Comments for MikaelaCade.com http://mikaelacade.com/blog Radical Faith. Real Power. Abundant Living. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:54:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 Comment on Parenting as Stewardship by Charles Green http://mikaelacade.com/blog/2007/07/04/parenting-as-stewardship/#comment-1670 Charles Green Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:37:21 +0000 http://mikaelacade.com/blog/2007/07/04/parenting-as-stewardship/#comment-1670 Pastor Cade, Thank you for the message...10 years ago, I had one child, now I am the father of five. The challenges of parenting are never ending, but so are the joys of having, as you said, the responsibility of uncovering the potential and purpose God has placed in each of them. Two of are children are autistic, but they are the two that bring me the most joy and laughter (please don't tell the other three), but the things most people find weird and strange about them are the things that fill my heart will love and joy. Maya, who's actual age is 4 and her autistic age is about 2, just woke up and came downstairs, laid at my feet to be close to me makes me feel like I was put on this earth just for her. I believe she is someone God wants to use to change the face of autism. Anyway, thanks for the Word...Peace & Blessing to you, Keith and your children Pastor Cade,

Thank you for the message…10 years ago, I had one child, now I am the father of five. The challenges of parenting are never ending, but so are the joys of having, as you said, the responsibility of uncovering the potential and purpose God has placed in each of them. Two of are children are autistic, but they are the two that bring me the most joy and laughter (please don’t tell the other three), but the things most people find weird and strange about them are the things that fill my heart will love and joy. Maya, who’s actual age is 4 and her autistic age is about 2, just woke up and came downstairs, laid at my feet to be close to me makes me feel like I was put on this earth just for her. I believe she is someone God wants to use to change the face of autism. Anyway, thanks for the Word…Peace & Blessing to you, Keith and your children

]]> Comment on Do You Really Respect God? 3 Questions to Help You Know For Sure by Loken, Howard W. http://mikaelacade.com/blog/2009/11/24/do-you-really-respect-god-3-questions-to-help-you-know-for-sure/#comment-1579 Loken, Howard W. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:48:17 +0000 http://mikaelacade.com/blog/2009/11/24/do-you-really-respect-god-3-questions-to-help-you-know-for-sure/#comment-1579 Very radical and thanks. I need this Very radical and thanks. I need this

]]> Comment on Insights from 30/30 by Marcia http://mikaelacade.com/blog/2009/08/08/insights-from-3030/#comment-1306 Marcia Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:17:37 +0000 http://mikaelacade.com/blog/2009/08/08/insights-from-3030/#comment-1306 As I journeyed through the 30/30 Prayer Event I felt initially convicted,challenged and ultimately freed from the mindset of too often viewing prayer as a chore. God is amazing! The sheer power of His Word,when understood, is beyond any adjective I know. I held my breath through much of this event for reasons unknown, but gradually revealed with each posting. Pastor, denial is a powerful emotion. I wanted to comment so many times but you kept pouring more and more wisdom into my spirit, it took a minute! I agree with all (5) Insights and just want to add another: 6. Prayer is Conviction & Joy. Yes, it falls under transformational; but for me hearing my HONEST prayer ALOUD before God alone, causes/requires me to 'tell the truth'. Yeah, sometimes my silent prayers aren't pure; they can be pretty selfish. But with a surrendered will in the presence of the Holy Spirit, The Truth is revealed and that leads to Joy. Not that every answer/illumination is pleasing to me; but it is The Truth (not my truth)and it brings me immeasurable joy to experience the presence & power of His Word. You are absolutely correct, it is a PRIVILEGE to be able to pray to God, and an honor to hear/experience His response. Not every prayer is a 'request' nor should it be. I am so incredibly thankful for this life that my praise is literally continuous. Can't thank Him enough? That's me! I even thank Him for confusion and doubt because the answer/lesson coming will in fact be transformative & a testimony, not as much to my faith but to His love for me. And Jesus LOVES me...this I know:) Pastor Cade, I thank God for you daily. You are a blessing and an honest broker for the Lord. Stay strong in the Lord and keep interceding on our behalf. As I journeyed through the 30/30 Prayer Event I felt initially convicted,challenged and ultimately freed from the mindset of too often viewing prayer as a chore. God is amazing! The sheer power of His Word,when understood, is beyond any adjective I know.
I held my breath through much of this event for reasons unknown, but gradually revealed with each posting. Pastor, denial is a powerful emotion. I wanted to comment so many times but you kept pouring more and more wisdom into my spirit, it took a minute!
I agree with all (5) Insights and just want to add another:

6. Prayer is Conviction & Joy. Yes, it falls under transformational; but for me hearing my HONEST prayer ALOUD before God alone, causes/requires me to ‘tell the truth’. Yeah, sometimes my silent prayers aren’t pure; they can be pretty selfish. But with a surrendered will in the presence of the Holy Spirit, The Truth is revealed and that leads to Joy. Not that every answer/illumination is pleasing to me; but it is The Truth (not my truth)and it brings me immeasurable joy to experience the presence & power of His Word. You are absolutely correct, it is a PRIVILEGE to be able to pray to God, and an honor to hear/experience His response.

Not every prayer is a ‘request’ nor should it be. I am so incredibly thankful for this life that my praise is literally continuous. Can’t thank Him enough? That’s me! I even thank Him for confusion and doubt because the answer/lesson coming will in fact be transformative & a testimony, not as much to my faith but to His love for me. And Jesus LOVES me…this I know:)

Pastor Cade, I thank God for you daily. You are a blessing and an honest broker for the Lord. Stay strong in the Lord and keep interceding on our behalf.

]]> Comment on Day 14 Greater Intimacy by Chantuea http://mikaelacade.com/blog/2009/07/14/day-14-greater-intimacy/#comment-1213 Chantuea Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:05:15 +0000 http://mikaelacade.com/blog/2009/07/14/day-14-greater-intimacy/#comment-1213 This too was another perfect timely post for me. This post actually touched me deeply. David is one of my favorite persons in the Bible because of how he was SO passionately after God's HEART. When I read the verses from this Psalm, then read the post, my heart melted because of David's sincerity of wanting to be pure in all things and also because it has been what I have been communing with God for myself. I have always prayed before my time with God to search me and my heart for things not of Him, but recently things seemed different. You Pastor Cade revealed to me through this post what I am pursuing - that greater intimacy. Thank you, Pastor Cade. This too was another perfect timely post for me. This post actually touched me deeply. David is one of my favorite persons in the Bible because of how he was SO passionately after God’s HEART. When I read the verses from this Psalm, then read the post, my heart melted because of David’s sincerity of wanting to be pure in all things and also because it has been what I have been communing with God for myself. I have always prayed before my time with God to search me and my heart for things not of Him, but recently things seemed different. You Pastor Cade revealed to me through this post what I am pursuing - that greater intimacy. Thank you, Pastor Cade.

]]> Comment on Day 6- Faith in God by Chantuea http://mikaelacade.com/blog/2009/07/06/day-6-faith-in-god/#comment-1212 Chantuea Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:40:49 +0000 http://mikaelacade.com/blog/2009/07/06/day-6-faith-in-god/#comment-1212 This post was written in perfect timing for me. When you have been in a certain place or situation for what seems like a long time to you, and then the Lord gives you a promise regarding your situation, you can't help but think about it - at least I couldn't. Although I thanked Him and praised Him at the moment of the promise, looking back I see where the days following, I only thought about the promise. When I read this post, I thought, wow! this is what I had been during over that past week - putting my faith in the promise and not in God because I just kept looking at the promise. Thank you for your timely post and for allowing me to see how just in an instant, I had "misplaced faith". May God's blessings continue to rest upon you Pastor Cade as you touch many lives. This post was written in perfect timing for me. When you have been in a certain place or situation for what seems like a long time to you, and then the Lord gives you a promise regarding your situation, you can’t help but think about it - at least I couldn’t. Although I thanked Him and praised Him at the moment of the promise, looking back I see where the days following, I only thought about the promise. When I read this post, I thought, wow! this is what I had been during over that past week - putting my faith in the promise and not in God because I just kept looking at the promise. Thank you for your timely post and for allowing me to see how just in an instant, I had “misplaced faith”. May God’s blessings continue to rest upon you Pastor Cade as you touch many lives.

]]> Comment on Day 21 Be More Specific by Renato http://mikaelacade.com/blog/2009/07/21/day-22-be-more-specific/#comment-1187 Renato Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:24:57 +0000 http://mikaelacade.com/blog/2009/07/21/day-22-be-more-specific/#comment-1187 Being vague is my issue. I see it now. Be specific, it's about focus not volume. In the process the Holy Spirit will reveal to me what my motives are. Are they His desires or mine. What a fresh perspective. I am more eager to experience my prayer time with the Lord tonight than ever before. Thanks for sharing. Being vague is my issue. I see it now. Be specific, it’s about focus not volume. In the process the Holy Spirit will reveal to me what my motives are. Are they His desires or mine. What a fresh perspective. I am more eager to experience my prayer time with the Lord tonight than ever before. Thanks for sharing.

]]> Comment on Day 19 Answered Prayer by Jennifer Roberts http://mikaelacade.com/blog/2009/07/19/day-19-answered-prayer/#comment-1186 Jennifer Roberts Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:50:13 +0000 http://mikaelacade.com/blog/2009/07/19/day-19-answered-prayer/#comment-1186 <p>Thanks for the nuggets... They allow me to repent, shift, and to position myself for consistency in answered prayers. I am taking note of the prayer pattern/layout that you are so diligently teaching. I believe that the more that I follow them, the greater my capacity for GOD,His power,purity and wholeness. I am so excited about what God is doing and going to do during 30/30 and beyond. You are an EXCELLENT example! May God continue to BLESS you is my prayer.</p> Thanks for the nuggets… They allow me to repent, shift, and to position myself for consistency in answered prayers. I am taking note of the prayer pattern/layout that you are so diligently teaching. I believe that the more that I follow them, the greater my capacity for GOD,His power,purity and wholeness. I am so excited about what God is doing and going to do during 30/30 and beyond. You are an EXCELLENT example! May God continue to BLESS you is my prayer.

]]> Comment on Day 20- Be Specific by Jennifer Roberts http://mikaelacade.com/blog/2009/07/20/day-20-be-specific/#comment-1185 Jennifer Roberts Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:36:03 +0000 http://mikaelacade.com/blog/2009/07/20/day-20-be-specific/#comment-1185 Thanks for bringing light to this solution to unanswered prayers. Often in the Body of Christ,it is taught that you shouldnt ask God for anything personally, because He knows your needs. Your focus should be on the needs of others. When this lie is taught,they are often followed by spiritual cliches that sound deep and causes people to believe it. Sadly, it has positioned many to be in a space of unanswered prayers and weak faith. Thanks for bringing light to this solution to unanswered prayers. Often in the Body of Christ,it is taught that you shouldnt ask God for anything personally, because He knows your needs. Your focus should be on the needs of others. When this lie is taught,they are often followed by spiritual cliches that sound deep and causes people to believe it. Sadly, it has positioned many to be in a space of unanswered prayers and weak faith.

]]> Comment on Day 17 Forgiveness and Intercession by Renato http://mikaelacade.com/blog/2009/07/17/day-17-forgiveness-and-intercession/#comment-1184 Renato Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:42:18 +0000 http://mikaelacade.com/blog/2009/07/17/day-17-forgiveness-and-intercession/#comment-1184 As I read this the other day I immediately realized why I have not seen the result of praying that my dad and my two brothers be saved "for real"; not just saying that they believe but living out that belief. Seeing a change in their lives. I realized that I had not forgiven them for things of the past. I am guilty of making the usual statement "I'm over it, that doesn't bother me anymore" I have even prayed the prayer of "Lord I am giving this to you". But until reading this post I really haven't given it up as I truly have not forgiven them. I never knew that there was a direct link between forgiveness and intercession. It rings true what Jesus spoke about in Mark 11:25-26. My understanding of intercession is, it's a gift. The Holy Spirit births the need to intercede so that God's will in heaven can be done here on earth. However, how can I use that gift if I haven't obeyed His word? Be reconciled. How can I not forgive them when He has so readily forgiven me? In truth my motivation for His intercession in their lives was not of Him nor was it pure. I will admit I prayed because I didn't like the persons they were....are and how that related to me. It was self-centered not God centered. But God (thanks for grace) has allowed me to see His motives for their lives, that they would experience Him and love Him, for Him and thus live life, as you would say Pastor Cade, "qualitatively better". I am truly thankful for the 30/30 prayer event as it is definitely renewing my mind. Thank you for your service to the Lord. Prayerfully interceding, thanks for truth. As I read this the other day I immediately realized why I have not seen the result of praying that my dad and my two brothers be saved “for real”; not just saying that they believe but living out that belief. Seeing a change in their lives. I realized that I had not forgiven them for things of the past. I am guilty of making the usual statement “I’m over it, that doesn’t bother me anymore” I have even prayed the prayer of “Lord I am giving this to you”. But until reading this post I really haven’t given it up as I truly have not forgiven them. I never knew that there was a direct link between forgiveness and intercession. It rings true what Jesus spoke about in Mark 11:25-26. My understanding of intercession is, it’s a gift. The Holy Spirit births the need to intercede so that God’s will in heaven can be done here on earth. However, how can I use that gift if I haven’t obeyed His word? Be reconciled. How can I not forgive them when He has so readily forgiven me? In truth my motivation for His intercession in their lives was not of Him nor was it pure. I will admit I prayed because I didn’t like the persons they were….are and how that related to me. It was self-centered not God centered. But God (thanks for grace) has allowed me to see His motives for their lives, that they would experience Him and love Him, for Him and thus live life, as you would say Pastor Cade, “qualitatively better”. I am truly thankful for the 30/30 prayer event as it is definitely renewing my mind. Thank you for your service to the Lord. Prayerfully interceding, thanks for truth.

]]> Comment on Day 17 Forgiveness and Intercession by Phil http://mikaelacade.com/blog/2009/07/17/day-17-forgiveness-and-intercession/#comment-1181 Phil Sat, 18 Jul 2009 01:44:59 +0000 http://mikaelacade.com/blog/2009/07/17/day-17-forgiveness-and-intercession/#comment-1181 Thanks for the post on Forgiveness and Intercession. I have been told it's harder for a woman to forgive and forget than a man. True or not I really don't know, but my experience is that women do remember and bring up the past more often than men. I know there is true power in forgiveness however I feel far too many in our christian community have not tapped into this release. Through your experience do you feel women or men have more of a problem releasing the past over the other gender? Thanks for the post on Forgiveness and Intercession. I have been told it’s harder for a woman to forgive and forget than a man. True or not I really don’t know, but my experience is that women do remember and bring up the past more often than men. I know there is true power in forgiveness however I feel far too many in our christian community have not tapped into this release. Through your experience do you feel women or men have more of a problem releasing the past over the other gender?

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