by Amanda Barnard | Dec 4, 2022 | Everything Else, Faith, Motivation
I was going to start this post with – are you a reader? Then I realized the frivolous context of the question, given the fact that you are currently reading, by viewing this post. So scratch that.
A real question would be, do you like to read? This is definitely an ok question to pose, I think. Just because you scroll through your phone or surf the internet, coming across miles and miles of information does not mean that you like to read.
Books are such a wealth of information. Before Google existed, published literature is what we had. Have you ever seen a real dictionary?
BETTER THAN TIKTOK?!
Yes I know, I know! It is hard to believe there was life before Google or even now as we see all of the recipes in video form on TikTok, how in the world?!?!
Everyone probably has had a list of books to read over the course of this year, but I didn’t start with the list I had made (insert facepalm here)! Nor do I even know where the list has gone.
So maybe some recommendations would be in order. My favorite book is the Bible! It is so full of information for our daily lives!
What is RICH?
One of my favorite verses is John 10:10, which tells us that Jesus came to give us a rich and satisfying life! Wow! A RICH and SATISFYING life!
Jesus came to give us a life full of blessings! But the first part of that verse warns us that the thief is coming to try and steal the Word from us, so he can kill and destroy us. So we know he is coming, we must stay on guard.
The Bible also tells us to guard our hearts above all things, yet it also says to love (1 Corinthians 13:4-8) and now I feel like a whirlwind or maybe I am in a tug-of-war. BUT WAIT! Thats it! This is war!
Ok, don’t get spooked about it because we are the winners! We have to put on the Armor of God as noted in Ephesians 6:11-18.
Let’s go back to the satisfying life! What may be gratifying to you, could look very different to me. Even the word “rich” could have many diverse definitions.
GOING BEYOND
But regardless, let’s imagine and dream! God plans are SO MUCH bigger than ours and if it can be accomplished by us, why would we need God? HE wants us to have a vision that there is NO WAY we could achieve on our own!
My goal is to win as many souls for the Kingdom, as is humanly possible! I want to use every avenue available! I WANT TO GO BEYOND ALL!!!
by Amanda Barnard | Nov 4, 2020 | Everything Else, Faith, Motivation
Today is November 4th and there is no declared winner of the Presidential Election. Our current President, Donald J Trump, warned us that this would happen.
This is a message to Christians – as many of you know, there has been a plethora of voices that are mature and have a proven track record prophesying that Donald J Trump would in fact be re-elected. But we are now watching the news that is starting to say otherwise.
It appears that Joe Biden will prematurely announce that he is the next president and chaos may ensue. This is one of the greatest diabolical schemes against the Church of Jesus Christ and we are alive to witness it.
Donald J Trump won the 2020 Election last night and the prophets did in fact prophesy ACCURATELY! Do NOT be deceived and they should NOT apologize!!
I am sure many will come against them with harassments and slanders, but do NOT fall into that trap! This is the hour to fast and pray!
Remember Jesus is coming back for a Bride without spot or wrinkle! This is the time to come together as the Body of Christ and be about the Father’s business! We must be in agreement and not let our faith waver!
A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.
For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.
Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.
Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness.
For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.
In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.
Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.
EPHESIANS 6:10-18
by Amanda Barnard | Mar 2, 2020 | Faith, Family, Motivation
The Lord has been putting on my heart the importance of prayer and being specific. Many times I find myself in situations where I don’t know what to pray for a person. Almost every single time, I realize that the following scripture applies. So I pray the Word.
It is impossible to go wrong when praying the Word of God! If you find yourself in this same dilemma, I challenge you to see how this fits for yourself.
Pray this……
Father God, I thank you for (insert your specific person’s name here), and I pray that You grant them a spirit of wisdom and revelation of insight into mysteries and secrets in the deep and intimate knowledge of Jesus. Flood their heart with light, that they may know and understand the hope to which You have called them and how rich Your glorious inheritance is. May they come to know and understand what is the immeasurable, unlimited, and surpassing greatness of Your power in and for us who believe! In Jesus name!
Taken from Ephesians 1:17-19
