Inspired to inspire: Just How Careful Have You Been With Your Tongue?

Inspired to inspire: Just How Careful Have You Been With Your Tongue?: I feel obliged to write about this sensitive affair... How many can honestly say they have never said something about someone else and ...

Just How Careful Have You Been With Your Tongue?

I feel obliged to write about this sensitive affair...

How many can honestly say they have never said something about someone else and then later realized they should not have said it?

Let's say you've just heard a REALLY juicy rumor about someone you know. It may not be true, but it's too "good" to keep to yourself. What's your first instinct?

James 3:2 - If we can control our speech, we can control all areas of our lives.

I'm not innocent, just like every other person there are times I have done or found myself caught up in the following:-

"Gossip" - "Rumor or talk of a personal, sensational, or intimate nature." 

"Rumor" - "Unverified information of uncertain origin usually spread by word of mouth; hearsay."

"Slander" - "The utterance of defamatory statements injurious to the reputation or well-being of a person. ... A malicious statement or report."

"Backbite" - "To speak spitefully or slanderously about (a person)."

"Talebearer" - "A person who spreads malicious stories or gossip."

Is all talking about people who are not present is "gossip," How about saying bad things about people not present? How about talking about things you don't know to be true about others? 

While there are many ways to be guilty of speaking improperly about other people, not everything that some would call "gossip" is wrong. 

How do you respond?

Now, what about if someone comes to you and tells you, "so and so were gossiping you.., they said this and that about you.." How do you react to this kind of information?

Before you pick information to report on someone... 

First, Establish your intentions/motives- why are you goin to report? 

Secondly, What did you do to STOP the "Gossipers", "Slanderers", "Rumourmongers" "Talebearers" and the "Backbiters" from continue with the vice?

Thirdly, Make sure you also tell the other person what YOU said behind their back.

On the side of the recepient, 

It is wisdom..

1. To sieve the information you have received

2. Read in between the lines and establish the motives 

3. Pick what is helpful and discard what is not profitable.

4. Do not be bothered about what is being spread, if its not true, ignore and trust God will do somethin about it. If it is True, then just try and make some changes as possible. Take baby steps and trust God for His grace.

Finally, before you sit down in a group of two or more to say something negative about a person, ask yourself, "If Jesus Was Here What Would He Do?" Instead of talking behind the person's back, what can I do to help him/her? 

Mmmm, God forgive me. i know I have sinned in any of the above.

With Love,

Kachel

Inspired to inspire: IT IS GOD’S WILL FOR YOU AND ME TO BE SEXUALLY PUR...

Inspired to inspire: IT IS GOD’S WILL FOR YOU AND ME TO BE SEXUALLY PUR...: Please read I am seriously disappointed by the current news of sexual immorality in Kenya. It is not FUNNY. We have been laughing about it...

IT IS GOD’S WILL FOR YOU AND ME TO BE SEXUALLY PURE… 1 Thes 3:4

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I am seriously disappointed by the current news of sexual immorality in Kenya. It is not FUNNY. We have been laughing about it.

I strongly believe that the heavenly host are not laughing about this so we the CHRISTIANS especially, shouldn’t laugh about it either.
 It’s time to go on our knees and ask God to spare us. Take this seriously people. It is not funny. We SHOULDN’T LAUGH ABOUT IT ANYMORE, none of the Heavely HOST is laughing about it- only the devil and his demons. Those of us who are posting this as FUNNY JOKES, kindly and with all due respect, stop.  it is NOT FUNNY. Men/women having sex with donkeys, chicken, dogs, cows/bulls, sodomy, fornication, adultery, homosexuality/lesbianism-  this is not a JOKE.

When we become proud, a door is then opened within our lives to sexual impurity and shameful lusts. If we do not turn and repent, we will be ultimately be given over to a depraved mind. We may continue in these shameful lust and sin while justifying our actions as common human weakness.

ROMANS 1: 18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness,… 21 For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God … but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened. …24 Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another. 25 They exchanged the truth about God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator....

26 …He gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural sexual relations for unnatural ones. 27 In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed shameful acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their error. …32 Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them."


It saddens me that we are justifying these unrighteous actions in the name of HUMAN RIGHTS.

I humbly call on those caught up in the unnatural sexual relations to run to the Mercy Seat. Those who are approving that God wired someone to be a homosexual/lesbian- THIS IS A LIE FROM THE DEVIL. Those who do SUCH THINGS deserve death, also those who APPROVE those who practice these sinful acts.

If God wired anybody to be a homosexual or lesbian then He owes an apology to the people of Sodom and Gomorrah. He owes an apology to the 23,000 Israelites whose bodies were scattered over the wilderness… they committed sexual immorality and in one day 23,000 of them died. 1 Corinthians 10:8

But He is God. He doesn’t contradict Himself.

Leviticus 18 lists the unlawful/unnatural sexual relationships including FORNICATION, ADULTERY, HOMOSEXUAL/LESBIAN, INCEST, BEASTIALITY, SODOMY… these are DETESTABLE, an ABOMINATION to the LORD. They are REPUGNANT to Him.

We are called to be HOLY. Leviticus 1:2 “Be holy because I, the LORD your God, Am holy.”
If we confess our sins, He is Just and Faithful to Forgive and Cleanse our sins. 1 John 1:9

I Am an Ambassador on Assignment

I believe I am an Ambassador on Assignment in Children's ministry...

This has been my journey....

What amazes me about this assignment is that I never thought I would ever be a Sunday School Teacher. I never saw any quality of a sunday school teacher in me. First, I was very impatient, high irritability, had no teaching skills and not so creative with kids.

In 2000, someone prophesied to me that I'd be a teacher. Sincerely I despised that prophesy and refused to consider it because I never saw myself being a teacher. When I finished High school, mama wanted to take me to a Teaching College and with support from my Uncle organized to have me enrolled at Egoji Teacher's College but I declined opting to take Community Development and Social Work.

In 2006 I did a Certificate Course in HIV/AIDS Training and Counseling with KYOEP, and was posted as a Tutor at some of their Training Centres at Madaraka West, Wangige and Kahawa West. During this period (of about 6 months) as a Tutor I really learned alot and aquired vast teaching skills. Interestingly, all my students were older than me. I remember at Wangige, my oldest student was 75yrs old. Some of the hardest classes were when when I was teaching about Sex and Sexuality and Condoms..... Those were my most challenging classes. During one of my classes, my oldest student said to me, "young girl, you are a great teacher. Very experienced and confident. Consider taking teaching as your profession." At that moment I remembered the Prophesy and I thought to myself, "what is God preparing me for?"

Later on, I went for a Kesha and my Youth pastor, Rev. Nyaoro was preaching. During the Prayer session, i went to ask him to pray for me. When he asked me what to pray for,I told him I wanted to know my ministry. He looked at me and said, "I see a gift of teaching in you..." Again that confirmed God's word. I was in denial and I didn't like the idea of seeing myself as a Primary or High School Teacher... That's how short sighted I was!

In April 2007, I had a strong desire/passion to join Children's ministry in my local church. I talked to the Sunday School Director- Mrs. Mwangi and requested her to let me participate in the VBS week. It was an awesome experience teaching Kids God's word. Since then, no other ministry excites me like being in a Sunday School Class. I have gone for missions in many Primary & High Schools, Colleges and University to teach God's word. Now the Prophecy makes sense :)

I'm grateful to God. It has been an exciting journey as well as challenging.

• I have grown to acknowledge and appreciate that indeed I am an Ambassador on Assignment:
• I'm an official messenger
• I have a special mission/task to get Jesus to the Children of the world
• I Represent the will of my Sovereign King
• I'm send with total support
• I'm guaranteed protection and security

I have learned to:
Be patient, to love unconditionally, to serve, to be humble, to control anger etc.

I have a Dream- Children ministry. so here comes the Dreamer

Day 11- Resolve to Inquire of the Lord

Dear child of the Most High God,

Is there a vast army come against you? Has it caused you any alarm? What have you resolved to? 

There are times I have been faced with battles that are "too urgent", a time have been tempted to hit back ASAP.... Sometimes have even forgotten to INQUIRE of the Lord... I don't know how many can identify with me but I must say every time I have gone on a battle without enquiring of the Lord I've lost it. I have come to learn the key to victory in life lies in daily communion with God.

Jeremiah 29:12-14 says, "Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek Me and find Me, when you seek Me with all your heart. I will be found by you, declares the Lord, and I will restore your fortunes and gather you from all the nations and all the places where I have driven you, declares the Lord, and I will bring you back to the place from which I sent you into exile.."

Jehoshaphat was in such a state, 2 Chronicles 20: vs 1 "... the Moabites and Ammonites with some of the Meunites came to wage war against Jehoshaphat. 2 Some people came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast army is coming against you... It is already in Hazezon Tamar” 3 Alarmed, Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the Lord, and he proclaimed a fast for all Judah. 4 The people of Judah came together to seek help from the Lord; indeed, they came from every town in Judah to seek Him...."

#1# Your Help comes from the Lord, seek Him and He will grant you victory. The battle belong to Him.

Vs. 20 says, the people of Judah left for the Desert of Tekoa. As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Listen to me, Judah and people of Jerusalem! Have faith in the Lord your God and you will be upheld; have faith in His prophets and you will be successful.”

#2# Have FAITH

Vs 21 After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise Him for the splendour of His holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: “Give thanks to the Lord, for His love endures forever.” vs. 22 As they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated. 

#3# PRAISE God even in the Storm

vs. 24 When the men of Judah came to the place that overlooks the desert and looked toward the vast army,they saw only dead bodies lying on the ground; no one had escaped. 25 So Jehoshaphat and his men went to carry off their plunder, and they found—more than they could take away. There was so much plunder that it took three days to collect it. 26 On the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Berakah, where they praised the Lord... 27 Then, led by Jehoshaphat, all the men of Judah and Jerusalem returned joyfully to Jerusalem, for the Lord had given them cause to rejoice over their enemies. 28 They entered Jerusalem and went to the temple of the Lord with harps and lyres and trumpets.

29 The fear of God came on all the surrounding kingdoms when they heard how the Lord had fought against the enemies of Israel. 30 And the kingdom of Jehoshaphat was at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side.

#4# God has given you REST on every side... PRAISE the LORD Joyfully.

I resolve no matter what happens in my life, I will INQUIRE of the LORD. I will SEEK HELP from Him.

With Love

Kachel

Day 10 Journey on Faith- "All things are possible with God." (Mark 10:27)

Dear Friend,

How many times have you ever sought the Lord for something and when the Lord spoke you were in doubt?

What happened?

Luke 1:

The Bible says that Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous in the sight of God yet they were childless.

They sought the Lord about this issue and one day when Zechariah was on duty serving the Lord, an angel of the Lord announced vs 13“Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John. 14 He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth, 15 for he will be great in the sight of the Lord.."

When Zechariah's prayer for a son was finally answered, announced in a personal visit by an angel, Zechariah still doubted God's word. vs 18 Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years.”

How many times have we doubted God? 

Goodnews

God can work in our life in spite of any circumstance. Things may look hopeless, but stand on God's word "All things are possible with God." (Mark 10:27, NIV)

If He said He will heal your diseases and sickness, he will do it.

If He said He will be with you in the storm, be still and Know that He is God.

If He said He will restore your family, wait patiently He will heal and restore the broken relationships.

If He said He will give you a spouse, every perfect gift comes from Him, Wait in Him He will do it

If He said He will bless the work of your hands as you honor him with your wealth, the He will fill your barns to overflowing and your vats will brim over.

If He said He will do it... trust Him, He is faithful and able to do it....

Do NOT DOUBT

God is able to do what He said He will do, don't give on Him.

I say WAIT, WAIT in the Lord.

With Love

The Battle is the Lord's

Day 7.. Journey on Faith.
1 Samuel 17:38-51 David and Goliath..

Indeed it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; The battle is the Lord's. The whole assembly will know that you have a God. 

Have FAITH and CONFIDENCE in God, He will fight your Battles. 

vs 45 David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. 46 This day the Lord will deliver you into my hands, and I’ll strike you down and cut off your head. This very day I will give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds and the wild animals, and the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. 47 All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give all of you into our hands.”

If you feel buffeted right left and center, don't loose Hope. God is fighting your battles. He has fought for me before, even now and in the days to come I know He will fight for me. He has done it for me, He can and will do it for you.

Jehovah Nissi reigns in Victory

Have a victorious Weekend

Day 6 Journey on Faith

Journey on Faith

Joshua 3:1-17 Crossing Jordan Experience...
vs 3-4"When you see the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, and the Levitical priests carrying it, you are to move out from your positions and follow it. 4 Then you will know which way to go..."

1. The Ark of Covenant is a symbol of God's presence. To triumph in this life, we need the Presence of God to guide us.

2. No one has an encounter with God's presence and remains in the same position... there is a shifting.

3. Consecrate yourselves- the Act of Consecration point to the principle that God will not Act powerfully in our behalf if we are not inwardly clean and aligned to His will. Before we ask God to perform Signs and wonders in our midst, we must make sure our hearts are pure and desires guided by His Holy Spirit.

4. The waters of Jordan stood in a heap...they walked on a dry ground..This miracle provided clear evidence that the living God was among His people and it strengthened their faith so they could face the challenge of possessing the promised land.

Finally, in this Journey of Faith.. essentials:
- God's Presence
- Consecration
- Faith
- Obedience

"There is still more.."

Joshua 13:1 Now Joshua was old and stricken in years; and the Lord said unto him, Thou art old and stricken in years, and there remaineth yet very much land to be possessed. .. vs 6 All the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon unto Misrephothmaim, and all the Sidonians, them will I drive out from before the children of Israel:.

God has more in store for you and me; though a times there could be some challenges, If you will remain obedient to God and believe that He is a Faithful Promise Keeper, you will inherit whatever He has promised. There is still more “Land” to be possessed. Whatever the challenge, “God will drive them out before you.”

Through the story of Caleb, Joshua and the other ten spies, I’ve come to realize that there are three levels of living namely, See it, Say it & Seize it. 

The See it level is Faith's opportunity.

We can al b looking from the same spot & not see the same thing.

When Moses send out twelve spies to explore the land, (Num 13) ..Caleb and Joshua brought back a good report of the land but, because the other 10 spies brought back a bad report, the people did not want to enter the promised land. As a result, the Israelites stayed another 37 years in the desert before entering the Promised Land.

The twelve spies were all looking from the same spot, but they all saw different things. Num 13:6 They came back to Moses and Aaron and the whole Israelite community at Kadesh in the Desert of Paran. There they reported to them and to the whole assembly and showed them the fruit of the land.27They gave Moses this account: "We went into the land to which you sent us, and it does flow with milk and honey! Here is its fruit. 28But the people who live there are powerful and the cities are fortified and very large. We even saw descendants of Anak there. 29 The Amalekites live in the Negev; the Hittites, Jebusites and Amorites live in the hill country; and the Canaanites live near the sea and along the Jordan."

30 Then Caleb silenced the people before Moses and said, "We should go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly do it."

31 But the men who had gone up with him said, "We can't attack those people; they are stronger than we are.

The Say it level is the Faith's world. This is where you verbally commit yourself to what has gripped your vision; Caleb saw a land flowing with milk and honey. He saw it, believed it and he confessed the possibility of taking possession of the land

The Seize it level-this is where faith becomes Action, it’s mo than verbiage  and more than vision. It's the Action stage.

Forty five years later, in Joshua 14: 6 “Then the children of Judah came unto Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb.. said unto Joshua, Thou knowest the thing that the Lord said unto Moses the man of God concerning me and thee in Kadeshbarnea. 7 Forty years old was I when Moses the servant of the Lord sent me from Kadeshbarnea to spy out the land; and I brought him word again as it was in mine heart. 8 Nevertheless my brethren that went up with me made the heart of the people melt: but I wholly followed the Lord my God...

10 And now, behold, the Lord hath kept me alive, as he said, these forty and five years, even since the Lord spake this Word.. And now, lo, I am this day fourscore and five years old. 11 As yet I am as strong this day as I was in the day that Moses sent me: as my strength was then, even so is my strength now, for war, both to go out, and to come in.12 Now therefore give me this mountain,whereof the Lord spake in that day; .. if so be the Lord will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the Lord said. 13 And Joshua blessed him, and gave unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron for an inheritance.

Don't expect a whole crowd of people to gather around you, waving banners and patting you on the back sometime you've to step out alone just like Caleb and Joshua did! They had a different spirit.

Do you want to take possession of the vast land yet to be possessed? You got to have a different spirit. Be obedient to God. Have Faith in the Promise Keeper. Don’t let any Physical, Emotional, Spiritual or whatever kind of obstacle hinder you from your destiny.

With love

Kalekyehttp://kachelinspiredtoinspire.blogspot.com