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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Conviction and Condemnation in the Church

There is no condemnation in Christ.

Sadly, I believe the church of today in the year of 2011 is more in agreement with the world than it is with the written Word of God. Leadership, Pastors, and Elders will all have to answer and be accountable just as we are once we know the truth. There are still consequences for behavior none the less with God's calling in which we are called to serve. They all have the choice in this hour to get right before the Lord and repent just as we do.

The Lord has been waiting for the right time for the birthing of this ministry of Restoration. Judgement is going to fall on the church for it's actions and lack of action as well as wrong council and leading people to divorce instead of from it. It makes one wonder if they themselves read the Word or just copy sermons and copycat teachings that itch ears and fill the collection plates. Telling the truth just might clear out the place and put them out of a job.

Lord, help us to get right and not be left behind is our prayer today! If a Pastor gets a divorce what does that say about the Church? Should they even be leading a church? According to the Bible they are not allowed to have more than one wife to be even an elder.

Lord, help us with these man made rules that have become self made religion! My we personally get into your presence and written Word and seek Him for ourselves now before it's too late! The escape clause about adultery only works in their favor to justify divorce which God truly hates! Does it take theology to figure that one out seriously? Family by family Husband by husband and Wife by wife, they are all leading both families and America down to the pit of hell.

Prov 5 clearly states that the adulterous woman (husband) leads to the early grave. The church as agreed with clearly what God hates right into "Legalized Ongoing Adultery". We are not immune to sudden destruction in our world or America.

God, if you have noticed has been sending many birthing pangs that increase daily! No, it's not stuff that has happened for thousands of years that's just what people say so they don't have to see and repent and get right before God. There are no more excuses! We need to discern the day and the hour that we are living in right now! Blinders off and ears opened because America at this very moment is not in agreement with Israel!

Lord, help us with the next Leader of our country to be in agreement! It's plain and the writing is on the wall. We are headed for destruction and ready for a fall. Are you ready? Ready for Christ? Ready for true repentance and Godly sorrow for what you knowingly or unknowingly have done to your family that you were called into leadership by God Himself, and yet walked away from your first calling of your Covenant mate of your youth?

It's time to not only repent but also turn back home leaving that counterfeit lie of a life behind. The joy of the Lord and deliverance from the enemy's camp awaits you just as your family does with open arms. You may not know how to take the first steps but the Lord does! He will direct your steps and provide everything that you need including open doors in this season! You, my friend, are not the only one who believed the enemies lie of what materialism would offer you temp happiness in place of holiness. Be right before God today and turn home for his GLORY!

 It is my prayer this morning that you will take this prayer to heart before the Lord and stop listening to man and his ways because God's ways are higher than our ways! Amen.

I pray for all who read this that the Lord bring a Holy conviction on his people and church to see the truth with new eyes, that the presence of the Holy Spirit falls upon you like never before in this day and hour, that He touches your heart and that you touch his for this is his heart today and his cry for his children to get right with him. I pray that the Lord will bring a Holy conviction of sin, exposing sin in the hope that will set you free. I pray that God will send His holy people as forerunners, bringing hope that God will visit not only your rekindled marriage of your youth but that it brings a hope that God will visit entire communities and churches in reviving Holy Ghost power like they've never seen glory before!

Amen & Amen


"Then our sons in their youth will be like well-nurtured plants, and our daughters will be like pillars carved to adorn a palace."  (Psalms 144:12)


"Blessed is the people of whom this is true; blessed are the people whose God is the LORD." (Psalms 144:15)

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

A Standers Affirmation

I am standing for the healing of my marriage and I will not give up, give in, give out or give over until that healing takes place! I made a vow, I said the words, I gave the pledge, I gave a ring, I took a ring, I gave myself, I trusted GOD, and said the words, and meant the words,  "in sickness and in health, in sorrow and in joy, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in good times and in bad" so I am standing NOW, and will not sit down, let down, slow down, calm down, fall down, look down or be down 'til the breakdown is torn down!

I refuse to put my eyes on outward circumstances, or listen to prophets of doom, or buy into what is trendy, worldly, popular, convenient, easy, quick, thrifty, or advantageous... nor will I settle for a cheap imitation of God's real thing, nor will I seek to lower God's standard, twist God's will, rewrite God's word, violate God's covenant, or accept what God hates, namely divorce!

In a world of filth, I will stay pure; surrounded by lies I will speak the truth; where hopelessness abounds, I will hope in God: where revenge is easier, I will bless instead of curse; and where the odds are stacked against me, I will trust in God's faithfulness.

I am a STANDER, and I will not acquiesce, compromise, quarrel or quit.. I have made the choice, set my face, entered the race, believed the Word, and trusted God for all the outcome.

I will allow neither the reaction of my spouse, nor the urging of my friends, nor the advice of my loved ones, nor economic hardship, nor the prompting of the devil to make me let up, slow up, blow up, or give up 'til my marriage is healed.

Author Unknown

A Prayer For Standers

Father, we pray in the name of Jesus Christ Who was crucified, who was buried, who rose again and who is alive at this very moment. Thank you that I can give thanks in everything for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning me.  I Thess. 5:18. Praise You, Jesus, that I am a prisoner of hope (Zechariah 9:12), not a prisoner of my circumstances. 


 "Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope:  even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee." Thank you that God's Word says in Song of Solomon 8:6 that love is as strong as death.  Nothing but death will break the marriage covenant I made with my mate. Praise You that since I know my marriage is healed, I will disregard the symptoms and walk beyond my sight. 


Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (Heb. 11:1) Because I do choose my own emotions, I praise You, Father that I choose hope, not hopelessness.  I choose victory, not defeat.  I choose life not death.  I choose love not fear;  joy not despair. 


 Holy Spirit, I thank You that from glory to glory You're changing me.  II Cor. 3:18. Father, I ask You to place a wall of fire around my mate and place Your  glory within his midst.  Zechariah 2:5.  Thank You! Thank you Lord for the hedge of protection that Job prayed around him, his house and all that he had on every side (Job 1:10).  With this hedge, Satan was not able to take anyone in Job's family captive at his will.  Thank you that this "hedge" around an unfaithful partner causes his/her lovers to lose interest.  


 I base my prayer on Your Word (Matthew 19:6)which commands that what You have joined together, let not man put asunder.  (Hosea 2:5-7).  Thank You Satan is not in control, he even has to get clearance from God for whatever he does, and his actions become God's dealings in love.  Father, You are looking for an intercessor to make up a "hedge" of protection...that You should not destroy. (Ez. 22:30).    Thank You that this hedge can cause troubles that will prompt a return and as Hosea's wife said..."I will go and return to my first husband; for then was it better with me than now." (Hosea 2:6-16) We know that the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds. (II Cor. 10:4-5).  


As we bind Satan and build a hedge of thorns of protection around Mark, we proceed to "cast down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and we bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ."  (II Cor. 10:5) Thank You,  Jesus that You are building Your resources in me to be able to receive Your blessings. Thank You that whatever finances You send to me, it is enough! Thank You that with Your help, I won't say it, I'll pray it.  Thank you that in covenant relationship, I give You everything that I have,  I don't withhold anything that is me - in return as my covenant Brother, You promise to supply all my need according to Your riches in glory by Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19).


 Praise You, Jesus that my mate hears You and according to Psalms 83:16, I pray You will "cover their face with shame, so that they will seek Your name. Thank You that I KNOW that someday I will praise Your Name that you allowed me to go through this. 


Father, line me up with Your Word. I plead the blood of Jesus that cleanses from all sin, sorrow, and sickness on my entire household. I know that deception is the fruit of leaning on my own understanding, so praise and thank You Lord, I can stand on Proverbs 3:5,6. (Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.  In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.)  Since the Lord is directing my path, why do I wonder what happens along the way?


 Habakkuk 2:3 says that" the vision awaits an appointed time...at the end it shall speak, and not lie:  though it tarry, wait for it;  because it will surely come, it will not tarry."  Thank You Jesus that You are never late. Genesis 50:20 tells about the things that were meant for  harm to Joseph,  but because he chose to forgive and walk in obedience , You  God were able to turn that thing around to be used for good.   I thank You Father, that You shape every circumstance for my good and I  know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to Your purpose. (Romans 8:28)


Amen and Amen!

New Heart of Repentance Prayer

Create in ____ a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within _____. Psalm 51:10  Lord give _____ an undivided heart and put a new spirit in _____. Ezekiel 11:19


Repent _____! Turn away from your offenses; then sin will not be _____ downfall. Rid _____ of all offenses he/she has committed, and give _____ a new heart and a new spirit. Ezekiel 18:30-31 

God, sprinkle clean water on ______, and _____ will be clean; Lord cleanse _____ from all his/her impurities and from all his/her idols. Lord give ____ a new heart and put a new spirit in him/her; Lord remove from _____ his/her heart of stone and give ____ a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:25-26





Hedge of Thorns


Praying a hedge-three things will begin to happen whey you pray a "hedge of thorns" around your unfaithful partner:

1. He/She will become confused and lose direction"...I will hedge up thy way with thorns, and make a wall, that she/he shall not find her paths" (Hosea 2:6)

2. Any other "lovers" will lose interest and leave. "...She/He shall follow after her/his lovers, but she/he shall not overtake them; and she/he shall seek them, but she/he shall not find them...(Hosea 2:7a)

3. Troubles will motivate your partner to return. (amen) "...Then shall she/he say , I will go and return to my first husband/wife; for then was it better with me than now." Hosea 2:7b

Pray this with me:

Heavenly Father, I ask You to rebuke(1) and bind Satan in the name and through the blood of the Lord Yeshua Christ(2). I ask You to build a 'hedge of thorns' around my partner, so that anyone with wrong influence will lose interest in him(or her) and leave(3). I base this prayer on the command of Your Word(4) which states, 'What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder(5).' 

Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer, I ask in Jesus mighty name I pray. Amen!

Get into His Word daily for instruction. Let Him direct your footsteps and don't turn away from Him in this hour. Obey and run back into His Abba Father arms. He loves you with an everlasting love no matter what you have done. Its plain and simple as that! So, stop beating yourself up with the past because you have a brighter future than you could ever think or even imagine! Quit listening to the wrong voices that are leading you in the wrong direction and on a slippery slope. Blessings will overtake you when you trust Him at His very Word.

It's simple to repent and turn back to Him. He will take you just as you are unconditional love is what He has to offer you. You have no time to waste! Get back into right fellowship again with believers and not naysayers and doubters. Tune out the world and listen to God! Amen!




God bless you in all you do,

Sharon

Monday, August 29, 2011

Provision for His Vision

Hello faithful standers and prayer partners,

Currently, I’m writing this on a laptop which is suddenly making strange, funny noises and both of our computers have now crashed. I am not familiar with the laptop, but I am learning as I go. I have been on the computer only when necessary. My tech has been unable to retrieve any of our files as of yet but will be working on it at this time. Please be patient until I can regain normal speed again. We will be repairing or replacing our computer which  is much needed for our ministry. Its all in His timing and we are trusting that He will meet every need that we have asked for and are in need of at this time.

If you can help with any of these expenses below or would just simply like to plant good seed into this much needed ministry of marriage/family restoration, we would appreciate your offerings at this urgent time and season.

It takes time energy and funding to launch forward and to reach the people that are sent to us by the Lord.
Please name your seed as you give for your miracle and plant generously or whatever you can. We also need people to plant as monthly givers urgently. There is no time to loose and we are aware of needs of single others/fathers going without some pretty basic stuff which sadly includes food. It may not be much to you but its huge to someone who is really hurting and doing without. We hear the stories daily now or see it first hand.

There is much need and if we want to see the advancement of the Kingdom and Christ’s body in full motion and action then please help us reach the people who feel overlooked by the church systems of this world, the government, and body of Christ. Many feel hopeless and abandoned and need outstretched arms as we are called. Some are in need of so much where as others are in need of simple basics! Many we know have fallen between the cracks and they are Gods chosen people! Just imagine the hope you can give them though your simple donation today. They are people who are doing their best such as a single Moms and Dads that have children and even widows. God has opened our eyes to see what He sees! You and I can simply obey the heart of our heavenly Father and we can help them and many others if we team up, working together as a united front in unity, purpose, and plan until He comes again which is suddenly and soon. This is not a local effort its become International as our Ministry continues to grow. We are blessed to be a blessing!

Amen!

We appreciate you, your prayers, and the offerings you sow. Again, please name your seed for what you are in need of at this time as you give faithfully. The Lord says you will be rewarded for your blessing
Read (Deut 15:4, Deut 16:17).

Simply give a love gift (gift of ALMS), a monthly, yearly, weekly or even just a one-time pledge. Whatever the Lord puts on your heart to do in this hour, let it be done. You will know where your donation goes and how it’s spent for His people and Kingdom.

The Lord has been speaking to us about being victorious in the trials. We must fight the enemy the same way that Jesus did, He said "It is written" and we are called to be one body!

Use the promises of God and stand up for what you have been promised. God is not a man that He should lie. He said it and He will do it! Stand on ALL of His Promises...His Word IS TRUTH!

I know that the enemy has tried to discourage us and keep us down because we are mighty in battle (as we are Gods chosen generation to seek the lost as encouragers, Intercessors and far reaching arms). He has called us to Mission America; in our own backyards. We will continue to stand on His Promises to see this mission into completion of this vision that He has set before us in these last hours.

****Thank you for giving onto the Lord a donation is one of the easiest things to do it’s safe, secure, and can be done in several ways today. We need your help in this very present time and hour! The time is now in this season of Restoration! Don’t delay your blessing even one more hour! Give and it shall be given!

***Contact me personally with the amount you wish to give and I will send you the account information.
It takes approximately three days until completion in most cases. With this holiday a few days away now, I need your urgent action!***

Contact me directly: sharon.n@live.com

God bless you and please just simply obey. God’s miracles are on the way for you but He’s waiting on His Body to step up to the plate and obey Him!

In His Service,

Sharon Nichols

PS be looking for some AWESOME Praise Reports and Testimonies and keep following us!
We will be sure to post some pictures of the people we are helping (it should bring a SMILE to your face knowing that you have helped and have been a part of Gods BIG and MIGHTY PLANS!

Our Blog will include Marriage Restoration/Family Healing etc...but also the bigger picture of what He has trusted us to do! Everything will be according to Scripture and will be unadultrated...according to His Word and Will/Purpose. Get onboard and HELP US LAUNCH into the DEEP!

As always we can be found on Facebook! We can call you personally if needed or even IM message you if you need prayer. We now have an 800 number that you can call and leave prayer requests on as well. Its on the RIGHT side of our Blog.


Jump in on our Ongoing Fast (Daniel Fast for the next 40 days). We are EXPECTING MIRACLES for ALL who we pray for daily. God Bless You for your faithfulness in giving and obeying whats on the Lords HEART.

 I HAVE SEEN THE GLORY...and you will too with your own eyes through His hurting people!
Stay connected and Watch and PRAY!

God Bless You Always,

Sharon

Thursday, August 25, 2011

A New Beginning

Hello, my sister and brother in Christ and thank you for stumbling upon my page! It’s here where our mission is to glorify God by standing for restored marriages before during and after a divorce. We believe that by standing on God's promises and being faithful we can see our marriages once again healthy and whole in the sight of our Lord Jesus Christ. It’s all for His glory!

I have created this blog share my heart with you and my Lord to help stop these divorces. I want a second chance with my husband and I’m praying that he will allow me, for the glory of God and further blessings to our family to follow. We, all standers, need to be a different generation to teach the next! May he choose to forgive me completely and that we’re to be restored quickly, in Jesus name!

We have many useful resources to connect you with so please contact us for further information. There are links to the right and you are more than welcomed to e-mail me for further prayer on your situation. Remember, God never, ever gives up on what he’s begun!

Please pray this with me:

My dear Lord, I confess at times I've been unloving, critical, angry, resentful, disrespectful, or unforgiving toward my wife/husband. Help me to put aside any hurt, anger, or disappointment I feel and forgive her/him the way You do - totally and completely, without looking back. Make me a tool of reconciliation, peace and healing in this marriage. Make me my wife/husband's helpmate, companion, champion, friend and support. Help me to create a peaceful, restful, safe place for him to come home to. Teach me how to take care of myself and stay attractive to her/him. Grow me into a creative and confident woman/man who is rich in mind, soul, and spirit. Breathe Your life into this marriage. Make me a new person, Lord. Give me a fresh perspective, a positive outlook, and a renewed relationship with the man/woman You've given me. Give my wife/husband a whole new wife/husband and allow me it be me.


Lord, I pray that You would unite my wife/husband and me in a bond of friendship,commitment, generosity, and understanding. Eliminate our immaturity,hostility, or feelings of inadequacy. Help us to make time for one another alone, to nurture and renew our marriage and remind ourselves of the reasons we were married in the first place. I pray our love for each other will grow, so that we will never leave a legacy of divorce to our children.


Lord, You have said to call upon You in the day of trouble and You will deliver us (Psalm 50:15). I call upon You now and ask that You would work deliverance in my wife/husband's life. Deliver her/him from anything that binds them. Set her/him free from adultery. Lift her/him away from the hands of the enemy(Psalm 31:15). Bring her/him to a place of understanding where they can recognize the work of evil and cry out to Your for help. If the deliverance he/she prays for isn't immediate, keep him/her from discouragement and help him/her to be confident that You have begun a good work in him/her and will complete it (Philippians 1:6). Give him/her the certainty that even in his/her most hopeless state, when he/she finds it impossible to change anything, You, Lord, can change everything.


In Jesus' name I pray. Amen and Amen.

Thank you for praying that with me. I will believe along side you that God will move on your behalf and return what the enemy as broken seven fold!

God bless you and your family,

Sharon Nichols