tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390138612820070904.post6749454502576224111..comments2024-03-28T03:47:18.153-07:00Comments on Lighthouse vision: Who do we believe inBrendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16165344093549650260noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390138612820070904.post-53402049989959632502018-12-22T13:52:43.113-08:002018-12-22T13:52:43.113-08:00Hi David,
that is true, as has been proved many ti...Hi David,<br />that is true, as has been proved many times in my walk with the Lord.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16165344093549650260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390138612820070904.post-32335757644532567232018-12-22T12:24:27.662-08:002018-12-22T12:24:27.662-08:00Philippians 4:13 "I have strength for all thi...Philippians 4:13 "I have strength for all things in him that gives me power."David C Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891468618584742601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390138612820070904.post-82905608193576207562018-12-20T01:02:10.269-08:002018-12-20T01:02:10.269-08:00Hi Sandi,
may the Holy Spirit rest over your frien...Hi Sandi,<br />may the Holy Spirit rest over your friend as she goes through this hard trial.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16165344093549650260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390138612820070904.post-74219694507025445702018-12-19T10:06:19.461-08:002018-12-19T10:06:19.461-08:00Brenda,
Update...
Thank you for praying! My fri...Brenda,<br /><br />Update... <br /><br />Thank you for praying! My friend's surgerywas delayed due to an irregularity with the heart they want to fix first. <br /><br /><br />Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702620069148109246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390138612820070904.post-81685801657893926052018-12-19T02:46:38.899-08:002018-12-19T02:46:38.899-08:00Hi Sateigdra,
knowing that the Lord is encouraging...Hi Sateigdra,<br />knowing that the Lord is encouraging you with His faithful word is a lovely Christmas present for me. I love to see believers in Christ overcome the enemy. Our Lord is a strong shield, and has achieved all the victory for us, we need not fear.<br />God bless you and have a lovely Christmas time remembering - He was born to bring LIFE. Praise our lovely Father for sending His Son.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16165344093549650260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390138612820070904.post-49472164491322912292018-12-18T17:40:39.426-08:002018-12-18T17:40:39.426-08:00Brenda thank you so much for your encouraging word...Brenda thank you so much for your encouraging words. The Lord has definitely been encouraging me over the past few days and I am glad. God is so faithful to us. Your words are true and a reminder of God's perfect love. Thank you again Brenda. God bless you. :-) S. Knowleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10252839278824306504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390138612820070904.post-72474181527119935582018-12-17T12:48:21.399-08:002018-12-17T12:48:21.399-08:00Hi Laurie,
yes, it is not what the carnal mind tel...Hi Laurie,<br />yes, it is not what the carnal mind tells us but what the mind of Christ tells us. I agree that none of us are perfect, but I pray for the gifts to operate as they should in all church gatherings. I have to say that the pastor in the church I attend is very free to let people bring what they feel they have to share, and it is a nice place to be. I agree that we can all sustain and encourage one another and work collectively, being all parts of the body of Christ.<br />God bless you too Laurie in all that you do and share.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16165344093549650260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390138612820070904.post-33626110479983922132018-12-17T12:36:05.054-08:002018-12-17T12:36:05.054-08:00Dear Brenda,
As the End Times draw near it seems t...Dear Brenda,<br />As the End Times draw near it seems that many are tempted to give up on churches, and yet Hebrews tells us not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together, especially as we come closer to Christ's return. No church is perfect as everyone in them still has a sin nature. Yet Christ has fitted each of us into His body for a specific purpose, and as a body we can sustain and encourage one another and work collectively to further His kingdom.<br />May God bless you richly for all you do to further His Word,<br />Laurie<br />Laurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390138612820070904.post-7421811532474220902018-12-16T08:18:49.106-08:002018-12-16T08:18:49.106-08:00Aw Sateigdra,
this is what I feel Christianity is ...Aw Sateigdra,<br />this is what I feel Christianity is about, encouraging and praying for one another to trust in our Saviour. We are one Spiritual family and I totally understand that not everything is emotionally perfect in this world. The lovely thing is that I was reminded once more today that God's plans are for our welfare and not to harm us. It is the spiritual enemy who will try to divert our thoughts away from God and His Word, especially when we are feeling emotionally low. He understands we are flesh Sateigdra, and his unconditional love will carry us through our trials and strengthen us. There is a power in that Word that has the ability to bring into existence that which does not exist when we endeavour to trust in it. <br />I know it is hard sometimes, but we will stand together and wait upon the Lord Who will cause us to renew our strength and mount up with wings as eagles.<br />God bless you and strengthen you my lovely sister in the Lord.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16165344093549650260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390138612820070904.post-87350088704659351262018-12-16T06:24:56.010-08:002018-12-16T06:24:56.010-08:00This is really encouraging Brenda. I've been f...This is really encouraging Brenda. I've been feeling a bit low emotionally over the past few days especially but for weeks at a time honestly. A sister in Christ reminded me to trust in God and not to let my emotions rule me. I was encouraged to do what is right and pleasing to God even when I don't feel up to it. Just needing to work on not letting my feelings be lord of my life. I've been letting my emotions get the best of me. I have one Lord and King and I need to remember that and live knowing that and that He is good and loves and cares for me. I read another blog post on another website that was so encouraging just like yours. God bless you Brenda. :)S. Knowleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10252839278824306504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390138612820070904.post-34608805903247646082018-12-15T08:31:13.923-08:002018-12-15T08:31:13.923-08:00Hi Tanza, nice to meet you and thank you for your ...Hi Tanza, nice to meet you and thank you for your kind comment. I love the picture of the bird. I think it is a humming bird, but could be wrong.<br />God bless you too.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16165344093549650260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390138612820070904.post-30231366035573992422018-12-15T07:09:09.381-08:002018-12-15T07:09:09.381-08:00well written and lovely post.
God bless youwell written and lovely post.<br />God bless youTanza Erlambang - Every Day Issueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08847094474223976043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390138612820070904.post-36650485541836777722018-12-14T07:55:54.755-08:002018-12-14T07:55:54.755-08:00Father I pray that Your presence and power will be...Father I pray that Your presence and power will be with Sandi's friend regarding this issue she has with illness. I know that You have the power to heal completely and pray that Your will be done in her situation, and that she will be made well and that You will be glorifies. I ask this in Jesus' precious name, giving thanks and all glory to You Amen.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16165344093549650260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390138612820070904.post-2062103818940697372018-12-14T07:52:38.142-08:002018-12-14T07:52:38.142-08:00Hi Jephyr, thank you for your kind comment, I real...Hi Jephyr, thank you for your kind comment, I really believe that God will heal me as He has promised to me long ago, telling me to trust absolutely in what He says to me. There is a time for everything and I know that part and parcel of what I am experiencing is linked to the 'dry bones' of the church. I get days when it almost seems to disappear and I feel healed, and then days when it returns, but I feel the most important thing for me is to pray for the gifts to fully operate within the church as I know exactly what difference that makes and have seen many miracles and healings happen when it is operating according to scripture.<br />God bless you Jephyr.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16165344093549650260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390138612820070904.post-12292169630984653252018-12-13T18:15:42.353-08:002018-12-13T18:15:42.353-08:00Brenda, I have a friend who is scheduled for surge...Brenda, I have a friend who is scheduled for surgery on Monday, December 17. Please pray for healing! Thank you. SandiSandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702620069148109246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390138612820070904.post-48350201849068190652018-12-13T16:42:05.891-08:002018-12-13T16:42:05.891-08:00Hi Brenda, It is wonderful that you are open and ...Hi Brenda, It is wonderful that you are open and able to receive direction through the Lord in your dreams and through "little" messages like the picture of the rose — and that you have a heart of obedience to accept and follow where He is leading. Your poem is lovely! I love the beautiful examples we find of faith through Mary and Joseph — and of course Jesus' amazing expression of love for us. I pray this Christmas season Blesses you — and that God continues to heal you (as he heals the dry bones of His church and Israel)! In Jesus Name! Jephyr!https://www.blogger.com/profile/17542372571064128210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390138612820070904.post-58260098521429408362018-12-13T08:48:50.668-08:002018-12-13T08:48:50.668-08:00Hi Keith,
lovely to hear from you. Absolutely agre...Hi Keith,<br />lovely to hear from you. Absolutely agree with what you have said, and something happened in the church last Sunday that linked up with something I did, which I will probably share in my next post. God's ways are not our ways and neither are His thoughts our thoughts. I love the way that the Word given to me is part and parcel of my salvation - and how I must not let the enemy's voice in my carnal mind rob me of it's truth.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16165344093549650260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390138612820070904.post-75945118002420892572018-12-13T05:47:17.559-08:002018-12-13T05:47:17.559-08:00It’s amazing how the strength of God fills us, whe...It’s amazing how the strength of God fills us, when we step out on faith. When we shun the worlds influence and Satan’s little voice, God is always there to take our hand and lead us through and even carry us, when necessary. Your comment about having the Mind of Christ reminded me of Philippians 2. In most Bibles, Philippians 2:5 states,<br /><br /><i><b>In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.</b></i><br /><br />In the Judaism, this reflects a Mitzvah, that commands us to actively and continually have the thoughts of God in us. We must speak out the will of God, thereby exercising that part of our minds to allow his Spirit to purge out the evil thoughts and doubts. Amazingly, if you go to the actual Greek and Aramaic, Philippians 2:5 says,<br /><br /><i><b>Exercise your mind, in yourselves, with the same mindset, which also is in Messiah Y’shua.</b></i><br /><br />Isn't it amazing how God is consistent with his message?Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254093786094787764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390138612820070904.post-34613385633237688042018-12-13T05:44:01.740-08:002018-12-13T05:44:01.740-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254093786094787764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390138612820070904.post-27288628958847148032018-12-12T05:52:50.242-08:002018-12-12T05:52:50.242-08:00Hi Patrina,
Ever since I have been born again of G...Hi Patrina,<br />Ever since I have been born again of God's Holy Spirit I have felt led to go wherever He sends me. One of the first songs that dropped into my head begins 'Wherever You lead me I will follow You.' and that is what I endeavour to do, even though sometimes I have been rejected by some leaders. I am a firm believer that all parts of the body of Christ must do whatever the Lord has called them to do for the church to operate as it is supposed to operate. Otherwise the Spirit is being quenched, and the gifts will not be shared, even the gifts of miracles and healing. The sharing of the gifts do not bring glory to us, it is simply 'obedience'. They have been given by God, and all glory goes to God the Father and His precious Son Jesus.<br /> Thank you for your prayers, I know I was meant to go as something that I will share in my next post (God willing) will verify this. <br />God bless you Patrina, I look forward to seeing your next blog post.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16165344093549650260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390138612820070904.post-74724821194551897742018-12-11T18:33:34.233-08:002018-12-11T18:33:34.233-08:00Yes yes, Brenda. I agree, That was definitely the ...Yes yes, Brenda. I agree, That was definitely the Lord speaking boldly to you and giving you immediate direction...not only direction...but His strength to go where you did not want to go. I love those simple communications with the Lord. Nice to know that you are to remain where you are for this season. There is a reason. He will unfold it as you continue to go and believe. He has chosen that church for you...and I pray that that reason will unfold for you. Maybe He is waiting for a boldness in you to step up to His platform for you...in this season...in that church. Maybe. You have a lot of gifts waiting to be shared. I will be praying about God's reason for you staying. <br /><br />loved the poem, I often pray to be like Mary...so devoted...so trusting...She believed the Lord's words spoken to her. Just like you and I believe when we hear his voice or see, as you did in this dream. hearing and seeing is truly confirmation of the word. I ponder Luke 1:45 sometimes.. Elizabeth's words to her..."And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.”<br /><br /><br />hugs,Brenda<br />Blessings for this Christmas season<br />patrina<br />Patrinas Pencilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103800317102189590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390138612820070904.post-57544093533963640582018-12-11T01:04:35.859-08:002018-12-11T01:04:35.859-08:00Hi Karen,
I am very grateful for your encouragemen...Hi Karen,<br />I am very grateful for your encouragement and I have to say, as my walk with the Lord has always been, the more I trust in that Word spoken to me by the Holy Spirit's enlightenment each day, the stronger I feel in my trials. The power that is in that Word to bring into existence that which does not exist is achieved through absolute trust in that Word. I have to say that I have loved growing spiritually in the Lord and realize more and more how the carnal mind can in no way understand the things of God, but as in Him we have the mind of Christ then God's thoughts and ways gradually become our thoughts and ways and all things become possible to us.<br />God bless you Karen.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16165344093549650260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390138612820070904.post-3175196089433161332018-12-10T14:17:54.815-08:002018-12-10T14:17:54.815-08:00Thank you for these thoughts and scriptures and po...Thank you for these thoughts and scriptures and poem. Very encouraging. I pray you are feeling better.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12770750648145547973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390138612820070904.post-26780838055978858102018-12-10T12:11:11.470-08:002018-12-10T12:11:11.470-08:00Hi Elephant's Child,
I understand that you may...Hi Elephant's Child,<br />I understand that you may not understand the life of a born again Christian, but I came over to your blog out of curiosity after visiting Sandi's blog. It was lovely to see your pictures and I felt led to comment on it.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16165344093549650260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1390138612820070904.post-79128018712520053522018-12-10T11:58:46.910-08:002018-12-10T11:58:46.910-08:00Thank you for your visit to my blog.
Your spiritua...Thank you for your visit to my blog.<br />Your spiritual life is alien to me, but obviously gives you a lot of comfort - which is lovely.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.com