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Awareness

Awareness of hunger compel people to action

Awareness of hunger compel people to action

Deep inside all of us is the longing to experience the Bible in our lives. We want to see more of God collaborating in our daily activities. We’d like to talk to Him and hear more from Him. We need to challenge ourselves to be in situations where our only option is to rely on God. This is where faith meets your experience.

Luke 17:20-21, “The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed, nor will people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is in your midst.”

Many of us have been praying for revival but if we recognize and honor the God in us, then we carry the revival within us! Wherever the Kingdom of God is, there is revival. It may not look like what we think it should be. Don’t look for a miracle; we are the miracle sent by God through the power of the Holy Spirit. The greatest miracle is seeing someone accept Jesus as their Lord and change their physical and spiritual destiny for eternity. In a blink of an eye, a person’s life was changed forever.

‎”Our awareness directs our action and our collective action changes our culture.”~ Merlin

Awareness directs our action but we need to act on it, then it will have impact on our life. You act on things that are important and according to your priority.

Expanding your awareness of the Kingdom will change all the aspects of your life, your family, your work, your money, your business, and your future. How would your priorities change, and where will your focus be?

We know that there are many benefits in exercising, eating healthy foods, having enough sleep and living a less stressful life. This is good information to be aware of, it could change how you feel, how you look and how you live. But this is only knowledge; unless you act on them, they will remain in your head and they may not have a direct effect in your life. We need the awareness of the Kingdom high in our consciousness if we want to see more of heaven here on earth.

“Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men and women. Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your tasks. Then the doings of your work shall be no miracle, but you shall be the miracle.” ~ John F. Kennedy

What are your tasks that seem monumental? Pray for powers equal to your tasks. The ultimate power that we need is heavenly power, power from above, power from the Lord. That’s why we need to put our priority in knowing, believing and acting on God’s will.

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a Study on God’s Dominion: Session 1

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Here’s a free bee for your my friends. The pilot class starts 1/21 6:30p-8p onsite at the FHL offices located at 8383 Craig St Ste 335 Indianapolis IN 46250 USA. I am also offering the life-transforming class online through AnyMeeting. RSVP by tomorrow, 1/19 for more info about this 4-session class. The Kingdom in Our Midst book is a required reading.

Many are the Christian casualties in the spiritual realm because they take Christianity casually here in our world.” – Merlin Gonzales

A Study on Living in God’s Dominion Here on Earth

Wk. 1: What does the Kingdom of God look like?

“Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men and women. Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your tasks. Then the doings of your work shall be no miracle, but you shall be the miracle.” ~ John F. Kennedy

Read KIOM Pg. 1-55 and answer the questions on Pg. 56-59

What is the “Kingdom”

It is more of the ­­­______________ of the King rather than a _______________:

  • King’s _________, God’s realm, a world ruled by ______, not by _________

(Psalm 9:8-9; Zechariah 9:9-11; Matt 2:6; Eph 1:20-23)

  • God’s way of doing things that reflect His __________ and ______________

(Matthew Chapters 5-7)

  • In harmony with God’s _______________
    • Goodness (Psalm 100:5; Matt 7:11; Heb 12:10)
    • Love (1 John 4:8; John 3:16; Rom 5:8; Matt 22:37-38)
    • Holiness (Psalm 99:9; Lev. 19:2; Heb 12:10)
    • Righteousness or Justice (Deut 32:4; Is 45:19)

Pick 2 questions on pgs. 8-9 KIOM and state your answers.

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Read Gen. 28:10-22. How does our consciousness and awareness of the promises of

God affect our lives and our approach towards others?

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The Creative Power within us: The Holy Spirit

Define bestow and endow

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Kingdom living: Does your life reflect your faith? Your Testimony

Miracles: ________________________________________________________________

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Signs: ________________________________________________________________

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Wonders: ________________________________________________________________

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God Encounters: ________________________________________________________________

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Practical steps that believers can take to increase their awareness of the Kingdom:

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Based on our discussion, what’s one thing that you would do this week to help ignite your passion to live a life characterized by your relationship with and by your faith in God?

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Miracles, Signs & Wonders…are they still relevant today?

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Only 6 days to go for the class on the Kingdom. Many people think that the time is ripe for a class like this…living out our faith as a lifestyle rather than an event or program. A Study on Living in God’s Dominion… for more info about the class. There’s an attachment on my enews that you won’t want to miss. Currently, the class is Free onsite and online but you need to RSVP by 1/18.

Merlin GonzalesMiracles, Signs & Wonders…are they still relevant today?
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A Study on Living in God’s Dominion Here on Earth

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Many are the Christian casualties in the spiritual realm because they take Christianity casually here in our world.” ~ Merlin

My next blogs will be focused on assisting you in your spiritual growth through a Study on Living in God’s Dominion Here on Earth.

This purpose of this 4-week class is to ignite your passion to live a life characterized by your relationship and faith with God. It is designed to be interactive, relational and conversational with Biblical teachings to encourage an atmosphere of camaraderie and support.

Spiritual discontent is sweeping the nation. People of different faith are looking for more. Although they cannot define “more”, they know that they are not yet operating their lives according to their calling. Some of them know their purpose but they do not know what’s the next step.

In John 15:1-2, “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.” Branches that are not bearing fruits are cut off so the vine can bear even more fruits.

This study will:

  • Help you discover and affirm your higher calling
  • Encourage you to step out in faith in your daily walk with God
  • Rapidly increase your spiritual growth
  • Assist you in broadening your vision with Biblical principles
  • Challenge you to apply the Scripture in your “Practical Learning Application” (PAL)
  • Make you more aware of living in God’s Dominion here on earth

More to come!

Merlin GonzalesA Study on Living in God’s Dominion Here on Earth
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A Study on Living in God’s Dominion Here on Earth

KIOM Bookmark Front 2.25x8.25

Many are the Christian casualties in the spiritual realm because they take Christianity casually here in our world.” ~ Merlin

My next blogs will be focused on assisting you in your spiritual growth through a Study on Living in God’s Dominion Here on Earth.

This purpose of this 4-week class is to ignite your passion to live a life characterized by your relationship and faith with God. It is designed to be interactive, relational and conversational with Biblical teachings to encourage an atmosphere of camaraderie and support.

Spiritual discontent is sweeping the nation. People of different faith are looking for more. Although they cannot define “more”, they know that they are not yet operating their lives according to their calling. Some of them know their purpose but they do not know what’s the next step.

In John 15:1-2, “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.” Branches that are not bearing fruits are cut off so the vine can bear even more fruits.

This study will:

  • Help you discover and affirm your higher calling
  • Encourage you to step out in faith in your daily walk with God
  • Rapidly increase your spiritual growth
  • Assist you in broadening your vision with Biblical principles
  • Challenge you to apply the Scripture in your “Practical Learning Application” (PAL)
  • Make you more aware of living in God’s Dominion here on earth

More to come!

Merlin GonzalesA Study on Living in God’s Dominion Here on Earth
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