2013 Ends and 2014 Begins

The last Sunday of 2013 I had the opportunity to preach at church.  For two nights in a row, the Lord woke me up and told me what to say.

I went to the pastor the next Sunday, and he gave me the privilege of addressing his congregation.  God wants to have a revival here and we need to prepare.

Reviving His children is an ongoing need in this difficult, draining world.  The sad part is we don't seek His supernatural support and rely on our own powers, which are weak and limiting.

Begin 2014 by drawing closer to our Loving Father, so we can quit settling for less than what He wants to give us.  An easy, joyful life is only a prayer away!

Selling For God

Working for God is a life style, not just a job.  Since everything I have is a gift from Him, I always pray for His direction.

When I posted my van to sell, I wanted enough money to visit a friend about 1,500 miles away.  Instead, God told me to help a Christian brother in need by selling the van to him for half its value.

While disappointed about having to delay my trip, the joy of helping him and doing God's will more than made up for it.  If we all followed His direction, life would be happier and much more adventurous.

Financial planning for an eternal future is only a prayer away.  Praise the Lord!

New Beginnings

When the people I am advising die, this usually indicates spiritual growth.  One lady I was helping suffered from great fear.

Being afraid of both living and dying is extremely stressful.  To stop this fear, Christians must have such a close personal relationship with our Lord that we must continuously ask for help and He answers.

When this lady learned to sincerely ask Christ to come and save her, she gained His peace that surpasses all understanding.  This change was obvious with her new calmness, serious prayer life and ability to comfort others about death.

Becoming a fearless Christian is only a prayer away.  Thank You, Jesus, for Your help!

Miraculous Lessons

When working on discerning God's internal voice instead of my own thoughts or other voices, I asked Him for help.  He gave me many lessons but a few really stood out.

Right after taking a shower at the gym, I put my locker key in my pocket.  While still feeling it, I heard God tell me that my key was not in my pocket and, sure enough, it had disappeared.

Unsuccessfully, I looked all over the locker room, which included the lock on my locker.  My only option left was praying, so I did.

Then God told me that my key was in the lock on my locker and, sure enough, it was.  I learned a lot from these games, but sometimes I needed to know quickly.

For absolute confirmation, God would give me His supernatural love with His words.  This miracle would confirm it, and I learned how to follow His will.

Praise the Lord!  He is the ultimate Teacher!

Praying For Faith

As a Christian in a spiritual battle with evil, I'm often praying for faith building experiences. However, I always leave the what, where and when up to my Eternal Father.

While swimming in the pool one day, I tried to touch the bottom and could not.  Since this was impossible with my hands, I decided to quit swimming and sink down so my feet would touch bottom.

Then the impossible happened.  I did not sink but was lifted up waist high in six feet of water with me only being 5 foot 3 inches.

Then God said, "I will lift you up and never let you sink."  I started laughing and crying from His overpowering love and joy.

What a relationship!  Greater faith is only a prayer away!

Working For God

People ask me what is it like working for God.  I have found this to be like what Apostle Paul said in his letter to the Philippians and not like the prosperous TV evangelists.  

I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether living in plenty or in want, because Christ Jesus gives me strength.  God blesses me with His supernatural love and miracles to make all circumstances an adventure.

Sometimes I am appreciated and sometimes I am abused.  Sometimes I get money and sometimes God says to help them for free.

I receive great joy in being an ambassador for Christ to spread His love, which is only possible through His strength.  Praise the Lord for our access to His supernatural powers, which are only a prayer away.

My Real Father

Ever since I can remember my earthly father has taken his anger out on me.  These experiences have always made me feel afraid and worthless.

However, this changed after meeting my Heavenly Father.  He gave me out-of-this-world unconditional love and for the first time in my life I felt special.

This supernatural support continued when I visited my father and he yelled at me.  As I started to feel worthless again, my Heavenly Father came to me and said, "This is not your father, I am your Father."

With this declaration, He filled me with love, and I was reminded of the perspective I needed for a joyful life.  Our Loving Father is only a prayer away.