Inexpressable Joy!

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Doula Faith

Artist Brandi Ramirez

Happy Resurrection Day!

Shane and Shane – “Fullness of Joy”

“But what does it say? “THE WORD IS NEAR YOU, IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART”—that is, the word of faith which we are preaching, that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth, he confesses, resulting in salvation.”
Romans 10: 8-10

Let’s imagine you were searching for a way to pay off your debts and also the debts of those you love. And one day you discovered in your own back yard a gold mine. Would not the prospect of how this discovery would enrich your life bring you much relief and joy? You could hardly contain your excitement and wouldn’t you be overcome to share the awesome news? Matthew 13:45-46

This is exactly what occurred with two of Jesus’ disciples on the day of His resurrection. They were leaving Jerusalem walking to a village named Emmaus discussing the crucifixion and how it was said by some women Jesus was no longer dead. But either they did not recall His promise to be raised from the dead, or they doubted His Word. Suddenly, Jesus appeared unrecognized and walked with them, asking them the reason for their sadness and the event of their discussion. When they expressed their disappointment concerning His death He began to admonish them for not believing what the prophets had said in the scriptures concerning why He had to suffer and die and then be raised alive after three days. Along the way, He expounded the scriptures and pointed to the prophets who foretold His coming. When they finally arrived at their destination they were no longer in doubt but “believed”. (Luke 24)

While they shared a meal, Jesus broke the bread and suddenly they recognized Him before He disappeared. And so it was just as Jesus broke the bread and blessed it, He also broke open the Word to their understanding of what was said about Him throughout the scriptures. Their excitement and joy was so great they returned to tell the other disciples what they had heard and seen.
So it is when someone comes to the place of recognizing God’s Word as the Truth concerning the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the forgiveness of their sins, they also realize the debt of their sin has been paid and they can’t wait to share with someone the good news.
It is not a legalistic work concerning confessing Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior but rather the natural response from someone who has first believed it with their mind and heart. It is the evidence of someone “born again” into the Kingdom of God where there is inexpressible joy! For out of the mouth of babes there is much praise.
(Luke 19: 37-40, Matthew 21:16)

Do you believe Jesus Christ is Lord with the assurance of the forgiveness of your sin which guarantees you eternal life? Or do you doubt this Truth? If you believe, there will be a time you will also confess it, for you won’t be able to contain the good news.

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Holy Spirit Come

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Doula Faith

“But I tell you the truth, it is for your benefit that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you.” John 16:7

When Jesus gathered His disciples together before His crucifixion, He told them He was going away but would send them a Helper, the Holy Spirit, Who would not leave them but would always be there.

In CS Lewis’s  “7 Words Christians Forget to Say to the Holy Spirit”, I learned the Holy Spirit is always there, waiting,  but to receive all He has for me, I have to learn how to be quiet, allow Him to Speak and to Listen to all HE says.

Due to an ongoing and very painful circumstance, I at times, fall in and out of depression.  So I asked the Lord to HELP me. He is always faithful and led me to this powerful teaching I want to share.

7 Words Christians Forget to Say to the Holy Spirit

Surrender   Abide   Yield   Speak   Wait   Listen   Come

 

 

“7 Words Christians Forget to Say to the Holy Spirit”                                             
    ( CS Lewis Wisdom: Transcript of Video)

This video explores a deeply personal journey of spiritual growth, centering on the idea that the Holy Spirit desires an intimate relationship rather than mere religious performance. The speaker shares seven simple, powerful words that act as “doorways” to a deeper communion with the Holy Spirit. These words are not a formula but a sacred vocabulary for navigating life.

The Seven Words of Communion:

  1. Surrender (2:46): Moving past the idea of defeat, the speaker defines surrender as an exchange—giving up the burden of control to receive God’s peace and wisdom.
  2. Abide (5:49): Reframing faith from an occasional visit to God into a way of living, remaining with Him through the mundane and the difficult.
  3. Yield (8:06): Transitioning from simple obedience to offering permission for the Holy Spirit to inhabit and guide one’s life.
  4. Speak (10:39): Learning to use one’s voice as an instrument for God, believing that words spoken in the Spirit have the power to create light and build others up.
  5. Wait (13:22): Understanding that waiting is not a punishment or a delay, but a season of preparation where strength is renewed and trust is forged.
  6. Listen (16:01): Cultivating a posture of stillness to hear the “still, small voice” of the Spirit, transforming prayer from a monologue into a friendship.
  7. Come (18:34): An open invitation to the Holy Spirit, acknowledging that He is always near and waiting for the heart to open and welcome His presence.

By incorporating these seven words into daily life, the speaker emphasizes that one can move from striving to a state of divine peace and intimacy, where the presence of the Holy Spirit feels not like a distant concept, but like home.

This video explores a deeply personal journey of spiritual growth, centering on the idea that the Holy Spirit desires an intimate relationship rather than mere religious performance. The speaker shares seven simple, powerful words that act as “doorways” to a deeper *communion with the Holy Spirit. These words are not a formula but a sacred vocabulary for navigating life. (my emphasis)

Communion With Believers

Before we can have meaningful spiritual fellowship with fellow believers we must first have spiritual fellowship with God through His Son Jesus Christ and His Holy Spirit.

Read what can happen when you invite Jesus Christ  to join your conversation
( Luke 24: 32)
                                                       Whenever Jesus Joins our Conversation

Please like if this teaching helped you with your ongoing walk with the Lord.
Also, please comment on this blog if you would like to share.

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Evolution Delusion

Posted on March 21, 2026 by Doula Faith

“They exchanged the truth about God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator—who is forever praised. Amen.” Romans 1:25

One of the destructive lies undermining the fabric of God’s infallible Truth is the lie concerning the origin of the universe and life. Within the theory of evolution, there is an attempt to explain its beginning. But because there is no scientific method  including observations, there is no hypothesis that can be tested. So what you have actually is a denial of the facts.

“For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.” Romans 1:20 NLT

Simply stated, if you believe you come from nothing, then you can believe you are going to nothing, and your life is for nothing and void of purpose.
So why not, “Eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow you may die.”
So generations of our youth run reckless lives, believing there are no consequences and no rewards because there is no God. And the sad outcome of going nowhere fast, is that many take their lives.
  But what does God’s Word say?
“For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.
My frame was not hidden from you when I was being made in secret,
intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed substance;
In your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me,
when as yet there was none of them.”_ Psalm 139: 13-16

I believe there is an innate awareness of God’s existence, especially during childhood.
It takes a series of indoctrinations to persuade a child that there is no God.
And about this, God has something to say:

“But Jesus said, ‘Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.” Matthew 19:14

And furthermore …………..

“But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.” Matthew 18:6

Man’s Lie
The Evolution Theory is one of many disastrous components causing a decrease in faith.  And the increase in suicide among children aligns with this tragedy.  Since the 1950’s, there has been a steady increase in suicide coinciding with the indoctrination of the “No God” theory, and the purposeful removal of God’s Word and prayer from our secular schools.

“There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death.”
Proverbs 14:12

“Jesus said, ‘I am the way, the life, and the Truth.  No one can come to the Father except through me.” John 14:6

Dear One, know that you were made in the image of God. He has a wonderful purpose and plan for your life. He not only exists but wants to have a close relationship with you.  He took care of your sin problem (unbelief) by sending His Son, Jesus Christ, to the Cross
(He was crucified) to suffer for your sins. But after three days, He rose from the grave.
One sin separates you from a Holy and Just God, and therefore, because God is Just, He must punish sin. (Romans 6:23)

The Good News
Two thousand years ago, Jesus came as a man filled with God’s Spirit. He was God in the flesh. You can ask Him to forgive you for your disbelief and for your sins, and you will be forgiven. Jesus promises you an abundant life here on earth, and when you die, a life with Him in heaven.
You Can Read God’s Word for yourself.  John 3:16

If you want to accept God’s gift of eternal life through His Son, Jesus Christ, you can pray this prayer.

Dear Heavenly Father,
I thank you for sending your Son, Jesus Christ, to die on the Cross for the punishment of my sins and for His forgiveness.  I believe He not only died for me but was resurrected from the dead on the third day as proof of eternal life.
I am asking you to forgive me for my sins and to receive your Holy Spirit.
In Jesus Name, Amen

Read this important message about how the CROSS is a “Positive Sign” –  His Cross

I would love to pray for you. You can also ask questions and make comments.  Just email me at doulafaith@outlook.com. Just type: The Cross in the Subject section of your email.   Doula Faith

 My Testimony of how I came to know Jesus Christ.

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