Thoughts, Meditation and Belief

If I ponder or dwell upon something I obviously believe what I am considering has merit. Along with the logical flow of those thoughts and all they bring to bear upon my life, their impact on my thought life produces a composite of things I think about, and probably meditate upon, and eventually those thoughts become powerful enough to establish or change what I believe to be true.

When we entertain obsessive thoughts that contradict the central tenets of our faith, it is possible to miss the contradiction and follow through instead with choices that undermine faith and dishonor God. And though some people feel justified, even entitled, to present their contradiction as truth, they also miss the snare that comes with it; they really do not have a problem presenting as truth what actually is the fruit of their own meditation—a result of their own obsessive thoughts. Whew! 

God can change that kind of habitual carelessness; He will deliver us if we ask and, by His Spirit, sever the connections to those things in the process. He targets our affection for, or sympathy toward, thoughts that run amuck since, if we have practiced them over a period of time, it will be difficult to see or admit since unfortunately we can become sympathetic with the very thing God wants to cut off. Whew again!

We ought to govern our thought life this way: “Whatsoever things are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, of good report, of virtue, and praiseworthy (we are to) think on these things.” Paul said, “The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.” Thoughts become beliefs that determine the way we will go. As we discipline our thoughts, the fruit of peace rewards that alignment. 

Amen.

Sister Dottie

Possess The Land

I love this this , Pastor Serrano spoke on this Sunday 6,13 ( He said to possess the land )!

A principle of governing is that everything begins somewhere—everything has a door, an entrance. Practically speaking, anything we fence, or hem-in, also has a gate. Rooms have doors and nations have ports of entry. Every parent knows the principle; speaking to a child who will not, or is unable to hear is unfruitful, the same as speaking to a closed door. The principle is also a spiritual one and the Apostle Paul’s prayer request was for “an entrance and an utterance” because he knew his message would fail if he could not get to and gain the attention of those who needed to hear.  
I like this part of Scripture. As Pastor said our walk with our Lord is set in Heaven , for us to walk in it or reject it ! When we get the Faith All things He has given us to walk in , waiting for the things He has call us to do ! But it is up to us to Thank Him for what our walk could be if by faith we fall in love with our Lord ,and believe He wants the best for us !
Now to possess the land when He says this to us it is all ready done in heaven .
Spiritual discipline includes patience to wait for doors to open and a word of God’s wisdom for what to do, or not do, in the meantime. But when it comes to the enemy’s wiles, we do not wait; when it comes to the enemy, we possess every gate! We are “the seed of Abraham”, the innumerable descendants destined to “possess the gates of their enemies.” Abraham’s relatives, sending Rebekah to become Isaac’s wife, blessed her, declaring these exact words: “And may your descendants possess the gates of those who hate them.”

In daily life every report needs a door, every threat needs a door and every wrong spirit must have a door of entrance to get to, and affect you. Instead of allowing that opening, possess it! Our covenant with God includes authority over every gate and we have GOVERNING authority to open, and close them. Take authority! Remove the thing that does not belong in your life. Now, close the door.  
Ephesians 6:19 ; Genesis 22:17 ;Gen. 24:60 ; Colossians
Amen.
God Bless You ,
Sister Dottie

A Family Altar

This Year: A Family Altar

I wanted to write this because God pointed something out to me this morning and I want to share this with you. How many times have we prayed for our family members to come to the Christ? Some times begging and trying to make deals with Him? Well please let me share this passage with you in (“Acts 16: 31; And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.”)
Now say this and believe this even if they are not walking in it yet. Remember that you have to choose to believe this. This is the year you start praying with them. Be the first one to take their hands at the dinner table and say a prayer, when something comes up that needs to be address pray with that person, even if they do not want to hold your hands you still pray the prayer for the matter with them in the room! This will make you stronger in your walk.
Do you see how God works first in your family praying for one another then going to the house of God as a family.

As a New Year begins parents have an opportune time to establish their family altar, a place in the home to gather on purpose to bring concerns or problems before the strength of family and seek the LORD in prayer concerning all of the above.

The family altar is for training—a special, established place where each one grows in capacity to worship, both children and parents, together; and for gathering together before the Lord to receive wisdom for decisions and planning and to gain insight into His will for family matters. For example:
For generational issues that seemingly are “always with us,”
For specific health challenges common to family members - those things that “run in our family,” Prayer can break the hold of generation sickness that run in the family line. Remember He bore our sins and sicknesses thru His death on the cross.
For specific petition prayer to teach younger ones the principle of asking AND receiving.
A family altar is the center, the very heart of the home. It’s where we exchange what we inherited in a natural way for a blessed, spiritual inheritance. It is the place where faith is developed, heartache mended and families grow spiritually -together.

“Arise, cry out in the night,
  as the watches of the night begin;
pour out your heart like water
  in the presence of the Lord.
Lift up your hands to Him
  for the lives of your children…”
  Lamentations 2: 19

Deuteronomy 6 : 4 – 9 (This scripture I had to write down.)
6. And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart 7.You teach them diligently to your children. And shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. (Please read the rest of the scriptures listed below.)
Deuteronomy 11: 18 -21
Jeremiah 31: 17
Hosea 4 :6
Luke 11 : 9 – 17
Ephesians 6: 4

 I hope this blesses you, because it blessed me ! This is the year to put things in order!

Amen.
Sister Dottie

Wisdom

Have you ever thought of the word wisdom? Well this morning the word wisdom came to me, what does it really mean?

I said Father what do you want to teach me about wisdom? I know that many times, I have not walked in wisdom, when I look back at the choices I have made!
I know I have asked Jesus to help me, But I never at that time to asked for wisdom!
I guess this is the time to start asking for wisdom, I know as I’m writing the different books of the Bible, I'm so excited about doing the things Jesus has me do, It’s all about growing in Godliness.

I started in Matthew 5 Beatitudes This is what this book teaches on: Nine direct references to “the kingdom” are in this sermon calling for: humility (5:3), willingness to suffer persecution (5:10), earnest attention to God’s commandments (5:19), This is a big one! Refusal to substitute false piety for genuinely right behavior (5:20), this is also wisdom in verse 5:5 Meek does not mean weakness, but rather controlled strength.
The word carries the ideas of humility and not self-discipline.
The Godly person has confidence that God cares about his character, faithfulness, and integrity .
In 1 Kings 3:3 even small compromises in holiness, purity, and worship, even the slightest deviations from what you know to be right may eventually become major transgressions.
Wise Living (Teaches) 1 Kings 3:7-14 Do not presume to know how to do what the Lord has called you to do. (action) Cleave to the Lord. Depend upon Him for Wisdom!

Wisdom is stored in those who understand wisdom. It is not something they generate on their own, but that true wisdom comes only from the Lord. This divine wisdom is a gift to benefit all of mankind and is a storehouse, on call and ready for those in need of proven wisdom.
You and I are containers of the Lord in many ways as we “carry” Him into every detail of our day. When we show up He shows up; when we speak He speaks and our speaking is wisdom, graced to stand the test and carry the day. His words spoken through us are “spirit and life to those who find them” revealing answers and uncovering truth that may have been hidden.
You are a container of God’s wisdom. The Holy Spirit orders and refines the words you speak so that the storehouse of right and timely words is opened to those He sends you to. Compared to the wisdom of this age which is not good enough, in every area of life the Lord has His people who speak His truth and take that truth forth into each new day.
These things we also speak, not in words which man’s wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual. (1Cor 2:13)
I pray that every day we remember to pray for wisdom, because our Father knows the days we live in. And we need Him to guide every day, I pray you remind us to pray these scriptures daily for wisdom.
Amen.
Sister Dottie
James 3:17; John 6:63; 1 Corinthians 2:13; Deuteronomy 4:4-6; Proverbs 4:5; Proverbs 3:13

Every Breath

Dec . 10 , 12

Every Breath

When I starting to read the bible Matthew 4: 4 , It was Eye Opening to me it, was as if Jesus was showing me How to live ,breath ,and work my Life ( Life – Force from my Daddy from my Father mouth)! In my study bible. (Word wealth box) it says word rhema ( hray-mah); Strong's #4487: That which is said or spoken , an utterance, in contrast to logos,which is the expression of a thought , a message , a discourse.Logos is the message ; rhema is the communication of the message . In reference to the Bible , logos is the Bible in its entirety;rhema is a verse from the bible . The meaning of rhema in distinction to logos is illustrated in Eph. 6:17 ,where the reference is not to the Scriptures as a whole , but to that portion which the believer wields as a sword in the time of need. And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit , which is the word of God.

Man does not live on natural bread alone; he derives his breath and every life-force from the Word of God . . . from every Word that proceeds from God. In other words, whether realized or not, the words spoken or written by God preside over our lives and cause the fruit of those words to manifest in our lives. An absence of that divine fruit doesn’t mean there isn’t fruit; there is, only another kind of fruit.Matthew 4: 4!

If we fill our mind and heart with the word of God every day this is what we Become. The spirit in man draws from something all the time, imbibing of the spirit or spirits involved and thereby encouraged or quenched concerning God’s plan. Guard your heart and spirit-life; anything deposited in your heart today determines your future: The Word of God deposited in your heart quickens [makes alive, gives breath to] you, God's wisdom exposing every rival issue and force to the light of His eternal truth.
The Amplified Bible expresses it well, connecting our life’s breath and immortal spirit to God’s eternal Word:
"For the Word that God speaks is alive and full of power
[making it active, operative, energizing, and effective;
it is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating to the dividing line of the breath of life (soul) and [the immortal] spirit, and of joints and marrow of the deepest part of our nature, exposing and sifting and analyzing and judging the very thoughts and purposes of the heart. And not a creature exists that is concealed from His sight, but all things are open and exposed, naked and defenseless
To the eyes of Him with Whom we have to do."
(Heb 4:12-13)

I hope this encourage you to see what we have from our Father , everything to live a life in our Lord! Proverbs 4: 23, Keep your heart with all diligence. For out of it spring the issues of life:

Job 32: 8; But there is a spirit in man , And the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding.

Luke 21 : 15; “ for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to contradict or resist. 1 Thessalonians 5: 19 also read.

I hope this has encourage you to read your bible! every day!

Love in Christ ,
Sister Dottie

Generation to Generation

In every Generation God those People to go ahead of the rest, their lives clearing the path and leading the way for others to pursue the Kingdom. We honor these mentors, forerunners for our future, and we have prospered, standing upon their shoulders!

Humanly speaking, we likely recall personal effort and achievement more than critical groundwork laid by those who paved the way. However, the spiritual approach is different; those who are spiritually mature realize we are blessed to step into much of which we personally paid little . . . a forerunner paid the greater price, investing in rigors we may never know. An estimation of how far we've come is the sum total of what and whom the Lord used to get us there!

Therefore, go back to where the forerunner’s mark established and launched you; go back to the genesis of your journey with the Lord. Identify those who opened the way. Rehearse their counsel and imitate their courage. Repeat the same for those coming after you . . now you go before, now you open doors!  
Where Jesus has entered in for us [in advance], a Forerunner having become a High Priest forever after the order (with the rank) of Melchizedek. Hebrews 6:20, AMP

I have to write this to all the people I love, I am not going to bash any churches that I have been to, but this what I had to go through and I will say I had a hard life growing up. But God my Father had a plan for my life. He brought me to many churches for a purpose, then my Father allowed me to start reading E.W. Kenon & Brother Kenneth E. Hagin and of course my Bible. The Word of God came alive to me and in me. I could not stop reading the bible. Walking with Jesus, seeing the roads He walk, Being like a bee flying along side Him. Truly the Bible is alive. I will tell you that my High Priest that lives forever brought me through.

Here is where I do not like to go, But I have to, Over the years things started to change, through losses, through disappointment, having to go to work because of the loss of my husband and not having enough time for my God, who I wanted to be with all the time. I wanted things to stay the way they  were, Just talking to Him & Him talking to me!

I stared to think that all the things my Father said to me were not going to happen! My mind & my heart were in battle. The demons would say just take your life and it will all be over!
And this is where this writing above comes in. I would say, I know my Father said these things to me and I do not know how long it will take, But I Know I shall Not Die before they have been filled. That is a Promise. And though it tarry, it shall come to Pass.
Yes I know I wrote yesterday, but I felt I had to write this today for someone! Just Hang In Their Because does not Lie !
I honor these Mentors E.W. Kenon & Brother Kenneth E. Hagin, and now, I honor my Pastor.

And most of all Christ Jesus,
I Love You All
Your Truly,
 Dottie

God, The Sovereign

The hand of the LORD came upon me and brought me out in the Spirit of the LORD, and set me down in the midst of the valley; and it was full of bones. Then He caused me to pass by them all around, and behold, there were very many in the open valley; and indeed they were very dry. And He said to me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” So I answered, “O Lord GOD, You know.”  (E 37:1-3)
  Have you ever felt like this ? Do not give up !

This goes along with ( Those who have EARS let Him Hear) . Stay Close to Jesus Christ in All Your Ways !

What I'm seeing in the Spirit is a Lot of your Father God saying Come you sleepers Wake Up ! I also See people just going to church just because they have too! because of their Mothers & Fathers bring them ! The Lord says Keep Praying & Believing, And a soft word spoken will change the Heart !
God’s Word, spoken in obedience, has power to change conditions and circumstances. For our part, we see and know according to faith so that the one speaking speaks according to faith. Others, unresponsive to the Lord and unable or unwilling to hear Him, may not see or hear a thing!

The hand of the Lord came upon Ezekiel and he obeyed – he prophesied as commanded to the dry, dead bones in the valley. What followed produced major changes where the lifeless bones had lain because the Lord's instruction to Ezekiel was the power necessary to change deadness to life. Ezekiel obedience was critical: Then you shall know that I am the Lord!( The Lord said if you have a feeling you do not know what it is Call out too Him and He will show you and set you Free!)

Remember You are His ! Believe By your Faith Ask !
God is Sovereign in the affairs of men. At times, His involvement can’t be explained apart from a direct, undeserved, divine and merciful extension of His hand; at other times, He joins His power with mankind’s in partnership with His creation, working together to produce reward and outcomes He intends. In both, He is the Sovereign moving according to faith—according to His faith toward man, according to man’s faith in Him.
Amen.
 Love in Christ , Sister DottieEzekiel 37:1-3, Matthew 13:9-17, Ezekiel 37: 6, 13,