>Natasha’s Daily Scripture. Prayer and Reflection for 11.29.10

>You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.

Romans 2:1

Pray
Father cleanse my thinking and silence my words that I may not speak ill towards anyone. Let me not judge unless I'm willing to be judged by others. Remind me of my role Father as Your servant, steward, and ambassador. You did not put me here to judge others, but to serve others. Humbly I serve You Father. I love and respect You Lord, and only want to live righteously by Your commands. I pray for Your forgiveness and understanding. Thank You Father. Amen.

Reflection
It is not our place to pass judgment on others. When we feel ourselves leaning towards judgment we must stop and pray for the strength of humility and the freedom to look past what we deem as right and wrong- focusing on doing what God commands of us- and not being concerned with telling others what we think is right for them.

We must be the examples for others to follow, but we can not force other people to be like us, to live like us, or to think like us. We must also remember that we also slip up and make mistakes; we sin, and therefore can easily be judged for our erred ways. So instead of focusing on making sure other people are walking on their paths the correct way, let's make sure we are walking straight on our own. Have a blessed evening. Good night.

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 11.28.10

>I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety‑nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.
 
Luke 15:7

Pray
Father I repent for the sins I have committed today. I repent for justifying the things I did or said. Father forgive me for taking You for granted; for not seeing and acknowledging what You wanted me to see and act upon; for not moving when You direct me; for not loving with my whole heart; and for doubting You. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Reflection
Turn inside and see yourself. Are you putting off repentance? Are you stock-piling until you are ready to ‘cash in’ your sin ‘chips’? What can you admit to doing wrong today, and then ask for God’s forgiveness? Who have you lied to or misled? What debts are you not paying and you know that you can at least give a good-faith payment? Who are you coveting? What things are you doing and saying, hoping that God isn’t paying attention? Trust me He is always paying attention, listening and watching. Just stop, check your heart, and repent. Have an incredible Sunday!

Love,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 11.27.10

>Jesus answered, “My teaching is not my own. It comes from him who sent me. If anyone chooses to do God’s will, he will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own. He who speaks on his own does so to gain honor for himself, but he who works for the honor of the one who sent him is a man of truth; there is nothing false about him.

John 7:16-18

Pray
Father thank You for opening my eyes to the truth, for showing me how to demonstrate this truth, and speak to others clearly leaning on Your word and not relying solely on my understanding. Father I understand that the closer I get to You, the more I will be attacked by the “liar” and by those whose eyes are not opened and focused on You. Thank You Father for protecting me. Thank You for blessing me. I only want to honor and serve You, and live a righteous life. Show me how I can be a better servant Father. Amen.

Reflection
Jesus made it clear that God, his Father, sent him to teach His Word. It was not a case where Jesus was walking around making up things and claiming to be the author of the message- he always gave credit to his Father. His love for all mankind was a reflection of God’s love. He healed through God’s power. He rid people from demon possession; raised people from the dead; healed the sick, the blind, the deaf and the mute. Yet he was accused of being possessed by demons. No matter what he did to help- he found himself doubted and under attack. 

Understand that as you do God’s work you may come under attack by doubters, non-believers, and even by believers who are envious of your relationship with Him. As long as your focus is on God, His truth will reveal all- and silence the naysayers. 

Lovingly,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 11.26.10

>"I have shown love to you," says the Lord, but you say, "How have you shown love to us?"

Malachi 1:2

Pray
Father I'm sorry for taking You for granted, for having expectations of blessings, and not being humble enough to practice patience. I apologize for not giving You what I expect in return. I love You Father and I'm so grateful to be Your child.

I want to please You. I want to be the best steward, the most humble, committed and obedient ambassador. I want to express and reflect Your love each day. I want to show my gratefulness for every breath I take. My life, my reality, my experiences are only made possible because of You. Thank You Father. Amen.

Reflection
We must stop asking God what He's done for us and start giving of ourselves as He expects. We are to be the examples we hope to see in the world. We are to be the paradigms, and from that we will find doors, windows, cubbies, and spaces of opportunity open for us.

We will find our paths become less rigorous because we will stop leaning into our own understanding and simply walk where, when, and how God instructs us. Our doubts and fears will diminish. Our crooked walk will straighten. Our turned head will be realigned. Our eyes will be refocused. Our minds will be sharp and clear. Our tongues will not be forked. We will not question our Father, we will instead just say, "yes Father I will obey".

Let us start counting our blessings and not counting down the days of expectancy for blessings. Let us stop waiting for what's next, and start living for what's now. Start expressing God's love and watch how it flows back to you. Enjoy your Friday.

Love you all,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 11.25.10

>Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving;

Colossians 4:2

Pray
Father I am thankful today for the blessings of life, good health, a loving family, true friends, many acquaintances, and a career that is filled with limitless possibilities.

Father thank You for showing me that even in loss there is a gain. I bow my head to You humbly thanking You for all that You have done for me- and for all that You still have planned. Thank You Father. Amen.

Reflection
Today is Thanksgiving. Every day is Thanksgiving. Every day is a day to be grateful so we must always thank God for our blessings. Be grateful to have people in your life who truly love you; not the groupies, leaches and hangers on who are only around in good times.

Thank God for your family- even when you have issues with them you know that when times get tough you can count on them to help you see things through.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Love,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 11.24.10

>We thank God always for all of you as we mention you constantly in our prayers, because we recall in the presence of our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and endurance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

We know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you, in that our gospel did not come to you merely in words, but in power and in the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction (surely you recall the character we displayed when we came among you to help you).

And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, when you received the message with joy that comes from the Holy Spirit, despite great affliction.

1 Thessalonians 1:2-6

Pray
Father thank You. Thank You for another day. Thank You for lovingkindness, for Your grace, and for helping me every day in every possible way. Lord when no one else understands me, when no one else is there for me I know that You are. When I am disappointed I can call on You. When I am afraid, Your presence soothes me. I feel Your angels surrounding me.

In honor of You I try to imitate Your son- the perfect example of what You expect from Your children. To build a better relationship with You I try to always turn to You for wisdom and guidance. Father You know that I am weak at times and lean on man and on my own understanding instead of coming to You. Forgive me for those moments of weakness. I am working daily in my walk to be a better person and a better ambassador of and for Your Kingdom. In Your son Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Reflection
This scripture from Paul, Silvanus and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians is timeless. Our work of faith, labor of love and endurance of hope in God and our savior Jesus Christ is something to be prayed upon daily- because it is not an easy process. The closer we grow in our walk with our Father and Christ the more we are under attack from mortal mind the "liar". Our minds must be sharp, our eyes focused, our hearts warmed and open to light- and not penetrable by darkness.

We must lovingly be aware of everything and everyone around us. We must be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit as our shield against expected and unexpected attacks. We must not be naive as to the powers of the world, so we must be equipped with the ultimate power of God's Word and Spirit. We must not be comfortable in ignorance, but energized in wisdom and knowledge.

Endurance always signifies a level of discomfort and pain- which is required for growth. Enduring while still praising our Father and His son should be a major focus of ours. Can you deal with life's upsets, drama, disappointments yet still stand strong thanking God for the experience? Can you go through the day not complaining about your life, but rather praising and exclaiming how blessed you truly are? You are alive- now isn't that a blessing! When times get tough and you need someone to talk to- speak to a person who is walking in the Word, not to one who will reinforce your fears and doubt, or bring you more confusion than a solution.

Look around you this Wednesday and see all of the ways God has blessed you, and then praise His name and let the world know just how good God is to you- and what He's done in your life!

Love you all,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 11.23.10

>Your conduct must be free from the love of money and you must be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you and I will never abandon you.” So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper, and I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

Hebrews 13:5-6

Pray
Father You have never stopped blessing me. You have always provided me with shelter; never homeless- because my home is with and in You. I know that a house is not a home if You are not the foundation. I know that the money I earn is Yours- and You made those provisions for me. I know that my material possessions are on loan to me by You. I will not be afraid of losing what I have because God, You are my provider. I will fight my fears because I know You will never abandon me. Father help me say and believe with confidence that I fear nothing. In Your name I pray. Amen. 

Reflection
Once we come to a point where we fear absolutely nothing other than displeasing God and fearing His judgment- we will be at the very place He has intended. When we no longer rely on money as our king and solution to all of our problems- and instead rely on God- we will see our lives clearly as He does. We will truly be walking in faith knowing that no matter what situation we encounter He is there. We will never fear poverty, homelessness, illness, death, life, abandonment, being unloved or being alone. We will be complete with Him.

I am grateful for those of you who contact me and send your thanks for this daily message. I am grateful that you find a connection with the passages selected, and the prayers and reflections that come from God’s love and light. Enjoy your Tuesday evening. God bless you.

Love,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 11.22.10

>” No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.”

1 Corinthians 10:13

Pray
Father thank You for not allowing me to take on or be subjected to more than I can handle. Thank You for always providing me an escape from embracing the temptation that awaits me. It is then my decision to either give in or resist. 

Every day I pray for strength to endure, strength to look at temptation for what it is- and keep walking past. Father fill me with Your wisdom to see, discern, and know what to do when I’m faced with temptation. Strengthen me to see what approaches, what is around the corner, and what is waiting ahead. Amen.

Reflection
God always provides us with an exit strategy. He always shows us a way out of a situation. He knows we are weak and may lean towards temptation- so He provides us with a way to flee its grips once His wisdom fills us and enlightens us that we’re on the wrong path. 

That is unconditional love. God could allow us to be tempted and then just let us suffer, even when we are desperately trying to correct our walk. God believes in us so much that He trusts that we will want to do right; that once we realize that the thing or person that tempts us is not what He has planned for us, and is not worthy in His sight- we will run away and cling to Him.

Understand that God is with us always. He knows all, sees all, and provides a way for all of His children- believers, nonbelievers, and conditional believers. 

Let this Monday be a start of something new, pure, and filled with God’s light- not the artificial substitutes we use for instant gratification. Walk in and with Him, and say His name when faced with temptation of any kind. God bless you all.

Lovingly,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 11.21.10

>"and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."

John 8:32

Pray
Father I bow myself to You. The truth I seek does not always feel good once received. You nor Your son ever said that the journey and revelation of truth would be pain-free. It is my desire to no longer hurt that makes me desire a freedom in truth that is painless. This desire is also slowing down the process of You revealing all to me sooner. Father I'm torn from wanting to know the whole truth and wanting to live a life with the least amount of pain as possible. I've endured so much in my life that I assumed the joy that I was feeling would last much longer, help me move forward into the future, and be something different than what I am accustomed to experiencing.

Friction brings the most beautiful diamonds to surface. Penetration of darkness is the only way for light to shine through. Nothing is easy. Nothing is pain-free. I understand this but it is still something that I struggle with- so today I pray to You for strength to endure this pain. That as You reveal more in my life that I am made stronger to endure, to walk with my head up and shoulders back. I pray that no matter how many lies I encounter- Your truth will always be known to me.

I pray for the strength that when You tell me my lesson here is learned and it is time for me to move on to the next one, that I can do so without resistance or fear. Father help me. Thank You for Your favor. Thank You for Your unconditional love. When I can't rely on man to love me fully, I know that You and Jesus have, do, and always will. Thank You Father. In Your son Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Reflection

This is going to be a deep and revealing message today. I share with the world because my loving relationship with God and Jesus is no longer a private one for me to tuck inside myself. If we are to grow and become truly one with God, and build His Kingdom- we must openly share our trials, tribulations, and testimonies so that we can all learn and see God's presence protecting and guiding us.

Several weeks ago I asked God to show me the truth about a situation. I asked Him to open my eyes and reveal the truth. What I did not truly understand was that this revelation would hurt so bad that it would be hard to breathe, think, or sleep. My body is in pain- but I am pressing forward knowing that it won't last long. These past few months have been cutting at me like quick slices from a knife, or millions of paper cuts. To find out that my reality was a lie has been so painful to accept. The reality is that I ignorantly believed I was placing God first in my life and in all of my decisions, when in actuality I was putting myself first. I was putting my wants before the needs God has put His 'stamp' of approval on.

As I pray, those around me tell me that I am to wait for God's instruction as to what to do- I'm not to flee nor make my situation worse- I'm supposed to sit silently and pray for His message. I have also been counseled to not go deeper because I will be tricked into believing the lie, and it is not God's reality, nor is it His plan for my life. But I must sit still and wait for Him. That is so troubling to me. It is so painful. I'm not sure what lesson I am supposed to learn exactly. Am I supposed to acknowledge one or all parts that I see presently? Is there more? How will this help me be a better child, steward, and ambassador to God? What is this experience preparing me for? I feel like a fool; like a naive child who should have known better, who should have paid attention to the warning signs but did not. Am I too nice, too loving, too generous, too giving of my heart? Jesus said to keep our eyes and minds always alert so that we can see when light as well as darkness is approaching. I trusted that I was walking next to light- and now I wonder if I'm wrong- or if darkness is seeping its way in to try to overshadow this light I trusted; or trying to cast a shadow over my light.

The truth will make us free. It may not be pain-free initially, but freedom from shackles hurts at first until you've been free for some time. I am waiting to be free. I am waiting for the lesson to be realized so that I can stop repeating this. I know this is a repeated lesson because the feelings are the same. The messages in my dreams are the same. The messages that come to me throughout the day are the same. I must see and know the truth in total- so that I can move forward on the path God has for me. I cannot be concerned with the temporal but the eternal. I cannot be consumed with what feels good, but what is of God- and nothing that is of God would ever make me feel the way I do.

If any of you can empathize with today's prayer and reflection please share this message with others, and please share your testimony and how you grew or are still growing from your experience. Do you have any words of wisdom to help those of us struggling with seeing and accepting the truth, learning our lessons, and moving forward?

As every day, I pray for all of you and I pray that you are doing the same in return for me. Let Your Sunday be exceptional as God blesses you every second you breathe and every time your eyes blink. There is no greater than God and Jesus. True love and joy only comes from a relationship with them. Know yourself so you can know them. I want to quickly thank my mentors and family members that have been a rock and source of support and love, especially these past several weeks. I also want to thank my guardian angels. I can't see them- but I definitely feel their presence. God bless all of you.

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 11.20.10

>And Jesus answered and said to him, "It is said, 'YOU SHALL NOT PUT THE LORD YOUR GOD TO THE TEST .'"When the devil had finished every temptation, he left Him until an opportune time. And Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about Him spread through all the surrounding district.

Luke 4:12-14

Pray
Father I know that I am never free and clear from the path of the 'liar'. I know that temptation will never be in my past. I know that my mind and heart must always be focused on You, praying to You, and devoted to You if I am to fight this war. Father strengthen me. Keep me. Keep my eyes focused on You Father.

Remove people from my life that serve no purpose other than to tempt me, distract me, take my focus off of You Father. When they walk before me Lord, whisper in my ear to walk away. Give me the words to say to them so that we can part ways forever. Give me the strength to resist the feelings inside, and the desire to 'test the waters'. Give me the wisdom to know that You know all, see all, and have power over all; the wisdom to know that I can never be equal to You, smarter than You, or more powerful than You.

Give me the strength to overcome the 'want' of things I don't need- the things that could ultimately harm me or pull me off Your path. Father surround me with Your presence. Fill me with Your love and discipline. I don't want to test You Father. I don't want to give in to the 'liar' and temptation. I want to live honorably Father in Your sight, as Jesus clearly exemplified. I only want to serve You Father. In Your name there is grace. In Your name I pray. Amen.

Reflection
Whether it be person or thing that tempts us, we know right from wrong- we know what is of God and what is a mirage invented by mortal mind, the liar. We need to stop lying to ourselves and saying that 'it must be a blessing from God if this is happening to me'. The flesh is weak and the only answer is God and His son Jesus Christ. Let our eyes not stray from the path. Let us not risk all that we have worked for just to have a moment or more in bliss.

Let us not risk an eternal life in harmony because of a desire for forbidden fruit. We know when God has told us 'no', if we ignore Him then we are 'testing' Him. When we walk with temptation and not with God we are walking with the 'liar' who says, 'just live a little. Doesn't it feel good? Why would you do something that doesn't bring your ecstasy? You should do what makes you feel good- let this be our secret!".

What we don't realize is that our judgment is clouded and within that ecstasy is a kill-switch that will bring pain; it will tear down the foundation we built within God's grace. What we don't realize is that the temptation will destroy everything you value most. It will rip apart your family, cripple your career, stomp on your dignity and esteem, and sit back and watch you slither on your belly in pain.

Ask yourself if this temporary pleasure you are enjoying now worth the long-term pain in the future? Is it worth seeing your loved ones in pain? Is it worth displeasing God and Jesus? We must fight for our lives. We must fight for our position in God's Kingdom. Don't test God. Don't try to outsmart Your creator. Don't let the temporal alter your eternal.

Love,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 11.19.10

>"…Amen, blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might, be to our God forever and ever. Amen."

Revelations 7:12

Pray
Father I thank You for blessing me every single day. I thank You for Your favor, and for providing me with the wisdom to see my way through each obstacle, and see each person for their true 'self'. Thank You for Your power to change my situations, to make my crooked paths straight, and my rugged ways smooth. Forever I will be faithful to You Lord. Amen.

Reflection
Let us be thankful for today. For the yesterdays we remember, and for the tomorrow's that aren't promised but we are hopeful to see. Let every experience be valued.

Love you all,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 11.18.10

>”The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen.”

Revelations 22:21

Pray
Father Your son’s grace is with Your children because of You. Thank You for bringing him here, thank You for delivering him and proving his demonstration of Your omnipotence, omniscience, and omnipresence. You have placed him in our lives to show us the way, the truth, and the light. Jesus is the purest example that there is no such thing as spiritual death, even though in our physical beings our shells appear to no longer be relevant. Jesus shows us that after we are done serving You here on Earth, that our place in Your kingdom will be secured as Your eternal ambassadors. Thank You Father. In Your son’s name I pray. Amen.

Reflection
Let Jesus show you the way. Pray for him to connect with you, to touch your heart and mind- to be the guiding light to our Father. Embrace him. Trust him. Love him. He loves all of us. His grace is upon all of us, not some of us- not just believers but also non-believers. He is loving and patiently waiting for us. Let’s join him.

Loving you all!

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 11.17.10

>Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death. Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.

James 1: 13-17

Pray
Father let me see the difference between You blessing me and my temptation manifesting. Please let me know Your voice. Temptation is so strong especially now that we have more images, examples, and influences that counter Your Word. The media is present in our lives Father- showing us all the ways we can 'feel good'; technology has made it possible for us to satisfy our desires for instant gratification. The urges to get more, see more, feel more, and experience more without having to feel as though we're sacrificing more is causing us to deceive ourselves into believing we're not doing wrong.

Father I pray for not only myself but for all of Your children. Father lust, adultery and unfaithful behavior has been running rampant for many lifetimes, and now it is so common place that no one blinks an eye. We read about it in newspapers, magazines, blogs, social media sites, see it on television, and hear about it on the radio. I have succumbed to this evil more than once, trying to justify my actions and my intent- when there is no excuse for doing what You say not to do. Father I fear so many of us will fall to a slower fate as the Sodomites. Father save us from ourselves. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Reflection
Sodom and Gomorrah suffered the fate of brimstone and fire because of their unwillingness to change, to resist and overcome temptation, lust and sin. If we believe that the Bible is an insightful tool that depicts a cycle in life on some level, then how can we not believe that in some way the natural flow of 'karma' will not return upon those of us who knowingly do wrong and simply- and obviously- don't care?

I'm not saying that fire will start shooting out of the earth and from the skies zapping people- but maybe our lives are more challenging because of the decisions we make; maybe those 'gifts that keep on giving' are signals to us to wake up and do right. Our casualness about sex has caused millions to be negatively affected by sexually transmitted diseases and unplanned pregnancies, yet we still refrain from using condoms, getting tested, practicing safe sex, only having sex with one person, or abstaining altogether. Our 'it won't happen to me' mindset has caused families to break up, people to lose their minds and lives- yet we do nothing. Fidelity is no longer the norm. Teen pregnancy is like a fashion statement. More adults over age 40 are testing positive for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. Is this global karma? Can we save ourselves?

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 11.16.10

>And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not: ye have done all this wickedness: yet turn not aside from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart; Only fear the Lord, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.

1 Samuel 12:20, 24

Pray
Father Mother God, oh how I am filled with gladness and joy to serve as Your ambassador. My mistakes and sins have been forgiven by You Lord, and I humbly thank You. Yesterday I said that I want to study Your Word more throughout the day, not just once a day, not just on Sunday or at mid-week service. I want to serve You in truth and with all of my heart. I want You to have all of me. I am never separated from You Father. You have blessed me in more ways than I can count Lord and I am eternally grateful to You. I will never stop praising You Father. I will never stop seeing You as my heavenly Father-Mother. You are love and Your are loved by me. Thank You God. Amen.

Reflection
We have sinned. We have done things to dishonor our Father. But in the book of Samuel we see that with our hearts and minds cleared and focused on serving and loving Him fully and unconditionally, that we can and will be great servants and ambassadors for His Kingdom. We must know and respect His power and authority over us and over the universe. We must not take for granted what He has done for us, nor have a selfish expectation that whatever we pray for we will receive. God determines our wants and our needs. He has the last and ultimate say as to what we receive. It is through our loyal servitude that we receive more as we give more- as we trust Him more, as our faith in Him is unwavering, and as our expression of Him is perfect.

Let us let go of what we did wrong yesterday, we have asked for forgiveness, and now we should never doing it again; and never come close to doing it or slyly committing a similar sin but trying to convince ourselves that it 'isn't the same'. We must never step outside of the realm of God's light for one moment. Stepping outside of the light then returning expecting blessings is most disrespectful. Let us walk in His light and be the sunshine that nurtures all, heals all, and represents all that God is…perfection!

God bless you this Monday morning. Walk in the light. If you know my mother be sure to wish her a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! This is the day the Lord brought her into this big, ole' world of ours! She has been a blessing in so many ways to so many people, and I am truly honored to be her daughter.

Lovingly,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 11.15.10

>Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do.

Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."

Joshua 1:7-9

Pray
Father Your Word was made clear thousands of years ago, yet Your children now still struggle with obeying Your written commandments just as Your children of yesteryear. Father why do we struggle with Your ten commandments? Why do we even struggle with the two that Jesus said were the most important- to love You with all of our heart, all of our soul, and all of our mind; and to love our neighbor as ourselves? Why can't we resist temptation, envy, jealousy, vanity, greed, fear, and hate?

Father cloak me in Your loving protection. Strengthen me Father that I might stop before saying or doing something that would dishonor You- and instead pray to You for guidance to a better place and space. Father protect my mind from the thoughts that surface and cause me so much pain and grief. I want to be an excellent student Lord. I want to be Your fearless servant. I want to be a strong ambassador for You. Every day I am pushing myself to be strong and courageous, and not afraid or discouraged. Thank You for always being there, even when I felt alone. I love You Father Mother God. In Your name I pray. Amen.

Reflection
The most difficult thing for us to do is to follow God's commandments. We may follow some but not all. We pick and choose when the moment serves us; that means we're not serving Him. I struggle with this as I'm sure most of you do.

Let's look at things clearly: Thou shalt not kill…we have made that a conditional commandment. We won't kill unless someone harmed us or a loved one. Thou shalt not bear false witness…heck, we lie about telling lies. Thou shalt not take the Lord thy God's name in vain…people misuse God's name more than they praise Him; how can a cuss word have God's name in it? Why when people get frustrated they say, "Oh God"? Why when people are having sex they yell out, "Oh God!"? I can only imagine what He's thinking about His children. Thou shalt not commit adultery…we keep trying to justify not following this one. We even have songs about this; reality shows highlight it- clearly we're totally desensitized.

These were God's ten rules to live by; ten, not twenty, just ten and each of us has broken one or more of His commands more than once in our lives.

In Jesus' statement about the two most important commandments he said that they were the foundation of all of God's commandments- yet we struggle to obey them. What is wrong with us? We say we want to be righteous. We say we're God-fearing. Yet we just can't seem to do right by Him. Maybe we should read those words in Joshua 1:7-9 I shared above. God said to study His Book, and meditate on it day and night. This means not to casually read, or reference it when we need a catchy quote or to slam-dunk someone we're judging. This means to have it with us 24/7 reading, studying it, and knowing it. Once His Word is in us then we are better equipped to fight off evil and to only do good.

In addition to my leather-bound Bible I have a Bible app on my iphone and ipad. I think that although I read and study my Bible daily, that I need to open it throughout the day- especially when I am facing a challenge that could dishonor Him. Maybe you will consider doing the same. Studying for a few moments throughout the day will fill us with God's presence and create a shield around us protecting us from the inside out. If we have time for social media sites, responding to text messages and emails, and surfing the Internet- then we have time to study God's Book. So join me. Let's take this journey towards perfection together!

Love you all,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 11.14.10

>Note: I’m not sure why this didn’t post yesterday…but here you go- expect a double dosage. 

 
“We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer.”

Proverbs 16:1

Pray
Father, thank You for showing me that I can plan all I want, but only You will make things happen, and only on Your time. Thank You Father for this experience because I am learning patience. I am being humbled in my understanding that I am Your servant, not the other way around. No book or person can give me the full answer to my problems, only through my connection and relationship with You is that possible; only in my walk with You Lord will You reveal the right answer. Only when I am silent and receptive will I see and hear what You have planned for me. Only then will Your Word in the Bible makes sense, connect and speak to me, and tap the recesses of my mind that frees me to heal and be closer to You Father. 

Father free me from calendars. Free me from clocks. Free me from placing time restrictions on reaching greatness. Free me from thinking that I can only do something by a certain date. There is no time in Your Mind Father. All time is relative to Your timetable. What would appear to take five years to achieve can be done in five months or even five days, and what one would rush to complete in six years, could take sixteen. It is about us being present with You; waiting for You. Thank You Father. Keep showing me; keep molding me Father. In Your name I humbly pray. Amen.

Reflection
I saw this and smiled. A friend of mine always says, “If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans” and this is true today as it was yesterday. We can plan until we’re blue in the face- if God does not see fit to answer you then you will wait. Waiting could mean actually receiving a better blessing than you ever imagined. So don’t get upset or frustrated if something doesn’t happen as planned. Smile because you know God has something better in store.

Enjoy your Sunday evening. I hope you are spending it with a loved one, not concerned with due dates, time, or what is going on outside your door. Just be present with God, with love, and with your loved one. Good night!

Love always,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection 11.13.10

>"Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success."

Proverbs 15:23

Pray
Father thank You for sending the right people at the right time to counsel me. Thank You Father for these advisers who help me see not only the big picture but the small, minute details that make up that picture. Thank You for sending them to correct my steps, to point me the right way, to make me think and see, and express Your goodness.

Father You know the big plans that I have; You filled my mind with the possibilities- but I've realized that I need help, advice, counsel from those who know, who have been there, and can help me reach those higher levels in my life. Thank You for opening my eyes to the reality that I'm not in this alone, that I have a team that is here to help me see my way to the top of greatness as the child of excellence that I know I am. Thank You Father. Amen.

Reflection
I have said for well over a decade that I am a Woman of Excellence, expecting nothing less than the best from myself and others. What I discovered was that oftentimes I did not seek out counsel because I felt like I was alone, doing this alone, and that no one would support my dreams- because in the past my dreams and goals far surpassed what others could grasp- so they discounted them and discouraged me from trying.

What I realize now after a few years of settling for just-above mediocrity that this isn't my life; my life is about excellence, the principle of God that is in each of us if only we tap that well and dig deep to get it. I'm much more than what I'm doing now. God has called me to do more and be more, as His reflection I cannot merely be content with being okay, I must strive for and achieve greatness in everything and in every way. We are imperfect humans, but as His reflection we are perfect spiritual beings- so today I declare that no more will I wallow in 'okay-ness'. I challenge myself to push myself past the breaking point like I used to years ago, but this time God will be my focus and guiding force, and the advisers He sent to me will help me to remain focused and committed all the way through.

I have five advisers; but I'm not seeking their wisdom enough. Today that ends. From now on I will call on them by phone or email asking for advice so that I can be the most successful person God has intended me to be in every aspect of my life. As God's child, as a student, entrepreneur, mentor, consultant, daughter, sister, grandchild, niece, cousin, and Godmother; and as a future instructor, wife, and mother.

Look at your life. How many advisers do you have helping you to reach your personal and professional goals? Seek knowledge. Seek good counsel. God has and will always provide the right people in your life to help you find your way to the blessings that He has in store for you. Let's do this family!!

Blessings to you all. Enjoy your Saturday and be a blessing to someone today!

Love always,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 11.12.10

>"A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones."

Proverbs 14:30

Pray
Father this week has been a week where strength and wisdom was drawn from Proverbs. The shortest passages hit home the hardest sometimes; this is a week for hard-hitting scriptures. Thank You for humbling me Father. Thank You for always revealing the truth even when I'm scared to see the reality. Thank You for bringing me peace in moments of chaos. Father I want a peaceful heart so that I may live a long, healthy life- serving You and Your children. Humbly I pray for Your guiding light. Amen.

Reflection
Jealousy eats away at us. It tears us down until nothing is left but a shell. Although we ask for God to reveal the truth to us, we should not take this revelation to be our signal to act upon this discovery- but rather to let God handle our issues. God shows us the truth. Our faith in Him must be strong enough to trust that He will never allow us to be harmed in His light. He will always take care of our needs. He will always remove the toxic people from our lives who serve as distractions and fuel for our jealous tendencies.

It is when we become jealous that we slither over to darkness like snakes, waiting and anticipating the chance to attack. It is jealousy that creates mania inside of our minds that grows so rapidly that before we know it we are doing and saying things we would never imagine. We want something so bad that we don't realize that we are pushing ourselves farther away from God's light and slithering closer to darkness.

God is to be our sole provider of happiness, joy, comfort, and love. Through Him we connect with others. Through Him we receive our ultimate riches that no man can provide. We must walk in and of Him, refusing to allow that feeling of jealousy to creep into our minds and hearts. We should not run cold with the venom in our veins that would cause us to spend our sleeping moments plotting and our waking moments executing these plans. Instead our hearts should be warmed by God's love. We should see Him in our eyes. We should see Him in the smiles of babies. We should feel His presence and know that only our actions limit our connection to Him. We are what stands between us and our destiny in God's kingdom.

Don't let the flesh rule you and ultimately destroy your essence. Let our hearts be at peace…with God!

Love and blessings to all of you! Be sure to send your family, friends, and associates to my blog: breakingbreadwithnatasha.blogspot.com 🙂

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 11.11.10

>"Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up."

Proverbs 12:25

Pray
Father I just want to say thank You for bringing a calming peace over me. I want to thank You for that extra blessing that came in right on time, that made my worry and cares disappear. Thank You for sending the angel who pointed me in the right direction, and the person who shared encouraging words that lifted my spirits and made my burdens seem invisible. Thank You for showing me the need for patience, and prayer while I wait for You to reveal my truths. Thank You for humbling me that I may be more receptive and appreciative of my blessings; and not taking them for granted. Father when I think of You and Your love I smile. I smile because the feeling of completeness consumes me. I smile because with You I know true love. Thank You for loving me Lord. I love you. Amen.

Reflection
Tonight I want you to leave your worries behind you. Your worries tell God that you doubt His ability to provide what you need and in time. What we fail to realize is that God knows all, sees all, and has the answer to everything long before it becomes our reality. Let go of your worries. Just breathe and tell yourself, "this is not my battle to be won" and then surrender to God all of your cares and worries. Surrender before you see His work. Surrender before your prayers are answered. You must first surrender, then watch God's work unfold before you.

I hope my words have cheered you up. I hope your surrender will fill you until your cup runneth over. Have a blessed evening. Thank God for making it through the day, and pray for another sunrise tomorrow. Say a prayer for all of the veterans around the world, those living here with us, and those who have passed on. God bless you!

Love,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 11.10.10

>"To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction."

Proverbs 12:1

Pray
Father today I want to focus on being more disciplined. I don't want to wait until Monday or the New Year, I want to start today. I want to be focused on starting and finishing a task- not being sidetracked by other more interesting tasks or things. I want to be focused on getting the job done, not postponing it or delegating it to someone else once I've grown tired of the work. I don't want to put off for tomorrow what can be done today.

I also want to restructure my personal life and understand that it takes discipline to make all things work the right way, in the right time. If it's worth it, then I should work hard for it. I should never let my thinking be that it will always be there waiting, or ponder the possibility of something better waiting around the corner. What You put before me Lord is what I need to focus on, and with discipline I can give my best and do my best to make things work the right way. I pray for the strength to remain focused and determined. I pray for enlightenment to see that correction is necessary in order to be a disciplined person. In Your name I pray. Amen.

Reflection
Let us focus on being disciplined people. We have a tendency to have attention deficit as we jump from one thing to the next, one person to the next; never finishing what we start- never trying to see things through to the end. If we don't like how it feels at that very moment we bail. That is the mind of an undisciplined person. It doesn't matter if you're disciplined in one area, and not in another- you should strive to be disciplined in all areas of your life, and open to correction from those with the wisdom to help you to redirect your path.

If it's your health, fitness needs, love life, career, keeping your home clean, car maintained, or anything else where you know you're only partially committed- stop yourself and commit to living right…right now!

Dig deep. No one said this would be easy. Who will join me today in the quest for complete discipline in every aspect of our life?

Love always,

Natasha

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