GN/CSO Prayer Ministry

MY HEART IS OPEN TO YOU LORD by Neecee Rodgers

July 30, 2015 / Joy Lyons / Leave a comment

MY HEART IS OPEN TO YOU LORD

Dear Lord Jesus in your mercy bless us to have tons more joy and less tears, forgive us for wounding others whether intentional or not, bless us to honor each other, help us to live with integrity always.

Bless us to offer up a listening ear and a word of prayer for others, use us in your service, bless us to delight ourselves in your word and to walk humble before you each day.

We confess our sins Lord, forgive us of our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness in Your Holy Name Jesus. Amen
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Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer; and listen to the cry of my supplications. ~ Psalm 86:6

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. ~ James 5:16

Be earnest and unwearied and steadfast in your prayer [life], being [both] alert and intent in [your praying] with thanksgiving. ~ Colossians 4:2

All of you must keep awake (give strict attention, be cautious and active) and watch and pray, that you may not come into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. ~ Matthew 26:41
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written by Neecee Rodgers -February 5, 2011
shared by (momma) Joy of GN/CSO —– 2015

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD by Rev. Rachinda Ballard-Sutterfield.

July 28, 2015 / Bernadette Rae / Leave a comment

Hell is NOT COOL!!

~ Rev. Rachinda

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“And whosoever was not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.” Revelation 20:15
Many people want to live life the way THEY WANT to live it and think that everything will be “cool!” They are forgetting about the Reality of HELL! Jesus tells us the story about a Rich Man and Lazarus; listen to this and learn how you can escape Hell!!
Luke 16:19-28 tells us about the Rich Man and Lazarus. Lazarus was a beggar who sat at the Rich man’s gate and begged for crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. How sad! Both of these men died. Lazarus was carried by Angels and placed in the arms of Father Abraham. But the rich man was buried and went to hades [hell]. Seeing Father Abraham with the beggar on the other side of a GREAT [un-crossable] CHASM, the rich man asked for Father Abraham to send Lazarus who would dip the “tip” of his finger in water and cool his tongue because he was tormented. After being told that it was impossible, the rich man became the beggar and begged Father Abraham to send Lazarus to this man’s Family to warn them of how real hell is. But it could not be done. So the rich man’s wealth did not keep him from being in a tormenting hell forever!!

We see from the words of Jesus that HELL IS REAL! IT IS HOT! IT IS ETERNAL! AND it is AVOIDABLE! Jesus has given us the gift of ETERNAL Life! But it is ONLY by receiving that gift of what Jesus provided for US on Calvary’s Cross and living for Him that we will escape a tormenting hell!!
[John 3:16]

God Bless You As You Escape A Tormenting Hell & Help Rescue Others As Well!
~ RachindaMSutterfield ~

Peacemakers

July 27, 2015 / Joy Lyons / Leave a comment

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God”. (Matthew 5:9)
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Often the peacemaker is misunderstood, blamed and persecuted for trying to prevent strife and conflicts. We can be considered peacemakers if we show the peace we already have. How can we bring peace to others if our insides are churning? World peace begins with inner peace.
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“The peace comes from Jesus so that we can bring peace to others. Jesus is the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6).
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A peacemaker is someone who actively pursues peace, Followers of Christ are true peacemakers.
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The work of God among those who accept Jesus as God’s son creates a new family of peacemakers that transcends race, culture and economics. But the flip side is that the members of your natural family might not be excited about your
new peace with God. In fact, they might think you’re crazy.
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Peacemaking is provocative.
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The peacemaker, “by laying bare the violence that must be overcome, frequently appears to be the fomenter of the very violence being opposed,” writes author Gene Davenport. “But this violence otherwise remains hidden or denied.”
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Jesus himself is the prime example of this fate of peacemaking.
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Jesus said the greatest commandment is to love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. But he also said the second commandment is like the first: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
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The Hebrew greeting “shalom,” means “peace,”
But it is by far much more than a lack of conflict.
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It includes perfect welfare, serenity, prosperity and happiness.
Righteous personal relationships, intimacy and fellowship are
uninterrupted in an atmosphere of shalom.
Goodwill among people prevails.
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God’s peaceful presence can make you a peacemaker.
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So, BE a PEACEMAKER, Not An AGITATOR
SOLVING CONFLICTS Not STARTING Them

As Always In HIM,
(momma) Joy

“Are children always a blessing from God?”

July 25, 2015 / Joy Lyons / Leave a comment

“Are children always a blessing from God?”

The Scriptures are very clear that God is present in the creation of every human life. The most vivid depiction of this is seen in Psalm 139:13-18. The fact that God sovereignty superintended David’s creation caused him to praise God.

David also pointed out the fact that God had the details of his life planned before eternity. In Jeremiah 29:11 God confirms David’s thoughts: “’For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’”

Of course, this brings up a very good question. What about those conceived out of rape or illegitimacy? The parent or parents that are responsible for that child may not “feel” as though that child is a blessing from God, but how that child was conceived does not mean that God did not sovereignty superintend its formation in the womb as David speaks of.

God has a plan and purpose for every person born regardless of how that birth came about. If this were not so then the Scripture would not have said so. In the New Testament, we read that God loves us so much that He sent His Son to die for us
(Read John 3:16).

This love is the same love that compelled the Savior to teach the disciples God’s Word and to demonstrate God’s love for us through His death and resurrection (Read 1 John 4:7-8).

There is no end to how much God loves us and desires to bless us. The intention of God in the creation of man was to have fellowship with Him. First John 4 tells us that once we recognize this, it enables us to love others. Whether we view every child as a blessing from God depends on how much we see that child as God sees him.

When we look at each child through the eyes of God, there is no question that every one is a blessing from Him. If we look at that child through the eyes of sin, then we would doubt that blessing because we focus on the creature and not the Creator.

It is God’s plan and desire that each child be born according to His plan for us and that is through marriage. When that does not happen, it does not exclude the fact of God’s love and care for the child. David concluded in Psalm 139:17 that God’s thoughts for His people were indeed precious and innumerable.

The most practical application of this is seen in the lineage of Christ in Matthew 1. All through the names, we recognize those who failed in life in some way and see those who were born of illegitimacy and sin. This did not disrupt the fact that God’s Word was fulfilled and brought the blessing of salvation to man.

As Always In HIM,

(momma) Joy \o/

Our Anchor in the Storm

July 24, 2015 / Joy Lyons / Leave a comment

Lamentations 3:21-23 (KJV) This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
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Whether we suffer for our own choices or from those of others, despair may threaten to overwhelm us. When all seems lost, we can cling to the Lord’s faithfulness.
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The anchor of God’s faithfulness holds firm in the strongest of storms.
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Lamentations 3:24-25 (KJV) The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.
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Father God, I thank you for Your faithfulness. Help me to remember that my hope comes from You and not from my circumstances.
In Jesus’ Name, amen.
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As Always In Him,
(momma) Joy \o/

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD by Rev Rachinda Ballard-Sutterfield.

July 23, 2015 / Bernadette Rae / Leave a comment

TRUSTING God is not an issue up for debate! God says in His Word those who put their Trust Him shall be delivered from the wicked. Psalm 37:39-40 [Whole Chapter is good]
God Bless You As You Put Your Trust In The LORD!!!
~ Rev. Rachinda

Psalm 18:30
“As for God, His way is perfect: the Word of the LORD is tried: He is a buckler to all those that trust in Him.”

In the midst of whatever adversity you are facing, God is whispering, “TRUST ME! I got this!”

Are you taken for granted? Imagine how God feels!! The MOST TRUSTWORTHY PERSON has very little respect for His Trustworthiness!
Man says, “SHOW ME and I’ll Trust you!” God says, “TRUST ME and I’ll Show you!!”
I recently have seen a quote that reminds me of how some people take God for granted. It says, “I asked God to protect me from my enemies, and I started losing Friends!!” I believe some blame God for people not wanting to be Friends any longer when actually it may be God keeping you from getting hurt more. Some people come into your life as Blessings; others come into your life as Lessons!
Everything in my life may not be perfect, but I appreciate everything God has done for me or kept me from!! Broken things become Blessed things when you let God do the mending. Where there are Holes, God’s Love can Fill it; Where there is Brokenness, God’s Grace can Mend it!

God Bless You As You Trust God In ALL Things!!
~ RachindaMSutterfield ~

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Light Up Your World.

July 22, 2015 / Joy Lyons / Leave a comment

Light up your world
by reflecting the light
of Jesus !!!
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Philippians 2:14-16 (KJV) Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
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We live in a dark world that desperately needs to see the light of Jesus Christ. Our calling is to shine forth God’s truth so that others can be directed to the One who redeems and is the path to liberty and life. We are to point the way to Jesus, the way, the truth and the life
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John 14:6 (KJV) Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
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Christ is made known in the world through us when our lives reflect the humility and love of our Lord.
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As Always In Him,
(momma) Joy \o/

EVENING PRAYER by GN/CSO Pastor Robert Sutterfield.

July 22, 2015 / Bernadette Rae / Leave a comment

By: Pastor Robert Sutterfield.

This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests which we have asked from Him.”
─ I John 5:14,15
Let’s agree in prayer one for another…….
Lord Jesus,
“Our attitude in prayer must bind together praise unto God and true worship that is pleasing to Him, the childlike teachableness that waits for Him to instruct us, and the simple faith that yields itself to the breathing of the Holy Spirit.”
Father, I’m convinced that Christ is alive in the true believer and the Holy Spirit dwells deeply in us…right now Lord Jesus, we receive Your healing in our bodies, in our spirit and our souls!!! We receive the same power that raised Christ from the grave; we also receive Your life LORD…Your Strength and Joy.
Thank you that all things are possible for those who do believe, thank you that you are moving in us right now and may we continue to receive from You this hour and every hour, we declare this by faith in Your mighty Name “Jesus” Amen!!!”

/Robert Sutterfield.