Do you find it difficult to make time to spend with the Father in prayer? I believe this is one area that the enemy is greatly effective in his strategy to keep us from the will of God in our lives. It's funny how we make time for everything else and then wonder why everything goes wrong. It's because we have failed to make time for the most important task or function that there is: PRAYER.
Prayer is simply abiding in Christ. It is our lifeline and connection to the Father. We can accomplish more by simply spending time with God than we could at working hard for an entire week. So, wouldn't it be easier to pray and let God accomplish the things that we need done? Prayer: make it a priority in your life today!
Day 18 - PRAYER
"Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing." John 15:4-5
Prayer for the Day: Father, if Your Word abides in me, I can ask what I will and it shall be done. I don't want anything in my will that You don't have in Your will for my life. Father, in the Name of Jesus, I just lay everything on the altar today. Everything I know I just lay it all on the altar and say "if it is Your will Lord." I say again, "Not my will, but Your will be done in my life." I'm asking You, Father, to put on me a new mantle for prayer. Teach me how to abide in Your presence every day. And Father, in the Name of Jesus I just thank You for authority to decree a thing and it shall come to pass.
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Take the time today to abide in Christ and to experience His best for your life. Prayer will change us in every area of our lives. Choose prayer!
Pastor DeWayne
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Day 17 - Fasting Focus
I want to first apologize for the lateness of posting this blog. When I tried to login this morning to write my blog for today, it didn't even give me a place to do so. Each time I tried, I was prevented. But, I have the VICTORY!!! Here it is.
Speaking of victory, God wants all of us to overcome temptation and the things of the world. God has provided so that we can have the victory and overcome the world. In many cases, it seems that we are more or less overcome by the world rather than overcoming the world. I hope you will pause this day to decide now that you are going to be more than a conqueror through Christ Jesus our Lord.
Day 17 - VICTORY
"For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith." 1 John 5:4
Prayer for the Day: Father, I am making a choice. I'm going to "put on the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness." Lord, You said, "Sing, Oh barren one." So, I will sing to You, God, even when it looks like I don't have anything to sing about. I will give You songs of deliverance and praise, O God. Glory to Your Name, Jesus! I will keep on praying. I will keep on praising. I will keep on living for You, God. My faith is overcoming. I'm never going to get tired of fighting the flesh and the devil until I make it through the pearly gates of Heaven. I am an overcomer. My faith makes me an overcomer, not my feelings. You are with me now as You have been and forever shall be. I praise You for total victory. I'm driving the devil out. Praise God. I'm tired of mixing the Word with everything else and not having the strength in me to overcome anything. I am making a choice to praise You in all things.
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Why not make a choice today to praise God and give Him your all? He deserves it you know.
Live your life today victoriously for Jesus!
Pastor DeWayne
Speaking of victory, God wants all of us to overcome temptation and the things of the world. God has provided so that we can have the victory and overcome the world. In many cases, it seems that we are more or less overcome by the world rather than overcoming the world. I hope you will pause this day to decide now that you are going to be more than a conqueror through Christ Jesus our Lord.
Day 17 - VICTORY
"For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith." 1 John 5:4
Prayer for the Day: Father, I am making a choice. I'm going to "put on the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness." Lord, You said, "Sing, Oh barren one." So, I will sing to You, God, even when it looks like I don't have anything to sing about. I will give You songs of deliverance and praise, O God. Glory to Your Name, Jesus! I will keep on praying. I will keep on praising. I will keep on living for You, God. My faith is overcoming. I'm never going to get tired of fighting the flesh and the devil until I make it through the pearly gates of Heaven. I am an overcomer. My faith makes me an overcomer, not my feelings. You are with me now as You have been and forever shall be. I praise You for total victory. I'm driving the devil out. Praise God. I'm tired of mixing the Word with everything else and not having the strength in me to overcome anything. I am making a choice to praise You in all things.
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Why not make a choice today to praise God and give Him your all? He deserves it you know.
Live your life today victoriously for Jesus!
Pastor DeWayne
Monday, March 29, 2010
Day 16 - Fasting Focus
As I woke up today, my heart is yearning to see revival in the midst of God's people. Over the years, we have grown cold, hard, and complacent. We rarely share the good news with others and I'm afraid that we have left our first love. We certainly aren't in unity with one another, even though Jesus Himself prayed for that one thing in John 17. So, what's it going to take? REVIVAL
It's time that the Church come together as ONE and start laying aside our differences with our family and start holding hands to lift up the name of Jesus Christ. The lost world really needs to see us as ONE and not the fighting, arguing, and splitting hairs that they have grown accustomed to seeing from us. I believe that God was serious about that "love one another" thing. So why don't we? Because we need REVIVAL!
Day 16 - REVIVAL
"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14
Prayer for the Day: Father, I come to You today once again to lift up this nation, offering prayer and supplication. Once again, I ask You, Lord for Your will to be done in this nation and around the world. I plead the Blood of Jesus over all nations! In Jesus' Mighty Name, I stand against all the weapons of the enemy, the plans and strategies of terrorism against our nations. I ask for a covering over our military and our representatives. I plead the Blood of Jesus and release the angels of the Lord around their paths. Guard our borders, Lord. Touch our leaders. I ask you, O God, to visit them and give them dreams and visions that stir their hearts toward You as never before. I pray for those in the inner circle of power that You would turn their hearts to walk in Your wisdom. I ask for Your mercy on us! Forgive us for we have sinned against You as a nation. We need a sword that will cut through the homosexual obsession. We need a sword that will cut through the lies of abortion! We need a sword! God, let the fire burn in the churches, and in our lives until we get a sword in our hands! Purge us, cleanse us; heal our lands we pray in the mighy Name of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the strong and mighty One! The One mighty in battle! Jesus, we worship You. Pour out Your Holy Spirit upon our nations, in Your mighty name. Amen.
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As we go about our day, may we be focused on our need for REAL revival in our land today and in our hearts. Lord, revive us again!
Pastor DeWayne
It's time that the Church come together as ONE and start laying aside our differences with our family and start holding hands to lift up the name of Jesus Christ. The lost world really needs to see us as ONE and not the fighting, arguing, and splitting hairs that they have grown accustomed to seeing from us. I believe that God was serious about that "love one another" thing. So why don't we? Because we need REVIVAL!
Day 16 - REVIVAL
"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14
Prayer for the Day: Father, I come to You today once again to lift up this nation, offering prayer and supplication. Once again, I ask You, Lord for Your will to be done in this nation and around the world. I plead the Blood of Jesus over all nations! In Jesus' Mighty Name, I stand against all the weapons of the enemy, the plans and strategies of terrorism against our nations. I ask for a covering over our military and our representatives. I plead the Blood of Jesus and release the angels of the Lord around their paths. Guard our borders, Lord. Touch our leaders. I ask you, O God, to visit them and give them dreams and visions that stir their hearts toward You as never before. I pray for those in the inner circle of power that You would turn their hearts to walk in Your wisdom. I ask for Your mercy on us! Forgive us for we have sinned against You as a nation. We need a sword that will cut through the homosexual obsession. We need a sword that will cut through the lies of abortion! We need a sword! God, let the fire burn in the churches, and in our lives until we get a sword in our hands! Purge us, cleanse us; heal our lands we pray in the mighy Name of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the strong and mighty One! The One mighty in battle! Jesus, we worship You. Pour out Your Holy Spirit upon our nations, in Your mighty name. Amen.
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As we go about our day, may we be focused on our need for REAL revival in our land today and in our hearts. Lord, revive us again!
Pastor DeWayne
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Day 15 - Fasting Focus
You know, the past can be a frightening thing for some people, either because of what they've done or what's been done to them. Sometimes, we are held in bondage to sins of the past and can't seem to break free, things like alcohol, drugs, sexual immorality, pornography, lust, lying, conspiring, etc. If the truth were to be told, we are really tired of being held prisoner to these things.
I am believing that today is the day of release, restoration, and reward in your life. But, first, we must give in to the Lord.
Day 15 -RELEASE, RESTORATION, AND REWARD
"Turn ye even to me with all your heart...with fasting and with weeping...I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpillar, and the palmerworm...ye shall praise the name of the LORD your God...and my people shall never be ashamed." Joel 2:12, 25-26
Prayer for the Day: Father, in Jesus' Name I humble myself before You in fasting. Thank You for releasing me from my past and forgiving all my sins. Thank You for restoring my life and giving me the reward of eternal life. I give You praise and glory and honor. Bless Your people as we continue to fast and pray. Bring the "spirit of release" causing Your people to walk in financial freedom. "Release" our loved ones. "Release" those that are bound by fear, depression and abuse. Release those bound by nicotine, gluttony and other addictions. Release them from all bondage. Loose the bands of wickedness. Undo the heavy burdens. Let the oppressed go free. Release our families from every shame and guilt. Thank You that the wicked bands will be broken! Hallelujah! Lord, the palmerworm has attacked the roots of Christian heritage in our families. But You said, "I will RESTORE THE FAMILY TREE OF FAITH!" I give You praise. My family IS GOING TO WALK IN THE SPIRIT! Oh Hallelujah! Father, the greatest "reward" is You. Thanks for the stuff, but we're fasting for more of You. You are our Reward and our exceeding greatness. We praise You, Jesus. Glory to God!
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It's time to proclaim release from the bonds of the enemy and live FREE in Christ! Let today be your day.
Pastor DeWaynw
I am believing that today is the day of release, restoration, and reward in your life. But, first, we must give in to the Lord.
Day 15 -RELEASE, RESTORATION, AND REWARD
"Turn ye even to me with all your heart...with fasting and with weeping...I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpillar, and the palmerworm...ye shall praise the name of the LORD your God...and my people shall never be ashamed." Joel 2:12, 25-26
Prayer for the Day: Father, in Jesus' Name I humble myself before You in fasting. Thank You for releasing me from my past and forgiving all my sins. Thank You for restoring my life and giving me the reward of eternal life. I give You praise and glory and honor. Bless Your people as we continue to fast and pray. Bring the "spirit of release" causing Your people to walk in financial freedom. "Release" our loved ones. "Release" those that are bound by fear, depression and abuse. Release those bound by nicotine, gluttony and other addictions. Release them from all bondage. Loose the bands of wickedness. Undo the heavy burdens. Let the oppressed go free. Release our families from every shame and guilt. Thank You that the wicked bands will be broken! Hallelujah! Lord, the palmerworm has attacked the roots of Christian heritage in our families. But You said, "I will RESTORE THE FAMILY TREE OF FAITH!" I give You praise. My family IS GOING TO WALK IN THE SPIRIT! Oh Hallelujah! Father, the greatest "reward" is You. Thanks for the stuff, but we're fasting for more of You. You are our Reward and our exceeding greatness. We praise You, Jesus. Glory to God!
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It's time to proclaim release from the bonds of the enemy and live FREE in Christ! Let today be your day.
Pastor DeWaynw
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Day 14 - Fasting Focus
This morning as I rolled out of bed, I could see the brightness of the sun shining through my bedroom windows. Then, I thought...how much brighter will the glory of God be than that? When I think of the awesomeness of God and glory that surrounds Him, I cannot help but worship and praise Him.
On that note, tomorrow is the day that I set aside to worship the Lord with my church family, not to take away from the fact that we should be worshipping God daily in our personal lives. Actually, worship is more of a lifestyle than anything. Our lives should be characterized by worship since that's why we were created in the first place, to worship God. How many people fail to worship God and when they do goto church, they just go through the motions or rituals. It's not really worship at all.
Day 14 - WORSHIP
"But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship Him." John 4:23
Prayer for the Day: Father, I humble myself before You today to seek Your face. I repent for complacency in my worship. I repent for being content in my worship. I repent. I'm not "face to face" with You like Moses was, but I do want to know You more intimately. Like Paul said, "I have not apprehended." I'm not satisfied. I'm hungry for You, O God. I love You and I praise You, Lord. Worthy! Worthy! Worthy are You, Lord! Blessed be the Name of the Lord! Oh, God it all flows out of You; I'm coming after You. You are my Reward, not success, not material things. You exceed all of those things! In Your presence is fullness of joy. If I am in Your presence, then I get joy. Out of that joy comes strength. Out of that strength comes spiritual warfare to resist the devil, and he flees from me. I want to be close to You more than anything. Here I am. I give You my all. I give everything to You. Thank You that in Jesus' Name, I enter into Your rest, enter into Your peace, and enter into Your grace. I worship You, Lord. I worship You. Hallelujah!!
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If your worship is only in the flesh, it's not worship at all. We must worship Him with our whole beings and in spirit before our worship is pleasing to Him.
I want to encourage you to get up and join us tomorrow morning (Sunday) at 10:30 a.m. at Bridges of Hope Fellowship in McMinnville for a time of true worship to the Lord. Need directions? Visit www.gethope.info See you there!
Pastor DeWayne
On that note, tomorrow is the day that I set aside to worship the Lord with my church family, not to take away from the fact that we should be worshipping God daily in our personal lives. Actually, worship is more of a lifestyle than anything. Our lives should be characterized by worship since that's why we were created in the first place, to worship God. How many people fail to worship God and when they do goto church, they just go through the motions or rituals. It's not really worship at all.
Day 14 - WORSHIP
"But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship Him." John 4:23
Prayer for the Day: Father, I humble myself before You today to seek Your face. I repent for complacency in my worship. I repent for being content in my worship. I repent. I'm not "face to face" with You like Moses was, but I do want to know You more intimately. Like Paul said, "I have not apprehended." I'm not satisfied. I'm hungry for You, O God. I love You and I praise You, Lord. Worthy! Worthy! Worthy are You, Lord! Blessed be the Name of the Lord! Oh, God it all flows out of You; I'm coming after You. You are my Reward, not success, not material things. You exceed all of those things! In Your presence is fullness of joy. If I am in Your presence, then I get joy. Out of that joy comes strength. Out of that strength comes spiritual warfare to resist the devil, and he flees from me. I want to be close to You more than anything. Here I am. I give You my all. I give everything to You. Thank You that in Jesus' Name, I enter into Your rest, enter into Your peace, and enter into Your grace. I worship You, Lord. I worship You. Hallelujah!!
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If your worship is only in the flesh, it's not worship at all. We must worship Him with our whole beings and in spirit before our worship is pleasing to Him.
I want to encourage you to get up and join us tomorrow morning (Sunday) at 10:30 a.m. at Bridges of Hope Fellowship in McMinnville for a time of true worship to the Lord. Need directions? Visit www.gethope.info See you there!
Pastor DeWayne
Friday, March 26, 2010
Day 13 - Fasting Focus
Here we are at day 13 in the fast. What kind of things is God showing you or doing in your life? I'd love to hear! We have just a little over a week left in this fast and I can't wait to see what God is going to do on Easter Sunday!!!
Back in October, I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease. It has brought about HUGE change in my life, diet, and about anything I go to do that deals with gluten. I am still very tired and fatigued. I have no energy to speak of. By the time lunch rolls around each day, I am zapped. I seem to stay in the bathroom constantly and I hate it. However, my prayer has been for God to receive all glory from my having this disease.
Just before we started the fast, Natalie and I were driving down the road and I just really felt impressed to ask God to heal me of this disease I have. So, I have. Not only have I asked Him to heal my body, but I've already begun to praise Him for doing so. I don't want to rob Him of any glory in my life. He has healed me 2 times before and I believe He'll do it again. I just can't wait for the healing to manifest itself in my body for others to see and know about.
Day 13 - HEALTH
"For I will restore health to you, And heal you of your wounds, 'says the LORD."
Jeremiah 30:17
Prayer for the Day: Lord, thank You that You are our Healer. You were wounded for our transgressions and You were bruised for our iniquities. Through Your stripes we are healed! And Lord, I just claim miracle healing in my life and the lives of my loved ones. I worship You, Jehovah-Rophe, the God that healeth. Your Words "are life unto those tht find them, and health to all their flesh" (Proverbs 4:22). Thank You for sending your Word to heal me. "...my Hope is in You God: for I shall yet praise You, You are HEALTH of my countenance, and my God" (Psalm 43:5). I give You praise and thank You today that my body is being healed by the life-giving power of Your Word, in Jesus' Name! Thank You, Lord.
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If you are sick and in need of healing, why not claim God's healing power over your life and body today? God desires to do a great work in your health and restore all that the enemy has stolen from you and destroyed.
I am believing for God's healing power in my life and that one day soon I will be able to go back to the doctor for a clean bill of health. Praise His name!
Pastor DeWayne
Back in October, I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease. It has brought about HUGE change in my life, diet, and about anything I go to do that deals with gluten. I am still very tired and fatigued. I have no energy to speak of. By the time lunch rolls around each day, I am zapped. I seem to stay in the bathroom constantly and I hate it. However, my prayer has been for God to receive all glory from my having this disease.
Just before we started the fast, Natalie and I were driving down the road and I just really felt impressed to ask God to heal me of this disease I have. So, I have. Not only have I asked Him to heal my body, but I've already begun to praise Him for doing so. I don't want to rob Him of any glory in my life. He has healed me 2 times before and I believe He'll do it again. I just can't wait for the healing to manifest itself in my body for others to see and know about.
Day 13 - HEALTH
"For I will restore health to you, And heal you of your wounds, 'says the LORD."
Jeremiah 30:17
Prayer for the Day: Lord, thank You that You are our Healer. You were wounded for our transgressions and You were bruised for our iniquities. Through Your stripes we are healed! And Lord, I just claim miracle healing in my life and the lives of my loved ones. I worship You, Jehovah-Rophe, the God that healeth. Your Words "are life unto those tht find them, and health to all their flesh" (Proverbs 4:22). Thank You for sending your Word to heal me. "...my Hope is in You God: for I shall yet praise You, You are HEALTH of my countenance, and my God" (Psalm 43:5). I give You praise and thank You today that my body is being healed by the life-giving power of Your Word, in Jesus' Name! Thank You, Lord.
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If you are sick and in need of healing, why not claim God's healing power over your life and body today? God desires to do a great work in your health and restore all that the enemy has stolen from you and destroyed.
I am believing for God's healing power in my life and that one day soon I will be able to go back to the doctor for a clean bill of health. Praise His name!
Pastor DeWayne
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Day 12 - Fasting Focus
Do you ever get tired of being afraid because of the fears that the enemy brings against you? Do you feel like you are being attacked from every side? Do you ever just wish you had some really good protection from all of this stuff that we have to deal with on a regular basis? Well, you do! JESUS
I'm thankful that there is a place that I can run to and find shelter and protection from the storms and troubles of life. Sometimes, life is just too much and the enemy seems so great. But, we have a refuge.
Day 12 - PROTECTION
"He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him will I trust." Psalm 91:1-2
Prayer for the Day: Lord, I want You close in my life; I want to be under the shadow of the Almighty. You are my refuge. You are my fortress. You are my God. I will not be afraid. I will not fear because I will call on that Name that is above every Name, JESUS. Lord, teach me to appreciate my life in this season. Help me to quit looking into the future, never living in the now. You will be with me in the day of trouble. I worship You, Jesus. Thank You for the blood path right into the secret place of the Almighty. You lift me out of depression, out of unfounded fears, out of the strike of the adder and the attack of the lion. I will praise You, Lord. I praise You. I worship You, oh God. Lord, I enter into that tent where every provision is made...even for protection from fears and protection for my family. You are worthy, Lord. I worship You, Jesus. You are my refuge, You are my fortress, You are my strong tower, Jesus. Whom shall I fear?
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Why not take some time today to confess Jesus as your rock, your refuge, and your fortress. Place your trust in Him and know that through Him, your future is secure and you are protected against all that would come against you. We are told that no weapon formed against us would prosper. So, stand firm in the Lord and abide under the shadow of the Almighty. That is your rightful place.
Pastor DeWayne
I'm thankful that there is a place that I can run to and find shelter and protection from the storms and troubles of life. Sometimes, life is just too much and the enemy seems so great. But, we have a refuge.
Day 12 - PROTECTION
"He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him will I trust." Psalm 91:1-2
Prayer for the Day: Lord, I want You close in my life; I want to be under the shadow of the Almighty. You are my refuge. You are my fortress. You are my God. I will not be afraid. I will not fear because I will call on that Name that is above every Name, JESUS. Lord, teach me to appreciate my life in this season. Help me to quit looking into the future, never living in the now. You will be with me in the day of trouble. I worship You, Jesus. Thank You for the blood path right into the secret place of the Almighty. You lift me out of depression, out of unfounded fears, out of the strike of the adder and the attack of the lion. I will praise You, Lord. I praise You. I worship You, oh God. Lord, I enter into that tent where every provision is made...even for protection from fears and protection for my family. You are worthy, Lord. I worship You, Jesus. You are my refuge, You are my fortress, You are my strong tower, Jesus. Whom shall I fear?
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Why not take some time today to confess Jesus as your rock, your refuge, and your fortress. Place your trust in Him and know that through Him, your future is secure and you are protected against all that would come against you. We are told that no weapon formed against us would prosper. So, stand firm in the Lord and abide under the shadow of the Almighty. That is your rightful place.
Pastor DeWayne
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