Disaster Relief and Prophetic Messengers

Disaster Relief and Prophetic Messengers
(www.criout.org)

Over the past year we have been building the structure necessary to train and mobilize disaster response units. As disasters increase, cities will ripen overnight. We are training hybrid missionaries who will be able to manifest the Kingdom in the theater of crisis. Our tactics avoid what governments call "the second disaster" - when spontaneous resources and untrained volunteers arrive on a scene. CRI is a recognized Volunteer Organization Active in Disaster (VOAD) that can integrate into local, state, and federal response plans using the Incident Command System (ICS) according to the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

Prophetic Messengers

Now more than ever we need to understand God's leadership in these final hours. The need for widespread revelation as to what God is doing in the earth is paramount. As everything that can be shaken is shaken, men's hearts will fail them for fear... Love will grow cold and many will fall away. God is raising up messengers out of the place of intimacy that will "cri out" preparing the way of the Lord.

Why CRI ?

We live in a time where every storm and disaster is referred to as "The Worst Ever"... A NEW MISSION FIELD HAS OPENED UP.. It's the Harvest in the Midst of Crisis.

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My New Obsession.

Fix Your Eyes on Jesus

Focused on Jesus

“… let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus …”
Hebrews 12:1c-2a


I can remember running the Boston Marathon and being completely exhausted in the last few miles. I knew there was a huge Citgo sign a mile from the finish line. I would look at that sign and tell myself, “If I can just make it to that sign, I only have a mile to go.”

For a marathon, you might focus on a Citgo sign. But in the spiritual life, you focus on a Person. You rivet your gaze firmly on Jesus Christ.

You think about his life. You read about him in the Scriptures. You memorize verses about Christ. You pray to him. You call out to him. You sing to him. In every way, you fix your eyes on Jesus.

If we keep our gaze fixed on Christ, then we can endure in the challenges and struggles we face. That’s what the next verse tells us: Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart (12:3). Jesus endured tough times. If we stay focused on him, we too can endure.

Three practical suggestions to help you stay focused on Jesus:

· Take unhurried time to meet with Jesus every day. My suggestion: Take an hour. Let other things go but don’t neglect time with Jesus. It is your greatest privilege.

· Practice the presence of God throughout the day. He is right there with you all the time. Live in his presence. Talk with him. Draw close.

· Sing to him. Worship music is powerful. It is soul-transforming. It helps you stay focused on Christ.

By Pastor Jeff Wells, Woods Edge Church, The Woodlands , Texas

Watching the black panther in action!

Saturday evening we watched a black panther come out of the woods on the CRI mission base. As we were talking on the back porch I looked up and saw the beautiful cat come out. As the panther made it's way across the yard we all watched in amazment at the beautiful animal pounching on lightning bugs. As he turned and went back to the woods he paused, turned his face towards us and smiled. His teeth were glowing green from the tails that were left over from his dinner.

Doubting Ortega tried to make us believe that it was a common house cat but I am not fooled.

Psalms 147:3

Psalm 147:3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.

My personal journey for healing of my brokenness has lead me down many paths. The destructive paths have left deposits in my mind that are haunting at times. When life gets tough I often think of my past mistakes long before I recall the forgiveness and newness of life. The situations often change but the need for a fresh experience with the Lord is always the answer to the pain. A revelation of who God is and strength that comes from Him is needed for my heart to rest. Due to the other things that I have used to sooth the pain, be it temporary, I have continually been distracted from the one that loves me most. Often times the distractions are subtle and numerous at the same time. It is the common, every day distractions that get me most of the time i.e.. TV, Work, poor time management, etc.

I know that God will defend and heal the brokenness in my heart but I have to allow Him to do it. I know when I spend time with Him, everything is great. I am confident, assured, affirmed, and at rest when I spend time reading His word, praying, worshiping, and listening to the truths that He speaks over my life.

As the seasons of my life change, I long for the strengthening of my spirit. The desire to feed on the promises from an unfailing God well up inside of me. The seemingly quenchless thirst will only end when drinking from the well that is fed from the river of life.

May we drink deeply.

Class Week 3

Week three of class is complete, only 17 more weeks left. It seems to be a huge commitment, 20 weeks.

Tonight was awesome. Our time in class was a little boring but when we broke up in groups the tide began to turn. As I listened to young men open up and share the things that have caused them pain, I was humbled. The most beautiful thing I have ever witnessed is people being transparent and vulnerable while having hope that things can be different in their lives.

As I shared more of my story I could see hope begin to fill the eyes and hearts of some of the other men in the group. As I spoke to one of the guys in the group you could see his spirit come alive.

After the past few crazy months it feels so good to be in the place I was created to be. I never feel more alive than when I am able to share and encourage others.