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Sistas',

Then Jesus said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. Luke 9:23

Losing weight means we have to often deny ourselves the pleasure we have found in overeating in the past. It seems awful to think that we first have to deny ourselves and then take up our cross (which is a picture of suffering). However, when we think about changing our eating to a healthier way, we soon realise that we have to deny ourselves the *luxury* of overeating, and many times this can feel like suffering. But it has a greater good. Our bodies are not our own. We have been bought with a price and we belong to (servants of) God.

I have put myself on a diet,and it has been a long week, I have stuck to it, and I know that my Father will walk me through it. This is the confidence that I have in Him.

4His Glory,
Elder G.

Quote:
"I'm not telling you it is going to be easy - I'm telling you it's going to be worth it"
-- Art Williams

Shake It Off

Good morning my Sistas',
One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally he decided the animal was old and the well needed to be covered up anyway, it just wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey. He invited all his neighbors to come over and help him. They all grabbed a shovel and began to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly. Then, to everyone's amazement, he quieted down. A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well and was astonished at what he saw. With every shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing something amazing. He would shake it off and take a step up. As the farmer's neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over the edge of the well and trotted off.

My Sistas' life has a way of dumping on you, but I say today SHAKE IT OFF!


4His Glory,
Elder G.

Today's quote:
The most important ability is availability.

Stay On Course

F.R.O.G....Fully Rely On GOD.....a choice we must make daily. I choose to to be a frog what about you?

My Sistas',

You've been planning for the perfect vacation for six months, and now the day is finally here. The tickets are in your pocket, your bags are packed, and you're driving to the airport. On the way, you pass a favorite restaurant and think about how much you like their food. You turn the car around, go back to the restaurant, walk in, sit down and enjoy a delicious meal. The only trouble is, by the time you finish eating you've missed your flight and you don't get to take that vacation of a lifetime. Would this ever happen? Of course not.

When you're on your way to something you've been working for, planning, and anxiously awaiting, you'd never let a petty distraction throw you off track. Or would you? Unfortunately, it happens every day. Too often, we let the distractions of the moment deny us our most treasured goals. The next time you're tempted by a distraction, keep in mind where you're already headed and how very much you desire to get there.

Ask yourself if you would prefer to have the distraction or the goal you've set for yourself. Rather than hopping from one empty distraction to another,focus your effort and attention toward those things which will bring true and lasting fulfillment.

Reach for the goals keep them in sight. don't get side tracked. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Peace!

4His Glory,
Elder G.

Daily Quote:
"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great."
-- Mark Twain

Putting His Word in Practice

Quote:
"We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are."
-- Max DePree

Good Morning My Sista's,
I greet you this morning in the marvelous name of Jesus the Christ!
When one is born again he comes into Christ. That is the only way you can get "in Him." But Jesus said, " If my my words abide in you..... abide means to live. His word lives in me to the extent that I practice it. Many Christians sistas are born-again, and in Him, but His word is not abiding in them. The word abides in me in the measure I practice it. I may memorize it, quote it, or even preach it, without it living in me. The word lives in me only to the measure practice it. I must let the Word of the Lord have free course in me, teaching me, governing me, dominating me.

4His Glory,
Elder G.

Be Careful Of What You Say

My Sistas',
What are you saying; are your words good or bad,
Positive or negative, happy or sad?
The words of your mouth lead to failure or success.
Do you ever wonder how you got into that mess?
You are in charge of the words that you speak.
Will you be strong, or will you be weak?
Do you speak words of sickness, or words of health?
Do you speak of poverty, or are your words of wealth?
What you say each day is what comes to pass in your life.
Are your days full of peace, or are they full of strife?
Your life will reflect the words that you say.
Speak positive, uplifting words and life will manifest that way.
Speak negative, depressing, 'Oh, poor me' kind of things...
Then the road to failure is what these words will bring.
It's your choice; it's up to you.
What are you saying; what will you do?

The bible say that death and life are in the power of the tongue. my sistas please speak life!

Elder G.

I'm Back

Good Morning My Sistas'

Vacation was wonderful, I reconnected with my husband, we had a wonderful time together.God truly blessed us with beautiful weather. The island was beautiful and peaceful. I went snorkeling with my husband. It truly is amazing to see God's work and all the amazing colors of fish, and to be able to swim through them unafraid. God is truly good.I thank Him for allowing me time to go away. (peace)

Elder VG

vacation

My Sista's

I will be back on Monday August 20, I am on vacation in the Islands with my husband.We are having the time of our lives, just spending time together. Peace my sistas, I love you, but God loves you best.

4His Glory,
Elder Gillis

Believe in Yourself

My Sistas,

Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there. To serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson orhelp figure out who you are or who you want to become.



You never know who these people may be but when you lock eyes with them, youknow that very moment that they will affect your life in some profound way.And sometimes things happen to you at the time that may seem horrible,painful and unfair, but in reflection you realize that without overcoming those obstacles you would have never realized your potential, strength, willpower or heart.



Everything happens for a reason. Nothing happens by chance or by means of good luck. Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness and sheerstupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul. Without these small tests, life would be like a smoothly paved, straight, flat road to nowhere. Safe and comfortable but dull and utterly pointless.



The people you meet affect your life. The successes and downfalls that youexperience can create who you are, and the bad experiences can be learned from. In fact, they are probably the most poignant and important ones.



If someone hurts you, betrays you or breaks your heart, forgive them because they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious to whom you open your heart.If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally, not only because they love you, but because they are teaching you to love and to open your heart and eyes to little things.



Make every day count. Appreciate every moment and take from it everything that you possibly can,for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to people you have never talked to before, and actually listen. Hold your head up because you have every right to. Tell yourself you are agreat individual and believe in yourself, for if you don't believe inyourself, no one else will believe in you.



Create your own life and then go out and live it."If you take your eyes off your goals, all you see are obstacles."



4His Glory,
Elder G

A Word From The Lord

My Sista's

I tell you My people, without faith you cannot please Me. How are you going to lay hands on the blind for them to see if you have no faith? How are you going to lay hands on the lame for them to walk if you have no faith? How am I going to use you to unstop deaf ears if you have no faith?

The evil one has caused many of you to be walking in fear and doubt, but I say rebuke him! Haven’t I told you in My word that I have not given you the spirit of fear but of power and love and a sound mind? The preaching of the Gospel must be followed by sign and wonders as a witness to the unbelievers. Walk in power My people, walk in love, walk in boldness.

Didn’t Peter by his very shadow heal the sick? Didn’t I perform mighty miracles by the hands of Paul, that even handkerchiefs taken from his body, when brought to the sick they were loosed of their infirmities and evil spirits departed? Am I not the same yesterday, today and forever? Why tie My hands with your doubt and unbelief? Didn’t I say greater works shall ye do if ye believe on Me? Haven’t I told you that in the last days I will pour out My Spirit upon all flesh, and there will be sign and wonders in the Heavens above and in the earth below? Am I not able to bring it to pass? Walk in My power My people, walk in boldness, walk in My authority and walk in love—saith the LORD.

4HisGlory,

Elder G.

I am Somebody

Romans 8 declares unto me that
I am a child of God.
I am in Heir of God.
I am a Joint- Heir with Christ Jesus
I am more than a Conqueror through
Christ Jesus who loves me
If God be for me, who can be against me?

The 91st Psalm declares unto me
That as long as I dwell in the secret
place of the most High,
Which is the word of God, I shall abide
under the shadow, The protection,
The provisions of the Almighty God.

It futher bears witness in me that
God is my refuge(my hiding Place)
My fortress my strength and my God
(the one whom I worship.)

Because of this, I am not afraid
of the snare of the fowler
Nor the noisome pestilence for
A thousand shall fall at one side and
Ten thousand at my right hand, but
it shall not come nigh my dwelling.
Only with mine eyes shall I behold
see the reward of the wicked'.

MY SISTA'S
DECLARE WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU HAVE IN CHRIST.

4HISGLORY,
Elder G.

One Flaw

One Flaw In Women

Women have strengths that amaze men.
They bear hardships and they carry burdens,
but they hold happiness, love and joy.
They smile when they want to scream.
They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy
and laugh when they are nervous.
They fight for what they believe in.
They stand up to injustice.
They don't take "no" for an answer
when they believe there is a better solution.
They go without so their family can have.
They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.
They love unconditionally.
They cry when their children excel
and cheer when their friends get awards.
They are happy when they hear about
a birth or a wedding.
Their hearts break when a friend dies.
They grieve at the loss of a family member,
yet they are strong when they
think there is no strength left.
They know that a hug and a kiss
can heal a broken heart.
Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors.
They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you
to show how much they care about you.
The heart of a woman is what
makes the world keep turning.
They bring joy, hope and love.
They have compassion and ideas.
They give moral support to their
family and friends.
Women have vital things to say
and everything to give.
HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAWIN WOMEN,
IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.

You are amazing!

4HisGlory,
Elder G.

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Greater Than

Good morning Sista's

I greet you in the name of Jesus!!


1 John 4:4
Ye are of God little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you , than he that is in the world.

Affirmation:
Because I am in Christ, the Greater One lives in me. He is greater than the devil. Greater than disease. Greater than depression. Greater than all circumstances. And He lives in me.!

My Sista's chew on that today!

4HisGlory,
Elder Gillis