Early and Earnest after GOD...

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Scriptures are from the King James Bible.

On Monday August 27, 2012, our Lord had me to share, in one of my broadcast episodes, "Prayer and Word Power" about the importance of seeking Him early. That instruction is contained in the Holy Bible, and I'm a firm believer in adherence to it. Then, this morning, I read a Facebook post that mentioned seeking our Lord early. 

Note: For the above mentioned broadcast episode and others, here's the link http://www.blogtalkradio.com/winningthoroughbredstyle

Today the Spirit  of the Lord inspired me to share the following: 

If we wait until late mornings, or in afternoons or evenings to commune with our Lord through prayer, reading His Words, and being intimate in other Spirit-led ways, isn't that like giving GOD our leftovers after we've attended to other matters during the course of our days? Typically, in the mornings we're fresh and alert and able to give our Lord our best in intimacy.

Sadly, some who profess Christ as Lord don't engage in daily intimacy with our Lord. Such conduct certainly isn't biblical. The Holy Bible in The Acts 17:11, mentions that they "searched the scriptures daily." Also, Joshua 1:8 instructs, "This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success." And Psalm 1:2 states, "But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night."

Note: Of course, there are some Christians, due to illnesses etc., who cannot indulge... Certainly, such instances are clear to our Lord. But for those who are able but refuse to invest in daily intimacy with our Lord... When we aren't fully armoured, in accordance with the Words of GOD, we can be stumblingblocks not just to others, but to ourselves, as well. Jeremiah 44:4 declares,  "Howbeit I sent unto you all my servants the prophets, rising early and sending them, saying, Oh, do not this abominable thing that I hate."

Today in my morning devotions, our Lord led me to look up the word early in the Strong's Concordance.

Psalm 63:1
...early will I seek thee:...

Psalm 78:34
...and inquired early after God.

Proverbs 8:17
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

Isaiah 26:9
...with my spirit within me will I seek thee early:...

Luke 24:1
...very early in the morning, they came...

John 8:2
And early in the morning he came...

Mark 16:9
Now when Jesus was risen early...

Luke 21:38
And all the people came early...

Matthew 26:39
...and fell on his face, and prayed,... 

Daniel 6::10
Daniel...kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed and gave thanks, before his God,...

Psalm 55:17
Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray,...

Psalm 119:164
Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.

It costs to be holy but it is so very much worth every price we pay. May we steadfastly purpose to follow hard after GOD - Psalm 63:8. To Him be the glory, honor and praise!

Sandra
Friday August 31, 2012

Update on Winning Thoroughbred Style

Photo courtesy of Sandra
Copyright - 2012

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My program, "Winning Thoroughbred Style," airs on Blog Talk Radio.

Going forward, the plan is for me to broadcast twice a month. Typically, my broadcasts won't exceed 15 minutes.  Presently, I'm not sure what days "Winning Thoroughbred Style" will air.  The best way to listen to it is to use the "On-Demand Episodes" feature on the site, rather than listening live.  The "On-Demand" allows listening at your convenience.  

For ease of use, below is the link that leads to all of the "On-Demand Episodes" of "Winning Thoroughbred Style."

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/winningthoroughbredstyle  

My most recent topic is "Prayer and Word Power."

After I recorded that topic on Monday August 27, 2012, one of my friends told me that her pastor had preached on the same topic the day before!  I was delighted to learn that GOD had us on the same accord.

Prayer and Word Power

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Today on Blog Talk Radio, I recorded, "Prayer and Word Power."

There is power in abiding in GOD with prayer and through deep investment in His Word.  Prayer is intimacy with our Father and we need His Word to know Him and His will.

There cannot be wholeness without dwelling in GOD.

Here's the link to my Blog Talk Radio content  
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/winningthoroughbredstyle

When you arrive at that page, scroll down to
"On-Demand Episodes."  You can select what you choose to hear of the selections shown.

Thank you for your consideration.

Radio program title and motto:

Winning Throughbred Style

Guard Your Heart

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Our Lord tells us to keep our hearts with all diligence. It's in our best interest to guard what we allow in our hearts. Our hearts first belong to GOD. He guides as to who and what we should allow deep access to the core of our beings.


http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sandrahicks/2012/08/26/guard-your-heart

Calm in the Storms

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Yes, we can have peace and calm in the storms.  God promises to keep us in perfect peace when our minds are stayed on Him. 

Here's the link to my broadcast done today http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sandrahicks/2012/08/25/calm-in-the-storms-1

Jamming with Joy

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http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sandrahicks/2012/08/24/jamming-with-joy

My Regluar Blog Talk Radio Recordings

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I'll be doing regular broadcasts on Blog Talk Radio.  Presently, there aren't scheduled days and times to listen.  The link below leads to where you can listen to my broadcasts via "On Demand Episodes" shown on the site.  My most recent topic is "Have No Fear - Jesus Is Here - Part Two."  It is presently available through the "On Demand" method.   Here's the link to the account  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sandrahicks

So far the favorite recording is at this link    http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sandrahicks/2012/08/22/have-no-fear--jesus-is-here-1  That is Part One of "Have No Fear - Jesus Is Here."

If you're inclined, visit my account to note when more "On Demand" topics are added.  The segments range from 15 minutes to a half hour maximum.

Thank you for your consideration and interest.

Note: A very brief (30 seconds or less) advertisement precedes recordings.  Blog Talk Radio personnel posts them and I don't have the option to omit the ads.

Winning Thoroughbred Style

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I'm on blog radio now.  In consideration of those with busy schedules, my comments are brief.

Here's the link to my most recent radio comments  

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/sandrahicks/2012/08/21/winning-thoroughbred-style

BEWARE OF WOLVES IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING...

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Scriptures are from the King James Bible.

Matthew 7:15, 16

Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

Ye shall know them by their fruits...

Hebrews 4:14

But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

People, Satan is rabid to discredit GOD and GOD'S purposes.  And some of the main folks that the devil uses are those who are in churches.  We're commanded to love and to forgive but nowhere in the Holy Bible are we commanded to trust in man.  Trust should be proven.  And the only ONE who can be FULLY trusted is GOD. 

1 Corinthians 2:5

That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

We are in spiritual warfare daily and daily we need to be fully armored according to the Word of GOD in Ephesians 6.  

Satan has no pity for us.  He has diabolical hatred. We cannot afford to give him place for he can devour us if we don't cleave intimately to GOD. 

Hosea 4:6

My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.

Evil is waxing worse and worse.  The body of Christ members must live lives that distinguish us from the people of the world.  We're  mandated to please GOD above all else.  If we don't, for sure, we'll experience unpleasant consequences for our rebellion.  Now is the time to do the will of GOD.  Our Lord is becoming increasingly displeased at how He's being mocked.  In particular, by those who profess to be His children while steadfastly being more in conformance with the standards of the world, which is allegiance to the agenda of Satan.

2 Timothy 3:13

But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.

Titus 1:16

They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

1 Samuel 15:23

For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry....

Our Lord shared with me that, relative to corrections, He can deal with us on three levels. 

Level 1 = Requests from Him

Level 2 = Warnings from Him 

Level 3 = Judgments from Him

If we don't heed GOD'S requests, He comes sharp with rebukes = warnings.  If we don't heed His warnings, He comes with furious rebukes = judgments - in this life and beyond.

Ezekiel 25:17

And I will execute great vengeance upon them with furious rebukes; and they shall know that I am the Lord, when I shall lay my vengeance upon them.

Colossians 3:25

But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.

Jeremiah 2:27, 28

...for they have turned their back unto me, and not their face: but in the time of their trouble they will say, Arise, and save us.

But where are thy gods that thou hast made thee? let them arise, if they can save thee in the time of thy trouble:...

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People are playing with and mocking GOD.  GOD is NOT playing with us.  We need to forsake conforming to the world.  Certainly, GOD isn't pleased when His full gospel is compromised. 
 
It bears repetition.  He, requests, then warns, and then judges.

Exodus 32:26

...Who is on the Lord's side?...

Matthew 7:21

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven: but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

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Some folks believe "Once saved, always saved."  I disagree.  In 2011, I wrote a blog post about it.  The topic got numerous comments.  Some folks agreed and some did not.  If you're so inclined, here's the link http://lioneaglesoar.blogspot.com/2011/07/once-saved-always-saved.html

I ask, if "once saved, always saved," why does our Lord say the following?:

Revelation 22:19

And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

Revelation 2:5

Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent. 

      

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I conclude with Ephesians 4:15
But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: