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One Heartbeat Away

Jun23

iStock_000015062038XSmall_DisappointmentValley-sjhIf anyone has been paying attention to the news lately, it has been down right discouraging. The world is plunging into decay and immorality. From all the terror, America’s fast decline, lies and deceit, sexual exploits; it makes you truly wonder what the heck is going on and it certainly makes you scratch your head a bit. Have you found yourself wondering where is God in it all? Is there a purpose that we simply don’t understand? Why is all of this happening?

Well, the more I asked questions and searched for answers…the more I found myself drawn to study prophecies. For over the past few years, I had already read up on everything I could regarding the four blood moons, Israel’s feasts, and the like. With the last one happening in September 2015, along with the Jewish feast and Elul 29, I already knew there is significance to all I’ve seen. After requiring God’s guidance, He led me on an incredible journey. And I don’t mean just skimming the surface of the Bible or Biblical commentaries…I mean, deep and undeniable studies. The more I studied, the more I dove in. There have only been a few times this has ever happened to me where I would lock myself in a room for days and study till I just couldn’t read another word. It was undeniably God’ s hand of guidance and provision. There was something He was trying to get me to see and pass along to others who are willing to listen.

Events seem to be happening quickly and most people are oblivious to it all. Time seems to be passing by and most people are looking at their own lives, stuck on electronics that they think brings them joy; only to be afraid of missing out on something or being left out of the next big thing. However, those that have ears to hear and those that hear be saved! (Mark 4:23-24)

The absolute truth is that most people are missing out on something more important than a text message or a selfie. Something that is coming over the horizon like a sunrise but no one takes a minute to appreciate the sunrise nor the creator of that sunrise.

No matter where we grew up or went to school, no matter what we did in our life before Christ, no matter what we currently do for a profession, no matter where or when we were chosen to follow Christ…we all have a purpose in life. We are all called to be a watchman on the wall. (Ezekiel 33:6) We are all called to be the light of the world. (Matthew 5:14) So, it is of the utmost importance for all those who believe in Christ to understand the times which we live in. It is important for all of us to be strong in His word, be loving to those around us, and reach out with the revelation of knowledge to save all those who are lost before it’s too late.

Within less than a blink of an eye, everything we know and love could vanish. Houses, cars, money, gold, silver, and everything else people strive for will not mean a thing when it happens. What God lead me to discover shocked me to my very core. Nothing else seemed to matter much after it. I couldn’t wait to sit down to write this post because everything is explained in such a way that your soul is moved. You finally “get it” and “the purpose” and “the why”.

Being a watchman on the wall is never easy nor is it ever received very well. But as God says so eloquently in the Bible:

Ezekiel 33:6: But if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet, so that the people are not warned, and the sword comes and takes any one of them, that person is taken away in his iniquity, but his blood I will require at the watchman’s hand.

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I don’t typically endorse products on this website. However, it is my duty to warn anyone who is willing to hear. I urge you all to read “The Harbinger” from Jonathan Cahn. It is definitely a book written for our time and explains a lot of what has happened to America, what to expect next, and God’s ultimate purpose. Whether you live in America or around the world, the ending of this book will take your breath away and you’ll understand why we all have been called for a time such as this. I urge you to get a hold of this NOW. Don’t wait! We are simply one heartbeat away and you’ll want to share it with everyone you love!

For more information, please visit www.TheHarbingerWebsite.com

“Watch, I say lest He comes suddenly and unexpectedly and find you asleep. And what I say to you, I say to everyone: Watch (give strict attention, be cautious, active, and alert)!” (Mark 13:36-37)

Do not be afraid as God promises to protect his beloved. If you have not given your life to Christ, I urge you to do so as none of us are promised tomorrow. It’s the greatest gift ever to mankind…to spend eternity with Almighty God where there is no pain, no suffering, no sorrow. Your ultimate destination is a choice. What shall you choose?

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Look Out, God’s Grace Is With You

Apr24

His Word Is TrueNo matter who you are, everyone finds themselves going through some tough circumstances and difficult situations in their lives right now. Satan is not a respecter of persons. He loves to attack anyone he feels threatened by and…YOU, YOU CHILD OF GOD are a threatening force to be reckoned with!

Whether you find yourself with an addictive behavior, a frayed relationship, in deep depression, a financial mess, or a huge mixture of them all…I want you to know that GOD’s GRACE IS SUFFICIENT for whatever you are battling. Take a couple of the key people in the Bible for a moment. Job found himself in a terrible mess. He went from being a very rich man with a great family to losing everything he owned. He had absolutely nothing left. In an instant…He lost his home, his family, his flocks, and his wealth. Look at Paul. He was snake bitten. Shipwrecked. Thrown into jail. Stoned. Whipped. And thrown over a cliff being left for dead. He had absolutely nothing left.

At first, they both had an incredible life. They felt like they were on top of the world. They had so much going for them. And then…a major crash came. Everything they knew was gone in an instant. In a blink of an eye. It looked like their situations were so huge and massive, that there was no way they were going to get out of them. Does that sound like your situation? Does your circumstances look like there’s no way out? Are you so overwhelmed that you just can’t see any solutions?

If that sounds like you…take heart because I have TREMENDOUS NEWS FOR YOU!!! GOD’S GRACE IS SUFFICIENT! HE HAS A WAY WHEN THERE ISN’T ONE!

“2 Corinthians 12:8 Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it might leave me. 9And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. 10Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ’s sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.”God is Bigger than problems

No matter what you face, no matter what you find yourself going through, no matter how weak and helpless you might feel…God’s grace is sufficient. See, when we find ourselves in a difficult situation…instead of murmuring or complaining about it; we should THANK GOD FOR HIS ABUNDANCE GRACE! His grace is more than enough to handle the problem. Sure, it may not look like you will get out of the situation but you will have VICTORY! GOD SAYS SO!

Maybe you are just like Job or Paul. Maybe you find yourself broke, busted and disgusted. Maybe you lost everything. Maybe that addiction has such an intense hold that you can’t seem to break free. Well the best thing you can do is PRAISE GOD THAT HIS GRACE IS SUFFICIENT. Job and Paul ended up being some of the greatest men in the Bible. They knew that God was all they needed. They prayed, they believed and they praised Him no matter what they found themselves going through. Maybe you are down to your last dollar and have bills to pay…PRAISE GOD THAT YOU HAVE MORE THAN ENOUGH GRACE TO PAY YOUR BILLS! Maybe people are talking badly about you…PRAISE GOD THAT HIS GRACE OVERCOMES YOUR HATERS. Maybe your marriage is in turmoil…PRAISE GOD THAT HIS GRACE RESTORES MARRIAGES.

I CANThere is absolutely no way you can lose. Sure, it may not look like anything is happening. It may look like you are defeated. It may seem impossible. It may seem like there is absolutely no way you are going to get out of this mess. It may appear that your healing will never come. You might have been holding on for years and nothing seems to be happening in your favor.

But today you can declare…VICTORY THROUGH CHRIST! It’s His grace, His love, His healing, His peace, His restoration that will make sure that you are the VICTOR not the victim, the HEAD and not the tail, ABOVE and not below! You are more than a conqueror through Christ! You will succeed no matter what you face! God promises that all good things come from Christ and that “no weapon formed against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the LORD.” (Isaiah 54:17)

VICTORY IS YOURS!

DECLARE IT ~ ACCEPT IT ~ EXPECT IT!

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Release and Accept

May16

Let Go (2014_03_10 01_21_18 UTC)Life has a funny way of constantly reminding you of the things you’ve done wrong. You can be in the middle of a fantastic day, when out of nowhere, a reminder of your past comes along. As soon as it pops into your head, you have a choice to make. You can either mull it over and relive it, or you can ask for God’s forgiveness and release it to Him.

No matter who you are, where you came from, or what you’ve done…IT DOES NOT DEFINE YOU NOW! Your past is just that…your past. When you repented and accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, your past no longer exists and He sees your sins no more. (Hebrews 10:17) You don’t have to live in shame, guilt, anger, or regret. Thanks to Jesus’s finished work, you are a new creature in Christ and only the best days are ahead of you.

So the next time a little reminder comes along, stop it in its path. Release whatever it is to God and let Jesus’ rest come upon you. He will never leave you, nor forsake you. Let Him fill you with unspeakable peace that only He can provide. Accept His loving mercy and kindness today.

REPEAT AFTER ME:

Lord Jesus, thank you for loving me so much. Thank you for forgiving me of my sins and making me a new creature. Today, I release all of my past hurts, anger, guilt, shame, and pain. Fill me with your amazing peace as I begin to step forward into the incredible life you have for me. Today, I will walk boldly and confidently knowing that my past is forgiven. Thank you for your mercy and kindness. In Jesus’ mighty name, I pray. Amen.

Now…THANK GOD FOR HIS GOODNESS AND GO HAVE A TREMENDOUS DAY!

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Special Edition – CHOICES

Sep1

In this special edition, I would like to share with you an amazing and valuable lesson I learned recently.  I can tell you right off the bat, most people who read this won’t understand.  However, for those of you who really want to follow Christ; will completely understand the test I was about to embark upon.

To give you a quick back drop…God continuously has shown me that he wanted me to help others understand how to overcome emotions.  I never dreamed of being a writer nor have I ever thought of having my very own website.  But, God’s ways are higher than our own; that’s for sure.  The book and website was all God.  I had never used the software programs that were needed to complete these things nor did I have the experience or training within these programs.  Yet, God provided for me every step of the way.  And, I certainly haven’t had to struggle through all of the steps in order to accomplish His tasks.  So, I’m obviously walking in His true path for my life because it has been a very easy and peaceful path to take.

With that being said, my difficult test began…

Recently, I was contacted about a great job opportunity.  It was a 3 month contractual job with great pay.  Now in the past, I would have jumped on a chance like this.  However, this situation became a major dilemma for me.  It tied my stomach in knots for days.  Here’s why…

This particular position would be considered a gold-mine for most people.  Great pay, short-term position…it would have set my finances up for quite a few months after the job was long gone.  Yet, deep inside, I was conflicted.  With this position, came long hours and a huge commute, downtown each day.  No big deal, I’m used to that…So, what’s the problem?

Unfortunately, there would have been absolutely no way I would have the strength or time to continue God’s path that I’m currently on.  Oh, let me tell you, I was making every debate in my mind:

  1. God provided me with this opportunity.
  2. God would give me the strength.
  3. God would give me the time I needed to keep writing.
  4. God would make rush hour easier.
  5. And the list went on and on.

But the whole time I was trying to make sense of it all, I knew that the decision was an either/or situation.  I simply don’t know how I knew, I just knew.  What made it worse was that my family really could use the funds that this position offered.  What in the world was I supposed to do?

I immediately discussed the situation with my mom to get her feedback; since she would be affected by the decision as well.  We weighed the pros and cons together.  We tried to review every aspect, yet in the end, my mom said to me, “Why don’t you go get quiet, pray for guidance and ask God for the answer”.  There was no mistaking her wisdom…God has given her great insight through all these major changes lately and He was helping me to look higher than my current circumstances.

So, I took her advice.  I knelt on my knees, got quiet and asked God for guidance.  I discussed everything with Him; the pros, the cons, the money.  With tears flowing, I’m telling God that my family needed the funds and I know that I could put everything on the backburner for 3 months and that He would understand.  I also promised Him that when the job was done, I would get back to His writing.

But the whole time, in my heart, I knew that wasn’t true.  I knew that it would stop the amazing flow of grace He has placed on my family during all these changes.  God has been slowly changing all of us, laughter has been raining in my family and it has become such a wonderful place to be.  So, how could I let that go?  We have come so far in such a short period of time, God was with us.

What I came to realize was that the bottom-line question was simple …follow God or follow the money.  When I put it that way…there was absolutely no choice.  God will provide the funds we need so that we can keep moving in His chosen path.  God has helped me every step of the way.  He has changed my thinking, my heart, my life…all for the good.  How could I possibly stop His amazing flow of ideas and creativity; just for the money?  In all reality, it wasn’t a difficult choice…I CHOSE GOD!

I can tell you, as soon as the choice was made; God filled both mom and I with such an incredible peace.  It was like he was giving us instant confirmation that the right choice was made.  It was an absolutely amazing experience.

A particular scripture has been mulling in my head ever since: “…faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.”  As children of God, we are to trust and believe in Him whether we understand His purpose or not.  And one thing is for certain, the devil will do anything he can to hinder God’s purpose for our lives.  He makes the wrong way feel so inviting to our minds and senses.  Yet, deep inside,  you will know the right way to go as God will make it perfectly clear.

So when this happens to you, just keep in mind the simple question:  Does it take you away from God’s purpose or does it place you closer to His calling?  The choice will be yours.  What will you choose when the time comes?