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Work Hard Play Hard

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Put to death, therefore, the
components of your earthly
nature: sexual immorality,
impurity, lust, evil desires, and
greed, which is idolatry.

Ephesians 4:32

One of my previous employments, as a administrative assistant, I found my boss often used the phrase, work hard, play hard. Since I worked in the purchasing department it meant we dealt with salesmen from all around the state. They would always tell stories of how my boss and some of the product salesman would go out and party together staying out till the wee hours of the night, and in some cases, all night. Making the next day a sunglass wearing work day due to too much alcohol, drugs, and partying with men and women. I was shocked when He told me he and his wife had an arrangement and I believe it was an open marriage situation. Which was odd since my boss also considered himself a Christian. But, when we look at the scriptures, we find this behavior is the exact opposite of what God expects. We’re not called to stay out all night drinking, partying, committing adultery, fornication or living life to it’s fullest, in fact, we’re called to do the exact opposite. When we believe in Jesus, and what He did for us on the cross, all we want to do is live for Him, to follow Him and sow good seed for the Lord. Our earthly nature no longer means anything, because it’s no longer about us, it’s all about the Lord Christ Jesus.

My Prayer
Lord God Almighty as I pray today I ask for your help so I can put to death any issues of my earthly nature that may cause behaviors that are unbecoming to you. Renew my mind so my thoughts are always focused on Christ Jesus and the works He wants me to do. Let the blood of Christ which was shed for my sins protect my mind from worldly temptations and the lust of the eyes. Don’t let everyday distractions such as work, family, health or financial issues cause me to stumble or fall. Let me walk by the Spirit so I can always project the love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control all Christians are called to exhibit. Lastly, keep me close so no one can snatch me out of your hand and let me offer words of encouragement, hope and life giving words that comfort and heal. Thank you for your love, compassion, mercy and Grace. These things I pray in Jesus name, Amen.

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Recipe for Peace?

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Be still and rest in the Lord; wait for Him and patiently lean yourself upon Him; fret not yourself because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass. 

Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.

And God’s peace [shall be yours]…[His peace] which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 37:7  Philippians 4:6-7  AMPC 

I’m not very good at following a recipe. It probably stems from years of creating my famous “what’s in the frig?”  casserole, working to stretch a dollar and the contents of the frig. Tossing in whatever we had, to create the hoped-for taste. Eyeballing and improvising my way through the cooking until a “casserole surprise,” of culinary delight appeared on the table.

While this approach worked great for hamburger surprise, it doesn’t work well when dealing with the real-world challenges of depression, sadness, stress, heaviness and anxiety.

These heavy weights that seem to be spiraling in our world today, require a step-by-step, grab-my-glasses, follow the recipe approach. We dare not ignore the ingredient list the Lord has offered us or the steps He has provided. If we follow His instructions, the end result will be His peace that is beyond our understanding. Not a shallow circumstance-based peace … But peace no matter the circumstance….

Though I’m not a *doctor nor do I play one on TV, I have walked through seasons of great difficulty and depression inducing trials, and have found by experience, the great faithfulness of our Father God to provide authentic peace that was beyond my understanding.

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Avoid Negativity

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Verse of the Day: 1 Peter 3:10

For, Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech.

The way you speak and the words you use reveal your true character. In a world that allows you to be anything and to say anything, choose words of kindness, encouragement, empathy, love, and compassion. Don’t use foul, obscene, or harmful words. Avoid deceit and hurtful remarks, and put an end to gossip. 

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Heartfelt Prayer Against Spirit of Offense

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Hello Friends! As Christians, it is important for us to understand the meaning of “spirit of offense.”

This term refers to when we allow ourselves to become easily offended and hold onto that offense rather than letting go and forgiving.

If we look at the Greek root of offense via the Blue Letter Bible, we find the word skandalizō which means a stumbling block that can entice us to sin, cause us to fall away or judge others unfavorably!

So in short, the spirit of offense should not be taken lightly!

In this blog post, I will start off with scripture so that you understand what offense means, and then we will move over to the prayer.

Ready? Let’s go

Scripture anchors for the prayer against spirit of offense

In Mark 4:16-17 KJV, Jesus speaks about those who receive the Word with joy but have no root in themselves and endure only for a short time, as they are offended when tribulation or persecution arises. Verse 17 states, “When affliction or persecution ariseth for the word’s sake, immediately they are offended.” This shows us that allowing ourselves to be easily offended can hinder our spiritual growth and relationship with God.

In Matthew 24:10 KJV, Jesus also warns us about the dangers of offense, saying that many will be offended, betray, and hate one another in the last days. This is a warning for us to be on guard against the spirit of offense, as it can lead us down a destructive path.

Furthermore, in Luke 17:1-2, Jesus teaches us that it is impossible not to be offended in this world. But He also offers a solution in verse 3 – to forgive those who offend us and let go of our anger. This is because holding onto offense can prevent us from serving effectively, as it consumes our thoughts and emotions. It also leads to bitterness, which can poison our relationships and hinder our spiritual growth.

Moreover, holding onto offense gives the enemy a legal ground to block us from receiving God’s blessings in our lives. This is because when we refuse to forgive others, we are essentially blocking ourselves from receiving forgiveness from God (see Matthew 6:15). Therefore, it is crucial for us to pray for the strength and ability to forgive others, as well as ourselves, in order to break free from the spirit of offense.

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Heartfelt Prayer Against Spirit of Offense

Shape Me

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The Lord is patient,
compassionate and kind,
He searches our hearts,
He searches the mind.

He reveals unwanted thoughts,
maybe a testing through our dreams,
exposing worldly behaviors,
those unbecoming to our KING.

Let me focus on Your Ways,
as it penetrates deep within,
removing undesirable traits,
and wash my stain of sin.

Have mercy on me LORD,
cause it’s You that I seek,
my soul thirst for Your righteousness,
but my flesh is desperately weak.

Cleanse me of immoral thinking,
remove ungodly deeds,
shape me into a reflection of you,
so I’m no longer the worldly me.

Written by Robin

Renewing the Mind

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Lately it seems I’ve been warring with the mind. Meaning, out of the blue a thought will appear out of nowhere that I know is not of my own. Which means, these thoughts are the result of the enemy waging war against me. How do I handle these thoughts? What can I do to fight against them? Luckily the Bible gives us information, but, it’s crucial to understand that;

For the word of God is living and active,
and sharper than any two-edged sword,
even penetrating as far as the division of
the soul and spirit, of both joints and
marrow, and able to judge the thoughts
and intentions of the heart.

Hebrews 4:12

While I believe in the word and read it daily (mostly), it wasn’t until recently that I actually realized the implication of this scripture. Because during my difficulty, I prayed and turned to the scriptures to help fight against these thoughts and several scriptures stood out to me.

Romans 12:2 – Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

How can one renew the mind?

For me it’s reading the word daily, praying, memorizing scripture and applying those scriptures to my life. But I really didn’t realize just how important the Hebrews 4:12 scripture really was, till recently. Because, the very words have suddenly came alive in me. They’re no longer just words on the page that I need to apply to my life. No, the scriptures have absolutely taken hold of me in a way I’ve never experienced! Some of those scriptures which have helped during my warfare are;

Galatians 5:24 – those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passion and desires.

Galatians 2:20 – I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.

Knowing I’ve been crucified with Christ and He lives inside of me, I now have the weapon of the cross to fight against these unwanted thoughts or even temptations that often lure people away. Since Christ lives in me, He is in my mind, my heart and the rest of my body. So when a thought appears I picture that thought being held up against the cross and I see it demolished while reciting;

But He was pierced for our transgressions,
He was crushed for our iniquities; the
punishment that brought us peace was upon
Him, and by His stripes we are healed.

Isaiah 53:5

For me this has worked wonders, so, if you’re being plagued with unwanted thoughts, unwanted temptations, letting your imagination run wild or trauma from your past. Try this technique because nothing can stand against Christ being crucified on the cross!

Spending Time With Christ

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There’s so much going on in the world today that it seems many Christians find it impossible to spend time in God’s word. Whether it’s due to work, family time, or pleasure many Christians rarely open their Bibles. Many attend Church, but, as soon as service is over the preacher’s lesson is often forgotten. Please understand, I’m not judging or condemning because this is a lesson I had to learn for myself.

But the truth is reading God’s word is crucial because it helps us to build a relationship with Christ by reading what He taught and allowing us to put His teachings into practice. You see, if we only read the words and not practice what He taught we’re deceiving ourselves. Because it’s the Word which teaches us right from wrong and helps us to follow Christ the way He instructs. It teaches us discernment, keeps us from following false teachers and allows us to fight the enemy by applying God’s Word to the many snares he sets. Remember these words of Jesus, which read;

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I
came that they may have life and have it abundantly.

John 10:10

Jesus gave us tools to fight the enemy and with what’s on the horizon we need every tool available to fight against what’s coming!

Hug From God Dream

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Around September 20th there were roughly four nights where I clearly heard the Holy Spirit speaking to me. Each night He spoke something different which He wanted me to do. On the first night I was told, I do not want you to eat flesh. The second night He told me He wanted me to help heal. On the third night He told me to look at the name Jesus. The next evening as I thought about this I realized the Holy Spirit was leading me to something deeper.

You see, while I believed in God, believed in Jesus and everything about Him, the only issue I had was with the “actual” name of Jesus. This is because in Hebrew His name is Yeshua and different in Greek which is basically where our transliteration comes from. So during my journey through the scriptures I came across a verse which left me a bit perplexed, which states;

And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under
heaven that has been given among mankind by which we must be saved.

Acts 4:12

Realizing I needed to address this name issue once and for all, during my study time, I decided to write out the name JESUS and list the things that the name Jesus stood for which is Power, Strength, Living Water, Saves, Sacrifice, and the Lord is Salvation. After listing these out I decided to just stare at the name. It was then I noticed that the “J” reminded me of a fishhook which immediately made me think about the disciples of Jesus. Remember, many of them were fishermen. So I stated out loud, the name Jesus hooks us just like a fisherman and turns us into disciples. As I stated this out loud, I heard a voice say, He smiles. It was then I realized God was trying to get me to believe in the name of Jesus just as written in the scriptures, which states;

And this is His commandment, that we believe in the name of His
Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as He commanded us.

1 John 3:23

After telling God I get it and I now believe in the name of Jesus, within a couple of days, I had a dream. In this dream I saw what appeared to be a beautiful blue sky on a very sunny day and I saw myself as a child of around 3 or 4 years old running to Him, throwing my arms around His neck, while being embraced in a wonderful, loving hug. I watched as His arms came around my waist and came me a big hug and while I was never allowed to see His face, I knew exactly who He was.

How did I know it was GOD and not JESUS?

Because Jesus told the people that GOD is SPIRIT. In my dream while I could make out a large bodily form, it was a Spiritual body. The times which I’ve seen Jesus He had a solid body just like you and I. So while there are many who believe the name JESUS isn’t biblical, I’m here to tell you it is and when you think about it, it is the most RECOGNIZED name in the world!

Pray for a Godly President

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With the Presidential race coming up in 2024 Christians have an important responsibility to ensure whomever they vote for is one of “Godly” character. So it’s extremely important for us to pay close attention to these candidates. Because I believe this Presidential election will be one of the most important in US history.

Unfortunately, many are focused on a specific party instead of the actual character of a person, but, I’m here to tell you Christians need to vote based on “character” and not the “party” these candidates represent. For those who are unsure how to vote, let’s look at how the Bible describes a Godly man, the scriptures read;

Proverbs 11:3 ~ Honesty guides good people; dishonesty destroys treacherous people.
Proverbs 11:5 ~ The Godly are directed by honesty; the wicked fall beneath their load of sin.
Proverbs 11:9 ~ With their words, the godless destroy their friends, but knowledge rescues the righteous.
Proverbs 11:14 ~ Without wise leadership, a nation falls; there is safety in having many advisers.
Proverbs 11:20 ~ The Lord detest those with crooked hearts, but he delights in those with integrity.

There are other scriptures which I believe can also be applied found in the New Testament that normally are applied for leaders in the Church. And since none of our past Presidents have exhibited Godly character maybe it’s time the people of the United States use a different criteria. Time to turn the tables and “elect” someone to office who “truly” deserves the “honor” of that position. A few additional scriptures read;

1 Timothy 3: 2 ~ So a church leader must be a man whose life is above reproach. He must be faithful to his wife. He must exercise self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation. He must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must be able to teach.
1 Timothy 3:3 ~ He must not be a heavy drinker or be violent. He must be gentle, not quarrelsome, and not love money.
1 Timothy 3:4 ~ He must manage his own family well, having children who respect and obey him.
1 Timothy 3:5 ~ For if a man cannot manage his own household, how can he take care of God’s church?

Every believer should read this chapter, because, as you read through it you begin to realize just how corrupt, dishonest, and liars many of our leaders are. It’s time Christians stand up and elect someone who is worthy of the office of President which means we need to hold them to a higher standard.

It’s time the President represent the people and stand against WOKE ideologies!

Powerful Prayer to Cancel Bad Dreams (With Bible Verses!)

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This post is all about Points & Prayer to Cancel Bad Dreams

Hello there, I’m glad that you’re here!💖

As believers in Christ, we know that our God is a God of love and power. He cares for us deeply and desires for us to live a life free from fear and torment.

However, we also know that the enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), including through our dreams. But fear not, for our God is greater, and through prayer, we can cancel any bad dreams that may come our way.

The goal for this post is super clear: to arm you with 14 prayer points to cancel bad, evil, or negative dreams (backed by scripture!)

Ready? Let’s go!

Christian Prayer to Cancel Bad Dreams (with 14 prayer points!)

Dear Heavenly Father, I come before you today with a heart full of gratitude. I thank you for your love, mercy, and faithfulness towards me. You are the giver of good dreams and the one who cancels bad ones.

Father, I praise your name for being my protector and my shield. I know that even in the midst of the storm, you are with me and will never leave my side.

I start by repenting of [name it] and what I’ve knowingly or unknowingly done that may give the enemy a foothold in my dream life!

As I surrender this prayer to you, I ask that you will divinely intervene in my situation regarding dreams.

I thank you that your Holy Scripture backs this prayer, for your word is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path (Psalm 119:105).

1. Father, I thank you for giving us authority through your son Jesus Christ.

Your word says in Luke 10:19, “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”

With this knowledge of the authority you have bestowed upon me, I declare that every bad dream will be canceled in the name of Jesus!

2. Father, I demand recompense for anything that was robbed in my dreams.

Your word says in Joel 2:25-26, “I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten… You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied.”

Lord, I trust in your promise of restoration and ask for it to manifest in my life.

I claim restoration and abundance for Anything lost or stolen through bad dreams.

3. Even those bad dreams I don’t recall, I cancel them in Jesus’ name!

Your word says in Jeremiah 33:3, “Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.”

Father, I call upon your name and ask for revelation of any bad dream that may have slipped my memory.

By your grace, I cancel it in Jesus’ name.

4. We uproot any dreams planted by the enemy.

Your word says in Matthew 15:13, “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be rooted up.”

Lord, I declare that every bad dream planted by the enemy will be uprooted and destroyed.

By the blood of Jesus, we have victory over all schemes and attacks of the enemy.

5. We cancel any dreams that are not from you.

Your word says in 1 Corinthians 14:33, “For God is not a God of confusion but of peace.”

Father, I rebuke and cancel any dream that causes confusion or fear in our lives.

Your peace surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7), and we hold onto it as we cancel every bad dream in your name.

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Powerful Prayer to Cancel Bad Dreams (With Bible Verses!)

Stand on GOD’s Truth

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My journey through the scriptures has created such a strong faith in me that I realize as a Christian I must stand on GOD’s TRUTH and NOT the false truth this world is trying to push. As a follower of the Lord Jesus it’s His teachings which every Christian should be standing on. If you are a follower of Christ and believe in God it’s time you stand on the Truth. These Woke ideologies are evil, wicked and go completely against God so I will call them what they are. The Bible is very clear, when the text states;

Woe to those who call evil good
and good evil,
who turn darkness to light
and light to darkness,
who replace bitter with sweet
and sweet with bitter.

Isaiah 5:20

Jesus and His Apostles taught we are to repent of our sin, to turn away from them and live a righteous life. This includes ALL sin, lying, stealing, cheating, adultery, fornication, idolatry or anything you put before GOD. Now understand, I’m NOT judging anyone just speaking GOD’s TRUTH because the scriptures are very transparent, we ALL sin. But we each have a choice to make, to follow GOD and except Jesus as the Son of God, who came in the flesh, was sacrificed for our sins and rose on the third day, OR, to follow the ways of the world.

These woke ideologies are twisting the scriptures to fit their own narrative, or, their own truth. Which means gender ideology is nothing more than a tool used by Satan to destroy. This is no different than 2000 years ago when this very same thing occurred in the idol temples. But I want to be very clear with my message, GOD created man and woman, which means, there are no other genders! GOD also created marriage between a man and woman which means anything else is sinful.

ANYONE who habitually practices sin will NOT enter the Kingdom of GOD! I don’t care if you are a pastor, minister, evangelist or a Christian leader. Facts are facts and will forever remain, there’s no loop holes, no way around this, GOD created the world so He makes the rules and the only way to GOD is through Christ Jesus. But Christ is very clear who will enter the Kingdom, the scriptures reads;

Blessed are those who wash their robes (who do His commandments),
so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city
by its gates. But outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral,
the murders, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.

Revelation 22:14,15

Love is the Answer

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With everything transpiring within our world today many Christians are watching what’s taking place and find themselves somewhere in the middle of this conflict. Many are confused as to which side they should stand with. For me there’s no confusion, because, my Lord, Christ Jesus was very clear in the scriptures. But for clarification and to ensure I’m following correctly, I decided to read about one of the most difficult subjects in the Bible, the ability to love one’s enemy. It’s also probably one of the most important and difficult teachings of Christ. Unfortunately, with everything going on in this world we’re seeing the exact opposite of this taking place. Lines are being drawn and people are choosing the side of Israel or they’re choosing the side of the Palestinians. But for Christians, we’re called to love, even during the most difficult times, and especially, when the world is going in the opposite direction. Because as a Christian, I’m on the side of my Lord, Christ Jesus. The scriptures I’m referring to, read;

Luke 6:27 ~ But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

Matthew 5:43-45 ~ You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor’ and ‘Hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

1 John 4:7 ~ Beloved, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love, does not know God, because God is love.

1 Corinthians 13:2-7 ~ If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have absolute faith so as to move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and exult in the surrender of my body, but have not love, I gain nothing. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

As Christians we’re called to emulate Christ. We’re not called to repay evil with evil or to avenge one another, instead we’re called to love and treat all men as we want ourselves to be treated. While the acts of Hamas was absolutely horrific and evil, as a Christian I’m called to mourn for the families who have lost loved ones, the Jewish people and Palestinians, rejoice when hostages are released and to pray for the enemies heart to be changed. I’ll leave you with the scriptures below which sums everything up, they read;

Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice;
weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but
enjoy the company of the lowly. Do not be conceited. Do not repay anyone evil for evil.
Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible on your part,
live at peace with everyone. Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for
God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says the Lord. On the contrary,

If you enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him a drink.
For in so doing, you will heap
burning coals on his head. Do not
be overcome by evil, but overcome
evil with good.

Romans 12:14-21