Trust in God

Father God,

I realize I need your protection and your blessings upon me and my family members; therefore, I am asking you to protect us from danger, and from sickness. I am asking for your blessings in all of our efforts and work that we do, that we may be successful and prosperous with plenty, and that we will bless others abundantly; with the things they need.  Amen

__ Ellen J. Barrier

Author/Medical Professional/Spiritual Counselor

The Family of God

God created us all with his love, to be equally treated.

No human being is superior over another.

We are the children of one creator.

We are different in some ways. Yet, we are equal.

We are more than friends. We are family.

We are the Family of God.

__ Ellen J. Barrier
Author/Medical Professional/Spiritual counselor

Don't Worry About Tomorrow

Don’t Worry about Tomorrow

Your Future is in God’s Hands.

Just know that he holds the future. And

he Know all of your needs and Problems.

He is capable of taking good care of you.

I will protect you.

__Ellen J. Barrier
Author/Spiritual Counselor

World Problems

Every prophet God sent to warn each generation presented the same message of how God wants his people to behave.       When Jesus began his ministry he confirmed the message of the prophets:

This is The Confirmation Jesus Gave  

1. You shall love the Lord your God, with all your heart, and with all your soul,

and with all your mind.

“This is the first and great commandment.  And the

 second is like unto it.”      

2.  You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

      We are to obey God's commandments regarding the treatment of all people.

       Every person is our neighbor. We must treat everyone the way we would 

       want them to treat us. 

           The world problems exist due to the lack of those 2 commandments.

           Because of failure to abide by those two commandments, people are 

           committing violent acts against others in great numbers.

           Disrespect for the lives of others are seen in homes and in public places.   

           The Mirror of the World 

           The reflection we see in the mirror of the world are these things:

           health problems, starvation, violence and disasters caused by great storms.

           And destruction caused by other means.

           Street violence and wars have taken, the lives of innocent people, and

           have harmed others in great numbers.    

           

           This is factual 

        When God's laws are disrespected in homes, the world suffers from problems

        created.

               

          ___ Ellen J. Barrier

Author/ Medical Professional/Musician/Spiritual counselor

Source for the two commandments: 

Matthew 22: 37-40 (King James Version)

God Please Answer This Prayer

O LORD God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee:

Let my prayer come before thee: incline thine ear unto my cry;

Psalm 88:1, 2

In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.

Psalm 89:16

Each request we make to God, is made with the spirit of urgency. It is a cry to him for immediate answers.                                                                                                                                              

There will never be a time when each one of us at some point in our life, will not have a need to pray.
Ellen J. Barrier
Author/Spiritual Counselor

When The Chain of Command Is Broken

Ellen J. Barrier

God’s Instructions to Follow The Chain of Command:
Teaching our children to “Do the right thing.”

Many parents have failed to do the above. If each generation had continued to teach their children to treat others the way they, themselves, would like to be treated (that is with respect), we wouldn't be confronted with the violence we see in the “Mirror of Society.”  The chain of  command has been broken. It was broken when parents neglected their parental duties.




Reference:

“But I Know him that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord to do justice and judgment.”
Genesis 18:19

God commands that every parent be a good  role model to their children. That means the parents are to teach their children by example:

Work, support them financially, take good care of them, educate them,  give them the moral support they need, being there for them, and teaching them, to understand what their priorities should be.

What happens  to Earth When the Chain of Command is broken?

When our children deliberately disobey us, we let them know that what they did was unacceptable. And they are grounded. God does the same thing for us when we disobey him.
He takes things away:

Draughts and storms takes away the vegetables and fruits and kills the livestocks, that supply our food. That  results in high prices at the supermarkets, due to lots of crops and livestocks got wiped out. It cause financial losses to those who grow them. Therefore, they have to recover their losses by charging more, so they can continue to grow their crops and livestocks.

Storms wipe out lots of structural property and destroy lives. The damages are tremendously costly. The insurance companies have to raise the premiums, to recover the loses of their insureds money they used to pay claims.

Like any child, when they are grounded, they often times are disappointed with the parents. And sometimes feels that the punishment is too harsh. But they understand that their parents loves them, and always wants  the best for them.

The punishment is to correct the child, so that they learn responsibility. That is the purpose for which God wants us to achieve, by accepting the responsible that he has given us to follow, The Chain of Command.

__ Ellen J. Barrier

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Faith in God = Confidence + Persistence, Produce Positive Results

Ellen J. Barrier/
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When David informed King Saul, that he would fight the giant,Goliath, who was an experienced man of war, and David was a child, who had no war experience of any kind- he and all the people, thought David was being overconfident, and couldn't possibly win.

 Excerpts from the Book of Samuel:

And David said to Saul, Let no man’s heart fail because of him (Goliath); thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.

And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou art but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth.

And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father’s sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock. And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote him and slew him.

Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear. And this uncircumcised Philistine, shall be as one of them, seeing he has defied the armies of the living God.

Faith and Confidence in Action:

David said moreover, The Lord that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the Lord be with thee.

(David killed Goliath with his own sword, after he had fallen from the force of the stone in the sling that David hit him with.)

Therefore, David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith, And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled.

Source Information: 1 Samuel 17:31-51

(King James Bible}

Persistence

After David had knocked Goliath, down onto the ground, he didn’t waste any time boasting - but finished the goal that he had set his mind to accomplish. This is the same formula that we all have to use in order to accomplish the very tough obstacles in our lives; in the class room preparing for our future, careers, and jobs, or whatever our goals may be. We can’t listen to negative advice. We have to look to the one who has the power to help us accomplish our goals. And believe in ourselves, and never stop improving. We have to continue to fight the battles until they are defeated regardless, of what they may be. For some it is poor health, or financial difficulties. And for others, it is threatening situations in their lives, that involves other issues.

David thought about all of the times God was with him and spared his life. Each day we awaken, God has protected us. Each of us has things we can draw spiritual strength from. Many people are convinced as David was in his youthful years, that having God in their lives is awesome! I totally agree.
___ Ellen J. Barrier

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What to Do When Exercise is not Enough

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The Apostle Paul clearly believed,  there are benefits for the body through exercising, but more is needed to fully benefit the whole person.  Paul stated “For bodily exercise profiteth  little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.” 

1Timothy 4:8

Paul being a well educated man, who spoke several languages, knew that something far greater was needed. In order for a person to be complete and to have a healthy body, a healthy diet, and a healthy mind is needed, along with a good exercising program.  When a person only exercise, eat unhealthy foods, and have no spiritual consciousness they will tire quicker, and their stress level will be higher. These factors will deeply affect this individual's behavior. Due to negative factors that produce stress and can  plague the whole body, so much more is needed, in order to live peaceful and have a healthy mind, body, and soul. 

One can't live peaceful within any environment, unless he or she is at peace within themselves. All these things have an affect on how such an individual treat others. Will they be able to have a successful relationship? Will they be a good parent? Can such an individual control their temper? 

How Can We Help Ourselves?

It takes more than exercise, a beautiful body and knowledge, to make us whole and acceptable to God. How can we obtain wholeness? The first step is to understand our need for help on a spiritual level, of which only our creator can help us with. And that is to realize that without him, there can never be any good in us. We are all capable of committing sinful acts, because we can't obtain perfection. It is a goal, we set within our mind to achieve, always pushing ahead, though we may fall occasionally, we get up! and keep going because perfection is our goal and God is our judge.

Scripture:

Yea, If thy criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;

If thou seekest her as silver, and searcheth for her as for hid treasures;

Then shall thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.

For the  LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 2: 3-6 (K.J.V)

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The Danger in Holding a Grudge

Ellen J. Barrier/
Author/Spirituality Counselor

The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. ~ Mahatma Gandhi

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Grudge  ___ a feeling of deep-seated resentment or ill will; syn. see malice

Malice ___  desire to see another suffer:  to cause pain, injury, or distress to another. 2: intent to commit an unlawful act or cause harm without legal justification or excuse.

(Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary)

                                                                                                                     

Scriptures:

Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another,  tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s  sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians  4:31, 32 (K.J.V)
                                           

Having viewed all these things regarding the term used for the definition of malice, and the instructions given by the forefathers of the Word of God, who taught the people, who came before us, have left the same instructions for us to pass on to our generation and those to come –  I have concluded these feelings of my thoughts on malice:

 Holding a grudge, is malice, it weakens an individual, and disallows room to forgive.  It preys on the mind of such and individual and grows as a terminal disease, until it consumes that individual’s entire body, mind and soul.  The individual is unable to think soberly because they are consumed with bitterness, anger, wrath, and evil thoughts of plans to destroy someone else.

Such people will hold a grudge against their very own flesh and blood.  There are reports of some family members who harmed others due to a grudge they had against them. I know of one particular case of some family friends. This couple ‘married out of their own race’ and the mother of the bride, didn’t approve of their marriage.  And to pay her daughter back, she never visited this couple, and didn’t accept their children as her grandchildren.  This is a grudge that hurt and destroys family relationship.

The spirit of malice is demonic, it brings in other spirits and dwell within an individual - taking over in the form of multiple personalities. They weigh down such individual, and can cause depression and stress, leaving the human tired and worn-out with  serious mental and health problems.

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Staying Focused On Your Goal When Facing Evil

Ellen J. Barrier/
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Evil has a way of raising its ugly head and attacking unexpectedly. The purpose of such an attack is to prevent its victims from completing their goals. Many people have had their plans disrupted due to some unexpected changes that occurred.

Such unexpected changes are financial problems, loss of personal property, loss of income, broken relationships, divorce, sickness, accidents, bodily injury, and others. Evil causes harm, injuries, death and destruction. It is a universal spiritual force that man cannot defeat.

When evil attack, it is with a force that is meant to destroy. The venomous attack is deadly. In order to survive such an attack one must find a way to avoid focusing on their injury.

Being that, evil is supernatural, it is impossible to fight against, using any method.  Therefore, we seek help from God, through prayer. This is when we have to work hard to focus on God. The injury from the attack will challenge its victim’s mind, and body, to prevent them from focusing on God, because the power of God is greater and is the only weapon that can defeat evil.

To move the hand of God, to fight for you against an evil attack, you must be focused on him; persistent, steadfast, determined and constantly in prayer. This is the only way to survive victoriously.

Biblical Event:  When Evil Attack
Acts 28:3-6 (K.J.V)
And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened, on his hand. And when the Barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live.

And he shook off the beast into the fire and felt no harm. Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god.

We can shake off the effects of the things that attack us as Paul did, if we stay focused on our goal. Paul wasn't guilty of any wrongdoing. yet, those who didn't know him, accused him of having committed a crime. Note how God came to Paul's defense, and proved to those who lied on an innocent man, to be ignorant and was not in a position to judge; God defeated the purpose of the enemy of evil, and destroyed his position. He gave Paul the victory! God will do the same for us. Stay focused on God.

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__ Ellen J. Barrier

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God Reversed Paralysis Restored Speech & Memory After A Stroke

Shared: by Ellen J. Barrier
(Given in honor of my mother Arcilla Mason)

During the summer in which I graduated from high school, my mother was stricken with a stroke, causing paralysis to her right side-upper and lower extremities, including the right side of her head and face, and loss of speech and memory. She was comatose for several weeks. Her physicians informed us there was nothing else they could do for her. At this point, there were no signs of improvement. They said, "She will never walk again, go and purchase a wheelchair for her."

A few days later, prior to my mother's dismissal from the hospital, as I looked down at her small frame lying helpless in bed, the pain of sorrow I felt, is too unbearable to describe. I cried uncontrollably. Then, suddenly there was someone standing beside me, saying with authority and assurance, "This Sickness Is Not Unto Death."

Immediately, I stopped crying, This voice was not of this world. I have never heard anyone speak in that tone. Therefore, I trembled with fear. There was no one in the room other than my mother and myself. The door was closed. While shaking, I went out of the room to see if someone was at the door,  I  didn't see anyone standing in the hall. I then, checked on my mother, she was still comatose.

I sat down and tried to figure out this messenger. I had read in the bible about God and his Angels speaking to people, but I had never heard of it happening outside of the bible. I accepted the fact that this messenger was of God, because no human being could possibly speak in that tone, with that kind of authority and assurance.

I began to thank God, and praise him, then I stopped shaking. I told my family and the church members, along with our pastor, about my encounter. We all praised God for my mother's healing, because he had sent an Angel to let us know that he had heard our prayers!

When we took my mother home, from the hospital, there was no change. A few days later, she came out of the coma. She couldn't speak, and didn't recognize any of us. We had to care for her as one would care for an infant. She couldn't feed her self, nor could she move her right-side extremities. Therefore, she had to be turned. She required lots of care.

Two years later, without any physical therapy, my mother, was able to walk without a cane. She didn't need the wheel chair any more. She recognized us, and was able to speak very clearly. God showed us his power. And for that, my mother along with us, gave him honor and praise. He added twenty beautiful years to my mother's life.

The results of healing through prayers of faith are supernatural. They produce the results of miracles. The bible instructs us to let our requests be made known to God, through prayers and thanksgiving.

Written by Ellen J. Barrier

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Has The Death Penalty Enactment Made Our Country Safer?

Ellen J. Barrier/Author/Spirituality Counselor

The government passed the Death Penalty Enactment in 1994, stating the majority of the people want this law enactment put in force, despite the fact that evidence in those states which already had the Death Penalty Enactment in force, didn't have lesser crimes. The cost for tax payers reportedly is $33,000,000,000.


Investigative Report  December, 1993:

Homicide Records Set in 22 Cities
"Many of those cities are in states that have the Death Penalty Enactment. When it comes to homicide, states with the Death Penalty Enactment, are not showing a difference in crime rate punishable by law."

There have been many debates on the Death Penalty Enactment since it has been in force. Some argue that it is immoral, some says it isn't. Some say we need it, others say we don't.
What are your thoughts on The Death Penalty Enactment?

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Children Are To Obey God In Their Youthful Years

Ellen J. Barrier/Author/Spirituality Counselor

References:
Ecclesiastes 12th Chapter

Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shall say, I have no pleasure in them; while the sun, or the light, or the moon, or the stars; be not darkened, nor the clouds return after the rain:

In the day when the keepers of the house shall tremble, and the strong men shall bow themselves, and the grinders cease because they are few, and those that look out of the windows be darkened, and the doors shall be shut in the streets, when the sound of the grinding is low, and he shall rise up at the voice of the bird, and all the daughters of the music shall be brought low;

Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in the way, and the almond tree shall floruish, and the grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire shall fail: Because man goeth to his long home, and the mourners go about the streets:

The Conclusion:

Let us hear of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

Death and Destruction:
Revelation 6:8

And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was, Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth to kill with the sword, and with   hunger,
 and with the beasts of the earth.

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How We Pray Determines How God Will Answer

Ellen J. Barrier/author/Spirituality Counselor

When we pray to God, and thereby, petition him, it is not within our judgment to analyze how or when,  he should grant our request. Or to use our knowledge, to interject  our opinion on the subject matter, that we are petitioning him about, when we are praying. Neither should we listen to others who are giving their opinions. We must stay steadfast in prayer and focus on the fact that, God is supernatural, and with him all things are possible.

Garbriel  said, “For with God nothing shall be impossible.”
St. Luke 1:37

In the case of Zacharias, he had been praying for a child. When God was prepared to grant his request, he used his knowledge to interject his opinion, which was irrelevant. And found out that this is a defiant act with God. And there is punishment that will follow. Because he didn’t believe that God was qualified to give him a child at the time God had chosen to do so.

Like most people, if the answer doesn’t come in the time they want it to, they give up. This is what Zacharias, had done. His mind wasn’t allowing him to look beyond the human’s educational process, and see the supernatural powers that God possesses.  Because he doubted God, he was punished. God took away his speech.  (St. Luke 1:21-25 & 57-64

Scripture: James 1:67

But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like the wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man (person) think that he shall receive anything of the Lord.

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Scriptures to Bring Hope
 Reference: Kings James Bible

And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. But he answered and said, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth  out of the mouth of God.
Matthew 4:3



Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily  bread. And forgive our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen
Matthew 6:9-13

But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it unto the dogs. And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs.
Mark 7:27, 28

Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thou soul prospereth.
III John 2

There is nothing better for a man, (human) than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labor. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God.
Ecclesiastes 2:24

And they shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them. They shall not plant and another inhabit; they shall not plant and another eat: for as the days of a tree are the days of my people, and mine elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands. They shall not labor in vain, nor bring forth for trouble; for they are the seed of the blessed of the Lord, and their offspring with them.
Isaiah 65:21, 22, 23

Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defence, and thou shall have plenty of silver.
Job 22:25

And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
Isaiah 65:24

Every man to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice  in his labor, this is the gift of God.
Ecclesiastes 5:19

For everyone that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Matthew 7:8

If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?
Matthew 7:11

The blessings of the Lord, maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Proverbs 10:22

So  Shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
proverbs 3:10

Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me, but ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee?
In tithes and offerings. Ye are cursed with a curse: for  ye have robbed me even this whole nation.
Malachi 3:7, 8, 9

Bring ye all the tithes into the store house, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of host, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not  be room enough to receive it. And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of  your ground. Neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field saith the Lord of host. All nations shall call you blessed;
Malachi 3:10, 11, 12

Behold, they shall surely  gather together, but not by me: whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall for thy sake.
Isaiah 54:15

No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment
thou shall condemn: This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.
Isaiah 54:17

Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying the seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil toward thy brother, and thou giveth him nought; and he cry unto the Lord against thee, and it be sin unto thee. Thou shall surely give him, and thine heart shall not be grieved when
thou giveth unto him: because that for this thing the Lord thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto.
Deuteronomy 15:9, 10

Ho, every one that thirsteth, come unto the waters, and  he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
Isaiah 55:1

Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near; Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
Isaiah 55:6, 7

He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease.
psalms 107:38

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Title: How To Trust God When All Other Resources Have Failed
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God's Mercy and Grace Saved My Life

Shared by Hazel M. Mason

When I was a young adult, I experienced a life threatening illness, resulting in an emergency surgical procedure. Prior to the surgical procedure, I was in severe pain for three days. The purpose of the surgical procedure, was to increase circulation to my heart. I received blood transfusions and intravenous fluids for several days. I made a promise to God, but failed to keep it. Yet, his mercy and grace spared my life.

God has said, "Without me you can do nothing." I had tried to live my life without him. During a one-night -stand, I got into some trouble. I realize I can't make it without God's protection. In my early thirties, I gave my life to Jesus Christ. Through him, I have overcome my challenges. I'm living a celebrated life.

The road hasn't been easy for me. I have overcome other challenges to my health, through the power of God's mercy and grace. I was diagnosed with a heart condition and wore a heart monitor and was on heart medication. I no longer need to take medication for my heart. I once lost the use of my right arm. God restored the strength in it.

My jaws have locked, several times, causing severe pain - leaving me unable to speak. But God's mercy and grace, gave me the power to defeat every challenge that attacked me.

Scriptures:
Casting all your cares upon him, for he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7

Come unto me, all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
St. Matthew 11:28

Title: How To Trust God When All Other Resources Have Failed
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Copyright© 1994
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I Received Salvation

Shared by Dianne Malone

My family is very important to me. But more than even my children and grandchildren, is my relationship with Christ. The day I accepted the love of Jesus, and the Salvation, that only he could give - it was the greatest day of my life. I'll never forget the Sunday night, I was lying in bed, telling him how great and marvelous he is. All at once, I actually heard his voice say, "Say Abba Father." Not knowing what else to do, I started to speak as I, was told. I only got "Abba" out of my mouth, before I began to speak in tongues. (I was baptized in the Baptist Faith). My life has changed. I am a new creature. Christ is the head of my life. I give him all praise and glory.

Today
by Dianne Malone

A life was born today
A new birth came to be
A life was changed today
Christ has set me free

A soul was saved today
From the pit of hell released
A soul was set free today
Saved from eternal grief

A new creature was born today
Washed clean in the blood of the lamb
A meaning was given to my life today
I belong to the great I Am

                                        
Title: How To Trust God When All Other Resources Have Failed
ISBN: 978-0-9794043-0-6
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Authors: George C. Barrier Sr., & Ellen J. Barrier
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God Gives Strength In Times Of Distress

Shared by Gladys M. Hayes


I have been living with a needle in my right knee for many years. The doctors discovered it from X-rays taken  after an injury from a fall.  It has caused lots of pain and swelling in my leg, since I fell. But through prayer, the pain is becoming less noticeable. This too, shall pass.

I am happy to report to you that, God is my strength in times of needed help. I have had to depend on him for strength to live from day- to- day. I have a very serious heart condition. When I was a child, I was stricken with Rheumatic fever. The fever, damaged the valves in my heart and weakened them. After, I tell you more about my heat condition, you will understand, why I believe God gives strength in times of distress.

My heart:

1995:  I suffered a heart attack
1996:  I suffered a heart attack
1998:  I suffered a heart attack

On a day that started out beautiful, in the year of 1998, that day became cold and very unpleasant for me and my family. When we received the news that my grandson Dumund, had been killed, it broke my heart and caused great pain and sorrow in all our souls. Dumond, was very special. He was planning his future like most very young adults do. He had a job, and was planning on buying a car. My husband and I raised him. He called me, "Big Mama." He was presently, living with us, at the time of his death.

Dumund's death was senseless. His life was taken from him, at the hands of another young man, with a gun in his hands that he had no business with. A gun that reportedly was taken from the home of an adult, who should have taken the responsibility of keeping his weapon secured. Too many families have had to face the pain of loosing their children and other family members, at the hands of young people, who got possession of  guns. But, God sends an Angel to strengthen us at the time, when it seems the burden of having to accept a loss is too much to endure.

Scriptures:

No, in all these things, we are more than conquers through him that loved us.
Romans 8:37

For his anger endures but for a moment; in his favor is life: weeping may endure for a night. But joy comes in the morning.
Psalms 30:5

No weapon that is formed against us shall prosper: and every tongue that shall rise against you in judgement, you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord.
Isaiah 54:17

(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God, to the pulling down of strong holds;)
2 Corinthians 10:4

And Moses said unto the people,  Fear you not. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will show to you today: for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you shall see them no more for ever.
"The Lord shall fight for you.  And you shall hold your peace."
Exodus 14:13,14

                    
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The Danger in Resisting God's Messenger

Ellen J. Barrier/Author/Spirituality Counselor 

Event as Told: St. Luke 1:5-25 & 57-64

There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years. And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest’s office before God in  the order of his course, according to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.

*And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense.

God Sent Gabriel To Give Zacharias a Message:

And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the alter of incense. And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him. But the angel said unto him,

“Fear not Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard: and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and, and thou shall call his name John. And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb. And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”

Zacharias Question Gabriel and Expresses Doubt:
                (The results were punishment)

And Zacharias said unto the angel, “Whereby shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years.” And the angel answering said unto him, “ I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings. And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed,  because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.

The People Witnessed The Curse The Angel Placed upon Zacharias:

And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple.
And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless.

And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house. And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying, “ Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among  men.

Elisabeth Give Birth To John As Gabriel Had Said:

Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. And her neighbors and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and  they rejoiced with her. And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father. And his mother answered and said, “Not so; but he shall be called John." And they said unto her, “There in none of thy kindred that is call by this name.”

Zacharias Speech Return As Gabriel Had Said:

And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called. And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, “His name is John.” And they marveled all. And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God.

Recommended:
 Chapter 5:                                                                        
"God's Message To His People"

Title: How To Trust God When All Other Resources Have Failed
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The Christian Soldier's Duties

Ellen J. Barrier/Author/Spirituality counselor 

The Christian Soldier is fully equipped for battle. This soldier is clothed in spiritual armour for warfare.

God has prepared his soldiers to do warfare against demonic forces. "Rulers of the darkness of this world" and "Spiritual wickedness in high places. They are the 'Powers' that are behind the violence and wicked acts that are played out worldwide.

He has given his soldiers a command to educate his people, and to be watchful for Satan's craftiness. These Soldiers have been clothed in spiritual armour for warfare - to fight against the evil forces of Satan's craftiness, that he uses to trick those who are not aware of his plan, to steal their souls. It is the duty of the men and women of God, to deliver his messages to the people, so they can receive the spiritual education - they need for their souls. He gives his angels charge over his soldiers, to assist them in their positions on the battle field of spiritual warfare. This is "The chain of command" in action: From God the Father and Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to his Angels to his Soldiers   (Ministers & Teachers) to the People. 

*The duties of the people, are to pass the spiritual education messages, to their children. And to live their lives by following the spiritual education they have received - that will help them to be good parents and role models in society.

The Christian Soldier's Armour For Warfare

Scriptures: Ephesians
Chapter: 6:10-18

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to with stand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Above all , taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all of the fiery darts of the wicked.

And take the helmet of Salvation, and the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God:
Praying always with prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance  and supplication for all saints.

Title: How To Trust God When All Other Resources Have Failed
ISBN: 978-0-9794043-0-6
Copyright© 1994
Authors: George C. Barrier Sr., & Ellen J. Barrier
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