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Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28
Dear heavenly Father, Thank you for your invitation to give rest to the mind, body and spirit. I need you. As I come to your presence, help me to more fully understand your loving care, and your call. Help me to rest in you and to remember your promises. In Jesus’ name, Amen. © Rhodi Alers de López, 2022
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Venid a mí todos los que estáis trabajados y cargados, y yo os haré descansar.
Mateo 11:28
Amante Padre celestial, gracias por tu invitación de dar descanso a la mente, el cuerpo y el espíritu. Te necesito. Al venir a tu presencia, ayúdame a comprender mejor tu amante cuidado y tu llamado. Ayúdame a descansar en ti y a recordar tus promesas. En el nombre de Jesús, Amén. ©Rhodi Alers de López, 2022
I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.”
Psalm 32:8
Dear heavenly Father, I admit my lack of understanding and knowledge to do your will. I need your guidance and direction. I surrender to your will. In Jesus name, Amen.
¡Feliz año nuevo!
Y esto, conociendo el tiempo, que es ya hora de levantarnos del sueño; porque ahora está más cerca de nosotros nuestra salvación que cuando creímos- (Romanos 13:11).
Hoy quiero agradecer a Dios por las inmerecidas bondades conferidas en el año que recién terminó. Quiero celebrar la misericordia divina y su gracia a lo largo del año pasado. Agradezco a Dios la bendición de la familia carnal, que continúa creciendo. Doy gracias por la gran familia espiritual, que también crece, agradezco por cada amigo, hermano, y cada intercesor. Doy gracias a Dios por ti.
Alabo a Dios por las oportunidades que concediera a este Ministerio de alcanzar a tantos a través de la oración intercesora, a cuantos alcanzamos con el mensaje de prevención de Abuso Sexual Infantil y a quienes alcanzamos con el mensaje de restauración. Agradezco las incontables personas alcanzadas a través de la Palabra escrita, cantada y hablada. Dios ha sido bueno, sin que lo merezcamos. También doy gracias a Dios por su perdón por mis faltas y desaciertos confesados.
Hoy agradezco la bendición que me confiere de ver abrir sus ojos a la vida otro año. Doy la bienvenida a la nueva página de gloriosas oportunidades para hacer una mejor y más completa labor, guiada por su Santo Espíritu.
HOY está más cerca nuestra redención que cuando creímos. De todas las bendiciones que podemos pedir, pido para ti lo mismo que para mí: Que Dios llene tu copa con su Santo Espíritu. Es la mejor bendición que el cielo puede darnos. Reconozco que hoy, más que nunca, necesito que su Espíritu tome absoluto control de mi vida para cumplir la labor asignada, y para estar lista para la pronta segunda venida de Cristo.
Feliz y próspero año nuevo. Que camines de la mano de Cristo hasta la patria celestial junto a toda tu familia; y que por el testimonio de una vida consecuente, muchos más se añadan a la caravana de hijos de Dios que marchan firmes hacia la Canaán celestial. Que seas bendecido para bendecir en este nuevo año.
Tu amiga y hermana en Cristo, Rhodi Alers de López.
“For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, And do not return there, But water the earth, And make it bring forth and bud, That it may give seed to the sower And bread to the eater,
11 So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me [a]void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it (Isaiah 55:10-11).
God gave us His Word with a specific purpose: It testifies of Him. That testimony transforms, invigorates, gives life, restores, illuminates, brings hope and prepares us for the heavenly home. How often do you share His Word with those you wish to see in Heaven? Today it is easier than ever. There is no excuse.
Share a portion of the Word daily with your family. Even those who seem uninterested will benefit from a promise, a counsel or a story, if you share it in the moment appointed by God. Pray to know what and when to share. Then, remember that His Word will not return empty. It will, little by little, but persistently press on. Soon, those hardened hearts will become sensitive and responsive to the heavenly call because the light from the throne of grace reached that heart! Praise the Lord!
Dear heavenly Father:
I thank you for the power of your Word. Teach me which portion of, how and when to share your Word. May each heart of those I love respond to your call. Work your will in each heart, so that your Word does not return void. I thank you for your promise and for the work it will do in my heart and in each member of my family. I pray in the name of Jesus, 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:
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
In every area of life it is great to work when we can see the fruit of our labor. But working without achieving something tangible is not fun, but frustrating. The Bible tells us about a situation like this. You can read it in Luke 5:1-11.
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At daybreak Jesus returned from a peaceful time along the lake shore. The multitude gathered, seeking to hear the Master. The disciples had just returned from a fruitless night of labor.
Peter had John, the Baptist on his mind, now in jail. Following Jesus was a great challenge, as the religious leaders were opposing his ministry. To make things worse, this time, not even his work as an experienced fisherman, brought him gain. His heart harbored a whirlpool of thoughts and emotions, fatigue, doubts, frustrations, longings, and the need for provision was tangible, as this was his source of income to provide for his family.
Jesus, in the boat, asked Peter to row the boat a little away from the shore, and from there, he spoke to the anxious crowd, hungry for words of life. Once finished he asked Peter to row into the deep water and let his nets down. This and more might have crossed the mind of the disciples:
—Are you serious?
—In plain daylight?
—Have you forgotten this is not the best time to even try?
Exhausted and empty-handed, Peter decided to believe Jesus and trust his word.
“Master,” Simon answered, “we have worked hard all night long and have not caught a thing. But if you tell me to, I will let the nets down” (Luke 5:5).
What followed was a wonderful manifestation of the divine power, that gave the disciples the assurance that who was in front of them:
“Jesus told Simon, “Don’t be afraid! From now on you will bring in people instead of fish” (Luke 5:10, last part)
You might find yourself tired, frustrated, and hopeless. Maybe you are watching your most treasured dreams vanish like fog when the sun shines. Instead of spiritual progress in those for whom you are praying for, does it seem like they are further away, less interested, more into so many other things?
Like Peter, you and I need to work by faith in the Word of God. Not by sight, but by faith. Not because we saw a positive indicator, but because Jesus said that you and I should labor.
Just like the net did not emerge from the water empty, God’s Word will not return void. Jesus told Peter, and all of his disciples across all ages: “Don’t be afraid! From now on you will bring in people instead of fish.”
I personally choose to believe Jesus’ words. I choose to continue praying until I see my net full and overwhelmed by God’s manifestation of power, working in answer to our submission and obedience.
My prayer: Dear heavenly Father, you are faithful. Your Word is truth! Although I may have worked fruitlessly, I believe in you. I thank you for your promise. Fill me with the Holy Spirit and use me as a fisher of men. I thank you because those you have given me, and many others, will come to Jesus’ feet; for in His name I pray and let the net down, 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:
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