GOD IS GREATER THAN

12/3/15

S: “Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. Our actions will show that we belong to the truth, so we will be confident when we stand before God. Even if we feel guilty, God is greater than our feelings, and he knows everything.”

1 John 3:18-20 NLT

O: Getting a divorce was my choice, not Gods plan. Sure we may have gotten married outside of Gods will, but marriage is sacred to him. In his word there are more ways to make it work than to settle for getting a divorce. When I utter, or simply text love you to John it's not merely words, it has to be followed by action. - godly action. What I mean by godly action is not becoming bitter that you woke him up expecting him to fulfill a role that God should have and he failed. Love says I forgive you by not holding it against you. 

A: My actions in love are proof I am a reflection of my father who is the truth. Therefore my strength, courage and confidence comes from God. All the guilt, doubt, and emotional roller coaster I'm in or any thing I may feel along the process, GOD IS GREATER THAN MY FEELINGS!!!! 

P: You knows my heart! You know my every thought. You see each step and why I fall. You are always there magnificent father when I call. You are wonderful! Great are you so merciful and marvelous! I am overwhelmed with your grace toward me. Your love and kindness toward me. Always providing for me. I love you Lord. In Jesus name I praise, amen!

Remain in fellowship

12/2/15

S: “So you must remain faithful to what you have been taught from the beginning. If you do, you will remain in fellowship with the Son and with the Father. And in this fellowship we enjoy the eternal life he promised us. I am writing these things to warn you about those who want to lead you astray. But you have received the Holy Spirit, and he lives within you, so you don’t need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit teaches you everything you need to know, and what he teaches is true—it is not a lie. So just as he has taught you, remain in fellowship with Christ.” 1 John 2:24-27 NLT

O:  To be faithful and steadfast is to be devoted and determined. These are characteristics that Christ taught us in order to remain in fellowship with him, in fellowship with God. To fellowship is to have a community of companions. Oh what joy it is to be in fellowship with the Father and Christ with the spirit within, and also among others who share the same interest, the same heart, the same attitude. Isolation therefore is against the characteristics of God.

A: Withdrawing to self will not set me up for eternal fellowship with my Heavenly Father. Yes others distract me from the pursuit of God but I'm my own worse enemy. I said it myself, I avoid fellowship with Christ when I experience a traumatic situation. Instead of remaining in the fellowship. BUT!!!! But I have received the Holy Spirit, (come on somebody)! He live in me and reminds me of my the fellowship with my community of companions!!!! It's already within me, I can, I will, I must remain in the fellowship with Christ!!!!

P: Oh how great and awesome are you!!!! Your presence feels the earth with joy!!!! Oh how I love your name Jesus!!!! You deserve all the praise! I worship and adore you mighty God! Great are you oh king of kings and lord of lords!!!!! I exalt thee!!!! I can overcome. I will thrive!!!! I must remain in fellowship with you!!!! You make me great! You alone are good and I will be faithful and steadfast to your word. A student of your word. In your name precious Jesus, amen

Obey Gods Word

12/1/15

S: “And we can be sure that we know him if we obey his commandments. If someone claims, “I know God,” but doesn’t obey God’s commandments, that person is a liar and is not living in the truth. But those who obey God’s word truly show how completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him. Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did.” 1 John 2:3-6 NLT

“Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you.” 1 John 2:15 NLT

O: Obeying Gods command means living for him no matter what. God prepared me to relinquish by first surrendering to his will. Stepping down from youth was the beginning of a new chapter, speaking. God continually reminded me that I needed to speak. Every time I choose to mute myself by isolation I disobey Gods call. Christ is the true example of surrendering your all to God. I love God and show that love I must relinquish and follow the attitude of Christ. What Christ understood was this was not his home. His father was in him and he clinged to every breath of God. For Gods breath is like honey. All Keaua wanted was always provided because he didn't love the things of this world but the creator of the world. 

A: As long as I live for the approval of man. As long as I allow others opinion of themselves our their opinion of me to control my life, I don't have the love of God in me. My confidence comes from daily coming to God. The more I come to him and cling to his breath. The more of his love I have within me and the less doubt and fear I would have in pursuing who I am in him.

P: Lord Jesus, you are God! There is none like you. You truly lived the sacrificial life and had a heart of compassion. I long to be even a piece of you. Show me your way in every decision I make. I want to obey your commands over loving the things of this world. Give me wisdom as I discern which way to go. You are wonderful!!!! I praise you oh God for never giving up on me. In your holy name oh Christ Jesus, amen.

That one

11/30/15

S: “I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands.” Psalms 119:176 NLT

O: In yesterday's message it also talked about a man who dreamt and counted sheep. He counted 99 and one was missing. That one missing sheep was lonely and afraid. Misguided and waiting to die until the man found it. I am that one missing sheep. Once again allowing my circumstances to silence me. Just like the movie Click, when something traumatic happens I automatically respond the way I'm most comfortable responding instead of asking for help or figuring out a solution. 

A: If I can provide a solution to the providers at work, have the passion to help others find a solution to there traumatic experiences. I can do the same for myself because I'm worth it! 

P: Oh magnificent Father. How have I wandered in fear, doubt and confusion. Yet you have found me and long for me to fully surrender. My mind and my words have relinquished, may my heart follow also. I do believe you had called me here, and you hadn't called me away yet. Once I was able to confront Paul with sincerity, you released me from here. Or rather I released myself. The chapter of Grand Juncrtion has turned but I will return to do more in this city in ministry. Who knows what you have in store. My foundation is in you oh Christ Jesus my Lord. Continue to instruct my heart toward your ways. Deliver me from my selfish ways and may I become selfless like you. I don't want to neglect my personal needs, I desire beauty and wisdom. Be with me as I begin this new journey as a speaker. Capture my heart, move in my spirit. I long to be where you are. I pray this all in your winderful name Jesus, amen.

Appointed

11/26/15

S: “The king said to Daniel, “Truly, your God is the greatest of gods, the Lord over kings, a revealer of mysteries, for you have been able to reveal this secret.” Then the king appointed Daniel to a high position and gave him many valuable gifts. He made Daniel ruler over the whole province of Babylon, as well as chief over all his wise men.” Daniel 2:47-48 NLT

O: Daniel was appointed because of his faith in God, not on his own merit.

A: Relinquishing all to God will appoint me in the direction of his will. Who I am to be is not determined by my location. It's determined by fully relinquishing myself to God.

P: Wow! What an amazing and awesome God you are. Joseph, Noah, Job, David, Solomon and the list goes on of all those who simply surrendered to you and therefore were shown favor and put into places beyond there understanding. Grand Junction is great. I grew a lot here and now it's time to relinquish myselfish ways and truly live in surrender to you. Not because of where you will take me, but the person I am becoming in the process. I love you Lord for believing in me even when I failed to hear what you spoke to me. I am forever grateful. In Jesus  name, amen.

Determined

11/25/15

S: “But Daniel was determined not to defile himself by eating the food and wine given to them by the king. He asked the chief of staff for permission not to eat these unacceptable foods.” Daniel 1:8 NLT

““Please test us for ten days on a diet of vegetables and water,” Daniel said. “At the end of the ten days, see how we look compared to the other young men who are eating the king’s food. Then make your decision in light of what you see.”

At the end of the ten days, Daniel and his three friends looked healthier and better nourished than the young men who had been eating the food assigned by the king.” Daniel 1:12-13, 15 NLT

“Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing.”

1 Peter 3:8-9 NLT

“Remember, it is better to suffer for doing good, if that is what God wants, than to suffer for doing wrong!” 1 Peter 3:17 NLT

“My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees. Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver. You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands.” Psalms 119:71-73 NLT

O: I am 254 pounds. I have been slamming down undefiled food instead of being determined to eat healthier. I don't need permission to not eat unhealthy, it's truly a matter of life and death. Not just for Kamea's mom, but also for Kamea. For ten days, let's reset my taste buds and learn to eat and cook healthier food.i need to start with water. For right now, just finish one bottle. In ten days, take it up. This journey is about consistency and health. It's time for a healthier and better nourished lifestyle. 

A: This includes being on the same page with God. Maybe then I'll have a little sympathy for myself and love myself enough to take care of me. I need to be sensitive and have a humble attitude in loving me. Therefore, when someone does something to me my first response isn't to retaliate. Going deeper into Jesus will lead to blessing. It is who I am called to be, and I will be a blessing.

P: Oh Heavenly Father, holy is your name. You are the coming Messiah I long to worship you!!!! Oh Jesus son of God have mercy on me. I want to be real, I want to be empty inside to lay down my life like Daniel. To be healthy in Breyer nourished, in body and within my relationships. What do you want me to do? Who am I to be? Am I to suffer in doing good or suffer in doing wrong? Do I move to Denver to a place of unknown with no support or do I stay because of the support I do have? If you have already shown me please tell me more clearly. If not, please tell me as clear as day without confusion. Or maybe the question is am I too remain married? If so guide our hearts back to you. You know my desires. What am I willing to suffer for? I need to know your purpose not everyone's opinions. You made me, your created me, you know me. Tell me what is best for me. Reveal your right path for my life and give me the sense to follow. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

Favor, you already have it

11/20/15

- Since pleasing God is the first purpose of your life, your most important task is to discover how to do that. The Bible says, "Figure out what will please Christ, and then do it." (Ephesians 5:10 MSG)

- “Carefully determine what pleases the Lord.” Ephesians 5:10 NLT

- “But Noah found favor with the LORD.”

Genesis 6:8 NLT

- “May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you.” Numbers 6:25 NLT

( Rick Warren Daily Devotional)

R- The first purpose, before self, husband, child, calling, is God. Not just as the almighty God, but the most important task to figure out, to carefully determine what please him and DO IT. Faith is believing, the action is pleasing like Noah. Noah found so much favor with God, God re establishes his people through Noah. My first purpose is to be someone God smiles on and is gracious to. Wait wait wait, twice this week I have seen God work through my family, he already favors me because I have chosen  to surrender. This morning I said, I don't want to have to move to Denver.