We are called by God and empowered by the Holy Spirit to be bold and to be a witness of God’s saving grace to the nations. You can see the smiles on the children’s faces as we left India a few years ago. Don’t allow the enemy to block your destiny through deception and division. 

Satan drives people through deception to be barbaric and to engage in brutality. Satan has won the battle when he can keep any believer from prayer and stuck in the flesh through convenience and comfort in dead religion. Souls are at stake, entire generations in every nation, and people around you that don’t know Jesus. 

All true foundations are laid by prayer and Bible study. Renewing your mind in the Word of God brings lasting change to your heart. You can rightly attain a spiritual diagnosis of your own heart, right now, by listening to your own words. 

Mixture of good and evil is still evil. We are cautioned by Jesus in Matthew 12:34, “Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.”

When evil resides in the heart, it will be exposed in perverse speech, language contrary to the truth of God and love. 

James 3:8 declares that “no man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.”

We have four examples of evil, all of which bring harm and destruction, that were manifested in Satan—and his children continue to exhibit them (see John 8:38, 41, 44).

Pride and arrogance are conditions of the heart — when pride is in the heart, it will come out in evil ways. Evil emerges in words, snarls, body language, and impure motives and actions. Always remember, just because others might be doing something—doesn’t make it right with God. 

The Bible says, “If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man” (James 3:2).

The apostle Paul gives us the foundation of good works—through humility and lowliness—particularly in the household of faith.

“I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with long-suffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:1-3).

Since mixture is evil, choose this day to change your life by changing your words. Speak life over every person and into every situation. Show honor and respect. You are leading others by example—your children, grandchildren and those around you. When God reveals something that needs to be changed to line up with His Word, we are called to pray. 

Our minds must be renewed by the Word of God so that we recognize the lies of the enemy. People are not the enemy. Satan blinds people to the Truth and operates through deception and division. 

If you want to move forward in the abundant life God has for you, choose to surrender to His Will and His Ways. Everything is a matter of the heart. God sees the heart and motive of every person. 

Choose to be the change in your home by leaving a godly heritage. Choose to be the change in your sphere of influence. Be the change in your own family today—renew your mind in the Word of God and watch God open new doors to nations. He says to ask Him for the nations–and He will give them to you. (See Psalm 2:8) It is God’s will for all to come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

Declare what God says about you and others. Never assume. There is always something you don’t know in every situation. People are waiting for you to step into your God-given purpose to be the change and to impact nations for Christ. 

Pray: “I abandon my entire life to Jesus Christ that He might live His will through me.”

Love God, love people, and leave a legacy of knowing God and making Him known. There are precious souls at stake in every nation. Jesus came for all mankind. (Excerpts from God’s Priceless Treasure, Published 2011…and THE MIDNIGHT HOUR, published 2015.)

Love, 

Deborah

BOOKS BY DEBORAH STARCZEWSKI

GOD’S PRICELESS TREASURE (How To Overcome Challenges, Be Transformed and Know Your Purpose)…move from drama to destiny, pain to purpose, a mess to a message of hope to all…..

A LEAP OF FAITH (25 Days At The Mercy Seat)…the full account of God raising my husband from death, healing him from two strokes, walking with us through two open-heart surgeries, and 25 days at Mercy Hospital–this book will give you faith to believe for all.

THE MIDNIGHT HOUR (Will America Turn Back To God?)…the hour is late….a must read for all.

Available on www.starministriesinc.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other distributors. 

SHIFT HAPPENS (An anthology – with other authors–click on Dr. Deborah Starczewski —available on Amazon

GOD BLESS YOU!

 Who wouldn’t want to have the best year ever, right? Make the choice to walk in the Light. 

Just as the light is always in motion, so is the will of God. Choose to seek God, and keep moving closer to Him. The Bible says:

“But if we [really] are living and walking in the Light, as He [Himself] is in the Light, we have [true, unbroken] fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses (removes) us from all sin and guilt [keeps us cleansed from sin in all its forms and manifestations]” —1 John 1:7 Amplified

To walk in the light, we must have pure motives. For example, if you are praying for your spouse to be changed so you will have life easier, that is an impure motive. God wants us cleansed from all impure motives, thoughts, and desires. HE is “I AM,” …JESUS…SAVIOR…MESSIAH…EMMANUEL. 

God wants His Church to be spirit-led. It is impossible to be led by the Holy Spirit and doing religious activities at the same time. You are either spirit-led or moved by religion, tradition, old mindsets, or performance. 

The abundant life—one of being led by the Holy Spirit of God—is the best way to live. If you want to have the best year ever, seek God with your whole heart, mind, and soul. Ask Him to expose any wrong motives or intents of your own heart, expose any areas of deception, and to make it plain to you.

Any time we choose the external, worldly ways of doing things, it is works of the flesh. When we are led by the Spirit of God, what God sometimes ask of us goes against our natural thinking. Satan plans, through works of the flesh, getting you caught up in the world’s system, and deception—is to destroy the will and purpose of God in an individual’s life and that of a nation. 

God is always up to something in your life. For you to recognize and become active, you must join yourself to His life. The only way to have the best life ever is to live a life of full obedience to God—even when it flies in the face of religion, tradition, or the world’s system. It means you love God, love people, and choose to advance His kingdom. It’s making hard choices, obeying God even when everyone else is doing something else, and submitting to God—which by the way, is the only way you resist the devil. 

It’s your choice for 2017. I pray you have “eyes to see” what the LORD is doing in the earth as you walk with Him. The God-given authority every believer has been given is a gift from God. May He bring you increase, take you to new levels in Him, and may you recognize new authority as you walk in the Light and see His Hand behind the scenes in every situation. 

I pray God blesses you beyond your greatest dreams. May He bless you in every area of your life through your personal obedience to Him and walking in the Light with Jesus, being Spirit-led. Honor God, honor your spouse (if you are married) and be like Jesus to all you meet. 

May God bless you!

Deborah Starczewski

BOOKS BY DEBORAH STARCZEWSKI:

A LEAP OF FAITH (25 Days At The Mercy Seat)…the full account of how God raised my husband from death, healed him from two strokes, and the walk with us through 25 days in Mercy Hospital being Spirit-Led. This book will encourage you to take your own leap of faith and to believe God for yourself, your family, or whatever situation you are facing. 

GOD’S PRICELESS TREASURE (How To Overcome Challenges, Be Transformed and Know Your Purpose)…. how to move from drama to destiny, pain to purpose, and to reach out and help others. 

THE MIDNIGHT HOUR (Will America Turn Back To God?)… a must read for all!

Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc. and www.starministriesinc.com

SHIFT HAPPENS –  (An anthology – collective authors – Dr. Deborah Starczewski) Best seller on AMAZON. Click on Dr. Deborah Starczewski) 

The real joy of Christmas is when we make the Savior the focus of the season—and all year long. It’s not how much we can accomplish, how busy we can be, or how great the festivities. It’s about the gift we can give Jesus all year long—our heart. 

It’s about sharing Him all year long—in the simple things, in conversations, and in showing love to family, friends, and people we meet. It’s about visiting the sick, encouraging a friend or stranger, and in taking the time to get to know the heart of a person instead of judging and assuming from a distance. There is always something you don’t know in every situation.

It’s about encouraging a family in the loss of a loved one, walking beside those we love—in sickness, in health, or in crisis…being like Jesus to all we meet. 

God sent His son—Jesus—who came down from heaven, was born in a stable, cradled in a manger, reshaped the thinking of the world, and established Father God’s kingdom. He was crucified on a cross, raised from the dead, is now seated in Heaven, and is coming back again!

He is God and He keeps His promises. He always has and always will. Jesus is the One who looks at the world and is more interested in people than in things. He is the One who wants to captivate the heart and soul of every human being.

May you reflect on the real meaning of Christmas—the birth of our Savior—the redeemer of all mankind—and the coming restoration of all things. HE is LORD over all!

Christmas is about JOY—because a Savior has been born! We have the gift of eternal life through receiving Jesus Christ as Lord.

It’s not about parties and presents. It’s about our pardon through Jesus Christ as Lord, and people in need of Him. He paid the price in full, once and for all. 

My prayer is that you will experience the Spirit of Christmas—Christ in your heart—and the joy that overflows the hearts of all who truly know Him. He wants to bless you beyond your wildest imagination and greatest need. 

It’s not about always having a huge smile planted on your face—it’s about walking through seasons in life—even through adversity, but you know HE is in control. He is Lord of all lords, King of all kings, and He is coming back again. Until He does—we choose joy—and we worship Him! 

Jesus is the greatest gift of all! He wants us to go out into a world that is in great need of Him—love the unloveable and throughout any regular day, we somehow point people to Him. 

We have a Savior who has forgiven us. We have a Messiah who keeps His promises. We have a Lord who directs us in the way we ought to go in life. We have someone who will protect us along life’s way, and someone who will welcome us to Heaven one day. What reason to have great joy! 

We have joy, forgiveness, and hope for a future—because of Jesus Christ. 

Merry Christmas!

Deborah Starczewski

BOOKS BY DEBORAH STARCZEWSKI

God’s Priceless Treasure (How To Overcome Challenges, Be Transformed and Know Your Purpose)…..learn how to move from drama to destiny, a mess to a message, pain to praise, and trials to triumph.

A LEAP OF FAITH (25 Days At The Mercy Seat)…the full account of how God raised my husband from death, and healed him from two strokes, and two open heart surgeries. Jesus is alive. This book will give you hope and encouragement to believe God for anything and anyone.

THE MIDNIGHT HOUR (Will America Turn Back To God?)…. a must read for all leaders.

Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc. and www.starministriesinc.com

SHIFT HAPPENS (An anthology …available on Amazon – click on author Dr. Deborah Starczewski)