Overstepping Negativity

Good day Leaders and Prayer Warriors,

Today I am thankful for the trials that have come to our family. I am back in Bermuda for a few weeks, and Kevina is still in Boston receiving treatment for her cancer in her head. What a person she has been through it all. But greater still, what a wonderful mother in Karon, God has given her. Karon my wife has given up everything to help and be with Kevina through so many trails, and still have a smile on her face. If you have a minute why not share a line of encouragement with both of them as Kevina looks at the days ahead.

In the meantime, Kevina is not sitting still but spending her time encouraging others.

Today's message is her latest words of encouragement to the world.   

Overstepping Negativity

| By Kevina Santucci | 

Everyday we are faced with the challenges of life. There are many causes for these challenges, ranging from work related issues to social problems. Whatever it may be, we have the power to overstep the negatives of the situation! Now, I know nobody wants to be stuck in a ‘bad’ place, so why not change that negative into something positive?

I think of negativity as the devil lurking, trying to make life miserable. Being that we all have the power of choice, it’s up to us if we let him come in and make our lives a ‘living hell’ or keep him shut out. Well, obviously one is going to keep him shut out because we want to try and have as much positivity in our lives as possible. Unfortunately, there will be times when we can’t help but get caught in a negative situation though. This can be through a not so good diagnosis of our health and so on. However, like I’ve stated before, we can still find positives in that situation! See friends, we aren’t meant to be sad people. God intended for us to be happy! When you see that negativity heading your way block it! Call out for help if you need it! Don’t let negativity take over your life!

Stay positive friends!

  

Kevina Santucci is the daughter of Chaplain Kevin and Karon Santucci, and a native of Bermuda who currently resides in Boston, MA undergoing treatment for cancer. She is a young single mum of Karis Santucci who is striving to make a positive impact on the world.

Why not go to http://pinksandbermuda.com/overstepping-negativity/  and write a comment directly to her or you can send it to TucciGardenMinistry@gmail.com for her. 

Song of the Day: 

IT PAYS TO SERVE JESUS - AEOLIANS AT OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY CHURCH 04-09-2011

What Will It Take

Welcome to (Day 4) of the second Week of “The International Prayer Teleconference” to all 50 States in the USA and beyond.

Our theme this week is, "In Full Commitment"

To recapitulate the message of yesterday, we learned three remedies of a successful Christian life in the Lord.

Necessity of doing our Best

Because He has called His children to be a sanctified agent for Him, He has employ you to work out his noble purposes as His witnesses.” [Isaiah 43:10.] 

Christian Temperance 

Men have polluted the soul-temple, and God calls upon them to awake, and to strive with all their might to win back their God-given manhood. It is impossible for a man to present his body a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, while continuing to indulge habits that are depriving him of physical, mental, and moral vigor.

Let us Pray:

(Today's Message: What Will It Take)

Luke 14:26-27

"If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple."

The question was asked one day to a group of Bible students. Are you fully committed to your Bible studies and your walk with the Lord? These questions cause all the boys to stop and think. This question should cause all of us to stop and think today. Commitment is a popular word in religious circles. But don't forget that commitment is a two-edged sword. When you commit yourself to God, 1. You commit yourself to obey Him and Him alone. 2. With commitment comes responsibility.

In the world today there are many people who say that they are followers of God. But are they? They are willing to commit themselves to Him, but that's as far as it goes. They would tell you to your face that they did not church to church to be responsible. 

If that's the case, what is Commitment to God?

Is it doing what you want, whenever you want to do it? In simplest terms, a commitment is a pledged.

Our Commitment to Jesus

Although the word commitment does not appear in the Bible, Jesus reveals our commitment to His disciples and us by put a test out to all. "If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple" (who would dear read these plain, close words of our Saviour, and pass them by unheeded?

Who would look at these words from Jesus doubtfully, and turn away, saying, These are hard sayings; who can obey them? "Did not our Saviour know that many would not obey his requirements? Did he who so loved us as to give his life for us, leave us any requirements or conditions of salvation which we could not obey? Oh, no, all his requirements are reasonable and just, and we can obey them."

"Hate referred to in Luke 14:26, means a less degree of love. We are to have supreme love to God, and our friends are to be loved secondarily. Our love for husband, wife, brother, sisters, father, or mother, must be inferior to our love to God. Our love for these dear relatives must not be blind and selfish, and cause us to forget God. When these ties of relationship lead us to prefer their favor by disregarding the truth, we love them more than we love Jesus, and are not worthy of him.

In that fearful time when we need an arm to protect and shield us, stronger than any human arm, stronger than the arm of father, brother, or husband, and shall call upon him that is mighty to save, he will not hear us. He will bid us to lean upon those whom we preferred before him, whom we loved above him, whom we would not forsake for him. He will say, Let them deliver you, let them save you. I gave you proof of my love. 

I left the glory of my Father, and all my majesty and splendor, and came into a world cursed with sin and pollution. For your sakes I became poor that you through my poverty might be made rich. I bore insult and mockery, and died a shameful death upon the cross, to save you from hopeless misery and death. Yet this did not excite your love enough to obey me, and lead you to prefer my favor above the favor of earthly friends, who have given you but feeble proofs of their love. I know you not; depart from me."

"God will test and prove his people. One sacred truth after another will be brought to bear upon their hearts, close and cutting, until their faith will be purified and tried like gold, until all their dross will be purged away, and Jesus will present them unto his Father without spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing. We must overcome through trials and sufferings, as Jesus overcame. We must not shun the cross or the suffering part of religion. 

The language of the heart should be, Let me know the fellowship of the sufferings of Christ. Let me suffer with him that I may reign with him." God was committed to the angelic host when there was disruption in heaven. When this disruption and corruption continued on earth God was still committed to the plan of redemption.

When the question was asked, "How long shall be the vision concerning the daily sacrifice, and the transgression of desolation, to give both the sanctuary and the host to be trodden under foot?" In Daniel 8:14 the answer comes, "And he said unto me, Unto two thousand and three hundred days; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed."

Today Jesus is standing at the door of your heart. Why not let him come in. May this be your prayer today. "Into my heart, into my heart, Come into my heart, Lord Jesus; Come in today, come in to stay; Come into my heart, Lord Jesus."

If you are an early riser, why not call in to the international prayer teleconference from Anywhere in the world and share your prayer request. 

You can pray along with us from your home from 5:30 am to 6:15 am Eastern Standard Time. 

If you live in Bermuda the time is 6:30 am. to 7:15 am, or if you live in London England the time is 10:30 am to 11:15 am. 

Please note the time for the Time Zone of your state or country

Telephone: 605-475-5900

Access code: 274-267

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Why not call in and make your request know and pray with us in the morning.

Chaplain Kevin Santucci

Song of the Day: He's Waiting - Andrae Crouch and Linda McCrary

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.  For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; “Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.” 1 Timothy 2:1-4 (KJV)

Unwrinkled Service

Good Day Leaders and Prayer Warriors,

this is the (Day 3) Second Week of international Prayer Teleconference to all 50 States in the USA and the world.

Truly the Spirit of the Lord came down this morning in a powerful way as request for prayer was presented. Chains are been broken, lives changed as testimonies are testifying to the deliverance of health, wealth, marriage, education, jobs, and children.

Our theme this week is, "In Full Commitment"

If you where with us yesterday we heard in the message, "A Father’s Love" how God commendeth his love toward us, in that, "while we were yet sinners," that "Christ died for us." Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.

"In view of his unmerited love and mercy toward us, how can we cherish malice, or even one feeling of unkindness toward our brethren, the purchase of his blood?" The day has come for "us put away all suspicion and hatred, and all feelings of bitterness, even toward our worst enemies.

Let us Pray

Message of the morning - (Unwrinkled Service) 

Romans 12:1-2

Willingness

In the ancient sanctuary service rituals, the gospel is outlined in symbol.

No blemished offering could be brought to God’s altar. The sacrifice that was to represent Christ must be spotless. The Word of God points to this as an illustration of what His children are to be— more so His ministers- “a living sacrifice,“ “holy and without blemish.” Romans 12:1;

Ephesians 5:27 -That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

Necessity of doing our Best

Today we are welcome by God in the name of Jesus by special invitation to be His ministers. 

He welcomes us to His audience chamber to learn from Him, so we can go forth to impart to the humble and contrite heart.

God is willing to blot out the thick cloud of transgression by the bright sunshine of his love.

We can all exclaims today, “O Lord, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me.” [Isaiah 12:1.] 

We can all understand in experience the words of Paul, “With the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” [Romans 10:10.] 

He has called you to be a sanctified agent that God can employ to work out his noble purposes. "Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercy.” [Psalm 103:1-4.]

God has given us the gift of speech that we may recite to others the dealing of God with us, that his love and compassion may touch their hearts, and that praise may also arise from their souls to him who hath called them out of darkness into his marvelous light. The Lord has said, “Ye are my witnesses.” [Isaiah 43:10.] 

But all who are called to be witnesses for Christ must learn of him, that they maybe efficient witnesses. As children of the heavenly King, you should educate yourselves to bear His testimony in a clear, distinct voice, and in such a manner that no one may have the impression that you are reluctant to speak of the mercies of the Lord. 

Christian Temperance 

 The apostle Paul exhorts the church, “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” [Romans 12:1.] Sinful indulgence defiles the body, and unfits men for spiritual work and worship. 

He who cherishes the light which God has given him upon health reform, has an important aid in the work of becoming sanctified through the truth, and fitted for immortality. But if he disregards that light, and lives in violation of natural law, he must pay the penalty; his spiritual powers are benumbed, and how can he perfect holiness in the fear of God? 

Men have polluted the soul-temple, and God calls upon them to awake, and to strive with all their might to win back their God-given manhood. Nothing but the grace of God can convict and convert the heart; from him alone can the slaves of custom obtain power to break the shackles that bind them. 

It is impossible for a man to present his body a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, while continuing to indulge habits that are depriving him of physical, mental, and moral vigor. 

Again the apostle says, “Be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God.” [Romans 12:2.] 

Close all the Doors to Satan 

Isaiah 26:3 - Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

Trust in God

Isaiah 26:4 - Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength:

Walk Honestly 

Romans 13:12-14 - The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.

13 Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.

14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

Beware last anyone Spoil you

Col. 2:8 - Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

Live what you Preach 

1 Cor. 9:27 - But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

Appeal

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. Phil. 4:8

If you are an early riser, why not call in to the prayer teleconference at and share your prayer request;

Telephone: 605-475-5900

Access code: 274-267

Tell someone about Garden Ministry today by sending them to: gardenministry.blogspot.com

See you in the morning

Chaplain Kevin Santucci

Song of the Day: 

51 Instrumental Hymns (Relaxing Piano Music) Long Playlist

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.  For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4 (KJV)

A Father’s Love

Good day Leaders and Prayer Warrior,

Things are going well with the international prayer teleconference. If you are able to pray with us in your countries or call in during this time that has been allotted, thank you. 

The theme for the week is; (In Full Commitment)

The time is 5:30 am to 6:15 am Eastern Standard Time. If you live in Bermuda the time is 6:30 am. to 7:15 am, or if you live in London England the time is 10:30 am to 11:15 am. Please note the time for your Time Zone of your state or country.

During this week, we are praying that God would send a revival & reformation in our countries and neighborhoods. We are praying for all leaders of every country, city, business, institution, school, and family.

This is the second week I have been asked to be the speaker of this prayer teleconference, so remember me in your prayers. 

Prayer Calendar of needs for the week:

Monday- Community 

Tuesday- children 

Wednesday- Any Need

Thursday- marriage 

Friday- Government and any other Need

Today’s Message:

Good morning and welcome to the International Prayer Teleconference.

This is (Day 2) of the Second Week of Speaking to all 50 States in the USA and Beyond.

Our theme this week is, "In Full Commitment"

Yesterday if you were with us God unveiled to all that we are in a world where a war is going on. But this battle will not be won by tanks, bombs, missiles, guns, and knives. This battle will only be won on our knees, faithfulness and a Full Commitment to His service.

The title of our message today is, "A Father’s Love"

Let us pray

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8.

 If I you ever travel to India, you must make the Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu a sure stop. At the entrance of the bridge you can see a picture of a weeping man holding some human body parts close to his chest. This bridge was built during the British rule in India and it was constructed in such a way that the center portion of the bridge could be lifted with the help of huge wheels, so that ships could easily pass under the bridge. On the bridge, roads and rail tracks are laid for trains and other vehicles to pass, which was opened for traffic in 1914. 

During its early days of operation, a middle aged man was appointed to roll the wheels up and down when ships arrived. One day he saw a train slowly approaching, while he was pulling back the bridge after a ship quietly passed beneath. He had to pull back quickly or else there would be a fatal accident and thousands would have died. At that time, his nine year old son was coming with lunch for him. When he saw his father struggling with the wheels, he put the lunch box down and started helping him to roll the wheels to put the bridge back.

Suddenly, his son's finger got caught inside the wheel and he started crying out. At this time if the father tries to save his son, the bridge could not be put back on time. He had no other option but to ignore his son's cry. With all his strength he kept on rolling the wheels to down the bridge. As the wheels rolled on, his son slowly started slipping away into the huge machine. Tears rolled down his father's cheeks, but he ignored his son's cry. If he tried to save him, the train will surely fall into the sea and thousands of people will die.

Slowly the boy's whole body fell into the machine and his father could hear his bones breaking one by one, until with a loud sound, his head cracked. The train with thousands of passengers slowly rolled on the rails, without knowing what had happened there. Though this man performed his duty honestly, he lost his only loving son. 

With extreme lamentation, he pulled out his son's body parts from the machine and held it close to his chest and cried bitterly. The British Government later honored that man and in memory of this incident they placed the picture of this weeping man holding his son’s human body parts close to his chest at the entrance of the bridge.” (Taken from the history of India) This true story reminds us of the supreme manifestation of love, God the father has shown in allowing his son to die for the sins of all men. 

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, "while we were yet sinners," that "Christ died for us." Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. [Romans 5:8-10.] 

"In view of his unmerited love and mercy toward us, how can we cherish malice, or even one feeling of unkindness toward our brethren, the purchase of his blood?" The day has come for "us put away all suspicion and hatred, and all feelings of bitterness, even toward our worst enemies, those who seek to do us harm." – {GW92 430.2}

1. Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
   That saved a wretch like me!
   I once was lost, but now am found;
   Was blind, but now I see.
2. ’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
   And grace my fears relieved;
   How precious did that grace appear
   The hour I first believed.
3. Through many dangers, toils and snares,
   I have already come;
   ’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
   And grace will lead me home.
4. The Lord has promised good to me,
   His Word my hope secures;
   He will my Shield and Portion be,
   As long as life endures.
5. Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
   And mortal life shall cease,
   I shall possess, within the veil,
   A life of joy and peace.
6. The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
   The sun forbear to shine;
   But God, who called me here below,
   Will be forever mine.
7. When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
   Bright shining as the sun,
   We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
   Than when we’d first begun.

Words by John Newton, the tune Anonymous/Unknown,

"As you look at the condition of the world today, many are filled with self-importance, and esteem themselves above their brethren. Such should let self die;" and "let the carnal mind be crucified. If you have enmity, suspicion, envy, and jealousy in your hearts, you have a work to do. Confess your sins; come into harmony with your brethren. Speak well of them. It is time to throw out no unfavorable hints, no suggestions that will awaken distrust in the minds of others. 

If you have love for God, you would love your brother, and your sister. If you have love for God, we would guard the reputation of others as sacredly as you would have them guard yours; love them as you would be loved of Jesus.

Today let us work for the interest of others, instead of seeking to tear them down, that you may build up self on their ruins. Remember that Satan is an accuser of the brethren, and he loves to have you help him. But disappoint him today; do not let him triumph over you by not being fully committed to God. Moments before giving up His spirit, Jesus said, "Father, into your hands I commit My spirit" (Lk. 23:46). He committed Himself to God, who judges righteously (1 Pet. 2:23). May we do the same today.

If you are an early riser, why not call in to the prayer teleconference at and share your prayer request;

Telephone: 605-475-5900

Access code: 274-267

Tell someone about Garden Ministry today by sending them to: gardenministry.blogspot.com

See you in the morning

Chaplain Kevin Santucci

Song of the Day: 

Just for me - Donnie McClurkin

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.  For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4 (KJV)