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Carrie Underwood Prays for God to “Keep Us Safe” in an Song Dedicated to our Troops!

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In honor of Memorial Day in the USA, we’re dedicating this one to our armed forces who give it all to keep us safe!

Carrie Underwood debuted a new song for our active forces, ‘Keep Us Safe,’ the ‘ACM Presents: An All-Star Salute to the Troops.’

The songstress captivated the audience as she sang, “God keep us safe tonight / Keep our eyes toward the skies / Send down an army of angels / To make us brave / And keep us strong and unafraid / God keep us safe,” backed by a full orchestra, as pictures of the troops in action flashed across a large screen behind her.

Underwood wrote the song as a way to honor the soldiers for their efforts in keeping people safe, at home and abroad. “When we were approached to be a part of the show, I was so excited to do something to honor our troops and because ACM Lifting Lives does such great work. I wanted to take the time to really think about what song I wanted to perform,” she says. “I had a writing session scheduled with my co-writers and friends Hillary Lindsey, Luke Laird, and Shane McAnally, and I guess the show was weighing on my mind. I think we all left the session knowing the song was special because it basically wrote itself that day!”

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Thousands of Army Personnel Worship Jesus At A Service That Will Bring Tears To Your Eyes

by GOD TV
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Army Personnel Worship Jesus

At Doughboy Stadium located at Fort Benning, Georgia, approximately 2,000 US Army soldiers assembled together last Easter Sunday for a celebration of Jesus’ resurrection. In a video posted on YouTube by Jenny Reese Clark, the soldiers can be seen worshipping to the song “Reckless Love” by Cory Asbury.

Worship leader Sean P. Marion posted a photo on Instagram later that day with a caption stating that 225 soldiers had chosen to give their lives to Jesus during the service! Just from watching the video of the soldiers worshipping it is so evident that the Spirit of the Lord was present  that morning.

“As the words of the song ‘Reckless Love’ by Cory Asbury were sung, the Holy Spirit moved among the crowd not just encouraging the men and women present, but causing some to give their hearts to Jesus for the very first time,” wrote Clark on YouTube. “Hallelujah!”

Since the worship song “Reckless Love” was released in late 2017 it has been a favorite during many church services for it’s simple but powerful lyrics about God’s love for us. If you are not familiar with the song, it is definitely one that you will want to listen to with the lyrics during your next devotional time with the Lord.

The song starts off with these very intimate words about God’s relationship with us:

Before I spoke a word, You were singing over me
You have been so, so good to me.
Before I took a breath, You breathed Your life in me
You have been so, so kind to me.
Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God.
Oh, it chases me down, fights ‘til I’m found, leaves the ninety-nine.
I couldn’t earn it, and I don’t deserve it, still, You give Yourself away.
Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God.

With such compelling lyrics there is no doubt the Holy Spirit was moving through the crowd of 2,000 soldiers and stirring their hearts to accept Jesus into their lives. It is so exciting and encouraging to hear stories of Jesus meeting women and men in all different types of situations!

Reckless Love - Soldier Way

 

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Who Are God’s Generals and Why Have Some Failed?

by Al Gibson
written by Al Gibson

Who are ‘God’s Generals’?

Do you recall that old Sunday School song ‘I’m in the Lord’s Army’? Many will still remember the words they sang as a child though they are now adults! “I may never march in the infantry, ride in the cavalry, shoot the artillery, I may never fly o’er the enemy, but I’m in the Lord’s army!” As kids, we sang these words loudly, along with all the actions, eager to be on the Lord’s side. Every child has a God-given dream to achieve greatness and what could be better than being a general in the army of God?

You won’t find that description in the Bible though, but you will read about Old Testament patriarchs, kings, priests, and prophets and New Testament apostles. These are the great leaders of the Bible, many of which are mentioned in Hebrews 11, the chapter that is referred to as ‘God’s Hall of Faith’. ‘God’s Generals’ is a term made popular by Roberts Liairdon through his best-selling series of the same name which records extraordinary testimonies of pioneering men and women of God who have in the past two centuries laid the foundation for today’s Spirit-filled Church and its never-ending missionary outreach.

In today’s context then, God’s Generals are those who achieved greatness for God’s Kingdom as apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors or leaders. “And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God…” (Ephesians 4:11-13)

In God’s Generals – Why They Succeeded and Why Some Failed, Roberts writes about charismatic faith leaders of yesteryear who were empowered by the Holy Spirit to bring worldwide revival. Some of these great men and women include William J Seymour, Aimee Semple McPherson, Smith Wigglesworth, and Kathryn Kuhlman.

In God’s Generals – The Revivalists he presents compelling spiritual biographies of some of the most powerful preachers who ever lived including John and Charles Wesley who founded the Methodist Church; Jonathan Edwards who led the Welsh Revival; William and Catherine Booth who founded the Salvation Army; and living legend, evangelist Billy Graham.

In God’s Generals: The Healing Evangelists: Roberts chronicles the far-reaching ministries of Oral Roberts and Lester Sumrall. Other books in the series include God’s Generals: The Missionaries featuring David Livingstone, Amy Carmichael and Hudson Taylor and God’s Generals: The Martyrs featuring Dietrich Bonhoeffer and others.

Named after the famous healing evangelist, Oral Roberts, Roberts has a heart for revival and is internationally known as an author, public speaker, spiritual leader, church historian, and humanitarian. He is the pastor of Embassy International Church, a gifted speaker who has ministered in over 125 countries and his books have sold over 15 million copies.

God’s Generals on GOD TV

Roberts has often been featured on GOD TV and his God’s Generals series has inspired many viewers. Click to watch his talks on Smith Wigglesworth; Oral Roberts, Maria Woodworth-Etter, and others.

See God’s power at work in your life

You may never be in the infantry, cavalry or artillery, but you are in the Lord’s army and while you may not be a general, you have your own unique role to play. As you discover more of God’s faith heroes you can follow their example, learn from their mistakes and trust God to use you in a greater way.

When asked why we don’t see God’s miraculous power at work in our lives like God’s Generals, Roberts says it’s because we may not be ready to do the spiritual things they did to strengthen their relationship with God, walk in His anointing and have the faith to see miracles.

“Don’t say, ‘Well that was back then!’ Back then can be today because God is always the same,” he urges. “We are the ones that need to change, get better, not God. He is willing to heal and is looking for someone to work through and perhaps you could be the next great general!”

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God’s Protection is All Around You; An Army of Angels is Fighting for You!

by Palitha Jayasooriya
written by Palitha Jayasooriya

God’s Protection Surrounds His Children

It is said that Missionary John Paton’s mission house was once surrounded and on the verge of being attacked by hostile natives. Darkness fell and the threat became more serious. Paton and all in the compound, therefore, used the only weapon they had; prayer. As they prayed for God’s protection, the attack did not materialize and the threat ended. What had transpired was discovered later, when one of the tribal chiefs turned to Jesus. On an eventful night, the attackers had seen a vast army (God’s Army), surrounding the mission house with a protective cordon. They realized therefore that it would be futile to attack as the compound was securely and strongly protected.

Real challenges face us in an increasingly insecure world. Disasters, Terrorism, new strains of viruses, economic struggles and broken/displaced families surround us on all sides. In the midst of these tensions that can crush our peace and increase our levels of anxiety, it’s comforting to know that God’s protection surrounds us at all times.

The composer of Psalm 125 gives us a vivid picture of what God’s protection looks like. He says, “As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds His people both now and forevermore” (vs2). We hear a lot today about ‘surround sound’, but this is ‘surround protection’! This is ‘God’s protection’!

God’s Protection on Elisha

In`1, the Prophet Elisha was in grave danger in a city called Dothan. The King of Aram, desperate to get his hands on Elisha, had sent a strong force to surround the city by night. When Elisha’s servant awoke the following morning, he was terrified, seeing the vast army surrounding the city. Elisha, however, was unperturbed and said, ‘Don’t be afraid, those who are with us are more than those who are with them’ (vs16). As the Lord then opened the eyes of the servant, the Scripture says “he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha”. God’s protection had been placed over His Prophet!

He is the same God today. The Bible says that “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8) The Apostle John further adds, “Greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world” (1 John 4:4). That includes anything Satan or the world can throw at us. Let’s, therefore, trust God to always surround us with the protection needed for us and our families.

“You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance”. (Psalm 32:7)

Prayer – Lord, may your mighty protection surround us every day. Keep us confident therefore in that trust! We pray In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Closing Thought – No evil can surround us when we remain surrounded by God’s protection!
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23 Traits of the End Time Generation

by Dan Hayne
written by Dan Hayne

The End Time Generation

The End Time Generation is being raised up by God right now. This generation will begin to change and shift the course of history for God’s glory.

As I asked God what the End Time Generation would look like, He began to give me bullet points of this generation’s characteristic traits. As I sat down and began to type these bullet points, they came to me very quickly.

God is extending an invitation to everyone to become a part of this generation. (Joel 2:28-29)

23 Traits

This list is not all-inclusive, but here are 23 bullet points that describe some of the characteristic traits of the End Time Generation:

1. The end time generation knows no division in race, age, culture, financial status, political, ethnic, educational, or social standing. All of these divisions and separations and more are washed away in the blood of Jesus.

2. The end time generation knows how to come into, carry, and release God’s presence and to just be with Him and exist for Him.

3. They know how to team up and partner with God, because they know His heart and they know His plans.

4. They know Jesus as the only door to the Father, and they go in and out of the Eternal realm so they can release miraculous provision and supply from heaven into the hands of the humble and needy.

5. When churches and society write people off, this generation goes after the outcasts, because this generation sees them as mighty and strong.

6. This generation sees people through the eyes of potential—not through the eyes of limitation.

7. When anyone else sees a pile of dead bones, this generation sees a mighty army.

8. This generation is not confined by religious ideas and precepts that restrain and restrict, but they operate out of the box. They are cut from a new mold that creates something wonderful and glorious in the midst of situations that are impractical and unworkable.

9. This generation lives in a reality of the impossible bowing its knees to God’s possibilities.

10. This generation doesn’t listen when they are told that something is unattainable, it’s never been done like that, or it can’t be done. Instead they use these unlawful decrees as a launching pad into the realization of the impossible.

11. This generation walks in the fullness of their inheritance in Christ. They are a stalwart breed that have tapped into and are proficient in releasing the power and manifestations of God as well as His glory at higher levels than ever before witnessed in the history of mankind.

12. They know the enemy’s tactics, strategies, and devices, and they know how to stop his plans and agendas while bringing in the plan of God.

13. There is no compromise in this generation. They have a passion to be in God’s presence. It is not in their heart to do anything that would diminish their relationship with God the Father.

14. This is a generation where God’s heart becomes their footsteps.

15. The people of this generation have a propensity for shaping histories and destinies, not only of people but of nations, and bringing them to the place where they conform to what is written in the heavenly Psalm 139:16 books.

16. This is a generation that is completely captivated by the love of God, and their highest motivation is to release that love through everything that they do.

17. Their pursuit of the Love of the Father is so intense that it literally shakes the nations of the earth.

18. They know how to dream dreams that have never been dreamed, and they have the ability to lean into God in such a way that these dreams become reality.

19. Miracle, signs, and wonders of unprecedented magnitude follow this generation confirming and releasing God’s Kingdom wherever they go.

20. They are irreversibly marked by heaven and release waves of God’s glory that can’t be stopped.

21. When the level of their experience doesn’t come up to the level of scriptural standards, this generation considers this as an invitation to press into an even more dynamic relationship with God that will cause their experience in Him to elevate much higher than ever before.

22. This is a generation that knows no limits in Christ Jesus.

23. This end time generation releases an unrestricted revelation of the goodness and the greatness of the Great I AM. They unashamedly and boldly prepare the way of the Lord!

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