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INSPIRATIONAL NEWSLETTER
TUESDAY
MAY 2, 2023
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SPIRIT OF LIFE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL
The giftings of the fivefold ministry should have one purpose, and that is the equipping of the saints until we come into unity.
We pray that this newsletter and its contents that we share will help you on your daily journey with Christ, causing you to grow in the ways of the Lord.
Russell and Helen Sanders
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Sunday, April 23
GOD'S HATE LIFE
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EQUIPPING THE SAINTS
MONDAY
5-1-2023
THE ABRAHAM
TYPE OF FAITH
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DAILY INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGES
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RUSSELL SANDERS
5-2-2023
PRESSURE TO CONFORM
Chapter One of Daniel provides us with an inspirational story that could help us in times of trial or testing. It is about Daniel and his three princely friends.
Daniel, Azariah, Hananiah, and Mishael had been taken into Babylonian captivity about 605 B.C. They were given new Babylonian names. Daniel was now called Belteshazzar; Azariah was Abednego; Hananiah was Shadrach; and Mishael was Meshach. However, there was another matter in which they made a right choice despite extreme pressure to do otherwise from the Babylonian government.
They were assigned to eat the Babylonian diet of the king’s table. This conflicted with the kosher Jewish diet required by Mosaic Law. It would mean violating God’s word as they knew it.
The four young men made the courageous decision to refuse this direct order from King Nebuchadnezzar. Refusing a King’s order could result in their execution. However, God granted them great favor from Melzar, the prince of the eunuchs who had charge over them. They were allowed to adhere to a kosher diet of pulse (a vegan diet) and water. Melzar, himself, could be executed if the king found that he had granted this to them. The end result of their making this stand was that they were granted great favor in Babylon by the King. They were given positions of authority in the kingdom. This was God’s favor because of their faithfulness to God’s precepts for all Jews.
There may come a time when we also need to make Godfearing decisions, especially as the Great Tribulation comes upon us. It could happen even now in our daily lives.
If the government requires us to do something contrary to God’s Word, we will have to make a choice. It could even be what an employer requires. We need to be bold enough in our faith to stick to what God wants us to do. It might cost you a job, or perhaps ridicule from friends or family members. In times of persecution, it might cost you your life or limbs or torture, but God will reward your faithfulness.
Make the decision to stay on track with God despite what the pressure might be. It is not worth forsaking what is right and true by yielding to these pressures.
Stay close to God (Psalm 91:1 – His Secret Place) and He will see you through. Be determined to be found faithful.
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HELEN SANDERS
5-2-2023
THE ABRAHAM TYPE OF FAITH
When we think of Abraham, we must look at his roots. He came out of Ur of the Chaldees, which is modern day Iraq, or biblical Babylon. There were astrologers there that knew centuries later about the star that was in Bethlehem. This indicates that they had a knowledge of Jehovah.
Abraham did not have any prophet to go to seeking council. He did not have the scriptures to read like we do today, or the Hebrews did after Moses gave the law. He had nothing to lead him but God, himself. God spoke to him in Haran and Abram (his name before it was changed to Abraham) listened and acted on what God said.
God promised Abraham children, but in the natural there was no way for him to have a child. His body was beyond reproducing, but when God gave the promise, Abraham believed that what God promised He would bring to pass. He didn’t look at his circumstances. He trusted God.
This kind of faith believes without seeing. It acts as if what God promised has already been delivered and lives accordingly. This is the kind of faith that each of us must have to receive when natural circumstances would say it won’t happen.
It believes for healing when the body is ravished. It believes for finances when the bank account is empty. It believes for provision when the eviction notice comes. It believes when no one else believes. It is a one-on-one faith with God Almighty.
This kind of faith only comes when one spends hours in the presence of God. It comes by pursuing God. It comes by denying the fleshly circumstances when God has promised you something else. It comes from hearing His voice, whether it is in the spirit, or by reading the Word of God. It chooses to leave all that is comfortable like Abram did and go with God’s lead when no one else goes with you. It does not give up when it is pressed to the maximum. It stays the course.
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PROPHETIC WORDS AND EXHORTATIONS
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HELEN SANDERS
A PROPHETIC EXHORTATION
5-2-2023
Does God seem silent to you today? Remember this: the teacher is always silent when the student is taking a test. Yes, this is a time of testing and you will come through this season with more knowledge of God than you have ever had. So, don't resist the testing time because it makes you grow more into the image of God.
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APOSTLE PAT MURRAY
PROPHECTIC EXHORTATION
5-12023
At times you may find yourself like the Israelites were so many years ago. If you remember they’d come to a point in life when they either had to; Trust God or die. Tell me, have you ever been there? Well, it’s that dreaded time when you find yourself standing at a most vulnerable place in your life; And now you must make some decisions that aren't ever easy. In fact, they can be downright hard; And yes, at times they seem almost unbearable. It’ll be there at those impossible places; That you’ll have to move past your own wisdom and look to your faithful Father God. Oh yes, you can count on Him to be there as your guide, your comforter, your protection, your peace and your deliverer. Sure it’s hard and yes, at times it really is a hurtful place to be in. However, it's there in those humanely impossible places; That you must learn to put your complete trust in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Yes, it’s there you’ll need to allow Him to lead you on through those difficult and heartbreaking situations in your life. Now I’m sure you’ve read in The Bible of those times when God made tremendous promises to the children of Israel; But it seems they still found themselves in some difficult situations. However, the ultimate impossibility came the day when The Mighty Red Sea was directly ahead of them, the rugged mountains were on every side; And the greatest enemies of their lives were fastly closing in on their heels. Does that sound familiar to you? Well, on that notable day the Israelites came face to face with their own set of some huge problems. Soon they realized there wasn’t many choices for them. Well actually all they had was A CHOICE... Yes, just ONE choice. Therefore it didn’t take the Israelites long to see their one and only choice was to plunge straight ahead; And right on into what looked like a sure death grip by the enemy. Somehow they were wise enough to begin recalling all that God had done for them in the past. So yes, when it came down to them either trusting God or dying; They didn’t forget their God did not bring them this far to leave them now. Today in my minds eye, I can see them take one last look back at the vindictive Pharaoh’s Army behind them; As they quickly and confidently begin to shout to them saying..."Hey, dudes you better take one last look at us because that Mighty Red Sea is about to be our DELIVERER; But it will be your DEMISE”. Now can’t you almost hear them saying to one another, “Hallelujah our God has been faithful; And now it’s our turn to give out a shout of PRAISE and VICTORY…For our God has delivered us”. Perhaps you’re not where you want or need to be; But just hold on, trust God and BELIEVE. Then get yourself up and move ahead to your sweet VICTORY. Yes, it’s then you can rejoice like the children of Israel did that day so long ago. In Exodus 14: 13-14 we read these famous words…”Moses told the people, Don’t be afraid but you stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today. For these Egyptians you see today will never be seen again. The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm and trust God.
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The Stars HCC
The stars that shine so brightly,
In the darkness of the night.
And yes, they shine in daytime,
But they are hidden from our sight.
They really look so little,
As we gaze up in the sky.
But God has made them, “Oh so big,”
In these Galaxies on high.
When you think of all God’s miracles,
He has given us to see.
The smallest little insect,
The Universe and You and Me!
What an awesome God he is.
Open your eyes and see.
All his greatest artistry,
A gift for you and me.
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