"The Name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and is safe."
Proverbs 18:10
How precious are the names of God, they reaveal who He is and whos we are. We have a personal connection that is unique. I encourage you to learn these names and to call upon them in your in your personal time of prayer, praise and worship. We are blessed and privelaged to have a relationship with:
Elohim ~ God
Adonai ~ Lord
El -Shaddai ~ Almighty God
Jehovah -Rohi ~ Shepherd
Jehovah-M'kaddesh ~ Sanctifier
Jehovah-Shammah ~ Is There
Jehovah-Nissi ~ Banner
Jehovah-Shalom ~ Peace
Jehovah-Sabbaoth ~ Host
Jehovah-Jireh ~ Provider
Jehovah-Rapha ~ Healer
Jehovah-Tsidkenu ~ Righteousness
El-Roi ~ Sees
El-Elyon ~ Most High
Author of our Faith ~ Hebrews 12:2
Bread of Life ~ John 6:35
Comforter ~ John 14:26
Deliverer ~ Romans 11:26
Everlasting Father ~ Isaiah 9:6
Foundation ~ 1 Corinthians 3:11
Great Shepherd ~ Hebrews 13:20
Holy One ~ Acts 2:27
I Am ~ Exodus 3:14
Jesus Christ our Lord ~ Romans 6:23
King of Kings ~ 1 Timothy 6:15
Light of the World ~ John 8:12
Mighty God ~ Isaiah 9:6
Nazerene ~ Matthew 2:23
Only Begotten Son ~ John 1:18
Potter ~ Isaiah 64:8
Redeemer ~ John 19:25
Savior ~ Luke 2:11
Truth ~ John 14:6
Vine ~ John 15:5
Word ~ John 1:1
He is an AWESOME God!!!!!!
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Today
No matter what may be going on in your life, speak words that uplift and encourage those around you and wherever you may go.
There is a quote that says, "Be kinder than necessary, you never know what battles someone is fighting."
Today outside my window, a new day I see,
and only I can determine what kind of day it will be.
It can be busy and sunny,
laughing and gay, or boring and cold,
unhappy and gray.
My own state of mind is the determining key,
you see I am the person I let myself be.
I can be thoughtful and do all I can to help,
or be selfish and think only of myself.
I can enjoy what I do and make it seem fun,
or gripe and complain and make it hard on someone.
I can be patient with those who may not understand,
or belittle and hurt them as much as I can.
But, I have faith in God,
and believe when I say,
I personally intend to make the best of my day.
There is a quote that says, "Be kinder than necessary, you never know what battles someone is fighting."
Today outside my window, a new day I see,
and only I can determine what kind of day it will be.
It can be busy and sunny,
laughing and gay, or boring and cold,
unhappy and gray.
My own state of mind is the determining key,
you see I am the person I let myself be.
I can be thoughtful and do all I can to help,
or be selfish and think only of myself.
I can enjoy what I do and make it seem fun,
or gripe and complain and make it hard on someone.
I can be patient with those who may not understand,
or belittle and hurt them as much as I can.
But, I have faith in God,
and believe when I say,
I personally intend to make the best of my day.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Through the Valley
This is the day that the Lord has made. In spite of what it looks like, REJOICE and be glad in it!!!!
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
Psalms 23:4
The psalmist David walked through the valley of the shadow of death and had no fear or concerns because he knew that the Lord was his Shepherd. We also must walk through our situations and circumstances in this life. Remember, we are just passing through.
When you feel that your situation won't change, seek the Lord and He will guide you through. You are not alone in this desolate place. God is with you. Cast your cares upon Him and He will give you His peace while in the midst of the valley. Remember, you are just passing through.
Just as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were in the fiery furnace, God was with them and protected them in the midst of the fire and He will do the same for you. God's Word says, " I will never leave you nor forsake you." So we can boldly say the Lord is my helper; I will not fear.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
Psalms 23:4
The psalmist David walked through the valley of the shadow of death and had no fear or concerns because he knew that the Lord was his Shepherd. We also must walk through our situations and circumstances in this life. Remember, we are just passing through.
When you feel that your situation won't change, seek the Lord and He will guide you through. You are not alone in this desolate place. God is with you. Cast your cares upon Him and He will give you His peace while in the midst of the valley. Remember, you are just passing through.
Just as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were in the fiery furnace, God was with them and protected them in the midst of the fire and He will do the same for you. God's Word says, " I will never leave you nor forsake you." So we can boldly say the Lord is my helper; I will not fear.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
There is Power in Your Praise
Have you ever observed what happens when God's children begin to worship and praise Him?
Let me just say, "Oh yes, "There is power in your praise!"
Praising God is not just for Sunday mornings or that occasional gospel concert. Praise should be apart of our daily lifestyle. When you awake, while in the shower, in your home, in your car, at work, anywhere and anytime.
" I will bless the Lord at all times and His praise shall continually be in my mouth."
In the book of Acts we hear the story of Paul and Silas being cruelly beaten and unjustly imprisoned for calling out a spirit of divination in a young girl, who was a fortune teller. Besides the trauma of the beating, their arms and legs were clamped together in a immobile position which caused cramps and loss of circulation, and they where in a dark and cold dungeon.
Can you imagine enduring such pain and inhuman conditions? Yet in spite of the dilemma they faced, Paul and Silas began to pray and praise God. They knew how to release the most effective spiritual weapon that would allow them to enter into His presence and power.
Through their praise and worship, they were lifted into the presence and peace of God, which provide a gateway for God's power to move in their circumstance.
Psalm 22:3 says, that God inhabits ( dwells, lives, within) the praises of His people. Meaning that He is in the atmosphere of His praise. Praise is a vehicle of faith which brings us into the presence and power of God. Realistically, praise and worship is the "Get in Free" card that allows us to enter into the sacredness of His glory.
There is power in your praise!
Since praise manifests God's presence, we also realize that praise repels the presence of the enemy. An atmosphere which is filled with praise and worship is disgusting to the devil. He fears the authority of the name Jesus, and has to flee.
When the children of Judah were outnumbered by the armies of Ammon, Moab and Mount Seir, King Jehoshophat and all the people sought the Lord for help. The Lord assured them that this battles was not theirs but His. So they rose early in the morning, an Judah being the people of "praise" began to sing and praise the beauty of His holiness, and the Lord set ambushes against the people of Ammon, Moab and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; and they were defeated.
There is power in your praise!
When God's children begin to praise and worship Him with our hearts it sends the enemy running!! God's presence responds when we praise and worship Him, it evokes His presence and power to flow in our midst.
I encourage you today, to become a person of praise and you will experience the power through your praise.
Scripture Reference: 2Chronicles 20, Psalm 22:3, Psalm 34:1, Acts 16:23-26
-- Post From My iPhone
Let me just say, "Oh yes, "There is power in your praise!"
Praising God is not just for Sunday mornings or that occasional gospel concert. Praise should be apart of our daily lifestyle. When you awake, while in the shower, in your home, in your car, at work, anywhere and anytime.
" I will bless the Lord at all times and His praise shall continually be in my mouth."
In the book of Acts we hear the story of Paul and Silas being cruelly beaten and unjustly imprisoned for calling out a spirit of divination in a young girl, who was a fortune teller. Besides the trauma of the beating, their arms and legs were clamped together in a immobile position which caused cramps and loss of circulation, and they where in a dark and cold dungeon.
Can you imagine enduring such pain and inhuman conditions? Yet in spite of the dilemma they faced, Paul and Silas began to pray and praise God. They knew how to release the most effective spiritual weapon that would allow them to enter into His presence and power.
Through their praise and worship, they were lifted into the presence and peace of God, which provide a gateway for God's power to move in their circumstance.
Psalm 22:3 says, that God inhabits ( dwells, lives, within) the praises of His people. Meaning that He is in the atmosphere of His praise. Praise is a vehicle of faith which brings us into the presence and power of God. Realistically, praise and worship is the "Get in Free" card that allows us to enter into the sacredness of His glory.
There is power in your praise!
Since praise manifests God's presence, we also realize that praise repels the presence of the enemy. An atmosphere which is filled with praise and worship is disgusting to the devil. He fears the authority of the name Jesus, and has to flee.
When the children of Judah were outnumbered by the armies of Ammon, Moab and Mount Seir, King Jehoshophat and all the people sought the Lord for help. The Lord assured them that this battles was not theirs but His. So they rose early in the morning, an Judah being the people of "praise" began to sing and praise the beauty of His holiness, and the Lord set ambushes against the people of Ammon, Moab and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; and they were defeated.
There is power in your praise!
When God's children begin to praise and worship Him with our hearts it sends the enemy running!! God's presence responds when we praise and worship Him, it evokes His presence and power to flow in our midst.
I encourage you today, to become a person of praise and you will experience the power through your praise.
Scripture Reference: 2Chronicles 20, Psalm 22:3, Psalm 34:1, Acts 16:23-26
-- Post From My iPhone
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Childlike Faith
Today I received and email from a friend that blessed me and inspired this writing. Below is an excerpt from the email.
Those of us who are parents probably can testify to this: When your child(ren) were babies, they had not one single worry. It was innately in them to trust you as mommy or daddy to feed, cloth and protect them. Stress was nonexistent to them because mommy and daddy would handle it.
My question to you, How come it's so difficult to put that same childlike trust in our Heavenly Daddy?
In Matthew 6:25-34 paraphrased, Jesus says, therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? If I clothe the lilies of the field, shall I also clothe you?
Our Father knows what we need before we ask Him. (Matthew 6:8) Therefore do not worry. Yesterday is gone and tomorrow is yet to be. Whatever you are worrying about, don't. Today, tell yourself, " I am not going to worry because my Heavenly Father is going to take care of me." Use your childlike faith and believe that your Daddy will take care of you and is already working it out for you.
-- Post From My iPhone
Those of us who are parents probably can testify to this: When your child(ren) were babies, they had not one single worry. It was innately in them to trust you as mommy or daddy to feed, cloth and protect them. Stress was nonexistent to them because mommy and daddy would handle it.
My question to you, How come it's so difficult to put that same childlike trust in our Heavenly Daddy?
In Matthew 6:25-34 paraphrased, Jesus says, therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? If I clothe the lilies of the field, shall I also clothe you?
Our Father knows what we need before we ask Him. (Matthew 6:8) Therefore do not worry. Yesterday is gone and tomorrow is yet to be. Whatever you are worrying about, don't. Today, tell yourself, " I am not going to worry because my Heavenly Father is going to take care of me." Use your childlike faith and believe that your Daddy will take care of you and is already working it out for you.
-- Post From My iPhone
Monday, May 18, 2009
The Great I AM
Lately I have been in a somber mood, allowing life's issues to weigh heavily upon me. But on yesterday, God sent one of His precious angels from Twitterverse to remind and encourage me of what the scripture says from the book of Exodus.
Exodus 3:14 tells us, "And God said to Moses, "I AM WHO I AM". And He said, "Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, I AM has sent me.
God is so awesome, words cannot fathom of His greatness. He sent that precious angel to reach down and encourage me from the pit of my despair. She reminded me that He is the I AM.
Exodus 6:6-7 says, " I AM THE LORD; I will bring you from the burdens of the Egyptians, (life issues). I will you rescue from their bondage, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm.
I don't have to worry and neither do you about the Pharaoh's of this life, God is able. He is the great I AM and He is able to take care of anything that we encounter. Whatever you need, He is it, If it doesn't exist, He can create it. God is able to do exceedingly and abundantly above all we could ever conceive. HE IS THE GREAT I AM!
Father God, I thank you for Your Word. I thank you for the angels you sent and placed in my life. I thank you that Your Word is fresh and new everyday and that it brings life to those who read and meditate on it. Father, no matter what it looks like, I stand on your promises and know that you are able to turn it around for my good. Thank you Daddy. In Jesus Name Amen.
Exodus 3:14 tells us, "And God said to Moses, "I AM WHO I AM". And He said, "Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, I AM has sent me.
God is so awesome, words cannot fathom of His greatness. He sent that precious angel to reach down and encourage me from the pit of my despair. She reminded me that He is the I AM.
Exodus 6:6-7 says, " I AM THE LORD; I will bring you from the burdens of the Egyptians, (life issues). I will you rescue from their bondage, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm.
I don't have to worry and neither do you about the Pharaoh's of this life, God is able. He is the great I AM and He is able to take care of anything that we encounter. Whatever you need, He is it, If it doesn't exist, He can create it. God is able to do exceedingly and abundantly above all we could ever conceive. HE IS THE GREAT I AM!
Father God, I thank you for Your Word. I thank you for the angels you sent and placed in my life. I thank you that Your Word is fresh and new everyday and that it brings life to those who read and meditate on it. Father, no matter what it looks like, I stand on your promises and know that you are able to turn it around for my good. Thank you Daddy. In Jesus Name Amen.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Praise Your Way Through
Hebrews 13:15
Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.
The Bible tells us that we must acknowledge and praise God regardless of what we may be going through. Have you been going through some troubled times? Have you prayed and prayed, but still nothing has seemed to change?
Well this is the perfect time to render a sacrifice of praise to God. Yes, while in the midst of your problems begin to praise God for who He is in your life and for what He has already done.
Do you know that there is power in your praise? There is deliverance in your praise, there is healing in your praise, there is peace, love, joy and God is glorified in your praise.
Take your mind off your problems and begin to praise God, then watch how things begin to change for you.
Let everything that have breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!
Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.
The Bible tells us that we must acknowledge and praise God regardless of what we may be going through. Have you been going through some troubled times? Have you prayed and prayed, but still nothing has seemed to change?
Well this is the perfect time to render a sacrifice of praise to God. Yes, while in the midst of your problems begin to praise God for who He is in your life and for what He has already done.
Do you know that there is power in your praise? There is deliverance in your praise, there is healing in your praise, there is peace, love, joy and God is glorified in your praise.
Take your mind off your problems and begin to praise God, then watch how things begin to change for you.
Let everything that have breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!
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