Friday Prophecy Post. Then shall they deliver you up...........

M't:24:9: Then shall (they ) those who hate the Name deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.

It costs something to be called by the Name, for some of us it may only be an occasional inconvenience. For others, unjust lawsuits and the taking of our personal liberties.
For others , It is torture, unspeakable brutality and the giving of their life.

Christians are being persecuted, tortured and martyred for naming the Name of Jesus Christ every day in this world.

And they have been since the Church was born in the book of Acts.

Ac:11:26: And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.


Christian
Main Entry: 1Chris·tian
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin christianus, adjective & noun, from Greek christianos, from Christos
Date: 1526
1 a : one who professes belief in the teachings of Jesus Christ



Main Entry: 2Christian
Function: adjective
Date: 1547
1 a : of or relating to Christianity b : based on or conforming with Christianity
2 a : of, relating to, or being a Christian b : professing Christianity
3 : commendably decent or generous


My Husband and I pray daily for the persecuted church, it is their number one request.

We have been involved with Voice of the Martyrs….Who have been serving the persecuted church since 1967.

http://www.persecution.com/


World Watch List 2010:

This year North Korea has topped the list again.
"There is no other country in the world where Christians are being persecuted in such a horrible and systematic manner," says Carl Moeller, President/CEO of Open Doors USA.

One expert on North Korea stated: "Christians are the target of fierce government action, and once caught, are not regarded as human. Last year we had evidence that some [of those captured] were used as guinea pigs to test chemical and biological weapons."


Top Ten Persecuted Contries
1. North Korea
2. Iran
3. Saudi Arabia
4. Somalia
5. Maldives
6. Afghanistan
7. Yemen
8. Mauritania
9. Laos
10.Uzbekistan
( Information provided by Open Doors USA)

The following groups are actively serving the persecuted Church. .
Christian Freedom International
Christian Solidarity Worldwide
Christians in Crisis
Compassion Radio
Fishhook International
Gospel for Asia
Greater Calling
International Christian Concern
Iranian Christians International
Jubilee Campaign
Mission India
Open Doors
Persecution Project Foundation
The Voice of the Martyrs
World Bible Translation Center
World Evangelical Alliance
The Last Harvest



We have enjoyed so many freedoms and liberties as Christians in this country. A time may be coming when that will not be so. I pray God gives each of us a burden to at the very least pray for our brothers and sisters that are daily laying down everything to Name the Name of Jesus.


The Apostle Paul speaking to Timothy prior to his Martyrdom ........

2Tm:4:5-8: But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
2Tm:4:6: For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.
2Tm:4:7: I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
2Tm:4:8: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.


Maranatha Lord Jesus!
Love in Christ, Ella

Only You ................

My Sweetest Jonathan ......I love you with all my heart, except the portion that belongs to Our Lord. Thanking Jesus for the Most wonderful husband........

Love, Ella

Share a dance with your sweetie and let them know how much you love them......

Wednesday Dinner.....American Chop Suey

It is snowing.....and it is the heavy wet snowman kind,

another storm following right behind this one.

The kids are home from school and I am making

American Chop Suey for Dinner this evening.

It is a family Favorite. We always have tons of Italian

Bread with it , which Jonathan has already eaten almost a

half a loaf of ( He is a major bread freak) .
Maybe you will make it some-time .


American Chop Suey
　
1-½ lb Ground Beef
1-½ lb Sweet Italian Sausage -Links
1 Large Green Pepper- Diced
1 Large Onion -Diced
1 24 oz can of diced tomato
2 cans of B & B Mushrooms or one container of fresh Mushrooms sliced.
3- 26 ounce cans of Tomato Sauce or equivalent amount of homemade sauce.
2 Tablespoons of Diced minced Garlic in oil
1 Teaspoon of Oregano
1 Teaspoon of Parsley
1 Teaspoon of Onion Powder
2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil.
2lbs of cooked Pasta - Which ever pasta you prefer Elbow is traditional . Or you could use Penne, Ziti, Rigatoni …Whatever. Tonight I am using Elbows.


Directions:
In one skillet place link sausage in warmed pan with ¼ cup water. Cook on low/medium until sausage is fully cooked through.
In another warmed skillet warm 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil, when skillet is warm add Onions, Green Pepper, Mushrooms, Garlic and all spices. Cook until the onions are translucent . Remove from Skillet and Add to your Sauce Pan. Add the diced tomato to your sauce pan and put on low heat. Slice your thoroughly cooked Italian Sausage at a bias and add to your sauce pan .
Add your Ground Beef to the pan that you cooked your onions , peppers, garlic and spices. Cook thoroughly .

Add to your sauce pan. Add your Sauce and cook , stirring occasionally until your ready for dinner.


Cook your pasta according to package directions or your liking . Drain and serve with your sauce. We usually always have a nice side salad and warm Italian bread along with this dish.
And plenty of Romano and Parm Enjoy!

Blessings, GG
　
　

Hope

Psalms:31:24: Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.

Love in Christ, Ella

Friday Prophecy Post -War and Rumors of War

Wars and rumors of wars

M't:24:6: And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. M't:24:7: For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.
　
This past century has been the most violent and bloody century in human history .
Wars and armed conflicts, crimes against humanity, Genocides and alleged genocides, extermination camps, Famines, Human Sacrifice and ritual suicide, Earthquake, Tsunami’s, Pestilences, Aids, Swine-flu, Bird-Flu, Influenza……..
　
　
I was going to list the total loss of life for each of these above events for the past 100 years and was overwhelmed with the totals.

How can we not be aware that God’s word is specific and 100% accurate.

Surely we are living in the day, the answer to the question the disciples asked Jesus

“Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?”

What a world we are living in , Thank God we have a living hope……….in Christ Jesus our Lord.
We focus on a tragedy , until, a news organization decides the tragedy is over. Not news-worthy…….

A quarter-million people swept into the ocean,
An earthquake in a divers place. Undersea, Mega thrust Earthquake.

The poorest of the poor, shaken in a place already broken and captive to corruption by those with evil heart and intentions. Buried by rubble and bull-dozers……
　
　
“The optimists among us who believe in the inevitable progress of man, either forget or ignore the fact that the twentieth century was the bloodiest, most destructive century in human history. The century's two world wars resulted in the deaths of at least 60 million people. The Russian Civil War of 1917-21 killed another 5-6 million. Between them, the tyrannical regimes of Hitler, Stalin, and Mao killed at least another 60 million of their own citizens. Many millions more were killed in dozens of other, smaller conflicts.
The British historian Paul Johnson, in his remarkable book Modern Times, attributed the twentieth century's huge death toll to the immense growth of organized state power, the decline of traditional religion, and the rise of totalitarian ideologies and gangster-statesmen. In a new book on twentieth century conflicts, another prolific British historian, Niall Ferguson, points to three other causes: “ethnic conflict, economic volatility, and empires in decline.” ~ ~ The Bloodiest CenturyReview by Francis P. Sempa “
　
Francis P. Sempa is the author of Geopolitics: From the Cold War to the 21st Century (2002). He has written lengthy introductions to Alfred Thayer Mahan's The Problem of Asia (2003) and The Interest of America in International Conditions (2003), and to William Bullitt's The Great Globe Itself (2005). He has also written articles and book reviews on historical and foreign policy topics for American Diplomacy, Strategic Review, The National Interest, The Washington Times, National Review, Human Rights Review, and Presidential Studies Quarterly. He is an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, and an adjunct professor of political science at Wilkes University.
　 　
　
http://www.warscholar.com/Timeline.html%20/%20Modern
List of wars and disasters by death toll - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
　
M't:24:22: And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.
　
Marantha ~~ Come Lord Jesus……
In Christ,
Ella

Raisin Bread Pudding

Raisin Bread Pudding
Ingredients
3 cups milk
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons rum extract
1/2 cup raisins
1 loaf of Cinnamon Raisin Bread cubed
8 eggs, beaten

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large saucepan, add milk, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, brown sugar, rum extract and raisins and heat until warm. Simmer and stir until sugar dissolves.
Into a large bowl add the cubed bread and pour in the hot milk mixture. Let sit for 30 minutes so the bread absorbs the milk.
Add the beaten eggs to the bread and milk mixture and stir. Pour bread pudding into a buttered 1 1/2-quart baking dish and bake for 50 minutes
　
Crock Pot Version
Ingredients
2 14 ounce cans of sweetened condensed milk
2 cups water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 loaf of Cinnamon Raisin Bread cubed
8 eggs, beaten

Directions
Spray Crock pot with cooking spray . Place cubed bread in crock pot. Beat together remaining ingredients and mix to bread cubes in the crock allowing bread to absorb the mixture. Make sure all the bread is pressed into the pot and is covered in mixture. Cover and set on low , cook for 2 ½ to 3 hours .
　

It's Time.............

To get crafting again......Seems like spring revives me and puts me
into a creative mood. Maybe it is everything waking from winter that
stirs my heart to create something......

Today I spent a large amount of time, preparing an area to use to house
all "My Stuff" .

My husband is determined for me to perhaps open another little shop, only so I do
not have "My Stuff" all around the house.

The kitchen is full of silk flowers and ornate Serving spoons. Grapevine
wreaths and ribbons. Acrylic and oils and slate and brushes. He just smiles
at me.

Then we went to pick -up some more silks from a dear couple who are selling
their historic Bed & Breakfast.

What a visit. Both of us love history and antiques so it was a delightful visit.

Eight thousand square feet of history, lovely things
and more "Stuff" of which my sweet honey purchased a couple of lots
lovely things .....My Valentine's present.

I love Spring, and lovely things and so thankful for a wonderful husband who
lets me keep some "Stuff" .

Hugs & Prayers, Ella

Happy Valentime's Day

Psalms:17:8: Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,

Blessings, Ella ~~

Friday Prophecy Post - As in the days of Noah

This is such a timely article , written by Chuck Smith 1 year ago in February 2009 . My husband was reading through some of our older magazine and found this article and shared it with me.

It really is such a good look at Matthew Chapter 24 ....... Sharing it with you here on Prophecy Friday .

Love in Christ, Ella

Signs of Christ's ReturnAs In the Days of Noah

As we watch the downward spiral of our society today, we realize that a powder keg is ready to explode. Something has got to change. by Chuck Smith

We look at the deteriorating moral values in our nation—the divorce rate, abortion, pornography, drug addiction and child abuse. We witness what has transpired in the homosexual community. We are shocked at the violent crimes, the drive-by shootings and the terrorism that plagues our world. What is the world coming to?

Is the end near?What will be the signs of Jesus’ coming and the end of the world? This was the very same question Jesus’ disciples asked. Jesus’ answer to them and to us is found in

Matthew 24:37-39: As the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of Man be. For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that [Noah] entered into the ark, and knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of Man be.

Genesis 6:5 tells us what was going on in the days of Noah. “God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.” As we look at our world today, we see the parallel—the movie industry corrupting our values, television defiling our homes, children’s video games teaching violence—all these are polluting people’s minds until the thoughts and the imagination of man’s heart is continually evil.

We read in Genesis 6:11 that “the earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence.” Pick up the newspaper and you will see the hostility that fills the earth. Our nation’s morality has sunk to the place where Ruth Graham once said, “If God doesn’t judge America, He will need to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah!”

I would say that the world right now is very much like it was in the days of Noah. Jesus pointed out that in Noah’s day, the people were totally oblivious to the coming judgment of God. They were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage. It was pretty much business as usual. There was no awareness that the judgment of God was about to fall upon them.

They did not realize anything was wrong until Noah went into the ark and the rain began to fall.People today do not realize how ripe the world is for judgment. God is trying to shake us from our lethargy and wake us up. We see a worldwide financial crisis, disasters, earthquakes, hurricanes, fires, floods, famines and the AIDS epidemic.

But try to suggest to a worldly person that these indicate the beginning of sorrows and God’s judgment, and they will laugh at you. The world may acknowledge their belief in the existence of God, but they live as though God does not exist.

There is a total lack of fear of a holy and righteous God.The Prophet Isaiah said, “Woe unto them who call evil good, and good evil” (Isaiah 5:20). Speaking of the future woes that are coming upon the earth, the angel proclaims in Revelation 8:13, “Woe, woe, woe, to the inhabiters of the earth by reason of the other voices of the trumpet of the three angels, which are yet to sound!” A day of reckoning is coming.

We see prophecies rapidly fulfilled before our very eyes. I believe the current economic crisis—and it’s not just a crisis here in America but a worldwide crisis—is going to force a joining together of the nations, a one-world union as prophesied in the Book of Revelation.

It’s going to be moving in that direction. And as we look at the situation in Israel, we see their concern about the need to defend themselves against the possibility of a nuclear attack from other nations. Who and what can save us? Increased knowledge can’t save us. The government can’t save us. Neither can science nor Greenpeace save our planet.

So what does America need today? Rather than the homosexual community coming out of the closet, we need godly parents who will go into the closet and pray for their children, for their families, for the school system and the community.

We need a spiritual revival to sweep our land. I believe more could be accomplished for good if we gathered together for times of prayer. Without a spiritual awakening, let’s face it, our nation is through. We need to realize that the only hope is to pray and to teach morality from a biblical base; that the Bible is the only true basis for morality.

We need men and women in our Congress and Senate who love God and fear Him. We need God’s people to humble themselves and pray, and seek God’s face and turn from their wicked ways. You see—we’re either part of the problem or we’re a solution to the problem!The only hope for the future is the coming again of Jesus Christ. Only Jesus can save us.

This is what Jesus is talking about in Matthew 24, the day of the Lord’s coming, the day of the establishing of the Kingdom of God. He said, “Immediately after the tribulation of those days … they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory” (Matthew 24:29-30).

This will be the day when, according to the Book of Revelation, “God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away” (Revelation 21:4).

The day when “He [that is, Jesus] shall judge among the nations. … nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more” (Isaiah 2:4).As we face the conditions of the world today, we see the same conditions that existed in the days of Noah. We realize that judgment is not far off. So let us pray that God will draw our hearts unto the things of the Spirit and free us from the bondage of corruption that holds the world in its grip.

And let us pray—as God’s people—to have a real heart and concern for our families and for our nation—for a spiritual revival in our land. As we see the deteriorating condition of the world around us, it should be a wake-up call for us to live godly, righteous, holy lives, placing our minds, hearts and priorities on eternal values.

We don’t know what 2009 may hold for us—joys, sorrows, victories or defeats. But we do know that the Lord has promised to be with us, and He’s promised to help us. He has promised to guide us. So with this reminder, let us commit our ways to Him, knowing that He will bring to pass His perfect will in our lives. May the Lord be with you and bless you.

May the Lord’s hand be upon you to guide you. May His Spirit inspire you to a greater commitment to Jesus than you’ve ever had before, as we look forward to that glorious day of the Lord and the establishment of His Kingdom on the earth.

Chuck SmithChuck Smith is senior pastor at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa (nondenominational), in Santa Ana, Calif. He and his wife, Kay, are parents of four grown children and live in Newport Beach. ©2009 Chuck Smith. Taken by permission from Pastor Chuck Smith’s 2009 Prophecy Update. For more information, visit The Word For Today at twft.com. Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, King James Version.from the February 2009 issue of "Decision" magazine

Three Days ..............

Until Valentine's Day and I still do not have

anything planned. Do not have a special menu,

have not gone shopping.

I do have a fantastic card.....I know Hubby will

love and a couple of other things I picked up

which I will not put here as I think he sometimes

figures the computer out and could stumble upon it.

Do you have special plans for Valentines Day?

Blessings, Ella

Today's Reading

Numbers Chapter 8-10 and Proverbs Chapter 11

Nothing short of a miracle.........UPDATE ON JIM

We just heard from our family in California, and Jimmy is scheduled for Open Heart surgery in the morning .

There is more damage to his heart than can be fixed through angioplasty , they believe there are at least two chambers involved .

God is faithful and we are thankful for God's hand on Jim's life.

Praying for the surgeons and for God's hand to guide them.

Thank you all so very much for your prayers.

Love in Christ, Ella 2-11-10

Dear Friends

Thank you for your prayers.

We got a call from California. Jimmy is off the ventilator and is taking.

The first thing he said was " Wow, What happened"?

We are praising God for his faithfulness.

The cardiologist will be in later to talk with the family.

But Jimmy is doing great, considering.

He has a long road ahead but this is a true Miracle.

There is power in prayer dear friends.

Thank you , Thank you Jesus and thank you prayer warriors for your faithfulness to pray.

Love in Christ, Ella

Monday , Monday ...........

It was a busy morning , Jonathan and I were at the hospital early for more cardiac

tests. Overall I believe it was a good report we give God the glory . It has been busy at the house and in the family .

The entire house seems to have varying degrees of the stomach flu and general flu like symptoms.

I continue to pray and quote Psalm 91 over all of us.

Friday evening we were given the news the my husband's brother Jimmy in California was found on the floor of his home having suffered a heart-attack. Needless to say our Saturday time of prayer and fasting took an even more urgent course.

Our newest update on James is that initial test show little to no brain damage and his vitals are returning to normal. He is however in critical condition and is in a medically induced coma.

In it all . God continues to be my strength .................Psalms:73:26: My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.

Hugs & Prayers, Ella

God Speaks............

M't:11:28: Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

This is what he spoke to me this morning .

What about you ?

Blessings, Ella

Today's Reading Number Chapters 1-4 and Proverbs Chapter 7

Friday Prophecy Post...................

A Message from Matthew

In the coming weeks looking to dig in deep to these 51 verses that Matthew penned under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit .....On the long shot that some one may have not read it through...For your reading pleasure.....

Matthew Chapter 24


M't:24:1: And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple.
M't:24:2: And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.
M't:24:3: And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?
M't:24:4: And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.
M't:24:5: For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
M't:24:6: And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
M't:24:7: For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.
M't:24:8: All these are the beginning of sorrows.
M't:24:9: Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.
M't:24:10: And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.
M't:24:11: And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.
M't:24:12: And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
M't:24:13: But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
M't:24:14: And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.
M't:24:15: When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:)
M't:24:16: Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains:
M't:24:17: Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house:
M't:24:18: Neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes.
M't:24:19: And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!M't:24:20: But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day:
M't:24:21: For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.
M't:24:22: And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.
M't:24:23: Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not.
M't:24:24: For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
M't:24:25: Behold, I have told you before.
M't:24:26: Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not.
M't:24:27: For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
M't:24:28: For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together.
M't:24:29: Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:
M't:24:30: And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
M't:24:31: And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.
M't:24:32: Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:
M't:24:33: So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.
M't:24:34: Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.
M't:24:35: Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
M't:24:36: But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
M't:24:37: But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
M't:24:38: For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,
M't:24:39: And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
M't:24:40: Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
M't:24:41: Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
M't:24:42: Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.
M't:24:43: But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.
M't:24:44: Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.
M't:24:45: Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?
M't:24:46: Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
M't:24:47: Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.
M't:24:48: But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming;
M't:24:49: And shall begin to smite his fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken;
M't:24:50: The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of,
M't:24:51: And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.


Hugs & Prayers, Ella

Today's Bible Reading
Leviticus Chapters 24-25 & Proverbs Chapter 5

Dreaming of Spring.....................

The Following have made the cut for this year's Container Garden.





1) Large Red Cherry Tomato


2) Rutgers-Select Tomato


3) Beefsteak Tomato


4) Straight Eight Cucumber


5) Harvester Green Beans


6) Scarlet Nantes Carrots


7) California Wonder Green Peppers


8) Salad Bowl Lettuce


9) Yellow Sweet Banana Peppers


10) Bunching Onions






Hugs & Prayers, GG

Today's Bible Reading : Leviticus Chapters 19-21, and Proverb Chapter 3

A time of Prayer and Fasting - Saturday Feb 6th 2010

Dear Friends,

If you feel led of God would you like to join us in a time of prayer and fasting Saturday February 6th 2010.

Praying for a spirit of repentance and revival . Nationally and individually .

We will be in prayer for our family and all of your families, and specific prayer requests as well.

Numerous financial needs, physical , spiritual and emotional needs.

Believers coming into agreement praying for the salvation of their households .

I have several groups of friends that are a core group of intercessors that I pray with regularly they will be joining in as well.

I am fasting "food" from this Friday February 5th 2010 at midnight until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday February 6th 2010 .

Some joining in will be 1/2 a day fast.

Some are able to fast a meal. Some fast until 5:00 pm but will have fruit juices.

If you feel lead of God to join in that is awesome.

Praying for God's Protection, Provision and Direction for our family in this season.

God is Faithful. I often, while in fasting am much more aware of God's presence.

I am aware that I am fasting for a specific reason and in obedience to God's Word.

There can be several reasons why we fast and this is in no way an complete study on the subject of "Fasting". But is just my personal opinion and thoughts on the matter.

I have been a Christian for close to thirty years and never realized the importance of fasting.

I had never seen the results I had seen in my prayer life until our Pastor did an extensive study on it in January of 1998.

At that time our Church was in a "corporate fast ", the entire Body of believers that were able.

For up to eight days as each member was lead and able.

As the Church, we were fasting seeking God's face for our nation , our church , the Church leadership and for our evangelistic efforts in the coming year. The results were incredible. And I became persuaded of the power of God through prayer and fasting.

There are several reasons we may fast,

We fast in obedience to God's Word.

Joel:2:12: Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:

2Co:6:4: But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,2Co:6:5: In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings;2Co:6:6: By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned,

M't:9:15: And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.

We fast to humble ourselves before God and obtain His grace and power . We fast in times of crisis:

Es:4:15: Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer,Es:4:16: Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.

We fast seeking God's direction.

Ezr:8:21: Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance.Ezr:8:22: For I was ashamed to require of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy in the way: because we had spoken unto the king, saying, The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek him; but his power and his wrath is against all them that forsake him. Ezr:8:23: So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us.

We fast for understanding and revelation .

Jer:36:6: Therefore go thou, and read in the roll, which thou hast written from my mouth, the words of the LORD in the ears of the people in the LORD's house upon the fasting day: and also thou shalt read them in the ears of all Judah that come out of their cities.

Respecting our Bodies in a fast

Just a word about respecting our bodies during a fast.

If you are pregnant or nursing or have a medical condition that would prevent you from not having "solid" food., Use common sense and respect your body.

In general, most people can go one day or 1/2 a day without food , if they are having water, fruit juice or vegetable juices to supplement.

If you must eat "solids" , perhaps you could commit to limiting your food intake to salad or vegetables. These are all pleasing to the Lord as we are looking to Glorify God , putting the Lord first and our appetite second.

Also remember if during the fast you become extremely nauseous, light headed or dizzy to please get something to eat and/or drink.

Friends if you have a prayer request, spoken or unspoken and you would like us to pray, it does not need to contain much detail. Leave a comment or send me an email @ shakanik@aol.com put Fast and Prayer in the subject line and we will take it before God .

Hugs & Prayers, GG

The Hub

This is the Hub......That's what , my husband calls it.

This is where it all gets done or doesn't.

This is where my hubby shares a coffee with me.

The kids get band-aids.

I do my work and some play.

I send out cards, and schedule functions.

It is looking a bit rough.

I love my desk, but it is big enough to host a years worth of paperwork and essential matters.
So today I am tackling the contents .

My Goal .
Touch once. Yeah right , That would work of I could remember what I had read 30 seconds before.
Trash or File. Wish me success.

Hugs & Prayers, GG

Today's Reading Leviticus Chapters 14-15 & Proverbs Chapter 1

THE RESULTS :

I am happy with the more organized space.

All the paperwork is done and a great weight off my mind