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Send us Fan Mail Hello and welcome to Spiritual Warriors, the Caregivers. This is Episode 18 in our series on Spiritual Warfare. If you are a caregiver, you are a spiritual warrior. We want to encourage you in your walk with God and remind you that He is with you, for He said, I will never leave you nor forsake you. Hebrews 13. Verse 5, part b. My name is Dr. Stephanie Wright, and today’s episode is about four caregivers who sacrificed for one man. It is entitled “Through the Roof.” Our scripture reading is from Mark 2:1-12 and Luke 5:18-20.   The scripture begins by telling us that Jesus returned to Capernaum and was in a house. Mark 2:1 And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. Capernaum was a city known as Jesus’ and his disciples' home base. It is believed that Peter, Andrew, James, John, and Matthew lived or worked near Capernaum. So, when Jesus returned to Capernaum that day, everyone was talking about it. Scripture doesn’t say whose house Jesus was in, but Jesus was known to have spent time at Peter’s mother’s home, where he healed her of a fever (Matthew 8:14-15). Nevertheless, we do know that whoever owned the house had so many people gathered inside that no one else could enter. Mark 2: 2 reads And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them. It seems that Jesus would want a break now that he was back at headquarters, but that is not the case here; Jesus was there teaching in the midst of Pharisees, doctors, and common people. Luke 5:17 reads: And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them.  On the outside of that house were four men who had a friend who was paralyzed. Mark 2:3. This paralysis likely afflicted their friend so that he could not move his body. He was totally dependent on them for help. We don’t know anything else about the man, but anyone who has cared for someone with this debilitating disease knows how demanding a job it is.  Perhaps these four friends shared the daily responsibilities of caring for him: getting him up in the morning, washing him, dressing him, feeding him, and tending to his most challenging needs. All things that most people take for granted. But his friends did not want to see him continuing his life in this condition. So, when they heard that Jesus was coming back to town, they determined that they would take their friend to see Jesus. Jesus was known to have healed others; why not their friend? Their next steps would show how determined they were to see his suffering end. So, they went to the house where Jesus was teaching. They were met with a mass of people inside, so much so that they could not get through with their friend on his bed or what we would consider a stretcher. (Luke 5:18, Matthew 9:2). So, they devised a plan to get inside another way. They picked him up and proceeded to the rooftop. Houses in that day had stairs alongside that led to the roof. Then, without hesitation, they made their own “door” by ripping off the roof and making an opening large enough to lower their friend on his bed into the presence of the one who would heal him. Mark 2:4 reads: And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay. These friends did not let an obstacle block their path to a miracle. They could have given up and said, "Maybe it’s not the right time," but they didn’t. Their steadfast love for their friend wouldn't let them take “no” for an answer. Mark 2:5, 11-12: 5When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee. 11I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house. 12 And immediately he arose, took up the bed, and went forth before them all; insomuch that they were all amazed, and glorified God, saying, We never saw it on this fashion.  And so, we have four caregivers who could not heal the paralyzed friend, but they did carry him to the One who did heal him. Let me close by reminding all of us that, whether we realize it or not, we are caregivers of souls. If you know someone who does not know Jesus as their Savior and Lord, they need your prayers to deliver them from the debilitating bondage of sin unto salvation through Jesus Christ.  Thank you for joining us today. We hope that this series will be a blessing to you, especially because you are a caregiver. Now stay tuned for Dr. Apostle Charles, as he tells you how you may contact us and listen to past podcasts on spiritual warfare, fasting, prayer, and other topics. Until next time. If you want to contact us or comment on this podcast, please visit our website and select www.cgmissions.com/podcasts, where all episodes are available by category in series format. You can see some video and audio podcasts at: www.youtube.com/@cgmissionsinc then select from the video or podcast"Playlist."   CGM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations may be made on our website: https://www.cgmissions.com/donate-here-general-and-wecare/

Send us Fan Mail “And Ruth said to her mother-in-law, Naomi, Intreat me not to leave you, or to return from following after you: for where you go, I will go; and where you live, I will live: your people shall be my people, and your God my God. Hello, and welcome to Episode 17 in our series, Spiritual Warriors: The Caregivers. My name is Dr. Stephanie Wright, and this year, we're focusing on spiritual warfare. Today, we look at a woman who was a caregiver to her mother-in-law. Her name is Ruth, and her mother-in-law was Naomi. Naomi and her husband, Elimelech, left Bethlehem because of a famine in their land. They moved to a country called Moab, with their sons, Malon, and Chilion. After a while, Elimelech died, and the two sons married. One married a woman named Ruth, and the other a woman named Orpah. But about 10 years later, both sons died. Now, Naomi, Ruth, and Orpah are all widows. Naomi decided to return to Bethlehem where the famine had ended. But Ruth implored Naomi to let her return with her to Bethlehem. Orpah decided to remain in Moab. Ruth was a caregiver to her mother-in-law by first traveling with her back to Bethlehem. It is estimated that the trek on foot took between seven and ten days. Once they returned to Bethlehem, Ruth ensured her mother-in-law had food. Ruth subjected herself to a process called gleaning. Gleaning allowed the poor and the widowed to gather crops left over after the harvest. Basically, it was gathering the scraps left behind. Gleaning was not an easy process. It required people to work in the heat of the day, stoop to gather the leftover crops, and then collect them into bundles for a process called threshing. But Ruth's dedication to gleaning caught the eye of a man named Boaz. Boaz was the wealthy owner of the field where Ruth was gleaning. He was also a near kinsman of Naomi. Boaz saw Ruth's resourcefulness and her dedication to Naomi. He later married Ruth. Ruth not only blessed Naomi by being her caregiver, but she also blessed her with a grandson. Something they probably had lost all hope for after her sons died. And we were blessed by Ruth's faithfulness and caregiving. Because Boaz and Ruth's son was Obed, who began what is known as the Davidic line that led to the birth of Jesus, our Savior and Lord. Let me close with some scriptures that show the significance of the widow, and how God holds the widow in high esteem. And why we should be concerned about the care and caregiving of widows. Psalm 68 verse 5 reads, “A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows is God in his holy habitation. James chapter one, verse 27 reads, “Pure religion, and undefiled before God, and the Father, is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.” We did a podcast on the entire Book of Ruth, a very short 4-chapter book. So, when you have time, visit our website, and listen to it. Now, stay tuned as Dr. Apostle Charles Wright tells you how to contact us and access past podcasts. Thank you for joining us today. Until next time. If you want to contact us or comment on this podcast, please visit our website and select www.cgmissions.com/podcasts, where all episodes are available by category in series format. You can see some video and audio podcasts at: www.youtube.com/@cgmissionsinc then select from the video or podcast"Playlist."   CGM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations may be made on our website: https://www.cgmissions.com/donate-here-general-and-wecare/

Send us Fan Mail A Father’s Love Hello and welcome to Spiritual Warriors, the Caregivers. This is Episode 16 in our series on Spiritual Warfare. If you are a caregiver, you are a spiritual warrior. We want to encourage you in your walk with God and remind you that he is with you, for he said, I will never leave you nor forsake you. Hebrews 13. Verse 5, part b. My name is Dr. Stephanie Wright, and today’s episode is about a father who was an amazing caregiver. It is entitled “A Father’s Love.” Our scripture reading is from Mark 9:20-29. 20 And they brought the young man to Jesus: and when He saw him, straightway the spirit tare him; and he fell on the ground, and wallowed foaming. 21 And he asked his father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child. 22 And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us. 23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. 24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief. 25 When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him. 26 And the spirit cried, and rent him sore, and came out of him: and he was as one dead; insomuch that many said, He is dead. 27 But Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose. 28 And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him out? 29 And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.   We don’t know how old the son was in this scripture, but verse 21 tells us he was tormented from childhood. Then verses 25 and 26 tell us he was tormented by an evil spirit. So, it appears that for a number of years this father was a caregiver to this young man who had been throwing himself into fire and into water. He also witnessed his son foaming at the mouth and gnashing his teeth, and witnessed other attacks on his son’s body.   This is a father with a profound amount of love as a caregiver. That love is what we want to focus on today because only love can sustain a caregiver through the ravages waged against their loved ones’ bodies, minds, and souls. Yes, every caregiver must pray, fast, and have faith that their loved one can be miraculously delivered like the young man in our scripture. But love is key to continuing the fight for those we care for until they are delivered, no matter what we see and hear.   Continue in the caregiving work that you do. Those who are not in this daily fight don’t fully understand what you are going through. So be kind to yourself while you extend kindness to those you care for. It will all work in your favor one day.   Thank you for joining us today. We hope that this series will be a blessing to you, especially if you are a caregiver. And we will see you next time. Now stay tuned for Dr. Apostle Charles, as he tells you how you may contact us and listen to past podcasts on fasting, prayer, and other topics. If you want to contact us or comment on this podcast, please visit our website and select www.cgmissions.com/podcasts, where all episodes are available by category in series format. You can see some video and audio podcasts at: www.youtube.com/@cgmissionsinc then select from the video or podcast"Playlist."   CGM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations may be made on our website: https://www.cgmissions.com/donate-here-general-and-wecare/

Send us Fan Mail Today we are going to learn about two amazing women, two caregivers, an aunt and a nurse, from 2 Kings chapter 11. The aunt caregiver was Jehoshaba, and the nurse caregiver was not named. Our scripture for today is Isaiah 41:10. Do not fear, for I am with you. I will strengthen you and keep you.  This is season 14, episode 15 in our series Spiritual Warfare. Over the coming weeks, we will share scriptures and accounts of caregivers from the Bible. A caregiver is someone who helps others on a consistent basis, those who cannot help themselves. If you are a caregiver, you are a spiritual warrior. We want to encourage you in your walk with God and remind you that He is with you, for He said, I will never leave you nor forsake you. Hebrews 13: 5b. And we know God continues to be the best caregiver to the world because he loved us so much that he sent his only begotten Son to save us. John 3:16. So without further ado, let's start our series on Spiritual Warriors–The Caregivers.  If you want to contact us or comment on this podcast, please visit our website and select www.cgmissions.com/podcasts, where all episodes are available by category in series format. You can see some video and audio podcasts at: www.youtube.com/@cgmissionsinc then select from the video or podcast"Playlist."   CGM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations may be made on our website: https://www.cgmissions.com/donate-here-general-and-wecare/

Send us Fan Mail It is better to be righteous than it is to be right. Therefore, put on the breastplate of righteousness. Ephesians 6:14b. Hello and welcome to CGM Presents: In the Word. This is Episode 14, Spiritual Warfare Scriptures, Season 14. Our spiritual warfare scripture for this episode is Ephesians 6:14b. Put on the breastplate of righteousness. I attended an event with a group of ladies, and one of the women made the statement. “It is better to be righteous than it is to be right.” I do not recall to whom the statement was originally attributed and could not find the author after researching the quote. Nevertheless, it is a powerful statement which caused me to think about what righteousness means in the biblical sense. Why is it better to be righteous rather than to be right? Because God is righteous, Jesus exemplified righteousness when He was on earth, and the Holy Spirit gives us the power to live righteously. My simple definition of God’s righteousness is that He always does what is right. He does what is right, holy, faithful, and true. Here are just a few of the over 500 scriptures derived from the root word “righteous” or “righteousness” in the Bible. Psalm 11:7 — “For the Lord is righteous; he loves righteous deeds.” Psalm 97:2 — “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.” Psalm 119:137 — “Righteous are you, O Lord, and right are your rules.” Psalm 145:17 — “The Lord is righteous in all his ways.” Deuteronomy 32:4 — “A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he.” Daniel 9:14 — “The Lord our God is righteous in all the works that he has done.” Romans 1:17 — “For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith.” Romans 3:21–22 — “The righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law… through faith in Jesus Christ.”  God is righteous, and because he is righteous, he expects us to be righteous, and when we are righteous, we are able to wage spiritual warfare more effectively. Let’s consider the breastplate of God’s righteousness. The breastplate in the military sense was a metal vest that guarded the vital organs, in particular the heart. In comparison, the breastplate of righteousness is the spiritual armor that protects the heart and vital organs from spiritual attacks designed against you. It is your Holy Ghost armor. The Holy Spirit uses the breastplate of God’s righteousness to cover your heart from attacks that prevent you from waging spiritual warfare. Whatever you are going through right now, you can focus on the spiritual fight instead of being concerned about other influences because God has your heart covered. Proverbs 4:23 tells us, "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." Desiring righteousness will make you want to serve God and be pleasing to Him; being righteous will help you to walk more closely with God. It will make you want to be more like God. We have a tendency as human beings to want to be right. Nobody really wants to be wrong, and it’s very difficult for us to admit when we are wrong. Basically, we would prefer to always be right or right most of the time; consequently, because we have difficulty admitting when we are wrong, it could cause us to be puffed up and not be humble. Humility, as we have already discussed in a previous podcast, is important. So, righteousness keeps us humble as well because righteousness takes precedence over being right. So, the next time you want to be right about something, ask yourself the question, is it righteous? If the answer is “no” tighten up your righteousness breastplate and move forward into the next spiritual warfare battle.   Thank you for joining us today. Now, Dr. Charles Wright will close us out with information on how you may contact us and access other podcasts. Until next time. If you want to contact us or comment on this podcast, please visit our website and select www.cgmissions.com/podcasts, where all episodes are available by category in series format. You can see some video and audio podcasts at: www.youtube.com/@cgmissionsinc then select from the video or podcast"Playlist."   CGM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations may be made on our website: https://www.cgmissions.com/donate-here-general-and-wecare/

Send us Fan Mail Today's podcast is about humility and its role in spiritual warfare. Our scripture is Daniel Chapter 4:37b, "And those who walk in pride he is able to humble." These are the words of King Nebuchadnezzar II as he spoke about God. Nebuchadnezzar II was a Babylonian King who reigned from around 605 to 562 BCE. Among his many military conquests is the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BCE. He is also known for his many ambitious building projects, including the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. He is also famous for his praise of God in the Book of Daniel, chapters 2-4. In chapter 2, after Daniel interprets the king’s dream of an enormous statue, the king said, “Surely your God is the God of gods and the Lord of kings and a revealer of mysteries, for you were able to reveal this mystery.” In chapter three, the king saw the three Hebrew boys escape the fiery furnace he had thrown them into for defying his order to worship an idol statue. After they emerged from that fire unscathed, Nebuchadnezzar said, “Praise be to the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who has sent his angel and rescued his servants! They trusted in him and defied the king’s command and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God. Therefore I decree that the people of any nation or language who say anything against the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego be cut into pieces, and their houses be turned into piles of rubble, for no other god can save in this way.” Again, in chapter four, the king pays homage to God, but only after he went mad for esteeming himself above the One, True God. After the king repented, his sanity was restored, and he said: “Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, because everything he does is right and all his ways are just. And those who walk in pride he is able to humble.” Daniel 4:37 NIV We can only hope that God reached Nebuchadnezzar in chapter 4. His humility lasted only a little while after chapter 2. It is believed that 20-30 years will pass before we reach chapter 4. These chapters, especially chapter four, are about being humble and subduing pride. The most compelling reason to be humble is that we are all going to die. Yes, we are all going back to dust. Humility is a spiritual warfare weapon because you cannot be successful in spiritual warfare without three things—first submitting to the will of God, then admitting that you can do nothing without Him, and finally, committing to do what He leads you to do after you submit and admit. Humility subdues pride and puts pride under your foot where it belongs because God hates a proud look. Thus, God cannot be present with you in spiritual warfare if you are garnered in pride. So, for success in spiritual warfare, cover your armor in humble submission to his will. And don’t be like King Nebuchadnezzar, whose humility was temporary. Be steadfast and stay humble all the days of your life. If you want to contact us or comment on this podcast, please visit our website and select www.cgmissions.com/podcasts, where all episodes are available by category in series format. You can see some video and audio podcasts at: www.youtube.com/@cgmissionsinc then select from the video or podcast"Playlist."   CGM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations may be made on our website: https://www.cgmissions.com/donate-here-general-and-wecare/

Send us Fan Mail Hello and welcome to CGM Presents: In the Word. My name is Dr. Stephanie Wright. On behalf of Charles George Missions, welcome to “Spiritual Warfare Scriptures.” The resource for this series is the Word of God—the Bible—and the book “Spiritual Warfare Manual: ABC to PhD,” written by yours truly. Today’s spiritual warfare scripture is about faith, which comes from Ephesians 6, verse 16, and reads: Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. Faith is a spiritual warfare weapon because we use it to quench ALL the fiery dart of the enemy. All means all, and that’s all that all means. But it is our faith in God that will bring us through all fiery trials. Can you recall the most fiery test or trial that you have been through since the Lord came into your life? Did you recall this scripture on faith when you went through that test? Ephesians 6, verses 13-17 are among the most influential scriptures on spiritual warfare—they tell us to put on the whole armor of God. But as we stay focused on the shield of faith and quenching the fiery darts of Satan’s attacks, I think about the Hebrew boys in Daniel, Chapter 3. Theirs was the seminal case for true faith in God. When they were thrown into the fire, they had the Angel of the Lord as their shield, which some believe was the pre-incarnate Jesus. When they came out of that fire, Daniel 3:27 said the fire had no power over their bodies, “nor was a hair of their head singed, neither were their coats changed, nor the smell of fire had passed on them.” So, it is with us when we use the shield of faith to quench the fiery darts of our enemies. Jesus will be with us in the fire, through the fire, and when we come out of the fire. He will never leave us nor forsake us. Hebrews 13:5. And when we come out of our test—as some saints say—we won’t look like what we’ve been through either. So, remember Ephesians 6:16 the next time you face a fiery trial. Above all, take the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And please remember the key phrase in that verse—”all the fiery darts”—because all means all the fiery darts, no exclusions. Thank you for joining us today. Now, let’s turn to Dr. Charles Wright, who will tell you how you may reach us and comment on this podcast. Until next time. The quote "All means all and that's all that all means" is attributed to Brother Jason Hill from a Wednesday night Bible study that Dr. Charles and I taught.  If you want to contact us or comment on this podcast, please visit our website and select www.cgmissions.com/podcasts, where all episodes are available by category in series format. You can see some video and audio podcasts at: www.youtube.com/@cgmissionsinc then select from the video or podcast"Playlist."   CGM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations may be made on our website: https://www.cgmissions.com/donate-here-general-and-wecare/

Send us Fan Mail Hello and welcome to CGM Presents: In the Word. My name is Dr. Stephanie Wright. On behalf of Charles George Missions, welcome to “Spiritual Warfare Scriptures.” The resource for this series is the Word of God—the Bible—and the book “Spiritual Warfare Manual: ABC to PhD,” written by yours truly. Today’s spiritual warfare scripture is about trust. Proverbs 3:5-6 reads: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart; And lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, And he shall direct your paths.” Trust is a spiritual warfare weapon because we have to trust God in our spiritual battles. Compare this in the natural to the military soldier who trusts his commanders and fellow soldiers in war. One example of spiritual and military warfare is the experience of Dr. Charles Wright, as recounted on pages 60-61 of Spiritual Warfare Manual: ABC to PhD. Reading by Charles Thank you for joining us today. Now, let’s turn to Dr. Charles Wright, who will tell you how you may reach us and comment on this podcast. Until next time. If you want to contact us or comment on this podcast, please visit our website and select www.cgmissions.com/podcasts, where all episodes are available by category in series format. You can see some video and audio podcasts at: www.youtube.com/@cgmissionsinc then select from the video or podcast"Playlist."   CGM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations may be made on our website: https://www.cgmissions.com/donate-here-general-and-wecare/

Send us Fan Mail Hello and welcome to CGM Presents: In the Word. My name is Dr. Stephanie Wright. On behalf of Charles George Missions, welcome to Season 14, “Spiritual Warfare.” This is episode 10 in our series, entitled “Spiritual Warfare Scriptures.” The resource for this series is the Word of God—the Bible—and the book “Spiritual Warfare Manual: ABC to PhD,” written by yours truly. Sit back, relax, and take a deep breath because today’s spiritual warfare scripture is about rest. Matthew 11:28 says, “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”   Rest is a spiritual warfare weapon because spiritual warfare is perpetual—never-ending. When you commit your life to Christ, it is a lifetime commitment. There is no discharge from the Lord’s army, so you will need to learn to rest in the Lord. Also remember, there is a great reward in serving Him— ETERNAL LIFE, and other bonuses we do not even know about are the compensation we receive. 1 Cor. 2:9 tells us we haven’t seen nor heard, nor has our heart known the things God has prepared for us who love him. And consider this. The military soldier takes something called R&R (Rest and Relaxation). The spiritual warfare soldier has to do the same. It may not be a trip to a tropical island, although that would be nice. You may take an afternoon off and do what you please. But take a break and lighten up. Rest is good for your heart and soul. Prov. 17:22 tells us, A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. You need to refresh yourself for the next battle. My R&R includes sitting in a comfortable chair, viewing and listening to nature from my window during prayer time. The moment I sit down, I exhale, and I know I am at peace with God. So, take time every day, even if it’s only 15 minutes, and rest in the Lord. Rest is another weapon in your spiritual warfare arsenal. Thank you for joining us today. Now, let’s turn to Dr. Charles Wright, who will tell you how you may reach us and comment on this podcast. Until next time. If you want to contact us or comment on this podcast, please visit our website and select www.cgmissions.com/podcasts, where all episodes are available by category in series format. You can see some video and audio podcasts at: www.youtube.com/@cgmissionsinc then select from the video or podcast"Playlist."   CGM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations may be made on our website: https://www.cgmissions.com/donate-here-general-and-wecare/

Send us Fan Mail Today’s spiritual warfare scripture comes from Isaiah 40:31. “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings as eagles, they shall run and not be weary, and they shall walk and not faint.” One of the most powerful weapons in our spiritual warfare arsenal is waiting on God. It is powerful because we do not realize what He is doing in the background for us while we are waiting. But when we are obedient to the Word of God, which tells us to “wait upon the Lord,” we honor Him, and because we honor Him by honoring His Word, He will do for us what Isaiah 40:31 says He will do. I speak based on a recent personal experience I alluded to in the last podcast. It took four years with a situation that was very painful, but in the end, in the course of my waiting and being obedient, praying, fasting, and listening to the Holy Spirit — in the end, God showed me all that he was doing in the background while I was waiting on Him to bring success so that I could mount up with wings as an eagle. God moved my enemies out of the way, exposed their lies, and empowered me, emotionally, financially, and most of all spiritually. He is now teaching me to run and not be weary as I fulfill the tasks that came with the victory. God gives us the victory, so that we can walk in it, and not be weary. Again, I waited upon the Lord during this four-year test by continuing in reading and studying His Word, praying with fasting, staying in church, giving financially and personally to the Lord's work—in short, I was obedient to the leading of the Holy Spirit. And, yes, I prayed for my enemies. While we are waiting on him, he will strengthen us, and when the test is finally over, we will see what he has been doing in the background. If you don't see it in this life, maybe He will reveal it to you in the next life—but truthfully, I don’t think you will care when you get to heaven. So, wait on the Lord for He shall renew your strength, and you shall mount up with wings as an eagle, you shall run and not be weary, and you shall walk and not faint. If you want to contact us or comment on this podcast, please visit our website and select www.cgmissions.com/podcasts, where all episodes are available by category in series format. You can see some video and audio podcasts at: www.youtube.com/@cgmissionsinc then select from the video or podcast"Playlist."   CGM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations may be made on our website: https://www.cgmissions.com/donate-here-general-and-wecare/

Send us Fan Mail Hello and welcome to CGM Presents: In the Word. My name is Dr. Stephanie Wright. On behalf of Charles George Missions, welcome to Season 14, “Spiritual Warfare.” This is episode 8, and we are starting a new series, “Spiritual Warfare Scriptures.” The resource for this series is the book “Spiritual Warfare Manual: ABC to PhD,” written by yours truly. We will focus on one scripture each time we meet, and these will be vignettes or very short presentations. Use these scriptures to build up your arsenal for spiritual warfare by memorizing, meditating and implementing them into your daily walk with the Lord. Today’s scripture is from Isaiah 54:17, No weapon that is formed against YOU shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against YOU in judgment YOU shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord. Why is this such a popular scripture? I believe it’s popular because it represents victory in whatever turmoil, task, or terror that the enemy tries to attack you with. No weapon means “no weapon,” but it does not mean a weapon won’t be formed; it means the weapon will not prevail against you. No weapon formed against you will meet its intended end. So, if someone is trying to destroy you, physically, mentally, financially—they are not going to succeed because God will step aside and let the enemy turn on them, and they in turn will start fighting against each other. I have experienced this firsthand. God stepped aside and allowed the enemy to attack my enemies, and then those same enemies started turning on each other. Let’s look at the second half of Isaiah 54:17. People often overlook the second half of this verse, and every tongue that shall rise against YOU in judgment YOU shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord. This tells us that the words people speak are weapons but again, their word weapons will not prevail against you. But what does this scripture tell us to do when words are spoken against us in judgment? It is our right—our heritage because Jesus gave us that right through His victory on the Cross—our responsibility to speak against those things and speak good things into our lives. This is why we need to know the Word of God. This is why we need scriptures in our arsenal so we can wage spiritual warfare against Satan and his demonic forces. This is why in this series, we are studying scriptures on spiritual warfare to prepare you   formed against you shall prosper.” Thank you for joining us today. We look forward to sharing another scripture on spiritual warfare next time. Now, let’s turn to Dr. Charles, who will tell you how you may reach us and comment on this podcast.  If you want to contact us or comment on this podcast, please visit our website and select www.cgmissions.com/podcasts, where all episodes are available by category in series format. You can see some video and audio podcasts at: www.youtube.com/@cgmissionsinc then select from the video or podcast"Playlist."   CGM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations may be made on our website: https://www.cgmissions.com/donate-here-general-and-wecare/

Send us Fan Mail Hello, and welcome to Season 14 of our podcast, titled Spiritual Warfare, based on the book Spiritual Warfare Manual: ABC to PhD by Dr. Stephanie V. Wright. We are rebroadcasting and editing seven prior podcasts on fasting because fasting is an essential tool in spiritual warfare. At the end of this podcast, Dr. Charles Wright will let you know how to contact us and access other podcasts.    Thank you for joining us today. My name is Stephanie Wright and  . . . this is Episode 7, "Daniel and the Lion's Fast All Night." Have you ever faced death for standing up for what you believe in? How about being thrown into a lion’s den? ROAR! Hello and welcome to Episode 7, in our “Spiritual Warfare” series. In a previous presentation, we talked about when to fast. This week, we will discuss how to successfully fast by looking at a righteous man named Daniel. Yes, Daniel from the Book of Daniel, who was thrown to the lions for supper.   It's time to study spiritual warfare through fasting and prayer.  If you want to contact us or comment on this podcast, please visit our website and select www.cgmissions.com/podcasts, where all episodes are available by category in series format. You can see some video and audio podcasts at: www.youtube.com/@cgmissionsinc then select from the video or podcast"Playlist."   CGM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations may be made on our website: https://www.cgmissions.com/donate-here-general-and-wecare/

Send us Fan Mail Hello, and welcome to Season 14 of our podcast, titled Spiritual Warfare, based on the book Spiritual Warfare Manual: ABC to PhD by Dr. Stephanie V. Wright. We are rebroadcasting seven prior podcasts on fasting because fasting is an essential tool in spiritual warfare. At the end of this podcast, Dr. Charles Wright will let you know how to contact us and access other podcasts.    Thank you for joining us today. My name is Stephanie Wright and  . . . this is Episode 6, "Anna and the 84-Year Fast". If you want to contact us or comment on this podcast, please visit our website and select www.cgmissions.com/podcasts, where all episodes are available by category in series format. You can see some video and audio podcasts at: www.youtube.com/@cgmissionsinc then select from the video or podcast"Playlist."   CGM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations may be made on our website: https://www.cgmissions.com/donate-here-general-and-wecare/

Send us Fan Mail Hello, and welcome to Season 14 of our podcast, titled Spiritual Warfare, based on the book Spiritual Warfare Manual: ABC to PhD by Dr. Stephanie V. Wright. We are rebroadcasting seven prior podcasts on fasting because fasting is an essential tool in spiritual warfare. At the end of this podcast, Dr. Charles Wright will let you know how to contact us and access other podcasts.    Thank you for joining us today. My name is Stephanie Wright and  . . . this is Episode 5, Empowered Through Fasting. If you want to contact us or comment on this podcast, please visit our website and select www.cgmissions.com/podcasts, where all episodes are available by category in series format. You can see some video and audio podcasts at: www.youtube.com/@cgmissionsinc then select from the video or podcast"Playlist."   CGM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations may be made on our website: https://www.cgmissions.com/donate-here-general-and-wecare/

Send us Fan Mail Nothing is Impossible with God Nothing is impossible with God. (Matthew 19:26; Mark 10:27; Luke 1:37).  These are words of encouragement when we go through difficult times. And haven’t we all been there at one time or another in our walk with Christ? If you haven’t, keep living. But we must never forget what God has done for us and we must remember that what He has once done, He can do again and again. It is so easy to forget, but the Holy Ghost brings to our remembrance all things. John 14:26. In this and future episodes, I will share some personal experiences with you on how prayer and fasting thwarted attacks against myself, my family, friends and even people I did not know personally. Yes, I said “prayer AND fasting” because that is what I learned early in my walk with God from the very first year I truly committed my life to Him. The church I attended after I gave my life to the Lord, taught prayer with fasting. Let me stop here and give a caveat. What I am talking about is what we (my husband and I did as prayer warriors). We are not saying you have to follow our pattern of fasting but we encourage you to thoroughly research fasting so you do not do harm to yourself. This includes following and seeking appropriate medical advice. Okay, moving on. The Bible talks about fasting in the Old Testament and the New Testament. In general, when you think of fasting, you think about denying yourself of food and water or just food. Some people expand the definition of fasting broadly to include denial of things that bring personal enjoyment. In the New Testament, Jesus fasted for 40 days and nights without food but we believe he had some form of water. (Matthew 4:1-2; and Luke 4:1-2). He understood the importance of fasting from the moment he was driven into the desert and the Holy Spirit compelled Him to fast and continue in prayer. It was only after that wilderness experience that He returned and began His ministry which included preaching, teaching, performing healings and miracles and more. (Episodes 7, this series). In the Book of Esther (Old Testament) the Jewish people fasted on two separate occasions in conjunction with praying to God to spare them from annihilation by an evil man named Haman. Queen Esther was not in the first round of fasting. (Esther 4:1-3). However, when she was asked to go before King Ahasuerus and ask him to spare the lives of her people (something for which she could be put to death), she asked everyone to fast three days and nights. (Esther 4:16). This included her maids who were probably not Jewish. And, of course, you know the outcome, the Jewish people were delivered and their enemy, Haman, was destroyed. (Queen Esther Podcast, Episode 7). We will tell you how to access these podcasts at the end of this episode. But, suffice it to say for now that fasting is Biblical and provides sound reasons for implementing it as a spiritual warfare weapon to answered prayer.  If you want to contact us or comment on this podcast, please visit our website and select www.cgmissions.com/podcasts, where all episodes are available by category in series format. You can see some video and audio podcasts at: www.youtube.com/@cgmissionsinc then select from the video or podcast"Playlist."   CGM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations may be made on our website: https://www.cgmissions.com/donate-here-general-and-wecare/