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With all that is going on these days it can be more than a little tricky to keep lifein the correct focus. With all of the demands that are placed upon a family withschool, work or social activities God can sometimes get pushed to the back inpriorities not to mention wife, husband or even personal time. So what is the answerto getting it all done? There are many people selling books and programs on how tomake this happen but still it is just a short time after the effort before the craziness ofactivities start all over again. Well there is help! Okay maybe not a cure all for all thatwill come but at least a strategy to help keep it all sorted out and from becoming morethen you can handle. First of all we all have to remember that we were not created to serve life as aslave to its demands but to enjoy life and and fulfill our purpose that God created usfor. Let me just inject a couple of scriptures as we go so that you can see who is behindwhat areas so that you personally lead and do not get dragged behind them trying tokeep up. Col. 1:13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translatedus into the kingdom of his dear Son: You were through Christ delivered out of the kingdom of darkness or stress,evil, slavery, that type of endurance. You are no longer a slave to its demands. Gal. 5:13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty foran occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. Here is a key to knowing what should motivate us to accept activity. LOVE! Notthe kind of love that says I have to do it or they will think I am bad but the kind thatsays I would really love to do that and it would really make me happy to help in thatarea. I realize that with kids you may not always have that option but with personalactivity we do. Just because something is good does not mean that you should do it.Use the check list you make up to see if it is a choice or enslavement.1. Do I really want to?2. Who will this help or please and is that my responsibility?3. Do I have time to give it my all or will it and I or my family suffer trying to fit it in? You see simple questions rather than feelings will help you to say either you canor can’t based on who will benefit or suffer in your decision. I know there are alwayssome who simply do not want to help with anything but I am talking to the overachievers and tired helpers that are struggling with excessive activities.

Secondly I would like to remember the fact that we are spiritual and have acommitment to God to stay spiritually fit or strong. This can not be done through anoccasional talk to the sky while driving to your next activity. Spiritual communion withGod has an effect on everything else around us. When we neglect God we neglect theempowerment of our heritage as Christians through Christ and the Holy Spirit. Thismust become a priority in life. I am not saying that if you somehow got busy with theunexpected you are coming into an attack of devastation I am simply stating that manypeople fall under a disguised strategy of their enemy through staying so busy that God isnot included in usual activity. Many Christians do not even realize that days passwithout any reading or quite time in Gods presence at all. I can just imagine someone saying right now that they would like to see me findtime in all their activities with kids and work. Here is the key I do not find time I maketime. So How does someone make time? GOD! Call out to God and say Father help merecognize how I can spend some time with you. Then rearrange what must berearranged as you see it. John 11:9 Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk inthe day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world. God can help you to see where there is light or opportunity to have his attentionand fellowship. Thirdly there is an area that many people overlook in life. This area is infellowship. Learn to recognize who will speak spiritual conversations that help youretain strength and who speaks in ways that tear down that strength. I am not suggestingthat you avoid the ungodly altogether but to rather chose your meetings when you arestrong and not weak or in need of fellowship. Influencing the ungodly is dependant uponthe strength of our spirit if it is to be effectual. So again hesitate before accepting offersuntil you have asked yourself a couple of questions.1. Am I tired and spiritually drained at the moment?2. Is this an interruption from the enemy to weaken my strength and spiritualcomposure?3. Has God been talking to me about them preparing me?4. What do I know my spirit is saying to me about this decision? After answering a few quick questions and getting comfortable with your answerrespond. Not to what they want but to what you believe is the right answer. Well this isjust a short refocusing of our life and spiritual leading all that is left to do is practice it. Pastor Cliff Carr

Prophetic Words!Prophetic words:} The barrier of doubt will be devastated through the revelation and manifestation ofGods presence through the upcoming year ahead.} The church will once again be seen by many as the driving force that will moveaway the opposition in life.} Impossible looking pathways will become well traveled as the intercessors of Godskingdom causes the illusions of the enemies defenses to be moved.} Spiritual opposition will become unstable in the next 18 months. Though to some itwill look firm it will have no true foundation to those who are moving in faith.} The reality of Gods triumph and prevailing force will be seen by those whoexperience the wind of the spirit as a life giving breath during prayer. It will be asoxygen to a flame causing the increase of fervency. These prophetic words are in a constant state of renewal. By that I mean aspeople gather into this type of relationship and prayer strength they become alive andfresh repeating their truths over and over again through new people and territories.Just as we see prophecy fulfilled over and over again through salvations and healingsthese truths of prophetic ability come into the believers life through intimacy and theagreement in Christ power.

Prayer that is sure of Power. Boldly speaks the end results and the will of God.} This is not a if it be thy will prayer.Hbr 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, andfind grace to help in time of need.Eph 3:12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.1Jo 5:14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according tohis will, he heareth us:} This is praying from the confidence of knowing what Jesus would do by his example, word,and discernment.} This type of prayer will not let go of agreement with Gods word. Becoming sure to the point of speaking with boldness will require more than occasionaltime with God. Boldness is the byproduct of righteousness. A person who is speaking out ofrighteousness is a person who has received the impartation of truth through the persuasion ofthe information they have gathered through Gods word and teaching. In other words they havereceived the faith that accompanies the hearing of Gods word that is spoken through therevelation of the information acquired.

Healing Helps & Insights Luk 9:11 And the people, when they knew [it], followed him: and he received them, andspake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing. God has received you when you received Jesus and he will meet your need for healing. You must know that God has accepted you into His presence and that you do not talk atHim but with Him. Your acceptance in God took place the moment your acceptance of His son Jesus tookplace. Kingdom mentality is of health and not sickness. God does not promote sickness ordisease but the cure of it through Jesus. The Kingdom of God will influence your thinking and, the power to meet your need isfound in His presence. Phl 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by ChristJesus You can also find help for healing on our website at: www.harvestrainchurch.org

Your Battle Is Not Eph 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but With against principalities, against powers, against the rulers ofFlesh And Blood ! the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places]. You must understand AND ACCEPT the fact that you are not going to prevail simplyfighting with people. People are not your enemy. I discovered that most of the time thepeople that are against you believe every bit as much as you do that they are right inwhat they think. Turn your anger and aggression toward your enemy not an individual.Let the Devil know you are aware that it is him behind the offense. Overcoming peoples personalities. Well the offense uses a personality of the individual when it is brought against youand your soul quickly associates that personality to offense. It is like salt to a wound.This is where we must renew our mind to dismiss the personality trait as offensive. Ifthis is not understood you will start fighting against attitude and personality rather thanspirits of oppression. If you start fighting the attitude of an individual it will not be longbefore you have an attitude to adjust. Keep the attitude of love toward one another. You may say okay but how do I do this when I still feel hurt? Faith is the key towalking in the spirit over this area of offenses. Faith that it is the right thing to do. Faiththat God will enable you. Faith that you are overcoming evil when you accomplish this. Rom 8:5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; butthey that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. Refuse to speak about things in an offensive or defensive way. Do not rehearse the fact that you are right! It only leads to the suggestion that theyare at fault. Instead state that the Enemy is behind it and at fault recognizing othersare being abused as well. Bless them through praying and asking God to forgive themof any error on their part. Mat 5:44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, dogood to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, andpersecute you; There is more to say on this subject but this is a good starting place.

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