“Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 NKJV
That is so true! I was a child trained up in the ways of the Lord and I grew up and went astray to the ways of the world and now I'm back! I could not depart from the truth of Jesus, I could not resist my Bridegroom God~
Now I have been clean from drugs and alcohol and disrespecting my body and men for a bit over 4 years! The Lord has done more than a turn me around I'm completely changed! My old man is gone and I am a new creation! I give glory to God for He has saved my by His own arm! His love is my life, and His life is in me daily, shining God's glory
17 For it is time for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18 AND IF IT IS WITH DIFFICULTY THAT THE RIGHTEOUS IS SAVED, WHAT WILL BECOME OF THE GODLESS MAN AND THE SINNER? 19 Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God shall entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right.
O the grace of God! How beautiful and powerful it is! I have just been enrolled in The Call Institute here at the IHOPU International House of Prayer University. It is a one year program, and teaches us about the worthiness of speaking with God about God, in order to partner with Him in His plan to have His Kingdom come and His will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. The Call students and faculty are headed this November 11.11.11 to Detroit.
“Gird yourselves and lament, you priests. Wail, you who minister before the altar. Come, lie all night in sackcloth, you who minister to my God. Consecrate a fast, call a sacred assembly.... Gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land into the house of the LORD your God, and cry out to the LORD. Alas for the day! For the day of the LORD is at hand; it shall come as destruction from the Almighty.” —Joel 1:13–15
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We are even now preparing our hearts to receive the word of the Lord and burdens of His heart, so that we can agree with Him for the destiny of our nation. We need mercy in America, we have sinned, and fallen short of the glory of God. We need to cry out in repentance and turn to the Lord with all our hearts, minds, souls, and strengths. All our fountains must be found in Him, in this time of shaking, may we respond rightly, without offense toward our God, who is good and His mercy endures forever. Please keep us and our nation in your prayers. Ask the Lord for the prayer of His heart for this time, and agree for His will. The safest place in the world, is in the center of God's will. He will hear our cry and who knows? maybe He will relent and leave a blessing?
“So rend your heart, and not your garments; return to the LORD your God, for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness; and He relents from doing harm . . . . Blow the trumpet in Zion, consecrate a fast, call a sacred assembly.” —Joel 2:13, 15
