Behind Closed Doors. . .

Behind closed doors is the topic of discussion for today. It is the true habitat of the marriage; and it is also what God sees.

In today's segment, we look behind those closed doors. More often than not, people in general only allow you to see what they want you to see. The "other you" if you will. Nevertheless, the real you is what will determine the out come of your marriages. Let me explain.
You see, God has given us (the marriage) a road map or a guideline to prevent falter and ensure us that marriage God's way is the safest way to succeed. We all have a tendency to put on our best behavior in front of the crowd, but what really counts is what goes on "behind closed doors".

The marriage union as God has described in His Holy word says this: 1 Corinthians 13:1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.
1 Corinthians 13:2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
1 Corinthians 13:3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. . . . .and in the same light, comes marriage.

Let's talk layman language. . . .unless we are following the guidelines for marriage that God has layed out in His word, our outward display doesn't even count! Did you hear that? It doesn't even matter.

Here's the point; now that we have embarked into a new year, let's put God's word through the test. Let's see if marriage the Bible way really makes a difference.
I can assure you, it does. Actually it's behind those closed doors that really count.
It's not necessary to "mudsling" to know if what's taking place in your marriage is working.

Look at it this way. . . .if your house caught on fire from within, eventually it will destroy that which is within and ultimately destroy what's on the outside anyway. . . get my drift?

So let us take the challenge that the Lord has set before us. . .and that is to take Him at His word and simply trust Him with your marriage! Allow the richnest of God's word iron out the rough places in your marriage, and submit to the life-changing liberty that you will experience just by following His wisdom. I do, why don't you!
HAPPY NEW YEAR and as always. . . . .remember . . .
YOU ARE BLESSED!

"Reconciliation"

Hello there readers! I hope you've enjoyed a wonderful Christmas holiday!
In today's segment, we discuss the word, "reconciliation". Reconciliation is a most important part of the marriage union.
It's important not only because it's necessary for unestablished relationships, but also it is the glue if you will that allows the marriage to grow. Let me explain.

When the apostle Paul was preaching and teaching the gospel to the Romans; he specifically noted this: Romans 8:9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. . . .as it is the same in marriage. Without reconciliation, you really don't have a relationship. Why. . .because it is the giving up of one's own ways to adopt the ways of a union of one. Get it? I say this in almost all of my blogs! The Bible declares that: Matthew 19:6
Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. Mark 10:8 And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh.

You see my friends, true marriages are built on not only love, real love that is... but on the ability to survive through adverse situations,the ability to weather the storms of life in your relationships, the ability to be WILLING to be reconciled when there is a leak, or a breach in your union.
Do I say that it's easy. . . .of course not, it's very hard to do that, especially once trust has been lost. . . .but here's the good part! It's what God has done for us. That's right, with all of our mess, and I do mean mess!, He's allowed us to be reconciled back to Him by his son Jesus Christ, the righteous. We all have that opportunity, no matter what we've done or where we are right now, we have that opportunity to be reconciled back to God where we take our rightful place in life and in the Kingdom. Hallelujah!
I do understand that marriages can go sower, I do understand that situations do arise that are unbearable and sometimes impossible, but I also understand that there are some things that "mankind" can't handle, and that gives God the perfect opportunity to intervene, get my drift??? Yes He cares about your situation too!

My prayer every day is for the marriages that are having difficulty to find the open door of "reconciliation". We did it and I know you can too!
Choose the path of reconciliation my dear friends; it will comfort you in more ways than you can imagine. Time to go. . . .and always remember. . .
YOU ARE BLESSED!

A Special Christmas Gift. . .

So many times in ministry, we get prayer requests for all sorts of reasons. We thought that since you precious readers are so kind enough to read our segment blogs, we would like to take the time to offer one of the prayer answers that was sent to a dear sister in Christ.
We have however,taken out her name for privacy, but I believe that some of you may need the same type of prayer, or perhaps a love one, or a friend or neighbor. Nevertheless, I want you to know that Jesus didn't just preach to the people; he fed them, he taught them, and he prayed for them.
Believe it or not, married or not, God still cares about the total you! . . so here's a Christmas prayer for you or who ever will grab a hold of faith and believe God.......and I guarantee it'll make a difference. . . so here's the answer prayer we wrote:

God Bless you (put your name or love one or who ever here)

I hope that this email finds you and your family doing well. My wife has shared with me some things that seem to be going on in your body that are of concern and asked me to offer a prayer of healing and deliverance. So before I do that, I'd like you to hear this testimony of a few years back.

On a cold wintery night, my wife and I had just closed out a Revival in Philadelphia and were caught in a terrible snow storm; so bad that we were not able to leave the city and were stranded. Miraculously an elderly lady (evangelist) just happened to stop by the church and offer to put us up for the night. She lived not far away and proceeded to take us to her home. She prepared a special room for us for the night and said that she would have breakfast for us in the morning.
The next morning as she said, breakfast was prepared. I told her how Sis Scott and I really appreciated her hospitality and told her that we didn't have money to pay her, but if she had a prayer request, we would honor it. She immediately told us about her brother who lived up stairs had had the hickups for fifteen years and no doctor could cure him., so we asked if we could meet him and pray for him ; she agreed and called the brother downstairs.
We introduced ourselves as evangelist and asked if he believed in the Power of God. He nodded and agreed to a faith prayer. Even as we were talking the man was still continuing to hick up. We immediately took some regular olive oil and touched his forhead lightly and began to pray a short prayer of healing. As we lifted our hands from him, his hick up stopped. The man jumped up and began to praise God for this miracle. Amen!

I believe that God wants to do the same for you today, so as I was praying in my prayer closet,just this morning, I saw your face come before me, and I heard the Spirit say : give her this testimony and pray this prayer:

HEAVENLY FATHER, IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS, I PRAY THAT MY DEAR SIS/BRO HAS BELIEVED YOUR REPORT, AND I PRAY NOW FOR HER BODY. TOUCH RIGHT NOW THIS WOMAN IN JESUS NAME, FROM THE TOP OF HER HEAD TO THE SOUL OF HER FEET, CANCEL OUT THE LUMPS AND DESOLVE ANY INFIRMITY IN HER BODY IS MY PRAYER TODAY IN JESUS NAME.. . AND I THANK YOU AND PRAISE YOU FOR IT. . . . .AMEN!

I don't know about you, but I believe that while we were praying, God was touching your body. I praise God for that and I praise God for you.
Have a wonderful day and remember, you are blessed!
love in Christ,
Bishop Larry and Brenda Scott

Marriage. . .also a gift from God!

SEASON'S GREETINGS everyone, and I pray that this holiday will be a blessed one for you all.

As we enter into this holiday and the closing of the year, let us not forget the real "reason for the season", which is God's gift to this world Christ Jesus. Although humanity has adopted the act of giving during this time, it's also important to remember that Christ's gift was not only Salvation of the soul, but He gave us "Marriage" to those who choose, and to everyone else He gave us "fellowship".

The important thing to gleam here is that our marriages are precious. You see there are some things that money can't buy; and marriage is one of them. Even the scriptures tell us: 1 Thessalonians 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. . . .and if there ever was a time for us to hold fast, it's now. Hold fast meaning cherish, appreciate, never letting go, clinging to, that act of love and faith in each other, to set the world on notice, that you and your spouse have become "no more twain but one flesh" as noted in Matthews :19.

Marriage is like a season that never ends. Wow! isn't that powerful. . . and as we give of our selves to each other in the marriage bond, we become stronger together. It's the giving part that God has instructed us to do; and when we have put aside selfishness and self centeredness and realize that it's about the two of you and not just you, you then take on that attributes of our heavenly Father, giving. After all: John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

In my closing today, I am reminded of the holy scripture that reads:Matthew 13:46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. . . .and marriage is that one pearl. Cherish it, hold to it, thank God for it, and appreciate it.
Marriage God's way will make all your Christmas' be bright!
Have a Happy Holiday and remember:

YOU ARE BLESSED!

When will we ever learn. . . .?

Hello again readers. After glancing through the newspapers and watching the news, I am saddened to read of so many women's children are being molested by men, just because they "needed someone".

Listen ladies,I am truly an advocate of marriage, but not to the extent of endangering your life and the lives of your children. That's crazy!

Truly the scriptures say: 1 Corinthians 7:9 But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn. . . . . and if you think you have found someone who is willing to make that commitment; then get married; but to just to have a partner to fulfill some lonely feeling or just to have sex, I tell you, it's no good. There is a better way.
With all types of perverted lust spirits in the air, you need to know who you are bringing into your home, especially if you have children.
That's right my dear hearts, even in the old biblical days there were perverted lust demons and spirits. So much so until they even attempted to have sex with angels.
Now if these spirits had no respect or regard for heavenly beings, do you think for one minute that they will regard your innocent child?
It's not a trade off. You need to know about these things. Stop telling your self that you are desperate and so alone that you can't help it. That's not true. It is a trick of the devil, whether you believe it or not.Don't get caught up in a relationship that is going no where just for the thrill.
You can be single God's way as well as married God's way! He is able to sustain you in either situation.
Let your inner man instruct you, not your emotions. They can deceive you. The scriptures tell us: Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Remember this: you are loved by God always; and there is that some one who will also love you, the right way. Bed partners are a dime a dozen, but a real love mate awaits you with a commitment for life.

Don't get caught up in the "lonely hearts club". It's really for suckers, and besides it only leads to perversion and many times unnecessary murders.
So if you think this is a joke, read the newspapers. It's for real.
A WORD TO THE WISE IS SUFFICIENT!

God Bless you and be sure to have a wonderful day, and remember:

YOU ARE BLESSED!