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Satan and the Silkworm

7/17/2018

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Recently, while studying the subject of "Freedom" for our Sunday morning series, I happened upon the story of the Silkworm. The story was for me, more about the farmer than the silkworm. Just like Christians, the silkworm goes through many stages of growth. The silkworm farmer watches the worm. At just right time the silkworm farmer destroys the worm. Then the farmer takes what the worm has toiled for,  before he becomes what he was meant to be, before he stretches forth his wings to freedom.
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The first stage is the worm, crawling on it's belly, its only care is filling his belly. I often feel before we are saved, that's the whole of it. We don't know we were created for greatness. We live unaware that we were created to fly. We have no idea that there is a process in our becoming free. We get caught up in the pleasures of the flesh. What we see is what we want. We go about consuming until we are consumed.
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Sometimes in the life of a Christian it seems that things get worst before they get better. It appears that all we do is work. We toil and spin and then, we come to the end of life as we know it. Satan wants nothing more than to discourage us and cause us to loose hope. He watches as we spin and make his plans to kill, steal and destroy.
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But, one day we break free. We realize that God is a good God. He created us for greatness. We were created in His image and likeness. God does have a future for us, and it is a future for good. When the process is finished--at just the right time, we take flight. We become what we were in the process of becoming all along. 
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Satan knows the process. He has been around a long time. He watches mankind with a hate and a desire to destroy him. We as Christians took his place when he was kicked out of heaven with a third of the angels. He had instruments, percussion, strings and pipes within him and was in the presence of God until merchandising was found within him. (Ez. 28:15) That word merchandising means that he kept back some of the praise for himself. If a salesman sold you a suit for $300.00 and put $200.00 in the cash drawer and $100.00 in his pocket; that is much like what satan did. He took the praise that belonged to God.

​The silkworm farmer is much like satan. He only cares about what he can get out of the silkworm, not about the silkworm or what the silkworm is to become. He wants to merchandise the worm. So, when the worm has spun out it's days, the farmer steams the cocoon open killing the worm and harvesting the silk. 

He puts the worm in such hot situations that the worm cannot survive. Then, all that the worm has spun goes to the hands of satan. Satan always kills his captives.

Actions Step: The next time you find yourself in a steamy situation, call upon the name of the Lord. When the heat gets turned up in your life, call upon your creator and maker. When you feel trapped in the web of your own making, call upon your Savior. The Lord tells us in His word, "that He made the blacksmith the one that blows against the coals." (Is. 54:16) In other words, God knows what to do with satan! We were created to be free. Let's use our freedom to be all God has called us to be, and to set others free. Today, use your freedom to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with those that see themselves as worms, to those that are hopelessly spinning and watch as Jesus gives them wings!
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In the presence of greatness.

7/16/2018

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Taking a break from the topic of "Parenting" to share what I am learning in my own life with you. I hope this teachable moment will be both a blessing and beneficial .
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When God allows us the opportunity to be in the presence of greatness it is not just so we can feel good, it is so we can grow. In the presence of someone who walks higher than we do, it affords us the opportunity to see what we can become. We can become greater when we listen more than we speak. We become greater when we ask questions. We can become greater when we take note of how others manage themselves in the area of speech, time management, prayer, manners, work, and communication just to name a few.

Romans 8:28 - And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Action Step: Today ask God to give you opportunities to become more than you are today. And when God does, ask questions, listen and observe. If you are in a position of modeling for others, keep the bar high. There are those of us watching and wanting to come up higher.

In honor of Deborah's Voice Founder-Pastor Diane Mullins. 
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Demons and Deliverance in children.

7/13/2018

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We can all attest to the fact that we are born with a fallen nature. No one has to teach us sin, it comes with the package if you will. We come out of the womb wanting our will, not Thy will be done. Coupled with this selfish desire many often experience rejection from an unwanted pregnancy or because of gender preference. This being said many children can be born with demons from the above causes or a generational curse. 
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The hope is that Jesus bore our sickness and diseases and was bruised for our iniquities. Children need born again just like we adults. In the same manner just as adults need deliverance, so do children and the earlier the better. In prayer for deliverance with children we do not need to raise our voices or be overly demonstrative. It is in the authority and the blood of Jesus that sets the captives free. In my experience the Father has more power over their children than I do as a minister. If the parent understands deliverance I usually have them pray over the child and get in agreement with them. (Mal. 14:6, Colossians 3:21, Proverbs 29:15)
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Reasons for children to be tormented by demons are many. Here are a few:
​1. Children born from incestuous unions (Gen. 19:36- 38).
2. Curse of idol worship extends to fourth generation of great-grandchildren (Exodus 20:1-5).
3. Children who strike their parents (Exodus 21:15). 4. Those who curse their parents (Exodus 21:17).
5. Iniquity of fathers on children (Exodus 34:6-7).
6. Children wandered for 40 years (Numbers 14:18 & 33).
7. Idol worship (Deut. 5:9-10).
8. Rebellious children (Deut. 21:18-21).
9. Curse of the bastard extends to tenth generation of descendants (Deut. 23:2).
10. In son's days evil will come on his house (I Kings 21:19).
11. The iniquity of the father upon the children (Jer. 32:18). 
Action Step: If you suspect that your child or children may be affected by demons or demonic influence begin to pray, and ask God for the opportunity to pray the prayer of deliverance using the authority in the name of Jesus, and His blood. Have the father of the child pray that the spirits leave the child in Jesus name. Afterwards if the child is old enough begin to teach the child the Word of God and how to do spiritual warfare themselves. Model godly living in front of your child.
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Self-Esteem in children and in adults.

7/12/2018

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Joshua 1:9 (ESV) "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."
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It's easy to tell a child that what people say, doesn't matter. But, it is hard for even adults to believe that. Often times we shrug off the importance of having friends, fitting in, and doing things that other people do. We compare ourselves with others and then tell our children not to compare. We must remember that healthy parents produce healthy children. If we have low self-esteem then no doubt we will probably produce the same in our children. Our greatest challenge as a parent is to raise children we like to be around as adults. If we affirm and acknowledge our children daily then they will grow up liking themselves. the Bible tells us if we want to have friends we must show ourselves friendly. Building others self-esteem will boomerang around to help build one's own self esteem
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Here above is a check list from one to ten in rating your self esteem. How do you rate yourself? If your child is old enough have him or her check themselves, and then discuss the findings. Perhaps you could ask your child what they think they would need to do to in order to move closer to a ten? What would you need to do as a parent to bring up your own score. Share those ideas with your child. Again, healthy parents equals healthy children. This is more the rule rather than an exception. 
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Action Step: ​Genesis 1:27 (ESV) "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them." Read this scripture over and over a few times, and let it get down on the inside of you. You and your children are created in the image of God. Whatever God is and has, that is what you are, and what you can have. Think about that. You are the image of God. There is nothing in you that was created as a less than. God always does abundantly more than we are able to think. Now live today as if you believed this with all your heart. Act like you believe this. Then watch God add His "at-a-boy!"
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Stay or Stray from the faith? Which will your children choose?

7/11/2018

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Deuteronomy 6:1-2 (NIV) "These are the commands, decrees and laws the Lord your God directed me to teach you to observe in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess, 2 so that you, your children and their children after them may fear the Lord your God as long as you live by keeping all his decrees and commands that I give you, and so that you may enjoy long life."
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There are three areas we need to teach our children. The first is their Beliefs. Most think that the first would be Behavior, but if children do not understand "the why" they will not display the behavior for very long. The third thing is Belonging. 

As Christians we know Romans 10:9-10 says, "
If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is LORD," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved." 

Once we believe, then our behavior starts to change. It changes because we believe the power of the Holy Spirit inside of us changes us from the inside out. Our "want to" changes. We behave differently because we believe differently. When we are born again we are birthed into a new family--the family of God. We believe that God's word is final authority. We read the word and it tells us we are now children of God and that Jesus will never leave us. We belong.
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Children will do what you do, not what you tell them to do.
To teach your child means to train them by modeling.
Your children will become just like you.

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Teachable Moments for children~Spiritual Warfare

7/10/2018

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“Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.” Luke 10:19

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Ephesians Chapter 6:11-17 
“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 
 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.  
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” 

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Regardless, of the age of our children, we know thllat the devil came to steal, kill, and destroy. The devil does not care that our children are young and innocent concerning the warfare over their lives. Therefore, we as parents must begin teaching them as soon as possible. 

For example, when they have a bad day, when they get hurt, when they can't find what they are looking for, encourage them to pray. Teach them that when they are being attacked, and--they can fight back. Pray with them a simple prayer, and then speak to the devil to release that thing they lost. Finish the job by "Thanking God" for exposing the item.

Another great idea is to read scripture to your child. The one above is a great portion of scripture for beginners as well as advanced children. Make the items for your child with their helps, and explain each piece of armor as you make them. Then teach them how each piece of armor is to be used.

Action Step:  It is not the job of the school to teach your children about the things of God. It is our job to train up a child. This word train means by example, without words. In other words, it means, let your child see you do spiritual warfare. Live your life in front of your child in a way that if they did what you did, they would have a successful life. Remind yourself you are raising never dying human beings that will one day rule the world, have children of their own, and perhaps even take care of you. Children do what they see, not what you say. The old saying, "More is caught than taught is true. Today, fright the fight of faith in front of your child! We do them an injustice to fight all their battles for them. We want to raise warriors not whimps.

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Empathy in raising children.

7/9/2018

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Empathy is defined as understanding and sharing the feelings of another. When discipling children it is wise to use empathy in communicating what it is you are wanting the child to do. For example you want the child to wear socks and shoes. The child wants to go barefoot. Explain to the child using empathy, "I know it is so much more comfortable to go barefoot. Shoes are sometimes hot and heavy. I don't enjoy wearing shoes either. But, when we come back in from outside we can take the shoes back off. However, while we are outside we need to protect our feet." Just letting them know that you understand how they feel and that you feel what they feel, will often times diffuse a battle. Try it. 
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Children just like adults want to be heard and understood. Once they believe you care then, they will begin to hear what you have to say. Many times the other person, including our children just want to know you understand what they are trying to communicate. If they know they are being sufficiently understood then they will settle down and begin to work towards a compromise.
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Empathetic listening takes time to learn, and even more time to get good at. Give your child two choices. One choice you control and the other they control. Let them choose, then make them live with their choices. Each time you do this you will be reinforcing good behavior not bad. Whatever you reinforce you will see more of. 
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Action Step: Today, begin to practice showing empathy. When someone tells you how they feel refuse to say anything about what they should, and should not feel, or do. Instead ask questions. I bet that really hurts your feelings? Do you want to talk about it? I truly understand, how can I help? Perhaps just sitting and not saying a word but just holding them or looking at them can really help. Give it a try.
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Differences in raising girls and boys.

7/6/2018

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All children spell love "Time". But, what you do with sons and daughters during that time is totally different. Little boys want their Dad's to be rough and tumble with them. While little girls like conversation. Little girls need to be told how much you love them and how special they are inside and out.
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Little girls, like their mothers before them are wired to talk. Daddy's must learn to listen. They need to hear certain things spoken by their fathers such as "You are beautiful inside and out". "I believe you can be anything you want to be." "I am so proud of you." "I am lucky to be your father." All these are seemingly simple to say, because as fathers you feel that way--but they still need to be spoken. Little girls are fragile. Daddy's have the privilege of giving their daughters wings. A daughter that is loved can soar to great heights. Perhaps that is why God wants us to speak well of His bride. The Bride of Christ needs to be loved in this manner as well.
John 13:34 (KJV) "A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another."
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Action Step: Believe in your daughters. Sow seeds of love and admiration and expectation into them. They are birthers. They can birth vision sown into them by the words spoken to them. Let them know that you are the luckiest Dad in the world to have them as your daughter. Listen when they speak. You won't be sorry.
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Parenting isn't as easy as it looks.

7/5/2018

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Proverbs 22:6 - Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Deuteronomy 11:19 - And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.
I started a new series on parenting. I truly believe we must get back to the Bible and use what it says to teach us how to parent. We have a very small window in which to mold our children into Christlikeness. Yet, our children are the backbone of our society, as they will be the law makers or law breakers. They will become the preachers and the politicians. Therefore, we will either reign or decay, based on how we raise our children. So, parenting matters more than most of the other things we do in life. And, whether you have children or not, you and I are always modeling for others what does it look like to be a child of God? What does is look like to be a Christian? How does a godly father conduct himself? What does a godly mother do differently in raising her children? These and a thousand other whys and whats, are being answered everyday by our behavior--good or bad.
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We can not leave parenting to chance, to teachers, or to television. In fact, sitting our children in front of a TV for hours will allow the TV to "Tell the vision" for our children's lives. We are to teach and train our children. Train means by modeling and without words. What children see they do. What we model for our children is every bit as important if not more, than what we say. More is caught than taught. We must ask ourselves the question, "If my child grows up to be just like me, is that a good thing?". The reason we must ask ourselves that question is because they will grow up and when they do we will see ourselves.
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Loving our children well means we do what is best for them in the long run, not in the moment. We care more about their character, than them being a character in front of others. So, we care less about what others think, and more about what God says. We spend more time with our children, than money buying things for our children. We sacrifice the now for the later, knowing that what we put in, is what we will get out.

Action Step: Think about what you are modeling for your children, or in large for the next generation. Do you feel confident in how the children of America are being shaped, taught, modeled for and instructed in the things of God? If not, what can you begin to do about it today? Start doing that one thing right now.

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Freedom is available but there is a cost.

7/3/2018

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  “Those who would deny freedom to others, deserve it not for themselves.” -Abraham Lincoln
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Galatians 5:1 (KJV) " It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery."
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2 Chronicles 7:14 (kJV) "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."
Action Step: Today and for the rest of the week begin to thank the Lord for your freedom. Earnestly seek the Lord in what He would have you to do, in order to keep America free from all of the enemies within and without. How and what are you teaching the next generation? When we are no longer here will they know that we stood for Christ? Will they know the cost of freedom? I pray for you and your families that you not only have a wonderful Independence Day celebration with food, fun and fireworks, but that you take time to give thanks and pray.
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