Definition Of A Miracle 

Joni Ames

Dear Saints of God,

This week, the Catholic church went to great lengths to define what a miracle truly is. The result?

Miracle (Miriam Webster dictionary)

1 : an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs

2 : an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment

3 : a divinely natural phenomenon experienced humanly as the fulfillment of spiritual law

And a MIRACLE (as defined by the Catholic church) is something that happens that has no natural explanation and for which only God is responsible.

I don't know about you, but for me, that describes my everyday living! I am not just CO-dependent upon the Lord, but TOTALLY DEPENDENT upon Him for EVERYTHING! And I believe that is the case for most of us who call Him LORD.

So, greetings and salutations to you, Saints! The Catholic church is about to receive a long list of names to cannonize! (smile) - Although, to play on those words, I am sure many of you feel either shot out of a cannon or shot by one after these busy holidays! (smile)

WHY DEFINE "MIRACLE?"

As I was listening to CNN Headline news when they were talking about the Catholic church's definition of "miracle," I prayed about why that would happen in such a public manner.

I believe the Lord let me know that He has used the Catholic church and the Media at this time to define "miracle" because we are about to see and experience MANY, and the world will have a defining line to go by.

When this happens, it will also bring forth a truth to them that will revolutionize their aspect of "saint." So many miracles will occur for so many people, that they couldn't possibly place only certain people in the category of "saint." Perhaps it will bring about the understanding of the truth - that we who believe are all "saints" of God, who can operate in His power and participate in bringing forth miracles!

Just something to think about!

Blessings & Happy New Year!

Love in Jesus,

Joni

Success Lives Here

Joni Ames

A couple weeks ago, I was driving home on the interstate from a ministry trip and saw a water tank up on a hill for a town I was passing through. On the side of of the tank, in BIG letters, it said, "SUCCESS LIVES HERE!"

I got SO excited! I began to lay hands on my own heart, mind, body and even my purse and proclaim, "SUCCESS LIVES HERE!" - And as I laid hands on myself, I proclaimed, "HEALING LIVES HERE!" - "THE LIVING, RESURRECTED JESUS LIVES HERE!" - etc.

The Lord reminded me of this tonight and I felt He wanted me to send this out. I do pray this finds you all well and prospering, but if not, remember, Jesus IS Lord, and victory is on its way to YOUR doorstep! NO weapon formed against you will prosper! SUCCESS LIVES IN YOU! THE LIVING GOD LIVES IN YOU!

AN OPEN VISION CHRISTMAS EVE

I was praying while driving back from the video store on Christmas Eve and had an open vision of the Lord. It was absolutely incredible! - I wished I could have taken a picture of what I saw!

I'd been praying about a friend who needs healing, when all of a sudden, I saw Jesus standing as a tree, and He spoke the scripture: "I am the vine, you are the branches." (John 15:5) Instantly, He stretched out His arms, in cross fashion, upturned His hands, and looked above.

Above His head, yet in His hands, there appeared a flat version of the world globe, as leaves in the trees. Each area of foliage was shaped like one of the seven nations.

Then Jesus spoke another scripture, "My leaves are for the healing of the nations." (Ezekiel 47:12)

I was let know that healing was coming from Him, through each of us, to the rest of the Body of Christ, World-Wide, and not to be discouraged.

God is awesome! The name of Jesus is ABOVE the name of ANY sickness or disease or problem!

REMEMBER! - SUCCESS LIVES IN YOU, because THE LIVING GOD LIVES IN YOU!

Enjoy the rest of your holidays, and look forward to the New Year 2004 ahead.

Blessings, Joni Ames

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