An Acceptable Sacrifice

Romans 12:1 (Amplified Bible)

I APPEAL to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of [all] the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies [presenting all your members and faculties] as a living sacrifice, holy (devoted, consecrated) and well pleasing to God, which is your reasonable (rational, intelligent) service and spiritual worship.


WHEW!!! That's a whole lot of meat up in that verse. First Paul says in view of all the mercies of God present your bodies asliving sacrifices. Selah. We could stop right there. What has God done for you since you accepted His Son as Saviour? Peace, protection, provision, vision, fresh forgiveness? God is saying in view of all that I have done and continue to do for you all I ask is that you present to Me, your bodies as a living sacrifice. He doesn't want to have to go round us up like wild horses into the corral. He wants us to come and serve Him, and love Him freely. This presenting reminds me of going to church on Sunday. We get up, get dressed, go and serve in some cases. WHY? Because we love Him and we want to present ourselves before Him. Now here goes the living sacrifice part. Praise and Worship. Does the worship leader have to prime the pump to get you to worship your Heavenly Father? I should hope not...in view of all His mercies. Here the Father is asking us to present ourselves LIVING sacrifices! In the temple those animals being offered up were lively! They had some life in them and that's what God wants out of our reasonable service to Him too! PASSION!!! There is no sacrifice as stale as someone doing something for the LORD with no fire in their belly.

It is hard to offer anything genuine up to the LORD with passion if it has not been seasoned in holiness. A lamb without blemish is what used to be offered up. Jesus has now become our sanctification and we have our part in that as well. It's called dying to flesh. Fully acceptable to the LORD is what God requires which is our reasonable service. God could have put so many demands on us in view of all His mercies, but He didn't. His requests are reasonable, His yoke is easy and His burden is light. This week as you live as LIVELY sacrifices unto the LORD rejoice and move with passion in holiness. That's an acceptable sacrifice to the LORD.

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A Pattern for Success Psalm 105 :1-6

Hallelujah! Thank God! Pray to Him by name!
Tell everyone you meet what He has done!
Sing Him songs, belt out hymns,
translate His wonders into music!
Honor His holy name with Hallelujahs,
you who seek God. Live a happy life!
Keep your eyes open for God, watch for His works;
be alert for signs of His presence.
Remember the world of wonders He has made,
His miracles, and the verdicts He's rendered—
O seed of Abraham, his servant,
O child of Jacob, his chosen.


Is it just me or can you see a pattern in this?!
I see a person calling on God for Salvation, then that person proclaiming to everyone they meet what He has done. Next honoring Him, praising and worshiping Him seeking Him! Experiencing and demonstarting the joy that should mark our lives as Christians. Being watchful, I would even say pursuing Him and being pursued by Him. REMEMBER what He has made, His miracles, and the justice He has given out before! I apply this to the times in life when it gets HARD. You know those places that are dry and feel lonely? Those challenging places that try to convince you that God doesn't love or care about you. Remind yourself what He has already done AND has the capability of doing on your behalf!! God loves us so much and He never said that we would be exempt from heartache, test, trials, afflictions, or tribulation. He promised that our sins would be forgiven with abundant and eternal life given. He promised He would never leave us nor forsake us... so REJOICE!! That is a pattern for success!

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Are You Ready for War?

2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (New King James Version)

For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,

Have you ever talked to a new Believer only to have them cry in your arms as they try to figure out WHY they are suddenly going through this or that? I have....and my heart breaks every time, not because they are experiencing some fierce opposition, but because they didn't expect or prepare for war.
As a Believer how do you wage a good warfare? Preparation!! For me it amounts to quality time studying, praying, fasting, patience, and worship. Victory is assured when we fight according to God's instructions no matter how long or short the battle rages. Also when engaging the enemy we have to be intentional, diligent, and vigilant to cast down arguments of doubt, fear, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God. We all know the battlefield is the mind, so if we keep our thoughts in check and obedient to Christ we wage a better warfare. Instead of feeding on the deadly thoughts and arguments of the enemy we cast them down!!! Why? So we can respond in faith, glorify Christ, all the while being in a better position to be lead by the Spirit instead of being driven, trying to fight in the flesh.

God promises us in His Word that He will always cause us to triumph in Christ Jesus. As we engage in warfare His way, with His weapons and strategies... we pull down strongholds, advance, and take territory for our King! More than conquerors, kings and priests unto God....THAT's who we are. No longer does any Believer need to ask "why" better to say "why not" and fight victoriously to the glory of God.

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Fasting that Pleases God- Repost

It's a wonderful Wednesday and I'm so excited about what God is doing in the earth!!!
I have to tell you that these are simply exciting times! I have witnessed and am hearing so much about the movements of God to and through His people. One of things that I'm noticing is God's people hungering after Him. Hungering after a deeper relationship with Him and just not being satisfied with where they are. There are prayer movements popping up all over the place and people are catching onto the power of fasting! For me fasting, prayer and reading the Word are like FIRE POWER!!!
All I know is God honors our efforts in ways that are unimaginable. So here is a repost of fasting and if you can do it(as always check with your Dr. I promise you your spiritual life will NEVER be the same!!

Fasting! I absolutely love it...well maybe I should say fasting..I absolutely love the results! (-:
I'm so thankful that God laid fasting on a regular basis for Marriges and Leaders on Lady Bee's heart here at Prayer for Everyone. I have had good days, I have had challenging days, but I realized the prayer and fasting being done could mean the difference between somebody staying married and divorcing, somebody in ministry giving up or pressing their way and souls saved... that's a great revelation to have to help stay focused!

In Isaiah 58 and Mark 9:29 these are the kind of fasts that we do here at Prayer for Everyone.
We fast and pray for other people's deliverance,breakthroughs, and blessings.
If you want to join us on Mondays and Fridays please check with your Dr. to make sure you are able to fast. I also encourage you to go through the Bible and find the different types of fasts, there are many! Here are just a few to wet your appetite for more. (-:

Repentance of Sin
Jonah 3:5-10

Deliverance from Enemies
2 Chronicles 20:3

Protection & Guidance
Ezra 8:21-23

Fasting alone has no spiritual value. It only has value when we fast with a purpose unto the LORD, humble ourselves, and set our face to seek His help and counsel by way of prayer and fasting, and guess what? He always answers. (-:

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