Are you in need of prayer and/or someone to share your burden, stand in faith, and take it to the Lord? Call 1-877-800-7729 because PCRN has prayer warriors on stand by. You can text or call (24/7, 365) and someone will be there waiting for you! 

If you are a prayer warrior yourself and are interested in volunteering, check out their website, and apply online. As someone who has been a part of the organization for many years, I can tell you that they (we) would love to see you there (on either side of the line). 

Here is some more info from the site:

Purpose:

To offer people in every community a toll free phone number to call for prayer and to suggest referral numbers to compassionate crisis organizations that meet the mental, spiritual and physical felt needs of the people in their community.

Objective:

To establish a Prayer and Crisis Referral Network as an alternative of real hope to hurting, and burdened people. We desire to offer God's unconditional love, mercy, and hope expecting life-changing miracles through prayer. In addition, we also lend a hand of compassion by suggesting referrals to organizations and churches that meet the mental and physical needs of our callers.

Vision Statement

God has placed in our hearts a vision to offer God's love and concern to our nation, community by community, offering a message of hope 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through a phone/crisis hot line that includes prayer and suggestions to compassion based churches, ministry and organizations that meet the spiritual as well as felt needs of our callers.

Statement of Faith

WE BELIEVE the Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God.

WE BELIEVE in one God, the Creator of all things, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

WE BELIEVE that Jesus Christ, God's only Son, died on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins. His shed blood and His resurrection provide the only ground for the salvation of all who believe, and faith in His finished work brings those believers into His eternal Kingdom.

WE BELIEVE that the ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ, to convict all people of their sin, and baptize them with power, to produce godly character, and to distribute gifts throughout the church.

WE BELIEVE that the true church is composed of all who have believed in Jesus' finished work and are sacrificially following Jesus Christ, the Head of the Church.

WE BELIEVE that the church is called to worship the Lord, enjoy His Company, and grow in their knowledge of Him. The joy of this relationship is to overflow into the entire world as we declare the Gospel to the nations.

WE BELIEVE that Jesus Christ is coming again to receive the church and to judge unbelievers.

WE BELIEVE in intensive evangelism, Christian growth and discipleship.

💙 Peace, love, and blessings to you, through our Savior, Jesus Christ 💙

As I am nearing my 30^th birthday (which is a lot less scarier then I imagined it would be 5 years ago), in combination with hearing multiple tales of young lives lost due to various tragedies recently, and a few other things the Lord has REALLY been pressing upon me the importance of time.

Recently, I saw a church sign in Cedartown, GA that read, “The only thing you can’t get back is time”. Which is so very true, but not something we really think about as we are sitting in front of a computer or television watching meaningless programs or playing attention grabbing video games as the clock hand continues to move on around. Of course we do all need downtime, to recharge, regroup and rest, but we shouldn’t trade chilling for getting stuff done that has to be done … or that which has been given to us as extra work from God.

If it sounds as if I am getting a little bit personal I am, with myself. Years ago (if you have ever heard one of the interviews that have been done for the blog you know this) I began writing devotionals in response to lessons that God was teaching me. I figured that if I had to learn, others did too. I had the curl of a hardheaded, independent teenager/young adult at that time, but through the years I have learned that it is valid, as we are all to grow together as a family of believers. So if you feel any conviction, don’t look to me to – look to the one who is steadily working to transform us into more holy (like Yeshua) people all the time.

For me, I began getting convicted when I received an answer to a prayer. Though I had been given this blessing, it did require work on my part, but I was not putting forth the time in order to enact this gift to its potential. As I pondered this blessing, wondering how I was going to get it done in the time I had while sleepily closing my eyes this verse came upon my audio bible, Proverbs 20:13 “Love not sleep, lest you come to poverty; open your eyes, and you will have plenty of bread”. I realized in that moment that for weeks, sleep had become my priority; this is why I felt like I had no time anymore to get things done. I was closing my eyes to the world almost to equal (if not more-so) to the amount in which they were open. Face palm!

So to finish were we started, we only have so many seconds, minutes, hours, days, years, etc. on this Earth until the Father calls us home. No one knows the exact time they will be here, but we must make the most of the time we have been given. We have all been born with a plan and purpose for our lives, and it is up to us to make sure we are available to carry out that, whenever our instruction(s) is given.

As I recently heard from someone, “There are days I long to go home to Heaven, as I dislike this world, but I think about all of the people who are lost, what if was able to go home earlier and because of me they didn’t get shared the gospel?”

Check out some other verses on time and time-management.

May you all be blessed as you go through-out your days, ever living for and showing the love of our Savior, Yeshua – Jesus Christ.

Admittedly, I haven't read all of the Bible. As I typed that I could almost hear a gasp from some readers, but alas it is - what it is. However, a week or so ago I was pinning my heart away (seriously, Pinterest is the bomb) and stumbled across one that made me give this in real life O_O. Of course, I have listened to all the Proverbs (the Bible app from LifeChurchTV is also the bomb), so I know it is one that I must have heard, but it didn't resonate with me.. until now. This verse was from Proverbs 29:11 and read...

A fool vents all his feelings,

But a wise man holds them back.

Ouch! I would be a liar - liar pants on FIRE if I said this verse didn't cut to the core of me. I am guilty of it, I admit it. I have "talked about it, more than praying out it" before. However, to be called a fool just struck a cord with me. I mean who wants to be a fool? Ummm, it is one thing to get a baby child like chatty with your bestie, it is another to be called out for being well stupid by the word of God, eh? 

However the core message of this is simple, why talk about it with people who can't do ANYTHING, when there is one (the Father) who is capable of handling any and all situations? Or at least that is my take on it. I am  going through some of my own lessons at the moment about the importance of prayer / i.e. communicating with the Father, so I know it was He who ultimately brought this verse across my pinboard. 

Yet, that is all I will say on the verse, here is the entire chapter for your review. May you be enlightened, encouraged and enriched as you read it. 

Proverbs 29

¹He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

² When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.

³ Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice, But a companion of harlots wastes his wealth.

⁴ The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows it.

⁵ A man who flatters his neighbor Spreads a net for his feet.

⁶ By transgression an evil man is snared, But the righteous sings and rejoices.

⁷ The righteous considers the cause of the poor, But the wicked does not understand such knowledge.

⁸ Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath.

⁹ If a wise man contends with a foolish man, Whether the fool rages or laughs, there is no peace.

¹⁰ The bloodthirsty hate the blameless, But the upright seek his well-being.

¹¹ A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back.

¹² If a ruler pays attention to lies, All his servants become wicked.

¹³ The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives light to the eyes of both.

¹⁴ The king who judges the poor with truth, His throne will be established forever.

¹⁵ The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

¹⁶ When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.

¹⁷ Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul.

¹⁸ Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law.

¹⁹ A servant will not be corrected by mere words; For though he understands, he will not respond.

²⁰ Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

²¹ He who pampers his servant from childhood Will have him as a son in the end.

²² An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression.

²³ A man’s pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor.

²⁴ Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He swears to tell the truth, but reveals nothing.

²⁵ The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.

²⁶ Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for man comes from the Lord.

²⁷ An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.

This is Frank. He was a super awesome, helpful, caring man who assisted us in Little 5 Points on Sundays. I found out today that he was murdered earlier this week; a few of you may have seen the story on television. May I ask that you keep Frank’s family in your prayers during this time! 

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."

John 14:27 NIV

For those that know me personally or even have taken a gander at this blog, they know that I have a heart for helping the homeless with a soft spot for those who are sexually exploited. One thing, many people may not know, as it has never been discussed at the “round table”, but more so remained silent with my prayers if for persecuted Christians.

We, in the US (and a few other places), have the liberty of true freedom of religious expression. While although in America this is turning to being able to express all other beliefs except Christianity … however, I digress as there are other lands in which to speak out Christ, to own a Bible, etc. is punishable by death, lifelong imprisonment, etc. We know nothing of this here (in the states).

Yet though thanks to the Voice Of The Martyrs we are able to stay somewhat abreast of the happenings in other parts of the world (as well as I am sure other organizations), and with their efforts reach the people in these countries, to provide help and support, as well as, continue to spread the message of truth, that is Jesus Christ.  To read the stories of these men and women who have been tortured, imprisoned and just well, disregarded for their faith is humbling and inspiring.

On 11/11/12 an effort is being put forth called International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, would you all please take part in it and urge others to join?  

“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.  If they persecuted me, they will persecute you.” John 15:18-20 NIV

Please note other organizations are holding IDOP on 11/4/12 – but honestly, it should be a part of every believers prayer, every day! 

Another great post by Gina, which I am delighted to share with you all now. She simply is a wonderful woman of God and it has been such a delight to watch her blossom within the almost ten years now that I have known her. Many of you enjoyed her previous piece, Fan The Right Flame, and I am sure you will be touched by this one, just as much.

Governed by the Holy Spirit 

(link will take you to her wordpress blog)

SiC ♥