Muslim Mosque at Ground Zero

The Muslim Mosque being built near Ground Zero is both disturbing and disheartening to me. What is it going to take America to turn back to your first Love? The God in which this country was founded on? Radical Islamic militants are taking over our country and we just simply fund them the resources, step aside, and watch them do it. The Islamic faith has declared war on America. They call those that are not Muslims pigs, infidels, and worse. They are incognito in our neighborhoods, transportation systems, universities, and businesses. Furthermore, they are infiltrating our American Government. My purpose for this blog is not a "hate" or "smear" campaign. On the contrary, it is my love for America and all the people who dwell in it that I am trying to raise awareness. It has been said that the Islamic culture is known for building upon their conquering area. Hence, building a mosque on Ground Zero. Radical Islam is taking over our country. Wake up America. Awake and Arise!

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Fainting Goats

HE IS YOUR SWEET COMFORT

“THE LORD is my Light and my Salvation--whom shall I fear or dread? The Lord is the Refuge and Stronghold of my life--of whom shall I be afraid?” (Psalm 27:1)

Beloved, are you full of stress and worry today? Are you being entangled and gripped with fear? Fear paralyzes us from moving forward into the call that the Lord has for us. In essence, fear is the lack of faith and trust in Him to do what He said he was going to do in your life. The spirit of fear is not given to us by God. It is a lie from the enemy to try to demote us into cowardice and timidity. We have a natural tendency to “fight” or “flight” when we are gripped with stressful, fearful, uncomfortable situations. The enemy’s tactic is for us to “flight” (run from) the promises of God when we lack faith.

God wants to be your sweet comforter during these intense circumstances. When God comforts you, He calls you to His side and encourages you and alleviates your grief. It is during these difficult circumstances that you will be able to see God’s greater degree of tenderness and love for you. Not that He cared for you or loved you even less before, however, you will be more sensitive to his affection towards you. It is the sweet love and comfort of the Father.

In a court of justice, a counsel of defense is used as an advocate to plead another’s case. The legal counsel is generally at that person’s side and acts as an intercessor on that person’s behalf. In the same way, the sweet Lord Jesus wants to comfort you and intercede on your behalf. Cling to His side that he may comfort you!

When I was a child, I remember going to a goat farm. What I remember most about these goats is that there was something unique and unusual about them that made me laugh every time; they were “fainting goats”. A fainting goat is a breed of goats whose muscles freeze when the goat get’s frightened. Every time we would get near these goats, they would collapse on its side, gripped with fear. When startled, the younger goats would stiffen and fall over. The older goats had learned to spread their legs or lean against something when startled, and often they would continue to run about in an awkward, stiff-legged shuffle. The older goats had learned how to move forward and prevent themselves from falling. The immature goats had not yet learned this skill.

So I ask you, which one are you? Are you the young, immature goat that falls over and gives up in times of testing? If so, be assured that our adversary is laughing at you. Or are you the more mature goat, trusting in God and moving forward, even if it may feel uncomfortable and awkward? Know that He is with you beloved and has you by His side. Do not be gripped with fear for He is your stronghold and you shall not be afraid!

Deliver Us from Temptation

In order to be delivered from temptation, I must ask this one question. Are you one who truly loves the Lord? James 1:12 says this:

“Blessed (happy, to be envied) is the man who is patient under trial and stands up under temptation, for when he has stood the test and been approved, he will receive (the victor’s) crown of life which God has promised to those who love Him.”

This is God’s promise to those who love Him. So again I ask, are you one who truly loves the Lord? It is important to search our hearts in asking this question if we want God’s promises for our lives. What does it mean to love Him? Here is a brief definition taken from the original language:

LOVE – A strong attachment to and a desire to be in the presence of. Actions of strong affection and commitment.

Is that you beloved? Do you have a strong attachment to the Lord and have a strong desire to be in His presence? If so, your actions and commitment in spending time with Him shall speak for themselves. Spending time doesn’t necessarily mean doing…doing…doing. It shouldn’t be a chore. It should be your heart’s desire to read His Word, sing songs of praise unto Him, and speak (pray) to Him. As we do this, we pull on Christ’s heart strings. He cannot help but love us in return. The result? The strength to overcome temptations and God’s evident promises in our lives. Beloved, test your heart against the definition of love towards the Lord so all may go well with you. If you do not have the desire to constantly be in His presence, pray for it. I assure you, He will gladly comply with your request.

BEAUTIFUL YOU

“You hem me in – behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me.” (Psalm 139:5)

Beloved, do you feel “hemmed” in today? Like a baby tightly wrapped in its receiving blanket, no matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to move? You just can’t seem to get anywhere? Do you deem yourself an infant, without the power to move or without the power of speech? So many times we are mature in our own eyes but God allows the “hemming” in so we may allow Him to work in us and through us. That is what it means to be become truly mature and beautiful. Do you realize that the definition of “beautiful” has nothing to do with outward appearance? In the original language, beautiful means, “that which is produced at the right time.” Beloved, God is hemming you in so that you may be mature and used for His purpose at the appropriate time. Remember your teenage years? Oh how we thought we were wise in our own eyes. We thought we were so mature. Looking back at old photos, we realize how young and immature we truly were. It’s the same with our spiritual walks today. God wants to make us more and more beautiful. Rest assured, it is God himself who is hemming you in and He has laid His powerful hand upon you. Consider it an honor and a privilege that He finds you worthy enough to hem you in. Rejoice beloved. Rejoice!

Let me leave you with this picture. Butterflies are “hemmed” in when they are wrapped in their cocoons. Did you know, if we try to open the cocoon before it is time, we can destroy the butterfly? You see, at the appropriate time, butterflies will break out of their cocoons. The butterfly gets its colors, designs, and gains strength in its wings all during the time it is slowly trying to break out of its cocoon. Otherwise, if the cocoon is cracked open too soon, its wings will be damaged and destroyed. It will not be able to fly. Do not open the cocoon before it is time beloved. Allow Him to hem you in so that when you burst forth…you will see the beautiful you.

God's Goodness

When we find ourselves in stressful, “sticky” situations, we should first and foremost cry out to God. Prior to making a decision and letting our emotions take action, we should lean on Him. When we lean on Him, we walk without fear, full of hope and confidence to do His will. At times we may ask ourselves, “What have I done so wrong to deserve this mistreatment?” Do not look at yourself or your present circumstances. Listen to the voice that harkens unto you:

“Do not think I will bring my people to the point of birth and not let them be born.” (Isaiah 66:9)

Beloved, do you feel trapped and forsaken by God today? He hasn’t forsaken you. Do you think he has brought you this far to disappoint you now? God is faithful to complete the work he has started in you. In the midst of giving birth, can a woman retract herself from borning a son? Neither will the Lord retract from doing what He has promised. It is His character. It is His Love. It is the grace and goodness of God.

God Takes the "Ordinary" and Adds the "Extra"

When we live our lives with Jesus, He makes the ordinary moments of our lives, extraordinary. God himself dwells among us, even in while we are in the middle of the most mundane of tasks. Extraordinary treasures are hidden within the most ordinary of people. Beloved, do you feel ordinary today? Do not be dismayed. David was considered an ordinary shepherd boy but God used him to kill Goliath. Moses was considered ordinary and had a speech impediment, but God used him to speak to Pharaoh and lead the Israelites to freedom. Jesus was considered ordinary (He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him. - Isaiah 53:2), yet through him we are justified for the salvation of our souls!

Let me reassure you today...God does not create anything ordinary. He created you, and You will do extraordinary things!

The Royal House of America

Many of you have probably already heard the controversy surrounding the alleged assassination of attorney John Hemenway. His crime? He brought a quo warranto against President Obama. Coincidence? Maybe, but many speculate. If we truly knew what went on behind closed doors of the "The Royal House of America" (the White House), we would tremble in terror. Thus, I believe the Lord is about to shake our Nation.

"Like a whirlwind sweeping across the desert...disaster will (surely) come." (Isaiah 21:1)

If you are reading this, and you do not know the Lord, what are you waiting for? What is about to happen upon the earth cannot be rectified by monetary means, the American Military, or intellect. Surprised by the economic downfall, housing crash, natural disasters, and daily news? Don't be. The Lord foretold it long ago...2000 years ago to be exact. Are you ready?

What can we do? Fast and pray Americans...fast and pray.

Showers of Blessing

"He crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle's." (Psalm 103:1-5)

Bless the Lord and give thanks for His blessings and promises are already on their way. As we enter into the Spring time, flowers in full bloom, remember that He wants to shower you with His blessings. "April showers brings May flowers". Get ready to receive your blessings! All good and perfect gifts are from above and God desires to shower you with His love. Does the thought of expecting good things from God make you feel uncomfortable? If so, then you do not know the love of the Father. Jesus said, "Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone?" (Matt 7:9) Isn't that the truth? For those of you out there who are parents, think about how you love to give good gifts to your children. Wouldn't our heavenly Father who is PERFECT desire to give us even greater gifts? I am not sure why many have a problem accepting this. Maybe it's because as humans, we are selfish and seek His hand more than his face.

God created us in love and IS love. He cannot help but simply shower his children with his blessings, upon blessings, upon us.

Through Crushing Comes a Sweet Fragrance

As I was reading my daily devotional today, the Lord took me to Isaiah 55. In my studies, I found something interesting. Verse 13 clearly states that "Myrtle trees will come up in place of the thorns." Did you know that Myrtle trees release their sweet fragrance during the time that their leaves are CRUSHED? Beloved, have there been times where you have felt squeezed and crushed at every side? God wants to replace those "thorny" parts (the part of us that battles doing His will, our offenses, bad attitudes, lusts) and replace it with Him that we may be a sweet fragrance to His nostrils (which only comes through times of "crushing")!

The Lord also took me to John 15 this morning. It's confirmation of what He is doing with us. Verse 2 says, "He BREAKS off every branch in ME that does not bear fruit, and he PRUNES every branch that does not bear fruit, so that it will be CLEAN and bear more fruit!" Ouch! So we are being CRUSHED, BROKEN, and PRUNED to be cleansed and ready to be used for His glory! If you want to dig deeper and know more, see below:

BREAK-In the original language it means to be loosened and delivered (he wants to loosen us and deliver us from bondages, past hurts, etc)

CLEAN- To make pure. Cleansing requires cleansing by the blood (I am sure at times you feel so broken and hurt that you feel you shed blood). Gold becomes gold when it is loosened or freed of its impurities. When it is made "clean", it becomes gold. Be free from impurities (wrong thoughts, actions, deeds) and be cleansed and walk blamelessly and innocently.