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Then Satan answered Yahweh, and said, "Does Job fear God for nothing? Haven't you made a hedge around him, and around his house, and around all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. But put forth your hand now, and touch all t...
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The Season Of The Shelf
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When the season for fruit drew near, He sent His servants to the tenants to get His fruit. Matthew 21:34 ESV
For years I waited, yet every door remained closed. When I was about twenty, the Lord told me through a pastor that He had chosen me for ministry and to begin to prepare myself. I already knew it in my heart. His word was a confirmation of what God had already put inside me. Later while visiting another church, I was told the same thing, 'prepare yourself for ministry.'
I began to attend Bible college, earned a degree, got ordained, read the Bible through a few times and was ready for ministry. Then I waited for the door to open' I played in bands, painted houses, was a mechanic, and spent twenty years working on computers. Finally I just went on with life and I no longer thought about the dream of ministry.
Yet when the season came around, the Lord herded us into the ministry like cattle into a stall. In less than a week I suddenly found myself as a pastor and was soon writing. I had needed seasoning. I certainly had the zeal, but I had no depth. I knew too much about the traditions of men, and too little of walking with God daily.
Don't give up during your time on the shelf. You are being seasoned and made ready. Also the fruit has to ripen before He will send you. What God has promised, He will bring to pass. When the proper season comes, He will fulfill His word. He will send His servants to get the harvest.
Prayer: Here I am Lord, send me. I will go where you want me to go, work where you want me to work, and say what you give me to say. Use me Lord, in the name of Jesus.
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Amen. I choose you Lord. Always. You choose me to do as you wish. Amen
Holy Spirit show me what you want me to do, say and show whoever you put in front of me what I can to be a witness. Thank you Lord for another day. I love you Father in the Name of your son Jesus, Amen
Amen Father keep me in your path, I love and trust you only.
Amen Father I will serve you in any way you want I'm yours Lord!
Amen,we will serve you Jesus as your will.We love and worship you.
Amen, Your will be done in my life!
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Dear Father speak to me and through me, lead me into what You as my Father want me to be and do. Open the path You want me to walk, follow Your designs and become that You are leading me to be. In the name of Your beloved Son Jesus I pray, Amen. The love of the Lord is what is needed.
Dear Pastor and Sylvia, much love for what you are doing. God bless you both.
Amen! Thank You Lord!
In Jesus name Amen.
God this life is hard. Stay with us God in the name of Jesus. Praise God Amen
Amen and Amen!!! Yes, Lord, mold me and make me after Your will, You are the potter, I'm the clay, use me, lead me, guide me and lead me, in the name of Jesus Christ I ask and pray, and give you glory and praise, Amen!
Amen Lord Jesus, amen
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