Come Singing

In a good week I am onsite outside the local death-pit twice a day, everyday. Some days I’m there three times a day. Why so often? Well, the sad reality is almost every day at least one new person goes in. That is one new victim, one new collaborator, or one new perpetrator. Many, if not most, of these know only what the propaganda machine has taught them. They believe the lies, and they will continue to unless we are onsite sharing the truth.

There are many ways to effectively get the message across. One way is to hold signs. Another is to call out – both pleading for the children’s lives and proclaiming the truth of Scripture. Prayer works. Praise does, too. Offering a baby blanket has saved many through the years. Even just standing in opposition can turn a death-oriented mother from killing her child.

Through the years I have done all of  know abortion is an evil they should stand against, but they don’t want to. So, they misbehave, but the seed has already been planted. It’s like striking a match and holding it to kindling, the fire is lit, and they will have to work at putting it out.

This is a spiritual battle. If we are to win it, we must bring God to the foreground. Praising Him in song does that. It says, “We are here for You, LORD.”

I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies. – Psa 18:3

So, come singing. God is moving. Come be a part of glorifying Him while standing against this pit of hell. Yes, children are dying; but it is far, far better for us to make our objections clear, than to ignore what is done to them.

Blessings,

Betty

Remaining in Him

"As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Now remain in My love. If you obey My commands, you will remain in My love, just as I have obeyed My Father's commands and remain in His love." -- Joh 15:9-10

Starting the day with praise is one of the best ways to remain in Him. It gets us off on the right foot. If you have yet to memorize a few praise songs or Scriptures, take time to do so. It will add a spring to your step and help keep a smile on your face. As little girls my mother put my sisters and I in a children's choir. To this day I sing hymns, both while sleeping and throughout the day. Those within earshot may not enjoy it, but it keeps me smiling.

A thankful heart is pleasing to God. After all, He has provided us with everything. When we stop to think about all that He has done for us, we soon realize that we have much to be thankful for. Even the poorest of us can say He gave us air to breathe, the sun to brighten our day, ground to walk on (really, we could be floating in space), water to drink, and salvation for our souls. Further, in salvation is the hope of all eternity, the blessings of heaven, the mercy of His love . . . one could go on all day. Some of my favorite blessings are the green of spring, the blue of the sky, the shade of trees, and the smell of roses. In His riches He blesses us with so much that thankfulness should be a big part of our lives.

Praise and thankfulness abound when we remain in Him. To be near Him is to appreciate His incomparable kindness. The more we seek Him the more we desire Him and the closer we draw to Him. All good relationships take effort. Our relationship with the Lord is no different. If we are to have His joy, His peace, and His mercy; we must first firm up our relationship with Him. This requires that we put the same type of effort into being His that we would to be a good wife or a responsible husband or a close friend. Truly, our Heavenly Father is the ultimate helper, provider, and confidant. He is also the eternal Sovereign, the One before Whom all knees will bow. So He doesn't just care for us, He is completely in charge of us.

How much wiser it is to submit to the One Who is in complete control than to resist the inevitable. God's rules are unbreakable, meaning that we do not break them without facing consequences. When we remain in Him, He remains in us. When He remains in us, praise and gratitude just naturally flow from our hearts. It is a beautiful circle of love that stems from obedience.

"Come, see . . ."

by Betty Baker Bailey

When the Lord witnessed to the Samaritan woman, she was so struck by the reality of who He was that she went back to the town, calling her people to, "Come, see . . ." (John 4:28-29). She could not keep this incredible revelation to herself. It was too great for that. No, she wanted everyone to know that she had met the Messiah. He had shown Himself to her and she was forever changed.

Most true Christians feel exactly the same way today. We have met the Lord and found Him so completely awe-inspiring that we cannot keep Him to ourselves. We want everyone to know Him. We want everyone to partake of Him.

My walk with the Lord has been marked with miracles and wonders, inexplicable joy and peace, and a comfort and security that nothing can shake. Even with all odds against me, He has carried me through time and time again. These days I hear angels singing in my sleep -- beautiful songs of worship performed by a heavenly choir. I get up to put them down so that I can sing them myself and they literally write themselves, because I've been listening to them in my dreams.

God is good. He is infinitely loving and kind to those who are His. With all that's wrong around us; He gives us His peace, His joy, and lifts us away from this earthly plane. Satan may roar like a lion, but he is defeated. The battle is over. Yeshua won. Come, see, my friends. Belonging to the Lord is the most important decision we will ever make. The benefits are amazing.

Psalm 34:8 declares, "Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed in the man who takes refuge in Him."


God's peace.

From "The Air of Heaven" -- the prayer that follows "Able Potter"

Gracious and loving Heavenly Father,

Thou art worthy of all praise and adoration.

We are humbled before You,

Honored to come before You.

To be in Your presence is a blessing, indeed.

To be allowed to present our requests is a privilege,

And we are grateful for it.

For You the sun is a plaything. The worlds dance to Your tune.

Yet, You, by Your loving grace have carefully provided for our needs.

We would do well to recognize Your generosity with praise.

All that we have we owe to You.

Open our eyes, Lord, to the depth of Your provision for us.

Incline our hearts to understand Your great love.

Turn our hearts from the earthly mindset of being independently able.

Not one of us could create one single ounce of dirt.

Thank You, Lord, for providing us with this world on which we live.

Thank You for covering it with such wondrous plants.

From the beautiful and fragrant flowers to the nourishing and tasty

fruits and vegetables, You show Your abiding concern for us.

Thank You, Father, thank You.

For the variety of animal life You have provided, we also praise You, Father.

Each one serves a purpose, though we may not yet understand it fully.

Thank You for the fertile valleys and the refreshingly cool waters,

the majestic mountains and welcoming sandy beaches.

Every corner of this wondrous world speaks clearly of Your greatness,

echos with the richness in which You intended for us to live.

We thank You, Father, for such great provision.

May the angels lift Your praises high and may our hearts lift up Your name,

O worthy Lord and God, we are indeed blessed to be Yours

in Yeshuah's name, amen and amen.

Excerpts from "The Air of Heaven"

The air of Heaven this book is about is so close to God that we are embraced by the Spirit, literally cuddled like little children by His enveloping love. It is a place we should visit often, because we come away with a changed perspective, a deeper relationship, and a more committed lifestyle. The first time I went there I burst out in angelic praise. My heart so overflowed with love that I simply could not keep my mouth shut. Like the rocks that the Lord said would cry out, such intense closeness to Him transcends us beyond our earthly existence and everything we are is compelled to show it. I used to wonder about the scene in Revelation (4:8) where the creatures are saying:

            “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, Who was and is and is to come.”

I thought it probably boring to say the same thing over and over. Now I know that not only can they not help but do so, they are eager to. Every fiber of our being is moved to praise Him when we are that close. His holiness commands it, and we will comply with no small amount of joy.

To get to this point we have to be fully committed to Him, totally reliant on Him, and completely pliable in His hands. He has to be the breath of our lungs, the blood of our hearts, and the hope of our souls. For some this will require a re-commitment to the things He is concerned with, a purging of hidden sins, an appreciation of sins not recognized, and a purging of those sins, as well. This fragrant air does not come cheap. We must be willing to be broken, so that He can lift us up, draw us close, and bring the revival so many of us are seeking.