Saturday, February 21, 2015

" THE WOMAN IN ME": Who Do You Cherish?

" THE WOMAN IN ME": Who Do You Cherish?: Cherish those you love. Sometimes people pass at very young ages or at any age and there are words spoken; such as: I wish I would have or I...

Who Do You Cherish?

Cherish those you love. Sometimes people pass at very young ages or at any age and there are words spoken; such as: I wish I would have or I should have said this or that. When someone dies you cannot make them here you in the flesh. Contact has to be made in the spirit once someone passes. Do not have the regret in your that I wish I would have or I should have told such and such how I feel, but JUST DO IT! Cherish those you  love whether it is family or friends. I truly try to value people while they are here. When a person is gone we still have wonderful memories, but we cannot pray them back unless God performs a miracle. Miracles still happen daily but the concept is love them while they are here. 

If you know you have not spent time with someone or told them how you feel now is the time. Time is of the essence. No one knows the day or the hour for when it is their time to go. We all could go at any time but make sure you are doing all you can for God when it is your time; I am responsible to do the same. When we love we may not always get it back from that same person but there will always be a time for you to show someone love. 

God is love. John 3:16- For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Make the choice today to love in spite of how you feel and trust that God loves you. Spent time with those you love. We will only get one chance to show love and that is while we are still alive on this side of earth. Who Do You Cherish?

Author- Elder Debra Turner
 
 

Friday, January 23, 2015

Why Jesus Came!

John 3:16,17-  16. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

This is why Jesus came. He was born, suffered and bled, died and He rose and now He is sitting at the right hand of the Father making intercession for His children. There will be times where you may feel life is not worth living but give Jesus a chance to prove to you otherwise. As you commune with Him daily and study the Word of God He will reveal Himself to you. God will perfect any concerns you have. Jesus did not come to condemn anyone but He came that the world through Him might be saved.

All it takes is a confession and to believe what you have heard about Jesus and God the Father.
Romans 10: 9,That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
10. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

Give your concerns to God: fears, dysfunction, brokenness, marriage, children, childhood, mistakes, mishandling of funds, sexual conducts, abuse, drugs, depression, suicidal thoughts, health or whatever it may be that is hindering you, give it to God. He is the only one that can fix it. He is concerned about everything that you are concerned about.

Psalm 138:8 - The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.

Start speaking the Word of God over your situation and also pray the Word. This is what you are protected by the Word of God. Use it to defeat your enemy which is the devil. He has many tactics but he is the source behind your attacks. You do not have to take it lying down. Join forces with God and watch the enemy be defeated. 

Whatever you have a lack in today all you have to do is give it to the Lord. Yes pray and tell Him how you feel. He already knows but when you tell Him; you actually put something in motion and that is called Faith. The Bible tells us that faith without works is dead. If you know that you need help do not be fretful in the situation but be transparent and allow God to minister to you and resolve your issues or He will give you the strength to walk in your issues without fear and doubt. God does not always take away our thorns but when He chooses not to take it away He always gives us the Grace to endure.


John 10:10 - The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

This is why Jesus has come. Give Him a chance to show you a more excellent way to live. No, life is not perfect and I would be the last one to paint you that picture. I have found out that it is so much easier with God on your side than you walking this life alone. The power of God is greater than the works of the enemy. The Spirit of the Lord will rise up if you let Him. Spend time with Him and get to the know Him and allow Him to the umpire of your soul. Walk in confidence that He loves you and He loved you when you did not even love yourself.

Philippians 1:6 - Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

All you have to do is to have the confidence that God is able to do whatever you need Him to do and watch it come to past. We do not glory in ourselves but in God. God is waiting on you! Make up your mind today that you will trust God without a doubt and you will give Him time to work. He is maturing you for this He can do what you need now, but He is working on you. Get your faith up and walk in the confidence that God has already given you every tool you need to be successful.


Philippians 3:12-17 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 
13.Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14.I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 15.Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you. 16. Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. 17.Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.

Keep that which you have already learned and seen of God. He has already protected you from something and He has already kept you in your right mind about something. No matter what your something is never forget the blessings God has already bestowed upon you. What He has done once He can certainly do again. He can also do a new thing but you cannot go any further if you lose sight of who God is. Make God your everything. No one will be able to satisfy like God so stop trying. Deal with what is going on the inside of you and let God heal you inside out. It is bigger than you so you need a Big God to help you through. Once He heals you forget about the past and use it as a stepping stone but don't relive it for the rest of your life. Move ahead and allow Him to use you for ministry.


I Peter 5:7-10;  7.Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.8.Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:9.Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.10.But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

God has great plans for you. What a time to be in the Lord. After you have passed some test and you have become stronger, after you have suffered a while He will make you perfect, establish you and strengthen you. God is your battle ax. You do not have to fight in the flesh when you fight in the spirit with God's Word you win! 

Give it to God today and if you are not a member of the body of Christ go back up to the book of Romans 10:9,10 and trust God.

Romans 10:9,10; That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

It is never too late to enter into God's Kingdom. Jesus came that we may have life and have it more abundantly that is why He came! He seeks to save those who are lost! He is coming back one day for His Church without spot or wrinkle. Will you be ready? It is a personal question we each have to answer. Why Jesus Came!

Be blessed,

Elder Author Debra Turner

Friday, March 15, 2013

" THE WOMAN IN ME"

Hello Ladies,

What is the impression  you see in yourself? Have you been trampled by the feet of others? I have. I have a solution to all of it. When you see yourself as God see's you; it does not matter how others treat you. Give God a chance and let Him fix what is broken in you, because if you do not; you will continue to get hurt by others. You have greatness in you and it will stay on the inside and not flourish if you do not accept yourself in your own shell. One of my favorite Scriptures in the Bible is Psalm 139:14- I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. 
We have to give God a praise for creating us. Do not allow any one to make you feel less that what  you are. This is a long time life's lesson for me and I refuse to go backwards. Make up your mind today to get to know God and all of His fullness. Accept Jesus Christ (for real) and you will not have to worry about  naysayers. Yes, they will still exist even in salvation, but if you totally give God all of your struggles; He will bring you up and out. I am a witness.

Romans 10: 9-10


 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

You can not confess what  you do not know; so go to church and  hear the preached word of God. If  you already are saved get a tighter grip with the relationship  you have with the Lord and don't let go. May God continue to bless and strengthen you with His Mighty Hand!


Blessings,

Author- Elder Debra Turner