Denise Cook-Godfrey’s Live Teaching from Psalms 118:1-6 and I Corinthians 2:16
Learning how Thankfulness Can Transform the Mind
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Shhh! BE QUIET
IN QUIETNESS AND TRUST IS YOUR STRENGTH
Sometimes the whirlwinds of life will cause a rumbling within the soul. I’m talking about our inner life, that world where there are thoughts, arguments, and images that attempt to exalt themselves against what you know that you know about God and His Word.
In short, the Holy Spirit is reminding me to learn again the art of being still and quiet in order to hear again. I’ve been going through one of the toughest storms in my family life since December 2023, and it has been tough. I am relearning that when I discipline my soul and be still before the Lord’s presence, I will be content during any circumstance. Thankfulness will flow freely, and I will continue to be that sheep that hear my Shepherd’s voice and follow His will. Here is one of my favorite passages that He brought to my remembrance and a few tips to exercise from day to day:
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalms 46:10
During these turbulent times we live in, we must continue to contend for our emotional and mental health. Our souls must be quietened and we must live in contentment with the will of God for our lives. Our times are in HIS HAND.
THIS LIST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE ALL-INCLUSIVE, BUT A FEW TIPS I WANT TO SHARE.
- Begin and end your day with thankfulness, even when the storm is fierce!
- Meditate on scripture and pray in your heavenly language as well as pray with confidence the written word of God. The Holy Spirit will navigate your prayers even if you have not received the gift of tongues, pray in conjunction with the Holy Spirit.
- Don’t find the time, but prioritize quietness. Sit in silence for several moments as you meditate on the nature and character of our Lord. Listen carefully. This may seem awkward at first. A lot of people are not accustomed to total silence and sitting still with the Father. A part of being content through trials is to be satisfied with His goodness and know your identity in Him. Just sit there and honor Him in your thoughts. Calm your fears and storms within by allowing contentment and trust to override all fear, worry, and doubt.
- Worship, worship, and worship. During times of worship and when you are not doing the discipline of total quietness, use instrumental worshipful music during times of worship. Remember, your worship time is consecrated to God. Don’t pray and petition during worship. Let this be a time when you are ministering and blessing Abba Father. Tell Him you love Him, exalt His Name, etc. I love to speak well of Him and remind Him of WHO HE IS…You are the Highest, the Creator, Sovereign, Master, Almighty, Counselor, etc.
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Until the Calamities Pass By
Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. (Psalm 57:1)
The above passage has been one that I have relied upon during the worse of times. I am also using this portion of God’s word to pray for those in the path of natural storms. Whether you find yourself in a disaster from something natural or from something internal such as depression, heaviness, uncertainty, etc., be sure to remember this…in order to hear God’s voice, one must release ALL worries into His care. That means everything that is concerning and overwhelming. Today, sit quietly in His presence and let His light and love drive out all fear, darkness, and anxiety. Allow His touch to heal all trauma.
God is sovereign. Accept each day as it comes and be thankful. This has been difficult in my life most recently, but I am determined to press my way into His presence day by day. I am praying for you and your family. Let’s continue to pray for the residents of Florida and North Carolina.
Blessings to you!
Minister Denise Cook-Godfrey
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GRIP IT TIGHTLY!
I received a prophetic word several days ago from our scripture verse below. As I spent time in His presence this morning, the Lord brought the scripture to my remembrance and spoke profound truths to me. Here is one of the reminders He reminded me of:
–You’ve got to grip and squeeze tightly the hope that you affirm
–You cannot look ONLY at the fire and the water…you’ve got to remember the HAND of the LORD
–Not only remember God’s Hand but remember His loyal love during the waiting seasons of your life
He kept speaking and encouraged me not to allow doubt (wavering) to take over during troubled times. Now, I’m talking about those shonuff times of trouble where you can’t eat, think, or pray…get a GRIP!
23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) HEBREWS 10:23
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Unraveling the Knot
“Unraveling the Knot” is a transformative self-help guide, specifically designed to offer guidance, a ray of hope, and support to those seeking to navigate their journey of embracing the Christian message of male and female relationships while concurrently navigating the unique challenges that come with diverse sexual orientations, including lesbianism.
One aspect of this project involves establishing a dedicated panel of women who have successfully navigated the challenges of transitioning from lifestyles such as lesbianism, non-binary, or bi-sexuality to assist those who may currently feel ensnared and powerless in confronting these challenges while seeking to make changes to their sexual orientation choices.
While we hold immense respect for the choices each individual makes regarding their sexual orientation, we recognize that some people may genuinely desire to explore a different path and discontinue their prior choices. It is this specific group of individuals that we aim to support and guide through the journey of “Unraveling the Knot.”
If you or someone you know has triumphed over a non-binary or bi-sexual lifestyle and is interested in participating in our program to assist others, we invite you to reach out to us. Furthermore, if you’re aware of young women who are currently grappling with their sexual orientation and seek someone to confide in, please refer them to Denise Cook-Godfrey at dcookgodfrey@gmail.com.
The Invitation is Still Open
The invitation does not expire. This is what the Lord reminded me of early this past Sunday morning. I had been carrying a burden the entire week prior. As I approached the weekend, the burden would intensify. I had no idea what was going to happen or what was wrong, I just knew what I knew and could not explain it. Well, I continued to pray the Word of God and I prayed using the gift of unknown tongues. The burden would lift, and then it would return. As I left my bedroom and escaped to a different room in my home, I began to worship and pray. This is when the Father spoke to me. He reminded me that the invitation to rest was still available and that it would never expire. The verse that resounded in my heart was Matthew 11:28-29:
28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” NLT
On Tuesday afternoon, I received confirmation as to why I had heaviness. There was something that happened in my family, but thank God, it was not as tragic as it could have been had I not prayed, amid my not knowing. God will always alert us if we would only pay attention. I am also thankful that when we carry burdens of our own and the burdens that others place upon us, we can be assured that Jesus is always there to assist us in carrying heavy loads. He will also help us to rest during the process.
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Your First Love
We’ve entered into the final quarter of the calendar year. Most are racing and pushing themselves to meet goals. Some are weary in their souls because of losses, disappointments, and other issues they have faced throughout the past months…but in all of our workings and strivings, God reminds us to not forget…we should remember to rest in His presence and never forget our first love. Remembering and resting in Him becomes the fragrant worship that He is seeking.
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Many Blessings to you!
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Keep Going
Can you believe that it is May already? The year is quickly advancing forward. How are you doing? No, I mean how are you coping with life challenges? When I step back and take a look at the challenges of my life and all of the goals that I still need to accomplish for ministry, it appears to be overwhelming. But… (I love the ‘but’), I have a Word from the LORD that He whispered into my ear and I know that His word does not return to Him void of what He wills to perform in my life. This is encouraging but…(there it is again), we must ensure that we are meeting every condition for each promise that we are claiming.
Stay in the race, my friend. Continue to worship, pray, and study God’s word. Whatever your assignment is, be sure that you are spending quality time working toward that goal, and don’t allow the distractions of the world, the flesh, and the devil to hinder you from your path to destiny.
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Blessings!
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Dream!
Being and not doing.
I used to be afraid to dream and even more afraid to verbalize the dreams of my heart. When you dream God’s dreams that He gave you to dream, then you are more determined to press your way through seasons of difficulty. You press not based on what seems easy or impossible, because you have learned by experience that God is the God of the impossible.
37 For with God nothing is ever impossible and no word from God shall be without power or impossible of fulfillment. LUKE 1:37, AMPC
So I challenge you today to seek God for His preferred will for your life and dream…dream BIG! Acknowledge God in all of your ways and let Him lead you down each pathway. This week God gave me an Ephesians 3:20 blessing. For the first time ever, one of my books made it to the number-one spot on Amazon’s best-seller list! I am now a best-selling author and I glorify God! This is one of my dreams but I never expected it to come to pass this quickly. Praise God!
You too can see the manifestation of dreams coming to pass in your life. I am rooting for you! Have a blessed weekend.
