Hey everyone,
Well today is the big day, we officially start our adventure today. :) Brazil, here we come! Get ready for the unquenchable fire of God!!!!!!!!!!
I don't have much to say, but I want to say that we need to make sure our walk with God is good and pure and always for Him. We cant just sometimes follow God, you are either there or not and I know I personally want God to tell me when I get to heaven, "well done my good and faithful servant". I don't want him to say, "I don't even know you." God knows what we do on the computer and what we watch on TV even if our parents don't. God knows everything we do, And He is always there for us. He will NEVER leave you or forsake you even if you don't follow Him, as long as you come back to Him and say," I'm sorry, I was wrong forgive me", He will. Remember, true repentance is walking away from the sin. He wont even remember what all you did in the past. A lot of times we ask God to forget what we have done, but He already forgot when you repented. It is us that needs to let go of our past and move on.
Patty :)
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Waves of Glory
I feel in the spirit the Lord saying..." I have chosen you ALL, and equipped each you. Go to these people of mine, bring forth my plans and purpose in there lives... Set their heartbeat in time with El Elyon (The God most High) for His plans and design is on this adventure...As my Word goes out from each of you watch it touch ALL who is in it's path....Watch it wash many clean ... Watch it set wind to the sails of those on a journey...Watch it give "Life" to the dry bones... Watch, watch and see it set FIRE, my "Holy Fire" in this place Curitiba that I have sent you...." I see waves of Glory as each of us speak forth destiny in "Lives" the Father has placed in front of each of us....Speak Life....Speak Kingdom...Speak Forth the "Love of our Father"...Alleluia...Alleluia..Amen
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
When telling some people about the mission trip I often got a response similar to "Be extra careful while you're there". I've got no problem with being careful but the way it was stated often portrayed some sort of fear, so I thought it would be appropriate to share one of my favorite scriptures in response to that fear. Psalm 27:1-3. The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked came against me to eat up my flesh, my enemies and foes, they stumbled and fell. Though an army may encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; Though war may rise against me, in this I will be confident.
On Wednesday we were forgiving and letting go of things during youth group. One of my friends went through a tough child hood and its still continuing. She was crying and that hurt me so I walked over to her and looked her in the eyes and she started to bawl. I gave her a hug and was about to leave and then the words "I love you" flew out of my mouth. She lunged at me and gave me a hug. And after that she told me "I haven't heard that in so long. Its always "Your such a hassel, Its harder to raise a kid that isn't yours"..... etc. That hurt me so much to see her in pain and to learn that she hasn't heard those words in so long...................... We are all loved, sometimes we just have to step up and take the place of others and let them know God will always love you no matter what.
To Sow a Seed
Hey guys.
At the end of my last baseball game, this 19 year old guy just randomly walks up to me and asks me if he could show me some stuff about pitching. Well i meet up with him sunday afternoon and he shows me some cool pitches and stuff so after we did that I went home and was praying when God told me that this guy picked me for a reason and that this guy had seen something good in me. So now when I remembered that Mark told us to sow a seed I knew I had found somethin so pray that this goes well.
We are almost on are way to Brazil so please pray that we will be cep't safe and that God will use us in ways we never thought possible.
Thanks for listening and God bless.
Lane
At the end of my last baseball game, this 19 year old guy just randomly walks up to me and asks me if he could show me some stuff about pitching. Well i meet up with him sunday afternoon and he shows me some cool pitches and stuff so after we did that I went home and was praying when God told me that this guy picked me for a reason and that this guy had seen something good in me. So now when I remembered that Mark told us to sow a seed I knew I had found somethin so pray that this goes well.
We are almost on are way to Brazil so please pray that we will be cep't safe and that God will use us in ways we never thought possible.
Thanks for listening and God bless.
Lane
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Golddust and other things
Okay so on Sunday at Kingdom Streams I saw specs of golddust on my palms. That night I asked to see more on me. So the next day Jacob and I were in the car and I glanced at my palms..... THEY WERE COVERED IN GOLDDUST!! So awesome!!!!!!
Then today we went to San Angelo and I reconnected with someone I met at House of Faith camp. Also while we were there we went shopping for some more Brazil stuff and my mom and I prayed that we would find a black skirt....... well I picked out one and went to go show it to my mom and when I got there she was holding the same one! Comfirmation while shopping! What a deal :) haha
Then today we went to San Angelo and I reconnected with someone I met at House of Faith camp. Also while we were there we went shopping for some more Brazil stuff and my mom and I prayed that we would find a black skirt....... well I picked out one and went to go show it to my mom and when I got there she was holding the same one! Comfirmation while shopping! What a deal :) haha
Called to Holiness pt 1 Wheat and Tares
I have a principle I would like to put forth that I think anyone that represents Christ should know of. It is that we are called to follow him, we are called to holiness.
Wheat and Tares/ bearing fruit
Matthew 13:24-30 Another parable he put forth to them, saying: The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field; but, while the man slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat and went his way. But when the grain had sprouted and produced a crop, then the tares also appeared.so the servants of the owner came and said to him, "sir did you not sow good seed in your field? how then does it have tares?" and he said to them, " an enemy has done this" the servants said to him" Do you want us then to go and gather them up?" but he said " no, lest while you gather up the tares you also uproot the wheat with them. let both grow together until the harvest, and at the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, ' First gather together the tares and bind them in bundles to burn them, but gather the wheat into my barns.' "
Now, we are the Lords field, we have the we have the fruit he has given us to bear for him. The fruit varies from person to person, our ministry, gifts of healing, prophesy, and the like.however we also have tares that come up(things that render our ministry ineffective, or twist our perspective on our spiritual gifts)for example, one year, Randy Clark nearly did not get invited back to Brazil because a team member was seen smoking a cigarette, the Brazilian Christians see smoking and drinking as signs of immaturity as Christians. So something that is worldly, not neccicarly evil,that can render you ineffective as an example of Christ to others is what I am considering tares.
This trip is a time of harvest, we will see fruit and become more aware of the tares in our lives and those around us. Now we are to work as the reapers. when we see things in our or other team members lives that lessen our ministry,we are to take, and bind them to be burned. Then we are to take our fruit to His barns, where He will bless it and make it more abundant, so those who see us would glorify God.
Thank you for reading and God bless you.
Tommy
Wheat and Tares/ bearing fruit
Matthew 13:24-30 Another parable he put forth to them, saying: The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field; but, while the man slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat and went his way. But when the grain had sprouted and produced a crop, then the tares also appeared.so the servants of the owner came and said to him, "sir did you not sow good seed in your field? how then does it have tares?" and he said to them, " an enemy has done this" the servants said to him" Do you want us then to go and gather them up?" but he said " no, lest while you gather up the tares you also uproot the wheat with them. let both grow together until the harvest, and at the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, ' First gather together the tares and bind them in bundles to burn them, but gather the wheat into my barns.' "
Now, we are the Lords field, we have the we have the fruit he has given us to bear for him. The fruit varies from person to person, our ministry, gifts of healing, prophesy, and the like.however we also have tares that come up(things that render our ministry ineffective, or twist our perspective on our spiritual gifts)for example, one year, Randy Clark nearly did not get invited back to Brazil because a team member was seen smoking a cigarette, the Brazilian Christians see smoking and drinking as signs of immaturity as Christians. So something that is worldly, not neccicarly evil,that can render you ineffective as an example of Christ to others is what I am considering tares.
This trip is a time of harvest, we will see fruit and become more aware of the tares in our lives and those around us. Now we are to work as the reapers. when we see things in our or other team members lives that lessen our ministry,we are to take, and bind them to be burned. Then we are to take our fruit to His barns, where He will bless it and make it more abundant, so those who see us would glorify God.
Thank you for reading and God bless you.
Tommy
Monday, June 21, 2010
I will wait on the Lord :)
Psalm 27:14 ~ Wait on the Lord;
Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your
heart;
Wait, I say, on the Lord!
Isaiah 40:31 ~ But those who wait on the Lord
Shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up on wings
like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint.
Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your
heart;
Wait, I say, on the Lord!
Isaiah 40:31 ~ But those who wait on the Lord
Shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up on wings
like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint.
Awesome!
John 15:7!!!!!!!!!!!
"If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you."
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Okay so last night I was praying that my teeth would be straight since braces cost a lot and my parents aren't in the position to throw around money. Then I prayed that I could see God's face, and that he would tell me if my grandfathers are in heaven. So I will be abiding since I already asked for what I desire the most :)
"If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you."
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Okay so last night I was praying that my teeth would be straight since braces cost a lot and my parents aren't in the position to throw around money. Then I prayed that I could see God's face, and that he would tell me if my grandfathers are in heaven. So I will be abiding since I already asked for what I desire the most :)
Hey guys this is Lane.
Sorry I haven't been able to post something on here yet. I just got me a google acount and I had to get someone to send me an invitation to post something on here. So let me get stated. Ok so I was gonna share some stuff about what I've been experenceing in the last couple weeks. This sunday I was soaking and talking to Holy Spirit and asking Him if He could open my eyes and let me see into the spiritual realm for a minute and see an Angel. So I opened my eyes for a quick seconed and right as I opened my eyes I looked out the window and a white dove flies by. That was an awesome experience for me.
I've had this verse on my heart for a while. I think someone has already posted this verse but its Mark 16: 15-18. I've been having dreams about stuff that prepares me for what I'm gonna do down there in Brazil and I've been working on getting in a better relationship with Him. I've just had a great time lately just talking to Him and hearing stuff like I never have in my life.
Thanks for listening,
Lane
Sorry I haven't been able to post something on here yet. I just got me a google acount and I had to get someone to send me an invitation to post something on here. So let me get stated. Ok so I was gonna share some stuff about what I've been experenceing in the last couple weeks. This sunday I was soaking and talking to Holy Spirit and asking Him if He could open my eyes and let me see into the spiritual realm for a minute and see an Angel. So I opened my eyes for a quick seconed and right as I opened my eyes I looked out the window and a white dove flies by. That was an awesome experience for me.
I've had this verse on my heart for a while. I think someone has already posted this verse but its Mark 16: 15-18. I've been having dreams about stuff that prepares me for what I'm gonna do down there in Brazil and I've been working on getting in a better relationship with Him. I've just had a great time lately just talking to Him and hearing stuff like I never have in my life.
Thanks for listening,
Lane
More Verses
Revelation 1:8
Philippians 4:13
Ecclesiastes 3: 2-8
Isaiah 6: 7-9
Here are a couple more verses :) There are so many good ones!
Philippians 4:13
Ecclesiastes 3: 2-8
Isaiah 6: 7-9
Here are a couple more verses :) There are so many good ones!
Bone-gee-ah ~(good morning) :) Today is my day to blog so woohoo!! Here are some more verses...
Psalm 27:1 ~ The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?
Luke 10:17-20 ~ Then the seventy* returned with joy, saying "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name." And He said to them, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. "Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
"Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather* rejoice because your names are written in heaven.
Matthew 7: 7-8 ~ "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. "For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.
A lot of things have been happening lately! Prayers being answered, favor, people asking me for prayer, I have been forgiving and repenting, and reading my bible obviously haha, but things have been just amazing lately and there going to continue being that way.
Our God is an awesome God! and you better believe it :)
Psalm 27:1 ~ The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?
Luke 10:17-20 ~ Then the seventy* returned with joy, saying "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name." And He said to them, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. "Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
"Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather* rejoice because your names are written in heaven.
Matthew 7: 7-8 ~ "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. "For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.
A lot of things have been happening lately! Prayers being answered, favor, people asking me for prayer, I have been forgiving and repenting, and reading my bible obviously haha, but things have been just amazing lately and there going to continue being that way.
Our God is an awesome God! and you better believe it :)
Sunday, June 20, 2010
I was searching for a verse when this one caught my eye :)
Luke 4:18 ~
"The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me,
Because He has anointed Me
To preach the gospel to the poor;
He has sent Me to heal the
brokenhearted,
To proclaim liberty to the captives
And recovery of sight to the blind,
To set at liberty those who are
opressed;
To proclaim the acceptable year
of the Lord."
Hannah's Post
Team
If you read the scriptures Hannah has been getting, it is a commissioning from the Lord...First the former things have passed away,( you are all stepping into a new season and time) next is the Kingdom Mandate..."Go"( this is what this trip is all about going as in Mark 16:15-18) , then is how "we walk by faith"( this trip from start to finish is now and will continue to be about "Faith" For it is impossible to please the Father without "Faith" ), and finally directions in how to over come..."Resist the devil and he will flee"
Revelation 21:4
4 And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”
Mark 16:15-18 15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. 17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 theya]">[a] will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
2 Corinthians 5:7
7 For we walk by faith, not by sight.
Awesome Hannah....I praise the Lord for you and you Hearing His voice so clearly!!!!! AMEN
If you read the scriptures Hannah has been getting, it is a commissioning from the Lord...First the former things have passed away,( you are all stepping into a new season and time) next is the Kingdom Mandate..."Go"( this is what this trip is all about going as in Mark 16:15-18) , then is how "we walk by faith"( this trip from start to finish is now and will continue to be about "Faith" For it is impossible to please the Father without "Faith" ), and finally directions in how to over come..."Resist the devil and he will flee"
Revelation 21:4
4 And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”
Mark 16:15-18 15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. 17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 theya]">[a] will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
2 Corinthians 5:7
7 For we walk by faith, not by sight.
James 4:7
Humility Cures Worldliness
7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.Awesome Hannah....I praise the Lord for you and you Hearing His voice so clearly!!!!! AMEN
Wednesday
Hey guys this is Patty,
I have been praying and asking the Lord to show me what He has in store for this trip and to open my eyes, ears, and heart to receive what he has for me on this trip. One night as I was praying and asking God to show me a little about the trip he gave me a vision of something like a bubble with all of the team in it and I saw the devil trying to shoot firey arrows at us, they would just bounce off the bubble, so I believe that God has us protected on every side so that we can minister freely for Him on this trip.
1 Timothy 4:12
Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
I have been praying and asking the Lord to show me what He has in store for this trip and to open my eyes, ears, and heart to receive what he has for me on this trip. One night as I was praying and asking God to show me a little about the trip he gave me a vision of something like a bubble with all of the team in it and I saw the devil trying to shoot firey arrows at us, they would just bounce off the bubble, so I believe that God has us protected on every side so that we can minister freely for Him on this trip.
1 Timothy 4:12
Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
“Abba, Father!”
Abba, Father
Today is a day to Honor our Father in Heaven along with our earthly fathers.....Just as each of us have a earthly father that meets our needs we have one, a father above ALL that is our "All in All"
James 1:16-18
You are the potter and we are the clay....Father let this work that is in your hands be a creation of your choosing and Father may you sing over your work as before.......
Zephaniah 3:17 17 The LORD your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” Rejoice over us Father, quiet each on this team with your Love, and Abba Father may we hear your voice "Singing in and to our Hearts"
.......................................................Alleluia....Alleluia....Amen......................................................................
Today is a day to Honor our Father in Heaven along with our earthly fathers.....Just as each of us have a earthly father that meets our needs we have one, a father above ALL that is our "All in All"
James 1:16-18
16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. 18 Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of first fruits of His creatures.
Romans 8:15
15 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.”
Galatians 4:6
6 And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!”
We are a "First Fruit" of His....Placed into His family by the "Spirit of adoption" because He has placed the Spirit of His Son into our hearts...So let us all cry out today "Abba, Father" and let us worship Him for not only for what and where we are but for "Who we are" sons of the King. We serve an awesome God!!! Let us ALL spend some time in thanking Him for who we are through adoption but also to realize just who He is and realize that the one who spoke this universe into being wants each of us to call out......“Abba, Father!” We bless you “Abba, Father”You are the potter and we are the clay....Father let this work that is in your hands be a creation of your choosing and Father may you sing over your work as before.......
Zephaniah 3:17 17 The LORD your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” Rejoice over us Father, quiet each on this team with your Love, and Abba Father may we hear your voice "Singing in and to our Hearts"
.......................................................Alleluia....Alleluia....Amen......................................................................
Saturday, June 19, 2010
34 Then, looking up to heaven, He sighed, and said to him, “Ephphatha,” that is, “Be opened.”
Look at these words that Jesus spoke "Be opened" Lord we ask for the same open heaven over this team and this trip....Lord that you would not only open the heavens but that you would show us the "Gate of Heaven" just as you did for Jacob....Genesis 28:17
17 And he was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven!”
Genesis 28:12
12 Then he dreamed, and behold, a ladder was set up on the earth, and its top reached to heaven; and there the angels of God were ascending and descending on it.
Oh heavenly Father as it was then we ask that it will be again over this team..(even greater)..In the name above all ...Jesus...Amen
Look at these words that Jesus spoke "Be opened" Lord we ask for the same open heaven over this team and this trip....Lord that you would not only open the heavens but that you would show us the "Gate of Heaven" just as you did for Jacob....Genesis 28:17
17 And he was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven!”
Genesis 28:12
12 Then he dreamed, and behold, a ladder was set up on the earth, and its top reached to heaven; and there the angels of God were ascending and descending on it.
Oh heavenly Father as it was then we ask that it will be again over this team..(even greater)..In the name above all ...Jesus...Amen
Friday, June 18, 2010
Already recieved
Hey Everyone This is Tommy.
At our first group meeting Mark asked each team member what each of wanted to receive from this trip ( sort of why each of us have come) well for about 8 months prior to this meeting I had been seeking to enter the missions field to get a feel of the dynamics of spreading the gospel to the nations. So I said I need to overcome my fear and shyness, so that I can spread the gospel, because in the future I plan on going to Iran for the kingdoms cause.
Well I have received what I sought in this trip and more, and we leave for Brazil in 12 days, God has really been working in my life over the past month. While before, I was "not the type" who was able to talk about God in public (or even many personal conversations), it seems now any time I am talking to someone, the conversation seems to turn to what God is doing in this world by the power of his son Jesus.
I received the measure of boldness I wanted and much more. I am observing things of the spirit, such as spiritual gifts,and their nature. I am also able to see how God has been moving in my life, things that have developed over years that I am now how it all fits neatly together in His plans.
God is building His army, this team is a part. He is moving in this world, and it is powerful.
Grace be with you,
Tommy
At our first group meeting Mark asked each team member what each of wanted to receive from this trip ( sort of why each of us have come) well for about 8 months prior to this meeting I had been seeking to enter the missions field to get a feel of the dynamics of spreading the gospel to the nations. So I said I need to overcome my fear and shyness, so that I can spread the gospel, because in the future I plan on going to Iran for the kingdoms cause.
Well I have received what I sought in this trip and more, and we leave for Brazil in 12 days, God has really been working in my life over the past month. While before, I was "not the type" who was able to talk about God in public (or even many personal conversations), it seems now any time I am talking to someone, the conversation seems to turn to what God is doing in this world by the power of his son Jesus.
I received the measure of boldness I wanted and much more. I am observing things of the spirit, such as spiritual gifts,and their nature. I am also able to see how God has been moving in my life, things that have developed over years that I am now how it all fits neatly together in His plans.
God is building His army, this team is a part. He is moving in this world, and it is powerful.
Grace be with you,
Tommy
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
From Mark
Grace and Peace to All and may His Kingdom come upon this team as this team steps out into our Father's Kingdom and the destiny He planned for each team member.....Father we thank You for All the provision for this adventure in the Lord...Father we Bind all the goodness of Your Kingdom to your purposes and may Your hand stay the enemy and keep us ALL from evil............1 Chronicles 4:10 (New King James Version)
10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” So God granted him what he requested.
Father we ask this over this team and that we would be righteous by the blood of your Son, Jesus.....Psalm 5:12 (New King James Version)
12 For You, O LORD, will bless the righteous;
With favor You will surround him as with a shield.
May your favor indeed be our shield ..Alleluia..Alleluia..Amen
10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” So God granted him what he requested.
Father we ask this over this team and that we would be righteous by the blood of your Son, Jesus.....Psalm 5:12 (New King James Version)
12 For You, O LORD, will bless the righteous;
With favor You will surround him as with a shield.
May your favor indeed be our shield ..Alleluia..Alleluia..Amen
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