It's a Heart Issue

The other day  I had to do a heart examination.  The good I was trying to do was being criticize and I was defensive. It was if the good I did was overlooked because of one small oversight. After thoroughly discussing (complaining)the issue with my husband the Spirit of God gave me a gentle reminder that my being upset had more to do with me than the other person. Behind that gentle reminder was where I found a heart issue(pride). When someone pointed out a mistake I was to hurt because I was expecting to hear great job.   

In Matt 19:16-22 we see the story of the rich young ruler. He wanted to know what he needed to do to gain eternal life. The Bible says in  (verse 21 & 22 )Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions

It was not the giving that made the ruler sorrowful but the selling. He had his identity in what he had. In other words he was proud of his accomplishments. Here is Jesus not praising what he has achieved but saying go and sell it. His pride in his possessions made him forfeit the opportunity to follow after Jesus.

You see initially when my mistake was pointed out I was sorrowful because I was proud of my accomplishment.  However , afterwards my response was  heart felt repentance. Thank God for His grace and forgiveness.

Today would you give your heart a careful examination. Is there anything hidden there that would be displeasing to God?  If there is you only need to go to Him with a sincere heart and ask for forgiveness.

Your Praise Will Ever Be On My Lips (Cover)

I love this simple song. When we keep His praise on our lips we don't have time to gossip or speak evil of others because we are too busy praising Him for all He has done for us.  I pray this song be a blessing to you and minister to your heart as much as it has ministered to me.

RESPONSE NC

The RESPONSE: NC gathering was awesome. It was great to be among so many believers all praying for our nation, state and city.  The worship was mighty. 

We prayed  for: Repentance, Reconciliation,  Revival,  Reformation and Refreshing.

I pray you would begin to pray for your nation and city as well. God is waiting on your response to the conditions of your nation. Will your response be to pray or turn and look the other way?

Response: NC

Please register now for your free ticket as seating is limited. The Response: North Carolina will be held at Charlotte Convention Center on 501 South College Street in Charlotte, NC, on September 26th. 

http://theresponseusa.com/north-carolina/register/

Your Condition is Right!

Acts 3:1-2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, {the lame man had to be in the right position. His position was to be lame. You see sometimes being in the right position may not feel good, or look good but that does not mean God is not in control. You see the man was born lame then God blessed him with people who would take him to the temple(intercessors) then God met his need by first choosing Peter and John as his disciples and secondly  having them in the temple on this day all so He (God) could display his glory.}

Be encourage just because your condition may feel or look unpleasant, that does not necessary mean you are in the wrong place.  Some of us need to get use to being in hard spots because that's where God gets the glory. He knows our faith can stand the test. If the man in our text had not been born lame he would not have gotten the miracle. His need produce a miracle. What miracle will your need produce?

Also Read John9:2-3 His disciples asked Him, Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he should be born blind?  Jesus answered, It was not that this man or his parents sinned, but he was born blind in order that the workings of God should be manifested (displayed and illustrated) in him}

Carry the Presence

People want to know that God is real and that He cares about them and the issues that surround their lives.  People are looking for the manifest presence of God. Believers as well as unbelievers want to feel and sense God’s presence. People are hurting and in bondage and need the power of the living God. As Christians we must carry the presence of God.  When people come in contact with us they should leave better off not because of us but because of God’s presence.

For us not to have his presence would be like going to Kentucky Fried Chicken and having they say they’re out of chicken. How odd would that be, a place who is known for chicken has none to sell. It is just as odd to say we know God, we a relationship with Jesus or we are filled with God’s Spirit and people are unable to sense His presence when they are with us.

Prayer: Dear Father may we (as Christians) always be aware that we represent you in everything we do. I pray that as we  go through our day that all who come in contact with us will feel your presence. In Jesus name amen.

Thank you

This is the motivation behind this blog.  I want the world to know Jesus.   I do not have a follow button on the page because I don't want to get caught up in how  many people are following me. I know the page is being viewed and that is enough.  Your stopping by the page is encouraging to me. No matter how many times you visit or how many post you read.
Please know that I am praying for everyone who has visited the blog and those who are yet to visit it. In a matter of 3 months the page has been viewed in 7 different countries. To God be the glory. Keep stopping by and please leave comments or your prayer request.

Yours in Christ,
Marvena Haynes