Be the ME, You Created ME to Be

I experienced an awesome, personal, prayer session tonight. Those who know me, know how I feel about prayer. Prayer is not bringing a "wish list" to God. It's not talking a lot. Most talking by us should be words of thanksgiving and praise. Thanking God for the great things He has done, and giving Him praise for how awesome He is.

When we're in the presence of ultimate Wisdom, who should do most of the talking? I believe that I come into His presence to receive from Him. What does He have to say to me? That's what I want to know. From all He spoke to me tonight, I simply asked Him to help me to be the ME that He created me to be.

As I thought on that a bit, it sounds like a prayer we all should pray. So, if you'll join me ...

Father, to you be all glory, honor, and praise! Thank you for the patience you have with us, thank you for your mercy, and your grace! Father, thank you for who you created me to be. Thank you for the purpose you have for me. I thank you for the help you give me daily, to be who You created me to be. Give me wisdom, to walk the purpose you created in me to fulfill, and the understanding to walk that path you designed for me. I choose to be, who YOU created me to be. Thank you, Father.

(And to all those who prayed that prayer, and sincerely desire to be who God created you to be, please say with me ... ) AMEN!!!

(EXTRA note: for anyone who may not know what "AMEN" means ... what it does NOT mean is "good-bye" or "talk to you later" or any type of closing message ... WHAT IT MEANS is "so be it!" When you say "AMEN" to a prayer, you are saying, "So be it!" So, if you agree with that prayer, and want that prayer to come to pass, add the "so be it!!!) AMEN!!!

May God bless you, and make you a blessing to others,

Bishop Dennis
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True Humility

Humility is many times misunderstood. To most it means to put themselves down, and to be the lowest of the low, or to be selfless. Isn't that amazing?

The key is to understand how the Bible defines humility. God states through the Bible that Moses was the most humble man. I'd say that Moses was very bold, and powerful. Yet the Bible states he was humble. So Moses would be an example of humility.

The BEST definition I've ever heard for true humility is, "total dependence on God." That's humility. It's not being puffed up in fleshly pride. It has nothing to do with with your ability, but everything to do with God's ability and willingness to use His ability on our behalf. It's all about being dependent on Him.

Pastor Jackie (Church on the Rock, Lubbock, TX) states that humility is not being selfless, but thinking of oneself less.

Humility is being totally dependent on God, and thinking of others. How can you, with your dependence on God, help others? How can you be a blessing to others? He blesses you for he purpose of you being a blessing to others.

This week, pray for understanding of how God desires to bless you, and how you can then, with total dependence on Him, be a blessing to others. Seek first His kingdom, and His righteousness!

May God bless you abundantly, and make you a blessing to others!

Bishop Dennis

God's Favor

You need to know, and understand, that you are favored. God's grace brings favor for you ... before God AND man.

Have you seen situations in your life when you were favored in a situation, and it left you bewildered as to why? That's God's favor.

I used to tease Cindy about us having the "front row anointing." We'll be looking for a parking place at Walmart, or the mall, and *BOOM* we have a spot in the front. Now she's saying it. It happens too often to be a "coincidence." It's the favor of God!

Some may say, "that never happens to me." To which I would reply, "you're probably right."

God desires to bless you in such small ways, as well as in major situations. He favors you! You need to begin to look for His favor. Recognize it, be aware of it, so you can give Him thanks for His favor.

Please share some comments, give testimony of His goodness and His favor in you life.

May God bless you abundantly, and make you a blessing to others!

Bishop Dennis

The following was posted August 1, 2010. As I was going through my admin, I noticed that it had this blog as a "draft." Why would it be a "draft?" It's already posted. I believe this is a divine appointment for someone, and the Lord wanted me to post it again for someone. So here it is, unedited after this paragraph.

I believe that this prophetic word is for many people, but I believe that there's a pastor that needs to hear this ... "My child, I love you and I'm with you. Regardless of what you see around you, regardless of situations and circumstances, regardless of the turmoil, I'm with you. I'm with you to bring you through. You know me, you know what I've told you. I am not a man that I should lie. Because I have spoken, I have purposed, and I will not change My mind, nor will I turn from it. Stand firm. Guard your heart, for from it flow the issues of life. Do not allow the situations and circumstances that surround you dictate your actions. Follow my word, which I sent to heal you and deliver you. Stand firm. Why have the schemes of the devil, the activities of the rulers and powers, the world forces of this darkness, and the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places come so strongly against you at this time? It's because your breakthrough is at hand. Stand firm. I am with you, says the Lord."

Paradigm Shift

God is for you, not against you!

Paradigm

"A framework containing the basic assumptions, ways of thinking, and methodology that are commonly accepted by members of a scientific community."

A "paradigm shift" is a shift in a certain way of thinking. Meaning the way you would normally view something ... shifts ... and when you view it again, you see it differently.

Spiritual paradigm shifts take place as a result of revelation. It's not due to "mental assent" but rather spiritual conviction! God is the author of revelation. By His Spirit, He reveals something to you. ... Spirit to spirit. There comes a "knowing" in your spirit that was not there previously. When this takes place, things are different. Truth is, things are not so much different, but rather that the way you now look at things is different.

Many Christians today need a paradigm shift concerning the truth about God being for them. God is for us, not against us. He's good! All the time! If we ever look upon a situation thinking that God is NOT good, it's us who are in error, not God.

Jeremiah 29:11 tells us that God knows the plans that He has for us ... plans for good, and not evil ... so that we might have a future, and a hope!

Begin today, understanding and believing that God is for you. He has a purpose for you! Just know that you are not alone, and God Himself, the creator of the heavens and the earth, is for you!

May God bless you, and make you a blessing to others!

Bishop Dennis