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INSPIRATIONAL NEWSLETTER

MONDAY

MAY 1, 2023

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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4-28-2023

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MAY 20, 2023

DAILY INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGES

WITH RUSSELL AND HELEN SANDERS

RUSSELL SANDERS

5-1-2023

THE HELMET OF SALVATION

Isaiah 59:15-17 speaks of God’s provision of salvation. The reason given here is seen in verse 15 where it says, “Yea, truth faileth…and the Lord saw it, and it displeased him that there was no judgment. Vs. 17 says, “For he put on righteousness as a breastplate and an helmet of salvation upon his head.”

Paul writes about this as part of our armor as a believer in Ephesians 6:13-18. Verse 14 speaks of the breastplate of righteousness. Verse 17 speaks of our helmet of salvation, all of which represent our being clothed in Christ Jesus.

Let us look more specifically into the helmet of salvation. A helmet goes on the head. Where are we most vulnerable to the beguilements of Satan? It is in our head where he slips in thoughts to tempt us. We might be tempted to doubt, or to sin, or to speak wrongly, or any number of other things. The helmet is a figure of speech for salvation.

So how does salvation help us in real and practical ways? Salvation is a very great inclusive word of the gospel and is tied to the meanings of Yeshuah. Here are five particular aspects of salvation:

1. Deliverance: We are delivered from the bondage of sin. We have deliverance from strongholds that may have a grip on us.

2. Safety: We are under the shelter of His wings. He is a strong fortress to protect us from harm that the destroyer (Satan) would seek to do to us.

3. Preservation: He will preserve us unto the end so that He loses none who have trusted Him unto salvation. He will preserve our honor.

4. Healing: The same faith on Jesus that saves us also heals us. The word tells us that by His stripes we were healed. It is part of our salvation of both soul and body.

5. Soundness: Sound in body, sound in mind, sound in faith, and sound in doctrine.

How great is our Salvation. How great is our Redeemer! Praise be to the name of Jesus!

HELEN SANDERS

5-1-2023

TRIM THE FAT

One of the tastiest parts of meat is the fat, but it isn’t healthy for you. To eat healthy, you must trim the fat to maintain good health. Things that are fatty might taste good but they most likely aren’t healthy.

We have been publishing a newsletter for the past three and a half years. Every day there is a spiritual message in it like this one here. The intent is to equip the saints with the knowledge and wisdom that God has given us so they can mature.

In the beginning the newsletter was very simple. Just two messages and maybe an inspirational picture or cartoon. Over time we added cartoons, links to Christian news, trivia quizzes and polls. The newsletter got longer and longer. It is a lot of work putting together a newsletter daily. It requires the time to write the messages but also put in the links and other things of interest.

Since Russell has been going through some serious physical issues, we have been busy with doctors and other treatment for these issues. It requires a lot of time. I recently asked the Lord in prayer if we should cut back a day on our newsletter and make it very streamlined like we have done on Saturday and Sunday. It was a hard thing to ask because we know so many enjoy our newsletter daily.

I was surprised when the Lord said, “Don’t cut it back, just trim the fat.” With that being said, we followed God’s instructions and have done just that. We have eliminated some things and the newsletter is easier to publish and it doesn’t take as much of our time.

Are there areas in your life that need the fat trimmed off? Are you spending too much time doing things that do not draw you to the Lord? Is your daily time in the secret place shortened because other things have become priorities? If that is the case, then I suggest that you “trim the fat” and get back to your first love.

Even those in ministry full time need time alone with God. Don’t let the ministry become your idol and consume all your time. The most important choice we can make each day is to spend time with God. If we don’t, we become weak in our walk.

I don’t regret trimming the fat because it has made our lives simpler. I hope it will do the same for you.

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PROPHETIC WORDS AND EXHORTATIONS

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4-25-2023

A PROPHETIC WORD

AS GIVEN TO HELEN SANDERS

THE TIME OF EASE IS OVER. For many have been swept up in the time of ease and have not listened to my voice. Oh yes, they say that they are mine, but they have been distracted by so many things. I have called unto them to come to me and sit at my feet and listen, but many have been dull of hearing and have been living the life of ease which is not the way it should be. For I would say that there are changes coming that will bring many in that place of ease to their knees. They will say, Lord, Lord, and I will say I never knew you. For this is the hour to have your lamps full of my oil and the time to be prepared to meet your bridegroom. For in an hour that you do not expect it, I shall come, and it will be too late for many. For have I not said that the times would be as in the Days of Noah? Have I not said that there would be chaos and deception? Have I not warned you and warned you that you must be prepared and ready? Yet many have not listened. My Spirit has wooed and drawn many, but they have refused to surrender their lives. Oh my, it shall be a time of weeping. It shall be a time of wrath like you have never seen. For those that have not listened it shall surely come upon them as in the days of Noah. The door will be shut, and it will be too late. But for those that have listened and stood vigilantly in the armor of God, they shall see the power of God rest upon them, and they shall rise in this hour and do great exploits. They shall be hated and mocked, and many shall lose their lives for my sake. Yet, because they have remained faithful and stood while others lived the life of ease, they shall be rewarded for their faithfulness. They shall see my hand upon them guiding them in what is ahead, and they shall see and do great things for my kingdom. For as the Son awaits His bride, the bride that stands awaits the Son. So, listen, watch, and pray, for things are going to change rapidly.

APOSTLE PAT MURRAY

PROPHECTIC EXHORTATION

4-29-2023

Greetings Child of God. The morning news is saying; “It’s time you prepare for change”. Just know those turbulent winds that once blew against you have taken a turn; And now they’re blowing with you and in your direction. Yes, the strong winds shifted during the night; And those same winds that was in front of you…Trying to stop you from walking into your destined place have taken a turn. Now they’re behind you pushing you onwards, upwards and forwards; Directly into the path of God’s plan and purpose for your life. So get yourself ready for in this unexpected turnaround things will start working for you…And no longer will they work against you. Soon you’ll notice how softly this new wind of change is blowing and how gently God’s Spirit is flowing. Yes, the time has come for you to lift up your head that’s been bowing down so low; And start rejoicing as you get ready to go. Before long you’ll see how the wind that once blew against you taking you down…Has now turned as it brings you on to higher ground; And to places where open doors abound. It’s there it’ll cause the people and the situations that once brought you so much pain; To suddenly begin to bring you such noticeable gain. Now how’s that for your morning news? Have a blessed day for your turbulence has changed into your turnaround.