Jesus meets us right where we are at; BUT, We don’t stay there! By Karen Rowe, October 2, 2014
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Good morning DDC readers and God’s Family! This is Karen Rowe, with Hope in Today Ministries, and I am happy to be joining you again Today! I hope you notice that I am growing in the Lord –even as I know I am not fully grown yet! I thank Jesus for all that He has done that I can join you –and that I am learning in each step He leads!
Before, I deliver the message below, would you like to hear a bit of humbling history of how Hope in Today Ministries began –and how I come to DDC and FGGAM?
My ministry began when I met Jesus; and He has been preparing me ever since! This door of writing for DDC opened (a certain number of years ago), when I prayed “Father, How can I tell a million people what I know about Jesus?” Very Soon, Dewey messaged me and asked me to write for DDC! Humbled in the powerful presence of God who was with me when I read the message –I knew it was the Lord’s door and so did Dewey! Totally surrendered to the LORD in my every weakness –I was not a writer; nor was I trained, but I was equipped with the power of the Holy Spirit to do all things.
I wrote for 5 days that week –then for 2 days a week for some time later! Jesus is my strength each time still today –God is able to use me because I am still surrendered to His Voice and Will. And, how fitting–I just realized: How appropriate in this title today! “Jesus meets us right where we are at; BUT, We don’t stay there!”
I thank God that both of our ministries, FGGAM and Hope in Today, continue to grow in Jesus, because we trust God and follow His Son, Jesus. I pray that together we are also a part of your ministry as you are also growing in yours. It’s all God’s and it’s all God’s plan –This is just our story!
So, it is good to join you again! The Lord has each of you on my heart of prayers.
If you are just visiting today, we welcome you! We hope you find FGGAM, DDC & Hope in Today Ministries, a place to come and enjoy your time in the Lord–because, we are as Dewey wrote in “The Train Whistle”, Co-Laborers for the Lord!

Jesus meets us right where we are at; but when we find Jesus, we meet Jesus where He is at.”
So, the “Word Up” for Today is “Prepare!”
When you hear the “Word Up”: “Prepare,” I hope it reminds you to “Prepare to Move!” Trust God and follow Jesus! God is so awesome! We can try and try and try as we want –but it is God who does the work!!!

God is just waiting on Jesus to see when we are ready! When we want it –the desire God puts on our heart to Come to Jesus, find Him and follow Him!
Jesus is Coming
… Revelation 22:16-17
16“I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star.” 17The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wishes take the water of life without cost.
Isaiah 55:1 “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost.
John 4:10
Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.”
John 4:11
“Sir,” the woman said, “you have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where can you get this living water?
Miracles happen when we pray, but only when we pray God’s Word back up to Him –God’s Will!
~ Do you want God’s desire?
It is a process of learning how and why God’s will is important; and good to become aligned with God’s will!
In this process, it is important to know and believe the love God has for you!
–Do you know how valuable you are to God?

Jesus taught in ways that we the people could relate to –Jesus taught so that people could comprehend and understand. Heaven is a prepared place for a prepared people! Word up Today: Prepare!

Prepare for what? Prepare to meet Jesus!
Jesus meets us right where we are at; BUT, We don’t stay there!

Pastor Alston teaches me –through revelation knowledge, as we both are learning from the Lord together! …
Would you like to hear my version of what Pastor Alston shared with me this week? I encourage you to make this parable story your own –as you pray and listen for the voice of the Lord! I hope you will see that there is a difference between “the person” and “the behavior” through this story –and the process of being made holy begins with Jesus; that we are made perfect in Christ!

14 For by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy (Hebrews 10:14).

When I was a kid, we had a huge old fashioned apple tree in our yard! It produced lots of delicious fresh “straight from the tree” apples! We made apple pies and apple butter and just enjoyed a good old fashioned fruit fresh from the tree!

When cutting into the apples, sometimes you might find a worm in the apple. As gross as that sounds and is to some of us, we didn’t throw that wonderful apple away, we just cut the worm out; and the rest of the apple was still good!

And, so it is with sin in our life! God cuts the sin out, but he doesn’t throw us away!

Kind of just a thought to add for thinking … as the world is changing, but God remains the same:
The world has become somewhat more immune to unrighteousness –as it has also become more tolerate to wasting apples because of a worm. Apples seem to be plentiful in the stores now days –and perfection is polished. But to me, as I reflect on this today, the fruit of the apple is still the point –as the fruit of the Spirit is still our evidence of Jesus in this world that seems to only wonder who Jesus is.

Jesus meets us right where we are at; but when we find Jesus, we meet Jesus where He is at. This is the topic the Lord is allowing me to talk about today.
Jesus meets us right where we are at –but how long do we stay there, before we move?
We stay there until Jesus knows we are ready to move! To be ready, we have to want it –We have to want what God has to offer!

What does God’s Word say?

Matthew 11:28-30
28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Do you want what God has to offer?
Prepare to MOVE!

Does God’s Word tell you to feel guilty and stay put in that guilt? Or, to heal …and move!
Does God’s Word tell you to give up? Or, be courageous … and move!
Does God’s Word tell you can’t change; or can’t do better? Or, let Jesus help you … and move!

Doesn’t God’s Word encourage you to believe, have hope, & to build your character up!
1 Peter 13-16 says: Be Holy
13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”

So, what is God’s Word saying to you? Pray, Listen, Believe, Trust and Obey.
God loves you –Know He does! Jesus never sinned, but we have …in fact we were born as The Bible tells us so:
Psalm 51:5 (KJV)
5 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.

But God didn’t leave us there!!!
Do you believe John 3:16? Do you believe John 3:17?

John 3:16-17 (NIV)
16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

So, the next time you feel tied to the past, or know someone who is –Remember the power of Patience in the power of God’s Love!!! The next time you feel tied to, or know someone tied to bad habits, remember Jesus will meet you right where you are at –as He will also be the same caring God to another! Just pray; and talk to Jesus! But Prepare, You won’t stay there –and Lord willing with prayer, neither will another God puts in our path, because Jesus will take us to where He is at!

Jesus will move you when you are ready –when you are prepared to move! And, this applies to every soul out there in this world who will believe! Patience is a powerful word of strength … that equips us to pray the powerful prayers in the love of God trusting on Jesus!

Prepare to move!
Jesus Saves!
I hope this is a blessing to you! Next time, we will talk about What a Friend we have in Jesus –and perhaps talk about how the Lord reveals to us what unrighteousness is.
PS: Always remember to listen for the Lord’s voice to you in the Lord’s Prayer; and pray every day that you need Jesus J
Love in Christ,
Karen Rowe
Hope in Today Ministries, Inc.
www.hopeintoday.com 919-357-5154 (cell) & If you need prayer; or a friend to talk to, please call!

A love letter from God to you, by Karen Rowe October 2, 2014

If I could write a love letter from God, I would tell you who you are!
Oh, wait, God already did that!
You are wonderfully and fearfully made!
God loves you with a passion that He sees you as a pearl!
A treasure some may relate to –but with a love no man can compare!

Jesus said, Father, I will do it –I will save them all! If you just give me a body, I will save them all!

Bullying must stop –because it offends God most of all! In HIS image and by HIS hand –who has the right to slap condemnation on their hand?

Just saying, God loves, Jesus saves and you are wonderfully made!
OH and a bit farther? Are you ready for this?
You are near Perfection –not far from perfect!!!
Come to Jesus and live!
And then strive to live in His Reflection. Jesus is your Righteousness!

Love in Christ,
Karen Rowe
Hope in Today Ministries
www.hopeintoday.com
The Train Whistle, Sounding the call of God’s Love, by Karen Rowe
I hope this is a blessing to you! Till next time, my love and prayers are with you! Pastor Dewey:Karen is pictured here with one of the family dogs, Bonnie! I have met Bonnie when I was at Karen’s for a revival two years ago last month! PTL!
For God’s Glory Alone in the love of pur Lord Jesus Christ, Dewey, Sharon, Family and FGGAM Team
Let us keep praying for each other and our families and neighbors!
And all of God’s people said, AMEN!
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Picture above is of my angel wife Sharon. More later on in this CUP on wives!
Dear Family of our Lord Jesus Christ,
We love you all! We pray for you all!
God sets up divine appointments and brings those into our lives by His doing. All Honor, Glory and Praise be unto Him forever and ever! Mona Michelle
Want to remind you that The CUP was founded by God and for prayer. We are a praying ministry and we love to pray for folks! Today I bring a young man named Michael to you! Please pray for him and the Lord protect him and deliver him from a challenge In Jesus name, Amen! I ask that you forward all our prayer needs, that you bring them to your Church and Bible studies! For 17 years the CUP has been here praying for others! Just think of what God has done with this CUP! WOW! It’s all God! 17 years folks! Praise God! I do not take it for granted! ALL GOD! ALL GOD!!!!! PTL!!!!
We are also starting a new daily feature at FGGAM!

Angel’s Prayer For The Day Angel Murchison is such a prayer warrior and will be posting her prayer for the day at FGGAM! WOW! Thank you Lord. Angel is a well known Christian Broadcaster from Maine!

Kelly’s Word For The Day~ Children are a Blessing and a Gift from God This Daily Feature by Kelly Snelgrove is one of our most popular at FGGAM! We thank the LORD for all of our volunteer writers!

YOUR PHONE CALLS AND EMAILS MADE THE DIFFERENCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LET YOUR VOICE CONTINUED TO BE HEARD!!!! FGGAM WILL STAND IN THE GAP UNTIL THE LORD RETURNS!!!!!!!

UPDATE: Your Public Outcry Was Heard…UNM Apologizes for “Sex Week”

This comes from our new friend Mona Michelle: All honor, glory and praise to God! Your wife is a treasure from God. When you found a wife, you found a good thing. Love her and let her know how much you appreciate her helping you carry your burdens. She loves you. May God continue to bless your beautiful marriage. Blessings of joy, peace, love and prosperity…Shalom (nothing missing and nothing broken in your lives together as one)! Praise God! Hallelujah!
I was telling Mona what a difference Sharon has made in my life! The light of my life! I know God sent me to her. When I met Sharon I did not have two pennies to rub together! She saved my life, she was sent by God! Sghe has made me a better man, a better man of God! Amen! Our marriage is even stronger since God put us into FGGAM.ORG!
I found this from Prodigal Magazine March 10, 2009………….SOLID!

Editor’s Note: This article is apart of content that was published from 2005-2010 under the direction of Jason Wenell. In March 2012 Darrell and Allison Vesterfelt became the new owners of Prodigal Magazine. Check out the new vision and direction of the publication.

Many men praise their wives from time to time but how selfish is that praise? Are you thankful for your wife because of all the ways that she blesses you? Are you thankful for her beauty; her home cooked meals; her funny jokes or those special times alone. It is important to be grateful for all her blessings but is that really a spirit of thankfulness?
The Bible says in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, “…give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” It does not say be thankful in all good and comfortable circumstances. If we apply this to our marriages then it means be thankful for our wives at all times. Are you thankful for your wife when she is sick? … When she is unattractive? …when she is depressed? … When she is disabled? …When she is struggling with mental illness? …When she does not want you to touch her? …When she is struggling with her weight?
I heard a story about an awful auto accident that left a young wife very disabled. While she was still in the hospital rehab she received divorce papers from her husband. His only explanation was that “he did not marry her for this.” It’s easy to get angry at this selfish punk but have we ever lapsed into self-pity just because the house needs cleaning.
Think of the worst day in your married life and asked yourself if you expressed thanks in the middle of that dark moment. Did you complain? Do you blame? Do you get mad at God and ask him how He could hate you so much? Thankfulness is truly real when expressed in the debts of pain and trail.
I believe that the spiritual discipline of thankfulness is rooted in a holy belief that circumstances do not dictate God’s blessing. We live in a day of very shallow faith. We ask God to bless us with things and whine when he does not pay our credit card bill.

1 Timothy 6:6, “But godliness with contentment is great gain.”

She is God’s gift and all of His gifts are very good. However, she is not God’s gift to make you happy or comfortable. In this modern age “materialism” is one of the great enemies of marriage. It causes couples to buy homes way beyond their means or to get into debt instead of waiting for God to provide. It also causes men to view their wives in a dehumanizing “value” context. I love her because she makes me happy, she cleans the house, she cooks great and I’m attracted to her. The suffocating weight of this type of entitlement love has destroyed many marriages. Selfishness is the soul cancer that kills love with criticism, disapproval and condemnation, when a man’s shallow expectations of his wife are not fulfilled.
We need to see our wife as God’s child. We need to love her with a holy love that accepts her as God made her. Selfishness is the enemy of genuine love and wise is the man that hates every hint of his selfish core.
“In 1636, amid the darkness of the Thirty Years’ War, a German pastor, Martin Rinkart, is said to have buried five thousand of his parishioners in one year, an average of fifteen a day. His parish was ravaged by war, death, and economic disaster. In the heart of that darkness, with the cries of fear outside his window, he sat down and wrote this table grace for his children:

“Now thank we all our God
With heart and hands and voices;
Who wondrous things hath done,
In whom his world rejoices.
Who, from our mother’s arms,
Hath led us on our way
With countless gifts of love
And still is ours today.”

Here was a man who knew thanksgiving comes from love of God, not from outward circumstances.”
So are you really thankful for your wife? Is she a gift from God? Do you praise God for her strengths and express equal thankfulness for her weaknesses? Is your contentment with her based on circumstances of a changing life or is there a deep abiding gratitude to God for the special gift God gave you in your wife.

“You can bear your own faults, and why not a fault in your wife?”- Benjamin Franklin
“He is well paid that is well satisfied.”- William Shakespeare
“Christians can be and ought to be content with the simple necessities of life…First, when you have God near you and for you, you don’t need extra money or extra things to give you peace and security…God is always better than gold…Second, we can be content with the simplicity because the deepest, most satisfying delights God gives us through creation are free gifts from nature and from loving relationships with people. After your basic needs are met, accumulated money begins to diminish your capacity for these pleasures rather than increase them. Buying things contributes absolutely nothing to the heart’s capacity for joy…Third, we should be content with the simple necessities of life because we could invest the extra we make for what really counts (God’s kingdom) —John Piper from Desiring God, 1996, P. 102-103, Used by Permission,

– See more at: http://www.prodigalmagazine.com/are-you-thankful-for-your-wife/#sthash.hnOW2waI.dpuf
I am reposting this in the CUP from Feb. 18th of this year………I talked to Tom Lester again last night. He now is 76 years old. Please keep him in your prayers! He has spent many a day out preaching on our Lord Jesus Christ. Tom stressed to me yesterday keep bringing them Jesus, keep bringing people to Jesus, it’s all about Jesus! I am thankful that I met Tom years ago, I am thankful for our relationship. Tom is one who has served so many people over the years, he is a good old Baptist boy! He at one time traveled with Billy Graham! He said Billy never preached without mentioning the blood of Jesus, sin, hell, forgiveness and heaven. Too many preachers are afraid to preach on that these days. Please pray for good health for Tom! In Jesus name, Amen!

Last night I called my Dear friend Tom Lester, who played Eb, on Green Acres. I phoned him when I heard the news of Mary Grace passing away. Tom had not heard the news. He says that Mary Grace was a very lovely person. Tom is now the last living cast member of the TV series ‘Green Acres’ If you are not familiar with Ton Lester, he stands strong for God and still speaks at Churches! We are certainly seeing so many of are old time TV favorites pass away. Love Green Acres! Today’s TV is like night and day from what I grew up with…….profanity and sex. By the way Tom used to travel with Billy Graham years ago! I have been blessed by my friendship with Tom over the years and have had him as my radio guest a couple of times!

FGGAM.ORG has these stories for you today!

Veterans at Louisiana Facility Going Without Toothpaste, Pajamas and Blankets! This story is outages! I do not know this America I live in!

Get a Grip! God’s Got This Great post by Shari Johnson!

Thank you for stopping by today at the CUP!
For God’s Glory alone in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Dewey, Sharon, Family and FGGAM Team
Let us keep our families and neighbors in our prayers!
And all of God’s people said, AMEN!
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Dear Family of our Lord Jesus Christ,
We sure do love you all! We are praying for you!
A lady got upset at me today because I did not rep[y to her question fast enough on Facebook! I am sorry but I do not use Facebook messaging that much. We are falling behind right now on return of phone calls, simply because it is just me! LOL! LOL! We will get to all the messages one by one! We do our best! We have been getting calls late into the night this week. So many people in need. Please pray for us! In this day and age of technology some people expect an instant response., but 99.9 1/2% of folks are very understanding!