I want to focus on Col. 3: 5-14 and break some things down. I've been on a mission of dying to my flesh and it's been a roller coaster. As Children of God we're called to die to the old self and put on the new self and walk accordingly. There was an old nature we lived in, but as new creatures, we can only survive in our new habitat.
What do you do when the old you starts pulling on the new you?
Fight back with prayer, praise, and the word of God.
As humans we have a 3 parts that dictate how we use our freewill to make choices. The flesh, the soul, and the spirit.
Our flesh is based on our 5 senses and so we act on what is appealing to those things.
The soul functions on emotions and how we feel motivates how we react to situations.
Then there's our spirit, the part that connects to our Father to be more like him and tap into his power.
Brothers and sisters these areas are no easy task to tackle.
My hunger for the God must demolish the hunger I have for the things of this world.
The way I feel should not outweigh the love I feel about my Faithful Father.
I should be led by his spirit and let the spirit he's given me, transform the Old Me into New Me.
Make no mistake there'll be a constant battle between our flesh and our spirit until the day we die, BUT we have the upper hand.
In the word of God there are tools we can use to crucify those things and move forward, instead of always looking back and being haunted by the ghosts of our past.
Remember YOU ARE BRAND SPANKIN NEW!
THE OLD YOU IS DEAD AND BURIED.
BUT, if you're not careful you might find yourself going back to the grave site and digging up the old you and creating a monster.
So act like the NEW YOU and forget the OLD YOU.
Because the NEW YOU looks good on you..................Don't be shy POSE!!!!
Stand out or blend in the choice is yours, but as for me EWWWW I'M FEELING BRAND NEW.
signing off, THE NEW CREATION
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Monday, July 21, 2008
Prison of Flesh
25 years of life and I realize that there is no escape from this fleshy prison while I live.
It cages my spirit man and tries to smother him until he's weak and ineffective.
My spirit screams for it's freedom as it scratches and claws at the walls of this suffocating cell.
Then I hear a voice whisper.....WHERE THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS THERE IS FREEDOM
My spirit roars and the bars of the cage quiver in fear.
Every bone in my body is set ablaze with the FIRE of the LORD.
My spirit has escaped the Prison of Flesh.
In my walk I know I must die to my flesh daily, because daily, I'm surrounded by it's filth.
In the Word, after the HOLY SPIRIT descended on Christ he went straight into the wilderness.
He fasted for 40 days and 40 nights, then he bested the evil one. He conquered his flesh and did not let it conquer him. Ruling over flesh is possible and the key is prayer and fasting. My flesh has tortured me and I finally found a way to torture it back.
Then I ask myself, Is a day of praying and fasting suitable for my situation? NO!
Then I ask another question, How did Jesus do it? 40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS
My spirit has been at war with my flesh since day one, but if I can get the upper hand in this war I'll take it. If praying and fasting is the tool used to put my flesh back in check and under HIS authority, then this man's gotta do what THEE MAN had to do.
QUESTION: Have you died to your flesh lately?
Sirayne (Breakin Out The Prison Of Flesh)
It cages my spirit man and tries to smother him until he's weak and ineffective.
My spirit screams for it's freedom as it scratches and claws at the walls of this suffocating cell.
Then I hear a voice whisper.....WHERE THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS THERE IS FREEDOM
My spirit roars and the bars of the cage quiver in fear.
Every bone in my body is set ablaze with the FIRE of the LORD.
My spirit has escaped the Prison of Flesh.
In my walk I know I must die to my flesh daily, because daily, I'm surrounded by it's filth.
In the Word, after the HOLY SPIRIT descended on Christ he went straight into the wilderness.
He fasted for 40 days and 40 nights, then he bested the evil one. He conquered his flesh and did not let it conquer him. Ruling over flesh is possible and the key is prayer and fasting. My flesh has tortured me and I finally found a way to torture it back.
Then I ask myself, Is a day of praying and fasting suitable for my situation? NO!
Then I ask another question, How did Jesus do it? 40 DAYS AND 40 NIGHTS
My spirit has been at war with my flesh since day one, but if I can get the upper hand in this war I'll take it. If praying and fasting is the tool used to put my flesh back in check and under HIS authority, then this man's gotta do what THEE MAN had to do.
QUESTION: Have you died to your flesh lately?
Sirayne (Breakin Out The Prison Of Flesh)
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing
God speaks to every child of his in specific and unique ways and it adds to the intimacy of the relationship. I remember a few occasions where God told me he sings to me.
Who am I? How is it that the King of kings and Lord of lords, master of all creation sings to me?
GOD IS LOVE
LOVE IS GOD
He's so intimate with me and in return someone introduced me to this song and I want to sing this to my loving FATHER.
Come, Thou Fount of every blessing,
Tune my heart to sing Thy grace;
Streams of mercy, never ceasing,
Call for songs of loudest praise.
Teach me some melodious sonnet,
Sung by flaming tongues above.
Praise the mount! I'm fixed upon it,
Mount of Thy redeeming love. I sing this song to you and I know you smile on me even in my mess. I love you and my heart will always be yours.
your son, Josiah Centeno aka DeadMan, The Wild Man of God, Sirayne.
Who am I? How is it that the King of kings and Lord of lords, master of all creation sings to me?
GOD IS LOVE
LOVE IS GOD
He's so intimate with me and in return someone introduced me to this song and I want to sing this to my loving FATHER.
Come, Thou Fount of every blessing,
Tune my heart to sing Thy grace;
Streams of mercy, never ceasing,
Call for songs of loudest praise.
Teach me some melodious sonnet,
Sung by flaming tongues above.
Praise the mount! I'm fixed upon it,
Mount of Thy redeeming love.
Sorrowing I shall be in spirit,
Till released from flesh and sin,
Yet from what I do inherit,
Here Thy praises I'll begin;
Here I raise my Ebenezer;
Here by Thy great help I've come;
And I hope, by Thy good pleasure,
Safely to arrive at home.
Jesus sought me when a stranger,
Wandering from the fold of God;
He, to rescue me from danger,
Interposed His precious blood;
How His kindness yet pursues me
Mortal tongue can never tell,
Clothed in flesh, till death shall loose me
I cannot proclaim it well.
O to grace how great a debtor
Daily I'm constrained to be!
Let Thy goodness, like a fetter,
Bind my wandering heart to Thee.
Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it,
Prone to leave the God I love;
Here's my heart, O take and seal it,
Seal it for Thy courts above.
O that day when freed from sinning,
I shall see Thy lovely face;
Clothed then in blood washed linen
How I'll sing Thy sovereign grace;
Come, my Lord, no longer tarry,
Take my ransomed soul away;
Send thine angels now to carry
Me to realms of endless day.
your son, Josiah Centeno aka DeadMan, The Wild Man of God, Sirayne.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Fishers of Men
Matt. 4:19 "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men."
This is when Jesus was calling the first disciples and you can already see what type of mind Christ had. He used what was natural to expose them to what they could be in the super natural.
FISHERS OF MEN
We cast out the net of the gospel into the treacherous waters of this world and see what generation of people we entangle when we pull in the load. These waters are full of people swimming in their sin not knowing the fate that awaits. As those who were rescued from the depths we now stand on the boat of salvation and get a chance to go fishing. But will you continue to do things your way and strain yourself casting your net where you THINK you'll catch some fish or will you allow Jesus to tell you were to cast it in order to catch so many sousl you can't even contain it all? Remember we're now in the position to bring in those who are lost, but we must do it in God's way not our own. Be passionate in prayer, powerful in praise, and wait on the word of God. Don't lose sight of God's vision for your life and replace it with your own vision.
Sirayne "Going Fishing"
This is when Jesus was calling the first disciples and you can already see what type of mind Christ had. He used what was natural to expose them to what they could be in the super natural.
FISHERS OF MEN
We cast out the net of the gospel into the treacherous waters of this world and see what generation of people we entangle when we pull in the load. These waters are full of people swimming in their sin not knowing the fate that awaits. As those who were rescued from the depths we now stand on the boat of salvation and get a chance to go fishing. But will you continue to do things your way and strain yourself casting your net where you THINK you'll catch some fish or will you allow Jesus to tell you were to cast it in order to catch so many sousl you can't even contain it all? Remember we're now in the position to bring in those who are lost, but we must do it in God's way not our own. Be passionate in prayer, powerful in praise, and wait on the word of God. Don't lose sight of God's vision for your life and replace it with your own vision.
Sirayne "Going Fishing"
Invasion of the Army of Light
I closed my eyes and God gave me a vision. He showed me a powerful army coming out of the light of heaven and into the darkness of this world. The army clouded the sky, covered the earth, and flooded the waters. The light followed them as they went to war and it began to consume the darkness. Men and Women of God I remind you that we are this army. When we march this world takes notice and the enemy flees from us. Our Father smiles from heaven when he sees us taking back from the enemy what was rightfully ours. With the power and authority given to us by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and endowed with the Holy Spirit. Continue in Revival and keep moving forward as the Light of Christ in us transforms the ashes of this world into streets of Gold.
amen amen
amen amen
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
40 Days or 40 Years
Would you rather walk in the wilderness for 40 days or 40 years?
In the Old Testament the Israelites wandered the wilderness for 40 years, because they wouldn't obey God and it took them a lot longer to get to their promise land.
When Jesus stepped on the scene he went into the wilderness for a fast of 40 days. He accomplished in 40 days what it took the Israelites 40 years to do.
But there was big difference between their promise land and his. A land flowing with milk and honey awaited them, but Jesus had to take on the sins of the world past, present, and future, then face the cross. They were led by pillars of cloud and fire and he was led like a lamb to the slaughter. Each got was promised to them, but one made it to the destination on time. Be obedient and follow God's voice to make it to your promise land. No matter how difficult the road or how many things distract you press through and you will make it to your promise land.
In the Old Testament the Israelites wandered the wilderness for 40 years, because they wouldn't obey God and it took them a lot longer to get to their promise land.
When Jesus stepped on the scene he went into the wilderness for a fast of 40 days. He accomplished in 40 days what it took the Israelites 40 years to do.
But there was big difference between their promise land and his. A land flowing with milk and honey awaited them, but Jesus had to take on the sins of the world past, present, and future, then face the cross. They were led by pillars of cloud and fire and he was led like a lamb to the slaughter. Each got was promised to them, but one made it to the destination on time. Be obedient and follow God's voice to make it to your promise land. No matter how difficult the road or how many things distract you press through and you will make it to your promise land.
Wrestle with God
Have you ever been at a point where you wanted God so bad that if he showed up right in front of you, you'd grip him up and hold on until he gave you more?
I know I've starved for the things of God and when I see him moving I grab on with all of my might. God loves to be chased and when he sees us running after him it puts him in the position to be caught and we gain all the benefits that come along with that. Remember to always be on the look out for God and when you see him hold on. When he shows up it's to do something miraculous and if you want a part of that miracle you need to hold on.
I know I've starved for the things of God and when I see him moving I grab on with all of my might. God loves to be chased and when he sees us running after him it puts him in the position to be caught and we gain all the benefits that come along with that. Remember to always be on the look out for God and when you see him hold on. When he shows up it's to do something miraculous and if you want a part of that miracle you need to hold on.
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