Friday, March 4, 2011

Emotionalism


What's going on these day? Well I believe that the adjustment to New Jersey is going well. I do not like the cold whether, but I do miss the change of the seasons. I have much that I have been praying about, and much that has come my way in a short time. With every blessing their remains responsibilities. This week I got a little upset with myself. I got caught in my emotions several times that took me out of the peace of God. I had a lesson on handling my emotions, and not allowing myself to get caught up in my past circumstances. What happened was I began to see a circumstance to develop that reflected a past situation that hurt my feelings. I immediately went into defense mode. Saying things that I did not mean, and finding myself losing my peace, and was miserable for most of the day. Now that I am on the other side of the dilemma as I look back I say OK Ken you lost that one, but I am still in the game because of grace. I have some opportunities that have presented itself, and I have made it my business to take them before the Lord before I make any move. I heard a couple great sermons this week that I believe God was speaking directly to me. Ezekiel when he walk through the valley of dry bones. He prophesied to those bones, and they came to life. I have some dead areas in my life that I am prophesying over and believing that God will bring them to life. Also I heard a remarkable sermon about keeping my peace. Both these sermons was needed as I enter this weekend. My auntie and I will be attending my daughters wedding this week. I am excited for her, and blessed to have a daughter that loves the Lord, and have a determined spirit. Dealing with my emotions can be difficult at times, because I love hard, and give much of myself away. What keeps me centered is the Word, therefore I must continually meditate, and seek God. I am in uncharted waters these days, and if not grounded the devil tries to attack with fear. What most important is that I stay connected to God, and allow Him to direct my life. He is in control, and whatever He has for me is for me. This is my year of extraordinary blessing, resources, and the out pouring of the spirit that will enable me, and the ministry to bless others. - Amen -

Saturday, February 26, 2011

WOW! - I'm In Awe.........

I have been in Florida for a total of 9 years, and spend approximately 2 years in Texas. The total journey to these two states was training for me in ministry. I didn't plan it this way, but this is the way that it turned out because God had a plan for my life. God allowed my mess to bring discomfort, and I began searching for answers to life. I left New Jersey due to some emotional complexities in my life, and wanted to start over. This past week I moved back to New Jersey from Florida. I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would do something like this. What I have discovered in this journey is that God is in total control of our journeys. I lost some things that was dear to my heart years ago, but God has blessed me today in a way that words cannot even begin to express. What makes life today all the more meaningful is that I am willing to go and do what God places on my heart, and leads me. I have given Him total control, and He has directed my life right into a miracle and all I can say is WOW! I can't complete my God given assignment on my own, but God has blessed me with remarkable people around me to assist me in this journey. I've said that the best is yet to come. It's here, and I believe that more will be reveal as I stay connected to the source that flows with milk and honey. What's making all the difference in my life today is that God has placed several individuals in my life that believe in me, encourage me, rebuke me, and willing to invest in me. How does that make me feel? Blessed, but it also takes me down to my knees because I can't but God can. For so long I tried to do it own my own, and make things happen the way that I thought they should be going. I connected myself to people that was really only interested in what they could get out of it, and when things didn't go there way ridiculed, and did hurtful things. My prayer today is that God takes me by the hand and continue leading and directing my life. As God blesses me, and the ministry my goal is to be a blessing in the lives of others. I want more of God, and less of the mess of Kenneth Wilkins. Thanks God for loving me.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

The Journey Of Pastor Ken Of KTW Ministries "Finally Free": From Ashes To Beauty

The Journey Of Pastor Ken Of KTW Ministries "Finally Free": From Ashes To Beauty

From Ashes To Beauty

Praise God! Life has been very busy these days, and I have been enjoying every minute of it. I do not have enough time in a day to do all the things that I have on my "To Do List". My day is always subject to revision based on what God sends my way. Two new websites are about to be released; the ministry is about to start back sending Cd's, and other resources out to partners, in conjunction with the free mailing list. I am about to move within the next couple weeks, and my daughter Brittnei is getting married. I will be traveling to New Jersey within two weeks to attend my daugther wedding, and spend some well needed time with the family. I have much going on. I realize today that I am in control of nothing but myself, and my number one responsibility is my relationship with Christ. Nothing else will be successful without His hand in it. This is what has taken the ministry so long to venture out into many of it's new endeavors, and things that God has placed on my heart. If it is in the plan of God for my life, and the ministry he will provide the resources to fulfill the vision. The people are coming, and the resources are being provided. Everyday I say Ken do not allow yourself be side tracked by the things of the world because those things are temporal, but continue to press forward with what God has placed in your heart, and the reward has been great. This was my bible study scriptures that caught my heart ablaze for Jesus Christ. Isaiah 61:1-3
The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor. DO I NEED SAY ANYMORE.
God Bless,
Pastor Ken W.
KTW Ministries "Finally Free"

Monday, January 31, 2011

"Dare To Do The Impossible"

This year I am constantly evaluating my spiritual condition. I was having an interesting conversation with someone and they brought up a subject that has been pondering thoughts within. They made a statement that they wasn't ready. When are we ready? I find that most of the time when I believe that I am ready to take on additional responsibility or an new endeavor I am not ready. I say to myself often that I am not ready because something within brings about an uncomfortable feeling or it may require surrender in areas of my life that I am not willing to let go of yet. How could this be? I should be living a life of commitment to Christ, therefore I should be ready to take on whatever He calls me to. My dependence should never be on my abilities, talents, or giftedness, but in Christ Jesus. I have failed in many areas of life because my dependence was in worldly things. I believe that over the years I have missed out on many opportunities because I refused to trust God and relied on self effort. I have taken "try" out of my vocabulary, and replaced it with "trust". God determines when I am ready today. My goal is to dare to do the impossible and that entials wherever, and whatever God has for me. The people in the bible didn't do extraordinary things because of anything special that they did humanly. They accomplish great feets because of their faith. I have failed many times in life, but that will not stop me from striving to live for Jesus, and to touch the world with his gospel. I am believing today in my heart that the best is yet to come. Some great things are happening and doors are opening; not because of me, but because I am in a place that I dare to do the impossible through Christ Jesus.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Quiet Time With God


These days my focus has been really great. My vision and purpose personally and spiritually pertaining to life has been dramatically changed over the last year. Like I said in my last blog in 2010 I referred to my life not being totally surrendered to God; which we could never do in the first place. When I use this term I mean that I became more concerned with myself, my rights, and my feelings and it took my focus. Through my quiet/study time God is revealing how desperately the world needs Him. People are lost, full of self seeking pleasures, and many are playing church like it's entertainment. I am personally not well either, and never will be, but I can strive to live a life centered, or abiding in Christ. Whenever I get to the place that I believe that I am okay I have deceived myself. We are not in a hopeless delimma, but when we become self righteous we push people away instead of drawing them in. Who am I touching, bringing to Christ, and how many members and partners do the ministry have. None of that means anything. My job is simple preach Jesus. Leave the results up to God. Thinking this way has brought me burnout, and I become consumed with what others are saying, and thinking.
God has removed that loneliness that plagued me in 2010, and has brought me comfort. This comfort, peace, and joy comes from spending time with Him daily. My morning nature walks, and prayer times and jogs has been a blessing in my life. God has placed a burden on my heart to share His gospel not judge, but to love others where they are. I also am learning patience with the many things that God has place on my heart to do. They will not happen over night, but through seeking Him, and making one good choice at a time. I have been blessed through serving in the military. The VA is assisting me in obtaining a beautiful home in South Beach Miami. First seek the kingdom, and everything else will come. Whatever comes my goal is to keep God first and allow what He teaches me to become a part of me which pours into the lives of those I come into contact with. One final note: My daugther has dropped on me that she is engaged and will be marrying in March. It touched my heart to hear this, but like everything else these days I have turned them over to God. I will be traveling to New Jersey at the end of Feburary to spend some time with family. Until next time - God Bless
Pastor Ken

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

A New Year 2011


A Complete Makeover "From The Inside Out"


Wow! Can you believe it? It is now 2011. Where are the years going? Sit around and procrasinate, and your dreams, and goals will always be on hold. We could actually find ourselfves talking about a dream, but find we have done nothing to move forward to achieve it.


As I look back on 2010 I am disappointed with myself. You may be asking why? I allowed my circumstances to get the best of me for most of the year. It was probably one of the most difficult years of my life. What happened? My wife and I seperated/divorced. I have done little speaking on the subject because I get many questions and my position in a ministry. From the the personal opinions of friends, and others abroad I somehow found myself listening more to the insults, slander than living in the Word of God. Whose fault was it? What did you do? Did she cheat? Was it drugs/alcohol? I got so many questions, but very few about How are you doing Ken? How can I help? I must admit that it took me for a tail spin, but there is another side to this story. Now that I have made it to the other side, I have sought God regarding what was this all about. I received two responds: 1) You are to attached to the things of the world. I want all of you. Forget what people say and live for me. Doors will shut and doors will be open. Your responsibility and commitment is to me regardless who chooses to come or go out of your life. If we find ourselves looking for comfort, peace, and confirmation from or through the world watch out. Headaches are on the way and much more. 2) I am giving you "A Complete Makeover". God has used my trials to help my reach new heights in Him. It was a tough year, but God provided in a way that I have never experienced before in my life. Today I find myself grateful, and blessed for the love of God. As I undertake this new year I invite God into my heart to shape and mold me in whatever fashion and shape that He sees fit. Failure - no way - there's know such thing as failure in the kingdom of God. What does this year hold? I do not need to know all the details, but I will find out by following the Kings of Kings Jesus Christ. This year will be filled with awe.


This is my prayer for 2011:


Heavenly Father, reality in my spiritual life is what I want. My heart's only desire is to know You for who You are, to worship you alone, and to love you alone. Words can be spoken so easily, but You know my heart. Help me to live my life in such a way that the world is different because I've been here. Your arms has not grown weary, Lord. Extend Your touch into my spirit today and make me an instrument for Your peace. Amen.