub. Rub in circles gently, and rinse, then pat dry. Your face will feel refreshed.</p>
<p>(4) After you wash your face with the salt and oil scrub, use apple cider vinegar (ACV) as an astringent on a cotton ball, to close the pores and remove any last bit of makeup. ACV helps balance your skin's PH, as well!</p>
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