God Speaks

7/3/15

- value relationships and make every effort to maintain them instead of discarding them whenever there is a rift, a hurt or a conflict.

- our ability to get along with others is a mark of spiritual maturity

- you must learn to be a peacemaker. Jesus said, "God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God." (Matthew 5:9 NLT) 

- "Blessed are those who work for peace" - those who actively seek to resolve conflict.

(Rick Warren Daily Devotion)

- Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose. (Philippians 2:1-2 NLT)

S: Never before had there been a king like Josiah, who turned to the LORD with all his heart and soul and strength, obeying all the laws of Moses. And there has never been a king like him since. Even so, the LORD was very angry with Judah because of all the wicked things Manasseh had done to provoke him. (2 Kings 23:25-26 NLT)

“Then he told me, ‘The God of our ancestors has chosen you to know his will and to see the Righteous One and hear him speak. For you are to be his witness, telling everyone what you have seen and heard. What are you waiting for? Get up and be baptized. Have your sins washed away by calling on the name of the Lord.’ (Acts of the Apostles 22:14-16 NLT)

O: I am hurt and feel unloved. It's unfair that I have to be the game changer in this situation. Yet God commands us to value relationships despite of how we feel. It's not about what was done to me, it's about my spiritual growth, my maturity. I am disrespecting him and speaking down to him. I'm sure it could be justified but what does that prove, I can use my words to hurt because I'm hurt. My actions scream I'm disgusted with you. I agree with Melissa I do need a different perspective, I need Christ perspective and he says to be a peacemaker. I may not be at peace with the decision but I can be at peace with John. Peace is not given, it's not automatic. I must work for it and push through what may seem uncomfortable. I can, I will, I must actively pursue peace and seek to resolve conflict.

A: I keep asking for encouragement in this time. Christ is my encouragement. His love comforts me. I fellowship daily in his spirit. Therefore, I must have a tender heart and be compassionate. Not only did I become a mother, my relationship with God has changed me and I am not that angry woman anymore, I've been changed, and the change is good! Jesus is happy when I work for peace in resolving conflict by being wholeheartedly in agreement with each other, loving each other and working together with one mind toward one purpose.

P: My child, there is no else I have created like you and there will never ever be another as uniquely designed as you. You are strong and kind, beautiful and passionate. Loyalty is key. Yet you disappointed me in how you allow the enemy to provoke you. You have first hand seen my power work through you and know I love you beloved. Why have you not clanged to what I have told. Instead you do your own thing. I have chosen you Elizabeth Bernice Ellsworth. I have set you apart from all others to bring to victory nobleman to their spiritual estate. I have chosen you to know my will, to know my way and hear me speak through you. You are my spokeswoman telling everyone what you have experienced and how I brought you out of it. What are you waiting for child. You have been baptized, you have been anointed. Everything is within you. Call upon the name of the Lord and be saved.