Do you really believe...see the rain, smell the rain, feel the rain and know it shall come!

      Good morning and happy Friday, it is 69 degrees out this morning and the wind is howling like a rapid dog, the skies are a hazy blue, not clouds at all and the sun is shine, shine, shining! I once again slept later than usual, I don't know if it is 50 year old thing or not, but seems since I hit the big 50 my sleep patterns have been in disarray! So I apologize for getting my blog up and running so late but I pray that the message that it contains will have been worth the wait for the one who's heart will be comforted by it this day!
       I was made aware of the high pressure cell that has come in and moved the chance of rain out of Texas this morning, in the posts that have been written I could feel a sense of "give up" of "lack of faith" and "gloom and doom" I see that the areas so affected by the fires have no forecast for rain in sight! In looking at the weather channel I see where you might be becoming discouraged! We must not lay down, we must not give up, we must not relent! We must have more faith now than we ever have, we must stand in unity and pray, we must envision the rains falling and the fires being put out, we must BELIEVE! This is a huge time for all of us right now, this is a great test of faith! I know it is difficult as you sit hour after hour watching the fires march as if going to war your lands being the emeny....but....you can't just lay down, you have to hold fast to your faith and you have to know that God is right there with you, that he is going to open the heavens and he is going to let it rain! Let us stand together, let us pray fervently and then let God take over! Psalm 91:4-6 He will cover you with his wings; you will be safe in his care; his faithfulness will protect and defend you. You need not fear any dangers at night or sudden attacks during the day or the plagues that strike in the dark or the evils that kill in daylight. (GNT)
     Now is the time for us to have ultimate faith, with our nation's capital being threatened with more terroristic threats for the weekend, with the weather having such devastating effects upon our lands, with the government in such disarray, WE MUST PRAY, WE MUST PRAY, WE MUST PRAY! Don't sit and think that so many are praying that you do not need to! He wants to hear from each and every one of us, he is calling for faith, true unconditional faith! If you know someone who is not praying, if you know someone who is uncomfortable in prayer, call upon them and ask them to pray with you, you lead the words that come with difficulty to others and have them pray with you!
     Join me now if you will and let us pray many times today for a MIRACLE! We have all seen miracles, we have personal testimonies of the great and wonderful things God has done...let us BELIEVE that he has a miracle in store for the lands of Texas!

 praying, praying, praying for all of my Texas friends, I know it seems hopeless and that the "calm" seems so far away! I know that God has a plan and soon the rains will fall upon the lands and the rebuild will begin! One thing I am seeing in this tragedy is the vast amount of people that are coming together in unity to pray, the vast amount of people who otherwise would never have opened their hearts, their homes and their pocketbooks to give to those who are in need! There is a silver lining in even the most ugly of storms...9-11 brought us so much closer as a country, so much compassion and love developed, we as a nation began to get back what was important and realize what was our country needs! When hurricane Katrina hit, the entire country came together in support of those in need, the same with all of the other tragedies that have happened, tornado ridden states, the east coast...etc.!!! We are no doubt pleasing him in laying down our greedy ways and giving...I know that he will bless each and every one abundantly, many times in life only good things come when the storm has waned! Keep your faith, keep on praying and never let the adversary be victorious! Better days are coming and it will be glorious!

Father God we stand with our arms outstretched asking you to show us the way, we stand erect, our heads tilted to the "son" waiting and watching to see the glorious and wonderful blessings you have in store for us, we are tired God, so weary of the battle but we shall never lay down our faith, we shall never surrender our beliefs and we shall never look another direction! We have seen the miracles you allow and we look to you for a resolve to the fires in Texas. Father please open the heavens to us and allow the rains to fall in abundance, allow our lands to be once again nourished and a renewal begin! We love you God and we know that your will be done! In Jesus name I ask these blessings, amen and amen again!

    

Today has topped all days!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you:)

   

 Good evening my friends, what a great day for my blog it has been, it has had more hits today than any other day since I began. When I started this blog I asked God to allow me to touch the heart of 1 person in need, just one I asked and then I would know that I was doing my part in spreading his beautiful love! Since beginning my blog  people in countries all over the world have come and read the words I write, many have thoroughly surprised me, and I have had so much positive feedback here in the United States that I have no doubt that this is what our Father in heaven is prompting me to do and I know also that he is using me to be a vehicle for spreading the words he so needs to put into writing!
     Today there are so many prayer requests, mostly for the heavens to open up and pour healing rains upon the burning and drought stricken lands of Texas, many for strength and safety for all those involved in trying to contain the fires, so many prayers for the ones who have lost possessions, who have lost animals and those who are struggling with the losses of loved ones due to this travesty! I have prayed all day for renewed faith, for those who may be looking up and blaming God for all that is going on! A good loving father would never put his child's hand over an open flame to teach him that fire burns! Likewise, God is our father, and as any good father, he only wants to teach us using good instructional methods to protect us from harm....not cause it. Matthew 7:11.  It is not God we should be blaming, it is our adversary the devil or satan who causes these things. 1 Peter 5:8 says, "Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour." and in John 10:10 it says, "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy." "I have come that they may have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." Never doubt his love for you, never think he wants anything but good for you, always remember it was his son that he sacrificed so that you might have everlasting life! I also have had many requests today for prayer outside of the fire arena, there are several who have lost loved ones today, one who was hit and killed on a bicycle, several who have been taken to the hospitals with threatening conditions. We must never neglect to lift all prayer requests to the Lord, I feel if a person is humble enough to come and ask for prayer, it is our duty to honor them by doing so. God bless you all each and every one! In the name of Jesus our savior, amen.

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I BELIEVE!!!! Plain and simple...I BELIEVE

   

     Good morning and happy Tuesday, no "evil" Monday's to get through so this week should be smooth sailing:) We continue to pray for all in in the path of the fires in Texas, all who have lost possessions, all of the animals who evacuated themselves and are now separated from their families, all of the ones who are facing evacuation today and who are so fear filled. We pray fervently for the firefighters who have worked so tirelessly to try and keep the fires for doing more damage in residential areas, they must be feeling so helpless at this time, being so under manned, running on little to no rest, feeling defeated as the fire like an army of many continues to spread from place to place. Father in Heaven, please hear the plea of the multitude who are coming to you for relief, I know that mass prayer produces miracles father and we are expecting a miracle, we are expecting the winds to lay still and the heaven to open the flood gates and allow the rains to fall upon these lands, to drench the fires and extinguish them, to put out every embers glow and to give all of these people affected, renewed hope and faith, Father be the strength that each firefighter needs to keep him alert and hydrated as he works to bring these fires to a controlled status. Father take each of the ones affected by the fires whether they be displaced short term or whether they have lost their possession, take them in your love filled arms and allow them rest from the fear they have been through and calm, in the knowledge that they can begin again, that you will carry them through the start over and be their general contractor until the rebuild is complet! I pray that all who have been in the fires path has not wavered in their faith and is holding fast to the rod, knowing that this is not of God, but God will right the wrong. I pray for these mercies and blessings in the name of the savior, Jesus Christ, amen!
       As I sit out this morning, enjoying the 64 degree blessing, the sky which appears pale pink and lavender, the sun just topping the mountain, I can think only of all of the devastation that is happening around me, the earthquakes, the hurricanes, the tropical storms, the droughts, the fires, cancer, horrific accidents, critical cares, ICU's, death, heartbreak, financial ruin, governmental dismay, fear, terror, and the list of negative gets bigger and bigger with each passing day! I know that Father God is giving us proof that the end of days is nearing rapidly. There is no appointed day in the bible as to when the rapture will take place, but there is are signs in the book of revelation that each of us should be aware of, many of the signs happening all around us! I sat here praying and one feeling kept getting heavier and heavier on my heart, as I sat I began to cry, not a hopeless cry but an urgent cry...so many are in need of accepting Christ as their personal savior, so many are lost and confused, so many have questions as to the truth of the gospel, as to the validity of the bible, as to their belief of our Heavenly Father and the power of prayer. I pray today, right here and now, not to let another day pass me by that I do not share with someone who is filled with doubt, a truth in my life that keeps me forging forward in heavenly footstep, I will not for fear of being laughed at, chastised, or disliked, refrain from sharing what God has done in my life and how the power of prayer pulled me from the dark abyss that was my life and sat me among the spirit of the holy ghost, I will not remain silent...I will share, share, share in the faith that my words will touch a soul that is so in need of the savior. I beg you to join me in this venture, I implore you to look around you and identify those who are not familiar with our Father in heaven, take their hand and introduce them, offer to share with them the power of prayer, the miracles you have seen in your lifetime as proof that without God, your story could not be possible. We must be examples of Christ now, we must be examples of good, we must walk tall in our belief's and share them...Let this begin with you, and you, and you too. Today allow someone to see the good, the positive, the meaning of Christ and be ready to lift them in prayer so that they too will see the divine truth of God. Love in Christ to you!

Salvation Prayer - The Cornerstone is Christ?
What is the so-called Salvation Prayer? What do I do to get "saved?" At one point or another we all ask ourselves this question.

"That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved."(Romans 10:9)

"Jesus answered and said to him, 'Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.'" (John 3:3)
Salvation Prayer - Back to Basics
The Salvation Prayer is merely a road to rebirth in Jesus Christ. To be born again you must confess Jesus as Lord and believe that He is. When you ask Him into your heart, you are allowing Him to be the Lord of your life. Unfortunately, the Church today has complicated the Salvation message with various layers of extra "stuff."

So, let's get back to the basics!

A. Salvation is the "permission slip" to enter heaven when you leave this world.

B. Salvation takes place when a person listens to the salvation message, believes it, and makes a decision to receive Jesus into his or her heart.
Salvation Prayer - The Simple Steps:
1. Acknowledge in your heart that Jesus is Lord.

2. Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord.

3. Believe that Jesus died for your sins and was raised three days later.

4. Repent of your sins and get baptized in the name of Jesus.
Salvation Prayer - Merely a Tool to Communicate Our Faith
The Salvation Prayer is not a ritual based on specific words. This is not the power of a prayer, but the power of truly committing our lives to Christ as Savior and Lord. The following is merely a guideline for our sincere step of faith:

"God, I recognize that I have not lived my life for You up until now. I have been living for myself and that is wrong. I need You in my life; I want You in my life. I acknowledge the completed work of Your Son Jesus Christ in giving His life for me on the cross at Calvary, and I long to receive the forgiveness you have made freely available to me through this sacrifice. Come into my life now, Lord. Take up residence in my heart and be my king, my Lord, and my Savior. From this day forward, I will no longer be controlled by sin, or the desire to please myself, but I will follow You all the days of my life. Those days are in Your hands. I ask this in Jesus' precious and holy name. Amen."