Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 2.28.13

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Then children were brought to Him so He might put His hands on them and pray. But the disciples rebuked them.Then Jesus said, “Leave the children alone, and don’t try to keep them from coming to Me, because the kingdom of heaven is made up of people like this.” After putting His hands on them, He went on from there.

Matthew 19:13-15 HCSB

Pray
Let me always see in children Your light, purity, and love. Let me always be reminded that there is wisdom from their mouths, and to not be rushed to silence them. Let me take time to listen and hear them clearly. May I never be too busy for a child in need of love, encouragement, advice, guidance, or protection. Amen.

Reflection
To be seen and not heard can no longer be our relationship with children. God pours in them so much wisdom and ideas, with a fearlessness that we try to reclaim. Children see things in ways that many of us have forgotten. Instead of being quick to force silence upon them, consider engaging them in healthy dialogue.

Consider this, how do you expect a child who spends their time being seen and not heard, to feel comfortable opening up and talking to you in time of need? An abused or bullied child may feel as though they can’t come to you because there have been so many times when you hushed, rushed, ignored, and chastised them in the past. Are you comfortable with your child turning to friends or someone else (other than you) for comfort, guidance, protection, and advice? Think about it.

Lovingly,

Natasha

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Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 2.27.13

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For this reason, the kingdom of heaven can be compared to a king who wanted to settle accounts with his slaves. When he began to settle accounts, one who owed 10,000 talents was brought before him. Since he had no way to pay it back, his master commanded that he, his wife, his children, and everything he had be sold to pay the debt.

“At this, the slave fell facedown before him and said, ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay you everything! ’ Then the master of that slave had compassion, released him, and forgave him the loan. “But that slave went out and found one of his fellow slaves who owed him 100 denarii.

He grabbed him, started choking him, and said, ‘Pay what you owe! ’ “At this, his fellow slave fell down and began begging him, ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay you back.’ But he wasn’t willing. On the contrary, he went and threw him into prison until he could pay what was owed.

When the other slaves saw what had taken place, they were deeply distressed and went and reported to their master everything that had happened. “Then, after he had summoned him, his master said to him, ‘You wicked slave! I forgave you all that debt because you begged me. Shouldn’t you also have had mercy on your fellow slave, as I had mercy on you? ’

Matthew 18:23-33 HCSB

Pray
Father I pray that the mercy, grace, and forgiveness You give me I am humble enough to do the same with others. Correct me when I stumble or stray. Remind me when I forget. I never want to mistreat another, so please always keep my heart warm so that I am always receptive and empathetic to others. In Jesus’ name I pray to You. Amen.

Reflection
How many of you can honestly relate to this parable?

Have you been in a situation where you owed a debt, found yourself considerably late in making a full or partial payment, asked for an extension, but then didn’t extend this same grace to someone who owed you money?

What you want and ask for is what you should freely give to others. If you need a deferment you should be willing to grant a deferment to someone else. If you ask that a loan be forgiven and erased, you should be willing to forgive a loan you gave to another person. We can’t live long in a one-sided world. God’s scales always even things out. Think about it and share your thoughts.

Lovingly,

Natasha

Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 2.26.13

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Don’t keep striving for what you should eat and what you should drink, and don’t be anxious. For the Gentile world eagerly seeks all these things, and your Father knows that you need them. “But seek His kingdom, and these things will be provided for you.

Luke 12:29-31 HCSB

Pray
Father trust and believe that You have taken care of my needs and in my trust I will not worry. Instead I thank You now for the abundance of blessings received and coming my way. In Jesus’ name I pray to You. Amen.

Reflection
So as I stood here in my kitchen a text message came in from my friend and neighbor Juanita, and it was Joel and Victoria Osteen’s daily spiritual message. I looked at the subject, “Reprogram Your Mind” and knew instantly that I would enjoy and want to share their message. But as many of you know I try to not repeat scriptures in my daily message. Each day (with a few exceptions) I select a new scripture that I haven’t used in the past.

Today Joel and Victoria chose Romans 12:2, which I have already used. So as I prayed for a scripture of relevance I searched the word, “worry” and found three passages. Luke 12:29 was the only one I had not used, and as I began reading the subsequent verses, I knew that this would be most appropriate to tie-in to Joel and Victoria’s message on reprogramming our minds.

We all must reprogram our minds from time-to-time. Many of us spend each day training ourselves to stop thinking a certain way, and begin thinking the right way—God’s way. So without further delay I now share Joel and Victoria’s message. Thank you Juanita for sharing with me:

Joel and Victoria’s Message

Reprogram Your Mind

Many people today don’t realize that the reason they’re not happy, the reason they’re not enjoying life is simply because they’ve trained their minds in the wrong direction. They’ve programmed their minds to worry. They’ve programmed their minds to complain. They’ve programmed their minds to see the negative. But just as we can train our mind to focus on the negative, we can also reprogram our minds to focus on the positive. It all depends on what you meditate on.

When we meditate on the Word of God, we reprogram our minds. When we meditate on God’s goodness, we are developing a right mindset. When we choose to be grateful and focus on what’s right rather than what’s wrong, we are choosing a positive attitude. This doesn’t happen automatically; you have to discipline yourself to focus on the right things. You have to make a conscious effort to spend time in the Word of God every single day until a habit is formed.

I believe that as you honor God with your time, He’ll multiply it back to you. As you stay faithful and focused on Him, He will direct your steps, and you will embrace the blessing and victory He has in store for you!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father in heaven, today I surrender my thoughts and mind to You. Help me retrain my thoughts so that they are in line with Your will for my life. I choose to have a positive attitude of faith and expectancy and thank You for empowering me to enjoy the good life You have for me in Jesus’ name. Amen

Closing Message from Natasha:
So today you get a double dose of prayers. It shouldn’t ever be enough. Look at it as double your blessings, and double the reason to be a blessing to others. Now get to reprogramming your mind!

Love,

Natasha

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Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 2.25.13

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Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven.

Matthew 18:21, 22 ESV

Pray
Touch my heart to forgive. May my heart forgive as many times as I would want to be forgiven. Let me see past the hurt, anger, and pain that my loved one may cause. Let me learn to quickly forgive my neighbors, debtors, and trespassers. Let me not hold on to grudges. I want to be better Lord. Amen.

Reflection
Jesus didn’t say forgive three times or seven times, but 70 times 7—that’s 490 times. Can you fathom that? Can you imagine forgiving someone for harming you 490 separate times? Jesus says that we must forgive. Honestly look within and check where you are right now in your life and walk. Share your thoughts.

Love always,

Natasha

Sunday Sermon Share Day: Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 2/24/13

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Welcome to Sunday Sermon Share Day for 2/24/13

Today’s Subject: You Must Have Forgotten
Today’s Scripture selection is: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Sermon delivered today at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia by Minister Michael Blake of Allen Chapel AME Church, Washington D.C.

Highlights from Today’s Sermon:

Your history is the roadmap to your destiny

“You must have forgotten”— say these 4 words whenever you find yourself in a funk

Deuteronomy is the 2nd law, for the new generation; a renewal of the covenant between God and His people. 3 sermons delivered by Moses to the Israelites.

Deliverance to the promised land. It was supposed to take 11 days but took 40 years.

3rd part of Deuteronomy says even if you walk away, if you repent, God will forgive you.

You can’t forget your history it helps prepare you for where you’re going.

You forget your value and your core. You are here for a purpose and a reason.

When thinking of your faith think of 3 things:

1. We won’t fail because we haven’t failed
2. Remind yourself that He is ALWAYS ON TIME
3. Say to yourself, “I’ve come too far to stop now”

Sensory memory (earliest stage); short-term (middle 30-60 seconds); long-term memory (your past). We tend to focus on the wrong stage.

“Nothing is impossible because in the word I see within it I’m possible”— sign that was on a wall Michael saw.

Your destiny cannot be denied

Difference between map and navigation system is a map shows you where you came from, the navigation system you have to keep pushing buttons.

Don’t focus on the foolishness. Focus on your future.

Message and Reminder from Natasha:
Be sure to share highlights from sermons at your church or place of worship. Feel free to also visit and contribute to our community chat room where we can have healthy, positive, dialogue on today’s sermons, Breaking Bread daily posts, or issues impacting the Christian community. Remember there is absolutely no preaching, passing judgment, converting, recruiting, or focus on any specific church or religious leader. Those are the rules. We’re here to share words of love and peace inspired by the Word of the Bible. We’re here to uplift and never tear down. If you can roll with that, then you can roll with me and the Breaking Bread family! Visit the chat room here:

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Have an amazing week family. Remember that whenever you are going through life’s issues, don’t focus on how bad it is today—-remember what you went through in the past, what you overcame, and how God made a way out of no way—as He will definitely clear your path when the time is right!

Love,

Natasha

Saturday Recap: Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 2/18/13 to 2/22/13

February 23, 2013Natasha Leave a comment

Are you ready for the Word? Let’s do this then!

Monday- 2/18/13

Read the daily message here:
https://breakingbreadwithnatasha.wordpress.com/2013/02/18/natashas-daily-scripture-prayer-and-reflection-for-2-18-13/

Tuesday- 2/19/13

Read the daily message here:
https://breakingbreadwithnatasha.wordpress.com/2013/02/19/natashas-daily-scripture-prayer-and-reflection-for-2-19-13/

Wednesday- 2/20/13

Read the daily message here:
https://breakingbreadwithnatasha.wordpress.com/2013/02/20/natashas-daily-scripture-prayer-and-reflection-for-2-20-13/

Thursday- 2/21/13

Read the daily message here:
https://breakingbreadwithnatasha.wordpress.com/2013/02/21/natashas-daily-scripture-prayer-and-reflection-for-2-21-13/

Friday- 2/22/13

Read the daily message here:
https://breakingbreadwithnatasha.wordpress.com/2013/02/22/natashas-daily-scripture-prayer-and-reflection-for-2-22-13/

I hope that this week’s messages help you on your journey and spiritual walk, and that whatever you are going through in life that you can find some inspiration each day.

Don’t forget that tomorrow is our Sunday Sermon Share Day. If you hear or take part in an awesome sermon, please share your notes, highlights, scripture, or reflections with the rest of us. I don’t care if it’s a sermon from an online or televised broadcast, please share with us. I intend to do the same.

I will also direct you to our community chat room (http://chatroll.com/embed/chat/breaking-bread-with-natasha?id=lCL-CHvZOne&platform=wordpress-com) to allow for further healthy dialogue.

Please don’t feel intimidated, just type in some of the passages or comments made in church, or even just share a reflection on how the service made you feel.

This is such an exciting walk family, and I’m glad to walk with you. Have an amazing Saturday!

Warmest wishes and love from your sister in Christ,

Natasha

Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 2.22.13

February 22, 2013Natasha Leave a comment

Then Jesus came up, touched them, and said, “Get up; don’t be afraid.” When they looked up they saw no one except Him— Jesus alone. As they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Don’t tell anyone about the vision until the Son of Man is raised from the dead.” So the disciples questioned Him, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first? ” “Elijah is coming and will restore everything,” He replied. “But I tell you: Elijah has already come, and they didn’t recognize him. On the contrary, they did whatever they pleased to him. In the same way the Son of Man is going to suffer at their hands.” Then the disciples understood that He spoke to them about John the Baptist.

Matthew 17:7-13 HCSB

Pray
Father I pray for insight to always see what You want me to see, hear what You want me to hear, and understand what You need me to know. I pray that my heart is always warm, treating each person I encounter the way I would want my loved ones treated. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Reflection
I’ve said it before, we don’t know who walks amongst us. The people were waiting for Elijah and didn’t know that John the Baptist was the one they were waiting for—the same person beheaded under the orders of King Herod after he was manipulated by Herodia. The very prophet everyone was anxiously awaiting was killed.

The same happened to Jesus Christ our Savior. The people sought Him, doubted Him, then crucified Him. So what makes today any different than thousands of years ago? We seem to be more cynical and skeptical than in the past, so how would we know if Jesus was walking amongst us in human form? Think about it.

Have an amazing weekend family.

Love,

Natasha

Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 2.21.13

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Once they crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. When the men of that place recognized Him, they alerted the whole vicinity and brought to Him all who were sick. They were begging Him that they might only touch the tassel on His robe. And as many as touched it were made perfectly well.

Matthew 14:34-36 HCSB

Pray
Father I want the faith to believe without needing to see. Let what I’ve heard and read be enough to satisfy me to simply walk, seek, live, and serve as You desire. Let my past experiences lay the foundation of wisdom that You can and will do anything You desire, and all that I have to do is let go. Peel back this layer Lord. Amen.

Reflection
Read those three verses again. Imagine that. They hadn’t interacted with Jesus before this day, yet they had heard of Him and His power to heal, help, and make us whole through God’s will and grace. Just hearing about Jesus was enough for them to rush to Him for healing, with faith to believe that even if they only touched the tassel on His robe they would be healed. They didn’t need a conversation or to see multiple healings first, all they wanted was the chance to touch a small part of Him in order to heal them of their afflictions.

We have read and heard of stories where Jesus healed because people had faith in Him and our Father—without touching Him, through His acknowledgment they were healed.

What if you let go and embraced that level of faith? What blessings could possibly come your way? What if every time you got sick you turned first to our Father and Christ, before rushing to a doctor? What if before running your mouth to family and friends about your burdens, you instead had a private conversation with Jesus? What if instead of thinking you’re alone when you see no other human around, you actually smile because you know that you’re in the company of two, and can never be alone?

What if…..

Today I dedicate my message to my two beloved grandmothers who are warrior princesses for Christ. Each year they add another digit to their age, but I know how God sees them—perfect, whole, and full of life. I will not allow material perceptions limit my thinking of them, and interaction with them. As they believe in God and Jesus’s ability to heal, I too believe that there is nothing too difficult, too small, too large, or too time consuming for God. Impossible is not in God’s vocabulary, so I won’t let it take form in mine. Fear does not impress God, so I won’t let it mess with me. God’s will reigns supreme, it is my hope and faith that these two women will continue blessing the world here on Earth for longer than our human minds can fathom. There is plenty of wisdom that they still have to share, and I need to be nearby with an audio recorder. I’m thanking Him now.

I’m praying that my aunts (who help to care for my grandmothers) channel the energy from God to be strengthened in His Love and Light, to have the courage and faith each day of their journey with my grandmothers. He will bless you abundantly for caring fully for His beloved.

Loving you all,

Natasha

Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 2.20.13

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Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy. Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.

Psalms 82:3, 4 KJV

Pray
Father every day I strive to be a better person, servant, and child. You have made it clear what I am to do in my life beyond my personal vision, and I promise to live each day doing my job with honor and passion.

Reflection
Since I was a small child I believed it was my calling to help the poor, needy, voiceless, abused, and hopeless. I have spent my days doing just that—working and looking for ways to serve and guide the least of these children. My job is not even close to being done. I will spend the rest of my life serving others as a servant to God.

What can you do to honor God’s command? What are you doing to make a positive impact in the world? What are you doing to leave behind a positive legacy that others would want to honor in God’s name? Who are you helping besides yourself, your family, and friends? Have you ever considered that if what you are doing is/feels comfortable, then you aren’t working hard enough or doing enough?

Consider that and then share your thoughts.

Love,

Natasha

Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 2.19.13

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So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

John 8:7 KJV

Pray
Father I pray for Your children, not just myself. I pray for grace, forgiveness, humility, honor, trustworthiness, and honesty in each of us. I pray that we are less inclined to harm another out of anger, fear, guilt, pride, embarrassment, or because of the need to judge someone else. Warm our hearts so that we are slow to anger and quick to forgive. We are quick to pass judgment on others yet demand that judgment not be passed on us. We walk as hypocrites Father. Help us to lovingly make things right. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Reflection
Are you quick to point the finger of guilt at someone else knowing that you have more ‘dirty laundry’ than you would care to admit? Even the saint is a sinner who fell down, got back up, and cleaned themselves off. You are in no place to throw stones when you have mounting cases of sin in your own life. If you throw that stone are you ready for the possibility that it could ricochet and make your glass home come crashing down? Can you take that risk? Is it worth it to you?

Let’s leave the judging to God and those He appointed to judge. You may have an opinion, but let it not serve as judgment towards others, and let it be one that also teaches you a lesson and keeps you on the straight path towards righteousness.

Love,

Natasha

Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 2.18.13

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Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

John 8:12 KJV

Pray
Father thank You for today and for Your amazing Son. I am thankful for the vision, light, and peace. I will always follow Lord.

Reflection
If your life is filled with gloom, darkness, negativity, despair, shoulda, woulda, and coulda—-then it’s absent of light—which means that you don’t have Jesus in it—which means you aren’t following Him. Trust Him. Follow Him. God brought His Son to us for a reason. Let’s serve and obey.

Love,

Natasha

Sunday Sermon Share Day: Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 2/17/13

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Welcome to Sunday Sermon Share Day for 2/17/13

Today’s Subject: Soul
Today’s Scripture selections are:

Psalms 70:4 Let God
Psalms 86:4–7, 9, 10, 12; 146:5, 8, 10 Praise
Psalms 67: 1-3
Isaiah 1:16-18
Lamentations 3:24-26
Mark 7:32-37
Psalms 116:5-9
2 Timothy 1:3, 9, 10
Luke 8:41, 42, 49-55

Highlights from Today’s Sermon:
– Soul or Spirit signifies Deity and nothing else, means only one Mind and cannot be referenced in plural.

– We reflect God, as He is greater than us.

– Soul cannot reflect anything inferior to Spirit.

– Soul is not matter, it signifies God.

– Sickness is an illusion that is destroyed by Truth.

– Light destroys darkness. Soul or God is the only Truth-giver to man

– If soul could sin then spirit would be flesh instead of spirit. So, soul is immortal because it is spirit. All sin is of the flesh and cannot be spiritual. It is the sense of sin and not a sinful soul that does evil. Remove error from thought and it won’t appear in effect.

– Man is harmonious when governed by Soul.

– If the medium of hearing is wholly spiritual then it is indestructible.

– The body as matter has no sensation on its own.

– If nerves has sensation and matter has intelligence, then when the body is dematerialized then these faculties must be lost. For immortality is not in Spirit. Only when dematerialized and spirituality made in thought, can they be made of Spirit, and these faculties be seen as immortal.

– The immortality of Soul makes man immortal.

– Fear which is an element of all disease must be cast out for Truth to outweigh error

– Life is real and death is an illusion. Man is and shall be perfect and immortal. We must master sin and death.

– Soul has infinite resources in which to bless mankind.

– Truth will compel us all to exchange pain and pleasure of sense for joy of Soul.

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Have an amazing week family. Remember that God is the answer!

Love,

Natasha

Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 2.15.13

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At that time Jesus said, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned and revealed them to infants. Yes, Father, because this was Your good pleasure. All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son desires to reveal Him.

Matthew 11:25-27 HCSB

Pray
Father I know that I will never understand You and why You make the decisions that You do. I do know that I love and appreciate You. Thank You for sending Your Son to show me how to be better, live better, do better, and receive more. I look forward to what today brings. In Jesus’ name I pray for peace within and for all of Your children. Amen.

Reflection
Let’s stop waiting for God and Jesus to prove something to us, they have nothing to prove—-we are here because of Them. That’s proof enough. Be grateful and show your thanks by being a blessing to others starting right now.

Love always,

Natasha

P.S. I made it back home to the U.S. Thank you Norway for the love and awesome experiences…oh and yes, those moments when I had incredible meals in both Oslo and Trondheim. I look forward to a return visit. Happy Friday family! I look forward to tomorrow’s Saturday Recap.

Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 2.14.13

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I belong to my love, and his desire is for me.

Song of Songs 7:10 HCSB

Pray
Father I pray for fullness of life in every way. I pray for peace within, and to fully experience Your love. May my romantic love be magnified by Your parental love, may my relationship be strengthened and protected by You.

I seek a lifelong commitment bound by my commitment to You, so as I walk I promise to turn to You, seek You, and place You first in my thoughts and decisions. Lord You are my center and my all, and I trust that You will guard and guide me through life and with each step that I take.

I refuse to try to love with fear, for the two cannot intermingle. I must love with courage and faith. I pray to You today and each day for the courage to endure, see past, forgive, and smile even in the harshest of conditions. I love You Father.

Reflection
Happy Valentine’s Day family! I’m in Tronheim, Norway with my beloved. Just like all relationships, over the years we have rolled our eyes at each other, looked sideways, and from time-to-time contemplated how crazy the other one was—-but something that has always made our love so special is what we see as an “effortlessness” that has been there since day one. We have always believed that God was rooted in our relationship from the moment we met (actually even before that). He loves me even with my flaws, and I love him flaws and all.

God takes all of us on a miraculous journey that is filled with many challenges. He never said and never will say that this journey will be, “a piece of cake” and so simplistic that you can do it blindfolded. Love is work, and our walk with Him requires work. He sent His Son Jesus to show us how to walk. The more we choose to not walk like and with Jesus, the more difficult our journey and the lessons eventually learned.

The more of yourself that you give the less effort you feel (and seem) to exert. This is how my love is with my man, it feels effortless. This is how we all should feel in our romantic relationships, familial relationships, platonic relationships, business relationships, and most importantly in our relationship with God and Jesus. It should feel like healthy breathing.

Only when we refuse to give, be vulnerable, and love fully, do we feel the tugging and jerking that requires us to struggle and exert excessive energy.

To give, be vulnerable, and love requires us to work. We must work past fear, pride, and self, and allow ourselves to let go of the rope, harness, raft, or the side of the pool that we keep clinging to for dear life. We can’t truly live if we don’t let go and let God direct us. We can’t move forward holding on to something or someone else. We can’t move forward dwelling on the past.

Today has (in modern times) been celebrated as a holiday for lovers. Each day I celebrate my man and our love, but allow certain holidays (such as today) to magnify it so he can feel extra extra special. I hope that all of you celebrate your romantic, parental, familial, and platonic love every single day—-and allow holidays to be those days where you just choose to do a little extra. Some people do the opposite, and some struggle to make most days feel special.

I pray that the love and warmth you want to receive from God each day is the same love and warmth that you give to others, because you can only receive what you are willing to (and actually) give—and God already gives you more than you deserve. That is the grace that we pray for throughout our days. To love others we must first love God and then ourselves, because if you can’t do those then you can’t possibly truly love anyone else. Clear out your clutter and toss that excess baggage so that you can experience the life that God has planned for you.

Happy Valentine’s Day family!!

Love always your sister in Christ,

Natasha

Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 2.13.13

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All those led by God’s Spirit are God’s sons. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry out, “ Abba , Father! ”

The Spirit Himself testifies together with our spirit that we are God’s children, and if children, also heirs— heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ— seeing that we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him.

Romans 8:14-17 HCSB

Pray
Father there is no greater feeling or experience than to be loved by You, and to receive Your love through others. I’m grateful for all of my experiences here on Earth. I know that You have big plans for me and I never want to disappoint You, so I pray for the strength and courage to persevere, overcome, push through, and see past all obstacles and fears that I encounter. I want to embrace my life fully and see, hear, feel, taste, and take part in all of the things that You intend for me to experience. I will follow Lord. Amen.

Reflection
With our inheritance as children of God there will be times of extreme struggle and hardship—not to demolish or defeat us, but to help us gain wisdom and insight, and to better prepare us along our journey. God doesn’t deal with whiners and complainers. Only the strong, brave, committed, trustworthy, humble, graceful, and dependable endure.

Either you allow yourself to be molded into greatness or you live and struggle in agony from fighting the molding process. Nothing great comes easy. It requires work and focus. We must approach life the same way, not looking for the easy route to do less work, but looking for the most efficient route to get the most of our time and other resources. We must be willing to put in the work in all aspects of our lives.

We must be willing to commit for the long-term even if it ends up short-lived. If you can’t put in the work and time, then don’t take the step. God didn’t partially-commit to you, so why do it to Him or yourself? Take the next step.

Sending love from Trondheim, Norway!!!

Natasha

Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 2.12.13

February 12, 2013Natasha Leave a comment

As He was telling them these things, suddenly one of the leaders came and knelt down before Him, saying, “My daughter is near death, but come and lay Your hand on her, and she will live.” So Jesus and His disciples got up and followed him. When Jesus came to the leader’s house, He saw the flute players and a crowd lamenting loudly. “Leave,” He said, “because the girl isn’t dead, but sleeping.” And they started laughing at Him. But when the crowd had been put outside, He went in and took her by the hand, and the girl got up. And this news spread throughout that whole area.

Matthew 9:18, 19, 23-26 HCSB

Pray
Father I want absolute, unwavering faith that obliterates fear and doubt, that is fueled by courage and a deepened understanding and appreciation of and for who Jesus is, who You are to me, and my role as Your child and servant. I never want to second-guess Your Power, will, and grace to make all things possible. I know that You heal all, straighten the crooked, and mend the broken.

I know that no matter how small or great something is that You have total control. I know that I am healthy and healed mentally, physically, spiritually, socially and financially. I know that Jesus walks with me. Help me to go beyond just following but to believe as much in Him and You as I believe that I have flesh on my body. I pray for renewal Lord in Your name as a member of Your flock. Amen.

Reflection
Visualize this father walking with total faith to Jesus and asking Him to come heal his daughter, because he knew that just by touch, Jesus could make his daughter whole again. This was a daughter who was perceived to be almost dead, and the father believed and trusted in Jesus and God’s Power within Him to heal his daughter. There was no fear or hesitation.

There was an absoluteness, just like the woman who believed that she would be healed of her infliction if she could just touch the tassel on Jesus’s robe. Read verses 20-22 to see her story of being healed because of her faith in Jesus and the Father.

Do you have this absolute faith? Do you walk without question or hesitation? Do you know with certainty that any and all inflictions God can remove instantly? Do you believe without a shadow of doubt that God uses people (even you and I) to reach, direct and heal people?

I’m working on these things. Some days I struggle because of the flesh and my battle with mortal mind sometimes leaves me falling short. But one thing I do know is that God will always see me through the victory banner. He is Victory and He is waiting patiently. Each step each day, I work to let go and never clamp back on to these human walls of fear. I pray for your success with this also.

Today is a wondrous day for me for numerous reasons, but to spare you I will share four of them:

1) I’m grateful to be alive and healthy in all ways; 2) I’m grateful for my family, my man (who is part of my family), and I’m grateful for my friends. My loved ones help me in my journey, and help me to give and receive love; 3) Today is the day my sister was born 23 years ago. God never stops blessing me and our family through this eccentric young woman. I know that she will help to change the world for the better; and 4) My man surprised me today like I’ve NEVER been surprised before in my life. It’s not just a good surprise, it’s an amazing surprise, it’s a “thank You Lord!!!!!” surprise.

I’m blessed and highly favored, and will never ever ever ever ever think any less. I hope you will see your life the same way. Happy Tuesday family! Happy birthday Poonka!

Sending tons of love your way from Norway,

Natasha

Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 2.11.13

February 11, 2013Natasha Leave a comment

Don’t all of us have one Father? Didn’t one God create us? Why then do we act treacherously against one another, profaning the covenant of our fathers?

Malachi 2:10 HCSB

Pray
Father I see, seek, and pray only to You. I seek a positive connection with Your children. I seek peace within to deal with all situations and circumstances without frustration, anger, guilt, denial, sadness, depression, or a need to place blame on self or others. I pray for healing from my past, to walk upright through my present and future. Strengthen me to push through obstacles without hesitation, fear, or doubt. Strengthen me to not ask You “why” but to only show thanks. Hold my tongue Father if I begin to utter anything but words of positivity and love. I pray for these things in Your son Jesus’s name. Amen.

Reflection
If you believe in one God and believe that we are all His children, created by Him, then why do we fight, attack, abuse, misuse, cheat, mistreat, and take advantage of each other? Would that not also be a direct or indirect assault on our Heavenly Father? Would that not send a clear message to God that we don’t value His creations?

Why do we struggle with pouring out and exchanging love easily, but can freely spew out negativity? Even though it takes more muscles to frown than to smile, why do I see more frowning faces on the streets than smiles? It comes from within. Our mind is the most powerful thing connected to us as it is directly tuned in to Mind. Healing, growth, knowledge, wisdom, and behavior all come from Mind. So we have a choice to either lash out or to warmly embrace.

How we respond to life is a choice. You choose to be negative or not. Even by physical force, a person can still choose whether or not to say or do something. So it is only a weak excuse (not a valid reason) to blame someone for our actions or inactions. God has blessed us with the capability to heal, love, and gain knowledge and wisdom. It is up to us to open ourselves up to the possibility. It is up to us to seek better and to be better. It is up to us to choose to treat our fellow brothers and sisters with love, dignity, and respect—or not. Each moment of every day we have choices. How will today be for you?

Sending love all the way from London,

Natasha

Saturday Recap: Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 2/4/13 to 2/8/13

February 9, 2013Natasha Leave a comment

Happy Saturday family. I was so caught up in reading my Bible that I almost created a prayer and reflection for today, instead of recapping the week.

Are you ready to jump into the Saturday Recap? Great. Let’s do this!

Monday- 2/4/13

Read the daily message here:
https://breakingbreadwithnatasha.wordpress.com/2013/02/04/natashas-daily-scripture-prayer-and-reflection-for-2-4-13/

Tuesday- 2/5/13

Read the daily message here:
https://breakingbreadwithnatasha.wordpress.com/2013/02/05/natashas-daily-scripture-prayer-and-reflection-for-2-5-13/

Wednesday- 2/6/13

Read the daily message here:
https://breakingbreadwithnatasha.wordpress.com/2013/02/06/natashas-daily-scripture-prayer-and-reflection-for-2-6-13/

Thursday- 2/7/13

Read the daily message here:
https://breakingbreadwithnatasha.wordpress.com/2013/02/07/natashas-daily-scripture-prayer-and-reflection-for-2-7-13/

Friday- 2/8/13

Read the daily message here:
https://breakingbreadwithnatasha.wordpress.com/2013/02/08/natashas-daily-scripture-prayer-and-reflection-for-2-8-13/

I will also direct you to our community chat room (http://chatroll.com/embed/chat/breaking-bread-with-natasha?id=lCL-CHvZOne&platform=wordpress-com) to allow for further healthy dialogue.

Please don’t feel intimidated, just type in some of the passages or comments made in church, or even just share a reflection on how the service made you feel. This is such an exciting walk family, and I’m glad to walk with you. Have an amazing Saturday!

Warmest wishes and love from Orange County, California,

Natasha

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Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 2.8.13

February 8, 2013Natasha 1 Comment

…by asking the priests who were at the house of the Lord of Hosts as well as the prophets, “Should we mourn and fast in the fifth month as we have done these many years? ”

Then the word of the Lord of Hosts came to me: “Ask all the people of the land and the priests: When you fasted and lamented in the fifth and in the seventh ⌊months⌋ for these 70 years, did you really fast for Me? When you eat and drink, don’t you eat and drink ⌊simply⌋ for yourselves?

Zechariah 7:3-6 HCSB

Pray
Father You know my heart. If what I do and say in Your name and in the name of Jesus is not sincere, then please mold out of me this falsehood, and replace it with genuineness, because I don’t want to mislead or misrepresent my intentions or my actions. I never want to disrespect or disappoint You.

I pray that my prayers, thoughts, and actions are in Your honor and not for selfish needs. I pray that all will be Your will and not mine. Let me not enter, stay, or walk away from a situation based on my actions and perceived needs, but based on what You would have me to do. Let me enter and engage in relationships based on Your desires for me and not my own.

I pray that those of us who allow ourselves to remain in unhealthy relationships and situations have our eyes opened to see that it is never Your desire for us to hurt and be in pain, and that by not listening, obeying, and learning, we are subjecting ourselves to continued pain.

I pray for Your youngest of children that are so purely innocent, and those subjected to abuse by adults and other children, that they see Your angels waiting nearby and find the voice to get help. May their victimizers atone and be healed of their disease, and never do harm again.

I pray that Your children help others when they can, and pray when they don’t think they can. I pray for those who are fixated on religious practices but lack the spirituality to truly do Your work and walk like Jesus. Father may they realize that the ceremonies and practices are only good and beneficial when they are done solely for You and not for self-serving reasons.

These things I sincerely and humbly pray for today and each day. Amen.

Happy Friday family. Enjoy your day and weekend. Don’t forget that tomorrow I will be providing a Saturday Recap, and I hope you will participate in the Sunday Sermon Share Day.

I want this to be more than me sharing verses, prayers and reflections. I want this to be more than me sharing what I heard and learned at church on Sundays. Feel free to share. Please share.

Love always,

Natasha

Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 2.7.13

February 7, 2013Natasha Leave a comment

So he answered me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by strength or by might, but by My Spirit,’ says the Lord of Hosts.

Zechariah 4:6 HCSB

Pray
Father You are the power, presence, and light that makes things happen, obstacles move, and circumstances change. I thank You for making things possible in my life. I thank You for giving me the chance to be better, do better, and live better. Thank You for giving me the skills, talents, and gifts to overcome life’s challenges, and be filled with hope and faith for tomorrow. Thank You for Your love.

Reflection
We are of the thinking that force and strength are the power that moves objects and things. But we are wrong. It is God and His Spirit, and presence that moves heaven, Earth, and all of existence. The materials, components, and molecular structures are created and capable of shifting are perceptions and realities by and because of God.

Our limited thinking prevents us from fully considering, embracing, and celebrating His limitless capability and power. We cannot possibly understand and fathom what He is, what He does, and why He does it. But we can open ourselves to serving Him and allowing Him to move us where we need to be, so that we can be the best that we can be.

Celebrate Him. Praise Him. Honor Him. Obey Him. Share His love with the world. Happy Thursday family!

Love always,

Natasha

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