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(10/26/2000) renewing our minds


Hello prayer warriors, 1. Prayer note: renewing our minds [Ephesians 4:23-24] 23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; 24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. We've talked about controlling our thoughts but the journey should start with renewing of our minds. We renew our minds by putting on this new man. Who is this new man? This new man is the new heart and the new spirit that we receive when we receive Jesus into our lives. The first thing we need to recognise is our new identity. Even in Old Testament times, God changes people (even though they are not spirit-filled the way we are now) by calling them the way He sees them and not the way they see themselves. [Genesis 22:27-28] And he said unto him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob. And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed. Before God can change Jacob, He has to change the way he looked at himself. Jacob means manipulator but God called him Israel and called him a prince. Many times the problem is the way we see ourselves and how we limit ourselves with our mind. [Proverbs 23:7a] For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he We've got to change the way we look at ourselves as how God sees us, a prince, a son, an overcomer, the apple of His eye and an inheriter of all God's promises, not someone who is defeated, ashamed, guilt-ridden, fearful or who is a loser. [2 Corinthians 5:17] Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. Once we see things that way, we can start really putting on the new man. 2. New prayer requests: i. Prayer request -- gregledbetter My name is Greg, & for about the last year, my mother has been unemployed, for health reasons. She has been seeking monetary hand outs which have not been easy for me, my brother or my sister to send. Mom has been smoking for most of her life, & in my heart, I knew where most of any monies would go, & it wouldn't be for rent, utilities or groceries, but for the smokes. My mom's side of the family has turned away from us to a great extent. I just would pray that Mom would understand that her children do not hate her or not want to help, but we are trying to do for ourselves. Last Friday, my brother quit a job. He's been sick for a while, but I think this time, it has some mental overtones with it. He has acquired a sort of violent streak, where he could be considered dangerous. Pray for his safety, & that somehow, he would remember that there is a God Who loves & cares for him. ii. Pray for me -- neka Pray for me I am starting my own business as a Mary Kay Consultant & I am hoping to be blessed so that I may be a blessing to God. Also pray for my friend, Carl, he is struggling with beginning his christian walk with God & the enemy keeps distracting him from God. Sincerely, Shaneka Dunn iii. Healing of my heart -- cheritomp I'm in need of healing of my heart. I've been married for 8 yrs. Separated from my husband for 2 1/2 years & the sole supporter & care giver of a beautiful 3yr old daughter. My husband carries a lot of guilt & hurt from our years together, even though I've forgiven him for all that he's done while we were together. As for me, I carry hurts from all that was done to me while we were married. Now, my 3 yr. she's my main concern. She'll never know her father because we separated just when she turned 1yr. Because of a new relationship that my husband is in right now she can't call or talk to him. We also live in two different states but we're just two hours apart. Your prayers & any advise would be most appreciated. cheritomp 3. Prayer update: i. Update -- linda812 For those who has been praying & fasting, God is moving by his spirit. My pastor has more of an anointing -God's power is being revealed in each service. Also a pastor from London England sent for my pastor to preach in a conference. Please don't stop praying & fasting with me on Fridays –the Conference is in November the last two weeks. My pastor’s health is doing better. Pray for our ministry while our leader leaves because this is a first beginning of God making full proof of his ministry. ii. Praise report for Bradley -- christiandeb Bradley came home from hospital to-day. He is still on antibiotics & is a bit weak, but is much better. iii. Continue to pray for my sister, Michelle Baker -- bina There have been some obstacles we've faced over the weekend, but as always...God has prevailed, when we thought hope was lost prayers were answered & God's mighty hand of mercy continues to comfort & heal my sister. Most of all continue to pray for her soul & others in the hospital who have seen these wonderful miracles of healing that God is performing in her life. My mother (who is not a christian) has praised the Lord on several occasions (AMEN!!!!!), my prayer is all will see God's grace & mercy & accept Him into their lives. 4. Update on site: Praise God, I just received a configuration letter and we have a new site. I've requested for transfer of the domain name to the new server and will be uploading the files soon. Will let you know when the site is up. Continue to pray that there will be no problems configuring the new site. 5. Number of prayer warriors: 501 One has unsubscribed. in Christ, waihun
Monday, October 30, 2000 6:40:48 PM waihun

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