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Warriors, One and All

The Lord is a Warrior; the Lord is His Name. 

1. Fight for what is right. Political elections and debates are not the destiny changers we often would like to think they are. Neither are they the route to the dynasty God has in store for you. Finding your passions fulfilled by all the promises of God in Christ Jesus is right. He has, and does, lead the way to what is right. The battles are for those who have the Warrior nature of our Lord. That can be, and should be, One and All.

2. Be strong. Now to fight the fight of right, we need to be in full armor, strong. Strong in the Lord first of all with all the possible armor His love, grace and mercy provide. Ephesians 6:10-20 is a great instruction in this. That begins, “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God,so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”

3. Be courageous. Aligning ourselves with the elements of armor above in #2, powered by the Holy Spirit, leads to confidence and courage. Confident in Christ to empower and Courage as a Warrior with the Warrior of all times. I mean, really, who do you want to be with you when embattled? Doesn’t the Lord, the Warrior, give you great courage?

4. Be right. Being right means, again, being aligned with the Warrior, the Lord is His Name. In alignment with Him, our assignment will be revealed with clarity, precision, power and righteousness. Warriors, One and All, meaning we are in a team, with our assignment clear; our purpose unified, our unity in the bond of peace. That is right.

Be the Warrior that is reflected by the Lord. Exodus 15:3

In this kairos of seeming diminishing power of purpose and execution in our world, it is more than a little refreshing to find those who do not shrink back from the battle.

Let’s all embrace the portion of the wholeness of the Lord in His Name of Warrior, and be about His business and battle.

What are some ways we can execute as Warriors, One and All? Let me know your thoughts, experiences and plans!

Blessings, JD Smith

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7 Free DESIGNS

I’ve been working through some web site, social media, blogging and speaking issues lately. During these processes, 7 DESIGNS keep arising. Maybe these will aid you, too, as you either assess and adjust a current project, church, ministry or job. Even more important if you’re looking to start fresh or something new.

These are basics of the most important D.E.S.I.G.N.S, you! As much as I want to keep moving forward, understanding my DESIGNS is first necessary. Then I can apply them to those around me on our team or form a team better (or a better team).

D.E.S.I.G.N.S.

1. Desire. Really, do I have the desire for what is front of me, or in my situation? What motivates me towards any particular goal. Passionate expression comes from deep within us, our desire.

2. Experience. The good, bad, pretty and ugly experiences of our past groom us for today and for what is yet to come. Take stock of all that. Learn from, even celebrate those experiences. Now apply them with new perspectives.

3. Spiritual Gift. Many find that their life of faith has helped mold them for where they are, and are headed. In that depth of perspective, most find they have special gifts that rise to the occasion. Search out yours, and make the appropriate analysis and application.

4. Individuality. What is your style? How are you most comfortable? Everyone isn’t a public speaker, salesman, writer, artsy inclined, etc. What are the ways you work most comfortably in your sphere and highlight that as a strength. We might all need to work on some weak points as well. Yet, do not reject or neglect your strengths.

5. Maturation. Am I growing in the processes of wisdom? Where am I on a legitimate curve in our endeavors? Time on the job doesn’t always equate to maturity. An example is that many go to church for years, yet are not truly involved beyond just showing up. Knowledge applied is wisdom.

6. Natural Abilities. There are many ways to explain this I suppose. I like several sports, I’m certainly not a professional at any of them. My son, Caleb, loves to design and build things with LEGO blocks. He gets great joy from that. What gives us joy when we are engaged in it may be a great way to analyze something that we are naturally good at. Be joyful in the application of your talents.

7. Strategic Realignment. Basics 1-6 may cause us to understand we need to realign. Be strategic in that. Don’t “throw out the baby with the bath water”. Assess clearly where you are. Catch a glimpse of a preferred future. Plan accordingly for implementing steps towards that future.

All these 7 Basics really comprise this truth. We are all pieces of the puzzle. It takes time to build that puzzle. Often, others aren’t in place yet, so our place for our piece isn’t yet clear. But when it does become clear, and all is in place; VOILA! Now the puzzle is complete.

What situations are you in or want to be in that DESIGNS has been or could be important?

If we can encourage you in any of these areas, just contact us!  Blessings! JD Smith

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Opportunities for Fall

Later this week, I’ll give you some updates on our foreign missions and church planting initiatives.
Along with a perspective from nearly two weeks on the ground in Hurricane Isaac, my next post will share some insights garnered from partnerships developed over the last two decades serving in compassion ministries, including disaster zones, with nearly 200,000 volunteers.

Until then:
Sign up your teams for volunteerism!
Donate your time, talent and treasure to assist others in need.
Pray for those around you who don’t know Christ in this tumult filled world.

Blessings,
JD Smith
CitiIMPACT Missions

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HOPE Goes Too Far

Can we possibly go too far with HOPE? Proverbs 13:12 “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.” 

Still under water after 10 days. Thousands need HOPE. www.CitiIMPACT.org

What is in our hands and hearts to give is freely received, so we freely give. Therein lies peace and freedom for both the giver and recipient.

Follow these links for stories and photos of people reaching out to one another with HOPE:

HOPE 1    HOPE 2     HOPE 3    HOPE 4

West St. John’s Parish High School Volleyball Team helps their community in crisis. You can too! www.CitiIMPACT.org

Videos (short) of people helping in Louisiana for Hurricane ISAAC    #1  #2   #3   #4

Thank you for giving freely in times of distress and disaster of your HOPE, LOVE, MERCY and GRACE; in the forms of volunteerism, materials and finances.

Together we’re serving in multiple states for disaster recovery this year, including now Louisiana and Mississippi for Hurricane Isaac.

YOU are exhibiting the Care, Concern, Counsel and Comfort as Christ did and does for others.

How can we connect you to be the HOPE & HELP people need in Christ’s Name? How have you connected?

May God richly bless you again and again. JD Smith

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Yes, it is “that bad”, but . . .

Our Relief efforts expanded yesterday greatly. Pastors coalition meeting today. Semis unloading. Volunteer teams gutting and working from CitiIMPACT from 12 different states yesterday.
Would you join us. Thousands of people are coming to our centers today. Yes. literally THOUSANDS of homeless kids & families.
…please help..thank you from all of us at CitiIMPACT Ministries for 5 Parishes in Louisiana. — at Laplace :).
www.CitiIMPACT.org
www.JDSmithOnline.com/about/

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LIVE from the Gulf Coast UPDATE

Much help is needed all along the Gulf Coast. People need you. Yes YOU! Join in.

Please. Pray. Right now.. where you are.

CitiIMPACT Missions

VOLUNTEER TEAMS: Need is NOW & LONG TERM, which is who we are. Plan for months ahead, we are: CLICK TO SIGN UP 

Thousands have worn these t-shirts since Hurricane Katrina, and other places. You can, too.

DONATE NOW: CLICK 
CitiIMPACT Disaster Missions 

at CitiIMPACT Ministries
BLESSINGS.
JD Smith FROM THE GULF COAST.

More UPDATES on Disaster Mission for ISAAC, Click HERE & HERE

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Ground Personnel related to CitiIMPACT Safe at this hour. 7:00 EST

Some are evacuated near Plaquemines Parrish & St. Bernard.

We’ll update you with our plan for Rescue, Relief and Recovery as soon as safe to deploy. 

New Orleans, Waveland, Biloxi, Gulfport, Houma…Hurricane Katrina 7 YEAR

August 29, 2005 to August 29, 2012 

BACK in NEWS with Hurricane ISAAC coming to shore on the anniversary of Katrina.

This clip still tells the tale for the region, then and now. Pray.

Everybody needs help sometime. Everybody can help.

INFO for our Disaster Missions in general HERE.

To Help with a Volunteer Team: CLICK HERE

DONATE NOW: HERE

Jesus Christ reveals 4 Means of Dignity during Disasters. 

He Mitigates the storms, Ministers Mercy, Multiplies disciples, Magnifies His Name.

These 4 Means of Grace He inspires in all of us reflect who He is, bringing dignity to our fellow citizens, as we carry them out.

Let our voices ring with praise even in times of disaster!

How can we help you? Blessings, JD

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4 Means of Dignity in Disasters like ISAAC

More UPDATES on Disaster Mission for ISAAC, Click HERE 

Ground Personnel related to CitiIMPACT Safe at this hour. 7:00 EST

Some are evacuated near Plaquemines Parrish & St. Bernard.

We’ll update you with our plan for Rescue, Relief and Recovery as soon as safe to deploy. 

New Orleans, Waveland, Biloxi, Gulfport, Houma…Hurricane Katrina 7 YEAR

August 29, 2005 to August 29, 2012 

BACK in NEWS with Hurricane ISAAC coming to shore on the anniversary of Katrina.

This clip still tells the tale for the region, then and now. Pray.

Everybody needs help sometime. Everybody can help.

 

INFO for our Disaster Missions in general HERE.

To Help with a Volunteer Team: CLICK HERE

DONATE NOW: HERE

Jesus Christ reveals 4 Means of Dignity during Disasters. 

He Mitigates the storms, Ministers Mercy, Multiplies disciples, Magnifies His Name.

These 4 Means of Grace He inspires in all of us reflect who He is, bringing dignity to our fellow citizens, as we carry them out.

Let our voices ring with praise even in times of disaster!

How can we help you? Blessings, JD

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ISAAC may bring Misery. You CAN bring HOPE.

 

I S A A C !!!

On the MOVE..whole Gulf Coast on ALERT. PRAY.
It’s ONLY just begun. YOU HELP IS NEEDED……..PLEASE be READY. (click)

Our Disaster Ministries at CitiIMPACT are staged in multiple states with partners & collaborations ready to HELP with HOPE, from Florida to Texas. 

PRAY FIRST!!

Supplies and Donations ALL NEEDED

The people can do this. THEY CAN!

YOU can help (VOLUNTEER HERE) AS A TEAM

You CAN!

PLEASE DONATE NOW IF YOU CAN PLEASE. IT ALL COUNTS & ALL GOES TO THE DISASTER MISSIONS WHEN DESIGNATED. THANK YOU. CLICK HERE

 

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“Breaking News!”

A rare moment at home last week, my wife and I watched the early evening “NEWS” on a major network. The news anchor led with three stories; fire, war, and west Nile virus. We looked at one another at the same moment with “WOW!” 

“Luke 21:10 Then he said to them: “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.11 There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven.”

A quick glimpse at the Headline News on my computer shows a sports hero giving up his battle to prove himself clean of drugs, multiple shooting near the Empire State Building, tropical storms like Isaac, continuing wars, and West Nile Virus. 

You’ll hear me talk a lot about getting ready for disasters. That’s part of our ministry, missions at CitiIMPACT. (follow stories here and here of what folks like you are doing)

Today, short and sweet for you all. Get Ready. Now you can not say you were not told how to prepare for Peace as the Prince of Peace is closer to coming than ever before. PASS IT ON! In this day and time, don’t presume everybody knows. I won’t.

John 3:16-17 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

You don’t have to answer any of my questions. You’ll only have to answer to the Lord. I encourage you get the HOPE all have available and if you have found it, be ready to share it!

Blessings, JD

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Why Networking Isn’t Enough

Thanks Michelle Cushatt for this great reminder to be in touch with humanity as we press to connect to humanity electronically. Michelle Cushatt BLOG

Relationships do lead the process of life, perhaps they are the process of life.
Blessings,
JD Smith
www.JDSmitnOnline.com