>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 12.23.10

>Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.

Exodus 20:12

Pray
Father as long as I breathe I promise to honor my father and mother as You command. Never will I do anything to disrespect them or their name, as any disrespect of them is both disrespectful and a sin toward You. I never want to disobey You Lord. Lengthen my days Father. Bless me with long-lasting life here that I might have eternal life beyond this level of existence. As Your humble servant I pray. Amen.

Reflection
No matter our issues with our parents, no matter what has happened yesterday, yesteryear, or what happens tomorrow- we are to honor them as God says. Period. There are no exceptions to this commandment. Even if they are no longer alive their memory should always be honored and you should live honorably, representing them as you would Jesus. God does not ask us to do this, He commands it. We must obey. Humbly I will. Will you? Enjoy your Thursday evening!

Love,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 12.22.10

>"Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble."

1 Peter 5:5

Pray
Father remove the pride in me that holds me back, that discourages me from asking for help, and holds me back from giving my all in every situation and in every relationship. Father let me continue to see my elders as the pillars that hold up Your foundation. Let my humility ground me Lord. In Your name I pray. Amen.

Reflection
We have transitioned from a society that respected our elders to one where we see them as taking up needed space; where disrespect is clearly evident and a mindset of superiority blinds us. God tells us to honor our elders for they are vessels of deep wisdom, while the youth drown in shallowness. To be free we must humble ourselves. To be humble we must let go of our personal ideals and take ahold of God's. We must strip ourselves of the layers we created and return to our rawest and purest forms. It's Wednesday, enjoy every second!

Love always,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 12.21.10

>"They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave."
Job 21:13

Pray
Father let my days here on earth be so humbled that the only wealth I seek is from You. Let me be so humbled that I am only moved and motivated by You. Father I pray for long days to serve Your Kingdom here, that I may serve longer when my life here ceases to exist. I don't want my focus to be on money, what I'm lacking, or the things that I desire but don't necessarily need. I want my focus to be on You and doing exactly what is required as Your ambassador. I don't want my time here on earth to be in vain or to be disrespectful to You and Your plan. You point and I will follow Father. Amen.

Reflection
Let our focus be on God and living His plan for us, not focusing on our plans and trying to get God to do for us. Our wealth and riches come from Him. When we are money-centered we remove God from His place in our lives, and leave ourselves open for manipulation and temptation by the outside world. Re-focus!
Have an incredible Tuesday and be a blessing to others.

Lovingly,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 12.20.10

>"And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors."

Matthew 6:12

Pray
Father we all owe a debt and are owed a debt. Let us forgive those who are late in repayment, those who are struggling to pay on time, those who have to make payment arrangements, just as we would ask those we owe a debt to forgive us of our late and modified repayments of debt.

Father I believe that just as You will show me the way to repay my debts, You will provide the means for those who owe me money to repay me in increments and if possible, in full. Just as I would not want someone hounding me for money, I wouldn't consider doing this to others. My belief and faith is in You Lord, and I know that with and through You all will be made possible when the time comes due. Thank You Father. Thank You for touching my heart. I thank You now for touching the heart of those I owe a debt and those who owe me. In Your son Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Reflection
We have all had rough times financially, some of us are going through a major rough 'patch' right now. Some of you are concerned with how you will buy Christmas gifts, while some of you know that there won't be any purchased gifts this year- but the gift of love will be the present shared this Christmas season. Some of you are more focused on what you could be buying with that repaid debt, while the rest of you are more concerned with keeping on your lights, getting your heating system in your home repaired or replaced, getting your car fixed so you can get to work, and having the money to pay tuition at school.

We should never use our motivation for seeking material possessions or other superficial wants as an excuse to hound and harass someone to repay a debt. We should never hound and harass someone to repay a debt if we are children of God. We say we walk in faith, but then we don't trust in God to take care of our needs.

As your situation may be bad, that other person's may be worse- and the opposite may also be true. Just like any other relationship there should be mutual respect, a desire to line all communication and interaction with a sense of dignity for self and for the other person.

Is the person making an effort to repay you? Are they sending you 'good faith' payments every few weeks or months? Then aren't they repaying their debt? So why are you harassing them? Are they consistently communicating with you the current situation and their plans to bring their debt current with you? Then why are you enraged and seething? That is not of God.

The funny thing about this is that when we're owed money, when we receive late payments it is oftentimes the cycle of the universe coming back full-circle. Have you been late paying a debt? Have you had to make payment arrangements? Do you have a credit card that you only make a partial repayment- not the full amount each month? Then why are you shocked to receive late and partial repayments of money owed to you?

We are so selfish and self-centered that it is pitifully sad, and absolutely disgusting. We call ourselves Christians and then act like demons over possessions, property, and money. Think about that and then think about what Jesus would do. Think about what being a Christian truly means. Re-think what Christmas is really about- and consider if your thinking is totally off the mark. If you're more concerned with spreading good-tidings with expensive gifts wrapped and covered in bows- then you have absolutely no clue what Christmas is all about!

Christmas for me is about being with my loved ones, not buying and exchanging gifts. So believe me when I say that I won't go broke or feel financially 'pinched' spending money on gifts this year; nor am I expecting to receive any gifts this year. I will be blessed to be alive, healthy, and in the company of those I love most. If I'm not a good enough 'present', if the presence of the Lord inside of me isn't a beautiful enough gift- then maybe those around me need to reconsider spending Christmas with me again in the future.

Lovingly,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 12.19.10

>”Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.”

Psalm 20:17 

Pray 
Father protect me from being deceived and deceiving others. Reveal the truth before the lie has time to grow roots. Let the lie be choked off immediately. Amen.

Reflection
We should be working diligently in our lives to be truthful, honest, and righteous. We should resist temptation to lie, deceive, mislead, and cheat. We should think of how we would feel if these things were done to us, and then make the conscious steps towards living God-like, walking in the light and not darkness.

Love,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 12.18.10

>"Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread."

Proverbs 20:13

Pray
Father I know You dislike laziness. Only those that put in the work reap the rewards of their labor. Keep me focused Lord on my work ethic, getting the job done on time every time, and giving it 100% effort. When You say I have had enough rest for one day, wake me Father that I might open my eyes and begin work for a new day. I want to be successful in every aspect of my life, and the only way this is possible is through daily labor. I want to be the best reflection of You Father. In Your name I pray. Amen.

Reflection
Sleep is one step away from an eternal rest of our human bodies. We must use it in our current state as a rejuvenator not as a way to escape reality, or to hide from responsibility. Store up those much-needed hours of rest and then rise to take on a new day- a day of work.

Those who choose not to work for a living choose a life of poverty; even those who are financially wealthy but don't work to keep or build upon that wealth are spiritually poor, and potentially risk losing their financial wealth. God has no use for lazy people, so humbly make use of the space He gave you. Happy Saturday to you and make it your best day yet!

Love,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 12.17.10

>"The Lord is my guardian"
Psalm 121:5

Pray
Father there is no doubt in my mind that You are my protector, my healer, my deliverer, my Father and Mother, and that wherever I am You are. Thank You for watching over me. Thank You for always revealing the truth to me. Thank You for protecting me from the enemy- those known and unknown, those seen and unseen. In Your name I pray. Amen.

Reflection
There is no place where God is not. There is no problem He can't or hasn't solved. Remember that and be free in this knowledge.

Lovingly,

Natasha

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>Daily Scriptures Glitch

>For the past few days I have had difficulty posting my scriptures due to a lack of consistent Internet connectivity while I was out of the country. So I will share a special message today that will encompass this week's word. You will be able to read the daily messages that were missing beginning tomorrow, as they will be posted on my Breaking Bread With Natasha blog. I hope all of you are enjoying your Friday, filled with blessings and joy, and ready to embrace the weekend.

Love,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 12.11.10

>The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

Proverbs 12:19

Pray
Father You always reveal the truth. In You there is truth. I don't have to worry about the lies others tell because I know that Your truth will silence and squash out the lie. Father forgive me for those moments of weakness when I did not speak the truth. There is no justification and I apologize for not reflecting You in those moments. I seek to live righteously and pray that Your light shines on me and discourages me from speaking mistruths. In Your name I pray. Amen.

Reflection
Whether it is you telling a lie or someone else, understand the truth will always be revealed. It may not be immediate- but it will happen. Consider how telling the truth in the beginning could save you and others from greater pain later.

Love,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 12.10.10

>"Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge."

Psalm 16:1

Pray
Father I pray for safe-keeping in Your 'arms' Lord. I pray that as I travel throughout the day that I am safe from harm. I pray that You watch over my loved ones, that we may come together for many more years celebrating and honoring Your parental guidance and nurturing Father. I pray for the strangers I haven't met, but will meet- and the ones who will merely pass me by. I pray for the stranger who's eyes will never connect with mine, but our hearts and minds are spiritually connected with You Father. I pray that even these strangers are protected mind, body, spirit, and soul.

I pray for the children of the world who only know safety in Your loving presence. Keep them comforted Lord, only as You know how to do. In You I always have a home. In You they will always have a loving, nurturing home. In You I am always loved. In You they will always be loved. I love you Father and I love Your son, Jesus. With Your love inside me I pray. Amen.

Reflection
Before we leave our homes each day we should pray for safe travel for ourselves, our loved ones, and those strangers who are also traveling that day. It may sound odd to pray for a stranger but consider this: what happens to another person can directly or indirectly affect you or someone you love. Make sense?
So from now on, pray for all of us that we may return to our homes and our loved ones safely. Have an incredible Friday. I'm off to catch a plane!

Lovingly,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 12.9.10

>Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him."
Then they asked him, "What must we do to do the works God requires?"
Jesus answered, "The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent."

John 6:27-29

Pray
Father You sent Your son to show us the way to You, Your Truth, and Your light. The way to You is through Jesus Christ- all we must do is believe in him. I believe Father. I believe that he demonstrated that the dead can rise- because eternal life comes from You; that we can heal ourselves through You; that we can cast out demons and free our minds and bodies from slavery. Jesus showed us that through You there are no limitations to what the mind and body can do. He showed us that through You we can feed thousands with what appears will only feed several. We just have to believe. I believe Father. In Your son Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Reflection
Just as Jesus taught his disciples to heal, he has shown us that we all possess the power of God's Mind and healing touch- we simply must believe. We must believe that our lives don't cease to exist once our bodies have gone cold and rigid. We must believe that this is merely one level of existence, and that after we leave this level we go to another. We must believe that when times get hard (as they may be for many of you) that Jesus showed us the way to make due with what we had, to stretch our resources- and that God would provide. God knew that His children were shallow and could not rely on a God they could not see. He sent His son to show them the way, and the majority of them doubted Jesus was the wayshower. How would life be if we all just believed? What are we afraid of? Why do we resist?

Let's ponder that and then in our daily walk with the Lord, let's try to believe more in Jesus and our Father. Enjoy your Thursday!

Love you all,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 12.8.10

>At this, the administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for charges against Daniel in his conduct of government affairs, but they were unable to do so. They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent. Finally these men said, "We will never find any basis for charges against this man Daniel unless it has something to do with the law of his God."

Daniel 6:4-5

Father I want to be and live more like Daniel. I want my focus so keenly set on You and Your commands that no fault of wrongdoing can be found and made as a claim against me. I want to be whole and complete in You and in Your Word Father, that I seek comfort only with and in You; that I desire only the things I need and know that in time- when You say it's time- You will see fit that I have those necessities. In Your laws and in man's laws I want to walk uprightly so that in neither case will I ever be a disappointment to You. Thanking You now for the things that are still to come. Amen.

Reflection
Do you know how difficult it is to not find fault in someone else? Those men looked high and low, and in between to find some 'dirt' on Daniel. They tried to find one shred of evidence to prove that he was corrupt, untrustworthy, and negligent- but found NOTHING! That is beyond deep. What man or woman can stand here today and claim to never have been negligent, untrustworthy or corrupt on any level?

We turn and tell someone's personal business soon after they tell us, we take longer breaks at work- knowing it's against the rules; lie about why we're late to work or couldn't come in; we don't complete tasks at home and at work because our minds were on doing something we wanted to do (something more enjoyable). How many of you have taken office supplies from work? How many of you don't spend enough time with your husband, wife, significant other, kids- when you know you can make time? Who's raising your children- you or their grandmother or nanny/babysitter? How many of you have been unfaithful in a relationship?

Daniel didn't do any of these things. Daniel's trust and faith was in God, so he walked the path God placed before him; he entered situations that most of us would flee from- but he did so with confidence, with a belief that if it was meant for him to be there then that is where he would remain. Fear makes us do stupid things. Fear makes us react instead of reflect. Fear makes us turn inward instead of turn to God. Daniel did not walk in fear- he walked in the strength of God. Today let us take the first step towards walking as Daniel did. Let us strive to be the type of people where no matter what someone tries to dig up in the future, they simply can't find it.

Love always,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 12.7.10

>My eyes fail from weeping, I am in torment within; my heart is poured out on the ground because my people are destroyed, because children and infants faint in the streets of the city.

Lamentations 2:11

Pray
Father many parts of the world are under extreme conflict, as man battles in war in hopes of conquering and ruling each other. Women and children are caught up in the cross-hairs as brainwashed participants and as battered victims of ruthlessness. Without You being the priority many nations will be destroyed.

Father I pray for these lost souls. I pray for those who kill in Your name, by whatever name they call You. These are not people fighting the Holy war of centuries passed, but wars of power, control, and conflict- rooted in greed, envy, and fear. Father protect the innocent, and warm the hearts of the perpetrators that they might see Your ways- and seek peace, love, and dignity over fear and hate. Father whatever I can do to help spread Your love I will do. In Your name I pray. Amen.

Reflection
I saw this verse and immediately thought of the many countries around the world that are and have been fighting for years- some for hundreds of years. Some are fighting for their freedom, while their oppressors are fighting to keep them enslaved to a system that serves no one but the oppressor- it is not of God- but they declare an allegiance to Him (which is obviously false).

Some people are fighting prejudice, bigotry, and racism. There are people fighting and dying over land, a sense of entitlement, and natural resources. There are nations invading other nations as a form of imperialism, masked as something seemingly more democratic and liberating for all- another form of False Evidence Appearing Real ringing true.

We must pray for the victims and the tormentors, the benefactors and those who lose life and liberty. We must pray for ourselves- that our minds and hearts stay focused on God and His Kingdom; that the only side we take is God's side and seek only to protect His children. Today look for ways that you can help people who are less fortunate than you, both domestically and abroad. Let God's light shine.

I share my daily scripture, prayer and reflection with the public because my relationship with God is not to be a private one, and because these messages are not just for the select few friends and family members that I have been sharing with for over one year now; but for anyone in need of a daily dose of God's loving-presence. Not everyone is deeply spiritual. Not everyone knows how to pray in their own way. Not everyone knows how to study the Bible. Not everyone stops frequently throughout their day to just give thanks to God and His son. A planted seed when watered takes on a life of its own. What you do with the fruit that it bears is up to you! Happy Tuesday everyone!

Love,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection 12.6.10

>Stop trusting in mere humans, who have but a breath in their nostrils. Why hold them in esteem?

Isaiah 2:22

Pray
Father I put my trust in You. I trust You to provide me with my needs, to see me through circumstances, and to show me the answers to my problems- even if the answers don't arrive when I want them. I will stop relying solely on man, but realize that although You may send man as a messenger, servant, guide, or companion- man is not my source for life, truth, love, peace, joy, and healing- only through You are these things made possible. Thank You for being my spiritual Father and Mother. Thank You for loving me. Amen.

Reflection
Our relationship with God is our very own. We do not need man to bring us closer, to analyze the depth and longevity of our relationship with Him. We do not need man to speak to God on our behalf- we can speak to God anytime we choose. When our bills need to be paid, it is God that provides. When we are sick, it is God that heals us. When we are lonely, God is our comforter. Turn to Him and learn to rely on Him as your source for all.

Take in all the wonders of your blessed Monday. Enjoy it as you would a Friday!

Lovingly,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 12.5.10

>Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man."

Nehemiah 1: 11

Pray
Father I serve You and only You Lord. I want to serve only You, for only in You can I be granted eternal life, be a vessel to help bring a child into the world, heal and be healed, gain unlimited knowledge and wisdom, and grow beyond my perceived potential. I serve You Father, and serve Your children as You command. Grant me success on Your terms and based upon Your principles. Bless me with favor as You expand my territory. Help me to see that the rich person is not the one who has the most, but the one who needs the least. Even in wealth Father, let me see how I can rely on the least of things before me. I humbly bow my head in honor of You Father as I pray this day. Amen.

Reflection
Serve God without question, thought, doubt, resentment, expectation, entitlement, and without fear. Ask for favor in your life. See His light. Seek His wisdom. Be a vessel of life and light. Love your fellow man and woman as Jesus showed us, and God commanded us. Then be present in life to receive the bounty of blessings that God has in store for you.

Happy Sunday to all of you. God bless each of you. Let His love encircle and protect you.

Love always,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 12.4.10

>I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God's grace with me. God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.

Philippians 1: 3-11

Pray
Father thank You for Your loving grace, for Your son- the way shower- and for Your children. Father as I walk on the path You have placed before me I encounter those children who need my assistance to learn about, reconfirm, and reconnect with You. I also encounter those who are here to help me be a better ambassador for You; a better servant and steward. I thank You for placing these people in my life Father. On my road to salvation You have made it clear for me to see that I am not alone, even when alone. Thank You Father. I love You. Amen.

Reflection
I pray for each of you. I pray that you find joy and peace in your walk. I pray that every day you receive these messages from me that they uplift your spirits, open your eyes, and widen your heart. I hope that these messages help equip you with the tools to connect on yet another level with our savior Jesus Christ, and our heavenly Father-Mother God. I hope that these messages strengthen your faith in God, faith in yourself, and faith in mankind- that through love we can conquer all and build God's Kingdom to the level He has intended.

No matter what we are going through, no matter how heavy the cross we bear- we share in God's grace and are cloaked with his love. Remember that we are blessed and highly favored, so we must share our blessings and the Word God has given us- that we may help and heal all of those who are in need of God's spiritual touch. Make the right decisions by first asking yourself, "what would Jesus say and do?" then with the purest of thoughts- do and lead in love.

Let this Saturday be one of your best Saturday's. Tell someone how good God has been in your life- and help someone get one step closer to Him today.

Love you all,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 12.3.10

>Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.

1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Pray
Father keep me alert and focused on You. I have a lot of bumps and bruises that I acquired over the years, I've even had my share this year. I've been disappointed and hurt by people I love. Your Word says to do everything in love- so I know this to mean that even when deceived and neglected, my responses and reactions are to be in and from love. Father fill me with the courage and strength to endure all. Give me the vision to see what is around me and before me. When something negative comes my way, hold me Father, that I might breathe and let You handle the situation. I want to be courageous Father. I want to be able to withstand the storm. I want to be able to look in the eyes of those who would and have caused me harm, and all that they see in my eyes is Your love. All honor and praises go to You Lord. In Your name I humbly pray. Amen.

Reflection
God's love is amazing. We love because He first loved us. In the storm we must be brave, we must know that it will pass and that God is there every millisecond. We must be comforted in this knowledge and comfortable enough to sleep on that rocky boat just as Jesus did while his disciples freaked out watching the crashing waves and lightning strikes. Jesus never did anything out of fear, bitterness, resentment, or hate. Jesus did and said everything in love. Even when he disagreed with someone, he did so with love- knowing that God's truth was all he needed. Jesus knew that God was always right- that He is the answer to all questions- He is the resolution to all conflict. He is the compass when we are lost. He is the anchor when our boat needs to be secured and stable.

We must do everything in love. When we know it is time to end a relationship, we must do it in love. Lovingly end it and walk away. There is never a need for 'closure' when you leave in love. I don't need closure for any relationship I have ever been in because I know that I loved those individuals and that I still love them as Jesus instructed; not romantically but in Christ. Relationships that I know were not of God, I can confidently say I ended in love- without hesitation and without doubt or regret.

I am now filled with so much wisdom, I can easily discern those individuals that are merely 'tests' of my moral fiber; 'tests' of forbidden fruit that are in front of me to see whether I will 'bite' or lovingly walk away. The visual and emotional appeal that tugs at our gut are not messages and urges of our heavenly Father, but mortal mind- the "liar" toying with us. It is our fear of being perceived as 'mean', 'cold', and 'callous' that keeps us connected with someone we're not supposed to be with. It is our desire to fill a void that keeps us from walking away, or never entering the relationship to begin with- it is us once again trying to think like God, be like God, and do His work. It is our desire to feel 'complete' using another person, instead of God- that causes us to spend our valuable time with someone He has no intention of you being with. God gives us the freedom to choose the flesh and the world, or Him. He's patient. He believes in us when we don't. He waits while we detour on a perceived 'short cut' that turns out to be the long way- and the wrong way.

We must follow God's instruction. We must walk in faith and know that He never directs our paths to places where He is not. It is only when we stray do we find heartache, confusion, pain, and drama. It is then we must learn our lesson for as long as it takes to learn it! Why can't we follow Him and lead a life of love, peace, tranquility and joy?

Happy Friday everyone. Be on your guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous and strong- and remember to do everything in love! God bless you.

Lovingly,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 12.2.10

>"Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went."

Acts 8:4

Pray
Father I have come to realize that my relationship with You is not truly to be a private one. How else will the world receive Your message, hear of Your omnipotence and omnipresence? How else will they hear testimonies of healing and blessings that were only made possible because of You? Father fill me; open my eyes and my heart that I might be receptive and free to absorb the knowledge and wisdom to demonstrate, express, and teach Your Word.

Father You are molding me into a phenomenal child. I am eager to serve You and Your children. I am eager to please You and to be the best ambassador that I can be- that You call me to be. I humbly pray to You that I am here and ready Lord- do with me as You will. Amen.

Reflection
We may pray silently or aloud, but our testimony should never be kept private; our healing's and blessings are to be shared with the world. Believers just as non-believers have to be constantly shown proof of God's presence, His power, grace and capabilities. Some of us have conditional relationships with God, some have a one-sided relationship- where He is doing His part, but we aren't doing ours. You don't have to pat your Bible, you don't have to work at converting anyone. Your testimony time after time is all you need to show how God has blessed you. How you carry yourself every single day both inside and outside of your home and your church exemplifies the relationship you have with God and His favor in your life. How you treat people is a direct correlation to the relationship and understanding that you have with our Father. Believe it!

If you aren't being faithful in your relationship with a loved one, then how can you possibly be faithful and committed to God? If you are playing games, being deceitful, neglectful, insensitive, or uncaring with the man or woman in your life- how can you possibly say that you are a devoted child of God? How can you possibly say that you are an ambassador for Christ? How can you possibly say that you put God first in your life? If you are not taking care of your responsibilities as a wife, husband, or parent then how can you live up to God's expectations of you? You are lying to yourself, to God, to Jesus, and to the person you claim to love. Stop the lies and start living in the Word.

Today is Thursday. Is that not amazing? The weekend is almost here and you have experienced a slew of blessings all week long- if you can count all of them, then you need to dig deeper – because it is impossible for me to count all of my blessings each day. There are so many reasons to stand on top of a roof and shout "thank you Lord" from the top of your lungs. Wherever you go you should spread God's word in some way. It does not have to be "preachy" it just has to be loving and shared without expectations. It can be as simple as declaring your gratitude for life, vision, and the ability to breathe and think freely; gratitude for the small things you have been blessed with each day. Is that too difficult?

Enjoy every second of your day and be a blessing to others.

Shared with love,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 12.1.10

>Then Jesus told them, "You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. Whoever walks in the dark does not know where they are going. Believe in the light while you have the light, so that you may become children of light." When he had finished speaking, Jesus left and hid himself from them.

John 12:35-36

Pray
Father I want to walk only in Your light, where I can see where I am going. I do not want to be blind to my surroundings, blind to those who would cause me harm, or blind to circumstances that could distract me. I want to be a child of the light. Shine Your light on me Father. Let me walk even into darkness and brighten it instantly. Let me to never be disconnected from You and Your truth. When someone would attempt to pull the wool over my eyes, reveal their lies and cast them away from me Father. In Your son Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Reflection
No matter what someone does or says to us we must continue to walk in light. If you are walking in darkness- and you know if you are- then you must reacquaint yourself with God and with Jesus so that you can reclaim your position and your light. Living in deception is living in darkness. Manipulation is darkness. Envy and jealousy is darkness. Obsession is darkness. Idolatry is darkness. No one is to be your idol- your eyes and heart are to only be fixated on God. Fight the temptation to live in mediocrity- and stand tall in God's greatness to overcome all through His love, mercy and guidance. Overcome the desire for instant gratification, and instead be content in a life of patience and a still peace. Be a child of the light.

It is the first day of the last month of the year. Amazing how quickly this year has passed by- what have you accomplished this year? What cords have you cut that needed to be severed? What cords are you holding on to that need to be severed before they wrap around your throat and suffocate you? What lies are you telling yourself and others? Don't end this year and begin a new one based on a lie- make things right now. Are you living a double or triple life- not being faithful to anything or anyone but the "liar"? You are to serve only our heavenly Father- so serve Him! Don't let darkness consume you. Free yourself my brothers and sisters- free yourself! Enjoy your evening.

Lovingly,

Natasha

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>Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection for 11.30.10

>Jesus' brothers said to him, "You ought to leave here and go to Judea, so that your disciples may see the miracles you do. No one who wants to become a public figure acts in secret. Since you are doing these things, show yourself to the world."

For even his own brothers did not believe in him. Therefore Jesus told them, "The right time for me has not yet come; for you any time is right. The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I testify that what it does is evil.
You go to the Feast. I am not yet going up to this Feast, because for me the right time has not yet come."

However, after his brothers had left for the Feast, he went also, not publicly, but in secret. Among the crowds there was widespread whispering about him. Some said, "He is a good man." Others replied, "No, he deceives the people."

John 7:3-8, 10, 12

Pray
Father let my time be at Your calling, not man's. Let me stand firm in my convictions and not be swayed by public opinion. Let me move and act when You say; let my words come from You. Let me shine Your light in darkness, and reveal the truth through demonstration. In Your son Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Reflection
Jesus knew those around him that did not truly believe in him. He knew there were people, even his brothers, that were only around him through convenience- but they were not really loyal. He knew that behind his back they would talk. He knew that in good times they would hang around, but in bad times they wouldn't be found. Jesus understood the magnitude of the cross he had to bear and the commitment of his work as God's chosen son. He could see clearly the path he needed to take and that he would only walk when and where our Father told him. Jesus was never blind to what was taking place around him. He could see the 'set-up' long before the plans were set in motion. His connection with our heavenly Father gave him both wisdom and discernment to see his way through, and to see through people.

We must not be moved by what others say or do. We must wait on the Lord to guide our steps. We only need to show ourselves, to act, when God commands us to- until then just listen and watch; and be prepared to see the worth of those around you.

Have a relaxing evening, be warmed by your blessings, and thank God for another day. God bless you all. If you did not receive Saturday or Sunday's Daily Scripture, Prayer and Reflection visit my blog at breakingbreadwithnatasha.blogspot.com If you normally receive your message via email please contact me for resubmission. Thank you.

Love,

Natasha

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