Full Participation

We give thanks to the Father, Who has made us fit to (share in, or) be partakers (or full participants) (in) the inheritance that belongs to those who live in the kingdom of light. [Col 1:12/amp/tlb]

This “inheritance” (or portion) is received by “gift,” grace, or Love; not by personal effort. [Pastor]

Most importantly, “the Lord is there” [or Jehovah-Shammah], in our every experience; joining us to the new “with;” making us 'face-to-face' with the Godhead. [Pastor; Gen 1:26, “Let Us make man”]

Our spiritual passport to the kingdom is our confession [Rom 10:9] ...not to believe, but because we believe; thus we speak. [Pastor; 2 Cor 4:13]

ThenSingsMySoul:

THIS IS (OUR) DESIRE, TO HONOR YOU.

LORD, WITH ALL (OUR) HEART WE WORSHIP YOU!

ALL (WE) HAVE WITHIN (US) WE GIVE YOU PRAISE;

ALL THAT (WE) ADORE IS IN YOU.

LORD, (WE) GIVE YOU (OUR) HEART,

(WE) GIVE YOU (OUR) (SOULS),

(WE) LIVE FOR YOU ALONE;

EVERY BREATH THAT (WE) TAKE,

EVERY MOMENT (WE'RE) AWAKE

LORD, HAVE YOUR WAY IN (US).

[Hillsong United]

Jenelsie's Corner (09/20/15)

My Grace and Truth Family,

We are beloved by our Father! HE is chasing and wooing us into a relationship with Him where we say "yes and amen" because we trust Him. HE is calling us to that place of resting in Him because HE is faithful to keep covenant to His people. HE will not deny Himself the pleasure of fellowship with His own. The new creature is His desire and the hope of His calling for His redeemed. HE has secured our redemption through the blood of Jesus, and we are now hidden in Him forever. HE loves us so much that HE is even jealous for us!

HE is persuading us, the Body of Christ, to speak like Paul: "...Indeed nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord." (NLT)

Hallelujah!

Your sister,

Jenelsie, Pastor's wife

Why Am I Here

Our understanding concerning the “promises” of God is still shallow, because of our “fallow ground” (or “uncultivated insides”). [Pastor]

We still tend to view God as a 'genie' who grants our every wish; misunderstanding that the “promises” of God are inseparable from His “covenant.” [Pastor]   The Hymn writer wrote: HIS OATH, HIS COVENANT, HIS BLOOD, SUPPORT ME IN THE WHELMING FLOOD.

The “promises” of God are meant to lead us to “know” Him, in the dynamic of the relationship that He intentionally created us for. [Pastor; 2 Cor 1:20]

We come to “know” (or yada) the Father, not by standing back from His “promises” in order to look at them; but by active intimate participation and engagement with Him, through His “promises.” [Pastor]

You could say that We Are Here to be a reflection of His “glory,” and “Light.” [John 17:22]

ThenSingsMySoul:

MY HEART, MY MIND, MY SOUL BELONGS TO YOU

MY LOVE, MY LIFE, IT ALL BELONGS TO YOU

BELONGS TO YOU, BELONGS TO YOU.

YES, I SURRENDER IT ALL,

YES, I TURN IT ALL OVER,

YES, IT ALL BELONGS TO YOU!

Jenelsie's Corner (09/06/15)

My Grace and Truth Family,

Know this, my brothers and sisters, that our circumstances and situations at this very hour are with purpose and design. Of course we have heard this before, but not with the "freshness" and "twist" that our Father has in store which will reveal His steadfast love for us in the "now moment of this day." Then let the "freshness" of what HE speaks in this day abound in us as renewed hope in our minds and strength to endure. Fight the "good fight of faith!" HE is just moving us from "strong faith" to "faith that is strong;" HE is faithful who promised!

So rejoice and give Him praise, uttering words of thanksgiving and presenting your body to Him in worship. HE is with us! HE has made covenant with us through the blood of our Lord Jesus, and HE has sealed it by giving us His Spirit! Victory is indeed ours! Hallelujah!

Love in Christ Jesus,

Jenelsie Howell, Pastor's wife

"Praise," The Fruit of Strong Faith

It is written [1 Pet 2:9, truncated version]:

“ ...ye are ...chosen ...that ye should shew forth the praises of Him Who hath called you ...”

We were created (born again) to (have) influence (on) the environment that we were planted in.

[Pastor; Gen 2:15]

What we believe about Him is (our) boast/or praise  in Him ...concerning His excellence, His character, His nature, and His “covenant” faithfulness. [Pastor]

The release of praise is “covenant” strength, and “covenant” defense. [Pastor]

“Therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to His Name.” [Hebrews 13:15]

ThenSingsMySoul:

PRAISE IS WHAT (WE) DO

EVEN WHEN WE'RE GOING THROUGH,

(WE'VE) LEARNED TO WORSHIP YOU!

THOUGH (OUR) CIRCUMSTANCE

DOESN'T EVEN STAND A CHANCE,

(OUR) PRAISE OUT WEIGHS THE BAD.

(SO WE VOW TO PRAISE YOU)

[William Murphy]