The Rainbow

According to the dictionary; its a bow of prismatic (brilliant) colors appearing in the heavens opposite the sun.
According to the Law of Physics; its caused by the refraction (change of direction) and reflection (return of) of the sun's rays in drops of rain.
There are even Legends regarding rainbows; its the tongue of the sun, the bridge between the living and the dead, if you pass beneath a rainbow you will be transformed woman into man and man into woman, the most popular being a leprechauns pot of gold can be found at the end of one.
Even a proverb (not biblical) "Rainbow at night shepherds delight. Rainbow in morning shepherds take warning."
But the best explanation for rainbows is found in the Book of Genesis. That it is a token of the covenant which the Lord made for perpetual (continuing or enduring forever) generations.

Welcome to My House

And all that believed were together and had all things common Acts 2:44

Every been in church service where this was so?
Couldn't you just feel the Spirit in that place? at that time?
It was wonderful, wasn't it?
Everywhere you looked, at everyone one you looked at it was visable.
There was a gleam in the eyes.
Extra warmth in the smiles.
Your comfort level with each other was amazing.
Image if it was your first time, coming to church and you felt that.
Wouldn't you want to return to feel that way again?
This is how visitors want to feel, this is how that should be made to feel.
Welcomed by the Spirit, the one thats in you.

God given Tasks

When the Lord gives us a task, something He would have us do for Him.
Are we to be in a hurry to get it done?
In a rush to do it?
Aren't there some things He would have us do that we first must be prepared for by Him.
My example whe He first gave me "Make a place for Women to come to", my thoughts turned to a physical structure. If I had been able to find one, get fianancing and fix it up. When then? How was I going to ge the women to come? Because I knew I was not able to obtain a building, I closed my mind to it. I had heard the word of the Lord, but did not listen for further instruction. I mind graped onto 'to come to' and took off on its own. I could hear nothing else but myself. It was not until some years later that the Lord was able to get through to me, when He showed me that the internet "is a place to go to". Thats when I got it, 'go to' as in 'come to'. However, I still was not able to move forward on it for a few more years. Now, I think back and realize that the Lord gave it to me but was not ready for me to go forward at that time. He needed to prepare me for the task that He had set before me. I know now, that if I had gone ahead and rushed right into it, I would have messed it up big time because, I was not as obedient to His will then nor was I at peace.

My prayer: Once you hear from the Lord, stop thinking, listen for further instruction, patiently prepare and most importantly wait for Him to say GO.

Lets talk about Sharing the Gospel

With Others and Each Other
This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent (having or showing great enthusiasm) in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently (constant in effort to accomplish something) the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.
And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them and expounded (state in detail, to explain) unto him the way of God more perfectly. Acts 8:25-26

With Ourselves
For whatsoever things were written aforetime (in a former time, previously) were written for our learning that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Romans 15:4

Repeated prayer

Heard a Pastor say Sunday, that there are some places (churches) that you can go to for years and hear the same prayer being said.
Forgive me Lord for what I am about to say, it is not meant as a criticism of the Pastor or what was said.
It is my opinion.
If the prayer you hear, is a prayer you've heard before, a prayer you hear every time you hear this or a certain person prayer.
Don't assume it's because they are praying for something that the Lord will not give them and they should realize it by now.
Stop to think that this prayer is meant from the heart.
This prayer is how they open up communication with God.
Their way of knocking on the door.
Their way of saying, "It's me Lord can you hear me?"
That being said, let me repeat my daily prayer.
"Thank you Lord for a new day, and another chance. Walk with me today Lord, guide my footsteps on the path that you would have me go, help me to hold my tongue, my peace and stop the negative thoughts that may cross my mind. I ask this as all things in your Son Jesus name. Amen."

Lets talk about Love

Ours for God
Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. Psalm 63:3

God's for Us
For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee. Isaiah 54:10

For each other
Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. I John 4:7

As God commands
This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. John 15:12

To Do List

Rejoice ye children servants of the Lord
Give Thanks to Him who is always Faithful
Sing a song of Worship and Praise for it is pleasing to Him
Study the Word for it is truth and never wrong
Grow in Knowledge and Understanding of His statues and commandments
Fear Him above all else for He holds the Power of Life and Death

My Prayer: Stay Blessed

Change

Showing having remorse, reversing thought processes, changing your mind about how and the way you live, admitting faults and facing the truth about yourself?
Turn to God and receive forgiveness.
Know that in time, with patience, in total faith, humbling yourself and obedience to His instructions you will become stronger and better.
He will work with and on you, to effect wonderful changes not only on the inside but the outside as well where it can be seen.

My Prayer: Let God be THE God in your life.

God's Forgiveness

Once we have asked for and received God's forgiveness
Where ever we go
What ever we do
From that point on God is with us
We are precious in His sight
He loves us
He finds something honorable in us
Because of this He forgives us our sins and offers us life everlasting
We are called by His name
We are His

The Relationship

Relationship of a particular type is between two, forming a connection, an association, a dependence, an alliance and involving emotions.
You and the Lord have formed a connection.
You are now associated one with another.
The alliance you have formed is based on His teachings and your trusting in His word.
You have come to understand that your emotions depend on the Lord looking on you with favor.
You have established an involvement in hearing, receiving, loving and obeying His judgments, discernment's, knowledge and commandments.
This is a particular type of relationship between just the two of you, it can not be duplicated by you or Him with any other, according to His promise.

I'm Thankful

I'm thanking and praising God for a new day and another chance.
I'm thanking and praising God for making me a person that I myself can be proud of.
I'm thanking and praising God for being a guiding force in my life.
I'm thanking and praising God that His mercy endures forever.
I'm thanking and praising God that His faithfulness endures forever.
I'm thanking and praising God for how He has blessed my life.
I'm thanking and praising God for how He has always been there for me, even when I didn't know that He was there.
I'm thanking and praising God for saving me from myself.
I'm thanking and praising God for His goodness, His love, His power, His strength.
I'm thanking and praising God that He thought enough of me, to make sure I knew Him and that I became one of His.
Thank you Lord Thank You

The Lord is Good

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Truer words have never been written or spoken aloud.
This is my favorite scripture in the Bible.
For I know this is the one thing I can always count on.
No matter what else is going on in my life.
The Lord will make sure all my wants are met.
This is not the things I want, but the things I need.
Like food, clothing etc.
As I look back over my life thus far, out of all the things that I said or thought that I wanted,
the Lord has supplied those that I needed.
Ain't God Good (AGG)

Something you need to know about the Lord

A not to be forgotten message

Psalm 136

Offering

In my hands I have a tray on which I have placed.
A few sins.
Some old addictions.
Plenty of temptations.
Unnecessary thoughts and actions.
Along with these items I've also placed free will offerings.
My life.
My worship.
My praise.
My thanks.
I'm handing this tray over.
As I do, there is no fear that it will be rejected.
As I do, there is no worry that it will tilt either to the left or right.
As I do, there is no hesitation.
Cause I'm handing this tray over to the Lord.

Offer Praise for Prayer

You prayed because you believed the Lord would hear your prayers.
You trusted and had faith that He would answer.
Indeed your prayer was heard received and answered.
What now?
Where is the Praise?
Did you just go on with your day?
Did you stop for a minute? a second?
Did you even say Thank you?
Throw a hand up?
Say even an 'Only you Lord'?
That jump for joy, was it cause you got your way? what you wanted? or was it in Praise?

In the mornin' when I rise

Each morning that you awaken.
Know, that the Lord has given you the gift of life.
Rejoice in it.
Praise and Thank Him for it.
Do not waste it.
Do not think about what tomorrow may bring.
For it is not promised that tomorrow, nor is seeing the end of this day.

Communication

The Lord communicates with us daily, if we would only listen and hear.
He speaks to our hearts, minds and souls.
We experience fear, discouragement and worry when we do not.
Hearts, minds and souls that are in communication with the Lord can
Be Strong
Be Courageous
Be Not Afraid
Be Not Dismayed
Be Not Worried
For they are in contact, connected with the One who is greater.

My Prayer: Be Blessed

Practice what You Preach

But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost II Corinthians 4:3

If you're talking about the Gospel you should be living by the Gospel.
Cause if you're telling somebody about how their sin is separating them from Jesus.
You need to be free from sin yourself.
Like the saying goes, "If you're gonna talk the talk, you need to walk the walk."

And show your own self in all respects to be a pattern and a model of good deeds and works teaching what is unadulterated showing gravity with dignity and seriousness. Titus 2:7 (AV)

You can lead others to Christ by example.
If they can look at your life, and see how living by the Gospel of Jesus Christ has changed your life, then they may start thinking I should (could) give this (Him) a try (trial). It can't hurt and its gotta be better than the way (how) I'm living now.
For unbelievers need to see, to believe.
Just like you did.
It was only after you came to trust in Jesus, that you learned to 'walk by faith and not by sight', so to must they learn.

Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man prefect in Christ Jesus. Colossians 1:28

Repentance

The Lord is 'not willing that any should perish', this is why He calls us all to repent of our sins.
For the day approaches when He shall 'come as a thief in the night'.
Will you be ready?
Will you have a place in the 'new heaven' and 'new earth'?
Where the righteous shall dwell.
If you're saying you are ready and look for you to be there.
Then you acknowledge, that you understand what needs to be done by you on your own behalf 'be diligent that you may be found of Him in peace, without spot and blameless'.

Disciples

You are strong, strengthened in Grace and the Spiritual Blessings that are found in Christ.
You have heard the instructions.
You are a witness.
You have been entrusted, because you have proven yourself to be reliable and faithful.
You have pleased He who has enlisted you.
Understand you have had and will continue to have your share of hardships and suffering as an enduring soldier of Christ.
Understand that your hardwork has made you a partaker of the Fruit of the Spirit, for the Lord knows those who are His.

The 3 T's - Trouble

"Trouble in my way, I have to cry sometimes", words in a song that goes on the say, "May be God is tryin' to tell me something".
Maybe?
Definitely!
He has offered you the knowledge.
You know He is our refuge, our salvation.
That you need only call on Him in times of trouble.
That there is no fear greater than He.
Numerous troubles?
Feeling attacked from every angle?
Unable to see a clear path?
The more you try the worst it gets?
Call on the name of the Lord.
It pleases Him to help those who trust in Him, who humble themselves before Him, who delight in doing His will, who love His laws and follow them, who praise Him, who are faithful, who declare their salvation by Him and deliverance through Him, who testify to His loving kindness and mercy.
For you who know the truth of His Word, it is no trouble for Him to be troubled.
Amen?

The 3 T's - Tribulation

Because we have not listened to the Lord's counsel.
Have chosen not to obey His words.
Have walked a path of our own making.
Believing that we would still recieve the Lord's forgiveness, blessings, mercy and grace.
There is no one to interced on our behalf our relationship with the Lord is one on one.
When the Lord turns away from us, there is no one who would have pity on us.
Who will make sure we are alright with the Lord.
Like Moses did for the children of Israel.
Our tribulations are of are own making.
We have caused the Lord to stretch out His hand against us.
We had not realized, that the Lord was growing weary of our dead ears, arrogance and backsliding.
Then repenting and expecting His forgiveness as our due, because we are Christians.
When your time of tribulation ends.
Ask yourself, will this be the last time I will be forgiven my sins against God?
Will this be the last time I can return to that safe place?
Will this be the last time the Lord will see me as worthy?
Is this the last time He will fight my enemies for me?
Is this the last time I can be assured of God's faithfulness?
Offer redemption?

The 3 T's - Trials

Jesus went through trials, rejection, testing and disapproval.
And did He not say, "Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me."
Now having decided to follow Jesus, should we then not expect to have trials of our own?
Should we not have been prepared, for rejection of family and friends for the way of life we have chosen?
Did we not understand that our faith would be tested?
Were we not aware that as long as we continue to walk this path we would be met by disapproval?
If we did know these things.
Then ....

Confession

Confession is good for the soul.
So the saying goes, so here goes mine.
My attitude has been negative.
I'm including my thoughts, the way I speak and the things I say.
Since I profess myself to be a Christian, this can not continue.
I have changed the way I walk, the way I dress.
It is past time to change my attitude.
I want to present myself pleasing before God.
In order to do that I need to become a totally new person.
Toward that end I now disclose all, in oral and written statement.
I acknowledge my sin and make full admission of my transgression against God.
I humbly ask the Lord for forgiveness.
I vow to change my negative ways, to keep my lips sealed, my thoughts clean and clear.
For I know if I foresake the way of the Lord, He will foresake me.
I know that as long as I seek to change my ways He will help me find my life.
For I know the Lord will be with me as long as I believe, trust, have faith in Him.
I claim it, as if it is so.
I praise and thank God for His forgiveness.
I accept the change in my life and give to God all the glory.
I ask that He continue to be the guiding force in my life, that He continue to bring to my attention those things that He would have me know, that He continue to increase in me so that I may be better than I was and I ask this as all things in Jesus name. Amen.

Confession also brings Peace.

Circumstances bring Reward

Circumstances are influencing factors that surround and affect, with no respect to time or place or regardless of the events going on in our lives.
We are tested and proved by God through circumstances that He allows.
Will we pass?
If we believe, trust, rely on Him and remain steadfast in our faith.
God will provide if only we hold ourselves true to the covenant we have made with Him.
The Lord is our shield against circumstances.
If we do so the blesses the He gives to us will be multiplied.

My Prayer: Acknowledge the Lord's teaching and counsel. Be not stubborn or lacking in understanding. Follow willing, trust, rely, lean on the Lord. He will show you compassion with mercy, understanding and loving kindness. Rejoice. Shout.

Women of Faith Testify

Blessed to be alive.
Son in jail, he prayed (Praise God), we prayed. In court give house arrest till trial date.
Touch and agree, He is in the midst.
Years of being saved, but had not found a church or ministry, there was a connection of spirits found a church home and a new Pastor.
Able to pick up armour, shield and sword ready to use them.
When son comes out of prison he will be saved.
Thanking Jesus for dieing for my life.
Walking proud to be a soldier of the Lord.
Thanking God for doing all He's done, cause He didn't have to but He did.
Thanking the Lord "That it is so."
There is nothing like lifting up the name of Jesus.
Giving me Joshua chapter 3 - Going out to possess the land.
Being free from bondage, by doing as Jesus instructed.
For the vision, teach and certify others for Prison Ministries.
For removing giants that came up against me for He said "When they came up against you they came up against me."

What does it all mean Fruit of the Spirit

To those who call upon the Lord.
Following the will of God.
Working to transform, to renew, have a change of heart, accept the offer of salvation.
Take the fruit of the spirit and develop it.
Acknowledge the truth, the Lord Jesus lives.
He is our savior, deliverer, strength, comforter, hope, assurance and redeemer.
He is merciful, faithful, patient and understanding, forgiving of sins, gives wise counsel, and is all powerful.
Give all the Glory, Praise, Worship and Thanks to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit for we are complete in, through and because of them.

footnote: Ever since the Lord brought this to my attention, Fruit of the Spirit has been mention by every speaker I've heard. Confirmation. Praise God.

Temperance

Abstain from all appearance of evil I Thessalonians 5:22

..,abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul I Peter 2:11

But the end of all things is at hand; be ye therefore sober,
and watch unto prayer. I Peter 4:7

Abstaining/refraining from evil, avoiding temptation, having a good conscience, being ready to give an answer, not afraid, neither troubled by the question. Why?
Glorify God with a willing and ready mind, clothe yourselves with humility, be sober, vigilant, remain steadfast in your faith, knowing the God of all Grace will make you perfect, establish, strengthen and settle you in eternal glory.

For so is the will of God, that will well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men. I Peter 2:15

Meekness

Seek the Lord humble ourselves to his will, be kind to everyone, become peace keepers, show ourselves useful for the purpose, fit and ready, willing in thought word and deeds, teaching with patience the Word of God and the way of life living by the gospel, that they who hear, who listen, who watch, will repent and come to know the truth and have hope in God.

The meek shall eat and be satisfied; they shall praise the Lord that seek him: your heart shall live forever. Romans 22:26

Faith

The Lord is our light salvation and strength.
He delivered us from fear sin and shame.
Saved us from troubles and we fear not for our trust is in Him.
We have faith that He will fulfill His promise to us.
We have faith in God's word and actions.
We have the courage to give our very beings into His hands.
In return we are rewarded with God's grace compassion and respect.

In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me. Psalm 56:4

Goodness

Bask in the goodness of God.
Ask Him for it and it will be given.
Seek Him and He will be found.
Knock and He shall open that door for you.
Receive, accept, rejoice, behold the goodness of the Lord and Christ Jesus.
Take comfort, be assured, acknowledge the good in God.

As we have therefore opportunity let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:10

footnote: this is the 100th post, Glory be unto God for He is Good.