Please Everyone, Let's Stay Calm

                     Please Everyone, Let’s Stay Calm and Focus

                        Hello and welcome to My Little House of Prayer. I am your host Dayla Smith. I am so very glad that you could join me today. Let’s open in prayer. I am so very excited over the great things the Lord is doing today. Here is the schedule and info of the itinerary for My Little House of Prayer. The podcast and blog will be up on Tuesdays - Podcast is located on podbean, fmplayer, and iheart radio under My Little House of Prayer. 

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                  So now without further adieu, Let’s go to 1 Corinthians chapter 13 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

                     We are still looking at this chapter in detail. Why? To learn how to walk in unison with the Lord. How to see our world through His eyes. To be able to discern how to be a conduit in the Father’s hand to change someone else’s life like he has done for each and everyone of us. Let’s look at Genesis 3:1-7   3 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?2 And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden:3 But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die.4 And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:5 For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.7 And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.

               Why would I choose this passage of scripture? Because, in verse 5 of 1 Corinthians chapter 13, it says that love thinks no evil. In other words, love does not focus on evil. So, let’s look at the word evil for a minute. In the Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance the word evil in the Greek means worthless, depraved, injurious, bad, harm, ill, noisome, or wicked, hurtful, diseased, vicious,mischief, malice, grievous, harm, lewd, or malicious. In the Webster Dictionary it means wicked; causing or threatening distress or harm; a sin.

                   I want to look at this conversation Eve has with the serpent. She is walking in the garden. I think she must have been near the trees that were forbidden to eat from. The serpent was moving around seeking whom he may devour. He sees Eve. Then, decides to plant his malicious, wicked; fit in whatever definition of evil in this verse you like, into her thought. He got her to focus on his lies instead of what the LORD had told them. He played coy with her. He gets her to question the LORD’s divine headship over them. He creates distrust of the Lord’s concern for her and Adam. He kept weaving lies into her will until she acted out her thoughts that the LORD was not a just judge. To get them both to come out of the LORD’s covering. What ultimately happened next was such a travesty to all mankind. That one serious mistake has had its effects on all of mankind for generations. 

                    We like to place our focus on just Eve. Why? Because the Lord had created her to be a spiritual fence of protection for Adam. But we can’t just look at Adam, The head, her protector and leader, either. They both bought the lie. They both sold their deeds. And, in the end, were cast out of the Garden. Sin will take us further than we want to go, keep us longer than we want to stay, and make us pay way more than we want to pay. 

                    When we look at our culture today, things are no different than they were in the garden of Eden when the serpent paid them a visit. It’s still the same game plan, just a different gown. Keep in mind, the enemy has had enough time to study us and learn what makes us tick. What buttons to push. What to send to set off triggers of sin. The LORD is still the same yesterday, today, and forever. He changes not. He is a man of His word and His word never returns to Him void. If He says it, it is already done. So, with this in mind, this begs the question, “ What and where is our focus?” That fruit on the tree of knowledge of good and evil sure looked appetizing. It says so right here in Genesis 3:6. Flesh does not like or trust authority. It never likes being told no. But, if we stop and really think about it, those in authority have the experience of what does and does not work. If they are in our lives, they are there to defend and protect us.  

                  Now, am I saying for us to place our focus and trust in a man. Absolutely not!!! All of creation is finite, imperfect. But, the LORD is perfect. We are to put all of our trust and focus on Him. That is why we are to pray for everyone in a position of leadership. Do you see how undone the world as a whole has become? Even nature is so very angry. Just yesterday it was on the national news that a pod of orcas were attacking a boat that injured one of them. Look at the riots all over the world. Even science has gone out of control. As long as we sit on our blessed assurance, remain quiet, and do not stand in our place as it says in 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

                         Land here means nation. I don’t know about you, but our world needs the Balm of Gilead, the Son of righteousness with healing in His wings. It is just so angry. And, that anger is screaming out for revenge. We must be the opposite. We must walk in faith. He is where our focus needs to be. Then, everything will fall into place. There are a lot of us fighting with anger issues. I have learned through experience that these anger issues can stem from emotionally charged memories. Is this making any sense to anyone? 

                  You see, the first thought or idea that has been the place where our anger comes from, is where the root of the problem lies. This is because we have made a choice to focus on that thought or idea. As we place our focus on a particular thought or idea, we can choose to make that thought or idea Lord, or look to the Lord to be the problem solver concerning it. We can choose either to overcome it or be defeated by it. Our choice. 

                     Joshua 24:14-15   14 Now therefore fear the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the Lord.15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

                   Please look at verse 14. Fear the Lord and serve Him in sincerity and in truth. Now let’s look at John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. Isn’t this interesting? These two scriptures sound exactly alike. That is because they are exactly alike. Notice that this is located in the Old and New Testament. Isn’t this powerful? Even about where we are to place our focus if we truly want to be overcomers in today’s society. What are we worshiping? Our evil thoughts, or His righteousness? Trying to get even with anyone and everyone who hurt you or is going to hurt you. You see, our self preservation really lies in the Father’s hands. If He is the author of life. Our creator. A man of His Word. Then, why would He do anything else but ultimately ordering our outcome in our favor. All over the bible He says that He is the author of life and blessing. Why would He be anything else? It is our thoughtlife and behavior that decides that He is a curse to us. Adam and Eve made the mistake of making that decision in the Garden of Eden. 

                   You see, they never took into account who they were talking to. God’s Word never said that any other animal in the garden spoke. Just this snake. So, if animals weren’t talking, who was making the serpent talk? What was He saying? His end game was given away by his questions. But, we are all guilty of this. Not really noticing who was behind that evil towards you. Not taking into account the endgame of that evil interaction. And, how do we overcome this trap and lie of the enemy? Romans 12:17-21   17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

                    Yes this is easier said than done. This is why it takes prayer and faith for us to accomplish this feat. By getting in His Word and allowing Him to encourage us as we let His Word take root in our thoughtlife. Not the evil questions and thoughts of Satan. The only question that gives us the victory if we choose righteously is this. Who is Lord over your life?

                   If you do not know the Lord Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior. Let me introduce you to Him. It is really simple. First you must acknowledge that you are a sinner in need of a savior according to the mirror of the law of the Lord. Ask Him for His forgiveness for all of your sins and call them out to Him. Thank Him for His forgiveness. Then, forgive those who have sinned or transgressed against you. Then, repent. Repent means to change your mind concerning sinful habits. Change your choice making decisions. Let Him influence your choice making decisions as you get in His Holy Word. Ask Him to be Lord over your life. I want to pray this prayer with you. But, this is just an outline. The real work begins after I pray with you because it is a very personal walk with the Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth. 

                    Lord Jesus, I confess my sins and ask for your forgiveness. Please come into my heart as my Lord and Savior. Take complete control of my life and help me to walk in Your footsteps daily by the power of the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord for saving me and for answering my prayer. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

                               If you have made the decision to give your life to Jesus, let me be one of the first to welcome you to the body of Christ. All of heaven is greatly rejoicing over your decision today. Please let me know of your decision today. I want to pray for you. If this message has brought up any questions or spoke to you in some way, or if you have any prayer requests; please let me know by commenting below, private messaging me, or you can email me at my1littleafmp@aol.com. I would greatly love to hear from you. Remember I love you with the Love of the Lord but Jesus will always love you more.

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