Homehttp://www.bajachristian.org/home/en-US2012-02-12T01:39:20ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Please Help BCM to Stand Stronger To...http://www.bajachristian.org/home/2012/1/14/please-help-bcm-to-stand-stronger-to.htmlBaja Christian Ministries2012-01-15T00:34:28ZOvercome Evil By Doing Good in 2012 Through Christ! 


 Hello BCM friends,

God graced BCM with  a very fruitful year of ministry in 2011, and a wonderful year end!  In the final week we were blessed with nearly 300 volunteers serving with us, building houses and lives for Jesus in Baja!  Emmie Harper and her team from Global Expeditions brought a group of nearly 200 missionaries from all over the nation.  

John and Gwynne Houston served with their team from Covenant Community Church of El Cajon to build two houses and do the works of evangelism! 

Doug Miller and Joe Ross mobilized a team from Carlsbad/Encinitas area to build one house.  One of the team members, Tommy Wehsener, filmed and produced a very unique and beautiful video of their experience. Don't want to miss this one. Enjoy!

 http://vimeo.com/34641946

Chris and Andrew Laubach from the Los Angeles area rallied another father and son team, called the "Cub Construction Company",  to build a beautiful house and dog house for a needy family and their dog! Enjoy this inspiring video produced by Chris Laubach:

 http://vimeo.com/34380851 

No doubt we are in perilous, evil times!  When evil seems to be overcoming the earth what does the Eternal God  give as a solution? He says, "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."  (Romans 12:21--NIV) "Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good." (Roman 12:21-NLT)"

Edmund Burke said, "All that it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing".  Let 2012 be the year that we excel in being part of the solution rather than part of the problem, not allowing  ourselves to atrophy into omission!  Let's follow our King to overcome evil by doing good through His grace and faith,  excelling in the grace of giving...

Please stand with us and Baja in 2012, even more than ever, to build more houses, churches and lives in fields where the harvest is plentiful and the laborers are you! Let's make 2012 the year that we excel in Christ's Great Commission rather than be conformed to this world's neglect and omission.  

When Jesus gave us His Great Commission he told us to make disciples of all nations.  In our role as BCM we have approached that command by building houses and churches while doing the work of evangelism and supporting the church through helping to make disciples through providing the tools of Bibles and Purple Books (discipleship workbooks) to build the solid Biblical foundations in the lives of many.  As of last month BCM has distributed more than 77,000 bibles and purple books of which 37,000 plus Bible courses have been completed.  Before yearend 2012 we hope to distribute 100,000 plus and build more than 200 houses/churches. Please mobilize and multiply with us the calling we share. 

Please join our roster of teams again and share a part of overcoming evil by doing good along with us!

For the glory of our King!

Bob Sanders  

 

www.bajachristian.org 

]]>Miraculous Story of God's Justice and Compassion Moving to Set the Captives Free Both Spiritually and Physically from Baja Prison!http://www.bajachristian.org/home/2011/12/11/miraculous-story-of-gods-justice-and-compassion-moving-to-se.htmlBaja Christian Ministries2011-12-11T18:34:23ZAlot of wonderful things and miracle's are springing from God's move through the Baja Bible and Purple Book ministry! This is recent story of how our powerful God and His compassionate justice moved on behalf 57 prisoners from El Hongo prison, (where the Bible and Purple Book ministry is spreading.) It also reflects God's timing which got each of them saved and prayed for by one of our BCM Purple Book regional directors, Lalo Meza, before their release!  OUR GOD REIGNS!   Enjoy this inspiring story which recently happened in this Baja prison!   Bob Sanders 

God’s Justice, Timing and Release of  Prisoners from El Hongo  Prison in Baja

  A while back the Mexican army discovered a 120 acre Marijuana plantation, on the road between San Quintin and Guerrero Negro in Baja, six hours south of the city of Tijuana. Some of the plants measured 2.5 meters in height and were hidden among tomato orchards in a farm located about 60 kilometers south of the city of San Quintin in the municipality of Ensenada.  A total of 58 persons were arrested when the discovery was made, and according to the authorities it is the biggest crop of marijuana discovered by authorities in recent times in the history of Mexico. The men who were arrested were taken to El Hongo prison. The news of this event made the National headlines in the country of Mexico not long ago, and I want to share a testimony that has something to do with this, to the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.


God has given me the privilege to go and minister the word of God and introduce Bibles and Purple Books in two prisons in the state of Baja: La Mesa prison and El Hongo penitentiary. A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to go into El Hongo and when we arrived there two of the brothers who usually go in with me to building H1 inside the prison, did not show up, so I had to go into that building alone on that day. I was a little apprehensive because it would be the first time that I would be going in there alone, when I arrived at the cell-building I was informed that I would be going into hall #3 and this would also be the first time that I would be going into that particular hall, so yes, I was a little nervous.  As I entered the hall I began shouting out: Glory to God! Hallelujah!  He lives!! ? I tried to encourage the prisoners as I did in the other halls, but no one answered back.  Everyone was silent. You could feel the tension in that place.  In that moment I thought, God has to do something here!  I asked God to give me grace and the words to encourage and minister to these prisoners. I did not know who these prisoners were or what they had done to be there, so I began to sing worship songs as I walked the length of the hall, and I could only hear one or two prisoners singing along with me.  After I finished singing I began to preach the word of God!  I told them that God loved them very much and that there was hope for them! God began to move powerfully I could sense His presence in that place, something supernatural was happening!  The truth is that the majority of them were behaving very indifferent in the beginning,  but after hearing the message of love they began to open up their hearts, and then I made a call to share the plan of Salvation. I told them: If you want to open up your hearts I want to see your hands outside the prison bars, and to God's glory almost all of them stuck their hands out of the bars, so I began to pray for them and they came to the feet of Christ!  Finally I told them, that before I left,  I wanted to go to every cell and pray for them.  So I began going from cell to cell and they would come to the front of the cell up against the bars so I could pray for them. That's how God gave me the privilege to pray for these men.

Last Wednesday I returned to El Hongo to minister there again, and before going in,  (as I was talking with a pastor who goes in there with me), he told me: “Do you remember the 57 men you ministered to in Hall #3?”  “I said yes, I remember them,” then he told me: “That day you went in there to preach and pray for them, on that same evening, 56 of them were set free,”  The pastor told me that he saw them as they were leaving the prison and that many of them were asking for me and were thanking God because I had gone there to pray for them.  They were convinced that a miracle had happened in that hall on that day and because on that same evening they were set free after I had prayed with them. It was then that the pastor informed me that these prisoners were the same ones that had been arrested by the military at the marijuana plantation south of Ensenada.


In truth these prisoners were men from very humble families who lived in extreme poverty, and who were taken to work in these plantations with lies and threats, so God carried out His justice and manifested Himself in a miraculous way in the lives of these prisoners, they were able to experience the fact that God is real and heard their prayers, and I thank God for giving me the privilege to serve Him at the prison and to be able to experience the miracles He does.    Blessings!  Lalo Meza

]]>…Let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching. (Heb 10:24)http://www.bajachristian.org/home/2011/12/3/let-us-encourage-one-another-and-all-the-more-as-you-see-the.htmlBaja Christian Ministries2011-12-04T03:22:11Z
…Let us encourage one another--and all the more

as you see the Day approaching. (Heb 10:24)


Dear Friends and Partners,

Encouragement! How important is it to you and to others?  Hebrews 10:24-25 states to not forsake meeting together. Why? Among other vital things like worship, fellowship and teaching the verse states, 1) to consider how to stir one another into love and good deeds and 2)  to encourage one another and all the more as we see the Day approaching.  

Surely with all the chaos, evil and corruption spinning out of control in this country and in the world it makes us mindful that the day of the Lord's coming is approaching! Along with evangelism, prayer and discipleship,  I believe that the ministry of encouragement is desperately needed more than ever! At least in my lifetime! Perhaps some more than others, I believe we all need encouragement!    Since I see encouragement being so valuable, I have written two poems I wanted to share with you! They are poetic and devotional in nature. One is based David's life from 1Samuel 30:1-19, before he was King of Israel.  The passage relates Davids'  suffering of one of the most distressing times in his life. David's solution! He encouraged himself in the Lord! As a result, God moved powerfully to respond to His overwhelming distress. The poem is called "Encourage Yourself in the Lord as David Did" 

The second poem is about the Apostle Barnabas' life from the book of acts  whose surnames means "Son of Encouragement". His name was actually Joseph. Encouragement seemed to race through his veins! This poem is entitled, "Barnabas, a Model of the Power of Encouragement."  

In the days ahead I believe encouragement is going be needed even more vitally to keep the faith and run the race with courage. I hope you are blessed and do benefit from these poetic pieces.  

They are titled and link below:

Encourage Yourself In the Lord As David Did: Poem By Bob Sanders 

http://www.bajachristian.org/home/2011/12/3/encouraging-yourself-in-the-lord-as-king-david-did-poem-by-b.html

Barnabas, A Model of the Powerful Ministry of Encouragement:

 Poem by Bob Sanders

http://www.bajachristian.org/home/2011/12/3/barnabas-a-model-of-the-powerful-ministry-of-encouragement-p.html

 

May God bless you with an abundance of encouragement so you can encourage yourself and others!

 

Blessings to you!

Bob Sanders

 

www.bajachristian.org

]]>Encouraging Yourself in the Lord as King David Did: Poem By Bob Sandershttp://www.bajachristian.org/home/2011/12/3/encouraging-yourself-in-the-lord-as-king-david-did-poem-by-b.htmlBaja Christian Ministries2011-12-04T01:33:39ZWhen Israel's future King, David, was greatly distressed

desperately needing God's rescue, assurance and rest

he encouraged himself in the Lord

the Father then faithfully brought him the needed reward

HE promises to all who diligently seek Him

which in David's case

was a life-changing remedy to a gigantic problem

a desperate need for tangible encouragement

to flow from heaven with transforming grace

radiating brightly from his Father's face

changing David's unrest

and overwhelming distress

that drove his face to the ground

to be hopelessly cast down

but then when David earnestly prayed

he experienced a miraculous turn around

as God's encouragement forged the way 

God through His tender loving care

answered David’s desperate prayer

overturning his impossibility

into a triumphant victory

that manifested more abundantly

than he could ask or think

 

God not only buffered

what David suffered

He consoled, assured, and rescued him

from his deep distressing problem

of saving him from being stoned

and also rescuing and bringing

loved ones and possessions back home

God did this gigantic feat

as He bound the enemy,

strengthened David and his team,

restored, redeemed

and protected every family

not one person or thing was harmed or missing

David's team brought back everything

our God worked powerfully

behind the scenes

bringing a miraculous victory

then to top off everything

shortly afterward God Almighty

exalted David as Israel’s King


God is truly the Master Encourager

the Faithful Holy Spirit Comforter

the Generous, Ever Present Helper

Who richly supplies encouragement plentifully 

The Father has invited us to drink deeply

from this heavenly spring

so when we’re lonely,

troubled and insecure

dear Lord, compel us to draw near

to drink rather than to sink

to soothe and console our wounds

to repair our breaches and bridge the gaps

to cure us with Your healing salve


help us remember, that when we water others

that we will be also be watered ourselves

give us a heart to encourage our sisters and brothers

Lord, teach us how to refill our cup

with  persistence and faith that won't give up

by filling ourselves with YOU

to be refreshed and renewed

 

(1Samuel 30:1-19, Heb 11:6, John 14:16, Proverbs 11:25)

 

By Bob Sanders -©- copyright-1/26/2011

 

http://www.bajachristian.org/

]]>Barnabas, A Model of the Powerful Ministry of Encouragement! Poem by Bob Sandershttp://www.bajachristian.org/home/2011/12/3/barnabas-a-model-of-the-powerful-ministry-of-encouragement-p.htmlBaja Christian Ministries2011-12-04T00:19:48ZBarnabas was called the “Son of Encouragement”

he freely dispensed God's heavenly remedy

to overturn fear and discouragement

to raise faith levels that would diffuse anxiety

a healing balm that would buffer what we suffer

and ignite courage in us to carry on

when the light of hope seems to be gone

 

Barnabas didn't hold back for fear of the future

rather he road Christ's wave of faith filled adventure

renewing courage that Christ can always be trusted

to repair the corrosion that corruption has rusted

 

Barnabas gave generously and significantly

not just a cookie and a pat on the head

in word and deed he gave tangibly instead

abundantly and sacrificially

he was a rare gem indeed

when evil was triumphing

rather than putting his head in the sand

through Christ, he chose to do something grand

set to make difference, this righteous man

on the Rock of Christ he took His stand

saw the need

and readied himself to do what he can

he excelled in the grace of giving

and lived a fearless life of abundant living

 

Barnabas instilled optimism and enthusiasm

into his sisters and brothers

to run the race and stay the course

continually refueling to fuel many others

the Heavenly Father was His abundant Source

 

He was Holy Spirit equipped to build up Saul

training him through Christ

to become the new man Paul

he helped the church to see God’s approval

that Paul was truly God's chosen vessel

and called by HIM to be an apostle

his encouragement enabled Paul

to start running well in his heavenly call

 

Christ's kingdom mightily moved his spirit

he was truly sold out, pressing the limits

going so far as to sell his land

then giving the proceeds into the Apostles hands

to be distributed to the poor and those in need

is it any wonder why then with such faith filled deeds

that God's kingdom spread so rapidly?

when it comes to high standards

 and reaching for the stars

it appears that we the church have lowered the bar

 

Into God's will,  Barnabas chose to align

for him, there was no out of sight, out of mind

He refused to be one who was abundantly able

who would only give the crumbs off his table

 

Could compassionate Isaiah 58 giving ignite a revival?

will we the church settle for mere survival

or will we rise up courageously to give our all?

 

Like Barnabas, let us drink deeply

from God’s refreshing springs

engaging in both sowing and reaping,

giving and receiving,

that we may console the suffering

strengthen and uplift the weary

and be engaged gladly

in reinforcing, comforting, and cheering

the downcast and weary

also refreshing our brethren in the journey

not putting these opportunities on the shelf

but wholeheartedly heeding and believing,

“that he who waters others will be watered himself”

 

God’s encouragement brings sweet affirmation

It engrains inner approval and confirmation

It affirms that we belong to Him

that we too are His beloved kin

it confirms and reinforces that we can now stand

because we are engraved on the palms of His hand

like with Jesus the Father’s beloved Son

it reverberates that we also are His beloved ones

echoing that through Jesus the Prince of Peace

His wrath against us has fully ceased

with us also He is now well pleased

because of glorious shed blood of Christ Jesus

nothing will then separate us

His encouragement seals a warm welcome

into His Heavenly Kingdom

 

According to God's Word

we are His ambassadors

given the ministry to reconcile others

to uplift and strengthen our sisters and brothers

 

Father dissolve our resistance and selfish barriers

forge Holy Spirit breakthrough

make us  effective water carriers

as vessels that refresh and renew

receiving and giving Living Water from You

by Your in-couraging tender loving care

shape us into vessels of service and prayer

who are eager to joyfully share

Father, we seem to have so far to go

fill us abundantly, cause us to grow

raise within us prolific overflow

grow us to be proactive

ones who generously give

and abundantly live

 

we have so much opportunity along the way

Lord help us to be fervent to seize the day

 

through God our Glorious Father

the God of all comfort

help us refresh and exhort

stirring one another

into love and good deeds

while encouraging each other

to excel in the grace of giving

and abundant living

especially now as we see

the Day of our Lord approaching

 

(Acts 4:36-37, Isa.49:16, Luke 3:22, Prov 11:23, 2Cor 1:3-7, Heb 10:24-25)

  

By Bob Sanders -© copyright-1/26/2011

 

www.bajachristian.org

]]>Prayers Of Many (2Cor 1:9-11) Thank You For Your Prayers!http://www.bajachristian.org/home/2011/12/2/prayers-of-many-2cor-19-11-thank-you-for-your-prayers.htmlBaja Christian Ministries2011-12-03T00:17:09ZDear BCM Prayer Partners,

The Prayers of Many (2Cor 1:911) --has been a huge part of the victories and fruitfulness of this ministry!  I am so thankful to our Lord for your faithfulness to Him to pray for this ministry, our team, our families and me personally! Thank you!. I do need to ask you to lift another prayer request. Please pray with us for a breakthrough in needed revenue for BCM in this next month in year end giving! 

As I just noted, God has used you and the prayers of many to enhance this ministry blessing and coverage for protection and  fruitfulness in a big way.  I wrote a poetic prayer that I revised today called, "God's Deliverance Through the Prayers of Many"   I hope you take the time to read it! It's linked here: 

http://www.bajachristian.org/home/2011/11/8/gods-deliverance-through-the-prayers-of-many-poem-by-bob-san.html

Thanks again!  Your prayers are  vital and appreciated!

Bob Sanders

]]>Baja Christian Ministries--Please Continue to Fight the Good Fight With Us!http://www.bajachristian.org/home/2011/11/10/baja-christian-ministries-please-continue-to-fight-the-good.htmlBaja Christian Ministries2011-11-10T23:14:39Z

Fight the Good Fight of Faith... (1Timothy 6:12)

Dear Friends and Partners,

As we approach the wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas season and round the final quarter of 2011 in our Baja mission and calling, I want to thank you for running the race, fighting the good fight of faith, and standing with us in this battle for souls.  It's an honor to serve the Lord in this calling to reach lives together for Him in Baja!

Baja Christian Ministries serves as a vision caster, facilitator, networker and administrative hub which lays rails of opportunity for willing partners to journey south of the border to serve the poor and reach the lost!  BCM is God's ministry, it belongs to Him, and you are the ministry, the hands and feet, the ones who have outworked this calling and written the Baja story! You have also been the ones, some in larger and some in smaller degrees, who have enabled and sustained us in this calling, through your prayers, giving, serving, and encouragement!   I hope you realize the ownership you have and how much we need you! God has orchestrated this opportunity and you have served as a vital part of His workmanship (Ephesians 2:10) to do His deeds which He has prepared in advance for us to do together!  We have had a fruitful year through God's grace, wisdom, and power which He has bestowed within each of us! 

All ministries of God have a calling with specific scriptural leanings that reflect and define their purpose, ethos, and statement of mission!  Coupled with the message of Isaiah 58,  I believe the following scripture verses and Biblical standards help define and reflect the desired hopes of BCM which helped to shape our vision and purpose. Over the years we at BCM have sought to... 

Fight the good fight of faith (1Timothy 6:12), remember the poor (Gal 2:10), do the work of an evangelist (2Tim 4:5), house to house and publicly (Acts 20:20), be ambassadors of the ministry and message of reconciliation, reconciling lives to Christ (2 Cor 5:18-21), consider how we may stir one another on toward love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24), encourage one another to excel in the grace of giving (2Cor 8:7)...pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. (2Thes 3:1) and that we may be fortified by the "prayers of many" (2Cor 1:9-10). 

What then is the BCM message and what is it trying to communicate? To build houses and lives for Jesus Christ and provide opportunity for Christ's church to serve the poor and lost in Baja? Yes, but what is it's core message?  Perhaps it might  be summarized partially in this poetic piece I recently penned entitled, "Heaven's Music,  God's New Song: 


God, through the vision that He has planted within us, has attracted many wonderful churches and teams worldwide to join us in this quest to build houses, churches and lives for Jesus Christ! God has blessed us with many wonderful partners. One of the partners that goes way back to pre-"BCM" days is Malibu Presbyterian Church.  They recently linked up with Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church to send more than 95 members into Baja with us to build 3 houses and many lives for Jesus! Helmut Schleppi shot footage and  produced a wonderful and inspiring video from their trip that I wanted to share with you:


Thanks to God's kindness and grace through wonderful churches and individual partners like you, He has blessed us In the good fight of faith with a very fruitful 2011.  A total of  96 houses, 2 churches buildings, 36 latrines, a men's rehab dormitory and bathroom facility, and 1 classroom were built. 

BCM just recently hit a milestone as more than 75,000 people received sets of Bibles and Purple Books (Bible study course) since May of 2007 when this mission pursuit was initiated in Baja involving more than 1200 pastors and leaders. This 12 chapter study course that is helping to disciple God's people has graduated more than 35,000 people who have completed the course! 

God has synchronized giving, serving and praying through faithful members of His body to accomplish His purposes for BCM in Baja! A major key has been the prayers of many...    

The Prayers of Many: Isaiah 26:12 NIV states, "....all that we have accomplished YOU have done for us." How true is that! With all our flaws, God uses us and our team to accomplish..., but He makes it happen! He guides, empowers and orchestrates divine appointments and arrangements. He intercedes continually (Heb 7:25) giving vision, direction, help and protection. One thing God showed me was the importance of seeking prayer partners to under-gird this ministry through "the prayers of many" (2Cor 1:9-11).  This prayer support has been vital for the victories and success that have been accomplished. Thank you prayer warriors for faithfully covering us in prayer!  I wrote a poetic piece called, "God's Deliverance Through the Prayers of Many", that I wanted to share with you at this link:   



In this 20 year journey since BCM's inception we, like many of you, have faced giants in the land! The major obstacles to our progress over the last two years has among other things been,  media swine flu reports, drug cartel warnings, recent passport requirements, and the present failing economy! They have all hurt us! Yet, God has been faithful to sustain His ministry and we believe He will continue to do so. A long standing "giant" that we all now face is the "state of the economy"! Throughout history economies rise and they fall, yet there is one economy that won't fail or go bankrupt and that is God's economy that runs on His principles and is accessed by faith,prayer and giving. In my new book, Unfailing Love Volume 2 is a poetic prayer I wrote included here entitled, "God's Economy His Refuge in Time of Need" You can read it here:



According to God's Word, His economy is accessed through faith, prayer and kingdom giving. Your standing with us and fighting the good fight of faith with us in needed right now! Our finances are very lean, as are many ministries and households. Please join us in prayer asking our Father to pour out a blessing more abundant than we can ask or think! ! And if you are able to excel in the grace of giving, at this time, and help us financially,  please remember us now and in your year end giving!   Thank you very much!

If you can help us and would like to make an online donation please click the following link; or you would like to send a check please send it to the address below:


Baja Christian Ministries
4195 Chino Hills Parkway
PMB 390
Chino Hills, CA 91709

Thank you and God bless you,

Bob Sanders 

 

]]>God’s Economy His Refuge in Time of Need: From New Book Unfailing Love Volume 2 by Bob Sandershttp://www.bajachristian.org/home/2011/11/10/gods-economy-his-refuge-in-time-of-need-from-new-book-unfail.htmlBaja Christian Ministries2011-11-10T22:04:16ZGod's heavenly economy supersedes

it reigns above every economy

it doesn't go bankrupt or grow empty

giving, praying, and believing

is the turn-key

that opens its blessing!

 

God in Heaven is willing and able

to do more abundantly

than we can ask or think

no ifs, ands, or buts

God is good no matter what!

He is able to take care of you

He loves you too

and will pull you through

focus on what He has promised to do

don't fill your head with bad news

or listen to negative media views

God is in control

He will provide for you

know that you are the apple of His eye

this economy doesn't take Him by surprise

 

Choose not to think or speak negatively

about the present economy

thank God with a heart of gratitude

rather than reeking a complaining attitude

faith-filled optimism

will overcome fear-filled pessimism

thanksgiving and praise will make a way

optimism nourishes the solution

pessimism enhances the problem

let us stand strong in faith and trust HIM

 

Don't give in to anxious fear

it will freeze the flow

keep your mind clear

and practice what you know

sow your seed generously

give biblically and strategically

giving to His Kingdom and to the poor

is a safeguard and refuge God has in store

an Elijah brook, oil and flour in time of need

 

Along with your giving

pray with faith diligently

believe that you will reap

abundant blessing and prosperity

thirty, sixty, or one hundred fold

for God owns the silver and the gold

it is mine says the Lord

along with the earth and the fullness thereof

generosity and obedience reaps great reward

so then, give in faith and love

give, pressed down, in good measure

to His kingdom and to the poor

store up heavenly treasure

an eternal account managed by the Lord

 

Do you have financial problems?

you know we can't out give HIM

He promises He will multiply what we sow

 He will cause our finances to grow

He challenges us to give generously

in tithes and offerings

test Me in this says the Lord Almighty

and see

if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven

and pour out so much blessing

that you will not have enough room for it

He Who is Mighty in Power

will rebuke the devourer

 

We choose to follow You our generous King

We will trust in Your economy!

 

(Luke 6:38, Haggai 2:8, 2Cor 8:2-7, 1Kings 17:4-16, Mal 3:8-11, Eph 3:20)

 

By Bob Sanders-©-copyright 2011

]]>Heaven’s Music: God’s New Song. Ministry Poem by Bob Sandershttp://www.bajachristian.org/home/2011/11/9/heavens-music-gods-new-song-ministry-poem-by-bob-sanders.htmlBaja Christian Ministries2011-11-09T20:30:25ZSpanning hundreds of years

through both victories and tears

the church has sought the way

sometimes hitting target

sometimes going astray

she passed through both right and wrong

but primarily she mainstreamed orthodox

yet along the way God would give her new songs

inspiration to think outside the box

 motivation to sail outside the harbor

going forth on His adventurous ride

that would heal His Bride deep inside

she longed for so much more

she strained to hear the music

that would call her forth

and rescue from the horrible pit

for she was becoming heartsick

 

But what if…

she walked in the Isaiah 58 lifestyle

the promised healing of unfailing smile

is it possible, could she really be

a well watered garden with Unfailing Springs

Lord, I believe help my unbelief

Lord God help me to see

cause joyful obedience to rise up in me

 

growing weary of mere methods and traditions

she longed to joyfully sing

seeking the scriptures for greater purpose and vision

desiring to please her King

and share her role in His great commission

she couldn't find contentment in mere status quo

so what then, was she hoping for?

her true God given ethos

hearing and playing His music within

yet ever running but skinning her shins

for deep down inside she secretly knows

she’s been created to be and do so much more

to be a church on the go

reconciling the lost and helping the poor

winning the world for HIM outside her doors

 

so what will she do?

will she pursue…

that which is promised to be true!

 

In this crumbling economy

will HIS economy supersede

to provide all that she needs

will she do more than cope

as she hopes against hope?

in her struggling faith to pursue the light

will she fight the good fight

 

Will her vision sink

or will His provision and victory

rise up more abundantly

then she can ask or think?

will she enjoy the promise from her King

by excelling in the grace of giving

but is it really more blessed to give then receive?

what does her faith say

what does she hear when she prays

isn't it all about trust?

shouldn’t she exercise her faith

and not let it rust! 

Father, You are faithful and true

fortify and increase our trust in YOU!

(Psalm 40:1-3, Isaiah 58:11, 2Cor 8:7) 

By Bob Sanders-©-copyright—11/6/11 

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When my mind is pressed by stressful thoughts

attacked by enemy onslaughts

 and I don't know how to pray as I ought

Holy Spirit intercede for me

with groans that run deeply

Lord, call forth Your prayer army

to prayerfully to partner with You

 aid  this ministry,

my family and me personally

continue to stimulate the prayers of many

warriors who fight the good fight of interceding

Lord, command for us Your victories

Lord God, come to our aid

rescue us this day

 

Almighty God and  King...

prosper our families and ministries

lift us up when we are weak

prosper our finances when they are lean

fill our spirits, souls and bodies with living energy

enlighten us with enthusiasm and creativity

to run this race joyfully and victoriously

 

Jesus Christ, You are our faithful High Priest

interceding for us continuously

thank you for this heavenly covering

thank you for the enhanced aid You bring

through the prayers of many

as you stimulate members of Your Body to intercede

faithfully exercising the precious gifts and callings

to bring Your ministries  vital prayer covering

 

Whether it be needed revenue

victories or breakthrough

protection and rescue

blessing of our families

Heavenly Father, I thank you

for supplying the prayers of many

to beseech You Almighty Lord

as they  knock on heaven’s door

to provide Your answers swiftly

to supply Your provision quickly

to help prime Heaven’s springs

an abundance of grace and favor

from our loving Savior

 

 

as their supplications and prayer groans

rise as sweet  incense  unto Your Throne

protection, provision and greater wisdom

rain down abundantly

 upon the children of Your kingdom

cleansing our shame and healing our pain

bringing greater glory to Your Name

 

As this special prayer army of Your own

has generously, tearfully and selflessly sown

may they also joyfully and generously reap

may their  joy in You, run deep

 

warriors on the frontlines, yet behind the scenes

they have partnered with You our King to intercede

please enrich them with great blessing

fill them with sticktuitiveness and tenacity

for they are heroic indeed

dear Lord, reward them abundantly

beyond what they can ask or think!

bring them great peace and prosperity

 

Prayer warriors and intercessors

thank you for your faithful loving care

to lift this ministry and our families

in your precious prayers

 

(Rom 8:26, 2Cor 1:9-11, Phil 1:19, Heb 7:25, Eph 3:20)

 

By Bob Sanders-©- copyright 11/9/2011

 

www.bajachristian.org

 

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