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.




Saturday, March 30, 2013

Each of us have a testimony!



All of us were one day lost in sin... until one day our Lord found us...
Only God can bring Salvation, total healing, restoration and make the one who heeds to His call and believes in His Word a new creation through His Son Jesus Christ.
Only He can turn our mess into message; our test becomes a testimony!
There is hope for the hopeless in Him...
He is the One who will wash us of all our unrighteous deeds and cloth us with His righteousness!
Let's testify of God's work in our lives!
We overcome the enemy by the Blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony!
Revelation 12:11
And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.

Let us boldly testify of what God's done in our lives.
Blessings...
Julia

Friday, March 29, 2013

Be His Light and Salt!


If you are the child of the Most High God Elohim, the world cannot survive without you because you are the light!
Without light darkness will prevail and cause confusion and destruction.
And you are the salt and preserve this world getting totally corrupt!
Praise be to our Lord and Savior!
Shine on for our Lord! 
Have a blessed day!
Julia


There is nothing to compare....


When we compare our temporary circumstances, heart aches, pain, rejection, aches, loss, to what our Lord JESUS CHRIST endured to go to the Cross and on the cross for all of us, there’s nothing to compare!
Praise God our Lord is alive and He understands what we go through and will see us through every trial and pain.
Be blessed,
Julia

Our help comes from the Maker of heaven and earth..



David lived in times when mountains were seen as a place of hiding and security. 
Still he chose to lift up His eyes unto the Maker of Heaven and earth. 
Psalm 121: 2 "My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
Let us too lift up our eyes to The God who made heaven and the earth.
He is all knowing.
He is a prayer answering God!
He listens to us, answers us, helps us to do the impossible, confuses the enemy, enables us to overcome and overtake!
His Word never fails and He is a promise Keeper!
He watches over us!
Glory and honor be to our Lord Jesus Christ!
Blessings...
Julia

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Shine on for Jesus Christ!



When Moses came down from Mt.Sinai his face was radiant(Exodus 34:29,30)
because he had spent time with God.
Being in God's presence and meditating on His Word will change us, renew us, refresh us!
Time spent with God is time well spent.
The glow(radiance) is the outward sign of the inward change that happens to a believer in His presence. 
Our God is light, and in Him is no darkness.. 
If we are to be reflectors on His Glory, Christ has to shine on us.(Ephesians 5:14)
Shine on...
Keep the glow!
YSIC
Julia

Arise and shine!



Even as darkness arises all around,
God says,'Arise and Shine'!(Ephesians 5:14\Isaiah 60:1,2)
Time to rise up laid down lovers n get back to our 1st love!
Need to be His light and emit His fragrance (Song of Solomon 1:3  
and 2 Corinthians 2:15)
may we abide in Him and His Word in us.
Come into your identity as a child of the King.
Let us not let the world intimated us,  "WE ARE ROYALTY" let us start living like it. 
Have a blessed and refreshing day!
Shine on...
YSIC
Julia

Listening to God

The world is full of distractions and noise.
In midst of this we need to find time to sit at our Lord's feet and hear His voice!
His Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.
It's our daily bread.
His Word is powerful.
May His Word guide and lead us this day...
All Glory be to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
Be blessed
Julia

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Guard our hearts and mind O Lord....

Abba Father..

You are a Holy God...

You expect us to be holy as You are Holy...

Guard our hearts and mind against every attraction   

and distraction of the enemy, who comes as an 

angel of light too!

Help us to discern the right from wrong and stay 

focused in our mission to serve you....

Non of our deeds, thought, words or activity is 

hidden from You O Lord...

Keep us away from every snare and deception of 

the enemy O Lord....

May we be like You O Lord....

Increase our faith O Lord...

In the Sovereign Name of our Lord Jesus Christ

Amen 

Monday, March 25, 2013

YES YOU WILL GET THROUGH THIS TRIAL ..by:Al Thomas


YES YOU WILL GET THROUGH THIS TRIAL ..by:Al Thomas

  In the battle. . . feeling overwhelmed?
Maybe this word is for you!
I saw in the Spirit that some are now in the midst of a circumstance so potentially devastating that fear is drawing near. Others worry that they are beyond the point of recovery. Be reminded that you have a Friend who sticks closer than a brother 
(Proverbs 18:24) and His adhesiveness is stronger than super glue. Do not agree with the accusations of the devil ( Revelation 12:10).
The enemy has whispered to some: "You are a loser, a failure; you're washed up, never to recover, always to be known as one who didn't measure up to the call.
Some know what David meant when he said "no man careth for my soul" ( Psalm 142:4)
and Job when he wrote
"My soul is weary of life" (Job 10:1).
This mess, this "no way out" dilemma can and will be turned around ( Isaiah 65: 24). God' s view of what is happening is much different than yours . He will restore your soul ( Psalm 23:3), renew your mind ( Romans 12:2) and enlighten your eyes ( Isaiah 35:5). Yes, He will deliver you (2 Peter2:9).
Have all deserted you?
He will not.If you are in the place of despair and heart ache; do not turn away from God, instead:
KNOW THAT GOD HAS ALREADY CREATED A PLAN FOR YOUR RECOVERY
While you're having those occasional thoughts of quitting, keep in mind that God is currently behind the scenes putting thing s back together better than they were before you entered this mess
 ( Jeremiah 29: 11).
Some have asked , " God, how long do I have to stay in this valley before You do something? " That's the wrong question.The right question is, "God, how should I conduct myself while You are working on this thing ?"
The timing is up to God (and the attitude is up to you), but I'll tell you this: It will take no longer than it has to. Not one second longer. God takes no pleasure in you going through this and seeing you suffer.
Yet, He will not waste one of your tears (Isaiah 25:8).
THE DEVIL HAS SAID, "YOU HAVE BLOWN IT BEYOND REPAIR" . . .
THAT IS A LIE!
No matter what the obstacles, no matter how many times you have failed, no matter how big the pit you have fallen into,
His plan for your recovery is sure. (Isaiah 65:24).
Feel like you're being chased by giants? 
God doesn't lie and He has promised to deliver you even if giants with twelve fingers and twelve toes are chasing you. (2 Samuel21:22).
"He shall deliver thee in six troubles; yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee" (Job 5: 19).
 "Six troubles, yea even seven" is a Biblical idiom or phrase that means no matter how many troubles ( i.e. ka-Zillions) He will deliver you. Get that in your head.
KNOW THAT GOD' S PLAN FOR YOUR RECOVERY IS FOOLPROOF!!
As soon as Peter denied Jesus (John 18:25), God had a plan for Peter's restoration ( John 21:17). This wasn't the first time Peter blew it, and it wouldn't be the last; so it is with each of us (Romans 7:19).
God knew it was going to happen long ago and He made provision for it. You're not going under, you're going through.
Come high water, come fire or come all the demons of hell, the Lord will deliver you.
David wrote
"Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through the fire and through the water: but Thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place"
( Psalm 66:12).
This word wealthy means "rich fulfillment."
Even though the enemy (and even your own mistakes) may have drained you of hope and strength, God will again bring the rich fullness of His presence into your life.
There is no " ifs," "ands," or "buts" about it.
He will do it. Why? He's so madly in love with you it's beyond your comprehension ( Romans 8: 35-39).
RECOGNIZE THAT HIS ANSWER IS ON THE WAY - EVEN AT THE DOOR!!!
When we get discouraged and satan tells us the situation is hopeless, we need to resist (James 4:7) and take a stand ( Ephesians 6:13).
Remember though, no one overcomes by sitting down. Whatever you do, don't start sulking all day and feeling sorry for yourself. Stop with the "should a, could a, would a" stuff , dust yourself off and get back to the business of the Kingdom.
Don't try to figure out how He will help you. Don't imagine that suddenly He will say, "Abra Kadabra" like Houdini.
Oh, yes, He could do an instant miracle and just might, but He wants you to trust Him to do it His way no matter what that may be.
Paul was stoned (and this was on a good day).
His friends supposed he was dead ( Acts 14:19- 21), but the next day he was on the road to preach the Gospel. Some of you feel like you have been stoned, but you will get up like nothing happened.
The enemy likes to whisper to you that things will not change or turn around. Do not listen to him or anyone who speaks with unbelief. Like a bolt of lightning it will hit you that Jesus won the battle for you and you are called to be a conqueror with Him ( Romans 8: 37).
No, you may not feel like a conqueror right now, but Jesus has passed the baton to me and you ( John 20: 21) and He did not promise feelings would always accompany the call.
Rejoice, in all the pain, bewilderment and inner turmoil, God is working to reverse the circumstance and use it for your re-commissioning. You, who thought you were unfit, will re-emerge stronger than ever and the devil will see his work backfire.
Stand up. . .the horizon is before you. 
The dawn breaks.
Victory is coming and you are one of His warriors!
Al Thomas
Celebrating His Life Ministries

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Soon the night will end...



We all go through some sort of pain or the other in life..
Physical, emotional etc
Someone said:"Pain sure is inevitable...
But....Misery is optional!"
So we may be in pain but we don't need to be miserable.....!
The joy of the Lord is our strength in times of pain too!
There is light at the end of the tunnel...
The night will end...
This too will pass...
God Bless you.
Julia

Friday, March 22, 2013

O Lord renew and refresh me....


Hi Friends and Family..
My prayer for this day is this...
"O Lord, take the burning coal from the Alter, cleanse my heart, lips and mind. Purge me, refresh me and give me a renewed desire to serve you faithfully. I give myself to you O Lord. Purify me O Lord, make me ever true.
Mould me and make me into a vessel of your choice.
Anoint me to serve you Lord.
Let your grace fall on me.
Let me be soaked in your presence.
Use me for your Glory Lord.
In Jesus Name, AMEN."
Have you felt God's overwhelming presence.?
O How I love His Presence.  
I cry out to the Lord to let His Holy consuming fire burn over me.
I need to be refreshed and His presence is always refreshing.
That's why I like this song,  "Sweet wind" ( By David Ruis..Hillsongs)
The Lyrics are right down.
Be Blessed,
YSIC
Julia
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Sweet Wind

(David Ruis)

      There’s a wind a-blowin’, all across the land
      A fragrant breeze of Heaven
      Blowin’ once again
      Don’t know where it comes from
      Don’t know where it goes
      But let it blow over me
      Oh, sweet wind, come and blow over me

      There’s a rain a-pourin’, showers from above
      Mercy drops are comin’
      Mercy drops of love
      Turn your face to heaven
      Let the water pour
      Well let it pour over me
      Oh, sweet rain, come and pour over me

      There’s a fire a-burnin’, falling from the sky
      Awesome tongues of fire
      Consuming you and I
      Can you feel it burnin’
      Burn the sacrifice
      Well let it burn over me
      Oh, sweet fire, come and burn over me

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Do we yearn for God? By Blake Hamon



Do we YEARN for God?”
BY: Blake Hamon
I’ve been paying a lot of attention to the Psalms, and as I do I attempt to think as David thought. “As a deer pant and thirsts for streams of water, so my soul longs for you O God. My soul thirsts for God. The living God. When can I go and meet with God? (Psalms 42:1-2)”
I don’t question for a moment that we all love to enter into the presence of God with passionate worship…..but do we yearn for Him? Are we ok with not taking time out of our day to sit down with the living God? Are we truly ok with waiting until a Sunday morning or Wednesday night to step into His presence? I’m not talking about the moments when you’re day has lacked any and all enjoyable moments and you hear that perfect song that just warms your heart as you lift up your hands in worship and thank God!
One thing I’ve come to realize during the fast is this:God knows no past, or present circumstance. That’s not implying that those circumstances are non-existent, it merely implies that no circumstance will have a hindrance on the praise I give my God. The increase/decrease of the intensity or severity of our circumstances should have no affect to the intensity of our worship unto God.
I believe a wonderful example of that type of yearning and worship is displayed in Job 1:20-21:
At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship and said: "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised.
Do we yearn for God?
My prayer not only for myself, but for you as well, is that we would develop a craving for God beyond what we thought was possible; that our hearts would ache until we have encountered God....that in the midst of difficult times – whether big or small - our yearning for Almighty God would stir up a zeal and passion that would cause us to cry out in utter worship at all times – regardless of our circumstances.
God give us a yearning for you. Burn within us a passion that can never be subsided. God, that we would not become complacent or content in our relationship with you, but that ever day we would seek to chase after you with more passion and zeal than the day before. Let our yearning for you overflow out of our hearts and into the lives of others.
By:
Blake Hamon

"Yearn” by Shane & Shane Lyrics
Holy design 
This place in time 
That I might seek and find my God 
My God
Lord, I want to yearn for You 
I want to burn with passion 
Over You and only You 
Lord, I want to yearn
Your joy is mine 
Yet why am I fine 
With all my singing and bringing grain 
In light of Him
Oh You give life and breath 
Through Him You give all things 
In Him we live and move 
That's why I sing 
Acts 17:25-28, Hebrews 12:28-29

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Prayer walk~Jericho March




Hi..
Greetings...
What is Prayer walking?
As its name implies “Prayer walking” is praying while walking. It sounds simple doesn’t it? That’s the wonder of prayer walking; it is simple. But don’t underestimate the power of prayer walking.
Fransis of Assisi went through the streets of Italy singing, preaching, praying and fasting until 1000's of youth were saved.

Someone described prayer walk as:
Quote:
 •Walking with God
 •Being a Prayer Warrior
 •Intercessory prayer
 •Being sensitive to the Word of God by His Spirit
 •Praying in response to what you see and hear
 •Seeing through God’s eyes
 •Steps of faith and obedience
 •Praying on-site with insight.

Prayer walks can be can be done alone, but many find that their prayers are more focused when expressed with a friend, families, and small groups. Even if two or three gather God's there in their midst.
 We can walk through our neighborhood, city or any street /lane/ area the Lord leads us to and pray.
Even our daily morning/evening walks, walk to the bazaar can be our prayer walk.
Prayer walkers need to be fully armored, be prepared, pray with a purpose and pray with results. Let's pray with God’s Spirit, inviting Him to accompany us, let Him guide our steps and our words. Let's pray God's Word and read Scripture aloud and pray with purpose!
 We can pray for God to open doors of communication soon.
If someone should ask what we are doing, we can explain “We’re praying God’s blessing on the neighborhood. Is there anything we can pray for you or others?”
We need to be persistent.
A very unique and touching model of prayer adopted by our Royal Kids Prayer Ministry(in Chennai), where they go around the neighborhoods, early in the morning every day in pairs even the two and three year old kids, joining in the Jericho march to pray.
"Jesus, I claim this area for You.
Jesus, I claim this family for You.
Jesus, I claim the children in this home for You. Bless them.
Read more here:
God's raising an army of kids who are cast away by the world to praise and Worship Him and intercede for the Nations..
Pray the Lord will raise up more kids like these.

Someone else wrote: Quote:Prayer walks can be as short as a block or as long as many miles. The idea is to use the five senses—sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch—to increase the intercessor’s understanding of prayer needs.

For example, if you walk through your neighborhood looking for things to pray about, you might come across a yard that is extremely untidy and rundown. This might prompt you to pray for the health, both physical and spiritual, of the residents inside. Some groups prayer walk around schools, prompting prayer for the teachers and students inside, for their safety and peace, and for the schemes of the devil in their school to be thwarted. Some people feel they can concentrate and direct their prayers more effectively by walking near the people and places they are praying for.

Prayer walking is a relatively new phenomenon, the origin of which is not clear. There is no biblical model for prayer walking, although since walking was the major mode of transportation in Bible times, clearly people must have walked and prayed at the same time. However, there is no direct command that prayer walking is something we should be doing. To believe that prayers offered in any setting, or while in any position, are more effective than those offered at another time or in another manner is not scriptural. In addition, while we may feel we need to be close to a location or situation to pray more clearly, our heavenly Father, who is everywhere at all times, knows exactly what needs are present and will respond to them in His own perfect will and timing. The fact that He allows us to be part of His plans through our prayers is for our benefit, not His.

We are commanded to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17), and since walking is something we do daily, surely part of praying without ceasing is praying while walking. God hears all prayers offered by those who abide in Christ (John 15:7), regardless of time, place, or position. At the same time, there certainly is no command against prayer walking, and anything that prompts us to pray is worthy of consideration. Source: http://www.gotquestions.org/prayer-walking.html#ixzz2NfhMkb1X  
Let's make our daily walks a prayer walk..
Be blessed,
Julia