Perfect Peace

 

What Are You Focusing On?

Perfect Peace     Today we are looking at Perfect Peace. Wouldn't you like to have that every day? I know I would. Here's the verse and the focus from God's Word...  You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. (Isaiah 26:3)  As I looked at this verse yesterday, I saw three major things jump out:  Focus on God  Results in Peace  Due to our Trust in Him  Here is the Amplified Version:  “You will keep in perfect and constant peace the one whose mind is steadfast [that is, committed and focused on You—in both [inclination and character], Because he trusts and takes refuge in You [with hope and confident expectation].  The #1 thing to ask ourselves is what are we really focusing on? I'm speaking from some serious experience here! I know the challenge of overcoming our thinking and fighting against those pesky thoughts that try to discourage and disappoint. If we have to train our minds to meditate on the Word of God 1,000 times a day, let's press on to get there until we drown out the noise of the enemy! No battle is as big as God! He is our strength. He made the world and all it contains. Nothing is to hard for Him!  There is a great song on You Tube that says as the Bible tells us, He is an Almighty Fortress. Nothing can stand against the power of our God.  If we truly are trusting in Him to be Who He says He is and able to do what He says He can do, then we really will experience a peace that would make people wonder how we can be so peaceful. I once heard a pastor we know say that people said that he was so peaceful they thought he was nearly asleep!  The picture in this message is our puppy, Jesse. He is in my arms during morning prayer time. He is completely peaceful. He is usually like that, unless he sees something fun to get him moving around. But even then, Jesse knows he has nothing to worry about. He knows that he will always be lovingly taken care of and provided for without fail.  As children of God we are given this Book of Life by our faithful Creator to have something to help us in the every day life. Finally, this verse also confirms what Isaiah the prophet was led to say....  Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God. And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours]. (Phil. 4:6-7) AMP  These messages are meant to be rather short, but exceedingly powerful as a wonderful reminder that our help comes from the Lord in every situation. It's like God is saying, "I gave You the solution, now what are you going to do with it?" Will you accept it and act on it. The choice is up to us.  If you want to partner with our ministry, you may go to our website and click on the "donate" button. All contributions are tax deductible and will be used to help us reach more people with more.  Our blog is reaching people all over the world! God is sending His Word out to the nations! May this bless you. If you need prayer, we are always happy to agree with you in prayer and see you get the victory through Jesus!  We love you so much!  Denny & Hanny Stearns   Denny & Hanny Stearns Fish N Loaves Ministries, Inc. Multiplying God's Word around the globe! Email: Denny.Stearns@gmail.com Email: Hannylynn05@gmail.com   Website: www.Fishnloavesministries.org Blog:Fishnloavesministries.blogspot.com     Don't forget to go to our website and order your copy of my new book! It's getting fantastic reviews! It is sure to touch many hearts and lead people closer to Jesus. Share a copy with a friend or relative after you have read it and keep praying that this message will have a global reach!

 

Set Free to Help Others Get Free

 

Helping People Get Free

Set Free to Help Others Get Free     This week I studied about the time when Paul and Silas were thrown into prison for preaching the gospel. Many of you know the story. They were there at midnight just singing and praising the Lord. They didn't care how rough the situation may have looked - they just kept their eyes on the Lord. All of a sudden there was an earthquake and the doors flew open!  They could have run for their lives. Instead they stayed right there and saved the jailer's life, and his entire family. See Acts 16.   On the contrary, look at what happened when Peter was in prison. Things weren't looking to good for him either. But he also chose to praise the Lord in his own special way. What was that? He went to sleep. Kind of like Jesus sleeping in the boat. See Mark 4. He chose to give his cares to the Lord and went to sleep.   Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared to set him free! The goal was to get him outta there because God had other places for him to go preach the gospel. See Acts 12.  When I got set free, the Lord called me to leave Michigan and come to Florida. Sort of like Abraham. See Hebrews 11:8. It was really hard, but I went where He led me. He not only wanted to set me free from whatever things I was dealing with, but He had a plan of where He wanted me to go so I could continue my healing process and become equipped to help others in this region, and eventually around the globe.   Our lives are not our own. We belong to the Lord as born-again children of God. That means some of us may be called to stay where we were located and be informed to go around our own home town and tell others what God has done for us - see John 4 about the Samaritan women. Others will be like Paul, or me, who were called to go somewhere far from home to help others get set free by our testimony.   The bottom line is, where has God called you to go and tell what He has done in your life? Are you paying attention to this calling? Remember, our victories will help others get victory as well.   My Psalm that the Lord gave me to describe my journey:   I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined to me, and heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, nd set my feet upon a rock, and established my steps. He has put a new song in my mouth—Praise to our God; many will see it and fear, and will trust in the Lord. (Psalm 40:1-3)  Have a wonderful week and always let us know how we can be praying for or with you!   This blog is reaching people all over the world! God is sending His Word out to the nations! May you walk in the blessing of all that the Lord created you for in Jesus Name dear friend and pass this message along to others.   We love you so much!   Love and blessings! Denny & Hanny Stearns   Denny & Hanny Stearns Fish N Loaves Ministries, Inc. Multiplying God's Word around the globe! Email: Denny.Stearns@gmail.com Email: Hannylynn05@gmail.com   Website: www.Fishnloavesministries.org Blog:Fishnloavesministries.blogspot.com     Don't forget to go to our website and order your copy of my new book! It's getting fantastic reviews! It is sure to touch many hearts and lead people closer to Jesus. Share a copy with a friend or relative after you have read it and keep praying that this message will have a global reach!

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The Fruit of Self Control

 

A Daily Spiritual Exercise

The Fruit of Self Control     Have you ever driven on a snowy, icy road in winter? If you have, you know how dangerous it can be. If you try to stop the care too fast, you will start to swerve and slide.  This week's topic is about self control, and it can be likened to driving on a slippery road in winter. A smart driver will go out and practice in a parking lot or someplace safe to hit the brakes and refamiliarize themselves with how the car responds in icy conditions. That practice will pay off when one is in a real life situation that will require immediate response to keep the car under control.  When we think of maintaining self control in our lives, it is the same principle. We encounter lots of situations in life where we could lose control. However, if we have taken the time to practice on a daily basis, when it comes to situations that may cause us to get out of control, we can be ready for each situation and able to handle it victoriously.  How do we practice self control? One is by reading the Word of God daily to understand how the Lord wants us to live. Daily study builds spiritual faith and strength to endure the hardships and trying times that we face.   Self control is a fruit of Holy Spirit given to us by God. But in order to be "fruitful" in that, we must daily exercise our spiritual authority, knowing who we are in Christ Jesus, and understanding the power that we have within us. If we were a car on the slippery road, we would be able to hit the brakes in just the right way because of daily training.  This week, I pray for us all to get in there and do the daily exercise of practicing self control in all areas of our lives. We have God's Word to help us, and best of all, we have Holy Spirit Who lives inside of us and He is always available to help us in every situation.  But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. (Galatians 5:22-23)  Have a wonderful week and always let us know how we can be praying for or with you!  This blog is reaching people all over the world! God is sending His Word out to the nations! Be blessed and filled dear friend and pass this message along to others.  We love you so much!  Love and blessings! Denny & Hanny Stearns   Denny & Hanny Stearns Fish N Loaves Ministries, Inc. Multiplying God's Word around the globe! Email: Denny.Stearns@gmail.com Email: Hannylynn05@gmail.com   Website: www.Fishnloavesministries.org Blog:Fishnloavesministries.blogspot.com     Don't forget to go to our website and order your copy of my new book! It's getting fantastic reviews! It is sure to touch many hearts and lead people closer to Jesus. Share a copy with a friend or relative after you have read it and keep praying that this message will have a global reach!

The Greatest Treasure

 esus Your Greatest Treasure?

The Greatest Treasure   What is your greatest treasure?   Look at this...  ...again it's like a treasure hidden in a field which a man found in hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. (Matthew 13:44)  "The Kingdom of heaven is like a very precious treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid again; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field securing the treasure for himself. (AMP Version Mt. 13:44)  This tells me that when we find something so precious, we will give everything we have to secure it. Like when we found Jesus, only by God's grace, we give our whole life for his use and purpose.  Philippians 3:7-8 says what things were gained to me, these things I have counted loss for Christ. Yet I count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in him.  “Ho! Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. (Isaiah 55:)   We can get all we need from God!  I counsel you to buy for me gold that has been heated red hot and refined by fire so that you may become truly rich; white clothes representing righteousness to clothe yourself so that the shame of your nakedness will not be seen; And healing salve to put on your eyes so that you may see. (Revelation 3:18 AMP)   2 Corinthians 5:3 says if indeed, having been clothed, we shall not be found naked.   When we receive from God, that which has been purified, then we are truly rich and properly clothed with the white pure garments of salvation - all of it a free gift from God! Thank you Jesus!   I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. (Isaiah 61:10)   And finally...  But as it is written, "Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love him." (1 Corinthians 2:9)  2 Corinthians 9:15 says "thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!"   Jesus is our greatest treasure, that precious gift from God Who has given us this precious gift of salvation, and clothed us in white, which means purity and He has made us rich with the garments of salvation! He is the treasure above all treasures. And that we have found by God's abundant manifold grace!   He is worthy of all we are and have! Oh let his glory fill our hearts in Jesus name! Hallelujah, Amen! I pray this message blesses you.   Check out the song, "Holy in my Heart on YouTube.   Have a wonderful week and always let us know how we can be praying for or with you!   This blog is reaching people all over the world! God is sending His Word out to the nations! Be blessed and filled dear friend and pass this message along to others.   We love you so much!   Love and blessings! Denny & Hanny Stearns    Denny & Hanny Stearns Fish N Loaves Ministries, Inc. Multiplying God's Word around the globe! Email: Denny.Stearns@gmail.com Email: Hannylynn05@gmail.com   Website: www.Fishnloavesministries.org Blog:Fishnloavesministries.blogspot.com   Don't forget to go to our website and order your copy of my new book! It's getting fantastic reviews! It is sure to touch many hearts and lead people closer to Jesus. Share a copy with a friend or relative after you have read it and keep praying that this message will have a global reach!