AND SO IT BEGINS

Well... the Thanksgiving holiday is over and so it begins the hustle bustle of....The Christmas season.  We are reminded just why we celebrate this wonderful holiday.....Jesus came into the world to save us from sin.  He came as the King of Kings in a lowly manger.  Can you imagine Mary, His mother?  She did not imagine the birth of her first born to be in a stable.  What a great gift.  Think of this gift to you that lasts forever.  Give your heart to Him this Christmas season and He will give you the gift that keeps on giving!!  He wants your fellowship and companionship.  Pray the simply prayer and ask Him into your life.  You will not be sorry.  John 3:16...For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten son...Jesus....../


As the saying goes...JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cast your every care!!!

  God's promise.......He is faithful and will take care of you, show you an escape out of a bad situation
                                or feeling of desparation..


   Your job.....          Give IT to Him with Praise and thanksgiving!!!!!


God's PROMISE your ACTION


Be well and Be blessed I am praying for you and God loves you.    Val

Psalm 103

Psalm 103:1-5.....Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is is within me; Bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits; who forgives all you iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies.......and so on.   This Thanksgiving week this says it all and warrants thanksgiving and praise.
I wish you all a wonderful day of Thanksgiving with your families.  Do not forget to give thanks to our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Be well and Be blessed, and remember God loves you and will NEVER leave you...Just call on His name .  Bring all your requests to Him.

Love, Val

Spiritual Tips for Recovery

1. Realize that it is time to begin recovery.....Hebrews 3:15
2. Accept that recovery is not over night but a lifetime...Philippians 3:12
3. Pray daily...ask your higher power(Jesus) for strength and protection..Philippians 4:13, Matthew 26:41
4. Read you Bible..it is God's love letter to you from God
5. Meditate on God's Word..use scripture to fight the fight
6. Go to church every week to worship God and give thanks.  Hebrews 10:24-25
7. Talk and share your trials with someone and cast your cares on Jesus...James 5:16
8. Know that God is with you always
9. Depend on Jesus' strength
10.Know that change is possible with the help of God  Matthew 19:26
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Look up these verses and read them, hide them in your heart, make them part of your life and know that Some one is praying for you and our Lord, Jesus, is right there interceding for you to the Father.  Be well and be blessed.  Don't give up because all things are possible with God.

Love, Val

What are the Don'ts for Deliverance?

My last blog was for those who have addictions.  My heart is heavy for you.  Here are some "don'ts" if you are in that place and trying to get sober.  Know that someone is praying for you for deliverance.

Don't fight addiction on your own.  Rely on God and participate in a recovery program.  Ecclesiastes 17:9-10.
Don't be blind about your ability to lie to yourself and to others.  Ask someone to help you be accountable.  Jeremiah 17:9
Don't socialize with those who encourage or tolerate your habit.  Make new friendships and helpful habits.  I Corinthians 15:33
Don't worry about the future.  Walk with God one day at a time.  Matthew 6:34
Don't give up if you relapse.  It is never too late to get back on track. I John 1:9
Don't be prideful as you succeed in the recovery process.  Be grateful for God's grace and power to achieve change.  Proverbs 16:18
Don't be surprised at temptation---flee from it. I Corinthians 10:13...When tempted, God will give you a way out if you ask!!.
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Tomorrow I will give you spiritual tips for recovery.  Know that your family is praying for you and so am I.  Be blessed.  take the first step and admit you are powerless......turn to God.  He will guide you to a joyous life.
  Love, val

Author, June Hunt...thank you for your book with Biblical Hope and Practical Help

MY HEART FOR ADDICTIONS

My heart is heavy this day for all those people who are addicted to drugs and or alcohol.  As a mother of a recovered drug and alcoholic I know the anguish a mother( and other family members) goes through when a child of theirs is addicted and my prayers go out to you and I encourage you to continue to pray and lift that child up to the Lord daily, hour by hour.  And if you are a person bound by the evils of addiction I have these words for you today.  Question...How can you find deliverance from dependency?   By putting one foot in front of the other, turn to God and one day you will find yourself running down the road to transformation in full FREEDOM in Jesus Christ "your higher power" and Savior.
1. Admit to being powerless over your dependency......2 Corinthians 1:9
2. Realize that God who made you has the power to restore you.   Psalm 71:20-21
3. Yield your will to the will of the Lord.   Matthew 16:24-25
4 .Face reality..face your true self.    psalm 139:23-24
5. Admit your struggle with sin, both to God and to some one else.   I John 1:8
6. Accept God's help to change your patterns of the past.    I Peter 5 :6-7
7. Confess your failings and flaws.   Psalm 51:10-12
8. Ask for forgiveness of those you have offended.   Matthew 5:23-24
9.Make restitution to those you wronged.   Ezekiel 33:15-16
10. Keep a clean slate by acknowledging when you have been wrong.   Titus 2:11-12
11. Pray for God's direction for your life.    Psalm 25:4-5
12. Reach out to others with your hand and heart.  Galatians 6:2
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Sound like a 12 step program?   WELL IT IS GOD'S program for your life.  I will continue on Monday with the "DON'TS" FOR DELIVERANCE.  Tune in for the Blessings from God.
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Jeff and Jimmy....you know who you are.  Listen to the voice of God.  Deliverance is yours.  I pray for you both and all who suffer.  Your families love you and are tired of seeing you clinging to the evil side of life.  You belong to God and Jesus you Savior.

Be well and Be Blessed today!!

Val

Just one scripture

There is only one thing to say today.....memorize this verse in scripture and it is from-

 2 Thessalonians 3:3   The Lord is faithful and he will strengthen and protect (me) from the evil one.

Put that in your heart and mind.  The evil one is out to kill and destroy..  protect yourself.!!!!



Be well and Be blessed my gorgeous and fabulous women of God.

Val