Saturday, June 21, 2008
Friday, May 30, 2008
"The secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him..."
Psalm 25:14 says " The secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him, And He will show them His covenant."
I have been meditating on this verse... I really believe that there are prophetic mensagers that God is raising up right now on earth that when they prophecy the fear of the Lord will accompany the word of the Lord. There is a time coming when the words will have that weight on them. When the proclaimer's prophecy is not going to be like, "is this God or not" but it will come with thunder, like hammer. I believe that the Lord is truly drawing His people to a place of fasting and prayer and in that place He will put His thunder in their mouth, and when they speak the Lord will thunder. True authority from heaven will back up their words and the atmosphere will be filled with the fear of the Lord.... It is coming...Let it be Lord let it be in Jesus name amen!
I have been meditating on this verse... I really believe that there are prophetic mensagers that God is raising up right now on earth that when they prophecy the fear of the Lord will accompany the word of the Lord. There is a time coming when the words will have that weight on them. When the proclaimer's prophecy is not going to be like, "is this God or not" but it will come with thunder, like hammer. I believe that the Lord is truly drawing His people to a place of fasting and prayer and in that place He will put His thunder in their mouth, and when they speak the Lord will thunder. True authority from heaven will back up their words and the atmosphere will be filled with the fear of the Lord.... It is coming...Let it be Lord let it be in Jesus name amen!
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Rejecting Revenge, Rwandans Embrace Forgiveness—the Heart of their Nation's Revival
"People were so badly aggrieved they could easily have turned on those they thought were responsible for this and actually killed them in another wave of killings. But that did not happen . . . we said building a nation is the most important thing." -President Paul Kagame of Rwanda
(Rwanda, Africa)—In an amazing story of a nation resurrected after the devastating atrocity of genocide, Rwanda has risen up as a model to the rest of the world, of the healing power of forgiveness.
CNN's Christiane Amanpour interviews a victim, her family's killer [she's forgiven him], and the president whose inspired plan of reconciliation has averted another plunge into violence in revenge of those heartlessly murdered.
Rwandan President Paul Kagame (whose own family was slaughtered) explained to CNN that it was a conscious choice Rwandans had to make to forgive those responsible, and move on in the renewal of their country. (CNN Video)
"We were in danger of having another genocide," said Kagame. "People were so badly aggrieved they could easily have turned on those they thought were responsible for this and actually killed them in another wave of killings. But that did not happen." Averting an outpouring of vengeance, President Kagame instituted the "Gacaca process"—where the genocide masterminds and worst perpetrators of the violence were sent to jail, but those thousands of lower-level killers were allowed to confess and ask forgiveness publicly before their victims' families and the court.
"In the Gacaca court, I told them how we killed our fellow men, and I asked for forgiveness in front of the court, and the whole district was there," explained Bizimana, one of those convicted of genocidal murder.
Hard as it was, Rwandan victims chose to forgive, and the healing of their nation began.
Iphigenia Mukantabana, whose husband and children were killed by Bizimana, said of the reconciliation process, "It has not just helped me, it has helped all Rwandans because someone comes and accepts what he did and he asks for forgiveness from the whole community—from all Rwandans." (CNN Video)
She added, "I am a Christian, and I pray a lot."
Today, a basket weaving program—where the U.S.-based Macy's department store buys baskets from Rwandans who make them—is helping to restore a sense of security and entrepreneurship.
Rwanda is now an inspiring example of not just the rebirth of a country, but also an example of the cleanliness and health that can be achieved in a community working together. The African nation has one of the lowest crime rates, as well as the lowest rate of HIV-AIDS. According to the CNN report, plastic bags are banned there, and even members of the government must participate in a monthly clean up.
In addition to the plan of reconciliation, citizens are no longer known as either Hutu or Tutsis—there are only Rwandans. Summing up his country's renewal success in the face of great tragedy, President Kagame added,"We said building a nation is the most important thing."
Source: Christiane Amanpour – CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/africa/05/15/amanpour.rwanda/index.html#cnnSTCText
(Rwanda, Africa)—In an amazing story of a nation resurrected after the devastating atrocity of genocide, Rwanda has risen up as a model to the rest of the world, of the healing power of forgiveness.
CNN's Christiane Amanpour interviews a victim, her family's killer [she's forgiven him], and the president whose inspired plan of reconciliation has averted another plunge into violence in revenge of those heartlessly murdered.
Rwandan President Paul Kagame (whose own family was slaughtered) explained to CNN that it was a conscious choice Rwandans had to make to forgive those responsible, and move on in the renewal of their country. (CNN Video)
"We were in danger of having another genocide," said Kagame. "People were so badly aggrieved they could easily have turned on those they thought were responsible for this and actually killed them in another wave of killings. But that did not happen." Averting an outpouring of vengeance, President Kagame instituted the "Gacaca process"—where the genocide masterminds and worst perpetrators of the violence were sent to jail, but those thousands of lower-level killers were allowed to confess and ask forgiveness publicly before their victims' families and the court.
"In the Gacaca court, I told them how we killed our fellow men, and I asked for forgiveness in front of the court, and the whole district was there," explained Bizimana, one of those convicted of genocidal murder.
Hard as it was, Rwandan victims chose to forgive, and the healing of their nation began.
Iphigenia Mukantabana, whose husband and children were killed by Bizimana, said of the reconciliation process, "It has not just helped me, it has helped all Rwandans because someone comes and accepts what he did and he asks for forgiveness from the whole community—from all Rwandans." (CNN Video)
She added, "I am a Christian, and I pray a lot."
Today, a basket weaving program—where the U.S.-based Macy's department store buys baskets from Rwandans who make them—is helping to restore a sense of security and entrepreneurship.
Rwanda is now an inspiring example of not just the rebirth of a country, but also an example of the cleanliness and health that can be achieved in a community working together. The African nation has one of the lowest crime rates, as well as the lowest rate of HIV-AIDS. According to the CNN report, plastic bags are banned there, and even members of the government must participate in a monthly clean up.
In addition to the plan of reconciliation, citizens are no longer known as either Hutu or Tutsis—there are only Rwandans. Summing up his country's renewal success in the face of great tragedy, President Kagame added,"We said building a nation is the most important thing."
Source: Christiane Amanpour – CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/africa/05/15/amanpour.rwanda/index.html#cnnSTCText
Monday, May 12, 2008
Song of Solomon 5
Song of Solomon 5:2 "I sleep, but my heart is awake;
It is the voice of my beloved!
He knocks, saying,“ Open for me, my sister, my love,
My dove, my perfect one; For my head is covered with
dew,
My locks with the drops of the night.”
My dear friend Martha and I were leading a worship set at the
prayer room together the other day and the presence of
God was so strong. She sang out of Song of Solomon
5. It reminded me of an encounter that I had with
the Lord in January. It touched my heart in a very
deep way... After a long season of intense pain and
not understanding what was happening to me the Lord spoke out of Song of Solomon 5. In that moment clarity
and revelation came...It was one the most beautiful
days of my life. I sobbed for hours. If you have never
read Song of Solomon 5 please read it and mediate on
it. This passage can shift the way you interpret your
life circumstances.... In the passage her Beloved
invites her into the dark night and she arises and
goes into the night. But she can't see Him and she
can't hear His voice. She is crying out and she is
looking for Him, but she can't find Him. Song of
Solomon 5:6 "I opened for my beloved, But my beloved
had turned away and was gone”. My heart leaped up when
he spoke. I sought him, but I could not find him; I
called him, but he gave me no answer."
She keeps going and looking for Him. Then the watchmen
found her and struck her and wounded her. They took
her veil from her. I love this part. Even though she
is wounded and bruised she doesn't loose sight. She
was committed and in Love Song of Solomon 5:8 " I charge you, O daughters of Jerusalem, If you find my beloved, That you tell him I am lovesick!"
The Lord spoke to me on that day and He said in the most gentle way, "I was the One who called you into the night". When He said that I was chocked, but my heart was so full of gratitude... I thought it was the enemy that was behind everything I was going through, but it was the Lord. He is the One who called me into the night because of Love. The whole time He was using everything that was happening to bring me into a place of intimacy and revelation. He said to me, "I want you to know me in a much deeper and more intimate way than you have ever known me before". I believe that Song of Solomon 5 is linked with Philippians 3:10 Many times I prayed that "I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death." I think I have never really understood what it meant to fellowship with Him in His suffering being conformed to his death. Suffering is still something that I'm honestly scared of, but I'm realizing even more now that Jesus is so looking for friends that will walk one hour with Him in the garden. Friends that will feel the affliction that He felt. I believe that if we truly embrace the dark hour of a season of pain and keep our eyes on Him... We will come out and we will have, like the Shulamite, the most wonderful revelation of His beauty..... Song of Solomon 5: 16 "His mouth is most sweet, Yes, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, And this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem!"
Bless you all,
kelry
The Lord spoke to me on that day and He said in the most gentle way, "I was the One who called you into the night". When He said that I was chocked, but my heart was so full of gratitude... I thought it was the enemy that was behind everything I was going through, but it was the Lord. He is the One who called me into the night because of Love. The whole time He was using everything that was happening to bring me into a place of intimacy and revelation. He said to me, "I want you to know me in a much deeper and more intimate way than you have ever known me before". I believe that Song of Solomon 5 is linked with Philippians 3:10 Many times I prayed that "I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death." I think I have never really understood what it meant to fellowship with Him in His suffering being conformed to his death. Suffering is still something that I'm honestly scared of, but I'm realizing even more now that Jesus is so looking for friends that will walk one hour with Him in the garden. Friends that will feel the affliction that He felt. I believe that if we truly embrace the dark hour of a season of pain and keep our eyes on Him... We will come out and we will have, like the Shulamite, the most wonderful revelation of His beauty..... Song of Solomon 5: 16 "His mouth is most sweet, Yes, he is altogether lovely. This is my beloved, And this is my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem!"
Bless you all,
kelry
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Jesus
Jesus I love you. I trust in your faithfulness for you are faithful and you never change. My confidence is in your faithfulness not in my faithfulness...
Thank you Jesus for this season. I know something is changing in me. It is changing in this nation, in my nation, and in the nations of the earth. I can feel that there is a shift, something huge is happening... Lord I pray for greater grace to seek You in this season and that I will not settle for anything less than Your face. Blessed are the poor, mournful, meek, thirsting and hungering for righteousness, pure in heart, peacemakers, those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake. Lord I pray that I will fully embrace this and I will be found a blessed one...
I need You Jesus... Thank you for your love. Thank you for fighting my battles... Sometimes they feel hard and unbearable and in some ways it seems like no one understands, but You do and that comforts me. I know that YOU are greater so much greater than all the principalities and powers together. Help me to continually meditate on the things that give me strength. When I'm looking at You I'm never afraid. I pray that my gaze will be set upon YOU every moment of my day. Thank you Jesus that you know me better than I know myself. You know my heart, my mistakes, my dreams...Thank you for your everlasting love even when it is expressed in discipline. Lord I pray that I will continue to learn from my mistakes and will continue to press on that I may attain. Your face is my prize... Jesus in twenty years from now I still want to weep when I read Your word. I still want to worship you with passion with everything in me .... Give me the grace Jesus to truly run this race with my eyes staring at yours.... Smiling at You as You smile over us...
I love You Jesus with everything in me.
Kelry
Thank you Jesus for this season. I know something is changing in me. It is changing in this nation, in my nation, and in the nations of the earth. I can feel that there is a shift, something huge is happening... Lord I pray for greater grace to seek You in this season and that I will not settle for anything less than Your face. Blessed are the poor, mournful, meek, thirsting and hungering for righteousness, pure in heart, peacemakers, those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake. Lord I pray that I will fully embrace this and I will be found a blessed one...
I need You Jesus... Thank you for your love. Thank you for fighting my battles... Sometimes they feel hard and unbearable and in some ways it seems like no one understands, but You do and that comforts me. I know that YOU are greater so much greater than all the principalities and powers together. Help me to continually meditate on the things that give me strength. When I'm looking at You I'm never afraid. I pray that my gaze will be set upon YOU every moment of my day. Thank you Jesus that you know me better than I know myself. You know my heart, my mistakes, my dreams...Thank you for your everlasting love even when it is expressed in discipline. Lord I pray that I will continue to learn from my mistakes and will continue to press on that I may attain. Your face is my prize... Jesus in twenty years from now I still want to weep when I read Your word. I still want to worship you with passion with everything in me .... Give me the grace Jesus to truly run this race with my eyes staring at yours.... Smiling at You as You smile over us...
I love You Jesus with everything in me.
Kelry
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Today was such a beautiful day here. After I left the prayer room I got to go to the beach with a friend of mine. It was a really nice sunny day. I love the beach. God really speaks to me through nature...
Below are some pictures that I took today in one of mine and my husband's favorite places.
Much love :)!
Kelry
Below are some pictures that I took today in one of mine and my husband's favorite places.
Much love :)!
Kelry
Monday, April 28, 2008
John 13:34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another."
I'm convinced that there is no way we will be able to live the Sermon on The Mount if our hearts are not completely motivated by Love.
When Jesus commanded us to love one another He did not leave us without a model. He said "Love one another as I have loved you"
Jesus says in Matthew 5:43 "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,
Most people like to love those that love them and ignore those who do not love them... But He said in Matthew 5:46 "If you love those who love you, what reward will you get?"
And love is not an external thing it is internal, it is from the inside out. Sometimes we can look kind, patient, and loving on the outside because the Bible says that love is patient love is kind. But inside that is not a reality ... God has strong emotions towards us, deep burning passion for us He loves with strong affection. And He said " love one another as I have loved you"
Maybe you are saying it is impossible for me to love my enemies and do good to those who hurt me in that way. I agree it is impossible for us to love our enemies in our own strength. We need to truly experience His love and emotions towards us in a deep way to be able to love. I pray that the Love of God will explode in your heart and mine in a supernatural way as you are reading this blog. I pray that we will respond to His call to love from the inside out. He died for those who hated Him, who lied about Him, falsely accused Him....He loved in such a way that He sacrificed His only life... His love took Him to the Cross. I believe true love is going to take us to the Cross.
John 15:13 " Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command.....17 This is my command: Love one another."
We were made for love to flow in and flow out. This is the way that our hearts stay alive! He wired us to love one another in that way in completely selflessness. If we are not living that reality we will never be happy...
When love motivates us nothing can stop us. The great reality of the Sermon on the Mount is to be found alive in love, to be free from fear, and completely abandoned in love...
Below are some quotes on Love By Mother Theresa:
"I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world."
"If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other."
“We have not come into the world to be numbered; we have been created for a purpose; for great things: to love and be loved.”
"Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless."
"I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love."
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