The Believing Business
Bishop Keith Butler
Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. Mark 9:23 (KJV)
Get into the believing business. You have to get over into the believing business. When you get over into the believing business, then you will start having the manifestation of God's healing power.
In Luke, chapter 4, the people went by what they thought they knew. And by what they thought they saw to determine…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on July 31, 2008 at 10:58pm —
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The Believing Business
Bishop Keith Butler
Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. Mark 9:23 (KJV)
Get into the believing business. You have to get over into the believing business. When you get over into the believing business, then you will start having the manifestation of God's healing power.
In Luke, chapter 4, the people went by what they thought they knew. And by what they thought they saw to determine…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on July 31, 2008 at 10:58pm —
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Getting Your Own Revelation of El Shaddai
Philippians 3:10 - That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; (KJV)
It is vital for every believer to have a personal revelation of God as El Shaddai, our God who will change the course of nature for us if necessary.
Just because you heard about El Shaddai does not mean you "got" it or understood it. Anybody can shout in church with…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on July 27, 2008 at 9:26am —
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Today's Prayer
Lord, Your Word teaches us that faith without works is dead. Please give me the wisdom and motivation to step out of my comfort zone and put my faith into practice. I don't want to just keep the gift of eternal life you have given me and selfishly stay to myself. I want to be able to show others what you have done for me, and to prove that my faith is real, so that others will come to you too. Please forgive me for being a "wimp" and help me to be strong and active in my…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on July 27, 2008 at 9:17am —
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Lord, I'm Sorry!
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Psalms 51:17 (KJV)
Un-repented sin can lead to a stronghold. You see first of all I need to be sorry for my sin, not because I got caught in it. I want to be sorry for my sin because I displeased God.
I want to be sorry for my sin because I transgressed against the God that has done so much for me. I don't want to act like I'm sorry because…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on July 26, 2008 at 11:04am —
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The Revelation in Separation
"And you shall remember that the Lord your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not. So He humbled you, allowed you to hunger, and fed you with manna which you did not know nor did your fathers know, that He might make you know that man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on July 23, 2008 at 8:51am —
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The Purpose of Time Alone with God
The ultimate purpose of spending time with God is to commune with God. Man is made for relationship with God (Ecclesiastes 3:11), and thus, in order to have fullness of joy and to be what God wants him to be, he needs to cultivate that relationship. How this is done will make all the difference for making our devotional time a meaningful, edifying, and truly purposeful time.
James 4:8 says, "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you."…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on July 23, 2008 at 8:17am —
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Today's Prayer
Dear God, I worship you and lift up my praise to you, my Creator and Sustainer. Thank you for showing me the things that bind me on this earth. Open my eyes that I may always be mindful of what may hold me in bondage. Help me to resist the things I should. Help me to steer clear of hazards and to draw strength from Your Holy Spirit when temptations are enticing me. Please help me to break free...and to experience total freedom in you. Thank you, my gracious God. In the name…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on July 21, 2008 at 9:00am —
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Seeing God in Your Everyday Life
"When...he turned aside...God called to him." Exodus 3:4 NKJV
It was business-as-usual for Moses the day he noticed the burning bush, an event that wasn't uncommon in the hot desert. Except this time the bush kept burning. And "when...he turned aside to look, God called to him." You'll have some of your greatest spiritual experiences in the midst of your everyday life - if you're open to a divine interruption.
In Luke, Chapter…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on July 21, 2008 at 8:29am —
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The Prayer that Leads to Praise
Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God. Philippians 4:6 (KJV)
Now, Philippians 4:6 says don't be worried or anxious about anything. Be anxious for nothing, but in every-thing, everything. That means in your financial things, in your physical things, in your relational things, in…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on July 19, 2008 at 9:19am —
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Prayer That Gets Results
Prayer is probably one of the most misunderstood and potentially frustrating topics because many people don't know how to get results when they pray. The simplicity of prayer has been lost in many people's lives and turned into a religious tradition that has a form but no real power. Prayer is not meant to be a burden or to be used as a badge of holiness. Instead, it is a gift from God that, when used properly, should yield great victory in your life.
In…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on July 18, 2008 at 1:46pm —
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Today's Prayer
Dear God, Thank you for this new summer day. Thank you for the beautiful sunshine, fluffy clouds, and fresh rains. I am in awe of Your works. The thunderstorms that send lightening and thunder crashing, the wind that comes to dry up the heavy rain, the bumblebee that flies in spite of being too big and heavy for those little wings, the lightening bugs that flicker at night and send children chasing through the yard, the crickets that chirp, and the frogs and birds that sing,…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on July 15, 2008 at 7:49pm —
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Today's Prayer
Dear God, Thank you for the people you have placed in my life as mentors to look up to as examples. I pray that you would help me to live life in such a way, and to grow stronger in faith and more spiritually mature, so that I may be a godly example to others. Show me if there is someone who needs for me to be a mentor. Minister through me to guide and instruct that person, to offer spiritual nurture and encouragement. Please forgive me for my sins and shortcomings; for the…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on July 14, 2008 at 2:14am —
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Today's Prayer
Dear God, I pray that I will be able to control my anger in situations that cause me to become angry. Please help me to "be angry and not sin." I don't like being angry, but sometimes things happen that cause it to rise up inside of me. Help me to respond with wisdom and calmness or to keep quiet until my emotions are under better control. Please guide me and direct me in all things. Thank You for not taking out anger upon me when You are upset with me. Thank You for loving…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on July 11, 2008 at 11:22am —
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Today's Prayer
Dear Lord, I pray that you will strengthen the relationships I have with family and friends. Please make me a blessing among the circle of those I love and live. Give me the grace to bless those who curse me, so that You will get the glory. Thank you.
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Allowing God to Promote
"So David's fame spread throughout every land, and the LORD made all the nations fear…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on July 9, 2008 at 2:30pm —
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Today's Prayer
Dear God, There's a little silly song I've heard that goes like this: "Oh Lord, it's hard to be humble, when you're perfect in every way..." Well, people may laugh at that little "jingle," but the truth is, too many of us think of ourselves more highly than we should. I'm sorry for when I've been guilty of that. I'm not always right, and usually admit when I'm wrong, but there are times when my attitude has been too "high and mighty" or "holier than thou." I do not want to…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on July 8, 2008 at 6:44pm —
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Today's Prayer
Dear God, Thank you for all the children in the world. Every one is precious, a heritage and gift from you. I pray for protection, guidance, good health, loving families, positive role models, and many blessings upon these children. So many are mistreated. Others are covered in love. Some are spoiled, others have nothing--not even bare necessities. Please reach out and touch them all, and meet every need in the way you see best. In Jesus' name I pray,…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on July 7, 2008 at 11:01am —
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Today's Prayer
God, I know that Jesus had a special place in His heart for the poor. He said that the poor would always be among us. How can I use my gifts and talents to help the poor in my community? Please lead me and show me the best way to bless them and meet their needs in your name, that I might also point them to You.
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How's Your Joy Quotient?
"Do not grieve, for…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on July 3, 2008 at 5:35pm —
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Today's Prayer
Heavenly Father, most Gracious and Loving God, I pray to you that you will abundantly bless my family and me. I know that you recognize, that a family is more than just a mother, father, sister, brother, husband and wife, but all who believe and trust in you. I pray now with my brothers and sisters in Christ that you will send financial blessings that we may increase our part in supporting the church and your ministries on earth and that our needs would be met. I know that…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on July 2, 2008 at 9:04am —
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To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8
We may boast of our faith and beliefs, but unless they are reflected in our
daily lives, they are empty. As our relationship with our Heavenly Father
deepens and grows, our way of life will become filled with His attributes;
as we apply love, mercy, forgiveness, and wisdom to our lives, our faith
gains a passion and becomes active. When we begin to live our faith and
beliefs, our…
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Added by Minister Carolyn Melvin on July 2, 2008 at 8:56am —
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