FW: They cry for water.

None of us can live without water. In the aftermath of destruction in Haiti, pleas for water were among the first desperate cries we heard. Water is always the first priority for survival, and even a small bottle of water became a cherished prize among the ruins and devastation. But the need for clean water is a daily necessity -- more than a bottle's worth -- and that is why water wells are such an answer to prayer. Mission: Water for LIFE is committed to deliver fresh, clean water to the needy through 400 new wells in 20 nations around the world -- including over 200 refurbished wells for Haiti. In this, our 11th year, Haiti was already targeted to receive new water wells, but with your help many more will be repaired and restored. Beyond Haiti there is a tremendous need, and in many other nations you do not see on the news the need is critical as well. See first-hand Dile Nikoli's plight for her children. One new well can impact the lives of 1000 people and make an immediate impact on their health and productivity ... it changes everything! Thank you for sharing LIFE through clean water, James Robison P.S. I am praying that as we respond to the immense need in Haiti, other tragedies will not arise. Much focus is on Haiti right now, as it should be, but many of our lifesaving outreaches are at risk due to support being down. Please give as God directs you.

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Comfort In The Arms of the Lord

The other day my 5 year old boy was trying to get my attention while I was trying to work. He was very consistent and he used all his artillary to invade my work time. I tried to defuse the sitiuation by turning on the TV, but that did not work. I then gave him some toys but still that did not work. I finally sat down with him, turned off the TV, put the toys away and then asked hm, Son what do you want? Daddy, he said, I'm tired and I want to sit with you and take a nap. So I held him for a while, told him a story and within ten minutes he was asleep in my arms.


During this time I realized that my son would take no substitute or replacement for his time with me. It is where he found comfort, peace and security. Here in this moment I was able to see that this is what I do with God. The world and all its material offerings had no bearing on my liittle boy, all he wanted was to rest with me and be at peace. To often we try to substitute God and all His love with artificial possesions. We try to substitute something else for God’s comfort. The problem comes when we look to our comforts to stop the pain. True comfort doesn’t stop the pain. It makes the situation bearable. It gets us through. We are human – we want the pain to stop. And yet, sometimes, pain is what opens the door to experiencing God’s comfort. It is when we are desperate that He steps in and touches us in unusual ways. He wants to cradle us, rock us, and soothe us.

We need comfort in a host of situations, experiences and emotional states, but there is a difference between needing comfort and what I call “coming undone.” We can come undone in our greatest moments of loss, failure, betrayal or fear. We are unable to find relief. When you are undone, you have exhausted your ability to get comfort from anything around you. People can’t comfort you. None of the familiar comforts work anymore. There’s nowhere to turn. No letup. You’re just undone.

When you are undone, it is as if you have been thrown out of the boat. You can’t touch the bottom, see the shore, or even get a hold of the boat itself. You feel alone and desperate. You can’t see what is ahead, nor can you reach back for what is behind you. You are at a complete loss. You are exhausted physically, emotionally and spiritually. And yet the waves keep hitting you, one after another. You are tired. You can’t battle it anymore. You have none of your own resources left. The problem has taken over, and you can’t focus on the Lord. He is out of focus; everything is out of focus. All you know is the problem. And it is overwhelming.

“Undone” is not a place God wants us to stay. His goal is to comfort us in our brokenness and then lead us out of it. But you do have an enemy committed to keeping you undone. He will use whatever means necessary to shut you down and convince you that you will never function and never be whole again. The enemy wants you to believe that undone is the new normal.

In Luke 22:31 Jesus says, “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat.” That’s what the enemy wants to do – sift us, fragment us, take us apart.

Satan knows our failures and weaknesses. He knows our fears and the areas in which we find ourselves insufficient. The “the accuser” will send words through you such as:

“Nothing will ever change.”
“No one will ever love you.”
“You can’t possibly do that.”
“You’re inadequate for this – you’ll never pull it off.”
“You’ve blown it again.”
“You’ll always be a failure.”
“You’re destined for mediocrity.”
“Your hopes and dreams will never come to pass.”
“God can’t use you anymore. You’ve made too many mistakes.”

These are the kinds of words the enemy sows into our minds and hearts, but we have the Word of God, which tells us what God says about us. Someone far greater than the enemy is living in our hearts and fighting on our side. (1 John 4:4)

God does not create our ruins.

Undone is never the final chapter with God. He promises comfort. He promises restoration. He promises joy and gladness. Thanksgiving. No matter what the enemy says or does, we can know God’s comfort in our ruins.

My son did not need to travel far to find comfort for the arms of his father are always open and that it what we all need to remember.

Familiar Sin

Have we become so complacement to our daily sin that it has become acceptable? Is there a price to be paid for our ignorance? I dont know but what I do know is the world is not in a stable way. Our hardships are never far away. The turmoil that bows at our heals is firmly attached for its attraction and strength comes from our sins and wrong doings. There is much more to this life than struggling daily. We dont need to accept lies, deceit, cruelty and unforgiveness. The powers to conquer this state of being is within but for you to realize this gift you must reconnect your faith and establish your relationship with God. There is no other way. I'm sorry but it is the truth.
" A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers." -Galatians-
Think back over your life and see the seeds you planted ,whether good or bad and remember the outcome. It unfolds in front of you like a map of your lifes journey. It does not lie.
The fields of your life will harvest what you plant. Yes there will be droughts and seasons of hard times but the roots of your crops will flourish over time as long as they are nurtured and cared for by the word of God. So let me ask you, this familiar sin you include in your daily life is it the seed that will reap a plentiful harvest or a season of darkness?

Finding Faith

If we hear a message of faith and we are not one so inclined to listen, try not to put up a wall to prevent these words from entering your being. This attitude or lack of faith prevents a breakthrough. Most of us were never nurtured the correct way towards God and the Holy Spirit. Too many distractions avert our attention from the underling beliefs and principals. The stereotypes the world has wrapped and packaged through its communication and information has definitely misrepresented the truth of what God is all about. It is time you choose your destiny; it is time to forge ahead with the God given powers that can only bring peace and prosperity. Be the voice of reason; listen to the encouraging voices of motivation and good will. Get your mind right and begin helping and listening to others. Spreading love and compassion to others is the conviction needed to weaken your old belief system; they will slowly tear down the fortress of denial, doubt and manipulation that have guarded the exit to your spiritual freedom.

When you realize the purpose for our existence there will be a responsibility to continue the cure so we can inject this vaccine that will bring honor, healing and a renewal of thought to the desperate souls who’ve wandered for so many years. Just as Paul says in Romans 15: "We who are strong in faith should help the weak with their weaknesses, and not please only ourselves. Let each of us please our neighbors for their good, to help them be stronger in faith." If we are privileged to comprehend the process needed to live in faith we can never turn our backs on the helpless and confused. It is our duty to infuse the ethics, values and teachings of our Lord as a guide and inspiration to heighten the awareness of possibilities others thought unattainable. The commitment must be pure and honest with a desire for joy that will reach to the lowest levels of sadness and begin the process towards peace and harmony.

Haiti Disaster Relief

An unimaginable tragedy these people are now going through; let us open our hearts and shower upon them kindness, love, compassion and peace. May God bless them and protect them during the nights and days ahead. Please donate to World Vision, American Cross or any other charitable organization that needs our help now.

Haiti quake: World Vision anticipates massive needs and difficult response Port-au-Prince, Haiti, January 13, 2010 Christian humanitarian agency World Vision plans to begin assessing damage and preparing a relief response today after the major earthquake that hit Haiti Tuesday. The agency has worked in Haiti for 30 years and has some 370 staff in country. Downed communications, blocked roads and continuing aftershocks slowed relief efforts overnight, with staff unable to leave the agency's Port-au-Prince office for several hours due to fallen debris in the roadways. "It felt as if a truck had hit a wall," said World Vision staffer Magalie Boyer, of the initial tremor. "There is extensive damage in the city. People are getting ready to spend the night in the streets. They are not comfortable staying in their houses." "World Vision Haiti will distribute first aid kits to survivors, along with basic materials such as soap, blankets, clothes and bottles of water as an initial response," Boyer added. Meanwhile, World Vision staff from less affected regions of Haiti are mobilizing and the agency's global experts are expected to arrive in the disaster zone as soon as possible. Crystal Penner, a World Vision aid worker, was in the central plateau region of Haiti when the quake hit: "There are relief goods prepositioned in various locations across the country, though the challenge will be getting those supplies swiftly to those in need," she said. "We would be very concerned about a quake of this magnitude anywhere in the world, but it is especially devastating in Haiti, where people are acutely vulnerable because of poor infrastructure and extreme poverty," said Edward Brown, World Vision's relief director in the United States. Reaching hard-hit areas with supplies is expected to be a significant challenge due to damaged roads and infrastructure, including the main airport and government buildings. Donations of cash are needed for the response. The public can help by visiting worldvision.org or by calling 1.888.56.CHILD.         www.CastingCrowns.com

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Drop the Anchor of Worry

Jesus said to his disciples: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life[b]? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? Luke 12

Throw the weight of worry away and breathe deep for there you will find peace. Since when does worrying achieve great things. It is a disrupting thought whose main purpose is to confuse you and knaw at your insides. It truly takes away your joy and your vision for the wonders of this life. Ignore this enemy and stop engaging him on the battlefield. Go outside, take a walk through nature, breathe in the cool air and calm your soul.

Come to the Lords Table

The ignition to move us forward and receive the abundance of the Lords table must begin by reflecting on the Cross. What it stands for, the atonement of Jesus Christ who paid the penalty for all of us. The victory was won at the Cross and that is where we must examine ourselves. Why we have not flourished, why we have not obtained the victory that was bestowed upon us over 2000 years ago. If we are to break bread with our Father the lessons and selfless act of Jesus must be instilled within. The invitiation to be a participant at the Lords table is always open but we have bi-passed this opening; our wounds and bruised egos sustain the continuous denial of our wholeness and inner being of faith. This offering is for everyone and it is blessed upon your worthiness and faith to encompass the healing we need for salvation. Coming to the Lords table is the calling for all of us to celebrate the life and gift Jesus sacrificed for us. The triumph is there for all to partake in. The Kingdom of heaven is where our debts are erased and forgiveness becomes the jewel within our souls. Just because we are sinners, and our hearts are filled with jeolusy, anger, bitterness does not mean there is not a seat for you. You are deserving to share the table of Life for you are made in the image of our Lord. It is time you lift the gate of bondage and inherit the Love and forgiveness of God our savior. Pull up a chair and dig in!