PRAISE REPORTS: My 2 1/2-year-old son can spell at least 6 words, if not more. The fact that you’re reading this message means that you’ve been blessed with another moment of life, not to mention, functioning senses. Thank you, Yeshua! 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: Losing a loved one is very difficult and emotional, and with each loss, there is different grief attached. We cannot pretend to know how someone else is affected by a loss. So, let's pray for all those who have lost a mother and/or child(ren), or anyone significantly close to them. Let's also pray for those who are dealing with a terminal illness and/or other debilitating health conditions. Keep praying for one another, thanking Yahweh for the victory while refraining from confessing the problem caused by the enemy; ALWAYS pray for the 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 needs prayer, let me know, and your request 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 amidst of adversity… Ponder this: “... It is through our actions, words, and thoughts that we have a choice” (Sogyal Rinpoche). 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" (2 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.
FEATURED SONGS OF PRAISE: "I Trust You" by James Fortune & FIYA, you can listen to it here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRwQy2eQbJM) "I Am" by James Fortune, you can listen to it here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p55rehoWQp8). I would also like to recommend Classical for Studying Radio on Pandora to better facilitate your meditation on the Word as you study, you can listen to that station here https://www.pandora.com/station/play/2639311889517434029.
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) – ROMANS 4:20-22 (NLT): "20 Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God. 21 He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever He promises. 22 And because of Abraham’s faith, God counted him as righteous."
**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: Are you moving in false hope? Society's definition of the word hope is closely linked to that of one's wish for a certain outcome. Conversely, a more accurate biblical account of hope is to have a confident expectation. There is a difference. To hope for something according to society's standards would suggest that one wishes for something to happen while holding tightly to the possibility that it won't so that when it doesn't occur, they won't be disappointed. On the other hand, to hope, in the spirit of biblical principle, is to be certain (convinced) that the thing in question WILL transpire.
The Word says that faith without action behind it is useless (refer to James 2:17 here https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=james+2%3A17&version=KJV); to accept the belief that God can, isn't enough, for it is a false hope that ultimately suggests that we merely hope (societal definition) that He can. Even the devil and his demons believe (refer to James 2:19 here https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=james+2%3A19&version=KJV), but that doesn't exactly equate to trust - obviously. In contrast, trust in that belief would elicit an action that causes us to walk and move in a hope that is governed by biblical fundamentals. What that means is that along with a profession of our belief in God, our actions would also support our claims - it's the difference between saying "I think" vs. "I am," "I will," and "I know"; if we're always making claims of God's ability without ever having TRUSTED in Him ourselves, we haven't yet proved true hope - TRUST - in His Authority and Power to do what He has promised.
If your movements convey self-reliance and your thoughts express deep worry and fear, then you're experiencing a hope imposed on you by social customs. Otherwise, biblical hope - trust - delivers peace of mind regarding the thing that you've entrusted to the Lord. Anxiety, depression, worry, and restlessness demonstrate that although we may believe in the Lord, we lack confidence in His ability. Thus, we run ourselves ragged, trying to deal with situations ourselves. How many times have you boasted about how blessed you are, or how awesome our Father in Heaven is, only to turn around and scramble your brain trying to determine what YOU could do to alter your own circumstances? How many times have you prayed to God with public claims of your trust in His victory, yet, every chance you got thereafter, you were expressing your worry through tears, anger, alcohol, drugs, or sex?
Let me be clear, I am not saying that you should avoid submitting job applications and just kick back and relax waiting for the Lord to provide employment just because you said a little prayer to Him. No! What I am saying is this: once you've petitioned your concerns to the Lord, TRUST that HE WILL respond. Here's our issue, we pray about it, claim that "God's got it," but then we're off looking for a get rich quick scheme to settle our financial crisis; we seek God for counsel, then immediately seek answers from Google or one of our trusted BFFs; we submit a plea at the alter but return to our lives as if we never uttered a prayer at all. What is the point of praying if you don't even trust AND believe that God WILL work things out for your good (refer to Romans 8:28 here https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+8%3A28&version=KJV)? He never promised to make things smooth and easy, nor did He promise to package things up all nice and pretty. His promise is to supply all of our NEEDS (refer to Philippians 4:19 here https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=phil+4%3A19&version=KJV), NOT the desires. Although, if we exercised a biblical hope, and trusted the Lord enough for Him to strengthen our relationship in Him, our shallow, selfish, materialistic coveting would gradually decrease as our character is transformed into one that increasingly looks like His.
I often make reference to my favorite scripture, Psalm 118:8, which reminds us that "it is better to TRUST in the Lord than to put confidence in man"; once we truly believe and trust in God over ALL of our affairs, it'll be evident in our actions - we'll stop serving others with ulterior motives, and we'll ACT upon the Lord's direction. But bear in mind, lack of faith and trust produce conflicting responses - deficient faith and abundant trust both influence our actions, but ONLY sincere faith can move a mountain [game-changing outcomes]; genuine faith will cause us to ACT in TRUST upon the promise that God will, whereas, false hope sways us to act out of fear that He won't.
POWER IN PRAYER: Yahweh, we thank you for redemption, and for the freedom to choose life over death by way of our faith. We thank you for your provisions of health and healing and for allowing us to breathe yet another week. For the many unspoken requests of our souls, Father, read them, then deliver us according to your will. Forgive us for our unbelief and remove the things or people from our lives hindering us from recognizing our potential and purpose, so that the spiritual things that require spiritual discerning will be clear to us. Father, we thank you for your provisions of healing, comfort, strength, and peace that surpasses our carnal understanding. We thank you for reversing our ailments and mending our grief. Create in us new hearts that sincerely trust in and act upon your will. Help us to turn away from our selfish nature and to utilize and share our talents with others, in a manner that displays an appropriate example of Christ-like behavior, demonstrates love, encouragement, edification, and strength so that others may experience your grace through us. Baptize us today 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 negatively impact our 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 needed to balance our personal, professional, and spiritual lives. 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, and as the angels and Holy Spirit do your bidding on Earth and in Heaven, protect us and them with your recourse. All these things we ask in the matchless name of Yeshua, Amen!
HEALTHY LIVING TIPS: Change begins within... I used to wonder why it was that I could sleep some days for 9 or more hours yet still feel just as exhausted as when I've only gotten a measly 4 hours of sleep. While participating in the New Life Challenge (refer to https://www.GetTheNewLife.com), I found out that both prolonged sleep and deprived sleep increase our risk of developing heart disease (refer to the article Sleep Is Good for Your Heart at https://www.getthenewlife.com/blog/sleep-is-good-for-your-heart/). "Refreshing rest is going to bed in harmony with your circadian rhythm, the sleep/wake cycle determined by day and night, which allows the release of hormones that promote deep sleep. Experiencing deep sleep is what allows you to wake up completely refreshed" (Hill, R., & Thurmon, J. (n.d.). Healthy self: 10 habits of the longest living Americans. Pan De Viva Productions. Sanare Life Restoration Via Education). Chances are, if you're not getting enough sleep, or, you're getting way too much sleep, you're depriving yourself of true rest.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- I am on a quest to relaunch Fostering Mind, Body, and Soul Incorporated (FMBS Inc.) and I NEED volunteers and serious board members; Currently, I am in need of people who have a background in business, have some knowledge of operating a non-profit, and/or have resources or connections that can help facilitate our making an impact in surrounding at-risk and underprivileged communities **NOTE: this is a business NOT a hobby** FMBS Inc. has a mission to help supply the homeless as well as needy families 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. I encourage you to reach out to me regarding your interest in service or to arrange any monetary donations or item contributions at any time via email at fmbsinc_2012@outlook.com, my voicemail or text at (951) 790-2127, or by making a donation using the Donate button on the upper right corner 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
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,
| Tylesha "Tye" Allen Behavioral Interventionist | Mobile Notary | CEO/Founder of FMBS Inc. · Mobile: (951) 790-2127 · Address: Los Angeles, CA · Website: http://www.ready411.weebly.com | http://sodbytye.blogspot.com · 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) · Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/fmbsinc.sustenance · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/tylesha-"tye"-allen/a4/599/875 · Twitter: https://twitter.com/TyeDreamsBig |
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