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Tag: Words of Wisdom Weekend

  • “Prayer Has Power”

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    Praise the Lord Everyone!!! 😀 Happy Friday to each of you.

    Several months ago, I was extremely concerned about the welfare of someone close to me. But, one day during that time while reading and meditating on the words of God, I found encouragement in part of the Old Testament story of Samuel, who was a wise Israelite leader. As I read how Samuel interceded for God’s people as they faced trouble, I found my resolution was strengthened through prayer for my loved one.

    In 1 Samuel 4 The Israelites faced the threat of the Philistines, who had previously defeated them when God’s people didn’t trust in Him. In 1 Samuel 7:8 after repenting of their sins, they heard that the Philistines were about to attack. But this time, they asked Samuel to continue praying for them.

    In verse 10 you’ll find the Lord answered them clearly by throwing their enemy into confusion. Though the Philistines may have been larger than the Israelites, the Lord was the strongest of them all.

    Beloved, when we ache over the challenges facing those we love, and fear the situation won’t change, we may be tempted to believe that the Lord won’t act. But we should never underestimate prayer power. Our loving God hears our prayer petitions. 
    Beloved, this weekend if you find yourself in a situation where you don’t know how God will move in response to your petition(s), just remember as our Heavenly Father He wants us to embrace His love and “trust” in His faithfulness.

    Have a blessed weekend Everyone!!! 😀

  • “Daddy”

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    Praise the Lord Beloved!!! Happy Friday to you all. 😀

    One Sunday after a Men’s Gospel musical a friend of mine and I stepped outside to go home and were suddenly awed by the beauty around us. It was one of those crisp, clear winter nights when the brilliance of the moon and stars nearly takes your breath away. Born and raised in Texas you don’t get to see all the seasons. So even after being here in the Midwest over a decade I’m still in awe when it comes to the different seasons.

    Anyway, I said to my friend, “Adam, will you look at that!!!” Then he looked up with one of those Holy Ghost whole-face smiles and with a voice full of tenderness said, “My Daddy made that!!! I also have a dear spiritual Sister Tina Lewis who don’t have a problem telling you about the goodness of her “Daddy”.

    “Daddy….” I’ll never forget the way he said that, and I smile each time my spiritual sister says it.

    Beloved, some people might think he or she shouldn’t be talking in such familiar terms about God, but they’d be wrong. It’s scriptural to talk that way about Him.:-D The Aramaic word for father—Abba—is used several times in the New Testament. The most accurate translation for that word in English is “Daddy.” It’s a word that signifies closeness. It speaks of a relationship that’s been developed through time spent together.

    “Father” is one thing. “Daddy” is another. When I was growing up, my father was sometimes my “Father” and sometimes my “Daddy.” When we were playing catch in the backyard or playing board games he was “Daddy.” When he gave me instructions he meant to be obeyed instantly, he was “Father.”

    Beloved, God is like that too. He’s your Father and He’s your Daddy. There are times you’ll be very serious and down to business with one another. Other times you’ll be more lighthearted. But either way, once you fellowship with Him enough to get to know Him, I guarantee, you’ll want to be close to Him all the time.

    So this weekend Beloved, why don’t you spend some time to get to know our heavenly “Daddy”?

    Have a Blessed Weekend Everyone. 😀

  • Bishop Houston’s “Weekend Words of Wisdom”

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  • Dr. Houston’s Weekend Dose of Wisdom

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