**I AM A SOLDIER**
I am a soldier in the army of God.
The Lord Jesus Christ is my Commanding Officer.
The Holy Bible is my code of conduct.
Faith, Prayer, and the Word are my weapons of Warfare.
I have been taught by the Holy Spirit, trained by experience, tried by adversity, and tested by fire.
I am a volunteer in this army, and I am enlisted for eternity.
I will either retire in this Army or die in this Army;
but, I will not get out, sell out, be talked out, or pushed out.
I am faithful, reliable, capable, and dependable.
If my God needs me, I am there.
I am a soldier. I am not a baby.
I do not need to be pampered, petted, primed up,
pumped up, picked up, or pepped up.
I am a soldier. No one has to call me, remind me, write me, visit me, entice me, or lure me.
I am a soldier. I am not a wimp.
I am in place, saluting my King, obeying His orders,
praising His name, and building His kingdom!
No one has to send me flowers, gifts, food, cards, candy, or give me handouts.
I do not need to be cuddled, cradled, cared for, or catered to.
I am committed. I cannot have my feelings hurt bad enough to turn me around.
I cannot be discouraged enough to turn me aside.
I cannot lose enough to cause me to quit.
When Jesus called me into this Army, I had nothing.
If I end up with nothing, I will still come out even. I will win.
My God will supply all my needs. I am more than a conqueror.
I will always triumph. I can do all things through Christ.
Devils cannot defeat me. People cannot disillusion me.
Weather cannot weary me. Sickness cannot stop me.
Battles cannot beat me. Money cannot buy me.
Governments cannot silence me, and hell cannot handle me!
I am a soldier.
Even death cannot destroy me.
For when my Commander calls me from this battlefield,
He will promote me to a captain.
I am a soldier, in the Army, I’m marching, claiming victory.
I will not give up. I will not turn around. I am a soldier, marching Heaven bound.
There are four kinds of soldiers:
1. Active Duty: Serving the Lord faithfully, daily, and on duty 24-7-365.
2. Reserve Status: Serving only when called upon,
or twice a year: Christmas and Easter.
3. Guard Status: Backing up the Active Duty group.
4. AWOL! Absent With Out the Lord.
Which kind are you? Be an army of one for an audience of One.
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TRUE LOVE WAITS
"TRUE LOVE WAITS"
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. - 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
...It burns like a blazing fire, like a mighty flame. Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away... - Song Of Songs 8:6,7
The Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations and to reserve the unjust under punishment for the day of judgement. - 2 Peter 2:9
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will. - Romans 12:2
Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's. - 1 Corinthians 6:18-20
Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge. - Hebrews 13:4
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WHAT COMES OUT OF YOUR MOUTH IS IN YOUR HEART
"WHAT COMES OUT OF YOUR MOUTH IS IN YOUR HEART"
LUKE 6:45(KJV)
A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.
NOTE:BE CAREFUL OF WHAT YOU SAY,BUT LET THE THINGS THAT COME FROM YOUR HEART AND OUT OF YOUR MOUTH BE OF LOVE AND EDIFICATION,AMEN !!!!!!!!
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WHEN I STRUGGLE WITH DOUBT
WHEN I STRUGGLE WITH DOUBT
Lord, it is by faith we stand (2 Corinthians 1:24). I want to have so much faith that I am fully convinced that whatever You have promised to me, You will also be able to perform it in my life (Romans 4:21). I know that faith is a gift from You, and I pray that my faith, no matter how it is tested by fire, will glorify You and bring all the praise and honor and glory that belong to You. Thank You that You have given me Your Word whereby my faith can be increased. Help me to grow in my understanding of it. May Your Word be so mixed with my faith that it will glorify You (Hebrews 4:2)
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." HEBREWS 11:1
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14 STEPS TO BECOMING A RECEIVER
"14 STEPS TO BECOMING A RECEIVER"
1)ACCEPT THE WORD OF GOD AS FINAL AUTHORITY. 2)TRUST THE MAN OF GOD. 3)HAVE A TEACHABLE SPIRIT. 4)BE IN THE RIGHT POSITION. 5)UNLEARN FALSE DOCTRINE. 6)MAINTAIN YOUR LOVE WALK. 7)BELIEVE THAT GOD IS ABLE. 8 )MEDITATE ON THE WORD. 9)BE IN EXPECTATION. 10)STAY IN GODS PRESENCE (NO STRIFE). 11)BE QUICK TO REPENT= TO FEEL SUCH REGRET FOR PAST CONDUCT AS TO CHANGE ONES MIND REGARDING IT. 12)OPERATE IN FORGIVENESS. 13)ACT LIKE IT IS SO. 14)BE A GIVER, AND NOT JUST TO PEOPLE WHO GIVE YOU.
"2 COR. 9:6-10" (GODS WORD TRANSLATION)
6 Remember this: The farmer who plants a few seeds will have a very small harvest. But the farmer who plants because he has received God's blessings will receive a harvest of God's blessings in return. 7 Each of you should give whatever you have decided. You shouldn't be sorry that you gave or feel forced to give, since God loves a cheerful giver. 8 Besides, God will give you his constantly overflowing kindness. Then, when you always have everything you need, you can do more and more good things. 9 Scripture says, "The righteous person gives freely to the poor. His righteousness continues forever." 10 God gives seed to the farmer and food to those who need to eat. God will also give you seed and multiply it. In your lives he will increase the things you do that have "his approval".
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A MANS RIB
"A MAN`S RIB"
A SPIRITUAL TEACHER WHILE TEACHING STUDENTS ASKED. "WHY IS WOMAN CALLED A MAN`S RIB. THE SMARTEST AND BRIGHTEST STUDENT RAISED HIS HAND AND ANSWERED, "BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT EVE WAS MADE OUT OF IN THE BIBLE". THE TEACHER RESPONDED THAT WAS A VERY GOOD ANSWER QUITE LOGICAL, BUT IT WAS NOT THE ONE I AM LOOKING FOR. THE STUDENT BECAME VERY ATTENTIVE, THIRSTY FOR KNOWLEDGE THEY ASK THE TEACHER TO TELL THEM THE ANSWER. THE TEACHER SAID FIRST LET ME ASK WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ORGAN IN THE BODY. WELL EVERY HAND WENT UP IN RESPONSE TO SUCH AN OBVIOUS QUESTION."THE HEART" ANSWERED ONE STUDENT. "CORRECT" SAID THE TEACHER, "AND WHAT PART OF THE BODY PROTECTS THE HEART". THE RIBS THE STUDENTS ANSWERED. THEN A LIGHT WENT ON IN THE CHILDREN EYES AND YOU COULD SEE THE PRODUCT OF WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING IN THEIR EYES. THE TEACHER THEN KNEW THAT THEY WERE ENLIGHTENED AND SAID, " A WOMAN IS THE PROTECTOR OF A MAN`S HEART. THE HEART IS SYMBOLIC FOR THE MIND. SHE IS HIS COUNSELOR AND HIS MIND REST SOLELY IN HER. SO IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT A MAN HAS THE RIGHT GUARDIAN, SHE MUST BE ARCHAIC, WISE, PRUDENT,AND STRONG OR HIS HEART WILL NOT BE ADEQUATELY SHIELDED. THE STUDENT FELT ENLIGHTENED AND PRAISED THEIR TEACHER. THEY GAVE THANKS.
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I AM A SOLDIER
**I AM A SOLDIER**
I am a soldier in the army of God. The Lord Jesus Christ is my Commanding Officer. The Holy Bible is my code of conduct. Faith, Prayer, and the Word are my weapons of Warfare. I have been taught by the Holy Spirit, trained by experience, tried by adversity, and tested by fire.
I am a volunteer in this army, and I am enlisted for eternity.
I will either retire in this Army or die in this Army; but, I will not get out, sell out, be talked out, or pushed out. I am faithful, reliable, capable, and dependable. If my God needs me, I am there.
I am a soldier. I am not a baby. I do not need to be pampered, petted, primed up, pumped up, picked up, or pepped up. I am a soldier. No one has to call me, remind me, write me, visit me, entice me, or lure me.
I am a soldier. I am not a wimp. I am in place, saluting my King, obeying His orders, praising His name, and building His kingdom! No one has to send me flowers, gifts, food, cards, candy, or give me handouts. I do not need to be cuddled, cradled, cared for, or catered to. I am committed. I cannot have my feelings hurt bad enough to turn me around.
I cannot be discouraged enough to turn me aside. I cannot lose enough to cause me to quit. When Jesus called me into this Army, I had nothing. If I end up with nothing, I will still come out even. I will win. My God will supply all my needs. I am more than a conqueror. I will always triumph. I can do all things through Christ. Devils cannot defeat me. People cannot disillusion me. Weather cannot weary me. Sickness cannot stop me. Battles cannot beat me. Money cannot buy me. Governments cannot silence me, and hell cannot handle me!
I am a soldier. Even death cannot destroy me. For when my Commander calls me from this battlefield, He will promote me to a captain. I am a soldier, in the Army, I’m marching, claiming victory. I will not give up. I will not turn around. I am a soldier, marching Heaven bound.
There are four kinds of soldiers: 1. Active Duty: Serving the Lord faithfully, daily, and on duty 24-7-365. 2. Reserve Status: Serving only when called upon, or twice a year: Christmas and Easter. 3. Guard Status: Backing up the Active Duty group. 4. AWOL! Absent With Out the Lord.
Which kind are you? Be an army of one for an audience of One.
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SYMPTOMS OF A CORRUPTED HEART
"SYMPTOMS OF A CORRUPTED HEART AND THE WAY TO CLEAN IT UP"!
"7 SYMPTOMS OF A SPIRITUAL HEART ATTACK"
1)WHEN YOU BECOME SLACK IN YOUR COMMITMENT TO THE THINGS OF GOD.
2)WHEN YOU BECOME BITTER AT THE BLESSING OF OTHERS.
3)WHEN YOU CAN LIE WITH A STRAIT HEART AND IT SOUNDS LIKE THE TRUTH.
4)WHEN YOU MURMUR AGAINST THE DECISIONS MADE BY LEADERSHIP.
5)WHEN YOU LIFT YOURSELF UP AT THE EXPENSE OF PUTTING SOMEONE ELSE DOWN.
6)WHEN YOU DEVELOP THE EAR FOR GOSSIP & THE LOW DOWNS OF WHATS GOING ON.
7)WHEN YOU CAN ILLUMINATE BAD & NEVER GOOD IN OTHERS.
"5 SIGNS OF A CORRUPTED HEART"
1)CONTINUE TO SIN
2)GETTING FROM UNDER AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE WHAT YOU ARE DOING
3)TELLING HALF TRUTHS TO JUSTIFY WHAT YOU SAY GOD SAID
4)TRANSGRESSING PRINCIPLE TO DO WHAT YOU SAY GOD SAID
5)RECRUITING & CAMPAIGNING OTHERS TO PARTICIPATE IN YOUR FOOLISHNESS
"4 WAYS TO CLEAN A CONTAMINATED HEART"
1)ADMIT THINGS ARE NOT RIGHT IN YOUR HEART!
2)IDENTIFY WHERE THE CORRUPTION IS COMING FROM!
3)TAKE GODS WORD & BATHE IN IT DAILY!
4) AND TRULY ASK GOD TO COME INTO YOUR HEART AND CLEAN IT AND MAKE YOU WHOLE IN HIS SPIRIT!
(DONT WAIT UNTIL TOMORROW,DO IT TODAY FOR TOMORROW IS NOT PROMISED TO ANY OF US)!
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CRUCIFYING THE FLESH
"CRUCIFYING THE FLESH AND HAVING INTEGRITY"
"GOODNESS & GENTLENESS"-INTEGRITY,DOING RIGHT,DOING WELL.
"TEMPERANCE"-MODERATION OR SELF-RESTRAINT IN ACTION;SELF-CONTROL,SACRIFICE.NOT FLESHY,NOT CARNAL,NOT QUICK TO RELY ON THE DICTATES OF THE FLESH,TO MORTIFY.
"MORTIFICATION"(ESCHEWAL)-THE DEATH OF 1 PART OF THE BODY WHILE THE REST IS ALIVE;DISCIPLINE OF THE BODY AND THE APPETITES BY SELF-DENIAL OR SELF-INFLICTED PRIVATION,HUMBLING WOUNDED PRIDE;DESTROYING THE LUST OF THE FLESH(BY BODILY PAIN OR DISCOMFORT INFLICTED ON YOURSELF)"LIKE EXERCISING"CAUSING AWARENESS OF YOUR SHORTCOMINGS;CRUCIFY=TO UTTERLY DESTROY ITS POWER !
"5 WAYS TO DENY THE FLESH" 1)ACCURATE THINKING(TRUTH OF THE WORD & NOT WHAT I THINK). 2)ESTABLISH ONCE & FOR ALL WHO I AM IN CHRIST. DRAW THE LINE ! 3)DIE DAILY TO THE THINGS THAT STRENGTHEN MY FLESHLY OPPOSITION TOWARDS THE WORD OF GOD! 4)BE PREPARED TO HANDLE SHORT TERM DISCOMFORTS. 5)LIVE EVERYDAY ACCORDING TO YOUR CONVICTIONS & NOT YOUR FEELINGS & EMOTIONS.
"3 THINGS OF WHAT LACK OF TEMPERANCE(SELF-CONTROL)DOES" 1)REASON AWAY OBEDIENCE 2)CONVINCE YOU THAT DISOBEDIENCE IS BETTER THAN OBEDIENCE. 3)MANIPULATES YOU INTO THINKING YOU WILL GET BY IN YOUR UNRIGHTEOUSNESS.
"4 THINGS THAT HAPPEN WHEN YOUR OUT OF CONTROL"(LASCIVIOUS) 1)YOU WILL LIVE LIKE A SINNER 2)YOU FORFEIT THE BENEFITS & PROMISES OF GOD. 3)YOU PASS YOUR CONTAMINATION ONTO OTHERS,BECOMING AN ENEMY TO GOD. 4)IT KEEPS YOU OUT OF POSITION TO BE BLESSED,PROMOTED & THE ABILITY TO OPERATE IN THE ANOINTING.
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TO RENEW THE MIND
"TO RENEW THE MIND"
YOU HAVE TO DIE TO YOURSELF OR SELFISHNESS IN ORDER TO RISE UP IN CHRIST.
(CHANGE)TO MAKE THE FORM,NATURE,CONTENT,FUTURE COURSE ETC,OF SOMETHING DIFFERENT FROM WHAT IT IS OR FROM WHAT IT WOULD BE IF LEFT ALONE:
"THE PROCESS NEEDED TO ACHIEVE A DESIRED RESULTS"
(1)PEOPLE WANT TO CHANGE BUT IF IT DOESNT HURT ENOUGH THEY WILL NOT CHANGE.
(2)YES CHANGE IS HARD,BUT WITHOUT IT WE WOULD CONTINUE TO TRUST OURSELVES AND NOT IN OUR GREAT GOD-WHO BY THE WAY,NEVER CHANGES.
( 3)CHANGE CAN BE HARD,BECAUSE YOU SEE A PICTURE OF WHAT COULD BE,BUT ALSO A PICTURE OF PROBABLY WHAT WILL BE AND SO THE PICTURE IN YOUR MIND CAN BRING YOU TO A PLACE OF ANXIETY.
(4)CHANE IS HARD BECAUSE YOU WANT TO HAVE CONTROL,INSTEAD OF BEING CONTROLLED,YOU RATHER JUST HAVE COMFORT.
"CHANGE IS ACTUALLY QUITE SIMPLE-AND HERE ARE 5 REQUIRED STEPS"
(1)IDENTIFY THE THING YOU WANT TO CHANGE ABOUT YOURSELF.
(2)DECIDE TO CHANGE
( 3)GATHER HELP AND INFORMATION FROM OTHER PEOPLE WHO ARE GOING IN THE SAME DIRECTION THAT YOU DESIRE TO GO !
(4)BUILD AND EXECUTE A PLAN OF ACTION USING THIS INFORMATION AND THE HELP OF OTHERS.
(5)IF YOU FAIL,GO BACK TO STEP #3,TWEAK(CHANGE IT UP A LITTLE TO PINCH) YOUR PLAN,AND REPEAT UNTIL YOU PRODUCE THE DESIRED RESULTS.
AND THIS IS HOW YOU RENEW YOUR MIND !
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REWARDS COMES WITH RESPONSIBILITIES
*REWARDS COMES WITH RESPONSIBILITIES*
HEB.11:1- Now faith is the assurance that what we hope for will come about and the certainty that what we cannot see exists.(ISV)
HEB. 11:6- Now without faith it is impossible to please God, for whoever comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who diligently search for him.(ISV)
#1-PEOPLE WHAT WE HAVE TO UNDERSTAND IS THAT WHEN WE PRAY ASKING GOD FOR THINGS THAT WE SHOULD PRAY FOR THINGS THAT WOULD GLORIFY GOD AND NOT OURSELVES. WE SHOULD PRAY FOR THOSE THINGS THAT ARE WITHIN GODS WILL AND NOT FROM OUR OWN SELFISH WILLS..
#2-WHEN WE PRAY THEN WE SHOULD PRAY IN FAITH AND NOT IN UNBELIEF,AND TRUST ME GOD KNOWS IF WHAT IS COMING OUT OF YOUR MOUTH IS MATCHING UP WITH YOUR HEART AND IF YOUR TRULY BELIEVING FOR WHAT YOUR ASKING FOR(YOU CAN FOOL MAN AND EVEN YOURSELVES,BUT YOU CANT FOOL GOD)... AND WHEN YOU PRAY YOU SHOULD BELIEVE THAT YOU ALREADY GOT IT,AND NOT WAIT UNTIL WE GET IT IN ORDER TO BELIEVE IT...
#3-DONT JUST BELIEVE IN PRAYER, BUT YOU SHOULD BELIEVE IN THE FULL POWER OF PRAYER AND KNOW THAT GOD IS YOUR SOURCE AND NOT YOUR JOBS,OR COMPANIONS,OR FRIENDS OR PASTORS OR WHERE EVER YOU RECEIVE SOMETHING FROM,ALWAYS KNOW THAT GOD IS YOUR SOURCE,SO STOP BEING JOB OR MAN DEPENDANT AND BECOME GOD DEPENDANT..
#4-A LOT OF THE THINGS THAT YOU PRAY FOR GOD IS TELLING YOU "NO"AND GOD KNOWS WHAT IS BEST FOR YOU,WAY BETTER THAN YOU KNOW FOR YOURSELVES. SO SOME OF YOUR RELATIONSHIPS,AND MATERIAL THINGS THAT YOUR PRAYING TO HOLD ON TO MIGHT JUST NOT BE FOR YOU,AND GOD IS TELLING YOU TO LET IT "GO"!
#5-A LOT OF TIMES YOUR NOT RECEIVING BECAUSE YOUR LIVING IN DISOBEDIENCE.. Oops DID I STEP ON SOME TOES? LET ME ASK YOU THIS. WHEN YOUR CHILDREN ACT UP AND DISOBEY YOU,DO YOU REWARD THEM??? THEN WHY DO YOU EXPECT FOR GOD WHO IS HOLY AND RIGHTEOUS TO REWARD YOU FOR BEING DISOBEDIENT??
#6- WHEN PEOPLE PRAY FOR THINGS IN THE NAME OF JESUS YOU MUST UNDERSTAND WHAT IS "IN THE NAME OF JESUS".. THIS MEANS HANDLING HIS BUSINESS AND THATS WHEN HE WILL GIVE YOU WHAT YOU ASK FOR OF THE FATHER,BECAUSE IT WONT BE ABOUT YOU AND TO MAKE YOU LOOK GOOD, BUT IT WILL MAKE THE FATHER LOOK GOOD AND IF HES LOOKING GOOD THEN HIS GLORY WILL AUTOMATICALLY COVER YOU WITH GOODNESS AND ABUNDANCE..SCRIPTURE REFERENCE....
JOHN 14:13- I will do whatever you ask in my name(HANDLING HIS BUSINESS), so that the Father(NOT YOU BUT THE FATHER) may be glorified(COMPLETE) in the Son.
JOHN 16:24- So far you haven't asked for anything in my name(HANDLING HIS BUSINESS). Keep asking and you will receive, so that your joy(NOT PLEASURE BUT JOY) may be complete."
ALL IM TRYING TO SAY PEOPLE OF GOD,THAT YOUR MOUNTAINS(TROUBLES) ARE THERE TO TEST YOUR FAITH AND TO INCREASE IT.. BECAUSE IF YOU NEVER HAVE TESTS THEN HOW CAN YOU EVER HAVE A TESTIMONY?? THE SAME GOD THAT DELIVERED YOU OUT OF ALL YOUR OTHER MESS IS STILL IN THE DELIVERING BUSINESS AND HE IS STILL ON THE THRONE OF GLORY DOING WHAT HE DO. BUT IT IS YOU WHO HAS MOVED AWAY FROM GOD AND LIVE IN DOUBT AND FEAR! {FEAR AND DOUBT AND WORRY AUTOMATICALLY CANCELS OUT FAITH} SO IF YOU SAY THAT YOU GIVE IT UP TO GOD,THEN MOVE OUT OF THE WAY AND LET HIM DO A WORK IN YOU...
NOTE: PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING AND WORRY ABOUT NOTHING,BUT IF YOUR GOING TO WORRY THEN WHY PRAY,BECAUSE BASICALLY YOUR TELLING GOD THAT THIS PROBLEM IS TOO BIG FOR YOU TO HANDLE, SO IM JUST GOING TO WORRY ABOUT IT MYSELF! SO STOP TELLING GOD HOW BIG YOUR MOUNTAINS ARE AND START TELLING YOUR MOUNTAINS HOW BIG YOUR GOD IS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND I PRAY THAT THIS IS A RIGHT NOW WORD FOR SOMEBODY..AMEN !
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