Why Allow Cares Of This World Rob You Of Your Time With God?

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God, Prayer Works, God Answers Prayers

11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: everywhere and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Philippians 4:11-13

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

God has provided us with many things to enjoy. But too often our lives are filled with turmoil instead of contentment. Four practices that create dissatisfaction are . . .

Busyness

We live in a hurry-up society, dashing from one activity to another. Jesus did not rush anywhere, yet He accomplished whatever God gave Him to do. Not once did He tell His followers to move faster. He even praised Mary for choosing to stop her work and spend time with Him (Luke 10:39, 42).

Earthly perspective

Too often we live focused on our circumstances. Our minds think about what happened earlier in the week, what’s on today’s agenda, and the activities occurring next week, month, or year. No wonder enjoyment of life remains elusive. The solution is to have an eternal perspective, which acknowledges that God is in charge and our goal is to please Him.

Self-imposed pressure

We have all experienced the unavoidable burdens of schoolwork, employment, and relationships. But we bring needless pressure on ourselves when we allow unnecessary “musts” and “shoulds” to rule us. The remedy is to turn to God, acknowledge His right to order our days, and ask for His plan.

Unhealthy attitudes

Perfectionism, false guilt, and apathy all undermine our enjoyment of life.

Satisfaction is found in a life that reflects God’s priorities—and time with Him comes first. Reading His Word, we become mindful of the Father’s great love, learn what He views as important, and experience the joy of belonging to Him. When contentment is elusive, it’s time to examine our priorities.

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God, Prayer Works, God Answers Prayers

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Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.. – Isaiah 7:14

Isaiah_7-14: Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Many of us associate Isaiah 7:14 with the Christmas story. Matthew even refers back to this verse as evidence of a prophecy fulfilled through the birth of Christ. We sing the name “Immanuel” in church. But what does that word really mean?
The definition of “Immanuel” is “God with us.” Isaiah spoke about how God would one day remove all that separated from His love and His power, and friends, there are days when I wonder how that could be possible for me and for a world full of sin. But Immanuel is the answer!
In one name, we are able to understand that Jesus is the way to be with God. He did everything that He could to remove the guilt and stain of sin from our lives; He sacrificed His popularity, His reputation, and His own life to guarantee that “Immanuel” became a truth, not just a word.
I get so excited about this because we, who were once separated from the light and love of God, now have a way to be made His dear children FOREVER. Jesus is the way! He is the one who showed us that God not only wants to be with us, but He will do anything and everything to make it happen!
Take a moment every day to thank God for the gift of His own Son’s life. The love that our Father in Heaven has for us is so immense, and by it we are powerful warriors, blessed and always close to our Lord! My prayer for you, today, is that you are filled with the desire to embrace Jesus as YOUR Immanuel, just as He desires to embrace you!

Matthew_1-21: And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins

Luke_2-11: For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

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Matthew_1-21: And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins

Joy to the world the Lord is come with healing in His wings. My home shall be filled with laughter. I will experience healing in every area of my life and my family shall burst forth with joy unspeakable as I enter 2016, In Jesus Christ Mighty Name I Pray, Amen!

2016 My year of all sufficiency

2 Corinthian 9:8
And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:

Isaiah_9-6: For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

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“Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge sin.”
Romans 3:20 (KJV)

Galatians_3-13-1: Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree

Romans_6-14: For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.

When you understand the reason for something, then you will take full advantage of it. Why was the law given to man? Notice what the scripture says in Romans 3:19, “Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God” (KJV). This suggests that the law was for the Jews and not for the new creation that is under grace.

Our text today says that no flesh is justified by the deeds of the law. The law was meant to show our sins and get us to the end of our self-effort so that we could embrace grace. The children of Israel asked for the law. Go and read the Book of Exodus again, and you will see that it was not God’s idea to give them the law. But the instinct in man for personal effort made him request it. Of course God knew it was impossible for man to keep it, yet He obliged and gave man the law. If you read the account, from the day the law was given, it was broken. Why? It is simply because no man can keep the law.

Notice in Romans 3:21-22, “But now God has shown us a different way to heaven-not by ‘being good enough’ and trying to keep his laws, but by a new way (though not new, really, for the Scriptures told about it long ago). Now God says he will accept and acquit us-declare us ‘not guilty’-if we trust Jesus Christ to take away our sins. And we all can be saved in this same way, by coming to Christ, no matter who we are or what we have been like” (TLB). What could be more explicit? Don’t try to keep the law; instead, learn to lean on grace.

Romans 3:1-23

Romans 5:20
Isaiah 65-66
1 Timothy 2

Joshua_1-8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success

Romans_8-2: For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

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“In him was life; and the life was the light of men.”
John 1:4 (KJV)

1-John_5-12: He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life

James_1-12-1: Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him

Light speaks of revelation, and darkness speaks of ignorance. Our text declares that “In him was life; and the life was the light of men” (John 1:4, KJV). In essence, John is telling us that anyone not in Him has no life, and as a result, walks in ignorance. Can you imagine the number of people walking around the world without life?

True life is not just the act of breathing. We are talking about fulfilment here. Beloved, without a revelation of your purpose on earth you simply exist. Every creature was made for a purpose, and no one is better equipped to reveal the purpose than the Creator. Everyone born into this world has a purpose to fulfil on earth, and this purpose can only be fully actualised when you discover who the Lord and Saviour is and you consciously go on to know Him.

Paul the Apostle’s life was completely turned around when he came to the knowledge of Jesus Christ. After Paul had an encounter with the Lord, he spent the rest of his life pursuing Him. No matter the human applause, no matter the awards you acquire, you cannot fulfil your purpose outside of your Maker. Yes, you may acquire wealth, but wealth is not a purpose. You may own houses and land but they do not define your purpose. Until you meet the Lord, all your acquisitions are nothing. That is why we read today about multimillionaires committing suicide. Naturally speaking such an action cannot be explained because these people are successful by man’s definition, but inwardly they are empty; nothing they do can fill the vacuum.

I challenge you today to make the pursuit of God your desire in order to be fulfilled.

Philippians 3
Jeremiah 3-5
1 Timothy 4

Galatians_2-20: I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me

John_11-25: Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live

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God Will Be Merciful To My Unrighteousness, And My Sins And My Iniquities Will He Remember No More

Psalms_100-5: For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.

Hebrews_4-16: Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. .God’s Throne Of Grace

“For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.”
Hebrews 8:12 (KJV)

Unfortunately, many believers have grown up with the misunderstanding that God has an account of all of our sins that will be played out for all to see during the last days. This lie has so permeated the mind of believers that at times I wonder where it started from. The average believer is sure that during the last days God will show you all the wrongs you have committed and then punish you for them. So once we sin we cringe in fear and begin to repent profusely in an attempt to convince God to cleanse us. But nothing is farther from the truth. This belief is a lie from the pit of hell.

This is one of the errors the devil has entrenched in the Church to make God’s children fearful of meeting their Lord and Saviour. We dread the day of the coming of our Lord. Rather than looking forwards to His coming with joy, we are fearful that His coming will embarrass us and bring ridicule. However, our text for today is very clear; God is merciful to our unrighteousness. He no longer remembers our sins and iniquities. God does not remember one speck of sin that you have committed because all of your sins were placed on His Son, Jesus Christ, when He died.

The law of double jeopardy and the righteousness of God will not allow Him to remember your sins. He will not remember what has already been fully paid for. That would be unfair. Remembering sin would mean that the finished work of Calvary had not been accepted. Also, when you read Hebrews 11, which is called “The Halls of Faith“, you will notice the names of all those who failed but whose failures were not recorded. Abraham had Hagar, Moses was angry and killed an Egyptian, and David committed adultery and plotted the death of Uriah; yet none of their failures were recorded. Only their faith was recorded. These people were under the old covenant and God still did not recount their errors. Why would He recount yours when you are in the new covenant? God shows us that He records only the work of His Son. He only sees you in Christ, and there is no failure in Jesus.

Ephesians 2:5-6
Jeremiah 9-11
1 Timothy 6

Psalms_107-1: O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever

Psalms_103-8: The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy

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No Matter My Challenges In Life, Jesus Has Dealt With It Through His Death, I Am Already A Victor

Romans_5-17: For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ

Revelation_1-18: I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.”
John 19:30 (KJV)

The three words declared by Jesus Christ during His final minutes on the cross carry a great deal of power, with the result that, when fully understood, every struggle to achieve anything in life as a child of God actually begins from the finish line.

The finish line in any race or competition is the place where the winner is determined. No matter your challenge in life, Jesus has dealt with it through His death, so you should have the mentality that you are already victorious. Are you sick? Are you faced with a challenge in your walk with God, in your business, in your career, in your academics, in your family, or in your health? Remember that the work is finished; it has come to an end.

When Jesus said, “It is finished”, He recognised the full price for our redemption. He understood that He had to carry the sins of the entire human race and nail them to the cross. So when He said, “It is finished”, He was confirming that all of mankind’s sin had been dealt with. The ultimate price had been paid. There was absolutely no area that the devil could lay hold of again. Jesus was wounded for our transgressions and bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon Him. He took 39 stripes representing the 39 classes of diseases in the world today. He was pierced and His body was lacerated. What else is there? Beloved, the full price has been paid.

In view of this, I declare you a winner in every area of your life. Declare yourself victorious over every challenge. Refuse to accept or consider any contradictory evidence. You will see the manifestation of greatness in your life.

2 Corinthians 2:14
Jeremiah 12-14
2 Timothy 1

John_5-24: Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life

Philippians_3-10: All I want is to know Christ and to experience the power of his resurrection, to share in his sufferings and become like him in his death

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Evil That Men Do! Martin Shkreli

The evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones.

William Shakespeare

Revelation_22-12: And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be

Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.

Ecclesiastes 8:11

Martin Shkreli

Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Martin Shkreli who earned the title ‘America’s most hated man in September’, when he jacked up the price of the anti-parasitic drug Daraprim, that benefits AIDS patients, pregnant women and cancer patients from $13.50 to $750 has been arrested.It is alleged he illegally used stock from the biotechnology firm he owned, Retrophin Inc. to pay off debts related to his struggling hedge fund and to pay back angry investors.

Martin Shkreli

He is being charged with seven counts of fraud for running what United States Attorney Robert L. Capers of the Eastern District of New York is calling a Ponzi scheme.
Shkreli, 32, pleaded not guilty to these allegations and was released on a $5million bond after being arraigned in federal court in Brooklyn Thursday afternoon
He faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison if convicted.

Martin Shkreli

The United States Attorney’s office in a statement said:
“I would think that members of his legal team and the communication team would advise him not to do the things that he has done, particularly in light of an ongoing criminal investigation,” said Judy Smith, a PR crisis management expert who represented President Bill Clinton’s former mistress Monica Lewinsky.
“Most people that are aware they are under a criminal investigation would not behave in such a public way,” said Smith, whose career inspired the hit ABC series “Scandal.” “The risk of it is that it attracts and invites attention, review and investigation of ongoing business practices in a very public way, quite frankly.”

Martin Shkreli

Last week, it was revealed that Shkreli bought a single-copy album of the hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan for $2 million. He then said he didn’t plan on listening to it anytime soon.
On Thursday, the Securities and Exchange Commission unsealed a civil case against Shkreli, accusing him of orchestrating “widespread fraudulent conduct” from 2009 through 2014.

Martin Shkreli

Martin Shkreli

Martin Shkreli

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I Want To Know More Of You LORD!

2-Timothy_2-19: Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity

“And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.”
Daniel 11:32 (KJV)

In a world that is inundated with so much evil, the need to arm yourself with all that will enable you to withstand every satanic challenge and at the same time launch an offensive into Satan’s territory cannot be overemphasised. Don’t just sit back and play the defensive; as in football, those who play the defensive too many times lose the match. When the ball is almost always in your half of the field (or “in your 18”, as is said in football), there will be a window sooner or later through which the opponent will score. So don’t allow the game to remain in your 18-yard box. Take the battle to the devil’s territory. Be on the offensive. Attack his territory with boldness.

However, you can only do this when you have confident knowledge of God. The text above reiterates this fact. They that know their God shall be strong and do exploits. You must consciously make an effort to know your God. Only those who know God will be strong. God is not a subject like geography or algebra. He is a revelation. You will know Him when you follow Him. You know God as you study His word, meditate on it, and act on it.

David was the greatest king of Israel, and he told us the secret behind his outstanding achievements as a king. He was always in the temple in order to behold the beauty of the Lord and make inquiries in His presence (Psalm 27:1-4).

In spite of his religious pedigree, Paul also threw his past away in order to pursue the knowledge of God. (Philippians 3:1-14). The success of Jesus on earth hinged on His constant pursuit of God (John 19:30). If you are to make it today, you must pursue God even more. I challenge you to make a quality decision to know Him and see God move in your life.

Psalm 27
Philippians 3:1-14
Jeremiah 15-17
2 Timothy 2

Psalms_83-18: That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth

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