WE ARE OFFERED GIFTS FROM THE FATHER:
We have the Holy Spirit who desires to give us the Gifts from the Father. 
As I spoke before on The Heart of God the 8 Gifts from God.
We can have these gifts as we draw closer to Jesus and learn of the Father God. 
Tonight I'm focusing on the Gifts of Healing, Power and Prophecy:
It's real exciting to think God wants us to enjoy these gift from Him. Like all parents who love giving gifts parents are just as excited and blessed and the giver. So when we think about Father God excited to share, what comes to mind is we have a responsibility as we get these gifts. They come with the Love of the Father so we desire the things of the Father.
So this journey with Christ is just that, as we surrender our will, we let go of who we think we are and we Believe who God says we are. We are son's and daughters of the King. 
If we have Jesus as our Lord and we build our relationship we begin have the character of Christ which I spoke before that are the Fruits of the Spirit. (go back and listen to the teachings on The Heart of God on Fruits of the Spirits)
Today we can trust Jesus when he said we can do greater things than him. (in regards to the gift of Healing and Power and Prophecy: 

John 14:12 Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.

So Jesus set the example for us in the Gospels: Please take the time to read the Gospel of Matthew He did many miracles: 8:1-17 He healed the sick, drove out demons, even healed on behalf of friends faith. But what's most interesting is I see they all either asked for themselves or ask for someelse. When they didn't ask for Jesus to heal them, Jesus asked them? Read John5:6 When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to get well? 

Jesus never pushed himself on anyone.. .that's another example for us to follow. 

If you desire this give of healing, power then study and learn how Jesus set the example. 

Don't be shy, if you have this give, you will learn of the Father heart which is Love and he Loves to show His Love. For the Gift of Prophesy I believe you must have the Love of God in you will no judgement, God will lead you to hear and move on his desires, just like Jesus said I do what the Father desires of Me. 

I too desire to do what the Father desires of me. Sometime i have to just do it scared, when I know the Father is asking me to do something challenging. 

I can share a few experience I had, by hearing from God. ( I personally desire the GIFT of Prophecy because i believe it is the root of Hear and Loving Like the Father does. 

May I share this experience: My husband and I were waiting for a table at a local busy restaurant after church as we sat, i saw this tall young man dress very nice, he appeared to be gay (because of his feminine mannerisms he was a bit flamboyant) and I say that with all due respect. As we were seated in a booth, my husband and I were just talking and waiting for our food, when I see the young man and his partner be seated in the table next to us. No big deal I just recognized him. But before we were about to leave, I hear the Holy Spirit tell me to tell the young man that had joined this man, that I LOVE HIM! I WAS SOOO EXCITED, I TOLD MY HUSBAND OOOOH MY GOD. "OMG" I have to tell this man God Loves Him! My husband who I love and has the biggest heart ever said... WAIT TILL I GET TO CAR! He's doesn't have this gift.. haha  I say jokingly.  Anyways, I was excited to give this message.. but it was a bit scary. After my husband went to pay the bill, i stood up and tapped on the young man's shoulder, he looked up and I whispered in his ear ( his friend leaned in toward me as if to protect) I said God wants me to tell you HE LOVE YOU. The man looked shocked and tears started pouring down his cheeks. 

I don't know why I needed to tell him that, but God knew he needed to hear it. I sometimes try and figure things out, and my heart wondered if this man was hurting so much and wonder if God even loved him. 

GOD IS SO PERSONAL HE HEARS YOUR HEART, HE LOVES YOU SOOOO MUCH, THAT HE WANTS YOU TO KNOW HIS LOVE, HIS SON JESUS. 

BE BOLD TODAY.. ASK GOD FOR HIS GIFTS.. They typically come out of our pain. So let him heal your heart first. 

Love you Always, hope you enjoyed this Blog for THE HEART OF GOD. 

Sophia Daughter of the King.

Some verses to read: Luke 6:18-19 and Luke 9:1-6  Luke 10:12-20  John 14:12-14

Where would I be, if God didn't seek the foolish?

1 Corinthians 1:27-31

This passage speaks of my life. I am forever grateful that we serve a God that Loves and see’s our hearts.

As I reflect back on my life and how foolish I lived. I realize I am the very person God speaks of in this passage.

God chooses the foolish to shame the wise, he chooses the weakest to shame the strong… this is in part of vs 27-28

I am the least to be an example of something great in this world, by world standards. I’m uneducated dropped out of

High school, I Was exposed to drugs as a very young child, and seen nothing wrong with the life style as long as you didn't get caught.

I learned some not so good character defects as very young person to list them: dishonesty works if you don’t get caught, started drinking and drugs in my teens, which led to other things like, lying, sneakiness,  impurity,  selfishness, manipulation, which the root was stemmed from  fear, insecure, which was buried under pride. 

While the whole time, I thought I was very cool.

My foolishness was very apparent (to others who might be consider wise) and my pride was very Big. My fears were very much hidden. (by drugs use)

Where would I be if God didn't seek after the foolish ones?  I would be lost in this world of shame, I would be fooled by my own pride, I would continue to most likely live in a world of evil blinded by my own choices.

I cannot believe that a God would seek me out and chose to clean me up (from the inside out) to do amazing miracles through me, and show the

World of His Great Love and compassion and Forgiveness.  He chose the foolish person that I am and weak person that I was to do amazing things.

I’m a New Creation in Christ because of His Love. Nothing I did to deserve it.

The only thing I can take credit for is that I chose to receive His Love and surrender to Him.

My Life has been an adventure I would never want to change… Because I learn of a Faithful God and His son Jesus.

 I am a new creation in Christ as he promised in 32 Corinthian 5:17

You can too.. when you surrender and accept the free gift of forgiveness for Jesus. :0

Character of Jesus vs Satan

For some reason, God keeps impressing on my heart to write about  a lesson I learned.
Understanding the Character of God vs the Character of Satan.
As we grow in Christ, meaning through the years we get to know Jesus, we renew our mind with His Word, we should be growing more and more like his character.. we should be seeing more of His Character in our life, it won't necessary happen all at once, or that you might have these character all at once, but at some point it should be more of Him and less of you..
Character of God (Jesus): is Love, Peaceful, Mercy, Kindness, Humility, Gentleness, and Patience.
In Colossians 3 Let the peace that Christ gives control your thinking. Our Minds is where we decided to live more like Christ, that's why God says we must renew our thinking.. Ephesians 4:23

Character of Satan: selfish, angry, rude, disrespectful, lies, or exaggerate the truth, causes discord, puffed up, pride, arrogant, conceit, thoughtless, puts self first. 
In Ephesians 2 God says we all started in this place of selfishness, but since we've met Jesus we should no longer live like this, gratifying the craving of our sinful nature.. 
As we grow closer to Jesus we should lose interest in these things, we should learn to say no to our selfishness, (some days its easy, some days its harder)  the Holy Spirit brings awareness, and we are no longer controlled by sin, we do have a choice.. which we never did before we met Jesus.. He's our Hero. freed us from our sinfulness.. We can't listen to the "lies" of the enemy telling us we aren't changed, we don't have a choice, Remember his character is a liar... This is where we must continue to pray for discernment of recognizing the enemy.. When you know his character then you can recognize who's who... condemning spirit is never from God, and conviction is a loving awareness of sin, that's from God. Conviction causes you to run to God for help, condemning spirit cause you to run from God.... ( stop and evaluate your situation from time to time)
Because of Jesus Love, we can't help but to become more like him, (when we draw close and spend time getting to know him) he fills us with Love and all his attributes.. :) 
I'm so excited that I have choices now and my eyes and ears have been open to the truth.. as we head in His directions be excited about where you are and don't beat yourself up if you slip, it will happen, but Jesus will always put his hand out to help us back up.  He is ever patient and will finish what he's begun in us. A promise from Philippians 1:6

Love in Christ Always, 
Sophia 

Victory, It starts in the Mind!

I've decided to review old notes from what seems like 100 years ago..... okay, well, maybe 6 years ago in this case:
Some things I've learned through the years of reading God's Word, learning from other people that God has allowed in my life and humbly willing to look at me.(ouch)..One thing I've learned is that it takes practice, surrendering again and again to allow God to change me into what he wants me to be.. I believe God brings His word at times through messengers... (be sure to always confirm it with God's Word). 
Topic:
Victory: it starts in the Mind. (Romans 12:2)  You have to activate this power to renew your mind from the Word of God.. Get rid of the weakness, we have to have a Warrior Mind.. If we want to change we have to be willing to Change, we pray for God to Change us and then we aren't willing to change... hmmmmm   (that hurt!)  I've often looked at this change, like hiking up a mountain, it's long and slow and sometimes we slip, but when we slip we can either slip and fall and sit there and dwell on the rock that tripped us or we can wipe ourselves off (repent if necessary) and continue up the mountain!   It's a Journey... 
God has a armed us with strength in Him not in ourselves.. so when you think, "I can't do this".. your right! You can't, But!!! God can so that's where you say Out Loud, "I can Do all things through Christ who strengths me" Philippians 4:13
We have to make a decision to Live out our Christian walk, it's a lifestyle that speaks volumes' we can't just tell people/friends/family how to live, we have to show them.. I personally must live it.. I practice this daily, I fail lots of times, but I know I'm a work in progress... and God says He never gives up on us.. especially since He know's our Hearts and our sincerity..Philippians 1:6. WE are Never Alone in our Walk, it's our job to Renew our Mind with the Word (read the bible), It's our Job to Confess the Word, (speech is positive) and It's God's Job to change us..(after you accept Jesus the Holy Spirit lives in Us).. We do all we can, and then He does what we can't.. We can ask him to help us with the area's we struggle with...  We have to watch how we speak, what comes out our mouth, defeat or victory,  are we victims or are we Victorious? 
We will never grow past the imagine we have of yourself..... see yourself as the New Creation in Christ strong and victorious in Him.... The Past is the Past, it's a New Day and New Growth.. 
Love to learn the Truth so that we might grow up.. (Spiritually) 

Romans 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.

Ephesian 4:15 . Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in ALL  things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. 

Be Blessed Today... in your Victories.. and Boldness in your weakness. 
Love in Christ Always, Sophia

How do you get through....

Am I the only one who often wonder when things happen that don't make sense, and you wonder how your going to get through the situation.  Do you lay down and cry, do you sit in front of  the computer and search for whatever, do you play video games all hours of the night, or do you go out and feed the flesh... I think these are part of growing pains, (spiritual growing pains) to see how we react to the unplanned, disappointing events. We can stand firm on God's word.. and Grow through them, or we can slip backwards as we allow the flesh to rise up and do old stuff... or listen to the enemy push us around, fill our thoughts with doubts and fears, or that were worthless, or always going to fail.. LIES!... or we can speak the promises from God and let the Holy Spirit change us to become more like Jesus.When We Speak, that allows the Holy Spirit to Change our atmosphere.. .
We or should I say Me... I tend to grow closer and faster when the unexpected happens..it brings me to my knees.. . I want to Always remember to use the Authority I have in Jesus when I use His name and speak His promises: When His Word is in you, they will come to mind.. for example.. "When I am weak, He is Strong", when I have fears, I remember "God doesn't give me a spirit of fear, but of courage strength and a sound mind". I remember God said today Psalms  27: 13-4 I am still confident of this; I will see the goodness of the Lord in the Land of the Living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord..  I choose to Stand Firm on His Truth... 
As I look back on many rough roads, unfair, undeserved.... well some were my own bad choices... but most of the time I had a good heart, and good intentions... I learn from reading the Life of Joseph that you can be bold  and do everything to best of your abilities and bad things can still happen. Even when other people make decisions that affect you personally... God is still in control, He had a Bigger picture.. that Joseph didn't always see... But he always seem to have faith..
God has showed me, the many times how he's been there.. .. I can remember feeling sad, and God would bring a song to encourage me, Bryan Duncan singing "Things are going to Change" .. I sang that for years, or He would bring a scripture to mind or show me as i read His word. I can say things have truly changed, just like the song...  more than I could have ever imagined. Ephesians 3:20 comes to mind..
Do Not Forget there's a Much Bigger Picture that God is working on... So walk by faith, not by sight. 

Love In Christ Always, Sophia

Mother Days

What an awesome thought... Today is mother's Day... It's great to think that God chose women to be a giver of life. Think about the huge responsibility that is.... not only to give life through birth, but to give life through our Words.... We give life to our children when we lift them up with encouragement, when we instruct and teach! Our words are so powerful.... use them wisely.

I'm blessed to be a mother and still have my mother here today.
Happy Mothers Day.

How's your Heart Attitude?

I was sooo sick for a few weeks with pneumonia... it kept me down longer than I've ever been. Thank you God it's behind me.
I've learned a few things... of course! I always tend to think there's a lesson in everything...
When I became a Christian I realized back then nothing happens by accident. I can either grow in faith, grow in character or someone else is watching how I get through the situation, with faith or like the world! Meaning; am I handling things with patience, joy, peace, Love... or am I handling thing with murmuring, complaining, negative attitude or blaming others. These are not characteristics of my Lord and Saviour..... or how I want to be.
Trust me, I tend to NOT handle thing quite the way I should. (the first time around)... I'm a life lessons of oops or yeah... I got it. It's a great adventure that I've realized, not to beat myself up when I miss the mark.... just to recognize it and move forward with expectations of change... (in me of course)
God is Good and He doesn't look at us from the outside, He looks at us from the inside.... how's your Heart Attitude! Have a Blessed Day, and Don't waste the Trial!