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Bible Verse of The Day – 12-6-17

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Job 5:17 (NKJV) 17 “Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects; Therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty.

When God brings correction, we know it. The only time we don’t know what God is saying to us is when we get stubborn and refuse to listen.

There are times when we are not sure of the steps we need to take and we just need more time for Him to unfold it. That’s different, and it’s OK for us to take the time needed to get His direction and understanding.

But sometimes we deliberately don’t hear or receive God’s correction. Because deep down we know it’s going to cost us something or go against what we want to be doing. This is called having ears, but not hearing.

Mark 8:18 (NKJV) 18 Having eyes, do you not see? And having ears, do you not hear? And do you not remember?

We prefer to be doing what we want to do. We prefer to be doing things the way we are used to doing them. And we like it that way.

We ignore God’s promptings, words, and His reminders that come through the scriptures.

Have we ever been in this place? It’s uncomfortable, frustrating and makes for a miserable time.

It’s not hard to know what we are doing when we are ignoring God. We will feel it, we will see it and we will know it.

Our hearts will tell us something’s wrong. Our attitude changes. We get hard, prideful and arrogant. And sometimes we are nasty to those around us, those we work with, those we live with and those that we love.

Our hearts change when we ignore God’s correction. We become a different person. Kind of like a cold, hard stone.

But we don’t have to stay like that. We can come to God, repent and receive His correction at any time. His correction will fix us back up and help us to walk the path He has for us. And we will be blessed.

Psalm 94:12 (NKJV) 12 Blessed is the man whom You instruct, O Lord, And teach out of Your law…

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 12-5-17

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Proverbs 29:25 (NKJV) 25 The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.

Are we afraid of man? Do we walk around, fearful of what people may try to do to us if we don’t do what they say, or act the way they want us to act? If so, we may live our lives doing everything we can to please them, even if it is something we know we shouldn’t be doing.

Many people live like this and don’t even realize it. More than we would expect, including people we would never expect it from.

What does fear of man do? It gives people control over us. It puts them in charge.

When we are afraid of man, we lose our identity. We walk in intimidation and fear daily, and we are at their beck and call.

There will be times when we know we should speak up, stand up or walk out, etc., but we feel paralyzed and unable to do so.

We’ve allowed this fear of man to dominate us and control us. If we give man the upper hand, he will take it.

Let God deliver us and help us get free from the fear of man today.

Dear God in Heaven,

I come to You today and ask for forgiveness for my fear of man. I ask You to help me and deliver me from this fear. I am willing to take the steps You have for me and I no longer want to live this way. But instead, I put every bit of my trust in You.

I rebuke the spirit of fear and his attack against me, in Jesus’ name. I am no longer in bondage to him, but claim my freedom to speak up, to stand up, to walk where I need to walk and to make the right decisions.

Show me how to stand firm Lord, as I want to live by Your strength every day. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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Bible Verse of The Day – 12-4-17

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John 16:33 (NKJV) 33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

These are very powerful words.

Jesus spoke of the fact that in the world, we will have tribulation. But, He told us to be of good cheer. He also promised that in Him, we would have peace.

How? How can we have peace in the midst of tribulation? How can we be of good cheer while being tossed about by a storm?

By way of the fact that He has overcome the world. That’s how!

The world, as Jesus spoke of it, doesn’t just refer to the people of the world… the unbelievers or those who do evil. But He referred more to the world as a whole. The ways of the world, the evil in the world, the storms of life and the things we face each and every day.

These things can and will wear us down if we let them. They will suck the life out of us if we try to face them on our own, by our own power, strength and understanding.

Instead, Jesus reassured us that He has already overcome the world. And because of this, if our faith and trust are in Him, then we can also overcome the world, and all of the things in it.

He didn’t promise that it would be easy. He didn’t promise that it would happen instantly. He didn’t promise that we would be able to understand it all. He simply promised that, because He overcame the world, we could have peace and joy because of His victory. And because He overcame the world, we can also be overcomers in Christ.

So, as we feel the weight of the cares of this world on our shoulders, we need to pull our strength from Him, and stand up. And as we stand up, we need to speak to our storm and say “Peace, be still”!

Mark 4:39 (NKJV) 39 Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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Bible Verse of The Day – The Importance of Covenant (Part 3) – 12-3-17

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Greetings in the name of Jesus! 

We are super excited to have you watch our latest video, which is live now. 

Today, we wrap up our series on The Importance of Covenant. 

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A covenant with God is life-changing. We talk about this in today’s video and explain some things a little more in depth. 

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And, best of all, a covenant with God is one that we can have 100% confidence in, since we are entering into an agreement with the Creator of the universe. 

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We hope this video series has been helpful and will cause you to draw closer to God. 

With sincere love in Christ, 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 12-2-17

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Romans 13:13 (NKJV) 13 Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy.

Drunkenness. It’s something that God frowns upon, yet it’s also something that is a major problem for millions of people.

Some might call it a disease. Others might call it an addiction. And while there may be little pieces of truth in either of those terms, the Bible is very clear with God’s definition.

God calls it sin.

Now, this is not to throw stones at anyone. But the truth can set us free, if we will embrace it. And the truth is that God considers drunkenness a sin.

Drunkenness is something that many, many people from all walks of life engage in. It’s not limited to unbelievers. Believers also take part in this.

After a while, being drunk can become a habit. And, if we’re not careful, it will become a way of life.

Drunkenness can lead to many other problems; relationship problems, loss of employment, impaired judgment, alcohol-related diseases and, if not stopped, it can kill us.

Death by alcohol isn’t pretty or pleasant. It eats a person away slowly, one little piece at a time. It is not something that we want to see anyone go through.

If you engage in or struggle with drunkenness, take whatever steps are necessary to get help and stop.

It may require medical help. It may require addiction counseling. It may even require deliverance.

It all starts with recognizing that you’re in bondage to it, and then making a choice to stop. And from there, everyone’s journey is different.

And though the journey to freedom might be different for everyone, one thing is sure. The name of Jesus can set you free.

So, we encourage you today, get whatever help you need. Repent before God and ask Him to help you. If you’re serious about getting free, He can help you.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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Bible Verse of The Day – 12-1-17

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Psalm 119:2 (NKJV) 2 Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, Who seek Him with the whole heart!

The crucifixion of Christ was more than just a man dying on a cross. His death was for each one of us. It was purposed, it was planned for you and I.

How precious a gift it is. This is something to hold onto and never let go of.

No matter how hard life can be, we are blessed!

We are blessed in that moment of despair.

We are blessed in that moment of loss.

We are blessed in that moment of trial and tribulation.

How can this be? How can we be blessed in moments like these? Because He gave His life for us!

Nothing and no one on this earth can take away our blessing. It’s His gift to us.

We can be in the worst season of our life, but we still remain blessed.

Hallelujah!

Don’t let hard times, despair, loss, or trials and tribulations cause us to lose sight of what Jesus and His Father did for each one of us. They gave us a personalized gift that lasts forever, we are BLESSED!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 11-30-17

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1 John 4:1 (NKJV) 4 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

God tells us plainly that we are to test the spirits. Not everyone who names the name of Jesus is genuine or is operating by the spirit of God.

Many will come in an effort to deceive us. Some will be very subtle. Others will be blatant in their efforts. It’s those who use subtlety that we need to be the most concerned with.

Most will use the name of Jesus very boldly, making it appear that they are accurate with the things they speak, and are sent by God.

Speaking something that we don’t necessarily agree with doesn’t make someone a false prophet. But if what they speak is contrary to the word of God, or it twists the word of God for their own purposes and agendas, then we need to be cautious and weigh what they say very carefully.

The biggest danger always lies with those who wrap lies in the truth. This is common when scripture is taken out of context, or when truth is used to lead people to believe a lie. These are the ravenous wolves Jesus spoke of.

Matthew 7:15 (NKJV) 15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

On the outside, they appear as sheep, speaking words of truth. But under the surface, they propagate lies that masquerade as truth.

It’s important that we take the things that we are taught, and the things that we hear, and we weigh them carefully next to the word of God.

You see, even evil spirits will speak words of truth through men and women. It’s up to us to let God’s spirit help us to discern them and divide truth from lies.

Silas and the Apostle Paul ran into this when they were on their way to prayer, many days in a row. A young girl followed them and declared “These men are the servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us the way of salvation.”

But Paul, who allowed the spirit of God to show him what this was really about, saw that this was a spirit of divination. He became irritated with the girl and put a stop to it.

Acts 16:18 (NKJV) 18 And this she did for many days. But Paul, greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” And he came out that very hour.

So, we need to pay close attention to people’s words and discern them accurately. It can mean the difference between following truth and following lies.

Test the spirits.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 11-29-17

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Galatians 6:7 (NKJV)7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

It can be hard to do the right thing at times, even though that’s what we prefer to do.

There can be repercussions from doing right. We can surely “stir the pot”, so to speak, when we take a stand and choose to do what is right versus just giving in and letting things be the way others want them to be.

Making the right decision and sticking by it can rile things up or turn things upside down. It can be very interesting and eye-opening. We may see things in people that we may have never seen otherwise.

Whenever we do what is right, good comes out of it. How do we know this? Because if we sow good and right seeds we will reap good and right things.

When we take a stand to do what is right, we may find ourselves standing alone at times. It may feel a bit uncomfortable and cause us to want to just give in and change our minds.

But know this; we are never truly alone. We may not have the same people or friends around us, but God is right there and He will fill that empty feeling with good things.

Don’t let the wrong agendas manipulate us because we are afraid of losing something or someone. Do the right thing and good things will come from it.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Our Hearts Are Grateful – From Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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Philippians 4:19 (NKJV) 19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 

Today, we would like to share our hearts with you. 

We are reminded daily of God’s mercy and His goodness. And we are so grateful for all that He has done for us. 

He has made provision for us. He has fed us, clothed us, guided us and brought us this far, by faith. 

Each month, we pay our bills by faith. We buy our groceries by faith. We look to Him for provision, and each month our needs are met. 

It can be very challenging at times, but also an exciting way to live! 

We simply trust that God will bring in what we need, when we need it. And as we wait, we continue to do whatever He asks of us. 

It’s amazing how He provides! Every day is a new testimony for us. We rejoice each day, knowing that God has our back!! 

How does God provide for us? 

He provides through loving, kindhearted people like yourselves. 

As He prompts each one of you in your heart, either to pray for us, to reach out with an encouraging word, or to give an offering or tithe of some type, He supplies all our needs. 

We trust that this letter will come as a heartfelt “thank you” as you help us to continue to walk the road that God has for us here at Seven Seas Ministries and My Bible Verse of The Day.  

Lives are being changed and we are so honored to be part of this work, alongside you all. 

So, to those who have given, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 

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Sincerely in Christ, 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

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Bible Verse of The Day – 11-28-17

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Hebrews 13:15 (NKJV) 15 Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.

Don’t let this world and its harshness steal the praise from our lips and try to turn it into negativity.

There are things that God loves to hear from us, and one of them is the fruit of our lips. Lifting Him up and thanking Him brings great joy to Him!

It’s wonderful that we can go to God on a regular basis, through the precious name of His Son Jesus Christ, and offer our praises to Him. What a privilege and honor this is.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity today. Give thanks to God, praise Him, and love on Him with the fruit of our lips.

Hallelujah…He is worthy!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 11-27-17

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John 15:4 (NKJV) 4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.

Do we ever find ourselves looking at our lives and wondering why nothing ever changes, or why we can’t seem to get to where we want to be in life?

Many times, we can trace this directly back to our walk with God.

You see, as we learn to put our walk with God first, and we put into practice what He teaches us, our lives will begin to change, a little at a time.

As we get our priorities straight and we begin to get understanding about who He wants us to be, we will begin to change the way we do things. And this will lead to godly changes in our lives.

Our attitude will change because our outlook on life changes. We begin to see things through a different set of eyes as we allow Him to have precedence in everything we do.

In turn, this will bring about the change that we feel like we’re so often missing.

It’s not about just wanting to change. Many people want to change. But unless we put wheels under that desire, and we actually do something about it, we will never see change come.

Above, Jesus said that without Him we can bear no fruit. In John 15:5, He says that without Him we can do nothing. So maybe it would be a good idea for us to listen to what He says and apply it to our lives if we truly want to see things happen for the better.

John 15:5 (NKJV) 5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.

So, what does this mean?

It means that we get a good grasp on the fact that without Him, we can do nothing. And then we start putting Him first in everything we do. We do this without a motive. We do it without looking for something in return.

We do it because we love Him and we want to honor Him with our lives. And we do it because it is what He has told us to do. We lay all of our preconceived ideas aside and let Him lead us in each step we take.

We spend time in His word. We let it become our food each day. We get it in us and we let it nourish us and strengthen us.

We talk with Him and we listen to what He says to us. We follow His leading each and every day.

Then, we watch in awe as our lives begin to change.

And we give Him the glory and honor He deserves for everything that He does in our lives.

It isn’t always easy. It takes effort on our part. It won’t happen overnight. It takes time.

But it’s worth every bit of time and effort that is required. And our lives will be forever changed if we are diligent and faithful in it.

Amen

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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