Carmine's Journal

God is so faithful!

Gods timing is so amazing, Gods timing is so perfect. When you ask God for something it's important to know that he never forgets that you have asked. God always comes through; just keep in mind that it's in his time that he will deliver...

Matthew 7:7-8

7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.


This past week has been so amazing. I have taken a few days to rejoice in what God has done for me. God has delivered 2 blessings to me this week. The first blessing was from a prayer that I prayed for over 9 years ago, the second was from a prayer that I prayed for over 2 years ago. The lesson that I learned was that God delivered on both of these requests when I was willing to serve him fully without any of these things. I have questioned God on many occasions and received no answers. At times I would get so depressed because I was observing people around me that had the very thing that I would ask for. When God delivered on these two prayers I heard him say to me, I've given you what you asked for but now you have a lot of work to do.

What are you asking for? Are you willing to allow God to work those things out in his timing? Are you willing to serve God with all your mind, body, spirit and soul; even if he doesen't give you the very thing or things that you've been asking for?

God doesn't forget, God doesn't put you on ignore and most of all God doesn't do anything without an amazing plan...

God has a plan for you and I that only he understands, but when he starts to deliver the bits and pieces to us in his timing; he allows us to start understanding the plan that he had for us since the day he created us!!!

You are EXACTLY what God wants YOU to Be!!!

People have to realize that they are EXACTLY what God wants THEM TO BE!!!

The beauty of the God we serve is that when he created us, he already knew what we would be, how we would look, how we would act and how we would feel. God knows our desires and he knows our thoughts. The only thing that we need to do is recognize who we are, how we look, how we act and how we feel. What we need to is to keep God in the forefront of our mind, because God loves us the way that he made us.

When we come to the realization of how BIG God is and how ALIVE God is, we will then begin to live a life that is focused on pleasing God.

I am no where near perfect (not even close), I will stumble and fall, I will sin even though I try not to. But the important thing is that when i'm getting back up and dusting myself off, I keep my eyes on HIM!!! I repent to HIM!!! And I desire to be like Christ in everything that I do

Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me.... I once was lost but now am found, Was blind, but now, I see.

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Hearing the word of God, then doing the word of God...

Matthew 28: 16-20

   16Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.

   17And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.

   18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

   19Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

   20Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

 


We as Christians have been commissioned by God to go out into all the nations (all the schools, all the work places, all the parks, all the prisons) That means, Anywhere and Everywhere!!!

My soul can not rest till I know that I'm doing what is pleasing to God. I can not rest till I'm walking in the calling that God has on my life!

This generation needs to become a part of and they need to witness a mighty move of God. A national and Global Revival is long overdue.

Do you have a heart for saving souls?

Some people refuse to watch the news these days because all the outrageous violence, drug and murder reports. The news is nothing but bad news. So why should we ever feel the need to watch it. We need to watch it to be reminded that there are more lost souls out there than we care to believe. We need to bring the light to these dark situations someway, somehow... We need to get the church out of the four walls of the building and onto the streets, into the schools and into the workplace. How good would you feel if God used you to touch one lost soul? How great would you feel if God used you to touch 2 lost souls? More importantly, how would you feel if you stood back and watched the domino effect if those souls went out into the world and continued to touch soul after soul after soul after soul? Just because you stepped out of your comfort zone and led someone to Christ! Let's get radical for Jesus and bring home a harvest of souls that are waiting and hungry to be touched by you and led to the Lord!!!

What does Christ mean to you?

Christ is the English term for the Greek Χριστός (Khristós) meaning "the anointed one".It is a translation of the Hebrew מָשִׁיחַ (Māšîaḥ), usually transliterated into English as Messiah or Mashiach. In popular modern usage—even within secular circles—the term usually refers explicitly to Jesus of Nazareth.

When I think of the word CHRIST it reminds me of:

Church> Remembering that we are the CHURCH

Honor> HONORING God ineverything that we do

Repentance> REPENTING daily because of the mistakes and sins that we make

Involvement> INVOLVEMENT in our church and in our communities

Strength> Relying on God and understanding that He will give us the STRENGTH to move forward

Testimony> We all have one, since the day we CAME HOME to OUR FATHER

 

Philippians 4:13

"I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me"

 

Where is our faith today?

Where is our level of faith in God today? Even in our circumstance we need to know that; as long as we give it to God we are covered.

God allows us to do ALL things, as long as we keep our eyes on him and our faith in him...

Peter found this out many times in the bible.

Matthew 14: 26-33

26And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, "It is a spirit"; and they cried out for fear.

   
   27But straightway Jesus spoke unto them, saying, "Be of good cheer. It is I; be not afraid."

   
   28And Peter answered Him and said, "Lord, if it be Thou, bid me come unto Thee on the water."

   
   29And He said, "Come." And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus.

   
   30But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, "Lord, save me!"

   
   31And immediately Jesus stretched forth His hand and caught him and said unto him, "O thou of little faith, why didst thou doubt?"

   
   32And when they had come into the boat, the wind ceased.

   
   33Then those who were in the boat came and worshiped Him, saying, "In truth Thou art the Son of God."

 

So when we receive something from God we need to recognize that it is indeed from him (a miracle, a change in circumstance, a thing we've been hopeing and praying for), then we need to activate the faith within us that will help to sustain what God has given us. And no matter what may come against us in the natural, we need to keep our eyes on Him who has Supernatural Power... 

Life is precious, let us be aware!

Bullying is spinning way out of control. Parents & legal guardians need to be more aware and certainly more intrusive when it comes to the lives of their children. When did the child become the adult? Demanding their space, demanding their privacy, dictating the rules of the household. Another child decided to take his life because of bullying. We have to become more aware before it's too late...

http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1059479--disabled-pickering-boy-took-his-own-life-after-he-was-mugged-and-bullied

 

An eye opener at Creekside Ministries

Today I had an opportunity to visit Creekside Ministries Church here in Fishers Indiana. It was an amazing eye opener. The presence of God was so awesome in this church. The vision of this church is like no other, they actually bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf communities. To see the expressions of love through their praise, worship and preaching was so refreshing. This church totally Messed Me Up!!!

The Time Is Now!

I am so excited that this chapter of my life is finally here. I know that there is lot's of work through ministry to be done. I will never tire or waiver who I am or what I do. I know that the calling on my life is for a time such as this. Many people say, why would you go into full time ministry at a time of recession and when the economy is suffering. The answer is simple. Although it would seem easier to do full time ministry when I'm 65 and retired, I know that God has called me to full time ministry NOW! There are millions of God's children both young and old that are suffering and dying each and every day, I'm sure it's not convenient for them. I also know that Jesus gave up his life for us and for our sins, I'm sure it wasn't a convenient time for him either. It Was The Right Time!!! I know that my sacrifice pales in comparison. The point is, God Knows The Right Time! And the right time for me is NOW!!!

Feelings about ministry launch!

I can't begin to explain the feeling in my heart, body, mind and soul. I will not take this mantle lightly. God has called me for a time such as this.  ~psalm 118:24  Today is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!!

 

 

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