Inspiring Stories to help you beyond your circumstances Author Archive
NEVER GIVE UP! Pray and believe God!
Don’t allow wrong focus or discouragement to get the best of you. Discipline your mind to stay on God and His Truth—no matter what is going on around you.
Daniel fasted and prayed for three full weeks because of the terrible state of Jerusalem (see Daniel 10:2-3). Finally, an angelic being appeared to Daniel and caused him to fear. The angel said: “Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard; and I have come because of your words. But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; and behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left alone there with the kings of Persia. (Daniel 10:12-13).
Just as Daniel’s prayer was heard, our prayers are heard too. There was a spiritual battle raging–that delayed God’s answer. It is obvious there is a spiritual battle raging across the globe.
This account in scripture illustrates clearly how prayer and fasting can change the outcome of situations on earth, but even when we don’t yet see answers and things may appear worse, we can trust that God is still working on our behalf WHEN we are surrendered to Him.
Look at what Jesus said, “He who is of God hears God’s words” (John 8:47). Great news today! When we ARE SURRENDERED TO GOD, we hear Him when He speaks to our heart.
We need the power of God. We need to hear from Him…not man’s opinions. Don’t rely on your own efforts–rely on God’s power.
Prayer: “Father, keep me from assuming anything by neglecting to take everything to You in prayer. I want to hear the truth from You. Help me to follow the leading of Your Holy Spirit and not be led by my flesh–mind, will and emotions. Produce in me the fruit of Your Spirit–fill me with Your love, peace, and joy so that I may be more like You. Help me to be kind, patient, and good to others. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”
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Live to know God and make Him known!
His love and mine,
Deborah
REAL LIFE HAPPENS …BUT GOD IS FAITHFUL
Real life happens, even when you least expect it. The news of a friend or loved one passing from this life to eternity, abandonment, bankruptcy, betrayal, criticism, depression, devastation, divorce, emotional attacks, financial struggles, friends acting crazy, heart surgery, kids having issues, the news of cancer or some other medical report, spouse lost his job, a family member committed suicide, having to move to another state, to extreme loss…real life comes to all. God wants YOU and I to learn how to pray His Word back to Him, to connect His Word to real life and current events, and to reach out to encourage one another.
There is power in unity and the enemy knows it. God wants you set free and prospering in every area of your life…even as your soul prospers (3 John 2). God wants you to get His Word inside of you till it becomes part of the very fabric of your being. So that when real life happens, the first thing that rises up is faith and the Word of God.
Choose today…to connect with a bible believing, faith based church….and allow God to move in your life. Connect with other believers who are seeking God’s face! Surrender to the Holy Spirit of God. Choose God’s Will, His way, and His timing. He wants to bless you! God is faithful!
HIS love and mine,
Deborah Starczewski
www.starministriesinc.com
DO YOU WANT TO GENUINELY CONNECT?
Do you want to have real relationships that are not fake? That last beyond seasons, that bring people standing with you in the good times and the bad? The kind that are standing with you at the bedside when a loved one has cancer, the ones that are walking with you through a season of pain, the birth of a new child or grandchild, and the family birthday parties, to funerals and times of refreshing? The enemy of our souls has attacked families and relationships since the beginning of time as we know it. If we want to live in real relationships–we have to return to God’s ways and use His Word as our plumb line.
The only way we come to the Father God is through the Son Jesus Christ–through being born-again, a real heart transformation–not just knowing about God–but a real relationship with Him through spending time in His Presence.
There are some conversations that cannot be sent via text or on social media. The only way to have genuine connections with people is to sit face-to-face with each other and listen with your heart (without trying to figure out what you are going to say in response) and take time to talk to each other.
Satan wants to be God. He imitates and counterfeits. Satan hates God and he hates believers. He speaks against the Most High and wears out the Saints. (Daniel 7:25 Take time to read the entire chapter). Satan knows his time is short and he wants to take as many with him as he can to hell. Don’t miss heaven by 18 inches–the distance between the head and the heart. The text that must be our plumb line is the Word of God–not what people see on all forms of social media. We must be born-again!
With a nation torn apart at the seams, we can be the change in our sphere of influence. We can return to the “ancient path”…return to God in repentance and genuinely connect with Him and people. We can take time to show we care. While there is still time, we must repent and return to God.
If you have gotten too busy with life, hectic schedules, or maybe in a season of pleasure and comfort, and lost the art of genuine conversation with people that used to matter to you, there is a heart problem. Heart problems can lead to death. Pull back and take a good look at your own life today. We will all stand before God and give account for how we live. We can’t worship God and mistreat people at the same time. I pray the Holy Spirit comforts you right now, convicts you of any sin, and leads you in the right path of genuine heart connection and transformation. Without transformed hearts–there is no repentance or genuine connection with God.
Make sure you are genuinely connected!
HIS love and mine,
Deborah
BOOKS BY DR. DEBORAH STARCZEWSKI
A LEAP OF FAITH (25 Days At The Mercy Seat)….this book will keep you turning the pages through the power and love of God on display in practical ways and in His resurrection power.
GOD’S PRICELESS TREASURE (How To Overcome Challenges, Be Transformed, And Know Your Purpose)
THE MIDNIGHT HOUR (Will America Turn Back To God?)….
Available on Amazon, www.starministriesinc.com and other distributors