Showing posts with label purity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label purity. Show all posts

Monday, December 14, 2009

Your Best Life Now: Purity, Purpose and Power

To experience your best life now here are my success secrets.

1. Reconnect with your Creator - talking to Jesus daily.

"Draw near to God and He will draw near to you" (James 4:8).

2. Purify your heart and align your life with your inner values.

"Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God" (Matthew 5:8).

3. Pray daily welcoming the Holy Spirit to live big in you and lead you into your divine purpose.

Jesus said the Holy Spirit would "lead and guide us into all truth" (John 16:13) and speak progressively revealing God's will and purpose for our lives daily.

They who are led by the Spirit of God are the true children of God (see Romans 8:14).

Paul the apostle did not move carelessly and half-heartedly here, there and everywhere. On the contrary, Paul "purposed in the Spirit" inquiring like King David of the Lord before he did anything (see Acts 19:21; 1Samuel 30:8).

4. Be bold and confident in who God has created you to be, fulfilling your destiny without apology, nor feeling guilty.

Live authentically without apology. Sure some will be aroused with envy and jealousy as you arise boldly in confidence and begin getting blessed, but who cares!

Jesus said the blessing of the Lord comes with "persecutions" (Mark 10:28-31). So be it! Rejoice nevertheless.

"The righteous are bold as a lion, but the wicked flee when no man pursues" (Proverbs 28:1).

God's people always get promoted and shine when they live pure and purposefully and remain humble in heart being quick to give God the glory for their accomplishments and successes.

Yet beware of embracing false humility. True humility doesn't think of itself, but boldly and obediently carries out the will and purpose of God thinking about others along the way.

Know therefore your obedience to God will cause you to be blessed (Isaiah 1:19) and be a great blessing to countless others (Genesis 12:1-3).

Truly God wants the fire of His Spirit to burn in your heart to make your life fun, fulfilling and cause you to flourish for His glory!

http://www.PaulFDavis.com - worldwide minister and author
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Friday, May 23, 2008

Foursquare Church President Jack Hayford on Lakeland, Florida Revival

Concerning “The Lakeland, Florida Healing Revival”

The following was received by the Foursquare president, Pastor Jack Hayford, as a response to the many inquiries that have been received regarding the “Lakeland Revival.” This response is being sent with the confirmation of the board of directors of The Foursquare Church, including the executive team.

It is understandable that the reports of what may be a breakthrough of divine grace are raising questions regarding the veracity of the reports. Some ask what official stance the Foursquare movement will take toward this phenomenon.First, by any standard of biblical wisdom, it is far too early to assert anything on any terms. Understandably, the reports of miracle blessing would cause rejoicing in anyone who believes that God does, indeed, work miracles in our time. But equally understandable are the questions raised by experienced pastoral leaders who have dealt with “revival” situations that have proven deceptive and that have ultimately deterred sincere souls from an understanding of God’s Word and relationship with His Son.

Second, it has not been the practice of The Foursquare Church to draw conclusions hastily in such situations. Our own history as a movement is marked by miracle visitations, both in the United States and in many nations around the world where our ministry extends. We have seen pure, wise, and trustworthy leaders scorned by cynics—at times, even scorned by church leaders who oppose miracles in our time on any terms. That is one reason our general response is to be “slow to speak,” as the Bible instructs (James 1:19). It is for that same reason that we tend to position ourselves as Gamaliel did (Acts 5:34-41)—the rabbi whose influence is reported by the Apostle Paul as having shaped his own thinking in significant regards (Acts 22:3).

As president of our fellowship, and in conjunction with the elders serving on our board and the executives serving in our offices, I recommend that we all give ourselves to prayer for God’s grace upon us as a fellowship of churches. We want to be available to His Spirit, instructed by His Word, open to His will, and humbly slow to pass judgment on things that are outside our purview. We are not called to answer for any other ministry or its report; our responsibility is to seek to serve our flock, teach our people God’s Word and wisdom, and keep ourselves open to to the precious workings of His Spirit.

For the time being, our desire is to live in hope, believe for God’s best in our day, and counsel our leaders and our people to be filled with the Spirit of God. We ask the Spirit to give us humility in discernment and to guard our souls from being either gullible, doubt-prone, or resistant to whatever God may seek to do that proves Christ-exalting, Word-verifying, and enduring beyond sensation or mere excitement. With time, whatever is taking place in Lakeland and through activities issuing from its happenings will either verify or discredit the source of the manifestations.

We are in an hour of history, both nationally and internationally, that calls us to prayer and fasting. Let us give ourselves to seeking God, and let us give place to His visitation in ways that please His heart, seek His glory, and honor His Son, our Savior, Healer, Baptizer with the Holy Spirit, and Soon Coming King.

http://www.PaulFDavis.com - licensed Foursquare minister and author of God vs. Religion

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Paul Davis is a worldwide minister who moves in the miraculous to touch and transform humanity.

Paul has a unique ability to hear the voice of God, naturally bring forth the supernatural in a playful and heartfelt fashion, unlock and simply explain divine mysteries, impart life changing revelation, and usher in powerful manifestation bringing heaven to earth.

Paul is the author of several books including Waves of God; Supernatural Fire; God vs. Religion; United States of Arrogance; Poems that Propel the Planet; Breakthrough for a Broken Heart; Adultery 101; Are You Ready for True Love; Stop Lusting & Start Living; and many more!

Paul’s compassion for people & passion to travel has taken him to over 50 countries of the world where he has had a tremendous impact. Paul’s Dream-Maker Ministries builds dreams, transcends limitations, & reconciles nations.

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