I once heard a really great definition of cynacism : ''idealism turned sour". As I move forward in my spiritual journey and minister to people I hear alot of comments that reflect the sad state of cynacism present. And I often wonder what has happened in people's lives to bring them to this place of doubting others , perhaps even doubting the presence of Jesus and His power to effectively work in life's circumstances .
But the Word of God is such an encouragement to me & I pray you today : EPHESIANS 3:20-21"NOW TO HIM WHO IS ABLE TO DO IMMEASURABLY MORE THAN ALL WE ASK OR IMAGINE ,ACCORDING TO HIS POWER WORKING WITHIN US, TO HIM BE GLORY IN THE CHURCH & IN CHRIST JESUS THROUGHOUT ALL GENERATIONS , FOR EVER AND EVER AND EVER, AMEN."
The frequently experienced limitations in our lives are usually due to emotions , choices we make ,allow to lodge in our minds & spirits like disillusionment,resignation, despair, disconnection etc,etc,
Keep facing life's challenges & great disappointments with the love , presence & joy that only JESUS can give . Cynacism will ultimately destroy any "faith-filled atmosphere " with sabotage and this will effect others , but in the main "imprison" yourself.
What soil are you cultivating in your life ? How has that influenced others around you ?
What about precious children who look up to you , what about friends who surround you , what about your husband or wife ,who live with you day after day and are under the influence of choices that we are making (with regard to cynacism)?
Today is a good day to let all of these negative reactions go and please (at least for your own sake ),choose to RESPOND rather than REACT!
I am praying for all my readers today that we will indeed let JESUS' life be lived out in our own lives .
READING FOR TODAY : GALATIANS 5 :16-26 ENJOY IT & LIVE IN THE JOY OF THE LORD WITH HIS PEACE.
MARNEY
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
THE ARMOUR OF GOD IS FREELY AVAILABLE ; TO PROTECT YOUR MIND BODY,SOUL & SPIRIT
EPHESIANS 6; 10-18
In this world today , there seems to be a lack of transparent TRUTH telling ! Half truths can be especially damaging to so many people , families , churches, individuals. Today just imagine if everyone , everywhere spoke in love always TRUTH !Jesus is calling those of us who profess to belong to Him to be people who live , speak, in a way that is transparently , honestly openly full of God's GRACE & TRUTH !
Here is a line for readers to think about ;''If what you really believe (that is your core value beliefs ) is not the Truth that God lines out clearly in the Gospels then what you live can become a Lie!!!!!!!!!!
Actually there is never more a time for the people who profess to be Disciples of Jesus Christ to be agents of Loving Truth , than NOW!
PROVERBS 18:21 says " THE POWER OF LIFE AND DEATH ARE IN THE TONGUE" , what we speak must match that which we live , value , choose ! Ephesians 4:25"THEREFORE, PUT AWAY LYING , LET EACH OF US SPEAK THE TRUTH , FOR WE ARE ALL MEMBERS OF ONE BODY."
In suggesting that we put on the belt of truth , this has to be doubly so in our minds & hearts before any outward profession takes place .
Speak the truth , with the love & grace of Jesus always , now !!!!!
If you ever have been living a lie , you will know that it is tormenting , and a trauma to not only yourself , but those around you (family, friends, colleagues).
Today live the truth in JESUS : who is the author of TRUTH .....JESUS full of GRACE & TRUTH!
To ponder : SOW A THOUGHT ...REAP AN ACTION ...SOW AN ACTION .... REAP A HABIT....SOW A HABIT ,REAP A CHARACTER....SOW A CHARACTER ....REAP A DESTINY!
What is your destiny today ? Let JESUS lead you to His preferred destiny for your life , & you will be BLESSED!
MARNEY
In this world today , there seems to be a lack of transparent TRUTH telling ! Half truths can be especially damaging to so many people , families , churches, individuals. Today just imagine if everyone , everywhere spoke in love always TRUTH !Jesus is calling those of us who profess to belong to Him to be people who live , speak, in a way that is transparently , honestly openly full of God's GRACE & TRUTH !
Here is a line for readers to think about ;''If what you really believe (that is your core value beliefs ) is not the Truth that God lines out clearly in the Gospels then what you live can become a Lie!!!!!!!!!!
Actually there is never more a time for the people who profess to be Disciples of Jesus Christ to be agents of Loving Truth , than NOW!
PROVERBS 18:21 says " THE POWER OF LIFE AND DEATH ARE IN THE TONGUE" , what we speak must match that which we live , value , choose ! Ephesians 4:25"THEREFORE, PUT AWAY LYING , LET EACH OF US SPEAK THE TRUTH , FOR WE ARE ALL MEMBERS OF ONE BODY."
In suggesting that we put on the belt of truth , this has to be doubly so in our minds & hearts before any outward profession takes place .
Speak the truth , with the love & grace of Jesus always , now !!!!!
If you ever have been living a lie , you will know that it is tormenting , and a trauma to not only yourself , but those around you (family, friends, colleagues).
Today live the truth in JESUS : who is the author of TRUTH .....JESUS full of GRACE & TRUTH!
To ponder : SOW A THOUGHT ...REAP AN ACTION ...SOW AN ACTION .... REAP A HABIT....SOW A HABIT ,REAP A CHARACTER....SOW A CHARACTER ....REAP A DESTINY!
What is your destiny today ? Let JESUS lead you to His preferred destiny for your life , & you will be BLESSED!
MARNEY
Monday, August 11, 2008
POWERFUL PRAYER IS THE WORK THAT PREPARES OUR HEARTS FOR GOD'S STRATEGY
I am still at Brengle , which is a Holiness Conference and really I am being filled up with so many wonderfully extravagant spiritual power packs from God.
I have always believed in the power of PRAYER , but again this has been confirmed to me in the deep place of sitting wih Jesus.
You see with all that we are called to do , be in every way , it all rises and falls on allowing the Spirit of God to enable us through our pursuit and hungering after His presence . Good ideas change to God's ideas , me asking Jesus to bless my plans becomes Jesus giving me His plans,my strength which runs out, is superseded by the power & presence of His Holy Spirit at work in me & in the world Jesus died for.
There is so much that could be achieved if we all would simply, honestly , faithfully ,desperately ,
PRAY.......PRAY.....PRAY.....PRAY!
How is your prayer life today dear friends? Please take time to listen to Jesus, listen to God speaking to you through His Word , and most of all let us all get off our lofty opinions about everything & listen to what the Lord thinks ...........then just maybe we shall see REVIVAL .
Please don't just pontificate, or vegetate let us all stimulate ourselves into the place of prayer that brings revival and renewal into our own lives & others will catch the flame of God's heart , mind & will for His people.
Read today MATTHEW 6 ...Jesus says :"WHEN YOU PRAY ...." not if !
"WHEN YOU FAST....."not if ! "WHEN YOU GIVE....."not if !
I have to be a person that prays , to make it worthy for Jesus today, how about you?
MARNEY
I have always believed in the power of PRAYER , but again this has been confirmed to me in the deep place of sitting wih Jesus.
You see with all that we are called to do , be in every way , it all rises and falls on allowing the Spirit of God to enable us through our pursuit and hungering after His presence . Good ideas change to God's ideas , me asking Jesus to bless my plans becomes Jesus giving me His plans,my strength which runs out, is superseded by the power & presence of His Holy Spirit at work in me & in the world Jesus died for.
There is so much that could be achieved if we all would simply, honestly , faithfully ,desperately ,
PRAY.......PRAY.....PRAY.....PRAY!
How is your prayer life today dear friends? Please take time to listen to Jesus, listen to God speaking to you through His Word , and most of all let us all get off our lofty opinions about everything & listen to what the Lord thinks ...........then just maybe we shall see REVIVAL .
Please don't just pontificate, or vegetate let us all stimulate ourselves into the place of prayer that brings revival and renewal into our own lives & others will catch the flame of God's heart , mind & will for His people.
Read today MATTHEW 6 ...Jesus says :"WHEN YOU PRAY ...." not if !
"WHEN YOU FAST....."not if ! "WHEN YOU GIVE....."not if !
I have to be a person that prays , to make it worthy for Jesus today, how about you?
MARNEY
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
OPEN THE EYES OF MY HEART LORD , I WANT TO ALWAYS SEE, HEAR , FEEL YOU
I am currently at a conference which is called "THE BRENGLE INSTITUTE", this is such an awesome privilege for me to be in a place with others who are hungry for God the Father, Jesus our Saviour & the presence of The Holy Spirit.
The topic we are praying about, talking about , reading about is HOLINESS , in a world that is trying to avoid absolutes ,make no mistake this is absolutely an experince that you don't want to avoid or run away from. It is God's desire , indeed command to be HOLY as He is HOLY , in all that we do , be and are. And isn't it amazing that the Lord provides for us the cleansing blood of Jesus & the power of The Holy Spirit , that we may actually be obedient to the call of God in our lives..........choosing to be Holy ! We were asked as a group ,who in our lives had we encountered that actually made Holiness not only believable but a reality ? Good question ! Who in your life is revealing the Glory , love and Holiness of God , (past and present)?If you do not have such people within your reach , start looking, praying that the Lord will open the eyes of your heart that you may see the reflection of Jesus, His Holy life & presence in others . Better still why not go to a Christ -centred church that is the real deal and seek out GODLY, people who will always point you to Jesus and pray with you for His love to overwhelm you with His forgiveness , peace & joy.
Two things I know today : I am a great sinner , but I have a greater Saviour & His name is JESUS. His blood cleanses me and by His grace I can be Holy as we are all invited , commanded to be .
Blessings to you today , I am praying for all readers and that includes you.
By the way the next session of people to train for the ministry within The Salvation Army will be called AMBASSADORS OF HOLINESS, wow what a name , maybe God is asking you to join this session of people who will reflect the Holiness of God.
MARNEY
The topic we are praying about, talking about , reading about is HOLINESS , in a world that is trying to avoid absolutes ,make no mistake this is absolutely an experince that you don't want to avoid or run away from. It is God's desire , indeed command to be HOLY as He is HOLY , in all that we do , be and are. And isn't it amazing that the Lord provides for us the cleansing blood of Jesus & the power of The Holy Spirit , that we may actually be obedient to the call of God in our lives..........choosing to be Holy ! We were asked as a group ,who in our lives had we encountered that actually made Holiness not only believable but a reality ? Good question ! Who in your life is revealing the Glory , love and Holiness of God , (past and present)?If you do not have such people within your reach , start looking, praying that the Lord will open the eyes of your heart that you may see the reflection of Jesus, His Holy life & presence in others . Better still why not go to a Christ -centred church that is the real deal and seek out GODLY, people who will always point you to Jesus and pray with you for His love to overwhelm you with His forgiveness , peace & joy.
Two things I know today : I am a great sinner , but I have a greater Saviour & His name is JESUS. His blood cleanses me and by His grace I can be Holy as we are all invited , commanded to be .
Blessings to you today , I am praying for all readers and that includes you.
By the way the next session of people to train for the ministry within The Salvation Army will be called AMBASSADORS OF HOLINESS, wow what a name , maybe God is asking you to join this session of people who will reflect the Holiness of God.
MARNEY
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