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Katherine   Submitted on 7/12/2007 BLESSINGS ON A HOME Anoint the door posts and top of door posts, symbolizing the covering of the Blood of Jesus. I pronounce that the (name) family are overcomers by the Blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony. In the bedroom - I pronounce blessings of restful sleep. Psalm 3:5 “I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me.” Psalm 4:8 “I will both lie down in peace and sleep, for you alone, 0 Lord, make me dwell in safety.” In the bathroom - Promises of health. Exodus 15:26 “II you will diligently heed the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in His sight, give ear to His Word, He will put none of the diseases on you which He brought on the Egyptians for I am the Lord thy God that healeth thee.” In the kitchen - God promises provision and strength. Exodus 23:25 “So shall you serve the Lord your God and He will bless your bread and your water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of you.” In the living room, great room or den - Joshua 24:15 “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” May singing and praise, and talking of God’s goodness and faithfulness be often heard in this room. In the entry and hall - God said, He will bless your goings out and your comings in and that if we acknowledge Him in all our ways, He will direct our paths. ACT OF DEDICATION: Having been prospered by the good hand of the Lord and enabled by His grace and power to purchase and build this house to be used for the glory of His Name: • We now dedicate this land and home to Almighty God. • To the glory of God, our Father, from Whom cometh every good and perfect gift, we dedicate this land and home. • To the honor of Jesus Christ, His Son, our Lord and Savior. • To the praise of the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, Source of Light and Life, to Thee we dedicate this house. • Here shall the Word be loved and obeyed. • Here shall direction and God’s will be learned and revealed. • Here may the inhabitants of this home and their relatives and friends enjoy supernatural peace and safety from all acts of violence, including break- ins, theft, fire and storm. • Arise, O Lord, and enter into this house. Put Thy Name in this place. Let your eyes be open toward it. Harken unto the supplication of their family. Establish the work of their hands. • In Christ’s Name, we ask it. John Kilpatrick Ministries ~ 33250-A Liatrus Lane ~ Seminole, AL 36574 (251)946-3511 ~~~ http://www.johnkilpatrick.org

Michele   Submitted on 1/11/2008 This devotion below really blessed me this morning. Passing it on to you. In this new year, may you experience the fullness of God's love and blessings as your seek him with your whole heart, he will be near and keep you in his Tender care. In His abundant love, Michele :) Jeremiah 29:11 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Words From The Throne -"A Move of God is On the Way!" Good Morning Saints of the Most High God! While laying before the Lord this morning, thanking Him for His goodness and seeking Him for what to share on the last day of 2007, the Holy Ghost spoke this to my heart, "A Move of God is On the Way!" Child of God, you ought to be excited about the wonderful things that are about to occur in your life! The spirit of the Lord is moving like never before and God is opening the flood gates for His people, and you can rest assure that your feet will cross over onto dry land! The promises of God are being released and Beloved; you must reach up and grab hold of everything that the Lord has for you. "A Move of God is On the Way!" and as the winds of the Spirit push open doors before you do not fear or hesitate to walk through them; as a matter of fact you are commanded to leave behind everything that would cause you to worry as you move forward in the things of God. This is the hour to rejoice for what Father has already done! Look at you! You made it over, you endured the tests and trials, you didn't' give in under pressure, but you allowed the hand of God to shape you through every adversity! You are victorious and God has given you power through the Blood of Jesus Christ; therefore, open your eyes and behold the glory of your King! There's a move of God and it's coming towards you, and it shall knock you over as Father positions you in the Kingdom! Your posture is changing, your thoughts are being aligned with God’s, and your vision shall no longer be clouded, for the wind of God is moving in your direction to make all things new! Beloved, look towards the hills from whence cometh your help because "A Move of God is On the Way!" Psalm 68:7,8 (JKV) "O God, when thou wentest forth before thy people, when thou didst march through the wilderness; Selah: 8 The earth shook, the heavens also dropped at the presence of God: even Sinai itself was moved at the presence of God, the God of Israel. Isaiah 26:2,3 (JKV) "Open ye the gates that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in. 3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." Be encouraged and remember you are favored by the KING! Blessings, Pastor Chantell Ellis From The Throne Ministries PO Box 26479 Philadelphia, PA 19141 ©2007 Words From The Throne Please note that these writings are copy written and all rights are reserved. When forwarding, please make sure to include all contact information.

Katherine   Submitted on 3/6/2008 BE ENCOURAGED!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, > uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him, and every day > he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he > eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from > the elements, and to store his few possessions. But then one day, > after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in > flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened; everything > was lost. > He was stunned with grief and anger. "God, how could you do this to > me!" he cried. Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the sound > of a ship that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him. "How > did you know I was here?" asked the weary man of his rescuers. "We saw > your smoke signal," they replied. It is easy to get discouraged when things > are going bad. But we shouldn't lose heart, because God is at work in our > lives, even in the midst of pain and suffering. Remember, next time your > little hut is burning to the ground-it just may be a smoke signal that summons > the grace of God. For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves, > God has a positive answer for it. > > > > > > You say: "It's impossible" > > God says: All thing are possible (Luke 18:27) > > > > > > You say "I'm too tired" > > God says: I will give you rest (Matt 11:28-20) > > > > > > You say: "Nobody really loves me" > > God says: I love you(John 3:16 & John 13:34) > > > > > > You say: "I can't go on" > > God says: My grace is sufficient (IICor.12:9 & Psalm 91:15) > > > > > > You say: "I can't figure things out" > > God says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5-6) > > > > > > You say: I can't do it" > > God says: You can do all things (Phil 4:13) > > > > > > You say: "I'm not able" > > god says: I am able (IICor.9:8) > > > > > > You say : "It's not worth it" > > God says: It will be worth it (Romans 8:28) > > > > > > You say:" I can't forgive myself" > > God says: I forgive you ( I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1) > > > > > > You say: "I can't manage" > > God says: I will supply all your needs (Phil 4:19) > > > > > > You say: "I'm afraid" > > God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear ( II Tim. 1:7) > > > > > > You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated" > > God says" Cast all your cares on ME ( I Peter 5:7) > > > > > > You say: "I don't have enough faith" > > God says: I've given everyone a measure of faith (Romans 12:3) > > > > > > You say: "I'm not smart enough" > > God says" I give you wisdom (I Cor 1:30) > > > > > > You say :"I feel all alone" > > God says: I will never leave you or forsake you (Heb. 13:5) Pass this on, you never know whose life may be in need of this today. I believe there are some weeks that we all feel our huts are burning.

Celestine Justice   Submitted on 5/12/2008 Subject: FW: TIPS FOR EXCEPTIONAL LIFE Tips for an exceptional life: 1.) Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate antidepressant. 2.) Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to. 3.) Buy a Tivo (DVR), tape your late night shows and get more sleep. 4.) When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to________ today.' 5.) Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy. 6.) Watch more movies, play more games and read more books than you did last year. 7.) Always pray and make time to exercise. 8.) Spend more time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of Six. 9.) Dream more while you are awake. 10.) Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less foods that are manufactured in plants. 11.) Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts. 12.) Try to make at least three people smile each day. 13.) Clear your clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life. 14.) Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead, invest your energy in the positive present moment. 15.) Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class. but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime. 16.) Eat brea kfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card. 17.) Smile and laugh more. 18.) Life isn't fair, but it's still good. 19.) Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. 20.) Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does. 21.) You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree. 22.) Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present. 23.) Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about. 24.) Ladies - Go on and burn those 'special' scented candles, use the 600 thread count sheets, the good china and wear fancy lingerie now. Stop waiting for a special occasion. Everyday is special. 25.) No one is in charge of your happiness except you. 26.) Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?' 27.) Forgive everyone for everything. 28.) What other people think of you is none of your business. 29.) Time heals almost everything. Give time, time! 30.) However good or bad a situation is, it will change. 31.) Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch with them. 32.) Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful. 33.) Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need. God provides, remember?! 34.) The best is yet to come. (in Heaven) 35.) No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up. 36.) Do the right thing ! 37.) Call your family often. 38.) Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: 'I am thankful for __________.' Today I accomplished _________. 39.) Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed. 40.) Enjoy the ride. Remember that this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH. LIFE'S A GIFT. UNWRAP IT! Valerie D. Russell The Vanguard Group Institutional Asset Management Operations **NOTICE** The information contained in this communication, including any attachments, is confidential and is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately for instructions on how to return the original transmission to us. You are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication by anyone other than the above-named recipient(s) is strictly prohibited.

Di   Submitted on 7/18/2008 Folks: The Ron Brown Scholars Program seeks African-American high school seniors to receive $10,000 annually for four (4) years to attend an accredited four-year college or university in the US. Deadlines: November 1, 2008 and January 9, 2009. Mail application (attached), transcripts and recommendation letters in one package. For information, contact Ron Brown Program, 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206, Charlottesville, Va. 22901; 434-964-1588; info@ronbrown.org; www.ronbrown.org . Randreta N. Ward-Evans Director of Development Harlem Hospital Center 212-939-1390 212-939-112 6 (fax)