WE ARE CHRIST'S FRAGRANCE...

The Bible says we are the aroma (fragrance) of Christ. Let's spread that fragrance around!

2 Corinthians 2:15, : For we are to God the aroma of Christ, among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.




Wednesday, June 29, 2011

It's raining......!


Zechariah 10:1 ASK OF the Lord rain in the time of the latter or spring rain. It is the Lord Who makes lightnings which usher in the rain and give men showers, and grass to everyone in the field.

Hi friends and family...
The monsoon season (rainy) seems to have arrived here in Western India.
The farmers have been awaiting this season.
I'm sure it brought a smile on their face!
Thank God for the rains.
It brought a sigh of relief to people in our city who were not just reeling under the severe summer heat, but also water cuts.
And continue to pray for a good monsoon all over India.
For the catchment areas (where the lakes, dams are) to get good rain.
Pray for farmers to get the rain they need for their crops.
The next 3-4 months it will rain in our state.


Leviticus 26: I will send you rain in its season, and the ground will yield its crops and the trees of the field their fruit.
It's so..refreshing and the environment is a lot cooler.
Acts 14:17 Yet he has not left himself without testimony: He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy."

Heavy rains causes during monsoon does cuse heavy flooding in many low lying areas.
Let's pray the Lord will keep us safe.
YSIC, Julia 
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Abba Father You are the preserver of men, and the keeper of our lives. We commit ourselves to Your perfect care as we travel out on rainy days. We pray for a safe travel by road, rail or air.
Give Your angels charge over us to keep us in all
our ways. Let no evil befall us, nor any harm come to our
dwelling that we leave behind. Although we are uncertain
of what the day may bring, may we be prepared for any event or delay, and greet such with patience and understanding.
Bless us O Lord, that we may complete our daily outdoor duties and return home safely and remain under Your ever watchful care.
May the light of God surrounds us
His love enfolds us, the power of God protects us,
And the presence of God watches over us and our Nation;
In Jesus Name
Amen.

~RAIN DROPS~
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Beautiful, precious rain drops,
Upon the window pane,
Comes a feeling of joy and gratitude,
To hear falling drops of rain.

The birds have stopped their singing,
And the grass turns green again,
The leaves upon the trees are washed,
In the summertime when it rains.

The earth seems to smile at the sun,
While the clouds go drifting by,
As thunder peals in the heavens above,
And lightning flashes on high.

What a gift from God in the heavens,
Who sends rain in time of need,
To water the earth and freshen it up,
Giving life to all, indeed.

Beautiful precious rain drops.
Upon the window pane,
Such a precious gift from above,
The Rain, The Rain, The Rain.

By © Al Albrecht



Friday, June 10, 2011

What would you do?

Hi...
My friend asked, “WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF ONE DAY SOMEONE KNOCKS AT YOUR DOOR AND SAY'S, "COME OUT IMMEDIATELY!! YOU AND YOUR WHOLE FAMILY HAVE BEEN FOUND GUILTY OF WORSHIPING "JESUS" AND ARE GOING TO DIE!"
May be I will not face such situation today, but "Kingdom" people all over who stand up for the truth do face persecution and even death daily.
Tomorrow if we face that situation, what would we do?

God's Word says..Luke 9:22
And he said, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.”

Our Savior suffered, was rejected, condemned falsely and crucified but He overcame!
So  when we will have to face suffering, rejection, hatred or even death for standing up for Jesus Christ, let's not fear but praise God!Luke 6:22
"Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man."

The world may not understand but HE understands for He too was rejected by whom He thought were HIS own. He too was mocked, misunderstood.
People chose to believe in the lies of the enemy and rejected the SON OF GOD!
If they rejected the Son of God, won't we His children face the same thing?
Should we fear those who can only harm us physically?
Jesus said in
Luke 12: 4
“I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. 5 But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after your body has been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him."

Luke 6:22
"Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man."

Let's not fear persecution, suffering and live a compromising life. Let's stand firm to the end no matter what the cost.Mark 13:13
"Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved."

What we loose on earth is nothing compared to what we will inherit in heaven.
So when we will face hatred, rejection, persecution and even death, we need to let go of anger, pain, frustration or the thought to fight back and let the JOY OF THE LORD be our strength. We can't let the enemy use such situations to steal, kill or destroy our faith in Christ. Let's sing praise to our Savior and do what He did.Luke 23:34
Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”

May the Lord strengthen our faith in Him and His Word, may He help us walk holy, so that we stand strong in face of persecution.
May our love for our Lord never grow cold
 
May our Abba Father polish us like Diamonds for our Savior, through friction of trials so that we will "Shine" to be all that Jesus IS! Sons and Daughters of Abba Father, Joint-heirs in and with Christ Jesus!
May nothing in and of this world take us away from His love.Romans 8:35
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?
36 As it is written:
“For your sake we face death all day long;
we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.”
37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[k] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Stay blessed...

Julia