PRAYER TO THE LORD - Series # 2

PRAYER FOR PERFECT LOVE



May the divine love of the Father for the Son
And the divine love of the Son for the Father
Manifesting as perfect love in the Holy Spirit
Be manifested as perfect love in my heart
To overflow and radiate throughout my entire being
And to glorify God wherever I may go
This I seek and pray for Almighty Father, in the
Mighty name of Jesus, through the powerful
Ministry of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.

PRAYER TO THE LORD - Series # 1

PERSONAL PRAYER


Lord Jesus Christ, you died on the cross as a sin offering for me,
To redeem me from my slavery to sin, disease and death
and from all the lies and curses of Satan.
And as a consequence, my sinful nature, my earthly nature,
my evil nature, my wicked nature, my arrogant nature, my
ignorant nature, my rebelious nature, my sickly nature
and my impoverished nature died on the cross with you.

And I am alive again, born again in the Spirit of truth and light.
I am a new creation. There is no more condemnation. I am justified
before the Father because I was redeemed by the most precious blood
of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am an adopted son of God,
a child of God, created in the image of God, co-heir with Jesus
Christ in the kingdom of the Father. I am free from all that
binds. The trimph of Jesus Christ on the cross and His
triumphant resurrection had given me victory over sin,
disease and death and over all the lies and curses of Satan.

I am free to receive all the blessings from the Father- spiritual, financial
and physical blessings. Thank you Father that I am receiving right
now all your blessings of prosperity, abundance, spiritual healing,
perfect health and long life, of love, joy and happiness, peace
and harmony, success and security; of my desired gifts of
the Holy Spirit, the gifts of wisdom- the spirit of wisdom
and revelation, and the spirit of wisdom, knowledge
and understanding; the gift of discernment of the
spirits- the perceiving eyes, open the eyes of my
heart oh God, open my spiritual eyes; the gift of
prophecy and the gift of healing in Jesus name,
in Jesus mighty name.
Of all the fruits of the Holy Spirit- love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control; of all the fruits
of the light- goodness, righteousness and truth. Thank you Father
God, I am receiving them all right now. I claim them all right
here and now in Jesus name. Amen

VIGNETTES FROM THE PEARLY GATES Series # 4

VIGNETTES FROM THE PEARLY GATES



SERIES # 4



16) Are you suffering from anxiety because you are being severely oppressed
by the enemy? Are your blessings being stolen by the enemy right before
your very eyes? Are you being bothered by temptations beguiling you
and weakening your strong resolve? Hold on then to God's promise,
"Submit yourself then to God, resist the devil and he will flee
from you. Come near to God and He will come near to you."
(James 4: 7- 8)


17) As we awake each morning, let us dedicate our whole day to the Lord -
our words, deeds and thoughts. Let us offer them to the Lord as a sweet
offering- a fragrant aroma before Him. Let us join all creation- the angels
in heaven and the saints on earth, in giving Him praise and adoration.
"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for
the glory of God." (1 Corinthians 10: 31)


18) To those whose very lives are totally surrendered to the Lord; to those
who have already abdicated self gain for the glory of God's kingdom; to
those who suffer persecutions and calumny from unbelievers and believers
alike for espousing God's principles, Congratulations! This is for you,
"I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but
Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in
the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me."
(Galatians 2: 20)


19) Are you always worrying that tomorrow will bring more problems that
tend to overwhelm you? Do you feel that you are just going around in circles
with nowhere else to go? Then turn to Jesus and, "Do not be anxious
about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving, present your request 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)


20) Are you at the crossroad of your life and is uncertain as to what course of
action you must take? Are you planning something but you are not sure
whether you will succeed or not? Are your decisions determined by human
wisdom and counsels of others? Learn then to, "Trust in the Lord with
all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all
your ways, acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths."
(Proverbs 3: 4- 5)



SMILE. GOD LOVES YOU NO MATTER WHAT!

Poetry For The Lord- RESTLESS SOUL

RESTLESS SOUL


Some go on endless pilgrimages to search for the meaning of life
Many devour countless books of forgotten tomes of yesteryears
to explain the enigmatic riddles of life
Many seek for divine guidance from pantheons of diverse divinities
but where is the peace of one's soul?

There is a deep yearning in one's heart
A yearning for something most profound
that would quench the ever burning thirst
in one's soul
There is this deep seated dissatisfaction for everything that is
impure and earthly bound
The stench is sickening
It smells of burning sulfur and decaying bones
Where, oh where, can we ever find eternal peace
for our restless soul?


"SALVATION IS FOUND IN NO ONE ELSE, FOR THERE IS NO OTHER
NAME UNDER HEAVEN GIVEN TO MEN BY WHICH WE MUST BE
SAVED." (Acts 4: 12)

Poetry For The Lord- Why Me? I Am Most Unworthy

WHY ME? I AM MOST UNWORTHY


Out of the darkness you called me into the light
You never even considered how vile I was
I was lost and struggling in the quagmire
of earthly existence
But you stretched out your hand
and reached out for me

Oh, you never gave me rest
Even though I was wallowing in
sinful living and earthly pursuits
Yet your voice was always there
soothing, reassuring, always gently knocking
at the door of my heart

So many times I disregarded you as I ventured to
establish my niche in life
So many times I pushed you to the farthest
corners of my heart and mind in vain
pursuit of fame and fortune
How arrogantly I stood, proud and
stiffnecked as I gamely took on
all comers in the mad races
for earthly prizes

But you brought me down
as I grovelled in the dust
You showed me the errors of my ways
That I was running the wrong race and
competing for the deceptive prize
I did not know that I have to pay the ultimate
price for it - my soul
But you called me just in time

So here I am, ready to do your bidding
As I rise from the ashes of my former darkened existence
Here I am, adding yet another forlorn voice to gently
call those who are still struggling and sinking
deeper in the mudhole of earthly living
I know it's a thankless job, one fraught
with persecutions and calumny
But I can do no less than
My Savior who paid the ultimate price to save my
languishing soul

WHY ME? I AM MOST UNWORTHY


"FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY
BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM SHALL
NOT PERISH BUT HAVE ETERNAL LIFE." (John 3: 16)


"GREATER LOVE HAS NO ONE THAN THIS, THAT HE LAY DOWN
HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS." (John 15: 13)

Vignettes From The Pearly Gates

Vignettes From The Pearly Gate


Series # 3


11) Are we pleasers of God or pleasers of men? Do we seek the approval of men more than the approval of God? If you are suffering even though you are doing the will of God, take heart, "For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him." (2 Chronicles 16: 9)


12) When the bills pile up and the funds are low; when debts seem to overwhelm us every step of the way; when making both ends meet seems an impossibility, remember God's promise of divine providence. "But my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4: 19 KJV)


13) Learn to forgive and not to hold on to grudges and hurt feelings. The spirit of bitterness lodging in one's heart acts like acid searing our very soul. Surrender everything to the Lord and learn to, "Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall." (Psalm 55: 22)


14) The word of the Lord is like precious showers on a parched desert land. It is like a life saving harbor light that beckons on a cold and dark night. It is a message of hope that refreshes a languishing soul. "So is my word that goes out from my mouth; it will not return to me empty but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it." (Isaiah 55: 11)


15) As our mortal bodies weaken and our eyesights grow dim; as we find it harder and harder to do even the simplest things in life; when our hands grow cold and our bodies tremble, remember to turn your gaze unto the Lord. "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." (Isaiah 40: 31)


SMILE. GOD LOVES YOU NO MATTER WHAT!

Vignettes From The Pearly Gates

Vignettes From The Pearly Gates


Series # 2


6) Everybody else may seem to have the better things in life. We may seem to be perennial losers in the rat races of the world. Others may seem to be more appreciated, highly honored and continually praised by men, but remember this, we are co-heirs with Jesus Christ in the kingdom of the Father and realize that, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him." (1 Corinthians 2: 9)


7) God is not seeking for perfect men, He knows we can never be perfect. He is not seeking for self righteous and seemingly "good" men, only God is truly good and righteous. He is seeking men with these qualities: "This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word." (Isaiah 66: 2b)


8) We may have shed copious tears before the Lord that tears may have been our constant companion. Tears may have been the "reward" we received from our unappreciative flocks for the untold services we have rendered unto the Lord. But take heart and hold on to God's promise. "Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him." (Psalm 126: 5-6)


9) We may never leave any memorials behind. No one may even notice when we are gone. But God remembers each and every little thing we have done for His praise and glory. So we hold on to His promise. "To him who overcomes, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I overcame and sat down with my Father on His throne." (Revelation 3: 21)


10) Though the way be dark and dreary, though fear and dread beset us every step of the way, remember to trust in the Lord and say, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for you are with me, your rod and your staff they comfort me." (Psalm 23: 4)

Vignettes From The Pearly Gates

Vignettes From The Pearly Gates

Series # 1 ) When tempted to ask the Lord the question why?, remember that thru all the ages, from Job down to Paul, His answer had always been- and why not? For He is God, sovereign Lord over all His creation. Let us then learn to uncompromisingly trust in His unfailing love and know that, "All things work together for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." (Romans 8: 28)

2) Whatever pain you may be suffering in your heart; however heavy the load may be on your shoulder; however cold and dark your nights may be, remember that, "The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day." (Proverbs 4: 18)

3) When the climb seems so hard and the mountain seems so steep; when we stumble from the very guides we thought would lead us through; when body and soul weakens from the daily struggles and toils, remember to say to yourself, "I can do all things thru Christ who strengthens me." (Philippians 4: 13)

4) The mind is the battleground of the opposing heavenly forces. Good or bad we choose whatever predominates our mind. But what predominates the mind goes down to the heart, and out of the preponderance of the heart will determine what we will say or do. Let us then fill our minds with, "Whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things." (Philippians 4: 8)

5) Hurting? Rejected? Are you being loved as much as you are loving? Are you measuring the love you are receiving more than the love you are giving? Then know that, "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boasts, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." (1 Corinthians 13: 4-8a)


SMILE. GOD LOVES YOU NO MATTER WHAT!