As children we can all remember how good it felt to wake up early Christmas morning to see what "Santa" placed underneath the tree. We were in essence "expecting something great"! As a result, our parents stood back in amazement to see the smiles they put on our faces. This is how God feels when we "expect great things" from Him. He's literally sitting on the throne looking for someone to just flat out believe.
What has God spoken to you? Is it something you can do in your own strength? If so, then you've missed God. God will never ask you to accomplish anything that only you can accomplish. His requests are always bigger than ourselves. God will always use the least of them to do great and mighty works on His behalf in the earth. Look at Moses, he stuttered but he led a multitude of stubborn Israelites on a forty year journey. Rahab the harlot was used to hide spies of God and as a result she and her household was saved. Saul while traveling the road to Damascus murdered Christians before he was translated into one himself. These are just examples of God's grace and mercy and His undying desire to use us for His glory.
Elements of Encouragement is my personal expression of love for people like you. It is my desire to bless you with the contents of this page. I pray that you will leave with new insight, encouragement, and empowered to prosper in all that you do.
Flowers!!!!
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
The Church and The Bishop!!!!
Hello All,
I know that it's been a while since my last post. A lot has happened between now and then which brings me to my newest discussion.
There have been recent allegations eluding to the misconduct of Bishop Eddie Long and male counterparts from his congregation. I have heard every opinion known to man but what I have not heard is a prayer on behalf of all involved. I entitled this post "The Church and The Bishop" because not only is Bishop Eddie Long being scrutinized for such "out the norm" behavior, the church as a whole is now under attack. Mega churches have been scrutinized from the very begining because people don't truly understand the laws of sowing and reaping. People's views of Christ is somewhat scewed in that they feel he was a very poor man who was filled with compassion and humility. Only part of that is true. The bible is filled with God's views on money and how we should handle it. It is only when money is loved that it becomes a sin. When you use your money for kingdom purposes then it will be blessed and multiplied. God knew that people with lack of knowledge wouldn't understand this principle and that's why he stated that the blessing comes with persecution.
I know that it's been a while since my last post. A lot has happened between now and then which brings me to my newest discussion.
There have been recent allegations eluding to the misconduct of Bishop Eddie Long and male counterparts from his congregation. I have heard every opinion known to man but what I have not heard is a prayer on behalf of all involved. I entitled this post "The Church and The Bishop" because not only is Bishop Eddie Long being scrutinized for such "out the norm" behavior, the church as a whole is now under attack. Mega churches have been scrutinized from the very begining because people don't truly understand the laws of sowing and reaping. People's views of Christ is somewhat scewed in that they feel he was a very poor man who was filled with compassion and humility. Only part of that is true. The bible is filled with God's views on money and how we should handle it. It is only when money is loved that it becomes a sin. When you use your money for kingdom purposes then it will be blessed and multiplied. God knew that people with lack of knowledge wouldn't understand this principle and that's why he stated that the blessing comes with persecution.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Scriptural References: Locating Your Situation in the Word!
Challenges at Work/Persecution
1 Peter 2:18-25 (Be subject to Masters)
1 Timothy 2:1-4 (Pray for those in Authority)
Matthew 5:44 (Pray for those who persecute you)
Galatians 5:20 (Do not operate in Sedition)
John 15:20 (They shall also persecute you)
Psalm 3:1-6 ( The Lord is a shield for you)
II Thessolonians 1:6 (God recompenses trouble)
Closer Walk with God
Romans 12:1-2 (Be not conformed to this world)
Joshua 1:8 (Meditate day and night)
II Timothy 2:15 (Study to show thyself approved)
Psalm 63 (Early will I seek You, my soul shall be satisfied)
1 Peter 2:18-25 (Be subject to Masters)
1 Timothy 2:1-4 (Pray for those in Authority)
Matthew 5:44 (Pray for those who persecute you)
Galatians 5:20 (Do not operate in Sedition)
John 15:20 (They shall also persecute you)
Psalm 3:1-6 ( The Lord is a shield for you)
II Thessolonians 1:6 (God recompenses trouble)
Closer Walk with God
Romans 12:1-2 (Be not conformed to this world)
Joshua 1:8 (Meditate day and night)
II Timothy 2:15 (Study to show thyself approved)
Psalm 63 (Early will I seek You, my soul shall be satisfied)
Saturday, August 14, 2010
A Prayer For All Marriages !!!!
Dear Heavenly Father,
In the name of Jesus I pray for all troubled marriages around the world. I bind the strong man in every husband/wife that has ventured outside of his/her marriage relationship, in every husband/wife who has not reverenced one another through Godly submission, in every husband/wife who has not yet received You as their personal Lord and Savior and I loose the blessing of God upon their lives. Lord, your word says that a three fold cord is not easily broken and Lord I thank you that you are in the midst of them right now. I commission the hand of God to get involved in every aspect of their marriage relationship and begin to turn things around for them right now in the name of Jesus. Whether it be financial lack in their lives, lack of joy or intimacy in their relationship, a spirit of separation or divorce...Lord, we ask that you will grant them Supernatural assistance to turn their situation around like only You can. I thank You for healing all hurt, restoring trust, renewing compassion in their lives today. I thankYou for saving that husband or wife by releasing your ministering angels to cross their path with a word from You Lord. Help them to walk in love and forgiveness for we know that this is the key to any breakthrough we wish to see in our lives. Whatever the need be in their marriage relationship we trust that You will fulfill. In the mighty name of Jesus I release all of these troubled marriages to You today and I rejoice on behalf of those that are reading this prayer and have received this blessing for themselves. Thank you Lord in advance for what You are getting ready to do on their behalf! In Jesus name we pray and all that agree say Amen!
Make this confession daily:
Lord, I thank you that I have a marriage made in Heaven. My wife reverences and esteems me through Godly submission according to the word of God! My husband loves me as Christ loves the church and gave Himself for it and he is satisfied with the wife of his youth! I thank you Lord for the victory!
In the name of Jesus I pray for all troubled marriages around the world. I bind the strong man in every husband/wife that has ventured outside of his/her marriage relationship, in every husband/wife who has not reverenced one another through Godly submission, in every husband/wife who has not yet received You as their personal Lord and Savior and I loose the blessing of God upon their lives. Lord, your word says that a three fold cord is not easily broken and Lord I thank you that you are in the midst of them right now. I commission the hand of God to get involved in every aspect of their marriage relationship and begin to turn things around for them right now in the name of Jesus. Whether it be financial lack in their lives, lack of joy or intimacy in their relationship, a spirit of separation or divorce...Lord, we ask that you will grant them Supernatural assistance to turn their situation around like only You can. I thank You for healing all hurt, restoring trust, renewing compassion in their lives today. I thankYou for saving that husband or wife by releasing your ministering angels to cross their path with a word from You Lord. Help them to walk in love and forgiveness for we know that this is the key to any breakthrough we wish to see in our lives. Whatever the need be in their marriage relationship we trust that You will fulfill. In the mighty name of Jesus I release all of these troubled marriages to You today and I rejoice on behalf of those that are reading this prayer and have received this blessing for themselves. Thank you Lord in advance for what You are getting ready to do on their behalf! In Jesus name we pray and all that agree say Amen!
Make this confession daily:
Lord, I thank you that I have a marriage made in Heaven. My wife reverences and esteems me through Godly submission according to the word of God! My husband loves me as Christ loves the church and gave Himself for it and he is satisfied with the wife of his youth! I thank you Lord for the victory!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
A Special Prayer for Maia Campbell !!!!
Dear Heavenly Father,
In the name of Jesus, I come before you on behalf of Maia Campbell. Lord, I bind up the strong man and I spoil the goods of his household. I come against all satanic and demonic force and rulers of darkness in the name of Jesus. For I know that this battle is not against flesh and blood but against principalities and the rulers of darkness. I command the spirit of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, drugs, prostitution, and any other demonic force to be disintegrated now by your blood! I command them to loose their hold and set her free NOW! Lord, free her mind like only You can by the washing of Your word and the blood from Your sacrifice. Heal her mind, body, and soul and make her a new creation in You! Lord of the harvest, cause laborers to flood her pathway so that whenever and wherever she goes she will be bombarded by You! Lord, I ask that You would cleanse her of all unrighteousness and make her whiter than snow. Restore her reputation and use her for Your glory oh God! Give her beauty for ashes and let her not be ashamed. Deliver her now in the name of Jesus and set her free from the chains that bind. Lord, show her Your glory and surround her with people who will continue to intercede, encourage, and minister to her. Oh God, I cry out on her behalf and I ask that you will cause all roads traveled by her to be brought nigh unto You! Thank You Lord for her deliverance, breakthrough, and her salvation. In the mighty name of Jesus I command it to be so now, In Jesus Name...Amen!
In the name of Jesus, I come before you on behalf of Maia Campbell. Lord, I bind up the strong man and I spoil the goods of his household. I come against all satanic and demonic force and rulers of darkness in the name of Jesus. For I know that this battle is not against flesh and blood but against principalities and the rulers of darkness. I command the spirit of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, drugs, prostitution, and any other demonic force to be disintegrated now by your blood! I command them to loose their hold and set her free NOW! Lord, free her mind like only You can by the washing of Your word and the blood from Your sacrifice. Heal her mind, body, and soul and make her a new creation in You! Lord of the harvest, cause laborers to flood her pathway so that whenever and wherever she goes she will be bombarded by You! Lord, I ask that You would cleanse her of all unrighteousness and make her whiter than snow. Restore her reputation and use her for Your glory oh God! Give her beauty for ashes and let her not be ashamed. Deliver her now in the name of Jesus and set her free from the chains that bind. Lord, show her Your glory and surround her with people who will continue to intercede, encourage, and minister to her. Oh God, I cry out on her behalf and I ask that you will cause all roads traveled by her to be brought nigh unto You! Thank You Lord for her deliverance, breakthrough, and her salvation. In the mighty name of Jesus I command it to be so now, In Jesus Name...Amen!
Monday, August 9, 2010
Prayer for Prosperity
Prayer for Prosperity
Father, in the Name of your Son Jesus, I confess your Word over my finances this day. As I do this, I say it with my mouth and believe it in my heart and know that your word will not return to you void, but will accomplish what it says it will do. Therefore I believe, in the Name of Jesus, that every need is met according to Philippians 4:19. I believe that because I have given tithes and offerings to further your cause, Father, gifts will be given to me, good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will they pour into my bosom. For with the measure I deal out, it will be measured back to me. Father, you have delivered me out of the authority of darkness into the Kingdom of your dear Son. Father, I have taken my place as your child. I thank you that you have assumed your place as my Father and have made your home with me. You are taking care of me and even now you are enabling me to walk in love and in wisdom, and to walk in the fullness of fellowship with your Son Jesus.
Father, in the Name of your Son Jesus, I confess your Word over my finances this day. As I do this, I say it with my mouth and believe it in my heart and know that your word will not return to you void, but will accomplish what it says it will do. Therefore I believe, in the Name of Jesus, that every need is met according to Philippians 4:19. I believe that because I have given tithes and offerings to further your cause, Father, gifts will be given to me, good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will they pour into my bosom. For with the measure I deal out, it will be measured back to me. Father, you have delivered me out of the authority of darkness into the Kingdom of your dear Son. Father, I have taken my place as your child. I thank you that you have assumed your place as my Father and have made your home with me. You are taking care of me and even now you are enabling me to walk in love and in wisdom, and to walk in the fullness of fellowship with your Son Jesus.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
A Prayer For Our Schools
Today’s education system has drastically departed from what God first established in this nation through leaders who sought His counsel. The Word of God once served as the basic element in educating Americans. The Ten Commandments were even displayed in schools as a guide to moral attitude and conduct.
The state of our educational system may look hopeless, but when something looks hopeless, it is evidence of a spiritual problem. Hope can begin to work in these circumstances. Hope is a spiritual force which grows stronger and stronger the longer we stand. Faith can begin to work in these circumstances. “Now faith is the substance of the things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). Patience can begin to work in these circumstances. The definition of patience is being constant or being the same way at all times. As believers exercise these three spiritual forces, the Word of God can work to change the direction of American education.
Our God is a good God! He caused the captivity of Judah and Israel to be reversed, then rebuilt them as they were at first (Jeremiah 33:7). He can do the same in our schools. Pray this prayer of faith and set yourself in agreement with the Word of God for the restoration of God’s principles in all levels of education.
The state of our educational system may look hopeless, but when something looks hopeless, it is evidence of a spiritual problem. Hope can begin to work in these circumstances. Hope is a spiritual force which grows stronger and stronger the longer we stand. Faith can begin to work in these circumstances. “Now faith is the substance of the things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). Patience can begin to work in these circumstances. The definition of patience is being constant or being the same way at all times. As believers exercise these three spiritual forces, the Word of God can work to change the direction of American education.
Our God is a good God! He caused the captivity of Judah and Israel to be reversed, then rebuilt them as they were at first (Jeremiah 33:7). He can do the same in our schools. Pray this prayer of faith and set yourself in agreement with the Word of God for the restoration of God’s principles in all levels of education.
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