September 2008

CLU Student Newsletter

“Vote the Bible”
by
Dr. Karen Joy King

“Vote the Bible!” proclaims Pastor John Hagee. I like that statement! He further says, “It is the responsibility of Bible-believing Christians to take our Bible values into the voting booth and vote the Word of God. Whether we like it not, we are in a battle between light and darkness; between truth and deception; between moral clarity and political correctness. We will either be ‘one nation under God’ or one nation gone under. It is our responsibility to elect righteous, godly candidates as our leaders.”

We are facing an election that will determine the destiny of America unlike any other. Christians must rise up to the occasion and let their voices be heard, or we may no longer have a voice. Get to know the candidates and how they stand on the issues, then “Vote the Bible.” (Vote for the candidates who support Biblical values.)

I feel God is giving us one last chance to reclaim America for Him. We are in serious times and must not let this opportunity slip away. Plan to get out and vote. Talk to your family, friends, and neighbors and encourage them to “Vote the Bible”. Pray earnestly about this election so America will return to its Biblical foundations and remain the land of the free and blessed by God.

“If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” II Chronicles 7:14.

America is in desperate need of healing, and God’s people must be the first ones to take action. Years ago, Christians bought into the lie that Christians should not be in politics. The results? Evil flooded into our nation and now America is drowning in sin. God was ousted from our schools. Millions of innocent, unborn babies have been and are being murdered daily (abortion). Gay rights are being forced upon us. And the list of evil goes on and on.

We need to humble ourselves, fall on our faces before God, and repent so God will heal our land. We can no longer be complacent! We must take our stand against evil while we have a chance! Plan to vote this coming November! “Vote the Bible!”

God Answered My Prayer
by
Wendy Wang

Last summer, I accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior so I could have eternal life. At first, I thought as long as I continued going to church, reading the Bible, and not breaking the Ten Commandments, I would have a good life, not only in this world, but also in heaven. However, as I dug more and more into the Bible, I realized that having a relationship with Jesus was the most important part.

From time to time, I read testimonies, attended seminars, and shared my faith with other Christians. One thing that impressed me was when other Christians said they could hear God’s voice and make decisions based on what God said to them.

Since I am always curious, I asked them how they could hear God’s voice. Some told me that it is a small voice in their hearts. If it is loving, it is from God; otherwise, it may be from Satan. I believed them and tried several times to hear God’s voice, but it always sounded like me thinking and talking. Nevertheless, I still yearned to have a close relationship with God and to be able to hear His voice.

Before enrolling in CLU, I always tried to impress people. I figured if everybody thought I was a good person then I would be acceptable to God. Slowly, I began to realize a relationship with God is the key and how people judge me is not important. I continued to seek to hear His voice. Several months passed without receiving God’s answer. I thought the reason must be because I didn’t know the Bible well enough yet.

For several weeks, I searched the Internet in order to find some structured-teaching Bible classes. I found a couple online schools and several courses offered by various churches, but nothing stood out to me. Then one day, God directed me to the Christian Leadership University website, and the first course He wanted me to take was “Communion with God”. Immediately, I realized this was God’s answer to my prayer.

The course material is well structured, and I learned that if I simply follow the four keys that are laid out in the textbook, I can indeed hear God’s voice. Since I want to hear God’s plan for me, I have been using these four keys for big and small things.

Before taking this class, I could not differentiate which voice was from God. Now I understand that if the thought is analytical and reasoning, it is from my mind. If I fix my eyes on Jesus and write down the positive flow within me, it is from God. If I fix my eyes on idols, it is negative flow from Satan.

I am so excited to know this information and have been sharing it with my family and friends. I feel more confident and comfortable in journaling since I don’t need to rely on my own knowledge and worry about the quality of my writing. I just need to fix my eyes on Jesus, turn to the flow, and start writing. I know it will be good since it is from God.

This is what God said to me in one of my journal entries, “Wendy, I am glad you have come to Me. I have been patiently waiting for you since you were born. I love you, just like I love all My children. You are My treasure. I created you so I can have a relationship with you.

Don’t give up, rely on Me. I will make you successful in everything you do. I am the Light! Come to Me when you encounter problems so you aren’t scared by darkness. I am the Vine; absorb nutrients from Me so you will flourish. I am the River; drink the living water from Me so you will not thirst. I am your Hope and Guidance.

Because you wanted to hear My voice, I guided you to Christian Leadership University, and here you are. Be patient, don’t doubt, take the course seriously with all your heart, and you will hear My voice.

I love talking with you every day! You are so hungry for My words. You will learn them day by day for the rest of your life. Don’t be discouraged when sometimes you don’t hear from Me. Keep knocking and patiently waiting. I will answer you in My timing.

My daughter, I have loved you from the moment you were formed. I knew you when you were in your mother’s womb. I have a plan for your life. Just follow Me. My plan is better than yours. Learn to listen from your heart instead of your mind, and I will guide you step by step.”

After studying this course, I can understand why some people have a close relationship with God and some don’t. Before this class, I didn’t have a close relationship with God. Even though I believed Him, studied His words, and wanted to follow Him, I didn’t have a conversation with Him. Now, I know the keys on how to see Jesus and how to receive from Him through journaling. He is the living God! If I continue journaling with my eyes fixed on Jesus, my relationship with Him will be closer and closer every day! Thank You, Jesus!

God Speaks Through My Belly
by
Cheryl Grabowski

While taking the course “Communion with God,” a thought came to me. Since I could ask God for visions, why couldn’t I also ask to literally hear His voice. After praying about it, I felt led to anoint my forehead with frankincense and myrrh oil while proclaiming that I was vessel for the Holy Spirit. Then I anointed both my ear lobes while proclaiming that I would hear the voice of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. After I finished the anointing and proclaiming with my mouth, I purposed by the Holy Spirit to say only what the Spirit would have me to say.

During the first week of this daily exercise nothing happened, but I continued to anoint myself and proclaim. By the second week, I started to notice that I could hear tongues speaking in my belly. It was not in my head, but in my belly, and it was a continuous flow. Once in a while a song would come forth. It has been three weeks now, and I have noticed that no matter what I am doing, I can hear the voice of the Spirit literally speaking from my belly.

The Bible says, “Out of the belly shall flow rivers of living water”. Now I know what that verse means first hand. Some days, the Lord asks me to re-anoint myself before meditating. By being obedient and doing this, I find I receive more revelation. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to step out in faith and grow in this area.

Note from Dr. Karen Joy King: I spoke to Cheryl on the phone about this, and it is even more phenomenal than what can be expressed here in print. God’s presence was powerful during our conversation—a true witness of her experience!

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