"Only Life Changes"

Father God let this touch someone’s heart today in Jesus Precious Name Amen.
I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
{Get a picture of Jesus Christ in you and develop it by reading and believing this promise. You are in for some living that will surprise you.}
It reads in Romans 8;

1) Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,
{Renewal in Christ brings release. Refuse to live in the past. “If any man be in Christ, he or she is a new creation: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. The person who settles up with God here won’t have to face an outstanding account in the life to come. “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.”]
2) because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.
3) For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering. And so he condemned sin in the flesh,
4) in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.
5) Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.
6) The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.
7) The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so.
8) Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God.
9) You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ.
10) But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness.
11) And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.
{Look at the power of the Holy Spirit! If you are a Christian, He is in you to bring to pass all the powerful things that God meant you to have.}
12) Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it.
13) For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live.
14) For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.
15) The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”
16) The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.
{It’s the harmony of our spirit and God’s Spirit that bears testimony as to whether or not our hearts are right, and we are His. If there is a trace of doubt, turn to Jesus now and clear it up while there is still time.}
17) Now if we are children, then we are heirs-heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
{Present Suffering and Future Glory – it reads in Romans 8:18-30:}
18) I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
19) For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed.
20) For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope
21) that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.
22) We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time.
23) Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the first Fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.
24) For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what they already have?
25) But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.
26) In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.
{Invite the Holy Spirit to intercede for you and through you. You will discover it is a passing gear and an overdrive in your prayer life far beyond what you ever dreamed possible. When we pray in the Spirit we get to the heart of the matter! Holy Spirit take ur thoughts and tongues and pray through us that we may touch God with our real need in Jesus Precious Name Amen.}
27) And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.
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.
{“God has a way of making things come out right for those who love Him and serve Him. “No good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly. “If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, God has everything working for you, though at the moment it may seem to be going against you. Just because we can’t see it is no sign that He is not doing it. “If God before us, who can be against us.” God is working on it! For our good. Don’t take it upon yourself to give Him a time schedule or suggest the tools He is to use to get the job done.}
29) For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.
{If the world can catch the image of Christ in believers, it shouldn’t be long in making the conversion. “Ye are my witnesses.”}
30) And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.
“More Than Conquerors- it reads in Romans 8:31-39”
31) What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
{God with us is not always a good sign that man is for us, but “Greater is He that is in You than he that is in the world.”}
32) He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?
{The love of God that gave us Jesus will not withhold anything else from us that would be for our good and His glory. Beloved I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospers. This forever settles the issue that nothing is to much to ask of the Lord. If He went that far, and He did, to prove His love, He will go to any length to meet our needs. “Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there anything to hard for me?” “Believe big! What you are asking is nothing compared to what He has already given. “Is anything too hard for the Lord?”}
33) Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies.
34) Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died, more than that, who was raised to life, is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.
{We need to remember that it was Jesus who died for our sins, and that He is alive, forevermore interceding for us.}

35) Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?
36) As it is written: “For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.”
37) No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
{Let us act like what God says we are, and watch despair disappear.}
38) For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,
39) neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
{He is not only a Savior, but a keeper. “Thou wilt keep in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee. God is trying to get through with the news that you are a winner. Let Him! It don’t matter what others say about you! You are a child of God! You matter to God! God’s words of assurance to you.}
(Let’s Pray)
“‘“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”’ Numbers 6:24-26
{Power Verse}
And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
John 14:13

Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.

Psalms 126:6 NIV

“Prayer”
Father God, help me not to give up too quickly on those I seek to influence toward the Christian way in Jesus Precious Name Amen.

The LORD will give [grant; put; deliver] strength [power; might] unto his people [nation]; the LORD will bless his people with peace [shalom; health; prosperity].” “Oh Lord, gives us men and women who will call upon you and lead our nation in the path of righteousness.
Psalm 29:11
Lord, help me to follow Your will with eagerness, knowing that to do so is the surest path to peace in Jesus Precious Name Amen.

But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord. Numbers 14:21
{Prayer}
Thank You, Father, for the many reminders around us of Your greatness and goodness. Accept the praise of our hearts in Jesus Precious Name Amen.

The meek will He guide in Judgement: and the meek will He teach His way. Psalm 25:9
{Prayer}
Dear Heavenly Father, when I am tempted to be prideful, help me to rely on Your loving and powerful instruction in Jesus Precious Name Amen.

Casting all your care upon Him; for He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7
{Prayer}
O Lord, help me to find the blessings in the midst of hardships. Thank You for bearing my burdens in Jesus Precious Name Amen.

I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shall go: I will guide thee with mine eye.

Psalm 32:8
{Prayer}
Lord, I am unworthy of all the kindnesses You have showered upon me in the past. I thank You for Your great love to me. Help me to trust You for what I need in Jesus Precious Name Amen.

“My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.”
2 Corinthians 12:9
{Prayer}
God help me to be aware of my limitations and to be willing and ready to ask for help in Jesus Precious Name Amen.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me.

Psalm 23:4
{Prayer}
Heavenly Father, when the darkness comes over us and storms beat around us, shelter us under Your wing in Jesus Precious Name Amen.

Father God, let this touch someone’s heart today and let them know You, are for them in Jesus Precious Name Amen.

When I go home to be with Jesus, I look forward to seeing my loved ones again who made an impact in my life and were Jesus to me. I am believing that I can be Jesus to others, and they will know Jesus when I leave them behind. Being with the Lord in eternity is my destination. I appreciate what prayers can do and all the good God has done in others’ lives and my own. I have many siblings. about half of us are believers, the other half are not. So, I continue to pray for their salvation and a return to the faith we were brought up in. I just share that because we can trust the Lord to deal with the terminally ill & also with loved ones, in a way beyond our knowledge & feelings. He does all things well & how much more when a soul is at the entrance to eternity. Even as David acknowledged, “My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me. My future is in your hands. Rescue me from those who hunt me down relentlessly. (Psalm 31:15); he knew full well, whether, through illness or the onslaught of the enemy (as the Psalm suggests), Thank God for our family and church family. All those who make an impact on Jesus. God is the One in control & He will give or take away according to His Will. Is old age a punishment? Or should one be allowed to elect death instead of enduring extended suffering? Now, I’m in that old-age bracket; life has slowed down some, few more aches, pains & stiffness, but I don’t regard it as punishment, but to use our days to give thanks to the Lord for His Goodness, to live for Him, to be a witness to the ‘younger’ ones ( Older women are to teach the young women to love their husbands and children. They are to teach them to think before they act, to be pure, to be workers at home, to be kind, and to obey their own husbands. In this way, the Word of God is honored. Also, teach young men to be wise. Titus 2:4-6 ESV) of God’s Faithfulness, that this life is passing, yet it’s a time to be ready for an eternity with the Lord, who has given us His all for us. Actually, the punishment was shortened life.

Genesis 6:3, NIV Then the LORD said, ‘My Spirit will not contend with humans forever, for they are mortal; their days will be a hundred and twenty years.’
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth. ” Ephesians 6:1-3 NIV So we need to teach our children by loving them and teaching what is sin and what is not sin. So being truthful and showing them right from wrong. We can be right up in their business without scaring them away from righteousness. Protecting them from predators on social media and keeping them accountable in deeds and actions. Also, we are accountable to them. It reads in Psalm 103:5 NIV who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagles.

The way that I can understand this verse (in Isaiah 45:7, NIV: I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the LORD, do all these things.), is to see the contrasts given therein. The Lord God says that He forms (creates) light. If that light is removed, the result is darkness. So, in a sense, He has also created darkness (or, at least chosen not to remove that darkness by some other means, other than using light). Likewise, God makes (or, gives) peace. If He chooses to remove that peace, that absence of peace is unrest, war, and turmoil (evil). So, I don’t believe the verse indicates that God specifically chooses to create evil (sin?), but when He removes peace & serenity from a person or from the world, the result is not good at all. Maybe we could ask, ‘Why would God want to remove the peace He gives?’ It could be for accomplishing His purposes in man or in the world & to show man how deep his wickedness can go when God is not in his view & His Peace is not in Him. And we remember that these words were spoken to Cyrus (verse 1), a Persian ruler, whom God used to accomplish His purposes on behalf of Israel. So, these words came to remind Cyrus who this God of Israel was with Whom he was dealing. I think that people that think that the big bang is not smart, but I look at it this way… God said it and BANG it happened. Here I think God our creator is warning us about the worship of false gods and to be faithful and believe in him.”Seek ye the Lord, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be you shall be hidden in the day of the Lord’s anger, for the Lord their God shall visit them, and turn away their captivity.” The Nation of Israel and the Nations of the whole world shall bear their punishment for their sins, and the earth prepared for the Presence of the LORD. We all need to pray for each other and trust God in all things. Amen. I believe it! Not only is Christ at the door, but He is also crossing the threshold. Hold on to your faith, brothers and sisters, we are almost there!! Praise GOD in the highest forever more. A world without end.
It reads in Zephaniah 2:14, NIV Flocks and herds will lie down there, creatures of every kind. The desert owl and the screech owl will roost on her columns. Their hooting will echo through the windows, rubble will fill the doorways, and the beams of cedar will be exposed.” . This may be symbolic of nuclear fallout because it hangs above humanity in the jet stream. When a nuclear detonation occurs, people, plants, and animals can be exposed to the fallout in several ways. Livestock may eat contaminated plants or drink contaminated water. I believe Jesus is at the door! With love and truth tell everyone to get right with him, read his word daily and pray unceasingly! He is the truth and the only way! God is against the churches. GOD is telling us to turn away from everything that is not of Christ, and turn to Him only, His word, and worship him. to cry out to HIM for mercy. This world and everything in it is perishing. An exhortation to repentance. (Zephaniah 2:1-3) Judgments upon other nations. (Zephaniah 2:4-15) The prophet calls for national repentance, as the only way to prevent national ruin. A nation not desiring, that has no desires toward God, is not desirous of his favor and grace, has no mind to repent and reform. Or, not desirable, not having anything to recommend them to God; to whom God might justly say, depart from me; but he says, gather together to me that you may seek my face. We know what God’s decree will bring against impenitent sinners; therefore, it highly concerns all to repent in the accepted time. How careful should we all be to seek peace with God, before the Holy Spirit withdraws from us, or ceases to strive with us; before the day of grace is over, or the day of life; before our everlasting state is determined! Let the poor, despised, and afflicted, seek the Lord, and seek to understand and keep his commandments better, that they may be more humbled for their sins. The chief hope of deliverance from national judgments rests upon prayer. Those are really in a woeful condition who have the word of the Lord against them, for no word of his shall fall to the ground. God will restore his people to their rights, though long kept from them. It has been the common lot of God’s people, of all ages, to be reproached and reviled. God shall be worshipped, not only by all Israel, and the strangers who join them, but by the heathen. Remote nations must be reckoned with for the wrongs done to God’s people. The sufferings of the insolent and haughty in prosperity, are unpitied and unlamented. But all the desolations of flourishing nations will make way for the overturning of Satan’s kingdom. Let us improve our advantages, and expect the performance of every promise, praying that our Father’s name may be hallowed everywhere over the earth. Love the sinner and pray in believing for them to repent and turn from their sin.

In this chapter it is basically what happens if people keep sinning what will happen! Homosexuality and marriage thereof: Gender Dysphoria or Transgender, Divorce and remarriage, Grief, living out of wedlock, suicide, self-harm, abortion killing of babies, this chapter spoke volumes I just want to share its truths.

(Zephaniah Chapter 2) God keeps His angels around His children who believe and do righteous walking in God;’s path.
{God Asks People to Change} V’s 1-3
Gather together, you unwanted people. Do it before it’s too late. Do it before you are blown away like chaff. Do it before the Lord’s terrible anger reaches you. Do it before the day of the Lord’s anger comes to you. All you who are not proud, come to the Lord. You who obey his laws, come to him. Do what is right. Learn to be humble. Maybe you will escape on the day the Lord shows his anger.

{Philistia Will Be Punished} v’s 4-7
No one will be left in the city of Gaza. The city of Ashkelon will be destroyed. Ashdod will be empty by noon. And the people of Ekron will be chased away. How terrible it will be for you who live by the Mediterranean Sea, you Philistines! This message from the Lord is for you, people of Canaan, land of the Philistines. “I will destroy you. No one will be left.” You live in the land by the Mediterranean Sea. It will be a place for shepherds and sheep. Your land will belong to the descendants of Judah who are left alive. There they will let their sheep eat grass.At night they will sleep in the houses of Ashkelon.The Lord their God will come to be with them. He will give them back their riches.
{Moab and Ammon Will Be Punished}v’s 8-11
“I heard the country of Moab insult my people. The country of Ammon threatened to take their land.” So the Lord of heaven’s armies, the God of Israel, says, “As surely as I live, Moab will be destroyed like Sodom. Ammon will be destroyed like Gomorrah.Their land will be covered with weeds and salt. It will be destroyed forever. Those of my people who are left alive will take whatever they want from them. Those who are left from my nation will take their land.” This is what Moab and Ammon get for being proud. This will happen because they insulted and made fun of the people of the Lord of heaven’s armies. Those people will be afraid of the Lord. He will destroy all the gods of the earth. Then those people in faraway places will worship the Lord in their own countries.
{Cush and Assyria Will Be Destroyed} V’s 12-15″
“You Cushites also will be killed by my sword.” Then the Lord will turn against the north and punish Assyria. He will destroy Nineveh. It will be dry like a desert. Sheep and goats will lie down there. Wild animals will live there. The owls and crows will sit on the stone pillars that are left standing. Their calls will be heard through the windows. Trash will be in the doorways. The wooden boards of the buildings will be gone. This is the happy and safe city. It thinks there is no one else as strong as it is. But that city will be destroyed. Only animals will stay there. Those who pass by will make fun and shake their fists.

“Let’s Pray”

Father God, I delight in your works and reflect on the wonder of your gracious deeds. You have been loving and compassionate to many generations. You have shown your people over and over again your almighty power. Amen. Lord, as I pray today for those that do not know Jesus, I ask that You can break whatever it is that has control over their heart that takes them away from knowing You. Psalm 119:67 says, “Before I was afflicted, I went astray, but now I obey your word.” I thank You for You blessing them today. Thank you for all you do for us, especially for being our redeemer I thank You, praise and give You all the honor and glory Lord Jesus Amen.

“Power Verse”

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”1 John 1:9, NIV