My Healing by His Sacrifice and Righteousness

Romans 3:24-25Amplified Bible (AMP)
²⁴ and are being justified [declared free of the guilt of sin, made acceptable to God, and granted eternal life] as a gift by His [precious, undeserved] ^[a]grace, through the redemption [the payment for our sin] which is [provided] in Christ Jesus, ²⁵ whom God displayed publicly [before the eyes of the world] as a [life-giving] ^[b]sacrifice of atonement and reconciliation (propitiation) by His blood [to be received] through faith. This was to demonstrate His righteousness [which demands punishment for sin], because in His forbearance [His deliberate restraint] He passed over the sins previously committed [before Jesus’ crucifixion].

For my healing, I don't offer anything I have done or not done, but I offer you the blood of Jesus, Father God!  I offer the blood of Jesus I took when I received Jesus as my Lord and Savior, now and for all time and eternity.  For my mental, psychological, physical, spiritual, financial and social well-being I offer only one thing...the life giving, saving blood of Jesus! 

I cannot offer anything I have done or have not done, anything I have or have not accomplished...it is by His accomplishment on the cross, His death and resurrection and my firm belief in it that accomplished it all and is the only accomplishment You recognize and deem acceptable to the saving of my soul and the healing of my body.  Therefore, oh God, I offer Jesus's blood to you!  For my healing, I bring the blood of Jesus.  For my salvation from every distressing care and hell itself, I bring the blood of Jesus to You.  For my protection, I bring the blood of Jesus to You.  For my vindication in all wrongs, I bring the blood of Jesus to You!  Nothing else can I offer, nor will You accept, but the blood and it screams IT IS FINISHED AND IT IS DONE! 

I am complete because of that blood.   My victory and triumph in every circumstance, at all times is secured and stands fast because of His blood (2 Corinthians 2:14)!   I am redeemed and restored because of the blood...only the blood has the power to heal me, restore me, save me, and it will complete EVERY good work that was begun in me in this life and the life which is to come! 

It is through faith in God's word that we are protected. How do I keep from being afraid?  By putting faith in God's word!  By having faith in the BLOOD OF JESUS!  Exodus 12:23 tells us when Israel put blood on the door facing, the destroyer could not come in.  The animal blood they used then serves as a type and shadow, or a picture, f the Blood of Jesus which ratifies our better protection--under our BETTER Covenant.

When we confess out loud, "I am protected by the Blood of Jesus"---and believe it, the devil literally cannot come in!!! Remember verse 2 in Psalm 91 tells us, 'I will say...the Lord is my Refuge and my Fortress."  It is HEART AND MOUTH--- believing with our heart and confessing with our mouths.  The Blood is applied by SAYING IT in faith.  Confessing with our mouth and believing with our heart starts with the new birth experience and set precedence for receiving all of God's good gifts (Romans 10:9-10). 

If we find ourselves being afraid of the terror by night, that is our barometer to let us know we are not dwelling and abiding up close to the Lord in the shelter of the Most High and believing His promises.  Fear comes when we are confessing things other than what God has said.  When our eyes are not on God, fear will come.  But let that fear be a reminder to repent.

WE WALK BY FAITH AND NOT BY SIGHT.  2 CORINTHIANS 5:7

We have to choose to believe His Word more than we believe what we see--more than we believe the terror attack.  Not that we deny the existence of the attack.  The attack may be very real, but God wants our faith in His Word to become more of a reality to us than what we see in the natural.  Example...gravity.  Satan's attacks can also be superseded by a higher law---the law of faith and obedience to God's Word.  Faith does not deny the existence of terror. There are simply higher laws in the Bible for overcoming it.

David saw the giant and didn't deny it.  His eyes saw the giant, but his faith saw the promises (1 Samuel 17).

STUDY NOTES 10/17/15


Ephesians 6:11  Put on all of God's armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.  Notice it says STRATEGIES, not power!  Be aware of the enemy's schemes, traps, devices.

Luke 10:19  I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.

All authority is given to me in the name of Jesus...satan is stripped of any power to hurt or harm me.  The only way he can is if I stand and allow him to by doing nothing, saying nothing.  I then have handed him my authority to whip me with.  Example...a police officer who refuses to draw and use his gun or his authority behind the badge when met with a lawbreaker...the lawbreaker then takes the officers weapons and uses them against him/her.  So it is with spiritual authority of the believer.

Matthew 10 AMPLIFIED  Jesus summoned His twelve disciples and gave them authority and power over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every kind of disease and every kind of sickness.
² Now these are the names of the twelve ^[a]apostles (special messengers, personally chosen representatives): first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew, his brother; ^[b]James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; ³ Philip and Bartholomew (Nathanael); Thomas and Matthew (Levi) the tax collector; ^[c]James the son of ^[d]Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus (Judas, not Iscariot); ⁴ Simon the Cananaean (Zealot), and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed Him.
⁵ Jesus sent out these twelve, instructing them: “Do not go among the Gentiles, and do not go into a city of the Samaritans; ⁶ but rather go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. ⁷ And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ ⁸ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give. ⁹ Do not take gold, or silver, or [even] copper money in your money belt, ¹⁰ or a provision bag for your journey, or even two tunics, or sandals, or a staff; for the worker deserves his support. ¹¹ Whatever city or village you enter, ask who in it is worthy [who welcomes you and your message], and stay at his house until you leave [that city]. ¹² As you go into the house, give it your greeting [that is, ‘Peace be to this house’]. ¹³ If [the family living in] the house is worthy [welcoming you and your message], give it your [blessing of] ^[e]peace [that is, a blessing of well-being and prosperity, the favor of God]. But if it is not worthy, take back your blessing of peace. ¹⁴ Whoever does not welcome you, nor listen to your message, as you leave that house or city, ^[f]shake the dust [of it] off your feet [in contempt, breaking all ties].

Our feet are shod with the preparation of peace...our feet take us to places where peace is and if there isn't peace there, they take us away from confusion, anger, anxiety, fear, etc..

WEIGHT LOSS RECIPE-Breakfast Creamed Spinach Omelet

WEIGHT LOSS RECIPE

Creamed Spinach Omelet

Ingredients:

2 eggs
1 cup torn baby spinach leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons grated Colby/Cheddar cheese or Parmesan cheese if you like
1 Tbs sour cream
garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a bowl, beat the eggs, and stir in the baby spinach and grated cheese along with sour cream. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

2. In a small skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat, cook the egg mixture about 3 minutes, until partially set. Flip with a spatula, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, or to desired doneness.

You may also add sautéed mushrooms, ham, and chives for a delicious variation! Enjoy!

Quick and Easy Weight Loss Recipe-Omelet In A Freezer Bag

QUICK AND EASY WEIGHT LOSS RECIPE

 

So sorry, dear reader, I have not posted a prettier picture, but this one conveys what you will do with this quick and easy omelet recipe! We can thank my sweet hubby for this idea! He went to a Men’s Breakfast and this is what they served….an omelet cooked in a Ziplock Freezer Bag!! You will never do it any other way…so glad he reminded me of this! This is perfect if it is for one or if you want to do a breakfast brunch for a church group or co-workers on the weekend! Here we go!

 

INGREDIENTS:

 

2 eggs

2 slices ham, chopped (optional)

1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon chopped onion (optional)

1 tablespoon chopped green bell pepper (optional)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh tomato (optional)

1 tablespoon chunky salsa (optional)

2 fresh mushrooms, sliced (optional)

 

DIRECTIONS:

 

1. Crack the eggs into a large resealable freezer bag. Press out most of the air, and seal. Shake or squeeze to beat the eggs. Open the bag, and add the ham, cheese, onion, green pepper, tomato, salsa, and mushrooms. Squeeze out as much of the air as you can, and seal the bag.

2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place up to 8 bags at a time into the boiling water. Cook for exactly 13 minutes. Open the bag, and let the omelet roll out onto a plate. The omelet should roll out easily.

That is it! You can do any variation you like. Just throw it in, zip it up, and boil. I usually put a little more cheese once it is out of the bag. You may also want to plate a cup of fruit that is in season! Enjoy!!

Quick and Easy Recipe-Chili Rellenos Bake

Quick and Easy Recipe

If you will remember, precious reader, last August I developed symptoms of a racing heart (tachycardia) and was put on a “beta-blocker“. I found out the hard way, that these medicines can make some people gain weight by virtually shutting down the metabolic rate in our bodies. Some it doesn’t do this to, but guess which category I fell into?? Ugghh!!
Today as I got my hair colored (don’t tell anybody that part! Lol.) and cut I looked at my face I could see the weight gain and I just cannot stand it anymore! I have decided to go back to my old way of eating which made me feel so much better! I may not drop a pound, but at least I know what I am doing is what is right for me!
Some years ago, I lost over 50 pounds on a high protein, GOOD carbohydrate way of eating! It isn’t no carb! You can have fruit, but you have to stay away from processed sugars and all starches. I am NOT RECOMMENDING you do this!!!!! It works for me and if this is something you do, I have some yummy recipes to share! Remember, NEVER do anything without consulting your physician! Now let the cooking commence!!
Chili Rellenos Bake

Ingredients:
2 4-ounce cans chopped green chiles
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
4 eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon
salt
Directions:
In a greased 1 1/2 to 2 quart casserole, layer half of the cheese and half of the chiles; repeat the layers. Whisk the eggs, cream, dry mustard and salt well; pour over the chiles. Bake at 350º 45-50 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is slightly puffed. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Makes 4-6 servings- Can be frozen!
Source: http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/chile_rellenos_bake.html

Fast and Easy Dessert-Cookies and Cream Dessert

Desserts/Fast and Easy

Someone posted this on facebook and it just looks so yummy! Let me know if you try it and how you like it!

COOKIES AND CREAM~ EVERYTIME I SERVE THIS AT A COOKOUT IT IS DEVOURED AND THEN EVERYONE WANTS THE RECIPE~SO SO GOOOOD~~~Oreo goodness 1 bag Oreos, crushed 8oz cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup butter 1 cup powdered sugar 3 cups milk 2 sm boxes… instant vanilla pudding 1/2 tsp vanilla 12 oz Cool Whip, thawed Cream together cream cheese, butter & powered sugar & vanilla. In separate bowl mix milk & pudding chill until set. fold in cool whip after pudding has set. add cream cheese mixture. layer with Oreos… Chill until ready to serve!

SOURCE: facebook/Friends on A Budget

If You Move I Will Do It

 

When I was growing up, Daddy would sometimes bake my grandmother’s teacakes. They were delicious and they were a treat for all. This was relaxing to Daddy, and he did it well. There were other things Daddy would try to do around the house. While he was still working, he really didn’t have a lot of relaxation time, so Daddy would kind of rush through things Momma needed to be fixed, or whatever she needed some help with, so he would get it out of the way as soon as he could so he could get a nap in or some T.V. time. Since he was rushing, he was a bit like a bull in a china closet. I say this with a smile on my face, because it was actually funny!

 

I can see him now “funching”, a Texas term for just pushing or pulling something brusquely and without much care. My mother, brother, and I would watch. You could just see what was coming next. You could see whatever he was messing with was about to suffer irreparable damage! You just prayed for Momma to say what you knew she always said before it was too late! Sure enough we heard the words, “If you will just move I will do it!” come from Momma’s mouth. My brother and I would breathe a sigh of relief and I am pretty sure my dad did, too! Momma would fix whatever it was, and would always do it perfectly!

 



I thought of this today as I thought of a situation in my own life I am facing. If you had asked me a year ago if God allowed certain things I would have told you no. I had heard if anything happened that wasn’t good, we had somehow caused it or had opened the door to it somehow. I do believe this is correct in some instances. When you are warned by God not to do certain things and you repeatedly do them anyway, you frustrate the grace of God and eventually you ARE going to pay a consequence! At that point, you have permitted it because you were warned. You opened the door because you knew the chance you were taking and disobeyed God’s voice anyway.

 

Some things happen simply because we live in a fallen world and the devil is evil and seeks to destroy us, whether you are a Christian or not. Satan is NEVER your friend! He would rather hurt you, destroy you, and see you dead just as soon as he would look at you! When evil things happen outside of our control it is satan who does it! God can ONLY do good. We will have tests and tribulations! I think He allows us to know when it is a test or just an attack of the enemy we can take authority over and thwart. When it is a test we actually decide how it will end by the choices we make! Let me give you an example. I had to make a decision recently. I knew God had been speaking to me about it. He had not blared it to me, He did not send someone to say anything to me about it, He just spoke to me about it in His still, small voice! I was being warned something was not right with a situation, but at the same time, I really didn’t WANT to move in the direction He was showing me.

 

God knows

 ALL things, dear reader. He knows our hearts better than we do. God does not allow tests and trials to come our way for HIM to see what we will do and what we are made of….He already knows. He allows them to show US what we will do and what we are made of! As this decision approached it carried great advantages in the flesh for me! I wanted this particular thing badly!! At the same time, deep down, I knew if I chose it I had chosen my way and not God’s!

 

We are our own worst enemy! There is no use in looking around as Adam did and blaming someone else for unfulfilled desires and even less than desirable situations we may be in as Adam did with Eve. We knew when we made the choice it was wrong, but we wanted it! What regret we face when we do this!! If we had just stayed out of God’s way, He would have fixed it and fulfilled us and the plan and it would have worked out so much better than anything we had in mind!

 

All is not lost, dear reader, but it is postponed and we postponed it through disobedience and wanting our way! Thank God we can repent (change direction) and go the other way! God will redeem the time if we do! What decision did I make? God’s, thank God!! I have to say, I vacillated for a while, but when it came down to it before it was too late, I yielded to God’s wisdom and reason! God knows the big picture, whereas we do not! He gives all good things liberally to them who walk uprightly! What does that mean? It means He will withhold no good thing from us as long as we simply obey what He says and don’t do it our own way! That is walking uprightly! It isn’t performing perfectly, it is simply listening and doing what He tells us!

 

Are you facing something today? You know in your heart what God would have you to do. It may not make sense to your mind, but trust God’s leading enough to know it does not have to! He will never mislead you! Stay with peace, precious reader, and in so doing you have stayed with God!

Blessings to you!! I will see you soon! Juliana