Rhema Word 2.0 Gives God all the Glory and Honor.

Good evening all. As we get ready to end the Year of 2013 we at Rhema Word 2.0 celebrate the fact that we would not be anywhere without the awesome guidance of God. Most times when a teacher has that lesson that moves the crowd they look for adoration for themselves. This is not the case here at Rhema Word 2.0.  We could not have awaken each day that we were called to teach without God on our side. We could have never been in this position if God had not sent Jesus down on earth to die for our sins. We could never teach properly without the Holy Spirit speaking thru us. We give God all the glory and honor.

In life we give glory and honor to many things. When there is a great meal prepared we give the Chef thanks and honor him with a tip. In sports we look up to our heroes and applaud them when they do well and honor them when they receive the contract they have well deserved. As our children are growing up we give them glory when there grades are good and honor them with some kind of reward. When you give God the glory and the honor without expecting nothing in return he still brings glory and honor in your life. In looking at the Word of God there are many examples but in the next three paragraphs I will use just three.

In looking at the first passages of scripture I go into the Word and see in Genesis 13:14-18 that Abram had to separate from Lot to actually receive the glory and honor that was promised to him in Genesis 12:1-9. In Numbers 23:19-20 it also tells once God says something it will happen. Once Abram received the land he built an altar ( verse 18 ) so he give God all the glory and honor. We here at Rhema Word 2.0 give God all the glory and honor and will continue to let him use us as his vessels to teach those in the Canaan's of today as well as the Sodom's and Gomorrah's of today.

In the second passages of scripture I go into the Word and see in II Samuel 7:18-28 that David ask God what he can do for him after God has united both kingdoms, provided rest from battles and blessed the House of David with a kingdom for not only him but for all of his descendants ( verses 1-17 ). So David decides he will build a house for God to show him glory and honor. David's lineage continued even to the bloodline of Jesus ( Matthew 1:6--17 ). In Titus 1:2 we see another writer reaffirming that God cannot lie. Rhema Word 2.0 gives God all the glory and the honor allowing us to continue to establish and live in your kingdom here on earth with our teachings.

In looking at the last passage of scriptures and go in the Word and see in Hebrews 8:6-13 where that by dying for all of our sins there was a final covenant that God shared with his people. The people of God had to sacrifice to give the glory and honor in the Old Testament but when Jesus came he provided us a heavenly sanctuary that sacrifice was no longer needed ( Hebrews 9:11-15 ) and that we may obtain the promise of eternal life. In Hebrews 6:17-18 there is further evidence that God does not lie and his promises are forever binding. Rhema Word 2.0 gives God the glory and honor and will surrender are bodies and minds as a living sacrifice to teach the seniors the adults, the youth and even those who cannot speak or hear.

In closing each passage of scriptures used was a covenant God made in three different time frames. He made a covenant with Abram that the people of God and Abram was blessed beyond his wildest dreams, Abram achieved this by first giving God the glory and honor. David was king even while he still was a shepherd and was blessed with kingdoms for being obedient and giving God all the glory and honor. Jesus sacrificed his life so that we could continue to be free of sin and we could be able to give God all the glory and the honor. Rhema Word 2.0 being a part of Valley Kingdom Ministries International will always be part of the vision of Apostle H. Daniel Wilson and Senior Pastor Beverly L. Wilson who consistently give God the glory and honor he richly deserves and be of his covenant.  I give God all the glory and honor for this teaching. I want to thank Superintendent Elizabeth Hope, Minister Kim Baker and the Mountain of Education leaders, Pastor Rocheroyl Lowery and Pastor George Robinson for allowing to teach via social media and being a part of Rhema Word 2.0 Facebook page. There are bigger things ahead in 2014 as will be explained in a upcoming blog featuring Superintendent Elizabeth Hope. Have a safe entry into the new year all.

This blog was written by Frederick Wesley technology teacher for Rhema Word 2.0 ( Minister Baker gave that nickname ). Mr. Wesley is a contributor to the Rhema Word 2.0 blog and Facebook page. Pictured above with his Mother he has is a writer of his own blog called Brand New Week, Brand New Attitude and his teachings are reaching all over the world.

Rhema Word 2.0 Recognizes the Leader of the Mountain of Education

Good evening all. In

all sports you need to have leadership that helps shape the teams. All teams no  matter how successful or unsuccessful they are have someone who in charge. See that someone in charge takes the tough questions when there is a loss. That someone in charge at times has explain how their decision allowed victory. That person in charge also has to trust those under them to get the job done. At Valley Kingdom Ministries International there are two leaders who exhibit these qualities daily. They are excellent speakers as if you been to Wednesday night Bible Study called Digging Deep you have heard messages like " Security " and " Get Your Stuff Back". But God also has these two individuals over one of the more important ministries and that is the education of his people. Rhema Word 2.0 would like to recognize the excellent leadership provided by Pastor Rocheroyl Lowery and Pastor George Robinson as leaders of the Mountain of Education.

In looking at the leadership I wanted to see what the definition of the leadership meant so I went to dictionary.com to find the meaning. Leadership means as follows; a person who guides a group, the ability to lead, and the act of direction. Pastor Lowery and Pastor Robinson have show a great ability to guide a group of educators not just in Rhema Word 2.0 but other ministries. Pastor Lowery and Pastor Robinson have the ability to lead by their belief in the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. And Pastor Lowery and Pastor Robinson are able to lead the education by directing the acts of how the Word of God should be taught. In the next three paragraphs I will use three passages from the Bible to show how Pastor R. Lowery and Pastor G. Robinson are great examples of leadership. Rhema Word 2.0 recognizes the leadership of the Mountain of Education.

The first example of the great leadership exhibited by Pastor R. Lowery and Pastor G. Robinson comes from Deuteronomy 1:9-15. In this passage the command to enter the promise land has been given and now in order to have the Word of God taught properly God has given Moses permission to guide a group to do so. At VMKI Pastor R. Lowery and Pastor G. Robinson have the responsibility to lead not only Rhema Word 2.0 but other ministries like the S.A.V.E which is the scholarship program. God has placed them in a position to have a impact in the world. Rhema Word 2.0 recognizes how these two guide a group.

In looking at the next example of the great leadership exhibited by Pastor Lowery and Pastor Robinson comes from Daniel 1:11-21. In this passage Daniel, Hananaih, Mishael and Azaraih have enough courage to obey God by not eating things that are not pure. Their belief in the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit has given Pastor Lowery and Pastor Robinson the ability to lead the right way even when the ways of the religion seems to be calling for the same old same old. Rhema Word 2.0 recognizes how these two have the ability to lead.

In looking at the last example of the great leadership that Pastor Lowery and Pastor Robinson exhibit I go to the Word of God and Mark 1:8. In this passage John the Baptist prepares the way for the coming of Jesus, the Rabboni or Master teacher, by going into places like the Internet which is the wilderness to some to help educate those at VKMI and across the world. Acting under the direction of Apostle H. Daniel Wilson and Pastor Beverly L. Wilson, Pastor Lowery prepare the way for the education of many with their leadership daily at two different locations. Rhema Word 2.0 recognizes how these two act under direction.

In closing we at Rhema Word 2.0 want to thank Pastor Rocheroyl Lowery and Pastor George Robinson for their continued leadership in the Mountain of Education which is over Rhema Word 2.0. We thank them for how they can guide a group of many, their ability to lead and how they act under direction. This was a great year for Rhema Word 2.0 as we continue to grow by leaps and bounds by providing great teachings at Valley Kingdom East after service ( dessert ) and Valley Kingdom West before service ( breakfast ). There is still work to do. In Joshua 13:1-7 there is strongholds to be conquered. There is still kingdoms to be established as in 1st Kings 2:1-4. And there are people that need to know the you can have a spiritual rebirth as in John 3:1-8. Rhema Word 2.0 recognizes Pastor R. Lowery and Pastor G. Robinson. May God continue to cover them and bless their comings and goings. Merry Christmas all.
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Rhema Word 2.0 Recognizes the Soldiers on the Frontline ( The Teachers ).

In warfare you have many positions that have to be in place for you to take over strongholds of the enemy. You have generals who come up with a game plan. You have intelligence who lets you know where and when to attack. You have officers who are responsible for training, leading and directing the troops on how to not only fight properly but to also win the battles that will eventually win the entire war. At both locations of Valley Kingdom Ministries International, Superintendent Elizabeth Hope of Rhema Word 2.0  is leading her regiment of soldiers into the classroom to teach those who know God and to those who may not have a relationship with him. Rhema Word 2.0 recognizes its soldiers on the front line who are actually teachers of the Word of God. 

 I looking up the word soldier I go to my source of definitions and that is dictionary.com. Soldier means as follows; a person who serves in a army, a person engaged in military service, and a enlisted man or woman who is not an officer. Each week these men and women come to serve the young and seniors with fresh teachings from God. Each week they are engaged in the service of preparing those for those who need a word after service at East ( dessert ) or those who need a word before service ( breakfast ). And they still have to have their lessons approved by others before they go into the front line. In recognizing the teachers of Rhema Word 2.0 at VKMI I will use three passages from the Word of God that tells how much they are appreciated

In looking at the first example of recognizing the soldiers on the front line for their hard work we begin in Joshua 23:6-9. In this passage the people of  God are given instruction on how to serve God. These lessons are important as Joshua had completed his service and now is asking others to serve. As James 3:1 holds teachers to a stricter judgment the soldiers here at VKMI continue to push forward and do the work of The Lord.  Rhema Word 2.0 recognizes the teachers and appreciates them.

  In looking at the second example of recognizing the soldiers on the front line I go to the Word of God and Isaiah 2:2-3. In these two scriptures it speaks of how God's word are established as high as the mountains and how the soldiers will teach nations the Word of God. This is crucial as the teachers here at VKMI serve not only the students but those above them without fail to make sure that the Word of God stays established. In Ephesians 4:11-12 it shows how highly God thinks of teachers. Rhema Word 2.0 recognizes its teachers as well and thinks highly of them.

In the last example of recognizing the soldiers on the front line we go to 1st Peter 2:9-10. In these verses it speaks of how we are a chosen generation, royalty, a people of God. In having to have their lesson plans looked over by others before it is taught has shown that the teachers are able to be on one one accord with leadership who thinks of the teachers as royalty. In Luke 6:40 it speaks of how a disciple is not above his teacher but if trained properly will be like his teacher.  Rhema Word 2.0 recognizes its teachers and know that they are royalty.

 In closing being a teacher will provide blessings for your service as told in Leviticus 26:1-6. Being a teacher will have the hand of God upon you in all ways as in Ezra 7:6. And being a teacher will give you wisdom that others did not think you had as in Mark 6:1-2. We know being on the front line is not easy because the enemy attacks those who are learned in the Word of God more than others. But here at VKMI the teachers of Rhema Word 2.0 are the soldiers on the front line and everyone from Apostle H. Daniel Wilson and Senior Pastor Beverly L. Wilson, to the leaders of Education Pastor R. Lowery and Pastor George Robinson to Superintendent Hope give the soldiers on the front line, the teachers, a salute. We salute them for being faithful on the days you had to teach and on days you did not have to teach. We thank you for coming despite illness, issues on the home front and being tired. We thank you for being that good and faithful servants. May God bless all the teachers here at Valley Kingdom Ministries International.

Lean On Them ( Rhema Word 2.0 recognizes Asst. Superintendents L. Armstrong and R. Bell

Good evening and Happy Wednesday all. In 1989 a movie based on the life of high school principal nicknamed Crazy Joe Clark was released. The movie showed how a Principal of a high school that was failing, East Side High in Philadelphia, came in with unconventional methods to make sure his students were not bothered by any distractions like gangs, drugs and poverty and become the best they could be. The movie called Lean On Me also featured another educator who helped  get the message across. This person was Mrs. Tobias. When things were happening on the front line Mrs. Tobias was  there. Apostle H. Daniel Wilson and Pastor Beverly L. Wilson of Valley Kingdom Ministries International  has given  Rhema Word 2.0 Superintendent Hope an assignment  to bring Rhema Word 2.0 into the world of power and technology. Although Superintendent Hope  has new and fresh ideas to she also needs the help of her Mrs. Tobias. Rhema Word 2.0 recognizes Assistant Superintendent Lois Armstrong and Rosalyn Bell for allowing us to Lean on Them.

Most times if not always I will look to define a word to help me get my teaching across so the word I am going to define is assistant which means as follows; a person who aids and assist, something that adds or supplements, and holding a secondary post. These definitions are exactly what Assistant Superintendents Armstrong and Bell convey in their roles. In the next three paragraphs I will use Biblical passages to also show you how they are also key for Rhema Word 2.0 to exceed and succeed.We can Lean on Them.

In the first example from the Bible I go to Deuteronomy 6:6-9. In this passage after many years in the wilderness the children of God finally have reached their destination. Once there they leaders have a charge to teach the children so that the know the ways of God. Assistant Superintendents Armstrong and Bell are aiding and assisting not only Superintendent Hope with this but also the teachers that they are over in each location. We can Lean on Them.

In the next example coming from the Word of God I go to 2nd Kings 23:1-8. In this passage of scripture King Josiah is looking to bring the people out of some hard times. So he enlist on those he can depend on to add or supplement the teachings and to change the attitudes and practices that were not right in God's sight. Assistant Superintendents Armstrong and Bell are doing this as part of the leadership team of Rhema Word 2.0. You can Lean on Them.

And in the last example in the Word of God I go to 2nd Timothy 2:2-6. In this passage of scriptures we see where soldiers, athletes and farmers are needed to be taught the proper way to conduct themselves, compete and sow his land to reap his harvest. Although holding a seemingly secondary post Assistant Superintendent Armstrong and Bell are among those who are helping in this part. You can Lean on Them.

In closing Assistant Superintendents Armstrong and Bell have done a commendable job this year As in 2nd Chronicles 17:7-10 they are responsible for assisting and aiding their teachers to be ready and accountable each week because that is what  Apostle H. Daniel Wilson and Pastor Beverly L. Wilson wants as we move into teaching with technology. Assistant Superintendents Armstrong and Bell also must be sure that the content being taught is understood by all the students because this what the leaders of the area of Education here at Valley Kingdom Ministries International, Pastor R. Lowery and Pastor George expects as education looms as a key area  to bring in those who may not know God. And finally Assistant Superintendents Armstrong and Bell in a secondary position are charged to teach among those like in Mark 1:21-28, the skeptics  who do not believe in Jesus because this is part of what Superintendent Hope is responsible for as well. Rhema Word 2.0 would like to recognize the contributions of Assistant Superintendent Lois Armstrong from Valley Kingdom East and Assistant Superintendent Rosalyn Bell from Valley Kingdom West for their dedication and commitment all of 2013. Like Joe Clark could count on Mrs. Tobias, we at the the Valley can Lean on Them.  May God bless them and cover them as they move forward into 2014.

Rhema Word 2.0. Recognizes Superintendent Hope

Good morning everyone and welcome to the Rhema Word 2.0 blog. As we move into the later stages of this year I would like to recognize the person pictured above who has taken Rhema Word 2.0 and made it more relevant than before. The educational process of the church begins at Bible Study, at church services and reinforced in Sunday School. Superintendent Hope has mixed traditional values and technology and with guidance from the Holy Spirit poised to have Rhema Word 2.0 one of the best Sunday School programs in the nation. The quiz team challenge has been quite a success as well. In recognizing Superintendent Hope in this blog I want to use three short paragraphs with passages of scripture to give her the proper recognition and that is from God for her great work in her ministry and her tremendous.

One of the first examples of the her leadership is how she has set out to do what God commanded her to do. In Judges 4:4-7 Deborah commanded Barak to go and conquer the lands that had been taken a

 away from the kingdom. With capable Assistant Superintendents at both locations, Ms. Lois Armstrong who is a big part of Valley East is doing, and Ms. Rosalyn Bell who is a big part of what Valley West is doing, Superintendent Hope is continues to bring new and older Christians a fresh perspective on the teachings of the Word of God.

In looking at how dedicated to this ministry Superintendent Hope is to promoting the vision of the leaders of Valley Kingdom Ministries International, Apostle H. Daniel Wilson and Pastor Beverly L.

Wilson, I go to Ruth 1:16-17. The use of technology is one of the greatest ways to advance the Word of God and Superintendent Hope has started a Rhema Word 2.0 Facebook page and a Rhema Word 2.0 blog. This has enable the teachers of Rhema Word 2.0 a way to reach not only those in the church but all over the world which falls in line with the vision of the church.

The last example of her great leadership is how being filled with the Holy Spirit. In Luke 1:41-42 Elizabeth is filled with the Holy Spirit as she hears the voice of Mary carry  Jesus Christ in  her

belly. Superintendent Hope always has Jesus inside her and when we as teachers hear her clarion call we see and feel a movement of the Holy Spirit that exudes from her and as we have been taught this year here at the Valley she is blessed with that FIRE.

 In closing even though I am writing this salute to Superintendent Hope all in the ministry of Education from Pastor R. Lowery and Pastor George Robinson, who are the leaders of the in the Mountain of Education, Minister Kim Baker, Assistant Superintendent Lois Armstrong and Rosalyn Bell and the entire Rhema Word 2.0 ministry would like to recognize Superintendent Hope for a job well done this year. We are ready for better than before in 2014 with the Rhema Word 2.0 ministry.

Trending Now ( Prayer Can Be )

Good morning all. As I begin another teaching on prayer I want to share 10 things/names with you. Favorite car color. Baby Lisa. Brandel Chamblee. Melissa Rycroft. Alligator Snapping Turtle. Ringo Star. Plane Crash in Arkansas. Leah Remini. And Bras Ausmus. As I am writing this I am looking at the yahoo.com website and these ten things are trending now meaning people are interested and talking about these stories in real time. It is reported that over 100 million people have tweeted and most of them are responsible for what is trending now. We as people of God can come together and have a impact on the world much like the social media websites and have prayer Trending Now.

  As most of you read my blogs one of the things that I attempt to do is define a word, word  or phrase that is dealing with the subject matter. In this blog I am going to define the word trending and then now. Trending means as follows; prevailing tendency;  a general direction that one follows; and style.  The word now means as follows; at the present time, without further delay, under existing circumstances. So as people of faith we can have a prevailing tendency at this present time to pray in Exodus 2:23. We as a people of faith can have a general direction  that one follows without further delay to pray like in Jeremiah 42:2. And we as a people of faith can have a style that one follows under existing circumstances like in Acts 9:40. We can have prayer Trending Now. I am going to use the next three paragraphs to explain how we can have prayer Trending Now.

In the first example of Trending Now ( Prayer Can Be ) in the Word of God I go to Judges 16:25-31. In this passage Samson asks God for a general direction that one follows as he prays for strength. We can seek the Lord for strength is situations where the burdens may to heavy for one to bear. ( Matthew 11:28 ). Prayer Can Be Trending Now.

In the  second example of Trending Now ( Prayer Can Be ) I go to the Word of God and see that in 1st Samuel 23:10-13 David asks God for a style  to see if Saul is going to deliver him from certain death if Saul catches him. God can deliver us from whatever we ask him if we just come to him in prayer ( Matthew 6:13). Prayer Can Be Trending Now.

In the last example of Trending Now ( Prayer Can Be ) I go to the Word of God and to Ephesians 3:14-21. In this passage Paul asks God for a style under the existing circumstances. Paul is praying for the church of Ephesus. At times praying for others is needed because some people do not know the proper way or how to pray ( Mark 9:28-29 ).

In closing prayer can be used to provide strength to those in the area of Media and Arts and Entertainment to have a prevailing tendency at this present time make that dream come true and prosper ( 1st Chronicles 4:10 ). Prayer can be used for  us to have a general direction  that one follows without further delay to deliver the areas of Religion, Business and Education out of the hands of the enemy ( 2nd Chronicles 18:31 ).  And prayer can be used as a style under the existing circumstances to pray for those in the area of Family and Government to advances the causes that advances the kingdom of God ( Jeremiah 42:2 ). Prayer not only can be but Prayer Is Trending Now. May God bless all those who read this blog and I give God all the glory and honor for this teaching. I want to thank Apostle H. Daniel Wilson and Senior Pastor Beverly L. Wilson for their allowing me to post this teaching on the VKMI website. I thank the Leaders of  Education Pastor R. Lowery and Pastor George Robinson as well as Minister Kimberly Baker for choosing me a vessel to provide a teaching on prayer.

Rhema Word Series on Classroom Instruction. ( Valley East )

On yesterday morning after services I had some time for some dessert. Now most of you might want to know what am I doing eating dessert that early in the morning but there was a reason for that. Valley Kingdom Ministries International  has a service that begins at 7:30a. So we have dinner of the Word of God early in the morning and the proper way to finish the meal is with dessert. One of the most dynamic teachers of the Word of God is the woman of God pictured above and that is Assistant Superintendent Lois Armstrong. But she has a whole group of teachers of the Word of God in many different classes. I sat in on the over 50 class that was taught by Deacon Eddie Anderson and it was wonderful.

The lesson came Exodus 14-13-14 and 21-30. The title of the lesson was the Freedom Comes With A Cost.  Deacon Anderson after having the class read the scriptures preceded to teach the Word of God with great examples of how in order to be free there was a cost that the people of God must pay. This is one of my favorite passages of scriptures and Deacon Anderson taught with help from the Holy Spirit very well.

The class was well attended and the " seasoned saint's" were also involved asking questions and giving their opinions of the lesson. I must say that dessert went well. The class was over at about 10:15am and we had a chance to go attend the other services at Valley West or go enjoy the rest of the day. I chose the latter because I was full on dinner and dessert already. Great job Assistant Superintendent Armstrong and Deacon Eddie Anderson. Please join me next week for my report on a class at Valley West. Have a blessed week all.

Prayer Action Changes the Reaction

Good morning and Happy Thursday. Most of you who are reading this may not know that I work as a Doorman/Security Officer. In most of the places I have worked I have been around people that make large salaries. They are either lawyers, doctors, businessmen, actors, television anchors and even CEO's of companies. In this vast selection of different people I am able to motivate them or encourage them by the words I say to them. Most times if I am working on a Monday morning I would tell them " Brand new week, Brand new attitude" ( that is the name of my blog ). If I am working in the afternoon I would tell them " Great job today ". Even as I say those kind words there is ALWAYS some one saying that it bothers them and building management has me to stop saying those things. Their actions causes a negative reaction. But I am here to tell you on this day that Prayer Action, Changes the Reaction.

There is a phrase that I have heard and used at time. The phrase is action causes reaction. I wanted to find the meaning of the two words for the purpose of the blog so I go to dictionary.com for there meaning. The word action means as follows; something being done, being active, and an act that one consciously wills. The word reaction means as follows; a reverse movement, action in response to some event, and movement in a direction.  So most times when something negative was being done instead of letting it go I would go in reverse movement. Other times when I was told to stop being active in response to this event it would fester in my spirit. But most times I would consciously will a movement in my direction which did not change anything. Then I found a solution to my problems. Prayer Action Changed the Reaction. I will use three examples in the Bible to explain this solution.

My first example of Prayer Action Changes the Reaction comes in Numbers 20:1-12. The people of God are once again doing what we do most times, complaining. They were not content with their finances nor where they lived and of course how much they had to drink or eat. After coming out bondage from things like foreclosure, depression and drug abuse they still complained.  They were like the one of the men in Luke 18:10-12.  The things I am saying is actually about today but how many times do we talk about the things we were once at that were not good instead of celebrating where we are now. As they held up Egypt on a pedestal we do the same with our problems. It got so bad that Moses did not follow instructions and struck the rock twice instead of speaking to it as God instructed.  They had something done that set them in a reverse movement ( over 40 years ). and Moses nor Aaron never saw the Promised land. Prayer Action Changes the Reaction.

The next example of Prayer Action Changes the Reaction I go to 1st Chronicles 21:11-17. In the preceding verses God has given King David and Israel earthly power over everything. But David wanted to count how many friends he had, how many bank accounts he had, how much land he owned. All this was given to him by God but he wanted to in effect glorify himself. People of today give themselves glory and honor when they do great things instead of God.  So now David has to become active in action to respond to the event he set in action. In Matthew 23:14 it speaks of being pretentious about prayer. King David had to pray ( verse 17 ) and then follow instruction from God ( verses 18-27 ) for things to get better. Prayer Action Changes Reaction.

The last example of how Prayer Changes Reaction in the word of God I go Acts 6: 3-7. In this passage there are a mixture of believers who are now put together in the one area and there is a slight disagreement. The Church of God and Christ are against the Baptist who are against the Catholics and Non-Denominational. But they back then prayed to consciously will God to move in a different direction. They eventually choose  seven good men to look over this and the gospel was able to reach even the church leaders who may not had believed in God. This can happen in the church today as we all should want to come together as one.  Prayer Action Changes Reaction.

In conclusion we see in the Word of God that Prayer Actions Changes Reaction. It can do the same today. The prayer of the servant in Genesis 24:12-24 trigger an action that had God make Rachel react and it put into motion the promises God had made to Abraham ( Genesis 17:1-16 ). The prayer that Ezra prays in Ezra 9:5-15 changes the direction the people of God were headed and placed them back on the right path. In Jude 1:20-22 he urges us to keep praying in the Holy Spirit with the love of God and the mercy of Jesus. Prayer Action Changes Reaction. Although I cannot encourage and motivate like I want to I still have people who come up to me saying good job or brand new week, brand new attitude. I also had a video of me doing my job used as an instruction video to show new and current employees how to properly encourage one another. Prayer Action Changes Reaction. I give God all the glory and honor. I want to thank Apostle H. Daniel Wilson and Pastor Beverly L. Wilson for their tremendous leadership and vision.

P.R.A.Y.

Good morning and Happy Thursday VKMI family. Most of you do not know what I do for a living so I will share today. I work as a security officer for Hillshire Brands corporate office here in Chicago. At my job in order for any one to get in there are turnstiles that must be access for any one to gain entry into the building. The turnstiles separate the employees from the random person or visitor off of the street. Unless access is given by the receptionist or any security staff no one, including Al Roker can enter the building. As people of faith we have a way to access God to receive the many things we have for us. We must P.R.A.Y.

 

 In the Word of God to pray is seen all over. Prayer is a scriptural sacrifice and the fruit of our lips ( Hebrews 13:15 ). A lifting our soul to God ( Psalms 25:1, 143, 8 ).  Through prayer Christ makes intercession for us when we pray ( Isaiah 53:12, Hebrews 7:25, 1st Timothy 2:5-6 ). The Holy Spirit intercedes for us when we pray ( Roman 8:26-27, Ephesian 6:18 ).  For the purposes of this blog I am going to use the word PRAY as an acronym meaning that each letter will be used as a word to ensure that we know exactly what prayer is along with scriptural reference in the next three paragraphs.

In using the letter P in P.R.A.Y. I know that prayer is coming into his Presence. In Exodus 32:11-14 it tells of how Moses went into the presence of God after the people had forgotten about how God had blessed them ( verses 1-10 ). We as Christians have to get into God's presence if we are going to change the areas of religion and social media. In Isaiah 48:12-13 it speaks of coming into the presence of God. The 4th watch prayer time is one way to come into his presence.

 

In looking at the second letter in the word P.R.A.Y I go the word relationship. In 1st Samuel 8:6-9. In this passage the people wanted a king to reign over them so they could be like others in the world. Samuel when he prayed had a personal relationship with God so that God would not be angry with their request. As people of faith the areas of government, family and business can be changed if we have a relationship with God. In Jeremiah 32:6-15 he showed that having a relationship with God even though times are tough can change things. We have a 5am prayer time with Apostle H. Daniel Wilson that can strengthen our relationship with God.

 

The third letter in the word P.R.A.Y. is for Authority. In John 17:1-5 Jesus prays to God for authority. Jesus was sent by God to sacrifice his life to make us whole and also provide us everlasting life. We have as a people of faith authority to change how Christian  arts and entertainment is viewed ( the Bible min-series was viewed by over 8 million people and 1/4 of them were non believers ) and education ( prayer is needed especially in school ). In 1st Peter 2:9-10 it speaks of how we are God's people. There is a Prayer Vigil every 2nd Friday here at the Valley that we can come to have authority that God has placed in our hands.

 

In concluding the acronym for P.R.A.Y. and using the letter Y it is going to stand for YOU. You have to want to get in the presence of God if you want your faith based blog or magazine to become successful or to see that religion idea ( Politically Funny Fridays is a great concept ) to take off. You have to have a relationship with God in order to change laws ( weed is legal in two states and the federal government will not oppose it ), to have the youth want to spend time with their families to learn their legacy and how the family came out of things, and to have that faith based business stay profitable. You have to have authority to have that play or movie to even make it to mainstream America or to get involved with your school boards to see what is going on. You have to pray for the lost souls and others ( James 5:16, 2nd Timothy 2:1 and Acts 8:24 ).  You can join or help with finances, gas money or food when the churches go out to pray in the areas where crime is rampant or where they bring in the guns and drugs in at. P.R.A.Y. I give God all the glory and honor for this teaching and thank Apostle Wilson and Pastor Beverly L. Wilson for this chance to teach on prayer. I also thank the Mountain of Education leaders, Pastor R. Lowery and Pastor George. Please attend Rhema Word 2.0 or visit Rhema Word 2.0 Facebook page.