Barbara Hayes

Your Quiet Time

What’s stopping you from your quiet time with God? Nothing but yourself. Listen, what do you do if you would like to build upon a relationship with someone?

First, you must spend time with them, and get to know them, right? If you want to get to know God, wouldn’t that mean praying, reading your Bible, and studying His Word?

Our God understands our weaknesses. Jesus is our “High Priest.” He is our Mediator with God and has full access to the Father. He entirely understands our reality. He knows what we are going through while here on earth.

Jesus truly gets us! Because it’s He alone that knows all about us. There is no secret between you and Him and nothing that He does not already know. Find your quiet space and tell Him all about your day, tell Him about what troubles you and why. Remember He knows everything about us and He loves to hear the voice of His children. So have that little talk with the LORD and He will give you an answer bye and bye.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and remember lean not on your own understanding.

Find a quiet space in your day. Take a moment to talk with your LORD. He is waiting for you.

Blessings, Until next time, enjoy the rest of your day!

Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes

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FALSE TEACHERS

Mark 13:22

Believers today must be aware that within the churches there may be preachers, pastors, and ministers of God’s Word who are the same spirit and life as the corrupt teachers of God’s law in Jesus’ day. This is what the Book of Matthew 24 says, ¹¹“Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. ²⁴ For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.”

Is it possible for Christians to be deceived? Yes, so convincing will be the arguments and proof from deceivers in the end times that it will be difficult not to fall away from Christ. Satan is a subtle adversary who works as an angel of light through false religious teachers, and many will be misled. “Their end will be what their actions deserve.” 2 Cor. 11

False teachers are not valuable; they are like wood and clay utensils. they are the ones “for dishonor,” common and unimportant, no matter how popular they may be today. Wood and clay will not stand the test of fire.

Jesus says that if we are prepared, we can remain faithful. But if we are not prepared, we will turn away. When the LORD judges our works, it will be revealed whether we as workmen have handled the Word of God honestly and carefully. Some who are first will end up last!

Blessings,

Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes

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THE DOORWAY TO YOUR HEART

Your mind is the doorway to your heart. Therefore you must guard your thoughts.

The Word of God says, “Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.” 2 Cor. 10:5

Christian warfare involves bringing all our thoughts into alignment with the Will of God; failure to do so will lead to immorality and spiritual death (Rom. 6:16, 23; 8:13).

Beware that the mind is a battleground. Some thoughts originate with us, while others come directly from the enemy.

Be aware that God knows every thought and that nothing is hidden from Him. We will have to account to God for our thoughts, words, and deeds.

Focus your mind on Christ and heavenly things rather than earthly things, for the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace.

It’s good to take advice but ask yourself what Jesus would do. Remember to guard your heart at all costs.

Blessings,

Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes

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WHEN GOD OPENS THE DOOR

When God Opens The Door: The door of opportunity or the door to the Kingdom.

In seeking to know God’s Will, there are two things you should never do. First, when the door is closed, get impatient and force it open. Second, create your own door.

In this context, the door seems to be the entrance into heaven and “the new Jerusalem”.

Jesus uses this gateway status, referring to Himself as the One who opens and no one will shut, and who shuts and no one opens. He is sovereign over who is admitted to His Kingdom, He holds the key of David, an allusion to Isaiah 22:22 which states; “And the key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder; so he shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open.”

Blessings,

Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes

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WORTHLESS WORRY

Worthless worry. We give so much energy away to worry. We worry about things that take up much of our time and add pressure to our hearts. We worry about the things that we cannot change instead of placing such things in the hands of God.

Psalms 91 says, “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. And what better place is there to be?

Let’s put ourselves in the Hands of the One, The Most High who made us a sincere promise to keep us and be with us no matter what storm or storms may come against us. He is our Rock and Shield, our Mighty God.

Blessings,

Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes

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“THE WATCHMEN FOR THE HOUSE OF ISRAEL”

THE BOOK OF EZEKIEL

Ezekiel was a man who chose to obey God without question. Beginning with his call as a prophet and commissioning as a “watchman for the house of Israel, ” Ezekiel immediately began to preach and demonstrate God’s truth, as he predicted Jerusalem’s approaching siege and destruction.

God may not ask you to do anything quite so dramatic or difficult; as He asked of Ezekiel; but if He did, would you do it? Could you lie on your side for 390 days and only eat an eight-ounce meal a day that was cooked over manure, save your head, or not show any sorrow at the loss of a very close dear one? Could you do it?

Could you lie on your side for 390 days and only eat an eight-ounce meal a day that was cooked over manure? Shave all your off body? What if you were told you could not show any sorrow at the loss of your husband or wife? Could you do it? Ezekiel was a man who chose to obey God without question. Beginning with his call as a prophet and commissioning as a “watchman for the house of Israel”.

God may not ask you to do anything quite so dramatic or difficult; as He asked of Ezekiel; but if He did, would you do it?

Ezekiel was a man who chose to obey God without question. How about you?

Blessings,

Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes

GET SERIOUS ABOUT PERSONAL GROWTH

Jabez prayed specifically to be protected from harm and pain. We live in a fallen world filled with sin, and it is important to ask God to keep us safe from the unavoidable evil that comes our way.

As we grow we learn spiritually those things that we should stay away from. If we are not careful the things that are not right in the sight of the LORD can easily become part of our nature. But we must also avoid evil motives, desires, and actions that begin within us.

Therefore, not only must we seek God’s protection from evil, but we must also ask God to guard our thoughts and actions. We can utilize His protection by filling our minds with positive thoughts and attitudes.

Blessings,

Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes

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KNOWING WHEN TO BE QUIET

Ecclesiastes 3:7

It was knowing when it’s best to speak or to hold your peace. The Bible says, “For everything, there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven … A time to be quiet and a time to speak” Ecc. 3:7.

Solomon’s emphasis on this phrase reminds us all, that there are times when we should zip our lips. It’s OK not to have the answer to everything. Then when you know the answer, it does not mean you have to be quick to provide the solution.

A fool’s lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating. A fool’s mouth is his ruin and his lips are a snare to his soul. Prov 18:6—7. Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble. Prov. 21:23.

TWFYT says this; “Never allow yourself to be pressured into saying something you don’t want to say or get drawn in when you don’t feel like talking. Silence isn’t a lack of communication; it’s a form of communication that can be very effective!

However, there are times when God’s people should speak, such as when the Bible commands us to speak out against injustice or when believers should not keep silent about their faith in Jesus.

Blessings,

Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes

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BE PRESENT IN THE MOMENT

Psalms 118:24 NKJV

Be Present in the Moment: Trying to keep your mind on what is taking place at that moment can be hard, especially when you feel you have a hundred to a thousand other things running through your mind.

We can miss out on life’s most precious moments when we are not actively present in the moment God has blessed us to be in.

Remember tomorrow is not promised to any of us. So let us love and learn to appreciate the people in our lives today.

Of course, there are days when the last thing we want to do is rejoice. Our mood is down, our situation is out of hand, and our sorrow or guilt is overwhelming. We can relate to the writers of Psalms who often felt this way. But no matter how low the psalmists felt, they were always honest with God. And as they talked to God, their prayers ended in praise.

Tell God how you truly feel when you don’t feel like rejoicing. You will find that God will give you a reason to rejoice. God has given you this day to live and to serve Him – be glad.

Blessings,

Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes

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THE PATH TO PERSONAL GROWTH

The path to personal growth is the process of becoming more aware of yourself, and changes in the things that you do, your habits, and your values. As you grow your outlook changes as well as your behavior. It’s like shaking off the old and starting afresh. This could be your home life, your career, and or those around you.

Most people who are on the path to personal growth find their first mentor within the pages of a book they have read. That’s all well, and good, but suppose you have a question regarding ‘Item #4’, you just can’t call the author for the answer. They then decide they need a mentor.

Ask yourself just what is it that you are looking for in guidance, whether is it personally or professionally. In finding a mentor, you must be sure that he or she is the right person for you. The wrong person could leave you feeling like Humpty Dumpty after the fall.

A mentor can be a teacher, your professor in college, your Pastor, or the Mother of your Church, or he/she could be your football or dance Coach. Whomever you choose remember the important thing is you. It is your personal growth and development that you are looking to achieve good end results. With the right mentor, you will receive a good path to what you were looking for.

FIND A MENTOR: You know the Bible is the best Mentor you can find. Within those 66 books are Words of guidance, instruction, teachings, and warnings. Also knowledge and wisdom, dos and don’ts? It’s all in there. From Genesis to Revelation.

Check it out! It is still providing the best support and guidance in all these thousands of years.

Blessings,

Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes

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