A hearfelt thankyou
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Posted:Aug 13, 2008 5:42 pm
Last Updated:Aug 14, 2008 10:52 pm 2480 Views
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I just wanted to say a huge thanks to everyone who has been praying for me and my situation here at home. I have felt many times over the prayers of the saints out there lifting me up to the Father. I have been so blessed and humbled with the Love and care from my brothers and sisters out there in Bc. Thankyou, from the bottom of my heart.
Blessings,
Louise
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Mother in need of prayer support
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Posted:Aug 6, 2008 1:57 am
Last Updated:Aug 9, 2008 8:57 pm 2548 Views
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I am having a hard time at the moment with two of my . Aaron is pushing his weight around and being very rebellious and uncooperative. Every second day it seems that he throws huge tantrums when he doesn't get his way, and when he is six foot seven it can be very intimidating. he is certainly lost and is rejecting the things of God at present.
Noah is finding being 'back' in the middle a hard place to be and the lure of following bad influences from his older brother more enticing than conforming to the 'norm'. So now I have two boys throwing their weight around and angry words being projected toward me constantly.
I feel like I am in a battle and the fight is too hard some days. I could really use some support in prayer right now. Thankyou dear friends
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Encourage one another
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Posted:Aug 2, 2008 11:29 pm
Last Updated:Aug 3, 2008 3:47 am 2559 Views
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I Thesalonians 5:11 (Amplified) Therefore encourage (admonish,exhort)and edify (strengthen and build up) one another.
What does it mean to encourage and build one another up?
Edify means:
Improve morally
Benefit spiritually &
To instruct and uplift
Encourage means:
To give hope, courage or confidence to
To urge on
To be favourable
To give help to
To promote the developement of
Exhort/admonish means:
To urge strongly
Advise or warn earnistly
Guide to improve on
Do you benefit when others encourage us by their words and actions? Of course we do! Paul is instructing the christians in Thesalonica to love each other and build one another as to strengthen the body of believers.
Do you know that you can be a lifeline to someone just by encouraging them? We have the power within us to pull down a person as much or to build them up. We are told that it is far greater to give than it is to recieve, and when we give to others in any way we are strengthening them in their walk with the Lord and in their relationships. You can help pull someone out of deep depression, low self asteem just by your words of encouragement.
How do athletes become champions? They often have someone tell them that they are a champion, even when a small . The seed was sown many years before all the hard work had to be done ,and then the seed grew to maturity and become that which was sown. (Gal 6:
People's destiny can be changed with words of love and encouragement. Sometimes it is a matter of simply telling someone that they are special, or that they are a champion (doesn't mean an athlete either, and their whole outlook can change when these words are spoken and recieved on the inside. Then the Holy Spirit begins to stir them up on the inside allowing them to see themselves through God's eyes.
It is very important that we encourage and build one another up, not just once, it should be a loving action towards others at all times as the Lord commanded us to love one another as He loved us first.
When my have struggled at learning a new concept in the studies, I often tell them that they are champions and that they can do it cause they are so bright and clever, and before I know it, they can! PTL How much more can we benefit others?
Who's life can you have an impact on today with words of encouragement?
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Offering
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Posted:Aug 2, 2008 1:55 am
Last Updated:Aug 4, 2008 5:19 pm 2675 Views
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Offerings (Third Day)
Magnificent Holy Father,
I stand in awe of all I see,
of all the things you have created,
and still you choose to think of me.
And who am I that you should suffer,
your very life to set me free.
The only thing that I can give you,
is the life you gave to me.
This is my offering to you Lord, this is my offering to you God. I will give you my life cause it's all I have to give because you gave your life for me.
I stand before at this altar,
so many have given you more
I may not have much that I can offer,
yet what I have is truely yours.
This is my offering dear Lord, this is my offering to you God and I will give you my life cause it's all I have to give cause you gave your life for me.
Isn't it awesome how some times the lyrics of some songs can touch your heart so deep that it allows you to express with heartfelt joy and praise to our God what is due to Him.
My offering to you my Lord and saviour is my life, that you gave for me. I love thee Oh my God. Blessings my dear friends here on Bc and may He give you peace
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Be strong and not grow weary
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Posted:Aug 1, 2008 8:34 pm
Last Updated:Aug 3, 2008 12:06 am 2461 Views
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Isaiah 40:31 (Amplified) Those who wait for the Lord (who exoect, look for, and hope in Him)shall change and RENEW their strength and power; they shall lift their wings and mount up (close to God) as eagles (mount up to the sun: they shall walk and not faint or become tired.
Hebrews 12:1,3 (Amplified) ....Let us strip off and throw aside every encumberance (unnecessary weight) and that sin which is so readily (deftly and cleverly) clings to and entangles us, and let us run with patient endurance and steady and active persistance the appointed course of the race that is set before us.
Just think of Him who endured from sinners such grievious opposition and bitter hostility against Himself (reckon up and concider it all in comparison with your trials), so that you may not grow weary or exhusted, losing heart and relaxing and fainting in your minds.
May you be encouraged today in your walk with the Lord in whatever circumstances are before you. May the Lord shine His face to you and give you His strength, Amen
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To my Beloved
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Posted:Jul 29, 2008 11:20 pm
Last Updated:Aug 3, 2008 12:03 am 2560 Views
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Isaiah 60
Vs 1 Arise (from the depression and prostation in which circumstances have kept you - rise to a new life) Shine be radiant with the glory of the Lord), for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you!
Vs 4-5 Lift up your eyes round about you and see! They all gather themselves together, they come to you. Your sons shall come from afar, and your daughters shall be carried and nursed in the arms. Then you shall see and be radiant, and your heart shall thrill and tremble with joy (at the glorious deliverance) and be enlarged, because the abundant wealth of the (dead) sea shall be turned to you, unto you shall the nations come with their treasures.
Vs 10 Foreigners shall build up your walls, and their kings shall minister to you, for in my wrath I smote you, but in My favor, pleasure, and goodwill I have had mercy, love, and pity for you.
Vs 14-15 The sons of those who afflicted you shall come bending low to you, and those who despised you shall bow down at your feet, and they shall call you Tte City of the Lord. Wheras you have been forsaken and hated, so that no man passed through you, I will make you an eternal glory, a joy from age to age.
Vs 19-20 The sun shall no more be your light by day, not for brightness shall the moon give light to you, but the Lord shall be to you an everlasting light, and your God your glory, and your beauty. Your sun shall no more go down nor shall your moon withdraw itself for the Lord shall be your everlasting light and the days of your mourning shall be ended.
God's richest blessings to you my dearest friend. Always, Louise
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What are you willing to sacrifice
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Posted:Jul 29, 2008 10:58 pm
Last Updated:Aug 3, 2008 12:01 am 2495 Views
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Genisis 22:1-14 Tells the story of Abraham taking his only Isaac to be used as a burnt offering. In obedience to the Lord Abraham took him up onto the mountain where the Lord told him to go. What must have been going on in Abraham's head? My my only ? How and why would the Lord god require this of me? What a difficult thing that would have been for Abraham to do. God waited until the last minute and sent an angel who said to Abraham not to lay a hand on Isaac and knows that he fears and revere the Lord.
As christians we are often asked to sacrifice and lay certain things upon the altar before the Lord. This takes courage and strength and most of all obedience to His calling.
I cannot imagine the pain and suffering that our heavenly father went through when he had to sacrifice His one and only , Jesus on the altar of the cross. The pain that the Father went through, knowing that His would take on the sin of the world on His shoulders is incomprable, let alon the pain that Jesus went through suffering for me and for you.
What do you need to lay down and put onto the altar to give to God what was really His any way? What burdens and troubles are preventing the joy and peace to reign in your lives today?
May the Lord bless you and keep you, may He keep you from falling and give you His peace, Amen
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Be strong and courageous
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Posted:Jul 29, 2008 10:40 pm
Last Updated:Aug 2, 2008 11:59 pm 2420 Views
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Fear not, for I am with you, do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and harden you to difficulties, yes, I will help you, yes, I will hold you up and retain you with My (victorious) right hand of rightness and justice. Isaiah 41:10 Amplified
As christians we are often under attack when we earnestly seek and do God's will in our lives. We are so blessed to have the word that speaks truth and comfort in our lives to give us renewed hope and draw strength, when we feel we have none left.
My Lord and precious saviour, be with those today who are crushed under the weight of their suffering and remove the yoke of bondage from their shoulders. Give them beauty for ashes and the oil of joy for mourning and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, in your name I pray, Amen.
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Elijah House
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Posted:Jul 26, 2008 5:22 am
Last Updated:Jul 27, 2008 11:01 pm 2534 Views
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Over the last week I have had the priviledge to attend a Prayer Ministry course near home run by Elijah House. The team came from Sydney and were dedicated to the ministry in every way.
I have been blessed out of my sox in so many ways during the course. To come to understand why we act and react to situations and seek the Lord's healing is to say at the very least a powerful testimony to those who were not only part of the team, but also the 10 students who attended.
I was so blessed to have my sister come with me. Her name is Velvet and she only recently gave her heart to the Lord, opening her heart to recieve powerful ministry and be touched by the Lord in a deeper way than she could ever imagine. You will hopefully get to see more of her, her story and testimony here as she is about to join BC soon.
Soon I will share with you some of the things that the Lord has been doing in my life of late. I hope and pray that you are all well and that the Lord's peace is on you.
Yours in Christ,
Louise
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Please pray for Aaron
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Posted:Jul 21, 2008 3:39 am
Last Updated:Jul 22, 2008 2:51 am 2557 Views
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Last night my 3 boys arrived home from the snow trip. When they were all unpacked I was able to have some quality time with Aaron (16)as it was his first night home as he has been living with his dad in Sydney for that past 7 weeks. I was shattered to find out that my has been using drugs (heroin, ecstacy, coccaine and dope). He has come home to dry out and get his life back on track. He has also been dealing with the occult and 'entertaining' demons. At this stage he isn't in a position to deal with anything apart from getting clean. Although shattered and heart broke, I am so thankful that he feels he can come home where it is safe and have his mum's support. Please pray that I will be equipped and strong to handle this latest battle! Please pray that their dad (Garry) will be accountable and face his responsability for introducing my two boys (Benjamin also) to the world of drugs and alcohol etc.
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