My friend Kazuko is in Japan to visit family and advance God’s kingdom. They enemy is well aware of her presence because she is and is going to be instrumental in telling people about God, spreading the Gospel healing and restoring His people. She emailed me that she was being attacked from people she knows and people she doesn’t know. I knew that she will be fine even though she said that this was a bigger and greater attack then other trips. My job as with the rest of her friends is to pray for her.
God is always there for us and in times like this we cannot lean on or depend on what we see. If we do we will be caught up in the whirl wind and be thrown all over the place. Focus and depend on God and his promises. He promised us the Holy Spirit who will comfort us and direct us. He said that the gates of Hades will not overcome …
Mt.16:18
Jesus said,” And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.”
He told us that we have the power and authority to break the gates of Hades down.
Mt. 16:19
Jesus continues…”I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven , and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”
I’m going to hold onto those promises and focus on Him and prayer through the attacks and believe that Our Father in Heaven prevails. Yes, I know that this is hard especially when the circumstances seem ever so bad. But I also know that He will do what He says He will do.
As I was praying for Kazuko God gave me the following scriptures for her. I sent those scriptures to Kazuko and now He wants me to give it to all of you.
Daniel 3:19-20
Then Nebuchadnezzar was furious with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, and his attitude toward them changed. He ordered the furnace heated seven times hotter than usual and commanded some of the strongest soldiers in his army to tie up Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and throw them into the blazing furnace.”
So they are thrown into the furnace and no harm comes to them. Now Nebuchadnezzar is truly alarmed and he asks his advisers to confirm that they were indeed thrown into the furnace. They concur. Then as he looks into the furnace he sees …..
Daniel 3: 25
“ Look I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods.”
People and things will try to harm us and sometimes those attacks will be seven times hotter. Like Daniel our job is to focus on God and believe Him. So read the above scriptures one more time and know your Father is talking to you.
Father God help me to focus on you even when the circumstances are at there worst. Do not let me depend on my sight but on You. Help me believe your promises when the furnace is seven times hotter. Do not let any harm come to me or my family. I believe you will take care of me and protect me. Increase my faith ten fold. Amen
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
A Safe or Private Place
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
I want to tell you what In His House is before I share other things with you.
It is a place of healing. My friend and business partner Kazuko have a passion given to us by our Father --the healing of His people.
Is In His House an actual physical dwelling? The answer is yes. At this time we use Kazuko's home to have monthly one and two day retreats for spirtual renewal, emotional and physical healing. When we talk about healing we mean inner healing, prayer counseling, laying of hands and deliverance. Of course,the monthly retreats are not the only place where healing takes place. Like our sisters and brothers in Christ we minister to people where ever there is a need.
In His House exists to give glory to God, advance his kingdom and restore the reality and power of God's presence among His people.
John 10:10 tells us that the theif comes only to steal and kill and destroy. And Jesus came that we may have life and have it to the full.
Let us all figure out what the thief is stealing and how he is killing and destroying us. Then and only then will we live the full life that God intends for us. You can't figure this out alone. First and foremost God will help you--He is the Healer. You also need others. And we all need to pray, read and study God's Word, and fast(fast something).
in our Father's name,
Memrey
I want to tell you what In His House is before I share other things with you.
It is a place of healing. My friend and business partner Kazuko have a passion given to us by our Father --the healing of His people.
Is In His House an actual physical dwelling? The answer is yes. At this time we use Kazuko's home to have monthly one and two day retreats for spirtual renewal, emotional and physical healing. When we talk about healing we mean inner healing, prayer counseling, laying of hands and deliverance. Of course,the monthly retreats are not the only place where healing takes place. Like our sisters and brothers in Christ we minister to people where ever there is a need.
In His House exists to give glory to God, advance his kingdom and restore the reality and power of God's presence among His people.
John 10:10 tells us that the theif comes only to steal and kill and destroy. And Jesus came that we may have life and have it to the full.
Let us all figure out what the thief is stealing and how he is killing and destroying us. Then and only then will we live the full life that God intends for us. You can't figure this out alone. First and foremost God will help you--He is the Healer. You also need others. And we all need to pray, read and study God's Word, and fast(fast something).
in our Father's name,
Memrey
Sunday, June 22, 2008
In His House Retreat.
At an In His House retreat last week God gave the words trust, strength and release. Even though in my own strength and control i could have defined these words for the participants I knew better to wait on God to do that. I waited on Him as patiently as is possible for an impatient person. He never disappoints. And I do mean never. So when it comes to God be patient as it is our faith and His timing.
So back to trust, strength and release by our beloved author Christ Jesus. These words aren't just for the retreat participants they are for all of us.
The first scripture God gave ....
"But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the steam. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit." Jeremiah 17:7-8
He wants our trust to be in Him not in people and not in what we see. Do we trust Him completely ? If you trust Him 80-90% that's good according to the world's definition but trust is about 100% when it comes to God. We have to truely ask ourselves how much we trust him? Our pains and hurts have affected our trust and you serve a God who wants you healed.
The second scripture:
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlastingGod, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and His understanding no one can fanthom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope(wait) in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. isaiah 40:28-31
He always hears us so wait on Him and Him only. He will fill you up and renew and restore you.
If you're running on empty we are either doing it in our own strength and or need to set some boundaries.
The third scripture...
For this is what the Lord says:
"I will extend peace to her like a river, and the wealth of nations like a flooding stream; you will nurse and be carried on her arm and dandled on her knees. As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem. Isaiah 66: 12-13
He wants us to be at peace and he will guide you to that peace as you trust Him and live in His strength. And it is in that peace that you will be restored and released to live life fully for yourself and others.
How forunate we are to be Christians and walk toward a living God. We simply have to walk toward Him and believe that when our legs give out He will carry us.
So back to trust, strength and release by our beloved author Christ Jesus. These words aren't just for the retreat participants they are for all of us.
The first scripture God gave ....
"But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the steam. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit." Jeremiah 17:7-8
He wants our trust to be in Him not in people and not in what we see. Do we trust Him completely ? If you trust Him 80-90% that's good according to the world's definition but trust is about 100% when it comes to God. We have to truely ask ourselves how much we trust him? Our pains and hurts have affected our trust and you serve a God who wants you healed.
The second scripture:
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlastingGod, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and His understanding no one can fanthom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope(wait) in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. isaiah 40:28-31
He always hears us so wait on Him and Him only. He will fill you up and renew and restore you.
If you're running on empty we are either doing it in our own strength and or need to set some boundaries.
The third scripture...
For this is what the Lord says:
"I will extend peace to her like a river, and the wealth of nations like a flooding stream; you will nurse and be carried on her arm and dandled on her knees. As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem. Isaiah 66: 12-13
He wants us to be at peace and he will guide you to that peace as you trust Him and live in His strength. And it is in that peace that you will be restored and released to live life fully for yourself and others.
How forunate we are to be Christians and walk toward a living God. We simply have to walk toward Him and believe that when our legs give out He will carry us.
Our Priorities
to my sisters and brothers,
I believe we are living in the times of distraction . There are so many things to keep us busy-incredibly busy. I personally marvel at my friends who seem to have time. Or maybe they just prioritize better. I want to have time to do those things that God wants me to do and the time to do the rest. We all need to desire to do those things God wants us to do and for me it is to write. Not something I would choose for myself. I don't see myself as a writer. But really what does that have to do with it since what I do know is my Father told me to do it. So when my friend Keiger set this up for me I was excited and delighted. That my dear sisters and brothers was November 2007. Not good. Of course, I rationalize that I have gotten other things done that God has asked me to do. Now thats good. From November until today God has interrupted my thoughts with numerous words and messages that He wants shared not with a few people but with many. I have to get my priorities straight not just for a few days but for always. Our very lst priority is reading and studying God's word and praying and fasting(fasting something).
It's important that we are alert to Satan directing and distracting us and to the choices we make.
God help us all to do the things you are asking us to do for our own good and for the good of others. I know Father when we put you first all else and more gets done. Give us all the desire to know you and want you more than anything or anybody else.
I believe we are living in the times of distraction . There are so many things to keep us busy-incredibly busy. I personally marvel at my friends who seem to have time. Or maybe they just prioritize better. I want to have time to do those things that God wants me to do and the time to do the rest. We all need to desire to do those things God wants us to do and for me it is to write. Not something I would choose for myself. I don't see myself as a writer. But really what does that have to do with it since what I do know is my Father told me to do it. So when my friend Keiger set this up for me I was excited and delighted. That my dear sisters and brothers was November 2007. Not good. Of course, I rationalize that I have gotten other things done that God has asked me to do. Now thats good. From November until today God has interrupted my thoughts with numerous words and messages that He wants shared not with a few people but with many. I have to get my priorities straight not just for a few days but for always. Our very lst priority is reading and studying God's word and praying and fasting(fasting something).
It's important that we are alert to Satan directing and distracting us and to the choices we make.
God help us all to do the things you are asking us to do for our own good and for the good of others. I know Father when we put you first all else and more gets done. Give us all the desire to know you and want you more than anything or anybody else.