Food for thought  20th July 10.....

Unshakable faith is faith that has been shaken.

Unknown

 

 

Just Joking

Cricket In Heaven?


Two old guys, Fred and Harry, are sitting on a park bench feeding pigeons and talking about cricket. Fred turns to Harry and says, "Do you think there's cricket in heaven?"
Harry thinks about it for a minute and replies, "I dunno. But let's make a deal: if I die first, I'll come back and tell you if there's cricket in heaven, and if you die first, you do the same."

They shake on it and sadly, a few months later, poor Harry passes on. One day soon afterward, Fred is sitting there feeding the pigeons by himself when he hears a voice whisper, "Fred... Fred..."

Fred responds, "Harry! Is that you?"

"Yes it is, Fred," whispers Harry's ghost.

Fred, still amazed, asks, "So, is there cricket in heaven?"

"Well," says Harry, "I've got good news and bad news."

"Gimme the good news first," says Fred.

Harry says, "Well... there is cricket in heaven."

Fred says, "That's great! What news could be bad enough to ruin that!?"

Harry sighs and whispers, "You're batting on Friday."



Watch of the Lord

Gudrun Brewster

 

 

 

Praise and Worship Rainbow Ribbons
A beautiful gift

 

21st July 10

The Lord is saying. Wake up, shake yourself out of your slumber. Its time to run and catch up. You have been distracted, looking down at things that should not concern you. Look up towards the vision I have given you. Shake yourself out of the dust and focus......on that which is important. .... on that which is eternal.

 

 

20th July 10

The Lord is saying. Fear not the wrath of man. Who can harm you when I am on your side?. Surf the tides of the challenges of everyday life with great confidence as you hold on to the one who makes all things new and gives abundant life to those who will follow. I make you more than a conqueror. I say today, rejoice greatly for you are an overcomer. Fear not the waves but welcome them as your friends for they are taking you to higher heights in me.

 

Excerpt from Shirley's diary

1st July 07

 

..............And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the Lord, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel. Isaiah 45:3

Jesus told me that if I was as rich as Bill Gates I could not be as rich as finding this place. These riches were far beyond and not even to be compared with all the riches in the world.

He showed me a cupboard over to the right where there were nuggets, gold nuggets and I held one in my hand. I knew that it was something so precious and worth keeping. The scripture came to me:

Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it…………………..
Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.
My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:
That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.Proverbs 10,11&18-21

I knew that these gold nuggets were the wisdom and instruction of God and were to be held in great respect and pondered on and obeyed.

The next cupboard closer to me on the left was filled with rubies and diamonds. The Lord showed me that these were the precious promises of God. These delighted my heart and shone and sparkled. The scripture came to me:


Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. 2 Peter 4.


These were the precious promises that He had given me over the years and had kept me safe and sane.


In the middle of these two cupboards was another one. In the midst of it flowed oil and also there was a fountain of water. The Lord showed me that this was to do with my gifts. The oil of anointing that flowed as I sung and water that brought life as I praised. This was a special anointing that had been given to me. I knew that this was the most important calling in my life. And that I should focus on it and develop it and not neglect it. Help me Father, in Jesus Name to take your vision seriously


Above these cupboards was another cupboard. On the left was hung up the armour, just like you would see a knights armour. It was all made of metal and was a dark silver colour. The helmet was there hung up and the shield and the sword. The breastplate and the girdle and the shoes too, just like a knights that seemed to be long like they were on the knights.

This of course was the armour I put on everyday and stand in against the foes wiles

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; Ephesians 6.12-18

Then next to the armour in another section was a sceptre, and a crown and a purple velvet cloak. He was showing me that I am a king and a priest to Him.

Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. 1Pe 2:5
And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him [be] glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Rev 1:6


I felt a bit intrepid about the next one, but Jesus said this was the best of all. In the next section of the cupboard was a bridal gown. It had jewels sewn into it and He showed me a part of it. It was made of silk and was packed away in a box in tissue, like you would see a bridal gown.

I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh [himself] with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth [herself] with her jewels. Isa 61:10


And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Rev 21:2



 


 

 

A COMPLETE WORK
.
The wonder of His creation excites me,
and is to me a rapturous bliss of awesome magnificence
producing a rich depth of awe inspiring amazement,
giving a deep joy of fulfilment within me
that not a thing can ever disturb
and generating a wholesome longing
to meet Him The Creator.
The wonder of His love tells of the hidden mysteries
which soon will be revealed, the treasures
which are sealed shall soon be opened up,
and your portion shall pour forth
as the most wonderful manifestation
of His Fatherly love for you.
Even so the breezes flow and the gentle winds
enveloped in their midst waft a lightly scented fragrance
as the days evolve and the simmering shadows float
into the mists of awesome time, even as the lark still proclaims
her trilling note that "ALL IS WELL",
in the meadowlands of the soul forever,
for "HE MADE A LAUGHING STOCK
OF THE POWERS AND PRINCIPALITIES"
and "HE DEFEATED DEATH" even for you and me,
and we are blessed sealed and sanctified
and "SEATED IN HEAVENLY PLACES"
and "NO ONE CAN TAKE US OUT OF HIS HAND".... no not ever.
"WE WERE BOUGHT WITH A PRICE" even a very precious price
namely THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS OF NAZARETH,
THIS WAS A ONCE AND FOR ALL SACRIFICE
BRINGING US BACK INTO THE FATHER'S HANDS FOR EVER.
"and He will make my feet like hind's feet
and He will cause me to walk upon my high places" THANK YOU LORD.

Catherine O'Halloran.

Inspirational Moments
by Catherine

 

Email

shirleyhowitt@yahoo.co.uk

 

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House of Bread

Meeting Sunday 25th July

Danum Hotel

High St Doncaster DN1 1DN

New time: 3.30pm

 

Thanks for your prayers.

The prison ministry went really well, on Sunday. Other ministries were there, such as the Gideons. I sang and spoke about the mercy of God and how that its only God who can change us, as we come into that relationship with him and understand His love for us.. I told the men how Jesus had taken our sin so we don't have to have the curses and how He fulfilled the law so we can have the blessings...... and that is really really good news because its not something we can earn, but a free gift given to us all, out of the vast treasure of His love.

We had a full house with approximately 100 men, One tenth of all the inmates. The Gideons had a busy time handing out loads of bibles..

 

 

 

The Word of the Lord Ministries Int'l

Katey Moreland

 

Prayer Requests

Please pray for Holly who is having her jaw reconstructed. Her Grandad loves her very much and is so concerned for her. We agree that she will be in perfect peace and have no side or after effects that are negative and will be delighted and amazed at the results.

 

I have to get ready for Hollybush. It means a lot of work on the songs to get the Cd ready. Jan has to lay about 8 tracks down. Pray that it will work out beautifully, even better than the last cd. I want it to really bless the body of Christ, and this time for it to be lucrative as Alan is retired now and I am needing to earn a living. Please pray that God will open up a resource so I can be provided for yet be free to do His work.

 

Please pray for Bernard to get totally healed and completely saved. There is some concern because he had to have an extra X-ray. He has had bone cancer. Pray it will have disappeared.

 

Please pray for Sue who has had a brain tumour. Please pray for a full recovery and salvation to come to that household.

 

 

 

 

Thanks Shirley

 

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