Nursing your spiritual health

Nursing your spiritual health

by Maxine onyango Okello

Self-Improvement Spirituality

Season 2

The man sent from God

2 Timothy 2:15-26An Approved Worker15Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth. 16Avoid worthless, foolish talk that only leads to more godless behavior. 17This kind of talk spreads like cancer, as in the case of Hymenaeus and Philetus. 18They have left the path of truth, claiming that the resurrection of the dead has already occurred; in this way, they have turned some people away from the faith.19But God’s truth stands firm like a foundation stone with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and “All who belong to the Lord must turn away from evil.”20In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions, and the cheap ones are for everyday use. 21If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work.22Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.23Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. 24A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. 25Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth. 26Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap. For they have been held captive by him to do whatever he wants. Music Ascension by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Magic Lights by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Satan decieves you with a noose that doesn't exist!

Luke 10The MessageLambs in a Wolf Pack10 1-2 Later the Master selected seventy and sent them ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he intended to go. He gave them this charge:“What a huge harvest! And how few the harvest hands. So on your knees; ask the God of the Harvest to send harvest hands.3 “On your way! But be careful—this is hazardous work. You’re like lambs in a wolf pack.4 “Travel light. Comb and toothbrush and no extra luggage.“Don’t loiter and make small talk with everyone you meet along the way.5-6 “When you enter a home, greet the family, ‘Peace.’ If your greeting is received, then it’s a good place to stay. But if it’s not received, take it back and get out. Don’t impose yourself.7 “Stay at one home, taking your meals there, for a worker deserves three square meals. Don’t move from house to house, looking for the best cook in town.8-9 “When you enter a town and are received, eat what they set before you, heal anyone who is sick, and tell them, ‘God’s kingdom is right on your doorstep!’10-12 “When you enter a town and are not received, go out in the street and say, ‘The only thing we got from you is the dirt on our feet, and we’re giving it back. Did you have any idea that God’s kingdom was right on your doorstep?’ Sodom will have it better on Judgment Day than the town that rejects you.13-14 “Doom, Chorazin! Doom, Bethsaida! If Tyre and Sidon had been given half the chances given you, they’d have been on their knees long ago, repenting and crying for mercy. Tyre and Sidon will have it easy on Judgment Day compared to you.15 “And you, Capernaum! Do you think you’re about to be promoted to heaven? Think again. You’re on a fast track to hell.16 “The one who listens to you, listens to me. The one who rejects you, rejects me. And rejecting me is the same as rejecting God, who sent me.”17 The seventy came back triumphant. “Master, even the demons danced to your tune!”18-20 Jesus said, “I know. I saw Satan fall, a bolt of lightning out of the sky. See what I’ve given you? Safe passage as you walk on snakes and scorpions, and protection from every assault of the Enemy. No one can put a hand on you. All the same, the great triumph is not in your authority over evil, but in God’s authority over you and presence with you. Not what you do for God but what God does for you—that’s the agenda for rejoicing.”21 At that, Jesus rejoiced, exuberant in the Holy Spirit. “I thank you, Father, Master of heaven and earth, that you hid these things from the know-it-alls and showed them to these innocent newcomers. Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it this way.22 “I’ve been given it all by my Father! Only the Father knows who the Son is and only the Son knows who the Father is. The Son can introduce the Father to anyone he wants to.”23-24 He then turned in a private aside to his disciples. “Fortunate the eyes that see what you’re seeing! There are plenty of prophets and kings who would have given their right arm to see what you are seeing but never got so much as a glimpse, to hear what you are hearing but never got so much as a whisper.”Music instrumental- Loveworld singers, Lord we praise.

Place your life before God

Romans 12Amplified Bible, Classic Edition12 I appeal to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of [all] the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies [presenting all your members and faculties] as a living sacrifice, holy (devoted, consecrated) and well pleasing to God, which is your reasonable (rational, intelligent) service and spiritual worship.2 Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals and its new attitude], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His sight for you].Background music- Lord we praise your name, instrumentals. Loveworld Singers

Accessing the throne of Grace

Hebrews 4:16Christ Is Our High Priest14 So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe. 15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. 16 So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.2 Corinthians 9:8Amplified Bible8 And God is able to make all grace [every favor and earthly blessing] come in abundance to you, so that you may always [under all circumstances, regardless of the need] have complete sufficiency in everything [being completely self-sufficient in Him], and have an abundance for every good work and act of charity.Ephesians 3:20-21Amplified Bible, Classic Edition20 Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]—Highlights-Know your role-Observing protocol of address-Sincere praise and worship- Have joy- Remain in submission and humility- Ask big and expect bigger-Access mercy-Remain in a broken and contrite heart-Sacrifices and offerings have been given-The throne of grace is ratified by the blood of our Lord and saviour. Observe the covenantMusic by: - Ascension by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Magic Lights by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Threshing floor of God

2 Samuel 6New Living TranslationMoving the Ark to Jerusalem6 Then David again gathered all the elite troops in Israel, 30,000 in all. 2 He led them to Baalah of Judah[a] to bring back the Ark of God, which bears the name of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies,[b] who is enthroned between the cherubim. 3 They placed the Ark of God on a new cart and brought it from Abinadab’s house, which was on a hill. Uzzah and Ahio, Abinadab’s sons, were guiding the cart 4 that carried the Ark of God.[c] Ahio walked in front of the Ark. 5 David and all the people of Israel were celebrating before the Lord, singing songs[d] and playing all kinds of musical instruments—lyres, harps, tambourines, castanets, and cymbals.6 But when they arrived at the threshing floor of Nacon, the oxen stumbled, and Uzzah reached out his hand and steadied the Ark of God. 7 Then the Lord’s anger was aroused against Uzzah, and God struck him dead because of this.[e] So Uzzah died right there beside the Ark of God.8 David was angry because the Lord’s anger had burst out against Uzzah. He named that place Perez-uzzah (which means “to burst out against Uzzah”), as it is still called today.Reflection for the weekWhat inner veil do you have? What is the biggest perception of self that leads you to sin or rebel against God and His word? Are you ready to submit it to Christ? A seed awaits.Further readingJohn. 15:1-8We are on instagram: @deborahstribe Facebook: @Deborah's tribeMusic byAscension by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Magic Lights by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Reflections over Easter

Isaiah 61New Living TranslationGood News for the Oppressed61 The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed.[a] 2 He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of the Lord’s favor has come,[b] and with it, the day of God’s anger against their enemies. 3 To all who mourn in Israel,[c] he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted for his own glory.4 They will rebuild the ancient ruins, repairing cities destroyed long ago. They will revive them, though they have been deserted for many generations. 5 Foreigners will be your servants. They will feed your flocks and plow your fields and tend your vineyards. 6 You will be called priests of the Lord, ministers of our God. You will feed on the treasures of the nations and boast in their riches. 7 Instead of shame and dishonor, you will enjoy a double share of honor. You will possess a double portion of prosperity in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours.

Praying for the Body Of Christ as a watcher- Daniel's prayer

There are three types of watchers in the word of God- Jesus Christ, the angels and human watchers.Lets focus on Human watchers.Human watchers take the role of intercession in prayer. They spiritually look out for the body of Christ, spiritual systems and stand in the gap in prayer and warfare when necessary.This means you have to be spiritually observant and discerning. The Holy Spirit usually sheds light in this area. He opens our spiritual eyes and ears. Your role is to be alert to recieve His message.There are specific assigned ordinances from God, of watchers in the body of Christ. However, as we are ordained priests (1 Peter 2:9) by God, we all have mini roles to intercede for our loved ones and the body of Christ. (1 Timothy 2:1)You may be engaging in intercessory prayers for your loved ones or people you know. Christ has charged us to expand this role and take it a level higherWe many not know what prayer to exactly say but Daniel's prayer is a start.AS you get stronger in faith and deeper in prayers of intercession the Holy Spirit shall reveal more prayers from the word to use to intercede for the body of Christ, community, society, nation, cities and even the world.Reflection for the week: Daniel 9 New Living TranslationDaniel’s Prayer for His PeopleFurther Word study Luke 18: 1-8 Instruction to pray Romans 8:31-39 The intercession of the Saints by Christ v.34 Hebrews 5: 7, Mathew 14:23, Mark 1:35, Mark 6:46, Luke 3:21, Luke 5 :16, Luke 6:12 examples of Jesus secluding himself to pray 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Paul's instruction on intercession Any feedback or comments. Reach out on mailMaxineO@deborahstribe.comInstagram: deborahstribeBackground musicMagic Lights by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

NEW SEASON- NURSING YOUR SPIRITUAL FITNESS

Hello everyone. I hope you're all well. God bless you all it's Maxine and I am back with new material. The podcast is still running. I've been getting lots of meal texts questions like is a podcast. Still on. Did you give it up? Did you stop? No, we just decided to take a break because those were instructions from God. We always have to make sure that we do what God needs fast. We have restructured and we organized a few things. So, and so we're back with new material in this new season, things are going to be definitely different. We're no longer doing daily devotionals. We are now doing weekly Reflections and I call these weekly Reflections. Nursing your spiritual Fitness. These are going to be so powerful. These are weekly Reflections that come from the Holy Spirit himself. These are from the word, is it from the word of God. And I pray that your able to have time in your week to listen to these Reflections in order to receive the Light of God to fellowship with a word to fellowship with the Holy Spirit and just have that special message that God has for you that the Holy Spirit himself will deliver. There's so much spiritual illumination that is ready to be released. The ministry of angels are ready to just come to your spirit, man and just unload. All this love from God.Ascension by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Season 1

Friday 1/7/22- Time to enlarge

1 CHRONICLES 4:9-10 9 And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow. 10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.

Thursday 30/6/22- A psalm of perfection in the midst of darkness

Psalm 138:8 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition 8 The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy and loving-kindness, O Lord, endure forever—forsake not the works of Your own hands.

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