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Solomon wrote: "One standing alone can be ... defeated, but two standing back-to-back can conquer." "Be a team player." Deuteronomy 32 speaks of one person chasing 1,000 and two putting 10,000 to flight (v.30). Two working together are greater than one working solo. Blessings,Elder Barbara HayesTWFYT | Ecc 4:12 TLB

For You have been a defense for the helpless, a defense for the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. Isaiah 24:4Blessings,Be Still & Know

And He said to them, "Do you not understand thisparable?"  The Sower sows the Word.  The seed represents God's Word, and the farmer is the servant of God who shares that Word with others.  The human heart must be prepared to produce a harvest. https://riverside.com/shared/exported-clip/fd0eef1ac4925bcc0ecf

And He said to them, "Do you not understand this parable?" The sower sows the Word. The seed represents God's Word, and the farmer is the servant of God who shares that Word with others. The human heart must be prepared to produce a harvest.

You must know who God created you to be and called you to be. And that takes place in the right environment, the right company, and with the right input—God's input!"He has created us anew in Christ Jesus ...[to] do the good things He planned for us."The Word for you today!

Today we're talking about something every believer - every woman, every man, every family - will face at some point in their walk with God. The need to be strengthened.Not because we're weak. Not because we're failing. But because faith is a living thing, and living things must be nourished.Blessings,Elder B. Hayes

What Jesus did for us back on Calvary Cross opened not only the doorway but His arms, welcoming us. "Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her." John 8:7 NIVBlessings,AmariBe Still & Know | NIV

"My voice You shall hear in the morning, O LORD." Ps 5:3 NKJVArrange your morning to spend a few minutes alone with God. No matter what is on your plate - do not attempt to do them alone - invite God to join you. He is with you and for you, and He will be good to you! Remember, no matter what it is, start your day with God!Blessings,Elder HayesTWFY | Ps 5:3 NKJV

John 14:26-27 (NIV) promises that the Holy Spirit (the Advocate/Helper) will be sent by the Father to teach believers all things and remind them of Jesus' words.Unlike worldly peace, which is often temporary and based on comfort, Jesus' peace is lasting and secure.Blessings,Reverend BA HayesBe Still & Know

Psalm 1:1-3 (NIV) describes the "blessed" person as one who avoids wicked counsel, scoffers, and sinful paths. Instead, they delight in and meditate on the Lord's law day and night. Such a person is likened to a tree planted by streams, producing fruit, with leaves that never wither, and prospering in all they do. 

Jesus teaches believers to pray consistently and not to lose heart. The promise of reward is for those who maintain faith and good actions. Trials offer chances to grow in character and hope. Knowing that God sustains us when our own strength fails.Persistence, firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action despite difficulty or opposition.Blessings,Presiding Elder Barbara HayesFull Life NKJV

"This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all." 1 John 1:5 NIVBlessings,Elder Barbara HayesBe Still & Know

"He will not let you stumble; the One who watches over you will not slumber." Psalm 121:3 NLTBlessings, Elder Barbara HayesBe Still & Know

"God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him." Philippians 2:13 NLTBlessings,Elder Barbara HayesBe Still & Know

Take a listen to the final episode of this four-part series on Effective Praying: The Bible is filled with examples of powerful, effective prayers. Take, for instance, Moses, who had numerous intercessory prayers that God answered, even though He had told Moses that He would follow a different course of action. Blessings,Presiding Elder Barbara HayesFull Life Study Bible

Lessons from the resurrection of Jesus Christ.We must never underestimate the importance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Blessings,Elder Barbara HayesTWSB

Scriptural Elements and Methods of Effective Praying: To pray effectively, we must praise and adore God (Ps. 150). Closely related and equally important is thanksgiving to God. Take a listen to what elements constitute effective prayer. Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara HayesFull Life Study Bible

Several conditions must be met for our prayers to be effective. Our prayers will not be answered unless we have a sincere, true faith. Jesus states explicitly, "What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them" Mark 11:24. Let's take a listen to the "Requirements of Effective Praying."Blessings,Elder Barbara HayesFull Life Study Bible

Prayer refers to the multifaceted communication of believers with the LORD God. In addition to words like "prayer" and "praying," this activity is described as calling upon God (Ps. 17:6) and calling upon the name of the LORD (Gen. 4:26). Take a listen to session one of Effective Praying. Blessings, Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes FLSB 

You don't have to be a great speaker; you just need to deliver your message. Don't worry about messing up. Chances are, you will know more about your topic than 90 percent of your audience. Focus on providing value to the audience instead of trying to impress them. "You can speak well if your tongue can deliver the message of your heart." Blessings, The Word for You Today!

Oh, come, let us sing to the LORD! Psalm 95:1. The psalmist tells us how to praise the LORD and why we should praise Him. Our praise should be joyful and enthusiastic. Sing! Shout! Come, let's praise His Holy Name!Blessings,Presiding Elder B. HayesTWSB 

"You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. Trust in the LORD forever, for in God the LORD, is everlasting strength." Isaiah 26:3,4Blessings,Presiding Elder Barbara HayesTWFYT|TWSB

"Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." Romans 8:37 NKJV"You are a winner in Christ"!Blessings,Presiding Elder Barbara HayesTWFYT

Romans 8:31-39 We are free from judgment because Christ died for us and we have His righteousness. We are free from defeat because Christ lives in us by His Spirit, and we share His life. We are free from discouragement because Christ is coming for us, and we shall share His glory. We are free from fear because Christ intercedes for us, and we cannot be separated from His love. Blessings,Presiding Elder Barbara HayesTWSB

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us—whatever we—we know that we have what we asked of Him. 1 John 5:14-15 NIVBlessings,Presiding Elder Barbara HayesBe Still & Know | NIV

"Faithful is He Who Is Calling You." Finding your calling isn't something you do once or twice in a lifetime. It's not something you check off a list and move on. The life of a Christian is a continual process of discovering one's calling. Blessings,Presiding Elder Barbara HayesTWFYT

From the rising of the sun to its going down, the LORD's name is to be praised. Psalm 113:3From the rising of the sun to its setting, our God is worthy to be praised. He is worthy to be praised!Blessings,Presiding Elder Barbara HayesBe Still & Know

The purpose in a man's heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out. Proverbs 20:5 ESVBlessings,Presiding Elder Barbara HayesBe Still & Know | ESV

Ps. 90:12 NLT Every morning, you awaken with a new deposit of 1,440 minutes. The importance of those minutes lies in how you use them. You cannot add to them; just know that they tick away, second by second. Be wise! tick-tock, tick-tockBlessings,Presiding Elder Barbara HayesTWFYT

Our values determine our evaluations. If we value comfort more than character, trials will upset us. If we value the material and physical more than the spiritual, we will not be able to "count it all joy when [we] fall into various trials".Blessings,Presiding Elder B. HayesTWSB

"I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness, I will create rivers in the dry wasteland."Blessings,Elder Barbara HayesBe Still & Know | NLT

Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. Luke 2:10In the Bible, there is the angel's message to the shepherds, announcing the birth of Jesus, the Savior, bringing hope and salvation for everyone, not just a select few, as a profound moment of divine revelation amidst their ordinary lives. Blessings,Elder HayesOur Daily Bread

"May the seeds of grace you plant today grow into blessings tomorrow."Welcome to Seeds of Grace! God's grace begins with small, faithful acts. Together, we'll explore how these seeds of grace take root, endure life's storms, and blossom into God's blessings that reach far beyond our imagination. Blessings,Elder HayesThe Church Within You!

Welcome to Seeds of Grace, where small beginnings grow into God's plentiful harvest.In this series, we will hear stories of faith planted in hearts that grow into blessings. Be sure to tune in to The Church Within You Podcast. I do not wish you to miss one episode! Blessings,Elder Barbara HayesThe Church Within You!

Every day, God provides you with a special gift. This gift gives you seconds, minutes, and hours on a twenty-four-hour clock. Each moment is special because it's your time to do with as you please. Blessings,Elder Barbara HayesTWFYT

Each morning calls for our attention and strength. During difficult times, waking can cause unnecessary worry, fear, and distress. We all seek strength from different sources. Some of these sources are unhelpful. Let us remember to turn to the LORD; He is our help at all times.Blessings,Presiding Elder Barbara HayesBe Still & Know

We can't give up or give in. We must learn to trust God and take that first step. Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and listen."You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step." — Martin Luther King, Jr."The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today," Franklin Delano Roosevelt.Blessings,Elder Barbara Hayes with Akiea Collins

"All of you be of one mind ... love as brothers, be tender-hearted, be courteous." 1 Peter 3:8 NKJVPut yourself in the other person's shoes and try to see things from their perspective. Blessings,Presiding Elder B. HayesUCB WFT | NKJV

"O my dove, in the clefts of the rock, in the crannies of the cliff, let me see your face, let me hear your voice, for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely." Song of Solomon 2:14Blessings,Elder B. HayesTHSB ESV

"Do I bring to the moment of birth and not give delivery?" says the LORD. Isaiah 66:9Blessings,Presiding Elder B. HayesBe Still & Know | THSB

Gather my tears in your bottle. Nothing that happens to us escapes God's notice and care; not a tear falls to the ground that He does not remember. It is a great comfort to know that God is for us—everything that we live through will be put to use for our good.Blessings in Jesus' Name,Presiding Elder B. HayesTHSB | ESV Holy Bible

In this prayer, the focus is on enablement; it is more about being than merely knowing—choosing to receive what God offers and, through faith, making it a vital part of our lives. Blessings, Elder Hayes TWSB | Eph 3:14 - 24

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10You are exceptionally blessed, regarded with preference, and accepted by God as part of His plan.Blessings,Presiding Elder Barbara HayesTWFYT | TWSB

When we "dwell in the secret place of the Most High", we are not alone, for God is with us and compensates for our inadequacies. This stanza emphasizes that we need not be afraid, because the LORD and His angels watch over us.Blessings in Jesus' Holy Name!Elder B. HayesTWFYT| Psalm 91:3

Christians are temporary citizens of heaven who live on earth. Jesus teaches us not to focus on earthly concerns, but rather to give generously and walk in faith, trusting that the LORD will provide. Blessings,Presiding Elder Barbara HayesTWSB | HSB

If a man wants a warm wife, he can't bring home frosty weather!  The time, love, and attention you invest in your marriage will bring you a reward of great blessings, satisfaction, and fulfillment. And when you do your part, you can count on God to do His.Blessings,Elder Barbara HayesTWFYT | Ecc. 9:9 NLT

Repent and be set free! A prayer for deliverance from the guilt and sin that keep us bound.Romans 6:7-14 explains that through Christ's death and resurrection, believers have died to sin and should no longer let it rule over their lives. It teaches that since believers are no longer under the law but under grace, sin should not dominate them.Blessings,Presiding Elder Barbara HayesTWFYT | NKJV

If we trust God and obey Him, our Father will guide our paths toward the blessings He has prepared for us.Blessings,Presiding Elder Barbara HayeesTWSB | CATALYST

"And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God." Luke 9:62 The core message is that following Jesus requires complete devotion, prioritizing His call over all other life events and concerns.Blessings,Presiding Elder Barbara HayesBe Still & Know | Hebrews 12:1-3 NIV

The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." Php 4:7 NIVJesus promised us a path to His peace, even in this world of struggle. He is our Advocate, our Joy, and our Hope of a better tomorrow.Blessings,Elder Barbara HayesTWFYT | Php 4:7 NIV

Devotional reading by Amari: "If you feel Jesus is holding back His love and compassion from you because of something you have done or not done, think again!"Blessings,Elder Barbara HayesBe Still & Know | John 8:7 NIV