Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. Romans 8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.
How is it still possible that after years of spiritual growth and healing, that Satan can still cripple me emotionally? Genesis 3:13 Then the LORD God said to the women, "What is this you have done"? The women said, "The serpent deceived me.........no doubt in my mind! Satan is well aware of my weaknesses and knows just how and when to throw the first punch. He`s doesn`t play fair, he lays and waits for the perfect opportunity to attack. What a jerk!
Thursday I battled Satan all day, however because of my relationship with Jesus, I am prepared for combat. As I have shared many times, my roots of family dysfunction often surface, allowing Satan to throw the one two punch right to my gut. Through out the day, several times down for the count, my defense was prayer.
So what started this scrimmage? What I considered to be an act of love and concern on behalf of my sister, turned into an invitation for Satan`s attack. My sister is struggling with some health issues, so I asked my facebook friends to please pray for her. As God gently reminded me, my sister and I just think differently. "We have not because, we ask not." Joyce was offended that I had violated her privacy by posting a prayer request on facebook. She scowled me, "I don`t want everyone to know my business." I apologized, immediately Satan proceeded with his deception......Linda how could you have been so stupid? You`ve just demolished the progress that your God has made in your relationship with your sister, thanks for helping me! I believed his lies, I felt terrible!
Immediately, I was overwhelmed with guilt and shame, uncontrollable tears flowed! I tried in vain to extinguish the flow. However, it required a call for reinforcements, I needed prayer and I needed it fast! I called one of my spiritual sisters, Pat Turner. I could hardly talk, between deep breaths and intense sobbing, I relayed to Pat that I needed her to pray for me. I was definitely overpowered by ugly-face tears! Pat graciously granted my request. Soon, with Pat`s prayers, love and compassion the water works subsided.
Now off to my job for Market Place Chaplain, I had people to visit and pray with and for. Without Pat`s prayers this task may have been impossible, Satan had pumped my head and heart full of his lies. How can you pray for anyone, you just messed up your relationship with your own sister? You`re so dumb, how do you have the confidence to pray for anyone? Thank you God, for my friend Pat and your faithfulness. Psalms 9:1-2 I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O most high.
After only three hours of ministering to employees, I found myself drained. How do pastor do this? God is this some kind of test, are you sure I can do this job? Oops, did I just open the door of self-doubt? Oh no, not you again Satan. I`m tired and drained, leave me alone. Father God, what`s going on?
Hours later, while praying with my friend Anita, I was brought to tears again. However, these tears where different. Not tears of condemnations but tears of desire and need. The requirement to be nurtured and replenished. As Anita and I prayed, I knew that I just needed a hug! No problem, she said! Psalms 34:8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who take refuge in him.
Together, at the Generation Station an after school program for middle school student, we listened to a presentation by a policeman about addiction. As officer Groce made his presentation, my memory was flooded with accounts of my own alcohol addiction and the addiction issues that have destroyed my own family Office Groce, works at the local school with the Dare Program. As I chatted with office Groce, I briefly shared my own battle with addiction, I told him I would be glad to assist his program with my personal testimony. He took my information saying that they are assembling a panel to share testimony with students. Wow, thank you Father God, I pray that you will use me to witness to these young children. Use me LORD. Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
What a day, such a gamut of emotions! Now home to have a nice dinner with my hubby, I just need a restful peaceful evening. Not the case. Rick got home late, he has consumed a few beers! But that`s okay. As we ate, I told him about my day. Instead of the love and compassion that I needed, he acted in anger and frustration when I told him what happened with Joyce and I. Great. Now he`s yelling at me, back to the feeling of condemnation. Satan, you mean you`re still hanging out with me? Once again, uncontrollable tears....what a day I`m having. Tears, on top of more tears! Romans 7:14-17 We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me.
SOS, this time I texted my friend Suzanne, can you call me? I`m in need of prayer! Here I go again. Between breath taking sobs I told her what was going on. Can you please pray for me, I`ve prayed but I can`t stop crying. Sob sniff, sob sniff, sob.....sniff,sniff, sniff. As she prayed, I felt the loving arm of Jesus holding me tight. A sense of peace and comfort flooded my soul. A vision of angels surrounded my existence. Thank you, Father God. Suzanne, prayed the exact words that I needed, thank you Holy Spirit! 2 Samuel 23:2 The Spirit of the LORD spoke through Suzanne; his word was on Suzanne`s tongue....personalize that, hope God doesn`t mind!
As I laid my head down for I night, I prayed, God what is it that allows Satan to block me from your grace and mercy. Please reveal the power, I still relinquish to him. "It`s his lie, your identity is in Jesus, not merely your family of origin." Really, God? In the name of Jesus, I renounce the lie that Satan can control my thoughts and emotions. I reclaim any authority that I have given to him. In the name of Christ Jesus....I will no longer tolerate or listen to Satan's lies, your truth will set me free. Amen.....Good night Father God, did I pass this test today?
John 3:3 In reply Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again. John 3:5-8 Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, "You must be born again The wind blows wherever it please. You hear its sounds, but you cannot tell where it come from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit."
Jesus said in Acts1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit come on you; and you will be my witness in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
Please pray for my sister Joyce she has some huge health issues to over come. LORD GOD, I thank you for my brothers and sister the family that you hand picked for me! Philippian 3:13-14 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do; forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead. I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in CHRIST JESUS.
Have a blessed Easter, have you received the gift that Jesus died for? ALL PRAISE AND GLORY TO LORD GOD ALMIGHTY......CHRIST IS RISEN!
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Friday, March 22, 2013
Kacie`s Story Day 409
Titus 2:3 Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. They can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.
I met 19 year old Kacie less than six months ago, but our relationship has recently soared to new heights thanks to the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY. Kacie works at Willis Chevrolet in Smyrna DE, which is one of the clients that I visit for Market Place Chaplains. The first day that I met Kacie, I explained my job as her chaplain. The Willis family provides my service free of charge for their employees, it is the employee`s choice to receive or decline our service. As a chaplain, I am a care-giver who is available 24/7 to provide care, concern, compassion and hope to all employees and their families. I shared with Kacie that chaplains are available to make hospital visits perform weddings, or to perform funeral services if needed. I also told her that I would pray with and for her if she would like.
As the weeks and month quickly passed, Kacie was always willing and eager to chat with me. We talked about her family, her plans for the future, her relationship with her boyfriend, her grandfather`s health issues and her relationship with God. Like many, Kacie confessed that she knows about God, but didn`t really have an intimate relationship with him. I suggested that perhaps we pray! Very often Kacie and I would join hands as I prayed on her behalf.
On one of my visits Kacie had a hand written list of questions that she wanted to ask me. I was delighted! I gave Kacie one of my favorite small wooden crosses, I encouraged her to hold on to it as a reminder that Father God is always willing and ready to chat. On another visit after we prayed, I gave her a cross bookmaker that hung from the book I was carrying. Guess I forgot about the one I had already given her or maybe God just wanted her to have more than one reminder of his love.
It`s always a pleasure to see Kacie smiling face as I approach her work area at her cashiers station! Between customers we squeeze in as much God-time as possible. "I haven`t seen you since I had my accident! What happened? Where you hurt? She continued, remember that snow storm a few weeks ago, I totaled my car on the way to work. Before leaving for work my mom called me and warned me not to take Honeysuckle Road, it`s too winding and twisty, stay on the main road! Then totally out of character, my boyfriend texted me suggesting that I take the main road and avoid Honeysuckle Rd.
However, I ignored two warnings and traveled on Honeysuckle Rd. My car slid off the road as I lost control. In the agony and fear of the moment the only words out of my mouth were "O GOD." Buckled in, my car rolled four times, somehow avoiding the trees that lined the slippery road. Finally, the car stopped resting on it`s side, drivers door down in the dirt. Shorty, two men came to my rescue, helping me to climb out of my vehicle. Somehow, I escaped with only a tiny scratch on my hand. The two crosses that you gave me where in my car!"
Wow, God! Tears flowed from both of us and I was covered from head to toe with Holy Spirit goosebumps as Kacie told her incredible God-story! A hug of love and friendship was followed by prayer and praise to Father God!
I asked Kacie`s permission to share this story, as we texted back and forth with needed information, she texted; "thank you for praying with and for me, you are always the one person I can count on to improve things in my life that I feel are heading down hill. I really appreciate it. God has truly made an entrance into my life that I needed. I am fine with you sharing this story and spreading the Word. Thank you for always keeping my troubles in your prayers. I will be sure to pass my prayer to someone just as you have done with me!"
Kacie you are welcome, I am so blessed to be used by Father God to connect you to his unconditional love for you. "O GOD, YOUR LOVE FOR EACH OF US IS AMAZING, THANK YOU."
Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
I met 19 year old Kacie less than six months ago, but our relationship has recently soared to new heights thanks to the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY. Kacie works at Willis Chevrolet in Smyrna DE, which is one of the clients that I visit for Market Place Chaplains. The first day that I met Kacie, I explained my job as her chaplain. The Willis family provides my service free of charge for their employees, it is the employee`s choice to receive or decline our service. As a chaplain, I am a care-giver who is available 24/7 to provide care, concern, compassion and hope to all employees and their families. I shared with Kacie that chaplains are available to make hospital visits perform weddings, or to perform funeral services if needed. I also told her that I would pray with and for her if she would like.
As the weeks and month quickly passed, Kacie was always willing and eager to chat with me. We talked about her family, her plans for the future, her relationship with her boyfriend, her grandfather`s health issues and her relationship with God. Like many, Kacie confessed that she knows about God, but didn`t really have an intimate relationship with him. I suggested that perhaps we pray! Very often Kacie and I would join hands as I prayed on her behalf.
On one of my visits Kacie had a hand written list of questions that she wanted to ask me. I was delighted! I gave Kacie one of my favorite small wooden crosses, I encouraged her to hold on to it as a reminder that Father God is always willing and ready to chat. On another visit after we prayed, I gave her a cross bookmaker that hung from the book I was carrying. Guess I forgot about the one I had already given her or maybe God just wanted her to have more than one reminder of his love.
It`s always a pleasure to see Kacie smiling face as I approach her work area at her cashiers station! Between customers we squeeze in as much God-time as possible. "I haven`t seen you since I had my accident! What happened? Where you hurt? She continued, remember that snow storm a few weeks ago, I totaled my car on the way to work. Before leaving for work my mom called me and warned me not to take Honeysuckle Road, it`s too winding and twisty, stay on the main road! Then totally out of character, my boyfriend texted me suggesting that I take the main road and avoid Honeysuckle Rd.
However, I ignored two warnings and traveled on Honeysuckle Rd. My car slid off the road as I lost control. In the agony and fear of the moment the only words out of my mouth were "O GOD." Buckled in, my car rolled four times, somehow avoiding the trees that lined the slippery road. Finally, the car stopped resting on it`s side, drivers door down in the dirt. Shorty, two men came to my rescue, helping me to climb out of my vehicle. Somehow, I escaped with only a tiny scratch on my hand. The two crosses that you gave me where in my car!"
Wow, God! Tears flowed from both of us and I was covered from head to toe with Holy Spirit goosebumps as Kacie told her incredible God-story! A hug of love and friendship was followed by prayer and praise to Father God!
I asked Kacie`s permission to share this story, as we texted back and forth with needed information, she texted; "thank you for praying with and for me, you are always the one person I can count on to improve things in my life that I feel are heading down hill. I really appreciate it. God has truly made an entrance into my life that I needed. I am fine with you sharing this story and spreading the Word. Thank you for always keeping my troubles in your prayers. I will be sure to pass my prayer to someone just as you have done with me!"
Kacie you are welcome, I am so blessed to be used by Father God to connect you to his unconditional love for you. "O GOD, YOUR LOVE FOR EACH OF US IS AMAZING, THANK YOU."
Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
Friday, February 1, 2013
"In Christ Alone" Day 408
Do you know that song? In Christ alone my hope is found, He is my light, my strength, my song; this Cornerstone, this solid Ground, firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, when fears are stilled, when striving cease! My Comforter, my All in All, here in love of Christ I stand..... Have you heard it? I`ve heard it plenty of times, but just the other day, I listened and heard it as never before. It was as if the fog of deception had been lifted, perhaps for the first time the truth of lyrics pierced my heart and soul, thank you, LORD!
You might be pondering, what happened to Linda now? Ponder, I love to ponder, that is often when God speaks into my heart, oops sorry just sitting here smiling! So what has happened? God has been continuing to do what he does so well, peeling away the layers of unforgiveness, hurt and pain replenishing them with the truth! This layer was gigantic! As it often happens in dysfunctional families, the scares are deep, requiring the super natural power of the Holy Spirit to be remedied.
Let me dole out some good stuff about Father God. The Godhead, in Sozo healing is explained with the Father Ladder.
Picture three ladders; one Godhead side; Father God, Jesus, and Holy Spirit, second ladder; Body(our identify, protection, provision), Soul(our companionship, communication), and Spirit( our comfort, nurture, teacher) third ladder; earthly Family; Father, Siblings(friends) and Mother. In the perfect world, Father God represents our relationship with our earthly father. Fulfilling our body's needs, they provide, protect and give our identify. Jesus and siblings provide our soul with companionship and communication. The Holy Spirit and our Mothers quench our spirit by comforting, nurturing and teaching us.
However, due to the sin in the garden with Adam and Eve, this perfect picture is distorted by the sin in us. Not mention dysfunction, I used to say that our family put the "fun" in dysfunction. I have renounced that lie, it wasn`t fun, it was turmoil, stress, confusion, insecurity, and drama! Thank you God, for rescuing me and for the work that you are doing within my entire family, you`re the best, Dad!
This weekend our church is hosting an Unbound seminar, a ministry of healing and freedom in Christ. As I reviewed for this weekend, God gently whispered to me, it`s time you and your sister forgive one another. Thank you, God, I have tired unsuccessfully to do this but, I couldn`t! If you say, "I am, I`m ready!" The roots of unforgiveness, prevent us from truly receiving and knowing Jesus in the intimate way that He desires. The phone rang, it was my sister, Joyce. Just calling from work on her break to say, "hello." We chatted briefly, I recall thinking that was unusual, Joyce doesn`t call just to chat, hum! Now for the rest of the story; the weekend before the seminar the team from Unbound came to our church to prepare our prayer team for our part in the upcoming seminar. Sure enough, God provided the opportunity for prayer. As a member from the Unbound ministry prayed with me, they lead me through their five keys of healing. Tears, flowed and flowed, I forgave myself and my sister for years of deception and lies that prevented us from truly forgiving one another. It took the presence and power of the Holy Spirit to touch the spot in my heart that required restoration. I left with a sense of peace, knowing that God had touched me in a mighty way.
Sunday, as I was driving I heard the song, "In Christ Alone," it was as if I was hearing it for the very first time. Each word punctured my heart like never before. Had the unforgiveness between Joyce and I finally been lifted, allowing me to experience the gift of Jesus? I believe so, thank you, Lord. By the end of the song I was sobbing uncontrollably, ugly face tear! But, I looked beautiful and radiant in the eyes of the LORD. No guilt in life, no fear in death. This is the power of Christ in me; From life`s first cry to final breath. Jesus commands my destiny. No power of hell, no scheme of man,Can ever pluck me from His hand; Till He returns or calls me home, Here in the power of Christ I`ll stand. WOW, JESUS!
Trusting God to do what he does, I didn`t mention this to Joyce. Tuesday my phone rang, it was Joyce once again calling to just chat! "I`m not working today, just thought we need more than just a few minute chat." I felt and heard something in both of us that has been missing for more than a decade. I felt, JESUS! Thank you, LORD!
Luke 6:17-19 He went down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of his disciples was there and a great number of people from all over Judea, from Jerusalem and from the coast of Tyre and Sidon, who had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases. Those troubled by evil spirits were cured, and the people all tried to touch him, because power was coming from him and healing them all.
I pray that you will seek the LORD for His mighty healing, mercy and grace! There is no "fun" in dysfunction, we are new creations in Christ! 2 Corinthians 6:18 "I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the LORD ALMIGHTY." AMEN........................"IN CHRIST ALONE."
You might be pondering, what happened to Linda now? Ponder, I love to ponder, that is often when God speaks into my heart, oops sorry just sitting here smiling! So what has happened? God has been continuing to do what he does so well, peeling away the layers of unforgiveness, hurt and pain replenishing them with the truth! This layer was gigantic! As it often happens in dysfunctional families, the scares are deep, requiring the super natural power of the Holy Spirit to be remedied.
Let me dole out some good stuff about Father God. The Godhead, in Sozo healing is explained with the Father Ladder.
Picture three ladders; one Godhead side; Father God, Jesus, and Holy Spirit, second ladder; Body(our identify, protection, provision), Soul(our companionship, communication), and Spirit( our comfort, nurture, teacher) third ladder; earthly Family; Father, Siblings(friends) and Mother. In the perfect world, Father God represents our relationship with our earthly father. Fulfilling our body's needs, they provide, protect and give our identify. Jesus and siblings provide our soul with companionship and communication. The Holy Spirit and our Mothers quench our spirit by comforting, nurturing and teaching us.
However, due to the sin in the garden with Adam and Eve, this perfect picture is distorted by the sin in us. Not mention dysfunction, I used to say that our family put the "fun" in dysfunction. I have renounced that lie, it wasn`t fun, it was turmoil, stress, confusion, insecurity, and drama! Thank you God, for rescuing me and for the work that you are doing within my entire family, you`re the best, Dad!
This weekend our church is hosting an Unbound seminar, a ministry of healing and freedom in Christ. As I reviewed for this weekend, God gently whispered to me, it`s time you and your sister forgive one another. Thank you, God, I have tired unsuccessfully to do this but, I couldn`t! If you say, "I am, I`m ready!" The roots of unforgiveness, prevent us from truly receiving and knowing Jesus in the intimate way that He desires. The phone rang, it was my sister, Joyce. Just calling from work on her break to say, "hello." We chatted briefly, I recall thinking that was unusual, Joyce doesn`t call just to chat, hum! Now for the rest of the story; the weekend before the seminar the team from Unbound came to our church to prepare our prayer team for our part in the upcoming seminar. Sure enough, God provided the opportunity for prayer. As a member from the Unbound ministry prayed with me, they lead me through their five keys of healing. Tears, flowed and flowed, I forgave myself and my sister for years of deception and lies that prevented us from truly forgiving one another. It took the presence and power of the Holy Spirit to touch the spot in my heart that required restoration. I left with a sense of peace, knowing that God had touched me in a mighty way.
Sunday, as I was driving I heard the song, "In Christ Alone," it was as if I was hearing it for the very first time. Each word punctured my heart like never before. Had the unforgiveness between Joyce and I finally been lifted, allowing me to experience the gift of Jesus? I believe so, thank you, Lord. By the end of the song I was sobbing uncontrollably, ugly face tear! But, I looked beautiful and radiant in the eyes of the LORD. No guilt in life, no fear in death. This is the power of Christ in me; From life`s first cry to final breath. Jesus commands my destiny. No power of hell, no scheme of man,Can ever pluck me from His hand; Till He returns or calls me home, Here in the power of Christ I`ll stand. WOW, JESUS!
Trusting God to do what he does, I didn`t mention this to Joyce. Tuesday my phone rang, it was Joyce once again calling to just chat! "I`m not working today, just thought we need more than just a few minute chat." I felt and heard something in both of us that has been missing for more than a decade. I felt, JESUS! Thank you, LORD!
Luke 6:17-19 He went down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of his disciples was there and a great number of people from all over Judea, from Jerusalem and from the coast of Tyre and Sidon, who had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases. Those troubled by evil spirits were cured, and the people all tried to touch him, because power was coming from him and healing them all.
I pray that you will seek the LORD for His mighty healing, mercy and grace! There is no "fun" in dysfunction, we are new creations in Christ! 2 Corinthians 6:18 "I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the LORD ALMIGHTY." AMEN........................"IN CHRIST ALONE."
Thursday, January 24, 2013
The Fifth Gospel! Day 407
Gospel, the "good news", as told by Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Matthew tells about Jesus` life, death and resurrection. Mark`s journalistic style accounts Jesus` life during the final weeks. Jesus is portrayed as full of life, emotion and purpose, pursuing that purpose with unswerving passion. Luke presents Jesus as a savior for the entire human race. He emphasizes Jesus` love and compassion for those oppressed by society. Also, he stresses the importance of prayer in Jesus` life. John`s stories include a lot of commentary from Jesus and John. John convinces people to believe in Jesus as God in human form and to "have life" as a result.
Matthew brought us the Lord` Prayer: 6:9-13 "This is how you should pray: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. A little help just in case your not sure how to pray! Wow, I remember when we started each school day with "The Lord`s Prayer."
Mark shares of the loaves and fishes: 6:41-44 Taking the five loaves and two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to his disciples to set before the people. He also divided the two fishes among them all. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve baskets of broken pieces of bread and fish. The number of men who had eaten was five thousand. Wow, Jesus!
Luke emphasizes unconditional love in the parable of the lost son: 15: 24 For this son of mine was lost and is found. So they began to celebrate. You are the "best father" my LORD!
From John 3:16 we learn; For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Now back to Matthew for the Greatest Commandment: 22-37:39 Jesus replied: "Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it; "Love your neighbor as yourself." In my pea brain opinion, if you get the Greatest Commandment and truly live life to fulfill it, you will live a life of purpose and glory for the Kingdom of God!.
No doubt, the four gospel are fulled of amazing accounts of the life of Jesus, but the truth is that most of your friends and acquaintances may "never" read them! Sad, but true. So what about the Fifth Gospel? YOU and ME. The good news of how Jesus has touched your life; restoring, refreshing and renewing us to the sons and daughters that we are created to be. Are you willing and eager to share your testimony with friends, co-worker and strangers for the glory of God? You may be the only Bible they read! B-I-B-L-E, Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth!
If you have followed this blog for anytime, you have experienced the Gospel of Linda Squier. In the past several years, I shared with the world how Jesus opened the chambers of my heart and soul and showered me with unconditional love and healing. With God`s help, I humbly and often tearfully healed layer by layer;
breaking strongholds and replacing lies with the truth of the Gospel! It has been overwhelming at times to realize that the LORD has used me to proclaim the riches of Jesus Christ! Thank you, Father God!
Philippians 4:13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Jeremiah 17:14 Heal me, o LORD, and I will be healed, save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise. Jeremiah 29:12-14 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me and I will listen to you. You will seek me and when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you, "declares the LORD, "and will bring you back from captivity. John 14:15-1 " If you love me, you will obey what I command. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever---the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. Have you received the gift of the Holy Spirit, do you recognize his convictions, teachings, nurturing and counseling, do you hear His voice in the silence of your soul?
Oops, almost forgot one of my favorites----Matthew 4:19 "Come, follow me, Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men! Anybody want to go fishin?????
Father God, thank you for loving me just the why that I am and for allowing me to share the Gospel according to Linda Squier for you glory. AMEN
Matthew brought us the Lord` Prayer: 6:9-13 "This is how you should pray: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. A little help just in case your not sure how to pray! Wow, I remember when we started each school day with "The Lord`s Prayer."
Mark shares of the loaves and fishes: 6:41-44 Taking the five loaves and two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to his disciples to set before the people. He also divided the two fishes among them all. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve baskets of broken pieces of bread and fish. The number of men who had eaten was five thousand. Wow, Jesus!
Luke emphasizes unconditional love in the parable of the lost son: 15: 24 For this son of mine was lost and is found. So they began to celebrate. You are the "best father" my LORD!
From John 3:16 we learn; For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Now back to Matthew for the Greatest Commandment: 22-37:39 Jesus replied: "Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it; "Love your neighbor as yourself." In my pea brain opinion, if you get the Greatest Commandment and truly live life to fulfill it, you will live a life of purpose and glory for the Kingdom of God!.
No doubt, the four gospel are fulled of amazing accounts of the life of Jesus, but the truth is that most of your friends and acquaintances may "never" read them! Sad, but true. So what about the Fifth Gospel? YOU and ME. The good news of how Jesus has touched your life; restoring, refreshing and renewing us to the sons and daughters that we are created to be. Are you willing and eager to share your testimony with friends, co-worker and strangers for the glory of God? You may be the only Bible they read! B-I-B-L-E, Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth!
If you have followed this blog for anytime, you have experienced the Gospel of Linda Squier. In the past several years, I shared with the world how Jesus opened the chambers of my heart and soul and showered me with unconditional love and healing. With God`s help, I humbly and often tearfully healed layer by layer;
breaking strongholds and replacing lies with the truth of the Gospel! It has been overwhelming at times to realize that the LORD has used me to proclaim the riches of Jesus Christ! Thank you, Father God!
Philippians 4:13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Jeremiah 17:14 Heal me, o LORD, and I will be healed, save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise. Jeremiah 29:12-14 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me and I will listen to you. You will seek me and when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you, "declares the LORD, "and will bring you back from captivity. John 14:15-1 " If you love me, you will obey what I command. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever---the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. Have you received the gift of the Holy Spirit, do you recognize his convictions, teachings, nurturing and counseling, do you hear His voice in the silence of your soul?
Oops, almost forgot one of my favorites----Matthew 4:19 "Come, follow me, Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men! Anybody want to go fishin?????
Father God, thank you for loving me just the why that I am and for allowing me to share the Gospel according to Linda Squier for you glory. AMEN
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