APOLOGIZE

I remember during those times working in the school system, I use to work with children in various age groups from toddler to elementary age. So often you may see the elementary kids get into a squabble over a toy or a position they may have played in a game. As an adult I can see the shoving, name calling and then the throwing of the fists.Well, before it gets out of hand, you do your best to step in and say, "stop it"!.Mary apologize to Johnny or vice versa. All in all I would  step in and reprimand the students for their actions and say their behavior is unacceptable. I would inform the students to express words of regret on how they treated their fellow classmate.The children returned their response with such defiance  and refuse to apologize for their behavior. I would ask  them again to apolgize, but to change their attitude on how they spoke to their classmate. Finally, both students apologize and wanted to be friends. At the end I would offer my punishment, because their behavior was unacceptable. Their punishment may have been no recess the next day or maybe sit out a particular game. The lesson is to think about what you have done and not to repeat the same behavior over and over again. It was to let them know that certain things will be withheld from them.

I so  often think about our Heavenly Father.We are His children. We are a family. People of God the story above depicts the Body of Christ. "If my people which are called by my name would humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land" 2Chron.7:14. People of God we as a people must begin to humble ourselves and begin to fast and pray like never before.We are in a very critical time. God is looking for His people to return back to Him. He's looking for an apology.We must begin to change our thinking.God has great things waiting for His people.But we must return back to Him. Maybe you have slipped or went backward in your walk with the Lord, maybe you have offended someone with your words or maybe you're angry with God.? All in all find that quiet place in your home, apartment or place of business and talk with the Father. Tell Him you're sorry.Let the Father know you're repenting and you're going to return back to Him.Begin to ask the Father for His help and Holy Spirit for His assistance.
People of God, I serve and awesome God. He's a good God. His desire is to shower you with His presence and flood you with His joy and give you His peace.Without God, I wouldn't have made it thus far. On a daily basis, I make repentance a part of my communication with God. I don't want to get so complacent in this Christian walk that I don't feel a need to repent.
Take time get in His word and seek His face and let Him speak to you.
God Loves You Very Much......................

What's your landscape like?

During this last winter, the snowstorms were very brutal . There was snowstorms after snowstorms. It was one after another one.As I listened to the weather forecast,they would say we're having another snowstorm for the next 2-3 days. As I sit and listened, I always think about my garden. I saw how the weather was very cold and harsh to my plants, year after year. This year was no exception. One day my husband noticed (Antonio's Landscapers) working on our neighbors yard. I noticed they worked all day in the sun until the evening pulling out weeds and any dead shrubbery.They even came back the next day and worked in the rain. They didn't allow anything to stop them. They had a job to complete.
After they completed my neighbor's yard.My husband hired them for our yard. We noticed they did great work and we wanted a beautiful landscape.

The landscapers came and did their work.They removed the old shrubbery and planted new shrubbery.
The landscaper went with us to the flower shop. He told us to make sure we get perennials. We purchased some beautiful pernnial plants. One thing about pernnials,they will endure harsh weather of any kind. During the planting process, I asked why didn't plants every grow in this section of my garden. He indicated to me, you didn't have any soil. You need good soil. He also indicated that they didn't get their soil from Home Deopt.They receive their soil from a warehouse.
The landscapers designed us a beautiful landscape and we're very pleased with the work they did. ( I still have to see that no weeds come up) I have to maintain my landscape. I have to water the plants.Pull off any dead sections  of the plant, so it can  continue to grow.I have to monitor my garden on a daily basis.But I do it with pleasure. The landscaper periodically stops by and say hi.

What is the soil (ground )of your heart like? What are you planting in your heart? Is the ground of your heart full of bitterness?unforgiveness? resentment? Are you keeping your heart free and clear? Are you removing anything that would hinder your walk with the Lord? Are you feasting on the Word of God?
People of God make sure you protect your heart.Don't allow resentment,bitterness,hatred,jealousy and envy to be planted in the garden of your heart!If you see any signs of these weeds pull them up immediately.! If you keep out the weeds you'll have a beautiful garden. What will the Lord say when he comes to check on His garden (your heart)? Will He be pleased? Only you can answer that.
 It's important that we all maintain our garden(heart).Dig out the old and plant new. Pull off and pluck up!.Do what you have to do ,so you can have  the most beautiful garden (heart) that the Lord can say,look at my creation (He's smiling).


St.Matthew 15:11
It is not what goes into the mouth that makes a person unclean. It is what comes out of the mouth that makes a person unclean.
Eph 5:26
That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing by the word.
Eph.5:27
That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.
James 3:10
Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing, my brethern, these things not so to be
James 3:11
Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?

Peace Out

Welcome! To My Blog

Hello All,
    I like to welcome you to my blog.  The name of the blog is called,"Equipping the Saints for Battle".
The reason for this blog is to transform,inspire and educate you in the things of God. I want to encourage you to go higher heights and deeper depths in the things of God. I want to encourage you to get out  of the shallow part of the water and go into the ocean.

I want to encourage you to fall in love with the Lord all over again. It's time to  run after God with your whole heart. If you search him you'll find him. During our time together,I will release revelation , insight and wisdom for such a time as this......During our time spent together, you'll be able to take away nuggets that you'll be able to apply to your situation. What are you dealing with? Are you fighting the good fight of faith? Are you properly dressed? My job is to prepare you to be strong in the Lord and remind you to use the Word of God as your final authority.
During these changing times and seasons, you need to stay in tune what's going in the realm of the Spirit.
I'm very excited to release this blog unto you....................... Stay tune......
Your servant,
Alfreda Richardson