Where Is God Now Ministries

God’s truth is everything. We should live and base our lives on His truth. God’s truth gives us our foundation in life. It directs our morals and values. God’s truth is unchanging. It is the reality that we live by.

Satan always likes to take God’s word, principles, truth and add a twist to it. Currently, we hear people declaring, “My Truth.” The problem with this declaration is we place it above God’s Truth. We get so caught up with what has happened to us in life. Although we should never minimize what people’s experiences have been in life, God has called us to a higher standard. We should not conduct ourselves to culture, the world and Satan’s standard.

Christians sometimes forget the standard God has set for us. We get caught up in what culture, the world, and Satan are doing and saying. We start to mimic them! Again, Satan throws in a little twist and we get farther away from God’s best for our lives.

“My Truth,” can leave one in depression, anxiety, panic, bitterness, hostility and the rest. It opens up a flood of emotions, feelings, and memories, that we should cast upon God (1 Peter 5:7). Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal (Revelation 21:4).

God is a healer. Even though we know He can heal instantaneously, most healing is a process. We know that God wants us to look unto Him for our help (Psalm 41:13, 46:1, 54:4, & 121, Isaiah 41:13). God may provide a doctor, counselor, pastor, friend, etc., to help with that healing process. Other times it may be you and Him walking through it together. I have experienced it all recognizing Him as the ultimate source of my healing and truth. Amen. Love & Blessings!

Satan is always on the prowl. He never ceases to try to harass us. The Bible says Satan is our adversary who roars like a lion seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8). That explains Satan does not like us.

It has been said Satan will try his greatest attacks when we are on the brink of God doing something miraculous in our lives. Usually Satan will use fear and/or discouragement to have us abort the things of God. Many will see these attacks as God not caring when in fact He is still working on our behalf.

Recently, I encountered several attacks within days of each other. When we see the word oncology, most of us know that it means cancer. I received a medical report and referral with that word. For a moment, I thought, “Cancer?” That did not ring true to my soul and spirit. It was late at night. So, since it did not ring true within me, I said my prayers and went to bed. God gave me sweet restorative sleep that night. Satan lost that attack.

The second incident involved a situation of Satan trying to drag me into a situation of hypocrisy and inauthenticity. Quickly, it was so clear of what was happening. The Spirit of God asked me if I was going to participate in this. When given the opportunity of being invited into the situation with a big smile from the host, I quickly declined. Obediently, I kept my silence. Satan lost this attack.

Afterward, I had to process the moment. Moreover, there was so much that was going on. Further, it would have been easy for me to have been swept up in that moment. The Holy Spirit leads and guides us in all things if we are paying attention. I thank God for the Holy Spirit. I am able to recognize His prompting telling me this is wrong.

Cancer came knocking again. Although, I needed to make an appointment with the oncologist office to see a hematologist. As a follow-up, I received documents from the office talking about cancer treatment regimens. I thought, “God, did I miss something? Am I in denial about what is going on with my health?” Overall, I feel great.

I called the office. I told them about my upcoming appointment and the documents I received from their office to prepare me for the appointment. I asked her if I had cancer because no one told me! She looked into it. Finally, she apologized for the documents sent to me. Again, another of Satan’s schemes to send fear and discouragement. Satan lost this attack, too.

Instead of me cowering in fear and discouragement, this has encouraged me. I know God is working on my behalf! It is a matter of time for me to see His glory in my life. This is the beauty of knowing our God and how He works in our lives. It is not always easy to follow God’s direction. It usually goes against the crowd and our need for acceptance. These are Satan’s schemes he uses to suck us into things that are not of God.

Last week I blogged about the power of choice. God will always give us choice in the temptations of life. It is up to us if we are paying attention to Him. It is up to us to choose His ways. God wants us to have the BEST He has for us… Amen. Love & Blessings!

We are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:26 -27). Because we are made in His image, God gave us free will or choice. He did not want us to be robots where He was telling us what to do. Because He so loved us, He wanted us to naturally love Him.

God gave us the gift of choice. It is powerful! We have the ability to choose and dictate the type of life we live by the choices we make. As with Adam and Eve, He loved them. He wanted the BEST for them. Therefore, He gave them instructions on what they should and should not do. 

We all know the story of the forbidden fruit. It was something God warned them to stay away from. It was something He told them of the consequences of if they did not heed His warning. I believe God was so hoping they would make the right choice. Unfortunately, that was not the case. 

We now realize that choice is powerful. It requires us to use self-discipline to think things through. We walk in wisdom and stability when we seek God in making our choices. God left us His instructions, the Holy Bible, to lead and guide us. Additionally, we have the Holy Spirit to give us promptings and knowings in what to do. This is powerful when we use this wonderful gift God has given us. 

Let us not squander our gift of choice. God intends for us to have a victorious, abundant life on the Earth. It is free of worry, stress, and all of the other ill will feelings and matters of this world. God has promised to never leave nor forsake us (Deuteronomy 31-6, Hebrews 13:5). We have to make the powerful choice through the gift He has given us to seek Him daily. Amen. Love & Blessings!

Christians are constantly in a spiritual warfare. Our flesh constantly wars with our spiritual being (Galatians 5:17). Once we accepted Christ as our Savior, the war began. We are sinful by nature. We were born into sin (Psalm 51:5). In accepting Christ as Savior, the old man, flesh, must decrease so Christ will increase in our lives (John 3:30). It is what makes us Christ followers.

Dr. Charles Stanley was known for his passion for teaching the word of God. Recently, I listened to one of his sermons where he talked about the, “Battle Before The Battle.” I chuckled when I heard it. He emphasized how the battles that we fight start in the mind first. He proclaimed if you can win that battle you do not have to fight the battle of temptation as hard. 

Many times we believe the battle is temptation. Temptation is a battle. However, fighting the thought that enters into our mind that leads to the temptation is where the battle starts. If we do not entertain the sinful thoughts that come to our minds, we can win the battle before the battle.

David is a good example of winning the battle in his mind. Before he actually went to battle with Goliath, he saw himself winning. In this instance, he already knew in his mind he had the Spirit of the living God on his side. This is how he was so bold in asking KIng Saul to take on Goliath. David had the secret sauce, God’s Spirit. 

We all have the secret sauce. God’s Spirit dwells in all of us (1 Corinthians 3:16, Romans 8:9). When Jesus resurrected and left the Holy Spirit with us, we have that power within us to do all things God wills for us to do. If we believe, like David, we can defeat any giant in our lives. So, when the battle in our mind begins we can shut it down. We do not have to waddle in temptation. If it comes, and many times it will rear its head, we can swat it down. 

David had the confidence in God that He would give him the win. So much so, he told Goliath he would be defeated by the Spirit of the living God. He told him it would be by cutting off his head (1 Samuel . 17). That was bold and powerful! David did just that with the Spirit of the living God on his side. David won the battle before the actual battle with Goliath took place. We can, too. Amen. Love & Blessings!

Being a Christian is a process. We walk by faith and not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7). As baby Christians, God will often send us signs and wonders of who He is. He will show us His supernatural power if we are paying attention to Him. As we cultivate our relationship with Him, it allows us to grow. Our aim is to be in His likeness. When people see us they should see the Christ in us.

As we grow more and more in Him, God may not use signs and wonders or other evidence to prove who He is. We have to build our resilience, determination, and commitment in Him. Through the signs and wonders it helps to build our trust and faith in Him. But God wants to wean us off of that. He wants us to prove to Him He can trust us. We have to stand on our faith.

In the Bible Elijah believed in God against all odds. In an earlier blog, we talked about Elijah’s bold challenge against idol gods to 450 prophets. God heard and saw that challenge Elijah made to the prophets. God showed himself strong to not only Elijah, but the prophets as well. God consumed the wet soaked altar with fire!

Now, Elijah stands on God’s word again. This time he believed without a sign that God would send an abundance of rain in a drought. He had his servant go and look at the sky to see if he saw any signs of rain. But no sign was in sight, according to the servant. With confidence and stubbornly, Elijah sent him back seven times!

Although it did not look like Elijah wanted it to look, it did not deter His faith in God. We must be the same. If God has whispered something in our spirit or we are standing on one of His many promises and we are honoring God with our lives, He will come through. Invariably, it will be in His time and His way.

We must prove to God that He can trust us. When we prove to God who we are in Him, there is nothing He will withhold from His children that is in His will for them… Amen. Love & Blessings!

Being a Christian is a process. We walk by faith and not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7). As baby Christians, God will often send us signs and wonders of who He is. He will show us His supernatural power if we are paying attention to Him. As we cultivate our relationship with Him, it allows us to grow. Our aim is to be in His likeness. When people see us they should see the Christ in us.

As we grow more and more in Him, God may not use signs and wonders or other evidence to prove who He is. We have to build our resilience, determination, and commitment in Him. Through the signs and wonders it helps to build our trust and faith in Him. But God wants to wean us off of that. He wants us to prove to Him He can trust us. We have to stand on our faith.

In the Bible Elijah believed in God against all odds. In an earlier blog, we talked about Elijah’s bold challenge against idol gods to 450 prophets. God heard and saw that challenge Elijah made to the prophets. God showed himself strong to not only Elijah, but the prophets as well. God consumed the wet soaked altar with fire!

Now, Elijah stands on God’s word again. This time he believed without a sign that God would send an abundance of rain in a drought. He had his servant go and look at the sky to see if he saw any signs of rain. But no sign was in sight, according to the servant. With confidence and stubbornly, Elijah sent him back seven times!

Although it did not look like Elijah wanted it to look, it did not deter His faith in God. We must be the same. If God has whispered something in our spirit or we are standing on one of His many promises and we are honoring God with our lives, He will come through. Invariably, it will be in His time and His way.

We must prove to God that He can trust us. When we prove to God who we are in Him, there is nothing He will withhold from His children that is in His will for them… Amen. Love & Blessings!

The letters that Paul wrote in the New Testament were to the church. He was talking to church folk! There were many things that were going on in the church and its community. Today, there is nothing new under the sun. There is much that is going on today in the church and the church community. God does not change. The Bible does not change. We change! We are transformed by the renewing of our mind, according to Paul (Romans 12:2).

Sin changed the course of life God had for His children. Because of the disobedience of Adam and Eve, we live a different life that God once had in mind for us. A depraved mind, in a biblical context (specifically Romans 1:28), refers to a state where a person has rejected God and His knowledge. As a result, this leads to a moral and spiritual decline. 

We all sin. We are not perfect. When we sin we repent and turn away from that sin. This depraved mind comes about when a person is practicing evil, wickedness, and corruption. The Bible actually lists these sins in Romans 1: 18-32. Because they refuse to repent, Romans 1: 34 says God gave them over to their lusts.

Imagine a person being “given over” to a debased or reprobate mind, by God. It is characterized by a complete disregard for moral boundaries and a propensity for evil actions. These people, according to the Bible, are no longer capable of discerning right from wrong. Their actions demonstrate a moral corruption. 

Woe unto us! The first person we need to examine in all situations is ourselves. There are many mysteries about God that we do not know. Even so, God has given us enough in the Bible for us to know how we should live and conduct our lives as Christ followers. Jesus said you will know them by their fruit (Matthew 7:16). It appears once God has given one over to a depraved mind, it is final… Only God knows. Amen. Love & Blessings.

We love to think of Jesus as our meek and mild Savior. However, when we read Matthew 10:54, it draws a stark contrast to that notion. Imagine Jesus saying He did not come to bring peace, but a sword! Yet, this is what He asserted in this chapter in Matthew.

Jesus often taught in parables. This is how many Rabbis taught on that day. So, it was not too strange to hear the stories and parables. Moreover, Jesus wanted people to not only hear His words, but to obey them. Obeying the word takes us into a deeper relationship with God. This is where our intimacy with Him is at.

Living in obedience to Jesus’ teaching will bring conflict and division in your life with the things of this world. Here lies the rub. We often want to live both ways. We want to take on the things of this world and say that we love Jesus, too. Still, Jesus said show your love for me by obeying me. (John 14:15).

Obeying Jesus brings challenge, tension, and separation. It brings a sword into our lives. As a result we are constantly choosing. We are choosing whether we are going to follow Jesus or the world. Thus, no peace as we choose. This is radical when you think about it.

We must not live on how we feel. Our feelings are fickle and lead us down the wrong path and away from Jesus’ teachings. It is the deception of Satan. Jesus did not sugar coat what we would face if we became one of His followers. There are sacrifices and sufferings. Even so, we also know there are blessings and rewards. There is a higher calling for us all. There is an abundant, victorious life here for us on the Earth. These are the things that Jesus knew would bring us heavenly peace on Earth. These were the spiritual things He emphasized and was pointing us to.

God LOVES our teachers! Therefore, we LOVE our teachers, too! Teachers serve as surrogate parents. They are considered school moms and dads. This is something that is not taken lightly. They treat students like our own. They provide for them when the school budget has been stretched to the limit. Invariably, they go into their pockets for extra supplies/equipment that students and parents cannot afford,  enrich a lesson and even provide breakfast, lunch or a snack for hungry students. This is the reality of being an educator.

Where Is God Now Ministries want to recognize the sacrifices teachers make. We thank you for the teacher nominations you shared and why these teachers were deserving. We are recognizing two teachers!

When we read through the nominations and supply list, the Holy Spirit said to me some of YOU have these new or gently used items in your home that you are not using. Please see the below list and let me know if you have these items. I will come and collect your items on Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14. Of course, if you want to drop your items by my garage door, let me know so I can be on the lookout for them. 

                                                             SUPPLY LIST

Folders and Binders (for student portfolios)

Color Coded Bins (for class materials)

Label Maker

File Organizers or Trays (for differentiated assignments)

Small Rewards (pencils, stickers, erasers, etc.)

Games for Vocabulary Review (Scrabble, Taboo, Bingo, etc.)

Tissues

Hand Sanitizer and Wipes

Stress Relief Tools for Calming Corner

Snacks (for students who come to school hungry)

Dry Erase Boards and Makers (for small groups)

Highlighters (for reading comprehension strategies)

Vocabulary Flashcards (including academic and tired vocabulary)

Bilingual Dictionaries (English and Students’ Native Language)

14 pc. Stainless Steel Cookware Set

Portable Ice Maker

Pot Holder/Oven Mitts

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Thank you for your continued love and support.

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Love & Blessings!

Gwen

David was a man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14). David loved God. Unfortunately, because we are in these fleshly bodies, we sin. Fast forward to 2 Samuel 11-12, we see David’s sin with Bathsheba. Not only did David commit adultery to cover up this sin, he committed murder, too. David arranges to have her husband, Uriah, killed on the battlefield. Bathsheba became pregnant because of their indiscretion. Later, David marries pregnant Bathsheba who is carrying his child.

Sin is hideous. It is why God hates sin. It opens the door for more sin as we see with David. It derails our humanity. It reduces us sometimes less than human. Pride, guilt, shame, lies, deceit, etc., piles on. These are the hallmarks of Satan. Therefore, it leads to death to our souls and spirits.

David had sunk to an all time low. Thankfully, we serve a loving and forgiving God. David did experience the consequences of His sin. As a result, the child did not survive. Further, he dealt with some self-inflicted wounds to his character.

God is our redeemer. After a year of pretending nothing happened, David was confronted by Nathan, the prophet (2 Samuel 12) . Finally, David confessed his sin. For a year David lived miserably. It is in Psalm 51 we see David asking for forgiveness and a renewing of his spirit.

David asked God to give him a clean heart. A clean heart is a pure heart. That is not to say we will be perfect. But it is a heart that is bent towards God. Moreover, our hearts are capable of making right decisions. Our vision is clear. It allows the Holy Spirit to flow through us to do God’s will. This was the desire of David. This clean heart is a supernatural heart that wants to please God. David loved the presence and favor of God in His life. He once again wanted the relationship to be restored. God in His graciousness did just that… Amen. Love & Blessings!