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.




Friday, August 12, 2011

Pray, pray, pray....



It's time to pray, pray and pray.

If we eat 365 daysX3 times a day and expect 

breakthroughs and miracles we may not see it.


But if we like Daniel prayed at least 3 times a day 

sincerely and fervently, we will not only see God 

move powerfully, our spiritual lives too will be 

stronger. 


Let us pray...!
Lord help us to pray more...
Help us to pray at all times for all things...
May each of us be prayer warriors...
In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord
Amen

Let us pray...
Julia

Sunday, August 7, 2011

HONOR


Hi....

God expects we love and honor Him and also wants us to honor every authority over us.
Here below (in Blue) are notes compiled from a friend's notes:
Quote>>God's word say's,

Romans 13:1"Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God."

Commentary:
•.¸¸. be subject. This Greek word was used of a soldier's absolute obedience to his superior officer.
[Scripture makes one exception to this command: when obedience to civil authority would require disobedience to God's Word (Ex. 1:17; Dan. 3:16-18; 6:7, 10; see notes on Acts 4:19, 20; 5:28, 29).] Daniel obeyed God and God shut the mouth of the lion, Daniel did not bad mouth the king.
•.¸¸. governing authorities. Every position of civil authority without regard to competency, morality, reasonableness, or any other caveat (1 Thess. 4:11, 12; 1 Tim. 2:1, 2; Titus 3:1, 2).

•.¸¸.  there is no authority except from God.
Since He alone is the sovereign ruler of the universe (Ps. 62:11; 103:19; 1 Tim. 6:15),
God has instituted 4 authorities on earth:
•.¸¸. 1) the government over all citizens;
We are to cooperate with those authority figures and obey the local and federal laws of the land (within the boundaries of God's laws). According to scripture, secular authority is intended to be a "minister of God for our good" (Rom. 13:1-4), and serves God's purpose of keeping law and order on the earth (1 Pet. 2:14-15). Again, Paul wrote, "Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the King, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right" (1 Pet. 2:13-14 NIV).
•.¸¸. 2) church leadership over all believers;
When we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord, this means that He

becomes our "boss" and highest authority over our whole life (Rom. 10:9, Luke 6:46, Matt. 28:18). Christians are to submit to the headship of Christ, implemented through (a) leadership of His
Spirit (Rom. 8:14), (b) the authority of His Word (2 Tim. 3:16), and (c) the authorities of the church (Matt. 18:17-20, 1 Cor. 5:4-5, Heb. 13:7,17).
•.¸¸.  3) the parents over all children; 
Children are to obey their parents (Eph. 6:10). The wife is tocorperate with her husband, which is the head of the family (Eph. 5:22-24, 1 Tim. 2:12), and the husband is to submit himself to Christ and love his wife (Eph. 5:23,25). God has established these as the "delegated" extensions of His authority. If we resist cooperation, we are in effect, resisting God's own authority and Lordship. This is why Paul even told wives to submit to the authority of their husbands "as unto the Lord" (Eph. 5:22).
•.¸¸.4) the masters over all employees.

May we submit to our employers as unto the Lord.
~~appointed. Human government's authority derives from and is defined by God. He instituted human government to reward good and to restrain sin in an evil, fallen world.
<<Unquote

 Romans 13:2 "Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves."

If anyone in Authority is not walking in alignment with the Word of God, is corrupt it's not for us to judge, God surely will. But let's always stand for righteousness. It's God who promotes one and brings down another!

Job 34:24"Without inquiry he shatters the mighty and sets up others in their place.

  We need to pray for all men and for those in authority whether good or bad. Help us to pray and not complain!
1 Timothy 2 (Pray for All Men)1 "Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence."
But what if we don't like our Prime minister, President, leader, police official?
We are still to pray for them. Because every Civil authority is clearly delegated by and answerable to God.
Jesus taught that we are to:
“Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s” (Matthew 22:21).

Are all these human authorities perfect?

Far from it!

There are rulers like Pharaoh of Egypt, Nebuchadnezzar who were against God's people but used by God to bring glory to His name. In every kind of authority there are those who walk in disobedience. But can we shake our fists against them?
That's God's job let him do that.
Deut 32:35 ‘Vengeance is Mine, and retribution, in due time their foot will slip; For the day of their calamity is near, And the impending things are hastening upon them.’

Psalm 73:18-20 “Surely You set them in slippery places; You cast them down to destruction. 19 How they are destroyed in a moment! They are utterly swept away by sudden terrors! 20 Like a dream when one awakes, O Lord, when aroused, You will despise their form.”
And we know that the only time we can stand up and disobey is when we ought to obey God rather than men.
If the government passes a law that commands us to disobey God or decrees that we must not serve God, then and only then do we have the mandate to disobey! This is what Daniel's 3 friend's did!

Let's choose to obey God. and we God children are to humble ourselves and pray...

2 Chronicles 7:14 if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

Be blessed..

Julia
1 Peter 2:13-25
New King James Version (NKJV)
Submission to Government
13 Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as supreme, 14 or to governors, as to those who are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those who do good. 15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men— 16 as free, yet not using liberty as a cloak for vice, but as bondservants of God. 17 Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
Submission to Masters

18 Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh. 19 For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully. 20 For what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God. 21 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us,[a] leaving us[b] an example, that you should follow His steps:
22 “ Who committed no sin,
  Nor was deceit found in His mouth”;[c]

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Thank You Lord for all the people who touched my life!

   
Abba Father..
*•..¸I am so...grateful to You for all the people in my life.
Thank You Lord..for blessing me with a loving family, Church family, loved ones, friends, brothers and sisters.
*•..¸ Thank you for the people in my life who have 
even once whispered a prayer for me, encouraged me, blessed me, made me smile, understood me, believed in me, stood by me no matter what.
*•..¸ Thank you Lord for people who corrected me when I was wrong and showed the right path when I wandered away,
*•..¸ Thank you Lord my for family (My hubby and children and parents and sisters), friends, and loved ones who helped me when I stumbles, picked me up when I fell, loved me as I am, who understood I'm not perfect as yet but am walking towards perfection with Your help O Lord.  
*•..¸ Thank you Lord for my dear Pastor and his family and my Church family.
Bless each of them Lord.
*•..¸ Thanks for all the people who are part of my life.
Lord there may be someone I may not have known or heard of but may be they whispered a prayer for me,
bless them too this day O Lord.
*•..¸ Thank you Lord for all who are part of my daily contacts.
*•..¸ Bless even those who are not in my direct network.
Bless all the people who have touched my life (positively, negatively, directly, indirectly) richly!!
You love them all and they have blessed me too!
In Jesus/ Yeshua's Name I pray
Amen 

He will calm the storm...




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Hi...
*¨* When God promises something..He will do it! But sometimes our miracles are delayed.
Jesus promised His disciples they will go the other side and in spite of the storm and delay they did reach the other side!
*¨*But Jesus allowed them to strain and row through the storm that was against them. (48 Then He saw them straining at rowing, for the wind was against them.)
*¨* REMEMBER WHATEVER MAY COME AGAINST US, IF WE PRESS ON WE WILL PASS OUT VICTORIOUS!
Jesus saw His disciples struggle in the storm(Mark 6:45-52) and didn't rush to them but waited for the right moment.
*¨* Why does God sometimes wait for the 11th hour, till all our money runs out, all doors are closed and pain lingers? Does He not care? O surely He does, when the disciples were in midst of the storm, He was praying and He does the same today! We need to just press on and keep moving. God will show up!
Mark 6: 45 Immediately He made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while He sent the multitude away. 46 And when He had sent them away, He departed to the mountain to pray. 47 Now when evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea; and He was alone on the land. 48 Then He saw them straining at rowing, for the wind was against them. Now about the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea, and would have passed them by. 49 And when they saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed it was a ghost, and cried out; 50 for they all saw Him and were troubled. But immediately He talked with them and said to them, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.” 51 Then He went up into the boat to them, and the wind ceased. And they were greatly amazed in themselves beyond measure, and marveled. 52 For they had not understood about the loaves, because their heart was hardened.
*¨* Delays are not denial, life is not free of storms either but we have the blessed hope that our Lord's in control and He will show up and bring peace..:)
*¨* Many times in our lives we find ourselves rowing in midst of a storm. We may have to pay bills and may have no money, we may be in pain and find no relief. But our attitude in midst of the storm matters. 
*¨* Let's not delay our miracle by murmuring, complaining, harboring bitterness, unforgiveness, impure thoughts, grudge but let us keep the lamp of hope burning in midst of life's storms.
Our help will come from our God Himself, the maker of heaven and earth.
Psalm 121: 1 I will lift up my eyes to the hills—
From whence comes my help?
2 My help comes from the LORD,
Who made heaven and earth.


God Bless,
YSIC
Julia


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