Goodbye 2017 and Hello 2018

"Heads up! The days are coming when I'll set up a new plan... I'll throw out the old plan..."

-Hebrews 8:6-13 MSG

Out with the OLD and in with the NEW!

Thank you Jesus - Thank you God.

Happy New Year everyone!

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Get up! Hold out your hands!

“And He said to the man who had the withered hand, Get up [and stand here] in the midst… Hold out your hand.  He held it out, and his hand was [completely] restored.” 

-Mark 3:3, 5 AMP

Do you want to heal?  Do you want to be restored? Do you want freedom from fear, freedom from guilt, forgiveness of sins?  
Then, GET UP! 
Get off of your pity pot, reach up - reach out to God!  You mustn’t sit and feel sorry for yourself any longer; you mustn’t sit and be too afraid to stand.  No, reach out for God, and let Him do the rest; let His healing power and saving grace free you from all that ails you!!

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Praise God – Hallelujah!

Laws, leaders, rules, and regulations.

"Jesus said to them, Pay to Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's..." Mark 12:17 AMP

No matter how much you are against paying taxes, following the orders, rules, and regulations of those in charge, they are the laws made by the leaders of this land.  You are not above the law, nor are you in charge of the leaders.  So, let me ask, if you aren't respecting the laws of land, then how in the world are you respecting God?  You probably aren't.  As a matter of fact, there is a good chance you are selfish, full of ungodly pride, and you feel like you are owed more than the next.  OK, maybe you are owed, but that needs to be put in God's hands - He will see to your payback.  Until then, you are not exempt, you never will be, and no matter how your excuses, words, and actions line up in your favor, in the end, the law still wins.  

My friend, your ungodly pride is only dragging you into a deep pit; let it go, give it to God, and let His amazing glory and blessings come and fill you from within.  And, remember, you will be paid back, BUT the payback will come from God, not from your works, words or actions, unless, of course, He calls you to take a stand.  Therefore, stop waste your time trying, and move on and enjoy all the days of your precious life.

Continually healed and freed!

“For she kept saying, If I only touch His garments, I shall be restored… And He said to her, Daughter your faith… has restored you… Go in (into) peace and be continually healed and freed.” Mark 5:28,34 AMP

Faith in God heals! Faith in God restores! Faith in God protects! Friends, God can overcome seemingly hopeless situations; faith in God far outweighs any faith in the flesh; yes, faith in God can withstand and conquer the most dire of circumstances! Therefore, keep believing in God, hoping on God, praying to God, and, most importantly, keep the faith in God at all times and in all situations.  I believe and know that if you do, you will experience life altering healings and miracles.

Praise God.

If we fail to pray...

"...As often as possible Jesus withdrew to out-of-the-way places for prayer." Mark 5:14-16 MSG

If we fail to pray often, then we will fail often.

Pray lots - succeed more!!

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Without a care in the world

“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; he came and set his people free… Just as he promised long ago… So we can worship him without a care in the world… made holy before him as long as we live.” Luke 1:67-79 MSG

As believers, we have been set free, we have a new life given onto us, and our cares are God’s cares.  This means that we can give him all our worries and anxieties and live our everyday lives in a calm delight.  So… are you living your everyday life in a calm delight? Boy, I sure want to, but I find myself spending many days in worry, fret, hurry, frustration, and weariness.  If you find yourself in the same boat as me, let’s begin to challenge ourselves; let’s give God what we can’t control, and take the opportunity in each and every situation - good or bad - to find the good in it.  Let’s dig deeper into God, and not in the world.  Otherwise we are going to be continually wasting our lives away on nonsense, on things of the world - things that really don’t matter when all is said and done.

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Impossible? Not a chance.

“… Nothing, you see, is impossible with God.” Luke

1:36-38 MSG

Nothing, (not anything), is impossible with God!  Everything and anything are all possible with God.

So, dream it, believe it, bring it unto God and he will bring the impossible unto you! 

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Believers are so powerful!

“These are some of the signs that will accompany believers: They will throw out demons in my name, they will speak in new tongues, they will take snakes in their hands, they will drink poison and not be hurt, they will lay hands on the sick and make them well.” 

Mark 16:17-18

As believers we are so powerful.  Powerful because the Spirit of Christ died on the cross and rose again in Spirit, living in each and every one of us.  We have power and ability, all because we have been given the Spirit of sweet Jesus.  Therefore as believers - BELIEVE - we can do ALL things through Christ Jesus!

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Keep Satan under your feet

“… stay alert, be in prayer, so you don’t enter the danger zone without even knowing it.  Don’t be naïve.  Part of you is eager, ready for anything in God; but another part is as lazy as an old dog sleeping by the fire.” 

Mark 14:37-38 MSG

No matter how long we’ve been faithful followers of Christ, it is absolutely imperative that we never get the idea that we are strong enough to never fall into Satan’s traps and temptations.  Satan is a snake, and he loves nothing more than to bring a Christian to their knees; he never stops trying, which means we must never get lazy in praying, reading, and believing in God and His Word.

Therefore, stay strengthened in Christ: daily spend time with him, and, daily, make sure to tell Satan that he is nothing but ashes under your feet.

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Let’s live Jesus out loud and proud!

“… God at the bush said to Moses, ‘I am – not was… The living God is God of the living, not the dead…” Mark 12:24-27 MSG

God IS ALIVE!

Look around.  Every living being, creature, and creation are alive because God IS alive!  Therefore, as believers, we need to start living like we are alive; not down, dark, mopey human-beings, barely making our way through this life of ours.  

Brothers and sisters in Christ, let’s wake up and fill this dark world with life, beautiful life, filled with Christ’s glory.  We only get this one shot, so let’s embrace it - not waste it! 

Let’s live Jesus out loud and proud!

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Don't discredit anyone in your life

"...That stone the masons threw out 
is now the cornerstone..."

Mark 12:9-11 MSG

Jesus gives us fair warning:  No one, absolutely no one, that comes into our lives should be discredited, (yes, even evil ones, for even when a vile, evil, person(s) comes into our lives, we can give all the credit to Satan, and know to move on and stay away - let God deal with them).  As well, we must remember we are no better than anyone, whether we think of them as important or not!  Everyone is important!! 
So, acknowledge each and every person that you come across, you never know, they may be the blessing Jesus is sending to bring you closer to the desires of your heart, or they may be the one you end up needing help from when you are at wits end!



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Faith. FAITH. Faith.

"On your way," said Jesus.  "Your faith has saved and healed you." 

Mark 10:52 MSG

Faith in Christ saves one's soul.

Faith in Christ heals one's body; physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Faith in Christ lifts the darkness and shines with brightness. 

Faith in Christ empowers, enlightens, lifts the heaviness, increases the joy, energizes the body.

Hence, have faith in God!  

It's yours for the taking and it's yours in ample supply if you will use it.

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Let God do it!

"Jesus was blunt: "No chance at all if you think you can pull it off by yourself.  Every chance in the world if you let God do it." Mark 10:27 MSG

Let go!!

Let God do it so it can be done right!!!

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There are no 'ifs' among believers

Jesus says:

"... If? There are no 'ifs' among believers.  Anything can happen." Mark 9:23 MSG

Not, 'If', but 'WHEN':  When your prayers come to pass, when your miracle comes into fruition, when Jesus calls you to do a new thing...WHEN, not IF!  Therefore, whenever you are in prayers or conversation of believing for Jesus to work out something in your life, keep the 'ifs' out of them completely and put the 'whens' in. 

Nothing is impossible for those who are in Christ Jesus (Phil 4:13) - God's Word declares it.

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Even Jesus spoke to Satan:

Even Jesus spoke to Satan:

 

“… Satan, get lost!...”

Mark 8:32-33 MSG

 

As well, any thought, action, word, or deed that comes from another, or comes from you, which is not in line with the Word of God, needs to be cast out, spoken to, and destroyed in the mighty name of Jesus; Jesus died and now lives in you, which give you authority to do so!

 

So, speak – out loud and confidently – to Satan when he tries to come between you and the Word of God.  He is a liar, deceiver, and our lives are too precious to waste any time on him.  Therefore, DON’T!  Put your time into Jesus and LIVE, really L I V E !!!!

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No equipment necessary

"... He gave them authority and power to deal with evil opposition.  He sent them off with these instructions:

"Don't think you need a lot of extra equipment for this.  You are the equipment... keep it simple."  Mark 6:7-9 MSG

You are God's miracle worker here in this world.  Again, YOU, not your money, title, status, schooling, world, or family.  So, whether you have all the equipment, or none of the equipment, go out and be a blessing:  lay hands on the sick; speak prayers over the lost; give to the less fortunate; build up your neighbor - be a light in the darkness. 

My friends, this world needs those of us that claim to be God's children; we are His hands and feet, we are his equipment and we are equipped to do whatever it is that we are called to do.

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Don't listen to them...

"Jesus overheard what they were talking about and said to the leader, "Don't listen to them; just trust me." Mark 5:36 MSG

TRUST JESUS, NOT MAN!!!

His Word reigns over any man's.  

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Healed! In the name of Jesus!

"...Impressed by their bold belief, Jesus said to the paraplegic, "Son, I forgive your sins... Get up.  Pick up your stretcher and go home." And the man did it - got up, grabbed his stretcher, and walked out..."  Mark 2:1:12 MSG

I dare you to BOLDLY believe and receive:

In the name of Jesus and the Word of God, YOU ARE HEALED!!!!!!

AMEN AND AMEN!!!  IT IS DONE!

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Run to God

“… but if you come back to me and do what I tell you, I’ll gather up all these scattered peoples from wherever they ended up and put them back in the place I chose to mark with my Name.” Nehemiah 1:7-9

It is never too late to turn back to God.  His promises are true and never-ending, and they still stand open just for you.  He loves you unconditionally and He’s waiting for you with open arms… run to him!

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Those who believe can do the amazing

“And these attesting signs will accompany those who believe; in My name they will drive out demons, they will speak in new languages; they will pick up serpents; and [even] if they drink anything deadly, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will get well.” Mark 16:17-18 AMP

Do you believe?  If so, you can be a miracle, you can do the miraculous, and you are anointed to do great things in this life.  God’s love showers over those who believe, and those who are showered with His love, are showered with gifts and talents, which enable them to do mighty works in His name.  So, as a believer, go out and do what others say can’t be done.  You can heal the sick, trample serpents, be surrounded by His shield, and drive the most evil of demons out of your life, as well as many other lives around you.

So, live it out; live it out to the fullest, my friend.  And, remember, what you believe, you can conceive; and what you conceive, you can achieve – all in the mighty name of Jesus!  Praise Him!