A Standers Affirmation
I AM STANDING FOR THE HEALING OF MY MARRIAGE!...
I will not give up, give in,
give out or give over 'til that healing takes place.
I made a vow, I said the words, I gave the pledge, I gave a ring,
I took a ring, I gave myself, I trusted GOD,
and said the words, and meant the words... in sickness and in health,
in sorrow and in joy, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer,
in good times and in bad...so I am standing NOW, and will not sit down,
let down, slow down, calm down, fall down,
look down or be down 'til the breakdown is torn down!
I refuse to put my eyes on outward circumstances,
or listen to prophets of doom, or buy into what is trendy,
worldly, popular, convenient, easy, quick, thrifty,
or advantageous... nor will I settle for a cheap imitation
of God's real thing, nor will I seek to lower God's standard,
twist God's will, rewrite God's word, violate God's covenant,
or accept what God hates, namely divorce!
In a world of filth, I will stay pure; surrounded by lies
I will speak the truth; where hopelessness abounds,
I will hope in God: where revenge is easier,
I will bless instead of curse; and where the odds are stacked against me,
I will trust in God's faithfulness.
I am a STANDER, and I will not acquiesce, compromise,
quarrel or quit.. I have made the choice, set my face,
entered the race, believed the Word,
and trusted God for all the outcome.
I will allow neither the reaction of my spouse,
nor the urging of my friends, nor the advice of my loved ones,
nor economic hardship, nor the prompting of the devil to make me let up,
slow up, blow up, or give up 'til my marriage is healed.
Gods Promise
Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed,
for His compassions never fail. They are new every
morning; great is Your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV
As you reflect on times of severe pain, illness and
total frustration and anxiety, can you recall words or
thoughts that brought hope and comfort? Whenever I
could really comprehend that God is always faithful
and never gives us more to bear than we can handle, I
would begin to feel relieve. If God never leaves us,
what do I have to fear?
The prophet Jeremiah witnessed unimaginable horrors when
the Babylonians invaded Jerusalem in 586 B.C. Solomon's
temple was reduced to ruins, and with it went not only
the center of worship but also the heart of the community.
There was no leader for the people and no food, no rest
and no peace. What was Jeremiah's reaction? In the
midst of all this suffering and grief, the prophet,
Jeremiah, found a reason for hope. "Because of the
LORD's great love we are not consumed, for His compassions
never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your
faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV
Friends, as most of you know, it is so easy to become
discouraged when struggling daily with pain and illness.
Constant pain along with other health-related concerns
can change body chemistry and lead to depression and
despair. However, there is a bright side even in the
midst of all this turmoil. God has promised us He will
always be faithful and will never leave His children.
Friends, when you feel that you are losing hope, remind
yourself that God is at your side ready to give you the
most important reason to persevere—eternal joy with Him.
Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father,
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not;
As Thou hast been, Thou forever wilt be.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Patricia Armstrong lives in Virginia Beach, VA., with
her husband, Richard. Patricia is a retired elementary
school teacher who thanks God for the joy in her life,
which comes from knowing He will always be faithful.
Patricia enjoys her Chronic Pain and Illness Support
Group, church activities, camping, reading and gardening.
she prays that all those who are suffering with pain and
illness will know the real joy that comes from being a
child of God.
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YOUR SPOUSE-A SLAVE TO SIN -
Do you know and understand that you are in a spiritual war? Your
spouse is a slave to sin! Your Lord is asking you to join His army
forever. You will have many different assignments throughout your
life. Will you join?
"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on
the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the
devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,
but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the
powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil
in the heavenly realms." Ephesians 6:10-12
Today, realize that you need to join God's army and fight the enemy
every day of your life, regardless of the circumstances that are
happening in your marriage today. We are in a war, a spiritual war
more intense than the wars and terrorist attacks that are going on
around the world.
The war started in Genesis, Chapter 3, where Eve was deceived by the
serpent--the enemy--the devil. There has been a spiritual war going
on since that time for the souls of men, women and children. The war
is warring in your household for the minds and the souls of your
family. The enemy is Satan.
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come
that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10
We receive many prayer requests daily from couples who are still
married and living together, but hanging on by a thread due to so
many circumstances including alcohol, drugs, adultery, abuse or
pornography. We also have couples who have reconciled, but the
spouse has not received Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. You must
still fight the enemy in the prayer closet. The enemy is out to
destroy every marriage regardless of what season you are in your
life. You need to know who the enemy is and that it is a spiritual
battle.
It does not matter whether your spouse is at home, you are separated,
or divorced, or your spouse is in a non-covenant marriage. The enemy
does not want you to serve Jesus Christ. He wants to destroy every
one of His children. You may understand this better today, as
possibly the enemy is now attacking your children or other loved
ones in different ways. You must learn how to fight the enemy. You
must know who you are in Christ! Your spouse is a slave to sin!
They are blinded and deceived!
"Jesus replied, ‘I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a
slave to sin. Now a slave has no permanent place in the family,
but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you free, you
will be free indeed. I know you are Abraham's descendants. Yet
you are ready to kill me, because you have no room for my word."
John 8:34-37
Satan is using the same tricks and schemes that he did in Genesis by
lying, seducing and deceiving people from the truth. Satan lies and
deceives people each day and they fall into his trap of temptation
and then sin. Your spouse is a slave to sin, but praise God, your
Lord Jesus Christ cam to set the captives free! When you read the
Gospels, (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) you will read that one of
Jesus' purposes in coming to earth was to bind satan and to set free
those who satan has enslaved.
"They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went
into the synagogue and began to teach. The people were amazed at
his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not
as the teachers of the law. Just then a man in their synagogue
who was possessed by an evil spirit cried out, ‘What do you want
with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know
who you are–the Holy One of God!' ‘Be quiet!' said Jesus
Sternly. ‘Come out of him!' The evil spirit shook the man
violently and came out of him with a shriek.' The people were
all so amazed that they asked each other, ‘What is this? A new
teaching–and with authority! He even gives orders to evil spirits
and they obey him.' " Mark 1:21-27
You and I need to know how and what to do to fight the enemy. We
need to remember that our Lord Jesus Christ said that He came to
this earth for us to have life and abundantly. What should you do?
"Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith,
love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a
pure heart. Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid
arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord's
servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone,
able to teach, not resentful. Those who oppose him he must gently
instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading
them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their
senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them
captive to do his will." 2 Timothy 2:22-26
This scripture teaches us a lot of truths and strong principles how
to live and walk in unconditional love with a loved one who is
acting unlovable most of the time. May you and I strive to flee
from the evil desires of the flesh, but pursue righteousness, faith,
love and peace. The Lord knows the enemy tries to cause strife and
conflicts for us to act and react in our carnal flesh. You and I
have to crucify our sinful nature regardless of what your spouse or
children are doing to provoke you.
Learn to memorize scriptures. Put on the Armor of God daily on
you, your spouse and children. Stand firm in your faith. Put the
Hedge of Protection around each of your family members with the wall
of fire. ( 2 Kings 6:8-23, Hosea 2:6-7) Ask the Holy Spirit to
send warrior angels to protect you from the evil one every day. You
are not in a conflict against flesh and blood (your spouse), but
against spiritual forces and powers of evil. So get up every
morning and get dressed for battle! The Lord can touch and change
your spouse's heart. Allow the Holy Spirit to guide your life and
every step throughout each day. A soldier of Jesus Christ must be
dressed and ready for battle!
"Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of
evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you
have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of
truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of
righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the
readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all
this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish
all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of
salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers
and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on
praying for all the saints." Ephesians 6:13-18
May you never forget who you are in Christ. Remember, who your
Commander-in-Chief is, Jesus Christ.
"....If God is for us, who can be against us?" Romans 8:31
Pray every day that your Lord God will deliver you, your spouse and
your children from spiritual blindness. Pray that the eyes of your
loved ones hearts will be opened to see the Truth.
"I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in
order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the
riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his
incomparably great power for us who believe." Ephesians 1:18-19
Jesus Christ defeated satan on the Cross. The price has been
paid. Yes, you and I will be in spiritual battles until we go home
to be with our Heavenly Father, but remember that there is power in
Blood of our Lord Jesus, there is power in the Name of Jesus, and we
are empowered by the Holy Spirit.
"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or
imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him
be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all
generations, for ever and ever! Amen." Ephesians 3:20-21
We have less than two weeks before Resurrection Sunday. Pray that
thousands of prodigals will go and hear the message of our Lord
Jesus Christ. May you and I pray specifically that all prodigals or
backslidden Christians will repent, turning away from the sins of
their life and come back to their Lord and to their families!
God bless,
Charlyne Steinkamp
Be Persistent, Don't Give Up!!
Are you being persistent?
Or are you about to give up?
Are you tired of praying and asking and pleading to
God?
I say to you today my friends, don't lose heart, keep
praying for healing and restoration in your home.
Jesus taught in Luke, chapter 18, that at all times we
ought to pray and not lose heart. He used the parable
of the unrighteous judge and the helpless widow who
kept on pleading with him for legal protection.
Because of her persistence, the judge granted her
request. In the same way, Jesus taught that the
constant cries of God's children are heard and their
prayers are answered.
Jesus also said, "Ask, and it shall be given to you;
seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be
opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he
who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it shall
be opened" (Matthew 7:7, 8).
We are also told to "pray without ceasing"
(1 Thessalonians 5:17).
Rather than ask if it's alright to pray again and
again about a thing, perhaps we should ask if it's
right to ever stop praying about it until we receive
an answer.
Through our constant, believing prayer we not only
receive answers, but we acquire a growing maturity in
our life in Christ.
Many have been praying for years for healing and
restoration in their homes.
Many are growing anxious in their heart because they
truly believe God will not hear and answer their
prayers.
The Bible overflows with God's repeated promises to
hear and answer His children's appeals.
"And this is the confidence which we have before Him,
that, if we ask anything according to His will, He
hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever
we ask, we know that we have the requests which we
have asked from Him." (John 5:14, 15)
To pray according to God's will means to pray in a way
that is consistent with the principles in His Word.
The Bible shows us that a righteous person's prayers
will be answered: "The effective prayer of a righteous
man can accomplish much" (James 5:16).
But righteousness means a lot more than "clean
living." More than that, it means depending on Jesus
Christ for answers to every situation we face in
this life.
With our limited understanding and abilities, we often
forget His boundless wisdom and power.
Ask with faith, and be like Abraham when you pray.
The Bible says of Abraham, "With respect to the
promise of God, he (Abraham) did not waver in
unbelief, but grew strong in faith, giving glory to
God, and being fully assured that what He had
promised, He was able also to perform"
(Romans 4:20, 21).
Jesus told us to pray according to His name (John 14:
13, 14). He is the Architect, Creator, and Sustainer
of all that is, and He promises in His words to the
disciples, "All things for which you pray and ask,
believe that you have received them, and they shall be
granted you" (Mark 11:24).
My friends, be persistent, continue to pray and
believe for the impossible because NOTHING is hard for
the Lord.
Be encouraged
What is God's design for marriage? I believe that God hates divorce and we as
women should do all we can toward standing for our marriage. This is a group
that through prayer and support from each other we will grow together as God
would have us to do.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/standinginfaith/
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LORD, GIVE ME STRENGTH! -
Are you having a hard time standing firm in the Lord due to your
circumstances that never seem to change or only get worse? Are you
just tired and weary of everything? May you always know that in
spite of your circumstances that you face day to day, your Lord is
right beside you and He will give you the strength that you need.
God's grace is sufficient for your every need.
"I can do everything through him who gives me strength."
Philippians 4:13
Hope in your Lord will renew your strength! Allow Him to be your
source of strength in this time of trial and difficulties. Let me
share some powerful scriptures that will give you hope!
"Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him."
Psalm 62:5
"May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our
hope in you." Psalm 33:22
"Those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land." Psalm 37:9
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust
in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the
Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13
Stand on the promises of your Lord that He will revive you in the
midst of exhaustion, weariness, fatigue or suffering through a
trial. He said He will have you rise above the difficulties like an
eagle that soars into the sky. God promises that if His people will
patiently trust Him, He will provide for your needs, whatever they
may be.
"To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?" says the Holy
One. Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all
these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls
them each by name. Because of his great power and mighty
strength, not one of them is missing. Why do you say, O Jacob,
and complain, O Israel, "My way is hidden from the LORD ; my cause
is disregarded by my God"? Do you not know? Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the
earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no
one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the
power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young
men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew
their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be
faint." Isaiah 40:25-31
Nothing is too hard for you and your Lord God to walk through. Yes,
He is able. Call on the Lord and lift up your hand for your Lord to
help you climb your mountain of circumstances. He will never leave
you or forsake you. Now turn to the Lord seeking His face knowing
that He is all that you need to have a restored marriage.
"What I have said, that will I bring about; what I have planned,
that will I do." Isaiah 46:11
May you and I never forget that we have two divine intercessors
praying for us as we go through difficult days. Jesus Christ
intercedes for us in Heaven and the Holy Spirit intercedes within
us, praying for us and often speaks to you a scripture or a word
of encouragement. Allow the Holy Spirit to renew your strength day
by day. Faith, hope and trust in your Lord God will produce
endurance and perseverance.
Do not let your present day circumstances or hardships which are
overwhelming let you ever forget that God has a purpose and plan for
your life. He want you to grow continually as you wait on your Lord
to bring it to pass. Allow Resurrection Sunday to encourage and
strengthen you to understand and know that you serve a risen Savior
who has defeated the enemy. These are just momentary problems that
the enemy is trying to steal your joy in serving your Lord daily.
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we
will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9
Your Lord God will turn your tragedies to triumphs, your pain to
glory and your defeats to victory.
"Never tire of doing what is right." 2 Thessalonians 3:13
God bless,
Charlyne Steinkamp
LORD, GIVE ME STRENGTH! -
Are you having a hard time standing firm in the Lord due to your
circumstances that never seem to change or only get worse? Are you
just tired and weary of everything? May you always know that in
spite of your circumstances that you face day to day, your Lord is
right beside you and He will give you the strength that you need.
God's grace is sufficient for your every need.
"I can do everything through him who gives me strength."
Philippians 4:13
Hope in your Lord will renew your strength! Allow Him to be your
source of strength in this time of trial and difficulties. Let me
share some powerful scriptures that will give you hope!
"Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him."
Psalm 62:5
"May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our
hope in you." Psalm 33:22
"Those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land." Psalm 37:9
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust
in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the
Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13
Stand on the promises of your Lord that He will revive you in the
midst of exhaustion, weariness, fatigue or suffering through a
trial. He said He will have you rise above the difficulties like an
eagle that soars into the sky. God promises that if His people will
patiently trust Him, He will provide for your needs, whatever they
may be.
"To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?" says the Holy
One. Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all
these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls
them each by name. Because of his great power and mighty
strength, not one of them is missing. Why do you say, O Jacob,
and complain, O Israel, "My way is hidden from the LORD ; my cause
is disregarded by my God"? Do you not know? Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the
earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no
one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the
power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young
men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew
their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be
faint." Isaiah 40:25-31
Nothing is too hard for you and your Lord God to walk through. Yes,
He is able. Call on the Lord and lift up your hand for your Lord to
help you climb your mountain of circumstances. He will never leave
you or forsake you. Now turn to the Lord seeking His face knowing
that He is all that you need to have a restored marriage.
"What I have said, that will I bring about; what I have planned,
that will I do." Isaiah 46:11
May you and I never forget that we have two divine intercessors
praying for us as we go through difficult days. Jesus Christ
intercedes for us in Heaven and the Holy Spirit intercedes within
us, praying for us and often speaks to you a scripture or a word
of encouragement. Allow the Holy Spirit to renew your strength day
by day. Faith, hope and trust in your Lord God will produce
endurance and perseverance.
Do not let your present day circumstances or hardships which are
overwhelming let you ever forget that God has a purpose and plan for
your life. He want you to grow continually as you wait on your Lord
to bring it to pass. Allow Resurrection Sunday to encourage and
strengthen you to understand and know that you serve a risen Savior
who has defeated the enemy. These are just momentary problems that
the enemy is trying to steal your joy in serving your Lord daily.
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we
will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9
Your Lord God will turn your tragedies to triumphs, your pain to
glory and your defeats to victory.
"Never tire of doing what is right." 2 Thessalonians 3:13
God bless,
Charlyne Steinkamp
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A Standers Affirmation
I AM STANDING FOR THE HEALING OF MY MARRIAGE!...
I will not give up, give in,
give out or give over 'til that healing takes place.
I made a vow, I said the words, I gave the pledge, I gave a ring,
I took a ring, I gave myself, I trusted GOD,
and said the words, and meant the words... in sickness and in health,
in sorrow and in joy, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer,
in good times and in bad...so I am standing NOW, and will not sit down,
let down, slow down, calm down, fall down,
look down or be down 'til the breakdown is torn down!
I refuse to put my eyes on outward circumstances,
or listen to prophets of doom, or buy into what is trendy,
worldly, popular, convenient, easy, quick, thrifty,
or advantageous... nor will I settle for a cheap imitation
of God's real thing, nor will I seek to lower God's standard,
twist God's will, rewrite God's word, violate God's covenant,
or accept what God hates, namely divorce!
In a world of filth, I will stay pure; surrounded by lies
I will speak the truth; where hopelessness abounds,
I will hope in God: where revenge is easier,
I will bless instead of curse; and where the odds are stacked against me,
I will trust in God's faithfulness.
I am a STANDER, and I will not acquiesce, compromise,
quarrel or quit.. I have made the choice, set my face,
entered the race, believed the Word,
and trusted God for all the outcome.
I will allow neither the reaction of my spouse,
nor the urging of my friends, nor the advice of my loved ones,
nor economic hardship, nor the prompting of the devil to make me let up,
slow up, blow up, or give up 'til my marriage is healed.
YOUR SPOUSE-A SLAVE TO SIN -
Do you know and understand that you are in a spiritual war? Your
spouse is a slave to sin! Your Lord is asking you to join His army
forever. You will have many different assignments throughout your
life. Will you join?
"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on
the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the
devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,
but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the
powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil
in the heavenly realms." Ephesians 6:10-12
Today, realize that you need to join God's army and fight the enemy
every day of your life, regardless of the circumstances that are
happening in your marriage today. We are in a war, a spiritual war
more intense than the wars and terrorist attacks that are going on
around the world.
The war started in Genesis, Chapter 3, where Eve was deceived by the
serpent--the enemy--the devil. There has been a spiritual war going
on since that time for the souls of men, women and children. The war
is warring in your household for the minds and the souls of your
family. The enemy is Satan.
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come
that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10
We receive many prayer requests daily from couples who are still
married and living together, but hanging on by a thread due to so
many circumstances including alcohol, drugs, adultery, abuse or
pornography. We also have couples who have reconciled, but the
spouse has not received Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. You must
still fight the enemy in the prayer closet. The enemy is out to
destroy every marriage regardless of what season you are in your
life. You need to know who the enemy is and that it is a spiritual
battle.
It does not matter whether your spouse is at home, you are separated,
or divorced, or your spouse is in a non-covenant marriage. The enemy
does not want you to serve Jesus Christ. He wants to destroy every
one of His children. You may understand this better today, as
possibly the enemy is now attacking your children or other loved
ones in different ways. You must learn how to fight the enemy. You
must know who you are in Christ! Your spouse is a slave to sin!
They are blinded and deceived!
"Jesus replied, ‘I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a
slave to sin. Now a slave has no permanent place in the family,
but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you free, you
will be free indeed. I know you are Abraham's descendants. Yet
you are ready to kill me, because you have no room for my word."
John 8:34-37
Satan is using the same tricks and schemes that he did in Genesis by
lying, seducing and deceiving people from the truth. Satan lies and
deceives people each day and they fall into his trap of temptation
and then sin. Your spouse is a slave to sin, but praise God, your
Lord Jesus Christ cam to set the captives free! When you read the
Gospels, (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) you will read that one of
Jesus' purposes in coming to earth was to bind satan and to set free
those who satan has enslaved.
"They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went
into the synagogue and began to teach. The people were amazed at
his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not
as the teachers of the law. Just then a man in their synagogue
who was possessed by an evil spirit cried out, ‘What do you want
with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know
who you are–the Holy One of God!' ‘Be quiet!' said Jesus
Sternly. ‘Come out of him!' The evil spirit shook the man
violently and came out of him with a shriek.' The people were
all so amazed that they asked each other, ‘What is this? A new
teaching–and with authority! He even gives orders to evil spirits
and they obey him.' " Mark 1:21-27
You and I need to know how and what to do to fight the enemy. We
need to remember that our Lord Jesus Christ said that He came to
this earth for us to have life and abundantly. What should you do?
"Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith,
love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a
pure heart. Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid
arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord's
servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone,
able to teach, not resentful. Those who oppose him he must gently
instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading
them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their
senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them
captive to do his will." 2 Timothy 2:22-26
This scripture teaches us a lot of truths and strong principles how
to live and walk in unconditional love with a loved one who is
acting unlovable most of the time. May you and I strive to flee
from the evil desires of the flesh, but pursue righteousness, faith,
love and peace. The Lord knows the enemy tries to cause strife and
conflicts for us to act and react in our carnal flesh. You and I
have to crucify our sinful nature regardless of what your spouse or
children are doing to provoke you.
Learn to memorize scriptures. Put on the Armor of God daily on
you, your spouse and children. Stand firm in your faith. Put the
Hedge of Protection around each of your family members with the wall
of fire. ( 2 Kings 6:8-23, Hosea 2:6-7) Ask the Holy Spirit to
send warrior angels to protect you from the evil one every day. You
are not in a conflict against flesh and blood (your spouse), but
against spiritual forces and powers of evil. So get up every
morning and get dressed for battle! The Lord can touch and change
your spouse's heart. Allow the Holy Spirit to guide your life and
every step throughout each day. A soldier of Jesus Christ must be
dressed and ready for battle!
"Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of
evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you
have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of
truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of
righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the
readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all
this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish
all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of
salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers
and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on
praying for all the saints." Ephesians 6:13-18
May you never forget who you are in Christ. Remember, who your
Commander-in-Chief is, Jesus Christ.
"....If God is for us, who can be against us?" Romans 8:31
Pray every day that your Lord God will deliver you, your spouse and
your children from spiritual blindness. Pray that the eyes of your
loved ones hearts will be opened to see the Truth.
"I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in
order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the
riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his
incomparably great power for us who believe." Ephesians 1:18-19
Jesus Christ defeated satan on the Cross. The price has been
paid. Yes, you and I will be in spiritual battles until we go home
to be with our Heavenly Father, but remember that there is power in
Blood of our Lord Jesus, there is power in the Name of Jesus, and we
are empowered by the Holy Spirit.
"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or
imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him
be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all
generations, for ever and ever! Amen." Ephesians 3:20-21
We have less than two weeks before Resurrection Sunday. Pray that
thousands of prodigals will go and hear the message of our Lord
Jesus Christ. May you and I pray specifically that all prodigals or
backslidden Christians will repent, turning away from the sins of
their life and come back to their Lord and to their families!
God bless,
Charlyne Steinkamp
Gods Promise
Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed,
for His compassions never fail. They are new every
morning; great is Your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV
As you reflect on times of severe pain, illness and
total frustration and anxiety, can you recall words or
thoughts that brought hope and comfort? Whenever I
could really comprehend that God is always faithful
and never gives us more to bear than we can handle, I
would begin to feel relieve. If God never leaves us,
what do I have to fear?
The prophet Jeremiah witnessed unimaginable horrors when
the Babylonians invaded Jerusalem in 586 B.C. Solomon's
temple was reduced to ruins, and with it went not only
the center of worship but also the heart of the community.
There was no leader for the people and no food, no rest
and no peace. What was Jeremiah's reaction? In the
midst of all this suffering and grief, the prophet,
Jeremiah, found a reason for hope. "Because of the
LORD's great love we are not consumed, for His compassions
never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your
faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV
Friends, as most of you know, it is so easy to become
discouraged when struggling daily with pain and illness.
Constant pain along with other health-related concerns
can change body chemistry and lead to depression and
despair. However, there is a bright side even in the
midst of all this turmoil. God has promised us He will
always be faithful and will never leave His children.
Friends, when you feel that you are losing hope, remind
yourself that God is at your side ready to give you the
most important reason to persevere—eternal joy with Him.
Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father,
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not;
As Thou hast been, Thou forever wilt be.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Patricia Armstrong lives in Virginia Beach, VA., with
her husband, Richard. Patricia is a retired elementary
school teacher who thanks God for the joy in her life,
which comes from knowing He will always be faithful.
Patricia enjoys her Chronic Pain and Illness Support
Group, church activities, camping, reading and gardening.
she prays that all those who are suffering with pain and
illness will know the real joy that comes from being a
child of God.
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LORD, GIVE ME STRENGTH! -
Are you having a hard time standing firm in the Lord due to your
circumstances that never seem to change or only get worse? Are you
just tired and weary of everything? May you always know that in
spite of your circumstances that you face day to day, your Lord is
right beside you and He will give you the strength that you need.
God's grace is sufficient for your every need.
"I can do everything through him who gives me strength."
Philippians 4:13
Hope in your Lord will renew your strength! Allow Him to be your
source of strength in this time of trial and difficulties. Let me
share some powerful scriptures that will give you hope!
"Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him."
Psalm 62:5
"May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our
hope in you." Psalm 33:22
"Those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land." Psalm 37:9
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust
in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the
Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13
Stand on the promises of your Lord that He will revive you in the
midst of exhaustion, weariness, fatigue or suffering through a
trial. He said He will have you rise above the difficulties like an
eagle that soars into the sky. God promises that if His people will
patiently trust Him, He will provide for your needs, whatever they
may be.
"To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?" says the Holy
One. Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all
these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls
them each by name. Because of his great power and mighty
strength, not one of them is missing. Why do you say, O Jacob,
and complain, O Israel, "My way is hidden from the LORD ; my cause
is disregarded by my God"? Do you not know? Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the
earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no
one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the
power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young
men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew
their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be
faint." Isaiah 40:25-31
Nothing is too hard for you and your Lord God to walk through. Yes,
He is able. Call on the Lord and lift up your hand for your Lord to
help you climb your mountain of circumstances. He will never leave
you or forsake you. Now turn to the Lord seeking His face knowing
that He is all that you need to have a restored marriage.
"What I have said, that will I bring about; what I have planned,
that will I do." Isaiah 46:11
May you and I never forget that we have two divine intercessors
praying for us as we go through difficult days. Jesus Christ
intercedes for us in Heaven and the Holy Spirit intercedes within
us, praying for us and often speaks to you a scripture or a word
of encouragement. Allow the Holy Spirit to renew your strength day
by day. Faith, hope and trust in your Lord God will produce
endurance and perseverance.
Do not let your present day circumstances or hardships which are
overwhelming let you ever forget that God has a purpose and plan for
your life. He want you to grow continually as you wait on your Lord
to bring it to pass. Allow Resurrection Sunday to encourage and
strengthen you to understand and know that you serve a risen Savior
who has defeated the enemy. These are just momentary problems that
the enemy is trying to steal your joy in serving your Lord daily.
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we
will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9
Your Lord God will turn your tragedies to triumphs, your pain to
glory and your defeats to victory.
"Never tire of doing what is right." 2 Thessalonians 3:13
God bless,
Charlyne Steinkamp
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In Spite of ...
...Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not,
nor be dismayed: for the Lord God, even my God, will
be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee,
until thou has finished all the work for the service
of the house of the Lord. (1 Chron 28:20)
Can you Trust God in spite of the fact that you cannot
see healing and restoration in your situation?
Can you Trust God in spite of the fact all you are
seeing is negative. All you are hearing about is
negative. Can you trust the Lord to heal and restore?
In spite of...
"Through the whirlwind, Job found out that God is
faithful. Even while the whirlwind was whipping Job
to-and-fro like a rag-doll, Job learned that God was
still God and God was still present. Therefore,
Job learned to trust God with his today and tomorrow.
Job declared, "Though You slay me, yet will I trust
you!"
And that's when Job finally got in line for a mighty
blessing. When Job accepted the fact that there are
just some things in life that he would never
understand; when he decided that he was just going to
trust God and praise God and serve God, because of or
in spite of circumstances, that's when God opened the
windows of heaven and poured out a blessing that he
couldn't even contain, count or calculate.
God gave to Job twice as much as he had when he first
started out. The Lord blessed the latter days of Job
more than the first days of Job. He had ten more
children, fourteen thousand sheep, six thousand
camels, a thousand oxen and donkeys.
Oh, when you trust God, you just don't know what rich
blessings are in store for you. When you come to
depend on God and trust God in spite of circumstance
and condition, you might well just get ready to be
blessed. Get ready for miracles. Get ready for healing
and restoration" .
Can you trust God in your crisis and lean NOT on your
own understanding? Can you really, really trust God?
Can you really trust Him to restore your marriage, in
spite of all these negative circumstances coming
against you?
Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust. Psalm
40:4 trust...
Doreen has received testimonies of all of the above
negative circumstances that have come against people
who are waiting for healing in their home, and yet,
and yet, their marriages were RESTORED.
Is anything too hard for God?
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not
unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways
acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Prov.
3:5-6
Can we trust God when we are totally unable to see how
He is going to work out His will? Abraham demonstrated
that he could.
Trust God to restore your marriage. He is the same
yesterday, today and forever. He is a God that NEVER
change. He has done it for others and He will do it
for you too.
Job in the same way had to go through what He did
before He finally saw that the God He had only heard
rumor of, he could now see and know intimately. It is
in our suffering that we are most dependant on our
life in Christ, for our life is hid with Christ in
God.
Suffering is used by God to reveal to us where our
dependancy is and is a good test of character. It is
also where our trust is tested.
Allow God's life to meet you at your point of greatest
suffering, whether its in your marriage or any other
situation you are now facing. But in everything,
greater is He that is in you than anything that can
come against you and ultimately, just as in Jesus,
you will be more than a conqueror.
What is God's design for marriage? I believe that God hates divorce and we as
women should do all we can toward standing for our marriage. This is a group
that through prayer and support from each other we will grow together as God
would have us to do.
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GOD'S PLANS WILL SUCCEED! -
"There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can
succeed against the LORD." Proverbs 21:30
Do you believe that God can do anything?
Do you believe that no plan can succeed against God?
Do know that no plan of God's can be thwarted?
I do now, but I did not believe this truth many years
ago when our marriage was crumbling under my feet.
I did not know my Lord God personally as I do today.
When I hear of any type of problems, be it a physical
problem, a financial problem, a child custody problem,
or court battles, I immediately pray. I know that God
can DO anything to change the circumstances, if only
we will believe in His mighty power!
"Then Job replied to the LORD : "I know that you can
do all things; no plan of yours can be thwarted." Job
42:1-2
Where are you today?
Go to your Lord and tell Him all about your problems,
and then wait for your Lord to speak to you faith,
hope and encouragement.
You must keep trusting, praising and believing that
God's will and way will prevail.
Do not allow the enemy to torment you with the "what
if's" of your life.
Believe in your Lord and know that no plan of His can
be thwarted!
Will you choose to believe that way today and forever?
"Devise your strategy, but it will be thwarted;
propose your plan, but it will not stand. For God is
with us...The LORD Almighty is the one you are to
regard as holy, he is the one you are to fear,
he is the one you are to dread." Isaiah 8:10,13
I am listening to Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir singing
one of my many favorite songs for standers. This one
is, "We Are United" from their CD "High and Lifted
Up." As I listen and sing the song, I get
so excited and filled up with faith that I know that
no weapon can be formed against us! (Isaiah 54:17)
Our Lord God is greater. (I John 4:4) If you do not
have any music that lifts you up and increases your
faith, get this CD. Notice the powerful words; "We
are mighty in our stand, With God's Word in our hand,
and we fight our battles on our knees." Pick up your
Bible and get on your knees and know that your Lord
will meet you right where you are!
Chorus:
We are united in Jesus Christ
We are the soldier of the light
We don't wrestle flesh and blood
But principalities of the dark
We too are marching to one beat
Brushing the enemy under our feet
We are mighty in our stand
With God's word in our hand.
One verse says:
Lord our God is a sword and shield
We fight our battles on our knees.
Written by McGregor, Choral Arrangements by Carol
Cymbala(CCLI # 1273562 Used by Permission)
I love to look up the meaning of different words from
the Bible to magnify their meaning. When you know the
proper meaning of a word you can use it in your
prayers and know they are powerful. Let me share an
example, using the word, "thwart."
The meaning of "thwart" from the New World Dictionary
is, "to hinder, obstruct, frustrate or defeat a person
plans, etc. The synonym word of thwart is
"frustrate," which means: "to cause to
have no effect, bring to nothing; counteract;
nullify...to frustrate plans. To prevent from
achieving an objective; foil, baffle, defeat...to
frustrate an opponent; thwart implies a
frustrating by blocking or acting in opposition to a
person or thing moving toward some objective."
Now you have two new words that you can pray for your
spouse daily.
For example:
"Lord, I pray that You will thwart my spouse's plan in
divorcing me or marrying the other person. Lord, I
pray that You will frustrate the Enemy's plans, tricks
and schemes, trying to destroy our marriage, my spouse
and our children, because nothing can thwart my
Lord's plan. Lord, I am trusting and believing in
Your perfect plan for our marriage that was made by
vows on our wedding day. You are the great Counselor,
Healer, Deliverer, Protector, Repairer of the
Breach and Reconciler. Thank you advance for
defeating the enemy.
Thank You Lord for restoring our marriage suddenly and
quickly.
In Jesus' Name I pray. Amen."
"For the LORD Almighty has purposed, and who can
thwart him? His hand is stretched out, and who can
turn it back?" Isaiah 14:27
Believe in your Lord God's mighty power. Let me share
how your Lord works in protecting His children from
the Enemy. There is an excellent example of how God's
purpose and plans succeed in spite of opposition in
the books of Acts. Paul had been arrested, he has
spoken to the crowd sharing his testimony and his
personal encounter with His Lord Jesus Christ. Then
the next day the commander had Paul come before the
chief priests and all the Sanhedrin to defend
himself. Tonight read this as part of your devotions
before going to bed. Read what Paul said and what
happened in Acts 23:10-35. See how God thwarted the
enemy's plan to kill Paul. What an awesome
scripture. God had Paul's nephew go and tell Paul
about the conspiracy to kill him. Then, by a sequence
of events, Paul was rescued and protected from his
enemies. God thwarted the enemy's plans! God told
Paul in Acts 23:11; "Take courage!...as you must
testify in Rome."
What are you facing in opposition today?
What plans do you need frustrated?
Never forget that we serve an awesome mighty God. Now
choose to believe this for your marriage to be
restored. God's plans and promises to His children
will succeed!
God plans will succeed,
What is God's design for marriage? I believe that God hates divorce and we as
women should do all we can toward standing for our marriage. This is a group
that through prayer and support from each other we will grow together as God
would have us to do.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/standinginfaith/
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Staying Focus Even While You're Hurting!!
Focusing on the Lord after a family break-up is not
always easy.
Thoughts are racing through the mind, there is a great
deal of anxiety, there is much confusion and
distraction and frankly, you do not feel very
spiritual at that moment in time. But this is when it
is crucial to stop everything, step back to get a more
objective view of the circumstance and then begin to
follow the principles that God has revealed in His
word.
Paul's advice to the Philippians in chapter four can
be of great help at this time.
"Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say,
Rejoice." (4:4)
In other words, begin to celebrate the Lord, for He is
greater than any problem that we can face. Even though
you may not feel like it, you must direct your faith
to the character and attributes of our God. He
is loving and compassionate (He cares), He is
all-knowing and all-powerful. He is full of grace
(unmerited favor) and mercy. Begin to "rejoice in
Him."
"The Lord is near." (4:5) He is near because His
Spirit is in those who have received Jesus as Savior.
He is near because He has promised to hear and answer
those who trust Him and obey His commands. (Jn 15:7)
He is near because He will not leave us to fend for
ourselves. (Heb. 13:5)
"Do not worry about anything. . . " (4:6) First of
all, what will worrying accomplish? Secondly, worry
shows that we are not trusting the Lord to help us.
Choose to trust Him no matter what happens. Is
not our faith in Him more important than possessions?
How long will our possessions last us anyway? They are
insignificant in comparison to eternity.
The biggest thing to remember when going through
trials and afflictions is to stay focused on the Lord,
and continually renew your minds with His precious
promises. Doubt and discouragement come when we forget
His perspective and we start looking at our situations
through the eyes of fear, not faith.
Isaiah 26:3-4 - Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace,
whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in
thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD
JEHOVAH is everlasting strength.
You must lean upon the Lord at this time. Totally rely
upon the Lord. It is a choice to lean on the Lord and
stay focused on Him. Take hold of Jesus and trust Him
with your struggles, for it is in Him that you will
find the strength you need, and the perfect peace that
only comes through prayer.
What is God's design for marriage? I believe that God hates divorce and we as
women should do all we can toward standing for our marriage. This is a group
that through prayer and support from each other we will grow together as God
would have us to do.
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WAITING IS NOT DENIAL! -
"Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and
wait for the LORD." Psalm 27:14
How long does it take to restore a marriage?
How long must I wait for my spouse to come home?
In answer to your question, may I ask you a question?
How long does it take to rebuild a home that had a
hurricane hit and destroy it, or a mud slide destroy
it, or a fire or flood destroy your home?
It takes time!
Every circumstance is different, but we serve the same
awesome mighty God, who is right there with you. God
wants to rebuild and restore the disaster and
devastation of your marriage for Him to get the
glory, honor and praise. I hope you will make time
today to read Ezekiel 36:22-through Ezekiel Chapter
37.
Your spouse's salvation and walk with the Lord is the
most important part of your marriage restoration.
Waiting is part of restoring a marriage. Each
marriage is different just as you are different and
each wedding is different.
I do not understand why some people have their
marriages restored in a few months compared to others
in years.
I do know that the Lord's timing is always perfect.
Manipulating, controlling, demanding and doing it your
own way, only takes you on many detour roads as your
Lord is waiting for you to surrender your will and
your way to His will and His way which will always be
the best for you and your marriage.
God has a plan and a purpose for your life, but number
one purpose is for you to put Him first and die to
your own fleshly motives and personal desires.
You and I have to crucify our own sinful nature,
daily.
I pray today you will choose to listen and obey your
Lord, first, for your personal walk with your Lord to
change your own heart and life and then, second, by
following your Lord's instructions in having your
marriage being restored.
"For I know the plans to prosper you and not to harm
you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you
will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will
listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you
seek me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:11-13
The enemy, Satan came into your home to steal, kill
and destroy your marriage and every family member.
(John 10:10)
He is still around trying to discourage and defeat you
with unbelief, doubt and fear.
Your spouse is blinded and deceived to seeing and
hearing God's truths of knowing that your marriage can
be restored and rebuilt on the solid rock of Jesus
Christ.
God can reignite their love for you and bring romance
back into your marriage.
You must also beware of the tricks and schemes of the
enemy trying to deceive you by not wanting you to wait
forever for your marriage to be resurrected from the
grave of divorce.
Believe in the power of your awesome mighty God.
What promises has the Lord given you?
Stop doubting! Believe!
Did you not marry your spouse for life?
I get so mad at the devil when I standers doubt that
they are to wait on the Lord for restoring their
marriage.
Why? Because the enemy is deceiving the stander as
well as the spouse!
Why do Christians believe that their Lord cannot save,
set free or deliver their spouse from the bondages of
sin or deliver them from the trap of the Satan?
Is that not what we and our churches are praying for
weekly?
"And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead,
he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not
resentful. Those who oppose him he must gently
instruct, in the hope that God will grant them
repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,
and that they will come to their senses and escape
from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive
to do his will." 2 Timothy 2:24-26
"It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the
sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but
sinners." Mark 2:17
Often the enemy hits the stander with anger,
bitterness, doubt, unbelief, jealousy, weariness and
loneliness.
How long should any one wait for their spouse to come
home?
How long does the Lord wait for us to come home to
Him?
God often waits for a lifetime for many of His
children to come home. On their death bed of pain and
suffering, at the end of their life, crying out to a
God that they rejected and denied for possibly 40, 50
or 60 years! Oh, that you and I would have that
unconditional love, compassion and mercy for our
spouses and family members as our Lord does!
Today, what is the enemy saying to you that are lies
from the evil one trying to deceive you? Stop
thinking negative thoughts that are straight from the
devil.
"For though we live in the world, we do not wage war
as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not
the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have
divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish
arguments and every pretension that sets itself up
against the knowledge of God, and we take captive
every thought to make it obedient to Christ. And we
will be ready to punish every act of disobedience,
once your obedience is complete."
2 Corinthians 10:3-6
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is
noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever
is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is
excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Whatever you have learned or received or heard from
me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of
peace will be with you." Philippians 4:8-9
Yes, you may have to die to your own selfish desires
of having a spouse meet your daily physical, emotional
and financial needs,but your Lord can meet them
instead.
A stander who had an answer to prayer for her finances
wrote us to share her victory and signed off with
"Jesus is a good husband."
"I wait for you, O Lord; you will answer, O Lord my
God." Psalm 38:15
Did you marry for a lifetime or only for a season?
When you said your marriage vows did you mean them;
"For better or worse, richer or poorer, in sickness
and in health?"
I can say that in our marriage we have experienced
each of these areas. We have a covenant marriage with
our Lord. Allow the Lord to use you now to serve Him
as you wait for your marriage to be restored.
I praise and thank my Lord often that He gave me a
second, third and multiples chances when I was being
disobedient during our marriage separation. I was so
mad and angry at my spouse and at God for allowing
my spouse to treat me so badly. I have to admit I was
mad at God when He did not just "zap" my spouse out of
his sinfulness or that He did not punish him for his
sins!
Have you had those thoughts also?
If you have, just stop and repent to your Lord. He
understands and He stills loves you. God has much
more grace and mercy for His children than we people
do!
Waiting on the Lord is not denial of your marriage
being restored or your spouse being saved and filled
with the Holy Spirit.
Waiting on the Lord is our obedience to our Lord and
Savior, Jesus Christ.
Delay is God saying "It is not time yet."
Will you stand in the gap Interceding for your spouse
and family?
God's delays are not God's denials!
"Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; he rises
to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of
justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!"
Isaiah 30:18
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"... delay in the timing of your marriage being
restored is not a denial in answers to your prayers
from your Lord." (More below)
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WAITING IS NOT DENIAL (Part 2) -
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the
proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give
up." Galatians 6:9
"I cannot wait any longer for my marriage to be
restored. I hurt too much. My spouse has chosen
their plight and they want nothing to do with me or
our family. Why should I keep waiting for my
marriage to be restored when my spouse says that they
are never coming back home? Everyone says for me to
'get on with my life!"
Our generation is a microwave and Internet society, so
we have lost the gift of patience and of thinking that
waiting for something is worth it! We can buy
anything on credit and not even start paying
for it until a couple years later! There are not many
things that we want to wait for in our lives.
Young people now often plan the due date of their
newborn baby to be born, to the convenience of the
family or the doctor, so you may not even wait nine
months as did their grandmother or great-grandmother!
We just do not want to wait for our Lord's perfect
timing in so many important events in our lives.
I pray that the Holy Spirit will speak to your heart
today, showing you His will for your marriage. I pray
that you will learn about your covenant of marriage,
and about your spouse and you being one-flesh. That
is why your pain is so intense. Your spouse is trying
to rip apart something that was put together by our
almighty God.
I can share from ministry experience that "getting on
with your life," is not all that you think it will be.
Please look at the statistics and know that God hates
divorce for a reason.
"'But at the beginning of creation God 'made them
male and female.' 'For this reason a man will leave
his father and mother and be united to his wife, and
the two will become one flesh.' So they are no longer
two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together,
let man not separate." Mark 10:6-9
Are you willing to stand in the gap interceding for
your spouse who has been deceived, blinded, fallen
into sin and taken captive by the enemy, Satan?
As I shared yesterday, delay in the timing of your
marriage being restored is not a denial in answers to
your prayers from your Lord.
Your Lord is wanting to work on both of your hearts
separately for a period of time.
He is wanting you to become a prayer warrior in His
mighty army.
"To the married I give this command (not I, but the
Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. But
if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be
reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not
divorce his wife." I Corinthians 7:10-11
God spoke to my heart. I know that He told me
that I was married for life, regardless of my marriage
status.
Are you ready to give up on waiting for your God to
restore and resurrect your dead marriage?
Let me ask you, "How big is your God?"
My Lord God restored and resurrected dead marriages
and He is no respecter of persons.
I can remember a scripture that the Lord gave me when
I was standing and crying out to Him for hope and
encouragement.
God took me to Daniel Chapters 9 and 10. (Read the
Chapters.)
My Lord revealed to me that my prayers had been heard,
but were delayed by the enemy.
This scripture is very precious to me, as I have the
Lord remind me, during my prayer time, that there is a
spiritual battle going on in the heavenlies over your
marriage and over your spouse.
What scriptures, promises or truths has the Lord
revealed to you during your standing and praying?
God does not speak faith, hope and encouragement to
change His mind later.
Never forget your God's awesome mighty power, or His
faithful love for His children and His mercy to those
who love and obey Him.
Daniel was interceding and asking for restoration of
Jerusalem, not because of the righteousness of them,
but for the Lord's sake and for His glory. Daniel
chose to earnestly pray, plead, fast and travail
before the Lord for the fulfillment of God's Word for
the people of Israel. That is what you are doing in
waiting, praying, fasting and interceding for your
spouse and for the future generations of your family
to come.
"I looked up and there before me was a man dressed
in linen, with a belt of the finest gold around his
waist. 6 His body was like chrysolite, his face like
lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and
legs like the gleam of burnished bronze, and his voice
like the sound of a multitude.... A hand touched me
and set me trembling on my hands and knees. He said,
"Daniel, you who are highly esteemed, consider
carefully the words I am about to speak to you, and
stand up, for I have now been sent to you." And when
he said this to me, I stood up trembling. Then he
continued, "Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first
day that you set your mind to gain understanding and
to humble yourself before your God, your words were
heard, and I have come in response to them. But the
prince of the Persian kingdom resisted me twenty-one
days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to
help me, because I was detained there with the king of
Persia. Now I have come to explain to you what will
happen to your people in the future, for the vision
concerns a time yet to come." Daniel 10:5-6,10-14
I was chosen by the Lord to intercede for my husband
and my marriage. Since the Lord first spoke to me
about this assignment, my intercession for loved ones,
and marriages have grown. Never did
I know, when I was praying for restoration of
our marriage, that I would be praying for marriages
around the world. That is how God works and His
future plans are far greater than you or I could ever
begin to imagine.
"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than
all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is
at work within us." Ephesians 3:20
You need to never look back and be tempted by the
enemy to give up on your God, give up on your spouse
or your marriage because of the time table.
What will you leave your family regarding a legacy?
Our generation may not talk about heritage as much as
we should, but you are making a heritage and legacy of
being a prayer warrior for future generations to come
and for the Lord to bless your children and future
grandchildren to become men and women of God to be
used mightily by your Lord. All because you choose to
wait on the Lord for restoration of your marriage.
Know for certain that if you will humble yourself,
seeking your Lord with ALL your heart, the Lord is
hearing and will be answering your prayers. Now open
your ears to hear what He is speaking to you.
Delay in time is NOT denial.
"Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them
that they should always pray and not give up." Luke
18:1
Oh, dear stander, have faith in your Lord that He
wants the best for you! Your Lord is right there
beside you. Trust Him with your life, with your
marriage and with your spouse. Start right now
interceding for your marriage and for all marriages
around the world. Become a prayer warrior fighting
for the sanctity of marriage. The enemy is deceiving
the world and our churches that marriages are
disposable. Stand up for the righteousness and
holiness of God. Hate sin, love the sinner, your
spouse and pray for them to repent and turn from their
sinful nature. Your Lord can restore and rebuild your
marriage in His perfect timing!
"Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and
wait for the Lord." Psalm 27:14
What is God's design for marriage? I believe that God hates divorce and we as
women should do all we can toward standing for our marriage. This is a group
that through prayer and support from each other we will grow together as God
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Perseverance Produces Character!!
My friends, you may be going through this storms in
your marriage at this time, but I want you to know
that difficulties is what make us strong inside. I
want you to know that you when God fights for you,
you CANNOT lose this battle.
Your God is fighting on your behalf. He has NEVER,
yes, NEVER lost a battle. As our trials become deeper
so does the well we draw from. He will NEVER leave or
forsake you. Persevere and don't give up. Stay in
obedience. God is with you. You are not alone.
Your spouse may be gone and you think you are in bed
alone at nights,but our Lord Jesus watches over you.
He does not blink, neither does He sleep. He watches
over you. You are NOT alone.
Job said "When He has tested me I will come forth as
gold." If we were to be immediately delivered out of
every trial we would be weak in Spirit. The harder it
is for us the more beneficial the outcome.
So we need to view everything as coming from God. The
good and the bad because essentially He has allowed it
for a reason we cannot see right now. He is sovereign,
He holds the keys. It is all filtered through the
pierced hand of our Savior for our good and His glory.
Hebrews 10:36 You need to persevere so that when you
have done the will of God, you will receive what he
has promised.
James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under
trial, because when he has stood the test, he will
receive the crown of life that God has promised to
those who love him.
These are the times that we must persevere. These are
the times that we must hang in there and not give up.
God is faithful to perform all that His word promises
but the journey between hearing the promise and
receiving the promise is sometimes a long and
difficult road. At times the promise may seem so far
away that we want to just give up the journey
altogether. But God says, "Hang in there! Don't
give up!"
Those who persevere will receive not only the promises
God has for them in this life but when they have come
through the final trial they will also receive the
crown of life that God promises his children, which is
eternal life. This promise is the reward of walking
with the Lord day after day. The reward of living for
Him through to the end. Yes, we have the promise of
Eternal Life but the journey lasts a lifetime. There
will be obstacles and trials in this life but don't
give up. Whatever you are facing I encourage you to
persevere. God will give you the strength you need to
make it and the end reward will be worth it.
Trust God during this trial, don't give up. Give God
the glory by waiting for Him to heal and restore your marriage.
What is God's design for marriage? I believe that God hates divorce and we as
women should do all we can toward standing for our marriage. This is a group
that through prayer and support from each other we will grow together as God
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LORD, GIVE ME STRENGTH! -
Are you having a hard time standing firm in the Lord due to your
circumstances that never seem to change or only get worse? Are you
just tired and weary of everything? May you always know that in
spite of your circumstances that you face day to day, your Lord is
right beside you and He will give you the strength that you need.
God's grace is sufficient for your every need.
"I can do everything through him who gives me strength."
Philippians 4:13
Hope in your Lord will renew your strength! Allow Him to be your
source of strength in this time of trial and difficulties. Let me
share some powerful scriptures that will give you hope!
"Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him."
Psalm 62:5
"May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our
hope in you." Psalm 33:22
"Those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land." Psalm 37:9
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust
in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the
Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13
Stand on the promises of your Lord that He will revive you in the
midst of exhaustion, weariness, fatigue or suffering through a
trial. He said He will have you rise above the difficulties like an
eagle that soars into the sky. God promises that if His people will
patiently trust Him, He will provide for your needs, whatever they
may be.
"To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?" says the Holy
One. Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all
these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls
them each by name. Because of his great power and mighty
strength, not one of them is missing. Why do you say, O Jacob,
and complain, O Israel, "My way is hidden from the LORD ; my cause
is disregarded by my God"? Do you not know? Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the
earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no
one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the
power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young
men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew
their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be
faint." Isaiah 40:25-31
Nothing is too hard for you and your Lord God to walk through. Yes,
He is able. Call on the Lord and lift up your hand for your Lord to
help you climb your mountain of circumstances. He will never leave
you or forsake you. Now turn to the Lord seeking His face knowing
that He is all that you need to have a restored marriage.
"What I have said, that will I bring about; what I have planned,
that will I do." Isaiah 46:11
May you and I never forget that we have two divine intercessors
praying for us as we go through difficult days. Jesus Christ
intercedes for us in Heaven and the Holy Spirit intercedes within
us, praying for us and often speaks to you a scripture or a word
of encouragement. Allow the Holy Spirit to renew your strength day
by day. Faith, hope and trust in your Lord God will produce
endurance and perseverance.
Do not let your present day circumstances or hardships which are
overwhelming let you ever forget that God has a purpose and plan for
your life. He want you to grow continually as you wait on your Lord
to bring it to pass. Allow Resurrection Sunday to encourage and
strengthen you to understand and know that you serve a risen Savior
who has defeated the enemy. These are just momentary problems that
the enemy is trying to steal your joy in serving your Lord daily.
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we
will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9
Your Lord God will turn your tragedies to triumphs, your pain to
glory and your defeats to victory.
"Never tire of doing what is right." 2 Thessalonians 3:13
God bless,
Charlyne Steinkamp
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A Standers Affirmation
I AM STANDING FOR THE HEALING OF MY MARRIAGE!...
I will not give up, give in,
give out or give over 'til that healing takes place.
I made a vow, I said the words, I gave the pledge, I gave a ring,
I took a ring, I gave myself, I trusted GOD,
and said the words, and meant the words... in sickness and in health,
in sorrow and in joy, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer,
in good times and in bad...so I am standing NOW, and will not sit down,
let down, slow down, calm down, fall down,
look down or be down 'til the breakdown is torn down!
I refuse to put my eyes on outward circumstances,
or listen to prophets of doom, or buy into what is trendy,
worldly, popular, convenient, easy, quick, thrifty,
or advantageous... nor will I settle for a cheap imitation
of God's real thing, nor will I seek to lower God's standard,
twist God's will, rewrite God's word, violate God's covenant,
or accept what God hates, namely divorce!
In a world of filth, I will stay pure; surrounded by lies
I will speak the truth; where hopelessness abounds,
I will hope in God: where revenge is easier,
I will bless instead of curse; and where the odds are stacked against me,
I will trust in God's faithfulness.
I am a STANDER, and I will not acquiesce, compromise,
quarrel or quit.. I have made the choice, set my face,
entered the race, believed the Word,
and trusted God for all the outcome.
I will allow neither the reaction of my spouse,
nor the urging of my friends, nor the advice of my loved ones,
nor economic hardship, nor the prompting of the devil to make me let up,
slow up, blow up, or give up 'til my marriage is healed.
YOUR SPOUSE-A SLAVE TO SIN -
Do you know and understand that you are in a spiritual war? Your
spouse is a slave to sin! Your Lord is asking you to join His army
forever. You will have many different assignments throughout your
life. Will you join?
"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on
the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the
devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,
but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the
powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil
in the heavenly realms." Ephesians 6:10-12
Today, realize that you need to join God's army and fight the enemy
every day of your life, regardless of the circumstances that are
happening in your marriage today. We are in a war, a spiritual war
more intense than the wars and terrorist attacks that are going on
around the world.
The war started in Genesis, Chapter 3, where Eve was deceived by the
serpent--the enemy--the devil. There has been a spiritual war going
on since that time for the souls of men, women and children. The war
is warring in your household for the minds and the souls of your
family. The enemy is Satan.
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come
that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10
We receive many prayer requests daily from couples who are still
married and living together, but hanging on by a thread due to so
many circumstances including alcohol, drugs, adultery, abuse or
pornography. We also have couples who have reconciled, but the
spouse has not received Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. You must
still fight the enemy in the prayer closet. The enemy is out to
destroy every marriage regardless of what season you are in your
life. You need to know who the enemy is and that it is a spiritual
battle.
It does not matter whether your spouse is at home, you are separated,
or divorced, or your spouse is in a non-covenant marriage. The enemy
does not want you to serve Jesus Christ. He wants to destroy every
one of His children. You may understand this better today, as
possibly the enemy is now attacking your children or other loved
ones in different ways. You must learn how to fight the enemy. You
must know who you are in Christ! Your spouse is a slave to sin!
They are blinded and deceived!
"Jesus replied, ‘I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a
slave to sin. Now a slave has no permanent place in the family,
but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you free, you
will be free indeed. I know you are Abraham's descendants. Yet
you are ready to kill me, because you have no room for my word."
John 8:34-37
Satan is using the same tricks and schemes that he did in Genesis by
lying, seducing and deceiving people from the truth. Satan lies and
deceives people each day and they fall into his trap of temptation
and then sin. Your spouse is a slave to sin, but praise God, your
Lord Jesus Christ cam to set the captives free! When you read the
Gospels, (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) you will read that one of
Jesus' purposes in coming to earth was to bind satan and to set free
those who satan has enslaved.
"They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went
into the synagogue and began to teach. The people were amazed at
his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not
as the teachers of the law. Just then a man in their synagogue
who was possessed by an evil spirit cried out, ‘What do you want
with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know
who you are–the Holy One of God!' ‘Be quiet!' said Jesus
Sternly. ‘Come out of him!' The evil spirit shook the man
violently and came out of him with a shriek.' The people were
all so amazed that they asked each other, ‘What is this? A new
teaching–and with authority! He even gives orders to evil spirits
and they obey him.' " Mark 1:21-27
You and I need to know how and what to do to fight the enemy. We
need to remember that our Lord Jesus Christ said that He came to
this earth for us to have life and abundantly. What should you do?
"Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith,
love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a
pure heart. Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid
arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord's
servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone,
able to teach, not resentful. Those who oppose him he must gently
instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading
them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their
senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them
captive to do his will." 2 Timothy 2:22-26
This scripture teaches us a lot of truths and strong principles how
to live and walk in unconditional love with a loved one who is
acting unlovable most of the time. May you and I strive to flee
from the evil desires of the flesh, but pursue righteousness, faith,
love and peace. The Lord knows the enemy tries to cause strife and
conflicts for us to act and react in our carnal flesh. You and I
have to crucify our sinful nature regardless of what your spouse or
children are doing to provoke you.
Learn to memorize scriptures. Put on the Armor of God daily on
you, your spouse and children. Stand firm in your faith. Put the
Hedge of Protection around each of your family members with the wall
of fire. ( 2 Kings 6:8-23, Hosea 2:6-7) Ask the Holy Spirit to
send warrior angels to protect you from the evil one every day. You
are not in a conflict against flesh and blood (your spouse), but
against spiritual forces and powers of evil. So get up every
morning and get dressed for battle! The Lord can touch and change
your spouse's heart. Allow the Holy Spirit to guide your life and
every step throughout each day. A soldier of Jesus Christ must be
dressed and ready for battle!
"Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of
evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you
have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of
truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of
righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the
readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all
this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish
all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of
salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers
and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on
praying for all the saints." Ephesians 6:13-18
May you never forget who you are in Christ. Remember, who your
Commander-in-Chief is, Jesus Christ.
"....If God is for us, who can be against us?" Romans 8:31
Pray every day that your Lord God will deliver you, your spouse and
your children from spiritual blindness. Pray that the eyes of your
loved ones hearts will be opened to see the Truth.
"I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in
order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the
riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his
incomparably great power for us who believe." Ephesians 1:18-19
Jesus Christ defeated satan on the Cross. The price has been
paid. Yes, you and I will be in spiritual battles until we go home
to be with our Heavenly Father, but remember that there is power in
Blood of our Lord Jesus, there is power in the Name of Jesus, and we
are empowered by the Holy Spirit.
"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or
imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him
be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all
generations, for ever and ever! Amen." Ephesians 3:20-21
We have less than two weeks before Resurrection Sunday. Pray that
thousands of prodigals will go and hear the message of our Lord
Jesus Christ. May you and I pray specifically that all prodigals or
backslidden Christians will repent, turning away from the sins of
their life and come back to their Lord and to their families!
God bless,
Charlyne Steinkamp
Gods Promise
Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed,
for His compassions never fail. They are new every
morning; great is Your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV
As you reflect on times of severe pain, illness and
total frustration and anxiety, can you recall words or
thoughts that brought hope and comfort? Whenever I
could really comprehend that God is always faithful
and never gives us more to bear than we can handle, I
would begin to feel relieve. If God never leaves us,
what do I have to fear?
The prophet Jeremiah witnessed unimaginable horrors when
the Babylonians invaded Jerusalem in 586 B.C. Solomon's
temple was reduced to ruins, and with it went not only
the center of worship but also the heart of the community.
There was no leader for the people and no food, no rest
and no peace. What was Jeremiah's reaction? In the
midst of all this suffering and grief, the prophet,
Jeremiah, found a reason for hope. "Because of the
LORD's great love we are not consumed, for His compassions
never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your
faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV
Friends, as most of you know, it is so easy to become
discouraged when struggling daily with pain and illness.
Constant pain along with other health-related concerns
can change body chemistry and lead to depression and
despair. However, there is a bright side even in the
midst of all this turmoil. God has promised us He will
always be faithful and will never leave His children.
Friends, when you feel that you are losing hope, remind
yourself that God is at your side ready to give you the
most important reason to persevere—eternal joy with Him.
Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father,
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not;
As Thou hast been, Thou forever wilt be.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Patricia Armstrong lives in Virginia Beach, VA., with
her husband, Richard. Patricia is a retired elementary
school teacher who thanks God for the joy in her life,
which comes from knowing He will always be faithful.
Patricia enjoys her Chronic Pain and Illness Support
Group, church activities, camping, reading and gardening.
she prays that all those who are suffering with pain and
illness will know the real joy that comes from being a
child of God.
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I am in service to the Father and Christ
as the Chosen One to bring forth the Truth to light. Together with my sisters
of the Light of Life Ministry we have a very important message to deliver to
all of mankind.
The hourglass is nearly empty. The Great
Tribulation has begun and Armageddon looms in the very near future. There are a total of TWO things that you need
in order to obtain Eternal Life and Man-Made Religion is not one of them. (1) A
Good Heart Condition. (2) An Acceptance of Christ as Lord and Savior.
We urge those who wish to obtain Eternal
Life in Christ's Kingdom to read the following very important message: http://www.lightoflifeministry.com
We don't aim to twist arms or convince
anyone of anything they aren't ready or willing to believe as their hearts will
ultimately dictate what they perceive to be truth. However, it is also our
responsibility to warn those who do not accept this Truth, will face Judgment
at Armageddon. For this reason we pray that the eyes and hearts of all who read
our message are opened to the Truth whether that is now, or in the near future
when our words come to pass.
OUR MESSAGE OF TRUTH
The main theme of our Message of Truth is that those who wish to have eternal
life must declare Jesus Christ to be Lord and Savior. This must be done in
order to be one with His coming Kingdom.
We realize that many will challenge our faith and the faith of others who also
declare Jesus to be Lord. They will say that we must meet certain requirements
of water baptism, a belief in the Trinity and other man-made religious ideals.
If those people are of some positive energy, they will see the Light. If not,
they will remain opposed to what is ministered to them. That is their Free Will
choice. Even if they claim to be foot-step followers of Christ, they will be
deemed not worthy of Salvation unless they exhibit the Holy Spirit from within
them. If they believe falsehoods about Christ, cling to their man-made
religious belief systems and exhibit no signs of positive energy, they will be
marked accordingly by the Cherubic Order of Angels. All people are judged by
what is really in their hearts.
As part of our Ministry to those that oppose the Truth, we point out that a
humble heart is the only thing that saves anyone. Without it, you are endowed
with negative energy. What your heart is filled with is what springs forth with
abundance from the mouth. Luke 6:45 is clear
on this point:
A good man produces good out of the good storeroom of his heart. An evil man
produces evil out of the evil storeroom, for his mouth speaks from the overflow
of the heart.
Proverbs 4:23 is clear on the need to safeguard your heart against the
wickedness of negative energy being stored there:
Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life.
By knowing and understanding the Truth of the Word, you treasure up within your
hearts that of positive energy. That's what guides you (the Holy Spirit -
Positive energy) so that you do not sin knowingly against Christ or his Father.
I have treasured Your word in my heart so that I may not sin against You.
Psalms 119:11.
The problem with sin is that it cultivates negative energy. From the mind where
it begins or originates, it creeps down into your heart. Then you're in
trouble. That's why it's not a sin to think a bad thought, if you dismiss it.
You did not act on it. Therefore, it is not a sin. But if you dwell on the
wrong thought, it will creep on down into your heart and become a part of you.
So, above all else, safeguard your hearts.
WHAT ABOUT WATER BAPTISM?
It is not necessary to be baptized in water to be saved. Jesus Christ was the
forerunner. In Christ's Ministry, baptism in water was used to anoint him by his
Father. It was continued by his disciples, because he had not yet ascended to
Heaven, and had not yet received the Kingdom Authority that would later be
bestowed upon him by his Father Yahweh. Once that had been fully accomplished,
the Light of Truth became the baptism via the Light of Christ. The Savior's
instructions given at Matthew 28:19-20, you see the baptism it speaks of is a
baptism of Holy Spirit.
Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of
the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe
everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end
of the age.
This takes place when one truly comes to understand the Father of Jesus Christ
and accept Him as Truth. Water is no longer necessary to be sanctified. The
purpose of baptism before Christ was to symbolize the shedding of one's former
ways of sinful conduct. That was sanctification. Now, the baptism of
sanctification is done as mentioned above. The Holy Ghost transformation is
performed through the Light of Christ.
WILL YOU BE DAMNED IF NOT BAPTISED IN WATER?
Children pass over without water baptism. Some die at birth or are aborted. The
children have special status with the Creator. They are not damned and neither
are adults that are not water baptized. What would happen if you were
shipwrecked for the remainder of you life? How could God justify not giving you
a chance to learn His Sovereign Will at transition? The only requirement for
Christ's salvation is that of a humble heart. Once you are with Christ, he
knows your humble heart will accept him. When you passed through his Light, you
were then baptized as a Holy Ghost. The water baptism would be nil in Christ's
eyes. It is the HEART that Saves. Nothing else can get you into the Kingdom
unless your heart is of Positive energy. Yahweh Himself reveals this at
Jeremiah 17:10.
I, the LORD, examine the mind, I test the heart to give to each according to
his way, according to what his actions deserve.
If the heart were not the thing of importance, He would not search it. It is
not the outward appearance that Saves, but what is hidden deep within the
heart.
ALL POSITIVE ENERGY PEOPLE ARE
ACCEPTABLE
People of all nationalities, regardless of race, color or religion are open to
the Salvation of Christ.
Then I saw another angel flying in mid-heaven, having the eternal gospel to
announce to the inhabitants of the earth to every nation, tribe, language, and
people. Revelation 14:6.
Hear this, all you peoples; listen, all who inhabit the world, both low and
high, rich and poor together. Psalms 49:1-2.
Then Peter began to speak: In truth, I understand that God doesn't show
favoritism, but in every nation the person who fears Him and does righteousness
is acceptable to Him. Acts 10:34-35.
REMEMBER - IT'S A FREE WILL CHOICE
Everyone has Free Will Choice in the decision and are able to choose one way or
the other. That's why we will not try to force the Truth on to anyone.
I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you today that I have set before
you life and death, blessing and curse. Choose life so that you and your
descendants may live, love the LORD your God, obey Him, and remain faithful to
Him. For He is your life, and He will prolong your life in the land the LORD
swore to give to your fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Deuteronomy 30:19-20
But if it doesn't please you to worship the LORD, choose for yourselves today
the one you will worship: the gods your fathers worshiped beyond the EuphratesRiver, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. As for
me and my family, we will worship the LORD. Joshua 24:15
If you carefully obey My commands I am giving you today, to love the LORD your
God and worship Him with all your heart and all your soul, I will provide rain
for your land in season, the early and late rains, and you will harvest your
grain, new wine, and oil. I will provide grass in your fields for your
livestock. You will eat and be satisfied. Be careful that you are not enticed
to turn aside, worship, and bow down to other gods. Then the LORD's anger will
burn against you. He will close the sky, and there will be no rain; the land
will not yield its produce, and you will perish quickly from the good land the
LORD is giving you. Deuteronomy 11:13-17
This is how we are sure that we have come to know Him: by keeping His commands.
1 John 2:3
SALVATION - KINGDOM MESSAGE COMPLETED
Now, either you will accept or reject the Truth we have ministered to you.
Since everyone should come to understand that actions result in consequences,
we deliver the following warning. If you decide to refuse the truth, then you
will know what is ahead--even if you reject that also, at this time. Later on,
you will see our words come to life. If you accept the Truth now but are later
tempted to cultivate a negative energy within your heart, then the warning we
share might help to prevent that from happening.
YAHWEH'S BITTER-SWEET WARNING TO ALL
PEOPLE OF THE EARTH
He that exercises faith in the Son has everlasting life. He that disobeys the
Son will not see life. The Wrath of God remains upon him.
The one who believes in the Son has eternal life, but the one who refuses to
believe in the Son will not see life; instead, the wrath of God remains on him.
John 3:36
Once you have been given the Message of Truth, if you do not obey it you are
exercising your Free Will choice. However, it will result in eternal death at
the Judgment. Just as Satan and his angels cannot have free reign in creation -
neither will it be permitted of those that exercise that choice. Your fate is
upon your own head.
Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of everyone's blood, for
I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole plan of God. Acts 20:26-27
The above scripture reveals we will be clean from the blood of those who make
the wrong choice. If you are so cultivated with negative energy that you hear
and know that what we speak is Truth and you continue to sin willfully by
rejecting that Truth, then you will lose the Sacrificial Hope of Salvation.
Time will eventually run out. Armageddon is the final Judgment Chapter.
For if we deliberately sin after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no
longer remains a sacrifice for sins Hebrews 10:26
to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor, and the day of our God's vengeance...
Isaiah 61:2
The tumult reaches to the ends of the earth because the LORD brings a case
against the nations. He enters into judgment with all flesh. As for the wicked,
He hands them over to the sword [This is] the LORD's declaration. Jeremiah
25:31
I tell you that on the day of judgment people will have to account for every
careless word they speak. Matthew 12:36
When I say to the wicked, 'O wicked man, you will surely die,' and you do not
speak out to dissuade him from his ways, that wicked man will die for his sin,
and I will hold you accountable for his blood." Ezekiel 33:8
SANCTIFICATON OF THE CREATOR'S NAME
This GOOD NEWS of the Kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth and
bear witness to all the nations. The nations will be made to know Yahweh. His
Name must be sanctified before the nations.
I will honor the holiness of My great name, which has been profaned among the
nations the name you have profaned among them. The nations will know that I am
Yahweh "the declaration of the Lord GOD "when I demonstrate My
holiness through you in their sight. Ezekiel 36:23
So I will make My holy name known among My people Israel and will no longer allow it to be profaned. Then the nations will
know that I am the LORD, the Holy One in Israel. Ezekiel 39:7
ARE THERE ANY FREE RIDES TO ETERNAL
BLISS?
Anyone that believes they can get a free
ride through eternity without going through Christ, please read:
There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven
given to people by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12
Once you have received the Truth, you are under obligation by the Creator.
Wisdom is supreme so get wisdom. And whatever else you get, get understanding.
Proverbs 4:7
Your Sisters in Christ,
The Ministers of the Light of Life Ministry
(All Scripture references are from the Holman Christian Standard Bible)
LORD, GIVE ME STRENGTH! -
Are you having a hard time standing firm in the Lord due to your
circumstances that never seem to change or only get worse? Are you
just tired and weary of everything? May you always know that in
spite of your circumstances that you face day to day, your Lord is
right beside you and He will give you the strength that you need.
God's grace is sufficient for your every need.
"I can do everything through him who gives me strength."
Philippians 4:13
Hope in your Lord will renew your strength! Allow Him to be your
source of strength in this time of trial and difficulties. Let me
share some powerful scriptures that will give you hope!
"Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him."
Psalm 62:5
"May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our
hope in you." Psalm 33:22
"Those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land." Psalm 37:9
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust
in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the
Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13
Stand on the promises of your Lord that He will revive you in the
midst of exhaustion, weariness, fatigue or suffering through a
trial. He said He will have you rise above the difficulties like an
eagle that soars into the sky. God promises that if His people will
patiently trust Him, He will provide for your needs, whatever they
may be.
"To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?" says the Holy
One. Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all
these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls
them each by name. Because of his great power and mighty
strength, not one of them is missing. Why do you say, O Jacob,
and complain, O Israel, "My way is hidden from the LORD ; my cause
is disregarded by my God"? Do you not know? Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the
earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no
one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the
power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young
men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew
their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be
faint." Isaiah 40:25-31
Nothing is too hard for you and your Lord God to walk through. Yes,
He is able. Call on the Lord and lift up your hand for your Lord to
help you climb your mountain of circumstances. He will never leave
you or forsake you. Now turn to the Lord seeking His face knowing
that He is all that you need to have a restored marriage.
"What I have said, that will I bring about; what I have planned,
that will I do." Isaiah 46:11
May you and I never forget that we have two divine intercessors
praying for us as we go through difficult days. Jesus Christ
intercedes for us in Heaven and the Holy Spirit intercedes within
us, praying for us and often speaks to you a scripture or a word
of encouragement. Allow the Holy Spirit to renew your strength day
by day. Faith, hope and trust in your Lord God will produce
endurance and perseverance.
Do not let your present day circumstances or hardships which are
overwhelming let you ever forget that God has a purpose and plan for
your life. He want you to grow continually as you wait on your Lord
to bring it to pass. Allow Resurrection Sunday to encourage and
strengthen you to understand and know that you serve a risen Savior
who has defeated the enemy. These are just momentary problems that
the enemy is trying to steal your joy in serving your Lord daily.
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we
will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9
Your Lord God will turn your tragedies to triumphs, your pain to
glory and your defeats to victory.
"Never tire of doing what is right." 2 Thessalonians 3:13
God bless,
Charlyne Steinkamp
well here I am once again asking for your prayers for us.
yes I have been standing in faith for our marriage.for 3 years now
knowing all along that he has been lying and cheating and has been
addicted to porn.
praise God its a miracle we are still married.
well for the past 3 months I stopped all complaining.
I stopped expecting anything from my husband .
and put all my faith and trust into the Lord.
the Lord has been supplying all my Joy .
well I just want to warn any of you who are standing in faith
do not ever tell a nonbeliever your marriage problems.
and even some christians will not understand standing in faith.
last year when we were going though a real tough time .
I was at my wits end and about to give up.
I told my attorney our situation , with him cheating and all.
I did tell him to start the divorce as I was sure I was done with this
mess. then came the time for me to sign the papers and I felt the
Lords hand on me and saying wait Lisa , dont do this you will regret
this divorce. satan is trying to destroy this marriage but Lisa I can
mend it. so I called and said I am not going to divorce. well we have
been doing fine not great but fine for a while now. then one night my
husband stopped coming to bed with me , started staying up real late
at night. and I would wake up about 12- 3am to find him gone. and did
not know where he went. well I caught him one night coming in the door
at 2am I asked him where he had been and he would say he went to the
store or something. then I started praying harder.
well one day my attorney wanted me to come and see him.
I thought to talk about my daughter who has a trust fund ( he is the
trustee). about 30 minute into the meeting he asks so how is the
marriage going ?.I said with not great but okay I was not going to lie.
well I told him the truth about everything. then of course he started
trying to talk me into the divorce. I got very upset . and I felt like
I was under attack. well he has hired a private investigater and I
told him that if I find out my husband is still cheating that I will
get the divorce. but I am torn . I dont want to give up.
anyway last night I felt the Lord telling me to fast for 30 days and
pray. today is day I of the fast .and I am believing in faith that he
will heal my husband,my marriage and I dont care what the attorney
thinks. I do care what God thinks and want to do his will.
please pray for me to stay strong and dont ever make the mistake I did
of telling a non believer about your marriage problems.
I will write again and let you know how things are going.
thankyou and God Bless.Lisa
Lisa
I will definitely be praying for you and your
marriage. I do know God can and does heal marriages.
Keep listening to God and He will guide you the way
you should go.
Christina
What is God's design for marriage? I believe that God hates divorce and we as
women should do all we can toward standing for our marriage. This is a group
that through prayer and support from each other we will grow together as God
would have us to do.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/standinginfaith/
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I Won't Be discouraged! !
There are times in our lives when everything doesn't
seem to go right,when what could go wrong does, when
you feel like you are beating your head against a
wall.
There are times in the Christian walk when you
go through spiritual desserts, spiritual dry places
and times when things seem out of sync, when the
burdens of life get heavy, when God seems so far away
and you seem so empty.
During these times (and they come) it seems as if the
sun is not shining, that love has escaped us, and that
God who we so desperately want to hear from is silent.
I refuse to give up or give in. I will persevere, I
will set my facelike a flint.
God's Word is as full of promises and ALL of them are
payable upon demand according to the conditions named.
They are made freely and they are paid fully. Trust
the Lord in this.
"For the Lord God will help me; therefore shall I not
be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a
flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed. "
Isaiah 50:7
Do not try to do anything in your own strength,
because I can guarantee that you will break, but if
you put your hope and trust in the Lord, He will give
you His strength, which is joy to endure the
hardships.
Through His strength, you can trample down the wiles
of the enemy. Let Him take control and enjoy the ride
of your life.
The Lord is faithful. He being the Lord God Almighty
will not let you go beyond what you can handle. All He
asks is that you believe and trust Him. He will not
leave your side.
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter
of our faith."
(Hebrews 12:1-2 NIV) If we don't keep our eyes on the
Lord, and if we let our eyes shift to focusing on our
situation, we can risk becoming doubtful and
discouraged. That's exactly what the enemy wants.
God does not want us to be discouraged. Whatever you
are going through today, rise up and trust God to
deliver you. In the midst of your situation, allow the
Lord to strengthen you, to mold you, to make you,
that your faith in Him may be even stronger. God has
so much in store for us His children, not just in
heaven but here on earth.
We must stand and we must allow the trials to help us
to move to a higher level in the Lord. We must know
that even if a trial comes from the enemy for bad, God
knows how to turn it around for good if we allow Him.
We must learn valuable natural and spiritual lessons
from our experiences and the things that we go
through, for in doing so we are being perfected in
Christ, wanting nothing. For our lives are in
the hands of God who is a God of purpose who wants to
continually bless us as we go through the lessons of
life.
We must stand and allow the trials to help us to move
to a higher level in the Lord. We must know that even
if a trial comes from the enemy for bad, God knows how
to turn it around for good if we allow Him. We must
learn valuable natural and spiritual lessons from
our experiences and the things that we go through, for
in doing so we are being perfected in Christ, wanting
nothing. For our lives are in the hands of God who is
a God of purpose who wants to continually bless us as
we go through the lessons of life.
Be encouraged
What is God's design for marriage? I believe that God hates divorce and we as
women should do all we can toward standing for our marriage. This is a group
that through prayer and support from each other we will grow together as God
would have us to do.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/standinginfaith/
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