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What Is Faith by nonso10: 1:57pm On Jul 22, 2009
Faith is having complete trust in something.for with faith nothing will be impossible.for Jesus said in matt17vs20 "if one has faith even as small as a mustard seed,one could say to this mountain,move and it will move from here to there. for more info please visit the following link www.chukwumanonso..com
Re: What Is Faith by grace5: 7:30pm On Jul 31, 2009
TeresaS@xc.org)

What is Faith?
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It is ok to be nervous.
It is ok to be frightened.
It is ok to have doubts and to ask questions.
But it is NOT ok to quit.
It is NOT ok to tell Me "no."
Children, I am after a willing heart.
I look for those who would set their hearts after Me,
Who would purpose to follow Me no matter how frightening the path may seem.

Never think that a person of faith is one who never fears.
A person of faith is NOT one who never doubts.
A person of faith is one who persues and obeys Me in the midst of fears and doubts.

A person of faith does not know all I am doing.
A person of faith does not understand all the situations.
But a person of faith knows Me,
and knows that I am faithful.

I do not ask you to be perfect before you move.
Rather submit yourselves to Me and obey,
and I will perfect you AS you move;
for I am able
and I am capable
and I am all knowning
and I have My plan in place.
You can be confident in Me --
Not in the circumstances,
but in the One who orcherstrates the circumstancs
Not in the situations,
but in the one who has every situation in His hand.
Purpose in your heart to look to Me.
Purpose in your heart to obey,
and I will direct your steps,
and plant you firmly in My way.
Children, don't feel disqualified by doubts and fears
for that is not My critieria.
I do not disqualify those who purpose to obey
and set their face like flint to walk in My way,
Walk in My way, children
, And I will walk with you.
, And I will orcherstate the circumstances to My glory.
, And I will use you to advance My kingdom.
Re: What Is Faith by hubreality(m): 10:26pm On Jul 31, 2009
Faith is the response of the human spirit to God's word. Faith is a law in the realm of the spirit. Faith is a substance(liken unto as a title of deed) of things not yet seen. Faith sees the future, leaving behind the things of the past. Faith is not in the senses. The act of faith is the act of righteousness. Faith energizes a believer unto glory and perfection in Christ Jesus, and faith excels greatly in love and compassion.
Re: What Is Faith by grace5: 8:53am On Aug 01, 2009
Step Up And Step Out In FAITH

Child of Mine, this is the time and season to step up and to step out.
It is not a time and season for timidity, but for faith and obedience.
When the god of this world rages and makes a spectacle of himself, this
is not the time to cower in timidity. It is the time to fix your eyes
on Me to see only what I am doing.  For when I move into a given territory
to take it for My kingdom, the enemy also gathers his forces in the
same spot to oppose Me.  That is the nature of a battle -- both sides
gather their forces and try to take a given territory.  I do not cower
from the areas the enemy is actively moving in.  Rather, I possess the
land I have chosen and I advance My kingdom.  And I have chosen to work
through My servants to do this.

The enemy brings sickness and I bring healing. The enemy brings fear and
I bring the perfect love that casts out all fear.  The enemy brings despair
and I bring hope. The enemy brings bondage and I bring freedom.  And I
do these things through My body, the church.

So do not hold back in fear or trepidation. Rather, press forward boldly
with Me. Fix your eyes on Me to see precisely what I am doing, for I
will empower you to do this with Me.  I am not calling to fight
apart from Me, but rather in obedience and submission to My plan and
battle strategy.  But I am calling you to fight. Do not move hold back
when I say go.  Do not fear the battle, for I will make you victorious
as you walk in obedience to Me.

Know that this is the time and season where I am mobilizing My church
to accomplish My purposes in this world and to advance My kingdom.
Respond to Me and do what I am doing.  Then I will cause My kingdom to
advance through you and you will be an overcomer and your joy will be
full and you will see My glory surround you.
Re: What Is Faith by Krayola2(m): 8:32am On Aug 02, 2009
Faith is trust. It should evolve as u gain knowledge IMO. U learn more, u change ur views. . .otherwise u're doomed!
Re: What Is Faith by grace5: 3:36pm On Aug 02, 2009
Freedom Through Faith
                                                                                             Gerri Merrick


"Ask My People, Why do you struggle with the affairs of the world? Have I not said in My Word that the end times will grow darker and darker. All of the events you see happening are part of this plan, men going to and fro and their hearts failing for fear. Their lives becoming ship wrecked before their eyes daily,

But what is that to you My Covenant People, the family of God? I have never changed. I still work with men's lives as I did since the beginning.

Salvation is now only a heartbeat away from all men through My Divine Gift, the Lord of Glory.

His Name, Jesus, will bring my ear close to your prayers. His Name, Jesus, brings you into true freedom, from the inside out. His Name, Jesus, dispels all darkness.

Stay very connected with Me through your thoughts, your ways, your plans, your words, and allow your faith to become the mountain where you fly away to find rest upon it.

The things of this world will become dim and seem far away as you rest upon My promises and My unchanging nature shown in My Word.

Laugh at your emotions and problems!

Stay Free in Me!

Cry out and ask Me to come running to deliver you from the heavy burdens!

Stay Free in Me!

Freedom is found through your faith! Feed upon My Word and see your faith grow into that fortress of safety and peace!

Stay Free in Me!

None of what you see is a surprise to Me! There is more coming that will continue to shock, confound and bring terror to those who will not turn to Me! Many will stumble and not stand up again!

My timing is always perfect. Everything belongs to Me and is within My power!

Seek your shelter of peace and joy in Me!

GUARD YOUR FREEDOM THROUGH YOUR FAITH!

Stay Free in Me!"
Re: What Is Faith by grace5: 11:00am On Aug 03, 2009
A Word For those Who Struggle With Doubt (REST IN FAITH)

Why do you doubt the promises I AM has laid in your heart? It was I AM that placed them there, not you my child. It is I AM that has watered them and protected them as they grew. And it is I AM that will see that they bear good fruit.

So now, why do you doubt? Why do you listen to the lies of the enemy? Do you think I AM is not able? Ahh, you think that you are not able. And you are right! Give up, please my child, give up the striving and the staining and come to me! I AM can do all things. But only if you will allow me to have my way in you. It is my desire for you lean upon me and ask me to go forward on your behalf. Oh how I long for us to truly know each other, as a husband knows his wife. Working in true unity of purpose in heart and mind. Working together to establish my kingdom. Yes child, I know that you long for that too. But you have forgotten one simple thing, to rest in me. To rest in I AM is the work of faith, love and trust in your heart. Without rest, you will not be able to endure the coming days. And without resting in me completely, you make yourself vulnerable to the attacks of the enemy. When you are resting in me, I AM is your protector. But when you work in your own strength, my hands are tied and I can not protect you. So come and lie down on the green pastures I have set before. Rest in me and know that victory will be ours.

Do not misunderstand me, to rest is not to be lazy! There is much work yet to be done. It is time to move forward, not in your own strength, but in my name. It is you that needs to ask. But it is I AM that will give the increase. It is you that needs to seek. But it is I AM that will lead you in the way. It is you that needs to knock. But it is I AM that will open up the Heavens for you.

Do not wait until you feel like pressing in. Do not wait until the time seems right. Now is the time to move forward in faith. Stir up your hearts! Stir up the remembrance of my promises. My word is unchanging. I AM my word! I AM is faithful to complete that which I have begun. Do not allow your hearts to be hardened with unbelief! Do not stop the what has taken me so long to prepare. Soon my child. Soon you will see all these things come to pass. But you must believe!

Do not be deceived by the lies of the enemy. He has thrown seeds of doubt and confusion into the your hearts. But I say to you, it is not the word of I AM. You ask, How can I be sure? I tell you, LISTEN. Not just with your ears, but with your hearts. Oh how I long for you to hear what it is that I whisper in the silent peace of your hearts. The world is so loud. Do not allow that noise to have a place in your heart. It only breeds confusion and strife. It takes work for you to find and keep the peace of mind that leads to a silent heart. I AM speaks only from silence. When you have found that peaceful bliss of my silent presence, REJOICE! For I AM IS NEAR to you! That is the to open your hearts and receive the word of the Lord.

Blessings of peace and rest,
Susanne
Re: What Is Faith by grace5: 10:13am On Aug 04, 2009
Walk by Faith

Be encouraged, for I say to you,

"You are a green meadow that is watered by the Living River that flows from the Throne of God."

The enemy would like you to "feel and think" that you are being choked out by the thorns and weeds.

But, God says to you, You are a green meadow. You are green because you are fertile soil that is producing fruit from the seeds that have been planted. Green also represents restoration and refreshment. As you walk, by faith, in this belief you will be restored and refreshed. You are watered by the Living River. The Living River represents to me Christ Jesus whose death brought new life to us. You are watered by the Holy Spirit and this is a verb that denotes a continual process. And, this watering originates from the very Throne of Father God in Heaven. God the Father, Christ the Son and the Holy Spirit are all involved in this daily process in your life.

Say to the enemy, I will not believe your lies for , I am a green meadow that is watered by the Living River that flows from the Throne of God. Say it every time the enemy lies to you.

Walk in Faith and be encouraged.
Re: What Is Faith by grace5: 10:21am On Aug 04, 2009
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Trust the Lord to Be Who He Says He Is

And the Lord would say that we are not to fear but to trust in Him and know that He is in control. What the world sees is not what is, any more than what we feel is the truth. God is teaching us a valuable lesson if we only hear and follow His direction.

The enemy of our souls would have us panic and walk in fear but our God would say, "Peace, Be Still". We serve an awesome God but act like he is no more than the false gods that other religions have.

We do not walk like we BELIEVE that He really is who He says He is and that He can do what He has promised He would do. Now is a time to pray and fast for those that do not know the power of the Almighty God so that He can deliver them from the snares of the wicked one. Be not concerned about what you may eat or drink but rather about who will deliver the wretched from their hellholes.

Look not to yourself but rather look to the Lord your God for He is the only answer and He alone can save and deliver those from the pit. Lean not on your own understanding but look to the Lord in all that you do or say or think. He is "the same yesterday, today and forever" and will NOT fail you.

Be not ashamed or condemned for the lack of faith and trust you have had in the past but rather use this for a stepping stone so that you can go forward to VICTORY. We serve a Living God and we will have the strength to fight the battles that He puts us in. Do not try to fight a battle on your own or in your own strength for you will surely lose. Wait on the Lord and fight it in His timing and in His way, for His ways are always true and righteous. His way is the only way that we are assured of Victory.

Who would go into a battle not knowing if can win or not, when they could go in with total assurance of Victory by just waiting on the Lord. "Victory is MINE" says the Lord of Hosts. He commands all the angels in the heavens and all that has been created or will ever be is in subjection to Him.

There is no God like our God. Praise Him! Praise Him in all that you do and say! Show the world that we not only have heard about His greatness but also believe that "He is the same yesterday, today and forever." He will not fail you nor will He forsake you when you "rest in Him and lean not on your own understanding."

Do not look around you at what is happening but look to the Lord who is in control of what is happening. Have your eyes set on things above not on this world. Praise Him! Praise Him! He is worthy of our praise for we serve a Holy God. Praise Him! Praise Him and Worship Him!
Re: What Is Faith by grace5: 4:52pm On Aug 04, 2009
Fear Not

Be strong and courageous My child, and take comfort in knowing that
I am your rearguard, and have your back covered. Pay no attention to
the taunting heckles, and boasting from the spirit of fear with its
venomous words. Do not lose sleep from its deceiving whispers of
manipulation, as it tries to trip you up and cause you to stray from
the race set before you. For I am calling you to be of a different
spirit as My servant Caleb was, and to look down upon the giants of
the land you are to possess.

Simply believe the message you have heard, for I am revealing My arm
to you, and with it you will find the strength you need to stand and
overcome. For the words that have been spoken over you by the laying
on of hands, and by the Spirit of the Lord are yes and amen in Christ
Jesus. These words will not return to Me empty, but will accomplish
what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent them.

My child, choose to stand in the measure of faith that I have
given you. You may tremble on the inside and your knees may feel
weak, but simply remain standing, and I will not fail you. In
other words: when the boat starts rocking because of the rough seas,
do not be afraid. Or, even in your fear, take a step out onto the
waters and watch the storm be silenced. For if you keep your eyes
fixed on Jesus--the author and finisher of your faith--you will not
sink into life's dark waters.

Take heart beloved, for I have not walked out and abandoned you in
your present situation. But I am in the process of completing the
good work which I started in you, and moving you forward into your
destiny.
Re: What Is Faith by mamag3: 5:48pm On Aug 04, 2009
Faith is the supernatural gift of God which enables us to believe whatever God has revealed.
Re: What Is Faith by grace5: 9:05am On Aug 05, 2009
A word from the Lord: Trust in My Faithfulness

The Lord said, "I did not create you to see destruction. I created you for fellowship. When you fellowship with Me, when you walk with Me, when you sit with Me - then you are doing what I created you to do. My desire is not for judgment (as people think of it), but for fellowship. Because of sin My judgment [justice] must come, but My desire is and always has been for fellowship.

My sheep know My voice. You are learning more and more what My voice, what your voice, and what the counterfeit sounds like. By coming to spend time with Me you are learning to distinguish My voice from all others. You know when you are hearing Me and when you are hearing man with all the agendas of man. You are learning that I Am lowly and meek of heart and you have taken on some of that demeanor for spending time at My feet.

To be wrought up in fear for The Day or to be anxious for My coming is not My desire for My Church. She runs to and fro reeling in terror listening for "a word" but how often does She come to Me? There is so much faithlessness in the Body of Christ. I hear so many prayers steeped in unbelief and fear. So few come to Me consistently in faith - trusting Me to be faithful. This is why many prayers seemingly go unanswered.

Beloved, I do not honor prayers of faithlessness.

Declare My glory anew! Refresh their minds of My wondrous deeds among all people. Say to the nations, "The LORD reigns; indeed the world is firmly established, it will not be moved. He will judge the peoples with equity. For He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the earth in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness." (See Psalm 96)

Do not have faith in your own faith, but rather put your faith in My faithfulness. Then your faith will not falter."

Your,
Faithful and True

Scripture References:

1 Corinthians 1:9; Philippians 2:1-2; 4:6-7; Matthew 11:28-30; Luke 10:42; John 3:36; 10:4, 27-29; James 4:3; 1 John 1:3-10; Psalm 36:5; Revelation 19:11
Re: What Is Faith by grace5: 4:40pm On Aug 05, 2009
My Words Carry My Power

My child, I've already given you the keys to the Kingdom. For your tongue is a mighty weapon for binding and loosing those things you are concerned with. I would that you bind yourself with truth as presented throughout My Word. I would that you bind to yourself love and compassion, mercy and strength, wisdom, hope and JOY! I would that you loose yourself from the expectations that men have placed upon you. I would that you loose yourself into a much higher realm of praise.

Then you will find that your words take on a transcendence of the earthly realm and go far deeper than the heart of man can hope to reveal. You will see Myself come in powerful response to these words, for they are My words that have power, not just because you repeat them, but because you believe them when I say them through you.

Blessings,
Nan
Re: What Is Faith by Nosa77(m): 6:02pm On Aug 05, 2009
Hebrews 11: 1-4
1Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2This is what the ancients were commended for.
3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. 4By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.
Re: What Is Faith by grace5: 10:49am On Aug 06, 2009
Passionate Pursuit
Mary Clark


Those who walk in passionate pursuit of Me will not be disappointed. Have I not said that I will draw near to those who draw near to Me? Have I not told you of My desire to have you near, conversing with Me, trusting in Me? Have I not told you of My desire to bless you, bless you abundantly? I have and I meant it, dear child, with all of My heart.

Seek Me. Let your goal be to draw nearer and nearer to your God with each passing day. Do not hesitate to seek Me in the good times and the bad times. Never give up on Me. I will never give up on you, and the desire of My heart is for you to trust Me in every situation.

I am a God Who delights in His chosen. I desire to have you close. I desire for you to draw near to Me. Never fail to do so. You will find that one who seeks the heart of the living God will never be disappointed, and will be strengthened within in untold ways. You may count on Me, dear one. You may count on the One who hung the moon and the stars to deliver to you, His chosen, the deepest desires of your heart.

I have vowed to bless My own, and I always keep My word. Trust the One Whose heart is pure and full of love. Trust Me to deliver to My chosen, My beloved, untold blessings, blessings too wonderful for words, blessings that far exceed your expectations. Look at the moon and the stars. Marvel at the mystery that lies therein and know, dear heart, that the One Who completed the universe is completing a work in your heart, a fine work in your precious heart!
Re: What Is Faith by grace5: 1:17pm On Aug 06, 2009
Choose to Dive In and Swim
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I will empower you to do great and mighty things in my name-greater than the works that I did. You are my vessels of which I am pouring forth my spirit upon this dry land. You will see the blind healed - the lame walk - the wells overflowing with abundance of water. For the well springs forth from me - drink not from a cup but swim - YES JUMP IN AND SWIM - trust not in your own abilities for all these things will come from me and MY well.

Choose now ---shall you drink from a cup or shall you dive in and swim. Do not be afraid - these things I am imparting to you even now - have faith and trust in ME for when you step out "I" shall be there to perform these things you shall do in MY NAME!

My beloved children the time is now and is upon you the very things that you were born for are here - you shall see these things come to pass very soon. The time has come - the harvest is ripe and ready for picking.

Be careful- Do not be deceived for your enemy wants to destroy you - so you shall not perform these things. He knows what you were born for. So therefore all the trials and tribulations were for a purpose - To produce endurance and perserverance, to produce faith and trust in me. You see what the enemy meant to destroy I have turned around for good! You have done well and I am pleased with you - your worship to Me warms my heart- I am longing for you - it won't be long now as the end of this age is near. Keep fighting - perservering for I AM producing strong character in you. The character of my son JESUS - His light in shining in and thru you.

Go forth now - and do these things greater than I for "I AM" with you always, my children.
Re: What Is Faith by Nobody: 5:18pm On Aug 06, 2009
Topic.

See Hebrews 11:1
Re: What Is Faith by grace5: 10:47am On Aug 07, 2009
The Next Level in FAITH
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Entering in, My children, you have indeed entered in to a new dimension, a new way, a new time. Things will never be the same, things can never be the same. My Spirit has been unleashed upon the earth, in greater power and abandon than ever before. I am roaming to and fro, looking for those with the heart of a lion and the spirit of a servant to do mighty exploits and deeds in My name. Never before has the time been for this blessing to unfurl over the earth. Never before have My thoughts and ways been so free to be among My people.

I will equip my warriors, My chosen ones. I will equip them to pull down strongholds, to release the annointing that breaks the yoke of bondage, to set the captives free. The blind shall walk, and the deaf shall hear, for I am the Lord. I have decreed it from the beginning and it will be now and until the end.

I will be a fortress and a strong tower for My people in a day of trouble. I will be their light. I will be their guide. They will look to Me and their hearts will be strong. They will look to me and their faith will be HUGE. They will look to Me and they shall move mountains. There will be nothing to stand between us and nothing that can stand against them on the earth.

Never has the time been right to fulfill these promises. Never has the season been to walk in such victory amid such great darkness.

Fear not, for I am with you always, even to the end of the age.

Stephanie Berghoff
Re: What Is Faith by grace5: 11:57am On Aug 07, 2009
Righteousness Through Faith
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Righteousness comes through faith; faith in Me!
By no work can a man attain a right standing with Me!
It is by grace, through faith, that a man is righteous in My eyes!
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God"!

No man is different or special from another!
I will not judge man on his skin colour, the eloquence of his tongue or his good works; I will judge all mankind in justice and righteousness! My justice and righteousness delves into the heart, mind and spirit! I will see who has known Me and who has not! Only those who accept Me as Lord and Savior will enter into eternal life!

It is only through faith that you will be counted righteous!

My children, faith is more than saying My name!
Faith is more than going to church!
Faith is more than singing, dancing, clapping and shouting praises!
Faith is not in human works!

Faith in Me is a lifestyle!
Having faith in Me means to follow and obeys Me, even when you may think this is the ' wrong way' or ' wrong timing '!
Faith in Me continues through all trials and tribulations!
Faith in Me lasts forever!
Faith in Me will endure to the very end and will grant you a position in My Kingdom; set aside for those who know, love and follow Me!

" The work of righteousness will be peace and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever." ( Isaiah 32 v 17 )
I pray this encourages you all!!
Every blessing,

Yours in Christ,
Andrew
Re: What Is Faith by skydancer: 12:17pm On Aug 07, 2009
What the heck is happening here?
Re: What Is Faith by grace5: 11:26am On Aug 08, 2009
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Listen to the sound of My voice


My presence comes to you like a wave sometimes, but at other times it
gradually comes and infuses your being. Listen to the sound of My
voice, for it is never rushed nor hurried, but comes as a still small
voice. Will you hear My call to you? He that hath an ear, let him hear.

You are a faithful work of the Master's hand, crafted for his very purpose.
Do not look at yourself as man would see you, for man sees with a limited
vision. Look beyond what you can see to the unseen. You were created for
such a time as this. I have great plans for those who will simply take
up their cross and follow Me. I am God, and I change not. I ask you to
waiver not in unbelief, but stand on the promises given. For I am always
with you. FEAR NOT, for the Lord thy God is your shield and buckler. A
thousand shall fall at thy side, indeed ten thousand at thy right hand,
but it shall not come nigh thee. The Lord, the God of heaven, looks
down from His throne and searches the hearts of His people. Will we be
found ready? I say indeed, turn your hearts, your minds and receive My
perfect will for you.
Re: What Is Faith by grace5: 5:06pm On Aug 08, 2009
Prayers

I Desire to Walk in Your Love

Dearest Father God,

I come in the name of Your beloved son because I desire to walk in Your love forever. I need Your teaching and guidance. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit and transform my thinking and understanding to know You in Your fullness. I know I can “come up higher” and live close to You and abide under Your shadow. Show me how to begin a life of close unbroken fellowship with You. I know You lead Your children with Your goodness and love. I confess my sins and failures and I come unto You to be created in Your image. I will not shun Your reproof of my actions, but I will learn from Your word and Your spirit’s directing how to walk as Your beloved child. Teach me to serve You in the beauty of holiness and through the sufferings in Christ. I want to wax valiant in battle and be an overcomer in my tribulations. I want to fix my eyes upon You and place my heart and will totally into Your keeping. I give You my all. With joy I want to drink from Your well of living waters and present to the world a life that lifts You up and brings glory to Your name. I give You praise for Your love and kindness to me and with joy I take Your hand to walk through the dark places into the light. Bring glory to Your name through my life! Amen.
Re: What Is Faith by mamagee6(f): 7:10pm On Aug 08, 2009
Faith is the supernatural gift of God which enables us to believe without doubting whatever God has revealed.
Re: What Is Faith by grace5: 11:17am On Aug 10, 2009
Take Up Your Weapons

It is time to take up your weapons. It is time to engage in battle, but not
the weapons of the world: no guns, or knives, swords or explosives. No, the
weapons I have given you are higher and much more effective than these.

The best weapon you have is My Word. Above all else, use My word to defeat
the enemy. Speak My Word. Combat the lies of the enemy and bring them down
to nothing by the employment of My Word. My Word will never run out of
ammunition. My Word will never fail. It will not misfire. It will not miss
the mark. It is always on time, on target and triumphant. My Word will
bring down strongholds reducing them to dust to be blown away by the wind of
My Spirit. My Word is a weapon you can depend on in every battle.

Use your weapon of prayer. Your sincere, heartfelt, fervent prayers will
break down barriers, erect walls of protection and safely; and pierce the
hidden bunkers of the enemy. It will uncover and unmask to reveal the truth
of the enemies tactics and strategies. Pray always in every situation,
leaving nothing to chance, neglecting nothing. Bring every concern before
My throne in honesty and with intense, earnest prayer.

2 Cor. 10:4
For the weapons of our warfare are not physical (weapons of flesh
and blood), but they are mighty before God for the overthrow and
destruction of strongholds, [Inasmuch as we] refute arguments and
theories and reasoning and every proud and lofty things that sets
itself up against the (true) knowledge of God; as we lead every
thought and purpose away captive into the obedience of Christ, the
Messiah, the Anointed One.
Re: What Is Faith by richjohn1(m): 12:36pm On Aug 10, 2009
faith is delusion, its the first phase of gradual depression, dissapointment and insanity! saying you are well when you're sick is tupidity at its peak! wink
Re: What Is Faith by Abuzola(m): 1:33pm On Aug 10, 2009
Faith is to believe in the God of gods which is Allah, and Muhammad is His Last and beloved messenger
Re: What Is Faith by grace5: 2:25pm On Aug 10, 2009
Shed False Humility and Embrace God's Reality

God has something to say on the issue of pride. He hates pride and you already know this. Most sincere Christians do not fall into blatant hautiness and arrogance. Some do and if you do, you need to deal with it before God deals with it for you. God's way of addressing pride and arrogance are not pleasant. That is why He gives us a season of time to address it ourselves before He comes and deals with it in our lives.

Most of the people reading this word will think that the above warning does not apply to them, because they do not believe they struggle with pride and arrogance. But God says that false humility, and pushing ourselves down when He is trying to raise us up, is every bit as much "pride" as being haughty.

It is telling God that you are smarter than Him, that you know better than Him and that your plans make more sense than His. And He finds that offensive.

So the Lord would address those of you who have been beating yourself down and who have been refusing to allow Him to lift you up. And He says,

"Stop it!

Come to Me. Let Me replace your illusions and fears with with My reality. I will define you to be precisely the person that I created you to be.

It is time, child of Mine, to resist Me no longer. Do not fight Me, for My plans for you are good. I know that you are not able to accomplish this in your own strength and power. And I never intended for you to do it that way, in your own strength and through your own resources. Instead, allow Me to transform you. Allow me to empower you.

Allow me to be the wind beneath your wings that sustains you. Do not fold up your wings and refuse to fly. If you do that, how can I allow to you participate with Me in accomplishing My plans and purposes?

Your place is NOT to fight Me. Your place is not to resist me. Rather, it is to come to Me and allow Me to show you precisely who I have created you to be. Then allow me to position you in precisely the place that I have ordained for you. Resist Me not, and I will heal you and I will empower you. Child of mine, I will make you able to accomplish all that I have appointed for you to do. I have appointed you for victory. Do not choose to fold up your wings, resist My good will for you and walk in defeat.

Again I say to you, resist Me not! Do not tell why you are not qualified. Instead let Me fill you with My indwelling presence. Let me make you able through My power. Let me transform you and conform you into My likeness. Let Me strengthen that which is weak in you. Hide it not from Me. Do you really think you can conceal your faults and weaknesses from Me? Child of mine, don't you understand that I know it all, I see it all. But I love you anyhow. Do not fear to come to me. Present yourself to me and allow Me to define who you really are.

Listen no more to who the world says you are. Cast it off of you as you would remove an old tattered jacket. Embrace My reality. Watch me empower and transform you. Watch me make you strong and mighty in Me. Watch Me give you the guidance and direction you need. Watch me place you strategically and watch me work My glory through you.

It is time to stop fighting Me, time to stop thrusting yourself down when I begin to lift you up. Resist Me not, for my plans for you are very good. And I am able to accomplish them in your life if you choose to cooperate with me. Resist Me not. Embrace My reality. And My glory shall begin to spring forth in your life.
Re: What Is Faith by Abuzola(m): 3:29pm On Aug 10, 2009
Hehehe. Is that a love letter, mrs grace ?
Re: What Is Faith by grace5: 3:33pm On Aug 10, 2009
Abuzola:

Hehehe. Is that a love letter, mrs grace ?
ACCEPT THE LORD NOW WHEN YOU STILL HAVE BREATH,HUMBLE YOUSELF
Re: What Is Faith by Abuzola(m): 3:41pm On Aug 10, 2009
Mama grace, can we have a cool debate on who jesus is. You and i will quote within the content of the bible, no lies, no opinion except the word of the bible, do you accept my proposal ?
Re: What Is Faith by grace5: 3:44pm On Aug 10, 2009
JESUS SAYS

Worship Me as your God.
Worship Me as your Lord.
I am your Healer.
I am your Life.
I am your only Desire.
Worship Me, My love for you is a Consuming Fire.
Re: What Is Faith by alimat2(f): 3:53pm On Aug 10, 2009
@Grace
Pls i will like u to quote the bible verse where Jesus said WORSHIP ME AS UR LORD AND THE REST

cos Jesus only brought the message of the one true God that sent him to be worshiped only

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