Friday, November 2, 2012

Blurb on Love. Unrequited love. Perfect love.

To what extent have I loved? I guess you don't know how much really you love a person until you realize how much your willing to let go of or accept in order to fight for him or her. The test of love is in the measure of sacrifice. I always go back to God's love to understand love because it is the purest definition of love, the most genuine, and everlasting.

God has loved us so much, and to many his love is unfathomable because we have never seen anything like it. He gives his son , his friend, his partner, for you whom has little to no regard for the things on his heart.

In relationships I guess you know you love someone when you are willing to fight for them. Even when they may be lost and they have nothing to offer you in return, but you love them because you see them. Not because you want something in return or because you have something to gain apart from the joy of loving them; you just love them. We can probably understand this love more as we become fathers and mothers.
Unrequited love is one of the worst feelings ever. Having feelings for someone who is seemingly oblivious to you... Or who sees you but chooses not to acknowledge your feelings towards him/her. But I wonder if this is pure love? If love expects no return then do you really love that person when you are devastated that your affections are not reciprocated in the way you desire? Why can't you just enjoy loving him/her? I guess it's because you feel there is no receptor of your love. Anyone who has ever felt this understands very well the importance of being open to being loved. Love may be served out on a platter but it takes another to receive it for it to be enjoyed.

God's love was put on display through Jesus and every day in various ways, but its unrequited for him if we are not receptive and responding to it. And this hurts! When you long for this person to truly understand your affections for them and you've displayed your love to him/her; you're there, available, willing, desiring for relationship, but he/she is non responsive or sometimes is and sometimes isn't. You feel like there is a block to the degree you're able to lavish your love on them. Because they don't want your love or they don't understand how much you care about them. Everyday I draw closer to God and I acknowledge his presence and his love towards me I find I am more able to see and receive his love. His love was always there; I'm just more aware of it. I'm more thankful, and it's ever increasing to me. Allowing him to love me was difficult at first because I was just ignorant of his love as my eyes sought for other lovers. But He has been patient with me and it feels like he loves me more now than then, when all along he has loved me this much! I was just unresponsive and unaware.

So, back to this notion of unrequited love in relationships. What if your silent about your love? Is this not love because your afraid to speak up? Doesnt there have to be a point when you are more afraid to have never said nothing at all? Perfect love casts out all fear... Is what the bible says. And if you love me then you will obey my commandments.
Love has a face, it looks like something. Jesus taught this. If you love, your actions will prove it. He of course was the best example of this.
He lavished his love on us by giving his entire self, he loved us to death! And he loved Father God by being obedient as well... By doing and saying what he saw and heard the father do. He didn't force us to follow him, he compelled us to come to him by his love. He compels us to come.

Back to this relationship stuff then, loving someone compels them to receive your love. The bible is very clear on the role of man and women in relationships. He is to love her as Christ loves us. He compels us to come to him with his love. And she is to respond to him with respect and submission to him. She is to accept his love, his leadership, his guidance. Vulnerable... Trusting. Loving by responding to his love. She is able to do this because he has displayed and confessed his love for her, not just for His own pleasure but for her thriving, for he longs to present her beautiful unto the Lord. Amazing!

Pursuer and receptor. So what happens when these roles aren't assumed properly? Confusion, disagreement, and chaos. Isn't it in our nature that we love to be loved and found? Discovered, cherished and captivated to serve freely and be completely vulnerable? And in man's nature to pursue and to find; to be respected and acknowledged as protector, provider, and leader? Has this recently changed? Have roles been changed because girls have made it easy or because guys have become complacent? Anyways... Situations and circumstances vary I wont get into "what in the world is going on with relationships?" and the dozen of friends I have that are "waiting" to be found and the gentlemen running away from the responsibility. Or the Questions of what does it look like to "wait" and the advice I've received from guys that a girl has to drop some hints... All these rules and should and shouldn't. It's a whole lotta assumptions and speculations... Complicatedness left for another blog. But to keep things simple and each one can be real with himself or herself in accordance to scripture.... The best mirror to look into yourself with. We can always get the right standard from there. The truth in scripture is pretty clear, let's take it back to that. Love! Love earnestly! With no fear, pursue, respect, give and receive. Acknowledge and be thankful of the love that is before you. Love the person in front of you. Men be men. Women be women. As we allow God to embrace us, we are released to love in a radical way because we know we are loved fully already. I can love because I know I am loved eternally, I am secure in God's love for me. So when in pain for a persons unrequited love, there is joy in knowing there is love.

Love. Thanks Papa!

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

At this moment.....

I'm writing about this moment. In this moment in time I feel so secure in the Lord's plans. I can't describe the way I feel, and it doesnt make sense because I cannot see what He is doing, I see glimpses, which give me an idea of what He might be doing in my life and in my relationships, but if I were to sit and tell you what I see, you'd probably not understand the conclusion I've come to.

So mostly this is a documentation for myself. Jasmine, remember how you feel right now. As you are sitting outside in this garden with the perfect 70 degree weather and wind blowing through your hair, you have your pj's and you've been cleaning up and arranging this garden listening to " I see Heaven" and your secure and confident that the Lord has heard your prayers. He sent his servant from Kenya, to pray and release you into what is your next, and to believe him for this very thing your heart desires. You know with all your heart, you were not expecting this message, and at the moment you weren't really thinking about it, but God in his sovereignty and love, put it in this man's heart to intercede on your behalf, and say it is done.

Now you are asking the next questions, and rejoicing in your answered prayer. You feel like Hannah when she had grieved before the Lord year after year, and finally the year came when the Priest saw her and told her Khalas, go in Peace, and her face turned from sadness to rest and peace... and in DUE TIME... the Lord gave her her request. You know the Lord has heard you, he has sent his word to go out, and now you sit still my daughter and Delight yourself in the Lord.

Your wondering where to go next, yes these questions are not yet answered completely but you feel confident that Papa is revealing them. You are serving him in the little things, honoring him, it is holy, even sweeping is holy unto the Lord, all your actions are holy unto the Lord. You feel like the Lord is watching you and seeing your faithfulness. You also feel like an intercessor. Actually this is your role right now, an intercessor. You sense the schemes of the enemy, and you stop them through your prayers. You feel like you see the effects of your prayers.

Your not afraid for what is to come, you trust and you walk by faith. You are excited at the invitations you've had in the past week to different nations, and the fact that you just got off the phone from a full arabic conversation :) You rejoice that you are loved, desired, and valued.

Daddy reminded you this morning about Rebekka and how he chose her for Isaac. You know you've been chosen, and He has put in lots of work in you. He's cleaned up, dug up, removed stones from your garden and it is beautiful. It's unique and precious and He delights in you.  You know your not one from a crowd, but you are set apart, unique, special, created for a purpose and obedient in walking this out. You will not settle for second best, you will wait for and pursue in prayer for the Lord's purposes. You will not allow your disobedience to get in the way of the Lord's promises in store and planned for you.

:)

Yasmine

Saturday, August 4, 2012

The five laws of Gold: Finance rules

Wealth that comes quickly goes the same way. Wealth that stats to give enjoyment and satisfaction to its owner comes gradually because it is a child born of knowledge and persistent purpose.

#1 Gold comes gladly and in increasing quantity to any man who will put by not less than 1 tenth of his earnings to create an estate for his future and that of his family.

Save consistently and invest wisely.


#2
Gold labors diligently and contentedly for the wise owner who finds for it profitable employment, multiplying even as the flocks of the field. Opportunity will come to make profits from your gold. Put it to work. To make earnings....


#3 gold clings to the protection of the cautious owner who invests it under the advice of men wise in its handling. The man who seeks the advice of men wise in handling gold soon learns not to jeopardize his treasure....

#4 Gold slips away from the man who invests it in businesses or purposes with which he is not familiar or which are not approved by those skilled in its keep. Know well what ur investing in.

#5 gold flees the man who would force it to impossible earnings or who Ollie's the alluring advice of tricksters and schemers or who trusts it to his own inexperience And romantic desires in investment. Great wealth suddenly is not good.

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Love languages: words of affirmation

Learn to love each other without the euphoria of the in-love obsession. it's hard work. Recognize the in-love experience for what it was- a temporary emotional high and pursue real love with your spouse. that kind of love is emotional in nature but not obsessional. It is a love that unites reason and emotion. It involves an act of the will and requires discipline and it recognizes the need for personal growth. Our most basic emotional need is not to fall in love but to be genuinely loved by another. to know A love that grows out of reason and choice not instinct. I need to be loved by someone who chooses to love me; who sees in me something worth loving. True love cannot begin until the in-love experience has run its course.

Words: The tongue has the power of life and death. An anxious heart weighs a man down but a kind word cheers him up. Verbal complements and your words of appreciation are powerful communicators of love. Mark Twain says I can live for two months on a good compliment. I love compliments I love affirmation. Verbal compliments are far greater motivators than nagging words. When we receive affirming words we are far more likely to be motivated to reciprocate and do something the other person desires.

Encouraging words: to inspire courage.

Sometimes people just need a little encouragement to tap into the potential that they have. Words are important this is one of my main love languages. Words of affirmation.

Friday, July 27, 2012

Commanding your morning: words

I am blessed. All of my needs are met and I have more than enough for myself, my household and extra left over to give to others. Speak out your blessings.

"Do not be deceived God is not mocked for whatever men sows that he will also reap for he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life." Galatians 6:7-8

I am the sum total of what I have been confessing through the years. Words released into the atmosphere do not disappear or dissipate. Words have power, presence and prophetic implications they create a magnetic force that pulls the manifestation of what you speak good or bad blessing or cursing from other realms, regions and dimensions. They are suspended and incubated in the realm of the Spirit awaiting the correct time and optimum condition for manifestation.

God promised to the people of Israel that He would take them out of Egypt and take them into the land of milk and honey but because of the complaining and because of the words that they released into the atmosphere they were not allowed to go into the promised land. They filled the atmosphere with their own fear and defeat rather than faith and victory what they received was not according to God's promises but according to what they filled the atmosphere with. They steered their lives in a port of fear and failure and they dropped their anchor there and then they were surprised that the water was filled with nothing but sharks. They snatched defeat right out of the mouth of victory.
Lawyers study the word of God as the lawbook on which to govern society. They read their bibles as lawyers would when studying to prepare a case and they put more faith in God keeping his word than they did in any earthly laws or political promises. Then they took those words and charged the atmosphere around them with biblical truth. They changed their worlds through what they spoke.

Ezekiel 37:1-14 Then the Lord said they indeed say our bones are dry our hope is lost and we ourselves are cut off. Therefore prophesy and say to them the Lord God says behold O h my people I will open your graves and cause you to come up from your graves and bring you into the land of Israel then you shall know that I am the Lord when I have opened your graves oh my people and brought you up from your graves. I will put my Spirit in you and you shall live and I will place you in your own land. Then you shall know that, i the Lord have spoken it and performed it says the Lord.

Second Chronicles Chapter 20. For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us nor do we know what to do but our eyes are upon you. so then the spirit of The Lord said hear me oh Jasmine believe in the Lord your God come into agreement with what God is saying, and you shall be established- to be up held, nourished, settled and able to stand firm. believe come into agreement with what the Prophets are saying because with God nothing is impossible his prophets and you shall prosper prevail, succeed, advance, progress, and overcome. And when he had consulted with the people he appointed those who should sing to the Lord and who should praise the beauty of holiness as they went out before the army and said praise the Lord for his mercy endures forever.


This says the Lord to you: do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude for the battle is not yours, but God's. You will not need to fight in this battle. Position yourselves, stand still and see the salvation of the Lord who is with you, oh Jasmine do not fear or be dismayed. tomorrow go out against them for the Lord is with you....

hebrews 10: 23 let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, For he who promised is faithful.

Jesus multiplied the bread and the fish by speaking to it and blessing it. He turned his eyes toward heaven and spoke out a blessing. The verb for Bless here means to invoke God's presence as well as to infuse his provision into a thing. He invoked God presence and the bread and fish were brought forth or made manifest. Jesus affected the spiritual molecules enough to cause the bread and fish to miraculously appear. they had been there the whole time in the spiritual realm Matthew 14:19 – 20

Daniel 10:12 do not fear Jasmine for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard; and I have come because of your words.

Your faith attracts the attention of the heavens angels to work on your behalf while your fear draws the demons of hell to work against you.

In response to our prayers spiritual forces are set in motion to bring God's will to the earth. Prayer has its first effect in the spiritual realm. When the work is finished in the spiritual realm, the answer is revealed in the material

Answers are held up in the heavenly's and locked up in the realm of the spirit until there is a person able to pick up on the correct frequency and act as a conduit to release God's will into the earth.

Secret things belong unto God but those things that are revealed belong unto man. Deuteronomy 29:29

Job 22:27 – 28: you will make your prayer to him, he will hear you, and you will pay your vows. You also declare a thing, and it will be established for you; so light will shine on your ways.

to make your prayer means to construct. you are going to construct your prayers you're going to decree what God has put on your heart to desire. you are a royal priesthood adorned with the Kingly anointing. A king does not ask for anything A king declares and decrees because he has that authority and those in his world rush to see that they are accomplished. Let the weak say I am strong Joël 3:10

Jacob wrestled. Lot inquired. Moses intervened. David repented. Solomon asked. Daniel fasted.

Beauty and creativity are products of clarity and organization. Ephesians 5:15 – 17 look carefully then how you walk. Live purposefully and worthily and accurately not As the unwise and witless but as wise, sensible, intelligent people making the very most of the time buying up each opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be vague and thoughtless and foolish but understanding and firmly grasping what the will of the Lord is.

Disciplined and dedicated submitted themselves to God's commands you are bold and courageous because you understand the power of the divine hierarchy and authority. you follow orders knowing the power available in submitting to God. "All the work of Solomon was well ordered from the day of the foundation of the house of the Lord until it was finished." Second Chronicles 8:16

Structure your time so that you can structure your thoughts for they provide the structure for your life. Know when to take hold of an idea and run with it and when to wait and let it mature until it has ripened. Get God's timing. Discern God's order.

Now this is the confidence that we have in him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if We know that he hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of him. if we know that he hears us we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of him. 1 John 5:14 – 15


Be still and know that he is God focus on doing what you know you should be doing and let God Do his part without doubting if he will or not. God will always do his part.

God is an early riser. the Bible is full of references of his prophets and saints rising early to pray to here God's voice. God is notorious for waking his followers early in the morning to give them instructions insights or warnings those who seek to be used of God must be willing to rise up early. Soldiers are ever alert and ready to respond to orders. the bugle blows early because battles are won through the preparations done in the early hours of the day especially spiritual battles. Praying early is not just in the morning but it also means to pray far in advance of something happening before a situation escalates.

God rebuked Jeremiah in Chapter 7:13 I spoke to you rising up early and speaking but you did not hear and I called you but you did not answer Isaiah 50:4-5 "he wakes me up in the morning wakes me up opens my ears to listen as one ready to take orders.

Principle: good things come to those who rise early and praise God. David said "awake my glory! awake lute and harp! I will awaken the dawn. psalm 57:8 God you are my God I early Will i seek you. Psalm 63:1

In Luke 21:38 we read: "early in the morning all the people came to Jesus in the temple to hear him." In John 8:2 we read, "at dawn he appeared again in the temple courts where all the people gathered around him and he sat down to teach them."

Wake up Early; seek God in the morning this is when he likes to speak to you.


Jesus is teaching so that you may have success and prosperity so that you would know the success and prosperity that is available to you if you pursue these Kingdom principles. success is a fulfillment of divine purpose while prosperity is having enough Divine provision to overcome obstacles.

As a believer you must understand that you have been given the Mystery of the kingdom and access to the kingdom principles. I was given the keys to the kingdom of heaven
So that in thus life you can walk in Divine Dominion.i will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. whatever you allow in Earth heaven allows. whatever you say no to in Jesus name. Heaven will back you up by binding it. nothing leaves heaven until the request for it leaves earth. this is how powerful this spoken word is. It has the ability to open or close spiritual heavenly portals Isaiah 5511 so shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth it shall not return to me void but it shall accomplish what I please and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.


A person who is coached to participate in the kingdom of heaven is one who is able to tap into both ancient truth and fresh wisdom Matthew 13:52 he said to them every teacher and interpreter of the sacred writings who has been instructed about and trained for the kingdom of heaven and has become a disciple is like a householder who brings out of his storehouse treasure that is new and treasure that is old. the fresh as well as a familiar.

Have you commanded the morning since the days began, and caused the dawn to know its place, that it might take hold of the ends of the earth and the wicked be shaken out of it? God asked Job have you commanded the morning Job 38:12 – 13

During Jesus' generation a watch consisted of three hour periods. The first watch would begin at 6 PM the second at 9 PM the third at midnight the fourth at 3 AM and the fifth at 6 AM there's a total of eight watches four in the night and four in the day but those hours of prayer should be place within the context of the evening to morning watches which actually began at 6 PM and end at 6 AM it is important to understand that the ending of a watch shift is just as important as the beginning because it is during this timeframe that the enemy will attempt to set up an ambush attack. Every effort should be made to reinforce a prayer agenda that is embraced by all watches. as the chief intercessor Jesus knew the most effective time to pray. he was god in action and he deemed it as a divine imperative To begin his prayer watch sometime during the first watch which is approximately 6 PM as a prayer general Jesus was an adept prayer technician able to pray with fluency proficiency clarity and accuracy for as long as it was necessary to pray for something. I pray that God will grant me the same divine ability.

Applying the discipline of kingdom living Jesus wanted to expose the disciples to the discipline of kingdom living in order to live the kingdom you must have discipline strategic prayer and divine awareness. Before every great kingdom event that Jesus did the Bible shows us that he spent a minimum of 10 to 12 hours in prayer.

Jesus was commanding the morning and taking authority over his day. to command means to instruct. dictate. exercise authority. master and conquer control. give orders to. demand so as to receive what is due. rule. decree supervise. keep watch. manage administrate. regulate

Isaiah 1:19 says if you are willing and obedient you will eat the good of the land. Are you willing? When you use this strategy you activate the 24 hour anointing this anointing brings all the elements surrounding your life into divine alignment with God's purpose for you this 24 hour anointing brings you to a kind of prophetic critical mass.


Isaiah 44:7 then let him declare it and set it in order for me and the things that are coming and shall come let them show these to them.

God knows the end from the beginning and everything in between and these are the things that he wants to reveal to you. The book of Job says that this is what God actually does he opens up the mind of man and speaks inspirational thoughts so that he can keep man from pursuing his own limited way. Got Stotz our abundance and not lack he wanted to live large into Brinkey went to a good life. He gives you Divine inspirational thoughts and the ability to speak them into Rick's assistance so that you will grow to fulfill his best planFor your life. He wants you to mature in wisdom authority and supernatural ability so that you can bear witness to the Splendor of his kingdom. Your miracle is already in existence but it is up to you to learn to see and to call it out.

Jesus called that donkey to be brought to him it was tied up until Jesus called for it in the same way there's something that you might need and it's waiting for you to call it to you it will not be let loose until you call it in. Numbers 14:28 the Lord says just as you have spoken in my hearing so I will do to you. In job 33:5 it says set your words in order before me take your stand. In Ephesians 6:14, 18 it says stand your ground stay alert and be persistent in your prayers.

Speak with conviction and confess with expectation. Expect that whatever you have decreed will come to pass. Jesus taught in Mark 11:24 whatever things you ask when you pray believe that you receive them and you will have them. in the same verse Jesus emphasized the need for us to to speak and say three times more than he did believe.

We are partners with God to activate his perfect will for us in this life. we are colaboring with Christ on our own behalf as well as on the behalf of those whom we are praying for.

-God bless Cindy Trimm and her ministry. This is from her book Commanding you MOrning.

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Golden Keys





As I was praying I was standing before the throne of God and the Holy Spirit led me to stretch my hands out and on my hands was placed a huge golden key. I needed both hands to carry it, thats how long and wide it was. It was intricate, beautiful, bright, and ancient. I came home to look up the significance of keys in the bible. "It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, but the honor of kings to search it out." Proverbs 25:2 I am in God's kingdom and I have learned to search out the treasures of God, because they are wonderful and rewarding! More is released to you as you show your diligence and your true desire to know the Father's heart, his wishes, his dreams. Any person will tell you his thoughts if you actually show him you care to listen, why would the Father be any different. He is so good to share his heart and his thoughts and these are a treasure chest!! So this is what I've been discovering... on this topic of Keys I will just point out the things that are being highlighted to me right now, because the study is very thorough.

In Isaiah 22:2-25 You will find two men: One is Shebna and the other is Eliakim. Shebna is described as a man who is building for himself a tomb to be remembered. For this reason, God removes him, for he is a contemptible steward and treasurer. In his place He calls Eliakim, He says he will clothe him with Shebna's robe, and bind him with Shebna's girdle, and will commit Shebna's authority to Eliakim's hands. God proclaims over Eliakim that he will be a Father to the inhabitants to the house of Judah and the KEY of David will be laid upon his shoulder. He says that with this key, he shall OPEN and NO ONE will SHUT, and he shall SHUT and NO ONE shall OPEN!! What AUTHORITY!! (By the way this passage contains alot about the future to come Messiah... worth looking into)

So, we find these two men in this time of struggle for the kingdom, in a time of war, one of which has pretty much given up on victory and is focusing on how to be remembered, he is literately building his tomb! His focus is on himself and on his death... what hope is this?! He has misused his authority, his royalty, his knowledge to build a name for himself. He is useless to the kingdom because he is not bringing about solutions for the kingdom. If God is King, and we are part of his kingdom aren't we called to carry out the tasks of the kingdom and look for the edification and establishment of this very kingdom we belong to?? When Shebna fails to do this and uses the resources of the kingdom for his name sake, God takes away this authority and gives it to his servant ELIAKIM.  The name Eliakim in hebrew means: "God sets up or God raises up" He gives him this key, which allows him to open and close doors..... to what you ask? to the advancement of the Kingdom.
We learn a principle of the kingdom here.. in Isaiah 23:9 "the Lord of hosts has purposed it [in accordance with a fixed principle of His government] to defile the pride of all glory and to bring into dishonor and contempt all the honored of the earth." So we see from this that God pretty much hates pride and when he sees it he will do what it takes to humble this person. He is the one who gives authority out in the first place, and if we fail to recognize who that key belongs to, and give HIM the glory He deserves, God can and will take it away to one He is able to trust to do with his authority the business of the kingdom.

So back to this key... we see that it's called the Key of David what He gives to Eliakim. In Revelation 3:7 we see that Jesus has this Key : "This is the message from the one who is holy and true, the one who has the key of David. What he opens, no one can close; and what he closes, no one can open. I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut. I know that you have but little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name."

Who else had these keys in scripture?
Peter,
Jesus' followers,

Matthew 16:13-19 "I will give you the keys to the kingdom of Heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." Jesus told him this after Peter responded to his question of who Jesus is. When Peter respondeded with understanding and revelation from the Father that Jesus is Messiah, Jesus proclaimed to him that he would be given these keys, that will open and close the doors of heaven on earth. It sounds like a test, or a prerequisite to being given the keys.

Key  in hebrew is "maf-tay-ach"  which literately means "opener." We see that people with the keys becomes themselves as openers, they take on the characteristics of these keys. Can they be used incorrectly, I believe so!  Whoever has the keys of a home has a level of authority in that home, Jesus rebuked the pharisees. "What sorrow awaits you experts in religious law! For you remove the key to knowledge from the people. You don't enter the Kingdom yourselves, and you prevent others from entering." In this case it seems like the key is knowledge, which makes sense, because Peter was asked a question and when he answered correctly he was given the keys. So without knowledge/revelation/wisdom from above, you cannot be a carrier of these keys. You must know how to operate in the Kingdom. Acquire Knowledge from God. Ask of him wisdom and he will give you. The word of God opens up doors, we must Know God's word and we must know Who He is, we must be faithful to the words of the Lord and and declare them, because his words are life, as we speak them we live and bring others to life! Peter was given the keys after he answered with Knowledge and Revelation from above. The pharisees who had the law, had the key of knowledge, the word, and yet were not opening doors to the kingdom.

Later we see Peter was given the task to preach the gospel to the Gentiles. (Acts 10) He was the instrument, the key, to open up the door of the Kingdom of God to the gentiles.

So is it safe to say that these Keys are given to those who know how to use them as good stewards to open doors for the establishment of the Kingdom. Different people have them. Faithful and good stewards. KINGDOM BUILDERS.

This week... as I walked around I came across people with gold keys.  Yes actual keys. God was showing me there are others who also have these keys.... I met a man from Argentina and around his neck he had a gold key, he had opened up an evangelistic tour company here in the holy land. Then I met a man from Texas who was establishing a house of prayer in an ancient city here in the holy land, he also had a gold key around his neck. He told me that when God gave it to him, he told him it stands for obedience opens up the good doors. I don't deem this a coincidence, I saw a drawing of Peter with a key by his head where is said " I have a dream". I can relate.........I have a dream as well.

Through these encounters with actual people with actual keys, God has given me insight to the networks of his Kingdom and Kingdom people who have certain keys in different areas and mountains. These are the people that the Lord has "set up" equipped and they are "opening" and "closing" doors for the establishment of his Kingdom. And he is setting us up in our spheres of influence to administer his desires and the ways of the Kingdom of Heaven. Are you one of these? It is important to look into the lives of those who were given these keys, this trust, and what the Lord deems a good and faithful servant and steward. He is also asking us to come into contact, and to work together. He sets up this highway of Kingdom connections. It will require love and trust and diligence.

As his royal priesthood may we use the keys to unlock doors, open up treasure chests, and unveil the truths of his word to those who are in darkness and outside of the kingdom for HIS names' sake.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English (©2010)
1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen race who serve as Priests for The Kingdom, a holy people, a redeemed assembly; you should proclaim the praises of him who called you from darkness into his excellent light.

Mark 13:34, "For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch."

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.

Be faithful in the little, Eliakim was a servant of the Lord, and God set him up. He could be trusted, he was a good steward, he had the kingdoms' best interest at heart.

Prayer: May I be found a faithful servant my King, may my heart be yours for your kingdom, my eyes look to you and my will is surrendered to your will. May I come to the full understanding of your ways and the authority given to us, your people, through Jesus Christ, and may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. May I fulfill all that you called me, set me apart, and chose me to do in this generation and may your name be known in the darkest places. That there may be light. For your loving kindness and justice is very much needed. May we reflect your passionate love and compassion in this place. May your kingdoms principles be established, that many may be restored to beauty, joy, and peace. In your son's name, Amen.







Tuesday, July 17, 2012

My name... I was named and set apart from the womb.


What Is the Meaning of the Jasmine Flower?
By Caroline Shurr, eHow Contributor

Throughout history, people have attributed special meanings or symbolism to flowers. The practice came into full bloom during the Victorian era, when the language of flowers was most popular. Speaking through flower symbolism was especially prevalent between romantic couples because open public communication was not allowed in polite society. Today, many flowers still carry those meanings with them, including the jasmine flower.


History
For thousands of years, the jasmine plant has been cultivated not only for the beauty of its small, white, star-like flowers, but it has also been prized for its intoxicating scent. Originating in the foot hills of the Himalayas and Ganges plains, the plant was cultivated and brought to India, China, the Middle East and other regions. From there, it spread into France, Italy and the Mediterranean, and eventually it was introduced to the rest of Western Europe and Britain. Today, jasmine is grown and cultivated all over the world in its many varieties.
Origin of the Name
The name jasmine comes from the Persian word "yasmin," which means "fragrant flower." The name Jasmine is also used as a girl's name, meaning "God's gift." The scientific name is Jasminum Officinale.
Meaning
Since jasmine has been cultivated all over the world for its flowers and scent, there are different varieties, and each type of jasmine is associated with different meanings. Because of its attractive scent, the white, or Indian, jasmine symbolizes attachment and sensuality. The white flower of jasmine can also represent amiability and modesty. Yellow jasmine is associated with grace and elegance, while the variety known as Spanish jasmine also represents sensuality. In India, jasmine flowers are given as religious offerings as a symbol of divine hope, and the flowers are sometimes used in religious ceremonies.
Uses
The most obvious use for jasmine is for its scent, whether in landscapes and gardens or in perfumes. Women of various southeast Asian cultures use the flowers in their hair for their beautiful fragrance. In China, jasmine has been used for tea for centuries, and some cultures believe drinking jasmine tea daily can prevent diseases such as cancer. In aromatherapy, jasmine is thought to be an antidepressant and to promote relaxation while helping with fatigue and tension. The scent is often used in incenses and massage oils, and some cultures believe when jasmine is burned or worn, it will attract spiritual love, wealth, money and prophetic dreams.
Interesting Fact
The scent of the jasmine flower is most potent at night, when it releases its scent into the cooler night air.

Sunday, July 1, 2012

Numbers: direction and design

God is creative. He gives you design patterns. Detailed. Seek him for ideas and creativity. Heavenly design 8:4

May we move at his timing and may we sit until he says it's time to move. Lord may your holy spirit be so heavy on us that we know when and where to move just as I directed your people as u took them to the promised land. 9:22

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Moving into greatness

Know What I'm asking for. Preparing yourself to change. Prepare yourself for the miserable part. It's frustrating at the beginning levels u need a new mindset to be able to push through the elementary levels. If your not prepared for change u will miss an opportunity.
Decide what your going to be. Discovered and instilled in us as kids it should be. Your special your not like everyone else healthy expectation to be something different. The way I think. Who am I? Am I created in his image or not? has all authority been given to me or has it not? I am who God says I am. Benjamin Franklin carried a list of virtues that he would live by at the age of 12. Live ur life on purpose. He kept in his pocket. Waste no time. Successful ppl do the small things that normal ppl know to do but don't do. Start at the end of the grave. Imagine urself dying. What would u have them say? What's most important to u.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Finance rules

#1 start thy purse to fattening. For each ten coins I put in, to spend but nine. A part of all you earn is yours to keep.

#2 control thy expenditures. What each of us calls our necessary expenses will always grow to equal our income unless we protest to the contrary. Confuse not the necessary expenses with thy desires. Thy desires are a multitude and those that thou mayest gratify are but a few. Budget your necessary expenses. Touch not the one tenth that is fattening thy purse. Budget thy expenses that thou mayest have coins to pay for your necessities to pay for thy enjoyments and to gratify thy worthwhile desires without spending more than nine tenths of thy earnings.

But as a believer it's 8 tenths because one tenth goes to Gods house.

#3 Make thy Gold multiply
An income that continueth to come whether thou work or travel. Profitable investment. Put each coin to laboring that it may reproduce it's kind even as the flocks of the field and help bring to thee income, a stream of wealth that shall flow constantly into thy purse.

#4 Guard thy treasure from loss
By investing only where thy principal is safe, where it may be reclaimed if desirable and where thou will not fail to collect a fair rental. Consult with wise men. Secure the advice of those experienced in profitable handling of gold. Let their wisdom protect thy treasure from unsafe investments.

#5 Make of thy dwelling a profitable investment. Own thy own home. You can pay the money lender with the same regularity as you paid the landlord.

#6 Insure a future income
Provide in advance for the needs of thy growing age and the protection of thy family.

#7 increase your ability to earn. Cultivate your own power, study, and become wiser, to become more skillful, to act as to respect yourself. so then you will acquire confidence in yourself to achieve your carefully considered desires.preceding accomplishment must be desire. Thy desires must be strong and definite.general desires are but weak longings. Be in front of progress and not to stand still lest you be left behind. Seek training and skills in the best places to be in front of the line in what you do. Cultivate.

Pay your debts with all the promptness in ur power. Don't buy what u can't afford.

Take care of your family that they may think and speak well of you.

Make a will of record that in case God calls you proper and honorable division of his property be accomplished.

Have compassion upon on the needy and aid them within reasonable limits. Do deeds of thoughtfulness to those dear to u.

Take opportunity when it comes to invest. Don't procrastinate in your desire to success.

No man can arrive at a full measure of success until he has completely crushed the spirit of procrastination within him. To attract good luck to oneself, it is necessary to take advantage of opportunities. Good luck often follows opportunity but seldom comes otherwise. Men of action please God the most. Action will lead you forward to the successes you do desire. Men of action are favored by the Lord of all the wart and giver of good gifts.


Saturday, June 23, 2012

What is God like?

Excerpts from The knowledge of the Holy  by A.W. TOZER:

The yearning to know What cannot be known, to comprehend the Incomprehensible, to touch and taste the Unapproachable, arises from the image of God in the nature of man.

In Christ and by Christ, God effects complete self-disclosure, although He shows Himself not to reason but to faith and love.'

”Neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son,” said our Lord, “and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.” The Gospel according to John reveals the helplessness of the human mind before the great Mystery which is God, and Paul in First Corinthians teaches that God can be known only as the Holy Spirit performs in the seeking heart an act of self-disclosure.

“What has God disclosed about Himself that the reverent reason can comprehend?” there is, I believe, an answer both full and satisfying.

I pray, whatever of Thyself Thou hast been pleased to disclose, help me to search out as treasure more precious than rubies or the merchandise of fine gold: for with Thee shall I live when the stars of the twilight are no more and the heavens have vanished away and only Thou remainest

What is God like? What kind of God is He? How may we expect Him to act toward us and toward all created things? Such questions are not merely academic. They touch the far-in reaches of the human spirit, and their answers affect life and character and destiny

Monday, June 18, 2012

My 26th Birthday Wishes.

Wishes I received and loved:

"Happy birthday world changing Jazzzzmine Alvarado! I hope your just soakin up every moment knowing that the Lord has good plans in store for you. He HAS been faithful, he WILL be faithful because He IS faithful. That's His name. I wish I could be there to celebrate you! I love your passionate heart the way you love God and others and the way you tenaciously fight for the Kingdom of Light. You ate phenomenal. That is all. Love, M. ;)"

"happy birthday Jaz... I'm not gonna wish You anything cause I read your last blog, and I think You wish nothing more than being awakened to love. So enjoy that ;)" Yazan

"Happy Birthday Yas mi mayor regalo y alegria es saber que estan bien y gozandose. I hope the Lord gives you 75 more years of life and one good husband full of love,peace,and joy. I thank God for you. have fun always, we can have a fathers day anytime and we can can celebrate you all days; we love you. " Dad

"Dios te bendiga, te felecito por este dia memorable por que nacio una joven muy hermosa inteligente y lo mas hermoso es saber que tienes a Jesus en tu corazon. Un dia como hoy Dios te penso te creo te aparto para EL. Su amor es lo que te sostiene me regosijo en poder ecribirte. Para la princesa te escribo este salmo 36:5-7: tu amor señor llega hasta los cielos; tu fidelidad alcanza las nubes, tu justicia es como las altas montañas; tus juicios como el gran oceano. Tu señor, cuidas de Jasmine. Cuan precioso es tu amor. Gracias Jesus por el amor por Jasmine llenala mas del Espiritu Santo protejela cuidala, pastoreala llenala mas de tu amor. te doy gracias por dendecirla todos los dias. gracias Jesus por tu fidelidad. Gracias por tu amor en el nombre de Jesus." Manny

"Feliz cumpleanos DEBORA!"Liliana

"happy birthday my beautiful friend! Ana bahabak :) you are such an inspiration and I praise God for placing you in my life. You are an exquisite woman, Godly and still. Your heart is beautiful &your ambitions are inspiring. I wish I could talk to you! Let's Skype please. I miss my discipler. Feliz cumpleaños yazmine. Eres Linda." Susy

Jaz miss you so much!!! Hope you're enjoying your special day with our magnificent father our big bro and savior Jesus and our best friend the Holy Spirit!!! I'm sure He's got some more neat surprises for you today. Can't express how blessed I am to know you and to share this walk with our Lord together. Your in my heart, thoughts, and prayers. Love you! Happy birthday!!!!" Emy



Friday, June 15, 2012

Awakened to love

My beloved has roared with a passionate love over my heart. My heart has been unsealed and awakened to love. The cover is removed by my lover who has pursued me with confidence and love. I'm awakened to life; to love. I see the lion of Judah roaring over my heart. Demonstrating his magnificent love and determination. It's a persistent roar loud and majestic; confident and eternal. He won't relent. The plastic screen; the covering is removed from my heart. It's unsealed by the sound of his roar. It's time to love without fear. . He loves me he loves me.... The groom is searching for his bride. He is looking to love her; to satisfy her with sweet and tender love....so many sleeping hearts...listen....My lover is knocking. He comes. "I arose to open for my lover and my hands dripped with myrrh on the handles of the lock." Awake oh north wind, come wind of the south and awaken me to love....."if you find my beloved tell him I am faint with love." I'll search for you as treasure as that pearl hidden away. I am awakened. Keep me as the apple of your eye... I lift up my eyes to you oh lover of my soul...there's no place I'd rather be than here in your love. Great awakening.

June 2012 back out in the Middle East

I arrived Jordan the beginning of June with a group of friends after a week we became like family. I came back to this region in love with Jesus and expectant to see the Holy Spirit move in power and to move as He led. I enjoyed my time in Amman met some amazing people that I wish I had more time with. This is the hardest part for me.... To connect and disconnect so quickly with people. Ah but just makes me smile the father is wonderful in allowing me to meet such awesome people he shows me what he is doing in their lives and it's beautiful!!!! Oh God the works of your hands are perfect they are beautiful!!! I love being a part of what God is doing in places that are untouched by the decadence of greed selfishness and human manipulation. Behold I am doing a new thing declares the Lord. Can you not perceive it... I make streams in the desert. Streams of living water. I love to be with people who are on fire for life. Passionate people. When you truly are happy to be alive. To love life to desire life is to be truly alive. How I long to run, with a holy pursuit of all things glorious for the fulfillment of the desires of my heart which is to see justice and righteousness delivered; love and healing that satisfies the deepest darkest places. joy an beauty where foundations have been burned and to see restoration of beauty where there seems to be no hope. This is a time to focus on the design that truly brings transformation. For the more te greatness that comes from above. To set a goal and run with it.it definitely a different feeling now. Last time the Lord showed me what I could do without him but now I am discovering what is to be done alongside Him!!! :) exciting!

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Jaz after being REVOLUTIONIZED! action requested :)





Moving Forward      Volume 2, Issue 1 



This week marks my year mark since I was evacuated from the "Desert"....survived a Revolution and TURN of History. Now I am writing to you from DALLAS
As many of you know, leaving Egypt was very difficult for me. I was stripped away from my "home", "family", and "friends" in a matter of..... 1 DAY! Jaz packed 1 bag; left everything behind and got on the last plane out of Egypt to the states.  Yes, I waited till they made it mandatory. Bless my parent's hearts. Thank you for your support and prayers!!!
It happened all too fast.  Recovering from such a loss has definitely been a process! Although I have kept in touch with most of you through personal emails, fbook, visits, my last formal update was sent probably right before the Egyptian Government cut our communication with the world. So in honor of my year mark I am starting my newsletter once again!! Subscribe to my newsletter by clicking on this link http://www.GMailingList.com/journeywithjaz and following the instructions, this will make life much more simpler for us! If you know of anyone who would like to be added just pass this link, do not forward emails.  First matter of business done... shall we continue? YES....read on!
JAZZY is BACK- Dreaming WITH God, being Obedient, and walking by Faith like never before. I hope you forgive me for this break in our communication. I equate my 2011 with Esther's year of beauty treatments. Before a girl's turn came to go in with the King, she had to complete twelve months of beauty treatments prescribed for the women, 6 months with oil of myrrh and 6 with perfumes and cosmetics. (Esther 2:12) Before her "such a time as this" moment she needed preparation!! I could relate to her in many ways and the Lord specifically highlighted to me this year process and the necessity I had to go through it....I'll share more about this process as we move along....
Whew 2011 was an eventful year and the vision the Lord gave me and my calling were put to the test! However, we ARE moving forward with full confidence that if God is for us, then who can be against us! I'd like to extend an invitation to you to join me as I continue on this journey. I hope your still with me and I didn't lose you along the way. Also, i'd like to welcome those newbies with me as well!  Expecting great things along the way! Thank you for coming alongside me. I have so much to share! GO TO THE LINK, and subscribe to my newsletter. For now I just want to make sure your on board. I'll send another letter with what's next soon. I'd like to encourage you, 2012 is a year to THRIVE and to do so alongside people who are focused on loving in WORD and DEED!

Let me know how I can be praying for/with you. Jaz