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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-7-19

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1 John 1:8-9 (NKJV) 8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

As believers, it’s sometimes hard for us to admit our faults, our shortcomings, our sins.

We like to think we have it all together and have a good handle on our behavior every minute of every day. But the truth is that we all fail from time to time, falling to temptation and doing something that disappoints us and disappoints God.

We all sin. It’s a fact that we can’t escape, no matter how hard we might try to talk our way around it.

Now, as believers, God wants us all to grow and mature. He doesn’t want us to stay as spiritual infants all our lives. And as we grow, the sin in our lives should diminish, a little at a time. Our ability to fight off temptation should become stronger.

No, we will never reach a point where we are perfect. We will still slip and fall occasionally.

Here’s the best part of all of this, though; God tells us in verse 9, above, that if we sin, we simply need to confess our sin to Him and He will forgive us for it.

This doesn’t give us a license to sin freely. Doing so is a slap in the face of Jesus, who died a brutal death to atone for those sins.

But, it’s good to know that as we walk this walk in frail human flesh, if we do sin, we have an advocate, and we have forgiveness simply by asking.

1 John 2:1 (NKJV) 2 My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-6-19 – Understanding Personalities – Part 2

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Please click to watch the video now.Greetings in the name of Jesus! 

Last week we published a new video where we taught about the 4 different personality types. Today’s video is a continuation of that teaching, Understanding Personalities – Part 2. 

We have gotten some great feedback on the first video, so we hope everyone will take a few minutes to watch this one too! 

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We love you all. 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808 

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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-5-19

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1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NKJV) 17 pray without ceasing…

When God opens our eyes and we discern something regarding a person, it does not mean He has given us permission to run to them and share it with them.

Most times it is simply for us to lift them up in prayer regarding what was revealed.

What is revealed in secret, we keep it in secret, unless God opens the door for us to share.

At times I have seen some things regarding a person. If I immediately ran to them and shared it, they would think I was an awful person, and I may never get a chance to actually help them the way God had intended.

Don’t let anxiousness cause us to blow it!

It takes discipline and timing to really be helpful and bring big change.

God will guide our steps.

The first step is usually prayer. Prayer goes before everything. Prayer will set the stage for doing things in God’s perfect timing.

Oh, so many times I have thought, “how will I ever be able to tell them what You, oh Lord, have shown me?”.

There are times I’d rather not know certain things about a particular person. I’ve had to learn to shut my mind down to prevent it from thinking the wrong thoughts.

But if we start off with prayer, there will be no judging. He will bring understanding. He will guard our heart, and it will become fruitful.

Philippians 4:7 (NKJV) 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Help us, Lord, to bring big changes through your guidance. Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-4-19

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Isaiah 41:13 (NKJV) 13 For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’

Life can sometimes leave us feeling alone and afraid.

We don’t know from one day to the next what we will face or what kind of challenges we will come up against.

It doesn’t matter what country we live in, whether we are male or female, what our financial status is, what nationality we are or the color of our skin. Stuff happens, and usually when we least expect it.

Many times, these things can hurt us emotionally. Other times they cause us to withdraw and wonder if anyone really cares.

And these types of things can make us fearful and afraid, grasping for hope.

But we’re here today to tell you that nothing can ever truly isolate you or leave you hopeless.

God is as close as we will let Him be. As we draw near to Him, He will draw near to us. As we seek Him with all our heart, we will find Him.

Jeremiah 29:12-13 (NKJV) 12 Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. 13 And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.

It’s time for us to stand against the things that are pushing us down. Time to resist the temptation to fall into self-pity. And time to push back against the darkness, in the name of Jesus, holding fast to God’s promises.

Ephesians 6:11 (NKJV) 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Don’t fear. We are not alone. He is our fortress. He will help us!

Psalm 18:2 (NKJV) 2 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-3-19

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2 Corinthians 13:14 (NKJV) 14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen.

This is our prayer for you today.

You are all so precious to us; so dear to our hearts. God has truly blessed us with some wonderful and special people like yourselves.

We want God’s very best for you. We thank you for being faithful in your prayers and support to this ministry. May you reap God’s very best for your present situation.

Seven Seas is moving at a nice forward pace and we are loving every bit of it, giving God all the glory!

Because of your help, the outreach has grown tremendously, reaching people in nations around the world. Even in some of the toughest places to get into, His word is penetrating the hearts of those who are eager and sincere to hear truth.

His word is alive, therefore it brings life to wherever and whoever it touches.

You may say, “well, I’m not doing much”. But you are doing much if your obedience is in Him. That is all He asks. It’s that simple.

His prompting of you, and you listening in spite of how you feel and think, you are part of reaching so many lives and making a difference in this world.

God gave me a vision of soil. It was dark and rich; and it had been tilled. It was soft and ready for seeds to be planted in it. Good soil for sure; the best that I have ever seen.

If we wonder what God is saying today, we only need to remember the words of Jesus;  If you love me, “feed my sheep”. Not just once, not twice, but 3 times He said this!

John 21:17 (NKJV) 17 He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?” Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, “Do you love Me?” And he said to Him, “Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.

Plant those seeds in that good soil and reap a harvest. Amen.

God bless you and your tender, kind hearts. He is using you to make a huge difference! Continue to follow Him and watch how He cares for your every need. Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-2-19

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Psalm 1:3 (NKJV) 3 He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.

This is a well-known verse that is quoted very frequently.

People tend to use it to encourage and uplift others that they know.

As with anything else in God’s word, it’s important to be sure and use specific verses properly, and in their intended context. This verse is no different!

The important part of this verse that helps us better understand the intended context is the very first word, “He”.

So, this verse is telling us that He shall be like a tree planted by the water. But who is “He”?

Verses 1 and 2 give us the answer. Let’s take a look.

Psalm 1:1-2 (NKJV) 1 Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night.

So, verse 1 starts off with the word “Blessed”. Who is blessed? The man who chooses not to walk in the counsel of the ungodly, stand in the path of sinners nor sit in the seat of the scornful.

So, “He” refers to the person who walks uprightly (godly, righteously).

Verse 2 tells us that this person’s delight is in the law of the Lord. And he meditates on it day and night.

The law of the Lord, in its broadest sense, refers simply to God’s word and His truth. So, this person not only avoids ungodly behavior, but they also spend time (day and night) studying and meditating on (pondering on) God’s word.

Now, let’s put this all together!

Who is like a tree planted by the water? The man or woman who lives a godly life (led by the Holy Spirit) making righteous choices, and delights in studying and meditating on God’s word, day and night.

Let each of us pray that we will be like this. And if we are lacking anywhere in our walk with God, let’s ask Him to give us the strength to improve in those areas where we might be lacking.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-1-19

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Isaiah 41:13 (NKJV) 13 For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’

Our heart has got to learn to lay things down.

I walked into a courtroom yesterday to support a man that was going to be sentenced.

Oh, the heaviness I felt and saw in the eyes of those that were there for their loved one, friend, parent, spouse, etc.

My heart ached. I know the hurt they felt.

Maybe they weren’t in the same boat as the prisoner, and weren’t the ones facing the charges. But they were feeling pain and sorrow, and carrying some heavy stuff too.

Please pray for the families of prison inmates. The families of the incarcerated person suffer for them as if they themselves are going through it.

Thank God for His hands, where we can lay our troubles and He will hold them and fix the broken pieces.

Victory can come to those even in a trial or season such as this.

Fear not. He will help you and those we love. Amen

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-30-19

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Romans 12:18 (NKJV) 18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.

If we look at this verse quickly, it might not seem very spiritual. We might think that getting along with everyone is something that just takes a little common sense and some courtesy to accomplish.

And while that might be true in the simplest of ways, there are many things that God says about this that we can learn a lot from if we pay attention to it.

First, we need to understand that we are all unique individuals. This means that we are all different, with different likes, dislikes, personalities, etc. These things alone can make it easy for us to look at each other with less than brotherly love, especially if we don’t have the Holy Spirit guiding us.

But God has equipped us with everything that we need to walk this out, learning to love others, even as we love ourselves.

Mark 12:31 (NKJV) 31 And the second, like it, is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”

The key to this is letting God shape us and mold us, moving us closer and closer to becoming Christlike.

No, we will never be perfect, or exactly like Jesus. But we will change a little at a time as we let the Holy Spirit temper us and change the way we see things.

Let us do whatever is necessary to live peaceably with all men.

Amen

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-29-19 – Understanding Personalities – Part 1

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Please click to watch the video now.Greetings in the name of our wonderful savior, Jesus Christ!

We have a special treat for everyone today with our newest video!

Today’s Video, Understanding Personalities – Part 1, is the first of a two-part series we recently recorded that helps people to better understand the different personality types.

We learned these principles over 10 years ago and it has changed us profoundly when it comes to how we interact with people, including each other.

Understanding the personality types will open your eyes and change just about everything you think about those around you. We do hope you will give this video a watch.

We hope you enjoy the video.

We love you!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-28-19

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Matthew 7:3 (NKJV) 3 And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye?

Are we being real with ourselves? Are we facing those things in us that need some attention? Or do we act like nothing is wrong?

Being real with ourselves is the first step to getting healed and set free.

When we see some of the things in us that we prefer to overlook, ugh. It is kind of depressing. Some things are shocking. It’s like, “do I really do that?”.

But, eventually it catches up to us if we come across the right person and they are not afraid to speak up.

Don’t shun everyone that tells us things about ourselves that we don’t like to hear. They are usually saying what everyone else is thinking.

Look in the mirror from time to time and make sure we fix the things that need attention.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-27-19

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Matthew 6:1 (NKJV) 1 “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven.

As human beings who tend to think logically, we can sometimes get caught up in making sure we get the credit for anything we do.

This goes for things we do at work, at school, at church, or even in the home. We accomplish something, so we want to make sure we are recognized for it.

While it’s nice to get credit for what we have done, it’s also important to know that getting credit isn’t necessary if we do it with the right heart.

Jesus taught that the things we do to help others should not be done openly, but in secret.

Matthew 6:3 (NKJV) 3 But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing…

If we choose to do it openly, and people give us accolades for what we have done, we have already received our reward in those accolades.

Matthew 6:2 (NKJV) 2 Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.

But if we do it in secret, God will reward us for it in His way.

Matthew 6:4 (NKJV) 4 that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly.

Our natural tendency is to tell others about what we do. But God wants to help us change that!

This takes a bit of discipline and training on our part, learning to share only what God wants us to share with others, and hold back those things that might cause others to give us praise for what we have done.

So, let’s keep doing those things that God has taught us to do. But let’s let Him show us how to do them in a way that won’t deliberately draw attention to ourselves in the process 🙂

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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