Jeremy L. Family- Jeremy (37) died suddenly last Sunday leaving behind his wife Tammi and 5 children and one on the way. They live in McKinney TX. The funeral was last Thurs 1/20. They are a Christian family but need prayer. Chris G.- Entering a beautiful, yet challenging season of abundance and I pray for guidance and wisdom in preparation and ultimately stewardship of that season, all for His glory - no doubt and with excitement - just pray for guidance. Amen. Eric S. - To have the love of Christ in ALL that I do!!! The Lord would continue to build HIS character in me as I lead companies, people and most of all MINISTRY! Chris E. - Please pray for Ida's health and healing. She has had an ear/sinus infection for several weeks. Skyler T.- My son is living in the wilderness in Hot Sprints, AR in a tent with no sleeping bag, which got stolen. He does have some blankets. He has been suffering from symptoms of a severe mental illness, however, I went to see him last week and he was doing better, more animated and smiling than I have seen him in 6 months. God is obviously working in his life. He is studying the religions of the world. I would ask you to pray that as he is in the wilderness, God would continue to heal him, help him to see himself as God sees him, that he can continue to grow and take hold of his manhood and feel confident as a man and as a provider, and for the angels to protect him and lead him to Godly men and women who will help him and connect with him too and that he would see his destiny clearly and have the courage to accomplish it. Break generational curses in his life. That drug and alcohol addictions would be broken from his life. I am praying for a miracle for him - that his broken heart would be healed and that he could open his heart back up to God as well, and break through for him for things he's struggled with for years. I am going to see him next weekend so pray too that it would go well.
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Friday, January 28, 2011
Prayer Requests from Sunday 1-23-2011
Friday 1-28-11
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
The Dream Weaver 1.2.11
Well it’s back to “normal” – the holidays are over and another year of possibility begins:
Do you ever wonder what Mary was thinking?
- Jesus was one week old… the fane fare is over.
- This afternoon is his circumcision… not really looking forward to that –
- Joseph is out of work, we’re miles away from home and maybe this was all just a bad dream.
It seems as though dreams and external circumstance contend for our affection. One provides a hopeful expectation, the other provides a harsh dose of 'reality'.
It is in the tension between what we have been promised and what is currently taking place that can cause us to doubt the dream provided by the LORD.
What kept a 15 year old girl motivated to deny the reality of her circumstances and continue to embrace Jesus? Think about it:
- Her external circumstances included; donkeys, camels, hay, cold…
- I would imagine that she flashed back to Gabriel and his proclamation; “He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.”
· What does that mean? Of His kingdom… he’s a baby… and this certainly does not look like an environment to raise a ‘king’… I'm sure Mary thought, ‘yeah, it was probably just a far fetched dream’.
However she might recall… there were those shepherds that came a week ago – what was it they said, “Fear not for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
So the question is; What are we to do when our dream? How do we manage a promise that we have received from the Lord? Where do we find the strength to overcome when the dream does not match up with what we see in our current circumstance?
First, it is necessary for us to begin to understand the “dream weaver” – His methods, what He thinks is important, His perspective, His primary intent in providing us life and liberty.
So today, do you have a dream? Here is what the world would ask in determining how you should dream:
- What have you always been good at?
- What makes you feel most fulfilled?
- What do you love to do?
- What have you felt called to do?
“Most of the church is waiting for the next big command from God… God is waiting for the church to begin to embark into their dreams.”
Dreams are written about in the bible. A few of those are: Abimelech, Jacob (Israel), the cupbearer, (interpretation) Joseph, Solomon… and so on. Dreams in the bible refer to a literal occurrence ie. ‘someone had a dream’- in which God revealed something to them.
Job 33:15 reveals that when speaking about a dream it is when individuals are sleeping – “In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls upon men, in slumbering upon the bed.”
For the sake of time let's consider Jacob’s Dream, we find is in Genesis 28:10-22
Here are some poiints to consider about dreams in the bible.
- Dreams required a redesign of the physical surroundings.
- The dream was a place of promise and encouragement.
- The disclosure required a response (acceptance or a denial of the promise).
- The dream is a foreshadowing of possibility and destiny.
- That destiny asks that we embark upon revelation.
Dreams go beyond our current reality and ask that we contend for a reality beyond our physical limitations or emotions. Dreams ask that we believe for something that is not in our current reality. But when you think about it - That is why we are called “believers” – not feelers.
I'm often asked, "Does God still ‘communicate’ through dreams?" The answer is yes, as a matter of fact Joel declares that in the last days dreams from God will be a regular occurrence. but, at this point I have not been prompted to embark into the realm of interpreting dreams – but who knows.
Rather, I want to concentrate on what the world calls “a dream” that is usually determined by what our personality, personal desire or ‘gut’ tells us we are to be or do.
Since the bible sets the precedent for our understanding – the bible deals with dreams in the sense of a revelation from God… therefore, when I refer to a “dream” I am speaking of a revelatory prompting from the LORD…
- So what does your heart cry out for?
- If $ were not an option what would you do?
- What makes you feel most fulfilled?
Now consider what you have in mind for your 'dream' and what we know about God’s nature. “Would God move you into an existence where you ‘feel’ most comfortable in your own talent and ability?” The answer is 'no'. Because if your dream is something that you could accomplish with your own ability and talent you would not need God.
To the world a “dream” is that of some altered life in which we imagine ourselves being happy, peaceful and provided for (according to the world’s standards). A fantasy reality conjured up in our heart – the trouble is that although the heart is the seat of faith… it can also lead us astray into a fantasy world that removes us from being content in today – Jeremiah 17:9 – “the heart is deceitful above all things…”
Consider the life of Jesus; does anyone really believe that his life was what he ‘dreamed’?
How is it that Jesus’, who could have had anything as a ‘dream existence’ chose to embark into a ‘dream’ that ultimately lead to His crucifixion… did anyone write that down, “My dream is to live in such a way for God that I am crucified and mocked by the world.” Yet… in Jesus, all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell (Col 1:19).
Jesus embarked into a realm of existence that we are asked to follow – and might I tell you… not many enter.
Matthew 7:13-14 – “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.”
Jesus’ provided the model of living in the dream weavers plan every day – He accepted “this” world – with an understanding of “that” kingdom.
A dream is the intrusion of God into a settled life – that creates restlessness, which is intended to motivate that life to advance the Kingdom of God.
- It’s not your dream… it’s His.What would God dream for your life?
Do you ever wonder what Mary was thinking?
- Jesus was one week old… the fane fare is over.
- This afternoon is his circumcision… not really looking forward to that –
- Joseph is out of work, we’re miles away from home and maybe this was all just a bad dream.
It seems as though dreams and external circumstance contend for our affection. One provides a hopeful expectation, the other provides a harsh dose of 'reality'.
It is in the tension between what we have been promised and what is currently taking place that can cause us to doubt the dream provided by the LORD.
What kept a 15 year old girl motivated to deny the reality of her circumstances and continue to embrace Jesus? Think about it:
- Her external circumstances included; donkeys, camels, hay, cold…
- I would imagine that she flashed back to Gabriel and his proclamation; “He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.”
· What does that mean? Of His kingdom… he’s a baby… and this certainly does not look like an environment to raise a ‘king’… I'm sure Mary thought, ‘yeah, it was probably just a far fetched dream’.
However she might recall… there were those shepherds that came a week ago – what was it they said, “Fear not for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
So the question is; What are we to do when our dream? How do we manage a promise that we have received from the Lord? Where do we find the strength to overcome when the dream does not match up with what we see in our current circumstance?
First, it is necessary for us to begin to understand the “dream weaver” – His methods, what He thinks is important, His perspective, His primary intent in providing us life and liberty.
So today, do you have a dream? Here is what the world would ask in determining how you should dream:
- What have you always been good at?
- What makes you feel most fulfilled?
- What do you love to do?
- What have you felt called to do?
“Most of the church is waiting for the next big command from God… God is waiting for the church to begin to embark into their dreams.”
Dreams are written about in the bible. A few of those are: Abimelech, Jacob (Israel), the cupbearer, (interpretation) Joseph, Solomon… and so on. Dreams in the bible refer to a literal occurrence ie. ‘someone had a dream’- in which God revealed something to them.
Job 33:15 reveals that when speaking about a dream it is when individuals are sleeping – “In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls upon men, in slumbering upon the bed.”
For the sake of time let's consider Jacob’s Dream, we find is in Genesis 28:10-22
Here are some poiints to consider about dreams in the bible.
- Dreams required a redesign of the physical surroundings.
- The dream was a place of promise and encouragement.
- The disclosure required a response (acceptance or a denial of the promise).
- The dream is a foreshadowing of possibility and destiny.
- That destiny asks that we embark upon revelation.
Dreams go beyond our current reality and ask that we contend for a reality beyond our physical limitations or emotions. Dreams ask that we believe for something that is not in our current reality. But when you think about it - That is why we are called “believers” – not feelers.
I'm often asked, "Does God still ‘communicate’ through dreams?" The answer is yes, as a matter of fact Joel declares that in the last days dreams from God will be a regular occurrence. but, at this point I have not been prompted to embark into the realm of interpreting dreams – but who knows.
Rather, I want to concentrate on what the world calls “a dream” that is usually determined by what our personality, personal desire or ‘gut’ tells us we are to be or do.
Since the bible sets the precedent for our understanding – the bible deals with dreams in the sense of a revelation from God… therefore, when I refer to a “dream” I am speaking of a revelatory prompting from the LORD…
- So what does your heart cry out for?
- If $ were not an option what would you do?
- What makes you feel most fulfilled?
Now consider what you have in mind for your 'dream' and what we know about God’s nature. “Would God move you into an existence where you ‘feel’ most comfortable in your own talent and ability?” The answer is 'no'. Because if your dream is something that you could accomplish with your own ability and talent you would not need God.
To the world a “dream” is that of some altered life in which we imagine ourselves being happy, peaceful and provided for (according to the world’s standards). A fantasy reality conjured up in our heart – the trouble is that although the heart is the seat of faith… it can also lead us astray into a fantasy world that removes us from being content in today – Jeremiah 17:9 – “the heart is deceitful above all things…”
Consider the life of Jesus; does anyone really believe that his life was what he ‘dreamed’?
How is it that Jesus’, who could have had anything as a ‘dream existence’ chose to embark into a ‘dream’ that ultimately lead to His crucifixion… did anyone write that down, “My dream is to live in such a way for God that I am crucified and mocked by the world.” Yet… in Jesus, all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell (Col 1:19).
Jesus embarked into a realm of existence that we are asked to follow – and might I tell you… not many enter.
Matthew 7:13-14 – “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.”
Jesus’ provided the model of living in the dream weavers plan every day – He accepted “this” world – with an understanding of “that” kingdom.
A dream is the intrusion of God into a settled life – that creates restlessness, which is intended to motivate that life to advance the Kingdom of God.
- It’s not your dream… it’s His.What would God dream for your life?
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Prayer Requests from Sunday 1-16-2011
Thursday 1-20-11
Jeff and Molly Jo- Clear word from the Lord on what Jeff should do about work.
C.P.- Intimacy with the Lord times 7 in 2011!
Isabella P.- Pca DaD MoM FamiLYS and Summit Life Sonic Kids. I Love you God.
SLC- Be with us Father, Son and Holy Spirit this Friday for our very first Board of Governors meeting. Thank You Lord for the gifts You have so carefully placed within each of these that serve on this board. May Your Spirit guide us in all that we do- In Jesus' Name.
Anonymous- Father God, I pray earnestly Your favor would be upon my family and I in the renewal of our food stamps. Thank You, Jesus, for Your provision thus far. You are amazing God! I thank You... Thy will be done. May your ways be made known to me, as I willfully run after You alone. In the Messiah's Name... Yeshua.
1 John 4:11:
Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Prayer Requests from Sunday 1-09-2011
Wednesday 1-12-11
Adam T.- Prayers for my sister. I hope she's really cute And that mom's blood pressure stays down.
SLC- For the singles in this church. Father, download to them daily- how much you love them! Open their eyes to You and the power You have given them to step on the serpent's head! They are mighty warriors for You!
SLC- We pray that the marriages in this congregation will remain strong in the Lord- that they seek Your Kingdom first! Then they can "together" have a testimony of Your love, grace, and mercy that will effect the multitudes.
Anonymous- Pls pray for my daughter, Casey. Pray for the Lord to watch over her and guide her and protect her. Pls pray for daughter, Brooke. Pray the Lord would give her good health and help her in training for marathon.
Harrison- I have too many temptations. Please pray for that. I love Mommy.
David & Julie E. (& Olivia and Anna Grace)- Praise: I'm six weeks without a transfusion! And my wife and daughters are healthy. Request: Now that my blood levels are stabilizing, they need to increase so I don't need a stem cell transplant... But God's will be done- To Him be the glory in all things. I have a hematologist appt tomorrow (1-10) & will give God the glory for the report.
John 14:16:
And I will pray to the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
Friday, January 7, 2011
Prayer Requests from Sunday 1-02-2011
Friday 1-07-11
Vicki- Please pray that my boyfriend will come to church with me soon. He is a believer but hasn't gone to church in a very long time.
Isabella P.- God, Mom, Dad, Coco, Summit familys, I love Jesus.
CP- Father I pray for guidance in writing this book. This is Your dream Lord- take these experiences that I will write about, and unleash them to thousands of people in bondage to the will of the enemy. I pray You will send me someone that will take me through the necessary steps to write and publish a book. In Jesus' Name, amen!
Anonymous- Prayers please for my sister in law's marriage. It's a marriage with one believer and one unbeliever. Father in heaven, we lift up our prayers on her behalf- she is your beautiful princess- created for Your purpose on this earth. During this time of great void in their marriage, we ask that You be "enough" for her. Fill her with Your love, grace, peace, and forgiveness. Speak to her daily that Your love does not run dry. But moreover Lord, we pray for her husband who once knew You but rejects You now. Remove the veil from his eyes- demolish the pride in his life and thwart the plans and schemes of the enemy. Break the chains that keep this marriage in bondage so they can be a light for You Lord!
Adam T- Please pray for my sister. That we would find a name for her and she would be healthy :)
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