✝️ DAILY DEVOTIONAL, May 1, 202

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Ready for a real holiday trip …

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Morning Ya’ll 🙂

Kids are proud of their first catch: shrink-wrapped bales of drugs

Joy, Over One

2 Pet. 3:9 “The LORD is…longsuffering…not willing…any…perish...”

John 4:3 “He left Judea…into Galilee.” A side trip, on foot.
2:1 “...a marriage in Cana...” He left the party to work for our Heavenly Father.
2:2 “...Jesus was called and His disciples, to the marriage.” They all attended.
4:5 “...cometh He to a city of Samaria…called Sychar...” 50 miles from Cana.
4:7 “...cometh a woman of Samaria...” Jesus “foreknew*” one “called*” would be there.
4:8 “...His disciples were gone away...” They went with Him, but attended to other duties.
4:19 “...Sir, I perceive…Thou art a prophet.” Truth will always reach the “predestined*”.
4:25 “...I know…Messias cometh…called Christ…will tell us all things.” She understood Scripture.
4:39 “...many…Samaritans believed...” Her “justified*” testimony helped others understand.
4:41 “And many more believed…” One “glorified*” brought others to truth.
4:42 “...we have heard Him...” Understanding will come to all, in this Age or The Millennium.
4:43 “...He departed…into Galilee.” 100 mile walk for one “chosen*” to help others understand.
[ *Reference; Romans 8:28-33 / Matthew 22:14 ]

Mat. 18:14 “...it is not the will of…Father…one…should perish.” GOD wants everyone to understand.
Ezek. 44:6 “…say to the rebellious house of Israel...” All Israel [Christians], not only Judah [Jews].
44:7 “…ye…brought…in My sanctuary…My house…your abominations.” False teachings.
44:10 “...Israel went astray…from Me after…idols…” Church traditions are chock full of ‘idols’.
44:11 “Yet they shall be ministers...” There’s still work for His called, not false teachers.
44:12 “Because they…caused…Israel to fall…they shall bear…iniquity.” ‘Iniquity’ = wickedness.
44:13 “…they shall not come near…Me…shall bear…shame...” Shamed during The Millennium.

Isa. 25:9 “...this is…the Lord…we have waited for Him…” Some understand; Wait for the real Christ.
Rev. 20:5 “…the rest of the dead lived not…until…thousand years were finished.” Spiritually dead.

Mat. 15:8 “This people…honoureth Me with their lips; but…is far from Me.” They deceive themselves, not GOD.
15:9 “...in vain…they worship Me, teaching…commandments of men.” Many Christians have been deceived by Satan, exactly as it’s written. GOD knows who understands, and who teaches truth.

Mat. 7:15 “Beware of false prophets...” False teachers can’t teach truth. Most are mistaught, some are evil.
7.21 “Not everyone that saith….Lord, Lord, shall enter…heaven...” Don’t know a fake christ is coming first.
Amos 5:21 “I hate, I despise your feast days...” They celebrate Satan’s deceptions in ignorance.
5:22 “...I will not accept…peace offerings...” They pray so hard…but to who? They don’t even know Him.
1 Thes. 5:2 “...know perfectly…the day of the Lord…cometh as a thief…” To those who don’t understand.

Mat. 26:39 “...He…fell on His face…if it be possible, let this cup pass…” Jesus’ compassion in the flesh, vs…
Rev. 14:10 “...shall drink…of the wrath of God…the cup of His indignation...” GOD‘s anger in the Spirit.
Ezek. 2:4 “...they are impudent children and stiffhearted.” GOD states; ‘My children are stubborn‘.
2.5 “...they are a rebellious house...” Many refuse to change, even for Jesus.
2.7 “...speak My words…whether they…hear, or…forbear…they are most rebellious.” A personal choice.
Ezek. 8.18 “Therefore will I also deal in fury: Mine eyes shall not spare, neither will I have pity: and though they cry in Mine ears with a loud voice, yet will I not hear them.” Prayers answered; ‘Just stop, I’m not listening‘.

Same message, worded many different ways, told over and over. GOD‘s pain for His children’s obstinacy is obvious; ‘Please stop listening to false teachers and understand Me. What words must I use?’

Ezek. 3:17 “...give them warning from Me.” GOD demands we share truth, even if most hate it.
Ezek. 33:7 “...I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel...” You understand, warn them.
33.11 “...why will ye die, O house of Israel?” Why won’t you listen [My chosen people]?

Everything has led up to the Fig Tree Generation, GOD foretold us.
1 Cor. 10:11 “...all…things happened…for our admonition upon whom the ends of the world are come.”
Isa. 53:8 “...who shall declare His generation?...” Those who understand will declare, “Wait for Jesus.”
John 1:29 “...the Lamb of God, Which taketh away the sin of the world.” He returns after the antichrist.
Deut. 32:4 “He is the Rock…A GOD of truth...” Our Rock has explained clearly.
32.5 “…They are a perverse and crooked generation.” Talking about this generation, right here & now.
32.15 “...Jeshurun…lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation…” Jeshurun = Christians ignorant about Scripture.
32.31 “...their rock is not our Rock...” They can’t tell the antichrist from the True Christ.
32.35 “To Me belongeth vengeance…the day of their calamity is at hand...” GOD will teach them.
32.36 “...the Lord shall judge His People...” The butt spanking continues, yet some will understand in time.
32.37 “…He shall say, Where…rock in whom they trusted?” They trust the wrong rock [saviour]. Learn now in this Age, or be ashamed during The Millenium. The choice; worship antichrist who comes first, or wait for the True Christ.

2 Tim. 4:3 “...the time will come…they will not endure sound doctrine…” We’re already there.
4:4 “…they…turn away…from the truth…” Their preferred deceivers’ style sounds so holy.

It’s for GOD‘s glory; ‘I expect you [My predestined Adamic Christian nations] to teach My truth to the entire world’.
1 Sam. 17:46 “....that all the earth may know…there is a God in Israel.” Christian religions are failing GOD‘s command exactly as He foretold. False teachers don’t correctly teach our own people. GOD has stated, religions cannot fulfill His mandate to teach truth to the ethnic nations [gentiles].

Ezek. 13:20 “...I am against…ye…hunt…souls to make them fly…” GOD: ‘There’s no rapture, stop lying!’

Luke 15:10 “…there is joy…the angels of God over one…“. It’s remarkable for even one to understand.
If one of GOD‘s children finally understands, after being deceived by Satan’s traditions, Heaven rejoices as GOD shares the news. He goes out of His way to help anyone understand, if we are willing to work for Him.

Study to understand, be a blessing to GOD, and He will bless your studies.
Mat. 11:15 “He that has ears to hear, let him hear.”

TO GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT LET US PRAY

Now the deeds of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousies, outbursts of anger, rivalries, divisions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these; of which I forewarn you, even as I also forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit God’s Kingdom.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and lusts.

If we live by the Spirit, let’s also walk by the Spirit. Let’s not become conceited, provoking one another, and envying one another.

— Galatians 5: 19-26

1. To God the Holy Spirit let us pray for the true faith needed on our way
That He may defend us when life is ending and from exile home we are wending.
Lord have mercy.

2. O sweetest Love, Your grace on us bestow; set our hearts with sacred fire aglow
That with hearts united we love each other, every stranger, sister, and brother.
Lord have mercy.

3. Transcendent Comfrot ins our every need, help us neither scorn nor death to heed
That we may not falter nor courage fail us when the foe shall taunt and assail us.
Lord have mercy.

4. Shine in our hearts, O spirit, precious light; teach us Jesus Christ to know aright
That we mahy abide in the Lord who bought us, till to our true home He has brought us.
Lord have mercy.

01 May 2022 Ric Parnell, British rock drummer (Atomic Rooster; Spinal Tap), dies at 70

01 May 2018 John “Jabo” Starks, American drummer (James Brown, The J.B.’s), dies at 79

01 May 2015 Grace Lee Whitney, American singer and actress (Yeoman Rand-Star Trek), dies at 85

Happy puppy


Silly kitties


Here is the last scene from the spy movie, The 3rd Man. It get’s my vote for being the best spy movie ever made. Highly recommended if you’ve never seen it . . . In this final scene, Joseph Cotton was going to rescue Anna and bring her back to America. She was having none of it. Wonder why? You’ll have to watch the movie . . . 🙂

‎4/‎30/‎2023 – “So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you!”

1 Samuel 2:27-30,35; 3:11-14 “And there came a man of God unto Eli, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Did I plainly appear unto the house of thy father, when they were in Egypt in Pharaoh’s house? And did I choose him out of all the tribes of Israel to be My priest, to offer upon Mine altar, to burn incense, to wear an ephod before Me? And did I give unto the house of thy father all the offerings made by fire of the children of Israel? Wherefore kick ye at My sacrifice and at Mine offering, which I have commanded in My habitation; and honor thy sons above Me, to make yourselves fat with the chiefest of all the offerings of Israel My people? Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before Me for ever: but now the Lord saith, Be it far from Me; for them that honor Me I will honor, and they that despise Me shall be lightly esteemed . . . And I will raise me up a faithful priest, that shall do according to that which is in mine heart and in my mind: and I will build him a sure house; and he shall walk before mine anointed for ever . . . And the LORD said to Samuel, Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of every one that hears it shall tingle. In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make an end. For I have told him that I will judge his house for ever for the iniquity which he knows; because his sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not. And therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli’s house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering for ever.”

Romans 1:14-19 “I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise. So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also. For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believes; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.”

All that is of the world is already sentenced to death: and for that reason, God always sends His messengers, first of all to tell the people their sins, and the judgment and condemnation coming because of the sins; in order so doing, to bring them the Good Message of the Christ.

In Eli and his wicked sons is an example of “holding the truth in unrighteousness,” and for that reason the wrath of God against the ungodliness; because Eli would not restrain his sons, and his sons would not hear their fathers rebukes. Both Eli and his sons, knowing the commandment, and the reverence due to God’s holy Sanctuary, and the offerings of Israel, despised the things of the LORD; and so were made into the image of their own iniquity. Thus God made them a sign for warning and instruction to themselves, as well as all who had any dealings with them; but still they weren’t affected.

God at length sent a man of God to talk to him; to rebuke and shame him, and pronounce the doom of both himself and his wicked sons, whom he would not restrain: still he did not repent. Lastly He spoke to the boy Samuel; thereby bringing him into the ministry, with the word of doom again confirmed to Eli: which he acknowledged to be from the LORD, but still did not repent; only saying, It is the LORD: let him do what seems Him good.

Now the way Paul presents to the saints in Rome his desire and purpose for coming to Rome; and how he considers himself a debtor to all, and ready to announce to all the gospel of Christ; is because of the condition of those who aren’t yet saved; because the wrath is already being revealed in them. This is just like when Moses told Aaron, to take his censor, and quickly go in among the people to make atonement; for wrath was already gone forth, and the plague was begun; so Aaron took his censor and went between the living and the dead, and the plague was stayed. (Numbers 16:41-50)

Jesus came into the world, not to destroy men’s lives, nor to condemn; but to save them: the condemnation was already the verdict and in force; and the destruction, already the sentenced passed. The prince of this world is judged, and the world is passing to its doom, for all the sins that it knows, which God has spoken to it about from the beginning. It is because of that fact, that Jesus has come in the flesh to save us. They that are whole need not a Physician, but they that are sick. That’s ALL OF US! And all that long list of most vile character traits and behaviors, and God having given them up to do those things as the sign for warning and instruction of His wrath; which Paul describes in verses 18-32; are not the exceptions, but the rule! 

So too, the dangerous times described in 2 Timothy 3, are caused by dangerous and corrupt people; and the kinds described are not exclusive to who we might consider the worst of the heathen; for the list culminates with lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power,who creep into houses and lead away captive silly women laden with sins; lecherous predators posing as ministers of Christ! and as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do THESE ALSO RESIST THE TRUTH: who, knowing the judgment of God; that they who commit such things are worthy of death; not only do them, but consent to those who practice those things.

Do you think that you will escape, because you call yourself a Jew, or a Christian; who condemn others, and yourselves do the same things? Being a Christian outwardly does not exempt you from the judgment of God; but in fact it makes you the most accountable to do the law. For the circumcision of Christ is not outward in the flesh, nor in any religious decorations, neither in name only; but the circumcision of Christ is that of the heart and spirit, the seal of the faith, which you had being yet uncircumcised. Its not the putting away of the sins, but the answer of a good conscience, by the sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins that are past.

Finally, as it went with Eli, who knew, and heard many times, but did not repent; so it will be to those who do likewise today. There doesn’t seem to be any evidence of pride or arrogance in Eli; for he never reacted with hostility or resentment; but instead rather, softness and acceptance. This indicates a kind, that we should be very afraid of, especially here in the West, where we are comparatively rich and well off, and have no want of whatever our bellies want. Eli was a fat man; which putting together with how he responded to the word of God; shows that he was a man given to appetite. And we know well, that whenever a man’s god is his belly, then it will also follow, that he is an enemy of the cross of Christ, will not take up his cross, nor deny himself, without great conflict. And we know that this kind usually does everything to avoid and cast aspersions on any kind of conflict; especially of a spiritual nature.

But even in the pronouncement of Eli’s doom, God was showing His unwillingness for him to perish. Paul going directly to the great city of Rome, and the high place of all those most vile attitudes and sins he describes; was for the very purpose of bringing them the way for them to be saved. We are not ashamed of the gospel of Christ; for it is the power of God to salvation, to everyone who believes; to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile. We have all proved to be under sin and in unbelief; and it is for this very thing that God sent His Son into the world to save us; because “They that are whole need not the Physician, but they that are sick; I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” He came not to leave us sick and still in our sins; but to heal us and make us whole, that we might do all His commandments, when we repent and are converted.

“So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you!”

If you have a few minutes, this is well worth the watch:

Cattle Call

Just found this elsewhere, if it was posted here I missed it…..

27 April Gerald Norman Springer (February 13, 1944 – April 27, 2023) was an American broadcaster, journalist, actor, producer, lawyer, and politician.

https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2023/04/jerry-springer-free-speech-champion.php

My brother was on Springer’s show recorded on 9/10 (midgets, midgets, midgets… title of episode).
On 9/11 he was unable to fly back home, they did continue to put him up in the upscale hotel until flights started again but refused to pay the $300 appearance fee due to hotel cost.

Jerry essentially started the “reality” show genre, for the most part all participants are scripted as was my brothers part.

Going on to the Springer show was “going around his neighborhood”, and there were lots of volunteers for a all expense paid trip to Chicago plus 300 bucks.

As stated in the PLB article, he was a well paid carnival barker, as to whether he was entertaining…. way too many people were entertained by the Springer show.

Our politicians are now the Springer show, perhaps worse.

INSIGHT NOT EMOTION
 
“I have to lead my life in faith, without seeing Him.” 2 Cor. v. 7 (Moffatt.)
 
For a time we are conscious of God’s attentions, then when God begins to use us in His enterprises, we take on a pathetic look and talk of the trials and the difficulties, and all the time God is trying to make us do our duty as obscure people. None of us would be obscure spiritually if we could help it. Can we do our duty when God has shut up heaven? Some of us always want to be illuminated saints with golden haloes and the flush of inspiration, and to have the saints of God dealing with us all the time. A gilt-edged saint is no good, he is abnormal, unfit for daily life, and altogether unlike God. We are here as men and women, not as half-fledged angels, to do the work of the world, and to do it with an infinitely greater power to stand the turmoil because we have been born from above.
 
If we try to re-introduce the rare moments of inspiration, it is a sign that it is not God we want. We are making a fetish of the moments when God did come and speak, and insisting that He must do it again; whereas what God wants us to do is to “walk by faith.” How many of us have laid ourselves by, as it were, and said – “I cannot do any more until God appears to me.” He never will, and without any inspiration, without any sudden touch of God, we will have to get up. Then comes the surprise – “Why, He was there all the time, and I never knew it!” Never live for the rare moments, they are surprises. God will give us touches of inspiration when He sees we are not in danger of being led away by them. We must never make our moments of inspiration our standard; our standard is our duty.
 
Oswald Chambers
May 1st Devotional

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Good morning Treepers

Greetings beloved Treepers!

https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/devotional/morning-and-evening/0501m

3 minutes to add to DD’s Spurgeon gem. ✝️

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.  – John 14:27

The Old Testament prophet Isaiah foretold of a coming Prince of Peace. As predicted, Jesus of Nazareth, Son of Mary, Son of God was born, heralded by the heavenly host fulfilling the promise. Christ DID bring peace but not the governmental regime that many expected. Jesus Christ will openly rule on Earth one day.

Until that time, the peace He brought is a gift exclusively for His loved ones. 

Healing peace emanates from the presence of Christ, that is why He is called the Prince of Peace. His followers, lovers of God, are filled with His Spirit to address the issues of life. Where anxiety formerly reigned, God’s peace brings inner confidence and endurance.

Where fear had caused a heart to cower, God’s peace brings hope. Where doubt created turmoil, God’s peace brings a simple trusting faith. Where disagreement and offense have separated friends, God’s peace brings restoration.  

The world remains a place of tumult and raging against God. Yet His people live and go about His business in calm assurance because the Lord makes a way for those looking to Him as their Source. “Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock” (Isaiah 26:4).

 As the panicked world looks on, God’s people have the opportunity to testify to His greatness, evidenced by their peace! Pray for believers to walk in the likeness of Christ and invite onlookers into His Kingdom. Ask that those in positions of authority who do not know the Lord will find salvation in Jesus, Son of God, Prince of Peace. 

https://www.presidentialprayerteam.org/daily-prayer-briefing/?utm_source=daily_briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_content=daily_briefing

May 1

MORNING

The fruit of the Spirit is peace. Gal. 5:22

To be spiritually minded is life and peace. Rom. 8:6

God hath called us to peace. I Cor. 7:15

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27

The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. Rom. 15:13

I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. II Tim. 1:12

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Isa. 26:3

The work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places. Isa. 32:17, 18

Whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil. Prov. 1:33

Great peace have they which love thy law. Psa. 119:165

EVENING

Jehovah-shammah. (The Lord is there.) Ezek. 48:35

Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. Rev. 21:3

I saw no temple: … for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple. The city had no need of the sun neither of the moon to shine for it; for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. Rev. 21:22, 23

I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness. Psa. 17:15

Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. Psa. 73:25

Judah shall dwell for ever, and Jerusalem from generation to generation. For I will cleanse their blood that I have not cleansed: for the LORD dwelleth in Zion. Joel 3:20, 21

Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion; for, lo, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith the LORD. Zech. 2:10

There shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him. Rev. 22:3

 J. Bagster
https://dailylightdevotional.org/05/0501.html

Good morning and happy Monday all. I trust you all survived the weekend?

We get a break from large organized convective activity for a few days.

As things stood on the inflation adjusted tornado count as of April 29th:

And things stood on the raw unadjusted count as of April 29th:

Dispelling Discouragement

Kim Potter

“The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, ‘O God, forgive me,’ or ‘Help me.’” Billy Graham

We have all felt deep discouragement from time to time. No one escapes it. In the past few years, it seems discouragement has hit an all-time high. Many are worried about family members, jobs, finances, their children’s education, and most recently, the threats of war. Will it ever end?

Yes, it will. God will have the final say. In the meantime, we must resist the spirit of discouragement.

Discouragement is defined as; to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence;

dishearten; usually by an obstruction, opposition or difficulty; to hinder.

This is the agenda of the enemy, to deprive God’s people of courage and hope.

Why? He knows the power of hope. God’s hope does not disappoint. (Ro 5:5)

Yet, discouragement is the opposite of God’s instruction for His people, as we see in Joshua 1:9.

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

So how do we resist discouragement? How do we continue to encourage ourselves in the Lord?

Here are five ways to resist and overcome the spirit of discouragement, once and for all.

1. Know His Ways are Higher

Isaiah 55:9 reminds us, “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.”

God’s ways are not our ways, neither is He confined to our timing. In times when the enemy is trying to discourage, we must remember this truth. Trust God. If He said it, He will bring it to pass.

Things seldom happen the way or in the time we are expecting. However, they always happen just as God says they will.

We must relinquish our right to understand. He is our God, He will take care of us.

2. Take Every Negative or Evil Thought Captive

“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ” (2 Cor 10:4-5).

Discouragement most often begins with a thought. We must be diligent to cast down every thought that does not agree with God’s Word or what He has said.

James 4:7 tells us to submit to God, resist the devil and he must flee.

Resistance must begin in our thoughts. As we refuse to think on anything except what God has said in His Word, the devil and discouragement will have no choice but to leave.

3. Speak the Word Over Your Life

Proverbs 18:21 teaches us that life and death are in the power of our tongue.

That is a sobering truth. For this reason, we must watch carefully the words coming out of our mouth.

We have the God-given ability to declare life over ourselves. God has given us so many promises in His word. As we speak these infallible words over ourselves and our family daily, we will see life infiltrate our heart and our surroundings.

His words are the light that dispels all darkness.

“For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart” (Heb 4:12).

4. Take Time to Worship & Praise

The benefits of a life of praise and worship are limitless. Nothing can encourage the disappointed soul like spending time in the presence of God in worship and praise.

As we draw near to God, He draws near to us. In His presence is fullness of joy.

“You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy;At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore” (Ps 16:11.)

When we praise God, the enemy stops in his tracks. We enter into the presence of God where no devil can go. In that place of intimate worship and praise, we are strengthened and filled with joy. Discouragement cannot stay in the heart of a true worshipper of God.

5. Live a Life of Thanksgiving

Live a life of giving thanks.

It is impossible for discouragement to remain when we are consistently thankful. David said he encouraged himself in the Lord. One way to do this is by recounting what God has done for us in the past. Remind ourselves that He has been faithful all along, even in the most challenging times.

Discouragement comes when we lose perspective, being thankful returns our focus to God and His enduring faithfulness.

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thes 5:16-18).

On my worst days, I take a moment and jot down things I am thankful for.

Before I know it, my heart is lifted, and my focus is back on God.

Proverbs 13:12-14 says, “Unrelenting disappointment makes the heart sick.” (Message Bible)

I have found this to be true. However, the story doesn’t end there. It goes on to say, “But when the desire comes it is a tree of life.”

God doesn’t stop at disappointment, and neither should we. We must press on in faith. Keep our eyes on God, knowing He will complete what He has begun, and we will eat of that promised tree of life.

Appoint My Days

Daily Confessions to Speak Over Your Life

“I operate my life in patience and longsuffering. I have the ability to outlast my enemy. Through patience, I change the hearts of rulers and the Lord works mighty acts in my life and on my behalf.  My words are soft, and they turn away wrath from others. “



Proverbs, 25:15, 15:1
From, http://www.ANewThingMinistries.com

Verse of the Day for Monday, May 1, 2023

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“I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.” 

Psalms 34:4 (KJV)

Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered!!!

BE MY VOICE

PRAYING ON THE ARMOR OF GOD

Father God, I now follow your command to put on the full armor of God, because my battle is not against flesh and blood but against rulers, authorities, the powers of this dark world and against spiritual forces of evil in the unseen world.

I first pray on the Belt of Truth that it may be buckled around my waist, may I be centered and encircled by your truth dear Lord. Hem me inside all that is true and right, and may I be protected and held up by the truth of your living word, in my Lord Jesus name.

I pray on the Breastplate of righteousness, please protect my vital organs and my inner man, cover my integrity, my spirit, and my soul. Guard my heart for it is the wellspring of life, please strengthen and guard the most vulnerable places in my life with that which is right, good, and noble that I might not receive a fatal blow from the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.

I pray on the Gospel Shoes of Peace. I choose to stand in the shoes of your good news, and on the firm foundation of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the solid eternal rock. All other ground is sinking sand, I pray that I will not slip or fall, but that my feet would be firmly fitted on your lordship, my Lord Jesus. I choose to stand on you, so that the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus, the eternal Rock of Ages. I receive your holy peace now my Lord, from the sole of my feet to the crown of my head, in my Lord Jesus name.

I pray the Shield of Faith into my hand now. As I take up the shield of faith, I ask that you might extinguish every dart and arrow, that is launched from the enemy to take me down spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, and every attempt of the enemy to destroy my joy. I ask that my faith in you would make it flame out. Extinguish every flaming arrow that would come against me, my life, my family, my home, or my ministry. May my faith always be out in front of me like a shield. Give me the courage to “faith my fears” by choosing to walk by faith and not by sight, in my Lord Jesus name.

I pray on the Helmet of Salvation, that you might protect my mind from the thoughts that can lead me astray. I choose to take every thought captive, and arrest all intentioned ideas and motives that would harm others, or distract me from your holy will for me. I submit every captured thought to the Lordship of my Lord Jesus Christ, and ask that you would imprison those thoughts that are not of you my Lord. Transform my mind and renew my thinking that I may think God thoughts, and have a sober mind that is focused on your glory. Please protect me from being double minded that I may allow my mind, I reject to live an earthly life, because I choose to live a holy one, governed by you My Lord Jesus, the prince of peace, please have my mind to be saturated with the holy mind of Christ, in my Lord Jesus name.

Finally, I take up the Sword of the Spirit which is the holy word of God, I pray this powerful offensive weapon into my hand, and ask that your holy word would be fitting for every encounter I face. As the enemy gets close to me, please give me the insight, wisdom, and skill to wield the word of God to drive away the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.

May the enemy and his team flee from me, upon hearing the word of God spoken by the power and direction of the Holy Spirit. Give me the sword of the spirit to cut through the wiles of the devil, so that I may discern the schemes of the enemy when he is near.

With all kinds of prayers, supplication, and intercession I pray to you my Lord God as the one who fights my battles. Now that I’m in your holy powerful armor, I walk away covered and ready to face my day as you go before me, and please protect me in the midst of the spiritual warfare in this unseen world, in my Lord Jesus name.

Thank you my Lord, for the spiritual weapons of armor and prayer that you have given me. It is written no weapon formed against me shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses me. 

Thank you Father God, my Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit, that I am more than a conqueror in my Lord Jesus. I pray all of this in the mighty name of my Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ.

AMEN.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER

God of the Father from Vienna church of st. Franci

The Our Father

Our Father, Who art in heaven, 
Hallowed be Thy Name. 
Thy Kingdom come. 
Thy Will be done, 
on earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread. 
And forgive us our trespasses, 
as we forgive those who trespass against us. 
And lead us not into temptation, 
but deliver us from evil. Amen.

St Michael the Archangel

PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.

Virgin Mary – mosaic icon with angels in Orthodox Christian monastery in Odess

Matthew 18:20

“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”

Good morning Treepers

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/04/at-white-house-dinner-joe-biden-tells-regime-media-its-over-for-tucker-carlson-to-vocal-gasps/
Just listened to “Crooked Joe” crow about the firing of Tucker Carlson and it was infuriating.
The best thing Tucker can do is assemble his production team and review the J-6 tapes the way he originally planned.