ALL EYES WILL BE ON MICHIGAN

ALL EYES WILL BE ON MICHIGAN

URGENT CLARIANT CALL

On May 16^th, 2011 I had a very specific dream in regards to Michigan.  I shared this dream with only eight people outside my immediate family.  One very specific point was made aware in my spirit (I truly believe this was from the Lord).  ALL EYES WILL BE ON MICHIGAN.  I have never dreamed about Michigan before and the only dream I have had about an area at large was Grand Rapids, MI. which took place, April of 2007.

I must say I am very surprise at the way; ALL EYES HAVE TURNED TO MICHIGAN AND ESPECIALLY TO Grand Rapids.  Recently a video of the GRLipDub not only spread the nation but has swept the world, turning eyes to MI.  This video was produced to prove there is life in GR and it is not dying!

People of God; the Lord wants to heal our land, He wants to restore Michigan and I believe there is a huge promise on the way ~ if we will do our part and respond. 

OUR PART:

2 Chr. 7:14  "if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

15  "Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place.

Esther 4:14  "For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father's house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?"

15  Then Esther told them to reply to Mordecai:

16  "Go, gather all the Jews who are present in Shushan, and fast for me; neither eat nor drink for three days, night or day. My maids and I will fast likewise. And so I will go to the king, which is against the law; and if I perish, I perish!"

PRAYER FOR MICHIGAN

FRI. JUNE 3^RD, 2011 @ 5:30PM

GRAND RAPIDS ART FESTIVAL

Believers come together and pray for our Great State of Michigan.  We will pray for the economical restoration of our state and city.  We will also pray for a spiritual awakening of maturity for the people of God.  Dan & I will be there to meet with anyone who will join us in this prayer.  We will meet at 5:30pm and prayer will promptly begin at 5:45pm.  We will conclude no later than 6:30pm so you can enjoy the rest of the festival. 

Where to meet:  in front of the Federal Bld. On corner of Michigan & Ottawa by the : “Chalk the Walk”. 

Working in Honor of my King,  Penny Loosenort



DIGGING FOR GOLD

DIGGING FOR GOLD

Gold hit an all time high on May 10^th at $1492.00 an ounce.  Silver reached $35.26 not an all time high.  Silver’s high was Jan. of 1980 where it reached $50.35 an ounce; that same month gold’s high was $875.00 per ounce.  Whoever purchased gold at the high end in Jan. of 1980 had to wait over 27 years to even break even.  But if you were to figure in the cost of living and inflation those gold buyers are still in the hole (today’s money that $875.00 for an ounce of gold would be over $2400.00 an ounce).  If you were one of those lucky ones who purchased silver in the 80’s, well you guessed it you are still in the hole.

After years of waiting, Dan has sold off all our gold and silver investments which were made in the 80’s.  I would like to think we at least broke even but both of us realize; we would have been better off sticking that money in the bank and not touching it for thirty years.

Did you know the Bible has insight for us when it comes to silver and gold?  The word gold is mentioned 452 times, silver is mentioned 321 times.

When we look at the spiritual meaning of gold as it is related to, in the Bible we will find gold means:  truth, precious, righteousness, the glory of God, rare and does not tarnish.  Silver means:  revelation knowledge of God as referred to in Proverbs 2:3-7 (NKJV) Yes, if you cry out for discernment, And lift up your voice for understanding, If you seek her as silver, And search for her as for hidden treasures; Then you will understand the fear of the Lord, And find the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding; He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk uprightly;

In the book of Job, Job searches for answers comparing wisdom and understanding to be worth much more than gold or silver.  Job 28:12-15 (NKJV) says; “But where can wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding? Man does not know its value, Nor is it found in the land of the living. The deep says, ‘It is not in me’; And the sea says, ‘It is not with me.’ It cannot be purchased for gold, Nor can silver be weighed for its price.

Studying the following verses will give us some additional insight.

Psalms 19:10(NKJV)
    More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

Psalms 21:3(NKJV)
    For You meet him with the blessings of goodness; You set a crown of pure gold upon his head.

Proverbs 3:14(NKJV)
    For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, And her gain than fine gold.

Proverbs 8:10(NKJV)
    Receive my instruction, and not silver, And knowledge rather than choice gold;

Proverbs 16:16(NKJV)
    How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

We can learn where our investments should be if we study the following verses:

Matthew 6:19-21(NKJV)
“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal;  but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.  For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Matthew 6:24(NKJV)
“No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.

Matthew 13:44(NKJV)
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.

Mark 10:21(NKJV)
Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.”

There will be a grand finale; the culmination of “the day of the Lord”.  Haggai 2:4-9 (NKJV) says;

Yet now be strong, Zerubbabel,’ says the Lord; ‘and be strong, Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest; and be strong, all you people of the land,’ says the Lord, ‘and work; for I am with you,’ says the Lord of hosts.  ‘According to the word that I covenanted with you when you came out of Egypt, so My Spirit remains among you; do not fear!’ “For thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘Once more (it is a little while) I will shake heaven and earth, the sea and dry land; 
and I will shake all nations, and they shall come to the Desire of All Nations, and I will fill this temple with glory,’ says the Lord of hosts.  ‘The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine,’ says the Lord of hosts.  ‘The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former,’ says the Lord of hosts. ‘And in this place I will give peace,’ says the Lord of hosts.”

One thing for sure; God’s gold and silver never decreases in value!

LIGHT DAWNS MINISTRIES

Happy Mother's Day to Daughters Once a Daughter ~ Always a Daughter

You may not know how hard it is to let go.

Even though you may have children of your own.

The mother’s heart does not change,

regardless of your age.

You may not know the desire I have,

to gather you in…

from all the trials and issues you face each day;

but then again you may not know,

that trial brought forth a victory.

You may not know the thoughts the prayers,

that come your way each and everyday,

that the Lord would grant to you each and everyday

the grace, power and mercy for that day.

You may not know that my heart hurts,

just as your heart hurts.

You may not know the joy I share, as you rejoice,

I rejoice.

You may not know what your future holds.

But rest assured,

I am there praying for your best,

because once a daughter ~ always a daughter.

You may not know how proud I am,

of my three.

Happy Mother’s Day

Love, Mom

ALWAYS A MOTHER

ALWAYS A MOTHER

The news may have been unexpected, shocking or long awaited but for most women once they learn they are going to be a mother ~ that they are carrying a child excitement begins to build.  Your emotions go on a roller coaster ride of ups and downs, screams and laughter.  You wonder; am I having a girl or boy, what will they look like, will the baby be healthy, will there be enough money, will I be a good mother or just plain…I am scared what if I blow this thing called motherhood.

Mother’s embrace this challenge with determination and fortitude.  Each season of motherhood takes you through new trials and new victories.  Surely without the enablement of God the overwhelming task of motherhood will cause weariness and doubt of your ability or sensibility to be a Mom. 

If you were to ask any woman who has reached her silver years she would let you know; once a mother ~ always a mother, it is a life long role.

Let’s take a look at an amazing mother of the Bible, Jochebed.

What stood out in Jochebed’s life that forever etched her name in the Word of God? 

What can we learn from Jochebed’s life that will leave a lasting impression of great motherhood?

The story of Jochebed is taken out of:  Exodus 2:1-10, Exodus 6:20, Numbers 26:59. 

The name Jochebed means:   heavy, honorable, glorious

According to the scriptures I just mentioned we know the following about this mother.

She was:

• Daughter of Levi.
• Wife of Amram of the house of Levi.
• Mother of Miriam, Aaron, and Moses.
• She desperately tried to save her new born son’s life, first hiding him; then by placing him in a floatable basket in hope of his survival. Miriam watched to see what would happen.
• Pharaoh’s daughter took Moses as her own.
• Miriam was sent by Pharaoh’s daughter to have Jochebed nurse him.
• Jochebed worked for Pharaoh’s daughter nursing Moses (until he was approximately seven years old. Aaron would have been three years old when Moses was born). It is possible that Miriam and Jochebed had great favor at the palace and with Pharaoh’s daughter. They most likely lived close to the palace, on palace grounds, or even in servant quarters. They may have done other work for Pharaoh’s daughter.
• It is not known if Jochebed lived to see Moses lead the people out of Egypt.

Jochebed faced great sacrifice in her life as many mothers do.  For the life of her child she acted quickly to save him, who would eventually save the nation of Israel from bondage.  It must have been a very heavy burden to bear.  God honored the sacrifice of this mothers love and opened a way for a miracle. 

In Exodus chapter 2 verses 3-9; Miriam places Moses in the river and watches until Pharaoh’s daughter withdraws him.  Miriam acts quickly and suggests to Pharaoh’s daughter; that she retrieve a nurse from among the Hebrew women.  Jochebed is restored to her child and has the priviledge of raising him; however, it is at a cost.  She cannot reveal she is his true mother, she lays down her own desires for the sake of her child and eventually Israel’s experiences freedom from bondage through Moses.  Unfortunately scripture does not reveal to us if Jochebed had the privilege of seeing Israel set free.  This woman’s sacrifice paved the way for one of Biblical histories greatest stories.  Many of you as mothers may feel as though what you have done or are doing will not matter.  However; I encourage you to press on, we just do not know what God will do with a simple Mother’s faith or what part in history it will play.

Let’s take a look at  to how Jesus honored His earthly mother:

(John 19:25-27 NKJV)  Now there stood by the cross of Jesus His mother, and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, "Woman, behold your son!" Then He said to the disciple, "Behold your mother!" And from that hour that disciple took her to his own home.

Evidently Joseph was no longer alive at this time and Jesus had been caring for his mother.  Even at the point of death at His most critical moment Jesus honored His earthly mother and made provisions for her care.  What a great picture of HONOR.

We as humans are not perfect, but each of us I believe have parts that are excellent.  Today let all of us reflect on the excellent parts of our mothers.  Mothers you are worthy of being honored not only today but everyday because you have made great investments into the lives of your children and others around you.  I commend you.