SALUTATIONS: I hope that everyone had a great week. Reminder: announcements and other helpful information will be detailed following the Reflections and Prayer; after our fellowship, at your leisure, please take a moment to review them. I encourage everyone not to be ashamed to share the Gospel in every form that you have access to; people will either accept or reject it, your job is to simply SHARE it. Always feel free to share the Scripture of the Week with the #SOW. Enjoy your week!
PRAISE REPORTS: We made it another week yall! If you’re reading this right now, then, you have something to be thankful for. Rejoice! If you have a specific praise report, please share because we “overcame him [the adversary] by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of [our] testimony” (Revelation 12:11). **NOTE: All praise reports are shared with reference to your name unless anonymity is specified**
PRAYER REQUESTS: I’d like each of us to pray for all the individuals and families affected by the government shutdown, including the parties responsible for it. Keep praying for one another, thanking Yahweh for the victory while refraining from confessing the problem caused by the enemy; ALWAYS pray for your desired result, NOT the unfavorable outcome (refer to the book The Tongue – A Creative Force, by Charles Capps; you can purchase your copy here https://goo.gl/qf4rxB). If you or someone you know is in need of prayer let me know and your request it will be added to the following SOW. **NOTE: All prayer requests are shared with reference to your name and need unless anonymity is specified**
BE ENCOURAGED: NEVER lose sight of God in the midst of adversity… Ponder this: “Build up your weaknesses until they become your strong points” (Knute Rocke). I'm no theological scholar, and even if I were a pastor or an expert on God's word, I would still advise you NEVER to take someone else's word as solid truth; "Study to show thyself approved" (II Timothy 2:15), and CHALLENGE EVERYTHING by comparing it to the Word of God. If what you see, hear or read does NOT fall in line with the Word of God, then it is NOT true... The rest of this day isn't promised, let alone tomorrow, so why not strengthen your faith TODAY? Feed your body healthy nutrition, be cautious of what things you allow your eyes, ears, and spirit to be exposed to (e.g. media, books, TV, music, etc.) so that YOU can start anew and become a better you NOW, rather than later. Have a blessed rest of the week.
FEATURED SONGS OF PRAISE: "A Little More Jesus" by Erica Campbell, you can listen to it here (https://goo.gl/KJqHqS); “For Your Glory" by Tasha Cobbs, you can listen to it here (https://goo.gl/5xkpLb).
OPENING PRAYER: Yahweh, please clear our minds and open our eyes, ears, and hearts so that we may see, hear, and receive your intended message from this fellowship. In the name of Yeshua, Amen!
PASSAGE(S) – HEBREWS 12:28: "Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear."
**Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible; retrieved from https://www.biblegateway.com/passage**
REFLECTIONS: God’s Kingdom cannot be shaken, so, we should be thankful and worship the Lord with appropriate adoration and awe. It’s interesting to me that people seem to find it easier to accept power and authority in our world leaders, politics, and law, despite its ever-changing complexities. Yet, with a Lord and a Word that has remained CONSISTENT, it is constantly being doubted, questioned, “debunked” (allegedly), and debated. How is it that a politician can be caught in numerous lies, caught in the act of unlawful activity(ies), play the 1st Amendment card when he/she makes an inappropriate comment about people and/or controversial topics while others lose their jobs and/or credibility for the same act, yet lose no supporters? She/he may even gain a few supporters. BUT GOD... Yahweh has remained the same loving God throughout the centuries but cannot maintain the same faithful supporters; unlike the Lord, our human nature causes us to be weak minded and easily influenced whether we believe it or not. This reminds me of a commercial where the girl is telling her friend that she has date with a French model; she tells her friend that the guy being a model had to be true because she read it on the internet. Her date shows up, clearly NOT a male model of any sort, and says “bonjour” in monotone lacking any form of an accent. The gist? DO NOT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU SEE OR HEAR! As I remind you in EVERY lesson, “study to show thyself approved”; it is imperative that we THOROUGHLY conduct our OWN RESEARCH about topics that we have questions about. However, in that same light, we must do so IN THE SPIRIT. “But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned” (1 Corinthians 2:14); we will NEVER receive clarity on topics related to the Lord without doing so with a heart sincere in seeking truth. Therefore, in an ever-changing world, we ourselves become shaky in our character and behavior, because we’ve allowed ourselves to be influenced by ALTERNATIVE FACTS.
We ALL have the accessibility to a Kingdom that cannot be shaken, and it starts within. The “Heaven on earth” concept deals with our ability and choice to ACCEPT the Lord’s promises and build a foundation in our hearts that allows us to see past our circumstances and still find peace. An UNSHAKABLE Kingdom means that YOU have accepted and received God’s reign – His mercy, peace, and promises, over your life. Our lives may not always look the way we’ve imagined, but with an unshakable Kingdom, that shouldn’t lead us to discouragement. Rather, we should offer our talents in praise and worship, CONFIDENT that THE LORD REIGNS FIRMLY IN AND OVER our lives as long as we CENTER our lives with Him 1st; move, think, do, and say that which He has called you to, then you will be able to see just how FIXED He is in ALL of your affairs. If He’s still quiet, it may be time for you to fast, pray, and LISTEN INTENTLY. The most important aspect of it all, is to FIRMLY DO what you’ve been called to, and to do so UNAPOLOGETICALLY.
POWER IN PRAYER: Yahweh, we thank you for redemption, and the freedom to choose life over death by way of our faith. We thank you for allowing us to live yet another week. Father bless every individual affected by the government shutdown; provide strength where there is weakness, comfort where there is pain, sustenance where there is hunger, and resources where they are lacking. We also ask that you bless the political parties responsible for the shutdown; allow them to be reminded of all the lives that are being negatively impacted by their inability to reach a necessary compromise, and to reach a quick resolution. Create in us new hearts that are grateful and faithful to your will. Cause us to love you and to seek you more intimately, to firmly adhere to your commands, and to turn away from our selfish nature. Baptize us daily with your indwelling Spirit and use us as vessels to share your light with the world. Give us the strength and desire to forgive those who have wronged us, and to forgive ourselves; cause us to let go of the past that haunts us and release us from any binds and attachments that may hinder our spiritual and personal growth. Keep us humble, focused, disciplined, and driven as we work to become everything you have called us to be. Bless each of us individually, providing the strength, courage, organization, commitment, motivation, clarity and understanding to balance our personal, professional, and spiritual lives, daily. Bless our loved ones and even our enemies; provide revelations and awareness as you deliver us from our strongholds. Transform and convert us 100% according to your will and achieve in us the ability to pray game-changing prayers – prayers that change people, change outcomes, and help your will to manifest. This is our trusted prayer, we submit to you in the matchless name of Yeshua, Amen!
HEALTHY LIVING TIPS: Change begins within… Last week we discussed the importance of adequate water intake. This week, I want to discuss infused water. Personally, I enjoy water that is infused with lemons, cucumbers, mint, and/or a combination of any of those. You must test the waters, literally, and figure out which combination of fruit and/or herbs you like the most. For people that find it hard to tolerate drinking more than a few sips of water a day, this may help to liven the experience a bit. You can also experiment with sparkling water; sparkling water gives you a fizz that with a good infuser can be a great alternative to soda. Some of the benefits of infused water include but are not limited to: improved weight loss, helps flush toxins from your system, improves digestion, and boosts the immune system. You can find more infused water ideas here http://dish.allrecipes.com/fresh-ideas-for-making-infused-water/.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: I’m ready to relaunch Fostering Mind, Body, and Soul Incorporated (FMBS Inc.) and I NEED volunteers and serious board members; **NOTE: it’s a business NOT a hobby** FMBS Inc. has a mission to help supply the needy with food and hygiene bags. Our recipients are selected by referral, and/or by canvassing the streets for deserving families and individuals throughout Southern California. You may also arrange any monetary donations or item contributions at any time via email at fmbsinc_2012@outlook.com or by making a donation using the Donate button on the upper right of our Facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/fmbsinc.sustenance/. Another way FMBS Inc. raises funds is through the Ralph's/Food 4 Less Community Contribution Program; you must go to their website here http://www.friendsindeedpas.org/get-involved/ralphs-community-contribution-program/ and link your rewards cards or telephone numbers (Alt ID) to our organization each year, and we will earn money for every purchase made under your rewards cards. Your continued support is always appreciated. Please keep spreading the word. #SOW
JOIN OUR CAUSE: Fostering Mind, Body, and Soul Incorporated (FMBS Inc.) is on a never-ending quest to locate deserving individuals to extend our services to. Therefore, we are always in need of monetary donations and/or contributions of hygiene items, sealed snacks, bottled water, seasonal items (gloves, scarves, blankets, umbrellas, sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, etc.), mini bibles, reading books, and so forth.; our YEAR-ROUND mission is to serve homeless and/or needy individuals and families in underprivileged communities throughout Southern California. We also need DEDICATED volunteers and members – is this your calling? Eventually, when we have met our need for volunteers and board members, we will extend our services to assist/mentor at-risk youth, and to address some of the needs of veterans and their family members. We are successful because of YOUR continued support. Please continue to back us up through participation, and/or by encouraging others to join our cause!
For more information about our organization contact fmbsinc_2012@outlook.com, as our website is currently under construction. Feel free to LIKE our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/fmbsinc.sustenance/ and follow us on Twitter @FMBSInc.
Very Respectfully,
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Tylesha "Tye" Allen
Behavioral Interventionist | Mobile Notary | CEO/Founder of FMBS Inc.
· Mobile: (951) 790-2127
· Address: Los Angeles, CA
· Email: professional1_99@hotmail.com
· Change begins within; work on becoming a better You
· "It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man." (Psalm 118:8)
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