DEPENDENT SOUL

2011-09-18T15:48:00.000-07:00

As the creator of this blog, I am announcing that my wife and I have resigned from Dependent Soul and this site will no longer be updated. Thank you all for your support and prayers over the years and we continue to covet your prayers as we placed a period and begin the next paragraph of our journey with God.

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Grace to you

2011-05-17T02:38:00.000-07:00

The twelve apostles included "Philip" (Matt. 10:3).

It's been said that an optimist sees a glass half full; a pessimist sees it half empty. An optimist sees opportunities; a pessimist sees obstacles. In one sense Philip was an optimist. He recognized Jesus as the Messiah and immediately saw an opportunity to share his discovery with Nathanael. In another sense, Philip was a pessimist because on occasions he failed to see what Christ could accomplish despite the apparent obstacles.

On one such occasion Jesus had just finished teaching and healing a crowd of thousands of people. Night was falling and the people were beginning to get hungry. Apparently Philip was responsible for the food, so Jesus asked him, "Where are we to buy bread, that these may eat?" (John 6:5). Philip said, "Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient for them, for everyone to receive a little" (v. 7). In other words, "We don't have enough resources in our whole savings account to buy enough food for a group this size!" Philip's calculating, pragmatic, pessimistic mind could reach only one conclusion: this is an utter impossibility.

Jesus knew all along how He was going to solve the problem, but He wanted to test Philip's faith (v. 6). Philip should have passed the test because he had already seen Jesus create wine from water at the wedding at Cana (John 2:1-11). Despite Philip's failure, Jesus didn't give up on him. Instead, from five barley loaves and two fish He created enough food to feed the entire crowd, thus replacing Philip's pessimism with a reaffirmation of divine sufficiency.

There's a little of Philip in each of us. We've experienced God's saving power and have seen Him answer prayer, yet there are times when we let pessimism rob us of the joy of seeing Him work through obstacles in our lives. Don't let that happen to you. Keep your eyes on Christ and trust in His sufficiency. He will never fail you!

Suggestions for Prayer:

Memorize Ephesians 3:20-21. Recite it often as a hymn of praise and an affirmation of your faith in God.

For Further Study:

Read Numbers 13 and 14.

What kind of report did the pessimistic spies bring back from the Promised Land?
How did the people react to their report?
How did God react to their report?

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BEING A PERSON OF INFLUENCE

2011-04-29T02:54:00.000-07:00

“You are our letter, ...... for everyone to read and understand.” - 2 Cor. 3:2

ARE YOU MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD IN WHICH YOU LIVE?

Why is this question so important? Because nobody has a greater investment in us than God and God is serious about His investment. You and I are to be "change agents." Weshould be making a difference in the lives of individuals within our sphere of influence.

How Do We Influence Others In A Positive Sense?

If we follow the following principles, we will have an influence for God's Kingdom far beyond what we could imagine.

1) Always keep a right spirit

You and I are constantly on show and the person who doesn't know Christ is looking to see how we will react in different circumstances. We must constantly guard our heart and not allow any root of bitterness to develop when people or life treats us unfairly. We influence others by what we say or by what we don’t say. A great example is David in the cave of Adullam (1 Sam.22:1-2). He had every right to be resentful and when he was joined by those who became his mighty men, he could have complained, but made a decision to keep a right spirit. David’s character and conduct literally changed their lives and made them fit to be his leaders.

2) Consistency and conviction that does not shift

Whether we realize it or not, our example leaves an impression on others. We must not portray to be one thing and then show to be someone else. We must be men and women that live by their principles, not by their impulses! We must stand for what is right, good and wholesome - living by God's standards. What we do should match what we say. In other words, not presenting one set of rules and living by another. People want to see that we are real - that we have no hidden agendas or ulterior motives. To avoid being classified as a hypocrite, our hearts must be aligned with our lips. When dealing with others there is to be no strings attached. We must learn to give freely without expecting anything in return.

3) A Lover Of God And His Ways

To make an impact for God, we must be a people that are “growing in the knowledge of God.” As long as you are satisfied with the way things are, you will never change anything. We should never be content with our level of devotion to God. The more you know God (getting an understanding of His attributes), the deeper your love for Him. This understanding comes by discovering Him through His Word. If the Word is not in your heart, it won’t come out of your mouth and therefore, your influence on others will be minimal. When you love God more, you want to talk about Him to others. You might say to yourself, "How can I have any influence on others, I feel so inadequate and unqualified to speak for Him." Remember, none of us were born qualified, we become qualified by spending time with Jesus.

4) By Allowing God’s Love To Shine Through Us

John 15:8 – “This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.” God wants each one of us to be fruitful in our lives. He has blessed us in so many ways – why? So that we might be a blessing to others. For God’s love to minister to others, we must be accessible to them - you can’t help people from a distance, you can only do it up close. Paul said in 2 Cor 6:2, “Now is the time of God’s favour”. Paul was convinced that NOW is the day of salvation. Driven by this conviction and by love for others, Paul gave his all to win them to Christ. It is our responsibility to tell others about Jesus, but many times we don’t even need to even say anything - just live the life. We must realise that our life is being observed by others and by God. We must constantly guard our heart and keep watch over our lives because we have no idea who’s observing our life today.

CHALLENGE

There are a number of things that will hinder us from making a difference. These are: 1. the idea that we need a special ministry or anointing before we can make a difference; 2.A feeling of apathy towards reaching out to others; and 3. Too busy to give ourselves to making a difference.

Don't let these things hinder you. Ask yourself these questions: 1) Am I having a positive influence on those around me – my children, grand children, friends, relatives, work mates and neighbours? 2) Will I choose to make a difference today? What am I going to do to change things?

Prayer

Lord help me to be an example of righteousness, integrity, truth and love to others. Help me to speak words that will bring spirit and life and not words that will deliver death and destroy people's lives. I ask today that above all, Christ would be seen in me.

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God Finished His Work

2011-04-27T02:53:00.001-07:00

The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me. (Psalm 138:8)

He who has begun will carry on the work which is being wrought within my soul. The Lord is concerned about everything that concerns me. All that is now good, but not perfect, the Lord will watch over, preserve, and carry out to completion. This is a great comfort. I could not perfect the work of grace myself. Of that I am quite sure, for I fail every day and have only held on so long as I have because the Lord has helped me. If the Lord were to leave me, all my past experience would go for nothing, and I should perish from the way. But the Lord will continue to bless me. He will perfect my faith, my love, my character, my lifework. He will do this because He has begun a work in me. He gave me the concern I feel, and, in a measure, He has fulfilled my gracious aspirations, He never leaves a work unfinished; this would not be for His glory, nor would it be like Him. He knows how to accomplish His gracious design, and though my own evil nature and the world and the devil all conspire to hinder Him, I do not doubt His promise. He will perfect that which concerneth me, and I will praise Him forever. Lord, let Thy gracious work make some advance this day!

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Faith's Check Book, Daily Entry

2011-04-26T02:54:00.001-07:00

Gracious Dealing

And the Lord thy God shall bless thee in all that thou doest. (Deuteronomy 15:18)

An Israelitish master was to give his bondservant liberty in due time, and when he left his service he was to start him in life with a liberal portion, This was to be done heartily and cheerfully, and then the Lord promised to bless the generous act. The spirit of this precept, and, indeed, the whole law of Christ, binds us to treat people well. We ought to remember how the Lord has dealt with us, and that this renders it absolutely needful that we should deal graciously with others, It becomes those to be generous who are the children of a gracious God. How can we expect our great Master to bless us in our business if we oppress those who serve us?

What a benediction is here set before the liberal mind! To be blessed in all that we do is to be blessed indeed. The Lord will send us this partly in prosperity, partly in content of mind, and partly in a sense of His favor, which is the best of all blessings. He can make us feel that we are under His special care and are surrounded by His peculiar love. This makes this earthly life a joyous prelude to the life to come. God's blessing is more than a fortune. It maketh rich and addeth no sorrow therewith.

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Faith's Check Book, Daily Entry

2011-04-25T02:50:00.000-07:00

The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him. (Proverbs 20:7)

Anxiety about our family is natural, but we shall be wise if we turn it into care about our own character. If we walk before the Lord in integrity, we shall do more to bless our descendants than if we bequeathed them large estates. A father's holy life is a rich legacy for his sons.

The upright man leaves his heirs his example, and this in itself will be a mine of true wealth, How many men may trace their success in life to the example of their parents!

He leaves them also his repute. Men think better of us as the sons of a man who could be trusted, the successors of a tradesman of excellent repute, Oh, that all young men were anxious to keep up the family name!

Above all, he leaves his children his prayers and the blessing of a prayer-hearing God, and these make our offspring to be favored among the sons of men. God will save them even after we are dead. Oh, that they might be saved at once!

Our integrity may be God's means of saving our sons and daughters. If they see the truth of our religion proved by our lives, it may be that they will believe in Jesus for themselves. Lord, fulfill this word to my household!

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we must trust Jesus.............Not ourselves

2011-04-20T03:51:00.000-07:00

April 20

By Faith Not Feeling

The just shall live by faith. (Romans 1:17)

I shall not die, I can, I do, believe in the Lord my God, and this faith will keep me alive. I would be numbered among those who in their lives are just; but even if I were perfect I would not try to live by my righteousness; I would cling to the work of the Lord Jesus and still live by faith in Him and by nothing else. If I were able to give my body to be burned for my Lord Jesus, yet I would not trust in my own courage and constancy, but still would live by faith.

Were I a martyr at the stake

I'd plead my Saviour's name;

Intreat a pardon for His sake,

And urge no other claim.

To live by faith is a far surer and happier thing than to live by feelings or by works, The branch, by living in the vine, lives a better life than it would live by itself, even if it were possible for it to live at all apart from the stem. To live by clinging to Jesus, by deriving all from Him, is a sweet and sacred thing. If even the most just must live in this fashion, how much more must I who am a poor sinner! Lord, I believe. I must trust Thee wholly. What else can I do? Trusting Thee is my life....

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An Expert Searcher

2011-04-19T02:43:00.001-07:00

April 19

For thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I, even I, will both search my sheep, and seek them out. (Ezekiel 34:11)

This He does at the first when His elect are like wandering sheep that know not the Shepherd or the fold. How wonderfully doth the Lord find out His chosen! Jesus is great as a seeking Shepherd as well as a saving Shepherd. Though many of those His Father gave Him have gone as near to hell-gate as they well can, yet the Lord by searching and seeking discovers them and draws nigh to them in grace. He has sought out us: let us have good hope for those who are laid upon our hearts in prayer, for He will find them out also.

The Lord repeats this process when any of His flock stray from the pastures of truth and holiness. They may fall into gross error, sad sin, and grievous hardness; but yet the Lord, who has become a surety for them to His Father, will not suffer one of them to go so far as to perish. He will by providence and grace pursue them into foreign lands, into abodes of poverty, into dens of obscurity, into depths of despair; He will not lose one of all that the Father has given Him. It is a point of honor with Jesus to seek and to save all the flock, without a single exception. What a promise to plead, if at this hour I am compelled to cry, "I have gone astray like a lost sheep!"

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The Providence of our Great God

2011-04-11T02:44:00.000-07:00

I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me (Psalm 57:2)

The greatness of God is a glorious and unsearchable mystery. ‘For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great king over all the earth’ (Psalm 47:2). The condescension of the most high God to men is also a profound mystery. ‘Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly’ (Psalm 138:6). But when both these meet together, as they do in this Scripture, they make up a matchless mystery. Here we find the most high God performing all things for a poor distressed creature.(That would be man kind)

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2011-04-08T03:07:00.001-07:00

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Keep on Keepn on

2011-04-08T03:03:00.001-07:00

April 8

Preserved to Work's End

The Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome. (Acts 23:11)

Are you a witness for the Lord, and are you just now in danger? Then remember that you are immortal till your work is done. If the Lord has more witness for you to bear, you will live to bear it. Who is he that can break the vessel which the Lord intends again to use?

If there is no more work for you to do for your Master, it cannot distress you that He is about to take you home and put you where you will be beyond the reach of adversaries. Your witness-bearing for Jesus is your chief concern, and you cannot be stopped in it till it is finished: therefore, be at peace. Cruel slander, wicked misrepresentation, desertion of friends, betrayal by the most trusted one, and whatever else may come cannot hinder the Lord's purpose concerning you. The Lord stands by you in the night of your sorrow, and He says, "Thou must yet bear witness for me." Be calm; be filled with joy in the Lord.

If you do not need this promise just now, you may very soon. Treasure it up. Remember also to pray for missionaries and all persecuted ones, that the Lord would preserve them even to the completion of their lifework.

The Hornets of God..............................

2011-04-04T02:59:00.000-07:00

April 4

And I will send hornets before thee, which shall drive out the Hivite, the Canaanite, and the Hittite, from before thee. (Exodus 23:28)

What the hornets were we need not consider. They were God's own army which He sent before His people to sting their enemies and render Israel's conquest easy. Our God by His own chosen means will fight for His people and gall their foes before they come into the actual battle. Often He confounds the adversaries of truth by methods in which reformers themselves have no hand. The air is full of mysterious influences which harass Israel's foes. We read in the Apocalypse that "the earth helped the woman."

Let us never fear. The stars in their courses fight against the enemies of our souls. Oftentimes when we march to the conflict we find no host to contend with. "The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace." God's hornets can do more than our weapons. We could never dream of the victory being won by such means as Jehovah will use. We must obey our marching orders and go forth to the conquest of the nations for Jesus, and we shall find that the Lord has gone before us and prepared the way; so that in the end we will joyfully confess, "His own right hand and his holy arm, have gotten him the victory."

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DO NOT FEAR .........................DO NOT FEAR

2011-03-31T02:50:00.000-07:00

March 31

Presence of Mind

Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. For the Lord shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken. (Proverbs 3:25-26)

When God is abroad in judgments, He would not have His people alarmed. He has not come forth to harm but to defend the righteous.

He would have them manifest courage. We who enjoy the presence of God ought to display presence of mind. Since the Lord Himself may suddenly come, we ought not to be surprised at anything sudden. Serenity under the rush and roar of unexpected evils is a precious gift of divine love.

The Lord would have His chosen display discrimination so that they may see that the desolation of the wicked is not a real calamity to the universe. Sin alone is evil; the punishment which follows thereupon is as a preserving salt to keep society from putrefying. We should be far more shocked at the sin which deserves hell than at the hell which comes out of sin.

So, too, should the Lord's people exhibit great quietness of spirit. Satan and his serpent seed are full of all subtlety; but those who walk with God shall not be taken in their deceitful snares. Go on, believer in Jesus, and let the Lord be thy confidence.

Why Fear................................................

2011-03-29T02:37:00.000-07:00

March 29

Dauntless Faith

I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee. (Acts 18:10)

So long as the Lord had work for Paul to do in Corinth, the fury of the mob was restrained. The Jews opposed themselves and blasphemed; but they could neither stop the preaching of the gospel nor the conversion of the hearers. God has power over the most violent minds. He makes the wrath of man to praise Him when it breaks forth, but He still more displays His goodness when He restrains it; and He can restrain it. "By the greatness of thine arm they shall be as still as a stone, till thy people pass over, O Lord."

Do not, therefore, feel any fear of man when you know that you are doing your duty. Go straight on, as Jesus would have done, and those who oppose shall be as a bruised reed and as smoking flax. Many a time men have had cause to fear because they were themselves afraid; but a dauntless faith in God brushes fear aside like the cobwebs in a giant's path. No man can harm us unless the Lord permits. He who makes the devil himself to flee at a word can certainly control the devil's agents. Maybe they are already more afraid of you than you are of them. Therefore, go forward, and where you looked to meet with foes you will find friends.

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Refreshing Sleep

2011-03-25T02:51:00.001-07:00

March 25

Refreshing Sleep

When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. (Proverbs 3:24)

Is the reader likely to be confined for a while to the bed by sickness! Let him go upstairs without distress with this promise upon his heart "When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid."

When we go to bed at night, let this word smooth our pillow. We cannot guard ourselves in sleep, but the Lord will keep us through the night. Those who lie down under the protection of the Lord are as secure as kings and queens in their palaces, and a great deal more so. If with our lying down there is a laying down of all cares and ambitions, we shall get refreshment out of our beds such as the anxious and covetous never find in theirs. Ill dreams shall be banished, or even if they come, we shall wipe out the impression of them, knowing that they are only dreams.

If we sleep thus we shall do well. How sweetly Peter slept when even the angel's light did not wake him, and he needed a hard jog in the side to wake him up. And yet he was sentenced to die on the morrow. Thus have martyrs slept before their burning. "So he giveth his beloved sleep." To have sweet sleep we must have sweet lives, sweet tempers, sweet meditations, and sweet love.

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2011-03-18T04:09:00.002-07:00

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Upright

2011-03-18T04:09:00.001-07:00

March 18

Continue Upright

The prayer of the upright is his delight. (Proverbs 15:8)

This is as good as a promise, for it declares a present fact, which will be the same throughout all ages. God takes great pleasure in the prayers of upright men; He even calls them His delight. Our first concern is to be upright. Neither bending this way nor that, continue upright; not crooked with policy, nor prostrate by yielding to evil, be you upright in strict integrity and straightforwardness. If we begin to shuffle and shift, we shall be left to shift for ourselves. If we try crooked ways, we shall find that we cannot pray, and if we pretend to do so, we shall find our prayers shut out of heaven.

Are we acting in a straight line and thus following out the Lord's revealed will? Then let us pray much and pray in faith. If our prayer is God's delight, let us not stint Him in that which gives Him pleasure. He does not consider the grammar of it, nor the metaphysics of it, nor the rhetoric of it; in all these men might despise it. He, as a Father, takes pleasure in the lispings of His own babes, the stammerings of His newborn sons and daughters. Should we not delight in prayer since the Lord delights in it? Let us make errands to the throne. The Lord finds us enough reasons for prayer, and we ought to thank Him that it is so.

DO NOT FEAR .........................DO NOT FEAR

2011-03-17T03:58:00.000-07:00

March 17

Fear to Fear

Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the Lord. (Jeremiah 1:8)

Whenever fear comes in and makes us falter, we are in danger of falling into sin. Conceit is to be dreaded, but so is cowardice. "Dare to be a Daniel." Our great Captain should be served by brave soldiers.

What a reason for bravery is here! God is with those who are with Him. God will never be away when the hour of struggle comes. Do they threaten you? Who are you that you should be afraid of a man that shall die? Will you lose your situation? Your God whom you serve will find bread and water for His servants. Can you not trust Him? Do they pour ridicule upon you? Will this break your bones or your heart? Bear it for Christ's sake, and even rejoice because of it.

God is with the true, the just, the holy, to deliver them; and He will deliver you. Remember how Daniel came out of the lions' den and the three holy children out of the furnace. Yours is not so desperate a case as theirs; but if it were, the Lord would bear you through and make you more than a conqueror. Fear to fear. Be afraid to be afraid. Your worst enemy is within your own bosom. Get to your knees and cry for help, and then rise up saying, "I will trust, and not be afraid."

Peace

2011-03-16T04:15:00.000-07:00

March 16

To Others an "Ensample"

Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you. (Philippians 4:9)

It is well when a man can with advantage be so minutely copied as Paul might have been. Oh, for grace to imitate him this day and every day!

Should we, through divine grace, carry into practice the Pauline teaching, we may claim the promise which is now open before us; and what a promise it is! God, who loves peace, makes peace, and breathes peace, will be with us. "Peace be with you" is a sweet benediction; but for the God of peace to be with us is far more. Thus we have the fountain as well as the streams, the sun as well as his beams. If the God of peace be with us, we shall enjoy the peace of God which passeth all understanding, even though outward circumstances should threaten to disturb. If men quarrel, we shall be sure to be peacemakers, if the Maker of peace be with us.

It is in the way of truth that real peace is found. If we quit the faith or leave the path of righteousness under the notion of promoting peace, we shall be greatly mistaken. First pure, then peaceable, is the order of wisdom and of fact. Let us keep to Paul's line, and we shall have the God of peace with us as He was with the apostle.

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A morning start...............

2011-03-15T04:09:00.000-07:00

March 15

God is a Sanctuary

Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord God; Although I have cast them far off among the heathen, and although I have scattered them among the countries, yet will I be to them as a little sanctuary in the countries where they shall come. (Ezekiel 11:16)

Banished from the public means of grace, we are not removed from the grace of the means. The Lord who places His people where they feel as exiles will Himself be with them and be to them all that they could have had at home, in the place of their solemn assemblies. Take this to yourselves, O ye who are called to wander!

God is to His people a place of refuge. They find sanctuary with Him from every adversary, He is their place of worship, too. He is with them as with Jacob when he slept in the open field, and rising, said, "Surely God was in this place," To them also He will be a sanctuary of quite, like the Holy of Holies, which was the noiseless abode of the Eternal. They shall be quiet from fear of evil.

God Himself, in Christ Jesus, is the sanctuary of mercy. The Ark of the Covenant is the Lord Jesus, and Aaron's rod, the pot of manna, the tables of the law, all are in Christ our sanctuary. In God we find the shrine of holiness and of communion. What more do we need? O Lord, fulfill this promise and be ever to us as a little sanctuary!

A morning start...............

2011-03-14T04:04:00.001-07:00

C. H. Spurgeon

"Let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall."—1 Corinthians 10:12.

T is a curious fact, that there is such a thing as being proud of grace. A man says, "I have great faith, I shall not fall; poor little faith may, but I never shall." "I have fervent love," says another, "I can stand, there is no danger of my going astray." He who boasts of grace has little grace to boast of. Some who do this imagine that their graces can keep them, knowing not that the stream must flow constantly from the fountain head, or else the brook will soon be dry. If a continuous stream of oil comes not to the lamp, though it burn brightly to-day, it will smoke to-morrow, and noxious will be its scent. Take heed that thou gloriest not in thy graces, but let all thy glorying and confidence be in Christ and His strength, for only so canst thou be kept from falling. Be much more in prayer. Spend longer time in holy adoration. Read the Scriptures more earnestly and constantly. Watch your lives more carefully. Live nearer to God. Take the best examples for your pattern. Let your conversation be redolent of heaven. Let your hearts be perfumed with affection for men's souls. So live that men may take knowledge of you that you have been with Jesus, and have learned of Him; and when that happy day shall come, when He whom you love shall say, "Come up higher," may it be your happiness to hear Him say, "Thou hast fought a good fight, thou hast finished thy course, and henceforth there is laid up for thee a crown of righteousness which fadeth not away." On, Christian, with care and caution! On, with holy fear and trembling! On, with faith and confidence in Jesus alone, and let your constant petition be, "Uphold me according to Thy word." He is able, and He alone, "To keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy."

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2011-03-12T05:40:00.000-08:00

C. H. Spurgeon

March 12

Going Out with Joy

And of Zebulun he said, Rejoice, Zebulun, in thy going out. (Deuteronomy 33:18)

The blessings of the tribes are ours; for we are the true Israel who worship God in the spirit and have no confidence in the flesh. Zebulun is to rejoice because Jehovah will bless his "going out"; we also see a promise for ourselves lying latent in this benediction. When we go out we will look out for occasions of joy.

We go out to travel, and the providence of God is our convoy. We go out to emigrate, and the Lord is with us both on land and sea. We go out as missionaries, and Jesus saith, "Lo, I am with you unto the end of the world." We go out day by day to labor, and we may do so with pleasure, for God will be with us from morn till eve.

A fear sometimes creeps over us when starting, for we know not what we may meet with; but this blessing may serve us right well as a word of good cheer. As we pack up for moving, let us put this verse into our traveling trunk; let us drop it into our hearts and keep it there; yea, let us lay it on our tongue to make us sing. Let us weigh anchor with a song, or jump into the carriage with a psalm. Let us belong to the rejoicing tribe and in our every movement praise the Lord with joyful hearts.

A dose of Spurgeon

2011-03-11T04:10:00.000-08:00

C. H. Spurgeon

March 11

Whose Battle?

And all this assembly shall know that the Lord saith not with sword and spear: for the battle is the Lord's, and he will give you into our hands. (1 Samuel 17:47)

Let this point be settled, that the battle is the Lord's, and we may be quite sure of the victory, and of the victory in such a way as will best of all display the power of God. The Lord is too much forgotten by all men, yea, even by the assemblies of Israel; and when there is an opportunity to make men see that the great First Cause can achieve His purposes without the power of man, it is a priceless occasion which should be well employed. Even Israel looks too much to sword and spear. It is a grand thing to have no sword in the hand of David, and yet for David to know that his God will overthrow a whole army of aliens.

If we are indeed contending for truth and righteousness, let us not tarry till we have talent, or wealth, or any other form of visible power at our disposal; but with such stones as we find in the brook, and with our own usual sling, let us run to meet the enemy. If it were our own battle we might not be confident; but if we are standing up for Jesus and warring in His strength alone, who can withstand us? Without a trace of hesitancy let us face the Philistines; for the Lord of hosts is with us, and who can be against us?

CH Spurgeon

2011-03-10T04:07:00.000-08:00

This Morning's Meditation

C. H. Spurgeon

"In my prosperity I said I shall never be moved."—Psalm 30:6.

OAB settled on his lees, he hath not been emptied from vessel to vessel." Give a man wealth; let his ships bring home continually rich freights; let the winds and waves appear to be his servants to bear his vessels across the bosom of the mighty deep; let his lands yield abundantly: let the weather be propitious to his crops; let uninterrupted success attend him; let him stand among men as a successful merchant; let him enjoy continued health; allow him with braced nerve and brilliant eye to march through the world, and live happily; give him the buoyant spirit; let him have the song perpetually on his lips; let his eye be ever sparkling with joy—and the natural consequence of such an easy state to any man, let him be the best Christian who ever breathed, will be presumption; even David said, "I shall never be moved;" and we are not better than David, nor half so good. Brother, beware of the smooth places of the way; if you are treading them, or if the way be rough, thank God for it. If God should always rock us in the cradle of prosperity; if we were always dandled on the knees of fortune; if we had not some stain on the alabaster pillar; if there were not a few clouds in the sky; if we had not some bitter drops in the wine of this life, we should become intoxicated with pleasure, we should dream "we stand;" and stand we should, but it would be upon a pinnacle; like the man asleep upon the mast, each moment we should be in jeopardy.
We bless God, then, for our afflictions; we thank Him for our changes; we extol His name for losses of property; for we feel that had He not chastened us thus, we might have become too secure. Continued worldly prosperity is a fiery trial.

"Afflictions, though they seem severe,
In mercy oft are sent."

A Psalm to meditate on

2011-03-09T03:51:00.000-08:00

²⁸ But I am close to God, and that is good.
The Lord God is my protection.
I will tell all that you have done.
Psalm 73:28

Booking 618-520-8107

C. H. Spurgeon

2011-03-08T04:02:00.001-08:00

March 8

Our Substance Blessed

Blessed shall be thy basket and thy store. (Deuteronomy 28:5)

Obedience brings a blessing on all the provisions which our industry earns for us. That which comes in and goes out at once, like fruit in the basket which is for immediate use, shall be blest; and that which is laid by with us for a longer season shall equally receive a blessing. Perhaps ours is a hand-basket portion. We have a little for breakfast and a scanty bite for dinner in a basket when we go out to do our work in the morning. This is well, for the blessing of God is promised to the basket. If we live born hand to mouth, getting each day's supply in the day, we are as well off as Israel; for when the Lord entertained His favored people He only gave them a day's manna at a time. What more did they need? What more do we need?

But if we have a store, how much we need the Lord to bless it! For there is the care of getting, the care of keeping, the care of managing, the care of using; and, unless the Lord bless it, these cares will eat into our hearts till our goods become our gods and our cares prove cankers.

O Lord, bless our substance. Enable us to use it for Thy glory, Help us to keep worldly things in their proper places, and never may our savings endanger the saving of our souls.

From Spurgeon

2011-03-07T04:13:00.000-08:00

Faith's Check Book, Daily Entry

C. H. Spurgeon

March 7

From Fetters Free

The Lord looseth the prisoner. (Psalm 146:7)

He has done it. Remember Joseph, Israel in Egypt, Manasseh, Jeremiah, Peter, and many others. He can do it still. He breaks the bars of brass with a word and snaps the fetters of iron with a look. He is doing it. In a thousand places troubled ones are coming forth to light and enlargement. Jesus still proclaims the opening of the prison to them that are bound. At this moment doors are flying back and fetters are dropping to the ground.

He will delight to set you free, dear friend, if at this time you are mourning because of sorrow, doubt, and fear. It will be joy to Jesus to give you liberty. It will give Him as great a pleasure to loose you as it will be a pleasure to you to be loosed. No, you have not to snap the iron hand: the Lord Himself will do it. Only trust Him, and He will be your Emancipator. Believe in Him in spite of the stone walls or the manacles of iron. Satan cannot hold you, sin cannot enchain you, even despair cannot bind you if you will now believe in the Lord Jesus, in the freeness of His grace, and the fullness of His power to save.

Defy the enemy, and let the word now before you be your song of deliverance; "Jehovah looseth the prisoners."

A little Spurgeon

2011-03-05T12:13:00.000-08:00

Faith's Check Book, Daily Entry

C. H. Spurgeon

March 5

Home Blessings

He blesseth the habitation of the just. (Proverbs 3:33)

He fears the Lord, and therefore he comes under the divine protection even as to the roof which covers himself and his family. His home is an abode of love, a school of holy training, and a place of heavenly light. In it there is a family attar where the name of the Lord is daily had in reverence. Therefore the Lord blesses his habitation. It may be a humble cottage or a lordly mansion; but the Lord's blessing comes because of the character of the inhabitant and not because of the size of the dwelling.

That house is most blest in which the master and mistress are Godfearing people; but a son or daughter or even a servant may bring a blessing on a whole household. The Lord often preserves, prospers, and provides for a family for the sake of one or two in it, who are "just" persons in His esteem, because His grace has made them so. Beloved, let us have Jesus for our constant guest even as the sisters of Bethany had, and then we shall be blessed indeed.

Let us look to it that in all things we are just—in our trade, in our judgment of others, in our treatment of neighbors, and in our own personal character. A just God cannot bless unjust transactions.

Upper Alton Baptist Church, here is what they said

2011-02-26T19:47:00.000-08:00

I am sooooooooooooooooo glad you guys came to our lock-in! You were awesome and we very much feel blessed by your coming. I hope we have the opportunity again to worship with you. You all are talented and hope your band continues to flourish and your ministry grow. My dear friends the Jaco's were dead on about you. (They just love you guys!) Again Awesome job!

Sherri Smith

Additions to our calendar 2011

2011-01-22T14:49:00.000-08:00

Our Great God is blessing us with opportunities to serve in His Name

On Saturday February 19th we will be in concert at the

Upper Alton Baptist church

2726 College Ave. Alton, IL 62002

We want to urge all of you who read this to attend join us in worshiping our Great and Awesome God.

The following day we will be leading worship at

First Baptist Bethalto

201 N. Moreland Rd. Bethalto, IL 62010

Booking now please call us at 618-520-8107

www.dependentsoul.com

2011

2011-01-21T16:45:00.000-08:00

The time is now

We desire opportunities to serve you

Call today and book Depednent Soul

618-520-8107

2011 GOD WANTS TO USE YOU!

2010-12-31T18:01:00.000-08:00

THE TIME IS NEAR, WILL YOU BE AT SHOUTFEST TONIGHT?

WE WILL BE PLAYING 12:30AM TO 2:00AM

COME ON OUT TO GRACE BAPTIST IN GRANITE CITY, IL

CALL JOSH IF YOU NEED DIRECTIONS

618-520-8107

GOD BLESS HAPPY NEW YEAR

SHOUTFEST 2010 SCHEDULE RELEASED

2010-12-08T18:27:00.000-08:00

TO ONE AND TO ALL OF YOU OUT THERE IN BLOGGER LAND

WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE LOW DOWN ON SHOUTFEST 2010

WE PLAY FROM 12:30 TO 2AM (Note the time change)

The address of the the event is

2600 Edwards Street
Granite City, IL 62040-5645
(618) 877-6672

The event runs from 7pm to 2am

The cost is $5 at the door, music,food,prizes,games etc. come on out

We are booking call 618-520-8107

God bless and thank you

God is good

2010-11-26T15:56:00.000-08:00

Good day, it has been a few weeks but we are grateful to our Great God and Savior Jesus for loving on us more than we could love ourselves.

New songs,melodies, are being created and we thank God.

Pray for us as we pray for you.

.......keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.......

Ephesians 6:18b

God bless you all and we hope to see as many of you as possible at Shoutfest 2010 in Granite City, IL at Grace Baptist Church December 31st 2010 details coming soon.

^{booking now}

^618-520-8107

¹⁰Finally,be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. ¹¹ Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.

Ephesians 6:10-11

Youth Event:Open Gym night First Baptist Bethalto

2010-10-04T03:13:00.000-07:00

CORRECTION CORRECTION DAY HAS CHANGED

Mark your calendars for the first Sunday in November. Dependent Soul will be playing for the youth in the community as well as the members of our youth at First Baptist Bethalto.

We play at 6pm, check the church website for more details. www.fbcbethalto.org

God bless and have a great day.

Booking 618-520-8107

SHOUTFEST 2010

2010-10-01T17:57:00.000-07:00

SHOUTFEST 2010 GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

WE ARE CONFIRMED TO PLAY AT SHOUTFEST STAY TUNED TO FIND OUT DATE AND TIMES.

PRAY FOR REVIVAL IN OUR LAND, IN OUR CHURCHES, IN US!!

BOOKING CONTACT JOSH

618-520-8107

Looking

2010-09-23T14:45:00.000-07:00

Good day to all, thank you for reading this post we are looking for venues we want to get busy........ Please contact Josh at 618-520-8107 if you have an opportunity for us.

Thank you so much

God bless

THIRD DAY LIVE: Lift Up Your Face (Joyful Noise Festival 2010)

2010-09-11T20:04:00.000-07:00

Well Well Well

2010-08-19T15:50:00.000-07:00

That is a deep subject, a well that is. I am so proud to be part of Dependent Soul, we are looking for opportunities to share the Good News through music. If you would like to book us please call our booking agent at 618-520-8107 and get us booked today.

God bless you all and thank you for your support and prayers.

www.dependentsoul.com

Look us up on Facebook

Thank You

2010-07-23T14:37:00.000-07:00

Thank you all for your support and prayers, we were not voted to the finals in the "My church band rocks" contest put on by WIBI and other sponsors.

I want to publically thank WIBI for the opportunity to be part of the process and pray that they will continue to support local ministries who are striving to share Jesus through the medium of music.

God bless all of you and we look forward to seeing what God is going to do!

Booking now 618-520-8107

josh@dependentsoul.com

VOTE NOW FOR DEPENDENT SOUL

2010-07-19T11:51:00.000-07:00

WE ARE OPEN FOR VOTING IN THE "MY CHURCH BAND ROCKS" HERE IS THE LINK PLEASE VOTE FOR US

http://www.wibi.org/christian-radio.cfm/My-Church-Band-Rocks!-_-Bands

LET US KNOW YOU VOTED

Dependent Soul-"Voice Like Thunder" live at Shoutfest '09

2010-07-16T12:05:00.000-07:00

Dependent Soul-"Voice Like Thunder" live at Shoutfest '09

2010-07-16T11:38:00.000-07:00

Vote for us my church band rocks sponsored by WIBI 91.1FM go to http://www.wibi.org/christian-music-news.cfm/My-Church-Band-Rocks!

Wow a long time...........shame on us

2010-07-01T17:03:00.000-07:00

It has been hot, yes summer is here we are wanting to be hott for Jesus, do you have an opportunity for us to come along side you and serve? Give us a call we would love to serve with you. We are more than a band we are a ministry here to serve in the Name of Jesus.

We play, we run sound for your next event we can help in community projects such as yard clean up, painting, etc.

Book us today at 618-520-8107

"Whose soul depends on you?"

See ya next time................

Otterville IL June 12th

2010-06-09T17:00:00.000-07:00

Otterville Baptist Church in Otterville IL

June 12th 2010

We will be running the sound for this event, we are unable to all be there so we will not be performing this year. We would love to see you all at there. I believe the event starts at 2pm and goes into the evening, come on out and hear some great tunes that honor God.

God bless

We are booking 618-520-8107

Where is your heart. Taken from Blackaby devotion

2010-06-05T08:15:00.000-07:00

Is it possible to do the right thing for the wrong reason? Of course! You can attend worship services with a heart that is far from worshipful (Isa. 1:10–17). Could you show concern for the poor and yet have a heart that is opposed to God? Judas did (John 12:4–8). Could you make bold statements of love for Christ and actually be aiding the work of Satan? Peter did (Matt. 16:21–23). Could you offer sacrifices to God and be in total disobedience to Him? King Saul did (1 Sam. 13:8–9). Could you pray with the wrong motives? James said you can (James 4:3).

Schedule Change

2010-06-04T03:52:00.001-07:00

Good day, due to circumstances beyond our control Jesus Jam has been postponed. We apologize to anyone we have inconvenienced and we are looking forward to our participation in Care and Share being held at Bethalto city park in Bethalto IL at 8pm June 6th.

We love you all and thank you for your support

God bless

Booking Call Josh at 618-520-8107

Jesus Jam 6 Cuba Missouri

2010-05-24T19:49:00.000-07:00

Jesus Jam 6 Dependent Soul will play at 7pm in Hood Park Cuba Missouri call Josh for more details at 618-520-8107

Thank you God bless

Event June 6th

2010-05-24T19:43:00.000-07:00

Share and care summer kick off in the park Bethalto, IL

Dependent Soul will play at 8pm come on out, it is off of prairie in Bethalto behind the police station. This event will start at 4pm and run to 9pm come on out

Contact info update

2010-05-14T16:11:00.000-07:00

Hello there friends we have a new PO box it is

P.O. Box 562 if any one wishes to contact us via mail there you have it.

God bless and thank you all for your support, we are looking forward to hearing from you

We are booking

618-520-8107

Thank you

Another song God has given to us

2010-05-05T18:11:00.000-07:00

Good day, we are proud to announce that our God has given us another opportunity to worship Him through song and praise. Dawn wrote another song this week, we are currently working out the dynamics of it.

We are continuing to walk in the good works God has prepared for us to do, God bless His Name!

We love to serve Jesus!

Booking

618-520-8107

God bless

Mascoutah IL

2010-04-27T14:47:00.000-07:00

We had a good time and look forward to ministering in the future!!

Thank you St.John UCC for having us

God bless

Booking now

618-520-8107

Never Let Go, David Crowder Band

2010-04-24T07:52:00.000-07:00

David Crowder Band's "O Praise Him"

2010-04-24T07:50:00.000-07:00

Ever thought about it

2010-04-24T07:01:00.000-07:00

^v^{What do you expect from God?}

^{Let us know we are curious}

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^{dependentsoul@dependentsoul.com}

^booking

^618-520-8107

Join us this Saturday

2010-04-23T04:04:00.000-07:00

Mascouta Illinois April 24th

ST. JOHN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
55 W Church Street
PO Box 153
Mascoutah, IL 62258

Dependent Soul will be playing April 24th 2010 we want to invite all to come on out and join us in worshipping our Great God and King Jesus along with the great folks at St.Johns UCC church.

Times 7pm doors open at 6:30, let us know if you are coming via email. dependentsoul@dependentsoul.com

God bless

Booking now!

618-520-8107

Glory To God Forever, Steve Fee worship cover at Oakbrook

2010-04-23T04:03:00.000-07:00

No one can stop the will of God for your life.....

2010-04-17T05:47:00.000-07:00

Focus on what God has called you to be. OBEDIENT

When you think that others have messed up your life remember:

This is what God says in Isaiah 46:9-11

⁹ Remember the former things, those of long ago;

I am God, and there is no other;

I am God, and there is none like me.

¹⁰ I make known the end from the beginning,

from ancient times, what is still to come.

I say: My purpose will stand,

and I will do all that I please.

¹¹ From the east I summon a bird of prey;

from a far-off land, a man to fulfill my purpose.

What I have said, that will I bring about;

what I have planned, that will I do.

We look forward to seeing you at our next show.

booking call Josh 618-520-8107

email: dependentsoul@dependentsoul.com

God bless

Where are you

2010-04-08T16:38:00.000-07:00

Are you looking for hope find it in Jesus!

we can help you

contact

dependentsoul@dependentsoul.com

God is KING Not Us

2010-03-28T20:22:00.000-07:00

God does what pleases Him! Psalm 115:3 Should we not be living with that in mind? God knows best we do not! Let's trust Him on that and live in a way that reflects that Truth!!

God loves you, He sent Jesus to die for you! Trust,Live, and die to yourself!

2010-03-24T14:37:00.000-07:00

Being the church one day at a time, God is able to do so much more than we even ask of Him!! Do not put God in a box and expect to say God size things, nothing can contain our Great and Awesome God nothing!!

We are booking, give us a call 618-520-8107

email us at dependentsoul@dependentsoul.com

God bless

Psalm 54:4

Mascouta Illinois April 24th

2010-03-09T15:19:00.000-08:00

ST. JOHN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
55 W Church Street
PO Box 153
Mascoutah, IL 62258

Dependent Soul will be playing April 24th 2010 we want to invite all to come on out and join us in worshipping our Great God and King Jesus along with the great folks at St.Johns UCC church.

Times to be announced, let us know if you are coming via email. dependentsoul@dependentsoul.com

God bless

Booking now!

618-520-8107

no venue to small or to big

call us today

Skillet ."Awake And Alive" (Lyrics)

2010-03-05T19:38:00.001-08:00

Good song

2010-03-04T14:44:00.000-08:00

But, as it is written,

"What no eye has seen, nor ear heard,

nor the heart of man imagined,

what God has prepared for those who love him"—

1 Corinthians 2:9

Do you love God? If you do it is because He first loved you and He has a plan for you.

We are blessed and look forward to serving, call us today to book Dependent Soul.

618-520-8107

God bless you all!!

2010-02-28T13:46:00.000-08:00

When you open up the Bible, you are smack dab in the

middle of an encounter with God, His Word is alive and

He spoke them. Relish in the fact God is so beautiful and

gracious

He is Awesome!!

Do you know Jesus?

Call us today for booking

618-520-8107

Questions comments just to talk!

God bless

ROCK FOR THE ROCK OF OUR SALVATION

2010-02-22T21:25:00.000-08:00

LET'S ROCK

BOOKING NOW

618-520-8107

GOD BLESS

Dependent Soul's member: Josh from the basement

2010-02-09T20:30:00.001-08:00

Am I goofy or what?

Dependent Soul's member: Josh

2010-02-09T20:29:00.001-08:00

Just me trying this youtube thing out

Blog,Blog,Blog.....................

2010-02-08T14:51:00.000-08:00

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. We are pleased to be part of your day. We are currently working with a music industry professional looking to take things to the next level.

We are looking to get some concert footage up on our YouTube.com site http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqyUeh3Po_o

We need your heart for the Lord, contact us, book us for your next event. Call Josh at 618-520-8107 or email us at ilcherilcher@yahoo.com

We are looking forward to seeing you soon.

God bless you all

Hebrews 11:6

"Without faith it is impossible to please God." Don't you want to please Him?

Friday February 5th 2010 Henery Blackaby

2010-02-05T03:43:00.000-08:00

Seeking Jesus

And Simon and those who were with Him searched for Him. (Mark 1:36)

Simon Peter is well known to us for his foolish, extemporaneous statements throughout the Gospels (Matt. 16:22; 17:4; 26:33). But Peter was always seeking after Jesus. Peter followed Jesus from afar during the night of Jesus’ crucifixion (Matt. 26:58). Peter ran to the tomb when he heard Jesus had risen (Luke 24:12). Peter swam in the sea in his haste to get to Jesus (John 21:7) and even walked on water in order to join Jesus (Matt. 14:29). Peter did not always say or do the right things, but he did constantly seek to be with Jesus. Because of this, he was continually encountering his Lord and growing to be a more faithful disciple.

Whenever we see Peter coming to Jesus he is always accompanied by others. Because Peter was seeking Jesus, others sought Him too. What are you known for by those who know you best? Do they see you searching for fame, power, success, or happiness? Are you known as a person who seeks after Jesus? God promises: “And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart” (Jer. 29:13).

Did you begin today intent on encountering Jesus? Is your search for Him halfhearted, or are you seeking Him with all your heart? Have others grown closer to Jesus because they followed your example and sought Jesus? If your heart is set on pursuing Jesus, you will always find Him. “And the Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’ And let him who hears say, ‘Come!’ And let him who thirsts come” (Rev. 22:17).

Email to connect with Dependent Soul

2010-01-31T19:29:00.000-08:00

Please be advised that email has been temporarily been changed to ilcherilcher@yahoo.com

Dependent Soul will soon have their email back but for now it is

ilcherilcher@yahoo.com

Thanks and God bless

Booking is 618-520-8107

A friend of the ministry store site

2010-01-30T19:52:00.000-08:00

Hello there all, I just wanted to post a link to a friend of Dependent Soul. The link is for an online Christian bookstore please check it out before you shop elsewhere.

Once again thank you to all of you who support us in prayer and financially. We appreciate it and continue to strive to be more like Jesus in all that we do and say.

http://www.bibleknowledgebookstore.com/

God bless you all

Book us now...........618-520-8107...................

ATTENTION ALL 700 MHz wireless users

2010-01-28T14:36:00.000-08:00

FCC Announces End Date for Wireless Mic Operation in 700 MHz Band

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has reorganized the UHF television spectrum, which is also used by many wireless microphones, wireless in-ear monitors, wireless production intercom systems, and other professional wireless audio and video equipment. The spectrum between 698 and 806 MHz—known as the “700 MHz band”—has been reserved for exclusive use by Public Safety agencies and licensed wireless service providers.

The FCC has ordered that wireless microphones, in-ear monitors, and related equipment must cease operations in the 700 MHz band (698–806 MHz) after June 12, 2010, or earlier under certain conditions. This rule change does not apply to wireless systems that operate in other frequency ranges—only systems that operate on frequencies between 698 and 806 MHz are affected.

The order applies to all wireless system users regardless of whether the user holds an FCC license. The order also requires microphone users to cease operations in specified 700 MHz frequencies within 60 days upon receipt of a notice from a wireless carrier or public safety entity authorized to use the spectrum, or, alternatively, within 60 days of the release of an FCC Public Notice specifying that certain 700 MHz frequencies are no longer available for wireless system use in a particular market.

I know that we are not alone in this, we have to replace about $1500.00 worth of wireless equipment. We do not want to do anything illegal as no one else I am sure would not willingly break the law.

God bless you all, and we look forward to joining God where He is at work.

Book us today......618-520-8107
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Jesus Culture Revelation song

2010-01-16T19:02:00.001-08:00

Great cover of this song, Praise the Lord!!

2010-01-16T18:26:00.000-08:00

We will be moving our website builder and there will be a slight interruption of email delivery. I will notify all of when this will be taking place. Thank you for your patience.

We love serving and loving Jesus through the lives we live. God bless you all and thanks for your continued support over the years.

Whose soul depends on you?

Our souls depend on GOD, whose soul depends on you telling them about the God on Whom their soul depends!

Booking now for 2010

618-520-8107 (Josh)

Psalm 54:4

January 23rd 2010 is an open event all welcome

2010-01-16T18:20:00.000-08:00

Good evening, we would like to extend our invitation to you all for the January 23rd show at the Garden Heights Baptist Church 1897 mascoutah ave. belleville il. 62221

All ages are welcome I do believe that it is put on by the youth department but I do not think anyone will be turned away for their age.

We look forward to what God is going to do and we covet your partnership with us as we pray that many come to know Jesus as He moves in the lives of His creation.

God bless

GOD IS GOOD,GOD IS GREAT!!!!!!

2010-01-14T14:29:00.000-08:00

Good day to all:

We are looking forward to seeing God do some amazing things in 2010!

We were blessed to have kicked off 2010 at Grace Baptist Church at the annual "Shoutfest" God blessed that night!

Dependent Soul will be providing the special music January 31st at our home church First Baptist Bethalto.

Check out the church website for more information on the church http://fbcbethalto.org/

We have a show coming up January 23rd at

Garden heights baptist church

1897 mascoutah ave. belleville il. 62221

This event is open to the public and is to build up and encourage the youth! It is a multi band show, there will be three other musicians there. We play at 3pm and the event runs from 3pm to 7pm

We are booking, give us a call at 618-520-8107 or email us at dependentsoul@dependentsoul.com

God bless you all and have a great day.

Whose soul depends on you?

Psalm 54:4

David Crowder Band Guitar Hero

2010-01-09T05:41:00.001-08:00

We like these guy, very creative listen, watch and enjoy

"Revelation Song" - Gateway Worship, Song led by Kari Jobe

2010-01-08T18:11:00.001-08:00

This is a great song, listen to it and worship our Great King this one will be covered in the near future.

Recording..........Praying........Waiting

2010-01-06T20:37:00.000-08:00

God is so good to us, we had a great time at Shoutfest 2009. Thank you so much Grace Baptist Church in Granite City, IL for loving us and allowing us to minister at your church!

Ben Towell, "Big" Bill, and all those involved thank you for your support and prayers over the years. We look forward to a great future serving our Great God.

God bless you all!!

How is your relationship with God today?

book us today for your next event!!

Josh

618-520-8107

josh@dependentsoul.com

Tonight is Shoutfest 2009

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What will God do through you in 2010?

Will you settle for the same next year?

Do you believe God, take Him at His Word?

Grace Baptist Church

2600 Edwards

Granite City, IL

Whose soul depends on you?

Book us now, 618-520-8107

SHOUTFEST CORRECTION

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DEPENDENT SOUL WILL BE PLAYING AT 12:45AM TO 2AM

SORRY FOR IF THIS CAUSED ANY CONFUSION

WE LOOK FORWARD AND PRAY THAT SHOUTFEST 2009 BRINGS MANY SONS TO GLORY!!

BOOKING NOW:

618-520-8107

DEPENDENTSOUL@DEPENDENTSOUL.COM

GOD BLESS

2009-12-14T15:59:00.000-08:00

"How deep the Fathers love for us, how vast beyond all measure. That He should give His only Son, to make a wretch His treasure. How great the pain of searing loss, the Father turned His face away. As wounds which mar the chosen One, bring many sons to glory."

Lyrics from "How deep the Father's love for us" by Stuart Townend

There is a whole lot of Truth in these lyrics, do you realize that?

God bless you all!!

SHOUTFEST 2009 @ GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

2600 Edwards St

Granite City, IL 62040

DEPENDENT SOUL WILL TAKE THE STAGE AT THE
RINGING OF THE NEW YEAR 12AM TO 2AM!
COME AND JOIN US!
ALSO BOOKING FOR THE 2010 YEAR
CALL JOSH AT 618-520-8107
EMAIL THE BAND AT
DEPENDENTSOUL@DEPENDENTSOUL.COM

WHOSE SOUL DEPENDS ON YOU?

PSALM 54:4

Walk in integrity as you use your gifts

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Scripture says of King David, “So he shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart, and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands” (Psalm 78:79)

So often we forget that our mere talent or ability in the Body of Christ is more than a to do list, or means to justify ourselves, it does not mean that we are walking with God on a regular basis.

Do you have an addiction? Does anything come between you and your relationship to God? Idolatry is a serious offense, anything that comes before your relationship to God is Idolatry, is church your idol? is service your idol? NO NO NO NO NO

God must be first in all things period!!

We must be in the right heart relationship with God, not neglecting that important daily relationship with our Creator.

Dependent Soul is dedicated to honoring God in our personal walk with God as well as our group walk with God. God is our source of strength as our name speaks to that effect

⁴ Behold, God is my helper; The Lord is the sustainer of my soul.

Psalm 54:4

Won't you join us as we seek to join God in His work, no one can do anything on their own (John 15:5) and join HIm in His work as that is the only work that will matter!!

Book us today 618-520-8107

dependentsoul@dependentsoul.com

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2009-12-03T20:21:00.000-08:00

SHOUTFEST 2009

WILL YOU BE THERE THIS YEAR

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

GRANITE CITY IL

STAY TUNED

GOD IS WORKING

WILL YOU JOIN HIM?

YES

God has big plans for you.......RU LOOKING

2009-12-01T13:57:00.000-08:00

Good day friends, a good day because our God is great and always looking out for us. Do you know His plans for you are bigger than you can imagine?

You may not be a movie star or earthly star but in a nutshell Jesus says that you have your reward if that is all you are interested in. The plans God has for you are far greater than any man could put together or come up with.

RU LOOKING: Looking for God at work in your life? He is always at work so be on the look out for Him at work and join Him!

The Bible, the Holy Spirit, prayer,other believers, as well as circumstances can lead us in the direction of God's work!

We are so ready to join God and watch Him do GOD size things through us, it is God at work in us not us doing something great for God!

Please keep an eye out for our website to go live, it will be sooner than later so be on the look out.

We thank you all for your prayers and support.

DO NOT FORGET THAT DEPENDENT SOUL WILL BE PLAYING SHOUTFEST 2009 AT GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH IN GRANITE CITY IL.2600 EDWARDS STREET GRANITE CITY, IL

12am to 2am is our set

stay up late and come on out to start the new year off!!

Booking us is easy call Josh 618-520-8107

email us at dependentsoul@dependentsoul.com

Whose soul depends on you?

Behold, God is my helper ; The Lord is the sustainer of my soul

Repentance is a positve word

2009-11-27T15:22:00.000-08:00

From that time on Jesus began to preach, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near" Matthew 4:17

The call to repentance is a very serious one, God calls His people to repent or perish (Revelation 2:5) Sin is very serious, and we must treat it as we would a serious wound. God does not let us set the conditions for repentance, repentance is not being sorry that you got caught. It is not just feeling sorrow for your sin and it is not just taking action to get away from God's wrath.

Repentance is turning away from our sin and returning to the love relationship with God with our whole heart.

Sorrow is not enough, returning to religious activity is not enough, God wants us to love Him with all our heart. When we return to a love relationship with Him our lifestyle will reflect the change

According to Scripture, repentance must come before forgiveness. **SEE FOOTNOTE **

Believer are you living in sin? REPENT NOW

Are you not a believer?

REPENT NOW, ADMIT YOU ARE A SINNER, ACKNOWLEDGE THAT JESUS IS THE SON OF GOD AND THAT HE DIED FOR YOUR SINS ON THE CROSS AND ROSE AGAIN FROM THE DEAD SO THAT YOU MAY HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE. TODAY IS THE DAY

YOU CANNOT BE GOOD ENOUGH FOR GOD THROUGH CERTAIN TYPES OF BEHAVIOR, THROUGH CHURCH MEMBERSHIP, OR JUST MERE BELIEF, YOUR HEART MUST BE CHANGED BY GOD AND THAT STARTS WITH AGREEING WITH GOD THAT YOU HAVE A SIN PROBLEM (WE ALL DO) AND THAT GOD IS THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN FIX IT.

QUESTIONS:

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BOOK US FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT:

CALL JOSH 618-520-8107

GOD BLESS

**TEXT ABOVE TAKEN FROM "FRESH ENCOUNTER" BY HENERY BLACKABY AND CLAUDE KING**

God's purposes not our plans.......................

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From Experiencing God written by Henry Blackaby & Claude V. King

For some divine reason, God has chosen to involve His people in accomplishing His purposes.

Noah, when God was going to flood the entire world (Genesis 6:5-14), Abraham: When God prepared to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 18:16-21) and the list goes on. Let's not forget Saul (later Paul) who God used to carry the gospel message to the gentiles.

Without a doubt, the most important factor in each situation was not what the individual wanted to do for God., the most important factor was that God was about to do.

Understanding what God is about to where you are is more important than telling God what you want to do for HIM!!

"What good would Abraham have done by telling God how he was planning to take a survey of Sodom and Gomorrah and go door witnessing the day before God was going to destroy the cities? What good would you do by making long range plans in your church if, before you ever get to implement them, God brings judgement on your nation?

We all need to know what GOD has on His agenda at this time in history and adjust our lives to GOD, so HE can move you into the mainstream of HIS activity!

We are striving to hear the voice of GOD in the activity around us, through His Word and others and looking forward to joining HIM in His activity!

What is God doing in your neck of the woods?

Will you join HIM?

God bless!

For booking information contact us at 618-520-8107 or email us at dependentsoul@dependentsoul.com

The D.O.G lb.

2009-11-15T12:36:00.000-08:00

We are in search of people who want to join the D.O.G. lb. what is the D.O.G. lb. well it describes what we all should be D-depending O-n G- God.

We are looking to begin this new "fan club" if you wish to call it that. As a DOG lb. member you will have special offers, and opportunities available to you.

Let us know if you would like to be a part of the The D.O.G lb.

We are under some great new leadership and look forward to seeing what God is going to do as we join God where He is working.

We love you and all but Jesus loves you more!!

contact us soon

dependentsoul@dependentsoul.com

call Josh to book us: 618-520-8107

God bless

Where are you seeing God at work?

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Sometimes in life we spend way to much time trying to figure out what "we" are supposed to be doing. Starting with the basics let's remember that above all else we are created to be in a love relationship with God. Yes above our serving on this committee and that committee, yes above serving our neighbors, yes above attending church service and bible studies.

Let's get it right and love God for who He is and not what we can do for Him nor what is on His table. We should follow the example of Jesus and do what we see our Father doing.

"I can do nothing on My own initiative. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is just, because I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.

John 4:34

God is working, let's fall in love everyday with Him, then and only then join Him in His work thus doing the will of God!

God bless, we look forward to our next show Shoutfest December 31st at Grace Baptist Church in Granite City IL

Come one come all, Dependent Soul plays at midnight!!

We love you!

Partnership

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Dependent Soul is now partnered with leadership to help us focus on a specific path. We like to say that we have been like a river out of its banks and now we are ready to be channeled in the right direction.

We anticipate God to work in a mighty way as we are under the leadership, accountability, discipleship of someone who can take an objective approach to us and the ministry that we partner with God in "Dependent Soul"

Please be in prayer for us, as well as pray for God to work in amazing ways New Years Eve 2009 at Grace Baptist Church for the annual Shoutfest event. We would love to see hundreds there. Spread the word.

We love you all and look forward to seeing you soon.

God bless you all

Book us today at josh@dependentsoul.com or call 618-520-8107

Still working............Praising God

2009-10-23T02:58:00.000-07:00

Hello there, we are at work on praising God! Is that really work? We are honored to serve a Great God who is always working in our midst, we have been moved in great ways lately by God and are ready to serve as never before, join with us in prayer about what God would have us to do and what He would have you to do for the Glory of it all, all for His Name sake.

Shoutfest 2009 is our next show as of now and we are praying that God will continue to shake Granite City Il for Jesus!

Let us know your thoughts, your heart, we would love to hear from you.

God bless, have a great day

Dependent Soul

Whose soul depends on you?

Thank you all who came out and braved the cool

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Thank you thank you to all who came out and supported us, we are so glad you all came out braving the cool weather.

We worked through some sound issues that we had as we usually do for some reason. Regardless God was lifted up and we Praise Him for His faithfulness.

We look forward to the Winter months, we plan on going big yes big because we serve such a big God and He does big things.

We would love to hear your experiences from any of the shows you have been to in the past and we would love to hear your feed back as we do not usually like feed back but we want to hear yours.

If you would like to book us for your next event just contact us

dependentsoul@dependentsoul.com

or call Josh at 618-520-8107

Thank you all and God bless

I have our start time for the Fall Festival

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This is it 4pm is our time slot at the Fall Festival First Baptist Bethalto. I am sorry for any confusion this may have caused you. You can show up at 3pm anyway you will not be turned away.

God bless you all

We will see ya there!!

Website link below, you can gain directions from this site.

http://www.fbcbethalto.org/

Fall Festival Update time is found

2009-10-08T04:11:00.000-07:00

Good morning all, the Fall Festival at First Baptist Bethalto is 3-7pm. I believe that Dependent Soul plays at 3pm so come on out.

We thank God for each and every opportunity He gives us to share.

Have a great day everyone.

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. - Deuteronomy 31:6

REMINDER TO ALL

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THIS IS ANOTHER FRIENDLY REMINDER THAT DEPENDENT SOUL WILL BE PERFORMING AT AN OUTDOOR EVENT AT FIRST BAPTIST BETHALTO ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 11TH 2009.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING ALL WHO WILL COME

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT OVER THE YEARS.

HERE IS A LINK TO FIRST BAPTIST BETHALTO SITE FOR DIRECTIONS TO THE EVENT

http://www.fbcbethalto.org/

Please call 618-520-8107 with any questions

A quick note

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Dependent Soul is ready willing and able to serve you. Give us a call for your next event we would love to partner with you in service to the Master!

Sorry it has been a little while since our last blog.

BETHALTO ILLINOIS OCTOBER 11TH AT FIRST BAPTIST BETHALTO TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED!

CALL US OR EMAIL US

618-520-8107

DEPENDENTSOUL@DEPENDENTSOUL.COM

WE LOVE YOU

GOD SPEED

Outside event at First Baptist Bethalto

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Come join Dependent Soul at First Baptist Bethalto October 11th for an outdoor event. We would love to see you all there. We are not sure of the start time but we will get it up as soon as it is availible.

Here is a link for directions to the church from anywhere (just plug in your address)

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&f=d&iwstate1=dir:to&daddr=220+S+Prairie+St+Bethalto,+IL+62010&fb=1&geocode=5765212680633914366,38.909050,-90.040605&ei=HAe1SpPGJN6x8QaGpo3YDQ&sa=X&oi=manybox&resnum=1&ct=16

Here is a link to the website for the church
http://www.fbcbethalto.org/

We are still working hard on our CD project so continue to pray for us in that context, we have had a long road and we are confident God will bring glory and praise to Himself through this.

We thank you all for your continued support and prayers

Contact us for a show

618-520-8107

dependentsoul@dependentsoul.com

We love you all and Jesus loves you all more than that!

Until next time

God bless

We must be intentional in our living

2009-09-16T09:27:00.000-07:00

There is one thing that God has called us to do and equipped us to do it. All for His glory, not ours but His.

Dependent Soul loves to share the Good News of Jesus through song and testimony whenever and wherever we can. Fully believing we are called for this.

What are you called to do, don't know seek the Face of God and live intentionally!!

God bless you all, keep up on Facebook with us too.

CD done, well .........................working it out

God bless, we look forward to seeing you all on October 11th at First Baptist Bethalto for an outdoor show that will point you to the Cross of Christ!!

God bless

Book us now............

618-520-8107

josh@dependentsoul.com

Will you be part of the Fest today?

2009-09-12T12:28:00.000-07:00

Today is the day the Lord has made, rejoice and be glad!!

Come on out to Jesus Fest 2009 in Granite City IL tonight

Food, music,fun, did I mention fun?

Here is a link for the directions...................

http://maps.google.com/maps?rlz=1C1CHNB_en___US344&sourceid=chrome&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=0,0,17578103945729474804&fb=1&split=1&gl=us&dq=wilson+park+granite+city+il&daddr=2900+Benton+St,+Granite+City,+IL+62040-3568&geocode=17925088422338812255,38.717474,-90.132821&ei=A_arSrv1JobsMbf8wfIN&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=directions-to&resnum=1

Hope to see you all there!!

God speed

Jesus Loves you this I know for the Bible tells me so!!