WSG Presents--Sisters:Focused on Kingdom Business 12-7-2013

Ladies, get ready for another dynamic virtual women's conference hosted by Women Speakers Galore! It's time to get focused and busy about our Father's business, and in that He will honor our obedience and take care of the rest. This is a one day conference with a total of 13 speakers. We will have 3 two hour sessions on each topic featuring 12 of our speakers. Registration for each session is $10.00 per person per session. We are truly honored to have Prophetess LaChaun Strong as our guest speaker for our 'Holy Ghost' After Party. This service will be free and open to the public, therefore men and women are all invited to come and worship and celebrate with us.

For those who have never attended a virtual conference, all you need is a laptop or personal computer to watch and participate in our live chatroom right from the comfort of your own home. When you visit our website, you will see on the front page a session from our last virtual conference entitled, "God Can Use Your Pieces", it was absolutely a wonderful time in God's presence.

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"God Can Use Your Pieces" Virtual Women's Conference 8-17-2013

This is a virtual women's conference in which you can view from the comfort of your own home. We will have three 2 hour panel discussions. This is a pay per view event, in which each session is $10.00 per person per session. You may pay to view one session, or you can purchase all three sessions for just $30.00. Click on the links provided below. If you have any questions, please inbox me. I look forward to seeing you there!

Session One: How to Keep Christ in the Crisis
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Session Two: Flowing in Faith on "E" Resources
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Session Three: How To Keep The Enemy Under Your Feet
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Power, Prayer & Praise Virtual Conference

Hello, here is the video from the Power, Prayer & Praise Virtual Conference. It was an awesome time had by all. I truly enjoyed every message presented by each anointed woman of God. Blessings,

Prayer, Power & Praise Virtual Women's Conference

Prayer, Power & Praise Virtual Women's Conference NEW DATES November 2-4, 2012

Covenant Renewal Prayer

Prayer from the book: Covenant Sisterhood Embracing Heaven's Divine Connections

Father God, we come before you humbling our hearts and aligning our minds with you and your divine will.  We ask that you first create in us a clean heart and purify us that we may be vessels unto honor and meet for the master’s use.  We cast down our cares and lay them down at the feet of Jesus.  We repent of holding bitterness, strife, envy, jealousy and anger in the crevices of our hearts.  We ask that you would forgive us for allowing offenses to take our focus off of you and what you have purposed for us to do.  May we recognize the enemy for who he really is. 

May our eyes be open to see through your eyes and with your perspective.  May our way of thinking be elevated above every circumstance and every problem we come against.  May our hearts become pure before you as we work together to see your will performed in the earth. Not our will, but your will be done in the earth as it has already been firmly established in heaven. May your purpose be continually revealed as we seek you daily for instruction and wisdom.  May our hearts burn with passion to complete what you have begun in us. 

Father God, we thank you for reminding us of what true covenant relationships represent, and we honor you for bringing us to and strategically setting up those divine connections that can only come from you. Revive, restore and renew those covenant relationships we walked away from prematurely. Forgive us for breaking confidence and covenant with the sisters you had divinely connected us to. May we recognize and understand that these relationships are not about us but are about fulfilling your purpose in the earth.

May we walk in love and treat our covenant sisters with honor, dignity and respect.  May we walk in integrity and in peace with those who you have divinely connected us to. And, Father God, we ask that you will bless our covenant relationships with your mercy, grace and power.  

We honor you now for all that you have done, and for all you will do through our submitted and committed vessels. Thank you for the grace to finish the course that has been set before us.  Thank you for the opportunity and privilege to represent you as kingdom ambassadors.  We will not be ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ for we will walk in holy boldness to bring both glory and honor to your mighty name. 

May the words of our mouth and the meditation of our hearts be pleasing and acceptable in your sight; O God, our Lord, and our redeemer, in Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Covenant Sisters

I'm so grateful for the covenant sisters Father has sent my way. There are some who have been with me down in the deep, deep trenches of life and know how to tarry and intercede with a pure heart. Without even blinking, I would do the same for them. I glorify the Father because these are the kind of relationships that are so needed in the Body of Christ today. And As one of my sister scribes says "I am shouting out of my shoes" because God has, God is and God will continue to be totally AWESOME to me.

The Potter's Clay

Isaiah 64:8

Yet, O Lord, you are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.

In this season as the Father is bringing forth His divine alignment in the earth and throughout the Body of Christ, it will be necessary as Christians to submit and be pliable to the winds of change.  Despite what we may have been accustomed to in this last season as well as in the seasons before; total submission of our vessels to God will allow for us to fully enjoy the benefits being made available.  Although this scripture in Isaiah is written as a call and plead for help from the Father against their enemies, the children of Israel realized that no matter what, they were clay and God was the Potter.

The process of taking clay and forming it into a beautiful vessel takes skill, patience and love. In the book of Genesis when God created Adam, he was formed from the dust and God blew into him the breath of life. It was at this moment that Adam became as God created Him; fearfully and wonderfully made. Wikipedia online describes clay in this manner:

“There are several materials that are referred to as clay. The properties of the clays differ in: Plasticity, the malleability of the body; porosity, the degree to which the fired pottery will absorb water; and shrinkage, the degree of reduction in size of a body as water is removed. The various clays also differ in the way in which they respond to different degrees of heat when fired in the kiln. Each of these different clays are composed of different types and amounts of minerals that determine the resulting pottery. There are wide regional variations in the properties of raw materials used for the production of pottery, and this can lead to wares that are unique in character to a locality. It is common for clays and other materials to be mixed to produce clay bodies suited to specific purposes.”

Just as the first man Adam was created for a specific purpose, so are we. As seen in the description about the clay above, we see that there are various types of clay and that some even contain different amounts of minerals. With this thought in mind, we the people of God are all clay before the Father, and even though He formed and fashioned each one of us individually; we must understand that we all may not have the same type and mixture of clay. Some may have a greater mixture in some areas than others but none the less; we all have to submit and remain pliable in the hands of the Master Potter.

After being called into the ministry in the 90's, at first I did not heed the call of God that was upon my life because of fear of what to do with what I heard. Years later after accepting the call and attending ministry school in Nashville, Father continued to shape and mold me as the seasons changed and the new ones came forth. During this time I wrote the poem below and shared it with my classmates because I had been thinking about dropping out of the class which was now in its 2^nd year because I was experiencing some hardships in many areas of my life.

The funny thing about me not wanting to be pliable in God’s hands was that I was not the only one. In fact, we all had hardships which tried to take our focus off of the future plans of God for each of our lives. But in the end; I had to die and submit to what Father was speaking to me individually. Which now leads to the last point; it does not matter what you have been or are going through even at this very moment, know that God has created and shaped you to handle anything that comes your way. You are fearfully and wonderfully made and designed with a purpose. Keep this reminder in your heart concerning all things, Father God is the Potter and you are His clay, humble your heart and die to yourself and let the Father always have His way.

April 11, 2012

Blessings & love,

Arnita L. Fields

A Scribe of the Lord, a Scribe for the Lord

References:

http://biblebrowser.com/isaiah/64-1.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pottery

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Humbled Again

Hard and gritty with a shape that was unknown, I was an unshaped blob of pottery moved from the shelf to on the floor, in a room all alone.

I had lost that original beautiful shape in which I was uniquely made.
I thought I was the same not even noticing my color had even darkened a shade.

As I sat alone in the darkness of this room on the floor, I soon realized that it was my attitude that had changed and I had allowed pride to enter through my heart's door.

Now repenting, but grateful, I ask the Potter for more mercy and for grace. As I repented for my shortcomings and how I allowed the pride of life to pull me down from my place.

Immediately the door is opened and a bright shining light fills the room.
I'm happy and elated as the entrance of the Potter makes me forget my previous gloom.

He picks me up so gently and holds me in His hands. I'm overwhelmed with love for Him as He places me back on that grand old potter's stand.

He wets me down with water as to soften up my old frame. He mixes in a special blend of clay that won't dry right away.

The Potter sits me back out on the shelf not far from the bottom row. It will take some time for me to dry out and adjust to my new mold.


Arnita L. Fields (c) 2002

 

If you are in need of Jesus the Savior, you are welcome to pray the following prayer.

Prayer of Salvation

I repent of all of my sins and right now I do confess that Jesus is the Son of God and that He died for the remission of my sins. I believe that Jesus died and was buried and rose again, and is now seated at the right hand of God in Heaven. I receive Him now as Lord of my life and I now commit to serve him for the rest of my days.

It’s in Jesus’ name I do pray, Amen.

If you have just prayed this prayer and want more information about beginning your new life as a Christian, please call or write us, we will be happy to send you a free booklet.

How to become a “Kept Woman”

Psalm 121(NASB)

A song of ascents.

I lift up my eyes to the hills where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.He will not let your foot slip he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.The Lord watches over you the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

This passage of scripture written as a song of ascents, is often attributed to King David and the issues he faced when going to war. Today, we will take a look at this passage to see it in a whole new light concerning how we as women of God can seek the Father for safety as we deal with the daily issues of life.

Because we are created ever so gently by the loving hands of our Father, women often experience and handle the difficulties in life quite differently then men. As carriers we often tend to pick up issues or struggles not necessarily in our best interest. When this happens, we often find ourselves burdened down more than we are supposed to be.

Despite what we may experience in life and even the issues we pick up and carry throughout our day, know that Father in His great mercy always gives us a way of escape.What are some of the ways you can escape the issues and cares of this life in a Godly manner? How can you unload what you have been falsely carrying? In the next few moments we will look at how you too can become a “kept woman.”

Psalm 121 has always been one of my favorite scriptures. Many years ago I began to read this Psalm almost daily because I had been working in a hostile work environment. During this time in this particular section, there was chaos everywhere so it was a true necessity for me to pray before, during and after work. Because the power of prayer was introduced and put into the atmosphere where I worked, despite the fact of it being a hostile environment; God honored His word and kept me. Although I knew God was going to keep me, there were still some things I had to do personally besides lifting my eyes up to the Him for help. 

Following are some keys on how to be kept by God even during times of chaos or hostility.

1.                  Keep an attitude and heart of prayer daily.

2.                  Keep yourself distanced from drama of any kind.

3.                  Speak what is needed to function as required by your job assignment.

4.                  Let your light shine on its own without telling people that you are the light.

5.                  Keep a journal of all issues both resolved and unresolved.(for easy reference if needed)

6.                  Continue to allow God to purify your love walk daily

7.                  Seek God for His strategy on how to operate in specific assignments.

8.                  Let God fight your battles; learn how to truly wait on His timing in all things. 

9.                  Adopt an excellent work ethic; work as unto the Lord not unto man.

10.              Learn how to truly laugh and live free of stress; but remember to keep all things in balance.

Prayerfully these tips have been of some help to you as you press towards the mark in Christ. Know that the word of God is tried and true about seeking after God and His righteousness. When we do our part and follow after His truth, good will follow and God will watch over and keep us through anything. 

Blessings,

Arnita L. Fields

A Scribe of the Lord, a Scribe for the Lord

If you are in need of Jesus the Savior, you are welcome to pray the following prayer.

Prayer of Salvation

I repent of all of my sins and right now I do confess that Jesus is the Son of God and that He died for the remission of my sins. I believe that Jesus died and was buried and rose again, and is now seated at the right hand of God in Heaven. I receive Him now as Lord of my life and I now commit to serve him for the rest of my days.

It’s in Jesus’ name I do pray, Amen.

If you have just prayed this prayer and want more information about beginning your new life as a Christian, please call or write us, we will be happy to send you a free booklet.

The truth about "Silly Women"

2 Timothy 3:1-9 (Kings James Version)

“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, high-minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds reprobate concerning the faith. But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.”

In this particular message I will be focusing on a subject which has come up during recent times of prayer as well as in a few conversations with some of my spiritual sisters.  I first heard of  the term "Silly Women" in the early 1990’s when the women's group at a former ministry I attended did a study on how not to become a woman who is led from away from God by participating in malicious and ungodly talk about others. During this time the ministry had recently severed the cords of religious tradition and had begun to open their hearts to embrace the bible and its full teaching on the operation of the Holy Spirit. My family and many of the young to middle aged men & women embraced with a hunger and thirst what the pastor had introduced to our parched spirits. Because we each had a desire for more of God, we were able to receive what was being taught in purity because our spiritual man bore witness to God’s holy truth.

Interesting to note is the fact that even with God doing such a great new thing in our midst there were some who were sitting under the same anointed word who did not want to accept the truth that was being presented. So in an attempt to stop the truth of God from flowing, a “silly woman” revolt of sorts was staged. Using their tongues as the weapon of choice, this group began to come against anyone who had accepted to walk in the truth of God’s word. In the end, God’s truth prevailed because HIS truth always trumps that which is false.

In this passage of scripture the Apostle Paul writes to Timothy describing how this would become a huge issue within the Body of Christ in the last days because men would become lovers of themselves and would not be open to being held accountable to the truth of God.  In addition we also see in this passage that many of the people who would be caught up in all of this godlessness are actually professing Christians. 

The term "silly women" originates in the King James Version of the bible and is seen translated as “weak-willed” women in later translations. Being a “silly” or “weak-willed” woman is someone who will fall for anything false and accepts it as being truth. When God's truth is made available many will resist truth because it causes people to not only hear and accept truth but it also provokes them to become accountable as well. When accountability to truth is activated in the person accepting the responsibility, they are freed from the bondage associated with doing things outside the established truth of God.

When hearing truth, what is your normal response? Do you accept or reject it based on how you are feeling or what you have previously heard?  Or do you take some time to analyze it before you can truly walk in it? No matter what your response may be in the end when your ears first hear truth, the spirit of God down on the inside of you will help to bear witness with the truth being presented. Additionally, a life of prayer, consistent study and meditation of the word of God also serves as a litmus test for you when God’s truth is first presented.

This is the season of truth as it has already been made known by many appointed men and women of God. Truth must be revealed so we as the Body of Christ can live and operate as true representatives of God in the earth. Truth must be revealed so the established plans and purposes of God can manifest. Truth must be revealed so that the captives of all things false can be set free from the hold of darkness. There is an old song I love from the late Rev. Timothy Wright called, “Whose on the Lord’s side.” When the truth of God is revealed in the earth the best place to be is always on the side of the Lord.

Blessings & Love,

Arnita L. Fields

A Scribe of the Lord, a Scribe for the Lord

Prayer of Salvation

If after reading this devotional and you have a desire to know Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior, please pray the following prayer:

I repent of all of my sins and right now I do confess that Jesus is the Son of God and that He died for the remission of my sins. I believe that Jesus died and was buried and rose again, and is now seated at the right hand of God in Heaven. I receive Him now as Lord of my life and I now commit to serve him for the rest of my days.

It’s in Jesus name I do pray, Amen

If you have just prayed this prayer and want more information about beginning your new life as a Christian, please call or write us, we will be happy to send you a free booklet.

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 To Thine own self be true

We as women often try to fit unknowingly and many times unsuccessfully into the mold of others. We twist, we turn, we stretch, we curl up and still we are unable to really fit into the mold just right. The word of God tells us in the Psalm 139:13-16 “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” As we can see from the word of God we are fearfully and wonderfully made. With this thought in mind, we can understand that because we are God’s we have to accept and adapt to His image of us. When we do this we realize that we do not have to work to fit into the molds of others because God has already fashioned us with His very own hands.

So are you ready for your breakthrough? Now say this along with me so you can get this down in your spirit; I am precious in the eyes of God. I am His most prized possession. I am His Royal Daughter. I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I am the apple of His eye. Now get on up from out of that mold and remember from this day forward “to thine own self be true because you are fearfully and wonderfully made."  Blessings!

Spiritual Double Agents

On last year during a time of prayer the word double agent came up in my spirit. As I pressed though in intercession to get revelation of what was being revealed, I began to feel an intense sadness in my spirit as I prayed for and covered those within the Body of Christ who had become innocent victims of this ongoing issue. Just a few days ago, the word came back and after being confirmed I am now commissioned in the dawn of this beautiful morning to scribe what is on the Father’s heart. 

Since the beginning of the history many have posed as double agents whether they knew it or not. In fact as we go back through both the Old and New Testaments we will see where men and even women have acted as double agents to obtain not only information but also favor and blessings from others and God. Many of these biblical examples include people like Saul and his relationship with young David, King David and the story of Uriah the Hittite, Tamar, the daughter in law of Judah, those who connected and followed after JESUS, the story of Simon the sorcerer and lastly the story of the young woman who followed after Paul and Silas in the book of Acts.

As we go to Merriam Webster’s dictionary we will see the meaning of the word double agent and what it is described as:

“A spy pretending to serve one government while actually serving another.”  

        As we dig deeper for more understanding, we go back to check the meaning of what an agent represents to get the fullness of what the term double agent truly means.  The word agent is described as:

“One that acts or exerts power, something that produces or is capable of producing an effect: an active or efficient cause, one who is authorized to act for or in the place of another. And lastly, one engaged in undercover activities (as espionage): spy <secret agent>.”

          You may ask, why is this so important especially during this time and where do I fit in this equation? In just a few moments you will have a greater understanding as to why it is extremely important for you and those divinely connected to you to know this truth.

In this past year the word concerning covenant relationships rang throughout the Body of Christ as the Father brought forth clarity, wisdom and instruction on how these divine relationships were to operate. This realignment was birthed forth to reveal true kingdom relationships and to produce in the earth what was on the heart of the Father. As these new covenant relationships began to blossom many who were not pleased with these new relationships began to desire what could only come from relationships which God had personally brought together.

Instead of letting God hook up the divine connections for them, there was an increase of people who began to connect with those who they thought could take them where they desired or wanted to go. What’s interesting to note about these types of relationships is that many knew on the front end that they did not have the heart of the Father concerning those they desired to be connected with.  And when their impure motives and agendas were revealed, many became bitter and sought to sabotage the character of those they once desired to be connected to. If it had not been for the abundant grace and protection of God, many kingdom assignments would have been hindered or destroyed.

A spiritual double agent as downloaded to me, is a person who is in relationship with you who connects, but their heart and devotion is not to walk in agreement with God’s plans for your life. Their purpose is only to use you to achieve and promote their own personal agenda. Now is a better  time than any to seek out God as to those connected to you who have truly been sent by Him and to know if those who cling to you like dust mites clinging to the bottom of a dust mop are truly legit or just serving as spiritual double agents.

In this season as the things which you have prayed for over the years begin to  manifest and come to quick fruition; continue to stay alert and put on your armor daily as you take care of your assigned Kingdom business. Keep and maintain your focus and check yourself daily to be sure your love walk is for real.

This message is by no means to startle or alarm you but is used to help keep you in the spiritual loop concerning the heart of the Father. The word of God tells us in 1 Peter 5:8 that we are to “Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” The enemy can only devour those who are not prepared and walking in fear. 1 John 4:18 tells us “There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”  So in other words, we must continue to walk in love with others including those who have come into our lives undercover as spiritual double agents. 

As our love walk is renewed and strengthen, and as we began to pray for those connecting to us with the wrong agenda, we are allowing an opportunity for the love of God to draw them back to the Father’s heart so that real transformation can take place within their hearts and minds. When this process happens, a two fold victory occurs. The kingdom of God becomes blessed beyond measure because we are able to complete our kingdom assignments, and God the Father is glorified as another soul experiences His awesome love, deliverance and restoration.

Blessings,

Arnita L. Fields

A scribe of the Lord. A scribe for the Lord.

Prayer of Salvation

I repent of all of my sins and right now I do confess that Jesus is the Son of God and that He died for the remission of my sins. I believe that Jesus died and was buried and rose again, and is now seated at the right hand of God in Heaven. I receive Him now as Lord of my life and I now commit to serve him for the rest of my days.

It’s in Jesus’ name I do pray, Amen.

If you have just prayed this prayer and want more information about beginning your new life as a Christian, please write us, we will be happy to send you a free booklet.

 

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The Haman's are being exposed

The Haman's are being exposed

After a time of praise and worship this morning, the word of the Lord came forth. I heard clearly that the Haman's were being exposed during this time.  As the word began to spring forth, I found myself rejoicing for those who will be vindicated by God. It's really something to go through a trial at the hands of another only to find out that this same accuser would end up facing the same demise which had been so secretly set to attempt to destroy. There is one word of caution that goes along with this word and that is when you see your Haman exposed, don't taunt, ridicule or even make them feel bad; continue to walk in your integrity and operate as a child of the King would. Remember in all things that it is not the person that you see who is your real enemy, but it is the spirit operating within them.

May you find peace, encouragement and strength in the scripture passages below to move forward in the things of God.

 

Blessings, 

Arnita L. Fields

Haman Hanged ( Read Esther 7)

1 So the king and Haman went to dine with Queen Esther, 2 and as they were drinking wine on that second day, the king again asked, “Queen Esther, what is your petition? It will be given you. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be granted.”3 Then Queen Esther answered, “If I have found favor with you, O king, and if it pleases your majesty, grant me my life—this is my petition. And spare my people—this is my request. 4 For I and my people have been sold for destruction and slaughter and annihilation. If we had merely been sold as male and female slaves, I would have kept quiet, because no such distress would justify disturbing the king.”5 King Xerxes asked Queen Esther, “Who is he? Where is the man who has dared to do such a thing?”6 Esther said, “The adversary and enemy is this vile Haman.”

Then Haman was terrified before the king and queen. 7 The king got up in a rage, left his wine and went out into the palace garden. But Haman, realizing that the king had already decided his fate, stayed behind to beg Queen Esther for his life.8 Just as the king returned from the palace garden to the banquet hall, Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was reclining.The king exclaimed, “Will he even molest the queen while she is with me in the house?”As soon as the word left the king’s mouth, they covered Haman’s face. 9 Then Harbona, one of the eunuchs attending the king, said, “A gallows seventy-five feet high stands by Haman’s house. He had it made for Mordecai, who spoke up to help the king.”The king said, “Hang him on it!” 10 So they hanged Haman on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. Then the king’s fury subsided.

 

Reference: Biblos.com

 

 Prayer of Salvation

If after reading this devotional and you have a desire to know Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior, please pray the following prayer:

 

I repent of all of my sins and right now I do confess that Jesus is the Son of God and that He died for the remission of my sins. I believe that Jesus died and was buried and rose again, and is now seated at the right hand of God in Heaven. I receive Him now as Lord of my life and I now commit to serve him for the rest of my days.

It’s in Jesus name I do pray, Amen

 

If you have just prayed this prayer and want more information about beginning your new life as a Christian, please call or write us, we will be happy to send you a free booklet.

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Are you connected to the Body of Christ?

A clique (pronounced /ˈkliːk/, also /ˈklɪk/ (U.S.)) is an exclusive group of people who share common interests, views, purposes, patterns of behavior, or ethnicity.[1] A clique as a reference group can be either normative or comparative. Membership in a clique is typically exclusive, and qualifications for membership may be social or essential to the nature of the clique. (Info taken from Wikipedia)

On yesterday evening Father placed within my heart to pray & intercede for every person who has ever been rejected, separated, pushed aside or discounted by people who said that they had no value when it  came to ministry in the Kingdom of God. As I prayed my heart went back to all of the times when I have personally been cast out so to speak from people who rejected me because I did not fit into their mold or way of doing things because I was seen as different or peculiar. This past Sunday my Apostle and Pastor taught an awesome message  about people who have been thrown into a pit by other people. I rejoiced because I had been there in that place many times before, too many to even name.

Looking back over the 30 years that I have worked in ministry (from singing in the youth choir at age 15 to serving at a local Nashville nursing home) I have seen many cliques formed. When cliques are in full operation, you will begin to see an increase in wounded and rejected people within the church because the sole purpose of a clique is separation.  If you are part of a ministry group and you begin to notice that mini-sub groups are being formed within that ministry where only a select few are offered admittance than you are seeing a clique in action. Mind you, I am not talking about cell groups or ministry within a church setting, because these are bilibical (see Acts 2) What is on the heart of the Father today is concern for those who operate or participate in the gathering of cliques within the Body of Christ. These are not biblical nor do they serve or benefit a  kingdom purpose.

The Body of Christ was officially established in the book of Acts chapter 2 when those assembled in the upper room were together in one place and on one accord. In Acts 2: 42-47, it details how the body of believers operated. ^"They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved." They were blessed beyond measure because they were connected to the Body of Christ.

So if you find yourself connected to a sub-group within the body of Christ and it's sole purpose is to scatter and not gather then you are operating contrary to true kingdom purpose. The word of God in Luke 11:23 says "He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me, scatters."

Know that God loves each and every one of his children and He is not a respector of persons. His desire to have relationship and fellowship with all of His children including the ones who have been cast to the side and rejected. Ask the Lord to forgive, heal and restore you on today if you have taken part in any cliques, know that He is waiting with out stretched loving arms to receive you back into the fold.

Blessings

Arnita L. Fields

Don't prematurely jump off the Potter's wheel

Isaiah 64:8

Yet you, LORD, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.

Never underestimate where you are even at this present moment in life. Each of us are exactly where we need to be as GOD continues to refine us and smooth out the rough edges in every area of our lives. He is making us ready for the new divine assignments which will help to usher in not only a greater depth of His glory but the huge harvest of souls awaiting His touch through our obedience.

GOD has a plan, but are we willing to see it through to the end? God is making us all ready, so you are not alone. All around you is a room full of harden clay awaiting their turn on the Potter's wheel so that they too can be properly & uniquely prepared for every good work. So relax, reach up and grab hold of the Potter's hand, let Him shape and mold you into that very special vessel He has purposed you to be.

Blessings!

Arnita L. Fields 

Prayer of Salvation

If after reading this devotional and you have a desire to know Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior, please pray the following prayer:

I repent of all of my sins and right now I do confess that Jesus is the Son of God and that He died for the remission of my sins. I believe that Jesus died and was buried and rose again, and is now seated at the right hand of God in Heaven. I receive Him now as Lord of my life and I now commit to serve him for the rest of my days.

It’s in Jesus name I do pray, Amen

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New, New, New!

Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19

As I sit here at my desk closing out old writing projects from seasons past, I know in my spirit that God is ready to bring forth something new into my life. As in previous years, whenever I am led to closeout writing projects or to clean and organize my desk files or boxes that the old must go in order for the new to come forth.

The seventh month of 2011 is officially coming to a close in less than 18 hours and already my mind has become focused on the second half of this year. There is a mighty huge harvest coming not only for my own household but also for those within the household of faith.

In this last season of “just enough” I have been a good steward over the monies earned through my job, as well as tithing and sowing seed off of every book sale made. But despite having just enough to do the necessary minimal, God has yet to continue to provide and to meet every basic need of my household.

As this fresh new season begins to spring forth, bringing with it all that God has purposed, my spirit begins to leap for joy because the old is now past and has been dealt with in so many ways, from physically to emotionally. The time has now come for me to open my arms wide to embrace and receive all of the new that has come. May you also embrace the new, new, new that God is making available for you too.

In closing, I would like to share with you a poem I wrote in the spring of 2000 upon waking up on the morning of a brand new season for my life.  The poem is entitled, It’s Morning.”

Enjoy, Blessings!

It’s Morning

It’s Morning! It’s Morning! Oh the new mercies I see.

It’s Morning! It’s Morning! A brand new day for me.

It’s Morning! It’s Morning! Oh how bright the sun does shine.

It’s Morning! It’s Morning! I have a renewed peace of mind.

It’s Morning! It’s Morning! I will praise the Lord.

It’s Morning! It’s Morning! In Him I adore.

It’s Morning! It’s Morning! He has set me free.

It’s Morning! It’s Morning! From the hand of the enemy.

It’s Morning! It’s Morning!

© Arnita L. Fields 2000 (from the poetry book, Rescued, Restored, Renewed & Revived, published in 2006)

Relief From Spiritual Constipation

Galatians 5:1


It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

Constipation usually occurs when there is not enough fiber in the diet or not enough water being taken in to soften the waste which needs to pass through the body. The use of certain medications and certain illnesses may also contribute to people becoming constipated.

Many may question how being spiritually constipated correlates with being constipated in the natural. But as you will see in a moment, what we experience in the natural (our bodies) very much parallel what we go through in the spirit.

If you have ever found yourself seriously constipated, you know how uncomfortable this feeling can be. Being constipated can sometimes cause abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss and even make you feel nauseous. When this happens an individual knows that it is way past time for them to seek relief. Being spiritual constipation works the same way, when your spirit is stopped up and you are unable to get a full release, you become stagnant in your spirit or dry so to speak. You may begin to experience pain down in your soul but can’t pinpoint the source of your discomfort. You will also find that you are unable to move forward because your stomach is so bloated that you are unable to move freely as you once were able to do. Lastly, you find yourself experiencing cramps which tend come and go even at some of the most inconvenient times.

So how do you spell relief? D-E-L-I-V-E-R-E-N-C-E!

Wondering what steps should you take to gaining deliverance from spiritual constipation and dryness? In the next few moments I will share with you the steps which Father God led me through as I personally gained freedom from a season of spiritual constipation.

1. First, ask the Holy Sprit to search your heart for any residue of unforgiveness from past hurts and or offences lingering down in the cracks and crevices.

2. Secondly, write down the names of those whom the Holy Spirit brings to your remembrance and then go down your list one name at a time to forgive and then release the person(s) completely.

3. Once you have completed your list, tear up or burn.

4. Next, take a moment to release God from anything negative you may feel in your heart towards Him.

5. Then spend some time in meditation and in study of the word.

6. Next, allow for the washing of the water of the word to rejuvenate your spirit through and through.

7. Set aside an appointed time to fellowship with the Father in worship and prayer.

8. Next, spend time listening for God’s wisdom/guidance on how you will need to proceed in your restored/refreshed state.

9. Spend some time in consecration weekly to maintain your new found deliverance.

10. Change your diet by adding in more fruits &amp; vegetables. This is not only naturally but spiritually nourishing and it will help to keep your digestive tract clean.

What are some of the benefits from obtaining relief from spiritual constipation?

1. New found liberty in the spirit.

2. Closer fellowship with the Father, God.

3. More strategic prayer life.

4. Stronger foundation built upon the word of God.

5. Intensified Love walk.

6. Increased desire to walk in obedience to God’s commands.

7. Overflow of joy, peace &amp; happiness.

Prayerfully this information has been of some benefit and you will now prayerfully consider taking what you have learned and making application to your life. Best wishes as you embark on your journey to gaining relief from spiritual constipation.

If you are in need of Jesus the Savior, you are welcome to pray the following prayer.

Prayer of Salvation

I repent of all of my sins and right now I do confess that Jesus is the Son of God and that He died for the remission of my sins. I believe that Jesus died and was buried and rose again, and is now seated at the right hand of God in Heaven. I receive Him now as Lord of my life and I now commit to serve him for the rest of my days.

It’s in Jesus’ name I do pray, Amen.

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Greetings everyone, I normally do not ask my readers for much outside of ordering books, but there is a special process I would like to take part in on this year.  Covenant Sisterhood Embracing Heaven’s Divine Connections is my first self help book outside of the four books of poetry & the two non-fiction books which I have released over the course of the last five years.  

I do ask that you please place a vote for “Covenant Sisterhood, Embracing Heaven’s Divine Connections” in the Self Help category of the 2011 African American Literary Awards.  I do give thanks in advance for the votes received. If you have not read “Covenant Sisterhood” you still has time to get a Kindle or Nook copy on sale for $ .99 until May 31, 2011, just click on the link at the top of the page to your left.

Copy and paste this message into an email and send to Yvette@literaryawardshow.com

Below find my nomination for the 2011 African American Literary Awards

Self Help------------Covenant Sisterhood, Embracing Heaven’s Divine Connections

By Arnita L. Fields 

Thanks so much & blessings,

Arnita L. Fields