ENCOURAGEMENT

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April 23, 2013
SMALL STRAWS IN A SOFT WIND by MARSHA BURNS

April 23, 2013:  I will show you ways to get in order so that you will be more efficient and effective in all that you have been given to do.  Simplicity is the order of the day.  Be open and sensitive to My leading in this regard.  I would have you be unencumbered to the extent that you can focus more fully on spiritual matters and spend more time with Me, says the Lord.  I am calling you to come and dine.  . 

Revelation 3:20 "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me."
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"You can, and you will".

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Blessed to Be a Blessing

Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.
- Psalm 35:27

It's not God's will for you to be in lack and poverty. He wants you to prosper in every area of your life which includes your finances. You're blessed to be a blessing. How can you be a blessing to others if you have nothing to give? Allow wealth to come to you and flow through you so others can be blessed and encouraged that God is a Provider.

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WE ARE GROWING

Margaret Singana
We are growing

Bom-bom bom-bom-bom bom-bom bom-bom
(Background)

Ayeyeyeyeye, oyo
(Bayete, Inkosi)  Be greeted Lord; Be greeted God

Ayeyeyeyeye, oyo
(Bayete, Inkosi)  Be greeted Lord; Be greeted God

Ayoyo, oh, oyo
(Bayete, Inkosi)

Be a man of greatness now
A man so tall, a man so kind
Be a man of wisdome now
A man of mind, a man of blind

Be a man of kindness now
A man so big and strong in mind
Be a man so humble now
A man of man, now let it shine

This is what you are
This is how it was planned now
This is what to be
Every kind of man now

This is what to say
With the kind of meaning
This is what to feel
With the kind of feeling

We are growing
Growing higher and higher
We are growing
Growing higher and higher

He is growing
Growing higher and higher
We are growing
Growing higher and higher

Hear the children, hear the children
They are talking to you
Hear the wind blow, hear the wind blow
It is blowing for you

See the grass grow, see the grass grow
It whispers his name
See the fire blow, see the fire blow
His heart's in the flame

Bayete, Inkosi  (Be greeted Lord; Be greeted God)
Bayete, Inkosi 
Bayete, Inkosi
Bayete, Inkosi

We are growing
Growing higher and higher
We are growing
Growing higher and higher

He is growing
Growing higher and higher
We are growing
Growing higher and higher

Hear the children, hear the children
They are talking to you
Hear the wind blow, hear the wind blow
It is blowing for you

See the grass grow, see the grass grow
It whispers his name
See the fire blow, see the fire blow
His heart in the flame

Bayete, Inkosi (Be greeted Lord; Be greeted God)
Bayete, Inkosi

We are growing
Growing higher and higher
We are growing
Growing higher and higher

He is growing
Growing higher and higher
We are growing
Growing higher and higher

Bayete, Inkosi  (Be greeted Lord; Be greeted God)
Bayete, Inkosi

We are growing
Growing higher and higher
We are growing
Growing higher and higher

We are growing
Growing higher and higher
We are growing
Growing higher and higher

(Growing
Higher
Growing
Higher)

[phbrown]

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Don’t Quit

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must, but don’t you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don’t give up though the pace seems slow–
You may succeed with another blow.

Often the goal is nearer than
It seems to a faint and faltering man,
Often the struggler has given up,
When he might have captured the victor’s cup,
And he learned too late when the night slipped down,
How close he was to the golden crown.

Success is failure turned inside out–
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far,
So stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit–
It’s when things seem worst that you mustn’t quit.

- Author unknown

[nessalynn77]

Amen

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Romans 15:13

New International Version (NIV)

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

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The IS pulling us through

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Question: "What is the gift of encouragement?"

Answer: The gift of encouragement or exhortation is found in Paul’s list of gifts in Romans 12:7–8. The word translated “encourage” or “exhortation” is the Greek word paracletos, or “paraclete,” which basically means “to call to one’s side.”

Paracletos can have several meanings, including “exhort,” “urge,” “encourage,” and “comfort.” All of these make up the gift of encouragement. For example, Paul often urged and exhorted his readers to act on something he wrote. A good example is Romans 12:1–2, where Paul urges the Romans to present their bodies to God as living sacrifices. By doing this, they would know and understand God’s will.

Interestingly, when Jesus spoke to His disciples in the upper room, He spoke of the Holy Spirit, as “Helper” or “Comforter” (John 14:16, 26; 15:26), which is why the Holy Spirit is referred to as the Paraclete. The ministry of the Holy Spirit was important to Jesus and to us. A person with the gift of encouragement can use this gift in both a public and a private setting. It can be seen in counseling, discipleship, mentoring, and preaching. The body of Christ is built up in faith as a result the ministry of those with the gift of encouragement.

The gift of encouragement differs from the gift of teaching in that it focuses on the practical aspects of the Bible. Whereas one with the gift of teaching focuses on the meaning and content of the Word, along with accuracy and application, one with the gift of encouragement focuses on the practical application of the Word. He or she can relate to others, both in groups and individually, by understanding their needs and sympathizing with them. This person can help another person move from pessimism to optimism.

Probably the best example of one with the gift of encouragement is Barnabas who is described as “the son of encouragement” (Acts 4:36). We see Barnabas in Acts 13:43 encouraging the believers to continue in the grace of God. In Acts 15:36–41, Paul and Barnabas had a disagreement over John Mark’s involvement in their ministry. John Mark had deserted them in Pamphylia. Barnabas was desirous of taking him with them, but Paul was not. While we do not know the exact words spoken, it seems very likely that Barnabas believed John Mark had potential in ministry, and he encouraged Paul to give him a second chance. Paul and Barnabas separated, John Mark going with Barnabas, but we see later that John Mark proved himself faithful, no doubt through the help of Barnabas and his gift of encouragement (2 Timothy 4:11). This is the result of the gift of encouragement; others are helped and become more effective for Christ.

S. Michael Houdmann

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August 25, 2014
SMALL STRAWS IN A SOFT WIND by MARSHA BURNS

August 25, 2014:  It's not the end of the book, but there are chapters in your life that are about to close.  Do what is necessary to bring closure to areas of your life that have not only been unproductive, but have also been painful.  Now is the time to break free into the liberty that will be necessary before you can move forward.  Do so with confidence, says the Lord, for I am with you.   . 

Luke 4:18 "The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.".

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Adversity is like a strong wind.
It tears away from us all but the things that cannot be torn,
so that we see ourselves as we really are.
-Arthur Golden, Memoirs of a Geisha

The world is round and the place which may seem like the end
may also be only the beginning.
-Ivy Baker Priest

Risk more than others think is safe.
Care more than others think is wise.
Dream more than others think is practical.
Expect more than others think is possible.
-Claude Bissell

[nessalynn77]

Adversity is like a strong wind.
It tears away from us all but the things that cannot be torn,
so that we see ourselves as we really are.
-Arthur Golden, Memoirs of a Geisha

The world is round and the place which may seem like the end
may also be only the beginning.
-Ivy Baker Priest

Risk more than others think is safe.
Care more than others think is wise.
Dream more than others think is practical.
Expect more than others think is possible.
-Claude Bissell

Wow... all of those are very encouraging to me at this very moment.  Thanks for your consistent reminders.

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LGM will rise again?


"Ohhhhhhhhhh you gotta answer that question"



LGM will rise again.

[Mysteryman]

LGM will rise again?


"Ohhhhhhhhhh you gotta answer that question"



LGM will rise again.

They always come back at the beginning of the year. 

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This is the day that the Lord has made, let US rejoice and be glad in it.

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It's Yours, If You Want It - O'landa Draper & The Associates,"Reflections"

Faith Still Moves Mountains

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If you don't have what you want or what you think you need, "Use what you got".

An old lady to her grandchildren.

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GOD IS GREATER THAN.....

• Fear
• Doubt
• Lonliness
• Depression
• Sickness
• Disappointment
• Poverty
• Debt
• Unbelief
• Divorce
• Addictions
• Money
• Your Past
• Your Problems
• Your Mistakes

Fill In The Blank _________________.

God Is Greater Than IT!!