Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 1.26.18

Scripture

“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.”

James 3:13

Pray

Father I pray for constant humility and wisdom that can only come from You. In Your name I pray. Amen.

Reflection

The true indication of a good life is not one filled with material wealth and riches, but through the humility that what we have today may be taken tomorrow; that we should never take for granted the things that we possess- whether spiritual, physical, or material.

The wisdom gained from past loss should humble us that we appreciate the smallest things in life as much or more than the big things. Our humility makes us most grateful for breathing in life each day, and for whatever senses we have most use of- from there the rest of our blessings are countless.

These things my friends are the indication of a good life. Strive for the humility that comes from wisdom (from past lessons learned) and accept what God brings to you for those are the greatest gifts we can ever receive.

Let today be Free Yourself Friday….

Love,

Natasha

Note: This message was originally published on January 14, 2011. It has been modified to align with current standards and formatting.

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Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 1.25.18

Scripture

All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the lord.

Proverbs 16:2

Pray

Father You know my heart and I pray that my motives are in line with Your expectations and plans for me. If they are not I pray that You swiftly and lovingly re-direct me so that I do not have to learn the painstakingly and extremely long way in which to walk. In Your name I pray. Amen.

Reflection

If in your walk you have reason to question whether what you are doing is right in the eyes of the Lord ask yourself, “will I have to repent for this?” if there is doubt or you know for a fact that you would- then you are walking in darkness and your motives are not pure; don’t do it…stop right now!

But if you care not to even weigh your decisions, if you casually do and say whatever you want without consideration to whether it is of God- then God will of course weigh things for you.

Lovingly,

Natasha

Note: This message was originally published on January 20, 2011. It has been modified to align with current standards and formatting.

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Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 1.24.17

Scripture

Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands.

In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.

1 John 5:1-5

Pray

Father I believe in You and I believe that Jesus is Your son, and the only way to You is through him. I carry this knowledge in my heart and mind, and promise to each day work to be a better child and ambassador of Your Kingdom, a better Christian, and a better person. In Your son Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Reflection

The enemy would have us believe that God is not with us, that He has abandoned us, that His son is not our shepherd, and that our safest bet would be to not follow God’s commandments but instead follow the enemy into darkness. What do you believe? Who do you follow? I believe in and follow the Father and the son.

Love,

Natasha

Note: This message was originally published on January 18, 2011. It has been modified to align with current standards and formatting.

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Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 1.23.18

Scripture

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

1 John 4:18

Pray

Father in You I find light, love, truth, joy, kindness, forgiveness, peace, tranquility, life, understanding, grace, and strength. Remove my fears Father. Help me to see that fear is false evidence appearing real and that, is not love and not You. With fear is darkness and with You there is only light. I seek Your light and truth Father. I want to live in Your peace. I want to be free. Amen.

Reflection

Fear is absence of light and love. Fear is loneliness. Fear is not of God. God is perfect love and we are His reflections- hence we are perfect- so why do we fear?

Love you all,

Natasha

Note: This message was originally published on January 17, 2011. It has been modified to align with current standards and formatting.

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Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 1.22.18

Scripture

But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.

James 3:14-16

Pray

Father let my focus stay on You. Let my heart and mind be connected with You. I pray for humility and freedom from envy and selfish ambition. I don’t want to do or say anything, or be anywhere that goes against what You want for me.

If it doesn’t build Your Kingdom and reflect Your goodness then I want no part of it. I only want peace in my life- and envy and selfish ambition will bring me nothing but pain, discomfort, and misery. I pray for a clean heart, and a mind free of worldly clutter Father. In Your name I pray. Amen.

Reflection

When our eyes are on someone else and what they are doing, or what they have, we lose focus on what we are supposed to be doing and where we’re supposed to be going. We are also losing ourselves in a dark pit of envy. When this envy grows into anger and bitterness, only darkness can be found.

When we align ourselves with people just to use them for their status and where they can take us we are setting ourselves up for an eventual failure. This is selfish ambition. When we are ladder climbing with only one goal in mind- our own success regardless of how it may affect others- this is selfish ambition.

We must free ourselves from envy and selfish ambition. We must turn away from the darkness and into God’s light.

Lovingly,

Natasha

Note: This message was originally published on January 16, 2011. It has been modified to align with current standards and formatting.

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Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 1.19.18

Scripture

“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”

Psalm 56:3

Pray

Father there are times like right now where I am fearful, doubtful, and confused. Instead of worrying, feeling hopeless or helpless, or questioning why this is happening to me- I will trust You and know that You will never put me in a situation (or let me stay in one) where I am not protected, and that I can’t handle.

I have to believe and know that everything happens for a reason and from each circumstance comes a lesson to be learned.

So I will dry my tears, release my tensed shoulders, and breathe- knowing that with, in, and through You there is a solution- and this lesson will be well-learned and short-lived. Thank You Father. Amen.

Reflection

In our fears we must look for God’s light and run to it. Let His presence soothe you, clear your mind, cleanse your heart, and restore you. Turn to God for comfort during troubling times no matter how big or small- they may seem unbearable or too difficult to you- but nothing is too big or too small for God to handle. Enjoy the rest of your day!

Lovingly,

Natasha

Note: This message was originally published on January 13, 2011. It has been modified to align with current standards and formatting.

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Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 1.18.18

Scripture

In the thirty-ninth year of his reign Asa was afflicted with a disease in his feet. Though his disease was severe, even in his illness he did not seek help from the lord, but only from the physicians. Then in the forty-first year of his reign Asa died and rested with his ancestors.

2 Chronicles 16:12-13

Pray

Father I have faith in You and Your ultimate ability to heal me of all afflictions no matter how big or small. I turn to You for my healing. I pray to You for all of my needs. When I am ill by man’s definition and mortal mind’s false reality, I know in You I am whole and healthy. With You Father I know that sickness, disease, and death are lies as You are perfect and never sick, never stricken with disease, and live eternally. So as the perfect reflection of You I am never sick, never suffering with disease and I will never die- but will transition from this level of existence to another one.

Father I pray that when Your children encourage me to run to a physician every time something appears to be wrong, that You touch their hearts and minds and reveal the truth that You are my solution. You are my medicine. You are my healer. You are my mender. You are my restorer.

Your son Jesus showed us how to heal ourselves in Your truth and Word. He showed us how to heal the sick, raise the dead, and cast out demons. The disciples, once they became believers were able to heal. Yet we doubt our ability. We doubt that by turning to You we can be healed of any affliction. I don’t doubt You Lord. I have seen and experienced healing that people including doctors said could only be miracles- and I know what You can do.

Keep my mind and heart focused on You Lord. Let me to not stray when tempted by non-believers or conditional believers to turn to man, to physicians first, and not to You. In Your name I pray. Amen.

Reflection

Asa was afflicted with a foot disease that he chose to rely on physicians to heal him of- instead of God- the same God he claimed an allegiance, the same God he claimed to love and worship fully; the same God he claimed he trusted and believed in completely- yet when in pain and once fear took over him, he chose to turn to man first and not God.

We must learn to turn to God and listen for Him to guide us- not lean unto our own understanding. Trust Him in all you do throughout your walk in life- and see where He takes you. God bless all of you.

Love always,

Natasha

Note: This message was originally published on January 12, 2011. It has been modified to align with current standards and formatting.

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Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 1.17.18

Scripture

“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”

2 Corinthians 3:17

Pray

Father I pray for those who seek freedom. Freedom from slavery, torture, rape, fear, hate, poverty, cruel treatment, and lies. Father I pray for those who cry out but their cries go unanswered. I pray that they hear Your voice and feel Your presence. I pray that they know You are always with them. Your Spirit is our freedom. I pray that both I and them have the faith to believe and embrace Your Spirit that we may be free. Amen.

Reflection

Whatever we go through in life it may not always seem comforting to know that God is with us. When you are being raped, tortured, enslaved, and mistreated- sometimes your own fears and sense of survival may outweigh the realities and comfort in knowing that our heavenly Father is with us. We must dig deep, and in our darkest hour we have to listen for His voice. Through it all God is with us. I pray for everyone who is in pain and is unsure of their fate. I pray that they seek comfort in God’s Spirit.

~Natasha

Note: This message was originally published on January 11, 2011. It has been modified to align with current standards and formatting.

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Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 1.16.18

Scripture

“So justice is driven back, and righteousness stands at a distance; truth has stumbled in the streets, honesty cannot enter.”

Isaiah 59:14

Pray

Father touch the heart of each person that we might seek and demand justice for all; that we might seek and actively live righteously; that we learn to seek, speak, and reveal the truth 100 percent of the time, not just when it serves our purpose; and that honesty becomes the norm for all not just the few. Amen.

Reflection

We are repeating a cycle. A lesson that even thousands of years later has not been learned. Why is it so difficult for us to be just, righteous, truthful, and honest? Why is it so difficult for us to treat others with love and respect no matter how much money they make or what their color, creed, religion, or beliefs? Why do we struggle so much to live a life based on basic principles many of us teach children when they are young and most impressionable?

Why do we preach what we don’t practice? Why are we surprised that our world is being torn and fractured at the seams, and that we have so many issues? Why can’t we see that the answer lies within us- and that the answer is God?

Love,

Natasha

Note: This message was originally posted on January 10, 2011. It has been modified to align with current standards and formatting.

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Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 1.9.18

Scripture

When all the Israelites saw the fire come down and the Lord’s splendor over the temple, they got on their knees with their faces downward toward the pavement. They worshiped and gave thanks to the Lord, saying, “Certainly he is good; certainly his loyal love endures!”

2 Chronicles 7:3

Pray

Father I want my mind and heart to rest with You at all times. I don’t need to see large displays of Your presence, greatness, and loyalty. Everyday that I wake and open my eyes, take a breath, and get out of bed is proof enough that You are here with me, and loyal. I want to strengthen my devotion to You Father. I want to remove any and all doubt that You can’t or won’t resolve my issues, answer my prayers, or fulfill my needs.

I want to do my part so that Your work isn’t for naught. I don’t want to be like the lost children of Israel who challenged You long after their 40 years of walking in the wilderness. I want to demonstrate Your principles now Lord. I want to demonstrate Your truths today. Show me Father. Amen.

Reflection

We shouldn’t be waiting for something grandiose from God for us to see, accept, and proclaim His presence and loyalty to us. Every millisecond of the day God is demonstrating His love and grace. Everyday He is balancing life as we know it. Everyday He is removing obstacles, healing us, and showing us the way. Everyday He presents us with opportunities to prove our love and loyalty to Him.

We keep asking more of Him than what we’re willing to give in return. We do this with our fellow man; how disrespectful do you think it is that the same standards and levels of treatment we give to man we toss at God as though He is our equal? We need to stop treating God as though He is one of us, and start treating Him as the omnipotent supreme Father of all, who has no limitations and doesn’t require food, drink, shelter, clothing and at least 6 hours of sleep to survive.

Love always,

Natasha

Note: This message was initially posted on 1.9.11 but has been modified to align with current formatting and standards.

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Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 1.3.18

Today’s message was written by Joel Osteen. My friend Juanita shared it with me and with everyone focused on setting and accomplishing goals this year, this message from Joel seems most appropriate to share with you. I hope that it helps someone.

Love,

Natasha

What Are Your Goals?

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE:

“I’ve got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning us onward-to Jesus.I’m off and running, and I’m not turning back.”

(Philippians 3:13-14, MSG)

TODAY’S WORD:

The reason it is so important for you to set and achieve goals is that you have a unique purpose that only you can fulfill. It’s kind of like building your own house – something you had better not attempt without a clear vision of your goals and a good set of blueprints, or you may wind up with some extra doors or windows and no place to put them!

God is the architect of your life. His Word is a blueprint of His hopes and plans for your life. Trust Him to help you set your goals. If you have a problem being focused and setting goals for your life, one of the best things you can do is to start writing them down, both short-term and long-term ones. It’s amazing how your life can begin to take shape when you can see on paper where you want to go.

PRAYER FOR TODAY:

God, thank You that You are the architect of my life. Give me the wisdom to follow Your blueprint and set goals that reflect Your desires for me. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

– Joel Osteen

Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 1.2.18

Scripture

Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
Psalm 51:10

Pray

Father I want my heart and spirit to be right by You. Clean my heart of the clutter I helped to create. Pull out the pain, hurt, anger, envy, and jealousy. Remove from me the desire to want what I don’t need simply so I can feel good for short bursts of time. Renew my spirit so that I may walk like Your son Jesus. Turn me towards Your light Father.
No more lies, games, manipulation, fear, hate, or confusion. Let me see Your greatness and let that guide me where I need to be daily. Leave what I did and what I experienced yesterday in the past. Let my yesterdays and yesteryears be my past, and let me walk with my head high in the present that I may see a glorious future. In Your name I humbly pray. Amen.

Reflection

You know if you have been walking with a clean heart or one filled with negative tendencies influenced by mortal mind- the enemy. You know if you have been doing right by the Lord or more concerned with having things your way. You know if you have been negative, unloving, deceitful, misleading, manipulative, conniving, or untrustworthy. Just as you know if you have been attracting drama to your life. You either want a joy-filled life or a complicated and miserable one- which do you choose?

There is no other way to bliss than through God.

There is no other solution than to surrender.

Get your spirit and heart right by seeking out God. Ask for a renewed life. Look deep inside and ask yourself if this is the way you want to live your life forever, or do you want better? Do you believe that God can provide your needs? Do you believe He can change your thinking and how you feel? Do you think He can heal you from your pain? Then ask and it shall be given.

Lovingly,
Natasha

Note: This message was originally posted on January 2, 2011. It has been modified to align with current standards and formatting.

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Natasha’s Daily Scripture, Prayer, and Reflection for 1.1.18

Happy New Year!

Wow the year zoomed by didn’t it?

I decided to start this year’s Breaking Bread as I ended 2017–reflecting on older posts and looking at the relevance of topics, issues, fears, concerns, and needs–and their applicability today.

Maybe it’s because I’m hardheaded and some of you are hardheaded and so we bump our heads more than others, which means that our lessons are more painful to learn. The lessons keep repeating until we finally get it, and then we’re given a new lesson. I’ve learned quite a few lessons this year–some were extremely painful, but I know they are worth it.

What lessons did you learn this year?

One thing that many of us struggle with is carrying old “baggage” into a new year, into new chapters in our lives, into new relationships, and we don’t realize how toxic the environment becomes when we do this. We must free ourselves of the bad habits and influences that keep us from walking our authentic truth as God intends.

Take a journey with me–back to January 1, 2011. Yes, I’m sharing my New Years message from 2011. It’s been tweaked slightly to align with my current formatting, but the message is the same.

Mentally change the years mentioned and speak them in the present, and then pause and assess yourself and your life. Make note of the specific issues and fears you have been carrying around with you year after year. Are you lugging around junk from 2011 or even farther back in time?

Aren’t you ready to drop that luggage off and lighten your load so that you can finally be free? Let’s be free in 2018.

Scripture

Lamentations 5:21

Pray

Father it is a new year and with this comes a time of renewal and restoration. Father let me see what I need to see and let me experience all that I’m supposed to so I can be right with You. If that means removing certain people from my life who are not good to me and for me- please do so. If that means changing my circumstances, then I embrace this change.

I do not want to be in the same place I was in during 2010 in this new year of 2011 2018 Lord, so whatever needs to be done I put my faith in You to handle it swiftly and appropriately. I want a life that is joyful, righteous, and as You planned. I honor Your holy name Father. Amen.

Reflection

Whatever you were doing in 2010 that wasn’t part of God’s plan for you, wasn’t Christlike, wasn’t advancing God’s Kingdom- stop- and don’t consider bringing it into 2011 {which is now 2018}. If you are involved with someone that you know you’re not supposed to be with, or that you know in your heart you have questions about their place in your life and if it’s appropriate, or if they are adding value or not- end it now.

If you are leading an unethical life, change your thinking and your ways. If you aren’t being honest to yourself and others- start right now. If you aren’t giving your all in your walk with God, in a relationship, at work, in school, at church, or in any other aspect of your life- start doing it now. Do not enter the new year with old garbage and baggage. Surrender and leave the lies, deceit, mediocrity, laziness, vanity, arrogance, self-centeredness, fear, hate, pride, guilt, and shame behind you at last year’s curb.

Stop holding on to things because they seem easy, comfortable, a no-brainer, or because you fear change. Move forward in your life. Walk towards our heavenly Father and away from sin. Declare 2011 2018 a drama-free year and make the effort each day to live as Jesus would expect of you- and not as the enemy wishes for you. Lean toward restoration not instant gratification.

Love you all and Happy New Year!

Natasha

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