Susan - CA/USA @Susan@dingdash.com

@Cherishingsparrows2020 @zephan "There are also Scriptures about preparing ahead for future needs, but as you said, how can we know what those needs will be unless He reveals them?" - This is exactly how I and my husband has felt about this issue. Yes, I'm convinced we have tough times ahead, but we can't run around in panic preparing ourselves, that only leads us astray. What we can and should do is to continue walking with the Lord EVERY day, and He will instruct and show us when it's time to act - just the way He's always done and is doing in everything concerning our lives! Although we have made small preparations (extra food that can be stored, a small gas stove), we're fully aware we're totally dependent on our Lord to take us through whatever is coming. So I just want to press closer to Him!

Song of Songs 8:5: "Who is that cometh up from the wilderness, leaning upon her beloved?"

The bride comes out of the wilderness LEANING on her bridegroom - that's the way out for us too!

Please pray for first generation believers, who struggle to find a life mate! https://factsanddetails.com/asian/cat62/sub407/item2605.html

Arranged Marriages in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and South Asia. It is estimated that 80 percent of all marriages in South Asia are arranged by the bride and groom's parents. Many future spouses have never meet each other before they are introduced by their parents. Even so arranged marriages have a very high success rate.

My trip to Africa has been delayed and I have been livid. The delay changed all of my plans and cost extra money - BUT! Then today - I had a divine meeting that was NOT planned with a team of Chinese serving in the Middle East that I have not seen in years. Our travel paths crossed for only a moment and now sooooo many opportunities have opened up because of that one.single.meeting.
Not my plans - but Gods
HOWEVER - it would be cool if He at least gave me a heads up. ????

https://youtu.be/vYmN4Gbls3E

“And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”

Matthew 9:36-38

The “harvesters” are also the healers which goes hand in hand with the good news of the Kingdom.

We can all talk about the failures of “the Church” in the West. But “the Church” is us. We are called to do the works of Jesus. No more pointing the finger at ministries and pastors. Jesus commissioned us, you and me, to do the work. Let’s just do it.

It's time to break out the weapons. ⚡️

"the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses."
1 Corinthians 10:4

Here are some suggestions for going to war for the Kingdom of God.

1. Bless your home by inviting the Presence of God

2. Ask the Lord to help you identify demonic influences in your home. Consider books, movies, music, magazines, even photos of an old flame you haven't yet relinquished....

3. Bless your children.

4. Listen to one another.

5. Walk the length of your property, inviting God's presence.

6. Bless your enemies and those who persecute you.

7. Proclaim a curse on the works of the devil.

8. Bless your city council and county commissioners with an awareness of the Presence of God. Bless them with wisdom.

9. Bless extended family members and neighbors. Be specific as the Holy Spirit leads you.

10. Ask the Lord to anoint you for a new assignment.

What else can you think of?

Please pray for my husband this weekend he feels led to share the gospel with a few specific people. Thanks!! 🙏🏻

Pray for these 2 families in slavery in Pakistan. We need help to 'buy' their freedom.
https://christsmandate.blogspot.com/2022/03/pray-for-and-help-free-two-families.html

Please pray for Miss.Y, student in a safe country. Father pastoring a Church and leading people to Christ in a hostile community.

His creation is the best worship song.
Without saying a word leaves me breathtaking. How little I am. How beautiful He is. How much I need to change to reflect Him that well. His grace is enough.

https://youtu.be/bYVebL_BYqo

Which of you is in a fellowship preparing the Body to stand against persecution and betrayal re Matthew 24?

Thomas Watson:

“Meditatiom is a holy exercise of the mind whereby we bring the truths of God to remembrance, and do seriously ponder upon them and apply them to ourselves.”

“Meditation is the soul’s retiring of itself so that, by a serious and solemn thinking upon God, the heart may be raised up to heavenly affections.”