Subject:: How I learned about the power of prayer
posted on January 26, 2012
Message: As a young child I saw my father in serious pain with migraine headaches. As he knelt in the bathroom adjacent to my bedroom I heard him cry out to God for help with the pain. He would praise God and give glory to him. Even though his body was wracked with hurt he blessed Gods love for him and his family. After a short period of time he would sit up and in calmness (a peace)thank God for his mercy. I was amazed that his prayer was answered so quickly and just for asking. In later years Dad would disappear for periods of time during the evenings. I would ask Mom where he was at. She would tell me that he had to have his quiet time. What? So being the teenager I was I questioned everything. This was the 70's after all. So one day Dad took me to a place not to deep in the woods behind our house and showed me a tree that branched into three adult trees near the ground. The father, the son and the holy spirit. That is how he described his "quiet place". Here he could commune with God. how would I know that one day my life would require this place. Dad made me see. Years later as a man with a family we experienced the loss of my wife suddenly. I sought out this place of grace and asked for help to accept and survive my loss. An unexplainable (to those who have never felt it) PEACE came over me. I not only knew I would survive, but that I had God at my side. I could face the future, with confidence. Painful time was still in my future, but God was there. I still look to my Dad for strength. He is my hero! He taught me to pray ernestly with an open heart and mind. He taught me to forgive, and be open to others pain. No amount of anything can pay back to this man what he instilled in me. Bless you Dad.. I will try always to be your LEGACY FORWARD proudly!
By: Douglas Barlowe
Subject:: Word of the Lord Sunday 01/22/12 1st PH Church Morning Service
posted on January 24, 2012
Message: Hear me oh my children
I AM that I AM
I desire to complete my vision of righteousness in you by my Spirit
I am hindered when you only ask me to complete your vision of yourself
Be still and know that I AM God
Know me and be transformed by the healing power of my revelation
Let me meet the needs I know that you have
I am a rewarder of those who diligently seek me as a blessing not just my blessing
Come let us reason together
Let me create new desires in your heart
As you know me I will create even greater desire within you to be Holy, to be Faithful, to be Sanctified by my Spirit
I desire to see you grow into fullness of knowing me
Seek me now
Seek me this afternoon
Seek me this evening
Seek me in the morning
Live a life of seeking me
Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness and you will be filled
I enjoy completing you
I AM the author and finisher of your faith
Come Come Come
Come unto my feet lay down your burdens
Rest and be renewed restored revived in the knowledge of me
Selah
By: Boyd Overman
Subject:: A Word of the Lord [Given during the opening prayer-time of the annual business meeting at FPHC]
posted on Jan. 11, 2012
Message: Hear me oh my children
Come let us reason together
I created you unto myself
But, you must choose.
Talk to me, I will hear
Listen to me and I will speak – Power – Purpose – Life
My words are life,
Why do you not listen?
My voice is a small still voice
Many of you do not listen because you are afraid
I will ask you to do something that can not
I equip those I call
Many of you do not hear because you do not feel
That you can be obedient
It is your Love for me
That will empower your obedience
Many of you try to hear but my small still voice
Is drowned out by voices in the world or
Your own flesh crying out for fulfillment
Of its Lust and Pride
Humble yourselves but know that you are loved
Die to yourself and become alive unto me by my Spirit
As you make time to listen and obey,
Your Love and Trust will grow because I Am that I Am
I Am Love
I Am Faithful
I Am True
Be still and know that I Am God
Selah
By: Boyd Overman
Subject: Wednesday night visitation at the hospital
posted on Oct. 10, 2011
What a great experience indeed! Praise God that I have been shown that "going" and "doing" is what God intended us to do!
Trudy and I first visited Brenda Edwards in room 642. She seemed delighted to see us and there were six or eight of the church family there tonight in her room.
It was such a warm blessing to visit and to pray with Ms. Edwards. Trudy and I were prayed for as well while we were there. Amen.
We ventured to the north tower where we took the elevator up and visited each floor.
On the second floor was medical intensive care. There were five or six families there or twenty people and yes there is a calling for prayer in this place!
The third floor was vacant and without a real description on the plaque.
On the fourth floor was the surgery intensive care waiting room. At this waiting room Trudy struck up a prayerful discussion with a family who had loved ones in the hospital and they seemed so grateful for kind words.
As I looked at these people I saw people in real need of spirituality and basic worldly things. It would be so easy to get the attention of these people with a bottle of water or a bojangles food coupon.
We did not encounter any resistance whatsoever from any attendant about who we were or who we were there to see.
Trudy and myself prayed while we sat in each waiting room and thanking God that he has expanded our territory.
We intend to frequent the hospital and other places where folks are in need of support and prayer.
I thank you Paul for your insight into what Gods real plan is for us ... Do and teach.
I need some literature to give to folks that we meet. For them to look at later and have as a reference.
Keep Trudy and me in your prayers as we move forward in our walk with God, that we may grow each and every day for the cause of Christ.
What joy and fulfillness the Lord provides!
Sincerely,
Andy Hartsfield
