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This
week I had the joy of sharing my testimony of how faithful God has
been to me. I did a taping with our precious pastors, Gaspar and
Michelle Anastasi of Word of Life Church and Breaking Free Counseling
Center. The counseling I received from Breaking Free in a time of
spiritual challenges was for me a real life saver!
God has
used the Breaking Free Wellness Center to really encourage me at a
time when I needed others to hold my hands up. Because of the help I
received, I have been more equipped to reach out in our own ministry
with Fish N Loaves to help, encourage and pray for others.
No
matter where we are at in our walk with Jesus, many of us find that
we need to "Break free" of something from the past, or even
breakthrough some current challenges we may be facing. As I look at
the verses God has brought to me this week, I see Jesus continuing to
call us closer. He wants our affection, passion and sincere love. And
He is turn always wants to make us feel better in that process. Look
at this:
Behold, I
stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens
the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with
Me. Rev. 3:20
I see
Him calling us to be imitators of Jesus:
Therefore be
imitators of God as dear children. Eph. 5:1
The
songs I listened to are calling us to sing out a prayer for God to
purify us and gracefully break our human will to be molded to His
perfect will for us. This is, of course, a lifelong process. He calls
us to endure temptations and remember that we will receive our crown
at the right time...
Blessed is the
man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will
receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to
those who love Him. James 1:12
Also,
My
brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various
trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces [a]patience. But
let patience have its perfect work, that you may be [b]perfect and
complete, lacking nothing. James 1:1-4
There
is a lot for us all to endure in these days and times. Yet, in all
these things, the Bible reminds us that we are more than conquerors
through Christ. Finally, I love this verse that brings great comfort
in how the Lord comforts us...
For
I [fully] satisfy the weary soul, and I replenish every
languishing and sorrowful person.” Jer. 31:25 AMP
Now
that's encouraging! My dear brothers and sisters, I have been saved
and protected in the most miraculous ways! That's why I praise Him.
He comforts me in every trying season. That's why I love Him. I love
His presence and long for His direction so I may be used alongside my
precious husband Denny to bring that same comfort and encouragement
to many people across this nation and around the world. Jesus is my
Lord and to Him we owe all the praise, even when it seems hard.
As you
mediate on this this message, may you be encouraged and uplifted,
eager to go out and help someone you may know or encounter who needs
that same encouragement.
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you want to partner with our ministry, you may go to our website and
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Our
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. Let us know how we can pray for you.
We love
you so much!
Denny
& Hanny Stearns
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