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Dear Ron,
“…Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Turn ye unto me, saith the Lord of hosts, and I will turn unto you, saith the Lord of hosts” (Zechariah 1:3).
How important our times of prayer are! I am so thankful for the National Day of Prayer proclaimed by President Harry Truman in 1952, that we as a nation continue to celebrate and which we had opportunity to participate in last week. I also am grateful for continued prayer in so many places and hearts, as we turn our faces toward God in worship, praise, and supplication.
Prayer, simply said, is talking with God. It involves a two-way fellowship where we learn to listen, as well as to share. It is precious times of being in His presence as we fellowship with Him.
Through His Word and those times of fellowship, we come to know His heart and His way of thinking. We come into alignment with Him—who He is and what He is doing. As we yield to the Lord, He can then use us; the Holy Spirit prays through us according to the will of God (Romans 8:26).
As we fellowship with the Lord, we also become positioned in Him. There is a comfort in Him that we can come into in no other way than by living in His presence and spending quality times apart with Him.
As you may know, we have a little dog named Jethro. There are times he senses something is about to happen. He does not know what, or when, or how, but he feels transition in the air.
What is important to him during such times, is that I am holding him. He’ll run up to me and whimper or jump on my leg. As soon as I pick him up, he is at rest. Now it doesn’t matter anymore, because come what may, he is in our arms; whatever happens, he is with us. And as long as he is with us, he is at rest and happy.
This is the place in Him the Lord is calling us up into during the turbulent day we live in. There are times when I simply pray, “Abba Father,” as I express my trust to my heavenly Father, knowing my life is in His hands. I understand my relationship with Him. I know He is all-knowing and all-powerful. Therefore, I can rest, knowing I am in His hands. Even greater, the whole world is in His hands!
May that peace, trust, and rest fill our hearts as we face the events of our day. May the Lord have a people who are anchored in Him, whose lives are in His hands, and through whom He can show forth His glory.
The Lord is raising up a people who know Him. God has always had a witness during every time and season. We are that witness today. How wonderful we can share the good news—our God reigns! Salvation belongs to our God! God loves each one! His strength and wisdom are available if we would but turn to Him.
Paul expressed a desire that communion and fellowship in the Holy Spirit be with each one.
“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen” (2 Corinthians 13:14 KJV).
The Amplified expresses it like this:
“The grace (favor and spiritual blessing) of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the presence and fellowship (the communion and sharing together, and participation) in the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen (so be it)” (AMPC).
The Passion Translation says, may the “love of God, and the precious communion that we share in the Holy Spirit be yours continually!” (TPT).
As we continue to fellowship with the Lord, may we keep in mind that “the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much” (James 5:16b KJV).
I like the way the Amplified says, “The heartfelt and persistent prayer of a righteous man (believer) can accomplish much [when put into action and made effective by God—it is dynamic and can have tremendous power].”
Living in His presence! Taking times apart to fellowship with Him! Fellowshipping with others in the Holy Spirit. May His heart find expression and His will be accomplished through a people who have learned to trust in Him.
Upcoming Parousia Gatherings:
Spring Parousia Gathering: May 27, 2023
Summer Parousia Gathering: July 22, 2023
Fall Parousia Gathering: October 28, 2023
More information can be found on our website. We welcome you to come and bring a friend!
For each Parousia Gathering, please be sure to let us know you are coming and how many are coming with you so we can reserve the right number of seats! Advance RSVP is required!
Our Parousia Gatherings are wonderful opportunities to come apart with others who have a deep inner hunger for more of the Lord. For those who aren’t able to come, please find the teachings available on our website, under Messages to Hear.
Our Website
On our website under Living Room Moments is a new reading, “Beautiful Feet,” from the book I authored which Allen reads, then prays and shares a song. May these readings be a strength and encouragement to you in your walk with the Lord.
Many teachings by Wade Taylor are also found on our website. They are truly a present word for today and minister to those who have a desire to “follow on to know the Lord.” May’s article, “Giftings of the Holy Spirit” by Wade Taylor can be read by going to our website and clicking on Article of the Month.
Audio messages by my dad and by me are under Messages to Hear
Two books, That I Might Know Him and Walking in His Ways are now available. These books can be found by going to our website or by going directly to Amazon and entering “Nancy Taylor Tate books” in the search.
Email List
If you are not on our email list, I encourage you to join! Most updates are now communicated through emails. To either join or to update your email address, go to www.wadetaylor.org. Toward the bottom of the home page, you will find a place to add your email address. Or, you can go to the Contact and Support page and add your email address there.
Blessing
Our prayer is that you increasingly prosper, both spiritually and in your life circumstances, beyond all that you have experienced in the past, and also, may you be blessed in life, in health, and in all that is before you.
Prayerfully yours,
Nancy Taylor Tate
PAROUSIA MINISTRIES
www.wadetaylor.org
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