There is a strategy to battle, in the bible. In the ways of God, worship must be lifted up to set the atmosphere. Why is worship so important? Worship sets a standard that says, “There is nothing in my power that I can do alone. I worship God because of what I have seen God do; what I have heard God say and for who God is alone.” Worship tells everything and everyone around me, both seen and unseen, that there is One greater than I.

Judges 20:17-18

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¹⁷ Israel, apart from Benjamin, mustered four hundred thousand swordsmen, all of them fit for battle.

¹⁸ The Israelites went up to Bethel^[a] and inquired of God. They said, “Who of us is to go up first to fight against the Benjamites?”

The Lord replied, “Judah shall go first.”

Joshua 6:1-5

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6 Meanwhile, the people of Jericho had been locking the gates in their town wall because they were afraid of the Israelites. No one could go out or come in.

^2-3 The Lord said to Joshua:

Good morning, Warriors:

For the last few weeks, when I go to sleep, I have been deep in spiritual warfare in my dreams. In my dreams, I have been in active battle using the word of God, my authority in Christ and knowledge of the enemies schemes and tactics. I wake up tired but very alert.

Spiritual warfare is not a cliche or a game, as some people may think. In the last 30 years the warfare has been real, but in the last ten years especially. 

Saints, don’t be afraid to learn about what spiral warfare is all about. Guard your body, including your mind, ears and eyes against how the enemy may plant seeds to be harvested at an opportune time. 

As you pray and intercede for others, DONT FORGET TO PRAY AND COVER YOURSELF. 

I will be talking about spiritual warfare for the next few weeks, due to the urgency in my spirit. 

 1 Corinthians 10:13

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Good morning, Saints of the Most High God:

I pray this morning finds you in good health with a heart of thanksgiving and joy.

This morning, the Holy Spirit put on my heart the importance of the race we each have been given to run.  We are not all starting from the exact same place or at the exact same time. Our goal of this race is to cross the finish line.

There may be hurdles along the way. There may be several hills to climb. The race for some is very short and for others it is longer.

So we must never compare our race to anyone else’s. We are only accountable for how we ran our race. For the race is not given to the swift or the strong, but to those that endure until the end. Ecclesiastes 9:11

I encourage you today, don’t give up. Even if you are tired and feel like quitting, hold on. Call out to God. Call a spiritually mature friend or mentor like your pastor or minister, or a close friend that you know is strong in the faith. Ask for prayer and guidance. Say the Lord’s Prayer and sing your favorite Christian or Gospel song. Just don’t quit and don’t give up. Help is just a prayer away.

Be blessed and know that I love you with an Everlasting and Amazing Love.

Rev. Marcia Davis

Allow today’s worship video to encourage you and give you strength.

Every day, even when having computer issues, should be a day to rejoice. LOL

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow.

HAPPY FRIDAY, EVERYONE!!!

Yes, there were challenges this week, but God.

Yes, there was sadness this week, but God.

Yes, there were attacks this week, but God.

2 Corinthians 2:12-17

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¹² When I went to Troas to preach the good news about Christ, I found that the Lord had already prepared the way. ¹³ But I was worried when I didn’t find my friend Titus there. So I left the other followers and went on to Macedonia.

¹⁴ I am grateful that God always makes it possible for Christ to lead us to victory. God also helps us spread the knowledge about Christ everywhere, and this knowledge is like the smell of perfume. ^15-16 In fact, God thinks of us as a perfume that brings Christ to everyone. For people who are being saved, this perfume has a sweet smell and leads them to a better life. But for people who are lost, it has a bad smell and leads them to a horrible death.

No one really has what it takes to do this work. ¹⁷ A lot of people try to get rich from preaching God’s message. But we are God’s sincere messengers, and by the power of Christ we speak our message with God as our witness.

GOD ALWAYS MAKES A WAY, ACCORDING TO HIS WILL.

Now, Rejoice and know that as long as you are walking in the will and authority of God, everything will work out the way God designed.

I love you with an AMAZING LOVE.

In different scholarly articles and journals,  El Shaddai’s translation has been debated. The meaning has been said to be one of the  following:

• God Almighty 
• Breast of God
• God of the Mountains

However, no matter what translation is used, God is STILL God. One of the first solos I ever sang was Amy Grant’s “El Shaddai.” I sang it for a Woman’s Tea at the Lutheran Church I grew up in – in Decatur, Georgia.

My mom and dad and I had just moved to Atlanta from Nashville/Antioch, Tennessee. I was terrified to sing in front of anyone by myself. I grew up singing, but it was always in an ensemble or choir. I loved to harmonize with other voices.

This one Saturday, it was just me and El Shaddai. My heart was beating out of my chest and my mouth was dry. However, when I closed my eyes and imagined that I was singing directly to God, the words and sound came.

Ever since that day, I have walked into my calling as a worshipper and minister. I preached my first sermon a couple of years later. Looking back, on this Throw Back Thursday, I stand in a position of gratefulness and humbleness that God would continue to use me.

Thank You, God, for using my imperfection to share the Redeeming message of your Love made Flesh. Oh Come, Oh Come Emmanuel…

I love you, All, with an AMAZING LOVE.

Be forever blessed. Rev. Marcia Davis

Hebrews 10:19-25

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Encouragement and Warning

¹⁹ My friends, the blood of Jesus gives us courage to enter the most holy place ²⁰ by a new way that leads to life! And this way takes us through the curtain that is Christ himself.

²¹ We have a great high priest who is in charge of God’s house. ²² So let’s come near God with pure hearts and a confidence that comes from having faith. Let’s keep our hearts pure, our consciences free from evil, and our bodies washed with clean water. ²³ We must hold tightly to the hope that we say is ours. After all, we can trust the one who made the agreement with us. ²⁴ We should keep on encouraging each other to be thoughtful and to do helpful things. ²⁵ Some people have gotten out of the habit of meeting for worship, but we must not do that. We should keep on encouraging each other, especially since you know that the day of the Lord’s coming is getting closer.

Have you ever passed by a complete stranger and felt the power of God on them? As children of God, there is an internal Light that radiates from us. When two or more of us are gathered together the power of the Light of God is even more intense. What an amazing feeling to worship, praise, teach and learn with our fellow brothers and sisters from all over the globe. By the time the assembling of believers has come to an end, each person feels more energized and renewed. 

Enjoy the worship video for today and watch what happens when the Lights of God begin to shine. It will be impossible for you not to go into a deeper worship.

I truly do Love you with an AMAZING LOVE. Rev. Marcia Davis

Psalm 100

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Psalm 100

A psalm. For giving grateful praise.

¹ Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
²     Worship the Lord with gladness;
    come before him with joyful songs.
³ Know that the Lord is God.
    It is he who made us, and we are his;
    we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

John 3:16-21

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HAPPY PRAISE FRIDAY!!!!

Today is Foot-stomping Friday. Some days, I like to go way back to the music I grew up on in church and in my parents home.

Remember to give God your best praise every day. May today be a day of victory and joy.

Be blessed and be obedient, in Christ Jesus.

Ok, get your tambourines. It’s time to praise the Lord.

I love you with an AMAZING LOVE.

Rev. Marcia Davis