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Renewing of Mind

By Darrel E Stott

Today millions of Christians are preparing themselves for a difficult year over come with hopelessness and discouragement.

But my name is Darrel Stott and I am preparing myself for the greatest year of my life!  I am planning on getting more people saved and healed in 2013 than any year of my life.  I am planning on going to new countries and changing them with the power of God.  This will be the year of greatest missionary offerings in my ministries history.

What is the difference between them and me?   “What makes the difference is “Our thoughts and what we allow into our minds”.

Many times when we listen to the preacher share his sermon he spends 80% of his time telling us what the problem is but only 20^ with the solution.  Today I would like to attempt to encourage you with the KEYS or solutions that launch you to you potential with Christ.

Problem:

The Bible tells us that “perilous or difficult times will come” before Jesus returns to the earth for His church.  Because of the “financial crisis” many are facing very difficult times.  The crisis has affected every part of our lives.  The result is that now many people have lost their direction, and are depressed not able to cope with the emotions they are feeling.

Solution:

The solution is not a better job or moving to a new city.  But we must always live each day according to the WORD of GOD.  In good times or bad times there is a battle field where the devil attempts to take you for the one purpose of “ROBBING OUR JOY”.  The battle takes place in our minds.

Movies:

People by the millions go to the movie theatre and pay their $10 to watch in 3D the “Transformers”.  Wow this is so exciting!  So Amazing!  When the transformers come there is hope and a solution for all people.

In 2013 we must put of effort each day into “The Transformed Mind”

Paul writes to us “Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”    Romans 12:2

How does God change you from being a discouraged depressed person into an optimistic energetic successful person?  

God wants to change the way you think.

The solution is found between our ears in our mind.

This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will

Look what the Plan of God is for you and your family in 2013

“I will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”      Joshua 1: 8-9

Refuse to think negative thoughts and bad things about President Obama instead think the thoughts of God

“God has a big important agenda of “Blessing and prosperity He desires to implement in your life in 2013”.  God wants heavens agenda to come to you and for you not to be like other people.

God says to you “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth”   Col 3:2

Fear and Worry are not allowed in your Thoughts

Listen God is talking to you today:  “Do not be worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”      Phil 4:6-7

Remember please that the “natural Christian mind and the Spiritual Mind of God will never agree and always be enemies of each other.

A wonderful pastor talked to me this week with his wife.  They said “Darrel others tell lies and make rumors of us and our ministry and there is nothing we can do.  All doors are closed to us and no one wants us”.

Yes there is something they can do if they know the WORD of GOD.    They must rejoice and be happy when people tell lies about them.

"God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers.   Matt 5:11

Continually people tell lies and make unfounded rumors against me.   I accept this because I am a leader not a follower in the Kingdom of God. This is normal to me.  My response must be to rejoice.

Conclusion

It does not matter what others think of you but what does God think of you.  As long as there are sinners, sick people with no hope we are destined for success as we have the solution through Jesus Christ.

Are you really a Christian?  Does the Father, Son and Holy Spirit really live inside of you?

Do they expect to control you daily, lead you and prosper you?

Do angels really surround you bringing the resources of heaven to you so you will be successful?

Then snap out of these demonic moods and do the works of God.  No person or demon in hell can stop you!

"Great Joy in Sacrifice"

Great Joy in Sacrifice

By Darrel Stott

Sacrifice-  an act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy.

God spoke to me

First

God spoke to me in 2011 that 2012 was to be the “Greatest year of Opportunity since the creation of the world”

Secondly

“2012 would be a very great year of “growth for those living in His Glory”

We are all must aware of the financial crisis the world has been in for the past three years or more.  It is a time of frustration and not a time of opportunity and growth.  The banks will pay you 1you’re your savings account.  There is no financial opportunity in the natural.  People with money do not know what to do with their money.

A Lesson Fom History

I became aware as I prayed of the lessons from history that we need to remember.  I love going to the country of Ireland.  It is a small country of 5 million people but very rich in missionary history.  Great men of God like St Patrick gave us examples of dedication and sacrifice.

It is interesting as the people enjoyed the wonderful presence of God that His presence led them into a burning desire to get people saved.  They were consumed with evangelism to the extent that they never considered the dangers that could come to their own life.

Many of the young people took food and water into small wooden boats to go into the ocean and allow the winds and tide to take them in any direction.  The young people would good bye to their family and friends knowing they would never see them again in this life.  They also knew they may die in their travel in these small boats.

They never considered their own lives.  But they obeyed.

Many of you have sacrificed and given financially into my ministry.  You never bought the furniture or never took the holiday but instead you gave your money to me for missions.

When the people get saved, and they are healed by the power of God it is because you did not give what was convenient but you sacrificed.

                                             Sacrice to Rescue Gilrs in country of Nepal

The girls homes are now open in the country of Nepal.  As we recue the young girls from the sex industry it is because you sacrificed.  I do not write to condemn you but to honor you for your sacrifice.

If some of you have never given to missionary work it is true God will convict you so you will help others.  Most Christians give a tithe or 10% of the money to the church.  Then they try to give at least 1% to world missions each month

Now I am motivated to raise large funds for starting new rescue homes in the large cities in India.  My prayer is what has begun in the country of Nepal will now spread to India.  Rescuing these little girls from the sex trade Industry is very close to the heart of God.

When this is a time of “great opportunity” I desire to be used of God to do great things.

In September I will go to Manchester UK with 200 intercessors from Indonesia and my pastor Petrus Agung to do outreach.  We have hundreds of people praying around the world.  This is an opportunity for God to do something great in Manchester UK!

Then we go to Pontypool Wales for meeting.  Why not expect God to do something great!  This is my expectancy

I write you to compliment each of you on how you have sacrificed financially to send me to the nations of the world.  If you have never given to my ministry I encourage you to pray today and ask God what he would have you to do.

I also want to honor you for your love, kindness and financial giving to world missions through my ministry.

You have sown and now you will reap the reward.

I love you all

Darrel Stott

"The Importance of the Prophetic in 2012"

“The Importance of the Prophetic in 2012”

By Darrel Stott

I believe the majority of Christians believe we are living in the days just before the second return of Jesus to our earth. These are important times for each of us. This is a time of great opportunity and blessing from God for you and your family.

All Christian love the prophetic. But now we live in the time of fulfillment of all things. Things that have been hidden for years prophetically are now to be revealed to us!

God’s plan is to have great intimacy and fellowship with his followers at this time and his desire is to speak to us His plans and agenda.

I believe this is a time for some maturity to come into our lives so that we recognize what is the prophetic word of God and what is the voice of men. Prophesy must always be supernatural as it is more than a word of encouragement. It is a gift of the Holy Spirit.

Prophesy

Definition: Prophesy from God is either to give us supernatural information about the future or to speak to us directly from the heart of God.

What is the purpose of prophesy?

1 Cor 14:3 But on the other hand, the one who prophesies who interprets the divine will and purpose in inspired preaching and teaching speaks to men for their edifying and constructive spiritual progress and encouragement and consolation.

When we listen to prophesy we are encouraged to examine and test it to see if it is accurate. And secondly does it build us up, encourage us or console us. If it does not it should be rejected.

1 Thess 5:21 But test prove all things until you can recognize what is good;

The plan of God for you in 2012 is good!

1 Thess 5:9 For God has not appointed us to experience His wrath He did not select us to condemn us, but that we might obtain His salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ the Messiah

Now in 2012 the world is experiencing a “Financial Crisis”. It is like a dark cloud over the earth as described in Isaiah 60:1. But when times are difficult God has a supernatural plan for his children. We are not to be like other people. We are the children of God.

It is my belief that during this difficult time in 2012 that God will bless and exalt his people before the world. I am preparing for this to be my greatest year ever!

God spoke to me that 2012 would be the year of greatest “Opportunity and Growth” since the creation of the world.

Therefore it is important to position our mind and meditations properly to be in place for these things to happen to you. Let’s agree with the agenda of God.

This year I encourage you to look and expect “Great Opportunity and Growth”

(Or success) to come to you in:

-Family members and friends to be saved

-Your Job.

-Your health

-Your finances

-Family relationships

- Investments

- Intimacy with God

- Marriage

- Dating

-Promotion at work

-New Job opportunity

-New Business opportunity

-Explosive church growth

-Amazing offering at your church

-God to send people to help you with success

-Your dreams and desires to become reality

-Money owed to you to be paid.

Remember what Paul said to the people on the ship with him that were about to be destroyed by the storm.

Act 27:22 And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship. (He had heard from God)

Hallelujah!! I love the goodness of God!.

Hey! Hey! Ho! Ho!

By Darrel E. Stott

I love the Christmas season. It is an amazing time of Joy and Celebration!

When I was a boy growing up in western Canada each family in our small community was very concerned during the Christmas season about how long their toboggan was. A toboggan is a flat wooden sleigh that more than two people can ride. The longer the toboggan is the more people can ride it. For us children to go fast through the snow down a long hill with six or more people was so exciting.

When I was a child I had no idea that not everyone in the world went riding in the snow at Christmas.

We would make large snow men and decorate them. We used black coal for the eyes and a carrot for the nose. Every year we would build walls from snow to make a fort then we would hide behind and have snow ball wars with the neighbors. This was so much fun!

Later in my life I went to Indonesia and Australia. I remember preparing for Christmas in Australia. I was in for one big shock!

I went out to buy a large turkey for Christmas in the store and they did not have any. How could this be? Most everyone in Canada had a big turkey on the table to eat Christmas day.

What did we eat on Christmas day in Australia? We bought some sausages and put on our bathing suits and went to the ocean for a “barbe”. I did not know a “barbe” was a barbeque. Yes it is true! We were swimming and have a barbeque on Christmas day.

Let's remember that each country celebrates the Christmas season in a different way.

Let me share a couple Christmas lessons I learned:

1) Do not expect other people and their gifts to make you happy.

Our happiness and Joy should come from our personal relationship

with Jesus Christ. Many people are selfish and unkind. This is

their problem but they are not the ones we depend on for

happiness. We are to have an intimate, thankful relationship with

Jesus Christ.

2) Be thankful for all things. Many times I read of this in the Bible.

But my entire life changed when I began thanking God for the

good things and also thanking God for the bad things that

happened to me my life was dramatically changed. God is very

interested in developing our character. Our response to bad

people and things is of great importance to him.

3) My life has been so blessed by having the privilege of being with

the poor and needy. One day I was chatting with some people as

we sat in the ruins of their homes that had been destroyed by an

earth quake in Indonesia.

As we chatted I never heard one of them complain. They had no

insurance for rebuilding and little money. But they relaxed and

served me tea and chatted as we discussed the earth quake and

watched the children plan

4) Learn the secret of bring joy to others in need. You may not have

poor people around you but there may be people who recently lost

a family member. Others recently went through divorce or found

out they are sick. What about those who do not have a joy and are

trying to make it on a very few dollars. What can you do to bring a

smile to their face?

5) We must learn to draw our energy, strength and personal Joy for

Jesus and the small important things around us.

I pray that God will make you a blessing to others this Christmas. What a wonderful thing when we love those close to us but are not too busy to focus on others around us who we can bring the love of Jesus too

Why Do People JOKE with you?

When People JOKE with YOU!

-Darrel E Stott

Cultures are Different

I remember my first trip to the country of Australia.The country and people were beautiful but the some of the things in the culture were shocking to me. An example is as I was ministering in the city of Sydney and I assumed the culture was the same as America.

After the meeting we went to a house for food and coffee. Immediately very blunt joking began. They picked on each other joking about the size of their nose, being fat or how big their ears were. And it went on and on. What one person would say the others would say something worse. I felt so sorry for the person being picked on.

Later they explained to me the culture of Australia: “Darrel if no one picks on you saying terrible things about you and your body it means they do not like you. The more they like you the more they will joke with you saying terrible things.

Wow I was so glad they said terrible things about me.

I made some bad mistakes in Australia.

I quickly learned Australia has so much slang, Musicians are called Muso’s and a barbeque is called a “Barbie”. But I did not know that some of our words from North America are swearing in Australia. After my preaching they would say “Darrel please do not ever use that word again”.

An important lesson that I learned?

In most countries of the world if people joke with you in any way it means they see you as a friend and like you.

Because I joke much I am offend misunderstood

When my mother was 78 yrs old just before her death one day she told me this: “Darrel I am your mother and I still cannot tell when you are joking and when you are telling the truth.”

Many times when I joke with friends I keep a straight face and do not smile. Therefore they assume I am not joking. I love to do this!

BUT… (oh oh big problem)

Sometimes people get so angry with me for saying what I say. They do not understand my style of joking. It will always be true.

*But if friends are friends they do not stop communicating but they will try to learn how understand and communicate better

A real friend will try to joke and get even with the person who played a joke on them

When you get ANGRY at a person’s words what does it mean?

“When revival came into my life they immediately told me this. Darrel when the words of a person offend you pay close attention to their words.

Why?

God is showing you an area of hurt or an area that needs to be healed it. Do not get angry or offended but write the word s down and pray over them”

Why do I feel inferior or insecure?

Smile! Everyone feels inferior or insecure in some way. It means you are normal!

Learn to accept yourself and laugh at yourself. If you are still frustrated then I encourage you to read some books on being “codependent”. Let God set you free to be happy and love yourself.

A Broken Heart

By Darrel Stott

“The LORD is near to them that are with a broken heart; and saves those that have a contrite spirit.” Psalms 34:18

When we are young adults beginning our lives we are excited about our futures. This is the way it should be. We have no idea what is ahead of us. If we could see 20 years into the future we would see so many good things. So many blessings come to us. But there is a strong likely hood that we will also go through some testing times.

When I was 22 yrs old I attended a pastor conference and the speaker was talking about people who God uses. As he shared his words upset me. His opinion was that God would not use any man or woman that he has not tested.

As he explained the testing he shared how God would attempt to break our hearts with life circumstances in order that we reach out to him and secondly that we identify with others who go through hard times. He encouraged us to prepare for the difficult times as well as the good times. All he did was make me angry.

When I left the meeting I said this. “If that is what happens to people who God chooses to use then I do not want to be used of God.”

Many Years Later

Now I reflect on my ministry as I travel to many countries around the world. It is true that the effectiveness that I have comes as a result of the “breaking process” that God took me through.

Today I write to those of you who are in the middle of difficult times. You pray and nothing happens and God seems to avoid helping you. I fully understand what you are going through.

How God Broke me

Death

When I began my ministry I often spoke on Abraham laying his son on the altar. Then I would challenge the people to give their all to Jesus Christ and not hold anything back. I had no idea in just a few months I would stand by the grave of my wife with our little girl Jodi feeling so alone and wanting to quit.

I had no motivation to go on. My thoughts were totally confused with no understanding of the ways of God. How could God allow this to happen?

Sickness

A few years later when I wanted to marry a young lady I loved very much the doctor told me I had a terminal blood disease and would soon die. Now my little girl would also lose her father. Again I felt depressed and wanted to die.

Divorce

After marrying to a beautiful Christian lady who was my wife for almost 25 years I learned she did not love me and was involved with another man.

This was the total end for me. I think I had three or more small nervous breakdowns. I wish I had been stronger but I was not. This was totally too much for me to absorb.

Rejection and Abandonment

Then my total ministry itinerary cancelled on me and I was left alone in the Christian world. Most of my Christian friends ignored me. I had no place to live and no purpose in life.

I never once asked God to help me with my future but I would pray over and over if God loved me to please take me to heaven out of my broken heart.

I am not proud of how I responded but it is truthful. I did not blame anyone I just wanted out of the pain. If I was reaping what I sowed then it is too much for me. I could not imagine hell being worse. The pain I was now feeling was so intense that I had never imagined anything so bad.

When I was a young pastor I preached many funerals but never understood what those left behind felt.

So many times people are told they have cancer or AIDS and I gave them a scripture and advice but never felt their fear of dying and leaving their family.

I can remember grown men coming in my office falling on their knees crying like babies telling me their wife had left them for another man. I knew nothing of their pain. I was totally insensitive and reacted with religion.

What I went through was hell for me. It was a breaking beyond words to where I had nothing only Jesus. As I could not sleep I would walk the floor night after night. There was only Jesus and me. If I was ever going to come out of my hell it would only be the help of Jesus who allowed it.

The breaking in my life brought positive change in me

Now when I stand with those who have lost a loved one I have few words to say only a hug and a look but I feel their pain.

When I look in the eyes full of AIDS and CANCER I feel their hopeless and pain. The scripture and advice may be slow in coming.

When I whisper to them “You are going to be okay” I really mean it as I remember my own struggles. If God could restore me then I also believe He can restore others

Final Thoughts:

Not everything bad comes from God but he allows the trials and testing. There is a purpose in these painful times.

My advice is that instead of asking to be delivered from the testing of your faith do this:

1) “Embrace the Trail”

Ask God to use the test to change and mature you. Take a minute by minute approach than an hour by hour. When you have learned to be a better person God will remove the test.

2) “Praise God for all Things”

We will agree that we do not like or enjoy the testing times but force yourself to “Praise God for Them”

“Always Rejoice. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1Th 5:16 - 18

I am not an expert at anything. I am a bad example of being a man of faith and responding correctly.

But I know what it is like to hurt in great emotional pain, to feel fear, depression and just want to die. I have failed others and been betrayed. I have felt out of control as my nerves snapped inside me. I never thought God would use me I just wanted to escape and find peace and rest.

What I am saying is I think I relate well to others in their time of testing.

I really believe God is with you and is helping you. Yes you will make it and be stronger and more effective than ever. The bad memories never do go away but they do diminish.

As a result of our breaking I think we all will be less selfish and more understanding and more carrying.

I really care about you and my prayers are with you

In Christ

Darrel Stott

“Let God Give you His Thots!”

Php 4:7 And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep

your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Php 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Take Control of Your Mind

Making you mind think correct thoughts is a full time task for each of us! You can be having a wonderful day and then one negative thought can destroy you day!

When you are have a depressed day all it takes is one “positive thought
to change you entire day!

Why are so many Chinese and eastern people buying realist ate now in America? It has never been so cheap! They see the opportunity.

When you lose one job God can show you where a greater opportunity is to make more money than before. You must believe and expect it to happen.

When your husband divorces you it is important your life has just begun and God will bring a better man into your life.

2011-2013 is a Time of Great Opportunity

I am convinced that during the present world financial crisis that this is one of the greatest opportunities that we as Christians have ever had!

When we invite Jesus Christ in our lives we become sons and daughters of God. We are not like other people! We are joint heirs with Jesus Christ!

The plan of God is for us to prosper when others struggle. God wants us to have good health when others are sick. A financial crisis is an opportunity for you to be creative and to prosper in a greater way in your personal life.

Example: When the USA dollar goes down it is bad news for many Americans. But when you know the dollar is going to go down you prepare for it by purchasing gold then you smile as the dollar goes down.

When you see terrorist activity beginning what happens if you invest in bullet proof glass and other products? God wants us to see the opportunities when are depressed and going into despair.

In the Bible the book of Acts tells us that the plan of God is for his children to have dreams and visions from God to give you direction in your life.

I am convinced that NOW there is a wonderful anointing in the world for Christians who live in “the Glory of God” to be blessed financially!

In December 2010 God brought a wonderful anointing of “Acceleration” into my ministry. It is an anointing to bring the prophetic words to fulfillment and dreams from God into reality. Yes this is a time of great opportunity.