Message From Richard
Greetings my brothers and sisters and welcome to our latest edition of Gods Faith Book's weekly newsletter.
First of all I want to thank our tech crew for working on our chat room problem that has plagued us for the last several weeks. It's now fixed and working--Thank you Jesus. Our bible study class will now continue. First class was held on Tuesday afternoon with our sister Faith and Charles Gentry was back leading our Wednesday night class. Faith will be holding her bible class tonight at 8 PM EST in the chat room. AMEN.
Just a reminder, our sister site, www.godsdatematch.com is in full swing with almost 200,000 members. We are still experiencing some technical problems but they are now being worked on. If you are single and looking to meet that special someone, come join and grow with us. And remember the site is FREE for the first 90 days. You can enter dating site by going to black menu bar on top of home page and clicking on dating site, or go to: www.godsdatematch.com.
If you haven't had a chance to view our gift store, located at top of home page on black menu bar, now is the time to look. We have increased our book selections to over 35 books with more being added every week. These books are popularly priced and will make excellent gifts for yourselves or relatives and friends. All books are in stock and ready to ship within 48 hours of receipt of order. As an added incentive, if you purchase any two books we will send you a surprise gift which is yours to keep even if you return the books. When you are through browsing the book section, take a look at our jewelry and gift sections. And remember, all items purchased at our gift store are shipped FREE and comes with our "Forever Guarantee" You can return any item at anytime for a complete refund.
This week we are featuring one of our new books in our gift store:
Beyond The Colorful Coat releases Joseph from being just one of the patriarchs found in the book of Genesis. And while Joseph's actual life was threaded early into the world's history, he has a message that we must draw from now if we will raise up a Joseph generation today. This narrative of the story of Joseph's coat of many colors and the rest of his life characterizes precepts and principles relevant to the will of God in you and your family's life. As you walk with Joseph in this study you will see him step out of the pages of ancient manuscripts to inspire and equip you to live your dreams given by the Giver of Dreams.
Do you ever find yourself saying...
* I don't know what to do with my life.
* I want to know my future.
* Why doesn't someone understand!!
* What is God's plan for me?
You're not the only one who wants to know their future. You're not the only one whose life is in shambles. God knows exactly what's going on, and He has a plan for you, just as He did for Joseph. It's up to you to trust Him, and He will deliver you.
About Lydia Chorpening
I was born in Iowa and raised in a strict Amish home and as Joseph, have seen my purpose in life fulfilled in most unexpected ways. From my humble beginnings, as Joseph, I saw my dreams ultimately fulfilled in my 'Egypt.' My husband and I were missionaries to the Philippines for eight years, and as Joseph, we were no saints at the beginning of our journey; needing to allow God to mold us into His perfect will. We traveled to remote areas, crossed turbulent oceans and trudged dangerous territories, learning to trust God as we went.
Besides 'Beyond the Colorful Coat,' I've written two books: 'The Seven Robes of Joseph' and 'Bigger than Impossible.' I have spoken in various denominations, been interviewed on radio stations and taught adult and children's Sunday school classes. My message is one that builds faith, healing and wholeness.
Help yourself and help GFB by supporting our gift store. Part of these profits are used to support the many activities we all enjoy on this site. The balance of funds are used to support various children's funds to help feed children in need.
Our E book section located in the quick links section on black menu bar at top of home page has over 75 e books including a new e book added each week. So if you haven't checked out this section in a while, take a look, many new books have been added including a new section with classic books unrelated to religion and they are all FREE to read and download.
Remember, that this site does not belong to one person, it belongs to all of you. Without YOU, there is no US. Always Dare To Dream.
"Thank You Lord for this day, and for all you have done for us. Lord forgive us our sins, and help us with forgiveness of others. Lord please heal our bodies, minds and hearts, so that we are free and healthy in body, mind and Spirit. Lord may you guide , protect and provide for our family needs. In Jesus name we pray. Amen"
WE ARE IN JESUS HAND SO DONT WORRY HE IS ALWAYS WITH US.
GOD'S GRACE IS WHAT ENABLES YOU TO BELIEVE IN HIM. SO THANK HIM EACH DAY FOR REVEALING HIMSELF TO YOU!
DON'T KEEP GODS FAITHBOOK A SECRET, SHARE IT WITH YOUR FRIENDS!
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Please visit the new and improved GFB gift store! The store is found on the menu and also by clicking here. Shipping and handling is FREE for all GFB members in the continental United States.
Proceeds from our store are used to both host and improve the GFB site...as well as fund different charities we are involved with.
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When God is Silent: What does it mean? By : Carmen Love
Have you ever felt like you were alone? Have you ever felt like God was distant? Silent? Have you felt like He's just simply ignoring you no matter how much you've prayed or how hard you've cried out? Do you feel like giving up because you're too exhausted to continue moving forward? You are doing everything you can to show God's love everywhere you go. You pray, fast, declare, decree, worship, speak faith filled words, rebuke demons, and still there no answer from God.
One of the most difficult things I had to do when chaos surrounded me and feelings of hopelessness enveloped me like a dark cloud, was surrendering everything to an almighty, all sovereign God whom I felt wasn't listening to me anymore. When my hopes and dreams were shattered and nothing I did seemed to work, I felt like quitting. In frustration, I simply threw my hands up and decided I could not take another day of this madness in my life. I felt like I had made such a mess of my life and there was no possibility of restoration. Friends surrounded me with love, hugs, and prayer... and I still felt hopeless. It was hard for me to conceptualize the reality that maybe this is it for me and nothing more, especially after trusting, believing, and striving for so long.
I watched sermons, read my Bible, prayed harder, and it was all met with utter silence. A silence that only reinforced the feelings I had growing up. My soul wounds resurfaced even stronger because I felt that God had turned His back like the others who had wounded me years ago. I felt worthless, insignificant, and simply unimportant, and now God's silence was only magnifying this in my life. I questioned Him relentlessly, asking what I had done so egregious that made Him turn His back on me. I began to question every action, every thought, just about everything I had ever done in my life, asking for forgiveness. Still, I heard nothing from above.
Realization:
I suddenly came to the realization that I was thinking way too much about nothing, and as a result, inviting more of nothing into my life. I realized that I was placing too much emphasis on lack and what was wrong, than right. Whatever we dwell on is what we attract more of. So with this epiphany, I decided to shift my focus on the simple fact that everything I was asking God to do had already been done in the spiritual realm, and all I had to do was relax this sinful flesh long enough to be able to receive it at the right time. I realized that there is nothing we can do to manipulate this all knowing all sovereign God who has already mapped out and planned every detail of our lives. I realized that I did not have to beg, plead, nor become discouraged, because His will had already been established in my life. I just needed to keep trusting and believing, with patience, until His plan unfolded.
By the time I understood all of this, I was exhausted mentally. I felt emotionally depleted as if I lacked the mental capacity to absorb another lesson. And then I realized that sometimes God will sit back and allow us to wear ourselves out long enough until we come to the very end of ourselves and realize that His grace is sufficient in whatever circumstances we are facing. He wants us to be still and know that He is God all by Himself. He has given us a portion of grace and mercy to meet us right where we are, and the only thing we have to do is to have a grateful heart. We need to just simply surrender everything over to His will, His plan, His way, and then offer up praise and thanksgiving for all that He's done and all that He is going to do.
No worries:
We worry too much about what people are doing to us, what they think of us, our circumstances, how we look, bills, money, and the cares of this life to the point where we lose focus on the source that has all the answers to all of these things. When we change our focus and place it on things that inspire us, we begin to see the manifestation of God's goodness and mercies begin to show up in our lives like never before.
When we dwell on the goodness and promises of God instead of focusing on what we can see with the natural eye, is when things begin to shift in our favor. There is an appointed time and season for everything. God has not forgotten about you, He just simply wants you to lift your hands in praise and thanksgiving and trust Him with your life and all that's in it.
If we dwell on everything which is God, then everything we need begins to show up at the right time. God is definitely up to something when everything appears dark, when people turn their back on us, when we lose jobs, when we are betrayed, when our children are wayward and disrespectful, and when we are rejected and abandoned.
Whatever you are facing is nothing new to God, and He has already provided an answer. He is right there with you in the middle of your mess, and He will continue to provide everything that you need. It's time to start praising Him for what he has already done. Never stop praying. The best way to fight is on your knees.
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Group Profile - Color of Woman
FOR ALL THE WOMEN OUT THERE THAT WANT TO CHAT ABOUT ISSUES OF THE HEART, HOW TO MOVE FORWARD, HOW TO BECOME THE HIGH CALIBER WOMAN THAT GOD CREATED YOU TO BE. HOW TO LEAVE THE OLD BEHIND! JOIN THE CONVERSATION - YOU ARE NOT ALONE
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Weekly Devotional - Barely Breathe by Tim Pickl
"I have been crucified with Christ [in Him I have shared His crucifixion]; it is no longer I who live, but Christ (the Messiah) lives in me; and the life I now live in the body I live by faith in (by adherence to and reliance on and complete trust in) the Son of God, Who loved me and gave Himself up for me." Galatians 2:20 Amplified Bible
Tortuous crucifixion knocks the wind out of me-I can barely breathe; The weight of my body suspended by my arms results in chest pains-such misery. My pectoral muscles are paralyzed; breathing is difficult-my strength wanes. I can inhale, but to exhale I have to push on my feet and straighten my legs; That action releases the immense pressure pulling on my arms and chest... Oh... but the pain this brings to my nailed feet is excruciating torment; But as I blink away bloody sweat, I think of you, my friend-every moment.
I feel the weight of all of your sins bearing down on my body like a flood; I know I have to endure the cross and the shame while they shed my blood; While gasping for every breath and suffering such anguish just to exhale again; I AM doing this because my love for you is more than you can comprehend: I AM the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father-Immanuel, God is with you! While I AM fighting for every breath, I AM exhaling my last words of truth: "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do." (Luke 23:34a NKJV)
Father, help me to stay near the cross today, and remember how You love me. Amen.
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House That Built Me
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Bible Study Classes and Prayer Meeting
Bible Study is held in the AV Chat Room each Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Each Saturday we also have a Video prayer and worship session. Classes begin promptly at 8:00 PM EST except for the Tuesday class which begins at 3:00 PM E.S.T.
The GFB Prayer Meeting is held each Wednesday at approximately 9:00 PM EST in the AV Chat room.
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