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Daughter of Zion's Future Glory I'm feeling some kinda way right now. I woke up this morning to a most beautiful day, yet scripturally something does not sit well with me. It seems that more often than not it is those in the church who are beating me down and discouraging me (even praying against me) without cause. I have received more GOD-like compassion from worldly people than from church people. This is sad because as Christians, even if someone wrongs us, we are to forgive. It's disheartening to watch, as others, with whom brethren shouldn't even have a meal, not only are rewarded non-punitive acceptance, but even sit in the pulpit misguiding others. I understand that forgiveness has no limitations; shouldn't that abound toward me...

God commands us to turn away from our wickedness and death and choose godliness and life. Say to them. "As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign Lord, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their wicked ways and live Turn! Turn from your evil ways! Why will you die, O house of Israel? Ezekiel 33:11. Someone may be a sinner for a long time without physically dying but two things we take for granted- peace of mind and the joy of the Lord die very quickly long before the physical death. Another thing that dies is the ability to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit. The first step on the road to forgiveness, healing and restoration is to stop any sinful behavior. "Turn! Turn from your evil ways!" It...

Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat, sold his birthright. For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears. Hebrews 12:16-17 I was that profane fornicator. I would do anything for the love of a man back in the day. And that day was not so long ago. I thought that I knew all the ways to convince a guy to marry me- to want to be with me forever. I let them live with me in my home, bought them things (cell phones, cars, shoes, dinners, whatever) and played house with 2 guys so long, that I actually THOUGHT we were married (if you can imagine). Fifteen years with one, 20...

This I have learned...I can never learn enough of God's unconditional love. For each day, is a learning day...and each day is presented with a new challenge in the restlessness all around. It is not easy, and of long ago... this was made known...seeing and hearing many things of many...this I know...I must keep a close consciousness of God's Presence, to help and guide my thoughts and actions in every day events, for I too am weak, but rest assured...with His Presence, I am allowed the strength and courage to overcome and deal with many obstacles' each day...believe it. For not keeping close to His Presence...can become overwhelming despair and misery for those that know not...for there lies the burden...of knowing those close...

As I stood in an all but empty apartment this morning, I realized, yet again, just how blessed I truly am: 1) I wasn't involved in the violent domestic altercation in this apartment complex this morning that required at least 10 police officers. Thank You (LORD I ask you for salvation and restoration for those injured souls) 2) My lights have been turned off, but, I was able to get dressed and apply my makeup by the natural light that YOU provide. Thank You 3) I've been stripped of just about everything, but I can still rest on the floor. Thank You 4) I don't have use of a car right now, but, I do have use of my legs and feet. . . bless all the people who offered me a ride. Thank You 5) A church in walking distance. Thank You 6)...

Has God called you to be a "Noah" for your family? I know He has called me! I have built my ark and my family are all aboard; the winds and the storm has already hit us, we are now just awaiting the sign from the Holy Spirit that our "promised land" is just ahead! Enjoy this devotion from Rejoiceministries.org Scroggymommy5 aka Noah Noah Believed and Obeyed God "Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight and was full of violence. God saw how corrupt the earth had become, for all the people on earth had corrupted their ways. So God said to Noah, ‘I am going to put an end to all people, for the earth is filled with violence because of them. I am surely going to destroy both them and the earth. So make yourself an ark of cypress wood...

An act of faith shall be in prayer, for prayer being a demonstration of a dependence upon God, ever-mindful...prayer without ACTION... shall be useless. For of the gifts, but not putting them forth are to be evidence of having no faith...for one cannot be idle...for the journey requires sacrifices and hard work...make no mistake! To pacify ones self in believing otherwise...one can expect only as much as one is willing to put forth. For does not God honor our faith, and the Divine Spirit of God shall be MOVED by ones faith... with ACTION! Know this and know it well. 'mirror, mirror on the wall...what is it that YOU see'... God love all that are 'close by'.

Back about a little over a year ago, when I was coming towards the place of knowing that I needed to surrender my whole life to Christ but being unwilling, this video really helped me: /> She is so joyful. I can attest to the truth in everything she said would happen because I have also come to the same conclusion that the heartbreak is worth it once you encounter Jesus. I personally had to give up a lot of things that I thought were my "identity," so that I could find out what He says about me. He loves us so much! If you are afraid of giving up things that you feel are your only source of comfort, don't be. If you truly seek Him, you will definitely find Him!

by David Wilkerson It is not enough for us simply to believe in God as creator, the maker of all things. We also have to believe that He’s a God who yearns to do the impossible in our lives. The Bible makes it very clear: If we don’t believe this about Him, we don’t trust Him at all. In my opinion, no amount of counseling will do a person any good if he doubts God for a miracle. Don’t misunderstand—I am not against Christian counseling. But it is useless to counsel someone who is not fully convinced God can fix his problem, no matter what the problem may be. Couples must believe that God can save their relationship; otherwise, my counsel is in vain. Things may appear absolutely hopeless to them; they may have built up...

Making a choice...on worldly terms...or on God's terms. A disturbing illusion... living on God's terms, yet appeasing and yielding to the terms of the worldly community is a profound separation of grave consequences, as complacency has left a spiritual vacancy throughout the community, far and wide. Make no mistake, experience is a great teacher of life happening.