The Warriors Creed
I am a part of the fellowship
of the unashamed.
I have Holy Spirit power.
The die has been cast.
I have stepped over the line.
The decision has been made.
I am a disciple of His.
I won't look back,
let up, slow down,
back away or be still.
My past is redeemed.
My present makes sense.
My future is secure.
I'm finished and done with low living,
sight walking, small planning, smooth knees,
colorless dreams, tamed visions,
mundane talking and cheap living.
I no longer need preeminence,
position, promotions or popularity.
I don't have to be recognized, praised,
regarded or rewarded.
I now live by faith,
lean on His presence,
walk by patience,
live by prayer and labor by love.
My face is set.
My gait is fast.
My mission is clear.
My goal is heaven.
My road is narrow.
My way rough.
My companions few.
My guide reliable.
I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured.
lured away, lured back, deluded or delayed.
With God's help I will NOT flinch
in the face of sacrifice,
hesitate in the presence of the adversary,
negotiate at the table of the enemy,
ponder at the pool of popularity
or meander in the maze of mediocrity.
I won't give up, shut up,
or let up until I have stayed up,
stored up, prayed up, paid up
and preached up for the cause of Christ.
I am a disciple of Jesus.
I must go till He comes.
Give till I drop.
Work till He stops me.
Preach till all know
and when He comes
He will have no problem recognizing me
for my banner will be clear.
(Unknown)
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Food For Thought July 29, 2008
Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth!
Recently a minister asked me
"Do you have enemies?"
I responded "I guess I do."
Well that statement should have been...
"Yes I do. DO you?"
The WORD Of GOD speaks clearly regarding enemies which
fight against the PLAN OF GOD and DIVINE ASSIGNMENTS
of all who are true servants of GOD
We as servants of God must recognize that satan is our enemy.
and that Jesus also warned us to beware of men in Matthew 10:17, 18
Today, this Food for Thought has a mission and purpose to
remind us that our enemy is anyone who attempts to hinder or
sabotage the assignment and plans GOD has revealed for our life.
An enemy is also anyone who weakens our mpassion for our future
and our dream. Galatians 5:7-9. (I could write out the scriptures,
however I feel led to just give the reference so you can look them up.)
Servants who are SENT OF GOD, are sent forth as sheep in
the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents and
harmless as doves. Matthew 10:16
This day... I pray that God reveal to you with total clarity, beyond a
shadow of a doubt, the REAL and TRUE GOD SENT SERVANTS
and also on any/all wolves that are influencing your life. Remember,
those whom God sends SPEAKS THE WORD of GOD and the SPIRIT
is given without measure unto GOD SENT servants.
Stay tuned to the loving voice of the Holy Spirit who reminds you
of your TRUE identity. He is your Holy Ghost coach and He speaks
only when you listen.
One thing is for sure, He desires your ultimate victory, so don't let any
'wolf' tell you anything different. No person, place or one thing can
separate you from God's love. Hebrew 13-5-6 The devil comes to steal,
kill and destroy, but Jesus came that you might have life and that you
may have life more abundantly. (John 10:10)
My prayer for you is that you are enjoying abundant life TODAY to the
full to the overflow in Jesus name.
In His Service.
Opal Dalton
A minister of TRUTH
Recently a minister asked me
"Do you have enemies?"
I responded "I guess I do."
Well that statement should have been...
"Yes I do. DO you?"
The WORD Of GOD speaks clearly regarding enemies which
fight against the PLAN OF GOD and DIVINE ASSIGNMENTS
of all who are true servants of GOD
We as servants of God must recognize that satan is our enemy.
and that Jesus also warned us to beware of men in Matthew 10:17, 18
Today, this Food for Thought has a mission and purpose to
remind us that our enemy is anyone who attempts to hinder or
sabotage the assignment and plans GOD has revealed for our life.
An enemy is also anyone who weakens our mpassion for our future
and our dream. Galatians 5:7-9. (I could write out the scriptures,
however I feel led to just give the reference so you can look them up.)
Servants who are SENT OF GOD, are sent forth as sheep in
the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents and
harmless as doves. Matthew 10:16
This day... I pray that God reveal to you with total clarity, beyond a
shadow of a doubt, the REAL and TRUE GOD SENT SERVANTS
and also on any/all wolves that are influencing your life. Remember,
those whom God sends SPEAKS THE WORD of GOD and the SPIRIT
is given without measure unto GOD SENT servants.
Stay tuned to the loving voice of the Holy Spirit who reminds you
of your TRUE identity. He is your Holy Ghost coach and He speaks
only when you listen.
One thing is for sure, He desires your ultimate victory, so don't let any
'wolf' tell you anything different. No person, place or one thing can
separate you from God's love. Hebrew 13-5-6 The devil comes to steal,
kill and destroy, but Jesus came that you might have life and that you
may have life more abundantly. (John 10:10)
My prayer for you is that you are enjoying abundant life TODAY to the
full to the overflow in Jesus name.
In His Service.
Opal Dalton
A minister of TRUTH
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Release the Power of the Holy Ghost
FOOD For THOUGHT ... July 26, 2008
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly
above all that we ask or think, according to the power
that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by
Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end.
Ephesians 3:20, 21
Satanic forces tremble and they bow down at the name of
JESUS CHRIST of Nazareth!
When we diligently take heed and obey the Word of God
if satan comes one way he will have to flee seven ways.
God will never be made ashamed. Neither will His children
be made ashamed that WAIT for Him.
Though GOD WAITS, He gives those who WAIT for Him
double for our shame.
God is always Victorious. He makes those that are heirs
of salvation VICTORIOUS every time.
God creates bridges out of troubles.
When our mind is stayed upon the Lord, He gives perfect peace.
(Isaiah 26:3)
Have a blessed weekend.
Opal Dalton
www.opaldalton.com
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly
above all that we ask or think, according to the power
that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by
Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end.
Ephesians 3:20, 21
Satanic forces tremble and they bow down at the name of
JESUS CHRIST of Nazareth!
When we diligently take heed and obey the Word of God
if satan comes one way he will have to flee seven ways.
God will never be made ashamed. Neither will His children
be made ashamed that WAIT for Him.
Though GOD WAITS, He gives those who WAIT for Him
double for our shame.
God is always Victorious. He makes those that are heirs
of salvation VICTORIOUS every time.
God creates bridges out of troubles.
When our mind is stayed upon the Lord, He gives perfect peace.
(Isaiah 26:3)
Have a blessed weekend.
Opal Dalton
www.opaldalton.com
Thursday, July 24, 2008
The LORD Will WAIT!
BLESSED ARE THEY THAT WAIT FOR HIM................
Isaiah 30:18-21
(18) And therefore, will the Lord wait that He may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the Lord is a God of judgment: blessed are they that wait for him.
(19) And the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem: thou shalt weep no more: he will be very gracious unto thee at the voice of they cry, when he shall hear it, he will answer thee.
(20) And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity, and the water of affliction (trouble), yet shall not thy teachers be removed into a corner anymore, but thine eyes shall see thy teachers:
(21) And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye go to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.
As you WAIT, may you hear the Specific Word directly from the LORD to lead, guide and direct you so that you may stay on the shiny path that the LORD has set before you. GOD bless you.
In His service,
Opal Dalton
http://www. opaldalton. com
Isaiah 30:18-21
(18) And therefore, will the Lord wait that He may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the Lord is a God of judgment: blessed are they that wait for him.
(19) And the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem: thou shalt weep no more: he will be very gracious unto thee at the voice of they cry, when he shall hear it, he will answer thee.
(20) And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity, and the water of affliction (trouble), yet shall not thy teachers be removed into a corner anymore, but thine eyes shall see thy teachers:
(21) And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye go to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.
As you WAIT, may you hear the Specific Word directly from the LORD to lead, guide and direct you so that you may stay on the shiny path that the LORD has set before you. GOD bless you.
In His service,
Opal Dalton
http://www. opaldalton. com
WE MUST TESTIFY! WE ARE OVERCOMERS IN JESUS NAME!
NEHEMIAH ENDURED and OVERCOME
Seven Fold Opposition To Rebuilding the Wall at Jerusaleum.
(1) Anger Nehemiah 4:1
(2) Ridicule Nehemiah 4:1-3
(3) Conspiracy and war Nehemiah 4:7 and 8
(4) Continual threatening Nehemiah 4:10-23
(5) Craftiness Nehemiah 6:1-4
(6) Accusation Nehemiah 6:5-9
(7) Treachery Nehemiah 6:10-14
We can relate to all of these things. Can you? If so, be encouraged. Hold Fast! When a servant of the LORD has a burden or desire, and is willing and submissive to do 'anything' for the LORD, the devil sets out to delay, hinder and completely stop us, but we CAN do all things through Christ who strengthens us. We are made overcomers through the Blood of the Lamb and the Word of our testimony.
What shall we then say to these things, If God be for us who shall be against us? (ROMANS 8:31) No weapon that is formed against us shall prosper and every tongue that rises against us shall we condemn for this is heritage of the servants of the LORD and our righteous is of Him, saith the Lord (Isaiah (54:17)
We know there is a GOD. HE is the only true and loving GOD. HE is our GOD! Let GOD be true and every man a liar. Vengeance belongs to the LORD and HE will repay. HE sees all and judges all. HE says to touch not HIS anointed and do His prophets no harm.
Look up and rejoice. And again I say rejoice. GOD sees you and all that pertains to you. All will receive your just due in due season in JESUS name!
In HIS service,
Opal Dalton
Opal Dalton Ministries www.opaldalton
Steppin' Out Blessed http://myspace.com/opaldalton
The Restoration Project http://restorationprojectknoxville.com
Seven Fold Opposition To Rebuilding the Wall at Jerusaleum.
(1) Anger Nehemiah 4:1
(2) Ridicule Nehemiah 4:1-3
(3) Conspiracy and war Nehemiah 4:7 and 8
(4) Continual threatening Nehemiah 4:10-23
(5) Craftiness Nehemiah 6:1-4
(6) Accusation Nehemiah 6:5-9
(7) Treachery Nehemiah 6:10-14
We can relate to all of these things. Can you? If so, be encouraged. Hold Fast! When a servant of the LORD has a burden or desire, and is willing and submissive to do 'anything' for the LORD, the devil sets out to delay, hinder and completely stop us, but we CAN do all things through Christ who strengthens us. We are made overcomers through the Blood of the Lamb and the Word of our testimony.
What shall we then say to these things, If God be for us who shall be against us? (ROMANS 8:31) No weapon that is formed against us shall prosper and every tongue that rises against us shall we condemn for this is heritage of the servants of the LORD and our righteous is of Him, saith the Lord (Isaiah (54:17)
We know there is a GOD. HE is the only true and loving GOD. HE is our GOD! Let GOD be true and every man a liar. Vengeance belongs to the LORD and HE will repay. HE sees all and judges all. HE says to touch not HIS anointed and do His prophets no harm.
Look up and rejoice. And again I say rejoice. GOD sees you and all that pertains to you. All will receive your just due in due season in JESUS name!
In HIS service,
Opal Dalton
Opal Dalton Ministries www.opaldalton
Steppin' Out Blessed http://myspace.com/opaldalton
The Restoration Project http://restorationprojectknoxville.com
Sunday, July 20, 2008
What You Are Seeking Is Not in Your Yesterday!
GOD HAS SPECIFIC PLANS FOR YOUR DESTINY
Yesterday is gone.
Tomorrow is not here.
You prepare for the days ahead by what you do TODAY.
Every faith action creates a divine reaction.
What you are seeking is not in your yesterday.
What you are seeking will be found in the places where God is taking you.
Delight yourself in the Lord
And He will add to you the desires of your heart.
Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.
Then the things you desire will be the things God desires to add unto you.
And all these things shall be added unto you.
For God will not withhold anything that is good FOR you FROM you.
Have a blessed Sunday.
Opal Dalton
~July 20, 2008
Opal Dalton Ministries
Yesterday is gone.
Tomorrow is not here.
You prepare for the days ahead by what you do TODAY.
Every faith action creates a divine reaction.
What you are seeking is not in your yesterday.
What you are seeking will be found in the places where God is taking you.
Delight yourself in the Lord
And He will add to you the desires of your heart.
Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.
Then the things you desire will be the things God desires to add unto you.
And all these things shall be added unto you.
For God will not withhold anything that is good FOR you FROM you.
Have a blessed Sunday.
Opal Dalton
~July 20, 2008
Opal Dalton Ministries
Friday, July 18, 2008
It Is So Sweet To Trust In JESUS
Food For Thought .. July 17, 2008
The higher you fly in life, the less dead weight you can carry.
Refuse to listen to the words of fear that tries to cut you from
within and without through the doubters around you.
Jesus said .. HE will never leave us or forsake us, so we may
boldly say, "The Lord is my helper and I will not fear what man shall
do unto me."
Stay tuned to the loving voice of the Holy Spirit and He will continually
remind you of your TRUE identity.
He is the Holy Ghost coach who desires your ultimate victory, however
He only speaks when you listen.
People, places and things who surround you influence what you will
become and what you will accomplish.
It is so sweet to trust in JESUS.....And to take HIM at HIS WORD!
IT REALLY IS!
The higher you fly in life, the less dead weight you can carry.
Refuse to listen to the words of fear that tries to cut you from
within and without through the doubters around you.
Jesus said .. HE will never leave us or forsake us, so we may
boldly say, "The Lord is my helper and I will not fear what man shall
do unto me."
Stay tuned to the loving voice of the Holy Spirit and He will continually
remind you of your TRUE identity.
He is the Holy Ghost coach who desires your ultimate victory, however
He only speaks when you listen.
People, places and things who surround you influence what you will
become and what you will accomplish.
It is so sweet to trust in JESUS.....And to take HIM at HIS WORD!
IT REALLY IS!
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Is Your Fat In The Boiling Pot?
Boiled Down and Officially Competent
Is your fat in the 'boiling pot'
Are you "going through" and/or "waiting" for a Word from the Lord to lead and guide you? Are you seemingly challenged on every side, misunderstood, persecuted in any way "for the gospel's sake", forsaken, and/or ostracized for reasons unknown to you? If any of this apply's to you, look up and rejoice! Do not let satan put you down, falsely accuse you or place false responsibility on you. Search the scriptures for yourself (John 5:39, John 14:26, II Timothy 2:15) and see what the WORD of God says regarding your particular situation.
If you are a Believer who has invited Jesus Christ of Nazareth to be your Saviour, you have been 'called' to 'carry on' with the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15-20). When you submit to your 'call', you are a 'chosen' vessel. You must be ENABLED by the HOLY SPIRIT to accomplish your God given assignments, for you can do nothing within yourself, your power, or your strength. However you CAN do all things through Christ which strengthens you. (Philippians 4:13)
Paul wrote....I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:1-2
To prove what is the good and acceptable will of God, we begin by allowing Holy Spirit renew our mind, open our spiritual eyes and ears and give our heads (mind, eyes, ears, nose, mouth) a Holy Ghost 'makeover'. (I will elaborate more on this at another time)
When I began to study and meditate on being 'ENABLED By The Holy Spirit', I found that one of the definitions for ENABLED is 'TO RENDER'. Definitions for RENDER are 'BOILED DOWN and QUALIFIED' and also 'To GIVE OFFICIALLY.'
Holy Spirit took me back in my memory to when I was a little girl living on a farm. My parents raised as much of our food as possible, including meat. In the fall, some of the pigs were killed, cut up and prepared (enabled) so they would qualify for food which we would eat all winter. Hams and shoulders were cured. Some of the meat was put into a grinder and became sausage. And the fat (and I don't remember what else) was put into a big black 'boiling pot' on an outside furnace that Daddy had built.
Moma would make the fire hot under the 'boiling pot'. She would say she was 'rendering' the lard. After awhile she would strain what was in the boiling pot through a cloth (probably a feed sack). A beautiful, clear liquid would flow through the cloth. Not one speck of anything was in it. Next the liquid had to cool. The fat and any other by products that Moma had placed in the 'boiling pot' had to go through the COMPLETE PROCESS in order to become an almost snow white solid known as PURE LARD. It was now QUALIFIED, COMPETENT and ENABLED to be USED as PURE LARD in the delicious (and FIT to EAT) biscuits, cakes, pie crusts, cookies, etc. that Moma made.
Is your fat in the 'boiling pot' Are you being 'rendered' (enabled) by the Holy Spirit? In order to do what God has called you to do, you must go through a "process' to be qualified as competent and to be enabled to carry out your divine assignment. Think it not strange at the fiery trial which comes to try you as though some strange thing happened to you. Let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. (James 1:4)
When you come to the knowledge that you are being "Enabled by the Holy Spirit", you can rejoice in the fires as you are BOILED DOWN and QUALIFIED by HOLY SPIRIT through HIS special process, so that you may become Officially Competent to "Do', to "Be' and to "Accomplish' everything that God wants you to 'Do', to 'Be', and to 'Accomplish'!
Is your fat in the 'boiling pot'
Are you "going through" and/or "waiting" for a Word from the Lord to lead and guide you? Are you seemingly challenged on every side, misunderstood, persecuted in any way "for the gospel's sake", forsaken, and/or ostracized for reasons unknown to you? If any of this apply's to you, look up and rejoice! Do not let satan put you down, falsely accuse you or place false responsibility on you. Search the scriptures for yourself (John 5:39, John 14:26, II Timothy 2:15) and see what the WORD of God says regarding your particular situation.
If you are a Believer who has invited Jesus Christ of Nazareth to be your Saviour, you have been 'called' to 'carry on' with the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15-20). When you submit to your 'call', you are a 'chosen' vessel. You must be ENABLED by the HOLY SPIRIT to accomplish your God given assignments, for you can do nothing within yourself, your power, or your strength. However you CAN do all things through Christ which strengthens you. (Philippians 4:13)
Paul wrote....I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:1-2
To prove what is the good and acceptable will of God, we begin by allowing Holy Spirit renew our mind, open our spiritual eyes and ears and give our heads (mind, eyes, ears, nose, mouth) a Holy Ghost 'makeover'. (I will elaborate more on this at another time)
When I began to study and meditate on being 'ENABLED By The Holy Spirit', I found that one of the definitions for ENABLED is 'TO RENDER'. Definitions for RENDER are 'BOILED DOWN and QUALIFIED' and also 'To GIVE OFFICIALLY.'
Holy Spirit took me back in my memory to when I was a little girl living on a farm. My parents raised as much of our food as possible, including meat. In the fall, some of the pigs were killed, cut up and prepared (enabled) so they would qualify for food which we would eat all winter. Hams and shoulders were cured. Some of the meat was put into a grinder and became sausage. And the fat (and I don't remember what else) was put into a big black 'boiling pot' on an outside furnace that Daddy had built.
Moma would make the fire hot under the 'boiling pot'. She would say she was 'rendering' the lard. After awhile she would strain what was in the boiling pot through a cloth (probably a feed sack). A beautiful, clear liquid would flow through the cloth. Not one speck of anything was in it. Next the liquid had to cool. The fat and any other by products that Moma had placed in the 'boiling pot' had to go through the COMPLETE PROCESS in order to become an almost snow white solid known as PURE LARD. It was now QUALIFIED, COMPETENT and ENABLED to be USED as PURE LARD in the delicious (and FIT to EAT) biscuits, cakes, pie crusts, cookies, etc. that Moma made.
Is your fat in the 'boiling pot' Are you being 'rendered' (enabled) by the Holy Spirit? In order to do what God has called you to do, you must go through a "process' to be qualified as competent and to be enabled to carry out your divine assignment. Think it not strange at the fiery trial which comes to try you as though some strange thing happened to you. Let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. (James 1:4)
When you come to the knowledge that you are being "Enabled by the Holy Spirit", you can rejoice in the fires as you are BOILED DOWN and QUALIFIED by HOLY SPIRIT through HIS special process, so that you may become Officially Competent to "Do', to "Be' and to "Accomplish' everything that God wants you to 'Do', to 'Be', and to 'Accomplish'!
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