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Friday 21st July 2017

Today’s exhortation – enjoy today

There’s so much to be grateful and thankful for today. Even if things aren’t that great at the moment, we still woke up to see another day. It may seem like waking up was automatic but I beg to differ, we have been given today because God’s plan for our lives is still being worked out. Once upon a time, today was in our future! Back then God told us His plans for us was good, to give us a future and a hope and today is part of the hope He promised. Today is full of hope for us. The Lord in teaching us how to pray, also taught to pray to God saying, “Give us today our daily bread.” (Matthew‬ ‭6:11‬). At the end of the chapter He also said, “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” (Matthew‬ ‭6:34‬).

I believe the message God has asked me to give to you today is to enjoy today. This is the day that The Lord has made, we should rejoice and be glad in it. Whatever situation you may find yourself in, there’s always hope because there’s hope in today as well as in your tomorrow. “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?” (Matthew‬ ‭6:26-27‬). Have a blessed weekend.

Francis Hans-Jorie

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Monday 17th July 2017

Today’s exhortation – inner healing needed

Have you ever left garbage in the kitchen too long ? How can you tell? When you enter the house the whole place smells rotten right? With that kind of smell, no food or meal will be appetising in the house. In the same way, not resolving our bitterness, unforgiveness, shameful acts before or after receiving Jesus, broken or failed marriages, disappointments, past hurts, embarrassing circumstances etc can make us continually feel bad about ourselves just as the garbage in the kitchen can make the whole house smell. Although the Inner Healing process involves work on our part to get all resolved, it is well worth the effort to feel good about ourselves and fully understand who we are in Christ. So far, the areas of inner healing we’ve covered are generational curses, soul hurts, ungodly beliefs, soul ties, vows and inner vows.

The next areas we’ll be looking at are, forgiveness, sins towards others and shame, bitterroot judgements, bitterroot expectancy and then finally finishing off with breaking demonic oppression. I believe that the key to receiving inner healing is forgiveness and repentance. After The Lord Jesus taught us to pray in The Lord’s Prayer, He said, “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” (Matthew‬ ‭6:14-15‬). So, it’s not an option, but a must! Nevertheless we thank God for The Holy Spirit who is our Helper and He will help us deal with this difficult area of our lives. God willing, we’ll go in depth on forgiveness tomorrow. Hope your week gets off to a great start!

Francis Hans-Jorie

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Monday 3rd April 2017

Today’s Exhortation – Popcorn and Coke

God doesn’t only care about the big things in our lives, He cares just as much about the smallest things. If we care about it, He cares about it! One day, I wanted to go to the cinema but had no money. As I lay in bed, I blurted out loud “Lord I want to go to the cinema and I want popcorn and Coke.” It wasn’t a prayer, just a spoken thought. Anyhow I decided to get ready and go by faith. I ironed my clothes, sang aloud and felt merry. All the while, I didn’t have a penny or any idea of how it was going happen. As I put my clothes on, a thought came to me to look in my old wallet which was at the bottom of my draw. When I dug it out and opened it, I found an old prepaid card I had never used. I decided to take it with me to see if by any chance there was any money on it. I drove to the ATM not far from the cinema, checked the balance on it and there was £42 on it.

I went straight to the cinema praising God. I can’t remember the film I saw that day, but I remember having a large popcorn and coke. The bible says, ““Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.” Matthew‬ ‭6:31-32‬). If we would do anything to put a smile on our children’s faces, how much more our Heavenly Father? Oh how He LOVES US!

Francis Hans-Jorie

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Prayer Letter 10th March 2017

Hello everyone,

Again, appreciate your comments from last week’s Prayer Letter.

• Today I have been chatting with people who are far from well, but pushing on with their work. Further Prayer in so many areas for such Officers and Staff please.

I am attaching a request from Sussex Police for help in the “Big Church Day Out”. This takes place in May and the Police are asked to volunteer their time in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All the information is in the attachment including the name of the Sussex Inspector who is organising this Team. Being involved in this work myself in “Newday”; is very satisfying to be available.

I have just read a report about Bear Grylls’ cameraman. The web site is attached below.

alpha.org/blog/on-the-edge

You will see from the report that Bear Grylls regularly Prays with his team, Christian and non-Christian when out on adventures.
One quote taken from the report is as follows:-

“We work with a sound guy called Jimmy who isn’t a Christian and one time we were so caught up in what we were doing that Bear didn’t pray. Jimmy’s reaction was ‘Hang on a minute! Bear hasn’t prayed! We’ve got to pray before we start.’ So the influence is massive”.

That speaks volumes to me, both Praying before any action I take, but also that others around me somehow expect me to Pray. Please Lord may we always rely on you and may those near us, because of our life style know how important Prayer is to us.

Our Father who art in Heaven, Hallowed be thy name, They Kingdom Come they will be done. Amen.

Matthew 6: 9-10

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Many Blessings to each of you in the three Forces that receive this PL, Sussex, Surrey and The Met.

Alice.
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Monday 6th February 2017

Today’s exhortation – enjoy today

If you are reading this today, you are blessed and highly favoured because, well you’re alive. Whether things are great for you or not, you still woke up to see another day. It also means God has plans for your life and He’s not done with you yet! There may have been times when the thought of seeing today seemed unimaginable because the road was so tough, but here you are, you made it! Today is a gift from God to us and the gifts of God are to be enjoyed. But, before we tuck in and enjoy it, we must give thanks. As David said, “It is good to give thanks to the LORD, And to sing praises to Your name, O Most High; To declare Your lovingkindness in the morning, And Your faithfulness every night,” (Psalms‬ ‭92:1-2‬)

“Because of The Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”(Lamentations‬ ‭3:22-23‬). The same God who was faithful to bring us through yesterday, will take through today and through tomorrow. So whilst we enjoy today, let’s not worry about tomorrow. More over, The Jesus said we shouldn’t. He said, “do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” (Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭34‬). Let’s just enjoy today, it’s a good day. Remember that His blessings are new every morning so there’s a blessing in today for you. Amen

Francis Hans-Jorie

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Thursday 15th December 2016

Today’s exhortation – don’t worry

I find that it’s hard not to worry sometimes and even though the bible tells us to be anxious for nothing, I can’t help it. I often make the excuse that life is hard and it’s only human to worry. The Lord pointed out to me that He’s not asking us to do the impossible. Even if it were so, we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us! He’s the One who gives us the strength not to worry. I remember one day I was going through a really tough time and spent the whole day pouring out my heart to God and complaining that I had fasted and prayed but nothing had changed. I even questioned if God was really there and if He could hear me. When I had exhausted myself with worry and prayer, I heard Him say to me “be anxious for nothing!” At that very moment, I felt such peace and joy in my heart and that was when I realised that the ability not to worry can only come from God.

The truth is, it’s impossible for God to ever want to do anything for us which is not for our good and that’s why The Lord Jesus wants us to be free from worry. In Matthew 6:25-34, He lists reasons why we mustn’t worry and says, “do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’… your heavenly Father knows that you need them.” (Matthew‬ ‭6:31-32‬). In other words, God’s knowing is accompanied by His desiring to meet our needs so relax dear children of God, it is well. Amen

Francis Hans-Jorie