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Got Feelings?
Im not moved by what I see. Im not moved by what I feel. I am moved by what I believe and I believe God.

Dreams and Visions

Don't let people or circumstances modify the vision God has given YOU!

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Got Feelings?
"Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirits leading in every part of our lives." Galatians 5:25 NLT

Feelings. We all have them. One day you can "feel" real good, but the next day.....not so much! Now although all feelings are not necessarily bad, some can be if they are not in alignment with the truth of God's Word. Satan comes against us with feelings of discouragement, failure, defeat, sadness, depression, pity, loneliness, fear, doubt, anxiety, worry, condemnation, unworthiness, frustration, insecurity, and I'm sure you can add even more "feelings" to this list. The truth is, the enemy has not changed his M.O. He's been using these "feelings" to rob blood bought believers of their peace, joy, strength, and identity in Christ. If he's not using feelings, he's using circumstances.the things that can be seen.....to try to shake us and get us to abandon our firm foundation on God and the truth of His Word. Friend, usually what we "see" plants seeds that result in a harvest full of "feelings." This is why the Word tells us to walk by

faith and not by sight because if we walk by what we see, it can lead to feelings/emotions and thoughts that do not line up with the Word of God. This is also why the Word tells us to renew our minds with the Word of God because if we don't, we will be feeling and thinking all kinds of things that are not of God. Lately, I've been studying about being led by the Holy Spirit. While studying I came across Galatians 5:25, "Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirits leading in every part of our lives."

Let us follow the Spirit's leading in every part of our lives.

Notice it did not say to follow our feelings/emotions or our thoughts, but to instead follow the leading of the Spirit. This means believers dont make decisions based on personal experiences, opinions, what we see, or HOW WE FEEL; we make decisions based on the Word of God, and the leading of the Holy Spirit (John 14:26). Know this: Feelings don't have 2

If you would live in victory . . . you must refuse to be dominated by the seen and the felt. Amy Carmichael

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Intellect. They aren't that bright. Don't trust them friend! So this means...... if I feel that God isn't present with me and that I'm alone, that's a LIE! God's Word says that God will never leave me or forsake me! If I feel like a failure or utterly defeated, that's a LIE! God's Word says that I am more than a conqueror and that He ALWAYS causes me to triumph in Christ. If I feel like no one loves me, that's a LIE! God's Word says that He loves us with an everlasting love and that if the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, His unfailing love for us will NOT BE SHAKEN! If I feel like I can't do "it," that's a LIE! God's Word says that I CAN do all things through Christ! If I feel overwhelmed, outnumbered, overpowered, and conquered, that's a LIE! God's Word says that the gates of hell will not prevail and that He has already overcome the world! If I feel unworthy and condemned, that's a LIE. God's Word says that I am worth more than many sparrows and that there is therefore NO CONDEMNATION for those who are in Christ Jesus. If I feel bound by depression and extreme sadness, that's a LIE! God's word says that where the spirit of the Lord is there is liberty and that who the Son sets free is free indeed! The Word also says that Jesus came that we may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows). All in all, our feelings are unreliable and cannot be trusted to convey truth. It's time we stop being led by our feelings and instead be led by the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. It's time we do what Jesus did when tempted by Satan to be led by his flesh, sight, and feelings. He responded with, "It is written." He responded with the truth of God's Word! Why? Because what God's Word says is TRUE.and what we're feeling is not if it is not in alignment with the Word! Trust the truth of God's Word. Don't trust what you see and don't trust what you think, if your mind has not been renewed with the Word of God! Continue reading at www.newsyoucanusersj.weebly.com/got-feelings.html

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Dreams And Visions

"Faithful is He that calleth you, who also will do it! 1 Thessalonians 5:24
A couple of months ago while studying I watched Joseph: King of Dreams on Netflix. If you know me, you know that I love watching movies and believe that a good movie always has a lesson in it that we can learn from. This movie opened the door for me to study Josephs story in Genesis. I was encourage so much during my study and I now feel led to share it with you, especially since in about 27 days we will be entering the new year. In Genesis the 37th chapter we meet a seventeen-year-old young man named Joseph. Jacob loved Joseph more than any of his other children because Joseph had been born to him in his old age (vs. 3). Here is where we begin to see the favor that God had on Josephs life. Because of this favor, Joseph was given a beautiful robe; a robe that set him apart from his other brothers. This robe/favor not only set him apart, but also caused his brothers to hate him. Have you ever been hated for a dream? Maybe not hated per se, but disliked, discouraged, ridiculed, called crazy, lost friends..all because you chose to dream and when I say dream, I mean dream big! As a blood bought born again believer it is important that you realize that the Kingdom of God resides in YOU! You have been marked. You are set apart.
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You are His! Always remember that royalty is your identity. Servanthood is your assignment. And intimacy with God is your life source! Starting in verse 5 we see that Joseph begins to dream: One night Joseph had a dream, and when he told his brothers about it, they hated him more than ever. Listen to this dream, he said. We were out in the field, tying up bundles of grain. Suddenly my bundle stood up, and your bundles all gathered around and bowed low before mine! His brothers responded, So you think you will be our king, do you? Do you actually think you will reign over us? And they hated him all the more because of his dreams and the way he talked about them. Soon Joseph had another dream, and again he told his brothers about it. Listen, I have had another dream, he said. The sun, moon, and eleven stars bowed low before me! This time he told the dream to his father as well as to his brothers, but his father scolded him. What kind of dream is that? he asked. Will your mother and I and your brothers actually come and bow to the ground before you? But while his brothers were jealous of Joseph, his father wondered what the dreams meant. Verse 18 then says: One night Joseph had a dream, and when he told his brothers about it, they hated him more than ever. Listen to this dream, he said. We were out in the field, tying up bundles of grain. Suddenly

my bundle stood up, and your bundles all gathered around and bowed low before mine! His brothers responded, So you think you will be our king, do you? Do you actually think you will reign over us? And they hated him all the more because of his dreams and the way he talked about them. Soon Joseph had another dream, and again he told his brothers about it. Listen, I have had another dream, he said. The sun, moon, and eleven stars bowed low before me! This time he told the dream to his father as well as to his brothers, but his father scolded him. What kind of dream is that? he asked. Will your mother and I and your brothers actually come and bow to the ground before you? But while his brothers were jealous of Joseph, his father wondered what the dreams meant. Verse 18 then says: When Josephs brothers saw him coming, they recognized him in the distance. As he approached, they made plans to kill him. Here comes the dreamer! they said. Joseph dreams seemed bizarre, extraordinary, and in his brothers eyes down right impossible! Josephs dreams disgusted and insulted them; it caused them to hate him. And although his father scolded him for his dream; his father still wondered what the dreams that Joseph was having meant.
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Who Told You That!?!?

Who told you you were a failure? Who told you that you were not good enough? Who told you that God can't do it and that He would fail you? Friend, the devil is a liar! It's time that we as believers know who and whose we are and believe Truth and not the lies of Satan. He is under our feet (Ephesians 1:22). He has no power and when it's all said and done, what God said will be done! Sure. It may look one way, but that's why we walk by faith and not by sight. Sure. It may not "feel" good, but as believers we are never to be led by our "feelings" anyway. Sure others may laugh and mock you. They may say that you will never make it, but God is not moved by the opinions of others and you should not be either. Before you were formed in your mother's womb, He knew you, chose you, loved you, anointed you, and had His mind on YOU! He did not back then and does not right now have to consult with folks or get their approval when it concerns your identity and destiny. Who told you those negative things? Not God.Satan did. Friend, heres the truth. You are more than a conqueror, above and not beneath! You wear the Victor's crown and have already overcome! You are enough friend. You are enough because of Christ! God can and God will open doors that no man slam shut and create doors so that His glory will be seen! He is who He says He is and can do what He says He can do! You have no need that exceeds God's power. Faith, friend is God's favorite

invitation to RSVP with proof. Beware of the lies of Satan! Believing Satan's lies can and will cause you to be in fear, doubt, and unbelief and not in faith! That's his goal. That's what He wants. DO NOT GIVE IN OR GIVE UP! Stay in FAITH! Faith pleases God (Hebrews 11:6) and it is according to your faith; not your peers, not your fears, not your worries, not your doubts----will it be done to you! (Matthew 9:29) You must believe God. You must be fully persuaded that God has the power to do what He has promised (Romans 4:21). Know this: God never ever ever breaks His promises. He is the God of miracles (Psalm 77:12-14). Ask Him to lead you where your trust is without borders. Let God be God and let satan be satan (a liar, a loser, and a fool)! Believe that God can do His job and believe that He loves you and that His unfailing love for you will not be moved (Isaiah 54:10). Believe God friend. Believe God and always remember that satan is under your feet! So if he has anything to say to you, tell him to write it on the bottom of your shoes! Be encouraged!

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Hello beautiful people! For those of you who have read my testimony, you know that God has blessed me with my first choice for graduate school, University of Rochester! And to make the blessing even sweeter, He paid my tuition in full! I am so grateful and excited to embark on this new journey. He truly does give us the desires of our hearts. To read my testimony, in depth, please click here. How can you bless me? Well, Im glad you asked. Although my tuition is paid in full, I am responsible for my room & board, books, and other schoolrelated fees. This is where you can be a blessing. By donating, you will be helping me on my journey to pursuing my dreams! To donate, click this link: Get Valencia to New York!! Thank you in advance for your support! Be blessed!

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"I Have A Friend" by Clint Brown

"Hero" by Catherine Mullins

"Don't Count Me Out" by Tremain Hawkins

Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) by Hillsong United

"Holy Spirit" by Bryan and Katie Torwait

"Here I Am" and "Hiding Place" by Kevin LeVar

"Jesus Will Still Be There" by Point Of Grace

"Hiding Place" by Selah

"Grace" by Tasha Cobbs

"This Christmas" by the Temptations (My favorite Christmas Song)

Joke of the Month

Esther Bible Study by Beth Moore

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