Isaiah 6:8

  Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying:

  “Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?”

  Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.”

Seek the Lord while He may be found.

Let’s pray that we will be a light on a hill showing the way to life and salvation. Let’s pray that we will be salt to the hurting so that God can heal. Let’s pray that we will walk circumspectly before God, that we will make the choices that will count for eternity to bring glory to our Lord. Let’s pray that we will be healed and transformed by hearing and doing God’s Word, so that we can be sent out to touch the lives of the hurting, lost and hopeless.

Remember the cashier at the grocery store. Did she have a yearning for truth and love? Remember the attendant at the gas station. Did he believe in something that is not TRUE? Think of the shoe sales person, or the one who was handing the garment to you in your size? What does eternity hold for them? Look at the faces of people on the photo graphs around you? Do they know the Savior, Jesus Christ who alone can bring restoration to all who secretly cry to Him?

You are the Body of Christ. You are His voice, His hands and feet. You are the individual who can touch the life of another, redeeming them from the snare of death to the eternal joy of the Presence of God.

Read God’s Word daily, strengthen yourself in your inner man (spirit) by praying consistently. May we hear the voice of the Good Shepherd and obey Him to reach those around us. Be ready to witness about Jesus and what a difference He has made to you.

My daughter Shaylee (8) is always armed with tracks when we go out. She and Josh always look for opportunities to witness about Jesus, our Lord (Master) and Savior. JESUS IS LORD! Don’t believe the deception that you will be rejected or slandered. It very rarely happens. Even if it does, remember that when you confess Jesus before men, Jesus will confess you before Father God.

“Lord, May we be found faithful to You. May our lives and conduct, thoughts and actions be pleasing to You. May we stand in the gap for those who don’t know You. May we speak Your Words of Life to those we meet daily and win souls to You. May the lost who don’t know You come to know You. I love You Lord with all my heart. You are just and true. You are real and alive. You ... are my God. Here I am Lord ... send me.”

Proverbs 11:30 

  The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who wins souls is wise.

Please remember to pray for our President, our Pastors, our Leaders, our Parents and our children - for salvation, safety, strength & wisdom.

Alpha and Omega - (Α) and (Ω) These two characters were the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. This descriptive title expresses the eternal nature of God - the beginning and the end (Rev. 1:8; 22:13).

Revelation 1:8 (Amplified Bible)

I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, says the Lord God, He Who is and Who was and Who is to come, the Almighty (the Ruler of all).

Praise God for His Name, HE NEVER CHANGES - HE IS THE SAME. Our Lord God is dependable and reliable. He is not fickle or moved by emotions! Isn’t that great!

My husband Mark took me New York City, and I remember seeing the Statue of Liberty for the first time. How stately and majestic Lady Liberty looked from afar. Her stance is a symbol of Freedom and Justice. As we stepped onto the island, her grandeur and magnitude where inconceivable from that distance. Her face alone is taller than a man. She remains a symbol of strength and honor.

This beautiful statue of copper is slowly eroding, it has a beginning but will eventually have an end. Yet God remains. He is the ONLY ONE who has always existed, the Creator of all we see today. All mankind (and womankind) have been fashioned by Him. He created everything from nothing (Genesis 1:1; John 1:1-4, Hebrews 1:10 and Revelation 3:14). Because He created everything, He is the One who sustains everything and keeps everything together (Colossians 1:15-17). He has power and authority over all things. He is the CHIEF of all, ALMIGHTY (Matthew 28:1).

Meditate on this:

HE IS - HE WAS - HE IS TO COME - the ALMIGHTY - RULER of ALL.

Psalm 139:18 (New King James Version) If I should count them (God’s thoughts towards us), they would be more in number than the sand; When I awake, I am still with You.

We were made by God in secret, knit together by Him. We live out our lives before Him, He is with us every day. Will we bring Him glory? Will we be doers of His Word? Will we delight in Him, rather than our own selfish desires? God is committed to you. He has done everything for you to live in victory. Your success lies in how much of the Word of God you DO by FAITH! God is also the final destination. God is the place where everything will conclude. At the end of our lives as we know them, we will all stand before God Almighty, the Alpha and Omega, and give an account for how we lived.

Romans 14:11-12 (New King James Version)

For it is written: “As I live, says the LORD, every knee shall bow to Me, and every tongue shall confess to God.” So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.

Our God is faithful, He is not a “one night stand”. He is with you, loving you for the long haul - how about for eternity. He is dependable, certain, loyal, rock-like, secure, stable, steadfast, steady, sturdy, sure, to be counted on, tried, tried-and-true, TRUE, trustworthy, trusty, unfailing! WOW - that’s the PERSON we need in our lives.

Recognize Him as your ALPHA and OMEGA!

Let your life honor God - From the beginning to the end.

Every day will present new challenges, situations, irritations and opportunities for prayer.

James 5:7-16 (New King James Version) says:

Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain. You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. Do not grumble against one another, brethren, lest you be condemned. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door! My brethren, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and patience. Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord—that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful. But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let your “Yes” be “Yes,” and your “No,” “No,” lest you fall into judgment. Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.

I love the Word of God. I’m sure you do, too. The Word has a way of correcting the little attitudes we believe we have a right to, that we can hold on to ... but no - God has a higher way of dealing with things.

See verse 13: "Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray." The word suffering is also the word ‘afflicted’, which means ‘troubled’, not because of sickness or disease. If you are troubled about something, it is up to YOU to pray.

Recently I wanted to help some people, and wished that I could have all the means to help them. I was talking to the Lord about it, and He told me that if I met their needs and helped them out, why would they need to trust in the Lord? Why would they need to depend or rely on Him as their Alpha and Omega. If they don’t learn to truly rely on God, they will not become intimately acquainted with Him. They will not know Him as their source and their faithful God for permanent answers. They won’t know Him as the Righteous Wise God who loves them with the everlasting love. He will show them what adjustments they need to make.

No matter what anyone tells me, I have seen the faithfulness of God in my life.

You won’t convince me otherwise. I have been in situations where only God knows the way out, and He has provided the answer, a way of escape. We have to know Him like that. It’s up to us to pray for ourselves and develop our faith in God by hearing His Word.

As a young youth leader, our Youth Pastor Mike, told us that when people come to us for prayer with their marriages, finances, employment, family, futures etc., we should encourage them to go and pray for 1 hour, then call us back.

When people are really seeking God for their answers - He proves Himself faithful and speaks the answer to them in prayer. People would call back with the answers.

There is, however a time to call for the elders and pray in agreement with others. But the Key is not to trust in others for your solution, but TRUST IN THE LORD.

Psalm 147:10-11 declares:

He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man. The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear Him, In those who hope in His mercy.

My confession: "I do not delight in the strength of the horse, nor the legs of a man. I fear the Lord and I hope in Him for mercy.”

1 Samuel 30:6

Now David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God.

Talk to Father God about any trouble you may be facing right now. There is no better time than now. He takes pleasure in you as you TRUST in HIM, and hope in Him. What a relief to Know God, to know He is the same yesterday, today and forever, that He was and always will BE - the True and Living God.

Stop grumbling about people and situations, be patient and trust in the Lord.

Hallelujah!! Strengthen and encourage yourself in the Lord through prayer. Pray the scriptures into your situation. Agree with God rather than your circumstance and see what will happen.

Need help? Pray!!