The Calm of His Presence

Friday, September 21, 2012

Just Give Me Jesus

JUST GIVE ME JESUS

Sept 21 & 22nd

James Brown Arena, Augusta, Ga

For more information visit Just Give Me Jesus Augusta or AnGeL Ministries.

In His Calm,

Mary

Monday, September 17, 2012

Thankful Thursday -God will open up a window to Heaven

"Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the Lord Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it."

Malachi 3:10

Do you struggle with selfishness?

Do you struggle with not wanting to give all that you are to God?

Do you hold back that one part of you out of fear of what He may ask you to do with it?

Do you fear what path He may take you down?

Oh sweet friend, give Him all that you are. Give Him the part of you that scares you the most.

He WILL turn it into something beautiful and will pour out blessings so much more than you could ever imagine!

This weekend, Sept 21st & 22nd, a group of ladies who felt God calling them to give all that they are and all that they have will be watching as GOD OPENS UP A WINDOW TO HEAVEN AND POURS DOWN BLESSINGS!

We have prayed for 2 years for God to bring revival to our corner of the world and that the revival we experience will spread throughout the world.

This Friday & Saturday Anne Graham Lotz will lead Just Give Me Jesus Augusta in Augusta, Georgia. We invite you to join us in Augusta, Georgia at the James Brown Arena. If you can't make it in person we invite you to join us right where you are. You can go to the AnGeL Ministries website to find out how you can experience Just Give Me Jesus in the comfort of your own home.

Fernando Ortega, Sheila Bailey & Babbie Mason will join Anne Graham Lotz for Just Give Me Jesus Augusta.

Continuing the Joy Dare #860 - #875:

my "baby girl" riding her bike without training wheels
big brother helping little sister
loving on my daughter when she's sick with a high fever
morning naps after sleepless nights
standing firm on faith
rainbows of God's promises
power of prayer
experiencing God's equipping as I follow His Call
being pushed out of comfort zones
peace that passes understanding
college football Saturdays
warm homemade cinnamon applesauce
puzzles on the floor
sleepy heads after a night out with friends
lazy Saturday mornings
Jesus: My Counselor

Taking the Joy Dare of counting 1000 gifts with Ann at A Holy Experience

In His Calm,

Mary

Monday, September 10, 2012

Just Give Me Jesus Augusta - The Way of Revival part 2

“Prepare the way for the Lord,

make straight paths for him.

Every valley shall be filled in,

Every mountain and hill made low.

The crooked roads shall become straight,

the rough ways smooth.

And all mankind will see God’s salvation.”

Luke 3:4-6

Last week we studied John the Baptist’s “Challenge to Revival”, discussed by Stephen Olford in his book Heart Cry for Revival. This week we will look at the conditions needed for revival.

“Every valley shall be filled in,…”

“Valleys are depressions and divisions in the earth’s surface, and as such symbolize aspects of defeat in the believer’s life.”

Do you have depressions and divisions in your life? Do you harbor resentment, bitterness & jealousy? Are you moody and easily lose your temper? Are you exclusive in your friendships or relationships within your church?

These are all depressions and divisions in your life which can be filled by the Holy Spirit, “…Instead, be filled with the Spirit” Ephesians 5:18. “It is only when the Holy Spirit fills the life of a believer that the depressions are mastered and the divisions are mended.”

“Every mountain and hill made low.”

Do you have mountains of disbelief that keep you from experiencing God’s blessings? In Matthew 17:20 Jesus tells us “Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain. ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” We must have the faith to trust God will do what He says He will do. He is a mighty and powerful God!

“The crooked roads shall become straight,…”

We must search our lives and face our dishonesties.

· “…dishonesty of lying …how many times a day do you lie in thought, word or deed?”

· “…dishonesty of hypocrisy – pretending to be what you are not in your prayer, confession, testimony and life.”

· “…dishonesty of robbing God of energy, by means of misspent money and squandered hours.”

“…the rough ways smooth.”

“Is your personal life out of place or out of adjustment with the will of God?”

· What are you like when no one else is looking? Is your family life in line with God’s desires?

· Are you in line with God’s will in your church life? Are you faithfully serving where God has called you? Are you in harmony with fellow Christians?

· Does your social life honor God?

· Are you ethically following God in your work life?

“Until you get right with God He will neither hear you nor bless you.” What adjustments do you need to make in order to get right with God? Jesus tells us in Revelation 2:5 “Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first.”

“And all mankind will see God’s salvation.”

When we have fully prepared ourselves our eyes will see God’s salvation. When the conditions are filled God will show us His vision for the whole word to receive His over-flowing blessing of the “Lord Jesus Christ Himself”.

“Revival is ultimately Christ Himself, seen, felt, heard, living, active, moving in and through His Body, the Church on earth.”

We invite you to join us for Just Give Me Jesus Augusta led by Anne Graham Lotz on September 21 & 22 at the James Brown Arena in Augusta Georgia.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Thankful Thursday - Days of Fun

Fall...

When you think of fall what thoughts and memories come to mind?

For me its a cool, crisp, excitement.

New routines begin as school starts back and new experiences take place as after-school actives begin.

As much fun as we had this summer with carefree days it would be easy to dread the days of routine the fall brings.

But not here. Routines can be a good thing. They bring order to chaotic days. We know what to expect and there is a level of comfort there.

But there are those days when we throw routine to the wind and take them as they come. Days when we jump in the car, pick the kids up from school & surprise them with a road trip to have dinner with family. And days when we get up WAY too early on a Saturday morning and travel with friends to an Apple Orchard.

On these days we are making special memories, ones the kids will look back on for a lifetime. Ones they will cherish as blessings of laughter & family time.

What are you doing to weave special times of blessings and memories in to your daily routine?