A Little Rest and Relaxation

I am in my birth state of Ohio for a few weeks, I look forward to coming every year as most of my family lives here. It is a time of visiting, shopping, and eating for me. This year there will be less eating as I have lost 15 lbs and want to reach my goal of 25. Typing this as I finish a chocolate chip cookie. I have continued my mile walk most everyday since I arrived, I do feel much better, blood pressure is down to a manageable place with a very small dosage of medicine, which I hope to discontinue after my next check-up. I am trying to eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and less red meat. I am eating less junk food and sweets, sugar is my downfall. Going through this these past 3 months has shown, me that I had not only become lax in the natural, but also in the spirit. I had become lazy in some spiritual areas, I am working at correcting this as I become healthier in the natural it is also spilling over to my spirit. this year I have the opportunity to speak at a Wednesday evening service and a Ladies Luncheon on a Saturday. It is a priviledge and an honor to minister away from home. I am very excited, on Wednesday evening September 1, I will be ministering on, Is fear Controlling You ? I see so many worried, anxious, and fearful Christians today. This is not God's plan for our life, He wants us to be victorious, over comers, full of faith adding souls to the Kingdom. what about you ?? Are you fearful from listening to the Doom and Gloom of the worldly news reports ?? Or are you keeping your eyes on Jesus, placing your confidence and trust in him to bring you through ?? This is not the time for wimpy, scared, unproductive Christians, He said He would spew these ones out of His mouth. Examine yourself in light of His Word ? Where do you find yourself ? are you hiding out like Gideon or are you a Joshua, ready to take possession of ALL God has for you. Until next time, "Keep Your Eyes On Jesus !"

The Worlds Economy Versus God's Economy !!

The force behind my supply is greater than the force behind my lack !! Today all we hear is how bad the economy is, how it is going to get worse, before it gets better. As a born again believer I must place my trust in God, if I continue to tithe and offer as He has instructed me to do I will have no lack. Sowing and reaping are principles God set up in His Word from the very beginning. This is a truth that I learned as a young Christian, I can not afford not to tithe and offer. God in turn will bless me beyond measure. I do not give to get, but I do get to give. He has asked me to give into the storehouse where I get my spiritual food and He will open the windows of heaven that I will have no lack. he said to try and prove Him. (Malachi Chapter 3 v8-12) If you are not familiar with this passage of Scripture look it up and read and meditate on it. The world will tell you hang on to your money, stop giving, you will lose your home, car, go without food, medicine. I learned many years ago that if one will not tithe from a hundred dollars, he will not tithe from a thousand dollars. During times like we have faced the last couple of years I hear people say they have had to cut back on their tithes and offerings. This limits God as to how much He can bless. Through the years I have never ceased to be amazed as to how God chooses to bless me, who He uses to bless me, and He is never late. He is always on time, I have an understanding of His principle of sowing and reaping, not only with my money, but my time, talents, and the natural gifts He has given me. If you are not a tither I encourage you to give it a try, test God, He will not fail you. Give from a willing spirit and a cheerful heart, sit back and watch God move on your behalf. He is a faithful God, never trying to take from you,but always looking of ways to give to you. Do not know why I am writing on this topic, someone reading this must need to have a better understanding if this principle. many Pastors no longer teach the tithe, these Shepherds are cheating their sheep from the abundance that God has stored for His children. I am going to be on vacation for the next 4-5 weeks. May not post, then again you never know when the Holy Spirit will nudge me as He did tonight. Keep me in your prayers as I travel to Ohio. I have been asked to minister at a Ladies Breakfast and a Wednesday night service while I am there. Praying God will continue to open doors for me to tell others of the greatest gift ever given to man, Jesus Christ. Until next time, "Keep Your Eyes On Jesus !"