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💜 CONTENTMENT COTTAGE 💜 "...be content with what you have. For God has said, “I will never, never fail you nor forsake you.” _Hebrews 13:5 TLB
effective prayer

key #6 to effective prayer

August 20, 2021August 20, 2021 Ellen Lebsock

PRAISE ALWAYS In order to pray effectively we'll need to PRAISE God at ALL times. As our example, King David offered praise when he prayed for deliverance from trouble. In 1 Samuel 21:10-15 he records his trouble when he feigned madness before A′chish the king of Gath. Later In Psalm 34, he wrote, "This poor… Continue reading key #6 to effective prayer

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intense anticipation

August 20, 2021August 24, 2021 Ellen Lebsock

"Lifeless religion will leave people creating doctrinal excuses for their powerless lives." Barry Bennett God's Word Is A Gospel of Power! Expect the power of God and miracles in your life! Your intense anticipation of His goodness is the fertile ground for faith to receive miracles! The true gospel is the power of God. Lifeless… Continue reading intense anticipation

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contentment

August 19, 2021April 27, 2022 Ellen Lebsock

"There's no happier person than a truly thankful, content person."Joyce Meyer On the one hand, as believers in Christ Jesus, we should be contented people, at peace with God, our neighbors, our family, and ourselves. There is a serene satisfaction in that kind of contentment which brings a sense of gladness, gratification, happiness, pleasure and… Continue reading contentment

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no plans

August 17, 2021January 10, 2022 Ellen Lebsock

Grace and peace on your Tuesday Dear Hearts.❤️ This morning the Lord laid Matthew 6:34 on my heart again... “So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its ownMatthew 6:34 Amplified Bible Last week, as we visited with our out of state guests, I found… Continue reading no plans

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the real me

August 15, 2021 Ellen Lebsock

My heart is the real me. My spirit may be born again but it is with my heart that I bring forth my life for good or evil. It is with my heart I believe or grow hard against God. It is my heart that relates to the world around me. God can see my… Continue reading the real me

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a time of grace

August 11, 2021November 8, 2021 Ellen Lebsock

Where Does Suffering Come From? Jesus is not allowing suffering. Man is. God gave the earth to man and man gave it to the devil through sin. Jesus came to save men, not destroy them. He is not allowing or sending destructive natural disasters or viruses. They are a result of sin in the earth.… Continue reading a time of grace

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keys to the Kingdom

August 5, 2021August 5, 2021 Ellen Lebsock

In certain Christian circles the tradition of "binding and loosing" may extend all the way from binding 'a spirit of snoring' to loosing 'my perfect personal trainer'. I'm here to tell you -- those are the wrong keys! Don't misunderstand me please. I've tried opening the doors to God's Kingdom using those very keys myself.… Continue reading keys to the Kingdom

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