So here we are with another 5-Minute Friday. Maybe the most important one I’ll ever pen. I can’t say for sure, because it hasn’t been created yet, but read on and then you tell me 🙂
The word this week —
Other than the word, COVID, I believe it’s the second most popular word in our vocabulary in 2020 — VOTE, do you agree? So, will you? Have you? and what will you do?
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After two years of writing, critiquing and dotting the “I’s” and crossing the “T’s” … it’s here!
My latest book, WALKING IN A MINEFIELD, is hitting the press.
My publisher has given the release date for the end of October, so it’s time to celebrate. How would you like to join me in the revealing of my book?
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Our President, Donald J. Trump has called Sunday March 15th as a National Day of Prayer.
How will you spend today? Maybe watching TV? Getting a few extra things done around the house? Catching up on phone calls to family or friends?
How about Pray? Yes, why not pray? Let us believe that this will be a Holy Day in America. A day where all Americans will put aside as a Day of Prayer and call out to Almighty God for His mercy. Let us pray for our United States of America and the entire world.
Vero Beach Aglow has set up a phone line where you can either listen to someone pray or you can join in.
Just dial 515-604-9000 then add your pin 167908#. And if you’d like to be on mute hit *6.
Let us join in, in one accord and honor this NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER and cry out as we ask for a healing on our entire land / world.
“If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14
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Del
So here we are. A new place in history. One we have never seen before.
People are starting to panic. Grocery stores are emptying out. Gatherings are being canceled for all kinds of events. Even churches are telling parishioners to watch their services online.
What do we do? Where do we turn?
As I was reading this morning, I got my answer, what about You?
I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.Psalm 121:1-2
Where do you find your peace? I believe at this time, we can either walk in fear along with the world, or this can be the time to turn to the Lord. Look at the first line of the scripture. Are there mountains before us? Oh yes and the kinds of mountains we’ve never faced before, but let us keep our gaze on Jesus.
He is the One and the Only One to pull us through. I’d like to end this post with two things. One is a video for you to watch and pray about. The second is with a prayer.
Lord, help each one of us today. Help us to look to you before we focus on all that is going on around us. You are our help. You are our salvation. You are our very help in times of need.
Although things may seem to be getting dark around us and out of our control, we CHOOSE today to keep our eyes and our heart on You! In Your Holy Name, We Pray. Amen.
I end with a familiar scripture that is found in the book of Numbers:
“The Lord bless you
and keep you
the Lord make his face shine on you
and be gracious to you. ” Numbers 6:24-25
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Thanks for stopping by.. May the Lord keep you and your loved ones safe… Psalm 91!
Del
Happy New Year! It’s that time again to pick your One Word for the year. Have you heard about “One Word?
Three years ago, I heard about choosing one word to focus on every day and all year long. I welcomed the challenge and found it interesting and rewarding. All you do is pray and ask God to give you one word to help lead, guide and shape you throughout the entire year.
It keeps you focused on what God has for you. My first year, my word was “Pursue.” For the entire year, I continued to pursue everything I was involved in.
The devotional book, Chicken Soup for The Soul was accepting stories until December 31st. I was determined to submit a story. With my word pursue, it inspired me to submit one even if I hit the send button at midnight.
Last year, my word was “Rejoice.“Many wonderful things happened. The most exciting was the wedding of my son, Brian and his beautiful wife, and my new daughter-in-law, Jen. God allowed many other milestones to keep me rejoicing all year long.
This year my word is “Content.” I’ve persued, I’ve rejoiced, now it’s time to be content.
What about you? It’s not too late to take the challenge and ask God for your One Word. Pray and ask God what word He has for you then take it and allow it to enhance everything you do all year long.
Feel free to post your word below and share it with others. And, if you’ve picked a word, in the past, why not share and encourage others to join in the fun; share your stories below!
Thanks for stopping by and I pray your New Year is off to a great start. May the Lord bless and keep you in all you do!
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Blessings,
THE FINAL NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS ONE DAY?
Twas the night before Christmas
and all through the world.
The spirit of peace
was finally unfurled.
When suddenly a roar
burst forth from the sky.
What was now happening!
“Are we gonna die?”
People sprang forth
clear from their slumber.
From the east to the west
all started to say.
“No, it was not me
It was not that way!”
For in many languages
such words were now uttered.
People began weeping
and some even shuttered.
My gosh, what was happening
how was anyone to know?
There was no explanation
what God wanted to show.
See an inner convicting
was now taking place.
As each living soul
was meeting God face to face.
Though we can’t understand
just how this could be.
Oh how God was able to speak
to each one of thee?
But you see in His ways
it’s not about us knowing.
It’s all about eternity
and where we are going.
So if today all our ways
are not leading us above.
God’s giving us time
to accept His pure love.
Take this Christmas time
and ask Jesus to come in.
Turn from all evil
and turn from all sin.
So, when Jesus returns
on that given day.
We will be assured
what thr Father will say.
“Well done faithful servant,
It’s Heaven for you.
Step into My presence,
your journey is through!”
Now if these are the words
that you long to hear.
Grab hold of the season
and it’s meaning this year.
Remember that Christ
Stand to wait at the door.
With Him your new life
will become so much more.
Let God be your master
your LORD and your King.
Allow Him to rule
over every single thing.
And, in closing may God
bestow His peace over you.
As you do in your heart
What He calls you to do.
Amen
Del Sylver Bates ©
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas. Thanks for stopping by and may you have a safe and blessed Christmas This year!
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Thanks so much,
Del
Two weeks ago today, the world lost a great man of God.
Reinhard Bonnke, the world-renowned evangelist, at the age of 79, passed from this life into glory. He was a man full of fire and the power of the Holy Spirit. He was the founder of Christ For All Nations.
“LET MY MORTAL LIPS PREACH THE ETERNAL GOSPEL, AND MY MORTAL HANDS BUILD YOUR ETERNAL KINGDOM – TO THE GLORY OF THE FATHER.” – EVANGELIST REINHARD BONNKE
One of the most humble men you will ever meet stood year after year on the continent of Africa preaching the Word of God, with an invitation to all. His website states, as he preached the gospel, 79-million have made the decision for Christ to be the Lord of their life.
I love the passion, as he shares with his german accent, the dream given to him by the Lord. In the dream, he saw Africa washed in the red blood of Jesus. Then he heard a voice say, “Africa will be saved.” Oh, how he followed that word and lived to see it come to pass.
We are in the midst of the Christmas season. We celebrate the birth of our savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. He is not just a baby in the manger, but he has come for you, for me, as well as the continent of Africa.
As Reinhard Bonnke led so many to Christ, this is the perfect time for you to receive him also. To say a simple prayer and to ask Jesus to come into your heart and make Him Lord of your life.
My prayer for you is that this Christmas will be the Christmases of all Christmases. The Christmas that you invited Jesus to come in.
Would you like to do that today? To make Jesus your Savior and Lord over your life? If so, bow your head and repeat this prayer after me. “Jesus, I admit I am a sinner. I can do nothing without you. Today I want to make a new start. I confess my sins to you, and I ask you to come and live in my heart. I make you my Lord and Savior forever.”
If you have done that my friend, you are now born again. Once born of the flesh, but today born of the Spirit of God. He has now come in to live on the inside of you. Rejoice … Rejoice! Rejoice!
If you have done this, please let me know. Post it in the comments that all can rejoice in your decision for Christ!
In closing, may you remember the family of Reinhard Bonnkee. His precious wife Anni and his three beautiful children.
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God bless, and have a Christmas Filled weekend..
Del
Greetings and Happy December ~
The Holiday Season Has Arrived!
Do you need A splash of Grace to get you through?
If so … I HAVE THE SOLUTION
For the next 3 days — Today, till December 3rd at midnight, you can download the e-book/ Kindle version of my book, Daily Seeds / Seeds of Grace, for Free!
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That gives you a devotion a day for the next 40 days! One to cover you till the end of the year!
What are you waiting for! Do it now! Clocks tickin! Only till…
December 3rd at Midnight
Happy Reading and Peace and Grace to you,
Del
Blessings to you
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Writing His Story, Writing 4 His Glory
Hello, and welcome to another Five Minute Friday. This week our prompt word is COST. Remember, if you would like to join the Five Minute Friday community, we’re always open to new writers. Just click on the link, http://www.FiveMinuteFriday.com, think about the prompt word, write for five minutes, then share!
So, this time of the year, what’s the “Hot” word that sizzles about? COST!
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This post is a review for the book Serious Writers Never Quit by Bryan Hutchinson. It’s the perfect book for beginners, especially if you’re trying to work your way through that first draft.
Writing is a tough and sometimes a lonely craft. Bryan encourages every writer to take the plunge and go for it.
If it’s your calling, and you know it, don’t throw in the towel when you’re so close. Write what you know. Write it with a passion.
So many times, it’s easier to just tuck something away after that first draft, but Bryan encourages like playing pool, aim for the best!
I love where he says that a writer’s biggest enemy is failure; so true, but everything he shares is about passing past that failure, and going on to the finish line, and to pursue your calling as a writer!
I can’t say enough, except hop over to Amazon and get your copy today!
Happy Writings!
Blessings, Del
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