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We recommend listening to the teaching, From Slavery to Freedom (Freeing Your Mind) | Part 11, before listening to this episode.Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect.” Simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward. This effect could occur spiritually after Rabbi Berkson's intense weekly teachings. This Afterburn Q&A session lets your mind and soul absorb more understanding (oxygen).Afterburn | From Slavery to Freedom (Freeing Your Mind) | Part 11• Teaching about trauma•The easiest way• Your Creator wants you to grow• Raising a handicapped child• Stop using the past as an excuse• The vicious thought/emotion cycle• I am my own worst enemy • Overcoming “shortness of breath/spirit”• Does this mean contemplating suicide?• The Spirit intervening for us?• Despondency disappears because of this…• He Googled this, and…Subscribe to be notified of new content each week.Learn more about MTOI:https://mtoi.orgThe MTOI App https://mtoi.org/download-the-mtoi-appFollow MTOI:https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide Contact MTOI: 

Genesis 1:26-27, 30-31 NLTThen God said, “Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground.” So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. … And that is what happened. … Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good!God said “let us”—us being the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—“in our image.” We were created by a Community, in community, for community.The Father made us, the Son saves us, the Spirit guides us. Right now, when God sees you, when He looks at who you are, He sees you as “very good.”Can you, will you accept today that God looks at you with eyes of love and goodness?Listen again to these key phrases, this time from the Message Bible:God spoke: “Let us make human beings in our image, make them reflecting our nature. … God created human beings; he created them Reflecting God's nature..… God looked over everything he had made; it was so good, so very good! (Genesis 1:26-27, 30-31 NLT) Right now, close your eyes and picture Your loving heavenly Father, Your Creator, looking at You, inviting You into His community, caring for You, and pleased with who He made you to be.Can you accept that He says this of you right now - God looked over everything he had made, He looks over you and says; it is so good, so very good!Pray with me: “Creator God, Father, thank You that you made me with purpose, for a purpose. You created me to live in community with You and for You. Help me to always remember that I am made in Your image. As above, so below.”

God isn’t looking for the strongest, the smartest, the most experienced, or the most qualified. None of the things we place such importance on are on God’s list of expectations of us. God asks for something specific from us … believe. Simply believe he will do what he says he will do. Believe he can do it through you and he can do it for you. We are so quick to dismiss ourselves. We’re so accustom to playing little and sitting it out. Experience has shown us if we will just sit and wait, someone else might step up and do it for us. But really, is that what God created you for? Did he create you to be the girl who never does anything hard? Did he create you to be the girl who watches others do what you should be doing? I think not! Your Creator expects you to believe his power is enough to overcome every single inadequacy you may have. Your Creator expects you to show up like you’re chosen, and count on divine providence to make things happen as you go. This whole laying low, hiding in dark corners, and playing little nonsense has got to stop. Your muscles are atrophying because you’re not using them. And let me tell you something, your faith is a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it gets. But lack of use causes it to wither and deteriorate. If you haven’t been showing up in the middle of circumstances that are beyond your own ability and putting yourself out there in the face of potential failure, then you’ve started to believe you never could. Your focus has become set on all you can’t do, rather than what GOD COULD DO through you. What could God do through you? Oh girl, you have no idea! But don’t you want to know! I totally want to know what God could do through an ordinary girl like me. I want to know what my life could become with a disciplined surrender to his promptings. Notice I said “disciplined surrender” to his promptings. I’ve discovered this journey of being led by the Holy Spirit is a daily act of discipline. It means I get up when I don’t want to get up. It means I show up no matter what. It means I believe there’s something greater guiding me than my feelings in the moment. It means I start small and humble and refuse to give up in the struggle, because eventually God will grow it to something greater. But he doesn’t grow great things out of our nothing. He doesn’t show up and use magic in our lives. Is that what you’ve been counting on? Magic. God, just make it happen. Do something big, while I do nothing. Nope. God uses seeds. Your disciplined surrender every day is a seed. If you don’t plant it by showing up when you don’t feel like showing up, then guess what … you forfeit the blessing of seeing what God could have done with your little. You dismiss yourself from growth. So, God will grow someone else. God will use someone else’s seed of disciplined surrender to create what you’ve been dreaming of, and you’ll sit there and watch it happen wondering why it couldn’t be you. Well, honey, maybe it couldn’t be you because you weren’t willing to believe to the point of action. Yes, that’s what we’re talking about today. Belief in God that makes us move. Believing so much that we can’t sit in inaction. Believing God is doing something so good, no one could make you sleep the day away. Believing God is guiding you so powerfully, that nothing could hold you back from taking the next step. Would God really choose someone like you for that? YES – You’re perfect for this! In the Old Testament, the Lord chose Gideon as his mighty warrior to rescue his people. But there was one little problem, Gideon was a very unlikely candidate for a warrior position. No one else would have chosen Gideon, but God did. And you need to know why. You need to know why God chose someone totally unlikely for great things, because you’ve been focusing on how unlikely you are while God has been trying to tell you YOU ARE CHOSEN. Judges 6: 11-16 “The angel of the Lord came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to keep it from the Midianites. When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you,mighty warrior.” “Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied, “but if the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us? Where are all his wonders that our ancestors told us about when they said, ‘Did not the Lord bring us up out of Egypt?' But now the Lord has abandoned us and given us into the hand of Midian.” The Lord turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian's hand. Am I not sending you?” “Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied, “but how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family.” The Lord answered, “I will be with you, and you will strike down all the Midianites, leaving none alive.” Why would God choose the least person out of a family in the weakest clan to rise up as a warrior? Oh honey, don’t you remember what Jesus said in 2 Corinthians 12:9 “My power is made perfect in your weakness.” Gideon being a total unlikely warrior was God’s divine opportunity to show his power. So, Sister, all the reasons why you can’t … all the reasons why you’re not good enough … all the reasons why you dismiss yourself … those are the exact reasons God has chosen you. YOU ARE THE ONE HE WANTS because his power is made absolutely perfect in you. You can’t do this on your own, and you’re not supposed to. But you are supposed to do this with his power! Gideon began following God’s promptings with disciplined surrender. He did things that were hard for him to do. He did things that made absolutely no sense to him. He did things that would cause others to question. And with each act of disciplined surrender, God’s power was made perfect within him. This is how the least person in a family of the weakest clan became a mighty warrior. He actually BELIEVED what God said about him. And he believed it so much, he took action. And this is exactly where you are today. You’re at this place where God is speaking to you. He is telling you you are his beloved and chosen girl. He is telling you he created you for a purpose and he has great plans for you. He is telling you the deepest desires of your heart have been put there by him, written into your soul by your creator, as a guide to your destiny. Will you BELIEVE IT? Will you believe this could be true for you? Will you believe your weakness makes you a perfect candidate for God’s power? Will you believe it so much that you stop dismissing yourself? Will you believe it so much that you greet the feelings that tell you you don’t want to, and show up with disciplined surrender anyway? Will you believe it in the face of your most recent set back? Will you believe it when it looks totally unlikely? Will you believe it when you’re tired? Will you believe it when it doesn’t make sense? Will you believe it to the point of action? God has aligned things for you that your mind simply cannot even begin to fathom right now. It’s crazy perfect how God’s plans for your life will fulfill every dream you’ve ever had and bring purpose to every struggle you’ve ever lived through. Yip, God meant it when he said he will give you the desires of your heart. He meant it when he said he would take everything the enemy ever meant for harm and use it for good. Now, you get to choose whether you believe it. And if you choose to believe it, something will start shifting within you. That belief will stir up power and courage and strength you never knew possible. The warrior stuff inside of you will start showing up. And every day, through disciplined surrender pushing you through all the things you don’t feel like doing, you will discover you really are the one God has chosen! Your job today is to start believing it and start showing up for it. My whole world changed when I spent more time believing I could be the one God spoke through than dismissing myself from the calling. No more dismissing yourself. God is calling you. He’s calling you out of the corner where you’ve been hiding. Out of the rut where you’ve been stuck. Out of the comfort you’ve been clinging to. Out of the excuses you’ve been using. Believe it and see where your feet are guided next! Each act of your disciplined surrender invites God’s power to be made perfect within you. Follow Pamela on Instagram – https://instagram.com/headmamapamela Or Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pamela.crim Find out more about BIG Life – http://biglifehq.com

* You can get the sermon note sheet at: https://family-bible-church.org/2026Messages/26Jun07.pdf * Last week, we considered the call to Remember Your Creator in Your Consideration of Others. In that study, we saw that we need to consider the value and needs of the oppressed, our neighbors and those who are "alone" chiefly because they are created by God in His image and likeness - just as we are! * In the study, we reviewed again that the greatest command is to love YHWH our God with all of our heart, soul and strength ... and that the second is like unto it: to love our neighbors as ourselves. * So, it makes sense that after our consideration of our approach towards others that we would consider our approach to God Himself. It almost seems redundant to declare that we need to Remember Your Creator in Your Approach to God ...who is Your Creator! But, sadly, it is a truth of which many "Christians" need to be reminded. * In Ecclesiastes 5, Solomon again speaks truth mixed with his flawed fatalistic philosophical outlook. Lord willing, we will be considering the need to Remember Our Creator in Our Approach to God in the Presence of God and in Our Promises to God. * The theme throughout these verses is the important of our words. As Jesus declared, "A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks. (Luke 6:45) * This message was presented by Bob Corbin on June 7, 2026 at Family Bible Church in Martinez, Georgia.

Who is Your Creator by Ven. Chung Ohun Lee

Your Creator knows exactly how to fix what is broken in your life. Rev. Dr. Joseph Baah Obeng reflects on Genesis to remind believers that we are God-made, meaning God has the ultimate power to restore and rebuild our lives when we fall off course. Discover why bearing God's holy image, rather than just "being yourself", is the true key to unlocking your divine inheritance and walking in total dominion.

Genesis 1:26-27, 30-31 NLTThen God said, “Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground.” So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. … And that is what happened. … Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good!God said “let us”—us being the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—“in our image.” We were created by a Community, in community, for community.The Father made us, the Son saves us, the Spirit guides us. Right now, when God sees you, when He looks at who you are, He sees you as “very good.”Can you, will you accept today that God looks at you with eyes of love and goodness?Listen again to these key phrases, this time from the Message Bible:God spoke: “Let us make human beings in our image, make them reflecting our nature. … God created human beings; he created them Reflecting God's nature..… God looked over everything he had made; it was so good, so very good! (Genesis 1:26-27, 30-31 NLT) Right now, close your eyes and picture Your loving heavenly Father, Your Creator, looking at You, inviting You into His community, caring for You, and pleased with who He made you to be.Can you accept that He says this of you right now - God looked over everything he had made, He looks over you and says; it is so good, so very good!Pray with me: “Creator God, Father, thank You that you made me with purpose, for a purpose. You created me to live in community with You and for You. Help me to always remember that I am made in Your image. As above, so below.”

Welcome to Friday Favorites! Over the last eight years, we've had some incredible conversations with world-class experts, inspiring guests, and, of course, YOU. This series is all about revisiting the episodes that have stood the test of time as listener favorites. This also gives new listeners the chance to explore some of our "greatest hits".Every Friday, we'll bring you one of the most popular episodes from our archives, packed with wisdom, inspiration, and actionable advice. Whether it's your first time hearing it or you're coming back for a refresher, these episodes are guaranteed to bring value to your life.Join us as we celebrate some of the best moments in the podcast's history with Friday Favorites! Let's dive in...In this motivational episode, Rachel Hollis encourages listeners to overcome their current struggles—whether it's dealing with divorce, loss, unemployment, or other hardships. She shares three truths about why listeners can achieve their dreams: they are warriors who've overcome adversity, the dreams on their hearts are there for a reason, and there are people counting on them.Original Air Date - August 4, 2022Get your copy of Rachel's New Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold!01:49 The Power of Motivation02:33 Three Truths and a Lie10:25 You Are a Warrior15:32 Your Creator's Plan18:23 The Story of Queen Esther19:32 The Power of Belief: Embracing Your Potential20:46 Finding Purpose in Your Unique Journey23:06 Guidance Through Difficult Times24:31 The Strength to Keep Going26:19 The Importance of Passion and Persistence29:19 Overcoming the Need for External Validation39:13 Pursuing Dreams with Love, Not Fear40:21 Conclusion: You Have the Power WithinSign up for Rachel's weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videosFollow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices.

Genesis 1:26-27, 30-31 NLT Then God said, “Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground.” So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. … And that is what happened. … Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good! God said “let us”—us being the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—“in our image.” We were created by a Community, in community, for community. The Father made us, the Son saves us, the Spirit guides us. Right now, when God sees you, when He looks at who you are, He sees you as “very good.” Can you, will you accept today that God looks at you with eyes of love and goodness? Listen again to these key phrases, this time from the Message Bible: God spoke: “Let us make human beings in our image, make them reflecting our nature. … God created human beings; he created them Reflecting God's nature..… God looked over everything he had made; it was so good, so very good! (Genesis 1:26-27, 30-31 NLT) Right now, close your eyes and picture Your loving heavenly Father, Your Creator, looking at You, inviting You into His community, caring for You, and pleased with who He made you to be. Can you accept that He says this of you right now - God looked over everything he had made, He looks over you and says; it is so good, so very good! Pray with me: “Creator God, Father, thank You that you made me with purpose, for a purpose. You created me to live in community with You and for You. Help me to always remember that I am made in Your image. As above, so below.”

Prayer changes things straight up! It gives us the ability to talk to God. It works for Steve, why not you. Talk to Your Creator, he'd love to hear from you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Frontal Lobe Friday!Today, a powerful tool to help you heal by making one important mental switch in your life. Leave a voicemail with your question or comment!Five Ways You Can Support this show:Pray for us!Subscribe, like, and share it with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!)Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day):Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!Other Helpful Links:Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!All recent episodes with transcripts are available here! (00:01) - Welcome to Frontal Lobe Friday (01:47) - A Day in Western Oklahoma (06:55) - Making a Decision Together (11:07) - Stop Saying "Why," Start Saying "What" (13:03) - Changing Chairs: A New Perspective (14:24) - Redefining Traumas and Dramas (17:20) - Trauma is the Response (20:06) - Operating on Your Experiences (20:56) - Two Roles in Life (22:14) - Self-Brain Surgery with Your Creator

Friday, 12 April 2024   “King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you do believe.” Acts 26:27   In the previous verse, Paul noted to Festus that none of the things he was saying would have escaped the attention of Agrippa, since what he spoke of was not done in a corner. Now, he directs his attention and words directly to the king, saying, “King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets?”   Paul's question is intended for a rebuttal to Festus' accusation concerning his being insane. It is actually a rhetorical insinuation towards Agrippa. By asking this of him, it is intended to then highlight what any Jew would naturally believe.   But even more, Agrippa could not answer negatively. His position demanded that he avow the Scriptures as inspired and true, even if his interpretation of them may differ from Paul's, just as a Sadducee's might differ from that of a Pharisee.   And so, to avoid having Agrippa become forced into a theological debate which could only become a rabbit trail to the matter at hand, Paul immediately answers his own question in the affirmative, speaking for the king, saying, “I know that you do believe.”   The pressure that was imposed upon Agrippa is removed. The Scriptures existed and were the basis for the culture and religious life of the people. In the case of Paul's question, it didn't matter if Agrippa believed their source was from God (such as the variation that existed between the Sadducees and Pharisees) or not and he didn't give him a chance to elucidate an answer.   Instead, Paul's wording was chosen to silence the accusation of Festus for the sake of his defense. It was a brilliant way for Paul to get Agrippa to respond to the immediate words and to consider the greater subject, that of Jesus.   However the words of Scripture came to be, the important point is that they existed and that the words they consist of perfectly align with the Christian teaching about Jesus being Israel's Messiah. That Paul's intent in the choice of his words worked properly will be seen in Agrippa's response.   Life application: There are all kinds of things, almost an infinite number, that are debated in Scripture. A few major points are whether Scripture is inspired by God, creation vs. evolution, the deity of Jesus, the literal historical nature of what is recorded in Scripture, etc.   From there, people will argue if certain books belong in Scripture or not, whether this text or that is the correct one or not, and so forth. Even within the same text, how a particular verse is to be translated is debated.   On and on it goes. But the main subjects are actually quite clear. For example, whether the Scriptures are inspired by God or not is debated. Coming to a resolution in one's mind can be a long and difficult process. Some people take what they are taught at face value and accept the inspiration of Scripture. Specifically, they take whichever books are included in their copy of Scripture as inspired.   For example, Mormons consider the Book of Mormon as inspired. In fact, Mormons may not know the Bible at all, but they will cling to the writings of Joseph Smith in the Book of Mormon, reading and memorizing them.   Catholics are taught that the books of the Apocrypha are inspired. Hence, their canon is larger than the sixty-six books of the Protestant canon. Some sects include the book of Enoch in their canon. How can someone arbitrarily dismiss the Book of Mormon or the Apocrypha if they don't even know what is stated in the Bible?   Likewise, how can a Mormon accept the Book of Mormon unless he knows what is stated in the Bible? People are generally willing to go so far with their thinking, but eventually, they just trust what they have been taught, assuming that it is correct.   This is true with doctrinal points such as the deity of Christ, the meaning of predestination, the timing of the rapture, etc. Although it is fine to start with a particular viewpoint (we all have to start somewhere), it is not acceptable to stick with it without checking. There is a point where each person must say, “I am accountable for what I believe, and I will check out what I have been told.”   To not do this is the business of a fool. The Book of Mormon and the teaching of Scripture are, ultimately, incompatible. Likewise, either Christ is God or He is not. If He is, then one must reject the teaching of the Jehovah's Witnesses. If He is not, maybe they are the true church! And so forth. These are really important points that people are often faced with. Is watching TV shows more important than eternity with or without God?   Think! Study! Consider! Pray! Your eternal state really depends on how you live and conduct your life in the presence of Your Creator... well, that assumes there is a Creator. What if we just exploded into existence? Think! Study! Consider! Pray!   O God, if You are there, and if You really hold man accountable for the life he lives, I pray to You to lead me to the truth. The Holy Bible claims to be Your word. It tells of Jesus. If He truly is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, I pray that You will lead me to a right and proper understanding of Him. I will start with the gospel. Open my heart, O God. Amen.

Today, we're talking about the vital but often overlooked aspects of your business that can make or break your success. As someone who's been in the game for over 25 years and coached thousands, I've seen it all. We all crave the magic formula for success, but it's not just about hustle. It's about focusing on those "non-business" money makers that can truly transform your business, mindset, and income. By the end of this episode, you'll be armed with the knowledge you need to prioritize what truly matters and take your business to the next level. Don't miss out on this opportunity to boost your bottom line and find more joy in your entrepreneurial journey.–Join me for a 3 Day Challenge. “Create Your Rich Life”. Defining what brings you joy, define what you really desire and bring it into reality. Click here to register for the free challengeWhen you understand you, you understand that YOUR CREATOR made you limitless, capable, brilliant and full of possibilities.–Connect with me! Instagram: @deannaherrinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanna-herrin/ Website: http://www.deannaherrin.net

Stewart Sonneland, author of 'The Way Home: Restoring Your Relationship with Your Creator,' shares his journey and motivation behind writing the book. He emphasizes the importance of asking crucial questions about God and explores the concept of encountering God and renewing joy in one's faith. Sonneland discusses the significance of bold partnership with God and taking a leap of faith. He also delves into unlocking God's plan and purpose, understanding sin and the cross, and helping children forge a relationship with God. Sonneland concludes by promoting the book and his ministry's mission to bring the gospel to a generation that has not yet heard the good news.To find Stewart's book and follow him go to:https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-way-home-stewart-sonneland/1144779881Connect with Stewart: https://wellministries.org/Connect with Angie Taylor on:IG: https://www.instagram.com/mrsangietaylor/?hl=enFB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090424997350

Welcome to the Leader Wife Podcast. A collection of short stories, musings and arguments between a very small woman and her very big God. If you have been touched or encouraged by this podcast please consider leaving a review, subscribing and sharing with those you love. Never forget, you are loved fully, known fully. Your Creator looks upon you just as you are and calls you, Beloved.

My Faithful Warriors,In the quiet moments of reflection, when the world's noise fades into the background, and you stand in the presence of My creation, remember the sacredness of the covenant I have established. Reflect deeply upon the words I spoke in Matthew 19:4-6. These words are not mere instructions but the revelation of My heart for marriage, a divine covenant designed from creation's dawn."Have you not read that he who created them from the beginning made them male and female, and said, ‘Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh'? So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate."In these words, I impart to you the mystery and the beauty of marriage. It is a union that mirrors My love for the church, My commitment, and My covenant with My people. Marriage is a reflection of My heart—a heart that values unity, faithfulness, and sacrificial love.As My warriors, you are called to uphold and honor this sacred bond. In a world that often diminishes the value of this divine covenant, I call you to stand firm in its defense, to live out its truths in your lives, and to be examples of its beauty and strength. Marriage, as I designed, is a testament to the power of My love to unify, to heal, and to transform.Let your marriages be a light in the darkness, a beacon of hope to those who have lost faith in love. In your union, let others see a glimpse of My perfect love—a love that is patient, kind, enduring, and forgiving. Let your commitment to each other be a reflection of My commitment to you, unwavering and unconditional.To those among you who are called to this covenant, remember that your spouse is My precious gift to you. Cherish them, honor them, and love them as I have loved you. In every word, in every action, let your love be a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to Me.And to all My children, know that your support and encouragement of the marriages within your community are vital. You are called to be a source of strength, a voice of wisdom, and a hand of support to the unions I have blessed.Today, as you focus on honoring marriage as a divine covenant, remember that you are part of a greater story—a story of redemption, love, and unity. Your obedience to My design is an act of worship, a declaration of faith in My plan and purpose.Go forth, My warriors, with courage and love. Uphold the sanctity of marriage, and let your lives be a testament to the power of My covenant.With Eternal Love and Divine Purpose,Your Creator and SustainerMy Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to My Reasons To Believe at myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the Leader Wife Podcast. A collection of short stories, musings and arguments between a very small woman and her very big God. If you have been touched or encouraged by this podcast please consider leaving a review, subscribing and sharing with those you love. Never forget, you are loved fully, known fully. Your Creator looks upon you just as you are and calls you, Beloved.

Prayer changes things straight up! It gives us the ability to talk to God. It works for Steve, why not you. Talk to Your Creator, he'd love to hear from you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peace and Prosperity IS For the Bride  (audio)  David Eells – 12/3/23  My Army, It Is Time We Are Moving Out   The Messenger – 444prophecynews.com  Endtimepropheticmessengers144k 11/25/23 (David's notes in red)  https://youtu.be/CjVmNxM6axM    (These two revelations are about the Man-child reformer ministry and the Bride who is raised up by them. They will be anointed to pick up the pieces after the Church and Babylon are judged.) My son, take these short words down for My Worthy First Fruits Harvesters to hear. My Worthy ones who are ready I am sending My SON, Jesus the Christ to come get you. You are more ready than most, and all of you have a working relationship with Me Your Father, The Creator, Your Abba, Jesus the Christ, My Anointed SON and My Holy Spirit.   Each in My Army, My Holy Spiritual marines are ready to go and do what I have called you to do. It is time it is go time, time to go.  My Worthy, you either know your assignments or will know very shortly, for each of you, I have had long talks with about many things. My Worthy, you have made yourselves ready says, Me, Your Father, Your Creator.  So I just wanted to say, get ready, gird yourselves, get into your posts for My Army, My Holy, ready Spiritual Army of My People My First Fruits are moving out. Get ready, training starts for most in a twinkling of an eye to learn what you will be required and need for the battlefield. Then I Your Father, Your Creator will turn you loose to bring My Wheat into My Barn. I love all of you, much peace love and joy to you, My Worthy, Your Holy Father, Your Creator.       Warning To The Bride  Endtimepropheticmessengers144k - 11/26/23 (David's notes in red)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlqpKyfaWNU    My daughter share this warning with those who have ears to hear. Catastrophic events warned of by many of My messengers are coming to your once great nation and world soon. Not one will be shielded from seeing the destruction. Destruction will come from the elements, fire and water primarily, but you will also experience earthquakes and volcanoes throughout your earth.  However, space will begin colliding with your once great nation and the world, like nothing you've ever witnessed in the past. Things will never go back to what you perceive as normal. Once these things start, the end of the earth as you've known it will begin. Disasters that have taken place in the past and recent past will not hold a candle to what is coming on your earth, My children. You will only have your memories of what once was.   There will be three days of darkness where My bride will be transformed into her new incorruptible body. During this time, she will be visible to others but they will clearly see the changes taking place in My bride. People will look on and off as My Bride puts on the new and discards the old. She will be given a new flesh that is not flesh as you would recognize flesh, an incorruptible flesh. She will be given heightened awareness into the spiritual realm. She will be one in thought with the entirety of My Bride and they will come together to receive their garments and their duties.  There are many to remain here on this earth whom My Bride will be in charge of turning toward their Creator. There will be evil and good hearts, and the good hearts will truly know their Father and will be able to see that My Bride is of Me and that the others are imposters.  My Bride are Spirit-filled believers that have emptied their flesh of this world and surrendered fully to Me. They are My warriors for this time and they will be warring for the hearts and minds of those left on this earth, to either eventually turn to Me or to take the mark of the beast. My Bride is very important and will lead many home to Me. When they see the imposters, when people see the imposters, they will think that they are part of My Bride. But people with Me in their hearts will quickly figure out the truth.  Warn people, the people of light (As they call themselves –  the New agers prophesying peace and safety. Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.) The people of light are truly dark and they are put on this earth to do nothing but deceive. There are very many believers who have never received My Holy Spirit or who have received My Holy Spirit but have quelled Him to where He has never been able to bring them along on their journey towards Me.  There are many who believe in Me but who have become entangled in false teachings and doctrines of men. They will not want to believe that this is the end. My Bride will have to educate them. There are millions and millions of people who know of Me but are seeking to know Me. My Bride will introduce her Groom. The job of the Bride will not be easy but she will be equipped with her new and glorious body filled with My supernatural light and love.   The imposters, though, children of light, will be children of darkness sent to confuse and mislead humans to choosing Satan as their father instead of their actual Father and Creator. These imposters will be arriving on the scene soon. Most of the people of the world are completely unaware of all that is to come and will be totally taken by surprise. Just remember, My children, that there is no man good. Do not be deceived. Come to Me in prayer for answers to all of your questions. The deceivers will try to place an imposter in front of you that is so real, if you did not know My Word, you would be fooled, but many will be fooled. This is why I must use My Bride to convince those that know of Me and just don't know Me or My Word, not to fall for this great deception. My children, I love you so.   My Bride must know she will remain protected until she reveals herself and her new incorruptible body. My Bride needs to be aware of what is coming. I have chosen some very unlikely vessels to be My Bride. Do not doubt your worthiness, My Bride, because no one is worthy but by the blood of the Lamb.   Prepare for battle My Bride. The Man-Child body of 144,000 mature men believers are the First Fruits of the Bride of Christ who will repeat the Life of Christ spiritually on Earth during the first half of the 7-year Tribulation. The disciples will reap the last harvest of souls during the second half.  (We also have had many Impostor Bride dreams.)      Judgment on the Apostate Church and DS Babylon Together David Eells – A day of the Lord is coming to judge those who have persecuted the Bride who are members of the dragon body of Satan who are from both the political and religious backgrounds. The Dragon was also the god of Babylon. We just received by faith at random two texts about the Judgment of the apostate Church leadership by Babylon DS in our morning prayer meeting as we have many times before in different texts: Jer 21:1-7 ASV  The word which came unto Jeremiah from Jehovah, when king Zedekiah sent unto him …  2  Inquire, I pray thee, of Jehovah for us; for Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon maketh war against us: peradventure Jehovah will deal with us according to all his wondrous works, that he may go up from us.  3  Then said Jeremiah unto them, Thus shall ye say to Zedekiah:  4  Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, Behold, I will turn back the weapons of war that are in your hands, wherewith ye fight against the king of Babylon, and against the Chaldeans that besiege you, without the walls; and I will gather them into the midst of this city. (Babylon judged Apostate Jerusalem representing the apostate church leadership now to be judged. This also paves the way for the people to follow the reformers into the wilderness.)  5  And I myself will fight against you with an outstretched hand and with a strong arm, even in anger, and in wrath, and in great indignation.  6  And I will smite the inhabitants of this city, both man and beast: they shall die of a great pestilence.  7  And afterward, saith Jehovah, I will deliver Zedekiah king of Judah, and his servants, and the people, even such as are left in this city from the pestilence, from the sword, and from the famine, into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of their enemies, and into the hand of those that seek their life: and he shall smite them with the edge of the sword; he shall not spare them, neither have pity, nor have mercy. Jer 32:26-35  Then came the word of Jehovah unto Jeremiah, saying,  27  Behold, I am Jehovah, the God of all flesh: is there anything too hard for me?  28  Therefore thus saith Jehovah: Behold, I will give this city (The apostate leadership) into the hand of the Chaldeans, and into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and he shall take it:  29  and the Chaldeans, that fight against this city, shall come and set this city on fire, and burn it, with the houses, upon whose roofs they have offered incense unto Baal (The false Jesus), and poured out drink-offerings unto other gods, to provoke me to anger.  30  For the children of Israel and the children of Judah have done only that which was evil in my sight from their youth; for the children of Israel have only provoked me to anger with the work of their hands, saith Jehovah.  31  For this city hath been to me a provocation of mine anger and of my wrath from the day that they built it even unto this day; that I should remove it from before my face,  32  because of all the evil of the children of Israel and of the children of Judah, which they have done to provoke me to anger, they, their kings, their princes, their priests, and their prophets, and the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem.  33  And they have turned unto me the back, and not the face: and though I taught them, rising up early and teaching them, yet they have not hearkened to receive instruction.  34  But they set their abominations in the house which is called by my name, to defile it.  35  And they built the high places of Baal, which are in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to cause their sons and their daughters to pass through the fire unto Molech; which I commanded them not, neither came it into my mind, that they should do this abomination, to cause Judah to sin. And I also received the Judgment of Babylon through Cyrus the Persian who was a type of Trump bringing down the DS. It is a Day of the Lord upon those who persecuted the Bride and those who ignored God's Word to do their own thing. Isa 13:1 ASV  The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see…6-19  Wail ye; for the day of Jehovah is at hand; as destruction from the Almighty shall it come.  7  Therefore shall all hands be feeble, and every heart of man shall melt:  8  and they shall be dismayed; pangs and sorrows shall take hold of them; they shall be in pain as a woman in travail: they shall look in amazement one at another; their faces shall be faces of flame.  9  Behold, the day of Jehovah cometh, cruel, with wrath and fierce anger; to make the land a desolation, and to destroy the sinners thereof out of it.  10  For the stars of heaven and the constellations thereof shall not give their light; the sun shall be darkened in its going forth, and the moon shall not cause its light to shine.  11  And I will punish the world for their evil, and the wicked for their iniquity: and I will cause the arrogancy of the proud to cease, and will lay low the haughtiness of the terrible.  12  I will make a man more rare than fine gold, even a man than the pure gold of Ophir.  13  Therefore I will make the heavens to tremble, and the earth shall be shaken out of its place, in the wrath of Jehovah of hosts, and in the day of his fierce anger.  14  And it shall come to pass, that as the chased roe, and as sheep that no man gathereth, they shall turn every man to his own people, and shall flee every man to his own land.  15  Every one that is found shall be thrust through; and every one that is taken shall fall by the sword.  16  Their infants also shall be dashed in pieces before their eyes; their houses shall be rifled, and their wives ravished.  17  Behold, I will stir up the Medes against them, who shall not regard silver, and as for gold, they shall not delight in it. (Cyrus and the Medo-Persians conquered Babylon as Trump will but at a terrible cost.) 18  And their bows shall dash the young men in pieces; and they shall have no pity on the fruit of the womb; their eye shall not spare children.  19  And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms, the beauty of the Chaldeans' pride, shall be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah. Also, forget the peace and prosperity for the world forever thing coming through the New Agers, Revelation, which they do not believe in, is coming now.  The Emergency Broadcast System is reported to activate to declass criminals when the Mainstream Media, Internet, Phones, ATMs shut down for Ten Days of Darkness while mass arrests of the criminal leaders goes on. These people have DEW weapons and weather warfare and earthquake weapons, plus invasions of Chinese and other anarchists across the border. (David - I believe this EBS will start soon. After the 10 days of media darkness, or more if necessary, I believe Trump will officially return and the Man-child ministry will spiritually resurrect and be restored and the out-resurrection will resurrect. The Man-child reformer ministry in whom Jesus lives by Word and Spirit, will come to power. God's recompence on the wicked is happening now, as we have seen, and continues. He will reward his Man-child and Bride bodies when He comes. Isa 62:11 ASV Behold, Jehovah hath proclaimed unto the end of the earth (This is world-wide), Say ye to the daughter of Zion (The Bride of our day), Behold, thy salvation cometh (Jesus means salvation); behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him.  Isa 40:9-11 ASV O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion, get thee up on a high mountain; O thou that tellest good tidings to Jerusalem, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold, your God! 10 Behold, the Lord Jehovah will come as a mighty one (In the Man-child reformer ministries with signs and wonders), and his arm will rule for him: Behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him. 11 He will feed his flock like a shepherd, he will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and will gently lead those that have their young. The Man-child ministry and Bride will lead God's people into the wilderness tribulation as Moses did. Cyrus was a type of Trump who will supply the needs for rebuilding of the Kingdom for those who escape Babylon.)  (Remember God's promises in times of lack. Mar 11:23-24 ASV  Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou taken up and cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that what he saith cometh to pass; he shall have it.  24  Therefore I say unto you, All things whatsoever ye pray and ask for, believe that ye received them, and ye shall have them. He also multiplies necessities for His people in the wilderness as Jesus did.)  It is reported that Project Odin Begins shortly with the new Starlink satellite system which will air the Emergency Broadcast System doing the declass movie during 10 Days of media darkness, X, The New (QFS) Financial System will be running. Then they say Trump officially returns.  It is reported that the Emergency Broadcast System will play an eight hour declass video three times a day for the ten days of darkness. Seven EBS text messages will be sent to all phones alerting the people to tune into TVs. The videos will detail Mass Arrests, Tribunals, Government Fraud & Corruption, plus pedophilia by Elites across the World. Satanists are running the trafficking of women and children. The people must see what they have been pledging allegiance to.)  During those ten days our Internet and phones will only work for 911 calls and Signal App. (They are telling everyone to get this.) ATM's will not work. After the ten days they say we will be connected to the new Quantum Internet. (Which can be accessed by new Q phones and computers being mass produced.)  QFS and Q Phone Set to Take Over! | Alternative | Before It's News (beforeitsnews.com) The DS Kazarian Mafia has worked so hard to stop all of this because it will put an end to their ability to plunder the world with their worthless dollar and crooked banking that is designed to be easy for them to manipulate. Expect war.)  Operation Disclosure Reports that: Around 1 Jan. all gold/asset-backed currencies across the Globe would be on par 1:1 with each other; in the US Social Security benefits will be much higher and the SS restitution and reparation fund payments (Which are considerable) would start on a monthly basis. (Ultimately only digital currency will be allowed, to make it easy for the mark of the beast when Christians will have to opt out or be a member of the beast.)  As of Mon. 20 Nov. US Government Bonds were now worthless, the Federal Reserve literally had no monies, any bank not ISO20022 compliant (Gold backed) was out of business and Banks were failing Worldwide.  Benjamin Fulford Trump to Declare Martial Law For Mass Arrests of Satanists (Video) | Alternative | Before It's News (beforeitsnews.com)  There must be a TEST and then a review of all OCCURRENCES and ACTIVITIES. The possible implications on a NATIONAL and GLOBAL level can be quite COMPLICATED so things must be in ALIGNMENT to the PROTOCOLS. Yes there are many consequences if things aren't done with PRECISION and perfection. This is the PRACTICE run before the REAL ONE to see responses and accuracy to what is FORTHCOMING which changes HUMANITY. (?) People are urged to stock up on at least a month of food and water, toilet paper, generators etc. After EBS and the 8 hours long 24 7, movies all will change. The life support attached to the old and EVIL systems will be pulled. Humanity and Planet Earth simultaneously move to QUANTUM reality consciousness system [PEACE and PROSPERITY]. (see note below) It's the end of financial and human consciousness enslavement. (Is this going to be like people who are honest will love AI control until some new leadership comes along, like the beast? So it's only as good as the people who program it?)  Old systems of GOVERNMENT, EDUCATION, FINANCE, HEALTH, TRADE and COMMERCE etc., will all be DISMANTLED and REPLACED.  We will have new currency called the USN US NOTE and GOLD backed.  It's all a great idea but there is just one problem. The wicked and the self-righteous moralizers need God and He says they never find Him in peace and prosperity so that would put us out of work. Isa 26:10-11 ASV Let favor be showed to the wicked, yet will he not learn righteousness; in the land of uprightness will he deal wrongfully, and will not behold the majesty of Jehovah. 11 Jehovah, thy hand is lifted up, yet they see not: but they shall see thy zeal for the people, and be put to shame; yea, fire shall devour thine adversaries. I.e., “Ye must be born again.” z   Jet Crash Catastrophe  Lana Galchenko 11/15/23 (David's notes in red)  In a dream, stood facing a large pasture that had a typical wooden cross fence around it. I saw a huge Boeing passenger plane coming toward me, it was taking off. (Representing the new economy and government taking over the (3) main factions of the US.) As the jet approached the fence, it started to lift its nose in order to clear the fence but couldn't do it and had to lift its nose straight up into the air. (The fence represents the things the elite satanists have erected to stop this QFS and declass from ruining them.) This made the Jet stand up like a shuttle and it stalled.  The jet started to fall backwards and split into two (lengthwise). (The two are the right and the left) Passengers began falling out onto the ground, screaming in terror. These same passengers then looked up in horror as the jet then split into three sections (lengthwise) and continued to slowly fall over backwards, directly onto them. (This will ruin what started out to be more than a survival of the economy spending all the DS's loot. The third separation is the Christians who were headed towards the wilderness without the other two sects.)  In the next scene about a dozen men, dressed in black suits with white dress shirts (The third separation? 12 is the number of the elect. 12 patriarch's, 12 tribes, 12 apostles, etc. Black suits could represent the church going Christians.) They were sitting around small tables. They seemed shaken and dazed, I understood they were rescued from the plane wreckage. So will this new economy and government last?  I think the interpretation is, the new economy and government will just clear the ground long enough for the kingdom people to get their share of the funds to rebuild the kingdom, which Cyrus' conquering of Babylon supplied. Then the other two factions of the right and the left world-wide and will separate and go to war as Rev 6 indicates. Rev 6:2-4 ASV  And I saw, and behold, a white horse, and he that sat thereon had a bow; and there was given unto him a crown: and he came forth conquering, and to conquer. (Jesus in the world wide Man-child reformer ministries.)  3  And when he opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature saying, Come.  4  And another horse came forth, a red horse: and to him that sat thereon it was given to take peace from the earth, and that they should slay one another: and there was given unto him a great sword. After the Man-child ministry arrives the third group go into the wilderness tribulation where a place is prepared for them to escape the Dragon/serpent and learn from the Man-child reformers in Rev 12. Remember in Moses' case Egypt was destroyed.  This is what I have been feeling before this dream. The alliance has been hijacked by New Age people who have pushed their heaven on earth because they don't believe the book of Revelation, which warns of catastrophe and depopulation. They are claiming 1000 years of peace. Isa 57:21 ASV There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked. Many Christians will repent and will come out from among them and according to scripture will seek out the bride.  Isa 59:8-21 The way of peace they know not; and there is no justice in their goings: they have made them crooked paths; whosoever goeth therein doth not know peace. 9 Therefore is justice far from us, neither doth righteousness overtake us: we look for light, but, behold, darkness; for brightness, but we walk in obscurity. 10 We grope for the wall like the blind; yea, we grope as they that have no eyes: we stumble at noonday as in the twilight; among them that are lusty we are as dead men.   11 We roar all like bears, and moan sore like doves: we look for justice, but there is none; for salvation, but it is far off from us. 12 For our transgressions are multiplied before thee, and our sins testify against us; for our transgressions are with us, and as for our iniquities, we know them: 13 transgressing and denying Jehovah, and turning away from following our God, speaking oppression and revolt, conceiving and uttering from the heart words of falsehood. 14 And justice is turned away backward, and righteousness standeth afar off; for truth is fallen in the street, and uprightness cannot enter. 15 Yea, truth is lacking; and he that departeth from evil maketh himself a prey. And Jehovah saw it, and it displeased him that there was no justice.  16 And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his own arm brought salvation unto him (Jesus is the arm of the Lord in Isaiah 53 and will come in a body of the spiritual son of David, the Man-child bodies.); and his righteousness, it upheld him. 17 And he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a mantle. 18 According to their deeds, accordingly he will repay, wrath to his adversaries, recompense to his enemies; to the islands he will repay recompense. 19 So shall they fear the name of Jehovah from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun; for he will come as a rushing stream, which the breath of Jehovah driveth. 20 And a Redeemer will come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith Jehovah.   21 And as for me, this is my covenant with them (The Bride, Zion), saith Jehovah: my Spirit that is upon thee, and my words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seeds seed, saith Jehovah, from henceforth and forever.  Isa 60:1-22 ASV Arise, shine (Bride); for thy light is come, and the glory of Jehovah is risen upon thee. 2 For, behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the peoples; but Jehovah will arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. 3 And nations shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising. 4 Lift up thine eyes round about, and see: they all gather themselves together, they come to thee; thy sons shall come from far, and thy daughters shall be carried in the arms. 5 Then thou shalt see and be radiant, and thy heart shall thrill and be enlarged; because the abundance of the sea shall be turned unto thee, the wealth of the nations shall come unto thee.  (The Bride) 6 The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come; they shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praises of Jehovah. 7 All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together unto thee, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister unto thee; they shall come up with acceptance on mine altar; and I will glorify the house of my glory. 8 Who are these that fly as a cloud, and as the doves to their windows? 9 Surely the isles shall wait for me, and the ships of Tarshish first, to bring thy sons from far, their silver and their gold with them, for the name of Jehovah thy God, and for the Holy One of Israel, because he hath glorified thee.   10 And foreigners shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favor have I had mercy on thee. 11 Thy gates also shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; that men may bring unto thee the wealth of the nations, and their kings led captive. 12 For that nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish; yea, those nations shall be utterly wasted. 13 The glory of Lebanon shall come unto thee, the fir-tree, the pine, and the box-tree together, to beautify the place of my sanctuary; and I will make the place of my feet glorious.   14 And the sons of them that afflicted thee shall come bending unto thee; and all they that despised thee shall bow themselves down at the soles of thy feet; and they shall call thee The city of Jehovah, The Zion of the Holy One of Israel. 15 Whereas thou hast been forsaken and hated, so that no man passed through thee, I will make thee an eternal excellency, a joy of many generations. 16 Thou shalt also suck the milk of the nations, and shalt suck the breast of kings; and thou shalt know that I, Jehovah, am thy Saviour, and thy Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob. 17 For brass I will bring gold, and for iron I will bring silver, and for wood brass, and for stones iron. I will also make thy officers peace, and thine exactors righteousness.   18 Violence shall no more be heard in thy land, desolation nor destruction within thy borders; but thou shalt call thy walls Salvation, and thy gates Praise. 19 The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but Jehovah will be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory. 20 Thy sun shall no more go down, neither shall thy moon withdraw itself; for Jehovah will be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended. 21 Thy people also shall be all righteous; they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified. 22 The little one shall become a thousand, and the small one a strong nation; I, Jehovah, will hasten it in its time.  Once again we see Jesus in the Man-childs message. Isa 61:1-11 ASV The Spirit of the Lord Jehovah is upon me; because Jehovah hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; 2 to proclaim the year of Jehovah's favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; 3 to appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them a garland for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of Jehovah, that he may be glorified.   4 And they shall build the old wastes, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the waste cities, the desolations of many generations. 5 And strangers shall stand and feed your flocks, and foreigners shall be your plowmen and your vine-dressers.  6 But ye shall be named the priests of Jehovah; men shall call you the ministers of our God: ye shall eat the wealth of the nations, and in their glory shall ye boast yourselves. 7 Instead of your shame ye shall have double; and instead of dishonor they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess double; everlasting joy shall be unto them. 8 For I, Jehovah, love justice, I hate robbery with iniquity; and I will give them their recompense in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.   9 And their seed shall be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples; all that see them shall acknowledge them, that they are the seed which Jehovah hath blessed. 10 I will greatly rejoice in Jehovah, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with a garland, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels. 11 For as the earth bringeth forth its bud, and as the garden causeth the things that are sown in it to spring forth; so the Lord Jehovah will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations.  Isa 62:1-12 ASV For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until her righteousness go forth as brightness, and her salvation as a lamp that burneth. 2 And the nations shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory, and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of Jehovah shall name. 3 Thou shalt also be a crown of beauty in the hand of Jehovah, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God. 4 Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzibah-bah, and thy land Beulah; for Jehovah delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married.   Once again we see Jesus in the Man-childs message. 5 For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee; and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee. 6 I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem; they shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that are Jehovah's remembrancers, take ye no rest, 7 and give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth. 8 Jehovah hath sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his strength, Surely I will no more give thy grain to be food for thine enemies; and foreigners shall not drink thy new wine, for which thou hast labored:   9 but they that have garnered it shall eat it, and praise Jehovah; and they that have gathered it shall drink it in the courts of my sanctuary. 10 Go through, go through the gates; prepare ye the way of the people; cast up, cast up the highway; gather out the stones; lift up an ensign for the peoples. 11 Behold, Jehovah hath proclaimed unto the end of the earth, (Once again we see Jesus in the Man-childs message world-wide.) Say ye to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy salvation cometh; behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him. 12 And they shall call them The holy people, The redeemed of Jehovah: and thou shalt be called Sought out, A city not forsaken.  Once again we see Jesus in the Man-childs message. Isa 63:1-6 ASV Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? (The Edomite sheepfold who hated their chosen brother.) this that is glorious in his apparel, marching in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save. 2 Wherefore art thou red in thine apparel, and thy garments like him that treadeth in the winevat? 3 I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the peoples there was no man with me: yea, I trod them in mine anger, and trampled them in my wrath; and their lifeblood is sprinkled upon my garments, and I have stained all my raiment. 4 For the day of vengeance was in my heart, and the year of my redeemed is come. 5 And I looked, and there was none to help; and I wondered that there was none to uphold: therefore mine own arm (Jesus in the Man-child body by Word and Spirit)  brought salvation unto me; and my wrath, it upheld me. 6 And I trod down the peoples in mine anger, and made them drunk in my wrath, and I poured out their lifeblood on the earth.   Isa 64:1-4 ASV Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, (Jesus) that the mountains might quake at thy presence, 2 as when fire kindleth the brushwood, and the fire causeth the waters to boil; to make thy name known to thine adversaries, that the nations may tremble at thy presence! 3 When thou didst terrible things which we looked not for, thou camest down, the mountains quaked at thy presence. 4 For from of old men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen a God besides thee, who worketh for him that waiteth for him.  Isa 9:1-21 But there shall be no gloom to her that was in anguish.(the Bride) In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali; but in the latter time hath he made it glorious, by the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. 2 The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined. 3 Thou hast multiplied the nation, thou hast increased their joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, as men rejoice when they divide the spoil. 4 For the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, thou hast broken as in the day of Midian. 5 For all the armor of the armed man in the tumult, and the garments rolled in blood, shall be for burning, for fuel of fire.  6 For unto us a child is born, (The birth of Jesus as a type of Jesus in the Man-child ministry) unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even forever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this…   14 Therefore Jehovah will cut off from Israel head and tail, palm-branch and rush, in one day. 15 The elder and the honorable man, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail. 16 For they that lead this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed. 17 Therefore the Lord will not rejoice over their young men, neither will he have compassion on their fatherless and widows; for everyone is profane and an evil-doer, and every mouth speaketh folly. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still…   Isa 66:5-24 Hear the word of Jehovah, ye that tremble at his word: Your brethren that hate you, that cast you out for my name's sake, have said, Let Jehovah be glorified, that we may see your joy; but it is they that shall be put to shame. 6 A voice of tumult from the city (Jerusalem the Bride), a voice from the temple, a voice of Jehovah that rendereth recompense to his enemies. 7 Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a man-child. 8 Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall a land be born in one day? shall a nation be brought forth at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children.   9 Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith Jehovah: shall I that cause to bring forth shut the womb? saith thy God. 10 Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad for her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn over her; 11 that ye may suck and be satisfied with the breasts of her consolations; that ye may milk out, and be delighted with the abundance of her glory. 12 For thus saith Jehovah, Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the nations like an overflowing stream: and ye shall suck thereof; ye shall be borne upon the side, and shall be dandled upon the knees. 13 As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.   14 And ye shall see it, and your heart shall rejoice, and your bones shall flourish like the tender grass: and the hand of Jehovah shall be known toward his servants; and he will have indignation against his enemies. 15 For, behold, Jehovah will come with fire, and his chariots shall be like the whirlwind; to render his anger with fierceness, and his rebuke with flames of fire. 16 For by fire will Jehovah execute judgment, and by his sword, upon all flesh; and the slain of Jehovah shall be many. 17 They that sanctify themselves and purify themselves to go unto the gardens, behind one in the midst, eating swine's flesh, and the abomination, and the mouse, they shall come to an end together, saith Jehovah.   18 For I know their works and their thoughts: the time cometh, that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come, and shall see my glory. 19 And I will set a sign among them, and I will send such as escape of them unto the nations, to Tarshish, Pul, and Lud, that draw the bow, to Tubal and Javan, to the isles afar off, that have not heard my fame, neither have seen my glory; and they shall declare my glory among the nations. 20 And they shall bring all your brethren out of all the nations for an oblation unto Jehovah, upon horses, and in chariots, and in litters, and upon mules, and upon dromedaries, to my holy mountain Jerusalem, saith Jehovah, as the children of Israel bring their oblation in a clean vessel into the house of Jehovah. 21 And of them also will I take for priests and for Levites, saith Jehovah…   (This is a text I received by faith at random. It is the destruction of Babylon by Cyrus as a type of Trump destroying the DS Babylon.) Isa 13:1-22 The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see. 2 Set ye up an ensign upon the bare mountain, lift up the voice unto them, wave the hand, that they may go into the gates of the nobles. 3 I have commanded my consecrated ones, yea, I have called my mighty men for mine anger, even my proudly exulting ones. 4 The noise of a multitude in the mountains, as of a great people! the noise of a tumult of the kingdoms of the nations gathered together! Jehovah of hosts is mustering the host for the battle. 5 They come from a far country, from the uttermost part of heaven, even Jehovah, and the weapons of his indignation, to destroy the whole land. 6 Wail ye; for the day of Jehovah is at hand; as destruction from the Almighty shall it come. 7 Therefore shall all hands be feeble, and every heart of man shall melt: 8 and they shall be dismayed; pangs and sorrows shall take hold of them; they shall be in pain as a woman in travail: they shall look in amazement one at another; their faces shall be faces of flame. 9 Behold, the day of Jehovah cometh, cruel, with wrath and fierce anger; to make the land a desolation, and to destroy the sinners thereof out of it.   10 For the stars of heaven and the constellations thereof shall not give their light; the sun shall be darkened in its going forth, and the moon shall not cause its light to shine. 11 And I will punish the world for their evil (DS Babylon was over the whole world.), and the wicked for their iniquity: and I will cause the arrogancy of the proud to cease, and will lay low the haughtiness of the terrible. 12 I will make a man more rare than fine gold, even a man than the pure gold of Ophir. 13 Therefore I will make the heavens to tremble, and the earth shall be shaken out of its place, in the wrath of Jehovah of hosts, and in the day of his fierce anger.   14 And it shall come to pass, that as the chased roe, and as sheep that no man gathereth, they shall turn every man to his own people, and shall flee every man to his own land. 15 Every one that is found shall be thrust through; and every one that is taken shall fall by the sword. 16 Their infants also shall be dashed in pieces before their eyes; their houses shall be rifled, and their wives ravished. 17 Behold, I will stir up the Medes against them, who shall not regard silver, and as for gold, they shall not delight in it. 18 And their bows shall dash the young men in pieces; and they shall have no pity on the fruit of the womb; their eye shall not spare children.   19 And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms, the beauty of the Chaldeans' pride, shall be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah. 20 It shall never be inhabited, neither shall it be dwelt in from generation to generation: neither shall the Arabian pitch tent there; neither shall shepherds make their flocks to lie down there. 21 But wild beasts of the desert shall lie there; and their houses shall be full of doleful creatures; and ostriches shall dwell there, and wild goats shall dance there. 22 And wolves shall cry in their castles, and jackals in the pleasant palaces: and her time is near to come, and her days shall not be prolonged.  Isa 40:1-5 Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. 2 Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem (the Bride); and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she hath received of Jehovah's hand double for all her sins. 3 The voice of one that crieth, Prepare ye in the wilderness the way of Jehovah; make level in the desert a highway for our God. 4 Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low; and the uneven shall be made level, and the rough places a plain: 5 and the glory of Jehovah shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together; for the mouth of Jehovah hath spoken it.   9-11 O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion, get thee up on a high mountain; O thou that tellest good tidings to Jerusalem, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold, your God! 10 Behold, the Lord Jehovah will come as a mighty one, and his arm will rule for him: Behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him. 11 He will feed his flock like a shepherd, he will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and will gently lead those that have their young.  Zec 9:9-17 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy king cometh unto thee; he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, even upon a colt the foal of an ass. (Typeing Jesus first coming to our day.) 10 And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim, and the horse from Jerusalem; and the battle bow shall be cut off; and he shall speak peace unto the nations: and his dominion shall be from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth. 11 As for thee also, because of the blood of thy covenant I have set free thy prisoners from the pit wherein is no water.  12 Turn you to the stronghold, ye prisoners of hope: even to-day do I declare that I will render double unto thee. 13 For I have bent Judah for me, I have filled the bow with Ephraim; and I will stir up thy sons, O Zion, against thy sons, O Greece (The Alexander Beast follows Media-Persia of Cyrus but shall fall also.), and will make thee as the sword of a mighty man. 14 And Jehovah shall be seen over them; and his arrow shall go forth as the lightning; and the Lord Jehovah will blow the trumpet, and will go with whirlwinds of the south. 15 Jehovah of hosts will defend them; and they shall devour, and shall tread down the sling-stones; and they shall drink, and make a noise as through wine; and they shall be filled like bowls, like the corners of the altar. 16 And Jehovah their God will save them in that day as the flock of his people; for they shall be as the stones of a crown, lifted on high over his land. 17 For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! grain shall make the young men flourish, and new wine the virgins.  Isa 35:1-10 The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. (Fruit will be born in the wilderness tribulation) 2 It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing; the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon: they shall see the glory of Jehovah, the excellency of our God. 3 Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees. 4 Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God; he will come and save you.  5 Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. 6 Then shall the lame man leap as a hart, and the tongue of the dumb shall sing; for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert. 7 And the glowing sand shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water: in the habitation of jackals, where they lay, shall be grass with reeds and rushes. 8 And a highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but is shall be for the redeemed: the wayfaring men, yea fools, shall not err therein.  9 No lion shall be there, nor shall any ravenous beast go up thereon; they shall not be found there; but the redeemed shall walk there: 10 and the ransomed of Jehovah shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their heads: they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.  Mal 4:1-6 For, behold, the day cometh, it burneth as a furnace; and all the proud, and all that work wickedness, shall be stubble; and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith Jehovah of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch. 2 But unto you that fear my name shall the sun of righteousness arise with healing in its wings; and ye shall go forth, and gambol as calves of the stall. 3 And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I make, saith Jehovah of hosts.   The Spiritual City of God Restored  Vision given to Cheri Watson - 07/06/2005  (David's notes in red)     I had a vision of a castle, with a city surrounding it, suspended just above a mountain in a layer of clouds. The mountain and the city were enshrouded/surrounded by darkness (the mountain and city were black in color in the vision...but it feels more like a presence than a color). I had the feeling that the city would soon touch down onto the mountain...its resting place.  This vision was fulfilled in Jesus' day before God's spiritual city was destroyed and the people taken captive to Babylonish religion and now it is about to be restored as promised. This city and mountain are "heavenly", not physical, for they cannot "be touched". (Heb.12:18} For ye are not come unto [a mount] that might be touched, and that burned with fire, and unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest, (19) and the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which [voice] they that heard entreated that no word more should be spoken unto them; (20) for they could not endure that which was enjoined, If even a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned; (21) and so fearful was the appearance, [that] Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake: (22) but ye are come unto mount Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable hosts of angels, (23) to the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,  As in Jesus' day spiritual Zion was the firstborn church, meaning "called out ones", so in our day will God call out of Babylon a firstborn. "The things that have been are the things that shall be". The coming "castle" of David's dominion, which is Christ in the body of his "firstborn”, or first-fruits, will soon be established in God's capitol city on the mountain representing His kingdom on earth (see also "Throne on Mt. Zion" below). As in Jesus' day, it will be shrouded in darkness to the world and seen by few of God's people who have only earthly eyes to see. This is a place of safety from the invading beast kingdom.   (Eze.34:22) therefore will I save my flock, and they shall no more be a prey; and I will judge between sheep and sheep. (23) And I will set up one (corporate) shepherd (the man-child) over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd. (24) And I, Jehovah, will be their God, and my servant David prince among them; I, Jehovah, have spoken it. (25) And I will make with them a covenant of peace, and will cause evil beasts to cease out of the land; and they shall dwell securely in the wilderness (tribulation), and sleep in the woods.   (26) And I will make them and the places round about my hill (of Zion) a blessing; and I will cause the shower to come down in its season; there shall be showers of blessing. (27) And the tree of the field (God's people) shall yield its fruit, and the earth shall yield its increase, and they shall be secure in their land; and they shall know that I am Jehovah, when I have broken the bars of their yoke (free from bondage to the flesh), and have delivered them out of the hand of those that made bondmen of them (their carnal man). (28) And they shall no more be a prey to the nations, neither shall the beasts of the earth devour them (safe from the beast); but they shall dwell securely, and none shall make them afraid.  In my quiet time I felt impressed of the Spirit to read Isaiah 62:11 which says, "Behold, Jehovah hath proclaimed unto the end of the earth, Say ye to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy salvation cometh; behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him". I had the whole passage underlined so I read the whole passage...10-12 which reads... "Go through, go through the gates; prepare ye the way of the people; cast up, cast up the highway; gather out the stones; lift up an ensign for the peoples. Behold, Jehovah hath proclaimed unto the end of the earth, Say ye to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy salvation cometh; behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him. And they shall call them The holy people, The redeemed of Jehovah: and thou shalt be called Sought out, A city not forsaken".  Just as Jesus did in His day, He will do through the first-fruits in our day. He will make the path to the spiritual City of God, called "the spirits of just men made perfect", plain and the stones of stumbling will be removed through the teaching of the pure unleavened bread of the Word. Then many more will travel the holy road from spiritual Babylon to the "daughter of Zion". She is called the "daughter" because she is the firstborn of original New Testament Zion in Jesus' day.  I felt the need to agree with my Father to walk through the gate so in my mind I imagined a gate in front of me that was opened. It was dark on the other side and I was a little afraid of the darkness but I determined to walk through the gate anyway.  We cannot walk by sight for we have never been this way before. The way is enshrouded in darkness to the natural man. Jesus said, "I am the way". After two millennia of apostasy, to walk in His steps is to be the first-fruits who will show the multitudes "the way" to enter Zion. Through the faith of "Praise" we must enter the "gates" of the fullness of "Salvation" where we will find safety and peace. (Isa.60:18) Violence shall no more be heard in thy land, desolation nor destruction within thy borders; but thou shalt call thy walls Salvation, and thy gates Praise. {19} The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but Jehovah will be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory. Notice that when we walk in the City of God our light is no longer to be the light of the natural man but the light of God, which only the spiritual man knows.  As I stepped through the gate I went into a free fall. I was not afraid at all...I had given myself completely over to my Father. As I fell I felt peace and I felt a fullness that I can't explain. I extended out my arms and as I did they turned into wings and I became an eagle.   To enter that city through faith is to overcome the earthly, natural forces, which cause man to gravitate towards the world and its ways.  I flew to the top portion of a mountain and there I found a nest with eggs in it. I was told to 'sit and nurture the eggs', so I sat. I felt unqualified to do so, but I was completely satisfied in knowing that it was all about Him, NOT me. He was in control. I think the best way to explain how I felt was that it was probably kind of how Moses felt when the Lord told him he was to speak to and lead the Israelites through the desert...  To be an overcomer by God's grace of all that is earthly now is to be prepared to birth others into Zion in the time to come.    Throne on Mount Zion  David Eells   Jeremiah tells us of a spiritual capital city and throne for spiritual Israel, the church. (Jer.3:12) Go, and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel... In this text God is commanding His backslidden people to come out of Babylon in the north. For God's people to live in Babylon instead of Zion was a type of the backslidden state of bondage to the harlot that the church has been in for almost 2000 years. Jeremiah cries for God's people to come out from among them. (14) Return, O backsliding children, saith Jehovah; for I am a husband unto you: and I will take you one of a city, and two of a family, and I will bring you to Zion. Notice that at first only a first-fruits bride is taken from among the backslidden multitudes and joined with her "husband" on His throne in Zion. When this happens all of the New Jerusalem is the throne for the Bride to sit in. (17) At that time they shall call Jerusalem the throne of the Lord and all the nations shall be gathered unto it, to the name of the Lord, to Jerusalem. Notice that after the bride sits in her throne "all the nations" (Hebrew: Gentiles) of the elect church will be gathered out of Babylon to submit to their true spiritual capitol city, the New Jerusalem.  The mountain of Zion represents the true kingdom of God, the true church, whereas the New Jerusalem Bride sits on top of Mt. Zion because she is over the rest of the church in the throne. It was revealed to Pastor Shelley that "The Throne of God, the Throne Room, His true Presence is on top of Mt. Zion". As spiritual Jews, the Church, is called to grow up out of the "falsehood" of religion and enter into the Mt. Zion of "a pure heart", "truth", and holiness. (Ps.24:3) Who shall ascend into the hill of Jehovah? And who shall stand in his holy place? (4) He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; Who hath not lifted up his soul unto falsehood... (15:1) Jehovah, who shall sojourn in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill? (2) He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, And speaketh truth in his heart... Notice that the church enters "into" the hill of Zion, however the King, His Bride and His throne are "upon" the hill of Zion. (Ps.2:6) Yet I have set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.  This spiritual Mt. Zion and its city are not physical and cannot be touched by carnal man. (Heb.12:18) For ye are not come unto [a mount] that might be touched... When the church was full of apostolic teaching and the Holy Spirit they submitted to the spiritual city of God. (22) but ye are come unto mount Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable hosts of angels, (23) to the general assembly and church of the firstborn, who are enrolled in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect. Notice that "mount Zion" and "heavenly Jerusalem" are called the "church of the firstborn". Church is from the Greek word "ekklesia" meaning "called out ones". "The firstborn" in Paul's day were being called out of Babylonish religion to this holy mountain and city as we are today. Shortly after this verse was written the church was taken captive to Babylon, having been led astray by the wolves into all sorts of sectarian, religious bondages. A first fruits company is coming back to Zion in these days.  The church's position on earth is in the spiritual, heavenly, New Jerusalem. However, our position is what is given to us at the cross and not necessarily what we have attained to on earth. For instance; "We have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ" but we are told "this is the will of God, even your sanctification...that each one of you know how to possess himself of his own vessel in sanctification and honor". What we are given at the cross is ours to manifest by faith or to reject. Like the early church, we are born at the foot of Mt. Zion but are quickly led away captive by the lies of Babylonish religion.   (Ps.58:3) The wicked are estranged from the womb: They go astray as soon as they are born, speaking lies. Instead of climbing the mountain and entering the throne room of the authority of God we go astray. (Isa.53:6) All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned everyone to his own way...  The reason we are hesitant to climb the mountain is because it is holy and represents death to the flesh. (Ex.19:12)... Take heed to yourselves, that ye go not up into the mount, or touch the border of it: whosoever toucheth the mount shall be surely put to death. Moses as the man-child climbed the mountain and heard the Word directly from God, which spiritually put him to death. (Ex.20:19) And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear; but let not God speak with us, lest we die.   God was weak to the weak in that He put His Word in flesh. Moses as the man-child climbed the mountain and became a pure vessel to bring the Word of God to His people. If we humbly turn and submit to the pure Word from the mountain we will have His throne authority. (Rev.3:21) He that overcometh, I will give to him to sit down with me in my throne...  Notice once again what Paul said. (Heb.12:22,23) ye are come unto... the heavenly Jerusalem... the spirits of just men made perfect. Clearly, while we are in the old body on earth only our spiritual man is being perfected into "the heavenly Jerusalem". We manifest the "New Jerusalem" here as our spirit and soul are born of the Spirit. John said that the city "cometh down out of heaven" in his day as the saints overcame sin. (Rev.3:12) He that overcometh, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go out thence no more: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the New Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God, and mine own new name. The word "cometh" here is spoken to the church in John's day. It is present tense in the ancient manuscripts, the Received Text, and the numeric pattern.   Only the King James falsely translates it "shall come". The New Jerusalem bride "cometh down out of heaven" now in spirit and soul as it becomes born of the bread of the Word. Jesus said: (Jn.6:33) For the bread of God is that which cometh down out of heaven, and giveth life unto the world... Notice that both the "New Jerusalem" and the "bread of God" "cometh down out of heaven". (51) I am the living bread which came down out of heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live forever. As each saint is being born out of heaven by consuming Jesus, the Word, the holy city is coming down. (Jn.3:3) Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born anew (Greek: "from above"), he cannot see the kingdom of God.  As long as the "New Jerusalem" is only manifested in spirit and soul it is invisible to the creation, which only sees the outer man. (Rom.8:19)... the creation waiteth for the revealing of the sons of God. "Revealing" here in the Greek means the "uncovering". This means the New Jerusalem sons are here but hidden. The full revealing of the sons is seen at "the redemption of our body" (23). We are now being born from above, first spirit, then soul, and then body at the end.   The bride with her new body will be seen by the creation as they are "coming down out of heaven" with Jesus at the end of the day of the Lord. (Rev.21:9) Come hither, I will show thee the bride, the wife of the Lamb. (10) And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the holy city Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God. The bride will manifestly be the "holy city Jerusalem", which the whole church was given by position in Christ when He was resurrected. Sadly, many are selling their birthright by walking after the flesh.  Rev 21:2-8 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband… 5 And he that sitteth on the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he saith, Write: for these words are faithful and true… 7 He that overcometh shall inherit these things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. 8 But for the fearful, and unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, and fornicators, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, their part shall be in the lake that burneth with fire and brimstone; which is the second death.   Rev 22:12-21 Behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to render to each man according as his work is. 13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. 14 Blessed are they that wash their robes, that they may have the right to come to the tree of life, and may enter in by the gates into the city. 15 Without are the dogs, and the sorcerers, and the fornicators, and the murderers, and the idolaters, and every one that loveth and maketh a lie. 16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things for the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, the bright, the morning star.   17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And he that heareth, let him say, Come. And he that is athirst, let him come: he that will, let him take the water of life freely. 18 I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto them, God shall add unto him the plagues which are written in this book: 19 and if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the tree of life, and out of the holy city, which are written in this book. 20 He who testifieth these things saith, Yea: I come quickly. Amen: come, Lord Jesus. 21 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with the saints. Amen.     

You Don't Need God to Send You a Husband, You Need God to Send You YourselfInterview with E. SamaraIn this Faith and Family Fellowship episode, Dallas interviews E. Samara, author of, "You Don't Need God to Send You a Husband, You Need God to Send You Yourself: How to Start Building a More Intimate Relationship with God, Your Creator, and Discover Your Purpose".About The Guest:E. Samara is a devout believer in the Most High who loves to learn new things, meet new people, and discover new places. She is always finding new ways to grow and transform in her relationship with God. She is an author, teacher, student and friend who finds joy in helping others discover that the answers they are seeking are already inside of them. About The Book:Unlock the transformative power of faith and self-discovery with "You Don't Need God to Send You a Husband, You Need God to Send You Yourself" by E. Samara. This remarkable guide takes you on a journey of profound spiritual awakening, providing a roadmap to deepen your connection with the divine and uncover your true purpose in life.E. Samara's personal story, drawn from a diverse spiritual background, will inspire and empower you. Her practical approach includes daily prayers, learning from dedicated teachers, seeking spiritual counseling, and attending church in person for a unique spiritual experience. Discover the life-changing practice of giving back to God and explore literature and audiobooks that expand your understanding of faith.Buy the Book: https://a.co/d/bklPcQ7Thank you for listening and supporting the 'Faith and Family Fellowship PODCAST SHOW'. We are excited to connect with our listeners on our various platforms. Below are just some of the ways you can connect with us and support our various Christian Ministry projects worldwide.Support the Show (https://cash.app/$laymedownministry)Connect with us on Various Platforms (https://linktr.ee/faithandfamilyfellowship)Connect with Lay Me Down Ministries (https://www.facebook.com/LayMeDownMinistries)For Marketing and Publishing needs, Buscher's Social Media Marketing LLC (https://www.facebook.com/buscherssmm)

A new MP3 sermon from Woolwich Evangelical Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: A Message from Your Creator Subtitle: Gospel Speaker: Ashley Mendes Broadcaster: Woolwich Evangelical Church Event: Sunday - PM Date: 11/12/2023 Bible: Hebrews 11:3 Length: 30 min.

There is a level of Reality that is beyond judgment. And there is a Knowledge that transcends perception. It is free of judgment. Judgment involves a rejection. Then we go into a conflict with what we have "judged." The other part of this section involves the "authority problem." Were you made up by a separated self (ego) or created in the like quality of Your Creator (the True Self)? These are some of the themes of this podcast.

You have a voice.  You have a voice print.  You've been given a voice no one else has, because it flows out of a heart uniquely created in you by Your Creator.     Today's episode encourages us to spend some time curiously pondering, "What is my voice?"  "What are the themes in my life that resonate deep within?"  "How can I use my voice to encourage others?"  And along the way we'll hear a new song by one of our favorite musical voices - Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors.   Seek your Creator's voice and you will find your own.    Featuring the Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors song "Find Your People"  (Used by Permission).

Little DreamerAmber Christina NicoleWelcome to the Leader Wife Podcast. A collection of short stories, musings and arguments between a very small woman and her very big God. If you have been touched or encouraged by this podcast please consider leaving a review, subscribing and sharing with those you love. This podcast is dedicated to the Esthers who feel themselves awakening to truth and being called home; to Sarah Zia and Bekah Glass who have felt the hunger with me, and have longed for His Kingdom come. For encouragement or prayer don't hesitate to contact theleaderwife@gmail.comFollow The Leader Wife on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theleaderwifeNever forget, you are loved fully, known fully. Your Creator looks upon you just as you are and calls you, Beloved.

My Beloved,From the vastness of the universe to the gentle murmur of the winds, I have always been with you, even when silence seems to stretch endlessly between us. There is no pain, no storm, no whirlwind you face that I am not fully present in. I am intimately aware of every tear, every heartache, every quiet whisper of your soul.The story of Job, like many stories, is a reminder that life is complex, filled with twists and turns that often defy comprehension. The trials that confront you may seem unbearable at times, almost as if you're caught in a relentless tempest. But always remember: In the heart of that whirlwind, I am there, reaching out to you, beckoning you to hear My voice.Each hardship, every painful moment, is an invitation to journey deeper into My heart, to plunge into an intimacy that transcends human understanding. The whirlwinds of life, as tumultuous as they are, have the potential to strip away the superficial, revealing a raw authenticity and vulnerability. And it is in that vulnerability that our communion deepens.You wonder why I would allow pain, why the journey of knowing Me involves valleys of shadow. It is not that I delight in your suffering; rather, it is through these valleys that you become refined, molded into the masterpiece I've envisioned for you. Pain has the uncanny ability to open the deepest chambers of the heart, to lay bare the soul in a way comfort never can.The depths you are plunged into will indeed bear the deepest revelations. I am not a God of the surface; I am the One who dives into the deepest trenches of the ocean with you, the One who scales the highest peaks by your side. I invite you to a depth and breadth of love and understanding that cannot be fathomed in calm waters alone.There are hidden treasures in the caverns of suffering – wisdom, grace, resilience, and a knowledge of Me that remains elusive to those who stay in the shallows. You may never fully understand the reasons for every storm, but in every storm, you can be assured of My presence.My love for you is unwavering. It is not predicated on circumstance or condition. So, while you navigate the tumultuous seas, know this: I am shaping you, preparing you for a purpose far greater than what your eyes can presently see. The trials you endure now will birth in you a strength, a testimony, and a profound understanding of My love and sovereignty.As you brave the whirlwinds, rest in the assurance that you are not alone. I am with you, always. When the winds subside, and the storm clouds dissipate, you'll find yourself standing, not broken, but renewed, transformed, with a heart more attuned to My whispers.With an everlasting love,Your Creator and Eternal Refuge.Thank you for reading The Power Of God's Whisper. This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to My Reasons To Believe at myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Prayer changes things straight up! It gives us the ability to talk to God. It works for Steve, why not you. Talk to Your Creator, he'd love to hear from you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beloved,Before the foundation of the world, I set forth a plan, an intricate dance of purpose and destiny, where each soul would play a unique and vital role. You, dear one, have always held a special place within this grand tapestry, woven with threads of divine purpose and eternal love.While many wander through life seeking purpose, I have appointed you as a beacon of hope, a watchman. You may question why, perhaps feeling unqualified or overwhelmed by this calling. Remember, it's not about your capabilities but about your willingness to open your heart and be guided by My spirit.In a world filled with noise, distractions, and chaos, the role of a watchman is more essential than ever. To be attuned to My voice amidst the clamor requires a heart that is still, a spirit that is receptive. I have equipped you with this very ability to discern My whispers amidst the storms. Just as a lighthouse guides ships safely to shore, I've called you to be a guiding light for souls adrift, pointing them toward hope, love, and salvation.To be a watchman is not just about warning or heralding impending dangers. It is about being the bridge between the heavens and earth, understanding My heart's desires, and communicating them with compassion, wisdom, and clarity. Many have lost their way, blinded by the trappings of this world. They are yearning, often unknowingly, for a touch of the divine, a hint of My love, a word that rekindles hope.Yes, it might seem daunting, and at times, the weight of this calling may feel heavy. But remember, you are not alone in this. I am always with you, guiding, empowering, and uplifting you. Lean on Me, draw from My strength, and let My spirit be the wind beneath your wings. I promise to give you the words, the wisdom, and the courage.So, My dear watchman, I invite you to step into this destiny with both courage and humility. Open your heart to receive from Me, and as you do, I will fill you with visions, dreams, and revelations. Share them with the world, not out of duty, but out of an overflow of love.Do not be discouraged if not everyone understands or even mocks you. What's important is that you remain faithful to the call. Be still, listen, and when the time comes, speak.With boundless love and unwavering faith in you,Your Creator, Your Father.Thank you for reading The Power Of God's Whisper. This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to My Reasons To Believe at myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

InvitationAmber Christina NicoleWelcome to the Leader Wife Podcast. A collection of short stories, musings and arguments between a very small woman and her very big God. If you have been touched or encouraged by this podcast please consider leaving a review, subscribing and sharing with those you love. There is invitation to participation. Participation is the means by which our faith is made complete. And what is the result of participation? The gift of JOY...and as we participate with the gift of joy we find enjoyment...in God; in all the gifts of grace. Sadly, we often spend our lives in pursuit of pleasure and miss enjoyment altogether.   This podcast is dedicated to Sue who makes me feel like I really do sparkle and gives me hope that I might reflect the Light of Jesus in a dark world. And to Julie who has covered me with encouragement and the cradle of her eyes since the moment we met.For encouragement or prayer don't hesitate to contact theleaderwife@gmail.comFollow The Leader Wife on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theleaderwife/Never forget, you are loved fully, known fully. Your Creator looks upon you just as you are and calls you, Beloved. Never forget, you are loved fully, known fully. Your Creator looks upon you just as you are and calls you, Beloved.

Welcome to the Leader Wife Podcast. A collection of short stories, musings and arguments between a very small woman and her very big God. If you have been touched or encouraged by this podcast please consider leaving a review, subscribing and sharing with those you love. Loss comes to us all. In disappointment, in suffering, in failure, in struggle...why does God allow pain? What is he, perhaps, doing allowing lives to burn to ashes? Is there good to be found? In this second part of "The Mission of Losing" we will discuss the beauty of the fire and the freedom of surrender to the invitation extended in our losses. This podcast is dedicated to Benjamin Joseph. In your eyes are the boundless expanses of His Graces poured out. I love you.For encouragement or prayer don't hesitate to contact theleaderwife@gmail.comFollow The Leader Wife on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theleaderwife/Never forget, you are loved fully, known fully. Your Creator looks upon you just as you are and calls you, Beloved.

Genesis 1:26-27, 30-31 NLT Then God said, “Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground.” So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. … And that is what happened. … Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good! God said “let us”—us being the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—“in our image.” We were created by a Community, in community, for community. The Father made us, the Son saves us, the Spirit guides us. Right now, when God sees you, when He looks at who you are, He sees you as “very good.” Can you, will you accept today that God looks at you with eyes of love and goodness? Listen again to these key phrases, this time from the Message Bible: God spoke: “Let us make human beings in our image, make them reflecting our nature. … God created human beings; he created them Reflecting God's nature..… God looked over everything he had made; it was so good, so very good! (Genesis 1:26-27, 30-31 NLT) Right now, close your eyes and picture Your loving heavenly Father, Your Creator, looking at You, inviting You into His community, caring for You, and pleased with who He made you to be. Can you accept that He says this of you right now - God looked over everything he had made, He looks over you and says; it is so good, so very good! Pray with me: “Creator God, Father, thank You that you made me with purpose, for a purpose. You created me to live in community with You and for You. Help me to always remember that I am made in Your image. As above, so below."

You are not unnoticed. Your Creator watches, knows, and cares for you.

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There are myriads of philosophies about how to connect with God. Many say there are many ways. The message today is to share the absolute Truth. Seek Him yourself. Your Creator is not just Light Energy. He is our Father. He loves you. He sent His only Son to make the way for each of us. You will know when you have connected with your Father. There is a supernatural peace that floods your being. Holy Spirit guides us. No other 'messenger' or 'prophet' is part of the Trinity except Jesus Christ. May you find Him too! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/KINGworldwide/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/KINGworldwide/support

Prayer changes things straight up! It gives us the ability to talk to God. It works for Steve, why not you. Talk to Your Creator, he'd love to hear from you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life's hardships are inevitable. How you tackle them makes all the difference in the outcome. In times of crisis, do you seek wise counsel or conventional wisdom? Becoming a person who perseveres requires training in spiritual formation and trusting God. Your Creator knows every worry on your heart and stands right beside you through hardships. He wants to hold your hand and lead you on a better path. Join us today as we discover our GRiT, and move in the right direction when the odds are against you.   Check-in to let us support you in your journey. If you're new here, you'll also receive a free digital gift card! https://echo.church/checkin Follow along with the message notes → https://bible.com/events/49041778 Decided to follow Jesus? We'd love to guide you in the next steps! →  https://echo.church/yes If this message encourages you, share it with a friend, and like and subscribe so you don't miss our latest videos.Need Prayer? → TEXT our prayer line: (408) 716-1675

If you are still unsure whether to convert to Islam, you can pray to God without explicitly naming him, praying out and saying, Oh you who created me, please guide me to the truth. Then continue to research and look further into the overwhelming evidence and proof that Islam and the Holy Quran offer to affirm its existence and validity. Do not procrastinate, and do not take this matter of faith lightly, as you are not guaranteed a tomorrow! Your life test can end at any moment. Realize, my dear brother or sister, that you did not come to this randomly or by chance. Your Creator has guided you here.  

Please excuse the audio quality for some of this episode. I (Chris) made a mistake during recording, but the content of the episode is so good, and we believe it will be so helpful to you as we discuss how we Consume and Create in our lives. At the end of the episode, we shared some questions to ask yourself as you audit your consumption and creation:What am I consuming and how is it leading to creation?What am I creating with my life? Does what I'm creating have to do with what I am consuming?Grab the Morning Connection Guide to help you connect with Yourself and Your Creator here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6359f883a5cd98b598651008

Get to Know ALLAH, Your Creator

Prayer changes things straight up! It gives us the ability to talk to God. It works for Steve, why not you. Talk to Your Creator, he'd love to hear from you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you wanting God to “use” you? How do you feel when people “use” you? Your Creator does not desire to use you, but rather flow through you with the gift He has given you. The Hebrew word for gift paints us an amazing picture of this.

Chad and Robert give tips for overcoming anxiety. Whether it's a chronic issue or circumstantial thoughts, we all wrestle with worry. It clouds our minds and it affects our choices. We shouldn't ignore anxiety; we need to do what we can and talk to God about it. Through Him, we can learn to lead our feelings with facts. If you're struggling with anxiety, start with the things you can control and trust the rest to God's hands. Your Creator knows every possible outcome, and you will gain peace when you look for the good He is doing. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast here on YouTube or whatever platform you listen to your audio podcasts. While you're at it, if you found value in this conversation we'd love it if you left us a review – or shared this podcast with a friend. Doing that will help us reach and help more people meet know and follow Jesus.You are always welcome to join us online or in-person for one of our services every week at live.sv.cc.

We've all wondered at one time or another why we were placed on this earth. In order to answer this question, we must begin with God. Your Creator has put you on this earth not for your own personal fulfillment but for the glory of God. Living for God and bringing Him glory should be the ultimate purpose of our lives. 

Prayer changes things straight up! It gives us the ability to talk to God. It works for Steve, why not you. Talk to Your Creator, he'd love to hear from you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Genesis 1:26-27, 30-31 NLT Then God said, “Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground.” So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. … And that is what happened. … Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good! God said “let us”—us being the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—“in our image.” We were created by a Community, in community, for community. The Father made us, the Son saves us, the Spirit guides us. Right now, when God sees you, when He looks at who you are, He sees you as “very good.” Can you, will you accept today that God looks at you with eyes of love and goodness? Listen again to these key phrases, this time from the Message Bible: God spoke: “Let us make human beings in our image, make them reflecting our nature. … God created human beings; he created them Reflecting God's nature..… God looked over everything he had made; it was so good, so very good! (Genesis 1:26-27, 30-31 NLT) Right now, close your eyes and picture Your loving heavenly Father, Your Creator, looking at You, inviting You into His community, caring for You, and pleased with who He made you to be. Can you accept that He says this of you right now - God looked over everything he had made, He looks over you and says; it is so good, so very good! Pray with me: “Creator God, Father, thank You that you made me with purpose, for a purpose. You created me to live in community with You and for You. Help me to always remember that I am made in Your image. As above, so below.”

You must strive to seek the truth, God, and His guidance. You were created with a purpose, and you must strive to find that purpose and live as your Creator expects. Finding God and obeying Him leads to honor and significant reward, while rejecting God leads to severe punishment. When seeking the truth, you must search with absolute sincerity to find what you are looking for, as intentions are the roots of every action. If you investigate Islam and the Holy Quran intending to seek God, the truth, and guidance while putting in the effort, you will find God and His Path. However, if you open the Holy Quran and investigate Islam only to try to find errors, contradictions, and falsehoods, without sincerely trying to find the truth and receive guidance from your Creator, you will find what appear to be errors, contradictions, and falsehoods, but are not, due to your ill intentions. Two people can look at the same religion or read the same verses of God's Scriptures and achieve two different outcomes due to their intentions.    True faith is beneficial only to sincere people seeking guidance; misguiding those who are not sincere, genuine, and honest in their spiritual quests—those who reject divine guidance and spiritual truth when shown to them and who are too stubborn arrogant to accept it.   Faith and guidance are the most valuable possessions one can acquire. If you choose to seek God, He will assist you in this beautiful journey of finding His Path. Guidance can come only from Him and is available to anyone who seeks it. So, ask Him to guide you on the straight path—the path to Him. You do not have to name Him; only say, "You who created me and this whole universe, please guide me and bring me closer to you!" One guided by God can never go astray, and whomever God allows to go astray, no one else can guide.    God guides those who struggle to find the path to Him and strive to do good. When a person chooses guidance, God will increase them in guidance. May God make us among them! If one chooses misguidance and rejects God and His Message when they see signs of His existence, God will increase them in misguidance. May God not make us among them! One must put in the effort and take the first steps to find God, and God will guide them.   To my dear Christian, you must research and learn the authentic message of Jesus Christ. God, the Almighty, has distinguished man above His other creations by providing humankind with the gift of reason. One would not be considered a rational being if they had faith without using their intellect to investigate, rationalize, analyze, and reflect on their beliefs, blindly following their Church and pastor. To my dear Christian, take the time to research and think for yourself. Do not procrastinate and do not take the matter of faith lightly, as you are not guaranteed a tomorrow! The test of life can end at any moment. Realize that you did not come to this book by random chance. Your Creator has guided you here.  

In Episode 2, part 1, we begin our study of The Creation, which is actually a model for self-creation. Highlights include:0:00-7:55 "Why Self-Creation?"7:55-13:30 "God is Your Creator"13:30-16:18 "Without Form & Void"16:18-20:35 "Who Do I Want to Be?" 20:35-30:15 "Day 1: Let There Be Light"30:15-32:50 "Day 2: An Atmosphere of Life-Sustaining Air"32:50-34:00 "Day 3: ...After Your Own Kind"34:00-36:05 "Day 4: Seasons of Growth"36:05-43:00 "Day 5: Bring Forth Abundantly" & "The Transtheoretical Model of Change"43:00-45:00 "Day 6: Created After His Image" 45:00-52:05 "Day 7: He Sanctified the Day of Rest"Be sure to check out Part 2 of this episode, as well as the 7 "mini" episodes on each day of The Creation, as we work through this model for self-creation.Welcome to "Like a Watered Garden," the podcast that shows you how to personalize the holy scriptures to help you “overcome, become, and flourish” in bio-psycho-social-emotional and spiritual ways, so we may feel, as Isaiah says, “Like a watered garden and a spring whose waters fail not.”I'm your host, Dr. Christina Hibbert, clinical psychologist, author, wife & mom, and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.For our first season, we'll be  following along with the Come Follow Me study manual and learning in The Old Testament (& a few lessons in The Pearl of Great Price). Yes, that's right—we begin where it all began, and we will draw closer to Christ, who is everywhere in the Old Testament, as Jehovah! I welcome ALL who love the holy scriptures to join us, no matter your spiritual or religious affiliation. This show has something for everyone as I seek to help you combine the lessons you gain personally from these scriptures along with the tools and skills I've learned from over 20 years as a psychologist, to help you grow.I love the gospel of Jesus Christ and the research-backed principles of psychology, and I especially love combining the two. To learn more about this podcast, find study guides, bonus materials, handouts, transcripts and videos, visit http://www.likeawateredgarden.com and/or find us on Instagram, @likeawatered.garden. Join our Facebook group, visit http://www.facebook.com/groups/likeawateredgarden and be  sure to share your insights and takeaways, as well as your questions and concerns, so our discussion group can help one another "Grasp the Repeating Opportunities for Wisdom," or G.R.O.W.And please be sure to "subscribe" to and rate this podcast (It helps us a lot!).You can find videos of each episode on our YouTube channel, GrowWithScriptures, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZaD3sggdkUpiFfLgUwiAWw .To learn more about Dr. Christina Hibbert, please visit http://www.drchristinahibbert.com or http://www.instagram.com/drchristinahibbert or http://www.facebook.com/DrCHibbert . 

At first glance, it might be able to lump self-care, soul-care, and Sabbath all into the same category: something that helps a mom not burn out. But, they actually all serve a different purpose and all are necessary to a well-balanced life. Listen in.   Links Connect with Rachel https://rachelfahrenbach.com https://Instagram.com/rachelfahrenbach https://Facebook.com/rachelfahrenbach Resources A few of my favorite self-care items and books: Candles (one for work, one for rest) https://amzn.to/3zD6VWh Dr Teal's Eucalyptus Epsom Salt & Foaming Bath Oil https://amzn.to/3JQN5eX Bright Line Eating: The Science of Living Happy, Thin, and Free by Susan Peirce Thompson https://amzn.to/3fissuh A few of my favorite soul-care items and resources: Rest & Reflect: A 12-Week Guided Sabbath Journal by Rachel Fahrenbach A Space for Conversations with Your Creator about Identity, Purpose, & Belonging https://amzn.to/3n7jjbZ The Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions by Emily P. Freeman https://amzn.to/3n8CbHP The Next Right Thing Podcast https://emilypfreeman.com/podcast/   Soul-care for Writers: Hope*Writers Membership Community https://rachelfahrenbach--hopewriters.thrivecart.com/join/ A few of my favorite Sabbath items and resources: To use as a devotional during your Sabbath: Foundations: 12 Biblical Truths to Build a Family https://amzn.to/3G7EthM A reminder that we are living in a culture that embraces hurry: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer https://amzn.to/31H1j0Q A beautiful collection of poems: This Day: Collected & New Sabbath Poems by Wendell Berry https://amzn.to/3qRkVYo If you use candles during your family meal during Sabbath: Hand Carved Bethlehem Olive Wood Pair of Candlesticks Candle Holders  https://amzn.to/3HHPk2n   Now What? Ask yourself the question: Do I struggle most with self-care, soul-care, or the Sabbath? Then, ask God to give you wisdom on implementing one small change in the area you struggle the most. If you are interested in starting a Sabbath practice, but don't know where to begin, download this free guide: https://rachelfahrenbach.com/busymomsguide    *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Season 5 is all about ‘healing for your soul' and this week our focus is in the area of friendships and sisterhood. We were never meant to walk through life as a loner but I believe a lot of women out there have been burned and cut so deep that they don't want to be bothered with befriending anyone - they've put up a whole bunch of walls and are still carrying that hurt around with them. Well, it's time to heal in this area and today healing is knocking at your door. Won't you let it in? In this episode, we discuss what sisterhood is all about and why it's so necessary. We also talk a little about inner vows, why we need to break them, how all of this relates to our Confidence along with a few other topics. Oh, this episode includes some Bible verses (NIV) you may have not realized before and a special prayer at the end that I just know will help you along on your healing journey. Your Creator is ready to restore-your-soul. *Resources: marleneabaugh.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/confidencebecomesher/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/confidencebecomesher/support

Weighed down by burdens? Can't sleep? Need a moment to yourself to connect with Your Creator? Even if it's five minutes in the bathroom? Everyone is fighting a battle. Battles can be long and hard. I want to be there for you like Aaron and Hur were for Moses in Exodus 17 and hold up your arms. Come and see if Arms Upheld could encourage you in your battle.God has already won the victory and He is for you. And so am I.  Bible passages mentioned in this episode:Deuteronomy 20:4Exodus 17

Let me make this clear…   You are more than what you do for a living!!   Your identity is more and deeper than what you do for your career or business!   Fellas, ultimately, we are destroying ourselves because we are defining ourselves primarily by what we do for a living…instead of by the TRUTH OF WHO WE ARE!   Our identity is HOW we see and perceive ourselves…how we define ourselves. How we perceive  ourselves has great impact on whether we have positive or negative self-esteem toward ourselves. This identity dictates how we show up in the world.   PROBLEM: WE IDENTIFY OURSELVES BASED ON OUR CAREER   We often identify & define ourselves by what we do (i.e. doctor, lawyer, business owner, etc.), and how well we do it. If you were asked…”Who are you?” How would you answer? Often times our professional title is used to answer that question. When first meeting someone we often immediately talk about what we do. The first question after greeting someone and sharing our name is the question, “What do you do?” We connect our WORTH and VALUE to what we do and how well we do it We often automatically translate our level of success or failure within our career or business, to a measure of what our personal value and worth is. We often think…”Once I achieve this next career goal…then I'll be happy”. This in essence is saying, “I will feel better about myself…I will feel of value and worth only AFTER I achieve this professional goal”.   Unfortunately, this dependence of our identity on our career is a setup for… Perpetual failure: In essence we never believe we are good enough because our worth will always be connected to the next goal we are in pursuit of and therefore only happy and fulfilled once we achieve it. That means the rest of the time while in pursuit of achieving the goal, you feel ‘less than'. An emotional rollercoaster: If (and only when) we achieve, then we are happy about ourselves. But if we don't achieve, then we feel horrible about ourselves. Conditional self-worth: Your self-worth and self-esteem is completely conditional upon performance…which is false!! Your self-worth and value has NOTHING TO DO with your performance or achievement! You have intrinsic value that fuels your ability to achieve…not that achievement fuels your value. A lack of self-control: We can NOT control many circumstances that influence our results in life. Therefore, when we connect our value to our results, we are in essence connecting our value to things we have zero control over.   What I've found is that when our identity and value is tied to influences that are external from us, such as our job or titles, it creates what I call a conditional performance identity: If I perform well…then I have a temporary positive self-esteem and value If I don't perform well…then I have a constant negative self-esteem and value   The challenge with this way of thinking is that our career, jobs, and businesses can change based on circumstances we have no control over (i.e. market changes, Covid, etc.) And if circumstances change the results within our career…then so does our identity and self-value.   Examples: Professional sports Post retirement identity issues: Athletes struggle with retirement because their identity was primarily defined by their career as an athlete. As the career retires, so does their identity and feeling of self-worth. Career Anxiety & depression: When they don't perform at a certain level, they will struggle mentally because their value and identity is tied to their level of performance.   This happens within our careers as well…but it just more on full display with professional sports.   SOLUTION: ANCHOR OUR IDENTITY ON SOMETHING FOUNDATIONAL THAT WILL NEVER CHANGE   Your identity is WHO YOU ARE…not What you do!!   Your identity should help you in ALL areas of life! Not just for your career!   Who you are is based on THE TRUTH who YOUR CREATOR says you are and the INTRINSIC UNIQUENESS AND VALUE YOU WERE BORN WITH. You ARE… A child of God: Therefore by definition you are Royalty: You are a chosen child of The King Capable: Made in the image and likeness of God himself A Citizen of heaven: You are a representative of The Kingdom of Heaven Great: God is great, and the Spirit of God is IN YOU…therefore you are great Complete: You are already equipped with greateness. You don't NEED anything to be great.   Therefore, you show up great, because your intrinsic value is great! You don't need to prove your value by performing because you ALREADY ARE GREAT!   I envision God asking…”Who told you, that you were just a doctor…lawyer…business owner?”   When you come from this place of known intrinsic value and greatness…the pressure is off! You don't have to perform to prove your worth or value. You can now create to the level of who your TRUE identity is, based off of who your creator says you are.   ACTION: DISCOVER WHO GOD SAYS YOU ARE   Do some simple research. Google this phrase: “What does God say about who I am in the bible?” Write down your top 3 things of what God says about who you are. Start telling yourself this daily to remind yourself about who you really are and your true identity!   If you need help, book a 1:1 Discovery Call with me at https://drbradmd.com   Talk to you soon, Dr. Brad