1. How do you put on the whole Armour of God?
2.Do you war in the Spirit? If so, when and how.
Is this something you do on a regular basis, or just in times when you feel attacked.
Full Version: Spiritual Warfare
OK this is not a trick question 
I am in a situation at the moment of warfare and I would appreciate any advice you guys can give me.I want to hear what you think, I have my own ideas, but would really like to have your experience added as well.
So if any of you can help me, please do so.
I don't think I understand the armour so well/
Do you put it on daily or is it on when you put it on, by remembering things like:Faith, and what it means, salvation and what it means.
Must we do warfare as a rule. like first thing in the morning, or just when the Spirit causes you too?
I am in a situation at the moment of warfare and I would appreciate any advice you guys can give me.I want to hear what you think, I have my own ideas, but would really like to have your experience added as well.So if any of you can help me, please do so.
I don't think I understand the armour so well/
Do you put it on daily or is it on when you put it on, by remembering things like:Faith, and what it means, salvation and what it means.
Must we do warfare as a rule. like first thing in the morning, or just when the Spirit causes you too?
Brother Cornelius,
First, let me say that I have been led to pray for you for several days and will continue to do so. I do not understand why, nor do I feel it is my place to know, but I have felt your attack.
Second, I do not know whether the armor is considered on all the time or whether it is put on only during times of warfare, but I know that as good soldiers, we train for warfare even when there is not sight of war. We are prepared when it does come. We read and then can recall scrpiture when we need it at a time when it might not be convenient to stop and read the text.
I think of putting on the armor as like a special time like Mother's Day. You love your mother all the time, but on the one day you stop to consider all that you know about her and give consideration without interference from other concerns in life. It is more focused and lengthy.
In warfare, when it is real war in the spirit for we war not against things of the flesh but things of the spirit, the other cares of the world, even those that mean a great deal to you such as children and home, must be temporarly put aside to do battle. You always have "faith", but during battle it becomes like prayer, an all consuming nature of the mind.
First, let me say that I have been led to pray for you for several days and will continue to do so. I do not understand why, nor do I feel it is my place to know, but I have felt your attack.
Second, I do not know whether the armor is considered on all the time or whether it is put on only during times of warfare, but I know that as good soldiers, we train for warfare even when there is not sight of war. We are prepared when it does come. We read and then can recall scrpiture when we need it at a time when it might not be convenient to stop and read the text.
I think of putting on the armor as like a special time like Mother's Day. You love your mother all the time, but on the one day you stop to consider all that you know about her and give consideration without interference from other concerns in life. It is more focused and lengthy.
In warfare, when it is real war in the spirit for we war not against things of the flesh but things of the spirit, the other cares of the world, even those that mean a great deal to you such as children and home, must be temporarly put aside to do battle. You always have "faith", but during battle it becomes like prayer, an all consuming nature of the mind.
Thank you Leia, first for the prayers and being sensitive and faithful.
Yes , I understand what you are saying.This for me now is a time of war and I seem to get the feeling that the armour is also a knowledge somehow. Like: I am saved, so the helmet of salvation covers my head, my thought life.
I have the righteousness of Christ through His blood, so I have the breastplate(that covers my heart)
The Spirit quickens the Word to me as needed, so I have the sword.
I have faith in God and lean not on my own understanding, so that gives me my shield..
I have the truth around me like belt and my feet are always ready to tell the truth of the Gospel.
I pray for the covering of the Blood.
I also rest in God as the fight is the Lord's.
He gave me Psalm 23 this morning, I thought I knew it well, but today God opened it for me again.
Amplified: The Lord is my Shepherd, [to feed guide and shield me]I shall not lack.
He is feeding me Word,
Guiding me, for I am "blind"
and Shielding me from the enemy...(through the prayers of the saints , thanks again)
I rest in green pastures while He fights, and I eat in the presence of my enemies.There He anoints me.So it seems the anointing comes when I need it.
I was concerned about the enemy following me as I engage in this battle, so God said there are only three things that can follow me: goodness, mercy and unfailing love. God is GOOD.
Yes , I understand what you are saying.This for me now is a time of war and I seem to get the feeling that the armour is also a knowledge somehow. Like: I am saved, so the helmet of salvation covers my head, my thought life.
I have the righteousness of Christ through His blood, so I have the breastplate(that covers my heart)
The Spirit quickens the Word to me as needed, so I have the sword.
I have faith in God and lean not on my own understanding, so that gives me my shield..
I have the truth around me like belt and my feet are always ready to tell the truth of the Gospel.
I pray for the covering of the Blood.
I also rest in God as the fight is the Lord's.
He gave me Psalm 23 this morning, I thought I knew it well, but today God opened it for me again.
Amplified: The Lord is my Shepherd, [to feed guide and shield me]I shall not lack.
He is feeding me Word,
Guiding me, for I am "blind"
and Shielding me from the enemy...(through the prayers of the saints , thanks again)
I rest in green pastures while He fights, and I eat in the presence of my enemies.There He anoints me.So it seems the anointing comes when I need it.
I was concerned about the enemy following me as I engage in this battle, so God said there are only three things that can follow me: goodness, mercy and unfailing love. God is GOOD.
One thing l learned:
When we're home we expect to take our armour off...to relax...
With friends...relax....
at Church...relax.
No chance.
It's a moment to moment thing..Being able to quench the fiery darts of the enemy that come through those we care about.
We do things to each other unknowingly. Boy Satan likes this...If he can turn brother against brother and start something up when nothing was intended.
So yes. Armour all the time...Forgiveness all the time....
Forgiveness foils the plot of the enemy.
Be as wise as a serpent.
Gentle as a dove.
Some us don't have any problem being like the serpent...
It's the dove part we have to learn...
When we're home we expect to take our armour off...to relax...
With friends...relax....
at Church...relax.
No chance.It's a moment to moment thing..Being able to quench the fiery darts of the enemy that come through those we care about.
We do things to each other unknowingly. Boy Satan likes this...If he can turn brother against brother and start something up when nothing was intended.
So yes. Armour all the time...Forgiveness all the time....
Forgiveness foils the plot of the enemy.
Be as wise as a serpent.
Gentle as a dove.
Some us don't have any problem being like the serpent...
It's the dove part we have to learn...
Good advice Miki!! Another thing I have taught my kids is that when times are bad and you feel you have done all you can do....Just start praising the name of Jesus. They play music so they just get out a guitar and start singing praises. You will be surprised how fast the devils run when you start praising the name of Jesus even when you don't feel there's a praise left in you.
QUOTE(Cornelius @ Dec 1 2005, 02:59 AM)
OK this is not a trick question I am in a situation at the moment of warfare and I would appreciate any advice you guys can give me.I want to hear what you think, I have my own ideas, but would really like to have your experience added as well.
So if any of you can help me, please do so.
I don't think I understand the armour so well/
Do you put it on daily or is it on when you put it on, by remembering things like:Faith, and what it means, salvation and what it means.
Must we do warfare as a rule. like first thing in the morning, or just when the Spirit causes you too?
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I am in a situation at the moment of warfare and I would appreciate any advice you guys can give me.I want to hear what you think, I have my own ideas, but would really like to have your experience added as well.So if any of you can help me, please do so.
I don't think I understand the armour so well/
Do you put it on daily or is it on when you put it on, by remembering things like:Faith, and what it means, salvation and what it means.
Must we do warfare as a rule. like first thing in the morning, or just when the Spirit causes you too?
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Dear brother,
For me personally it is a literal every day thing!!! In some things it's really big battles...like having to pray for someone or coming against the devil over things like addictions in people's lives or taking God at His Word regardless to the storm that's going on around you...and with other things, it's not always so visibly intense but still a major battle...like putting Him first in EVERY area of your life. But for the believer, it's necessary to realize that when each of us becomes Christians, we have just defected from the devil's side to the Lord's...and that is going to MAJORLY tick him off. And just like in a literal war...it's not a sometimes sort of thing....he has us in his sights 24/7. That's why IT IS VITAL to put on that armor every day!!! The way it's done...fall in love with Him all over again...When we first fall in love with someone, it's like we just can't get enough of them...we love spending time with each other and doing things together...It's the same with the Lord...immerse yourself in the Word- both reading and memorizing Scriptures in preparation for those times when you might not have the Bible on you...spend as much time as is possible in prayer...put Him first in ALL areas of Your life...ask like the disciples for the infilling of the Holy Spirit...connect with other believers who love Him too...and pray to have the heart of Jesus (a hunger for the lost and a caring for those who hurt and need to know His love for them)...but realize that in putting on armor (seeking Him with all your heart and making Him the center of your life) IT WILL THEN BE USED...it won't just be this thing that is put on a display stand...it will be used...like James 1:2-4 tells us, we WILL get a work-out...BUT when we enter Heaven, we'll be able to trade that armor in for robes of righteousness which have been bought by His blood!!!
Hope that helps....I know it's what keeps me able to function!!!! Take care my brother!
Love in Him!!!
selene
QUOTE(selene @ Dec 1 2005, 12:21 PM)
QUOTE(Cornelius @ Dec 1 2005, 02:59 AM)
OK this is not a trick question I am in a situation at the moment of warfare and I would appreciate any advice you guys can give me.I want to hear what you think, I have my own ideas, but would really like to have your experience added as well.
So if any of you can help me, please do so.
I don't think I understand the armour so well/
Do you put it on daily or is it on when you put it on, by remembering things like:Faith, and what it means, salvation and what it means.
Must we do warfare as a rule. like first thing in the morning, or just when the Spirit causes you too?
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I am in a situation at the moment of warfare and I would appreciate any advice you guys can give me.I want to hear what you think, I have my own ideas, but would really like to have your experience added as well.So if any of you can help me, please do so.
I don't think I understand the armour so well/
Do you put it on daily or is it on when you put it on, by remembering things like:Faith, and what it means, salvation and what it means.
Must we do warfare as a rule. like first thing in the morning, or just when the Spirit causes you too?
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Dear brother,
For me personally it is a literal every day thing!!! In some things it's really big battles...like having to pray for someone or coming against the devil over things like addictions in people's lives or taking God at His Word regardless to the storm that's going on around you...and with other things, it's not always so visibly intense but still a major battle...like putting Him first in EVERY area of your life. But for the believer, it's necessary to realize that when each of us becomes Christians, we have just defected from the devil's side to the Lord's...and that is going to MAJORLY tick him off. And just like in a literal war...it's not a sometimes sort of thing....he has us in his sights 24/7. That's why IT IS VITAL to put on that armor every day!!! The way it's done...fall in love with Him all over again...When we first fall in love with someone, it's like we just can't get enough of them...we love spending time with each other and doing things together...It's the same with the Lord...immerse yourself in the Word- both reading and memorizing Scriptures in preparation for those times when you might not have the Bible on you...spend as much time as is possible in prayer...put Him first in ALL areas of Your life...ask like the disciples for the infilling of the Holy Spirit...connect with other believers who love Him too...and pray to have the heart of Jesus (a hunger for the lost and a caring for those who hurt and need to know His love for them)...but realize that in putting on armor (seeking Him with all your heart and making Him the center of your life) IT WILL THEN BE USED...it won't just be this thing that is put on a display stand...it will be used...like James 1:2-4 tells us, we WILL get a work-out...BUT when we enter Heaven, we'll be able to trade that armor in for robes of righteousness which have been bought by His blood!!!
Hope that helps....I know it's what keeps me able to function!!!! Take care my brother!
Love in Him!!!
selene
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And a BIG PS...praise Him!!! Like Davis said in Psa 150...with everything you are and evrything you got...and whether you feel like it or not!!!! The devil REALLY hates praise directed to the Lord!!!
QUOTE(selene @ Dec 1 2005, 12:24 PM)
QUOTE(selene @ Dec 1 2005, 12:21 PM)
QUOTE(Cornelius @ Dec 1 2005, 02:59 AM)
OK this is not a trick question I am in a situation at the moment of warfare and I would appreciate any advice you guys can give me.I want to hear what you think, I have my own ideas, but would really like to have your experience added as well.
So if any of you can help me, please do so.
I don't think I understand the armour so well/
Do you put it on daily or is it on when you put it on, by remembering things like:Faith, and what it means, salvation and what it means.
Must we do warfare as a rule. like first thing in the morning, or just when the Spirit causes you too?
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I am in a situation at the moment of warfare and I would appreciate any advice you guys can give me.I want to hear what you think, I have my own ideas, but would really like to have your experience added as well.So if any of you can help me, please do so.
I don't think I understand the armour so well/
Do you put it on daily or is it on when you put it on, by remembering things like:Faith, and what it means, salvation and what it means.
Must we do warfare as a rule. like first thing in the morning, or just when the Spirit causes you too?
[right][snapback]26233[/snapback][/right]
Dear brother,
For me personally it is a literal every day thing!!! In some things it's really big battles...like having to pray for someone or coming against the devil over things like addictions in people's lives or taking God at His Word regardless to the storm that's going on around you...and with other things, it's not always so visibly intense but still a major battle...like putting Him first in EVERY area of your life. But for the believer, it's necessary to realize that when each of us becomes Christians, we have just defected from the devil's side to the Lord's...and that is going to MAJORLY tick him off. And just like in a literal war...it's not a sometimes sort of thing....he has us in his sights 24/7. That's why IT IS VITAL to put on that armor every day!!! The way it's done...fall in love with Him all over again...When we first fall in love with someone, it's like we just can't get enough of them...we love spending time with each other and doing things together...It's the same with the Lord...immerse yourself in the Word- both reading and memorizing Scriptures in preparation for those times when you might not have the Bible on you...spend as much time as is possible in prayer...put Him first in ALL areas of Your life...ask like the disciples for the infilling of the Holy Spirit...connect with other believers who love Him too...and pray to have the heart of Jesus (a hunger for the lost and a caring for those who hurt and need to know His love for them)...but realize that in putting on armor (seeking Him with all your heart and making Him the center of your life) IT WILL THEN BE USED...it won't just be this thing that is put on a display stand...it will be used...like James 1:2-4 tells us, we WILL get a work-out...BUT when we enter Heaven, we'll be able to trade that armor in for robes of righteousness which have been bought by His blood!!!
Hope that helps....I know it's what keeps me able to function!!!! Take care my brother!
Love in Him!!!
selene
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And a BIG PS...praise Him!!! Like Davis said in Psa 150...with everything you are and evrything you got...and whether you feel like it or not!!!! The devil REALLY hates praise directed to the Lord!!!
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OOPS...I meant to write David...I'm on a library computer playing "beat the clock" with only a minute left ....gotta jet!!!!PTL! selene!
QUOTE(selene @ Dec 1 2005, 12:26 PM)
QUOTE(selene @ Dec 1 2005, 12:24 PM)
QUOTE(selene @ Dec 1 2005, 12:21 PM)
QUOTE(Cornelius @ Dec 1 2005, 02:59 AM)
OK this is not a trick question I am in a situation at the moment of warfare and I would appreciate any advice you guys can give me.I want to hear what you think, I have my own ideas, but would really like to have your experience added as well.
So if any of you can help me, please do so.
I don't think I understand the armour so well/
Do you put it on daily or is it on when you put it on, by remembering things like:Faith, and what it means, salvation and what it means.
Must we do warfare as a rule. like first thing in the morning, or just when the Spirit causes you too?
[right][snapback]26233[/snapback][/right]
I am in a situation at the moment of warfare and I would appreciate any advice you guys can give me.I want to hear what you think, I have my own ideas, but would really like to have your experience added as well.So if any of you can help me, please do so.
I don't think I understand the armour so well/
Do you put it on daily or is it on when you put it on, by remembering things like:Faith, and what it means, salvation and what it means.
Must we do warfare as a rule. like first thing in the morning, or just when the Spirit causes you too?
[right][snapback]26233[/snapback][/right]
Dear brother,
For me personally it is a literal every day thing!!! In some things it's really big battles...like having to pray for someone or coming against the devil over things like addictions in people's lives or taking God at His Word regardless to the storm that's going on around you...and with other things, it's not always so visibly intense but still a major battle...like putting Him first in EVERY area of your life. But for the believer, it's necessary to realize that when each of us becomes Christians, we have just defected from the devil's side to the Lord's...and that is going to MAJORLY tick him off. And just like in a literal war...it's not a sometimes sort of thing....he has us in his sights 24/7. That's why IT IS VITAL to put on that armor every day!!! The way it's done...fall in love with Him all over again...When we first fall in love with someone, it's like we just can't get enough of them...we love spending time with each other and doing things together...It's the same with the Lord...immerse yourself in the Word- both reading and memorizing Scriptures in preparation for those times when you might not have the Bible on you...spend as much time as is possible in prayer...put Him first in ALL areas of Your life...ask like the disciples for the infilling of the Holy Spirit...connect with other believers who love Him too...and pray to have the heart of Jesus (a hunger for the lost and a caring for those who hurt and need to know His love for them)...but realize that in putting on armor (seeking Him with all your heart and making Him the center of your life) IT WILL THEN BE USED...it won't just be this thing that is put on a display stand...it will be used...like James 1:2-4 tells us, we WILL get a work-out...BUT when we enter Heaven, we'll be able to trade that armor in for robes of righteousness which have been bought by His blood!!!
Hope that helps....I know it's what keeps me able to function!!!! Take care my brother!
Love in Him!!!
selene
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And a BIG PS...praise Him!!! Like Davis said in Psa 150...with everything you are and evrything you got...and whether you feel like it or not!!!! The devil REALLY hates praise directed to the Lord!!!
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OOPS...I meant to write David...I'm on a library computer playing "beat the clock" with only a minute left ....gotta jet!!!!PTL! selene!
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Yay...I was able to get on another computer here at the library and wanted to share something that really jumped out at me...Back when this Scripture was written, what was the general acquaintence with the armor...it was that worn by the Roman soldiers...and like a military uniform, they wore it evry day...for two reasons...for protection and identification. When you saw them walking around they showed not only readiness for whatever might come their way but that they were a part of Rome's army. Just wanted to add...was SUPER impressed to get on a computer and share that! God bless you brother!!! I'll keep you in my prayers!!!!
Love in Him!!!
selene
QUOTE(Miki @ Dec 1 2005, 05:27 AM)
One thing l learned:
When we're home we expect to take our armour off...to relax...
With friends...relax....
at Church...relax. No chance.
It's a moment to moment thing..Being able to quench the fiery darts of the enemy that come through those we care about.
We do things to each other unknowingly. Boy Satan likes this...If he can turn brother against brother and start something up when nothing was intended.
So yes. Armour all the time...Forgiveness all the time....
Forgiveness foils the plot of the enemy.
Be as wise as a serpent.
Gentle as a dove.
Some us don't have any problem being like the serpent...
It's the dove part we have to learn...
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When we're home we expect to take our armour off...to relax...
With friends...relax....
at Church...relax.
No chance.It's a moment to moment thing..Being able to quench the fiery darts of the enemy that come through those we care about.
We do things to each other unknowingly. Boy Satan likes this...If he can turn brother against brother and start something up when nothing was intended.
So yes. Armour all the time...Forgiveness all the time....
Forgiveness foils the plot of the enemy.
Be as wise as a serpent.
Gentle as a dove.
Some us don't have any problem being like the serpent...
It's the dove part we have to learn...
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Amen Miki!!!!!!!!
Thanks everyone. Selene, thanks for coming back and back again and sharing what the Lord showed you to share. I do like the image of readiness and identification!!
Don't you all love being part of the body!Here we have love and help and advice and prayer. When I get tired, I can call on you and I know you will support in prayer and love.
I must tell you something, I have never been on another forum in my life. This is my first and I am glad God brought me here and nowhere else
Don't you all love being part of the body!Here we have love and help and advice and prayer. When I get tired, I can call on you and I know you will support in prayer and love.
I must tell you something, I have never been on another forum in my life. This is my first and I am glad God brought me here and nowhere else
me too
QUOTE(Cornelius @ Dec 1 2005, 01:08 PM)
Thanks everyone. Selene, thanks for coming back and back again and sharing what the Lord showed you to share. I do like the image of readiness and identification!!
Don't you all love being part of the body!Here we have love and help and advice and prayer. When I get tired, I can call on you and I know you will support in prayer and love.
I must tell you something, I have never been on another forum in my life. This is my first and I am glad God brought me here and nowhere else
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Don't you all love being part of the body!Here we have love and help and advice and prayer. When I get tired, I can call on you and I know you will support in prayer and love.
I must tell you something, I have never been on another forum in my life. This is my first and I am glad God brought me here and nowhere else
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I know what you mean brother...I absolutely love this site!!! It's so neat how something that the world uses for neutral purposes at best or for ungodly purposes at the worst...God can use for His glory and to be a blessing to His church!!!! For prayer, for encouragement, to just share and be connected with others used by the Lord who REALLY care abouut each other....it reminds me of the church of Acts...if they had had computers!
QUOTE(Cornelius @ Dec 1 2005, 01:08 PM)
Thanks everyone. Selene, thanks for coming back and back again and sharing what the Lord showed you to share. I do like the image of readiness and identification!!
Don't you all love being part of the body!Here we have love and help and advice and prayer. When I get tired, I can call on you and I know you will support in prayer and love.
I must tell you something, I have never been on another forum in my life. This is my first and I am glad God brought me here and nowhere else
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Don't you all love being part of the body!Here we have love and help and advice and prayer. When I get tired, I can call on you and I know you will support in prayer and love.
I must tell you something, I have never been on another forum in my life. This is my first and I am glad God brought me here and nowhere else
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Me either, and I have to think real hard to even remember how I found it...but then there was Sheckel's pictures and I already had the nagging vision and
you know, it wasn't until this moment that I even remembered that vision!!!!It had hunted me and oppressed me for so long and now it is gone. So much confirmation that this is the place.
Mr. C...isn't it nice to be able to put on armor that is spiritual? I saw a documentary of some men going through an experiment to see if modern men could handle the training that knights went through. Took some tough men from every country and they had a really hard time. Just the authenticated armor was difficult and then they put the men to training up to standard! It was said there was one knight that could actually mount his horse himself by running at it and could even climb a ladder from the underside (holding on rung by rung), but none of these though guys could. Imagine! Having to actually put on all that metal and fight!
But, heaven help me, I used to belong to SCA (Society of Creative Anachranism; Knight and Ladies) I loved the looks of it...
Now...there is nothing so amazing as seeing a full grown man bent over a bible.
leia
Church of Acts...I prayed with a black lady today who broke her foot in 2000 and it never got healed. I laid hands on her an God started moving her toes...very fast, too fast for her to do it herself. She told me she could feel Him moving in her foot. I will pray with her every Thursday until its completely healed. Praise God, you know!!! He is great and still in the healing business. When she walked away, I watched and the first steps were till limping , and as she walked on, it started getting more and more normal, and I saw that she did not even notice it herself.
I am trusting God fro great great great things!
I am trusting God fro great great great things!
QUOTE(Cornelius @ Dec 1 2005, 01:23 PM)
Church of Acts...I prayed with a black lady today who broke her foot in 2000 and it never got healed. I laid hands on her an God started moving her toes...very fast, too fast for her to do it herself. She told me she could feel Him moving in her foot. I will pray with her every Thursday until its completely healed. Praise God, you know!!! He is great and still in the healing business. When she walked away, I watched and the first steps were till limping , and as she walked on, it started getting more and more normal, and I saw that she did not even notice it herself.
I am trusting God fro great great great things!
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I am trusting God fro great great great things!
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Mr. C,
It has been my experience that God heal immediately or just almost so. Which would make me to wonder whether this black lady has something for you from God as well to bring you back weekly. God is so good. Her spirit must be good for your soul...
Black woman, to me, are real authority figures! I died when I was two and my mother pretty much came apart. I would not respond and she grabbed me up, holdin me upside down by the feet and ran out of the house, down the street to the only one that was not working during the day and that was this black lady.
I was only two but I remember two things: 1) something kicked me out in the first place, can't say what but it shoved me hard and out, and 2) that black lady was very serious when she whacked me. I remember coming back and looking at her, upside down.
Authority and a commanding spirit belonging to the lord, that woman had. I don't know whether she was shacking me back in or whacking something out....but when a black woman needs anything now, it's instinct....ya just say, "yes ma'am".
leia
I was dedicated to the Lord by a black man called Samuel. He lifted me up as a baby and told the Lord to take me for Himself. I treasure that so.I know God touched this lady today, but she will be back. I do a little dance in the Lord, for I am happy in Him. Such greatness in our midst. Something is up! God is moving! Just be aware and you will see.
love you all
C
QUOTE(Leia @ Dec 1 2005, 09:39 PM)
QUOTE(Cornelius @ Dec 1 2005, 01:23 PM)
Church of Acts...I prayed with a black lady today who broke her foot in 2000 and it never got healed. I laid hands on her an God started moving her toes...very fast, too fast for her to do it herself. She told me she could feel Him moving in her foot. I will pray with her every Thursday until its completely healed. Praise God, you know!!! He is great and still in the healing business. When she walked away, I watched and the first steps were till limping , and as she walked on, it started getting more and more normal, and I saw that she did not even notice it herself.
I am trusting God fro great great great things!
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I am trusting God fro great great great things!
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Mr. C,
It has been my experience that God heal immediately or just almost so. Which would make me to wonder whether this black lady has something for you from God as well to bring you back weekly. God is so good. Her spirit must be good for your soul...
Black woman, to me, are real authority figures! I died when I was two and my mother pretty much came apart. I would not respond and she grabbed me up, holdin me upside down by the feet and ran out of the house, down the street to the only one that was not working during the day and that was this black lady.
I was only two but I remember two things: 1) something kicked me out in the first place, can't say what but it shoved me hard and out, and 2) that black lady was very serious when she whacked me. I remember coming back and looking at her, upside down.
Authority and a commanding spirit belonging to the lord, that woman had. I don't know whether she was shacking me back in or whacking something out....but when a black woman needs anything now, it's instinct....ya just say, "yes ma'am".
leia
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You know Leia I know you think I am strange for staying on a mountain in the mist. But girl, you take the cake. I would like to sit you down and just listen one day.From dying and coming back, riding on Harleys (this is my own image, but I am sure it is true as well), writing books, the farm, the harp the herbs...and then the army , the guns, the Desert Storm.Yea I remember all these things
even the little camera in the fan.Mr C
ps I want the recipe for the oil with the herbs.
Just a thought. One must be careful that when we talk about having the armor of God we think in terms of things we must do. It can become an I thing instead of a God thing. Here is a scary thought, completely give it over to God and don't concern yourself with the spiritual warfare. Give it completely to God. The only thing you have to worry about is your own walk with God, the rest is all his to handle. Do you trust him enough to let go of the fear? I will pray for you. But remember God Won't let you down.
God Bless,
Kansas Dad
God Bless,
Kansas Dad
Thanks Kansasdad. I am not in fear, praise God and this battle is not around me, but it is for the soul of somebody else.The Word says to put on the armor so I must.When I go into battle, the bible says my fight is not against flesh and blood , but against principalities and powers.
You are right also in giving it to God. That is step one, and then I have to listen to the Spirit. He decides what to do next.
Sometimes the battle is as simple as a song of praise.Sometimes it takes the binding of the forces of darkness.
I also call in the body for help. I cannot stand by myself. You all help in your prayers. Maybe when this is over , I will be released to share all, but I cannot do so now.
love Cornelius
You are right also in giving it to God. That is step one, and then I have to listen to the Spirit. He decides what to do next.
Sometimes the battle is as simple as a song of praise.Sometimes it takes the binding of the forces of darkness.
I also call in the body for help. I cannot stand by myself. You all help in your prayers. Maybe when this is over , I will be released to share all, but I cannot do so now.
love Cornelius
QUOTE(Cornelius @ Dec 1 2005, 01:18 PM)
QUOTE(Leia @ Dec 1 2005, 09:39 PM)
QUOTE(Cornelius @ Dec 1 2005, 01:23 PM)
Church of Acts...I prayed with a black lady today who broke her foot in 2000 and it never got healed. I laid hands on her an God started moving her toes...very fast, too fast for her to do it herself. She told me she could feel Him moving in her foot. I will pray with her every Thursday until its completely healed. Praise God, you know!!! He is great and still in the healing business. When she walked away, I watched and the first steps were till limping , and as she walked on, it started getting more and more normal, and I saw that she did not even notice it herself.
I am trusting God fro great great great things!
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I am trusting God fro great great great things!
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Mr. C,
It has been my experience that God heal immediately or just almost so. Which would make me to wonder whether this black lady has something for you from God as well to bring you back weekly. God is so good. Her spirit must be good for your soul...
Black woman, to me, are real authority figures! I died when I was two and my mother pretty much came apart. I would not respond and she grabbed me up, holdin me upside down by the feet and ran out of the house, down the street to the only one that was not working during the day and that was this black lady.
I was only two but I remember two things: 1) something kicked me out in the first place, can't say what but it shoved me hard and out, and 2) that black lady was very serious when she whacked me. I remember coming back and looking at her, upside down.
Authority and a commanding spirit belonging to the lord, that woman had. I don't know whether she was shacking me back in or whacking something out....but when a black woman needs anything now, it's instinct....ya just say, "yes ma'am".
leia
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You know Leia I know you think I am strange for staying on a mountain in the mist. But girl, you take the cake. I would like to sit you down and just listen one day.From dying and coming back, riding on Harleys (this is my own image, but I am sure it is true as well), writing books, the farm, the harp the herbs...and then the army , the guns, the Desert Storm.Yea I remember all these things
even the little camera in the fan.Mr C
ps I want the recipe for the oil with the herbs.
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I too see Leia as an extraordianrily fascinating person
2Co 10:3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 2Co 10:4 (For the weapons of our warfare [are] not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 2Co 10:5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; 2Co 10:6 And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.
Well we need to wear the armour and to realize that it is not an armour of defense, but rather an armour of assault. If you are fleeing in this armour, your back will be exposed to the enemy. If you lift the visor on your helmet of salvation, the devil will see it is you and not Christ Himself in the armour. The armour gives the demon world the impression it is Jesus they are dealing with. Outside that they know they are going to be able to defend their turf. You got to have Christ, and He is in the armour. All He died for is represented by the armour. Do not give evidence to the devil that you are in fear by virtue of failing to stand in full battle array.
Well we need to wear the armour and to realize that it is not an armour of defense, but rather an armour of assault. If you are fleeing in this armour, your back will be exposed to the enemy. If you lift the visor on your helmet of salvation, the devil will see it is you and not Christ Himself in the armour. The armour gives the demon world the impression it is Jesus they are dealing with. Outside that they know they are going to be able to defend their turf. You got to have Christ, and He is in the armour. All He died for is represented by the armour. Do not give evidence to the devil that you are in fear by virtue of failing to stand in full battle array.
A black man laid hands on me to quicken the spirit...He was awesome...All he did was pick up his Bible to read and the demons headed for the door.
He was a missionary in Uganda during the rain of terror.
He was a missionary in Uganda during the rain of terror.
I don't have much to add,but would like to say that I think you are all
interesting, fascinationg and God fearing people.
Miki, I agree I feel like I need the armor everyday.
I feel like I am in constant battle lately.
Is this an end time thing-I don't know,but never before
have I been led to get my armor on for the Lord daily.
Cornelius-I am praying for you as I am for everyone here.
Peace be with you in all that you do
interesting, fascinationg and God fearing people.
Miki, I agree I feel like I need the armor everyday.
I feel like I am in constant battle lately.
Is this an end time thing-I don't know,but never before
have I been led to get my armor on for the Lord daily.
Cornelius-I am praying for you as I am for everyone here.
Peace be with you in all that you do
QUOTE(Mazinaw @ Dec 1 2005, 03:56 PM)
2Co 10:6 And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.
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Never noticed this before. After we correct ourselves from disobedience, we are know when there is disobedience around and respond.
What I ment by defensive action is not to run but to fight to the death only when attacked. However, though this scripture does not say go looking for it, it does say that it will eventually come our way and when we see it we are to exact revenge.
It makes sense. When you have been attacked and see how you have fallen into the snare and away from God, after recovering you are profoundly and uniquely trained to fight in that battlefield. So that the bikers club here (I do not ride with them, I only know them) are the best equipped to cook out at the park and witness on the rougher side of town.
QUOTE(Mazinaw @ Dec 1 2005, 03:51 PM)
QUOTE(Cornelius @ Dec 1 2005, 01:18 PM)
QUOTE(Leia @ Dec 1 2005, 09:39 PM)
QUOTE(Cornelius @ Dec 1 2005, 01:23 PM)
Church of Acts...I prayed with a black lady today who broke her foot in 2000 and it never got healed. I laid hands on her an God started moving her toes...very fast, too fast for her to do it herself. She told me she could feel Him moving in her foot. I will pray with her every Thursday until its completely healed. Praise God, you know!!! He is great and still in the healing business. When she walked away, I watched and the first steps were till limping , and as she walked on, it started getting more and more normal, and I saw that she did not even notice it herself.
I am trusting God fro great great great things!
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I am trusting God fro great great great things!
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Mr. C,
It has been my experience that God heal immediately or just almost so. Which would make me to wonder whether this black lady has something for you from God as well to bring you back weekly. God is so good. Her spirit must be good for your soul...
Black woman, to me, are real authority figures! I died when I was two and my mother pretty much came apart. I would not respond and she grabbed me up, holdin me upside down by the feet and ran out of the house, down the street to the only one that was not working during the day and that was this black lady.
I was only two but I remember two things: 1) something kicked me out in the first place, can't say what but it shoved me hard and out, and 2) that black lady was very serious when she whacked me. I remember coming back and looking at her, upside down.
Authority and a commanding spirit belonging to the lord, that woman had. I don't know whether she was shacking me back in or whacking something out....but when a black woman needs anything now, it's instinct....ya just say, "yes ma'am".
leia
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You know Leia I know you think I am strange for staying on a mountain in the mist. But girl, you take the cake. I would like to sit you down and just listen one day.From dying and coming back, riding on Harleys (this is my own image, but I am sure it is true as well), writing books, the farm, the harp the herbs...and then the army , the guns, the Desert Storm.Yea I remember all these things
even the little camera in the fan.Mr C
ps I want the recipe for the oil with the herbs.
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I too see Leia as an extraordianrily fascinating person
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What is my problem?!?! I probably only live an hour and a half or so away, and I haven't RUN up there to her farm to do just exactly that--sit her down and just listen! She absolutely is fascinating! I bet if everybody fully filled out their profiles with all the stuff like that in their lives, we'd have quite a long time reading some REALLY good stuff! This is a great bunch of people!
QUOTE(Cornelius @ Dec 1 2005, 03:55 PM)
Thanks Kansasdad. I am not in fear, praise God and this battle is not around me, but it is for the soul of somebody else.The Word says to put on the armor so I must.When I go into battle, the bible says my fight is not against flesh and blood , but against principalities and powers.
You are right also in giving it to God. That is step one, and then I have to listen to the Spirit. He decides what to do next.
Sometimes the battle is as simple as a song of praise.Sometimes it takes the binding of the forces of darkness.
I also call in the body for help. I cannot stand by myself. You all help in your prayers. Maybe when this is over , I will be released to share all, but I cannot do so now.
love Cornelius
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You are right also in giving it to God. That is step one, and then I have to listen to the Spirit. He decides what to do next.
Sometimes the battle is as simple as a song of praise.Sometimes it takes the binding of the forces of darkness.
I also call in the body for help. I cannot stand by myself. You all help in your prayers. Maybe when this is over , I will be released to share all, but I cannot do so now.
love Cornelius
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Thank you for the clairfication, I mis-understood your message. I am happy to help you with prayer.
God Bless,
Kansas Dad
QUOTE(Kansasdad @ Dec 2 2005, 10:27 AM)
Thank you for the clairfication, I mis-understood your message. I am happy to help you with prayer.
God Bless,
Kansas Dad
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God Bless,
Kansas Dad
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As did I Mr. C! I would be glad it is not you, but sometimes when it is someone we care for it would be easier on us if it was!
My prayers are with you.
I am working on sending a photo to you on my paintings of the crucifixion and the last supper.
leia
Looking forward Leia.
Yes,it is difficult when somebody needs help and you find yourself in a position where you seem to have the "responsibility" for them. God does indeed work in the strangest of ways. I must admit I told Him "why me" a few time already in this situation. Maybe he can use me because i feel so totally helpless
I am just a normal guy in Africa and now I am confronted by the stuff they make movies from.I have given Larry the whole story, because I need advice, and a cord made with two, is not easily broken.
I don't want to involve a lot of people, I already feel "delicate" about sharing this.
So, anyway, remember us in your prayers. I have never done this before.Pray for our protection and for wisdom and for God to anoint us when its needed.Widom,wisdom,widom...
Yes,it is difficult when somebody needs help and you find yourself in a position where you seem to have the "responsibility" for them. God does indeed work in the strangest of ways. I must admit I told Him "why me" a few time already in this situation. Maybe he can use me because i feel so totally helpless
I am just a normal guy in Africa and now I am confronted by the stuff they make movies from.I have given Larry the whole story, because I need advice, and a cord made with two, is not easily broken.
I don't want to involve a lot of people, I already feel "delicate" about sharing this.
So, anyway, remember us in your prayers. I have never done this before.Pray for our protection and for wisdom and for God to anoint us when its needed.Widom,wisdom,widom...
QUOTE(Cornelius @ Dec 2 2005, 01:38 PM)
Looking forward Leia.
Yes,it is difficult when somebody needs help and you find yourself in a position where you seem to have the "responsibility" for them. God does indeed work in the strangest of ways. I must admit I told Him "why me" a few time already in this situation. Maybe he can use me because i feel so totally helpless
I am just a normal guy in Africa and now I am confronted by the stuff they make movies from.I have given Larry the whole story, because I need advice, and a cord made with two, is not easily broken.
I don't want to involve a lot of people, I already feel "delicate" about sharing this.
So, anyway, remember us in your prayers. I have never done this before.Pray for our protection and for wisdom and for God to anoint us when its needed.Widom,wisdom,widom...
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Yes,it is difficult when somebody needs help and you find yourself in a position where you seem to have the "responsibility" for them. God does indeed work in the strangest of ways. I must admit I told Him "why me" a few time already in this situation. Maybe he can use me because i feel so totally helpless
I am just a normal guy in Africa and now I am confronted by the stuff they make movies from.I have given Larry the whole story, because I need advice, and a cord made with two, is not easily broken.
I don't want to involve a lot of people, I already feel "delicate" about sharing this.
So, anyway, remember us in your prayers. I have never done this before.Pray for our protection and for wisdom and for God to anoint us when its needed.Widom,wisdom,widom...
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WOW now I have a much better understanding. I have a Dr. who came from the missions in Africa. He has shared some of his stories. You are in my prayers.
God Bless,
Kansas Dad
Wow, reading through this thread has made me see that I am not alone. It appears that the general opinion here is that we maintain our armor at all times, and I can't agree more. I find my battle is from moment to moment. There have been times when I let down my shield in seemingly innocent situations and found myself compremised. Many times I haven't seen it until the situation has passed. I do believe that retrospect is God's voice speaking through the stillness of my soul.
Someone said here that Satan will use even your family against you and I have found this to be very true. The creation of disruption where there should be none. Distractions to keep your eyes from where they should be. I sense truth here among you on this thread. I don't hear grandiose ideas and desire for power over your brethren. Just the sound of Christs followers falling into formation behind Christ rather than vieing for positions to His left and right.
God be with you one and all,
sojourner
Someone said here that Satan will use even your family against you and I have found this to be very true. The creation of disruption where there should be none. Distractions to keep your eyes from where they should be. I sense truth here among you on this thread. I don't hear grandiose ideas and desire for power over your brethren. Just the sound of Christs followers falling into formation behind Christ rather than vieing for positions to His left and right.
God be with you one and all,
sojourner
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