Burdens

"Bear one another's burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ." (Galtians 6:2 NAS)
As Christians we need to be considering the needs of another and not to make an assumption that there is something wrong with someone just because we get a bad vibe. It could be an opportunity from God.
What if God had us there for that particular point in time? What if He wanted us to take the burden, pray, and then lay it at His feet? What if like Esther we were there "for such a time as this?"(Esther 4:14 NAS)
Are we walking by faith or feelings?
Are we fighting the good fight of faith? (2Timothy 4:7 NAS)
Are we hearing God when He speaks?
Are we going to let Satan steal away the 'window of opportunity' from the Lord?
Let us remember where the battleground truly is and to remain faithful and true to our calling.
"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this dakness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places." (Ephesians 6:12 NAS)
We need to remember what Jesus did for us on Cavalry and be like-minded
when it comes to another brother or sister.
"This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you. Greater love has no one then this, that one lay down his life for his friends."(John 15:12&13 NAS)

Be blessed my friends,
Shifra

Thankfulness

Thanksgiving is a day to ponder
the blessings God has
bestowed upon us.

A special day to give Him thanks,
Our provider and our King.

We should not limit thanksgiving to once a year,
but let us remember to be thankful everyday
of every year.

Have a very blessed and thankful Thanksgiving,
Shifra

God Breaks Through

Things may seem dark at times, but the LIGHT of God always has a way of breaking through the darkness.

Be encouraged my friends for God can reach down into the deepest accesses of your heart. He will shine His light on those areas that have become dormant. All the dreams He has placed in your hearts He will resurrect. He has not abandoned you. He loves you. He will grant you all the desires of your heart.

We need to remember that His timing is different from ours. First there is the pregnancy and then the delivery. The baby will come forth, but not till He says we are ready.

He knows the plans He has for you. They are for your well-being. So relax and be sure that He is always with You and has not forsaken you.

All will come to fruition in His timing. All you have to do is be faithful and keep your focus on the one who created you.

Be blessed my friends,
Shifra

Lead Us

Lead us continually to the cross.
Lead us  continually  to Your heart.
This is where we belong.

Father, show us Your heart.
Show us Your truth.
Draw us to Yourself once again.
Let us love what You love and hate what You hate.
Let us become children of prayer in a newer and greater way.
Touch us with fire right where we stand!
Let us follow after You in all that we say and do.
Be our all in all.
We bless and praise You, Our Father, Our King.
We love and adore You.

Lead us  continually to the cross.
Lead us  continually  to Your heart.
This is where we belong. 

Amen.

Precious Moments

Precious moments are something that we need to hold dear and near to our hearts. They are something we cannot get back if ignored. We need to acknowledge them immediately so nothing goes unsaid.
Why not make this coming new year one of positive memories? Let someone you hold dear know what they mean to you. Send a note to someone that may be having a rough time. Be an encourager. Let your actions speak louder then words. The best gift someone can get is one that restores faith, brings hope and acknowledges love.
Blessings,
Shifra

Count it Joy

The economy, the healthcare issue, the election, the holidays---when will it all end???!!!!
These things are all on people's minds and rightly so, but we must keep them in the right perspective.
Our faith will be tested on all sides, but how we react to these testings is what counts.
Are we going to let our faith carry us or sit down and give up?
The trials are there to bring growth through perseverence.

James 1:2-4 says, "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing." (ESV)

Let us remain true to the faith so that there will be no lack and that we will remain complete in Him. Amen.

Blessings,
Shifra

Tis the Season

The Christmas season is quickly approaching and many of us are stretched financially. We wonder how we will provide gifts for our loved ones.
This is the time where we need to step back and remember what is truly important. Is it the materialism and all the glitter that goes with it or is it the birth of Christ?
The celebration should always be centered around Christ. It is after all what the holiday is all about.
Jesus is the reason for the season!
Yeshua (hebrew name) is the reason for the season!

"And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her first born son and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn." Luke 2:6,7 ESV

In Christ,
Shifra

I'm not ready for Monday!!!!

Where did the weekend go? Why am I so tired?
I'm not ready to go back to work!!!
Mom just 10 more minutes--oops, I am the mom!
Now what am I going to do?
Alright, alright I'm getting up!
Gee wheez--can't I just sneak a few more winks?
Besides that I did not sleep good and my car is not
working so plans had to change.
Gee what else can go wrong?

But there is one bright spot in my day. God never changes.
He is the same yesterday, today and forever.

Thank You Lord for being with me.

Blessings,
Shifra

Disturbed

It really disturbed me to hear people making jokes over the
plight of the Chilean miners. It was rude and heartless.
I heard it on television and saw it on Facebook too.

What if it was you stuck 2000 feet below ground and not
knowing whether you will see daylight again? They were
undergound for over two months and you're cracking jokes!

Step back and put yourself in place of that miner. What
would you be thinking? How would you feel?
Step back and put yourself in place of one of the loved
ones. How would you feel?

The miner not knowing whether they will come out alive,
not knowing if they will ever see their family again.
The loved ones wondering what is happening to their spouse
or parent and will they ever get to embrace them again.

This was no joke! This was real life! Making fun at someone
else's expense is offensive and uncalled for. The old adage
of  'if you cannot say something nice, then say nothing at all'
is one that fits this scenario perfectly.

I can only say that to all those who made jokes that you
never find yourself in a situation like that or worse.

Thank you Lord for watching over the miners and their
family members. Bless them.
Thank you Lord for all the volunteers that came out to
help and bless them too.

God be with you all,
Shifra

The Father's Love

The Lord gave me this word to share at church yesterday, but it is not just for my local church, but for the Body of Christ.

The Father’s Love

Prophetic Word Given at Christ the Rock International on October 10, 2010

The love of the Father is falling like a blanket

upon His children.

As you reach out to your Father He is there to meet with you.

Let go of all things that keep you from coming to the Father.

He is here to love over you.

He loves you.

He loves His children with unconditional love.

He says, “Come. Come let me wash over you. I will flood your spirit in a way that you have never felt before. Let me set you free.”