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Fasting & Prayer for the Salvation of our Children and Family-Psalm 16:11

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Promise for this week:

You reveal the path of life to me;

in your presence is abundant joy;

at your right hand are eternal pleasures (Psalm 16:11).

To read this in Spanish, click here.

What is your greatest delight?

Did you wake up today with a note of thanksgiving and praise to the Lord?

The life  of a christian should be the happiest life!

Do we live times of sorrow and pain? Sure! Do we get sick? We do!

Some give the impression that being a christian has a requirement of displaying a somber and upset countenance. Nevertheless, walking with Christ gives us the greatest reason to live radiantly, with the genuine joy of the salvation that He conquered for us at the cross.

If God has revealed to us the path of life  our joy is genuine and abundant, for our delight is to be with Christ. He gives us his life. He gives us his peace. He blesses us that we may become a blessing to others. He left us promises that encourage us even while facing adverse situations. Even though we see evil, even though we experience suffering, having Christ in our heart is the greatest reason for joy.

To consider:

  • What role does Christ play in my life?
  • What does  my family see in me that may attract them to an intimate relationship with Jesus?

My prayer  
Dear heavenly Father, 

I thank you for Jesus and the delight it means to know Him. I thank you for the joy that only He brings to my life. Forgive me for the times I have failed to look at your face and I represented you falsely, with my lack of gratitude, my doubt, my disobedience and my sin. Help me to stay in the light of your presence so that the trials can’t fog my vision nor my understanding of what it means to be a believer, a Christian, one that walks in your presence. Give me the opportunity to reflect Jesus appropriately every moment, everywhere, that others may also find their delight in you. Bless my children and my family; and do not let me be a hindrance for their relationship with you.

In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

PLEASE, SHARE THIS PROMISE, THAT IT MAY BECOME A BLESSING IN YOUR FAMILY AND MANY MORE FAMILIES.  

This prayer initiative is not done by chance.  Each week we set aside this time to fast and pray specifically for this purpose.

Who? We invite YOU. Join us in prayer and fasting for our children and family.

When?  Each Friday, from 1:00 pm, up to Sabbath at 1:00 pm.

How? After our lunch on Friday, we start fasting: We skip our Friday supper and we also skip breakfast on Sabbath morning. We finish our fast on Sabbath at 1:00 pm (just in time to have the Sabbath lunch with our friends and family!).

NOTE: You can adjust this to your medical needs. One may opt to partially fast by drinking only natural fruit juices or by eating some raw fruit instead of abstaining from food. But it is important that we unite in prayer for our purpose.

Tips for this special time:

  • Silently study today’s Bible verse (s).
  • Set aside different times throughout the day/night to talk to God regarding your loved ones and those you wish to see in heaven. Prayerfully ask the Lord to fulfill this specific promise in your own life and in the lives of your loved ones.
  • Please, remember there are many more united in prayer for this purpose. When you pray, please include a request for all the families united in this endeavor.
  • You may want to write this weekend’s Bible verse(s) and place it where it is visible, as a personal reminder.
  • When it is time to end the fasting (In time for Sabbath lunch with the family, thank God for the victory that He will give to your family and the rest of the families united in prayer.

Remember: We can achieve victory through prayer.

May the Lord bless you abundantly and grant you the requests of your heart according to His promise and great mercy.

 

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Fasting and Prayer for the Salvation of our Children and Families-2 Peter 3:9

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Promise for this week:

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9, KJV).

Para leer esto en Español, pulse aquí.

Time is a precious treasure that many disregard.  There are many who believe our faith has no foundation, because Jesus has still not come for the second time. But God is transparent: His delay is for no other reason than His great love for you and me. Do we appreciate his long-suffering? Do we realize how merciful He is?

We should look at each new day we have as a valuable opportunity to surrender to the Holy Spirit’s leading so that He will correct every defect in our character,and to encourage those we want to see in heaven, to seek Jesus. 

Let us pray, let us fast, but let us surrender our will to God. With all our heart let us seek to be more like Jesus in everything. Then, we will see a true interest in those that once seemed indifferent to the heavenly invitation, for they will see Jesus in us.

Fasting and Prayer for our Children and Families

My prayer: 

Dear heavenly Father:

I thank you for this new day and the opportunity you give me to realize how far I am from reflecting Jesus. Forgive me. Take my heart and make it your dwelling. Help me live this day to be more like Jesus and let others know that you have been patient because you long to save us. I plea that your Holy Spirit will  touch the heart of every member of my family and that they will not delay in giving their lives to you. In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen.

PLEASE, SHARE THIS PROMISE, THAT IT MAY BECOME A BLESSING IN YOUR FAMILY AND MANY MORE FAMILIES.  

This prayer initiative is not done by chance.  Each week we set aside this time to fast and pray specifically for this purpose.

Who? We invite YOU. Join us in prayer and fasting for our children and family.

When?  Each Friday, from 1:00 pm, up to Sabbath at 1:00 pm.

How? After our lunch on Friday, we start fasting: We skip our Friday supper and we also skip breakfast on Sabbath morning. We finish our fast on Sabbath at 1:00 pm (just in time to have the Sabbath lunch with our friends and family!).

NOTE: You can adjust this to your medical needs. One may opt to partially fast by drinking only natural fruit juices or by eating some raw fruit instead of abstaining from food. But it is important that we unite in prayer for our purpose.

Tips for this special time:

  • Silently study today’s Bible verse (s).
  • Set aside different times throughout the day/night to talk to God regarding your loved ones and those you wish to see in heaven. Prayerfully ask the Lord to fulfill this specific promise in your own life and in the lives of your loved ones.
  • Please, remember there are many more united in prayer for this purpose. When you pray, please include a request for all the families united in this endeavor.
  • You may want to write this weekend’s Bible verse(s) and place it where it is visible, as a personal reminder.
  • When it is time to end the fasting (In time for Sabbath lunch with the family, thank God for the victory that He will give to your family and the rest of the families united in prayer.

Remember: We can achieve victory through prayer.

May the Lord bless you abundantly and grant you the requests of your heart according to His promise and great mercy.

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Fasting & Prayer for the Salvation of our Children & Family-James 5:16

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This week’s promise:

  Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. (James 5:16, KJV).

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There is a highly important work which cannot be ignored without eternal consequences: To help restore peace and harmony in the family.

We must be humble and realize we have failed in multiple instances. When parents have the courage to recognize their faults before their children and with sincereness ask God and their children for their forgiveness, the door for the work of the Holy Spirit in the heart of each family member opens up.  Our children are waiting to see that the work of Christ in their parent’s lives is real.

Each unconfessed fault is a barrier for their relationship with the Savior.

If more parents had the courage to humble themselves before God and to admit their faults in their relationship with their children, we would see more prodigal sons return to the Father’s house.

If not before, friday, before sundown, we should take care of any misunderstandings and all differences.

What should I confess before my children and family? Each attitude, action or omission that negatively affected his/her life. Reflect on the following questions:

  • Did I give a bad example in words, actions or attitude?
  • Did I judge wrongly? Did I believe his/her words?
  • Did I lack the courage to speak in the appropriate moment? Or did I speak at an inappropriate time?
  • Did I discipline or punished you unjustly?
  • Did I speak words that didn’t build you up?
  • Did I refuse your affection at any time?
  • Did I display favoritism?

Only the Holy Spirit can reveal the true condition of our heart and what is it that we must confess before our children and family. Let us ask God to reveal it. The recognition of our fault should bring us to ask God and those who we have wronged for forgiveness. God gives us the courage to confess and enables us to pray with those we’ve hurt and seek His  and their forgiveness. heaven rejoices with each opportunity to touch hearts with God’s forgiving and restoring grace. let us allow the Holy Spirit to work great victories in our family as we obey God’s Word.

My prayer: Dear heavenly Father, Thank you for inviting me to admit my faults before you and before those I’ve hurt. I thank you for the grace you give me to ask your forgiveness and their’s, as well. I thank you for you heal our wounds and you work great victories in answer to prayer. In the name of  Jesus I pray, Amen.

PLEASE, SHARE THIS PROMISE, THAT IT MAY BECOME A BLESSING IN YOUR FAMILY AND MANY MORE FAMILIES.  

This prayer initiative is not done by chance.  Each week we set aside this time to fast and pray specifically for this purpose.

Who? We invite YOU. Join us in prayer and fasting for our children and family.

When?  Each Friday, from 1:00 pm, up to Sabbath at 1:00 pm.

How? After our lunch on Friday, we start fasting: We skip our Friday supper and we also skip breakfast on Sabbath morning. We finish our fast on Sabbath at 1:00 pm (just in time to have the Sabbath lunch with our friends and family!).

NOTE: You can adjust this to your medical needs. One may opt to partially fast by drinking only natural fruit juices or by eating some raw fruit instead of abstaining from food. But it is important that we unite in prayer for our purpose.

Tips for this special time:

  • Silently study today’s Bible verse (s).
  • Set aside different times throughout the day/night to talk to God regarding your loved ones and those you wish to see in heaven. Prayerfully ask the Lord to fulfill this specific promise in your own life and in the lives of your loved ones.
  • Please, remember there are many more united in prayer for this purpose. When you pray, please include a request for all the families united in this endeavor.
  • You may want to write this weekend’s Bible verse(s) and place it where it is visible, as a personal reminder.
  • When it is time to end the fasting (In time for Sabbath lunch with the family, thank God for the victory that He will give to your family and the rest of the families united in prayer.

Remember: We can achieve victory through prayer.

May the Lord bless you abundantly and grant you the requests of your heart according to His promise and great mercy.

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Little Notes of Victory-Deuteronomy 20:4

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For the Lord your God is He who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory (Deuteronomy 20:4).

Para leer esto en Español, pulsa aquí.

Their is no victory without a battle.

Do you have a battle to wage? God gave specific instructions to obtain victory. These are registered in Deuteronomy, chapter 20. Some of them are:

  • Be not afraid of your enemies, nor their resources.
  • The spiritual leader’s task is to give the people courage.
  • They should remind their people the following:

a) God is with us.

b) He intends to fight (instead of us) against our enemies.

c) The reason: To save us.

Do you believe God? Do you accept His promise?  If so, what is preventing you from living in VICTORY?

Allow God to take control of your problems.

©Rhodi Alers de López

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Fasting & Prayer for the Salvation of our Children & Families-Isaiah 54:13

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Promise for this weekend: “And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children” (Isaiah 54:13).

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Time is elusive

Parents witness time fly by and how fast children grow. Are your children home or have they grown and left the nest? Do you regularly study the Word of God with them? Is this time the best part of their day?

Quality Time

Your children need to be shaped by the Word of God.

  • Talk with them about the things of eternal value.
  • Help them create a time slot in their daily schedule to study the Bible.

Textbook par excellence

The Bible is the most excellent text book. Only the Bible prepares us for life here and for eternity. You are the instrument chosen by God to help them love the Bible as their favorite book. Make the Bible study time an interesting one. Think about their preferences and interests, and use Bible stories to instill in them the eternal values.

Do you have an empty nest?

If they are no longer home,

  • Ask God for more opportunities to talk with them about the eternal home.
  • Use technology to share jewels from the Word of God.
  • Share Bible verses that have strengthened your walk with the Lord.
  • Help them find a promise that relates to their individual challenges.

When the Bible is valued in the home, it exerts a holy influence. It’s advice will follow our children long after they have left their childhood home. Don’t you ever get tired of praying and working hand in hand with God in the salvation of your family.

My prayer: Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for your Word. Give me the perseverance and the wisdom I need to share your Word in an interesting way with my family. I thank you in advance for the opportunities that you will help me take advantage of, and I thank you for the promised blessing. Thank you for the peace that surrounds our lives and for your work of salvation in each member of my family. In the name of  Jesus I pray, Amen.

PLEASE, SHARE THIS PROMISE, THAT IT MAY BECOME A BLESSING IN YOUR FAMILY AND MANY MORE FAMILIES.  

This prayer initiative is not done by chance.  Each week we set aside this time to fast and pray specifically for this purpose.

Who? We invite YOU. Join us in prayer and fasting for our children and family.

When?  Each Friday, from 1:00 pm, up to Sabbath at 1:00 pm.

How? After our lunch on Friday, we start fasting: We skip our Friday supper and we also skip breakfast on Sabbath morning. We finish our fast on Sabbath at 1:00 pm (just in time to have the Sabbath lunch with our friends and family!).

NOTE: You can adjust this to your medical needs. One may opt to partially fast by drinking only natural fruit juices or by eating some raw fruit instead of abstaining from food. But it is important that we unite in prayer for our purpose.

Tips for this special time:

  • Silently study today’s Bible verse (s).
  • Set aside different times throughout the day/night to talk to God regarding your loved ones and those you wish to see in heaven. Prayerfully ask the Lord to fulfill this specific promise in your own life and in the lives of your loved ones.
  • Please, remember there are many more united in prayer for this purpose. When you pray, please include a request for all the families united in this endeavor.
  • You may want to write this weekend’s Bible verse(s) and place it where it is visible, as a personal reminder.
  • When it is time to end the fasting (In time for Sabbath lunch with the family, thank God for the victory that He will give to your family and the rest of the families united in prayer.

Remember: We can achieve victory through prayer.

May the Lord bless you abundantly and grant you the requests of your heart according to His promise and great mercy.

©Rhodi Alers de López

Comment and share: How is God working in response to your prayer? We would love to hear from you.

 

 

 

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“Little Notes of VICTORY”-Psalm 72:12

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“For he will deliver the needy who cry out, the afflicted who have no one to help.” (Psalm 72:12). 

To read this in Spanish click here.

 

Who is this promise for?

  1. The needy-those who need one or more things
  2. The afflicted-those who suffer (physically, emotionally or spiritually)
  3. Those who have no help

To those who realize their need before the Lord, to those who suffer, (whether it’s for themselves or for anyone for whom the Lord has placed a burden in their heart to pray for), to those who feel alone in their need, God promises to deliver, to help, to answer their prayers.

Whatever causes you to worry, whatever your pain, sorrow or burden is, leave it TODAY in the hands of He who promises to work in answer to your prayer. TODAY you can live in victory. Praise the Lord!

Please share your experience by leaving a comment below: 

How has the Lord revealed himself to you in your time of need?

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Notitas de VICTORIA-Salmo 72:12

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Porque él librará al menesteroso que clamare, y al afligido que no tuviere quien le socorra (Salmo 72:12).

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Identifiquemos, ¿para quién es esta promesa?

  1. Para el menesteroso:  Quien tiene falta o necesidad de una o más cosas.
  2. Para el afligido: Quien sufre una angustia, dolor o pesar físico, mental o espiritual.
  3. Para quien no tiene quién le socorra.

A quien reconozca su necesidad ante Dios, a quien sufre (en cualquier área de su vida) ya sea por sí mismo o por otros a quienes Dios coloca una carga en su corazón para interceder por ellos, Dios promete librarle, socorrerle, contestarle.

Lo que te aflige, lo que te preocupa, la carga de tu corazón, colócala HOY en las manos de Aquél que promete obrar en respuesta a tu clamor. HOY tú puedes vivir en victoria. Alabado sea Jehová.

Por favor, comparte tu experiencia: Comenta más abajo.

¿Cómo se ha manifestado Dios en respuesta a tu clamor?

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El secreto del pajarito

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¡Hola amigo, hola amiga! Me encanta observar a los pajaritos. Me llaman la atención. Me provoca ternura mirarlos. Observar los pajaritos llena mi ser de alegría y un sentido de bienestar me inunda. Esta mañana en mi caminata miraba a un pajarito de rama en rama. Las ramas se mecían con el movimiento del pajarito que no permanecía quieto por mucho tiempo.

De ellos podemos aprender hermosas lecciones. Comparto contigo una inteligente observación de los amantes de las aves. No sé quién lo descubrió, ni quién fue el primero en compartirlo, pero comparto la idea y su lección.

¿Te has fijado en cómo duerme un pájaro en una rama o en un alambre o cuerda, sin caerse? ¿Cómo logra eso?
Si tú o yo intentáramos dormir así, nos caeríamos y terminaríamos con múltiples fracturas, golpes y lastimaduras, si es que sobrevivimos la caída. ¿Qué podemos aprender del pajarito?

El secreto está en los tendones de las patas del pajarito. Dios los creó de tal forma que, cuando la rodilla está doblada, la pata agarra firmemente cualquier cosa.
Los patas no se sueltan de la rama o del objeto hasta que el pajarito desdoble la rodilla para volar. La rodilla doblada es lo que da al pajarito la fuerza para asirse de cualquier cosa. ¿No es eso asombroso? ¡Qué diseño increíble usó el Señor al crear el pajarito!Una ventaja u opción similar se nos concede al ser humano: Cuando en nuestra vida soplan los vientos, cuando surgen problemas, cuando todo es incierto, la única seguridad o estabilidad proviene de nuestras rodillas dobladas en oración. Ante el trono de la gracia hay seguridad. Allí recibimos toda bendición que tú y yo podamos necesitar para salir airosos en el conflicto espiritual que a diario vivimos.

Cuando estés rodeado de problemas que te hacen dudar, cuando te sientas desanimado, sin deseos de continuar la jornada, ya no intentes caminar solo. No busques resolver los problemas por tus propias fuerzas.  ¡Jesús quiere caminar contigo! Él renueva tus fuerzas y tu fe, porque Él es tu fuerza, y quien te sostiene. Si, con tanto amor, cuida de los pajaritos, ¡qué no hará por ti, que eres su hijo amado! Créele hoy a Dios. No te fallará.

Algunas de promesas que hacemos bien recordar ahora son:

  1. No temas, porque yo estoy contigo; no desmayes, porque yo soy tu Dios que te esfuerzo; siempre te ayudaré, siempre te sustentaré con la diestra de mi justicia-Isaías 41:10.
  2.  Y esta es la confianza que tenemos en él, que si pedimos alguna cosa conforme a su voluntad, él nos oye-1 Juan 5:14.
  3. Claman los justos, y Jehová oye, y los libra de todas sus angustias-Salmo 34:17.
  4. Por nada estéis afanosos, sino sean conocidas vuestras peticiones delante de Dios en toda oración y ruego, con acción de gracias. Y la paz de Dios, que sobrepasa todo entendimiento, guardará vuestros corazones y vuestros pensamientos en Cristo Jesús-Filipenses 4:6-7.

RECUERDA, amigo, amiga: El secreto del pajarito es también el secreto para tu éxito espiritual.

Si te ha sido de bendición, compártelo.

Comenta aquí: ¿Cómo obró Dios en tu situación difícil en respuesta a la oración?

 

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“Porque te amo” Quesadillas (con opción vegana & sin gluten)

Celebre con estilo

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Ingredientes:

  • 8 Tortillas Mission (super soft) de harina de trigo, tamaño de 10 ” (para preparar burritos).
  • 8 0z. queso crema Philadelphia -cebollines y cebolla (chive & onion)
  • 3 tazas de hojas de espinaca tierna (baby spinach), lavadas y secas.
  • 1 1/2 taza queso rallado Kraft Mexican Four cheese
  • Nota: Puede usar queso vegano marca Daiya. Es sabroso y se derrite bien.

Herramientas:

  • tabla de madera de cortar
  • moldes para cortar galletas en forma de corazón

Procedimiento:

En la estufa de gas, encienda la llama a fuego bajo. Caliente una tortilla por ambos lado solo lo suficiente  para suavizarla, teniendo cuidado de que no se queme.

Colóquela sobre la tabla de picar.

Unte con poquito queso crema.

Forre de espinaca.

Espolvoree una pizca de sal.

Ponga queso rallado.

Cubra con otra tortilla que ya se ha calentado y suavizado.

Con el molde de galletas, presione firmemente para cortar a través de ambas tortillas. Levante todo con mucho cuidado.

Haga varios cortes de corazón en la tortilla, uno bien cerca del otro, cuidando de utilizarla toda.

Repita hasta terminar todos sus ingredientes.

En una plancha o sartén caliente, cocine las quesadillas un minuto por cada lado, o hasta que estén levemente doradas.

*8 tortillas rinde aproximadamente 20 quesadillas. Dependerá del tamaño de su molde para cortar galletas. Prepare suficientes para que cada invitado las disfrute.

Le advierto: Se van a desaparecer.

Sirva con elegancia y mucho amor. Disfrute.

Opción libre de gluten: Utilice tortillas de almendra o de harina sin gluten.

Opción vegana: Sustituya el queso crema por su untado favorito. Use queso vegano tal como:

  • Daiya
  • Go veggie
  • Field Roast
  • Vio Life
  • Miyoko
  • Tofutti
  • Kite Hill, o cualquier otro substituto de su preferencia.
  • También puede preparar su propio queso, si así desea.

Deja tu comentario. ¿Te animaste a probar la receta?