October 21, 2011 - Truth

Proverbs 23:23 tells us to buy the truth and not to sell it.  And not just the truth but wisdom, instruction and understanding as well.  There is a price to pay for truth.  You may have to admit you've been wrong or change some things.  You may have to let go of or grab a hold of something you would rather not let go of or grab on to.  But the price of being deceived is much greater than this!  It is worth it to do whatever you need to do to find truth.  When looking for guidance in your life, you need to hear from the true Spirit of God.  Make sure you are not just listening to good ideas.  Its not enough to just have good intentions.  Don't sell the truth!  We need the Spirit of Truth to lead us.  Open your heart to Him and let Him know you will receive His truth.  You will not regret it!

October 18, 2011 - Return to Righteousness

As we begin to respond to the Holy Spirit moving on our hearts, we will walk away from all those things that displease the Lord.  And when we do, we are not missing out on anything!  The closer we walk towards Him, the more peace, the more love, the more joy, the more satisfaction we will have.  God's promise is a new heart and a new spirit within us so that we may walk in His ways.  This promise is for individuals, but for cities too!  Waterford--get ready for a new spirit that is full of life!

October 6, 2011 - Praise!

Today was a day full of praise & worship!  How great it is to spend a day telling God how thankful you are for His goodness and blessings instead of asking Him for a zillion things!  There is something about the sound of praise going out into the air around you.  It will break through barriers like nothing else!

October 5, 2011 - Gangs

I woke up to this thought, after dreaming of a gang member doing gang signs with his hands:

"Gang symbols are not bad in and of themselves.  They show you are a part of something bigger than yourself.  It's the practices and principles of the gang that will get them in trouble."

We don't, necessarily, need to pray for the organization or brotherhood of gangs to be destroyed, but for their principles and practices to change.   Pray that the Motivations, Goals and Methods of the gang's leaders change from evil to good as God touches their hearts and draws them to Him.

October 3, 2011 - The Call, 40 day fast

We have been praying and fasting for The Call event taking place on 11-11-2011 in Detroit, Michigan at Ford Field.  God tells us if His people will humble themselves and pray and repent then He will hear us, forgive us and heal our land!  We are looking for our land- our communities, our state and our nation to be healed as we turn to the Lord and pray.  As for Waterford, much prayer is going on for the schools, the children, the churches and the economy of the area. 

September 9, 2011 - Pontiac, Detroit

I think prayer for Pontiac, and even Detroit is a good thing that will also have an effect on Waterford.  We can pray for the protection of Waterford from negative outside influences, but it is also a good thing to pray for the surrounding communities as well.  Especially Pontiac, as it is going through a difficult time and lots of changes right now.  And Detroit.  Detroit's difficulties do stretch to the surrounding metropolitan area as well.   I invite everyone who has a heart for this area to continue to pray for Waterford, but to include Pontiac and Detroit in your prayers as well.

June 17, 2011 - Elizabeth Lake Church of Christ & Burt Elementary

We need revival to bring healing to families!  We need a touch from God!

We prayed for Elizabeth Lake Church of Christ on South Winding.  Found out they had a new minister starting on June 18th.  We pray for fresh strength to all of them at that church and for REVIVAL!

We pray for signs of all kinds from Heaven to them. 

We also prayed for Burt Elementary, right down the street from the church.  For the kids safety, healing and for their families.