Faith That Changes The Atmosphere!!!!

Last night I sat down at the table I was tired but God was calling me to dive into the word. I sat I prayed I asked God where was he directing me to what scriptures was he calling me to look at what topic was he calling me to search.... I paused and waited in silence , and its as if the flood gates opened up. He pulled me close to the topic of (Faith) and scriptures that discuss it. I couldn't stop flipping from one to the other. He was speaking loud and clear, Faith is a topic that is talked about both in the Old Testament & New Testament, But the Holy Spirit took my hands and started to flip through the New Testament. I was blown away how God gave me a word in this case (FAITH) and it started to jump off the pages of the Bible.  Here are a few scriptures dealing with Faith so that you can read through them .



A Few Scriptures Dealing with Faith /Also a link to website that has scriptures that discuss Faith.

Hebrews 11:1-40 
Romans 1:16-17
Romans 5:1-5
Romans 3:21-26
Romans 10:1-13
James 2:14-26 
Galatians 3:1-9

http://hopefaithprayer.com/scriptures/faith-believe-doubt-unbelief-scriptures/


Biblical Definition
 Faith is the assurance that God’s promises will never fail, even if sometimes we do not experience their fulfillment in our mortal existence. Hebrews 11 underscores the fact that we trust God to fulfill his promises for the future (the unseen) based on what he has already fulfilled in the past. Thus, our faith is not blind, but based squarely on God’s proven faithfulness. (From The CRI equip.org)

Wikipedia Definition
Faith is confidence or trust in a person (as in their ability), thing, deity, in the doctrines or teachings of a religion, or view (e.g. having strong political faith) even withoutempirical evidence. It can also be belief that is not based on proof,^[1] or as confidence based upon varying degrees of evidential warrant. The word faith is often used as a conceptual synonym for hope,^[2] trust,^[3] belief^[4] or knowledge.^{[5] (Wikipedia Definition)} 

After reading through scriptures and only really scratching the surface of what God reveals to us about Faith in the Bible. He gave me a few words that were what we call Divine Downloads from Heaven. Here are a few I would like to share.

*When you see difficult, look at from the perspective of God is shaping and molding me into something beautiful,Step into FAITH with a PASSION that changes the atmosphere, Live your life like a warrior that sees the battle ahead and runs straight for it knowing that your God will get you through it !!! Breakthrough!!!! We are more than conquerors!!!!

Another word I had written in my Journal was a word of worship which on a certain level our worship dictates where our faith is. It said this

*Worship is forgetting about what's wrong with you  and remembering what's right with God . It's like hitting the refresh button on your computer. It restores the joy of your salvation,It re calibrates your spirit, It renews your mind. And it enables you to find something good to praise God about even when everything seems to be going wrong.

So in ending I hope that when you read this you will dive into the scriptures given, that your faith will strengthen, That your light will brighten that the chains that have had you bound will be broken and that a fresh cool wind will wash over you , And when it washes over you Pappa will give you a clear word and that it will be the sweetest of words. My soul purpose for sharing this is my passion for Jesus Christ and that others may come closer to Him not through what I've written but through the scriptures and His Word.

Bethel Music has a song off their (Tides Album) called "Be Still" this is exactly what I experienced last night. My Heavenly Father calmed my soul, My soul listened , And my soul was refreshed. Many Blessings to you and may Jesus refresh your soul, And may He give you "Faith That Changes The Atmosphere"!!!

Your Testimony & Boldness

Well tonight was yet another amazing Bible Study!!! I spoke on sharing your testimony and how important that is in your walk with Jesus. Towards the end God was asking me to call on one of the guys to pray... I opened it up for one of them to pray, No takers ... I paused I explained another gift from God is prayer , I said just close your eyes and imagine that it's a conversation between you and God, "We Aren't Here" .. I said be bold !!! No more than 2 seconds after I said that,The man jumps up from His seat and begins praying for how thankful he is for the day for the people that were at Bible Study , And specifically prayed for each of us !!! What a joy to witness this !!!

Early they asked me how many angels there are in Heaven , I answered more than you can imagine. I said because of your boldness tonight they and all of heaven are rejoicing!!! There was a fire in his eyes that is really hard to explain He was filled with Joy it was if The Holy Spirit came straight down from Heaven and gave him Boldness in his walk. They come to this Bible Study, and they said tonight they are hungry for more they want more Jesus in their life. I can't really put into words how much I'm thankful for the path that God has put me on, to see a fire in just a few people means so much!!

I think it's important to mention that they are giving me a fire that I've never experienced as well. I won't ever claim to know everything about the Bible they are teaching me just as much. My passion to see these men know Jesus more is indescribable. As we walk together each week studying scripture it's my prayer that they would continue to grow closer to God and be a witness to the community as well .

We gather together in a church without walls looking at God's beautiful creation I really can't think of a better way to have a Bible Study, It's truly a blessing. May the Lord continue to bless those that are attending and may the blessings overflow to those looking on from a distance as well, Lord may our Hunger for you be so attractive that it causes a spark that starts a fire that can't be put out!!!! To God Be The Glory For the Great things he has done ,doing, and going to do !!!

Blessings

(The importance of turning off your schedule and joining somebody else in theirs.)

Last night I had the great opportunity of just turning my phone off and my computer God was calling me to sit and watch the kids play soccer in front of the house. 2 became 4 and 4 became a crowd. What a joy just to laugh and show love to these kids and teens. So back to my title of this post. (The importance of turning off your schedule and joining somebody in theirs). When we do this not only are we clearing our mind of self but we are essentially letting this person know that we value them, and we love them. Everyone has time to at least spend 15 minutes in somebody else's schedule . So today my challenge to you is this. Ask yourself in what way can I value Someone's schedule. Show Love Be Love, Be Jesus. Blessings

Breaking Out Of Our Comfort Zones To Experience Joy

This is short and to the point. 

 “Our comforts or income level are not too important to be sacrificed for the gospel.”  

(Dave Harvey) #RescuingAmbition

This screen saver is my reminder every time I go to work that God has placed a Joy on my heart to share with the nations. Haiti is so near and dear to my heart.. If God is placing a passion on your heart put everything you have into it. Truly thankful for the stretching God has put me through, of course it's not easy it's not meant to be easy. For me 2013 was the year of patience & hard work, I don't believe that will end we must always work hard to expand the kingdom. So as I transition into 2014 I'm carrying those tools with me but also stepping into an abundance of Joy. He is bringing me to Haiti to do just that and I'm speechless !!! God is good and here we go !!!!Gracesoamazingministries.org #hope #love #haiti 

A Powerful Prayer & An Amazing Vision From God

As one of my mentors Joseph Watson was praying a prophetic prayer over me tonight at Iris Nashville . A vision was placed in my head. 

I envisioned a "Snow Globe" I was sitting with Abba His hand was around me we were looking at the globe together. Inside the Globe was a passion Abba placed on my heart "Haiti" I know what your thinking why a snow globe and what does that have to do with Haiti. 

Well Let me tell you.

Abba said to me your still learning and there will be much more learning to come, your heart is growing stronger for the country,Your learning to deal with circumstances that come along the way .. You see when you take a snow globe and turn it upside down or shake it, change begins to take place. Where is your heart? Where is your mind? How are you pursuing God? Is He the center ? 

As I was sitting there with God He started to explain how blown away I was going to be by the goodness that will overflow in 2014. The Globe of His goodness would soon turn into lives being transformed with just one word "LOVE" and it was action that would display this word!!! 

As many of the prophetic words Joseph spoke over me have been downloaded another one stuck out to me .. It was me stepping into a toy store and I was kid, God said I don't want you to have just one thing I want you to have it all. (Insert) "God is a God of Abundance" . 

In closing I just want to say that the last 3 years of my life I have committed to asking God for a specific thing for my birthday , and the passed 3 years its all been about Haiti.. (On December 30 2013 I will be 33yrs old) This year that request is the same ... I'm declaring an atmosphere of abundance for Grace So Amazing!!! That an orphanage and kitchen will go up with ease that children will come to Jesus and be taken off the street , that healing will take place , that addictions will be broken . The Lord is already doing a mighty thing in Mirebalais Haiti , And that mighty thing will continue and will grow stronger each day !!!! Excited for all that is to come and praise God for Kellie Copenhaver Hurt and her passion and vision to be love to the community there . HERE WE GO!!!!!!

A Chair,An Opened Heart, And A Bible You Can't Swipe,But You Can Turn.

Tonight I didn't open an "app" I opened the "real application" the very thing that God put on peoples hearts and has been given to us. I opened the physical pages where stories of miracles, heeling's , a child that came to earth through a virgin named Mary, And so much more that our minds cant begin to grasp. There is power in the name of Jesus and He lives within us. When you feel a simple tug at your heart He is calling you He wants to have the most loveliest conversation with you. You might be facing a battle that you think you can't overcome, But if our Abba lives within in us "And Yes He Surely Does" Then you have the power to overcome every circumstance!!

Sometimes a tug at your heart could be one simple word from Abba , I find more times than not its one word, That word could be. BREAKTHROUGH... LOVE.... PEACE... REST.. STRENGTH... Whatever that word may be He's calling you to grow in it, Don't let that word slip away . 

I opened to the book of Psalms tonight and just began declaring His goodness, and cried out Lord forgive me for not putting all of my faith in you . It's so easy to put a portion of myself into what I do .. I prayed Lord "Take all of me every single part of me!!! Let me be yours , Let my hands be your hands , Let my feet be your feet, Let my mind be renewed with a fresh revelation to bring the good news about Jesus Christ!! Lord you are why we exist, We live to give you praise !!! 

This past week the enemy stole my joy. It didn't last long because I've developed a resting place that the enemy can't touch. A resting place that is set in Abba's Arms. Lately my passion to open the physical Bible has grown. There is something about turning a physical page that makes it life changing...

I would encourage you tonight or whenever you read this. Take a few minutes ,an hour, Or just get crazy and spend the day with God , He wants to talk with you . He knows the desires of your heart . He is closer than the skin our bones , Closer than the song on our tongue . Open the Bible begin to give praise to the one who Loves you, The One who gave His life for you !!! We are so blessed to be able to spread the news of a "KING WHO WILL REIGN FOREVER" Glory be to God for he is good and His mercies are new every morning !!!  

God Bless You !!!

New Things !!!!

Absolutely stoked that I get to share this with you. My passion for Haiti is pretty much uncontainable. On my recent trip I was able to visit many different places, And each place I went my passion grew stronger and stronger for what I call my family. If you know me & you've seen my face when I talk about Haiti I either get chocked up or I'm filled with joy , And sometimes its both at the same time. This Place, The People ,And God working through them changed my life. It's safe to say Haiti & Myself have a lifetime relationship!!

I would ask you while you watch the video that you let the Holy Spirit speak to you. Watch it when you have Just under 5 minutes of absolutely quiet time .. Gather the family, watch it by yourself , with a friend. But let it really speak to you. A few questions to maybe think about while watching the video. How can I make an impact where I live? How can I help Haiti? How can I help Grace So Amazing Ministries? God lives in you, And if you haven't made that commitment and your watching this I would challenge you to step into the goodness that God has for you. So once again thanks to My Family, Friends, Grace So Amazing Ministries, And Phil Wickham's Team for being able to use this song on my video!! Seriously folks go buy his music it will change your life !!! Thanks And God Bless.

The length of the video is (4:42) And the Holy Spirit directed me to this verse. 

They said to the woman, “It is no longer because of what you said that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is indeed the Savior of the world.” (John 4:42)    

Link To The Video 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iv4-qkQx4E