You will recover! God will restore!

Life is not easy always, everyday we face situations we have to resist, overcome, fight for and we will face disappointments, failures. People will misunderstand us, misinterpret us, disregard us, treat us as strangers but we need to still stand up and speak the truth!

We need to encourage ourselves in the Lord! 
Be strong O my soul BE STRONG IN THE LORD! Be strong! You have hard work to do, and loads to lift. 

Shun not the struggle, shame and pain, face it, it is God's gift. Be strong! 

Stand up, speak out, and be bold, in the mighty Name of my Lord Jesus Christ. Your deliverance comes from the Lord O my soul Be strong!

Time to go to the enemy's camp and take back all he stole from you. He has no right to hold on to what is legally yours.

It matters not how unfair and hard the battle goes,don't quit, Faint not, fight on! Deliverance is on the way.

The devil has to let go if you press on.

The one who lives in you is greater that the enemy you face.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ME9o87ksb6w

God will turn your mourning into dancing.

Our God will restore, He will help us recover what we lost!

Read and be blessed

1 Samuel 30 (David recovered ALL)

Listen and be blessed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlNP2e8XUaY

Be blessed

YSIC

Julia

Time to seek His face and hear His voice

Sometimes we need to shut off the sounds of the world to hear God clearly. 

Sometimes there are so...many confusing voices around that we need to go into our closets to hear the voice of truth. 

Matthew 6:6 "But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." 

Time to shut off and seek His face as never before.

God bless,

YSIC

Julia

Reaching our final destination is all that matters!

Abba Father..

Forgive me for the times I have been quick to hate, judge, assume, presume and have told others their worth.

Give me a heart like Yours to love unconditionally and watch my words and thoughts at all times.

May I be a Kingdom builder and may You increase and I decrease.

May I live to please You so that one day I can enter through the pearly gates of Heaven.

May I spend more time in Your presence and know You better every day!

All I have to give up on earth is nothing compared to what I'll inherit in Heaven.

Walking with You is more precious, beautiful and valuable than all the treasures and pleasures this world offers

In Your Son Jesus Christ's precious Name,

Amen

Something thought provoking I read this morning.

Be blessed..

"We all have some kind of purpose on this earth, It's not to hurt people or tell them their worth. Everyone was put here with an equal chance, 

Take a look around you, take a good long glance. Some were meant to heal, and some to teach, Some are used to build, and some to reach. 

You may not know your purpose just yet, God will tell you, when he knows you are set. Don't rush your fate, it has already been planned. And God will always be there to lend a helping hand. You will go through times that are really rough, But you will always have someone, when the going gets tough. 

Don't judge others, for when you do, There is always someone else, judging you. 

Think about things before they are said, 

Say your prayers before going off to bed. 

Take time just to sit, and observe all things, A flower and it's petals, or a bird and it's wings. 

For when you just look at what is around, A new aspect on life could be what you have found. 

Live for today, live one day at a time. Live for God and serve others!"

Author Unknown

~DARK LINES~

Hi ...

Greetings from India..

This is the day that the Lord has made, 

We will rejoice and be glad in it...

Here below I share a thought shared by our Pastor , long back.

This thought on "Dark lines"sure blessed me!!

Be blessed as you read the thought he shared.

Pastor said..."Dark lines make good paintings."

He said, the trials we face in life are like dark lines in our lives.

Joseph had many dark lines in his life.

He was hated by his brothers, they wanted to kill him, then sold him as a slave, then he was falsely accused by Potiphar's wife & sent to prison for no fault of his.

But that didn't drive him to sin, or turn him away from God but he ran to God.

Joseph had many dark lines even as a young boy. But God was with Him.

Genesis 39:2 says, " The Lord was with Joseph and he prospered, and he lived in the house of his Egyptian master."

His endured hard times an found favor in the eyes of God and men.

He found favor in the eyes of Potipar.

The trials we face will build us up and make us better individuals if we look up to God.

Unbelievers will recognise who we are. We do not have to say anything.

Potipar noticed Joseph's integrity & seen he can be trusted.

Dark lines are "THE STROKES OF A MASTER PAINTER" and a " Master artist notices it."

In our canvas of life the 'Dark lines' sure stand out and bring the best in us.

Even in these trying situations, if we are faithful and walk in Purity, 

Promotions and Prosperity (Genesis Chapters 39 to41) will come.

Be Blessed,

YSIC,

Julia

True Fasting: By —William Arthur Ward

Read this:
Here's a diet for fast days, to feast on...
Fast from judging others; Feast on the Christ dwelling in them.
Fast from emphasis on differences; Feast on the unity of life.
Fast from apparent darkness; Feast on the reality of light.
Fast from thoughts of illness; Feast on the healing power of God.
Fast from words that pollute; Feast on phrases that purify.
Fast from discontent; Feast on gratitude.
Fast from anger; Feast on patience.
Fast from pessimism; Feast on optimism.
Fast from worry; Feast on divine order.
Fast from complaining; Feast on appreciation.
Fast from negatives; Feast on affirmatives.
Fast from unrelenting pressures; Feast on unceasing prayer.
Fast from hostility; Feast on non-resistance.
Fast from bitterness; Feast on forgiveness.
Fast from self-concern; Feast on compassion for others.
Fast from personal anxiety; Feast on eternal truth.
Fast from discouragements; Feast on hope.
Fast from facts that depress; Feast on verities that uplift.
Fast from lethargy; Feast on enthusiasm.
Fast from thoughts that weaken; Feast on promises that inspire.
Fast from shadows of sorrow; Feast on the sunlight of serenity.
Fast from idle gossip; Feast on purposeful silence.
Fast from problems that overwhelm; Feast on prayer that [strengthens].
—William Arthur Ward (American author, teacher and pastor, 1921-1994.)

You have captured my heart!

As we look around us...so many things capture our eyes...

Like all the beauty of God's creation...WOW!

But.....

Only few things really capture our hearts...

JESUS CHRIST MY LORD and SAVIOR YOU'VE CAPTURED MY HEART!

Julia

Letting go..and moving on....

It's one life we have and it's too short too to be spent on holding grudges, or keeping memories of wrong done to us.

Let us not cancel our miracle by harboring bitterness, unforgiveness, grudge, impure and negative thoughts. Let's not loose out on entering our promised land by complaining, murmuring, grumbling. The Israelites not only roamed in the desert for 40 years, one generation failed to see the promised land.`

Ephesians 4:30 "And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind... and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."Abba father..
Help us to be humble, loving, kind and not be hard hearted, unforgiving and bitter..
In Jesus Name..
Amen

ARE WE WILLING TO LET GO OF THINGS THE LORD HAS BEEN PROMPTING US TO LAY ASIDE?
MAY BE IT'S A HABIT, A RELATIONSHIP, A HARMLESS ACTIVITY THAT'S TAKING TOO MUCH OF OUR TIME?
A TELEVISION PROGRAMME WE ARE TOO ADDICTED TO? A COMPUTER GAME?

TOO MUCH OF NEWS PAPER READING, WATCHING TELEVISION NEWS THAT WE FIND NO TIME TO READ GOD'S WORD AND PRAY?

HAVE SOME FRIENDSHIPS TAKEN TOO MUCH OF OUR TIME, THAT WE FIND NO TIME TO TALK TO GOD?
IF GOD'S BEEN PROMPTING US TO LET GO OF THINGS,ACTIVITIES, FRIENDSHIPS THAT HOLDS ON TO US...
LET'S TODAY PRAY AND LET THEM GO.
ANYTHING THAT COMES BETWEEN US AND GOD IS AN IDOL.

Ezekiel 20:7 And I said to them, "Each of you, get rid of the vile images you have set your eyes on, and do not defile yourselves with the idols of Egypt. I am the LORD your God."LET'S REMOVE ALL IDOLS FROM OUR LIVE.
LET OUR LORD AND SAVIOR BE OUR FIRST LOVE ALWAYS. HE DESERVES OUR BEST.
LET'S LET GO OF THINGS THAT SO ENSNARE US AND RECEIVE HIS BLESSINGS,

SOMETIMES THE THINGS WE HOLD ON TO MAY BE HARMLESS BUT STILL GOD HAS SOMETHING REALLY BETTER, IF HE'S ASKING TO LAY IT DOWN, IT'S ONLY TO FILL US WITH HIS ANOINTING, HIS PRESENCE AND ALL THE GIFTS HE HAS TO OFFER. LET'S NOT LET GO OF THESE RICH HEAVENLY BLESSINGS, HOLDING ON TO VAIN EARTHLY PLEASURES AND THINGS THAT KEEP US FROM DOING GOD'S WILL ON EARTH.

IT MAY BE PAINFUL TO LET SOMETHINGS GO AND LAY SOME STUFF DOWN. BUT WE NEED TO DO IT.

LETTING GO OF ALL THATS NOT OF GOD AND ALL THAT TAKES US AWAY FROM OUR LORD WILL MOVE US CLOSER TO OUR LORD..

Abba Father..

Just a closer walk with thee..

Is what we desire..

Burn away everything that's not of you....

Take away every wrong attitude..O Lord....

Make us more like you...
YSIC,
Julia

How do we react to someone who bears false witness? "

 "A man who bears false witness against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow. Proverbs 25:18

How do we react to someone who bears false witness? "
I like what someone wrote:
"If it is untrue, disregard it.
If it is unfair, do not allow it to get under your skin.
If it is misinformed, correct it.
If it is malicious, smile and be bigger than the critic.
If it is justified, learn from it."

Let's not be quick to judge, gossip and slander.‏

A GOSSIP
(Unknown)

As the wind blows spreading air around,
gossips also chatter spreading slanderous news around.
Gossips take unconscious pleasure
in others’ misery.
But behind most gossips
is a troubled mind
hiding its own misery.
***********

Do not judge people before you get to know them, from what you hear from others,
You will feel bad about it when you really get to know them ...:)

God speaks in amazing ways,
This morning I learnt a valuable lesson...
as I read this poem and was so..blessed..

The poem:

Today, if someone is rude or impatient 
I will continue to maintain a healthy relation 
Today, if someone discriminates 
I will not engage him in a debate 

Today, if I come across fair weathered friends 
I will treat them as past tense 
In my heart, I will silently ask God to bless those who are insincere 
Even though their hurtful actions bring to my eyes many a tear 

Today, if someone spreads gossip or slander 
I will stretch out my hand to him like a brother 
For today, I will not strike back or retaliate 
For in God, I have full faith 

Today, I will share the sorrow of any individual 
For today, I yearn to find ways to make this a better world 
Today, I will forgive any hurts or injuries that come my way 
For today, I must make someone’s day 
Today, I will give them my smile, my support 
Even though, in the past, my kindness, many forgot

Today, I will praise the Lord with all my heart and soul 
For His mighty hand can create miracles, the Bible has told 

Today, I will thank God for the food on my plate 
And ask that he always keep me in a healthy state 

Sincerely, 
Raymond Anthony Fernando 
.copyright raymondfernando

Isn't that good?

How often we listen to stories about people and pass it on to others without even trying to find out the fact.

How many hearts we may have wounded by spreading false rumours without stopping by to find out if the message we heard was true.

How many hearts we broke because we choose to listen to the "lie" of the enemy.

There are some out there who have been hurt and abused.

Their life has a story we are not aware of.

We have not walked their path so we really don't know the facts.

Instead of reaching out to help we are quick to judge and label.

It's sad...

Sometimes we so easily pass judgement on those who serve God, preach His word, our friends and those around us.

Let's not be quick to judge people by what we see and hear, for it may not be what we think it is!

If you have doubt someone is doing something wrong it's very important we find out the exact truth.

It's better to talk to the people concerned. 

For our eyes and ears may deceive us...!

That's why in

Prov 25:7b and 8a it's said.."....what you've seen with your eyes do not bring hastily to court....."

Mat 7:1, says,"Judge not that ye may not be judged."

1 Cor 4:5,"Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time...wait till the Lord comes....HE WILL BRING TO LIGHT WHAT IS HIDDEN IN DARKNESS & WILL EXPOSE THE MOTIVES OF MEN'S HEART......."

Mark 9:38 "Teacher," said John, "we saw a man driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us."

 39"Do not stop him," Jesus said. "No one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say anything bad about me,

 40for whoever is not against us is for us.

Phlippians 1: 15 "It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. 16The latter do so in love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.

17The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains.

18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice."

Let us continue to love God and all men, pray for those who mistreat us and fail to understand our motives and do what God has called us to do faithfully.

Even Jesus did not accuse the people who persecuted Him and spoke ill of him, but said,

"Father forgive Him for they know not what they do."

So in future let's think twice before we accuse a fellow brother or sister. Our false judgement and accusation can end up as a costly blow to that person for no fault of his/hers.

Even if they are struggling with sin we need to see how we can help them get out of the enemy's snare.

We can pray with them and for them.

But if some one keeps sinning repeatedly,we ought to warn him!

We need to be careful not to talk about and uncover past sins or mistakes  of our fellow believers which Jesus had forgiven and forgotten long back.

Let's think thrice before we act.!

Let God's love rule our heart..at all times.

"Lord give us your love in our hearts to love everyone like you loved, to pray for those who persecute us, not be quick to judge others as we may not really know what the truth is.

Love you Lord,

 In Jesus Name,

 Amen!"

God Bless each of you.......

YSIC,

Julia

SLANDER,  GOSSIP

A malicious or loose tongue is the cause of much evil in the world. Since talk can cause damage to others and to oneself, one's words should be weighed carefully.

The crime of bearing false witness in a court of law is singled out in the Ten Commandments as a specially grievous sin, since its consequences for the unjustly accused are so dire. In the ancient Mesopotamian law code of Hammurabi, a witness who falsely accused another of a crime was liable, if his perjury were uncovered, to a punishment identical to that for the crime which he laid upon the innocent party. Beyond the court of law, there are many other situations where a person is asked about some event or about the behavior of others. These are opportunities either to be truthful, or to bear false witness and cause others injury by damaging their reputations, sowing discord and mistrust between husband and wife or between friends, or even falsely implicating them in crimes.

Furthermore, much damage can come from words said without careful deliberation and from tales repeated to others without first ascertaining whether they are true.

One should be aware of the character and mind of the person to whom the words are said. Also, harsh and foul speech, cursing and reviling others, can lead to fighting and violence.

Exodus 20.16 "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor."

GOSSIP FREE ZONE

Hi family and friends..

We can never really Justify Gossip!!

This is what the Bible tell us about GOSSIP!

Proverbs 11:13A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.

Proverbs 16:28A perverse man stirs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends.

Proverbs 20:19A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid a man who talks too much.

2 Corinthians 12:20For I am afraid that when I come I may not find you as I want you to be, and you may not find me as you want me to be. I fear that there may be quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, factions, slander, gossip, arrogance and disorder. 

Stay Blessed..

Julia

★★Gossip Poem★★

(Author unknown)

★My name is Gossip.
★I am a direct descendant of the father of lies.

★I have no respect for justice.
★I maim without killing.
★I break hearts and ruin lives.
★I am cunning and malicious and I gather strength with age.
★The more I am quoted, the more I am believed.
★My victims are helpless.
★They cannot protect themselves against me because I have no name and no face.
★To track me down is impossible. The harder you try, the more elusive I become.
★I am nobody’s friend.
★Once I tarnish a reputation, it is never the same.
★I topple governments and wreck marriages.
★I ruin careers and cause sleepless nights, heartaches, and indigestion.
★I make innocent people cry in their pillows.
★I make headlines and headaches.
★Even my name hisses. I am called Gossip.
So.........
Before you repeat a story, ask yourself:
 Is it true

Is it harmless?

Is it necessary?
If it isn’t, why repeat it?

Gossip-Free Zone

 A man who bears false witness against his neighbor is like a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow. —Proverbs 25:18

In some offices, you can get fired for gossiping. According to a 2002 survey, the average employee gossips 65 hours a year. One Chicago firm decided to become a "gossip-free zone." They require that employees never talk badly about co-workers behind their backs. If you're caught, you lose your job.

A ministry for people in the entertainment industry takes a refreshing alternative to gossip. They combat it with prayer. Instead of putting down famous people who get in trouble with bad choices, they encourage people to pray for them.

Among God's commands to His people is "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor" (Ex. 20:16). While this may be talking primarily about lying at judicial proceedings, gossip could also be included in the command because it violates the law of love toward our neighbor. Proverbs uses strong language to describe this use of our words. It's like "a club, a sword, and a sharp arrow" against others (25:18).

Gossip feeds into our natural desires to feel superior to others and to belong or fit in, so combating it in our personal lives can be a challenge. But if we choose to love through prayer, our lives can be a gossip-free zone.  

— Anne Cetas

Lord, forgive us for speaking carelessly
about others to make ourselves look better.
Help us to think before we speak.

Teach usto be loving with our words. Amen.

Let's not form our opinion of people from what we hear from others.

It may not always be correct but just may be repeating what they heard or felt..

GOSSIP!!

Speech has awesome power, and that is to literally redefine reality. Thoughts exist in a separate, private sphere. Once articulated, the thought is no longer a private matter. It becomes an item on the world’s agenda, something to be agreed with or argued; proven or disproven; attended to or ignored.

A person may work side by side with someone for years, and during the entire time harbor the thought that the colleague is "annoying." For all those years, the thought has no power to affect anything or anyone beyond the person thinking it. Then, one day, this person enters into a conversation with a third co-worker, and offers there assessment of the other person as "annoying."

The instant that thought is released into the world, it sets out on a path of destruction.

Now another person’s attention has been drawn to this persons allegedly "annoying mannerisms.

They lose a little respect for them, identities them as a little less competent, a little less appealing.

Inevitably, this new assessment affects their relationship.

It creates a bias in the third person’s mind which they will now confirm every time the "annoying" person does or says anything. And it may go much further. This third person may well share their newfound perceptions as well. It is not even necessary that they believe what they hear. Even if they never seriously think about the statement, it seeps into the subconscious and colors their future assessments of this person’s behavior.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem

Hi family and friends...

Greetings...

Everyday let's pray for Israel.

Here are a few reasons.

★ Why Pray For Israel?

1. Israel is still the apple of God's eye and His inheritance, close to His heart (Psa.148:14; Zech.2:8; Deut.32:8-11; Rom.11:29; Psa.33:11-12)

2. God commands us to give Him and ourselves no rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth (Isa.62:1,6-7)

He also says..

★Psalm 122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May those who love you be secure.

3. The Jewish people's acceptance of Messiah Jesus(Yeshua) will lead to life from the dead — world-wide revival of unprecedented magnitude(Rom.11:15; Acts 3:19-21)

★Let's pray the Israelites will open their heart and turn to their Messiah.

★Listen to this song by Aviad Cohen, a Jewish singer and be blessed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcwtv6PF8dM

★His testimony in this song...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3eRHcImDr0

★Israel is here to stay,

Israel will never be removed...

God is her protector!

HE IS HER KEEPER.

THE LORD WHO KEEPS ISRAEL,

NEVER SLUMBERS OR SLEEPS.

★The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob swore in Exodus 17:16 that He would be at war with every generation of Amalekites. Haman, the Amalekite, plotted the destruction of the Jews, as did his ancestors, therefore his downfall was eminent.

★The Lord is the same, yesterday, today and forever. He promises to bless those who bless His chosen and curse those that curse Israel and her people.

★Pray the Lord will...

RESTORE - REDEEM - RETURN

Restore The Land of Israel,

Redeem the Jewish people, and

Return for His own through the Revelation the Messiah, Jesus CHRIST OUR LORD!

HAVE A BLESSED WEEK.

 

YSIC

Julia 

★Genesis 12:3 

3 I will bless those who bless you, 

and whoever curses you I will curse; 

and all peoples on earth 

will be blessed through you."