Refreshing Our Spirits With Scripture

 11.15- It is best to be real about who we are and what we can do. If we are seeking a job, it is good to stretch ourselves and have faith in God's help. But it is important to be real about our abilities. Catfishing is pretending in our online presentation to be different than who we are. We should not present a fictional persona of ourselves that is not true. What is conceived in the dark will be revealed in the daylight. Matthew 23. 13  “But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you shut off the kingdom of heaven [ c ] from [ d ] people; for you do not enter in yourselves, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in. 14  [ [ e ] Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you devour widows’ houses, and for a pretense you make long prayers; therefore you will receive greater condemnation. ] 15  “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you travel around on sea and land to make one [ f ] proselyte; and when...

 11.14-   In 2016 when we had a new President In 2020 when we have a new President-Elect As for me and my house We will serve the Lord. We still believe …in a strong family unit with mom, dad and children who are loved and supported. …in some basic guard rails about life, no to lying, no to immorality, no to dishonor of mother and father. …in the reality that we all fall short of the glory of God and need God’s amazing grace. …in the saying of Jesus that to whom much is given much shall be required, more than our things, but our heart, soul, mind and strength. …in the way of Jesus that great leaders are not great "lord it over" types, but are servant types. …in the way of Jesus that prayer for our leaders is needed for us to have tranquil, quiet, godly lives. Mark 10. 41  Hearing this , the ten began to feel indignant with [ o ] James and John. 42  Calling them to Himself, Jesus *said to them, “You know that those who are recognized as rulers of the Gentiles lord i...

 11.13-   Our country needs prayers for healing. What works in prayer? When you realize something doesn’t work then stop using it. When you realize something works then use it repeatedly. Faith in God works in our prayer. Saying what we want to happen works. Refusing to doubt works. Believing you have received what you have asked for works. Forgiving anything against anyone works. Mark11. 20  As they were passing by in the morning, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots up . 21  Being reminded, Peter *said to Him, “Rabbi, look, the fig tree which You cursed has withered.” 22  And Jesus *answered saying to them, “Have faith in God. 23  Truly I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says is going to happen, it will be granted him. 24  Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray and ask, believe that you have received them, and they...

 11.12-   “Lord O Mercy” It wasn’t your fault Madison. I came up to the Walmart pick up in a good mood I thought. I dialed 817-3*0-9861 I got a recorder with a generic greeting. I told the recorder I was there at number 6 and ready for my pick up order for Larry Wishard. There were two cars when I got there. They were served. Then another car came up and was waited on. Then another. Humm. When the lady came out the next time, I got her attention. “Maam I called and got your recorder. I have been here quite a while (twelve minutes) and wondered if something had gone wrong. She said, “We don’t have a recorder, but I will go get your order next.” “Thanks.” Then my phone rings. It is Evelyn who is a real estate agent. “I think you dialed my number thinking it was the Walmart number.” I said, “I’m sorry." She replied, "It happens all the time.” “Thanks.” 817-3*0-9861 instead of the correct number 817-3*0-9681. I had transposed the numbers all three times I dialed it. The Walmart...

 11.11- Sheila Wishard's birthday  Happy Birthday! She is a person of great love for God and for her family. Psalm 108 Psalm 108. God Praised and Pleas to Give Victory. A Song, a Psalm of David. 108 My heart is steadfast, God; I will sing, I will sing praises also with my [ a ] soul. 2  Awake, harp and lyre; I will awaken the dawn! 3  I will give thanks to You, Lord , among the peoples, And I will sing praises to You among the nations. 4  For Your mercy is great above the heavens, And Your truth reaches to the skies. 5  Be exalted above the heavens, God, And may Your glory be above all the earth. 6  So that Your beloved may be rescued, Save with Your right hand, and answer me! People who help others are drained by that work and need to take time away to be refilled and replenished themselves.  I have seen Sheila get so tired and yet she would sit up and work until 2am in the morning to help Jeff or Amy get a paper comple...

 11.10- Elections cannot change the character of God. He uses those of us who are able to help others who have needs to connect with Jesus who is the great healer of people. He wants us to be bold and confident to tell our family members what God has done to help us. When people reach out to each other and attempt to share how they have been helped, this has a couple of ways it helps others.   They don’t feel isolated and they may find in our story of being helped a path for them to receive help as well.   There is a spiritual and mental healing that is the beginning of any healing.   If one wants to get well then they make moves to help get help.   Healing spiritually and of a groups looks like this from Jesus perspective. Acts 2. 37  Now when they heard this , they were [ ao ] pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “ [ ap ] Brothers, what are we to do?” 38  Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be bapti...

 11.9- God loves people that have mental health problems. God loves people who have sin problems. Hosea 11. 11  When Israel was a youth I loved him, And out of Egypt I called My son. 2  The more [ a ] they called them, The more they went away from [ b ] them; They kept sacrificing to the Baals And burning incense to idols. 3  Yet it is I who taught Ephraim to walk, [ c ] I took them in My arms; But they did not know that I healed them. 4  I pulled them along with cords of a man, with ropes of love, And I became to them as one who lifts the yoke from their jaws; And I bent down and fed them. 5 [ d ] They will not return to the land of Egypt; But Assyria—he will be [ e ] their king Because they refused to return to Me . 6  And the sword will whirl against [ f ] their cities, And will destroy [ g ] their oracle priests And consume them , because of their counsels. 7  So My people are determined to turn from Me. Though [ ...