Jeremiah 29:11 - God's Plan for You

Jeremiah 29"11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

There are 7 P's found in this verse of scripture.

#1) Promise - This is defined as a declaration assuring that one will or will not do something; a vow. The bible is God's Holy Word and it is full of promises made to us his children. Psalm 105:42 states "For he remembered his holy promise.." God is not a man that he should lie. If he said it, then we can trust in his word and wait on him. Jeremiah 29:11 is a promise God made to the children of Israel when they were in bondage for seventy years. We the church of the living God are spiritual Israelites and we have been set free by the blood of Jesus Christ. Every promise that is found in the word of God belongs to us today. We can lay hold of this promise of Jeremiah 29:11.

#2) Plan - This is defined as a scheme or method of acting, doing, proceeding, making, etc., developed in advance: battle plans;  a design or scheme of arrangement. God's plan for our lives are bigger than the plans we may have. The plan of God is perfect and complete. God's plan for us involves wholeness, prosperity, protection and providence. We have a God who loves us and has made provision for our well being and for future generations to come. In order for us to know the plan of God for our lives we must daily read his word and follow it. God is the author and finisher of our faith.

#3) Purpose - This is defined as the object toward which one strives or for which something exists; an aim or a goal. Everyone of you reading this blog today was born with a purpose from God. Your purpose for being here came from God and not your Guidance Counsellor. God dreamt a dream where one day in time he would have sons and daughters who would walk in the image and likeness of God and would rule and dominate the earth. Child of God, you are not an accident or even an experiment. God has ordained for you to be here so that you can take your rightful place in his kingdom.

#4) Prosper - This is defined as to succeed in an enterprise or activity; especially : to achieve economic success; to become strong and flourishing. God's plan for your life is to succeed in an enterprise or activity or to become strong and flourishing. I encourage you today that if you are out of work get busy doing some good service or charitable act. We serve a God who rewards the good works of our hands. When we get busy doing something good, God steps in and blesses our efforts with economic success. In other words, do your best at whatever you put your hands to and money will come and seek you out.

#5) Promotion - This is defined as the act of promoting or the fact of being promoted; advancement; encouragement of the progress, growth, or acceptance of something. Psalm 75:6 & 7 states: "For promotion come neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge: he puts down one, and sets up another." This scripture of promise is actually a promise of promotion from God. His good will to us. We are advancing in life when ever we come under the lordship of Jesus Christ in the Earth. We need not fear no one but only look to the Lord for guidance and direction.

#6) Protection - This is defined as the act of protecting or the state of being protected; preservation from injury or harm. God has promised to prosper you and not to harm you. Have you ever heard this cliche? New level , new devil! Child of God, we need not worry or fret about what tomorrow holds for we know who holds tomorrow. We are under the divine plan and protection of Almighty God. Psalms 91: 4 - 7 states: "He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee."

#7) Providence - This is defined as the foreseeing care and guidance of god or nature over the creatures of the earth. God has thought about your beginning and your end. He is such a loving and caring Father in that his plan not only includes wholeness, prosperity, protection and promotion but he has laid out his best for you today and for tomorrow. We can enjoy the blessings of God when we submit to him and his will for our lives.
I see you in your future and it is full of hope for you and your loved ones.

For I know the plans that I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a hope and a future.

It is my prayer that you grow in grace and in the knowledge of Jesus Christ.

This is Your Higher Calling...."Live Higher!"


 

Don't Give Up!

Don't give Up!

Your Dreams May Be Closer
Than You Think!


There may be times when you feel

as if you have taken a million steps towards

your dreams, and acted on your plans, only to find

yourself in the same place that you began from.

At times like this, you must not give up.


You must continue on. Though you may feel

lost, bewildered, and alone, continue to believe

in yourself. Do not allow discouragement and

doubt to blur your vision and wash away

your dreams. Visualize your way beyond the

detours, standstills, and obstacles.


You will realize your dreams. You have

worked hard and taken so many productive

steps in a positive direction that you are bound

to succeed. Whatever the hurt of the moment

may be, it will pass. Tomorrow is always a

new dawn. Today, you must pause, rest, catch

your breath, and then look ahead. Each step

will bring you closer to your dreams. The

rainbows and the love that you deserve are in

sight. Happiness is just around the next turn.



~ Vicki Silvers ~

This is Your Higher Calling
Live Higher!

Keep Your Focus on Jesus!

Hebrews 12:2 "Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith."

 Looking is defined as " the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually."

Child of God, in this hour of uncertainty one thing that you must be certain about and that is keep your focus on Jesus!

 Many of us are distracted by what is happening in the gulf, or the evening news, or the economic crisis that is at hand. We must not allow the things of this world cause us to remove our eyes off of Jesus.

In Hebrews 12:2, we see the word looking as an act of directing our eyes toward something and perceiving it visually. In other words, when we fix our attention on Jesus, we begin to perceive or visualize something that we may have not seen before. Jesus wants to change our perception. He longs to reveal something to us.

When you and I keep our eyes on Jesus long enough, there is a release of the Spirit of Revelation that will cause us to know something that we may have not known before. Revelation is the key that will launch us into our Destiny and Purpose in God.

I encourage you to keep your eyes on Jesus. The Spirit of Revelation will meet you in this hour and show you things that will be crucial for you to know so that you can prepare and position yourself for what is to come for you in God.

God wants you to know the hope of his calling. (Ephesians 1:18)

This is Your Higher Calling......"Live Higher!"

God Is Your Refuge and Fortress

Psalm 91:2 "I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust."

A refuge is defined by the freedictionary.com as "protection or shelter, from danger or hardship."
A fortress is defined by the freedictionary.com as "a fortified place."

In other words, when the Psalmist declared that God is His Refuge and Fortress, he was saying that God is his protection or shelter from danger and he is a fortified place. His description of God could only be compared to a place that is fortified or heavily built up or armed.

A refuge or a fortress is like a military base in today's terminology. A military base is fortified and armed with weapons of mass destruction. God is Omni-potent, "all powerful." He is Power! There is none like him.

Let this teaching encourage you today. Declare to the enemy that GOD IS YOUR REFUGE AND FORTRESS! GOD IS YOUR PROTECTION FROM DANGER AND A FORTIFIED PLACE.

Put your trust in God!

This Is Your Higher Calling....."Live Higher!"

Declare it! You Will Make It!

For every trial that you face.........Know that  you will make it!
For every tear that you shed.........Know that you will make it!
For every disappointment that came your way.........Know that  you will make it!
For every setback and frustation that you had to endure.......Know that you will make it!
For every sleepless night.......Know that you will make it!
For every thing that came to destroy the Purpose of God in your life.......Know that you will make it!

You did not come this far to quit now.......Greater is He that is in YOU!

YOU WILL MAKE IT!

DECLARE IT!

This is Your Higher Calling....."Live Higher!"

The Excellency of God

Psalm 8:1 Declares "O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set your glory above the earth."

This morning let us embrace the excellency of God as we look to him today in reverence and awe.

HE IS the exalted one. HE IS the mighty King. HE IS master over everything seen and unseen. HE IS the great I AM. HE IS the lilly of the valley. HE IS the bright and morning star. HE IS the rose of sharon. HE IS the Prince of Peace. HE IS Holy and his name is Holy. HE IS the Alpha and the Omega. HE IS the Lamb that was slain for the sins of the world. HE IS GOD. His name is above every name. HE IS Jesus, "Yeshua", King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth.

Give God Praise today! HE IS YOUR ALL IN ALL.

This is Your Higher Calling....."Live Higher!"

Only Believe!

Mark 9:23 "All things are possible to him that believeth."

For a new job! Believe.
For debts to be paid! Believe.
For financial increase! Believe.
For money to finish college! Believe.
For approval for a loan! Believe.

All things are possible to him that believeth!

Only Believe Child of God!

Only Believe!

This is Your Higher Calling....."Live Higher!"

Heart of Worship by Matt Redman

When the music fades

And all is stripped away
And I simply come
Longing just to bring
Something that's of worth
That will bless your heart

I'll bring You more than a song
For a song in itself
Is not what You have required
You search much deeper within

Through the ways things appear
You're looking into my heart

I'm coming back to the heart of worship
And it's all about You
All about You, Jesus
I'm sorry Lord for the thing I've made it
When it's all about You
It's all about You Jesus

King of endless worth
No one could express
How much You deserve
Though I'm weak and poor
All I have is Yours
Every single breath

I'll bring You more than just a song
For a song in itself
Is not what You have required
You search much deeper within
Through the way things appear
You're looking into my heart

I'm coming back to the heart of worship
And it's all about You
All about You, Jesus
I'm sorry Lord for the thing I've made it
When it's all about You
It's all about You Jesus
Its all about you
Jesus

Jesus Is Coming Back. Will You Be Ready?

Matthew 24:30 ""At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and all the nations of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky, with power and great glory."

Hear me this morning my friends and family. Jesus is coming back. Will you be ready for his return?

The scripture tells us that the Son of Man will appear in the sky and that all nations will mourn because of his return. Jesus is coming back with power and great glory. Such a glory that this world has never known.

Matthew 24:36-39 states "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away. That is how it will be at the coming of the Son of Man."

The scripture tells us that the people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage up to the day Noah entered the ark, and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away. THAT IS HOW IT WILL BE AT THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN.

Today this is just what is happening as some of us live our lives without any concern or knowledge about who Jesus is and of his return. The people in Noah's day live their lives as if it were noone's business. As a result of not heeding the call of Noah, they perished. Everyone, including men, women and children, who did not entered the ark perished because they refused to believe the warning of Noah.

Mark 13:35-37 "Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back - whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn. If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. What I say to you, I say to everyone: 'Watch!"

The scripture admonishes us to Watch! Be on guard. Be Alert! The owner (Jesus) of this house (earth) will come back. Jesus is coming back for a people who are watching and are waiting for his return.

1 Thessalonians 4:15-5:4 "According to the Lord's own word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of god, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage each other with these words. Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should suprise you like a thief."


It is time that we begin to keep our eyes on Jesus. It is time that we begin to pray for our selves and our loved ones so that they may see Jesus and accept him into their lives before it is a day to late. He is calling all people to come to him and repent of their sins. He does not condemn you for what you have done in the past but He is calling you to himself so that He can forgive you and wash away all the wrong that you have done.

This is your opportunity to receive Jesus into your life today. Jesus is Coming Back. Will you be ready?

Revelation 22:12 "Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End."

This is Your Higher Calling....."Live Higher!"

For more information on scriptures of our Lord's Return see www.jesusiscomingsoon.com/Scripture.htm

Make Room For Jesus!

Luke 2:7 "And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn."

The bible tells us that Mary brought forth aher first born son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger; BECAUSE THERE WAS NO ROOM FOR THEM IN THE INN.

Mary understood something of importance in that when there was no room made for them and her newborn Son, she laid him in a manger. Mary the mother of Jesus made provision for Jesus. She did not find excuses because of her situation. She did not say well, because there was no room I need to go on as if business as usual. She made room for Jesus!

In our world of busyness, are you and I making room for Jesus? We need to make room for Jesus in our day to day schedules. We need to make room for Jesus in our homes. We need to make room for Jesus in our churches. We need to make room for Jesus on our jobs.

Will you make room for Jesus today?

He is waiting to come into your situation. Will you let him in?

This is Your Higher Calling....."Live Higher!"

God's Gift To YOU

John 3:16 "For God so greatly loved and dearly prized the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten (unique) Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have eternal (everlasting) life." - Amplified Bible

God has given to us his most precious gift of all and that is His Son Jesus. Jesus came to die for your sins today so that you can have eternal life with him and His Father. He was born of a virgin, perform miracles, betrayed, suffered, died and rose from the dead.

All of this was for you.

How do you know that Jesus loves you? He gave his life for you now so that you can live with him in eternity.

Accept God's gift in your life today.

Prayer: "Dear God, I accept your gift into my heart today. Forgive me of all of my sins and trespasses. I am a sinner and I need peace with you. Cleanse me from all unrighteousness. Jesus, I accept you into my life and I turn away from sin and all influences of Satan. Satan you are not my Lord and Master. I renounce you and I put you under my feet. I serve Jesus Christ and He has given me authority over you. I am not your property any longer. Jesus, I thank you for coming into my heart. Holy Ghost, come and live in me today. I receive you into my life so that I can walk Holy unto God. Show me how to live for you and that you keep me on this christian journey. This I ask in the name of the Father, the Son and The Holy Ghost. In Jesus' name. Amen."

Welcome into the Family and the Kingdom of God!

Obtain a Bible and read it

Remember, Greater is He that Is In YOU than he that is in the world.


This is Your Higher Calling....."Live Higher!"

His Name is Holy!

Psalm 99:1-3 "The Lord reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be removed. The Lord is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people. Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy."
Will you be one of those who will offer up praise to God for who he is?

Our God is Holy and He is worthy to be Praise. Our God reigns and He sits in the the heavens. He is great in Zion and is High above all people. His name is great, terrible, and holy.

Rejoice and Bless his name!

He is Holy! His name is Holy! Great and Terrible is his name.


This is Your Higher Calling....."Live Higher!"

                                   

Are You Dressed For Battle?

Ephesians 6:10-18 "10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints."

God has equipped you with everything that you need to win every battle today.

Put on the armour of God today?

This is your higher calling......Live Higher!

What Happens When Men Fear The Lord.

Psalm 128: 1-6 "Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways. For thou shalt eat the labor of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table. Behold, thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the Lord. The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life. Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children, and peace upon Israel."

When men fear the Lord and walk in his ways. Blessed shall he be and his family.

Keep God first!

This is Your Higher Calling....."Live Higher!"

Be Still And Know

Psalm 46:10 "Be still and know that I am God, I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."

Have you ever been so busy that you forgot to take time out to give God thanks or just stop to hear what he has to say to you?

If God was to speak to you today would you be able to know the voice of the Lord?

Our father desires for all of us to know his voice and to rest in his word.

Be still and know that I am God.

Stop and take a few moments to allow God to speak to your hearts today. The father longs to have fellowship with you.


This is your higher calling......"Live Higher!"

This Is The Year Of The Turn Around!

I do not know what you have faced last year. I do not know what hardships that you had to endure. But know this one thing. This year of 2010 is the year of the turn around in your life.

Tell all of your troubles good bye.
Tell all of your heart aches see you later.
Tell all of your sorrows not this year.
Why?

This is the year of the Turn Around!

Rejoice in the Lord and again I say rejoice!

Lift up your voice like a trumpet and declare that this year is my year of the turn around!
God is turning some things around for you and for his glory.

You may have crossed over into 2010 with some troubles but tell your troubles go in the name of Jesus. This is my year of the Turn Around!

You may have crossed over into 2010 with some bad report but remember whose report will you believe, believe the report of the Lord. This is my year of the Turn Around!

Rejoice in the Lord and again I say rejoice!

This is the year of the Turn Around!

This is your higher calling......"Live Higher!"

Happy New Year

In this year may you go forward with the dream that God has placed in your heart. You have everything that you need to carry out the divine assignment that God has given you.

May you have a Happy and Prosperous New Year in Christ.