DAY 90 - Let The Countdown Begin... Amen!
COME ALIVE 2025 - You Were Made For More!
DAY 90: Eatin’Crow – (admitting you were wrong)
Welcome Baby Bella, new addition to the kitchen counter. Shout Out to Kritzsina and Koby at Target... these two are more than qualified to be on the front line... personable, helpful, all around people loving individuals. I jokingly 'sold them' on the toaster... For only $24.99, you too can own this sleek toaster with convenient cord storage. Yes, hello, you met Miss Bess!
But seriously, have you ever tried to toast a piece of semolina?... notice the one long slot, guaranteed to fit. Besides, why pay a lot for a toaster?, you know you're only going to throw it out when it gets too many crumbs, because toasters are impossible to clean... lol.
As I entered the store, employees were busy putting boxes away. The two gentlemen were talking about what goes at the front of the store, how it's important to get it right, it's what the customer first sees. As I perused the store, two other ladies asked if I needed help finding anything. The store was clean, well stocked, and presented well.
At self-checkout I met the two sweet peas... I tried to compliment them both, but Koby immediately said it was all his colleague, who then immediately chimed back with a humble, no. I found the employees to be proud of the work they were doing, and they seemed happy to be there working with each other.
Well Done!
PS - Feathers... compliments of Miss Kathleen.. (She's still keeping me in line. Thank God for wise friends!
Own Your Mistakes...
This one is short and to the point. Actions speak louder than words. Be the bigger person and put your money where your mouth is. Admit you were wrong, whether someone accepts your apology or not, God knows you did the right thing. Own your mistakes and use them to grow into a better person. It truly only benefits you. Swallow your pride, no ones ever choked over it before, and put a Gold Star next to your name.
This is so positive! Letting go of all that negative baggage allows you ro rise up and strengthen your relationship with Jesus Christ. That really kicks the devil in the chops! Give your self a star for each person you speak with... See how many stars you can accumulate this week!!! Amen! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.
TARGETING TARGET
Oh, and SUPPORT THE BUSINESSES THAT ALLIGN WITH YOUR BELIEFS WHILE YOU STILL CAN… Make a positive difference in this world. Always lead with love! So, maybe now is a good time to take a moment and look at Target Corporation and see if maybe you want to consider taking a stand with them.
I’m just saying…
DAY 89 - Let The Countdown Begin... Amen!
DAY 89: Procrastination – The Devil’s Mightiest Weapon Against You & God
Don’t let procrastination poison your purpose. Procrastination can come from a fear of failure or a lack of desire to complete a challenging or a boring task at hand. (I can use any excuse I want, but usually I procrastinate when I just don’t want to do something. So, I put it off.)
This is not good for you or your health. People need to rely on you and your words. If they can’t, it makes your walk with Jesus less effective.
Avoiding anything brings guilt and possibly shame. It affects your mental and physical health. Not making important decisions and missing goals in your life steals your potential and stops you from seeing and reaching your true calling in life. Don’t allow this to happen.
Deal with concerns as they come up, before they have a chance to grow bigger or spread to other areas of your life. In the end, it will save you a lot of time and agony worrying about the outcome. Do your best and give it to God and let Him take care of the rest. Amen!
Make a Plan. Sacrifice. Dig deep. Ask for help. Whatever it takes. Don’t let what you haven’t done define you. Come Alive 2025 – You Were Made For More (Greatness)
Deal with something you have been putting off. You can start small, like decluttering a corner of your home. Do yourself a favor and make a list of things that have been ‘holding you back’. (They have probably been on your To Do List for quite some time.) Check them off one by one and set yourself free… MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. Give yourself a gold star!
PS - My friend Steve has problems getting started with tasks. So, I have put some simple forms on line under the Calendars and Worksheets tab. I am moving as fast as I can to update more to the website. So far there are a dozen pages that you can customize to start organizing. There is a To Do List, Daily Planner, Meal Planner, Monthly Budget, A Goal Tracker as well as Steps to Forgiveness, What Makes You Angry, Possible Coping Tools, etc.
DAY 88 - Let The Countdown Begin... Amen!
DAY 88: THE ONLY 20/20 Vision You’ll Ever Need = EXODUS 20:20, Read On!
RULES: Why the 10 Commandments were Necessary
Almost like the credits at the end of a movie, sometimes, we think we have read enough. We start a scripture in the bible and go, oh, this again, I already have a thorough understanding of this scripture. The Ten Commandments isn’t over at Commandment #10 in verse 17. You have to read on to verse 20 to find it’s true meaning.
The 10 Commandments were given to show the Israelites what they would have to do, in order to be Holy, to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. This is unattainable by man. The Bible says that even thinking about sinning is sin, because from the moment man thinks about sin, if it is not immediately rebuked, it is a matter of time before the act takes place.
It’s almost as if the devil is asking you for some kind of strange approval, so he can then be allowed to get you to commit the sin.
All he needs is for you to leave the door open the tiniest crack (by not rebuking immediately). Here’s how… it's as simple as... LET ANYONE HURT YOUR FEELINGS AND IT’S GAME ON… for the devil.
Example: You love your husband/wife, but let them ignore you without you understanding why, and all the sudden that compliment the other sex just gave you, received a reply of ‘thank you’ instead of “thank you, my husband/wife says that’s why they married me…” which nips any possible misunderstanding about either of you flirting with each other in the bud. You may not have meant to reply with a simple thank you, but you were DISTRACTED, wondering why things in your relationship changed a little.
A few weeks or months go by, you still don’t sit down and say listen we need to talk this out and I’m no getting up until we clear this air between us. You wait for things to ‘go back to normal’, (which never happens by the way, things are always evolving) and maybe you’re looking for that compliment for someone, anyone, just so you can feel good about yourself.
Then when you see the person, the compliment is returned with a thank you and a lingering glance… hook line and sinker… devil got you thinking… RUN OR ELSE it’s just a matter of time. Once that ball get’s rolling, the devil is planning on your not knowing how to stop it. BOOM! It’s a matter of time until you’re saying, what happened? Followed by, oh, no, what have I done!
I know I sound like a prude. I can see it… even with the cucumbers over my eyes… lol. Wish I would have seen that back in High School. Life would have turned out different for me. Maybe it’s not too late for you…
Fear God… means to have a sense of reverence and respect for God, wanting to please Him, like you would want love and acceptance from your earthly father. Just like your father raised you, to keep you safe, and healthy, and happy.
Make the decision to elevate your respect for yourself as a child of God. Become a proud prude in one area of your life where you need better boundaries. It may sound silly, but it makes you hold your head a little bit higher… in a humble way… and put a gold star up for today. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
Extra Gold Stars are always available for this!!
For your reading pleasure… (cause right now all I see in my mind is Queen Nefertari calling out the name of Moses… as she throws herself at him… – Charlton Heston, 1956 of course. Admit it… now you see it too…) ... continue reading to verse 20... and end the chapter...
The Ten Commandments
Exodus 20 And God spoke all these words:
2 “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.
3 “You shall have no other gods before me.
4 “You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. 5 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, 6 but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.
7 “You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.
8 “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns. 11 For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore, the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.
12 “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.
13 “You shall not murder.
14 “You shall not commit adultery.
15 “You shall not steal.
16 “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
17 “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.”
I would love to see young men and ladies taking pride in their lives, their bodies, their God and their country. Amen!
Unfortunately, today, I had to do something I said I would never do. I removed comments from the website and blocked certain individuals, that honestly, I would be embarrassed for you to have to read their comments. All I can say is, THIS IS WHY WE NEED REVIVAL... there are so many broken people out there... no one knows the day or the hour... it's time to get serious about who and what you stand for... Amen!
DAY 87 - Let The Countdown Begin... Amen!
DAY 87: HELL LISTENS WHEN HEAVEN SPEAKS
Pray for your loved ones and your children. God hears you. Don’t give up; God is working behind the scenes. Remember, it takes time to get into a situation, and time to get out. Trust God’s timing. We've all tried on the devil before...
Become a prayer warrior to defend yourself and others from the attacks of the devil, some which can’t be seen or known. You will need to possess the power and claim the authority in Jesus Christ. Remember that fervent prayer avails much. For this to happen, you need to be right with God first. Pray and ask God to show you if there is anything that could be blocking your blessings and act swiftly to remove it from your life.
Passion matters. When you pray with conviction believing that all things are possible with God, the devil sits up and takes notice. Keep a list of prayer requests: write down the date you started praying, the request, and any progress until that prayer has been answered. (At the end of the year, it’s always nice to look back and see how much God has been moving in your life.) No one can pray for a loved one or a child with passion like a loved one can.
Stand before the Lord and declare that although this child is mine now, this child was yours before the foundation of the world. I trust that you love and care for this child more than I ever could. Therefore, I pray for you to put your hedge of protection around them, guard them from the evil spirits that are attacking them day and night: the spirits of anxiety and depression which bring with them feelings of loneliness, guilt, shame, and a lack of self-esteem.
This goes for all loved ones… we are all children of God, brothers and sisters in the family of Christ. We need to pray for each other as much as possible. Pray for a loved one stating that they are rightfully yours Lord, but currently living in sin, away from you. I have tried to speak with them, but they have turned me off and shut me out. They can’t see your love the way I do, so I beg you Lord to take them back.
The devil has stolen them and although I can’t go with them when the leave my sight, you can Lord. You see them now and always. You know the danger they are in. You know they were deceived. Speak to their heart Lord. Draw them to you. Give them a sense of your peace that surpasses all understanding. Allow them to rest in your loving arms. Heal them as only you can. So, I claim them now in Jesus name.
Lord fill them with the fruits of the spirit, from Galatians 5, which says:
Life by the Spirit
3 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. 14 For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 15 If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.
16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.
When you pray, remember to guard your prayers by ending them with IN JESUS NAME… that way you stop the devil and the other fallen angels (demons) from being able to hear what you have prayed; And, act against it. It’s like putting your prayer in a special delivery envelope and sealing it for only God to hear.
Just for giggles... make a list of the Fruits of the spirit... and rank yourself from 1-10 (with 10 having mastered the skill)... see where you stand... there's always room for improvement. Pick one and try for a new high score. Give yourself a gold star just for ranking yourself honestly. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.
By the way... this is my journey... I do hope you are journaling yours as well... that is the point... for you to BLESS YOURSELF by taking the time to improve physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually!
DAY 86 - Let The Countdown Begin... Amen!
DAY 86: A DAY OF REST…
REST, RECHARGE, RESTORE, REVIVE – COME ALIVE 2025 – You were made for more!
Change is not easy! You have been working hard. Just committing to the 100-Day Challenge has been a big step, and you should reward yourself accordingly. Now it’s time to take a day of rest and recharge to start a new week. You can’t be there for others unless you are there for yourself first.
Take 20 minutes today to DRAIN THAT BRAIN… and whole-heartedly thank God for what you have been blessed with… breathe in the love of God… sing, dance, praise, worship with all that you have… READ THE SIGN… PONDER THAT FOR A MINUTE… LET THAT SINK IN… be grateful… Put a gold star up for yourself today (add one for Jesus, price paid in full, thank you)… MISSION ACCOMPLISHED… Amen!
GENESIS 1: 31 Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good. So the evening and the morning were the sixth day.
GENESIS 2 Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array. 2 By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. 3 Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.
DAY 85 - Let The Countdown Begin... Amen!
DAY 85: HICCUPS… AN INVOLUNTARY SPASM… the frustrations of not knowing the rules of this world… SUCH IS LIFE.
Have you even gotten prepared to do something and not been able to? This has nothing to do with you. You showed up. You were ready. Maybe you were even looking forward to it. Maybe the car broke down, internet went out, or plans changed for someone else, which affected you.
So, I wanted to write a book about my corningware collection and God changed it to a book about Revival. 100 days. Now I can focus on my corningware book. No, there needs to be a corresponding website, ok. Now I am finished, and I can work on my book.
· Then, there comes book 2: No, Not One More – to encourage family and friends to improve their relationship with Jesus… due out 100 days later (September 1st)… I’ll get around to starting that book soon… (as soon as the Lord leads).
· Then, my son mentions a possible name for another book… for others, maybe of other faiths (again, I don’t fully know yet)… and Book 3: No, Not One Abroad is born. Keep in mind, most of my writing comes in 5-10-15 hour bursts. I’m usually up around 3am, telling myself I’m going to rest for another 20 minutes, and boom… the words don’t stop… I have to get up. I can’t plan on when either.
· Then, I would like to put together a 8 ½ x 11 Scavenger Hunt Binder. Once a month. 12 sections with a yearly synopsis.
· I even have marketing items planned… (right now, it’s more important to get the word out than make money.)
· Then, there’s the online Thrift Shop, Buy One Christian’s Closet. I have to go and purchase the clothes. Bring them back. Hope they have tags, no holes, stains… my eyes aren’t what they used to be… but I do my best. Then my son puts them online. Then they will sell and go out and I will need more help. I cannot physically do any of this by myself.
· There is an LLC for the Books and one for the Thrift Shop that took time and even more money.
· Then there is Father’s Day… the Grace Card on 4th of July… and the worksheets/dittos to help some get started.
· I never meant to post daily. That was for my friend Steve. He struggles daily with motivation, organization and social skills. I love encouraging people to give their lives to Jesus (who gave His life – and still wishes that none should perish, No Not One.
So, enough complaining already… get to the point… I go to work on Day 85 and a message pops up on the screen… YOU HAVE USED YOUR MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ALLOWABLE PAGES… Lord, I guess I should have looked into the fact that these sites have a maximum number of space (50 pages).
Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that I would max out a website…. (and yes, thank you, I do realize that I suffer from the gift of gab.) So, I had to spend the better parts of two days, copying and pasting to combine pages, to free up space.
Should the Lord have His way with me, by the time this is over for me… a total of 400 days… 5 Websites, 5 Books, 1 Binder, 2 LLC’s…
Oh, and yesterday I booked the tickets to fly home to NJ in 2 weeks to see the surgeon that performed my last back surgery for a second opinion, (as the surgeon here feels I need a C3-7 fusion and a spinal cord stimulator to help with the pain). Yes. I am still praying for a miracle. Feel free to pray for me too! (Is This Not All A Miracle for me?)
I’ll be posting about my trip… I have unfinished business there… no better time than the present. I have to face the reality that it might be the last opportunity I have to visit with people there. So, I want to make the most of it. My son is traveling with me to get me to all my appointments. (Pray for him having to deal with me… lol.)
Today, make a list of all things you survived, and paste that baby on the refrigerator WITH PRIDE! NOW THAT'S SOMETHING TO BE PROUD OF THIS MONTH, GOD DIED FOR YOUR SINS, PRICE PAID, IN FULL Thank You Jesus for loving me more than I loved myself... God showed up for you before (or you wouldn’t still be here, you know you can think of at least 5 things you have done in your life that should have killed you already), He will show up again. Of course, you do have to ask… each time. Put a gold star up… MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.
Survival of the fittest... How fit are you (BIBLICALLY)?... The answer may cost you and your lived ones their lives...
DAY 84 - Let The Countdown Begin... Amen!
DAY 84: WHO OWNS YOUR SOUL: WHO BOUGHT YOU TODAY?… Tomorrow, the one word that allows us to put off for today…
Good Morning Sunshine! You’re eyes are open. It’s another day. You stretch and realize you’re still exhausted. Why? TOO MUCH (life)… too many choices… too many things… too many distractions… all day… every day; you just can’t keep up. How can anyone be expected to focus on anything? And, the devil calls out, CHECKMATE! That’s just the point…
Sometimes the things that hurt us most are the things that slowly creep into our lives, the things that don’t seem so bad… at first. How many of you have tried to eat just one potato chip?... Or tried just one lick of a lollipop?... REPETITION gets ingrained in our minds.
When you don’t have, you want. When you get, you enjoy, then you desire more. You start to think about having more… When you have more than you need, and you can consume as much as you want; you will. Want becomes need. Need becomes OWNERSHIP…
Ownership is addiction. We are all addicted to something… many things. It starts with your morning (coffee). You may not realize it, but your routine says a lot about you; it becomes the pattern of your life. Do the same thing over and over again, and it can become your daily routine; something that you don’t think about doing, you just do it subconsciously. Therefore, daily patterns can program your subconscious, without effort, or even intent.
Once you don’t stop doing something… whether it’s a conscious or unconscious decision, it’s already over… you’re just waiting for time to catch up with the decision you’ve already made. You wait for life to play out. You procrastinate, put something off until tomorrow, thinking ‘no big deal’, you’ll get around to it… eventually. Maybe it’s not. (But what if it was?)
When your routine is mentally stimulating, it gives you something to look forward to. Routines can become hobbies, like saving a special stamp or coin. Routines can also become careers. Your friends always liked your cookies, YOU TOOK A CHANCE ON LIFE, and now you own your own bakery.
Of course, negative or even boring activities can become a routine. These are things that you don’t like doing but have to. These things are a part of daily life, but these things shouldn’t consume our time or our life.
Sometimes when we have to do something, it takes us twice as long, because we have to fight ourselves to get it done. For example, there is a pile of dirty clothes. If you want to wear clean clothes, you have to do the laundry. Simple. Yet, every week it builds up, and you dread doing it. It almost seems like a waste of time…
Mindset is important. Negative thoughts towards doing something can cause you to put off or neglect certain (less desirable) chores. When you continue to neglect something over and over again, this can become a rut you get stuck in.
This can also be true of NOT doing something. The electric bill gets higher when the heat or air is on. Maybe you have to make extra payments each month to catch up. If you don’t plan for this, you can get behind, and then you have to worry about the electric getting shut off.
The choice all started in your mind… second one… your initial reaction towards thinking the thought… whatever it was. Positive or negative. Urgent or unnecessary. In a split second, you classified the thought and placed it in it’s corresponding folder to be dealt with, sooner or later.
Or maybe… just maybe… it could have been the moment the changed your life! Circumstances could have been aligning for years for that one moment to happen, where paths could cross, where changes could be made. But you’ll never know. You put it off until tomorrow, and by doing that, you could be putting off your reward too. Don’t block your blessings!
In a contractual context, "time is of the essence" means that the timely performance of obligations is crucial, and any delay can lead to a breach of contract, potentially allowing the other party to terminate the agreement. (WHAT?)
What if tomorrow doesn’t come?... Are you choosing to be Left Behind? Please take a moment to pause and listen closely. Time is of the essence! I realize now that The Great Commission was a requirement, not a request. That invitation is not solely the pastor's job, it is all our jobs!
It's time to get busy with a renewed purpose in life to - Go. NOW! Do. BE. Take charge of your life and your future with the decisions that you make today. Commit to the 100-Day Challenge to Come Alive 2025 – You Were Made For More! Improve your personal relationship with Jesus. Make this a Summer to Remember… come alive physically, mentally socially and spiritually.
Make the choice today to schedule time with Jesus every day. Just 5 minutes will change your life. Who knows, subconsciously you may enjoy it and find yourself waking up early every morning to spend 10-15 minutes with the God who saved you.
Yes. Your job is important, so is your family and friends, but when Jesus calls, make time to answer. You will see that you will surely Be Blessed!
If you’re still hanging in there, give yourself a gold star, MISSION ACCOMPLISHED… it’s Monday... (I mean Tuesday. Must have blocked yesterday out of my mind... ever have days like that?). Get your foundation… and your footing… train up… because REVIVAL is coming September 1st… it’s time to take off running… it’s time to bring the broken home… and someone has to lead the way! Be the leader in your family and lead your loved ones to breathe life!
Don't meet God as an unknown slave to the world... MEET GOD AS ONE OF HIS KINGDOM SAINTS... AMEN!
AI OVERVIEW says...
The most frequently cited verse encouraging believers to make their requests known to God is:
Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV): "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
The verse picture also came up online with the comment, so I wanted to add it too.
DAY 83 - Let The Countdown Begin... Amen!
DAY 83: EXPECTATIONS AND UNANSWERED PRAYERS... whatever it takes to see the Kingdom of God... Amen!
Oh yes… Sometimes I thank God for unanswered prayers. At the time, I thought I knew what I wanted. I was young, immature, naïve to the ways of the world. I am so glad, now that I look back, that God had more for me than I would have chosen for myself.
I’m sure I cried and put up such a fuss over ‘lost’ things in the past. Now I’m singing Hallelujah over the fact that I didn’t receive what I thought I so desperately needed at that time. Oh, if only I had this or that. You really do have to trust in God’s perfect timing.
Sometimes God has to withhold blessings from you that you are not prepared to handle yet. Maybe delaying wealth until you can learn how to manage money, or delaying meeting the love of your life, until you know how to become one with them (and not cheat or be selfish). So prepare for the blessing, so you can receive them.
Sometimes, you don’t know where you are going until you actually get there. When I put my trust in Jesus, I had no idea what I was in for. I’m so glad He didn’t clue me in on the big picture in the beginning, or I may have run away and missed out on all of this.
Sometimes, you have to go through the fire to have all the garbage you’ve picked up walking through this life alone (without God) burnt off of you. Yes, it hurts as it is happening. You might not even think you will survive (an addiction), until one day you woke up and it was over. Over as in you survived.
Sometimes, you will still be tempted, from time to time, now and again, but you’ll see that with God all things are possible. The chains binding you to the sins of this world will fall off. The weight you carry of guilt and shame will be lifted. Then you can take pride in what you’ve become because of God’s grace and mercy. Jesus love with flow in you and through you. With Jesus holding your hand, you can rise to heights you never thought possible. The light shines on the positive, and you will see what God has for you.
You can be lifted out of the darkness, leaving the negativity behind. Oh, your worldly problems will still exist, until you take care of them, one by one, with God’s help. As you rise… remember, you still have a free hand… (God has given to you FREEly, so freely give to others), take that hand and lift another to rise with you… Lock arms as a community of God’s ARISING ANGELS… Revival is coming… it’s time to spread the word!
Remember that those who pray together, stay together. Dig deep. Find the courage to fight for your family through prayer. Miracles will happen. Lives will be restored. You’ll wish you’d done it long ago. Then, you will be so excited, you will have to tell others, so they can find the freedom you’ve found. That will bless them… and you.
BUT, you must be able to give an account of who God is to you. Telling others your testimony, not only helps them, it reinforces what God has done for you. It is a reminder… a building block for your foundation to make it stronger than ever.
Go back to the list you made on Day 85 (2 days ago)… Things you survived… that is the start of your testimony. The words you use to describe what happened becomes your story… your testimony.
The devil is well aware of how powerful that is to others afflicted with the same addictions. He will do anything possible to keep you from telling your story. He will silence you with continued temptation, past guilt and shame, low self-esteem, criticism of others… the list is endless!
This is no time to be quiet… this may be your last chance to tell your story… to bring others to heaven with you… to save them from an eternity in hell… DO YOU LOVE THEM ENOUGH TO TRY AND SAVE THEM?
Use your list to make your testimony. One page typed is good. People have a short attention span. If they have interest, they will ask questions. Keep talking as long as they linger. EVERY WORD OF HOW JESUS SAVED YOU, WILL ENTER THEM, AND PUSH OUT A WORD THAT THE DEVIL TOLD THEM, WHICH WAS A LIE… you can start helping others by replacing the negative lies they were told with the positive truth of the Word of God.
Replace the negatives you tell yourself and others with positive affirmations. Speak it into existence. Your perspective on life will change. People will start to take notice. Believe in God and most of all Believe God!!
Write out your testimony. Revise it from time to time. Place it on the fridge. Every time you speak it, put a mark anywhere on the page. You can add the date and name of the person if you know. This is now your BADGE OF HONOR… wear it proudly. Put a gold star up for today.
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
Luke 9: 18-27 - Don’t Run from Suffering (The Message)
18 One time when Jesus was off praying by himself, his disciples nearby, he asked them, “What are the crowds saying about me, about who I am?”
19 They said, “John the Baptizer. Others say Elijah. Still others say that one of the prophets from long ago has come back.”
20-21 He then asked, “And you—what are you saying about me? Who am I?”
Peter answered, “The Messiah of God.” Jesus then warned them to keep it quiet. They were to tell no one what Peter had said.
22 He went on, “It is necessary that the Son of Man proceed to an ordeal of suffering, be tried and found guilty by the religious leaders, high priests, and religion scholars, be killed, and on the third day be raised up alive.”
23-27 Then he told them what they could expect for themselves: “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You’re not in the driver’s seat—I am. Don’t run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I’ll show you how. Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to finding yourself, your true self. What good would it do to get everything you want and lose you, the real you? If any of you is embarrassed with me and the way I’m leading you, know that the Son of Man will be far more embarrassed with you when he arrives in all his splendor in company with the Father and the holy angels. This isn’t, you realize, pie in the sky by and by. Some who have taken their stand right here are going to see it happen, see with their own eyes the kingdom of God.”
DAY 82 - Let The Countdown Begin... Amen!
DAY 82: GOD SEES ALL… He knows everything they did to you, and He wants you to come home. Only He can wipe your tears away for good.
Broken, bruised, and battered God is waiting for you to run (or limp) home to Him. All it takes is one good visit with Jesus to get you feeling restored and renewed. The physical scars may remain. Mental scars and memories often remain, as reminders, often of what not to do again. When we learn the lesson… the memories can fade.
When someone betrays you, it’s easy to feel like you are all alone. Your trust is broken. You withdraw inside yourself and start to isolate yourself from the world completely. Oh, the tears! No one knows you. No one understands you. By now you are sobbing. No one cares about you. No one loves you. Oh, no, and with that, the flood gates have opened up and you are crying rivers of tears. When will it end? When will the pain stop. When will you be able to move on; will you ever be able to start again? It seems like your life is over…
Be Careful! This is where you have to STOP THE LIE in its tracks, before the ‘Why Me’s’ start to set in. That’s when you start to question if God has left you, or if He even existed at all. This is where the real damage can take place. This is a fine line to cross, but a huge valley to return from. Crossing this line is like falling off a cliff and surviving to have to climb back up to get home again.
But that’s the devil’s lie. Divide and conquer, that’s his only plan, because as long as you hold on to Jesus, the devil can’t beat you, YOU’VE ALREADY WON - LIFE OVER DEATH. He hates you because you won and he lost. You can go to HEAVEN, and he can’t.
And, believe me, THE DEVIL KNOWS WHAT HE IS MISSING OUT ON IN HEAVEN. HE USED TO BE THE WORSHIP DIRECTOR there. Then he got out of control one day and tried to play ‘King of the Hill’ with Jesus, and he got his butt whooped! All the devil can do now is twist words, confuse facts, make you question if your faith is 100%... or maybe there’s just enough doubt for him to squeak through.
The devil and his group of fallen angels can and will attack you. They always try to pick off the newbies to the faith – those who don’t know their bible cover to cover - so you can’t get strong. They have to quench that fire quickly, before you become dangerous, BEFORE YOU REALIZE who your daddy is. The demons use other people to derail you from your destiny. Something to think about the next time you drink alcohol (or spirits.)
They may try to smack you around a little, throw mud on you, maybe even tarnish your image with lies. The devil’s only hope is to get you discouraged, so YOU give up. He can’t beat you, so he wears you down with sin, guilt, shame, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, confusion, distraction, jealousy, isolation, heartache, pain, suffering, and so much more. Tears, tears, and more tears! This life is so unfair!
When you are surrounded by Christlike individuals, brothers and sisters in Christ, the devil can’t get to you so easily. This is why you need to return to church. Find some people who ‘get you’. Make friends that you can socialize with outside of church. God brings people into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.
Trust God knows the real story. He sees what others say behind your back. He knows what their true intentions are. He knows who is using you and who is abusing you.
Accept when God feels He has a reason to remove people who make you cry, because then He can bring different people into your life for a season or two to make you laugh. I pray one day He blesses you with someone here on earth to love for a lifetime (to make your journey easier)!
If not, that’s fine too, God has already provided His only Son, Jesus, who gave up His life willingly on the cross to save your soul, so you could spend eternity in heaven. What more could you ask for?...
Today, take a deep breathe in, and when you exhale… give those who hurt you to God. Let Him deal with them. This will free you up to spend more time with His Son, Jesus! Amen… put a gold star up for today. Let Go and Let God.
Prayer for Relief from Tormentors
56 Be merciful to me, O God, for man would swallow me up; Fighting all day he oppresses me. 2 My enemies would hound me all day, for there are many who fight against me, O Most High. 3 Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.
4 In God (I will praise His word), In God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me? 5 All day they twist my words; All their thoughts are against me for evil. 6 They gather together, They hide, they mark my steps, when they lie in wait for my life. 7 Shall they escape by iniquity? In anger cast down the peoples, O God! 8 You number my wanderings; Put my tears into Your bottle; Are they not in Your book? 9 When I cry out to You, Then my enemies will turn back; This I know, because God is for me. 10 In God (I will praise His word), In the Lord (I will praise His word), 11 In God I have put my trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? 12 Vows made to you are binding upon me, O God; I will render praises to You, 13 For You have delivered my soul from death. Have You not kept my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?
DAY 81 - Let The Countdown Begin... Amen!
DAY 81: CALLING ALL CHRISTIANS! You Still Got Game?... BRING IT! It’s time to show these youngins’ how it’s done…
Welcome Readers, I am feeling feisty this morning, so I’m gonna dare you to see what you’re really made of… Accidentally put www.NoNotOne.com in a text message on your phone and hit SEND ALL. Go ahead. I double Dog Dare You. Do the same thing to your email, Facebook, Instagram… I don’t even have TikTok yet… but somebody out there does… HOOK A SISTER UP…
There’s enough glory out there for everyone. It’s time to be blessed. I must admit that this assignment is far too big for just one little old lady, so I am humbling myself and asking for help. (Oh no, there are those lyrics… Help! I need somebody. No, not just any body… h-e-l-p….) I can’t do this on my own, and I’ve come to realize that I don’t want to. Life is about building relationships with people, and that is what I am looking to do. We are a community.
Therefore, I am asking for 2-3 people from each state to help me get the word out —be my arms and legs. Be my Aaron and Hur: HOLD UP THESE WEAK ARMS OF MINE, so we can spread the love, grace, and mercy that only Jesus can offer. Let’s spread this revival like wildfire… FOR FATHER’S DAY. Let’s make Dad proud!
Give the devil a kick in the chops today; you can’t hurt the devil with hate. It only makes you more like him. We want to be more like Jesus. HERE’S THE SECRET: The love of Jesus is the answer… to every problem. We can only subdue the devil with kindness, not hate.
Of course, I believe Father’s Day should be more than one day a year, just like Valentine’s Day. Showing love and kindness is easy, inexpensive, and blesses others with the ripple effect. Just like a wave in the ocean spreading out across the seas, you‘ll never know how far it could go.
Hoping to find the perfect gift to express my gratefulness for what my Father has done for me, I will be posting a new ‘Arising Angel - Awards section” with a new update each day for 5 days. These people go above and beyond for their missions. They are PASSIONATE PEOPLE THAT I WANT TO MEET MORE OF! I’m so proud of them, I want you to meet them too.
There are so many little ways that make a HUGE difference in people's everyday lives. Could you take a moment to see if there is anything you can do to support a Christian organization like one of these in your area… time. Talent, and tithe… all are so desperately needed.
Of course, if you are experiencing hard times, like so many are right now, let these places show you that there is hope out there. People do give of their time and resources to help others. It’s beautiful! It makes God smile. Look for organizations like these for you. Reach out.
Get the assistance you need to make your life a little bit easier. Find a food pantry, a clothing closet, or a thrift store. Take advantage of what others have been blessed with and given up; so when you get there, you can give back to others, just like when it was given to you.
That is the Great Commission – giving to others the life-saving word of the gospel of Jesus Christ, because there can’t be survival without the Bible.
You were given freely, so FREELY GIVE. That’s all I’m doing. It’s humbling; that’s funny, it kind of feels like PURE JOY.
Tell Someone That Jesus Loves Them today. Breathe life. Spread the gospel. Be Blessed. It’s time to get serious about storing up your treasures in Heaven (we may be there sooner than we think). Amen! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: Put up a gold star for every person you tell about Jesus this weekend!
Let’s cover the night sky with light coming from the broken stars that come back with this Revival. To God Be The Glory, Brothers and Sisters In Christ! The verse for today is a song… They will know you are Christians by your love…
(They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love: Song by Jars of Clay ‧ 2005)
We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord
We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord
And we pray that our unity will one day be restored
And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love
Yeah they'll know we are Christians by our love
We will work with each other, we will work side by side
We will work with each other, we will work side by side
And we'll guard each man's dignity and save each man's pride
And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love
Yeah, they'll know we are Christians by our love.
It’s time to bring the broken home… God wishes that no more of His children should perish, No Not One.
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