Pray What God Says

No matter how things look in the natural, believe and trust that God can and will manifest your desires. You have to desire healing more than sickness. Take every opportunity to fill your heart and mind with the word of God. When you do, it changes your thinking and your speech. The scriptures say that out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. So the words that come out of your mouth are relative to what you have in your heart. You will have what you say. That is a scriptural and spiritual principle and law whether you believe God or not. So you have to fill your heart with the truth of the scriptures and allow praises to the Lord come out of your mouth because words are seeds. When you speak you are sowing seeds and whatsoever you sow you shall reap.

We should never limit what God can do. When Jesus feed 5,000+ men, women and children, the scriptures say they were in a desert place (Matthew 14:15). But when He told them to sit down to eat and they obeyed his instruction, the scriptures go on to say that they sat on grass (Matthew 14:19). He changed the condition of the place they were in so it would be comfortable for them to eat bountifully. From five loaves and two fishes, they all ate until they were filled. But when they finished there were 12 baskets full of leftovers. So don’t limit God by what you see, hear, smell, touch and taste. When we ask Him to help us focus on the spiritual realm of His kingdom then whatever we bind (prevent) on earth is bound in heaven. Whatever we loose (permit, seek after, desire, want, ask for) on earth, He will release in heaven.

If we walk in love and obedience to God, the heaven over our head will not be brass. He is more than able to bless us. When we ask, seek and knock, the door or access to what is needful for our lives, will be opened. We have been given the keys to His Kingdom--the scriptures--containing eternal and spiritual truths. So I pray that your spiritual eyes will be open to see what He has given to you before the worlds were framed.

Even when you don’t feel like it--especially when you don’t feel like it--praise the Lord God for all things. Be proactive for your blessings. Say thank you in advance of receiving. When you want to eat, you have to pick up the fork. When you want water, you have to lift the glass and drink. If you don’t want to be sad, look in the mirror and smile at yourself and say “I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I am accepted in the beloved. And I am the King’s son or daughter.” The limitless Lord God knows every hair on your head. He has not limited His perception of you. In His sight you are precious because you are the reflection of perfection--Jesus Christ.

By: Christine Brooks Martin

Author of eBook and Paperback Bestsellers

"Pray What God Says"

"Talk to God with Affirmations of Faith"

"Christine's Short-Shorts"

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Thursday, January 19, 2012

Affirmations for Restoration of Family Relationships

Amos 3:3 -- Can two walk together, except they be agreed?

Father thank you for restoring a troubled family relationship. I stand against the devil and his demons until the salvation of God is manifested in our life. Father help us to forgive each other of any sins and transgressions. Let all bitterness, indignation, anger, wrath, rage, bad temper, resentment, brawling, clamor, contention, slander, abuse, evil speaking or blasphemous language, all malice, spite and ill be banished from us.

We are kind, tenderhearted, compassionate, understanding, loving, helpful, forgiving one another readily and freely as you forgave us in Christ Jesus. We are convicted and convinced of any sin, unrighteousness and judgment by your Holy Spirit. Help this family Lord to remain sane and sober-minded, temperate and disciplined, self controlled, good-natured, and kindhearted as we love each other, committing ourselves to one another. We shall quickly forgive and repent so that the word of God will not be reproached, blasphemed or discredited in our midst.

Our family is delivered from the works of the enemy by the Son of the Living God. Whom the Son has set free is free indeed. We are delivered from the spirit of rejection and accepted in the beloved to be holy and blameless in your sight. Heal each relationship (husband to wife, wife to husband, father and mother to children, children to father and mother and other family relationships) as Jesus came to heal the brokenhearted. We rebuke any plans of the enemy to sever our relationships because the enemy comes to rob, steal, kill and destroy. So this family stands firm, confident in knowing that he has no power over us or you Lord Jesus. The promises of your Word says that if we believe on your name Lord Jesus, we are saved, and also our household. Help us to submit one to another as we submit ourselves to You.

Ephesians 4:1-3, Ephesians 4:25-32

From the book

"Talk to God with Affirmations of Faith"

by Christine Brooks Martin

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Thursday, January 5, 2012

Waiting for You

God’s precious, only Son

The true and living Holy One

Extends His loving hand

To boy, girl, woman and man

Saying, “Come to a life anew

Here I am waiting for you.”

God’s precious, only Son

The true and living Holy One

Extends His loving hand

To take you to a joyful land

Saying, “Come to a life anew

Here I am waiting for you.”

God’s precious, only Son

The true and living Holy One

Wants to turn your life around

Mind, soul, body, spirit, safe and sound

Saying, “Come to a life anew

Here I am waiting for you.”

God’s precious, only Son

The true and living Holy One

The only way to see His face

Is turning to His saving grace

Saying, “Come to a life anew

Here I am waiting for you.”

From the New Release

"Christine's Short-Shorts" Inspirational Stories & Poems

by Christine Brooks Martin

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Areli MediaWorks 2012

Monday, January 2, 2012

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Thursday, December 29, 2011

Happy New Year 2012

I had a great Christmas with my family, especially the grandchildren. They are so entertaining, especially my teenage grandson when he jokes, does the samba or tango with their dog Sugar, including spins, shakes, and dips. Once he puts her down, she stumble-runs to me for sanctuary. It was wonderful to hear M-o-ove!, St-o-op! Don’t touch me! Stop looking at me!, and my all-time favorite “I had it first!” From me it was “Hey! You sit there, and you, sit over there.” It’s not that way with them all the time, I am just sharing the joy I have about what we sometimes take for granted. I look up to heaven and say “Hallelujah Lord, Thank you Jesus for blessing me with beautiful grandchildren. I love them so much and I love you too.”

We are getting closer to celebrating the New Year. It will be 2012 and 12 is the number of governing authority--God's authority. I believe that instead of all the madness, chaos and bad news we have been experiencing, seeing and hearing about, God's authority will take over. I expect His power and blessings to be revealed through His people in every facet of our being: physical, mental, social, emotional, financial and spiritual.

I know the heathen and the devil is not going to like it, but according to the scriptures they will rage. But their destiny has been pre-determined. Although the Book of Revelations frightens a lot of people, including some in the Body of Christ, it also tells us to "rejoice because our redemption draweth nigh." I look forward to the events and promises expressed in the Book of Joel, helping me retain expectations of Restoration, Refreshing, Rejeuvenation, and the coming Renewal to the world and especially for those of us who are holding on to God's love, grace, goodness and faithfulness.

So bless you and rejoice in the New Year to come. I believe it will be an eventful year of goodness for all of us who love God.

Christine Brooks Martin

www.praywhatgodsays.weebly

Areli MediaWorks 2011

Sunday, December 25, 2011

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Saturday, December 24, 2011

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

This is the day that commemorates the birth of the gift to all mankind

JESUS CHRIST

He is the gift who has given to us salvation, redemption,

healing, shelter, defense, peace, grace, mercy, love

and more than we can ever fathom.

Christine Brooks Martin

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Areli MediaWorks 2011

Friday, December 23, 2011

The Beauty of Suffering

I was asked why we have to suffer. I hesitated for most of the day before offering what I consider a tidbit of an answer. I didn’t want to say anything that would make my friend feel worse, or God-forbid, guilty. I have suffered many times throughout my life. I know suffering is the fruit of a myriad of seeds that have been sown. Seeds of our choices, decisions others have made that affect us…the reasons are endless.

But I know that when joy and blessing seems afar off, so far that you can’t even fathom that it will ever exist for you, the consolation is that God is watching and He does care. I remember wondering why He would allow me to suffer so much and for so long. But in retrospect I find that He was positioning me on the potter’s wheel. I needed Him to make me over because I was a broken mess. I had to patiently endure the squeezing and reshaping, and when I thought I was done, I met the fiery furnace.

The whole process of suffering seemed so callous and uncaring of God because it was painful for me. But He made me a vessel anxious to encourage others who are in the beginning phase or going through the process akin to mine. It is possible to float when you’re head under inhaling an ocean of water. You can live when you’re in the midst of the flames.

We suffer so much, but the scriptures call it a light affliction. What appears endless, the scriptures say that it is but for a moment. It doesn't make natural sense but the spiritual sense is that it will create for us a far more exceeding, and eternal weight of Glory. How excellent it is to look like, talk like, be like someone else—the One who is regal—Jesus Christ. As we endure the fellowship of His suffering, we come out likened to pure gold because we hid ourselves in Christ Jesus during the process with prayer and praise.

We can rest in God, trust in, and love God enough to allow Him to take us on what appears to be a perilous journey. That journey with Him will always reveal self to self, but it also yields a greater dimension of anointing. Count it wonderful to toss all that we are into God's love and care, in faith that He will sustain us while being transformed into the image and likeness of Christ.

2Corinthians 4:17--For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.

by Christine Brooks Martin, Author

"Christine's Short-Shorts"

"Talk to God with Affirmations of Faith"

"Pray What God Says"

www.praywhatgodsays.weebly.com

Areli MediaWorks 2011

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

New Release "Christine's Short-Shorts"

My new title "Christine's Short-Shorts" was released recently and has been well received. It is the third offering of content, I pray, will encourage and inspire others to grow spiritually as they love and trust the Lord Most High. My dedication was the following:

"To the Most High Lord God and Saviour.

Thank you for enabling me to fulfill my desire to evangelize and encourage Your people

with words that will go into places my eyes will never see and my feet will never tread."

I invite you to read the short inspirational stories and poems. You may download an eBook version absolutely FREE until December 31st by visiting Smashwords.com.

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"PRAY WHAT GOD SAYS"

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Christine Brooks Martin

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Areli MediaWorks 2011

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Excerpt from the new title "Christine's Short-Shorts"

The Bark and Breath of the Enemy

All my life I have retained a vivid recollection of times and events throughout my childhood. As age creeps upon me, I have started to make lists or notes to myself about things I don’t want to forget. Sometimes I will walk into a room then try to figure out why I did so. I joke with friends by saying that my senior moments are turning into senior episodes. Despite the episodes, the portion of my brain that recorded my childhood is functioning quite well. I can even recall conversations, sounds, odors, colors, and temperatures of uneventful moments like they happened a few hours ago. I would say yesterday, but some of yesterday has already erased itself. Psych! I’m kidding about that one.

Anyway, as I recount for this writing, I was in the second grade at Green Elementary School in Knoxville, Tennessee. The only thing I didn’t enjoy about the second grade was walking home from school. Excluding the days when schools were closed due to inclimate weather, I was escorted in the mornings by my mother or Aunt Bessie, and I walked home with my neighbor friend.

There was a green-eyed mutt about the size of a golden retriever that lived about 2 blocks from my house and he would chase me every single day. He absolutely terrified me. On the first day of school my mother and I walked on the side of the street where the dog lived. The yard to its house had a fence, but there was no gate to the driveway. Therefore the dog was able to come in and out of its yard at will. He was lying close to the fence and didn’t move as he watched us pass by.

After school, my friend and I like most of the children, walked on the other side of the street. At the intersection before the house where the dog lived, I saw him standing on the sidewalk. When we got close to its house, the dog started crossing the street. When he ran up to me and started growling and barking, I screamed and ran. As he chased me, I could feel his breath on the back of my calves. There was a light at the intersection. It was red, but I didn’t even know it because I was so afraid and running for my life.

I thank God for sparing me because all I heard was the sound of brakes from the cars travelling in both directions trying to avoid hitting me. I saw nothing but the curb on the other side of the street and I was running for it. After I made it, I didn’t stop running until I got to the porch of my home. I was screaming, crying and banging on the front door. One of the drivers had parked and was on our porch by the time my mother opened the door. He told her that I ran through the intersection and was nearly killed. I was so shakened, that whatever else he said was a complete blur. That was OK because some of it was not too nice and it upset my mother. After he left, she calmed me down and I was able to tell her about the dog chasing me. She reassured me that the dog did it only because I ran when he barked. “Let him bark, but don’t run,” was her advice.

The next morning as she walked me to school, the dog was lying in his spot by the fence. He watched us but didn’t rise up or bark. “See, he’s not going to do anything to you,” she said. “Just remember, let him bark, but don’t run.” I felt relieved that the dog appeared totally harmless.

On the way home, at the corner, I saw the dog standing in front of its house. As my friend and I got near, it was a repeat of the day before. He barked and I ran. But when I got to the corner of the intersection he stopped chasing and went back home. I was shaking and crying but I had enough presence of mind not to run through that intersection again. I caught my breath and waited for my friend so she could walk the rest of the way home with me. This time, I didn’t say anything to my mother about the dog. I figured since he chased me just to the corner, that he might not do it again. I was wrong. Everyday, the dog would look at me on the way to school but after school, he would bark and chase me.

The routine between me and that dog became a treat for the other kids. We never failed to give them the pleasure of a good laugh. They joked and teased me at school, but I didn’t care. Each day I was determined to be brave and not run, but the bark and hot breath of that dog was always the giant faith eraser. The only consolation I held on to was that he would only chase me to the corner then turn around and go back home. He didn’t bother any of the other children and I was his exclusive chase for the whole school year.

During the month of May, our school observed a celebration called May Day. According to Wilkipedia it is described as follows: May Day was taken up in America as a socialist movement celebrating workers’ rights, a tradition that remains strong in Europe. All told, modern May Day celebrations today have evolved into a hodgepodge of traditions including parties, sing-alongs, Old World maypole dancing, parades and workers’ demonstrations, along with general protests against Big Business on the streets of major capitals worldwide.

I was one of the students selected for the wrapping of the Maypole during the May Day school-ground festivities. My mother dressed me in a new pink dress complete with starched underslips to make it stand out, ruffled socks and ribboned hair. I was all dolled up and anticipated the fun the day would bring. Then I got a wonderful surprise during the festivities. My father had accompanied my mother to see me wrap the Maypole. She took photographs of me with her little Kodak Brownie camera. (I’m not telling you what year that was either). I was so happy to see his face in the crowd of other parents and family members. When I got the chance to talk to him, he said my mother had to leave but he was going to wait and walk me home from school.

My father was a wonderful man. He worked an early shift for Alcoa Aluminum and usually got home around 2:00 p.m. During the spring and summer months, he liked to take long walks in the evening. My greatest joy was accompanying him when he took the short walks. When we were a few houses away from ours, I got foot rides. He would let me stand on his feet as he held my hands and walked the rest of the way home. The next best thing was when he pushed me on the swing so I could go high in the air. It felt as though he was helping me leap into the clouds.

When I met my father when school was dismissed, my mind was on getting a foot ride. It was also the first time he walked me home from school. I was estatic until we got to the dreaded corner. I had forgotten about the source of my terror until then. I tightened the grip I had on my father’s fingers. When he looked down at me, I guess he could tell by my expression that something was wrong. And he asked “What’s the matter?” By this time, the dog saw us and was starting to cross the street. “The dog Daddy. That dog is going to chase me because he chases me everyday,” I replied. “No, he’s not going to chase you,” he said. I started trembling and tried not to cry but the tears fell like rain. I moved closer and held onto the leg of his pants with both hands.

The dog was in the middle of the street and started to growl as he looked at me. I was ready to run but my father tightened his grip on my shoulder then yelled at the dog in a loud voice, “Get back over there!” The dog stopped in his tracks and tucked his tail between his legs. When my father shouted again, “Go,” he ran to the doghouse in his yard.

I had never heard my father raise his voice before. He was a soft-spoken man of a few words, and sometimes you had to strain to hear him. He was over 6 feet tall, muscular and strong, so I never knew his quietness to be misinterpreted as a weakness by anyone. When I saw what happened with the dog, all of the anxiety and fear left me. I was so glad that I got a reprieve from being chased that day. And the other children didn’t get the chance to laugh at me.

The next day was another story. Since my father was not with me, I was prepared to run. As my friend and I got to the corner, the dog did his usual thing. We neared the middle of the block, but this time for some reason I wouldn’t look at him. I thought about my father protecting me the day before and kept walking. He didn’t growl or bark as he stood in the middle of the street. After we passed him, my friend looked back then whispered to me, “He’s going back to his yard.” I was so happy and afraid at the same time that I could have wet on myself. Then for the next two weeks that were left of the school term, I was able to walk, not run to the corner of my block. Never again was I chased by the green-eyed mutt with the terrifying bark and hot breath.

My father passed away the following year in April. When I think about all the wonderful times I had with him, his loving care and gentleness, I am also reminded of how his voice and his presence eradicated a frightening situation in my life. In fact, he never asked me anything about the dog. I guess he had confidence it wouldn’t bother me again.

The dog had watched me and knew I was afraid of him. He had access and opportunity to chase me, and if he wanted to bite me, he could have, but he didn’t. Maybe the dog thought that chasing was my way of playing with him. Who knows what and how dogs think. I just know he wasn’t fun. When my father told the dog “get back over there,” he was commanding him to get back where he belongs. And I was liberated from fearful encounters with it.

In the introduction to my first book “Pray What God Says” I relate how Aunt Bessie told me that my father was in heaven with God. Then she said God would be like a father to watch over and care for me. And He has demonstrated that He has been and is continuing to doing so. The scriptures say we have protection from the enemy, satan. He has already been cut off, limited, judged and condemned by God.

Like that dog, satan intimidates, pursues, threatens and causes us to fear for our spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental well-being. When things go wrong with our life, health, finances, and relationships, we feel discouraged, anxious and think he has complete control of our circumstances. But satan is a thief, liar, deceiver and murderer. He comes to steal, kill and destroy anything and anyone he can get access to. But the blood of Jesus was shed to deliver us from all the work, plots and plans of the enemy.

When we decree and declare the Word of God—the scriptures—over our situations, we are reminding satan of where he belongs. We also remind ourselves about the nature and virtue of God, our identity and liberty in Him. There is continuous and unfailing access we have to Him and His covenant promises.

Isaiah 41:10-14 (New Living Translation)—Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. See, all your angry enemies lie there, confused and humiliated. Anyone who opposes you will die and come to nothing. You will look in vain for those who tried to conquer you. Those who attack you will come to nothing. For I hold you by your right hand— I, the LORD your God. And I say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you. Though you are a lowly worm, O Jacob, don’t be afraid, people of Israel, for I will help you. I am the LORD, your Redeemer. I am the Holy One of Israel.’

As long as we have the Word of God—His scriptures—and His holy presence, we never have to fear the bark and breath of the enemy.

Excerpt from the new book by Christine Brooks Martin

"CHRISTINE'S SHORT-SHORTS"

Inspirational Stories & Poems

To be Released late December 2011

www.praywhatgodsays.weebly.com

Areli MediaWorks 2011

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Commit to God

Commit to God: Simply put in Deuteronomy 10:12-14-- And now, Israel, what doth the Lord thy God require of thee, but to fear the Lord thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, To keep (obey) the commandments of the Lord, and his statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good? Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the Lord’s thy God, the earth also, with all that therein is. --(Excerpted from "Talk to God with Affirmations of Faith")

The person who commits to God FLOWS with Him.

F - Fear (reverence) the Lord

L - Loves with all their heart and soul

O - Obeys Him

W - Walks in His ways

S - Serves Him with joy and gladness

"Talk to God with Affirmations of Faith"

"Pray What God Says"

ebook & Paperback by Christine Brooks Martin

www.praywhatgodsays.weebly

www.amazon.com/author/christinebrooksmartin

Areli MediaWorks 2011

Friday, December 2, 2011

Ebook Special

For a limited time during the holiday season the eBook version of my two inspirational titles about prayer:

"Pray What God Says"

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"Talk to God with Affirmations of Faith"

are available for $.99 each at Amazon.com

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Christine Brooks Martin

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Areli MediaWorks 2011

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Disappointment

When people disappoint us it is painful but it is also a way for God to show us that He alone is God. Through disappointments we realize people are people just like us--we have our strengths and we have weaknesses. We learn that we can’t do everything and we can’t be everything to everybody.

Disappointment comes when we have an unrealistic expectation of another person. Based on what people say or do, we unwittingly assume they will always be reliable, always available, always resourceful, always, always, always. But, at the weakest or most vulnerable point in our life, we might experience the reality of disappointment. This leads to feelings of rejection, betrayal or abandonment that causes hurt, pain and disappointment. God expects us to expect Him to be God. He doesn’t want us to expect people to be everything His word says that He is. I think what people do to us is a test to see if we bear or yield the fruit of the Spirit.

If you are disappointed, I know exactly how you feel because I have been abused, rejected, betrayed and abandoned. I have had to go through trials and tribulations while on the path to getting healed from the last trial and tribulation. Of all the friends, associates and acquaintances in my life, none of them can compete with what God has done for me. He has delivered and healed me of so many things, so many times. Most of the time, I had no one to talk to, confide in, or get help from. Because of that, I sought God who was the only one who had answers. I could not find my joy in people, places or things. Once in a while someone would pray for me if I asked. But I learned to cry out to God in my distresses. At times it seemed like it took Him forever, but it didn’t when He answered my prayers and healed me from depression and agoraphobia. It is so wonderful that the side-effect of His healing anointing is more love for Him.

That is why I thank Him passionately everyday. I try to tell everyone I know to do the same because He is an unfailing Lord and God. That doesn’t mean I don’t have troubles. Yes, I do even now. But I know the one in whom I live, move and have my very being. I can trust, rely on, call upon and be heard from the Lord my God. He makes me over each and everyday because I want to let Him. He helps me love those that He uses to make be a better and more anointed person so I can be His instrument of help to others.

Don’t hate the person(s) who disappointed you. Sometimes God will use people to see if you will turn and cast your cares on Him. I have friends who I call friends because that is what I am or try to be to them. We may have gone through many things together, yet some I can not confide in. I am a sounding board for most of them, yet the very same don’t care to hear about my pain, joy, disappointments or achievements. But that’s OK because we have to ask God to show us the purpose for each and every person we engage with. He will allow us to see and experience the strengths, weaknesses, capabilities and limitations of each one. We are not to despise them for what they are not. Just rejoice over what they bring to the table to bless, nurture, test and even try us. Remember, most people test the fruit of the Spirit in us. How is your love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance?

God observes how we respond to every relationship. But most importantly, He wants to be everything we want and need. His word says that He opens His hand to satisfy every living creature. We are His precious creation, so He will not fail nor cause us to lack any good and beneficial thing. Spend time praising or learning how to praise the Lord. When you do so, your mind can’t think negative thoughts and rejoice at the same time.

If you feel disappointed or discouraged, don’t feel bad because you ask for help. And don’t let the devil make you upset about a person who is just being who they are--limited. One thing is for sure, they are not God. They didn’t lie if they said they can’t fix you or your problems. Praise the Lord because their fix might send you to hell. No one knows how to fix you and your circumstances like God can. If you have been seeking the Lord as your helper, you may not realize it, but you are on the pathway of healing and deliverance. Nobody’s mad but the devil. How about that? Praise the Lord, Hallelujah!!

"Christine's Short-Shorts"

(To be released late December 2011)

www.praywhatgodsays.weebly.com

Areli MediaWorks 2011

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Affirmation for Self-Esteem

Proverbs 14:26 -- In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

Lord you are my helper and I will not be fearful of what man shall do to me. I keep my faith and confidence in you, so my soul can rest in your salvation. In quietness and confidence is my strength. I am born of God so by faith I overcome the cares of this world. If I ask you anything according to your will, I am confident that you hear me and will help me. I worship you in the spirit and rejoice in Christ Jesus, so I put no confidence in flesh. Lord you are my confidence and you keep my foot from being taken. My heart is circumcised and I stand in the righteousness of Jesus Christ. I am as bold as a lion and do not run like the wicked when no man pursues him. Your Holy Spirit helps my infirmities when I don't know how to pray as I ought to. Your Spirit makes intercession for me with groanings which can not be uttered. God you are for me, so who can be against me? I am more than a conqueror through Christ who loves me.

1John 5:4, 1John 5:14, Hebrews 13:6 , Isaiah 30:15, Isaiah 41:13, Philippians 3:3, Proverbs 3:26, Proverbs 28:1, Romans 8:26, Romans 8:31, Romans 8:37

Talk to God with Affirmations of Faith

eBook & Paperback by Christine Brooks Martin

www.praywhatgodsays.weebly.com

Areli MediaWorks | 2011

Monday, November 28, 2011

Deliverance from Anxiety & Fear

Isaiah 32:18 -- And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;

1John 4:18 -- There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Father, thank you for your prosperity and peace toward me, to my household and all that I have. Through the knowledge of you and of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Saviour, your grace and peace is greatly multiplied. I keep my face before you, abiding in your presence to become spotless, blameless and strengthened by your might. When I hear and obey your commandments, then I will have your peace as a river and your righteousness as the waves of the sea. When you give peace in the land, I can lie down and nothing can make me afraid. You remove evil and destruction from my dwelling place.

I bask in your presence so I can have your promise of peace which surpasses all understanding. It guards my heart and mind through Christ Jesus. I keep my heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. You give long life and peace to those who do not forget your law and whose heart keeps your commandments. I can lie down in peace and sleep because you are the Lord who makes me dwell in safety. In righteousness I am established and far from oppression. I do not fear and terror does not come near me. In every battle against me, you are the deliverer of my soul. I have great peace and nothing offends me. Peace and prosperity is within the walls of my household.

1Samuel 25:6, 2Peter 1:2, 2Peter 3:14, Daniel 10:19, Hebrews 13:6, Isaiah 48:18, Isaiah 54:14Leviticus 26:6, Numbers 6:26, Numbers 25:12, Philippians 4:7, Proverbs 3:1-2, Proverbs 4:23, Psalm 4:8, Psalm 55:18, Psalm 72:7, Psalm 119:165, Psalm 122:7

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

To Encourage the Discouraged

God has a wonderful plan and purpose for His sons and daughters. So many times, we are challenged by pits, stumbling blocks, and nets designed to hinder our destiny. But as long as we acknowledge that there is an Almighty God who cares about the very hairs on our heads, then we know He can see all of the mess around us. We are tried in our faith ever so much, but when we say yes to Him in our hearts, He is the great deliverer. He even delivers us from our own destruction--the things we do to ourselves. That is because He is so full of grace, mercy, love and compassion.

God nourishes until we are full and made fat. Oh, how wonderful when He has fed us from His holy table the sweet and agreeable promises of His word. He never leaves nor forsake us. He opens His hand to satisfy every living creature, which includes us, His most precious creation. He has made us a little lower than the angels who abide in His presence to praise Him eternally. All He ask of us is to love Him, and when we do, we are able to trust Him, obey Him and cast our cares upon Him. We can hold fast to the confidence that we gain from Him, so we can rest in Him.

To know the beauty of His presence in a deeper and greater dimension is available to us. He told John, who was in the spirit on the Lord's day (he was nearly in heaven), He said to come up hither. So now we know that no matter how high we get into His presence, there is ever so much more that we can reach for and move into. We can't allow the devil to deceive us into thinking he has captivated our physical, emotional and spiritual being. Our God has a manna that is not made with hands but comes from His excellent glory. It pours down upon us to satisfy our soul and spirit. And when it comes from His holy place, it leaves the residue of His exceeding joy and gladness. He says that if we lack joy and gladness, He will anoint us with it.

We must say what God says is true about us, not what the devil tries to make us say and believe. Many times we are the cause of missing out on the good things when we resign to refusing or accepting those good things. We are to desire the things that are good, beautiful, wonderful, satisfying, fulfilling, nurturing, cleansing, purifying, hopeful, peaceful and loving. I can't fix you, I can only point you to the One who can. He is God, the only one who can do it so marvellously. His work was already finished on the cross of Jesus Christ. The blood was already shed for our deliverance. Jesus does not have to be recrucified for us to be well. We just have to let God have His way by reminding ourselves with the scriptures and opening our mouth to thank Him out loud (so the devil can hear it). If it is hard for you to praise God, read Psalms 23, Psalms 34 and Psalms 91 aloud. It can give you a jumpstart.

I lift up utterances to my Lord and Father and ask Him to wipe away every tear that falls from your eyes. They are infused with the pain, brokenness, fear, and anxiety that has been purged from your soul and spirit. I ask Him to cover your heart with His love and peace. He will pull you close to His bosom so you can rest in His arms to hear His heartbeat. The sound will cause you to know His love and care.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Affirmation for Guidance

Psalm 32:8 -- I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.

Father when I call unto you, you are faithful to answer and shew me great and mighty things beyond my knowledge. Thank you for the inheritance of purpose and working all things after the counsel of your will in my life. By your mercy, redemption and strength you lead and guide me into a place of holiness. Guide me continually, satisfy my soul in the dry places, make my bones fat and I shall be like a watered garden and a spring of waters that never fail. Your inspiration to my spirit gives me understanding. Thank you for your Spirit that has come to guide me into all truth. He does not speak of himself but whatsoever I hear comes from your throne room and shows me the things to come. You give me light when I am in darkness or in the shadow of death. Your Spirit always guides me in the way of peace. Give me wisdom to train my mouth what to say and learning to my lips. I commit my works to you Lord so that my thoughts are established. Even when my heart leans towards my own way I chose to allow you to direct my steps.

My house is built through wisdom, established by understanding and knowledge fills my rooms with precious and pleasant riches. Show me the path of life. In your presence is the fullness of joy and at your right hand are pleasures evermore. I bless you Lord for giving me counsel and instruction in the night seasons of my life. Show me your ways and teach me your paths. Guide me in judgment and teach me your way when I am meek. You are my rock and fortress, instruct and lead me in the way I should go. You alone can guide me with your eye, your counsel, in the wilderness places by the skillfulness of your hands. Order my steps in your word of truth and let no iniquity have dominion over me. As I am led by your Holy Spirit, I am in sonship with you. I wait on you Lord and I will be of good courage because you strengthen my heart.

Ephesians 1:11, Exodus 15:13, Isaiah 58:11, Jeremiah 33:3, Job 32:8, John 16:13, Luke 1:79, Proverbs 16:3, Proverbs 16:9, Proverbs 16:23, Proverbs 24:3-24, Psalm 16:7, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 25:4, Psalm 25:9, Psalm 27:13-14, Psalm 31:3, Psalm 32:8, Psalm 73:24, Psalm 78:52, Psalm 119:133, Romans 8:14

TALK TO GOD WITH AFFIRMATIONS OF FAITH
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Monday, November 7, 2011

Answers for Any Test

No one is exempt from the testings of life. We are tested daily through relationships, health, finances, career...the list goes on and on. No matter what type of test or degree of its intensity, there are answers and solutions. The Word of God, the scriptures, address every conceivable physical, mental and spiritual challenge. Even those of us who consider ourselves devotees to the scriptures can, many times, find ourselves distracted or discouraged when confronted with situations that appear unsurmountable. But we can take comfort in knowing that any test can be taken with an open book. We never have to face challenges blindly when the answers and solutions can be found by searching, reviewing or rehearsing what God has said to us.

Through the scriptures, He has told us who He is, what He does for us, what He has given to us, and how we can receive from Him. The Word of God is the ready answer for every test, every trial, ever situation, every circumstance that life dishes out to us. Everytime you open the Book, it is full of eternal treasures, nuggets for wisdom, knowledge, understanding, counsel, strength, comfort and peace. If you have never read the Bible, try it. I believe you will like and begin to love it. If you read the Bible, do so more often. If you read it often, then do so like a treasure hunter. You won't be disappointed.

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