But those who seek my life, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth. They shall fall by the sword; they shall be a portion for jackals. Psalm 63:9-10
Dear Friends,
*When the Lord has a whole ministry camp in a passage like Psalm 63, He is leading and preparing His family for victorious warfare. Notice last month, He said “Watch, Pray, Seek Me, Stay Thankful. Then He led us to Psalm 63, which is all about seeking Him. Notice now the linkage between vs 9-10 and our “Sword of the Spirit Homework Challenge”! Our enemies fall by His SWORD—active in our hands, our minds, our hearts, our prayers, our witness. Where do our enemies fall? Hopefully, the human ones fall to their knees in repentance, before it’s too late. Regardless, we will not fear what man can do to us; we will fear the Lord. Finally, the enemy, Satan, and all demonic spirits under his control, will fall eventually into the lake of fire forever. Until then, their attacks, grips, temptations, lies, and strategies always fall away as we submit to Jesus and follow closely behind Him—wielding the written word of God, the Sword of the Spirit in prayer and witness. May we never forget how Jesus resisted Satan victoriously in the wilderness, “It is written…” .
*“The Sword of the Spirit Homework Challenge” continues to spread! It’s like the Lord is handing us His plan for following CLOSE BEHIND HIM on a silver platter—for the next six months—getting into the habit of following CLOSE BEHIND HIM—for the rest of our lives! Come rest, indeed! Here’s reminder, and our video on the challenge! He will help you, and so will we! Share your testimonies!
A Word of Counsel heard 4/7/26. We submit it to all the friends of Come Rest.
“Listen to Me. Really listen. Shut out the noise. Tune in to Me. Prepare. Make a list of your 12 favorite scripture passages from over the years between you and Me. Do the work. Make the list. Memorize them over the next six months. Work My words into your prayers and your witness each new day I give you. I will help you. You will become a deeper listener, prayer intercessor, and doer of My word. Are you up to it? I am! I repeat–Listen to Me. Prepare. Do the work. I will help you. It will be worth it. My joy and peace will overflow, no matter what. Those around you will begin to listen, too. I love you so.” (Is 55; Ps 34; John 10 & 15)
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UPCOMING (Invite your friends! Many have been blessed in these gatherings over all the years.)
5/1 Awakening of Love worship/intercession flow @ CLC, 2808 Schaeffer Dr SW. 630-830PM! Jeff Schnieders musically assisting Speights
And CRM intercessors! Come join in His wellsprings of love!
5/3 Come Up Class 830-930AM. Arrive early as 8!
5/3 I-58 House Fellowship 630-8PM. Arrive early as 6!
5/20 Our CRM Day Retreat, 845-4! Quiet times with Jesus, Dick & Kim’s teachings/prayerful words of encouragement, Kim’s tasty lunch!
Freewill offering, plus $15 for Come Up book. Applications already coming in! Space limited. APPLY SOON at jkadlec@imonmail.com.
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We thank you so much for financial support! Your seeds sown by mail, website, Venmo, or PayPal propel our ministries of prayer, teaching, evangelism, counsel, gatherings, writing, videos! Thank you! You’ll be blessed! “Now may He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness, while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God. 2 Cor 9:10-11
Richard F. Speight, Jr.
Come to Me all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
Come Rest Ministries
P.O. Box 11010
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52410-1010