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If there is any situation in your life that seems dead and hopeless, Jesus says to you, “I am the resurrection and the life” (see Jn 11:25).

 by Joseph Prince ‏@JosephPrince

Sailing - bound for life

Phil Wickham - Sailing on a Ship Lyrics

A voice is on the wind
It calls me further in
I’m heading deeper into Your heart
Your mark is on my chest
My sails filled with your breath
You guide me by the light of the sun

I’m sailing on a ship that’s bound for life
I wrestle with the wind against the tide
I'd leave it all behind to reach for more
I’m sailing on to Your golden shore, to Your golden shore

The skies go blue to grey
And I’m thrown from wave to wave
You still will hear these lungs singing hard
With every storm I face
I find a greater grace
That pulls me deeper into Your heart

I’m sailing on a ship that’s bound for life
I wrestle with the wind against the tide
I'd leave it all behind to reach for more
I’m sailing on to Your golden shore

I’m sailing on a ship that’s bound for life
I wrestle with the wind against the tide
I leave it all behind to reach for more
I’m sailing on to where the water’s running sweet and bright
The sun is rising in the eastern sky
I'd leave it all behind to reach for more
I’m sailing on to Your golden shore

Come alive

 

Quoting:  John Crowder

In that forgotten closet of Earth, something began to move. Deep in the core of those silent membranes of flesh, a stirring began. Perhaps it started with a hum. Perhaps it happened with a flash, a bang or a thunderclap. But one by one, each and every individual cell in that lifeless body began to vibrate. Those cells began to bounce and bend again. They started to twirl and dance and sing and come alive.

We don’t know where it comes from, or exactly where it’s going. But this ever-coursing torrent of resurrection power got its hands on us that day. It snatched us clean up from that cold stone slab. It shot through us like an ethereal voltage – running solvent through our clotted veins and putting goose bumps back on our
clammy skin. It’s the energeon that holds us together this very moment.

The limp frustration of mortality was swallowed up in immortality. In an instant, everything had changed. sorrow was eclipsed by ecstasy. A holocaust became a holiday. A fast turned into a festival. When the last curtain call came in, we found that light really did have the power over darkness. That life is indestructible. Love is unquenchable.

Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead?

God Himself is the Breath of Life. The unstoppable flame of charity. The joie de vivre. The flat announcement of the gospel is that we don’t have to die unless we want to. For love is as jealous as the grave. Death’s sting has been rendered impotent. And the saints can live forever.

there is life

Georgian Banov ‏@GeorgianBanov 

In God's presence there is life (the absence of death); there is love (the absence of hate); and full joy (the absence of depression).

You See Bones, I See an Army

Sometimes we look around us and see only dead bones. We do not see life, either for us or others. We just see death, problems, troubles, heartache….. Then God comes walking by and says “You See Bones, I See an Army”. I love that saying. It came from the title of a book by Floyd McClung. Too often I just see the bones. What have you been looking at today? A pile of dead bones or have you been looking through God’s eyes and seeing an Army, ready to explode on the scene and do God’s will. Bob Lipsys

Here are some words by Floyd McClung they give insight into what we need to do next.
There is a valley of dry bones God wants to use, but those bones won't become an army until they are prophesied over. The dry bones are made up of the poor, the rebellious, the marginalized of society, the young, and the uneducated. They carry wounds, have been abused, suffer from AIDS, are widows and single parents. They are often so poor they have lost hope of finding a purpose in life. They are waiting for someone to believe in them. By choosing to follow Jesus, believers have joined a great procession of men and women who are living for something far greater than themselves. The challenge is to act like we really believe what we are called to be and to do: to become a radical community of Jesus followers who seek to alleviate injustice and share the Father's love with those who have never heard that he cares for them; to show that the church of Jesus Christ is the hope of the world.
From: You See Bones, I See an Army: Changing the Way We Do Church. By Floyd McClung

Constant change

One of the things that we have learnt, over the last 29 years of ministry, is that constant change is here to stay! The Holy Spirit never stands still. At all costs, it is vital for each of us to remain sensitive to the Spirit of God; to obey His purpose and His plan. We must adapt and adjust and move with the cloud, following His leading, His guidance and His voice.
Rodney Howard Brown,
See http:www.revival.com
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Just about every mainline Christian denomination began with a move by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit highlighted a truth. People grabbed hold of it, revival and new life sprang from it. The church prospered and brought new life to many.

The problem is, after a time they lost touch with the Holy Spirit who brought them into being. Rather then focus in on God and keep moving with Him, the church decided it had finally made it. Such churches stagnate, lose their sense of destiny and become increasingly irrelevant to their world.

The world is full of stagnant, irrelevant churches.
The world is full of stagnant, irrelevant Christians.
There is only one antidote - Repent. Turn around and go back to the God who gave you new-birth. Hear once again the voice of the Holy Spirit. Do what God says. Move on with God - keep moving with God.

Too many churches and Christians resist change. However, as Rodney Howard-Brown points out: "The Holy Spirit never stands still."
Bob Lipsys, Australia

I just want to be where You are

I just want to be where You are,
dwelling daily in Your presence
I don't want to worship from afar,
draw me near to where You are
©Integrity Music – Don Moen

Lord keep on bringing us closer to your heart.
There we find Life, Joy, Peace, and Love and
A Father who Knows us and Loves us.
The Lord Jesus who died for us to make us right with God
And the Holy Spirit who asks us to come on the most
incredible journey of our lives.
Bob Lipsys, Australia

What's next, Dad?

This resurrection life you received from God is not a timid, grave-tending life. It's adventurously expectant, greeting God with a childlike "What's next, Dad?" God's Spirit touches our spirits and confirms who we really are. We know who he is, and we know who we are: Father and children. And we know we are going to get what's coming to us — an unbelievable inheritance! We go through exactly what Christ goes through. If we go through the hard times with him, then we're certainly going to go through the good times with him! Romans 8:15-17 (The Message )

What's next, Dad?

You are walking in God’s life and revival when this is the question of your life, the longing of your heart. This is when hard times turn you towards God rather then away from Him. It is when your focus is on Him not on your present circumstances.

For many, religion is “a grave tending life.” It is doctrines and rules. It is life without God. How boring! No wonder people avoid Church. But God is not about religion.

I know that I am only truly alive when I am walking with my Father God. I am only truly alive when I am asking God “What's next, Dad?”

Is this what they say of you in heaven? - He/she is our brother/sister and God’s co-worker in proclaiming the Good News of Christ. We sent him/her to strengthen you, to encourage you in your faith, 1Thessalonians 3:2 (New Living Translation)

Your Destiny is in God
Bob Lipsys

Healing Words.

The Bible is full of words which bring healing and life. Here are just a few. These words are not “mantras” to be aimlessly repeated. They are not “spells.” These scriptures do not bring “good luck.” These are promises from the living God to you. As you read these words put your faith, trust and hope in the God who inspired them. The Heavenly Father is carefully watching His words to see that they are fulfilled.

Exodus 15:26d
….I am the LORD, who heals you."

Exodus 23:25-26
Worship the LORD your God, and his blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness from among you, and none will miscarry or be barren in
your land. I will give you a full life span.

Psalm 91:16
With long life will I satisfy them
and show them my salvation.

Psalm 103:1-3
Praise the LORD, O my soul;
all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
Praise the LORD, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits-
who forgives all your sins
and heals all your diseases,

Psalm 107:20
He sent forth his word and healed them;
he rescued them from the grave.

Psalm 118:17
I will not die but live,
and will proclaim what the LORD has done.

Proverbs 4:20-23
My son/daughter, pay attention to what I say;
listen closely to my words.
Do not let them out of your sight,
keep them within your heart;
for they are life to those who find them
and health to a person’s whole body.
Above all else, guard your heart,
for it is the wellspring of life.

Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 53:4-5
Surely he (Jesus) took up our infirmities
and carried our sorrows,
yet we considered him stricken by God,
smitten by him, and afflicted.
But he was pierced for our transgressions,
he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was upon him,
and by his wounds we are healed.

Jeremiah 1:12
The LORD said to me, "You have seen correctly, for I am watching to see that my word is fulfilled."

Hold on to God’s Word in your heart. God is watching His words to see that they happen for you too. Let the healing power and love of God fill your life. Healing flows out of a relationship with God.
Blessings are falling around you,
Bob Lipsys

Be filled with Joy

From the "Good Book"


“You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in your presence…” – Psalm 16:11

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” – Galatians 5:22-23

“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit…” – Romans 14:17

“May the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you Lord, rule the peoples justly and guide the nations of the earth.” – Psalm 67:4

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Blessings of Joy are falling all over you.
Thank you Jesus.
Bob Lipsys

If Only

Are you living a life of regret. Are the "If only-s" stopping you living your dreams? Then you need the Lord to set you free to live. Joseph Prince has written a great word on the topic, have a read below.

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by Joseph Prince http://www.josephprince.org

Are you living a life of regrets thinking, “If only…”? “If only I had that college education… If only I had married the right girl… If only I had taken up the other job… If only I had not made that stupid mistake…”

Is your past robbing you of the joy of today? Then forget your past!

You might say, “But Pastor Prince, you do not know what I have done in the past!”

Consider Paul. If the devil had anything to bring against Paul, it would be reminders of how he had persecuted the early church and caused the deaths of many, including Stephen, the first Christian martyr.

Paul had done horrendous things that were hard for him to forget. But he had such a revelation of God’s awesome forgiveness that he could say, “forgetting those things which are behind… I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus”.

Beloved, God has forgiven you of all your sins. He has completely forgiven you and declared, “Your sins and lawless deeds, I will remember no more.” (Hebrews 10:17)

Like Paul, you can forget your past, the wrongs you have done and the hurts you have caused others or been through yourself. God can take the tears of yesterday and transform them into the miracles of tomorrow. He can restore to you in all abundance what you have lost. He can cause all things, even the painful events of your past, to work together for your good. (Romans 8:28)

God’s Word says, “The glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard.” (Isaiah 58:8) His glory will cover your past. Wherever you go, His glory covers your past. It is no longer the same past that you know of because His glory has descended on it. Your past is past. It has been wiped out. It is gone! So don’t let your past rob you of today’s joy any longer!

by Joseph Prince http://www.josephprince.org

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I'm not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well on my way, reaching out for Christ, who has so wondrously reached out for me. Friends, don't get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I've got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning us onward—to Jesus. I'm off and running, and I'm not turning back. Philippians 3:13–14 The Message

Living out your God-given Dreams

by Joyce Meyer see http://www.joycemeyer.org

The undeveloped, wasted potential in this world is pathetic. Everyone was created to do something great—great in their own realm. Each of us has the potential to become great at something—a great wife, a great mom, a great seamstress, a great husband, a great father, a great businessman. But whatever we do, we should not have little ideas, dreams or visions. Little things are important, and we should never despise the day of small things. But we ought to have big ideas, dreams, and visions because we serve a big God.

I would rather have a big dream and see half of it come to pass than to have a little dream and see all of it come to pass. I believe that when God created all of us, He formed and fashioned each person, breathed the breath of life into us and then took a little part of Himself and placed it within each of us. One of us may have a musical gift, another may have a speaking gift, another may have a gift of writing. The problem comes when we try to take the gift God has given us and use it to do what someone else is doing instead of developing our own potential. Each one of us is full of potential. We have a part of God in us. We are not a mistake. We don't have to spend our lives on the back burner.

We are not too old or too young. We have God-given dreams and visions. But the dreams and visions God gives us for the future are possibilities not "positivelies." (That's the way God spoke it to me a long time ago). With Him, nothing is impossible; but it also takes our cooperation and willingness through determination, obedience, and hard work to develop what He has put in us.

From the book New Day, New You: 365 Devotions for Enjoying Everyday Life by Joyce Meyer. Copyright © 2007 by Joyce Meyer. Published by FaithWords. All rights reserved.

See Joyce Meyer’s Web Site http://www.joycemeyer.org

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As a family we have been inspired by Joyces’ teaching for nearly 13 years. She is a positive, Bible Based teacher with deep insight into the problems people face in their daily lives. If you have tried to put you life together and have failed, why not go to Joyce’s site and get some answers from God.

Bob Lipsys

Success in any situation: Even when the Share Market Crashes.

Check out this great article by Doug Addison. I first read it over 6 months ago. Today it is even more relevant. Check out Doug's Web site. Good Material

Blessed in any situation

by Doug Addison

see http://www.dougaddison.com
Two verses from the Bible that I keep hearing over and over are, "Seek first God's Kingdom" and "Do not be afraid!" Historically God has moved very powerfully during times of world crisis. I have been reflecting on the life of Joseph, son of Jacob in Genesis. Joseph experienced quite a bit of turmoil in his life. He was also a very good dream interpreter and was known for his wisdom. Joseph interpreted a dream for Pharaoh regarding seven years of abundance coming to Egypt that would be followed by seven years of famine (Genesis 41).

Not only did Joseph accurately interpret the dream, he made a very powerful application on how Pharaoh should respond. He advised to store up grain and provisions during the time of plenty so that Egypt could supply the world during the down time. Pharaoh was so moved at the wisdom that God had given Joseph that he put him in charge of his entire palace and he was allowed to spearhead the proposed project.

Interestingly, after the famine hit, God used Joseph to bless his father Jacob (Israel) and all of his brothers. During a world crisis, Israel received gold, new clothes and a place of honor in Egypt (Gen 45:16-19). I am convinced that we can be blessed by God in any situation and in turn be a blessing to the rest of the world.

I have outlined a few key points to consider to prepare you for what lies ahead.
- Do not allow fear and panic to control your life. The ploy of darkness is to get our focus off of God. Be at peace.

- Listen to God and allow Him to guide you. The safest place to be is in God's will.

- Just as Joseph made a practical application to the interpretation of a dream, we too need to respond when God speaks to us.

- Do not make any major decisions or changes without solid confirmation.

- As big businesses fail, small businesses will begin to increase. This is a time to expect blessings in businesses.

- There are a lot of prophecies of doom and judgment flying around. Don't let these words discourage you from What God is calling you to do.

-Be sure to laugh and enjoy the ride of life!

Blessings,
Doug Addison

http://www.dougaddison.com