FROM A PLACE OF LOVE

THE LOVE CHAPTER

1 Corinthians 13 is spoken of as the love chapter.  The apostle, Paul, states that if he spoke and understood all language and do not have charity he would just be babbling and making noises.  

It's love or nothing - 1 Corinthians 13: 3 (KJV)

And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.





An "Odie Goldie" song asks the question, What's Love Got To Do With It, has only one answer, and that is.... Everything! It does not matter what you have, do or know - gift of prophecy, gift of faith all knowledge,  giving to the poor or even personal sacrifices. Love has everything to do with it.  

TODAY'S FOCUS:  LOVE NEVER FAILS

There's a vast difference in the things done with and through love than the things done through your natural ability, knowledge and strength.   It is detailed in verses 4-8 of the love chapter:

Love never gives up.

Love cares more for others than for self.

Love doesn’t want what it doesn’t have.

Love doesn’t strut,

Doesn’t have a swelled head,

Doesn’t force itself on others,

Isn’t always “me first,”

Doesn’t fly off the handle,

Doesn’t keep score of the sins of others,

Doesn’t revel when others grovel

A review of the above takes a look at self to identify areas where love fails to operate.  Love is define in the actions we take whether good or bad and cannot be hidden.  The following shows clearly the actions of love: 

Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth,

Puts up with anything,

Trusts God always,

Always looks for the best,

Never looks back, But keeps going to the end

Love rejoices with the truth.  Love looks out for others, believes the best in them and love regardless of the cost- Love is faithful to the end.  

Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything.  (1 Peter 4: 10-12 )

Remember, you are bankrupt without love! All the special gifts and powers from God will someday come to an end, but love goes on forever. As stated in scripture (MSG) - we have three things to do to lead us toward that consummation: Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. And the best of the three is love. It's love or Nothing!

God Bless you and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel

2016 SCHOOL YEAR PRAYER CARDS

2016 SCHOOL YEAR - WARRIORS IN PRAYER

I would like to personally thank all the fervent Daniel Prayer Warriors for staying on the wall for 30 days for our 2016 School Year!  May God bless as He rewards us with the promise of 2 Chronicles 7:14

We will continue to make this a matter of prayer and stay on the wall for the 2016 School Year. 

We will begin the week with prayer every Monday at 7:00 AM to keep the focus and to encourage you along the journey.  

Prayer line: – 1-470-888-9447

Attached please find the prayer card for your War Room, car, office... 

It is recommended that you print a copy, and pray with the scriptures in each category.  You can pray any section as needed. The back has a section to list your children's name, teachers, babysitter or anyone you would like to pray for in regards to any area of the 2016 school year.

Read Daniel 6 Weekly - Pray Psalm 91 Daily -

You can choose your time for prayer daily that is convenient for you and your family.  

Set aside a day or half day of fasting (convenient to you) or skip a meal for more strength and or to get deliverance for your children or situation.  

You can join us on Wednesdays at #1 B Humbug 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Prayer line 12:00 Noon / 8:00 PM

If you have a specific prayer request you can comment on this post or private requests can be sent to us through our website at www.twigscog.org or email us at www.twigsministry@gmail.com 

You can also schedule for counselling sessions at our Outreach House

at # 20 Two Brothers in Freederiksted or call us at (340) 626-3030

TODAY'S FOCUS:  YOUR DAILY COVERING IS A MATTER OF PRAYER

MAKE IT A MATTER OF PRAYER to cover yourself, children and family daily.  Recommend that you get a bottle of olive oil, have it consecrated by your pastor or minister and use it as you send your children off to school or for any ills they may experience.  

Please pray also for any other specifics not included on the prayer card.  

CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE OF PRAYER. 

Arrange an area or room that you meet with God or an area where you can have family prayer. (decorate with plants, pictures etc..) 

Worship often (or play softly worship music)

Have a journal handy for notes and express what you feel or hear in the spirit.

Share your prayer card with your children, friends, family and loved ones.

There's an army rising up to pray.... Teachers, administrators, officials, parents, pastors, students..... and our community.

Pray with your family, (please include the children), prayer partner or group. 

For a list of prayers or if you have questions on what to to pray for, visit my Facebook page - #danielprayerwarriors2016

Remember, to pray always with all prayer and supplications.  Be anxious for nothing, and pray without ceasing.  Let your heart be opened to hear the voice of God.  Be alert and sober, be diligent and consistent, be watchful and prayerful.  Pray in faith, believing that you have received what you have asked for.  Know that....

GOD ANSWERS PRAYER - PRAYER CHANGES THINGS!

God Bless you and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel

TRADE FOR THE BETTER

TRADING YOUR SORROW

The lyrics to the song, I'm Trading My Sorrows, bring harmony and peace to the troubled, burdened and hurting: 

I'm trading my sorrows
I'm trading my shame
I'm laying them down
For the joy of the Lord
I'm trading my sickness
I'm trading my pain
I'm laying them down
For the joy of the Lord
We say yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord- Amen

I am pressed but not crushed
Persecuted not abandoned
Struck down but not destroyed
I am blessed beyond the curse
For His promise will endure
That His joy's gonna be my strength

Though the sorrow may last for the night
His joy comes with the morning

We say yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
We say yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord
We say yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord- Amen

The scripture concurs that God's anger lasts for a moment, but His favor lasts for life - joys comes in the morning after a long night of weeping.

Psalm 30:5 (KJV)

For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

His Joy is your strength. So you can trade up your sorrows for the joy of the Lord and say, "Yes Lord, Yes Lord, Yes Yes Lord!

TODAY'S FOCUS:  THE JOY OF THE LORD IS YOUR STRENGTH

As you review the lyrics look at the trade- It's all for the better.

Sorrows, shame, sickness and pain traded, all for the joy of the Lord.

The trade of your sorrows for joy brings you strength

Though you are..

Pressed, you are not crushed

Persecuted, you are not abandoned

Struck down, but not destroyed 

The trade also brings blessings:

You are blessed beyond the curse, and His promise will endure 

You can go your way eat and drink and give to others for the joy of the Lord is your strength. 

Nehemiah 8:10 (KJV)

Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.

Today seek the help of the Lord and trade for the better. 

Trade up your mourning - He gives dancing feet

Trade up your sackcloth - He girds with gladness

Psalm 30: 10-11 (KJV)

Hear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me: Lord, be thou my helper.

Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;

Remember, Don't be afraid to release your sorrows, shame, sickness, pain, mourning and sackcloth for the joy of the Lord.  He will give you a greater trade.  

God Bless you and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel