FASTING, PRAYING, STUDYING AND LIVING FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD DECEMBER 31, 2020

From: Paul Gage​​

pauljg_64055@yahoo.com

FASTING, PRAYING, STUDYING AND LIVING FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD DECEMBER 31, 2020

FASTING, PRAYING, STUDYING, AND LIVING FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD

December 31, 2020

Farewell 2020! Greetings 2021!

To all the Saints all over the world: May  God bless you richly in this new year in accordance to how you comply with His commandments. May we, each, resolve to do all we can to have the kingdom on earth to do His will as it is in heaven. How do you think it is done in heaven?

The following is from a book entitled: "Celestial Law Book One, by Elder Harvey W. Bennett, now deceased. The book was published in 1980 and I am not sure if copies are available anywhere.

"Prayer, seasoned well with fasting, is perhaps the greatest means of expressing spiritual thoughts and desires. It remains one of the most untapped sources of spiritual energy known to man and his Creator. The blessings of peace, joy, harmony, unity , excitement for the future, and contemplation upon the potential of self as it relates to the kingdom, and a close relationship with God, is seemingly available to only a relative few. This is true, not because God only hears and responds to such a few "Chosen Ones", but it is because the greater majority of souls have not learned the essentials necessary to make their prayer life more effective and rewarding through the avenue of the attitude and act of fasting.

We may content ourselves to search the banquet floor which surrounds the spiritual banquet table, picking up "crumbs" dropped by those who sit with our Lord consuming the choicest morsels of spiritual food offered. We have not yet learned to look up and see the face of the Host, nor searched the table to see what awaits those willing to do what is necessary to be His guest.

We may be sure that somewhere around that banquet table is a vacant chair reserved for all souls ever created.  The question is, "When will we come to that point in life when we will no longer be satisfied with "leftovers" and desire the rich repast with our Savior?" It depends upon our willingness to pay the cost, whatever it may be, whether it be time, effort, prayer, fasting or greater service in order for us to sit with Him. As Jesus said,"...I will sup with him and he with me." Revelation 3:20. Let us re-align our agency so that God's Spirit may direct us to our place at His table, that we may begin to live as He would desire, that our joy and His, might be full.

Saints, this is a time for each of us to look back and look forward.  Back to see what we need to do to obtain Celestial Glory and forward with strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow.

The following was put together by the Todd Lavigne family of Ontario Canada for an early worship service at Waldo Avenue Restoration Branch on December 13. They did it by video.

 

PRAISE GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART

RELY ON HIM

ADHERE TO HIS COMMANDMENTS

YIELD TO HIS VOICE

ETERNALLY

REJOICE IN HIM

 

God be with you in 2021 as we continue in Fasting, Praying, Studying, and Living for the Kingdom of God, even Zion, to come soon.

Paul Gage

City of Our God Endeavor

From:  Brenda VanFleet

cityofourgod.indep@att.net

City of Our God Endeavor

City of Our God Independence – To God Be The Glory Have you been blessed seeing signs posted around our city that declare the sovereignty of God? We have!  Even though the 50 day launch has been completed and another 40 plus days have passed, it is so good to see the signs still standing and declaring this city for God. There are approximately 700-800 printed signs posted around the city, plus numerous handmade signs, several billboards and banners from groups and individuals sharing the message of Christ in our city.   The City of Our God Independence printed signs extend into Blue Springs, Lee’s Summit, Liberty, Kansas City, Columbia, Springfield and multiple cities in-between.  December 30th  marked the beginning of a second 50 day period for the endeavor, and there are still signs available at no cost. Please pass the word.

Video: COOGI_Shout_to_the_Lord.mp4

If the signs declaring our God show how much life is left in our city, then may we be alive for our God and our Great Nation!  Pray that our city becomes a light and sign of hope to other cities and states across this great nation. Can you imagine what could transpire if every city in every state across this nation proclaimed God?  Now is the time!  May we never take for granted the gift of speech and our freedom to worship God. The signs serve not only as a declaration to our God, but as a reminder of our need and opportunity to repent, return to and reconnect with our God. Please continue to stand strong next to your declarations. Share "City of Our God Endeavor" with friends, family, neighbors, etc. Post images of your signs on social media sharing what this endeavor has meant to you and others, and encourage them to join. Send your testimonials to us and we will post them on the website to encourage others. Share the video link below with others. Pray that BELIEVERS will join together to declare their City for God. Remember to spread the word! Blessings, Brenda City of Our God Independence – To God Be The Glory