Sharilynn "Sherri" McIntosh's Comments

Growing in Grace

Are you one who doesn't see within.... spiritual growth?

Php 1:6 being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

Going through a new season of growing pains... sometimes it is hard for us to see the growth and change. One can only sense the soils restrictions... limits set by earthly weight and even by ones own self. Breaking through the soil...may be painful at times. The outcome from a new emergence we long to see.

We need to rest in the soil under the Son, because it is God who is watching and waiting for us to bloosom. It is the Lords purposes and plans that are preparing us. We need to "rest" on Php 1:6 that He (not I) who began a good work...(He not I) will carry it on....to completion.

Whisper...friend, soar boldly, being confidant...that in the soil of our confinements and weakness's....The Lord will carry it on...to completion! Ex. 19:4 2 Cor 3:18 In Christ, Brown Eagle

A Different Spin On The Virtuous Woman
By Sharilynn "Sherri" McIntosh

Don't resist God's stretching. Leave a legacy behind for others. Deposit something into someone's life. Be a woman of God that makes an impact in other's lives. Trials are part of the territory. Endure them, and go through the fire. Don't jump out. It will make you. It hurts, but determine to overcome. Everything that happens in your life, God has allowed it. He didn't stop it for a reason. Ask God what you are supposed to learn from your trials, not why. He is not trying to destroy you, but trying to make you into a vessel of honor to build character within you. What the enemy meant for evil, God means it for good. You may not have the education, but God will set you up and elevate you. God will use you to show the world how to go through and keep your head up.

Broken In Spirit - Overcome by grief, loss, broken relationships, broken hearted, and hurt by others.

Psalms 51 (NIV):

Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgression. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you are proved right when you speak and justified when you judge. Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. Surely you desire truth in the inner parts; you teach me wisdom in the inmost place. Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice. Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquity. Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will turn back to you. Save me from bloodguilt, O God, the God who saves me, and my tongue will sing of your righteousness. O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise. You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

Give your brokenness as a sacrifice to God. Give Him your loss, and He will mend you.

Opening Wounds - Being defiled in spirit, bitter, unapproachable to God, negative outlook on life. Contaminated because of negative circumstances.

Learn to walk along in the Spirit of God. He will surround you to protect you spiritually. Watch your life. Watch your speech. Where are you? Season change. Stand alone so God can get your undivided attention, and speak the secret things to your spirit. He works outside of your familiarity. Don't expect Him to use you at home. He will expand your horizons. He will bring you to a place of challenge - tearing apart your routine to show you His will. Become secure. Your vision has got to be bigger than your small territorial existence. Start to pray for God to enlarge your territory. Grow from glory to glory. Don't be stagnant. Stop expecting certain things to happen. You already know how to live holy. Bitterness in your life destroys everyone else's life that you touch. Stop crying about the past and complaining to others about who did you wrong. God will vindicate you. Don't look for advocates to pay attention to you. Pay attention to God, and minimize your issues.

Ephesians 4:30-32 (NIV):

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Jealousy - Watch out for others who are threatened by the anointing of God on your life. Let go of it in your life, or it will hinder you, and destroy others. Watch out for competitive spirits, rivalries, and ungodly motives that breed insecurity and lack confidence in God. Don't covet success of others - the price of the anointing is costly. The level of the anointing brings demonic attacks. This happens because you are God's woman. It's deeper than the physical manifestations of praise and worship (the dance, etc.) Try bowing down; lie prostrate before Him. Seek Godly wisdom from Him to direct you. It will save you from hurt.

Fear - Fear equals bondage. The Lord wants you to be free. Let go of the obstacles that are binding you. Stop being crippled spiritually. Speak the truth in love.

Genesis 29:1-14 (NIV):

Then Jacob continued on his journey and came to the land of the eastern peoples. There he saw a well in the field, with three flocks of sheep lying near it because the flocks were watered from the well. The stone over the mouth of the well was large. When all the flocks were gathered there, the shepherds would roll the stone away from the well's mouth and water the sheep. Then they would return the stone to its place over the mouth of the well. Jacob asked the shepherds, "My brothers, where are you from?" "We're from Haran," they replied. He said to them, "Do you know Laban, Nahor's grandson?" "Yes, we know him," they answered. Then Jacob asked them, "Is he well?" "Yes, he is," they said, "and here comes his daughter Rachel with the sheep." "Look," he said, "the sun is still high; it is not time for the flocks to be gathered. Water the sheep and take them back to pasture." "We can't," they replied, "until all the flocks are gathered and the stone has been rolled away from the mouth of the well. Then we will water the sheep." While he was still talking with them, Rachel came with her father's sheep, for she was a shepherdess. When Jacob saw Rachel daughter of Laban, his mother's brother, and Laban's sheep, he went over and rolled the stone away from the mouth of the well and watered his uncle's sheep. Then Jacob kissed Rachel and began to weep aloud. He had told Rachel that he was a relative of her father and a son of Rebekah. So she ran and told her father. As soon as Laban heard the news about Jacob, his sister's son, he hurried to meet him. He embraced him and kissed him and brought him to his home, and there Jacob told him all these things. Then laban said to him, "You are my own flesh and blood."

Do not become intimidated, for God has a plan for your life. Don't settle for being in the same place year after year.

Genesis 30:1-2, 22 (NIV):

When Rachel saw that she was not bearing Jacob any children, she became jealous of her sister. So she said to Jacob, "Give me children, or I'll die!" Jacob became angry with her and said, "Am I in the place of God, who has kept you from having children?" Then God remembered Rachel; he listened to her and opened her womb.

Are the odds against you? God is setting you up for a miracle! Don't defend yourself. Go with the move of God. He will allow time to tell the story. The latter will help the vision to succeed, and save the former. You may be spiritually barren, but the season is about to change.

Here are a few scriptures that will help you to "get over the hump":

1 Peter 1:8 Joy unspeakable and full of glory

Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord

Romans 12:18 Live at peace with everyone

1 Corinthians 7:15 God calls us to live in peace

Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of
God

John 10:10 The thief comes to kill and destroy, but God brings life

Proverbs 6:31 A thief must pay back sevenfold

Hebrews 12:1 Throw off every sin

We need to learn who is plotting against us. Sometimes the result of despair is suicide. Not in the natural, but in the spiritual. We practice the art of worrying. Stop staying up late and worrying about things that you can't control. God is the only one who is in control, and He grants His beloved sleep. We haven't seen the Savior yet, but we are filled with the joy and anticipation of seeing Him soon. We need to give every worry and anxiety over to God, because He cares for us.

We as women are also famous for what can be known as "the fear syndrome." Terrified of the future, we are apprehensive of what will happen next. God has given us his peace. We will have problems, but we must be strong, courageous and confident that Jesus Christ has overcome the world. Don't allow the chains of guilt and shame to rob you of peace due to past mistakes. Let it go. Remember, if we sin, we have an advocate in Christ. He died to set us free from sin. Whom the Son has set free is free indeed!

Deal with the spirit of unforgiveness. God will not forgive you if you don't forgive others. Don't play the comparison game, either. Stop trying to be someone else. Take the mask off, and allow people to see the real you. Rejoice in the Lord today, and stop mourning yesterday.


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Written by Sharilynn McIntosh

God bless you, and enjoy this Independence Day...:)

The Native American Indians in our simplicity, are taught to literally give away all that we have--to relatives, to guests of other tribes or clans, but above all to the poor and the aged, from whom we can hope for no return.

Matthew 6:3... But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret.

When out gardening with my husband...the meanings of Matt. 6:3 kept running through my mind. I understood what the Lord was trying to teach..but the Lord took it a little further with me that day...a deeper insight...(whisper...as Pamela would call it a light bulb moment)...Maybe also our giving should be so automatic...that there is no time, thought, questioning...even b4 our other hand realizes what is being let go of....just do it. Release...give...let go.

Matt. 25:31-37...Then the righteous will answer Him, Lord, "WHEN DID WE SEE" You hungry and feed you, or give You drink when you were thirsty, invite You in as a stranger, clothed You, visit You when You were sick or in prison? Verse 40..The King will reply, I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me." Acts 20:35, 2 Cor. 9:7, Proverbs 21:26

Whisper...could "be in secret" also include ones self?

In Christs Glory, Brown Eagle

Blessings to all! Hope everyone is having a good day. I am resting in the Lord and on the mend after surgery. Please pray for my strength to be restored in the days to come.

Blessings to all. I apologize for not being on line, but I just got home from the hospital after having major surgery. Please pray for my continued recuperation.

The Native Prayer Circle

1 Th 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. Romans 12:8a, Acts 15:32, Heb. 10:25, Heb.3:13.
 

Native American Circle of Friends

 
The Native Legend says that at the end of the evening, friends would gather around a bonfire and share their hearts and speak of the good qualitites of each other. They reflected upon times shared, as the embers faded, their friendship was said to be sealed anew, bringing them closer together.
 
 

Is your spiritual height limited? Not seeing much growth lately? Are things weighing you down?

Proverbs 12:18...Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Vices Gal. 5:19-21 Virtues Gal. 5:22, 23

When another makes a negative comment, judgement, statement, opionion... so many times we either believe it or take it to heart. Unkind words spoken hurt, weigh us down, wound the soul, and leave us in pain with years of echos. Psm. 64:3

If we were able to look at it through Spiritual eyes....weigh it on the scale of Christs love and Gal. 5:22 the fruit of the Spirit...(including even discipline and correction)...it should carry much weight. If it was said to us in anger, jelousy, pride...it should carry little weight... but for many of us its weight is opposite.

In prayer and with the Lords guidance and direction...we need to pull the feathers (hurtful words) that weigh us down and discard them. We need to replace them with the Lords words of truth and His words that bring life.

Lord, my prayer lifted is that You mend our wings and carry each of us to new Spiritual heights in You. Ex. 19:4 Psm. 18:33 Isa. 61:1-3 Matt. 11:28,29

Soar my friend Soar. In Christ and to His glory, Brown Eagle

Hugs were meant for all seasons. In our group...In the Wings of Love here at Guardians Prayer Warriors...

wouldn't it be awesome if we took one from the body of Christ in this group each week and showered them in praise and prayer. Please come by and join the group. I will post a new Guardian Prayer Warrior each week that we can all lift praises, thanksgivings, and prayers for. Please stop by the group and leave a hug, prayer, comment, or whisper for this weeks child of His....Mr. Brown...also known as Guardian. Whisper...you can find the group by clicking on groups on the taskbar at the top of the page...Thank you and In Christ, Brown Eagle

2 Cor. 3:18...And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into His likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

2 Cor. 4:18 : So we fix our eye not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

Earthly eyes see the one outside the mirror. Spiritual eyes see the "One" within. Whose reflection do you see in the mirror?

An example might be....,"Earthly eyes searching or looking"....Mirror mirror on the wall....I'm weak....the Lion in the mirror would reply....yes, alone "you" are...keep your eyes on Me. 2 Cor. 12:9 My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness. Whisper... In admitting our weakness, we affirm Gods strength! "Spiritual eyes seeing".... Mirror mirror on the wall....I see your strength in my weakness.***v.10***

Another example might be...mirror mirror on the wall....I don't fit in. The Lion in the mirror would reply....Eph. 2:19-22, Col. 2:10, 1 Cor. 12:18,19-30 Rom 2:11, Rom. 12:11, Col. 3:10-14, Gal. 3:26-29.


Whatever you may say or see in the mirror....Gods Word holds the truths.

Hebrews 12a...Let us fix our eyes on Jesus....

Whisper....Thank you for being you in Him! In Christ, in His glory....Brown Eagle

Greetings!
Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
I just wanted to let you know that these beautiful flowers remind me of you and all of my brothers and sisters in the LORD. I choose to see the beauty in your souls. God Bless you, your families and all that concerns you, in the name of Jesus!

I plead these two prayers over each and every one of you everyday, in the name of Jesus!

Mahoganie




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Pleading the Blood of Jesus
I.
Morning Prayer 1
Father, I come in the name of Jesus to plead His blood on my life and on all that belongs to me, and on all over which You have made me a steward.
I plead the blood of Jesus on the portals of my mind, my body (the temple of the Holy Spirit), my emotions, and my will. I believe that I am protected by the blood of the Lamb which gives me access to the Holy of Holies.
I plead the blood on my children, on my grandchildren and their children, and on all those whom You have given me in this life.
Lord, You have said that the life of the flesh is in the blood. Thank You for this blood that has cleansed me from sin and sealed the New Covenant of which I am a partaker.
1 Based on a prayer written by Joyce Meyer in The Word, the Name and the Blood (Tulsa: Harrison House, 1995).
In Jesus’ name, amen.
II.
Evening Prayer2
Father, as I lie down to sleep, I plead the blood of Jesus upon my life — within me, around me, and between me and all evil and the author of evil.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
Scripture References:
Exodus 12:7,13 Leviticus 17:11
1 Corinthians 6:19 1 John 1:7
Hebrews 9:6-14 Hebrews 13:20 AMP

Instructions: Put anyone’s name or your name in the blank spaces in the below-mentioned prayer.
Hedge of Protection
Father, in the name of Jesus, we lift up __________ to You and pray a hedge of protection around him/her. We thank You, Father, that You are a wall of fire round about __________ and that you set Your angels round about him/her.
We thank You, Father, that __________ dwells in the secret place of the Most High and abides under the shadow of the Almighty. We say of You, Lord, You are his/her refuge and fortress, in You will he/she trust. You cover __________ with Your feathers, and under Your wings shall he/she trust. __________ shall not be afraid of the terror by night or the arrow that flies by day. Only with his/her eyes will __________ behold and see the reward of the wicked.
Because __________ has made You, Lord, his/her refuge and fortress, no evil shall befall him/her — no accident will overtake him/her — neither shall any plague or calamity come near him/her. For you give Your angels charge over __________, to keep him/her in all Your ways.
Father, because You have set Your love upon __________, therefore will You deliver him/her. __________ shall call upon You, and You will answer him/her. You will be with him/her in trouble and will satisfy __________ with a long life and show him/her Your salvation. Not a hair of his/her head shall perish. Amen.
Scripture References:
Ezekiel 22:30 Psalm 91:4,5 AMP
Zechariah 2:5 Psalm 91:8-11 AMP
Psalm 34:7 Psalm 91:14-16 AMP
Psalm 91:1,2 AMP Luke 21:18
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU, TODAY, TOMORROW AND FOREVER. I LOVE YOU ALL.



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Bullies and Serpants

Crows are one of the main birds that harass the eagle, pulling at his tail, snipping at him. When they do this, the only escape for the eagle is to just go higher. The crow with self works and flapping strength is not enough to keep up or to reach the height of the eagle. They burn out and are overcome by their restrictions. Their bodies weren't meant for the higher altitudes.


There are two things though that the eagles must face. They are the storms and the serpents. They are afraid of neither, but they can discern the difference. They embrace the storms in life and fight the serpents.
The serpent does not attack a full grown eagle, it goes after the eggs or the eaglets or the weak . John 10:10a The thief comes only to steal and kill, and destroy...Romans 15:1 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Acts 20:35, 1 Th. 5:14 The mother eagle comes to the rescue, picks up the serpent with her talons, and either takes it to a sharp rock and drops it, thereby killing it or she takes the head in her talons, rips it off, and then feeds the body to the eaglets.


So what do we do with the serpents that come into our lives or the lives of others?
First, remember our Rock, Jesus crushed Satan's head. (Genesis 3:15) Satan was defeated when Christ rose from the dead. Hallelujah! He is a defeated foe.
When Jesus dealt with the temptations in the desert, He used Scripture to counter Satan's attacks. Matthew 4: IT IS WRITTEN...
God tells us in Ephesians 6:14 to stand firm, not to duck, run, or hide... but to stand firm.
Ephesians 6:10-12 Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.


A Tool for thought for the Eagle Christian: Is By knowing, obeying and applying God's Word, this is our effective weapon against the serpent. Our sword will never be dull. (Ephesians 6:17)
2 Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.
1 John 4:4 You dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
Philippians 4:13, Matt 19.26, 2Cor.12:9, Proverbs 3:6 Phil 4:19, Romans 8:37, He will carry us, sustain us, rescue us.

Whisper....over the years I have learned the days we are unable to stand...Christs love, mercy, forgiveness, and grace will be there to hold us up or to carry us!

In Christ, Brown Eagle