On the bus

Sorrow and pity fills my heart. Its a society that does not know God. Yet I want them so much to know Him. I know people who claim to know Him yet don't read his word. Who cry out to God only when something bad happens? People boast in their evil deeds, yet Paul boasted in his weakness, that the light of God might be seen. It is God who dwells in unapproachable light but people loved the darkness rather than the light. May we proclaim the word of God without fear.

Praying for someone as yet unseen (possibly)

I have been told so far from a few friends to pray for my future spouse. When I remember how few times I have prayed for him, for what would benefit him... I did curse the poor guy.... A wife is to do her husband good not harm all the days of her life.

 

What should a biblical woman be before she is ever married

 

1) Love and trust the Lord Jesus Christ more than anyone else

2) Abide in the word of God

3) Know what it is to be a keeper of the home

4) Pray for ones future husband before he ever comes into your life

5) Keep your affections from men who want to destroy/spoil you

6) Be ready to be a helper and encourager

 

Marriage is a picture of Christ and his bride.

 

To the faithful believers (please forward to other members of the body)

How wonderful it is to fellowship with believers no matter where we are from and no matter what church we attend. I was really blessed in my time in Memphis and want to encourage us to fellowship with one another no only those at Bethlehem. In the end it is individual believers who make up the body of Christ not a particular building it is like what a portion out of 1 John 1 says But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. As long as God has called, continues to draw us to Himself, continues to sanctify us. It is weird how we go to different places yet if we meet believers its like being among family. That is how it was here in Memphis and I imagine that if I were to visit my friends not only here but in Europe it would be the same. It like what is says in Ephesians 4  I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ's gift. It is not just us who are in Minneapolis, it is those who bear the name of Christ all around the world. Praying for India and Hungary, and believers wherever they be found being washed by the water of the word, and dressed in the righteousness of Christ. May God bring revival and true fellowship. I hope to see y'all soon. May God be proclaimed wherever God leads us. May the Spirit give us boldness, may the presence of the Lord undo us. Let us press on to know our God.

To the glory of God,

Levita Michal

Memphis: Day 2-3

Yesterday we went to the zoo. Then in the afternoon had a sweet time with old friends who moved down South. Had time to talk about different things. We talked about people reforming. About family members we want God to change. I am very glad I cam to Memphis. There was much talk of Evangelism I hope I see more of it and pray that if the Lord wills that these men would honor God. 

One the third day we went and had fellowship with Southern ladies. It was different it is not often you see and island girl in the South except maybe Florida. It is Sunday right now my fourth day in Memphis and I had meant to write this yesterday but was distracted. Now as I am ready to go to church I pray that the Spirit of God move and break us over who He is and what He has done and who we are. 

He is great and worthy to be praised.

Memphis: Day 1 Show Me

God has blessed us with a warm sunny day to travel. With provisions, and with His word. I am thinking over the past 11 hours on the road and appreciate drivers all the more. Freedom God by His truth sets His children free.

Memphis: Day 1 On the way

Well we are not on the road yet as I sit here contemplating the journey. I realize my need for grace from You to have patience to not demand for rights I often believe should be mine. Yet I am not deserving of Your grace. We are running late but its not bad. I will be on my way... Well its 8:17 am and I am on the road. I am praying for grace.

Memphis and life prayers

It is the day before I leave with my friends on this trip Lord willing. Its the day after Valentines and I was cornered yesterday to talk about the wall I put up between me and guys... So let there be a locked door until the one who is to open it knock... A garden sealed. There are a few people I trust enough to be myself with. They see my sin and my changing and my joy, my sarcasm, my hobbies, my sorrows. I will not let those who wouldn't appreciate that in. May God make me into a godly woman. About the trip it is going to be hard. May God make me into a servant, and give love and encouragement to pour out while in Memphis. It is always a fearful thing to be in close quarters with people because I have to be myself I cannot hide. I so want to now that it is the day before we embark on our trip. I really need prayer. Please pray for me.

A "day for lovers"

An encouragement those Christians who have not been paired off two by two

God calls His children. They receive all they need for life and godliness. This time is a time where the communion with Christ can be so deep that you may weep. Rejoice that God has gifted us with His mercy which is sufficient for the day.

Its about Christ

Our lives are not our own, for those who have been bought by the
priceless blood of Christ. He paid our ransom to debt of our sin. He
is filled with grace and mercy and about in steadfast love. There are
days when I was upset at God. When I see clearly I realize God did
this that I may trust Him more. Faith in Him is trusting upon the Lord
to give us everything we need and not anything that will draw us away
from Him.

The LORD is my strength and my shield;
   in him my heart trusts, and I am helped;
my heart exults,
   and with my song I give thanks to him.

 But I trust in you, O LORD;
   I say, "You are my God."

Commit your way to the LORD;
   trust in him, and he will act.
He will bring forth your righteousness as the light,
   and your justice as the noonday.

  Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him;
   fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way,
   over the man who carries out evil devices!

 Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
   and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
   and he will make straight your paths.

Trust in the LORD forever,
   for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock.

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that
Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the
foremost. But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the
foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an
example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. To the
King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and
glory forever and ever. Amen.

 The saying is trustworthy, for:

   If we have died with him, we will also live with him;
if we endure, we will also reign with him;
if we deny him, he also will deny us;
if we are faithless, he remains faithful—

   for he cannot deny himself.

God is to be trusted with our lives, with every aspect of our lives.
It makes wonder then about our Spiritual worship which is to present
our bodies as a living sacrifice to God.

 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to
present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God,
which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world,
but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you
may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and
perfect.

And this sacrifice is done because God will use everything that
happens in a true blood bought believer for our good. His ways are
higher than our ways and He is omniscient and knows what we need.

Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How
unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!

  "For who has known the mind of the Lord,
   or who has been his counselor?"
"Or who has given a gift to him
   that he might be repaid?"

  For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be
glory forever. Amen.

My life is hid with Christ and He is Mighty God and beloved bridegroom.

Do you love me?

I am but an overweight girl

A curly mop of hair crowing my round face

Who am I that You would favor me

A child of dust that You found me and drew me after You

Who sees anything in me worthy of Your attention

Yet You keep calling me by my name

That I may draw near to You

Why do You grip me in Your hands

In everything You do I see Your loving care of me

You break me, You mold me

You make me to know You

To fall at Your feet adoring You, my lover my God

Changing

It is by looking to Christ that we are able to see the sin in our lives. 

Matthew 12:34b-35

For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.The good person out of his good treasure brings forth good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure brings forth evil. 

I want to bring forth what is good. May God change me and I trust that he will. I am really unable to do much. I have asked God for brokenness, humility and he has given me it the last week in abundance. God is holy, and good, and amazing, and who He is, is without price.

He disciplines those He loves... I have to remember that when the discipline seems to hurt.