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Hello, thank you for joining me on this journey. God has allowed me to come forward and begin writing to you all on my learning experiences with Him. Our goal is to express through blogging what is being revealed to me and what I am learning through the Bible. I thank Father God that you have been brought here and I welcome you, pray for you in Jesus' name and encourage you on this day. All glory and credit to the LORD.

Part 2 of 3 of Dr. Charles F. Stanley

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“And I can only attribute anything productive or effective in my ministry to His wisdom and power.” – Dr. Charles F. Stanley

Welcome back to our sequel of our conversation on the teachings of Dr. Charles F. Stanley!

Last time we talked about how Dr. Stanley encouraged us to be Christ focused, stay driven to run the race, and taking the time to remember those who have gone before us by learning from their example.

Today, my interest is to mention one of many gifts that we have, and that is prayer.

The way you pray can reveal your relationship with God. How is your prayer life going? What does it look like? These are the types of questions I had once asked myself. Am I praying enough? Am I doing it correctly? Are just some other examples.

Intimacy is a game changer when it comes to prayer. The more intimate you are with the Lord, the more you will desire to communicate, discuss, seek, and ask of Him. You learn that this is God’s longing as well. The Gift of Prayer allows us to be unified with Father. What a word Dr. Stanley used, unified. It reminds me of what Jesus had once stated, “I and my Father are one.” (John 10:30, KJV), and we are promised that we also can have this kind of relationship too (please see 1 Corinthians 10:17, John 17:22, + Ephesians 4:4).

“His throne is free to us, it was very costly to Him.” – Dr. Charles F. Stanley

Being able to be presented in God’s presence is a privilege. For He is the Creator of all things. He not only created everything, but He takes pleasure, dedication, and honor in all the things He has considered to make. “But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the Lord will hear when I call unto him.” (Psalm 4:3, KJV). It is truly amazing that we don’t have to be like the people of the world who have no hope. We have a caring Father who is willing to bend down to listen to anything that is dwelling within us that we cannot bear. OR even if it is something good with a thankful heart. Dr. Stanley made it aware that prayer is powerful & impactful simply because of the One whom we pray. He is the true source of our help.

“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh; is anything too difficult for Me?”

Jeremiah 32:27

With all of this being said, I hope that this encourages you all to continue to pray. To consider improving your prayer life and if you lack in this department to not be hesitant in attempting to strengthen it. Even if you think you are ‘fine’ in this area, ask the Holy Spirit if there is anything you need to be brought to your attention. For we are all continuously learning and you might be surprised by what He brings up. Plus, why wouldn’t you want to give yourself the excuse to talk to the Most High any how? Nothing in your life escapes His notice. “ For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39, KJV).

Part 1 of 3 Dr. Charles F. Stanley

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“The Lord is trustworthy. Whatever His plan for you, be assured He will see you safely through.” – Charles F. Stanley

Welcome to day 1 of 3 posts I will be dedicating to Mr. Stanley.

Today I wanted to talk about running this race called life.

Depending on the day, it can feel really defeating to keep going with endurance. I’m sure a time or two you have felt the same way.

“There’s something comforting about knowing that men and women have finished their races well for centries – it gives me faith that I can too.”

Trillia Newbell

What I love about Dr. Stanley is that he always pointed us to Christ, always. If Christ wasn’t your focus, you needed to get refocused. A lot of the time I noticed when we become unfocused we loose sight of who God is. Then we fall into fears, doubts, and lies. This is a tactic of the enemy but this is also the weakness of the flesh. Which is exactly Mr. Stanley’s point. Without Christ, this race will be more exhausting than how it already feels. Below are some truth’s that he wanted us all to hear:

As you see, looking back on those who have gone before us can push us with further endurance. We can look back on Dr. Stanley, David, Noah, and more who have also anticipated God’s aid, armor, and assistance. Sometimes like David we cry out, “How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? How long wilt thou hide thy face from me? (see Psalm 13:1), but no matter what it is you are hoping for or struggling with, God will always look out for our good. Even though at times it may feel we are alone, there are people all around the world awaiting for similar blessings and also feel disheartened. Through wisdom he says it best, “In fact, throughout Scripture, there’s not a man or woman whom God used in a powerful way who didn’t first face a long and difficult time of waiting. So don’t despair… take it as the Father’s special favor and guidance in your life.”

“For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.” (Isaiah 64:4, KJV)

Charles F. Stanley

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“When you arrive in heaven and stand before the Lord, you will not be rewarded for what you’ve received. You will only be rewarded for what you’ve given.”
—Dr. Charles F. Stanley

I wanted to take the time to write about a godly person who served the Lord. He did so in a way that caught the eyes of many, helped the heart of tons, and taught lessons from all avenues of life. His name is Dr. Charles F. Stanley.

Dr. Charles Stanley died only days ago and when I saw the news, even though he lived to 90 years of age, I was shocked. Although no day is ever promised, Mr. Stanley was one person God had formed that made an impression and aided me on my personal walk with the Lord. While the Holy Spirit is the best of teachers (1 John 2:27), God makes it clear that our duty here is to still be here for one another (1 Corinthians 12:12). That man does not do best alone. All of us in the Body of Christ serve a purpose in the Kingdom and us valuing one another’s gifts I’m sure brings joy to the Lord.

“Time is precious… You don’t know how long it is going to last, so you need to make the most of it.”
—Dr. Charles F. Stanley

I’m just a small fraction of who he has had an impact on but just a few times that he has done so were:

  • In seasons of waiting
  • In curiosity of more knowledge of prayer
  • In everyday morning words of wisdom
  • And more

Personally,  I look forward to meeting him in the next life. He made sure to always remind us of God’s truths and always had an eternal perspective. Thankfully his legacy will still continue on. As long as internet, books, and materials are still readily available and we are still on this first Earth, we can still access Mr. Stanley in many ways. Within the next few weeks I want to do what I call “The Few” approach. I call it The Few approach because it is The Few who inspired my mind to write the way I soon will. The next few blogs will be different things that Dr. Stanley taught me. Hopefully you will be able to look back on him with me and have a renewed outlook while we still have time together. I would love as well, if you loved Dr. Stanley, what did he encourage you with? What kind words do you have to share with us? Leave a comment below, I would love to listen! See you next post, God willing.

Let the Children Come

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“But Yeshua said, “Let the little children come to Me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
(Matthew 19:14, TLV)

It has been a couple of months since our last post. I hope this time “apart” has given you opportunities to replenish, renew, and time to make both for your families and most importantly the Lord. Today I wanted to take the time to write a bit about the gift of children (Psalms 127:3).

Since working as a daycare/preschool teacher in the past year, I have gained a lot of understanding. While I am their teacher, they sure are teaching me a lot as well. The Holy Spirit of God has a way of doing things. When first coming to this job, I came with the intention of these reminders, ” Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” (from Colossians 3:23) and “Let all that you do be done in love” (from 1 Corinthians 16:14). This was very rewarding, because I was not just working for myself and my family. I was now doing this on the behalf of the Lord. My job here on earth now became a Kingdom duty. Many people complain about their weekly jobs. They groan and moan of the people and tasks that surround them day in and out. Yet for me, I no longer have that issue. Since I put effort standing in truth, I don’t have the feeling that most people do when they enter the field.

Through children, I learned that they need the fruits of the Holy Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, & self-control. Without any of these traits, they will not learn the way that they should go. They won’t realize the right way to treat one another or know how it feels to recognize the love of God. While the children I care for are still very young, they are no fools. They pick up on things very quickly and have an eye on habits. Which brings us to another task I have been given.

“Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work.” – C.S. Lewis

“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”

(Proverbs 22:6, ESV)

Training the children I have been given.

While we are not God, He has given us the opportunity to work for Him and His divine plan. His precepts have shown us how to walk the way He walks and move in a way He does. Not to mention, giving all thoughts eternally, children are not just children. They are body, soul, and spirit, just as you and I. And the best example I could give comes from Pastor Tim Henderson. One of his most famous lines is, “There is no such thing as a small Holy Spirit”. How true is that? God is no respecter of persons, and this very well includes children! We must teach children while they are young right from wrong. How else will we have a rising kingdom? How else would His kingdom come? His will be done? On Earth as it is in heaven? While God is God and does not ‘need’ us to accomplish anything (He can do all things on His own), He CHOOSES to use us. Also while I am not the parent of these beautiful human beings, I take the responsibility of their well being an honor and endearment to my heart.

There is so much more I could continue on to say, but we will save it for more conversations to come. I would love to hear from you all and listen to your input on if you would like to read future posts on topics such as this. It would be my utmost joy to do so. I also hope that this encourages you on your walk. That whatever your career is, your home life, or whichever, that you can use the encouragement and wisdom of God in everything you do.

“Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all.” (1 Chronicles 29:11, ESV)

God’s Covenant Love

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“I will maintain My love for him forever, and My covenant with him will be firm.”
(Psalms 89:29, TLV)

More than ever, I feel it is of importance to bring our minds the remembrance of the expanse of God’s Love.

Our Father is faithful to us.

He rewards us openly, all because of His loyalty toward us.

Although, if we are unfaithful in our covenant with Him.. “If his sons forsake My Torah, and do not walk in My judgments”..(Psalms 89:31, TLV), then we will face chastisement (See Hebrews 12:7).

“We must allow the Word of God to correct us the same way we allow it to encourage us.” – A.W. Tozer

YET despite this correction. God does not change.  He will never not love us.

“But I will not withdraw My lovingkindness from him, nor will I betray My faithfulness. I will not violate My covenant, nor alter what My lips have uttered. Once for all I have sworn by My holiness —surely I will not lie to David— his descendants will endure forever, and his throne as the sun before Me, and as the moon, established forever, and a trustworthy witness in the sky.” Selah

(Psalms 89:34‭-‬38, TLV)
“The secret of Adonai is for those who fear Him. He makes His covenant known to them.” (Psalms 25:14, TLV)

To understand God’s covenant love,  is to fear Him. You will take the time to seek Him out,  spend time with Him, and hear what He has to say. In the verse above, Psalms 25:14, the word for fear is from the Hebrew word יָרֵא ‘yare’. You can find it in the Strongs concordance (3373) and it means fear or reverence. When it speaks on these terms it is referring to morality. As human beings, we ourselves have come up with moral codes to stand by in our society. Such as telling the truth, do not steal, and keep your oaths. Actually, a lot of these values we hold, stemmed from a Biblical origin. If you take a look at the Ten Commandments for example, you will see many similarities between what God had instructed man to carry out and what our current civilization expects. So ultimately, we know there are things we must follow accordingly if we want this life to go as smoothly as it can. Unfortunately though, there are too many who have gone astray and do not have the fear of God in them. Some fear man but not the One who made man in the first place.

“Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but one who trusts in Adonai will be kept safe.”

(Proverbs 29:25, TLV)

God’s Love is how I know He has not given up on me. Personally,  I am undeserving. He has been faithful during my times of faithlessness. Unwavering, when I have been moved. And comforting when I’ve been pushed by every side. Have you experienced the same in your life during the trials? All of these traits are signs of the Holy Spirit in our lives. While God may be unseen to the naked eye,  He is shown through His actions, love, truth, and creation. I hope this encourages you to see His love for you and everyone around you again.

“that the God of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah, our glorious Father, may give you spiritual wisdom and revelation in knowing Him. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what is the richness of His glorious inheritance in the kedoshim, and what is His exceedingly great power toward us who keep trusting Him—in keeping with the working of His mighty strength.”
(Ephesians 1:17‭-‬19, TLV)

Surprise

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Hello everyone

As you know, I previously made an announcement that Love Never Fails would be discontinued. Well, I was getting multiple notices saying that my domain was expiring (yes those of us who have a . blog or a . com or anything other than something that says WordPress in it in the url pay for the name). WordPress told me if I didn’t respond or update by a certain date in July then my domain would be gone. They unfortunately went behind my permission and took out the money to re-instate it. One of the reasons why I considered leaving, is the factor of finances. For your sake loveneverfails.blog seems to be remaining because of their mistake. Don’t get me wrong, it is not as if I did not enjoy your accompanied readings, but for a while I was not feeling called to the blog and there were many things occurring in my life that just required plenty of prayer and strength from God. I never want to post something that comes from the wrong heart placement. Even if my intentions are good, I cannot put love into something if my heart is aching. I hope you all understand. I also hope I am putting all of this in a wording you may all grasp. All in all, I will eventually post future blogs. Just have to talk to the Boss upstairs first ;). Love you all and thank you for sticking around.

-Sky

WHAT WE’VE BEEN USED TO

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This week, I challenge you to not be like Ruby Gillis. Don’t chase after trivial, unimportant, and wind carried tasks and attitudes until you are faced with death. Live in a way that reflects Jesus in everything you do, and in a way that brings a little slice of heaven down here to earth.

WHAT WE’VE BEEN USED TO

From Love Never Fails: “What you face each day and who you face each day are opportunities to serve. Please enjoy reading this excerpt from The Few. ” “One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple” (Psalm 27:4, ESV).

The Good News Everyone Needs To Hear

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(Bring your Bibles to Romans 1)

God promised this Good News long ago through his prophets in the holy Scriptures.

The Good News is about his Son. In his earthly life he was born into King David’s family line, and he was shown to be the Son of God when he was raised from the dead by the power of the Holy Spirit. He is Jesus Christ our Lord.

Through Christ, God has given us the privilege and authority as apostles to tell Gentiles everywhere what God has done for them, so that they will believe and obey him, bringing glory to his name.

And you are included among those Gentiles who have been called to belong to Jesus Christ.

For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile.

This Good News tells us how God makes us right in his sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. As the Scriptures say, “It is through faith that a righteous person has life.”

Today on this Easter Sunday, I encourage you to serve and praise the Creator Himself. He is worthy for He alone created all things. He alone made it possible for mankind to have a personal relationship with their one and true God. Even though His creation (Adam and Eve) were the ones at fault for their disobedience and distrust from the beginning. Which made sin corrupt this world and into the land we know today. With strife, deception, and lawlessness.

Once again He is inviting you to become His child. To be apart of His unfailing eternal family. He has been patient with all of us to turn away from these destructive paths and instead run into the arms that know best.

The only way this world will see the goodness of God, is by us surrendering to Him once and for all. Surrender who we have been, and become who we are truly meant to be.

“It is never comfortable talking about sin. But it must be faced. Unless we are aware of the seriousness of our sin, we cannot comprehend the greatness of God’s grace.“

Dr. Barry Chant

It is true, we cannot change the past,  but we can be forgiven for it. Are you ready to be forgiven? To be free at last?

You can only do it through Jesus Christ. For this is the ultimate reason why He came. He fought and barred the sins of all of us. Have a change of heart produced by the Spirit. It is the Holy Spirit who has led you to this message. (and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. – 1 Corinthians 12:3).

So this is the Good news that you all must hear, because this news will save you: that Jesus Christ died for our sins just as the Scriptures said, He was burried, and He was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the scriptures said! Thus because He rose from the dead and died on our behalf so we don’t have to, there will now be a resurrection of the dead. All who belong to Christ will be raised with Him at His coming (see 1 Corinthians 15:23).

“After that the end will come, when he will turn the Kingdom over to God the Father, having destroyed every ruler and authority and power.“
1 Corinthians 15:24, NLT

All thanks to God, we have been given victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! All who call on the name of the Lord will be saved (Acts 2:21). So this day, please, call out to Him and accept Him as your living Savior, and you will inherit eternal life.

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