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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-26-14

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1 Corinthians 10:31 (NKJV) 31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Sometimes we forget Who we belong to. We forget that we have been bought with the sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross.

With our salvation comes an obligation. We are no longer our own. If we are a follower of Christ, we belong to the Father. We are His.

Our lives need to reflect this fact. In everything we do, we need to do it for God’s glory. Our words and our actions need to bring the light of God into every situation.

That’s a pretty tall order, isn’t it?

But we can do it. God has equipped us with His spirit in us. His presence guides us in everything we do… if we let Him!

Whether we’re at work, at school, in the store, on the road or at home, we need to do everything we do in a way that brings glory to God.

It’s not always easy. It takes hard work and deliberate effort, but the more we do it, the easier it becomes. And, eventually, it becomes second nature.

So as you go through your day today, whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-25-14

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Proverbs 14:14 (NKJV) 14 The backslider in heart will be filled with his own ways, But a good man will be satisfied from above.

Knowing the root of things is important when it comes to protecting our hearts.

We have to be careful what we align ourselves with when looking for a job, when making friends, when starting a relationship, when celebrating different holidays, the things we watch, the music we listen to, and the books we read. They all have a root, a beginning.  They came from something or somewhere. Find out beforehand what we are aligning ourselves with before we say yes to it.

Aligning ourselves with the wrong thing can cause us to go off the path God has for us. This is called backsliding.

People may invite us to do things and it may look and sound like fun. It may even be a desire of our heart to participate in it. But only God knows if it will be good for us. Only God knows the agenda of some things.

There will be times, no matter how fun or interesting it may sound, when we may have to decline. People may get mad and have an attitude toward us for it.

But we have to stand our ground. If something or someone is not good for us, we need to stand clear of it or them.  There may be times we can do certain things with them, but we may have to put boundaries up as God leads.

Knowing the root of things before committing ourselves to them can protect our heart.  It’s not fun when you lose your relationship, finances, family and most importantly our relationship with God.  Things can pull on us to go in the wrong direction even though they look good on the surface.

God is our world and everything else comes after Him. Seek Him for the root of things, before we make commitments or get involved.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-23-14

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Psalm 139:14 (NKJV) 14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well.

Our bodies are a miracle of God.

Take a second and hold your hand out in front of you. Go ahead. Hold it out and then turn it so your palm is facing upward.

Now close your hand into a fist. And then open it back up.

Now close it again and watch your wrist as you close your hand and open it back up. See those things moving around inside your arm? Those are tendons and muscles.

God put those there and He did it with perfection, attaching them to each other and using impulses from your brain to tell certain muscles to move and do what they’re supposed to do, just by you doing it.

You don’t have to stop and think about it. You just will your fingers to move, and they do it!

We are so incredibly made. It is awe-inspiring if we thinking about it the least little bit.

So many times we take our bodies for granted. We never thank God for the work He has done in creating us so wonderfully and awesomely.

We only tend to gripe when we can’t do something because of our physical limitations or if we hurt or ache.

But today we need to start thanking Him and praising Him for how He made us!

Thank you, Father, for creating us so wonderfully. You are a God of great miracles.

Amen!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-22-14

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Joshua 5:6 (NKJV) 6 For the children of Israel walked forty years in the wilderness, till all the people who were men of war, who came out of Egypt, were consumed, because they did not obey the voice of the Lord-to whom the Lord swore that He would not show them the land which the Lord had sworn to their fathers that He would give us, “a land flowing with milk and honey.”

40 years.

That’s how long it took the Israelites to travel what should have taken them 12 days.

Why?

One word: disobedience

God provided a way for them to leave slavery. He fed them, clothed them and provided them with shade in the daytime and light during the night.

An entire generation literally passed away, died, in the desert, because of their disobedience. What a shame.

Are we like the Israelites sometimes? Do we wonder “why it’s taking God so long” to do something.

Sometimes it’s not really God that’s slowing things down, but us. We are the problem.

We need to be diligent to hear God and then to obey Him and do what He tells us to do.

If we could just get this right more often, we would spend way less time “waiting on God” and more time enjoying His blessings.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-21-14

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Malachi 3: 10 -12 (NKJV) 10 Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be food in My house, And try Me now in this,”Says the Lord of hosts,”If I will not open for you the windows of heaven And pour out for you such blessing That there will not be room enough to receive it. 11 “And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, So that he will not destroy the fruit of your ground, Nor shall the vine fail to bear fruit for you in the field,” Says the Lord of hosts; 12 “And all nations will call you blessed, For you will be a delightful land,” Says the Lord of hosts.

How many know that there is a devourer out there, and he would love to devour us and everything we have?

That means he watches and knows who he can attack, how he can attack and when he can attack. He attacks anyone, and he has no mercy. It’s what he lives for.

But there are those whom he will not succeed with because they are the ones who obey God in their giving. They are protected and even though he may try, God will take care of him. We don’t have to worry.

This doesn’t mean that those who give will never get attacked. But it does mean that when they do get attacked, there is a certain type of protection that they have because of their obedience.

If you are feeling like you are in a constant battle, (I’m not saying once in awhile, because trials come to us all at times), but constant. It seems like one thing after another, and you are beaten down and tired, because it’s not letting up. You need protection.

You need to pray and ask God what it is that is causing this constant barrage of attacks that won’t let up. There may be something you may need to do on your end.

Sometimes it is us… something we’re failing to do. Maybe we have pulled back from what we know is right. Maybe we are taking a break from our giving or we just don’t feel like we can give at this time.

Sometimes the answer lies in taking that step of faith. We don’t how it will turn out, but we know that what we need to do is the step that will stop the attacks.

Once we’ve taken that step we may see results right away. Other times it may take a little while for us to actually see, but it takes effect immediately whether we actually see it or not.

God promises us that He will rebuke the devourer if we do our part and that part is to give.

Take a step of faith and obedience today and give.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-20-14

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2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV) 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

God has a word for you today. He wants you to know that if you are in Christ, if you have put your faith in Jesus as your savior, if you know that His blood washed your sins away, then you are a new creation!

Old things have passed away. They are no more. They can’t touch you. They can’t condemn you. They don’t dictate who you are or who you will be. The blood of Jesus has washed them away.

The very second you put your faith in Jesus, all things became new, including you!

You became a new creation in Christ. Period. You’re not a revamped version of the old you. You’re brand new in Christ.

So, when the devil comes to taunt you with guilt from things you did in your past, tell him to shut his mouth and leave, in the name of Jesus. He has nothing on you from your past. It’s all been washed away.

So if you’ve been feeling worthless lately or you’ve been ridden with guilt about things you did in your past, STOP.

All of those old things have passed away and you are no longer that person. You have been made new in Christ. Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-19-14

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1 John 5:11 (NKJV) 11 And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.

The end of the world will come some day and no one knows exactly when. We can tell that it is getting close through the signs of different events taking place all around us, but we still don’t have any idea when it will actually be. All we know is it will come some day.

If we have Jesus, we are safe and have nothing to be concerned about other than what Jesus has commanded us to do. As His children, while we are here, we are to love one another.

John 13:34 (NKJV) 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.

But those that don’t have Jesus will have a bad ending and they should be very concerned about where they will go if they don’t get things right and make the right decision. Maybe some people don’t care or even think about the end, maybe they just think that when they die that’s it… you’re dead and everything is over for you.

But this verse clearly states that it doesn’t end there and those that have Jesus will live eternally.

Don’t you want eternal life?

Get Jesus in your life today and don’t wait. You don’t have to be perfect. You can have a lot of problems. You may think you are not good enough, etc., but Jesus is not concerned about your faults, your weaknesses or your mistakes. He is concerned about your soul. Give your life to Him and He will help you work on those other problems as you walk with Him.

The end will come for each one, but if we have Jesus we are safe!

The prayer below is for those that want Jesus in their life.

Dear Heavenly Father,

I have acknowledged that I need You in my life and I believe that Jesus died for my sins. I want You to come into my heart and help guide me and lead me. I want to live my life with You and for You. I repent of all the wrong things I have done and ask for Your forgiveness. I ask You to cleanse me and make me a new creation. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Please let us know if you have prayed this prayer. We would love to celebrate with you!!

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-18-14

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Psalm 127:3 (NKJV) 3 Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward.

Children. That word can bring so many different thoughts to our minds.

For those of us who have them, we know that children, and the proper raising of them, can be a lot of hard work. It can be tiring, frustrating, exasperating and stressful.

But above and beyond all of that, it can be so rewarding.

Whenever someone I know has a new baby or they talk about their very young children and how fast they’re growing up, I always tell them this: “Don’t blink because they’ll be married and moved out before you know it.”

That might sound far-fetched or it might even seem like I’m being sarcastic, but it’s neither of those. It’s the truth.

I remember very clearly the day that both of my daughters were born. I know it was a long time ago, but in some ways it seems like it was just yesterday.

And then I remember the day that they both got married and I walked them down the aisle and performed their wedding ceremony. And once again it seems like it was just yesterday. But it wasn’t.

Our lives go by so very quickly. It doesn’t matter whether you’re in your 20s or in your 50s or in your 70s, or anywhere in between those ages, or even above them. If you look back at your life, you will admit that it flies by very fast.

We are only here for a season… a short season that comes and goes, seemingly in the blink of an eye.

James 4:14 (NKJV) 14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.

Our children are a gift from God, a blessing He has entrusted us with. If we have them, it is our obligation to raise them properly and give them the love and the time they deserve.

There will always be other things that pull on our time. There will always be other things that will seem more important. And there will always be days when we just don’t feel like going that extra mile for our kids.

But we need to remember that if we don’t take the time to be there for them and shine God’s light into their lives and be a godly example for them, the enemy will gladly provide substitutes.

So let’s be sure to make the time to spend it with our children and grandchildren. When a day has passed, we will never get that day back, and we are never, ever guaranteed a tomorrow.

Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV) 6 Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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

401-315-0902

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Bible verse of The Day – 8-16-14

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Matthew 5:14-16 (NKJV) 14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

In this dark world that we live in, we may be the only light that some people ever see.

We may be the only hint of God that some people ever experience in their entire lifetime.

We may be the only example of Christ that some people ever encounter.

The things we do and the words we speak can have a lasting affect on the people around us, for good or for evil.

As followers of Christ, His ambassadors, we need to make sure that the lasting impression that we leave is one of light and love, not of darkness, hatred and judgment.

So let’s be careful with our words and our actions. We never know what people are going through and if we treat them in a Christlike way, it may just be what is needed to give them a gentle nudge into the arms of our Savior.

You are the light of the world. Shine brightly.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-15-14

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Mark 9:23-24 (NKJV) 23 Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” 24 Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!”

How many of us want to believe but are having trouble grasping everything in order to get to the point where we can fully believe God for a miracle? God does not want us to try and grasp it or understand it all. He is telling us to simply believe and trust Him.

We like to try to touch, feel, and see things before we believe it, but that would be like Thomas. And what did Jesus say to Thomas in John 20:27?

John 20:27 (NKJV) Then He said to Thomas, “Reach your finger here, and look at My hands; and reach your hand here, and put it into My side. Do not be unbelieving, but believing.”

Thomas didn’t believe until he touched, and saw it for himself.

If we need a miracle, we have to believe. Believe God for it! If we are struggling in believing for it,  we have to ask God to help us in our unbelief. Don’t ignore it, but be open and honest with God.

Another thing we must remember is that we have to fast and pray for certain things. In this situation, this man’s son was tormented by a deaf and dumb spirit. The disciples tried to cast it out and they couldn’t. Why? Jesus explains in Mark 9:29 (NKJV) So He said to them, “This kind can come out by nothing but prayer and fasting.”

We can’t expect every situation to happen the same way. The only thing that is the same is that we must believe! As we believe, pray and even fast for certain  situations, God will lead us in what needs to take place.

Don’t just imitate what you have seen happen before. Listen for God and let Him lead.

Miracles come by believing, praying & fasting.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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

401-315-0902

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Bible Verse of The Day – 8-14-14

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Colossians 3:15 (NKJV) 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.

There are many of you reading this who are going through trials and great loss.

You may have lost a loved one recently. You may be going through extremely difficult marital problems, including divorce. You may be suffering from extreme financial hardship. You may be battling cancer or know someone who is battling cancer.

These are all very difficult things. So difficult, in fact, that some may actually wish that their life was over, so they could be done with the struggles.

But let me boldly say to you today that this battle is not forever. This trial that you’re going through is not going to last forever.

You may mourn for a season. You may wrestle with your finances for a season. You may battle cancer for a season. Your marriage may struggle for a season and you may be devastated by divorce for a season.

But God is above all of those things. And although they are all very difficult things to go through and they can feel like they’re tearing us apart, we can overcome them and have the peace of God in our lives, even as we go through the storms.

So I speak peace over your mind and your soul right now, in the name of Jesus. Receive His peace and let it reign over your heart and mind.

The winds may blow and the waves may beat against you and your house, but they will not prevail if you don’t give up.

Rest in His peace and hold fast to His hand. Let Him give you strength.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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

401-315-0902

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