GLORYWAY - Prayer, Devotions, Worship, Inspiration, Healing
Do You Have Mountain Moving Faith In God?
I believe with all my heart that… MY MOUNTAIN MOVING FAITH IN GOD… is one of my strongest assets. It has molded and developed me into the person I am today. I have had to climb one mountain after another in my lifetime; and I will continue to climb them until Jesus comes back..
The first, and emphatically the biggest…REJECTION. (Many of you will probably relate to this!) I would try and try repeatedly to get over it, only to land back at the bottom, staring up at it. It had a STRONG HOLD on me. Remember that word? I discuss it at length in my article on fear. Every mountain that you face is actually a stronghold that is intent on controlling your mind. Here is a great scripture for battling strongholds… 2nd Corinthians 10:3-5 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down vain imaginations and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.
Your THOUGHTS become WORDS…Your WORDS become ACTIONS…Your ACTIONS produce CHARACTER!! Read the rest of this entry »
Is Fear A Stronghold In Your Life?
Fear appears as this small four letter word. Do Not Be Deceived! This little word has been having a huge impact on peoples lives for as long as I can remember. It can and will become a Stronghold in your mind, and have a harmful effect on your relationships, your health and your business, if you allow it.
The word F- E- A- R means: False Evidence Appearing Real. Let us examine this a little closer. False evidence says that fear is not even real. On the contrary my friends…The SPIRIT OF FEAR is very REAL.
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Why Don’t We See Miracles, Signs & Wonders?
Psalm 103: 2-4 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
God wants every Church filled with HOLY GHOST PRAYER WARRIORS; fully equipped and empowered with “The Whole Armor Of God” to stand strong…IN FAITH…against the strongholds and temptations of this world. We must combat, defeat and destroy the powers of darkness, and spiritual hosts of wickedness at every turn. If every church was operating, and every believer was walking in KINGDOM AUTHORITY and FEAR and REVERENCE OF THE LORD …I truly believe we would see more miracles, signs & wonders being manifested in our churches and our own personal lives.
So the question is… What do we need to do?
First and foremost we need HOLY GHOST POWER!!
JOHN 14:15-17: “If you love me you will obey what I command. And I will ask the Father and He will give you another Comforter to be with you forever – the Spirit of Truth. The world cannot accept him because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him for he lives with you and will be in you.”
Being baptized, filled and empowered with the HOLY SPIRIT is an ongoing process of having a personal relationship with the Comforter (Holy Spirit)
When we receive this precious gift from our Heavenly Father…we are given many benefits.
Here are some benefits from Isaiah 11. The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him, the Spirit of WISDOM and of UNDERSTANDING, the Spirit of COUNSEL and of MIGHT, the Spirit of the KNOWLEDGE and FEAR OF THE LORD, and he will DELIGHT in the Fear of the Lord.
W-O-W!!! Look at all those wonderful gifts! I cannot speak for you… THAT EXCITES ME!!!!!!!!!
One of these gifts is more important than the all the others …Can you guess which one it is? The Fear [Reverence of the Lord]
We will never experience HOLY GHOST POWER without REVERENCE FOR GOD and All that concerns GOD!
Did you know that you cannot have Spiritual Wisdom without the Fear and Reverence of the Lord?
So… What are some hindrances to the Fear and Reverence of God?
How about being LUKEWARM? If you are lukewarm God says He will spit you out of his mouth. Rev 3:15
INDIFFERENCE – APATHY: The Holy Spirit desires to be in communion with those who hunger and thirst after Righteousness. Matt: 5-6
That simply means that we need to eat and drink God’s Word daily, and always stay in an attitude of Prayer, Worship and Thanksgiving.
CONVENIENCE:
I am pretty sure I am going to ruffle some feathers here. Church is not first priority with a lot of people. Some people come to church when it does not interfere with other activities in their life. Many treat Prayer, Worship and God’s Word the exact same way.
Making a Total Commitment to God the Father, Jesus Our Lord, and The Holy Spirit includes all of the above. It is impossible for minds set on the flesh to please and obey God. It may not always be convenient…I promise you…It will always be rewarding.
Please do not let that day come when you stand before the Lord and He says to you…”Depart from me for I never knew you”
PROSPERITY can also be a hindrance to God’s Reverence. So many come crying to God when they have a need…physical, financial, or emotional. After He meets their need, many times they do not even give Him the Thanks, Honor and Glory He deserves. They forget about Him until they have another need. One thing you should never forget… IT IS GOD WHO GIVES THE POWER TO GET WEALTH!!!
Here is another fact from the Word of God… It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God!” Matt 19:24
God has also given us “The Whole Armor Of God” He did not give us this precious gift to just ignore it and leave it lay on the ground.
1st Peter 5:8 says the devil is like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. We need “The Whole Armor of God” to resist and defeat the enemy. That should be the very first thing we do every morning before our feet even hit the floor.
Last, but definitely not least…We need FAITH!
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Heb 11:1
FAITH is actually the very first step you take in getting to know GOD.
FAITH is also another precious gift of God. “By grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.” Ephes: 2:8
God has already given us everything we need to overcome every sin, sickness and temptation that comes our way. Now it is up to us to stay built up in our FAITH, through His Word, Prayer, Worship, Thanksgiving and Daily Communion with the Holy Spirit.
It is also IMPOSSIBLE to please God without FAITH!
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Heb 11:6
What this verse is clearly saying to me is…If I am not PLEASING GOD, and SEEKING HIM WITH MY WHOLE HEART, He is not going to reward me with miracles, signs and wonders.
We need more Miracles, Signs and Wonders happening before our eyes. Too many of God’s Beloved are plagued with sickness, sins, trials and temptations, which are strongholds that need to be broken. Now is the time for… HOLY GHOST POWER, THE REVERENCE OF GOD, AND FAITH… to be prevelant in our churches and our lives, throughout the earth.
Has Hidden Emotional Pain Left Open Wounds…Bleeding Deep Inside?
I would like to dig deeper into this question. Hopefully, through God’s Word, I can provide some insight into helping you recognize your hidden emotional pain; find those open wounds and stop the bleeding.
Our Precious and Holy Lord was beaten and hung on the cross to die. He had nails driven in his hands; in both feet; and he had an open wounded bleeding side. He applied Love; Mercy and Forgiveness to his wounds. In Luke 23:34 Jesus says: “Father forgive them; for they know not what they do.” Those words stopped the bleeding and initiated healing for all the land.
Emotional pain has the tendency to settle deep inside; leaving you with open wounds. These emotional wounds will continue to bleed until they are exposed and treated. Many times these wounds are left unattended and bleeding for many years. This can cause irreparable damage to your body, your heart, your mind, and your relationships. It will shatter and destroy every area of your life; if you do not face it and deal with it.
I would be a fool and a liar if I said this healing process was easy. Quite the contrary…Facing those open wounds is extremely difficult and painful. Just as Jesus suffered for you and I on the cross; we must keep our eyes on Jesus because He is the author and finisher of our Faith. We must endure the suffering through our pain, in order to begin to heal.
Hebrews 12:2 Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. Who, for the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Pain associated with the emotions can disguise itself in various forms such as: sorrow, hurt, rejection, fear, failure, unforgiveness, bitterness and anger. We usually do our level best to deny those wounds and pretend they do not exist. You can get away with denial for a period of time. Eventually, when you are ready, God allows situations and people to enter your life; to help you to face your giants and expose your hidden emotional pain.
What causes emotional pain; and how do we stop the bleeding from the wounds? I believe there are two major factors involved with any hidden emotions…WORDS and DECISIONS!
Earlier I told you how Christ used words of Love and Forgiveness to initiate the healing of all mankind. The bible tells us in Proverbs 18:21 “Death and Life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit..” Simple explanation: Words can heal…Words can also destroy!
When we are dealing with the sorrow of a loss… If we are not grounded in the Word Of God; sometimes we allow anger and bitterness to control our emotions toward the one who left us, or possibly the one who caused the loss. Even worse… We direct our anger towards God. The Truth is… NO ONE IS TO BLAME!
GOD And ONLY GOD, can give you the HOPE, the UNDERSTANDING, the COMFORT and the PEACE you need to heal those deep emotional wounds.
Romans 13:15 says: The God of Hope will fill you with all Joy and Peace as you trust In Him, so that you may overflow with Hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
When a person is angry or hurt, critical words are spoken in haste. After the words have been spoken, the damage is done. Those seeds of destruction are planted deep inside; festering until they develop into open wounds. The only healing salve to apply to these wounds is Forgiveness and Love. It could be a loved one, a friend or an enemy that planted the seeds. Much of the time it is ourselves that we need to love and forgive. Only then will we begin to heal our hidden emotional pain.
Ephesians 4:31-32 Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another.
Decisions that we make, play a huge role…and have a major effect on our emotions that cause us pain. Once again I refer to the Word of God.
Philippians 4:8 says: “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy…meditate on these things.” When we make decisions based on the Word; it will ultimately turn out for our good.
On the other hand…When we make decisions based on our emotions, due to confusion, (the enemy is the author of confusion) and the pressures of life, it usually results in disaster and pain.
1st Peter 5:8 says: Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowels around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
This Faith proclamation has helped me through many temptations.
Psalms 19:14
“Let the words of my mouth…and the meditaions of my heart…be acceptable and pleasing in thy sight…My Lord! My Rock! and My Redeemer!”
Let the Power of God’s Word erase all hidden emotional wounds from your memory bank permanently. Refuse to allow hidden emotional pain to destroy your life!
Are You Living Your Faith…Leaving Them Wanting More?
The Word of God says: We live by Faith and not by sight. The Word also tells us …Faith is the substance of things hoped for; the evidence of things yet not seen.
Are you living your faith leaving them wanting more? How do you answer that question in regards to your own life? I would like to evaluate this more closely by sharing my own story with you.
I have had a love for horses since I was a little girl. My father was a Livestock Dealer, but he loved Thoroughbred Horse Racing. Being my father’s daughter, I also developed a strong love for Horse Racing…it became my ministry for many years. Read the rest of this entry »
COWBOY CHURCH HAS COME A LONG WAY!!
I am very proud to say that I started out as a member of one of the first…the Original Cowboy Church in Fort Worth. We met every Sunday morning in the Bull Riding Arena at the famous Billy Bob’s, in Fort Worth, Texas. We held midweek bible studies and many other times of fellowship. It was here at Cowboy Church that I witnessed many salvations, miracle healings, and deliverances. I also received my first impartation of the Holy Spirit, with evidence of speaking in tongues. It is an experience I will never forget, and am forever thankful.
We were all cowgirls and cowboys and we had a lot in common. First and foremost we all loved the Lord and we were not shy about sharing the Love of Jesus. Most of us had our horse and our dog…. just one big happy family. I had a precious little girl and her name was Hallelujah…I called her Hallie. Back then our dogs attended church service with us. Many times our Prayers would last a long time. My little Hallie would sit right beside me with her little paws folded and she would not move until the Prayer was over. She was truly a “Gift From God!” My horse was an Appaloosa, part Bay Thoroughbred, with a perfect blanket and his name was Kochese, but I called him “Coach.” He had been badly abused, so it took a lot of Love and Patience on my part. Eventually he, Hallie and I became a perfect team. Coach was high spirited, and sometimes quite a handful, but so much fun to ride. Hallie always went right along with us…running her little legs off through the pasture. I trained Hallie to lead Coach, with the lead shank in her mouth. I actually have it on video. It is one of my most precious memories to see those two bond together. Kochese and I also became a great team at a rodeo event called Team Penning. Those were some of the most fun times of my life.
We had many different singers and groups that would come and minister; but the one that impacted me the most was Susie Luchsinger. Susie is actually Reba McEntire”s sister. The Anointing Of God is all over Susie. I learned most of her songs, and I believe to this day that she was my Inspiration to “Sing For The Lord.” I also believe that Cowboy Church was my first stepping stone to lead me to the the “Backside” of Thoroughbred Horse Racing, to my Ministry of many years.
Susie At Cowboy Church
I would like to thank each and every one of you for strolling down Memory Lane with me, and allowing me to share one of the most wonderful and happiest times in my life.
Love in Christ!
Linda Davis
RESURRECTION LIFE!
Yesterday most of the world celebrated a Glorious Easter Holiday. We attended our Easter Sunday church service to hear the the beautiful message of the Resurrection of Jesus. We sang Worship songs such as… “Up From The Grave He Arose” He’s Alive and “Christ The Lord Has Risen Today.” Many Easter Eggs were hidden for children to find. Families and Loved One’s gathered together for fine food and loving fellowship.
JESUS HAS RISEN!!