Guarding Your Heart

Today I wanted to talk and share about Guarding your heart,In the light of Jesus.Let us begin with our mind.Keeping your thoughts and focus upon the Lord at all times,This can be done by keeping your mind focused,Envisioning upon Kingdom things and your heavenly treasures which are from above!These are all in which Your Heavenly Father has for you.Amen!Don't loose sight of them,amen!We may also find that through meditation upon God's holy word,We begin to heal in ourselves;Spiritually and Physically.Thank you Jesus!Praise be to God above!The word of God is a light unto our path and a lamp to our feet!Yes Lord!In the word of God you will find every right way and truth; in which we need to walk.I was told by a man once, that the BIBLE stands for basic instruction before leaving this earth, Now that speaks truth!Everything and anything we will ever need we can find in Jesus, the word of God.The word was with God from the very beginning and the word was God.So let us be sober,vigilant and know the word because our adversary the devil is seeking all those he can devour before the great and mighty day of battle!Let us place His word upon our hearts and wear them as a necklace,Amen!Let us get wisdom from God who gives it generously to each man.Let us get into the word of God so none of God's children be deceived by any man.Guard your minds,Let no evil thought come in;Cast it down in the name of Jesus lest it come forth as it was planted.Now let us move to our lips therefore brethren,Our mouths in which the word of God clearly speaks:do not let any evil thing come from them.The man who guard his mouth is very wise!Let your mouth sow good seeds,The seeds of God!Let us speak of encouragement,praise, and truth in that which the word of God gives.Love is to build up and not to tear down!If a brother stumble,correct him in the love by the word of God; Building him up with the most Holy Faith and the truth of God, because you love him.Tearing down just caused discord and revelings amongst you!Be wise and guard your tongue,There is power of life or death within it brethren.Speak wisely!Let us move to the ears,Are you hearing?And if you are hearing, is it really from God?You say how do we know if it is from God?Are you listening for the voice of God,Does it line up with God's word,Is God's Holy Spirit leading you, if He the Holy Spirit is leading you; You would know and have no doubt amen.Confusion is not from the Lord.The author of confusion is that of the Devil.We are now at the place of your heart:Is your heart in the right place?Love the Lord thy God with all thy strength and all thy heart,Love thy neighbor as thyself,with these two commandments you fulfill the whole law of God.Praise You Jesus!Moving now to your hands;Are your hands serving and doing work for the Lord?With our hands let's not be idle in doing good works for the Lord!We should work for the Lord in all we do,amen.All the parts of your body are created to work and function together, just as all parts of God's body are created to work and function together in unity and the plan and purpose of God,amen.So that being said if your hands don't know what to do turn to the ear and listen to what God is telling you!We need each other just as every part of our body needs to be in tune with God!Glory!!!Lets move down to our feet,Are your feet swift to go running into the path of evil?Stay off!Get on board with Jesus!Let you feet move where the Spirit guide-th,Let God be the lamp unto your feet brethren. Now I say put on the full body of Armor!It will keep you safe!You need first the helmet of Salvation:Jesus!Next take the breast plate of Righteousness:Jesus!The shield of faith:Believing in Jesus,Now strap on your belt of truth upon thine loins:Live truthful in Jesus!Take your sword my brethren,The mighty sword of the Lord:The BIBLE,His word and apply it to every circumstance that comes toward thee in your life,for with it you will slay the wiles of the devil,amen.Now my dear brethren, Shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel and go out into My Kingdom and Preach The Good news! JESUS AND THE CROSS,SALVATION

Inspired writing by Carolyn Carroll Jan18,2011

The Journey

My daughter and I decided to go on a little hunting adventure, One glorious morning! We got all geared up, And off we went on our little journey.As we began the hike it was beautiful and pleasant, but I soon grew weary and tired.I turned around and looked back at where we initially began.We had not made it to the half way point yet. I began stopping for many little breaks.As I looked up and then back down again; I thought to myself maybe this is how life was?A journey with many little stops along the way.Out of breath and so weary,I looked once again to the top of that mountain.At this time; I realized,I wanted to make it to the top!I gasped for breath with each and every stride. When I thought I could bare no longer;I stopped,rested and refreshed with a drink.Moving forward again. Each step got heavier and heavier!I was loaded down with several layers of clothing,A gun strapped to my shoulder and several bags:food,drink,ammo and a flash light.Jacalyn began to gaze at me. she had stopped moving. She said mom, Let me take hold of your baggage.I didn't think twice.I stripped off the bags,gun and light and gave them to her.She carried them the rest of the way!O did I say we finally made it to the top!I was relieved!!! With great joy I shouted praise!I was so glad to be at our destination.That is when I saw for the very first time, the hand built hotel in the air.It was beautiful!We climbed up the ladder higher and higher until we came to a door.I opened the door;Peered in, and to my amazement there were two seats.One seat for me and one for Jacalyn.We then entered in and shut the door behind us!We sat down and rested.At this point we knew our journey was complete!I gazed out unto all God's beauty,It was all around us!His beautifully painted skies,large mountains,colorful trees and nature everywhere!We were feeling the greatness of being in-tune with our surroundings.The birds of the air chirping,A hawk soaring in the sky and the squirrels were playing with each other in the trees.We did not see any deer this day, but we did learn something that would stay with us forever! It was that journey.In our Christian walk with the Lord we move forward with each stride.Sometimes we get tired and weary in the beginning-"Refresh" and get a "Drink" from the Lord Jesus!We can Carry excess baggage;"Take His yoke when we are heavy laden,"- Lose the baggage!Trust in Him, We cannot go this journey alone!He shall see you through and sustain you. When you make it to the top,He will open the door!!! Great joy will be yours.Then their will be true unity with Him-Our surrounding- "Creator" and A seat in His Palace!Glory Be to God!

Journey 11/25/2008 Care~

Words of faith;Claim and receive in Jesus name!This not only applies to me but also unto you:For He is Lord of all, whom will Receive His blessings!I was inspired as I give this word,Thank you Jesus! I am more than a conquer in Christ Jesus!When I am week,He is strong.He loves me,I am beautiful and wonderfully made.I am blessed-We are all these things in Christ Jesus!He blesses my comings and my goings.I am highly favored,anointed and Heir to My Lord and Savior,For He is my King of Kings!My children find favor in all they do;because my Lord, whom loves me-loves them too!I am made perfect in Him.He has given me every good gift!I make my boast in the Lord,My Savior,My Sword!He fights off the enemy giving me His grace-dying on the cross,taking my place.It was in that place of great exchange-He took all my sin and bore all my shame.He gave me His garment of snow pure white;allowing me to live and walk in His light.Where is your Sting O death,It is swallowed up in His Victory,Because Jesus gave His life on Calvary!With a great sigh and His last breath-He said,"It is Finished!"Setting us free without spot or blemish!I have been bought and paid for with such a great price, Yes my Jesus gave me His life! Carolyn L Carroll

Standing upon the Rock

We must first be Christ centered and have our minds fixed upon Him.When we focus on Him, that's when we really begin to attain and know who we are in Christ Jesus.Relationship with Him is the key component to Spiritual growth and is essential for a total trusting and reliance upon the Lord.When we begin to know Him and what His word says about us; We begin to see and our hearts become thankful.We can too many times put our trust in things other than God;Which can only lead to heartache and despair in our lives. If we seek first God and trust in Him with all our matters; He who is faithful will begin to do a new thing in our lives.Our hearts will begin to spring forth love and joy unspeakable.It is the belief in Christ Jesus for the saving of our souls.When He gave His life in exchange for our life;He paid it in full, our debt to sin washed away.Therefore He has brought forth His Righteousness to all who believe and trust upon Him for the saving of our soul.He is the way,the truth and the life;there is no other.If you put your trust in Christ he shall not let the foot of the righteous be moved!You are now building upon the rock which is Jesus a sure foundation.If you do not know Jesus and desire to know Him just say a prayer and ask Him to be Lord and Savior over your life today.Say I give you all my trust Father and I believe Jesus paid the price for my life with His.I am washed by His blood and cleansed set apart for His Glory!I am totally relying upon you Jesus and building on Your sure foundation for the salvation of my soul.I rest in thee Jesus until thy coming.In Jesus Holy name I pray Amen!If you have said this prayer and given your life unto Jesus;You know abide in Him and He in You.Walk always in the ways of the Lord listening unto His Council for He is the truth that shall set man free!If he shall set you free,You are free indeed.

Prayer

Prayer is crucial in our lives if we intend on having a relationship with God.Through prayer we find a line of communication with the Father.We can boldly go before the throne room of God because His Son paid a price for each of us at the cross.It is His blood that we are forgiven and then may approach God.As we encounter prayer in our lives,It is a place where we can lay our burdens down at the feet of Jesus.It is through prayer that we are forgiven and may find peace with God.In prayer we develop a relationship with God,getting to know Him intimately.Worship is another form of prayer that can take you to a knew level of Knowing God, and who God really is.When we get to know God,We want to worship Him with all our very being. When Jesus walked the earth,He was found many times in prayer with His Father.He knew the importance of relationships and all that can be done in prayer.Prayer is a life line and at the other end of that life line we find Jesus,who is waiting to hear from you.He holds all the answers you will ever need.Just pick up that life line today and pray,Know Him, who cares for you.He is the Way ,the Truth and the life.Don't be disconnected from the life line.God bless you and may His love rein in your hearts as you get to know the Father Amen!

Members

Let our eyes be fixed upon Jesus.Let our feet walk in all His ways.Let our voice be heard unto the Lord in songs of Praise,Let our ears be open to hear the word of God.We have Spiritual eyes to see and discern,We have hands to serve and do,We have Spiritual ears to hear with,We have a voice to Preach the Good News, Our feet are shod for the preparation of the Gospel,and in us A new heart filled with His love and joy.Let us love deeply,Being filled with compassion,always forgiving and rich in mercy. We were created with special members to Glorify and do the work of our Lord.

Walk in love,as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us,an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord....For we are His members of His body,of His flesh and of His bones.EPHESIANS 5:2,19,30

This little light of mine

This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine.I remember those words to that old childhood song. It felt as if I had just sang it yesterday.I ventured off into my mind letting those words penetrate deep within my heart; It was there I found myself in a place as a very young child encountering my first experience with the Lord.What an incredible night this would turn out to be, so many many years ago. I began to go back to that place where it all started.I was walking down this cold,dark road that I had never been on before trying to find my way home.I could feel the presence of evil lurking all around me as I continued to walk. It felt as if it would never end.I was very frightened, I continued walking. I began to see people ahead in the distance standing on both sides of the walk way.I knew I had to get through, I began to call upon the Lord in prayer!"Lord,Lord help me I cried."I am so frightened,I do not know what to do.Unexpectedly something fell upon me that I shall never forget.It was His magnificent presence.My heart began to beat in accordance with Him,I was not afraid anymore.I knew He was with me.I had great joy within my heart. I began to sing praises to His name boldly. A candle light appeared that night and shinned in my path.I was now approaching those whom had been watching me.As our eyes locked and met for a brief moment, I began to sing, "This little light of mine,I'm gonna let it shine,Let it shine,Let it shine,Let it shine."I began skipping away fast through the light that God had set before me,before I knew it the light had led me straight home.I thank you Lord Jesus for this moment when I was only a 10 year old girl,I take this experience with me today as if it were back then, In it's fullness and meaning over my life.We start on that dark road but when we call upon Your name,You are a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path.Emanuel,"God with us."