Don't Let the devil Fool You: Speak the Truth in Love

What is in your heart will always come out of you. As a man thinketh so is he. It is not what goes in but what comes out of a man that determines what kind of person they are or what kind of spirit is guiding their thoughts. So if what you are saying is not Godly your thinking is being guided by the devil!! Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in you so that you won't say such racist, hateful, terrible, prejudiced, sinful THINGS ALL THE TIME. #ChurchTalk

Ephesian 4:15 

But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into Him in all things which is the head, even Christ

Phillipians 2:5

Let this mine be in you that was also in Christ Jesus

I Timothy 4

1Now the spirit speak expressly, that in the later times some shall depart from the faith, giveng heed to seducing spirits, doctrines of devils;

2Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;

Guard your heart and your Mind

When you allow the spirit of satan to speak to your mind it will cause you to see things from the enemy's point of view. It also causes the flesh to respond and it will act in unity to what your mind is projecting through your eyes. This then become your reality. It will look right, feel right and make you think it is right. It is a FALSE perception. That is why God want us to let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in us because Jesus has the mind of God (holy, Godly, pure, right). BE CAREFUL WHO YOU LET SPEAK TO YOUR MIND. If its contrary to the word of God, have no dealings with it. Close your mind to it. Don't even entertain it, Don't touch it, Don't play with it. Come out from among it and separate yourself from it. Don't get caught up in the devil devices. He is an evil spirit and nothing good is found in him

Being Awake means being aware..... WAKE UP

THINK ON THIS......... Sent with love

I want all you parents out there that are not experiencing the pain, heartbreak, and terror of many parents who have children that have gone astray to know that it is not because you have been such a great parent. I have seen the worst parents children grow up to be very productive citizens in society. I have seen really good parents experience a pain that they never could imagine would happen to their child. I am one of those parents. Be prayerful. Stop yo bragging. If their is any boast let it be in Christ whose grace and mercy saw it not that you should go through such thing. Know who the real enemy is. You are fighting and pointing fingers at the wrong cause. Know that the devil, your adversary is busy. And while you are pointing fingers just know you have to have grandchildren and great grandchildren. You may not be alive when it happens but what you sow out there will come back. Like my momma used to say AND BITE YOU IN THE BEHIND and I quote.
Let us come together loving one another, lifting one another, helping one another. All people of America lay your weapons down... The backbiting, the criticizing, the accusing, the racist, the hater, the fighter, the angry, the robber, the luster, the adultery, the deception, lay it down! We do not need what the enemy has to offer!..... Let us WAKE UP

Come Let Us Reason together

Come Let Us Reason Together

Come Let Us Reason Together #mybannerislove

Christianity Under Attack!: Let Us Fight BACK

Christianity is under attack like never before. The battle is not with flesh and blood. it is a spiritual battle. Christianity is not a race. We are not a denomination. We are not a sexuality. We are not a specific location. we are living this life to live again. we follow Christ. Let this mind be in you that was also in Christ Jesus.We are no longer slaves to sin. We strive to live a life that is pleasing to Christ. Living for Christ comes with a sacrifice of self, turning away from sin, and an obedience to His word. This must be done daily. These are the last and evil days.Man would like to justify themselves along lines of a denomination, sexuality, color of skin and where they are form.Know this that the same Jesus that raised Lazarus from the dead is the same today. He has no respect of person. He will use whomsoever will. We need Jesus and no other. Remember this is NOT ABOUT YOU. God is the creator and we are the created. Now, if you want Jesus you must allow a change to happen in your life. It may not come when you want it to, but don't get weary in well doing. Don't ever say that God can't deliver you and you are just going to always deal with your issue. Like the woman with the issue of blood it took twelve long years and that's mighty long time. If you suffer with Christ you shall reign with Christ. Remember, the wages of sin is death. Choose who you are going to serve and fight the good fight of faith. Stay prayerful. Do not entertain everything that you read. What does not line up with the Word of God is of satan and is a weapon against you. The enemy know that his time is short in the earth. Guard your mind and your heart. don't let everything into your ear gates and your eye gates. Eloquent words can be deceiving. #ReadYourBible #StudyYourBible #TakeHeadToTheWord #DevelopARelationshipWithChrist

#TimeIsWindingUp #SignsOfTheTimes

Pastor Mary E Cozart Stoval

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#mybannerislove

Ephesians 6:12,13

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.

Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.

 
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Wait on God

We have promises that have not come to pass yet in our lives. The ultimate promise is of the return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Why do we find it so hard to wait on God?  The bible is full of His promises toward us, for  the believer and the non believer.  He says that He rains on the just and the unjust.

We live in a society of quick fixes, schemes, and manipulation. Everybody has a way to help you get what you want or get to where you want to go. Have you noticed that the world takes from the Bible and uses schemes that only leave you broken. Be careful who and what you put your trust in. We have faith in man, machines, stock markets, bank accounts, retirement plans, get rich quick schemes more than we do God. A main scheme out now is the healthy life style schemes. It is already written in the Word of God how to keep yourself healthy. Have you read about it? Some of these tools are valuable ways to earn an income and provide for your future while we are here on earth, but they are fallible. These things can leave you in debt, sick, torn, and separated from God. God's promises are sure. They are written in His word. His way is right, just, and unchangeable. You will always get the  positive results that you are looking for following His plan. You just have to have faith and wait on Him. 

Psalms 27:13, 14 (King James Version)

13 I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living

14 Wait on the Lord, be of good courage and he shall strengthen thine heart, wait I say on the 

     Lord.

2 Corinthians 1:20 (King James Version)

For all the promises of God in Him are yea, and in Him, Amen unto the glory of God by us.

You will never know what your gift is until you...... OPEN THE BOX

What is your gift? What does God want you to do? What is your  purpose here on earth? These are some of the questions that plague many people in the church today. Some feel that they have come into this world to live, pay bills then die. They feel that life has no purpose or reason for being.  They feel that they don't have a gift. Most Christians have become complacent and unhappy in their Christian walk because they feel there is nothing for them to do. They feel like all the positions are taken and that their is too many people doing  it and that's enough.  Jesus said in John 10:10( KJV)" The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."  He will make your life successful. Their is more to this life than living then dying. There is more . You will never know what your gift is until you OPEN THE BOX.



Mark 14:3-9  King James Version (KJV)

 3While He was in Bethany at the home of Simon the leper, and reclining at the table,there came a woman with an alabaster vial of very costly perfume of pure nard; and she broke the vial and poured it over His head. 4But some were indignantly remarking to one another, “Why has this perfume been wasted? 5“For this perfume might have been sold for over three hundred denarii, and the money given to the poor.” And they were scolding her. 6But Jesus said, “Let her alone; why do you bother her? She has done a good deed to Me. 7“For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you wish you can do good to them; but you do not always have Me. 8“She has done what she could; she has anointed My body beforehand for the burial. 9“Truly I say to you, wherever the gospel is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be spoken of in memory of her.”

Hold on to your vision: This is the season to deliver what God has called you to do.

God has called you. He has gifted you. He has given you something to deliver to this world. Receive it. You have gifts that you have not opened yet. There are Ministries to be born. There are businesses that have your name written on it. There are songs to sing, There are books, poems, and songs to be written. Many of us He has called into the Ministry of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and we are yet to come forth. We are yet to begin to do what He has given us within. A gift from God is precious. It out weights any earthly gift that we can receive. It has riches that are just for you, both naturally and spiritually, as you journey through life. You have envisioned in your mind many times what God has placed within you, what He has given you. Do not let fear get in your way. God has not given us the spirit of fear but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Do not let the fact that someone else has done it before hinder you. What God has for you it is for you. If you are already prepared, stay prepared. Stay ready and bring forth life in it's due season.


Judges 13:24,25
24 And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the LORD blessed him. 25 And the Spirit of the LORD began to move him at times in the camp of Dan between Zorah and Eshtaol.

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Why have the children of God lost trust in the true leadership that is in place in the Kingdom of God?

Christian believers today are angry. They are mad. They are confused. They are running here and there. They have itching ears. They are guided by a conscious that is not of God. They are coming from a place that is guided by satan. They have been tricked by the enemy to believe that the leadership that is before them is a part of the Kingdom of God and it is not. Satan has set up a kingdom that is as fake as a million dollar bill. We have set our affections on things that have nothing to do with the Kingdom of God but on things that are fake, natural, and of satan. We have let our minds become seared from the Kingdom. Now, we have no discernment, no understanding, and no trust in the leadership that God has in place. We have no knowledge of the truth because we have listened to the watered down version for so long. we have ran after other gods, other religions, other movements, other ways of thinking. The book of Jeremiah talks about how the Chrisitan has turned their back on God, gone in another direction and don't even realize it. We need to get it right because as the song goes that is song by the Blind Boys of Alabama, "If I die and my soul is lost, it won't be nobody's fault but mine."

19 Thine own wickedness shall correct thee, and thy backslidings shall reprove thee: know therefore and see that it is an evil thing and bitter, that thou hast forsaken the Lord thy God, and that my fear is not in thee, saith the Lord God of hosts. (Jeremiah 2:19 KJV)

You Choose...... You are at a Crossroad; You've Got a Choice to Make.

YOU CHOOSE

We live in a society of I can do what I want to do. We feel that we have a right to do anything. According to the song "It's your thing, do what you wanna do" by the Isley Brothers, "I can't tell you who to sock it to." God gave man choice. So, in fact, we can do whatever we want to do. Many Christians today are faced with the dilemma of choosing that which is legal in the culture that we are living in versus that which is right by the word of God. We as Christians must understand that just because it is legal does not make it right. There are guidelines set in place in the word of God as to how we as Christians are to conduct ourselves. Know this. You can to it, but will it be helpful to anyone? You can do it, but will it benefit anyone other than yourself?You can do it, but will it be a good for you or good for you to do? You can do it, but will it have an negative affect on someone else? You can do it, but will it be beneficial to YOUR SOUL??? Will it keep you out of the Kingdom of God? Glory to His Name!

1 Corinthians 6:12 (KJV)All things are lawful unto me. but not all things are expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

I Corinthians 6:12 (New Living Translation)

You say, "I am allowed to do anything"-- but not everything is good for you. And even though "I am allowed to do anything>"I must not become a slave to anything

What The Law Could Not Do.... Jesus Did

Romans 8:1-8 English Standard Version (ESV)

1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 for the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. 3 For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, He condemned sin in the flesh, 4 In order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. 

5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. 6 For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. 7 For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God's law; indeed, it cannot. 8 Those who are in the flesh cannot please God.

John 3:19-21 English Standard Version (ESV)

19 And this is the judgement: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather that the light because their works were evil. 20 for everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. 21 But to whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.

We are saved by grace (the love of God) through Christ performing a perfect work of salvation for us at the cross; through faith by Gods ultimate work alone.  There is no amount of work you can do to attain this salvation. The bible tells us that our righteousness is as filthy rags. We all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.The difference between a believer and a sinner is that the believer has been justified by faith. The faith that the believer has sets him free from the bondage of sin because Christ took it away at the crosss. Christ broke the chains of sin in the life of the believer. What Jesus did at the cross the law,  your good works, or no other could do..... Glory to HIS NAME!!! 

Karma is REAL!!! What you do comes back around to YOU!!!

Karma is REAL!!! What you do comes back around to YOU!!!

December 17, 2015

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Pastor Mary E. Cozart Stovall #MyBannerIsLove

What you do has a way of coming back around to you. Learn to do good and good will follow you. Learn to do bad and you will have troubles in your life. God will not go back on His Word.  Life, which is God given, has a way of turning around and biting you if you are not careful. Let not arrongance, boastfulness, pride, anger, or any works of the flesh get in the way of you doing good. Remember whatever you put out in the atmosphere will come back to you.

Galatians 6:7-9 King James Version 

7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.