Freak Accidents

 Hi Saints.... This is a response to how many people I've seen that have had freaky accidents over the years including myself.

I've learned the hard way to claim protection  from freak accidents and injuries and I do it everyday.   After A friend got hurt getting our of her bed in the morning and was in pain for weeks and after I put my leg through a broken board on a hay wagon when I was jumping down from stacking hay I've realized that our enemy doesn't take a break or go on holidays.  No, he's always looking for a chink in our armor or an open door so he can attack us. 

"Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy, the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour." (1Pet. 5:8)

So.... think about it.   A lion looks for a weak on in the herd.... he's not going after the strong ones.   So according to Eph. 6 10-18 we are supposed to put on the full armor of God!   That's huge and yet so many Christians don't do it... (I'm guilty of this too!)

^"10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. ¹¹ Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. ¹² For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ¹³ Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. ¹⁴ Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, ¹⁵ and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. ¹⁶ In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. ¹⁷ Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

¹⁸ And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. " (Eph. 6:10-18)

 

There's so much there...  So for starters put on the armor as you get dressed in the morning.  It will help you get into the right habit.

Also be aware of the things that take off your armor!   Gossip, slander, sin of any kind will take your armor off so Repent quickly!  

Next post will be about devil's schemes and how you can outsmart him!

Bless you all!

Brenda Gale Thompson

 

The Songs are changing!

 Good afternoon Saints!

I felt Holy Spirit telling me to write so here goes.   The last 10 or so years Holy Spirit has been changing some of the songs I like to sing.  I had heard from a number people that I respect  that I needed to sing the song of the Lord.  I have been trying and I have lots of choruses and beginnings of songs that I sing all day long.  Holy Spirit really likes this and It keeps me in His presence.   I really am His song bird!

I don't know how  new words affect copy rights but my intent is not to harm anyone.   We are in a new season and  we need new songs if we are ever going to do what needs to be done for Him. I keep getting "We can't without Him and He won't without us!"

 So I will give you a couple of examples.

In  one of my favorite songs "The Heart of Worship" by Matt Redman  Holy Spirit was grieved when I would sing the second verse.   So I asked what he would like me to sing and I got a new version.

 Original: "King of endless worth, no one could express, How much you deserve. Though I'm week and poor, all I have is Yours, every single breath"

New: " King of endless worth, no one could express how much you deserve.  So I'll become everything You've dreamt for me, Just to bless Your heart."

Holy Spirit likes my version so much better!

Second example is another one of my favorite songs, "Eagle's Wings" by Hillsongs.

I got a new verse and chorus for it. 

"Here I am Standing, in Your presence here today.  I am receiving Your Love.  Glorious streams of light are Healing up my soul.   The Angels are rejoicing to see me here.

Come live through me,  all my life,  take over.  I release your kingdom now, and I will rise and be Your gate."

So I hope I have encouraged you to sing what Holy Spirit wants you to sing.  Don't worry if it's not perfect or if you can't remember the words exactly.  Just sing a new song to the Lord! (Psalm 96:1, Psalm 98:1, Isa. 42:10, Psalm 144:9, Psalm 33:3 and Psalm 149:1)

You can see it’s a work in progress and that’s okay. Just keep singing! 

Blessings,

Brenda Gale Thompson

Hold Beliefs Gently

 Hi.  Recently had a conversation with a friend that said I won't follow this person anymore because they think  blah, blah blah.   I didn't want to argue with him so I just said okay.   But it's been bugging me so I thought I would write about what I was thinking.

You see,   All my Christian life I have been told that  I can't believe what I believe and/or that I can't do what I'm doing.   Whether it was talking to Angels, operating in signs, wonders and miracles, street preaching as a woman, visiting heaven.  You name it.... There's always been someone  that has been opposed to stretching their belief systems or even acknowledging that there might be more!

I have learned over that years not to throw out the baby with the bath water.  I just do not talk about what they are so vehemently opposed to.  I am not their judge!  It is not up to me to change their mind!   I just keep living my life and ask God to keep working on them.   Because really, only Jesus has the full revelation of God. I certainly do not!

And you know that saying, 'The person with a testimony is never at the mercy of the person with a belief!" 

So they do not agree with you... That is okay.  So they do not want to see you anymore. Sad, but it happens more often than you think!   Keep praying for them, guard yourself against offense and go on with God!  You have sown precious seed in them. 

That is my advice.   Our belief systems change and we grow in God.   Hallelujah!   I want to become more and more like Him!  James 1:4, "Let our patience and endurance continue so that we might become mature and complete, not lacking any good thing!"

 I am reminded of the old gospel song...."I have decided to follow Jesus (3x).  No turning back.(2x)   Though none go with me still I will follow (3x).  No turning back (2x).

Amen and Amen!

Bless you!

Brenda Gale Thompson