February 2020

We are the offspring of the great I AM. Superheroes and servants of the Most High God! Our address is under the shadow of the Almighty, and no evil comes near us.

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters. Then God said, ‘Let there be light’; and there was light.” Genesis 1:1-3

The very first words of Truth ever written are found in the scripture above.  It gives a vivid description of how God, The Creator, began everything by the spoken Word of His power and light.  The word light in this scripture comes from the Hebrew word “owr” which literally means the light of day.  The Latin word is “phos”. It is where we get the word photon or a particle of light as emitted from the sun.  Acts 26:13 describes a light brighter than the sun at midday.  Both of the scriptures in Genesis and Acts use the same Latin word “phos,” as does James 1:17, to describe the light of the Father.   ^“… coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.”  (James 1:17 – Emphasis mine) So how can the same word describe both the Creator and the created?

Malachi 3:6 says: “For I, the Lord, do not change…” The Lord does not change, but creation DOES!

 In 1999  Lene Vestergaard Hau at Harvard University successfully slowed down the speed of light to 40 MPH. Our point here is to say that everything of this world (kosmos lat) is subject to change; but the things of God (Spirit) do not change. 

 If you are placing your trust in the “created”, (what you can see, touch, smell, hear and taste) then that trust will be violated to the point that there will be no hope. All things of this world will pass away (2 Peter 3:10).  However, Jesus said in John 6:47 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me has everlasting life.” What an awesome promise to grab hold of!  We will be the first to admit that it is hard to look beyond the five senses and to live by faith with the Spirit who lives in us. It takes time and it takes practice – a lot of practice! But it does not change who He is nor does it change His promises for our life.  While His creation will pass away, we will not because He lives in us and us in Him. He is in the Father and therefore the Father is in us.

There is a simple statement that has affected many people.  It is:  “Heaven is real, Hell is real, and where will you spend eternity?” This world WILL pass away, heaven will ALWAYS remain!  There is hope in the everlasting Father!

2020 Prayer Points

Scripture: The lovers of God who chase after righteousness will find all their dreams come true:
                   an abundant life drenched with favor and a fountain that overflows with satisfaction.

                    (Proverbs 21:21)

Prayer Points:

·         God’s provision and balance in everything: health, ministry and finances.

·         To stand on God’s promise of protection – spirit, soul, & body for us personally as well as our kids, extended family, those we are in relationship with and consider family, and our friends. Our support system – both personal and professionally.

·         Our Marriage – We are Holy Spirit led in all things and His timing. We take time for each other to cultivate a strong, intimate and unified marriage.

·         This year to be a time of rest & reflection and a time of prayer and preparation for the direction God will lead us into and He give us intentional direction concerning missions for next year and counseling.

·         Our joy is continually renewed daily and we continue to meet people right where they are in life.

·         New opportunities for growth both in LPEM and personally/to be clean, willing and obedient vessels for His service and honorable in all that we do.

·         To have a continually sharpened and quickened discernment and to be a good steward of it. To guard our hearts, thoughts and emotions concerning others – that we see clearly in all that we encounter.

·         For every counseling time slot to be filled to the overflowing of a waiting list.

·         To be good stewards of people, time, and money.

·         To be good stewards in matters of benevolence.

·         That we always, in every-thing, keep our focus on God, our eyes set toward eternity, to be Kingdom minded with the mind of Christ and to stay in “today” and in step with Him.

·         For new, more and dedicated prayer warriors and financial partnerships.

·         LPEM newsletter to always be insightful, a “now” Word, anointed and written by the Holy Spirit.

·         To have Divine appointments and Encounters with Him.

·         Covering over board/advisory board members.

·         Covering over intercessors, and counseling advisors.

·         To remain teachable and pliable in Him and to hear Him clearly.

Ending Scripture:  Go ahead and make all the plans you want, but it’s the Lord who will     

                                   ultimately direct your steps. (Proverbs 16:1)   

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As always we love you and pray for you also. Thank you for your dedication to pray and partner with Loving People Enough Ministries.

Love and Blessings,

Pastors Doug & Lisa Barber

6203 76TH St.
Lubbock, Texas 79424
Doug 806-790-4757
Lisa 806-790-4756
doug@lpeministries.org
lisaann@lpeministries.org