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Stand Strong in the Spirit of the Lord: An Encouragement for Believers Facing Spiritual Warfare

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Dear Beloved in Christ,

In the face of spiritual warfare, it is vital for us to remember that we are not alone. The Spirit of the LORD is our strength and refuge, empowering us to stand firm against the schemes of the enemy. Here are some encouraging truths to hold onto when you find yourself in the midst of spiritual battles:

1. You are Empowered by the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit dwells within every believer, providing guidance, strength, and comfort. In Acts 1:8 (NIV), JESUS promised, But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses. Trust in the power of the Holy Spirit to lead you and give you the strength to overcome every challenge.

2. GOD is Your Protector

GOD promises to protect and fight for you. Psalm 91:1-2 (NIV) reassures us, Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress, my GOD, in whom I trust. Seek refuge in GOD’s presence, knowing that He is your shield and stronghold.

3. You Have the Victory in Christ

Through JESUS’ sacrifice on the cross, the ultimate victory has already been won. Colossians 2:15 (NIV) states, And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. Stand firm in this victory, knowing that no power of darkness can prevail against you.

4. Use the Word as Your Weapon

The Word of GOD is a powerful tool in spiritual warfare. Hebrews 4:12 (NIV) says, For the word of GOD is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword. Equip yourself with Scripture, meditate on it, and declare it over your life to counteract the enemy’s lies and temptations.

5. Pray with Persistence

Persistent prayer is essential in spiritual battles. Ephesians 6:18 (NIV) encourages us to pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. Maintain a fervent prayer life, seeking GOD’s guidance and interceding for strength and protection.

6. Trust in GOD’s Faithfulness

GOD is faithful and His promises are true. 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV) reminds us, No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And GOD is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. Trust that GOD will provide a way out and help you stand strong through every trial.

7. Encourage One Another

In times of spiritual warfare, it is crucial to support and encourage each other. Hebrews 10:24-25 (NIV) urges us, And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together… but encouraging one another. Surround yourself with a community of believers who will uplift and pray for you.

Stand Firm in Faith

Dear believer, stand strong in the Spirit of the LORD. Remember that the battle is not yours, but GOD’s. Lean on His strength, trust in His promises, and walk in the victory that JESUS Christ has secured for you. When you feel weary, remind yourself of GOD’s unchanging love and faithfulness. He is with you, fighting for you, and will never leave you nor forsake you.

Be encouraged, stay vigilant, and let your Faith be a beacon of hope in the midst of spiritual warfare. You are more than a conqueror through Him who loves you (Romans 8:37). Stand firm and be strong in the LORD!

In Christ’s Love, Dr. Carla The FAITH Coach

Safety and Assurance

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In the tapestry of life, there are moments when the shadows of doubt and fear loom large, threatening to engulf us in a sea of uncertainty. It is in these times of spiritual warfare that we are called to rise, to stand firm in the face of adversity, and to embrace the saving hand of GOD with unwavering FAITH and courage.

Imagine a fortress, strong and unshakeable, standing tall amidst the chaos and turmoil of the battlefield. This is the image that Psalms 18:2 paints for us – a vivid portrayal of GOD as our rock, our fortress, and our deliverer. In the midst of the storm, HE is our refuge, our shield, and the horn of our salvation. HIS presence is our stronghold, a sanctuary of peace and protection in the midst of spiritual battles.

When the winds of doubt howl and the waves of despair threaten to overwhelm us, we can find solace and strength in the words of Psalms 18:2. The Lord, our ever-present help in times of trouble, and HE stands ready to shield us from the fiery darts of the enemy and to lead us to victory. In HIS embrace, we find courage, hope, and the assurance that we are never alone in the battle.

The journey of spiritual warfare is not an easy one, but it is a journey that is marked by faith, perseverance, and the unwavering love of GOD. As we navigate the twists and turns of life, we can take comfort in the knowledge that we are held in the palm of HIS hand, safe and secure in HIS unfailing grace. In the moments of darkness, HIS light shines bright, guiding our steps and illuminating the path to victory.

Let us embrace the challenge of spiritual warfare with passion and conviction, knowing that we are warriors of light, armed with the power of FAITH and the sword of truth. Let us stand firm in the knowledge that GOD is our rock, our fortress, and our deliverer, and that in HIS strength, we can overcome any obstacle and push through any trial.

May the words of Psalms 18:2 resonate in our hearts and minds, filling us with courage, hope, and the unshakeable belief that we are more than conquerors through HIM who loves us. In the tapestry of life, let us be woven together by the threads of FAITH, united in our journey of spiritual warfare, and anchored in the saving hand of GOD.

Yours in Christ Jesus,

Dr. Carla, The FAITH Coach

Get Unstuck!

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Getting Unstuck

Are You a Goal Setter? If so, are you accomplishing those goals or are you stuck? Just in case you are stuck or need some tips to get moving again let me share this with you.

You have a weapon that maybe you haven’t been using lately….its your imagination. Yes, Love your imagination. It is time to fire it up again or maybe you never even accessed that power part of you yet. Well it’s Dr. Carla to the rescue. I have the prescription for you to get up and moving into that glorious future that is already prepared for you….Are you ready?

Right now, take a moment to dream and visualize your FUTURE. What do you see? Write it down or better yet draw it. If you are like me and so many others, your drawing is well a lil-sketchy then google a picture of what you saw. Yesssss that’s it, I can sense that you are smiling and getting a little excited….

NOW take that excitement and begin to map out the rest of your year. It is NOT to Late. Take the rest of this 3rd and 4th quarter to plan and execute.

Dr.Carla

Your Faith Coach

Powerful in the Holy Ghost

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There is so much power in the baptism of the Holy Spirit. I don’t know if we know how much power we really have access to. I do not know if we understand the power that resides in us is through the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

Today, if you are baptized in the Holy Spirit, I implore you to try him today.  Try accessing that life changing power today.   I truly believe that we have various opportunities throughout the day to Minister to the needs of others. With such great access to such great power, why are we holding back??? Could it be that we are so busy with life that we miss our heavenly opportunities?

We do not even have the imagination of what the Holy Spirit can, will, shall, and must do through us. Will you even try today? Don’t miss a moment to show God’s Love, Majesty, Mercy, Grace, Power, Miracles, Signs, and/or His Wonders.

As I was reading my devotional today it took me to Acts 3.  Peter and John have been recently baptized with fire in the Holy Spirit. They are about to enter the temple and run into a man at the gate called Beautiful. The Bible said he was a lame man and had been that way for 40 years, since birth as a matter of fact. He was there begging for money which is what he did daily.

When the apostles see this man the first thing, they did was felt compassion for him. The ministry that Jesus operated in all the time, kicked in and they began to engage him by speaking to him. Next, they gave him something, not what he wanted or what he asked for. But how many of you know that if you have been unable to walk for 40 years…. I believe it is safe to say that the lame man knew and felt like this was his lot in life. His thoughts could possibly have been I will be like this for the rest of my life. The rest of my days I will be unable to walk, unable to provide for myself or my family without coming here and begging. I think it is a safe It is safe to say that he was relegated to this position and or posture.

However, here comes the Disruptors (Peter and John) with their no having silver and gold selves.  Answering the lame man responded by saying this is what I have for you.  Take up your bed and walk in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene. And suddenly, his feet felt something that they had never felt before. Power surged in his body and he began to stand up in the power of the Holy Spirit. The Bible said at once he stood up. He began to walk around on his new legs and feet. And entered into the temple, leaping and jumping and praising God.

So once again, my brothers and sisters, I implore you to access the power of the Holy Spirit that God has granted you and Jesus gifted you. Go out today and throughout your day and throughout your week seek who you can bless with the power of the Holy Spirit.

Who will cross your path today or tomorrow? And You will access the power of the Holy Spirit, operate in the ministry that Jesus called You to, and witness the power of the Holy Spirit move on behalf of the person you are praying for.

Yours in Christ

Dr. Carla Mormon, Th. D.

The FAITH Coach

I Can Use That!

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I Can Use That!

God will use the broken pieces of our lives to bring us to a beautiful mosaic masterpiece.  Gather up the fragments of your life.  They are the life lessons to push you and propel you towards God and His purpose for you.  Every pain, every disappointment, every loss, that you have experienced shall not be discarded.

For we know that what the enemy means for evil God will turn it out for our good.  So, change your countenance.  Change your facial expressions to a smile and a joyous beam.  Don’t look like it is over it is only a New Beginning.  Return back to God with all your fragments.  Return back to God with all your broken pieces the Lord says I have Use for That.  Let God restore you. Let God rebuild you.  Let God re-purpose you. 

Now, you are ready, you have returned to your creator and your maker.  He has refined you in the fire and has equipped you.  At this instant He sends you on your way with the assignment and purpose He has for you.  Go forth and prosper.

Yours in Christ Jesus

Dr. Carla Mormon, Th. D.

The Pursuit of PURPOSE

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Sometimes when we view our purpose it seems out of reach.  We think we have failed and do not measure up.  How about we take some unnecessary pressure off us and run our own race.  The word of God clearly tells us do not look to the left or the right…. this is how you and I run our race.   We are different. We are supposed to be different.  For we are the called-out ones and when we run the race that GOD has laid out for us, we win.  He always causes us to win, remember we fight the Good fight of FAITH.  

Disappointments, setbacks, and failures will come that is a fact of life (remember trials and tribulations) but we get back up and learn from those life lessons.  The truth is that we continue to pursue what God has purposed for us.  We move from glory-to-glory, line upon line, precept upon precept and when we look up, we have accomplished a great GOD work. 

Ohhhh, my friend we are not done, we have not arrived it is only a portion of what GOD has instore for you.  So let me encourage you today pick up that dream. Pick up that vision that God has given you.  Move toward the desired outcomes and once you have arrived get ready for the next destination God has in store for you. 

Yours in Christ Jesus

Dr. Carla

The FAITH Coach

LESSONS from 2020 and Entering 2021

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Romans 8:28 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.

This scripture is packed with promise….

I know for myself that God causes EVERYTHING to work for my good.   2020 has worked for my good….

Now there are some qualifiers…for this promise 1) those who LOVE GOD…and 2) those who are Called according to His purpose for them…

As believers we know that we Love God and we are Called according to His purpose in our lives.  I was like Ok Jesus thank you for this promise.  Holy Spirit just reminded me that even 2020 will work for my good.     So, I created this list of lessons…in no particular order.

  • Increase my Faith, Purpose, Peace Each one of these are connected to Destiny
  • A Spirit of Resilience – It was important to not quit and succumb to the despair and the oppressive atmosphere in 2020…in each circumstance Look for GOD in the midst His banner is over us
  • LIFE is truly precious – take time to tell your Love Ones you Love them and spend quality time with them
  • TIME is a precious Resource – you have 24 hours to complete your task don’t waste your time on non-producing activity and don’t waste other people time
  • Intentional with all activity – be ever present in all that you do and be deliberate in your actions
  • Hope and Expectations are important and connected to FAITH – believing in the dream or vision will manifest
  • The past & present are building blocks for your Future – use your past and present experiences to help navigate 2021
  • Pajama days are Real and Therapeutic
  • Listen to the Holy Spirit the 1st time
  •  Obey the instructions of the LORD the 1st time
  • Invest in yourself – knowledge is Powerful
  • Gratefulness and Kindness – build character and is needed in this season
  • Leave a Legacy and an Inheritance for our children and our children’s children
  • Slow Down and breath…

Let’s Launch in 2021 with a Powerful Prosperous Presence and Purpose.

Yours in Christ,

Dr. Carla Mormon

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Remember the Fight is Fixed

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Well, I wanted to share this encouraging word with you today.  So, I am in an early morning group text with some Amazing people.  The word shared this morning reminded me that the Fight is Fixed.  Now what he said was that we are to fight in Faith no matter the opposition.  BUT as soon as I read those words, I heard the Holy Spirit say so clearly Yes, Darling the Fight is Fixed. 

I immediately was reminded of the scripture of 1 Timothy 6:12 NIV – Fight the good Fight of the Faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

It is a Good Fight.  What you say! Yesss, it’s a good Fight because we win.  When you and I Fight in Faith we gain access. Access to the full force of heaven to back us up during opposition.  When we became believers, we were given the measure of FAITH.  This measure of FAITH is what supplies access for us to win.

We need to remember we are victorious when we Fight in Faith.  As we take hold of the eternal life to which we were called All the benefits of that calling are Now ours.  Winning our battles due to fixed fights are part of the benefits. 

The plan of the Lord is that He always causes us to win. We need to be aware of the opposition in our lives and how to use our FAITH to combat its affects. 

Let’s remember the Fight is Fixed and you win.

Yours in Christ,

Dr. Carla Mormon

The Faith Coach

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Morning Inspirations

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Don’t you just love it when morning inspiration reveals itself to you. God is always talking and today the Lord used paper towels…LOL  Soooo, this lovely morning I’m doing what I normally do in the morning….fixing my coffee.  I place my cup on a paper towel (New Roll) and began reading the writing on my paper towel.  SIDEBAR:  My close friends know that I like paper towels with a design.   I like some type of print or design or words. I don’t like plain white paper towels.  OK back to the story.  I’m reading my paper towel this morning it says “Each morning is a new opportunity to shine, a chance to give the past a kick in the pants and the Future, a bear hug.”  Does that not make you grin….

Here is the kicker the other quote on the next paper towel in the roll says “Love big, Play hard and Eat dessert. Savor the simple things and don’t worry about the rest. Choose today to be Amazing.” How cool is that.

Now you might be saying how is that inspiration?  I am so glad you asked.  Each morning is a new opportunity to shine.   Let’s start there, We are given NEW MERCIES every morning.  If the day before has been rough and tough on you or perhaps you have made mistakes welllll you get blessed with compassion and grace when you wake up.  The Lord gives you forgiveness and you have the chance to Shine.  All of this while you give the past a kick in the pants. You will not look back on the former thing but look ahead to that glorious future and give it a bear hug.  Embrace your future. You too can give forgiveness, compassion, and grace when you wake up. 

There is so much I can share about the second phrase on the paper towels.  Love big, Play hard, and Eat dessert.  I mean really who would not want that.  Live life to its fullest and express the Love that heals, covers, protects, ect….  Yes, that Love! Savor the simple things in life.  We often get bogged down with the hustle and bustle of Life that we forget to enjoy LIFE and rest in it, Eat the dessert and rest as the phrase declares.   Finally, choose to be AMAZING.    Yes, it is a choice.  No matter how the previous day panned out no matter how this day begins to unfold you can make a decision to be AMAZING.  It is in this choice that things begin to line up with your positive vibes.  You have tapped into the heavenly resources allotted for you and your mindset changes, and all things around you begin to change.   WOW and it begins with a decision, a choice to be AMAZING.   

How clever for Sparkle Paper towels to have such creative phrases that would leave a lasting impression.   

Yours in Christ,

Dr. Carla Mormon

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