Prayer for adoration, praise, thanksgiving, calmness of our hearts and minds

GOD of mercy and might, Your grace has, is and will forever be sufficient for our needs. You are the Rock on which we stand in good or bad times. Your love overshadows all the evil in the world, but we must trust to see its work come to be. Forgive us Lord for any sin we have committed toward one another, as we forgive the sin meant for us. Thank You Lord. Thank You for our families, friends and even enemies for they are the irons, in our life, that help sharpen that, in us, which is needed to serve You, LORD, with truth, joy and gladness. You raise us up Lord to see, hear, and understand Your Word, Will, and Way and we will be healed. Our house will serve You Lord. In Yashuah’s (Jesus) name we pray. Amen. GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

TO SEE CHANGE WE MUST SHAKE OFF THE SNAKES AND CONTINUE IN CHRIST

Let go and let God do what He does best; handle it. (Be still and know that I am God. Psalms 46).

It is time we shook off the serpents of this world, (hatred, racism, disloyalty, greed, passivity, immorality, all the ungodly fruits of the spirit); that which is pulling you every way but up. We talk about change but refuse or are we afraid to be part of the plan which will catapult it into reality? This change (getting rid of the snakes) will not successfully come until we have given ourselves over to YAH (God), through Yashuah (Jesus), the Highest Power that be. And then, we let go of all the ignorance and confusion; getting rid of all or most all, negative adjectives (used to describe us) and attributes (all the contradictions not belonging to GOD), that are detrimental in our lives and move toward love, humility, and truth, one person at a time, starting with self.

To give an example of how people minds, and hearts are working today, let us use Paul’s incident with the snake. As the account goes, while gathering firewood for his campfire, he was bitten by a snake that was in the wood he was carrying. It could not stand the heat and came out of the wood once it was thrown in the fire (tested and made uncomfortable). That is how must make our trials, troubles, and tribulation; uncomfortable. And to do that we must stay in YAH’s (GOD’s) word, doing His will, and walking in His way; we must set about practicing what Yashuah (Jesus) preached. Now getting back to the snakes we face each day. It attached itself to Paul’s hand (these are the problems that attaches to you or me) and hung there until Paul shook it off (got rid of it; only objective in this situation was to harm or get a free ride). You see, the snake can be equated to or representative of the evil things that attaches themselves to us, to try and destroy all the righteousness in us. Aimed at undoing all the good work, Yashuah (Jesus) is working through us, it causes evil to fester in a situation and prove itself to be a wily, treacherous, or malicious person or thing. Therefore, as children of the Most High God, we must know that YAH (God), through Yashuah (Jesus), is with us and that all things are possible to those that love and serve the LORD. The ones who witnessed this decided Paul was a god because he did not die. That is the mentality of men, never giving GOD, through JESUS, His just due. What they fail to realize was, that YHWH’s (GOD) hand was upon Paul, covering him from such fatality and, at the same time, He also used the incident as a sign of His love and power. With confidence and courage, Paul shook the snake off (did not allow that trouble to stand in his way) and proceeded to go about God’s business. This is the way we, as saints, are to look at all the “problems, situations, circumstances; dangers, seen and unseen”, that is happening around us today. Paul was a true child of the Most High God and he followed after Yashuah (Jesus); His Word, Will and His Way. YAH’s (GOD) grace and mercy is always here to handle whatever we need Him to.

When the snakes of this world, attaches themselves to us, their intended purpose will not be accomplished if we only keep ourselves firmly anchored in the LORD. As we go through this life and encounter what the enemy sends to stop us (divorce, wayward children, family members who do not understand, friends who turn their back on us, etc.), with strength afforded by GOD, it will not. So, as the virus rages, men’s mind become increasingly ungodly, as it is written in the Word, (In the last days… 2 Timothy 3), man is going to become so full of themselves, they turn everything natural to unnatural, we must remember and dwell on the fact that the most powerful force ever, is moving in our direction. Nothing can defeat Him, but we must stand still and be ready for His blessings, strength, and security to keep going strong in our conviction to the Word. 

If God’s people are not making progress in their relationship and His assignment, for their life, the devil would not be working so hard to discourage and destroy us, taking us off our path. Do not allow others to persuade you not to take a particular course of action; in this case, prevent you from serving YAH (GOD); thru Yashuah (Jesus), we can shake off the poisonous snakes that try and attach, themselves, permanently, or even just for a little while, to us, injecting poison in our life. We must, especially today, envelope ourselves with the goodness of YAH, through His Son Yashuah.

So, let us understand that to see a change, in us, our families, communities, and the world we must first shake off snakes (problems) that are detrimental to our progress. Beside hate, bigotry, and just plain inequality, here are two of the most dangerous snakes that we usually permit to continue to stay attached, blame (not accepting your responsibility and arguing (refusing to have a civil, calm conversation or discussion to solve whatever is going on). Do not get caught up in the tidal wave of blame and arguing, knowing that you have done nothing wrong. Because speaking to someone who refuses to hear or see the truth will only lead to a more heated conflict; these are the ones who refuses to accept their share of the blame in any situation, even if they are blatantly wrong. And taking it to the outside will often add fuel to the fire. So, when you are given the opportunity to speak the truth, lace it with the Word, be bold and correct; after you have faced this snake shake it off and try not to visit it anymore. If they choose to hear and rectify the situation, that is good, if not that is their choice. Hand it over to YHWH, through Yashuah (Jesus); some will, and some will not. But do not get upset and lose your joy, nor be afraid, stay steady on your path of righteousness. Today people’s hearts and minds are waxed cold, thinking, and engaging in wrong. And since they have given themselves over to the evils of this world, they are riding the waves of destruction, through blaming and arguing, with it. We must continue to receive all those who come and want to hear the Good News and continue to preach and teach YAH’s (GOD) Word, Yashuah, (Jesus) no matter how unruly the world seems. Because remaining in the will of YHWH, (GOD), through Yashuah (Jesus), even if it is with HIM, only, by our side, as our keeper and helper will be to our benefit and the greatest reward we will ever receive. So, shake off the snakes in your life and start walking in YHWH’s (through Yashuah) righteousness; whatever it takes. GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

Act 28:3-6, 16-20, 22-31

3 As Paul gathered an armful of sticks and was laying them on the fire, a poisonous snake, driven out by the heat, bit him on the hand. 4 The people of the island saw it hanging from his hand and said to each other, “A murderer, no doubt! Though he escaped the sea, justice will not permit him to live.” 5 But Paul shook off the snake into the fire and was unharmed. 6 The people waited for him to swell up or suddenly drop dead. But when they had waited a long time and saw that he wasn’t harmed, they changed their minds and decided he was a god.

16 And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him.

17 And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.

18 Who, when they had examined me, would have let me go, because there was no cause of death in me.

19 But when the Jews spake against it, I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar; not that I had ought to accuse my nation of.

20 For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see you, and to speak with you: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.

22 But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is spoken against.

23 And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.

24 And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not.

25 And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spake the Holy Ghost by Esaias the prophet unto our fathers,

26 Saying, Go unto this people, and say, Hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and not perceive:

27 For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.

28 Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it.

29 And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, and had great reasoning among themselves.

30 And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him,

31 Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.

Thank You YAH, for being our God. Thank You for our Lord and Saviour Yashuah, Jesus, Christ. Without Him we would continue in our wilderness, lost forever. With Him, Whom You gave all power, we can do all things. We are so grateful. He is the mountain we are to climb; knowing that once we reach That height, we will have reached glory. We ask for forgiveness of our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And with open heart we ask You to purify our minds and hearts to mean it.  Lord thank You for supplying all our needs, sustaining us when we could not care properly for ourselves, restoring our mind, heart, bodies, and souls. Healing a broken people, nation, world. Help us to get up from our beds of despair, hatred, and ignorance and open our eyes, minds, mouths, and hearts to love, compassion, trust, and surety for one another.  Lead and guide us to this place Lord, as only You can do. Be a high fence around all who call on Your name, daily, to help us maneuver through these trying times.  Thank You for not allowing us to forget the less fortunate, mothers, children, old, young, and the ones who has given themselves over to the world, just to try and stay safe from danger and harm.  We pray for peace, joy, love, and happiness. And to continue in Your Word, Will, and Way in Yashuah’s, Jesus’, name we pray. Amen. GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

Lord, God you are my rock, my fortress, my stronghold, my deliverer, my salvation. I put my trust in You.  Forgive the sins I have committed both knowing and unknowing; I thank You.  Thank you for all that You provide me with this day, days past and days to come, (if it is Your will). For my family, friends, and even my enemy.  Lord have mercy on us, guide us always to the Rock that is higher than we. And give us the wisdom to know it when we get there.  Temptations are all around us and they seem to be getting bigger and bigger by the day. But YAH (GOD), you told us to be still and see that You are greater than all things and that You have overcome the world. Hold us up Lord, while we go through such an uncertain time and land. Shield us from being destroyed by the doings of man or from our own meanness toward others.  We love You Lord and give You all the honor and glory. Go with us today, with You amazing love, mercy, and grace, guiding us toward what You would have us to do for You and for others, and give us all the favor, we can handle to be able to do it. Thank You Lord. GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

TO BE CONVICTED OF OUR SINS AND REPENT, WE HAVE TO BECOME MINDFUL OF YHWH (GOD) AND HIS PURPOSE AND PLAN FOR OUR LIVES

As we are reminded, daily, of how fragile we are (mind, body, heart, and soul) and that our control is limited to the will of YHWH (GOD), we are also reminded of how strong we can be if we only fix our mind and hearts on and to Yashuah (Jesus): what peace, joy, and happiness it will bring.

The convicting power of the Holy Spirit causes our eyes to be opened to our sins and our heart to be receptive of His mercy and grace. (Ephesians 2:8 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God).

When we have been made aware of our sins and convicted of them, by the Holy Spirit, it is the righteous judgement of the LORD (Hebrews 4:12, “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart),” and there is no higher power to apply or go to, to get YHWH’s (GOD’) verdict overturned (He is the ultimate court).

If we do not conform to His will, when the Holy Spirit get a hold of us, we are chastised (go around the mountain, set before us), until it is clear to us that YAH (GOD) will remain steady in His commitment to us and can stay at it all day: He is time, we are the ones who are limited. And the chastisement will come to the point where there are no residual effects of hatred, doubt, insecurities in oneself; even while experiencing illnesses or major problems, that may remain; it may take a while.

Therefore, we can live with the different trials and troubles that come upon us with anxiety and worry, which Yashuah (Jesus) told us not to do, not making any progress, (Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7), or with confident that our God, through our Lord and Saviour, Yashuah (Jesus), will always be with us. (Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”)

So, understand this, that to be convicted, by the Holy Spirit, gives us insight, awareness, and understanding on the way our life is headed; then it gives us the opportunity, in Christ, to turn it around. Because our coping mechanism, and ability to maneuver through YAH’s (GOD) plan is through Jesus and through Him you learn to wait on YAH (GOD) until your change come. 

Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Psalm 67:1-2 1 God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.

2 That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.

MAY ALL BE BLESSED AND LOOK TO THE LORD FROM WHERE ALL OF OUR HELP COME FROM. GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

GODS WILL IS TO PROTECT AND KEEP US THROUGH THE PRESERVATION OF HIS WORD. 

God will preserve His people if we stay in His Word, walk in the path He has set for us, and do His Will.  He will see that all our needs are met and make us prosperous in all our ways; those that are of Him and righteous.  We must continue in Yashuah (Jesus), to know the will of YHWK (GOD); you yourself becoming faithful and not worrying about what others do or say but pray for them and let God do the rest.

God did not mean for us to suffer in our well doing without reaping the benefits of His love.  So, He set in place different processes in our spiritual growth; that, in His world, will promote us to a higher level each time we passed His tests.  This is one of His main acts of preservation, toward us because they are given to us to us so that we will remain stagnant in an ever-evolving situation (that which is going on in the world today) but learn to overcome that which is evil and adapt to the Teachings (wisdom; education), of the Word, Yashuah.  

We cannot ever get to the point we forget Him, and stop trying to do His will, (the best we can), because He is there to carry, protect and lead us through whatever situation or circumstance.  It may seem hard and at times impossible to maneuver through, but our going through the trials, tribulations, and troubles, is to strengthen us and bring us higher in Him.  We need wisdom, knowledge and understanding of what, how and where things are happening in our lives today. And we need to be aware that only through our Lord and Saviour, Jesus, are we given the opportunity to be saved and preserved through receiving His blessings and eternal salvation.  He is our strength and through Jesus we will be delivered from those that are against us and we will increase in numbers untold. 

We will be able to afford every good thing we need and will not be afraid of what is unseen.  God will take our children to heights we cannot imagine and place in all our hearts the desire to worship Him in love, truth, and happiness.  As His people, through His Son, we are to be happy knowing that we serve the one and only true God who has all power and control in His mighty hands and He only, can and will preserve us; take us back to the original state He created, maintain our hearts, minds, bodies, and souls until the day of redemption.  GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR. Psalm 144:11-15, 11-Rid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children, whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood; 12-that our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth: that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a place; 13-That our garners may be full, affording all manner of store: that there be no breaking in, nor going out; that there be no complaining in our streets.  15-Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the Lord.

Psalm 12:6-8 6 The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.7 Thou shalt keep them, O Lord, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.8 The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.

OUR DAYS ARE NUMBERED AND WE CANNOT GET AROUND IT

Man, even though people leave us every day, (even our love ones), think that he is invincible. And that he will remain when everyone else is gone.  But we must understand that our days are as grass, as a flower; they are numbered. What we do with the time we have is particularly important to, not only us but also the building of the kingdom of YAH (GOD). We grow luxuriantly, thrive, and achieve success; we prosper. But are we instrumental in the spiritual growth of our brothers and sisters. Our purpose is not only to get what we can get out of life, but it is to help others along the way. Because, like the wind, which passes over, death comes to all of us; we do not know when nor do we know how; it comes. Our assigned purpose is to do all that YAH (GOD) intended for us to do, so that we may get ready for it when it comes. Now, for His children, those of us who fear Him and remember His commandments and do them, the compassion and forgiveness of the Lord, is ongoing, it never ends.

YHWH (GOD), is the ruler over all, sitting up in heaven, He rules both heaven and earth; yes, He is in control over all. As our days are as grass, let us continue to bless the LORD in all we do, keeping His commandments, listening to hear His voice: our purpose will be revealed as our souls will be sealed until the day we meet the LORD our GOD. All His creation should bless the Lord. Bless the Lord, all that He has created in every area (which is all), that He has rule and controlling power over: bless His Holy Name. GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

15 As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.

16 For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.

17 But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children;

18 To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.

19 The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.

20 Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.

21 Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.

22 Bless the Lord, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the Lord, O my soul.

YHWH (GOD) IS MAKING HIS WAYS KNOWN TO US.

YHWH (GOD) is making His ways known to us, if we but trust and believe, (have eyes to see, ears to hear, a mind to think on, and a heart to receive it. He has an all-inclusive love that responds to human’s need in an unexpected or unmerited way. At the center of it all, (mercy), is forgiveness: the key that unlocks all doors to the mysteries of our being. And He greets us, each day, with a measure of His grace, sufficient to our needs.  He is slow to anger, although, when He does get angry, His actions are such that gets our attention and usually convict us of our wrongdoing, (straighten up and fly right). But GOD does not harp on the bad things that we do, (He wants us to repent and then go on toward something righteous), He forgets them, pushes them away from us as far as the east is from the west and remember them no more. This is how He wants us to view our sins and repentance because until we learn to forgive self, we will be stuck in a continuous circle, repeating the same old sin. So, no, He does not want us to keep thinking on things that are of no important consequence but let go of it so we can move forward: that is what He does. GODS got it no worry no fear. Because think about it, if YAH (GOD) would contend with us, with His total opposition, to check, discipline or correct us, according to the sins we commit, we would be in a whole lot of trouble. But He does not. He shows compassion and love through His mercy and grace. A mercy that is so beyond our imagination, to the those who fear Him, we still do not understand (we will after a while).  When we make a mess, of our life with GOD, He pities us, (give us chances after chance to get it right) because He know all of us (in a very personal way – head to feet), not forgetting that He made us from dust (dirt). So, as we read this think of how YHWH (GOD) through Yashuah (Jesus Christ) loves us and go out of His way to direct our path the righteous way; as He does, (not as the world), so shall we.

7 He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.

8 The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.

9 He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.

10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.

11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.

12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.

13 Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.

14 For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.

LET US BLESS THE LORD AT ALL TIME

When you begin to bless the LORD and think about all the good and wonderful things He has done, is doing and those He said He will do it should make you want to consider serving Him seriously; PRAYING FERVENTLY, PRAISING CONTINUOUSLY, BLESSING HIS HOLY NAME. So, sometimes, during our busy life, we just need to stop and bless the LORD, who gives us benefits when we do not expect nor deserve them. He forgives all things when we ask with sincere hearts; He heals our hearts, minds, bodies, and spirit; through His death (the price He paid), on the cross, He has gain or regain possession of our souls from the pit of hell. And even though we are not worthy, He continues to crown us (and our pitiful efforts), with His love, kindness, and tender mercies; calling on and seeking Him brings about truth and satisfaction to the words of our mouth (positive and productive words which renew our selves and those around us, causing us to come up higher in our walk with Him). For all that are going through the fire and cannot seem to find relief, He put into plan righteousness for His children and bring about judgement to the one who oppress them. GODS GOT IT NO WORRY NO FEAR.

Psalm 103:1-6

103 Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.

2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:

3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;

4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;

5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

6 The Lord executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.