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Sword Fight

In UncategorizedTags bible, biblestudy, skill, weaponryDecember 1, 2015

Galatians‬ ‭6:1‬ ‭- Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

Learn humility. And, discipline. Take the time and do the work required to gain a fluid understanding of the rules of engagement. Because, our weapon in the hands of someone with no tact, and no skill, and who lacks a basic spirit of compassion can cause self-inflicted wounds. And, the aftermath can be many things; frustration, disappointment, a reconsideration of our current stance; but, at no point can it be an opportunity to point the finger of blame at anyone else but self. These cuts can do serious damage; but, that is the price we pay when we wield weapons we haven’t yet learned to properly use. And, there’s maybe nothing worse than setting out to correct someone only to have that person skillfully use our weapon against us. spiritual warfare has many levels; know your strengths and stay up.

Quick, And Powerful – Hebrews 4:12

Vision

In UncategorizedTags faith, growth, truthNovember 30, 2015

Danzo Pratt

1 Peter‬ ‭4:10‬ ‭(ESV‬‬) – As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.

We have to be able to see it. Before it can be applied, before it can be used to minister to others, we must have within us the capacity to, on a most basic level, see all the ways we can use our gift. It’s a matter of confidence, even if we lack a true understanding of it. As disciples, before we can go out and live in the abundance, There must be an examination of the gift and the ministry that comprise our anointing. How, these things aren’t simply a work of happenstance, but rather the building blocks upon which the Lord directs his purpose in our life. And, it’s essential we see it; otherwise, we could waste too much time seeking a singular passion or purpose. In this, we must be able to see every single thing we could do with our gift and how those things might turn into incredible successes with the proper commitment. We have a gift and a calling; we just have to be able to see it.

Thy Hand Findeth To Do – Ecclesiastes 9:10

Where Were You?

In UncategorizedTags faith, hopeNovember 29, 2015

Danzo Pratt

Job‬ ‭38‬:‭4-5‬ (ESV) – Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. Who determined its measurements—surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it?

We weren’t there. On those early days we read of where the heavens and earth were create, we weren’t invited to that meeting. He didn’t require our input in what would end up being a magnificent creation. He didn’t need us in order for his work to be done. And so, maybe once, for the sake of Spirituality and humility and for the sanctity of our righteousness, perhaps we’ll just fall back. Maybe we’ll let The Lord do what He does and we just stay in our lane. Maybe we’ll come to finally realize that The Lord doesn’t need us to be anything other than loyal and obedient. maybe we’ll finally take the time to examine the track record of The Lord, how he’s never failed yet and how he continues to allow us to win even though we are often disobedient. We weren’t there. But then, we didn’t need to be. He’s able all by himself.

Alpha And Omega – Revelations 22:13

Shine

In UncategorizedTags Testimony, witnessNovember 28, 2015

Danzo Pratt

Matthew‬ ‭5:14-16‬ ‭- Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.‬

Let your light shine today. Let it Shine boldly and with an assurance of greater reward coming. Even if there are those whose negativity threatens to steal your joy and dim your light, still, let it shine. Shine your light, understanding that this exalting, you being given this heightened visibility, is not for your benefit, but rather so that others might see the light and be drawn to the Lord. Let your light shine and do not be afraid to testify of the Goodness of the Lord, how he took someone like us, so undeserving, and gave us a platform so that we might witness to others of His amazing grace and mercy. Let your light Shine today.

Salt Of The Earth – Matthew 5:13

Today

In UncategorizedTags faith, focus, procrastination, worthinessNovember 27, 2015

Danzo Pratt

‭‭Lamentations‬ ‭3:22-25‬ ‭(ESV) – The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him.‬‬

It’s a new day. We woke up this morning and were given another opportunity to be better and stronger and to live in the abundance, And, even as we’ve grown accustomed to regarding each day we see as simply a continuation of the last, the grace, mercy, and promise of the Lord toward us is renewed with each new day we awake to. In this, we truly can live each day with the knowledge that we need not be held captive by what we were or did yesterday. To be certain, we have to deal with the consequences of past actions, but we do not have to carry any shame.

Today isn’t yesterday; it’s new. Be new.

Thanksgiving

In UncategorizedTags thankfulNovember 26, 2015

Danzo Pratt

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6:30‬ ‭(ESV‬‬) – But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?

Often, we can get so caught up in what we don’t have that we forget to be thankful for how blessed we are in all that God has already given us. All the things we didn’t know we needed that he added unto us without our asking; the things we asked, and although undeserving, received manifold more than our original request. Have we maybe considered that there are people praying to be brought into the position we are in and the things we have. “Things” are nice to have, but God, we must remember, is what we need. Seek Him first and allow Him to do what only he can. He doesn’t need our help, only our praise. All praise and
thanks.

Do Not Be Anxious – Matthew 6:30-34

Fear Not

In UncategorizedTags faith, fearlessnessNovember 25, 2015

Danzo Pratt

2 Chronicles 20:17 – Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the Lord with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the Lord will be with you.

Don’t run away. Don’t allow fear to define your journey. Even though It’s difficult; our minds not always conditioned to see all the ways the Lord might lead us during difficult times. It’s easy to run when we lack knowledge of the Power of our Lord. It takes faith, however, to stand still; faith to see the impending battle and realize it’s not in our hands. It requires faith because we don’t always know what will happen and uncertainty can cause fear. But, When trials come, we must have faith to know that the Lord is fighting for us. Stand still.

Faith Is The Substance – Hebrews 11

IF

In UncategorizedNovember 24, 2015

Danzo Pratt

Matthew‬ ‭21:21-22‬ ‭(ESV‬‬) – And Jesus answered them, “Truly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen. And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.”

It comes down to If. If we are able to keep our capacity to believe; if we can continue imagining all the ways our faith allows us to do, be, live, have, and give better; if we can regard prayer less as bottled wishes being cast into the ocean and more as the way we communicate with the Lord, boldly articulating our needs and desires and being assured that he hears and cares. Wisdom leads us to know what we should pray for; our faith tells us that we’ll receive it.

All Things Are Possible – Mark 9:23

12 Years

In UncategorizedTags faithNovember 23, 2015

Danzo Pratt

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭9:20-22‬ ‭- And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole. But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.

This is faith. This is 12 years of waiting and hoping and searching and praying and finally the opportunity to be made whole. The substance; her confidence in the most unconventional manner by which healing could come. And, it worked. And So, in our afflictions, when the path to healing doesn’t look the way we imagined it would, will our faith allow us to act? 12 years; then, in an instant, whole.

Who Touched Me – Mark 5:25-34

Indeed

In UncategorizedTags faithNovember 23, 2015

Danzo Pratt

‭‭Colossians‬ ‭1:23‬ ‭(ESV‬‬) – if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, became a minister.

We can never forget why we started this journey. How, there was once a time we were in search of something that would fill the void; and how we found it – truth. And even while this truth made us free it also made us a clearer target for Satan and his arsenal; him now desiring to sift us even more strongly than before. Now is all about staying the course. The strength of where we are today lies in the faith we have through what we have learned. There was purpose in us finding this truth. We must continue to keep the faith that we’ve found through this truth.

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