April 20, 2007 by lorettaj.

I’m sure everyone has heard about the tragedy that took place at Virginia Tech University.  As believers how do we respond to such a situation?  Do we shake our heads or perhaps say a prayer and then move on with life?  I just wonder.  My heart was turned towards the families of the victims.  No one sends their child off to college expecting something so horrffic to happen that takes the life of that child.  I thought about the slain ones and if they had a personal relationship with God.  What were those final moments like?  Was there time for repentance?  Did they call out to the Lord?  Then my thoughts turned to the living.  The word of God says we know not the time or the hour.  So, the time in NOW to give your life to the Lord.  The time is Now to repent and turn from evil ways.  The time is NOW to forgive.  The time is NOW to fulfill your purpose in the earth or to discover your purpose so that you can reach your destiny.  The time is NOW to turn your heart towards God and seek His will for your life.  For those who were shot down they will never have an opportunity for a second chance at life.  They will never have the opportunity to make a wrong right.  They will never be able to praise God or give Him thanks or exalt His Holy name.  I also thought about how many dreams died with those victims.  How many of us have dreams hidden in our hearts instead of living them out?  Our time is NOW!  I believe that in the midst of tragedy, pain, sorrow, and confussion God can cause us to be victorious and triumphant over the enemy.  We ought to pray and be so moved with compassion that we reach out to our young people.  The ones who are crying out from the pits of their bellies and the depths of their souls.  No longer can we sit in the sanctuary and sing our songs and clap our hands and ignore the fact that our youth are in trouble.  God has given us a wake up call.  You better pay attention…  May the God of comfort and peace be with all those affected by the happenings at Virginia Tech. 

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April 18, 2007 by lorettaj.

I received new insight and revelation in prayer about what we as a community have been asking God for.  We’ve prayed, decreeded and declared that we’re going to the next level, a new level if you will.  Next level, next level, that sounds great!  What I recently discovered is that the next level requires some stepping up.  That created somewhat of a problem for me and here’s why?  I have become comfortable.  Not so much content, but comfortable.  You know how you feel on a cold morning all wrapped up under the covers.  You’re in a confortable position and don’t want to get out of bed even though you have a long list of ‘things to do’ that require you to turn the covers loose.  That’s how I felt.  I know God has place much in my heart to do as it relates to ministry and building the kingdom.  I’ve been challenged, but I was reminded that to whom much is given much is required.  I cannot afford to remain comfortable.  That’s what the prayer meetings have shown me.  Taking our rightful positions has come up a great deal during our Saturday prayer gratherings.  For me personally that called for a self-examination.  Am I operating in a leadership capacity as I should?  Am I impacting lives the way God has gifted me to do so?  Am I moved with compassion enough to step outside of the box or my comfort zone? Or am I just content making cameo appearances every now and then?  Some times we aren’t able to answer such questions ourselves, but God always has a ram in the bush.  He sends those who have the wisdom, compassion, and authority to say everything that’s needed to bring clarity and understanding.   What I now know for sure is that I have to step it up in order to migrate to the next level.  That means I have to rise up and flourish in my rightful position in the community.  I have to be bold enough to go over to the other side by force and eliminate everything that hinders me from operating in the full stature of Christ.  Being at the prayer grathering every week is equipping me to do just that. 

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April 17, 2007 by patricia.

Prayer on Saturday, April 14th was a continuation of God’s empowering me to live victoriously.  I was reminded that the agression isn prayer has to be consistent. Corporately He is still setting the stage for us to live the lives He has called us to live. Down loading His principles time and time again to guide us.  Globally I am anticipating a shift in the mindset of His people as He changes the mind of this people. 

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