07 of 31 Reasons People Do Not Receive Their Financial Harvest

Introduction
=========   REASON #07 - MANY RELY UPON THEIR OWN ABILITIES INSTEAD OF THE SUPERNATURAL POWER OF GOD.

Isolation

      The spirit of self-sufficiency is a deadly trap.
      Millions do not pursue the principles of God or invest any time alone w/Him in the Secret Place.  They are confident, cocky and arrogant.  They 'need no one.'  The principle is, "If it is 2b, it is up 2 me."
     Now, at first glance, this looks like a wonderful philosophy.  It shows willingness 2 take responsibility.  It reveals boldness and strength.  But, God will not let u succeed alone.  In His system, u will fail w/o a total dependency upon Him.  he will C 2 it.
     God rewards humility.  "And Samuel said, When thou wast little in thy own sight, wast thou not made the head of the tribes of Israel, and the LORD anointed thee king over Israel?" (I Samuel  15:17).
     The  Prophet Samuel showed King Saul how he had deteriorated from the attitude of humility exhibited at his beginning of kingship.  The old nature of Adam is still within us.  It craves self-sufficiency, a separation from God.  It may appear wonderful and humble that u do not need nor pursue the participation of God in you financial harvest, but it is folly, stupid, and tragic.
     It will take more than hard work 4 an uncommon harvest.  It will require more than overtime on your job.  It will require more than extra seminars and books.
     An uncommon harvest requires and uncommon provider.  God knows this.  He will not stop creating crisis until u discover it.  "It is good 4 me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn Thy Statutes" (Psalms 119:71).
     Your hard work and efforts are wonderful seeds.  Your willingness 2 sit under college mentorship and invest hours in research is so commendable.  It is recognized and always rewarded.  But, never be so foolish as 2 pursue a harvest that does not require the supernatural intervention of an Uncommon Provider, your Jehovah-Jireh.  Nothing u could ever produce 4 yourself will satisfy the eternity part of u.
     The invisible u requires an invisible God.  The impure part of u requires a pure God.  The untaught part of u requires a Mentor and Teacher, the Holy Spirit.
     Millions forfeit a financial harvest bcoz they see themselves as their own source of every blessing.
     The pride of Nebuchadnezzar almost destroyed him.  He too became self-reliant and said about himself, "Is  not  this great Babylon, that I have built 4 the house of the kingdom by  the might of my power,  and 4 the honour of my majesty?" (Daniel 4:30).
     God responded quickly.  "The same hour was the thing fulfilled upon Nebuchadnezzar: and he was driven from men, and did eat grass as oxen, and his body was wet w/the dew of heaven, til his hairs were grown like eagle's feathers, and his nails like bird's claws" (Daniel 4:33).
     It is a dangerous and tragic thing 2 become your own god.  U are not the only person involved in the miracle cycle of a financial harvest.  God is your true Source.
     Self-sufficiency infuriates God.  He will never let u 4get it.  "Bcoz thou sayest, I am rich, and increased w/goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou aret wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:  I counsel thee 2 buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest  be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear, and anoint thine eyes w/eyesalve, that thou mayest see.  As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten:  be zealous therefore, and repent" (Revelation 3:17-19).
     God  monitors every conversation that reveals self-worhip.  "This will I do:  I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods ... But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee." (Luke 12:18-20).  Jesus warned, "So is he that layeth up treasure 4 himself, and is not rich toward God" (Luke 12:21).

     When I C unbelievers ignore church yet pull their boat down the freeway toward the beach on Sunday, I C someone who has made himself his god.  He ignores the house of God, his pastor, and thinks that it is permissible 2 neglect the assembling of himself w/other believers.  He really believes that God has nothing 2 do w/his financial harvest.  He is confident of his abilities, his ability 2 make progress in a busy world.  He does not realize he is one heartbeat away from his deathbed every moment.
     His prayerlessness is proof of his ignorance (Proverbs 3:5,6).  He trusts his own abilities.  He has excluded God.
     This is one of the reasons millions never receive their financial harvest.  "When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy God 4 the good land which He hath given thee.  Beware that thou 4get not the LORD thy God, in not keeping His commandments, and His Judgments, and His Statues, which I command [Instruct] thee this day:  Lest when thou hast eaten and art full, and hast built goodly houses, and 2 dwelt therein;  And when thy herds and thy flocks multiply, and thy silver and thy gold is multiplied, and all that thou hast is multiplied;  Then thine heart be lifted up, and thou 4get the LORD thy God, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage" (Deuteronomy 8:10-14).
     Recognize the importance of God.  Become addicted 2 His sweet Presence, dependent upon His counsel and u will discover financial success like u never imagined.

6 of 31 Reasons People Do Not Receive Their Financial Harvest

Introduction

=========     REASON #06-  SOME DO NOT REALLY BELIEVE THAT THEY DESERVE A FINANCIAL HARVEST.
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     Roots of inferiority grow deep.

     I was born and raised in Louisiana," said Dr. Mike Murdock.  One of the most common explanations of lack and poverty I must have heard 1000 times over the years.  "I do not have an education people have said.  My father and mama have no education.  we are just poor country folks."

     I suppose those statements have been spoken into my ears 1000's of times, explaining poverty and the lack of financial supply.

     U C, 1000's are so conscious of their weaknesses and limitations, they cannot even imagine themselves in a beautiful car, luxurious home, and the ability 2 write out a check 4 any need.  Poverty can become a part of your lifestyle so easily.  Many adapt 2 lack.
     I am not talking about a false humility that many put on like a  MASK.  I am talking about a deep -rooted philosophy or feeling that success is 2 far away 2 pursue.  "Well, Mike, I do not deserve anything."  "Then why are u trying 2 get a place in Heaven?"  Do u feel that u deserve that?  Do u believe that u have a right 2 walk on streets of gold, but not have a $50 a month raise?  That is absurd.  Something is out of balance.
     What makes a man dare 2 ask God 4 an eternal residence next 2 the Apostle Paul, but think  it is prideful 2 ask Him 4 a new car?  Now, thankfulness is a beautiful and wonderful quality.  Unthankfulness is poisonous.  Humility is precious and 2b treasured.  There is nothing wrong w/feeling that God has blessed u beyond what u deserve.  Every person who has been in the presence of God 4 any length of time feels this way.  His glory is enough.  His forgiveness is enough.  It is true, if He never gave us a thing on Earth, His Presence satisfies every part of our being.  It is a wonderful attitude that God treasures.
     But, I am focusing on the devastating and poisonous Cancer-of-Inferiority and loss of confidence that makes a person crawl away from God instead of boldly approaching God.
     One lady told me, "I am afraid money will hurt me spiritually."  "If u feel that financial increase will make u get away from God, why do u  not ask the Lord 2 strip u of one half of your salary, and that will increase your spirituality," I teased.
     Late one night after a service, a man approached me feeling, in his words, "unworthy."  As he stood, w/tears that appeared very real, telling me how unworthy he was of financial blessing,  I had several thoughts.  I wonder if he tells his boss that, when his boss suggests a raise?  Does he lower his price 2 the bare minimum, when a customer wants 2 make a purchase?  Or, does he negotiate furiously at the table of business?  My guess was that he was a master negotiator fighting 4 every penny he could get his hands on.  It was only when the teaching on prosperity focused on his responsibility that he was intimidated.
      Now, it is true that u must qualify 4 blessings.  Read the 18th chapter of Deuteronomy.  The requirement is 2 obey every law and principle of the Word of God.
     Isaiah saw it,  "If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land:  But if u refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured w/the sword:  for the Mouth of the LORD hath spoken it" (Isaiah 1:19-20).
     Some people do not qualify 4 the blessing of God.  That is why they feel unworthy, unwanted and rejected.
     Some refuse financial mentorship.  "Poverty and shame shall be 2 him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured" (Proverbs 13:18).
     Some are disqualified 4 a financial harvest bcoz they refuse 2 work.  "For even when we were w/u, this we commanded u, that if any would not work, neither should he eat" (II Thessalnians 3:10).
     Paul saw this.  He recommened that every person withdraw from those 2 lazy 2 produce.  "And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company w/him, that he may be ashamed." (II Thessalonians 3:14).
     Stop your victim vocabulary.  your conversations may be destroying u!  When u advertise your wounds, u attract vultures and buzzards.   They will circle your life waiting 4 an opportunity 2 attack and destroy.   "DEATH and LIFE are in the power of the TONGUE:  and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof" (Proverbs 18;21).
     U may feel unworthy, but do NOT advertise your weakness and vulnerability.  God talked 2 Jeremiah about discussing his liimitations publicly w/everyone.  "Say NOT, I am a child:  4 thou shalt go 2 all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee those shalt speak" (Jeremiah 1:7).
     U are commanded 2 take courage and despise fear.  "Be not afraid of their faces:  4  I AM w/thee 2 deliver thee, saith the  LORD" (Jeremiah 1:8).
     God has not given u the spirit of fear.   "For God thath not given us a spirit of  fear; but of power, and of Love, and of a sound Mind" (II Timothy 1:7).
     Your TONGUE is deciding the currents of your life.  "Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us;  and we turn about their whole body.  Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about w/a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.  Even so the TONGUE is a little member, and boasteth great things.  Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!  And the TONGUE is a fire, a world of iniquity:  so is the TONGUE among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature;  and it is set on fire of hell.  for every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind:  But the TONGUE can no man tame;  it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison" (James 3:3-8).
     When the Holy Spirit controls the WORDS U ARE SAYING, your entire life becomes perfected.  "If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also 2  bridle the whole body" (James 3:2).
     Do a brief study on those losers iin Scriptures who failed 2 enter Canaan.  It was their Unbelief, Inferiority and Words-of-Doubt that destroyed them.  Ten spies had returned full of Doubt and Unbelief.  They had seen grapes, but they feared the giants.  "We be not able 2 go up against the people; 4 they are stronger than we.  And they brought up an evil report of the land which they had searched unto the children of Israel, saying, The land, thru which we have gone 2 search it, is a land that eateth up the inhabitants thereof; and all the people that we saw in it are men of great stature ... and we were in our OWN sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight" (Numbers 13:31-33).
     I call this , 'the Grasshopper Complex."
     Their enemy appeared bigger than their God.  God was focusing on the grapes of blessing.  The Israelites focused on the giants of Canaan.  They forfeited the promised land of Canaan bcoz of a sense of inability, limitation and unworthiness.
     Giants never defeated the Israelites.
     Why do some people feel unworthy?  They listened 2 somebody else who felt unworthy and incapable.  "And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night" (Numbers 14:1).

     > Somebody has influenced u in your past.
     > Somebody is influencing u today.
     > Somebody  has educated u in weaknesses and limitations.
     > Somebody has destroyed the SEEDS of Faith that could produce any Future u desired.

     Who are those who have sown seeds of slaveship into your heart?  Who are those who have made u feel unworthy, inferior and lacking the ability 2 achieve great things 4 God?
     Somebody who failed 2 believe the Word of God.  Rise up.  U CAN walk away from Egypt.  U can shake off the chains of fear.  U do not have 2 stay where u are.  Something bigger is rising up within u today.  Something bigger than u have ever known in your whole lifetime.
     Tomorrow is simply a moment away.  Activate it.  Move toward it.  Move away from Unbelief.  Move away from Doubters, Scorners, and Defeated people.
     As u move toward Faith, mountains will fall at your feet, whimpering 4 Instructions.  "For verily I say unto u, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain [Life's problems, concerns, worries, fears],  Be thou removed, and be  thou cast into the Sea; and shall not Doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he SAITH shall come 2 pass;  he shall have WHATSOEVER he SAITH.  Therefore I say unto u,  What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them" (Mark 11:23-24).
     
     Your father may have abused u.

     Your mother may have accused u.

     Your boss may have misused u.

     But, u are still alive and well today.  U are a survivor, a success, an overcomer!!  Look what u have come thru, gone over, and raced around.

     U are a WINNER and it  is obvious.  so, hold your head up high, put your shoulders back and march confidently and boldly toward the remarkable land of grapes, honey and supernatural provision that u have arrived  2.  They were made 4 somebody.   Why not u?

     > You were born 2 taste the grapes.
     > You are a Giant Killer.
     > You are a Mountain-Mover.
     > You can walk thru fire and not be burned.
    > The waters of life have not overflowed u.


     You are worthy 2 receive what u need bcoz u are the offspring, the Child of-the-Most-High-God who made the Heavens and the Earth. "A 1000 shall fall at they side, and 10,000 at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee" (Psalms 91:7).
     You can overcome any sickness and disease.  "There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling" (Psalms 91:10).
   You are surrounded by Angels that guard over u carefully.  "For He shall give His Angels charge over thee, 2 keep thee in all they ways.  They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone" (Psalms 91:11-12).
     You are afraid of nothing.  "Thou shalt not be afraid 4 the terror by night; nor 4 the arrow that flieth by day;" (Psalms 91:5).
     You will not die early but live 2 glorify God.  "With long LIFE will I satisfy him, and show him My Salvation" (Psalms 91:16).
     You will never be without access 2 God.   "Wither shall I go  from  Thy Spirit?  or whither shall I flee from Thy Presence?  If I ascend up into Heaven, Thou art there;  If I make my bed in hell, behold, Thou art there" (Psalms 139:7-8). 
     You will constantly and continuously be led by the Mentor of your life, the precious Holy Spirit.  "If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the Sea;  Even there shall Thy hand lead me, Thy right hand shall hold me" (Psalms 139:9-10).
     You are a rare, meticulously sculptured Jewel in the crown of God.  "For I am fearfully and wonderfully made:  marvellous are They works:  and that my soul knoweth right well" (Psalms 139:14).  
     God is continuously thinking wonderful and exciting thoughts toward u.  "How precious also are They thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!  If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand:  when I awake, I am still w/thee" (Psalms 139: 17-18).
     You will be revived in the midst of any trouble.  "Though I walk in the midst of trouble, Thou wilt revive me" (Psalms 138:7).
     Your enemies will become the enemies of God.   "Thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and Thy right hand shall save me" (Psalms 138:8).
     You will C every miracle completed that God started in your life.   "The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me" (Psalms 138:8).
     Sin makes u feel unworthy.  So, repent.  Turn away.   "That if thou shalt confess w/thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thing heart that God hath raised Him from the  Dead, thou shalt be saved" (Romans 10:9).
     Memories of disappointments can weaken u and remove your confidence.  So, follow the Instruction of the Prophet Isaiah.  "Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.  Behold, I will do a new thing:  now it shall spring forth;  shall ye not know it?  I will even make a way in the Wilderness, and rivers in the desert" (Isaiah 43:18-19).
     Remember, it is the greatness of God that brings blessing, not our personal greatness.  It is your need that attracts His intervention.   "For I will pour water upon him that is Thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground:  I will pour my Spirit upon they SEED, and My blessing upon thing Offspring" (Isaiah 44:3).
     Some are not experiencing financial harvest bcoz they are focusing on THEMSELVES, their unworthiness and inabilities.
     So, change your focus today.  Stop analyzing your unworthiness.  Focus again on the Author and the Finisher, the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End of our Faith... Jesus.  He alone is worthy of your total focus.  He is worthy of your attention.  He is the Source of EVERY GOOD thing.  "Not that we are sufficient of ourselves 2 think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;" (II Corinthians 3:5).
     Many do not feel they are worthy or deserving of any good thing.  That is why their faith has not brought them into His Presence 2 receive the miracle harvest they deserve.
     Come boldly 2 His throne today.  May we pray a brief prayer?   "Father-God You respond 2 boldness.  Needs do not move You.  Desperation does not change You.  Faith influences You.  So, today, thank You 4 receiving us as we boldly approach Your Throne in our time of need.  We do not come 2 You based on our own worthiness and abilities bcoz our righteousness is as filthy rags.  Man in his best state is vanity.  You respond 2 HUNGER, so we reach 4 You today.  You will not disappoint us.  In the Name of Jesus. Amen. "

A Day of Open Doors

 

 

A Day of Open Doors

This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.  Psalm 118:24

This is a day of destiny that the Lord has made! We have crossed a threshold in Heaven's TIMEline. The Bible calls it the "fullness of time." The apostle Paul in his epistle to the Galatians stated, "But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. Because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, 'Abba! Father!'" (Galatians 4:4-6).

The central theme of our revelations highlights our position in modern Church history and prophetic destiny in God. We are Biblically promised a generation who will be:

1. The Greater Works Generation (John 14:12)
2. The Plumb-Line/Capstone Generation (Zechariah 4)
3. The Restoration of All Things Generation (Hebrews 6:5)
4. The Righteous Generation (Psalm 14)
5. The Generation Who Will Seek His Face (Psalm 24)
6. The Latter Rain Generation (Joel 2)
7. The Bride's Revival Generation (John 20:21)
8. The Mature Sons of the Kingdom (Matthew 13)
9. The Third Day Generation (Hosea 6:2)
10. The Fullness Generation (Ephesians 4:13)

These will be the "sons of the Kingdom" who carry the Sevenfold Spirit of God that rested upon the Lord Himself in His perfect example of a Son of the Kingdom.

This is a day in which many promises will be apprehended and divine destiny achieved. Over the past several years there have been messages of preparation sounded as a clarion call to the Bride of Christ 2 prepare 4 the coming battle. Those individuals who have heeded this call and allowed the sifting and pruning process will begin 2 emerge w/considerable anointing and authority. For them, this will be a day of substantial advancement.

Preparing the Way

Throughout Biblical history we can C God's hand taking His servants thru various trials and character-molding journeys. The design is 2 bring them out on the other side w/the revelation of His nature. Though the passage may at times seem difficult, it is 4 our benefit in order 2 steward faithfully God's provision. The time 4 the apprehension of promises is now upon us.

The Bible clearly outlines that every good and perfect gift comes from the Father of Lights. God is Light and in Him there is no shifting shadow. Consequently, we are likewise called 2b light in the midst of a dark generation.

It was by His own will that he gave us birth as "sons of the Kingdom" by His Word of Truth. We are designated 2b a form of first fruits of His creation and a representation of what the "sons of the Kingdom" are called and consecrated 2b.

Through his epistle 2 the Ephesians, the apostle Paul admonishes us 2 conduct ourselves as children of light. He said, "Therefore do not be partakers w/them; 4 u were formerly darkness, but now u are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light (for the fruit of the Light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth), trying 2 learn what is pleasing 2 the Lord" (Ephesians 5:7-10).
The surest evidence of the "children of Light" and God's true leadership will be the clear presence of the fruit of the Spirit. God's righteousness will begin 2 reflect the Spirit's nature in our lives. The display of His character in us is ultimately pleasing 2 the Lord and the reflection of His Light that we must possess.
In my book, "Angels That Gather," I outlined the mark of the "sons of the Kingdom" as highlighted in Matthew 13 saying, "The One who sows the good seed is the Son of Man, and the field is the world; and as for the good seed, these are the sons of the Kingdom...the harvest is the end of the age; and the reapers are angels" (Matthew 13:37-39).

If we are 2b the "light" of the world, we will possess qualities consistent with "sons of the Kingdom" and children of light by allowing Christ 2b fully manifested in us. The identification, anointing and purpose of this company who overcomes are listed below.

1. Their Identification: The manifestation of the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-24).
2. Their Anointing: The Seven Spirits of God (Isaiah 11:2).
3. Their Purpose: To reveal the twelve names illustrating the divine character of God and His primary redemptive attributes manifested in the Person of Jesus.

Repairing the Breach

The Lord is indicating His desire to restore through His Church His original mandate for man and fully heal the breach that has existed since man's fall in the garden. Our cities will reflect Heaven's light only to the degree that the saints within them do so.

You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in Heaven.Matthew 5:14-16

One of the primary strategies 2 win our cities is thru unity of the brethren. If the Lord can find just a few willing 2 live together in harmony with a common cause of advancing God's Kingdom, then He will pour out a special anointing of grace and favor that will illuminate our dwelling places. We will have unity 2 the degree that Christ is formed in us.

When this takes place we will then carry the battle to enemy gates and invade our cities with the ministry of restoration and awakening. We will help those who once experienced failure find their rightful place in the Body of Christ. We will also retrieve those of our brethren who have fallen and begin to rejuvenate them into a new walk with Christ while also rescuing the unbelieving from the snare of the evil one.

The Lord recently expressed His desire to deal with the strongholds in us so we can deal with the strongholds in our churches, cities and nation. The Holy Spirit spoke to me in a meeting and said, "If the people will allow Me to remove the stumbling blocks within them, I will then remove the ones before them."

God's people are called 2b the repairers of the breach and restorers of streets and dwellings. Isaiah 58:12 declares,

"Those from among you will rebuild the ancient ruins; you will raise up the age-old foundations; and you will be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of the streets in which to dwell."

In order to do that effectively in our cities, the Lord is sending "angels that gather" out His Kingdom all things offensive to Him so that He can reflect His Light through us.
Our churches and cities will exhibit Heaven's Light to the extent that the righteous within them do so. The Lord promised that,

"The Son of Man will send forth His angels, and they will gather out of His Kingdom all stumbling blocks, and those who commit lawlessness, and will throw them into the furnace of fire; in that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Then THE RIGHTEOUS WILL SHINE FORTH AS THE SUN in the Kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear" (Matthew 13:41-43).
  

Shining Like the Sun/Son in the Kingdom

The Bible tells us that the Kingdom of Heaven is within us. The righteous will shine like the sun in the Kingdom of our Father when the tares and stumbling blocks have been extracted from our soul. Light dispels the darkness of our soul as He lights the candle of our innermost being.

The Lord clothes Himself in light as with a virtuous garment to depict His great authority in Heaven and in creation. We are likewise called to be endowed with the raiment of light that proceeds from Him. We are summoned to be the light and salt of the earth.

The pure white light of Heaven will proceed from the Throne to be imparted into the spirit and soul of the Lord's people to make us divine carriers of His virtue. Many will encounter the Light of Heaven in private worship and in corporate settings in amplified ways over the coming months and years. This Light will manifest as the Sevenfold Spirit of God in the same way that pure white light directed through a prism highlights the seven colors of the spectrum.

This is the day that individuals will begin to walk in the light of revelation they possess. There must be an experiential quality to our walk with the Lord. Not only do we experience Him in a tangible way, but also in practical ways that exude the spiritual Light that has been deposited within us.
This is the model for the lost to be drawn to the Kingdom of Light; then the masses will be drawn to our light and fulfill the prophecies of Daniel when he said, "Those who have insight will shine brightly like the brightness of the expanse of Heaven, and those who lead the many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever" (Daniel 12:3).

We have now crossed a threshold into the place where we begin to do what we have for so long talked about. This is especially true in the Western Church. This is the day of Lights or the day that people began to walk in the Light of Heaven.

We as a generation have come to a "fullness of time" crossroad in God's plan of progressive restoration. We are assigned the ministry of recovery and reconciliation, and the next installment is at the door. It will be marked by notable expression of power with emphasis on the recovery of sight to the blind. It will take place in the natural to indicate a spiritual reality. Matthew 9:29 (Amplified) says, "Then He touched their eyes, saying, 'According to your faith and trust and reliance [on the power invested in Me] be it done to you.'"

Re-Digging the Wells

The job of the righteous will be to redeem that which the enemy has stolen and re-dig wells that once flourished with God's healing virtue. The Lord is going to touch blind eyes and execute the recovery of sight both naturally and spiritually.

We will especially be called to recover and heal those who have been wounded in the Church. The "blind, lame and halt" are to be revitalized by those developing in righteousness; thereby retaking ground previously relented to the enemy.
Even the gifts of the Spirit that have been stolen or perverted by the enemy will be redeemed during the coming year and the years to follow. The righteous must begin to restore all of these things the enemy has successfully stolen or perverted within the Church, especially the ministry of healing.

Highlighted revelatory truth is being set before us through words that are not taught by human wisdom, but by the Holy Spirit. It is the consolidation of spiritual truth with spiritual language in and through those possessing the Spirit of Understanding. There are corporate and personal messages proceeding from God's heart relative to our destiny and position in Heaven's economy. Paul said,

"Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may know the things freely given to us by God, which things we also speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, combining spiritual thoughts with spiritual words" (1 Corinthians 2:12-13).

Having the understanding that the Lord is grooming us for something significant transforms our mindset and generates hope to displace hopelessness. Without this comprehension we would indeed experience profound hopelessness and despair. A double portion restoration and return is our legacy.

Our council is to cooperate with Heaven and do only what we see the Father doing and say only what we hear Him saying. The Lord is opening our eyes and ears with the Spirit of Understanding so that our discernment is taken to greater levels to accomplish this purpose.
There has been a sifting of our soul and the establishment of contrition, humility and meekness in order to carry greater levels of power and authority. The Spirit of Understanding will bring illumination to this reality and mobilize God's people for this great task.

Bind Kindness and Truth Around Your Neck

Kindness and truth are indispensable ingredients necessary in God's formula to awaken this generation (Proverbs 3:3-4). The Holy Spirit has been punctuating this reality in recent days. If we embody and convey the Lord's meekness we will also share in His power; if we share in His obedience we will also share is His resurrection.

The Spirits of Wisdom and Revelation entrusted to us have been unfolding spiritual blueprints and strategies for this day. Many intercessory groups and ministries have seen these outlines and sown revelatory prayer for their fulfillment. The prophetic day they foresaw is now upon us. This day will be like the one Ezekiel spoke of saying,

"Son of man, what is this proverb you people have concerning the land of Israel, saying, 'The days are long and every vision fails'? Therefore say to them, 'Thus says the Lord GOD, "I will make this proverb cease so that they will no longer use it as a proverb in Israel."'

"But tell them, 'The days draw near as well as the fulfillment of every vision. For there will no longer be any false vision or flattering divination within the house of Israel. For I the LORD will speak, and whatever word I speak will be performed. It will no longer be delayed, for in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak the word and perform it,' declares the Lord GOD" (Ezekiel 12:21-25).

Over the past season many prophetic proclamations and decrees have gone forth. However, we have seen little in the way of significant fulfillment. However, that trend is now changing.

As it was with the prophecies of Ezekiel, so shall it be today. No longer will the proverb be spoken that the visions linger and their fulfillment is delayed. We will now begin to see a more sure word of prophecy emerging that will be accomplished.

The Scriptures plainly point out that the Lord ever lives to make intercession on our behalf and if there was ever a time to draw near to God, it is this generation. The Lord is continuing to ask the Church to join Him in His heart of intercession for this prophetic generation. When we do, our prophetic decrees will be more accurate because they are generated from the Lord's heart. He will put a word in our mouths to,

"Pluck up and to break down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant. The word of the LORD came to me saying, 'What do you see, Jeremiah?' And I said, 'I see a rod of an almond tree.' Then the LORD said to me, 'You have seen well, for I am watching over My word to perform it'" (Jeremiah 1:10-12).

Fully Preaching Christ

Clearly we are living in a day when miracles, signs and wonders are an essential aspect of our New Testament heritage (Romans 15:18-19). As in the early Church, God's healing power and extraordinary exploits provide Heaven's validation necessary to meet the great needs of the masses.

Our message must be confirmed with the miraculous to be most effective. However, the greatest application will be the spiritual awakening of God's people to receive spiritual eyes to see and ears to hear. We must alleviate the mistakes of the past and recognize our day of visitation.

After 40 years of governing the people of Israel while in the wilderness, Moses came to the end of the journey and provided a revealing discovery that prohibited that generation from entering the promise. He admonished them with a rehearsal of the great and awesome deeds and demonstrations of the Lord's power performed in their midst. Nonetheless, Moses also pointed out a sad reality – that that generation did not receive the promise because, he said,

"To this day the LORD has not given you a heart to know, nor eyes to see, nor ears to hear" (Deuteronomy 29:4).

What a great lesson for us to learn in our day. Although we can witness notable expressions of spiritual power and authority, that in itself is not enough. It remains essential for us to receive an impartation from the Holy Spirit to possess eyes and ears open to His truth and hearts of understanding.

Without that spiritual endowment, we cannot enter the fullness of the promise. Not only do we have an inheritance in Him, but He also has an inheritance in us. Our spiritual eyes and ears must be opened to facilitate that union.

Eyes & Ears

It is an important spiritual mandate to have enlightened eyes to see where we are presently placed in human history and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan. Equally as important are gifted eyes that can see ahead to our prophetic destination. From this perspective we can set our sights on the goal of our faith, as well as recognizing the snares and traps of the enemy intended to hinder our ability to get there.

On one unique occasion the prophet Elisha, who had spiritual insight as to where he was and where he was going, boldly stood before the armies of the king of Aram. He could do so because of the spirit of wisdom and revelation that rested upon his life. When his servant nervously recited what his natural eyes were seeing, the prophet prayed, "'O LORD, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.' And the LORD opened the servant's eyes and he saw; and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha."

With that prayer, an impartation of spiritual sight was given to the servant. Through that blessing, he discovered with his spiritual eyes the armies of Heaven and chariots of fire that surrounded God's servant (2 Kings 6:17-18).

With spiritual vision, fear is replaced with faith and a comprehension of the reality that there are more for us than for the enemy. Nothing changed in this scenario except the vision of Elisha's servant. Without question, his faith level soared. His countenance and courage were not merely based upon the things his natural eyes were seeing, but now his spiritual eyes provided clarity to the entire picture. The same is true today! Supernatural revelation will take us out of rounds of fear and anxiety into the dimensions of God's faith.

Paul Keith and Wanda Davis
Email: inquiries@whitedoveministries.org

Heart Confessions

Introduction
========   Have u ever found yourself feeling bored? Nothing really interesting on TV, Internet or just don't feel like talking 2 anyone? A deep loneliness that there is no explanation for? Then it is a sure sign that you need 2 escape 2 your favorite get-away spot and have a heart-2-heart talk from your Heart with your own Soul. Every person is made up of parts, and our soul is the most underdeveloped part of us. We wear a Mask 2 the world and are so busy, we forget who we are with all the things we have 2 do all day long, at the end of the evening, another day has gone...

     Sometimes we do not need advice from a close friend, a self-help book, or even a family member or counselor...sometimes we just need 2 sit quiet and speak 2 ourself. That's right; just speak 2 our own heart 2 find answers we seek from our own soul. The Soul holds all our life's answers within, but it takes Mr/Miss Heart 2 help us enter there.

     When we are happy and all is going well, we do not realize the danger of our being so busy that we rob our 'moment's in life of what means the most 2 us. But when the Mr/Miss Heart cannot find answers from any outside source, very few people look inward. There is a quiet place within ourself that we hardly journey to; until we are so numb from pain, that even tears cannot speak a message. At these times, our own heart needs 2 confess 2 our own soul; All it's secrets we cannot share with any other person. It can be anything u feel and any degree, at any given time. It might be only 3 minutes at a stop sign while we wait 4 the light 2 turn green again, or that secret private moment in the bathroom.. anywhere where we can be alone.

     A best friend, counselor, teacher or anyone who means well is not capable 2 give us the answers we need, not like getting 2 know our own soul. People mean well, but they are limited with the information they have of us, and what might work 4 one person may not work 4 us. They only C the parts of us that we allow them 2 C. But our soul, knows it all, the good, bad and the ugly of us.    
     Heart confessions is about the heart speaking when we find ourselves going around and around the same mountain, but can't seem 2 find our way Home. The Home within our own self. 
     When we neglect our own soul 2 long, our soul calls us back Home within ourselves again, where answers are discovered, only thru tiny moments of self discovery, where even tears cannot help...we seem lonely 4 the Home within our own self. We take so much time with caring 4 our outer self, exercise, make-up, past times and all the ways we fill the gaps of making ourself feel good...but

    The best medicine 4 healing is a heart-2-heart talk with yourself, take the journey and discover your beautiful self! It can be a simple note, a few words or a paragraph, it is you with you. Find your favorite spot and talk love and healing 2 yourself, leave the busy world behind and really face those fears u may be hiding from.

   When that empty space inside your soul feels lonely, all you need is 2 journey back inside, be still and just talk 2 yourself. Record your own thoughts, words or anything that can help u after you make your own discoveries. Go back often and RE-read what you wrote and 'how' u solved your problem.  Only make sure that the talks are loving, good and uplifting. If it hurts, its not Mr/Miss Heart talking 2 Miss/Mr Soul. Learn your own soul's voice, and record your findings. You will be amazed at how beautiful u truly are, as u return back 2 life. The problems will not have the same affect that hurt u b4. 
     Heart Confessions is more than a Diary or a Journal, it is recording what u think and feel with no fear of anyone knowing what u talk about and ultimately discovering it is God within u, guiding u and teaching u, who u are and learning His Voice... Your best friend within...u really discover that u are never alone, but He has allowed u 2 find your own way. You will discover a beautiful butterfly whose wings are again ready, not only 2 fly, but soar!  [Psalms 139]

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Introduction
=========      In a busy world where all of us need 2 get so much done, it is important 2 remember one simple word when your world becomes 2 much 2 bear. "Shhhhhhhhhhhhh"  What a lovely idea, in calming not only the spirit-man within all of us, but that it only requires one little precious 'second' of TIME.  Whether u close your eyes, take a deep breath, or just talk 2 yourself for regaining Balance of yourself, that little 'Shhhhhh' is such a wonderful attention getter. Today, if u need a few 'YOU MOMENTS' 2 regain balance in your emotions or thoughts, take a journey into this wonderful site I have discovered which answers many of 'todays' questions, and discover the Living God, the answer 2 all of Life's Questions. Discover your own answers and do not forget 2 "Shhhhhhhhhh" your soul. God bless u wherever u are! InJoy! [In Joy Joy]

www.GotQuestions.org


Question: "What is the proper way to pray?"

Answer: Is it best to pray standing up, sitting down, kneeling, or bowing down? Should our hands be open, closed, or lifted up to God? Do our eyes need to be closed when we pray? Is it better to pray in a church building or out in nature? Should we pray in the morning when we get up or at night before we go to bed? Are there certain words we need to say in our prayers? How do we begin our prayers? What is the proper way to close a prayer? These questions, and others, are common questions asked about prayer. What is the proper way to pray? Do any of the above things even matter?

Far too often, prayer is viewed as a “magic formula.” Some believe that if we do not say exactly the right things, or pray in the right position, God will not hear and answer our prayer. This is completely unbiblical. God does not answer our prayers based on when we pray, where we are, what position our body is in, or in what order we word our prayers. We are told in 1 John 5:14-15 to have confidence when we come to God in prayer, knowing He hears us and will grant whatever we ask as long as it is in His will. Similarly, John 14:13-14 declares, “And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” According to these and many other Scriptures, God answers prayer requests based on whether they are asked according to His will and in the name of Jesus (to bring glory to Jesus).

So, what is the proper way to pray? Philippians 4:6-7 tells us to pray without being anxious, to pray about everything, and to pray with thankful hearts. God will answer all such prayers with the gift of His peace in our hearts. The proper way to pray is to pour out our hearts to God, being honest and open with God, as He already knows us better than we know ourselves. We are to present our requests to God, keeping in mind that God knows what is best and will not grant a request that is not His will for us. We are to express our love, gratitude, and worship to God in prayer without worrying about having just the right words to say. God is more interested in the content of our hearts than the eloquence of our words.

The closest the Bible comes to giving a “pattern” for prayer is the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13. Please understand that the Lord’s Prayer is not a prayer we are to memorize and recite to God. It is an example of the things that should go into a prayer—worship, trust in God, requests, confession, and submission. We are to pray for the things the Lord’s Prayer talks about, using our own words and “customizing” it to our own journey with God. The proper way to pray is to express our hearts to God. Sitting, standing, or kneeling; hands open or closed; eyes opened or closed; in a church, at home, or outside; in the morning or at night—these are all side issues, subject to personal preference, conviction, and appropriateness. God’s desire is for prayer to be a real and personal connection between Himself and us.

Recommended Resource: Prayer, The Great Adventure by David Jeremiah.

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Plant Your Love 2Day and Watch Your Love Grow

Sometimes.. we have 'willing' hearts,...but simply do not know 'where' 2 plant LOVE SEEDS of HOPE whether u give of your TIME, TALENTS u possess, or MONEY-seeds, in order 2 help those in need. God

is so kind, He does not just take from us like the World system does. But He GIVES IT BACK 2 us, whatever we give. He does not have 2 extend that kind of sweetness, but does bcoz...Here is one of His many promises:

Ephesians 6:6-8 says so beautifully: ..not with eye service, as men-pleasers, but as servants of Christ, doing the Will of God from your Heart,  with good will doing service, as 2 the Lord, and not 2 men, knowing that WHATEVER good ANYONE does, he will receive the SAME from the Lord, whether he is slave or free.

                                                                        GOD IS LOVE

Not what the world THINKS of Him or says He is. The PROOF of Love should be MORE than just words, but Love in ACTION. One of many ways 2 GIVE 2 those that truly need it, is by Spiritual SEED Planting; bcoz God says it is BETTER 2 give than 2 receive. WHY? MOST people think it is a 'loss' to give. But God says it is a 'gain.' What people have not learned or understand is the 'lined secret' behind Gods Heart 4 His people!  Whatever we do or give 2 another makes us feel so warm and fuzzy inside, WHY? Bcoz we were Created 2 give and love. And we never know when we ourselves will need help also in the coming future. Today, here is one 'GOOD GROUND' 2 plant your seeds of love in. I love their pictures of progress, and Y we should reach out and touch someone today.

http://loveachild.com/construction

1. It 'educates' us about the rest of the world, so we don't live in self-pity about our own problems. It helps us see how blessed and rich we are in resources and luxuries we take 4 granted.

2. It shows us the REAL Heart of God, not what u might have heard or worse, never taught. It shows us their needs and how we in our smallness can be a blessing to others who have less than us. They dont have a job to go from paycheck to paycheck, they simply have NOTHING, and when a Hurricane comes through or some weather disaster, people forget after the news goes off the air, but those people are left in 'real' life 2 pick up the pieces of their broken worlds. We can make a difference in the world and feel better about ourselves, if we give from our own resources, and together my and your 'little bit' becomes much in the hand of God...but ...

3. God does not forget our love towards others. He sees our hearts' motivation and intent of our minds. He sees how we give from our own limited resources and wants 2 bless us back...in order that we may give again and again. When we get anything, if we only give a small 10th from our surplus, we still have the 90% remaining, AND a 10th portion 2 help others in need also. Then what little we put in Gods hands, gives Him a new opportunity 2 give back 2 us again and again. A wonderful partnership is born from Love. We give, God gives back 2 us, we give again, God gives us again and so on. We will never OutLove God. So that we become a channel of blessing 2 a dying and hurting world around us. What makes love LOVE? It is when we reach out 2 others. They cannot pay us back, but are so happy and appreciative, bcoz we gave without thought of cost or price. And God is the One that gives back 2 us. That is GOOD ground.

The farmer KNOWS that seed needs a GOOD soil to plant his crops in, 2 have a successful harvest of crops. The farmer never just grabs any seed without thought and 'throws' it 'anywhere' and hopes something good will grow there... No...He 'plans' on what he will sow, he picks the 'best seed' available and then he sows it in GOOD GROUND.  When our hearts are towards others, that is the Soil, our hearts. When we plan on giving 2 someone in 'need.' That is our SEED, whatever we give. Then our seed has an excellent condition 2 grow successful harvest bcoz we planted in GOOD GROUND, into people's lives that would have NO hope without our love reaching out 2 them. Only when we close our hands do we invite poverty or lack 2 come into our lives, OR when we stop giving and only give 'once-in-a-while.' It takes a continual giving for a continual Harvest. Like needing sleep everyday, or food. Imagine our Farmer example. He does NOT plant only one seed, one time, but he sows many different kind of seeds and more, so that his harvest never ends. Imagine the world only living on ONE food item. We are so rich and can buy pizza or anything we desire. These people have nothing and on top of that lost the little they had.  So giving is a blessing bcoz it blesses US! The more we help someone else, the more God helps us and our Harvest never ends. Today when u go 2 the market 2 buy a 'few things', remember how rich u are in resources and love, and how many people in the world only survive on ONE food item and do not even know what a pizza is.

You are the one that gets blessed more 4 your Giving bcoz the Harvest comes 2 YOU! The receiver only gets what u give, but u get more SEED. There is nothing more important on Earth than SEED. And our God gave us a promise that as long as the Earth remains, Summer and Winter, Spring and Autumn which brings our former and latter rains that grows our foods and more, we will always have a Harvest of blessing.  This teaches us that we ourselves are not alone! But that God LOVES u and watches over u, in order that your hand extended can reach 2 someone else.

Please do not feel today that u have nothing 2 give in your life. If u have a Pitcher of water and u take one glass and fill it and give it 2 someone, u still have the 90% Pitcher 4 yourself. But the glass of water u gave 2 someone in need and thirsty from life, and that man took a portion from the same glass and gave 2 say his wife, and she in turn gives some of that Living Water 2 her child, your love gift has now helped 3 people and multiplied! But the best part is that u are more blessed bcoz their harvest was the glass of water, your blessing is the multiplication of God's Harvest back in your life, 2 have more 2 give again. And if the man gave from his portion he too will be blessed again, and if the lady also gave 2 her child, she too will be given 'a measure' from what she gave. It never ends as our God is so efficient and wise

So today, on behalf of Loving Haiti, Truly, it is more blessed 2 GIVE than 2 receive! Reach out and touch someone today ...with your love!; and watch that Love grow... God bless you.

Your Personality TREE

Introduction
=========     Since this is a huge topic and so much 2 cover, it will take me several months 2 conclude alot of this gleaned information from wonderful Authors like Tim Layhaye and Florence Littauer. But it is worth the time helping those 2 learn more about themselves, as well as those around us that we have 2 deal w/in life in general, and also our loved ones. It is my greatest desire 2 help those who want 2 discover by observation instead of 'word'. So thru some basic information, u 2 will make your own personal discoveries thru your own experiences.
     Let's begin this wonderful FUN journey into the 4 Basic Temperament types. Remembering that the 4 Seasons are what we are made up of. As a Reminder once again 4 those who are new:
     Spring is Red                     Summer is Green
     Winter is Yellow                Autumn is Blue 
   
Part 1:  Discover The Real U and Aim 2 Heal U
===================================     DISCOVER:  To obtain, 4 the first time, sight or knowledge of a thing existing already but not perceived or known.

     The aim of this, is 2 examine ourselves in a new way, not just on the surface, not just as we appear 2b 2 others, not just as a mother wanted us 2b.  By looking at our inborn desires, our underlying needs, and our repressed emotions, our eyes will be opened and we will obtain, perhaps 4 the first time, some insight about who we really are.  There is no magic  wand 2 transform us into angels, but as we look at ourselves as God created us 2b and come b4 Him in honesty, He will touch us w/His healing power.

"The fruit of the righteous is a Tree of life." -Provers 11:30, NIV

Were u born like this?
================     The Q "Who am I?"  has been around since Adam wondered what dust he had come from and the serpent told Eve 2 eat the fruit of the Tree of life so her eyes would be opened and she would know who she really was.
     Thru-out the centuries people have been searching 4 a sense of identity and a feeling of 'worth.'  As a Nation we went thru the pangs of new birth and the struggle 2 come out an independent personality.  With liberty and justice 4 all, we attracted people from around the globe  2 a land where they would live happily ever after; but somehow in our dream of fairy-tale endings, we lost the sense of who we are as individuals.  As we grew up and began 2 look at ourselves, we did not
 like the confusion we saw.  The 1960's brought an unpopular war and the beginnings of national sense of self-examination.  Who are we and how did we get ourselves into these problems?
     Sociologists named the 70's the Decade of Depression, a discouraging and defeated time when the ME generation realized that in spite of their quest 2 find themselves, 2 do their 'own thing', and 2 search 4 their inner consciousness on a higher plane, they still did not know who in the world they were.  Months of mystical meditation did not seem 2 stir up a life-changing thought, peace marches had not produced peace, and the flower children had lost their petals.  President Carter, looking down-hearted himself, declared we were in a "National malaise" and that announcement depressed the rest of us.
     As the 80's crept in we began 2 wonder if we ever would find ourselves and so we rushed out  sign up 4 courses in self-help, self-improvement, and self-actualization.  We bought life-long memberships in health spas, held hands in sensitivity groups, and gyrted around gypsy gurus.  Surely the ME generation who had dragged thru the Decade of Depression deserved a break today; but in spite of exercise and bean sprouts, we kept getting older, the sensitivity sisters showed little sensitivity beyond themselves, and the gurus were packed up and deported.  What if we never got a grip on ourselves?  What if we could not create heaven on earth?  Fear gripped us, phobias replaced depression as the nation's number one mental health problem, and the decade was dubbed the Age of Anxiety.
     What about u and me?...  The new  thinking of old truths is that we are BORN as unique individuals. If we come prepackaged w/certain blendings of our Parents' personalities, isn't it our duty 2 the Lord 2b as true 2 our basic traits as we possibly can?  Should  not it be our goal 2 find out who we really are and take off any MASKS or pretenses that we may have put on 4 either self-preservation or a desire 2b like someone else?
    Think back 2 your childhood, 2 how u felt about your parents, 2 how u related w/your siblings, 2 how u reacted from the heart b4 u built walls of protection from the HURTS of the World.  Remember, u were made 4 such a time as this..So...


Were u meant 2b a Sanguine? Were u a cheerful, bubbling, happy-go-lucky child?  Did u avoid chores and somehow manage 2 find friends who were willing 2 bail u out? Did u have little buddies who would not go anywhere w/o u and who thought everything u said was funny? Did u have one parent who was always trying 2 get u down 2 serious business or one who could not understand Y u would not practice the violin?  Did u get good marks in everything but conduct and penmanship?  Then u are a Sanguine whose chief aim in life is 2 have "FUN."

Were u created 2b a Choleric?  Were u in control of the family by the time u were 3 years old?  Did u tell ur mother what u would wear and refuse 2 put on what she had in mind?  Were u able 2 observe from a young age that adults were bigger but not necessarily brighter?  Did u get your school work done faster than the others and then wonder what was wrong w/them?  Did u become captain of the teams and president of the clubs?  Then u are a Choleric whose compelling desire in life is 2 have "CONTROL."

Were u designed 2b a Melancholy?  Were u sensitive  2 your surroundings and easily moved 2 tears?  Did u line up your toys in rows and go around shutting drawers that no one else seemed 2w notice were open?  Did u do your homework on time and even enjoy research projects?  Did u practice your piano pece until it was perfect,but not want 2 play in the recital?  Did u feel sorry 4 "poor children" and want 2 support  the underdog in any situation?  Did u get discouraged when things did not work out the way u had in mind and no one else seemed 2q care?  Then u are a Melancholy whose hope is 2 someday have "PERFECTION" even though that may be an impossible dream.


Were u born, 2b a Phlegmatic?  Were u passive in your playpen and understanding if your bottle was overdue?  Did your mother brag that u were a good baby and never gave her any trouble?  Did u like naps?  Did u do your school work on time but not look 4 extra projects?  Did u get nominated 4 vice-president but not really care whether u were elected?  Did u try 2 keep everyone happy and avoid getting into trouble?  Then u are a Phlegmatic whose desire is 2 have "PEACE" at any cost.


     The concept of the FOUR Basic Temperaments is so easy 2 understand and quick 2 grasp that even a child can learn it.

 
Personality Roles:
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Sanguine     = The Star                     Choleric      = The Director     
Melancholy =The Producer              Phlegmatic = The Audience  

Occasionally  I will use abbreviations 4 the sake of typing and quick reference so those who wish 2 learn this fascinating subject can grasp it quick. So a S/C is a Sanguine/Choleric personality. Or a C/M is a Choleric/Melancholy personality. By remembering our 4 SEASONS, we can grasp this quite simply. There are only 4 SEASONS and 16 Personality types in the World. 4x4=16. Here however, we are only dealing with the Basic Four.

A Quick Quiz of Temperament Traits 4 those interested:
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Sanguine Personality   Choleric Power
The Talker                   The Worker
Fun-Loving                   Controlling
Optimistic                     Dynamic
Animated/Excited        Decisive
Life-of-the-Party         Goal-Oriented
Undisciplined               Outspoken
Forgetful                      Bossy
Too Talkative              Impatient
Eager 4 Credit             Domineering
   
Phlegmatic Peace        Melancholy Perfectiom
The Mediator              The Thinker
Easy-Going                  Deep/Purposeful
Calm/relaxed               Sensitive 2Others 
Patient/Inoffensive      Talented/Creative
Quiet yet Witty            Analytical/Orderly
Unmotivated                Moody/Negative
Unenthusiastic             Too introspective
Indecisive                     Socially Insecure
Eager 2 Rest                Easily Depressed

Total up and see how u  tested. Remember we all have two parents, a  Father and Mother from our DNA , so it is easy 2 remember our Family members and discover who we are like 2 help us learn.

Personality Goals:
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Sanguine      = Have Fun                      Choleric      = Have Control
Melancholy = Have Perfection            Phlegmatic = Have Peace

From what u have read so far, do u think u were born 2 be . . .

* A Sanguine who wants 2 have fun?
* A Choleric who wants 2 be in control?
* A Phlegmatic who wants 2 keep out of trouble and have peace? 
* A Melancholy who wants everything 2b perfect?


Personality Directions:
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Sanguine     = The Happy Way           Choleric     = My Way
Melancholy = The Right Way            Phlegmatic = The Easy Way

Part 2:  What Are Your Desires:
========================     Without an understanding of the basic temperaments and the desires and needs of each, we tend 2 spend much of our time trying 2 get from other people responses that they just cannot give.  Many marriages, 4 example, come 2 a grinding halt bcoz neither partner knows what the other WANTS or NEEDS.  With no simple tool 2 use, success s an accident.  Once we begin 2 understand the basic desire of each nature, however, the veil is lifted and we have the Key 2 getting along w/others.

The Sanguine desires from the beginning 2 have FUN. Accepting this fact will keep us from false expectations that 'some' day he/she will 'grow up' and get down 2 business.

The Sanguine NEEDS Attention and Approval 

Heaviness in the heart of man makes it stoop; but a good word makes it glad. [See Proverbs 12:25].

The Choleric wants 2 have CONTROL, and is only comfortable when he/she has choreographed the cast of his world and has it completely under his inspired direction.  Knowing this fact will prevent us from staging a struggle 4 power which we would probably lose.

The Choleric NEEDS Achievement and Appreciation.

Sink the heathen into the pit. Catch their feet in your net. Execute proper judgment. [See Psalms 915-16].

The Melancholy's desire is 2 have PERFECTION.  To know what that is, we have 2 enter into his perfectly organized and categorized mind and see the situation with his eyes.  When we realize he cannot 'relax' until life is in order, we can make a conscious effort 2 meet his standards.

The Melancholy NEEDS Order and Sensitivity.

I am weary of groaning; I make my bed 2 swim; I water my couch w/tears. I cry w/grief. [See Psalms 6:6-7].

The Phlegmatic's aim in life is 2 stay out of trouble and keep PEACE.  He will not become enthusiastic about anything or take chances, so do not push him and think you can alter his personality.  All that badgering him will do is increase his resistance to change.

The Phlegmatic NEEDS Respect and a Feeling of Worth.

Lay me down in peace 2 sleep. Make me dwell in safety. [See Psalms 4:8].

When we see and accept that each temperament has a different desire in life, we can function out of Knowledge and not ignorance.  "Be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless like doves" [Matthew 10:16, KJV].