Happy Memorial Day!

Interestingly enough, this is the day we set aside to honor our fallen soldiers and veterans here in the USA… those who died for the rights and freedoms we so enjoy, and often take for granted. In reflecting on those who have died for my rights, I find it interesting that even now, my rights as a Christian – the right to speak and teach the true word of God, are challenged more than ever before.


Of course, we could argue from a historical and theological perspective whether or not our USA was truly founded on Christian principles. Despite all the technicalities, our forefathers fought for their rights as believers and their perception of what that may be. Whether we agree on the interpretation or not, the fact still remains that the very laws and backbone of this democracy are built upon biblical principles by a people who served the one true and living God... of the Bible.


With that, I note (with all due respect) that those we honor today – the fallen soldiers and warriors of the past and present, died for those same principles. The majority of the slain men and women left this life with a dog tag and cross around their necks… not a swastika, Buddha or star and crescent. Yet, it seems in this country, more and more each day, that the very principles for which they fought are under attack.


It often seems that in order for others to feel equal, the Christian beliefs we hold so dear are typically the ones that must be sacrificed. No other country in the world has operated in this manner – sacrificed its foundation to make others feel comfortable. While I love the diversity of America and and respect everyone’s rights to make a choice, I certainly won’t stand back and let others judge me because I choose God’s way – the way of the Bible… the principles of Scripture, the traditional thought of the USA.


Our history, as a country, has been painted with many wars: The Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, the Vietnam War, and countless others. All were fought with the rights of the American people (and their neighbors) in mind. Many bore undertones of the right to worship and live, according the laws of our country – the same laws that were based on a biblical foundation.


This is a country where adultery and fornication were once illegal. Homosexuality was considered not only illegal, but insane, literally. Abortion and the overconsumption of alcohol were unthinkable. There was a moral code, based on the Bible that propelled us to become the great nation we are today and have been for many years. Unfortunately, somewhere in our history, people began to believe that being free meant removing our biblical code of conduct while labeling those who maintain the principles upon which this country was established as haters and heretics. How ironic! God’s word, whether you believe it was interpreted correctly or not, led us to become the greatest nation on earth.  Why are we so quick to forget and dismiss the same?


Let’s remember that Jesus Christ was the first fallen warrior. He died, first, for us to have eternal life. He hung on a cross and shed His blood for me. Without the gospel of Christ and the Holy Scriptures, there would be NO America!  That's a fact.  Hundreds of thousands, in this country alone, also died for our liberties. Whether we want to believe it or not, the MAJORITY died for a Christian country. They had Christian beliefs and when faced with death, prepared to meet the God of the Bible - the God of Abraham, Isaac a Jacob... the God who is holy and commands His people to live holy. Certainly, I have a right to preach the Gospel, as long as I show love and respect for others. I stand on the word of God, and I have a right to do so, as do any others. Standing for holiness doesn’t mean that I hate or disrespect those who disagree. It doesn’t mean that I’m a threat to those who choose another religion or another way of life.


As I remember our fallen on today, I am thankful. I am also relentless. I’m not full of hatred or anger. In fact, I tell the truth, because I love people. Hell is real, and I wouldn’t want to steer anyone in that direction. Some things are just wrong… period. I have a right to stand on holiness. I have a right to preach God’s word. I have the right to share His love. Jesus gave me that right eternally, and those we honor on this day fought for that right with their very lives.  I will not lay down.  Too much has been sacrificed...


To those who celebrate with me, whether you believe as I do or not, please don’t shut down or disregard the rights of those for which so many died to justify and label your own opinions and “lifestyle alternatives” as a case of civil rights. Like it not, we are all free because many men and women died for a country that has always professed to be one nation, under GOD!  As my grandmother would always say, "Don't bite the hand that feeds you."


Happy Memorial Day!  I am grateful!

Praying for Boston

As we pray for Boston, the victims of this senseless tragedy and the families of those who have been affected, I am also praying for believers, particularly those who walk in the Ascension gift offices.

Truthfully, we are too often caught off guard and end up praying for tragedies AFTER they happen, when we should be spiritually tuned enough to see them coming and intercede proactively.

Amos 3:6-8 says "Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the Lord hath not done it? Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. The lion hath roared, who will not fear? the Lord God hath spoken, who can but prophesy?"

God's word is true. He cannot lie. If we would seek God as true watchmen, He will warn us of these things. Intercession is meant to be proactive, not reactive.

With that, I am examining myself... my own worship and accountability as a prophet of God. Is my ear readily available to the Father? Is my worship consistent enough? Am I spending too much time in prayer talking, but not listening?

ORDER IN THE CHURCH! And let it begin with me!

Again, let the world do what the world does...

Please don't misunderstand what I'm about to say...

It concerns me that so many believers are almost obsessed with pointing out the demonic in worldly, secular people like Jay-Z, Beyonce, Will Smith, etc.  Yes, we need to be aware of the enemy's devices BUT...

The world is doing what the world should do.  It does not benefit us to spend so much time studying and sharing the enemy's activities.  Of course, they're demonic... They are in the world!

The Word of God lets us know that if we see error and fail to correct it, the blood is on our hands.  We are to warn the offender, not gossip about the state of the person to others without bringing change.  So, my question is this...  If God is revealing all of this information to us, who has He called to go and bring deliverance?  Who is really praying, as opposed to sharing the videos and blogs?

We cannot be deceived or distracted.  Instead of warring in the spirit realm (not against flesh and blood, but principalities and powers in high places), we are easily getting caught up in gossip followed by no change.

Unfortunately, the same even happens in the church.  We are quick to post videos and share statuses about those who have fallen, but VERY slow to war on their behalf.

The true question, again, is WHAT IS THE CHURCH DOING?  Let us examine ourselves.  How many of us are involved in demonic activity?  More than we know...

ORDER IN THE CHURCH!

Form Letter Prophecy??? SMH

People of God, PLEASE stop seeking "a word" from false prophets turned celebrities. Use discernment.

No true prophet sends out blanket form letters to thousands of viewers, fans and donors with the same "prophecy" for everybody. No true prophet actually takes time to record your "personal" prophecy on CD. If it were really personal, wouldn't it make more sense for them to call you? Come on! God did not give them a vision of your situation. They did not see the state of your heart. Let's be real... that is NOT a personal letter or note to you. Do not be deceived.

You must be responsible for your own deliverance and your own salvation. Don't allow false prophets and teachers to deceive and take advantage of you. God loves each of us enough to place tangible leaders in our lives. STOP sending gifts and donations to those who don't care to know you or minister to you personally. Stop supporting those who are not reachable.

Whenever someone can ask you for money or time, and you respond, yet you're not ever able to reach them directly by phone, appointment, or anything of the sort... Well, that's a pimp, not a called man or woman of God!!!

ORDER IN THE CHURCH!!!
#SlightlyIrritated

A Weight Loss Testimony

TESTIMONY TIME

I am not at all one to share private information on line, but I really pray this will encourage someone.  In 2011, I reached my highest weight ever.  Stress, due to the pressures of life, work and ministry really made a heavy impact on my body and health.  I was diagnosed with Type II diabetes and a host of other issues, leading my doctors to suspect lupus.

To make a long story short, I'd narrowly avoided three surgeries (of various types) by the time I started having debilitating health issues in late 2011.  As I underwent a major surgery in the Spring of last year, I prayed and fasted, as a woman of faith, that God would heal every issue in my body.  At some point, though, I realized God had empowered me to change some of these things myself.  I owed it to my family, both spiritual and natural, to do all I could to improve my own situation - works, couple with prayer.

Today, after adopting a healthy diet (yes, I still eat chocolate) and moderate exercise regimen, I am 100% healthy.  No diabetes.  No lupus.  No high blood pressure.  45 pounds gone, with about 15 to go!  I feel great, and I'm enjoying abundant life in Christ as every born-again believer should.  I thank God for wisdom and His ability to heal.  Faith will not only drive us to pray, but faith will make us DO. 

"For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also" James 2:26.

Through Christ, YOU can do all things!!!  Be encouraged.  Don't just believe God to fix your situation.  Work with Him and His word, which cannot return void.  AMEN.

"Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth" 3 John 1:2.

People of God, take care of yourselves.  We can't preach the word of God with signs and miracles following if we're sick always sick, tired and weary.  Let's stop eating fried chicken every Sunday while asking God to lower our cholesterol.  Let's not make Sunday morning the only time we get exercise.  While it is important to appreciate the beautiful beings God made us to be, let's admit when we are unhealthy rather than just dressing up.  We can and must do better...  We start by telling ourselves the TRUTH, as the truth will make us free.  We must admit we have a problem (confession) before we can be healed (deliverance). AMEN.

We Must Live Holy

1 Thessalonians 4:7 "For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness."

Unfortunately, there are thousands of theological arguments that many of us entertain.  We can so easily get caught up into battles of wit and semantics.  At the end of the day, nevertheless, God demands something of us.  He has given His only Son, Jesus Christ, to pay for our sins.  He wants a return on His investment, and that return is a life of holiness... a living sacrifice, HOLY and acceptable, which is our reasonable service.

We must be born again... of the water and of the Spirit.  No matter how we choose to label it, the bottom line in this - WE MUST BE HOLY, as God is holy!  WE MUST LIVE RIGHT, ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES.

To have ORDER IN THE CHURCH, there must be order in God's temple.  WE are the temple of the Holy Ghost.  Set order.  Live holy!

I AM DETERMINED

1 Corinthians 2:1-2
"And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified."


I am DETERMINED to remain humble.  God is awesome!  He blesses and keeps His people diligently.  If we are not careful, pride and the spirit of entitlement will quickly, yet quietly creep in.  We must be DETERMINED to keep CHRIST at the forefront in our lives.  It must be done ON PURPOSE.

Get determined!  Believe it or not, the enemy can easily make MINISTRY (or the perception of it) your downfall.  It's never been about fancy robes, big crowds or eloquent speech.  JESUS AT THE CENTER!!!

Get determined!  ORDER IN THE CHURCH!

Don't Be Ignorant... READ!

I say this with as much love and patience as I can muster...

As God's people, it really bothers me to see so many arguing things, especially in regard to politics, without knowing the FACTS.  I certainly believe God speaks, but when He does, He doesn't share untruths with His people.

Unfortunately, many of us are so eager to stand for something that we rarely take advantage of the spiritual and NATURAL resources we have.  There's nothing unholy about READING, RESEARCHING and ASKING QUESTIONS from the source, before we begin preaching about a thing.

Let's remember that while God does send us into the marketplace, our job is first to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  If we can't preach Jesus, we have no business preaching at all!!!

1 Corinthians 14:38
"But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant."

Ignorance is NOT cute, and it's no wonder the world laughs at the church when we show our ignorance so freely.  Remember, men are supposed to see our GOOD WORKS and glorify our Father in heaven... not our inability to decipher truth from a lie.

READ.  PRAY.  Then ASK GOD before speaking on His behalf.  After all, God knows all the facts, despite our insignificant opinions!

ORDER IN THE CHURCH!!!

The Spirit of Prophecy

Revelation 19:10, NLT
"...Worship only God. For the essence of prophecy is to give a clear witness for Jesus."

True prophets speak of Christ.  They lead others into true worship... in spirit and in truth.  God's prophets don't waste time speaking about houses and cars... There are plenty of psychics and witches to take care of that foolishness.

The Scriptures say that the essence and purpose of prophecy is to speak of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.  If the "word" doesn't point you back to Christ, examine the source.

Who cares what number is printed on your next check?  God doesn't need to announce your birth city or bra size to impress anyone!  There is too much foolishness in the church!  Many of us are literally following and encouraging warlocks in our midst.  Remember, God doesn't turn tricks to impress us.

We must stop being impressed by the gifts and tricks of people who are not sent by God.  A person can abuse gifts and solicit information from any spirit.  No matter how impressive the gift may be, none of that matters if it brings glory to the messenger, but neglects guidance into true worship and holiness.  Examine the fruit!

ORDER IN THE CHURCH!

Get Clean!

“Wash and make yourselves clean. Take your evil deeds out of my sight; stop doing wrong. Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” Isaiah 1:16-17 NIV

I used to hear people say, "Cleanliness is next to godliness." Well, the word of God declares that cleanliness is REQUIRED for godliness... spiritual cleanliness, that is! There is no way to escape it... HOLINESS IS RIGHT and required! We must STOP doing wrong. True repentance bears the fruit of change. Yes, we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God... [Notice the PAST tense...] That's no excuse to continue in iniquity. It's okay to have a past, but we need to let God mold our present. Turn away from sin!

ORDER IN THE CHURCH!!!

Nepotism is Threatening God's House

Leaders, we must be responsible for the leaders we appoint in the church.  Nepotism is being used in our churches, as a tool for the enemy.  Family ties can never override God's calling and anointing... or the lack thereof.

Per Wikipedia: "Nepotism is favoritism granted to relatives regardless of merit.[1] The word nepotism is from the Latin word nepos, nepotis (m. "nephew"), from which modern Romanian nepot and Italian nipote and Catalan nebot, "nephew" or "grandchild" are also descended."

There are too many churches where family members are appointed to positions of leadership based on their relationship with other leaders, rather than their relationship with God.  Out of order!

It's a shame that we are living in a time when those related to the "preachers" carry the most evil and have such little conviction.  After all, they're in leadership.  They must have it all together, right?  Wrong.

ORDER IN THE CHURCH!

Do It in Private

Matthew 6:1-3  "Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.  Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:"

Leaders, while it's always nice to see what ministries are doing for our communities and God's people, we must be very careful to allow our works to speak for us.  Oftentimes, in our attempts to "advertise" for ministry, we share all the great things that are being done.  Yet, the word of God says that when we do so, we have our reward.

When we serve God in private, He will reward us openly.  In the same manner that Facebook is not the place to air our dirty laundry, we must be equally cautious of proclaiming all the great things we do for the Kingdom.  Humility is a necessity.

Remember Proverbs 27:2, which says, "Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips."  If you or your ministry have been a blessing to someone else, them THEM post it on Facebook and Twitter.

We must stop allowing the enemy to make us feel so good about what we SHOULD be doing anyway!  It's a trap...

ORDER IN THE CHURCH!

Which Presidential Candidate is "God's Man"?

1 Samuel 12:12-15 says,

"...ye said unto me, Nay; but a king shall reign over us: when the Lord your God was your king. Now therefore behold the king whom ye have chosen, and whom ye have desired! and, behold, the Lord hath set a king over you. If ye will fear the Lord, and serve him, and obey his voice, and not rebel against the commandment of the Lord, then shall both ye and also the king that ...reigneth over you continue following the Lord your God: But if ye will not obey the voice of the Lord, but rebel against the commandment of the Lord, then shall the hand of the Lord be against you, as it was against your fathers."



Let me be clear... NO president will "save" us. Only JESUS can do that! In addition, no presidential candidate is "sent by God." Please, stop the prophelying! Our Father allows us to choose leaders that we must then be obedient to. This is nothing new... It's not that deep. VOTE, pray and obey God. Remember 2 Chronicles 7:14? That's the only way to "fix" this country... PERIOD!

It's unfair to expect God to bless us through a leader when the whole reason we have one is due to our own disobedience, as a country and a people, to God's plan in the first place. The people have chosen a separation between church and state, so let's not act like we are putting a Bishop or Pastor in office. Either way, it's a POLITICIAN. Enough said...

I am PROPHET Joy Allen, and YES, I approve this message! Stop lying on God to sway the vote!

Hateful "Christians"

With all my heart, I encourage those of us who see problems in others to make a change rather than complaining and ridiculing them to no avail. Jesus' ministry was one of compassion, power and change.

If God allows us to see it, we should have the power to CHANGE it. Being hateful is not a measure of holiness. I'm literally embarrassed by the many HATEFUL people who refer to themselves as "Christians."

It is NOT our job to put down others and point out their flaws while offering no solution, no power and no redemption. Too many have elevated themselves to a seat of judgment that God never ordained.

The hatred is not working, so let's try something different. Let's show love the way Jesus did. Let's show the lost the way rather than simply pointing out that they are lost. Somebody did that for me... and YOU too!

ORDER IN THE CHURCH!

Let Another Praise Thee

Proverbs 27:2 says "Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips."

People of God, BEWARE of those that sing their own praises.  They promote their own ministries and echo their own names, yet no other voices vouch for the anointing.

There are many false teachers among us.  Those who push and send themselves rather than allowing God to do so through His divine order, including godly leadership in the local church, are trespassing.  They are out of order.

EVERY called and sent vessel of God has someone that will stand with them and testify on their behalf.  With over 7 billion people in the world, certainly there should be one that will confirm who we are in God.

When you are truly called and sent by God, you don't have a say a word about who you are in Him.  God will announce you, and your gifts will make room for you.  There will be no need for "I am" messages and speeches of validation.  Be very cautious of those who feel the need to "tout their own horns."  WRONG SPIRIT.

Watch... and pray!  ORDER IN THE CHURCH!

Don't Waste My Time... Don't Insult My Anointing

This is a heartfelt request to the many who sit under leaders that are abusive or neglectful.  Please do not waste the time and insult the anointing of God's true vessels by clinging to them, chasing after them and demanding true ministry and instruction just to return to the desolate place from which you came.

Yes, we are all servants first.  Yet, there comes a point when we musn't cast our pearls before swine.  As a minister, I must also be a good stewart of what God has given me.  I have assignments that must be fulfilled.

While I would love to help everyone, I simply cannot.  Those who are truly hungry for God will not drain His vessels, then return to the company of devils.

So please, don't insult the anointing of those who are truly called of God.  If you enjoy belonging to a place of desolation... If you enjoy sitting under preachers and teachers with no anointing... If you like the crowds and the divination without ever seeing the power of God... then stay there.

Now, if you truly want change and truly seek the power of God, you will leave the counterfeit.  I dare to speak for other apostolic leaders when I say that our hearts bleed for those who are lost.  Yet they are again trampled upon when we poor truth into people who'd rather live in darkness.

Some don't know the truth... Others know, but reject it.  If that's you, do it on your own time and allow us to minister to those who are truly hungry for God.  Don't let the enemy use YOU as a distraction from God's divine plan.

ORDER IN THE CHURCH!

Get Your Mind Back!

We are in a season of HEAVY warfare. The enemy is faithful to his assignment, while many of us who claim to be believers are being fooled by counterfeit salvation. False conversion is so dangerous, and it is leading many to the pitfall of deception and complacency.

In the season, many are being attacked in their minds. Have you stopped to wonder why so many in the church are being diagnosed with depression, bipolar issues, manic depression, mood swings, etc.?

The mind is part of the SOUL of a man. It is the first area for spiritual attack. This is why it's so important to truly be BORN AGAIN. When we experience the true transforming power of the blood of Jesus, our minds are renewed...

Romans 12:2 "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your MIND, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."

Philippians 2:5 "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus."

True salvation requires a mindset change. Even our thoughts and emotions must become subject to the Spirit of God. Only then will we be protected from the attack of the enemy.

Your mind belongs to God. Don't allow a Ph.D. clinician to diagnose away your need for spiritual deliverance!

2 Timothy 1:7 "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a SOUND MIND."

ORDER IN THE CHURCH!

I Am NOT Ashamed

 

I am not ashamed of the Gospel of JESUS CHRIST.  I stand on the word of God and strive to live a life of holiness.  I teach my children to do the same, and I thank God for the grace to have godly children.

PSA: God's word is true, and every man a liar.  I am not ashamed of the Gospel.  I am not ashamed to be sold out for Christ.  To everyone, whether friend, family or foe, please don't act surprised or disgusted when I serve and praise my God.  If it offends you that much, you have a choice - bow now or later.  O yes, at the name of Jesus Christ, EVERY knee shall bow and EVERY tongue shall confess that He is Lord!  There is only one true God, and I give my life to Him.

So again, whether friend, family or foe, please don't expect me to change or hide the truth.  If you can't accept God and all that He has called me to be, unfriend me.  Lose my number.  Do what you have to do, and I'll love you from a distance.  As for me and my house, WE WILL SERVE THE LORD!

Forsake All

Luke 6:27-28 "And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me. And he left all, rose up, and followed him."

So many of us turn to God because of what we can get.  Yet, being a true disciple of Christ requires sacrifice.  There is a cost.

Are you willing to forsake ALL to follow Him?  Money.  Job.  Friends.  Family.  "Your" Ministry.  Feelings.  Emotions.

It's time to get our priorities in order.  We have already been given the ultimate gift in Christ Jesus.  Our Father is looking for those who are willing to give something back.  He wants it all... the ultimate sacrifice.  He wants our will.  He wants our lives.  There are benefits, indeed, but the price cannot be ignored.

When it comes to ministry, feelings will be hurt.  Money may be lost.  People will be forsaken.  God may require the very thing you love the most.  Yet, it's worth it!  Those who truly love God don't have time to complain.  They have learned, in whatever state they may be, therein to be content!

ORDER IN THE CHURCH!

Leaders Don't See and Know Everything

"And the LORD spake unto Gad, David's seer, saying,..." 1 Chronicles 21:9

LEADERS, let's remember that leaders don't always see everything. The Body of Christ is designed and equipped such that every joint supplies... every part matters. Every gift must be in operation if the Body is going to run smoothly and be fruitful.

Many leaders fall and fail their assignments, because they feel they know everything. They count is robbery to need other saints, including their own disciples. Not so! God's true, apostolic leaders understand how to lead and learn. They understand how to recognize, trust and nurture the callings, gifts and anointings of their disciples and others.

We know in part... we prophesy in part. A good teacher is first a student. A good leader knows how to follow the voice of God... no matter who He's speaking through.  ORDER IN THE CHURCH!