Ten keys to survive Endtime! (Nita Johnson)
First, join us in seasons of repentance to the Lord over the things I have mentioned. Repent for your own spiritual apathy and for your love of the world.
Second, draw close to God! Pour your heart into the quest for your Father. He knows what you need before you need it, so make Him your first desire. Spend time every day in quality prayer and worship. Shift your dependence from the things of the world to the things of God. Learn how to pray effectively, and develop a love for prayer. You will need these strengths soon enough. When food becomes scarce, you will know gladness of heart because you learned to trust God and to believe that He would keep your family fed when you could not get food at the markets.
Third, spend quality time in God's Word every day. If you are too busy, reevaluate your priorities while there is still time. Before long, you will need the strength and faith that comes from a life grounded in His Word
Fourth, repent for falling into the trap of spending more money than you earn and spending so much of it on things you really do not need. Do not make excuses; just come clean with the Lord. I have been telling people to get out of debt for over twenty years. Some have done so, and a few have even paid off their homes with the money they saved from not giving in to impulse buying. It takes wisdom to discern between a genuine need and a passionate desire for something that does not have to come home with you. It takes discipline to leave the unnecessary thing that provoked your passion where you found it. So, let me reiterate that it is very important that you begin immediately to relegate your finances only to important things, to get out of debt, and to save what you can.
Fifth, develop a thankful heart now. Put fear out of doors by learning thankfulness in every situation. This quality will carry you through the greatest storms in peace.
Sixth, develop the fruits of the Spirit. Those who show genuine goodness to others will be carried by the goodness of God in troubled times.
Seventh, get involved as the swells of revival sweep across the nation. The Lord told me that He would send revival to rid His people of the fear in their souls, minds, and hearts, and to fill them with faith so that they could ride through the storm. So dip into the revival and move deep into holiness, ridding your heart of sin!
Eighth, reserve your financial investments for those the Lord clearly speaks to you regarding! Further, get out of debt as much as possible.
Ninth, plant your own gardens with fruit and vegetable seeds that can reproduce. This will prove an excellent food resource in the days to come.
Tenth, give your tithe to the Lord. Friends, I promise you, this is a key spiritual principle. Did you know, however, that 85% of the Church never tithes? This is tragic. Giving to the Lord a tenth enables you to keep your faith strong by not hoarding anything out of fear. Someday soon, those who never learned this sacrificial, Christian discipline will wish they had, as it is an excellent way to keep greed out of the heart and faith moving in ever-widening streams. I could give you names of people who prospered greatly during the Great Depression because they did not hoard money. They also were frugal in their expenditures and used wisdom in their investments. You need to heed their examples because we are coming into difficult times. If God be for you, not even hard times can be your enemy. It is all a matter of perspective. Who do you trust, and how much do you trust Him? Trust God enough to live for Him with all your heart, and leave your well-being in His hands. Times may get very difficult before the end comes, but life need not become impossible for you.
Second, draw close to God! Pour your heart into the quest for your Father. He knows what you need before you need it, so make Him your first desire. Spend time every day in quality prayer and worship. Shift your dependence from the things of the world to the things of God. Learn how to pray effectively, and develop a love for prayer. You will need these strengths soon enough. When food becomes scarce, you will know gladness of heart because you learned to trust God and to believe that He would keep your family fed when you could not get food at the markets.
Third, spend quality time in God's Word every day. If you are too busy, reevaluate your priorities while there is still time. Before long, you will need the strength and faith that comes from a life grounded in His Word
Fourth, repent for falling into the trap of spending more money than you earn and spending so much of it on things you really do not need. Do not make excuses; just come clean with the Lord. I have been telling people to get out of debt for over twenty years. Some have done so, and a few have even paid off their homes with the money they saved from not giving in to impulse buying. It takes wisdom to discern between a genuine need and a passionate desire for something that does not have to come home with you. It takes discipline to leave the unnecessary thing that provoked your passion where you found it. So, let me reiterate that it is very important that you begin immediately to relegate your finances only to important things, to get out of debt, and to save what you can.
Fifth, develop a thankful heart now. Put fear out of doors by learning thankfulness in every situation. This quality will carry you through the greatest storms in peace.
Sixth, develop the fruits of the Spirit. Those who show genuine goodness to others will be carried by the goodness of God in troubled times.
Seventh, get involved as the swells of revival sweep across the nation. The Lord told me that He would send revival to rid His people of the fear in their souls, minds, and hearts, and to fill them with faith so that they could ride through the storm. So dip into the revival and move deep into holiness, ridding your heart of sin!
Eighth, reserve your financial investments for those the Lord clearly speaks to you regarding! Further, get out of debt as much as possible.
Ninth, plant your own gardens with fruit and vegetable seeds that can reproduce. This will prove an excellent food resource in the days to come.
Tenth, give your tithe to the Lord. Friends, I promise you, this is a key spiritual principle. Did you know, however, that 85% of the Church never tithes? This is tragic. Giving to the Lord a tenth enables you to keep your faith strong by not hoarding anything out of fear. Someday soon, those who never learned this sacrificial, Christian discipline will wish they had, as it is an excellent way to keep greed out of the heart and faith moving in ever-widening streams. I could give you names of people who prospered greatly during the Great Depression because they did not hoard money. They also were frugal in their expenditures and used wisdom in their investments. You need to heed their examples because we are coming into difficult times. If God be for you, not even hard times can be your enemy. It is all a matter of perspective. Who do you trust, and how much do you trust Him? Trust God enough to live for Him with all your heart, and leave your well-being in His hands. Times may get very difficult before the end comes, but life need not become impossible for you.
Comments
I hope many people read and are touched by your advice. More importantly, I hope they follow it.