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Saturday, August 1, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Prayer for President Obama
Father, your word says "supplications, prayers, intercessions and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and for all that are in authority that we may lead a quiet peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior".
So Lord, we lift up our new president, Barack Obama, today as he is inaugurated in Washington DC and pray that You will grant him the wisdom that is necessary to lead this country in the ways of righteousness during the next four years. We pray that the eyes of his understanding would be enlightened, that he would function by revelation, and that your grace would rest upon him mightily each and every day to empower and enable him to make Spirit led decisions.
Father, we decree that he hears the voice of the Good Shepherd and that the voice of a stranger he will not follow. We declare that he is strong and courageous. He will not bow down to the influence of the enemy or the fear of man. He will not be deceived by the schemes, strategies or wiles of the devil.
The heart of the king is in the hand of the Lord, so Lord we declare that you are giving President Obama the desires of Your heart and that He is yielding to your will. Father, we thank you that President Obama is operating in a spirit of unity that flows from heaven and that as a result the country is united. We pray Father that President Obama and his entire administration will operate in the fear of the Lord. We pray Father for dreams, visions and prophetic utterances to be poured upon each of them so that they will clearly know Your will.
Father, we pray that President Obama will run to you as a shield and fortress during times of stress and pressure. We pray that his relationship with you will grow stronger each and every day and that he is strengthened with might in his inner man. Now, in the name of Jesus, Satan we bind you and forbid you to operate against our new President. We take authority over the spirits of deception, blindness and pride. We declare that President Obama is free to exercise sound wisdom and Godly discretion in every matter.
In Jesus Name, AMEN!
witten by Schlyce Jimenez - http://www.sjmi.org/
Friday, December 12, 2008
The Mission
The mission is not simply getting to heaven. The mission is getting heaven HERE... NOW!
Matthew 6:10
Matthew 6:10
The Vision
To provide an encouraging atmosphere of achievement,
predicated on the Dedication to Excellence.
Thru empowering others to attain their personal dreams & goals,
Thru empowering others to attain their personal dreams & goals,
we choose to live a life on purpose - Victory to Victory.
Vanquishing emotional, spiritual, and economic poverty,
Vanquishing emotional, spiritual, and economic poverty,
I equip the youth to Start Right - maximizing life to the full;
while emboldening the seasoned warrior to Finish Strong.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Don't drop that dream!
Pick it back up. You doubt yourself because there's still stuff in your heart that isn't right. Just follow God and He will clean you up and cover you at the same time. Remember, He who has begun a work in you shall finish. God says, "The 'stuff' has nothing to do with what I've told you to do!"
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Believe In You!
"It's lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believe in myself." - Muhammad Ali
Many people never pursue their dreams, not because they don't have dreams or because they don't know how to get there, but because they don't have the faith in themselves to be able to carry out their dreams. We can sometimes look at successful people, especially the very successful, and believe that they are somehow better than us or different than us. We believe in them, but not in ourselves. I have had the blessing of associating with some very successful men and women in the world, and they are not much different than you and me. How many boxers could have been another Muhammad Ali but lost the battle of belief with themselves?
Do you think you are not as capable as other more successful people? We must begin to tell ourselves differently! Henry Ford said, "whether you think you can - or not, you are right." Believe in yourself! You are most certainly able if you simply apply yourself and passionately seek your dream! The starting point is to BELIEVE IN YOU!
Many people never pursue their dreams, not because they don't have dreams or because they don't know how to get there, but because they don't have the faith in themselves to be able to carry out their dreams. We can sometimes look at successful people, especially the very successful, and believe that they are somehow better than us or different than us. We believe in them, but not in ourselves. I have had the blessing of associating with some very successful men and women in the world, and they are not much different than you and me. How many boxers could have been another Muhammad Ali but lost the battle of belief with themselves?
Do you think you are not as capable as other more successful people? We must begin to tell ourselves differently! Henry Ford said, "whether you think you can - or not, you are right." Believe in yourself! You are most certainly able if you simply apply yourself and passionately seek your dream! The starting point is to BELIEVE IN YOU!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
REFLECTION
Life & my vision for it have changed dramatically since being introduced to Pastor Winston 16 months ago. Little did I know (or imagine) at that time, I would have an opportunity to walk under the anointing on his ministry. I would rush home from my former church to try and catch his late service streaming online from Chicago. “Seeding for the Billion-Flow” was the very first message I heard. It changed my perspective on the expectation & empowerment that God has put on our lives - ALL of Our Lives; WE are the chosen few. Pastor Winston calls it “The Dominion Mandate” - that we have been placed here, at this point in time, to represent the Kingdom of God. As “ambassadors of Christ” (2 Cor 5:20), we are here to take care of government business. “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end” (Isaiah 9:6-7).
In addition to his amazing revelation, I think Pastor Winston’s military & business background has given him an understanding of missions, direction, and equipment for success. He gives much meat, with little milk to wash it down. It is all about empowerment of the individual thru Christ for the greater mission of the many. His sermons are designed to propel the individual forward, not simply give you a warm fuzzy. Understanding Our Divinity http://www.bwm.org/believers_walk_of_faith/video.htm will forever change the way you perceive God’s view of you and His purpose for your life. “For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope” (Jer 29:11 NAS)
That teaching, coupled with Andrew Wommack’s teachings (Spirit, Soul & Body) http://www.awmi.net/extra/audio/1027, have fueled a renewed spirit of understanding and awareness. They definitely go against the grain of a lot of “religious teaching” out there. A substantial amount of that stuff just builds up in our spirit what Pastor Winston and Andrew Wommack call a “sin consciousness” that makes the Word & promises of God of little to no effect in our lives. It is of the utmost importance to remember, “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit” (Romans 8:1). Those inaccurate “religious” teachings are not out of malice, just ignorance & tradition. Nevertheless, I believe it has retarded the growth of the individuals in the church. The Gospel of Jesus Christ and the New Covenant is not about religious rules and what you have to do to be holy and received acceptable by God. Jesus rebuked the Pharisees regarding this, saying that “you have made the Word of God to no effect thru your tradition” (Mark 7:13).
Much of what we have heard in (and ignorantly perceived outside) of church is about proving (and re-proving) ourselves worthy. On the contrary, it is ALL about what He has already done for you, and the way He already see’s you - Complete, Pure, Acceptable, and created for greatness! You were designed to Rule! God's will is not for us to be ruled over by the conditions & cares of the world. If we saw ourselves the way God already see’s us, and created us to operate - utilizing the gifts and power He has restored to us thru Jesus the Christ, we would have unlimited abundance, health, and prosperity in all area’s of our lives (Blessed to be a Blessing). “The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).” (John 10:10 AMP)
I am very excited and at peace with God’s plan for our lives. Earlier in the year, I actually considered flying to Chicago every weekend to attend Pastor Winston’s church. That’s how bad I wanted it, and saw how important the understanding of God’s plan is. It changes everything; “As a man thinketh, so is he”. Little did I know at that time, that thru the influence of a mutual friend, I would be a foundational member of the church Pastor Winston would end up starting right here in Colorado Springs, just this past June. God Rocks!
Not only that, but I recently connected with a member of Pastor Winston’s Prayer & Healing staff back in Chicago. Her name is Schlyce Jimenez http://schlycejimenezministries.blogspot.com/. She and her husband moved to Colorado Springs back in November of last year not knowing what God had in store, but His plan played out divinely. Now she is part of LWCC – Colorado Springs, and has started her own ministry called Schlyce Jimenez Ministries that umbrella's a healing & music ministry called “The Jesus Show” http://www.jesusshow.org/. It’s the real deal, with signs & wonders – No Joke! Partnering with Schlyce Jimenez Ministries, and studying under her anointing has blessed my life tremendously. Seeds of greatness are being cultivated into miracle-force harvest returns!
I hope & expect the renewing of your mind (daily) will see manifested results & abundance in a very short time. The series on the hyper-link(s) I included in this message has laid a foundation for my life that not only did I not know existed, but couldn't even imagine 2 years ago. God is doing “a new thing” and it’s BIG!
In addition to his amazing revelation, I think Pastor Winston’s military & business background has given him an understanding of missions, direction, and equipment for success. He gives much meat, with little milk to wash it down. It is all about empowerment of the individual thru Christ for the greater mission of the many. His sermons are designed to propel the individual forward, not simply give you a warm fuzzy. Understanding Our Divinity http://www.bwm.org/believers_walk_of_faith/video.htm will forever change the way you perceive God’s view of you and His purpose for your life. “For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope” (Jer 29:11 NAS)
That teaching, coupled with Andrew Wommack’s teachings (Spirit, Soul & Body) http://www.awmi.net/extra/audio/1027, have fueled a renewed spirit of understanding and awareness. They definitely go against the grain of a lot of “religious teaching” out there. A substantial amount of that stuff just builds up in our spirit what Pastor Winston and Andrew Wommack call a “sin consciousness” that makes the Word & promises of God of little to no effect in our lives. It is of the utmost importance to remember, “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit” (Romans 8:1). Those inaccurate “religious” teachings are not out of malice, just ignorance & tradition. Nevertheless, I believe it has retarded the growth of the individuals in the church. The Gospel of Jesus Christ and the New Covenant is not about religious rules and what you have to do to be holy and received acceptable by God. Jesus rebuked the Pharisees regarding this, saying that “you have made the Word of God to no effect thru your tradition” (Mark 7:13).
Much of what we have heard in (and ignorantly perceived outside) of church is about proving (and re-proving) ourselves worthy. On the contrary, it is ALL about what He has already done for you, and the way He already see’s you - Complete, Pure, Acceptable, and created for greatness! You were designed to Rule! God's will is not for us to be ruled over by the conditions & cares of the world. If we saw ourselves the way God already see’s us, and created us to operate - utilizing the gifts and power He has restored to us thru Jesus the Christ, we would have unlimited abundance, health, and prosperity in all area’s of our lives (Blessed to be a Blessing). “The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).” (John 10:10 AMP)
I am very excited and at peace with God’s plan for our lives. Earlier in the year, I actually considered flying to Chicago every weekend to attend Pastor Winston’s church. That’s how bad I wanted it, and saw how important the understanding of God’s plan is. It changes everything; “As a man thinketh, so is he”. Little did I know at that time, that thru the influence of a mutual friend, I would be a foundational member of the church Pastor Winston would end up starting right here in Colorado Springs, just this past June. God Rocks!
Not only that, but I recently connected with a member of Pastor Winston’s Prayer & Healing staff back in Chicago. Her name is Schlyce Jimenez http://schlycejimenezministries.blogspot.com/. She and her husband moved to Colorado Springs back in November of last year not knowing what God had in store, but His plan played out divinely. Now she is part of LWCC – Colorado Springs, and has started her own ministry called Schlyce Jimenez Ministries that umbrella's a healing & music ministry called “The Jesus Show” http://www.jesusshow.org/. It’s the real deal, with signs & wonders – No Joke! Partnering with Schlyce Jimenez Ministries, and studying under her anointing has blessed my life tremendously. Seeds of greatness are being cultivated into miracle-force harvest returns!
I hope & expect the renewing of your mind (daily) will see manifested results & abundance in a very short time. The series on the hyper-link(s) I included in this message has laid a foundation for my life that not only did I not know existed, but couldn't even imagine 2 years ago. God is doing “a new thing” and it’s BIG!
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