Take Me, Break Me, Make Me
Take Me, Break Me, Make Me
Take Me
- Receive Me.
- Don’t leave me on the pile.
- Choose me.
- Call me.
- I’m Available.
Break Me
- You use broken things, I’m willing to fall on the Rock and be broken.
- Not my will, but thine be done.
- I’ll say yes.
- David said – “Before I was afflicted, I went astray.”
Make Me
- Mold Me – Like a Potter molds a vessel.
- Make me an instrument.
- Prodigal said – “Make me as one of thy hired servants.”
- “Make me what I ought to be, help me to be more like thee.”
Take Me To Mercy
Take Me To Mercy
Last week I was in Bakersfield, California with my good friend, Pastor Kenneth Bow. He was taking care of his mother’s estate and settling her affairs. As we drove down a main thoroughfare in the city, I was greatly surprised to read these words written on the side of the city bus.
“Take me to Mercy!”
The big yellow bus was advertising Bakersfield’s Mercy Hospital. But the slogan brought this precious Scripture passage to my mind:
Heb. 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
Heb. 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
“Take Me To Mercy” is the unspoken request of the hurting.
- Their life says they need Mercy.
- Their actions say they need Mercy.
- Their condemnation says they Mercy.
- Their pain says they need Mercy.
- Their eyes say they need Mercy.
- Their tears say they need Mercy.
- Take them to Mercy!
Where does one go when they have sinned? They need to go to a place called Mercy!
- Don’t throw away a brother or sister who has failed. Take them to Mercy!
- Don’t take them to task. Take them to Mercy.
- Don’t ignore their problem or their pain. Take them to Mercy.
- Don’t drop them like a hot potato. Take them to Mercy.
- Don’t talk about them. Take them to Mercy.
- Don’t be judgmental. Take them to Mercy.
- Don’t try to rub their nose in it. Take them to Mercy.
- Let’s not lose another dear Brother or Sister. Let’s take them to Mercy!
Gal. 6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
This Christian life is not about gloating how “holy” we are. It’s about finding a place called Mercy and taking everyone there that we can.
I’m on my way there now, I’d love to have you come along!
How To Recognize If You Have an Anger Problem
Almost all of my readers are God-fearing. Yet no matter how holy we may seem at church, the most damaging and disturbing problem in Christian homes today is Anger.
Although I have not purchased, used or listened to their products, this site claims to be “The Most Visited Personal Development Product Site On The Internet”
≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈
The following guest post today is found at:
Think Right Now
http://www.thinkrightnow.com/audios/anger-management.asp
How To Recognize If You Have an Anger Problem
Here are some of the most common signs of problem anger.
 |
Road Rage: Yelling, swerving, using a vehicle as a weapon |
|
Bullying: Treating other people like they are worthless |
|
Throwing/ Breaking things: Taking out your frustration (or revenge?) on yours or other people’s property |
|
Sarcasm and Teasing: Showing people (in a humorous way?) how stupid or ridiculous you think they are |
|
Pouting: Feeling sorry for yourself, not cooperating just to get your way, creating guilt trips |
|
Slamming doors/ Stomping feet |
|
Criticizing others: To hell with being politically correct, power trip |
|
Saying, “You’re right” but not meaning it: Seething, gets you out of a situation you are uncomfortable with/shuts them up fast |
|
Condescension: You feel superior to everyone else and tell them about it in a nasty or sarcastic way |
|
Interrupting: Your opinion counts the most; a form of bullying |
|
Lying: Sneaky revenge, making up/spreading rumors, making promises you never intend to keep |
|
Emotional abuse: Continually putting the same person down/ controlling/ threatening them repeatedly |
|
Domestic abuse: Continual physical and/or mental cruelty toward those you live with |
|
Yelling: Creating fear and/or submission through threatening volume |
|
Body tension: Squeezing fists, clenching jaws, flexing muscles, turning red, stress |
|
Withholding affection: You’ll show them who’s in control, lack of forgiveness, revenge |
|
Starting arguments/fights just “for fun”: Getting a “high” or a “rush” at the expense of others |
|
Moral superiority: Believing you “have a right” to be outraged and are justified in your destructive actions |
|
Showing off: Being the “tough guy” to impress others |
|
Grumpiness/moodiness: No awareness or concern about how you are coming across to others |
|
Plotting revenge: Planning elaborate schemes to get back at your enemies |
|
No forgiveness or forgetting: Hanging onto the hurts of the past |
|
Masochism/Sadism: Addiction to hurting others and/or being hurt |
|
Martyrdom: Enjoying making others feel guilty by playing the victim, way to get attention/sympathy |
|
Low self-esteem: Hate yourself because you are stupid, worthless, ugly, lazy… a doormat |
|
Stubbornness: Refusing to acknowledge being wrong or let others have their way |
|
Glaring: You can’t hide your disdain for others, keeps people at a distance |
|
Swearing/name-calling: Signal that the gloves have come off |
|
Threatening others with harm: Physical, mental, financial, property, loss of freedoms/choices |
|
Sighing/rolling eyes: Outer show of disrespect, contempt and/or frustration, listening is over |
|
And many more |
Here is what will happen-maybe it already has
If you exhibit a fair number of those common signs of problem anger, consider the consequences if you don’t change.
Anger can:
|
End your marriage/romance |
|
Destroy your friendships/working relationships |
|
Stunt your career and thus your financial growth |
|
Land you in jail |
|
Cause you heavy fines and legal fees |
|
Give you higher insurance rates and costs to repair property |
|
Isolate you from your family |
|
Isolate your family from others |
|
Push you into long-term depression |
|
Cause anxiety and panic attacks |
|
Destroy your self esteem |
|
Cause high blood pressure, heart attacks, strokes, etc. |
|
Increase your medical bills (Dr. visits, medicine, surgery) |
|
Cause drug and alcohol abuse |
|
And maybe worst of all, it will keep you from being happy and fulfilled every day… like you deserve to be. |
In Memory Our First Valentine’s Day
To My Loving Bride Of 45 Years.
In Memory Our First Valentine’s Day
The year was 1965. We were almost engaged. I was already head-over-heals in love with you. I just couldn’t let the most romantic day of the year go by without making an all out effort to see you.
The Youth Revival in Lansing, Michigan I’d preached at your Grandfather Hebert Starr’s church had just closed. I was back home in South Bend, Indiana for a few days with my parents. My car was in the shop getting some repairs done, and I was desperate for transportation. I’d asked my old friend Bobby Edgin if he would take me to see you so I could give you my Valentine’s Day gifts. He and his wife drove me the 100 miles to Albion, Michigan after he got off work. We got to your church a little bit late.
The song service was already in progress. We surprised you by coming. You looked so beautiful sitting up there in the orchestra playing your saxophone. You were dressed in a fashionable A-line “Poodle” skirt and beautiful blouse. Your white bobby socks completed your outfit. I couldn’t take my eyes off of you.
You were a Senior in High School. I found out later you were still in your school clothes. Your hair was beautifully curled as usual, and hung down over your shoulders and back. I had never watched you from out in the audience before.
When I’d preached the Youth Revival for your Dad three months earlier, I’d sat with him on the platform behind you and the orchestra. You looked beautiful to me from every angle.
As soon as the orchestra was dismissed that night, you disappeared for a while. In a few minutes you returned to the service having changed out of your school clothes into something more dressy, with nylons and heels as well. Then you came and sat by me. I’d never sat by a girl in church before. I have absolutely no memory of the sermon. You were the only thing on my mind!
I couldn’t stay long after service because it was a 2-hour drive back home and my ride disliked staying up late.
Not long after the service was over, I gave you my card and candy. I remember giving you something else but I have forgotten. Whatever it was, it was just part of the excuse to see you, tell you I loved you, and hope there might be an opportunity for another hug and a few kisses. There certainly was!
After all these years, my love, I’m still coming back for more of those wonderful kisses. They seem to get sweeter with time.
I love you Marcia June Starr Ballestero.
I Really Love You, And I Always Will!
Happy Valentine’s Day My Love, for the 46th time, from the man who’s still thrilled to be your husband.
XOXOXO
At An Inappropriate Hour, Do We Perceive Beauty?
In Washington , DC , at a Metro Station, on a cold January morning in 2007, this man with a violin played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, approximately 2,000 people went through the station, most of them on their way to work.
After about 3 minutes, a middle-aged man noticed that there was a musician playing. He slowed his pace and stopped for a few seconds, and then he hurried on to meet his schedule.
About 4 minutes later: The violinist received his first dollar. A woman threw money in the hat and, without stopping, continued to walk.
At 6 minutes: A young man leaned against the wall to listen to him, then looked at his watch and started to walk again.
At 10 minutes: A 3-year old boy stopped, but his mother tugged him along hurriedly. The kid stopped to look at the violinist again, but the mother pushed hard and the child continued to walk, turning his head the whole time. This action was repeated by several other children, but every parent, without exception, forced their children to move on quickly.
At 45 minutes: The musician played continuously. Only 6 people stopped and listened for a short while. About 20 gave money but continued to walk at their normal pace. The man collected a total of $32.
After 1 hour: He finished playing and silence took over. No one noticed and no one applauded. There was no recognition at all.
No one knew this, but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the greatest musicians in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written, with a violin worth $3.5 million dollars. Two days before, Joshua Bell sold-out a theater in Boston where the seats averaged $100 each to sit and listen to him play the same music.
This is a true story. Joshua Bell, playing incognito in the D.C Metro Station, was organized by the Washington Post as part of a social experiment about perception, taste and people’s priorities. This experiment raised several questions:
- In a common-place environment, at an inappropriate hour, do we perceive beauty?
- If so, do we stop to appreciate it?
- Do we recognize talent in an unexpected context?
One possible conclusion reached from this experiment could be this: If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world, playing some of the finest music ever written, with one of the most beautiful instruments ever made . . . How many other things are we missing as we rush through life?
Enjoy life NOW … it has an expiration date.
Snopes verifies this as true http://www.snopes.com/music/artists/bell.asp
(Taken from an email.)
Did You Grow Up With An Angry Person?
Did You Grow Up With An Angry Person?
If someone close to you, such as a family member or friend has or has had an anger problem, the following questions may help you determine if help is needed.
1. Do you constantly seek approval and affirmation?
2. Do you fail to recognize your accomplishments?
3. Do you fear criticism?
4. Do you overextend yourself?
5. Have you had problems with uncontrolled outbursts?
6. Do you have a need for perfection?
7. Are you uneasy when your life is going smoothly, continually anticipating problems?
8. Do you feel more alive in the midst of a crisis?
9. Do you feel responsible for others, as you did for the angry person in your life?
10. Do you care for others easily, yet find it difficult to care for yourself?
11. Do you isolate yourself from other people?
12. Do you respond with fear to authority figures and angry people?
13. Do you feel that individuals and society in general are taking advantage of you?
14. Do you have trouble with intimate relationships?
15. Do you confuse pity with love as you did with the problem person?
16. Do you attract and/or seek people who tend to be angry and/or abusive?
17. Do you cling to relationships because you are afraid of being alone?
18. Do you often mistrust your own feelings and the feelings expressed by others?
19. Do you find it difficult to identify and express your own emotions?
20. Do you think someone’s anger problem may have affected you?
Anger is a dysfunction in many families. Those who have lived through this as children may have problems that need to be resolved. If you have answered yes to any of the above questions, there is help for you.
Victims of anger have had to deal with extreme circumstances beyond their control for most of their life. Their environment became their private prison through no fault of their own.
≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈
Biblical Insight
Prov. 27:4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous;
Eccl. 7:9 Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
Are You Troubled By Someone’s Anger?
Are You Troubled By Someone’s Anger?
Too many Christians are affected by the excessive anger of someone who is close to them. Sadly, this problem has often found it’s way into the best of families.
The following questions are designed to help you decide whether or not help is needed.
1. Do you worry about how often someone gets angry?
2. Do you have to spend money to replace broken things because of someone else’s anger?
3. Do you tell ‘lies’ to minimize or cover up for the actions of someone else’s anger?
4. Do you feel that if the angry person loved you, he or she would stop being angry to please you?
5. Do you blame the angry person’s behavior on his or her childhood?
6. Are plans frequently upset or meals ruined because of their anger?
7. Do you make threats, such as, “I can’t stand your anger any more, I’m going to leave you”?
8. Do you feel the need to check their attitude before speaking?
9. Are you afraid to upset someone for fear it will set him or her off?
10. Have you been ashamed or embarrassed by an angry person’s behavior?
11. Are holidays and family gatherings spoiled because of someone’s anger?
12. Have you considered calling the police for help or in fear, because of anger?
13. Are any of your personal possessions missing or destroyed because of anger?
14. Are children in your house also victims of this anger?
15. Have you not invited guests to your home or refused social invitations out of fear or anxiety?
16. Do you feel like a failure when you think of the unsuccessful lengths you have gone to in order to lessen or control their anger?
17. Do you ever threaten to hurt yourself to ‘scare’ the angry person?
18. Do you feel upset, confused or depressed most of the time?
19. Have you feared for your personal safety.
20. Do you feel there is no one who understands your problems, or no one you can talk to?
If you have answered yes to three or more of these questions, immediate help is needed.
≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈
Biblical Point
NKJV Pro 19:19 A man of great wrath will suffer punishment; For if you rescue him, you will have to do it again.
It doesn’t matter how many times you bail out a person out an angry person, you are going to have to bail them out again and again. As long as they cannot control their anger they are going to get into trouble. All the loved ones will suffer. Help is needed.
“I’m Gone!”
“I’m Gone!”
Brother Verbal Bean put his arm around my shoulder in a conspiratorial manner, as we walked from the Dining Hall. For the third time that week of Hoosier Camp Meeting, he asked. “Brother Marty, tell me that story about the devil again.”
I was an Associate pastor with my Father, Carl Ballestero, and greatly revered Brother Bean. In my heart, I wasn’t sure if he was having more fun laughing at me, or at my story. Nevertheless, I began.
“I was twenty years old and preaching a revival in East Texas. One night during the altar service, a young single woman began to demonstrate signs of demon possession. She was always on the platform during service. She was a “Praise Singer” and also sang in a trio with the Pastor and his wife.
“This girl was well liked by all. I was greatly surprised at the demonstration. It was completely out of character for her. The saints were gathered around crying and praying. Some were giving prayerful support to her astonished parents.
“The Pastor asked me if I would go pray for her. (I later wondered why he didn’t pray for her and ask me to join him, but I was an evangelist and just did what I was told.)
“ I knelt down beside this young woman and began to pray very earnestly. “Satan, I command you in Jesus name to come out of her, she’s not yours, she has been bought with a price.”
“A low voice growled back at me, ‘She is too mine!’
“Without missing a beat I said, ‘How did you get her?’
“I stole her.” The voice said.
“I said, ‘Devil I rebuke you in Jesus Name. I command you now to release your hold on her. You will be bound for a thousand years, and I bind you now in Jesus Name. Come out of her!
“A high pitched, innocent sounding little girl’s voice sweetly said, “I’m gone!”
“Devil,” I said, “you’re a liar. If you were gone, you wouldn’t be talking to me. Now come out of her in Jesus Name.”
At that part of the story, Brother Bean started laughing so hard that he crumbled to the grass in hysterics. He rolled over on his back and with complete excitement. His arms and legs up in the air thrashing like a locomotive, while tears of laughter ran down his cheeks.
“I’m Gone! I’m Gone” I’m Gone!” He said and then laughed some more.
I stood there grinning, looked at the most esteemed evangelist in Pentecost. He was too weak to stand, and completely enjoying experience, my discomfort and my spiritual ineptness.
Till he passed, whenever he would see me at a Convention or a Camp, he would look at me with a big grin and say, in a high falsetto, “I’m Gone!”
________________________________________________________
______________________________________________
-
- Me beside Bro. Bean’s Memorial marker between Starks & Lunita, LA
-
- Bro Wayne erecting a Memorial at Bro. Bean’s crash site.
-
- Bro. Wayne, from Bro. Shields’ Church, Starks, LA
-
- L-R Myself & Pastor Jeremy Shields
-
- Bro. Verbal Bean
15 Things To Do In Church Before You Die
15 Things To Do In Church Before You Die
1. Pray
- Pray till you get the absolute Victory.
- Intercede for a lost or wayward soul.
- Let God use you in the Spirit of Travail
- Pray till the Fire falls.
- Pray someone through to the Holy Ghost.
- Pray before church.
- Pray around the altar after church
2. Sing
- Don’t make the Song Leader beg you to sing.
- Don’t let the Praise Singers do your singing.
- Sing till you cry.
- Sing till you shout.
3. Shout
- Dance in the Spirit
- Leap for Joy
- Lead. Be the first one to shout.
- Run the aisles
4. Believe God
- Believe God for a Healing.
- Trust Him to supply your needs.
- Believe Him for a Miracle and see it come to pass.
5. Get ‘Lost in the Spirit’
- Be taken home drunk in the Holy Ghost
6. Witness
- Teach a Home Bible Study
- Win a soul
7. Say Amen
- Say Amen from your heart. Be willing to Obey.
- Stand to you feet and say Amen
- Say Amen from even if you’re the only one.
- Say Amen even when the Scripture or the Preaching touches a sore spot.
8. Give
- Give your last Dollar, if God impresses you to.
- Become faithful in your tithe and offerings
- Give without expecting anything in return.
9. Read
- Read the Bible through.
- Have a daily Scripture reading.
- Get a Revelation of One God.
10. Testify
- Don’t give some narrative about “he said, and I thought to myself.”
- Just brag on Jesus!
11. Fast
- Fast to crucify your flesh.
12. Love Your Brother and Sister
- Prefer them. Put them first
- Let all jealousy die
13. Refuse To Listen to a Rumor
- Tell the talebearer, “I really don’t want to hear this.”
- Refuse to pass a rumor on.
14. Forgive
- Put all your yesterdays behind you.
- Empty yourself of all Bitterness.
- Be merciful.
15. Get the Pastor’s Heartbeat.
- Try to feel what he feels.
- Work with him for Revival.
- Feel the Spirit of Unity
Now, Let’s Have Some ‘Church’ Around Here!
Give God What He Can Bless!
Give God What He Can Bless!
(Give God What He Likes, Give God What He Can Use.)
The song service had been sort of ‘average’. No one shouted. No one cried. We all just sang the songs and then waited for the prayer requests to be received. This Bible Study night was not going to be remembered for its worship service. I had done my best to lead the worship, but I just didn’t flow with the Spirit like I should.
On the way home, Dad said, “Son, have you ever noticed that God never blesses that last chorus you sang tonight?”
“No Sir,” was all I could say.
“If you lead long service in my church, then you need to be aware of what kind of songs God blesses.
“He doesn’t bless songs about ‘us’, He only blesses songs about ‘Him’. His Name, His Power, His Blood, His Love, His Mercy, His Grace. Sing about Him next time and He will bless it.”
“Thanks Dad.” I mumbled apologetically.
That, my gentle reader, is a lesson I never forgot. My Father was teaching me to give God what He could bless.
1. Cain
Cain never caught on to the concept. God was willing to bless a ‘lamb’ sacrifice. But, since Cain was not a sheepherder, but rather a tiller of the soil, he gave God fresh vegetables. God couldn’t bless a radish, an onion or a rutabaga. Blood had to be shed. God was only willing to bless a sacrificed lamb.
Because God ignored Cain’s sacrifice, and accepted Abel’s lamb sacrifice, Cain got mad and killed his brother.
Gen. 4:3 And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD.
Gen. 4:4 And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering:
Gen. 4:5 But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.
- There are some Sacrifices God can’t bless.
- You will be disappointed when God doesn’t bless your sacrifice.
- He can’t bless that which is against His Word or His Will
Some want the Blessings of God regardless of how they have lived. Blessings never come when you starting thinking outside “God’s Box”.
2. Saul
In a spirit of disobedience and arrogance, Saul kept the spoils of war, spared King Agag and offered up a sacrifice. Samuel pronounced the curse of God upon him.
Saul admitted he had sinned; yet he wanted to be blessed in spite on his disobedience. He never understood that obedience was better than sacrifice. Not learning that lesson cost him his kingdom and the blessings of God.
1Sam. 15:30 Then he said, I have sinned: yet honour me now, I pray thee, before the elders of my people, and before Israel, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD thy God.
Give God a life that He can bless.
Give him a heart that He can bless.
Give God an attitude He can bless.
If Your Life Is Filled With These, God Can’t Bless It!
- Disobedience
- Bitterness
- Unbelief
- Rebellion
- Unconcern
- Disrespect
- Un-involvement
- Addictions
- Worldliness
- Carnal Lusts
- Sinner Boy Friend or Girl Friend
- Immorality
- Love of the World
- Jealousy
- Hatred
___________________________________________________________
Our idea of what God will bless, may be different than His.
Samuel – at Jesse’s House. Samuel was willing to anoint Jesse’s older sons to be the next king. God did not like what He saw in their hearts. The lad David was anointed King.
- David’s heart was what God was looking at.
- David had a love for Worship. No one made him praise the Lord.
- David was always quick to repent.
- God can bless that.
Give God What He Can Bless. He will always Bless:
- Submission
- Tenderness
- Obedience
- Faith
- Trust
- Mercy
- Honor
- Sacrifice
- Repentance
- Worship
- Praise
- Brokenness
- Humility
- Modesty
- Holiness
- Willingness
- Hunger
- Prayer Life
- Faithfulness
- Consecration
If you will Humble yourself, pray, seek His face in worship, and quit your sinning, God will hear your prayer, forgive you, and even bless your finances.
2Chr. 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
How bad do you want to be blessed?
Jacob told the Angel that wrestled with him: “I won’t let you go until you bless me.”
When God blesses, He really blesses. He will bless you like this and more besides, if you just give him a life that can be blessed!
Deut. 28:1 And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:
Deut. 28:2 And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God.
Deut. 28:3 Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field.
Deut. 28:4 Blessed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep.
Deut. 28:5 Blessed shall be thy basket and thy store.
Deut. 28:6 Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out.
Deut. 28:7 The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways.
Deut. 28:8 The LORD shall command the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, and in all that thou settest thine hand unto; and he shall bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Deut. 28:9 The LORD shall establish thee an holy people unto himself, as he hath sworn unto thee, if thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, and walk in his ways.
Deut. 28:10 And all people of the earth shall see that thou art called by the name of the LORD; and they shall be afraid of thee.
Deut. 28:11 And the LORD shall make thee plenteous in goods, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers to give thee.
Deut. 28:12 The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.
Deut. 28:13 And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them:
You’ll never be blessed living for God ‘Your Way.” God only blesses us when we do things “His Way”! Are you giving God what He can bless?
Apostolic Expository Series
Christy Ballestero (My Beautiful DIL)
http://marciaballestero.com/
Pastor Anthony & Kim Ballestero, New Destiny Worship Center, Clearwater, FL (My Son)
Pastor Bryan & Christy Ballestero, Temple Of Pentecost, Raleigh, NC (My Son)
James Groce Blog – "Toward The Mark"
Kenneth Bow Blog
Kingdom Speak Podcast
Philip Harrelson – "The Barnabas Blog"
Verbal Bean Ministries
Holy Ghost Radio
The Ballestero Blog 