Who is my Elizabeth?
When Mary, was given the biggest news of her life, she had no husband to confide in. Her first instinct after her visit from the angel of the Lord was to immediately go out and seek Godly counsel from her cousin Elizabeth.
Mary didn't waste any time, she went with haste.
As a Christian woman, who is your Elizabeth? Who do you rush to in a hurry? Who do you seek for your Godly counsel?
If you don't have an Elizabeth of your very own, ask God to put one in your life.
Below are a few characteristics to look for in your Elizabeth.
Your Elizabeth should:
•Have a steadfast walk with the Lord.
•Give Godly counsel in truth and love.
•Encourage you in your walk in faith.
•Encourage you in your marriage, studies, career and relationships.
•Be someone whom you desire to learn from.
•Pray for you and encourage you when you are down and out with life stress.
•Rejoice in your successes.
•See your God-given gifts and encourage you to use them.
Your Elizabeth should not:
•Gossip with others about things you have shared.
•Disrespect your partner or family.
•Remind you of past failures, or make fun of your shortcomings.
•Pull you away from others.
•Discourage you from serving the Lord.
•Be in competition with you, or insecure in your achievements.
•Your Elizabeth should not take the Glory of God for herself by saying I prayed for her that's why she is driving this car or that's why she has gotten that job.
Take a moment and ask yourself, "Who is my Elizabeth?" And am I an Elizabeth to someone?
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The Eagle does not fight the snake on the ground. It picks it up into the sky and changes the battle ground, and then it releases the snake into the sky.
The snake has no stamina, no power and no balance in the air. It is useless, weak and vulnerable unlike on the ground where it is powerful wise and deadly.
Take your fight into the spiritual realm by praying and when you are in the spiritual realm God takes over your battles.
Don't fight the enemy in his comfort zone, change the battle grounds like the Eagle and let God take charge through your earnest prayer. You'll be assured of clean victory.
Pray without ceasing.
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A Christian's Possessions
A tax officer came one day to a poor Christian to determine the amount of taxes he would have to pay.
The following conversation took place:
"What property do you possess?" asked the assessor.
"I am a very wealthy man," replied the Christian.
"List your possessions, please," the assessor instructed.
The Christian replied:
First, I have everlasting life, John 3:16
Second, I have a mansion in heaven, John 14:2
Third, I have a perfect conscience & peace that passes all understanding, Philippians 4:7
Fourth, I have joy unspeakable, 1 Peter 1:8
Fifth, I have divine love which never fails, 1 Corinthians 13:8
Sixth, I have a faithful wife, Proverbs 31:10
Seventh, I have healthy, happy obedient children, Exodus 20:12
Eighth, I have true, loyal friends, Proverbs 18:24
Ninth, I have songs in the night, Psalms 42:8
Tenth, I have a crown of life, James 1:12"
The tax assessor closed his book, and said, "Truly you are a very rich man, but your property is not subject to taxation."
I pray that all of us will have this kind of tax free "wealth."
Author Unknown
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