Annie's Blog

Hookers Saved On The Strip!

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 09:44:29 GMT

Hello my good friends and wonderful supporters! I have great great news! Hookers, Saved On The Strip will be premiering in just TWO days on Investigation Discovery starting Wednesday at 10pm!

If you have ever wondered what we do behind the scenes to rescue ladies that have been sex trafficked, this is your chance to see! Please share with all your friends and spread the word! This show will give everyone a new perspective on the word "prostitute". Set your DVR's and grab your popcorn and get ready for your eyes to be opened to Las Vegas--when the SIN is taken out of the CITY and ladies get a second chance at life!

For more information, please click this link for Discovery ID:

http://investigation.discovery.com

I want to personally thank everyone involved in the project! I love you all and I am so excited for the future of the ministry of more Destiny Houses and beyond!

God bless you all!

Sincerely

Annie

www.hookersforjesus.net

TRUE RELIGION GENES

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 04:10:00 GMT

TRUE RELIGION GENES

(no fashion jeans here!)

Guess what? WE HAVE THREE NEW GIRLS at Destiny House!

Here are some quotes from the brand new ladies:

“Hookers For Jesus helped save my life, if they had not reached me when they did, I probably would not be alive right now. I am now safe and I no longer have to sell my body into the cold nights. Not only that, I am FREE mentally, spiritually, and physically. So when I get out of the Destiny House program, I really want to reach girls and help them, because of what great things that have been done for me through Hookers For Jesus and Destiny House.” Carrie, a girl sex trafficked at 13 and now 21 years old.

“I left the game because of the fact that I was continually getting raped and kidnapped while I was working. I have seen death too many times. I was so tired, and I really needed a way out. That’s what Destiny House did for me, they offered me a way out! I was so ready for a change for the positive in my life. I’m happy to say that I am no longer working as a prostitute, or on drugs! I am now saved and a Christian. And, I’ve even regained a great, loving relationship with my family again!” Jill, a girl sex trafficked at 17 and now 20 years old.

“When I met Annie I felt like she understood me, because her and I have a lot in common with our past lives. Since I’ve been here, Destiny House has helped me ease the stress of being pregnant and having no place to go. Going to The Church is making me feel much better inside, it’s like nothing I’ve ever experienced before. I feel loved!” AMY, a girl sex trafficked at 18 and now 20 years old. Amy JUST arrived this week! She wanted to not only get out of sex trafficking, but wanted to save her baby’s life too. She is 3 months pregnant.

FOUR LIVES CHANGED! (including bambino!)

Can I be honest with you? I had no idea what God had in store for Hookers For Jesus, and HAS in store for all of us! From the first night I reached out to a girl on the strip over more than 5 years ago--to what it is now, I am telling you that GOD IS SO ON THE MOVE!

I don't want to discourage you, but over the years many people and churches I have visited--people have that have emailed, commented on blogs would say that "these girls are bad girls who are just a waste of time, and they don’t REALLY want to change.”

Now, because of this ministry--we have proof that they are NOT! HAHA! After all, Jesus never considered US a waste of time, did he?

I don't know if any of you realizes this, but those of you that give are actually reaching out and LOVING these women with your monetary gifts! You might think that because you are not physically here hands on, that you are really not making much of a difference. BUT, your very help, others are SEEING and I believe it is actually HEALING other people & churches from their prejudices against prostitutes!

Gotta share, gotta share! Here goes!

I love this scripture! James 1:27 says:

Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. New Living Translation

Great way to put it, don't you think? But WAIT, it gets SO much better. This is my absolute FAVORITE.

Real religion, the kind that passes muster before God the Father, is this: Reach out to the homeless and loveless in their plight, and guard against corruption from the godless world. The Message

Now I don't know about you, but this springs off the page for me. Most translations say "widows and orphans" but I love, love LOVE what The Message bible says...the "homeless & loveless". Ooo! This is GOOD!

Because if you really think about it, someone who is a widow, she is mostly considered a widow in the physical sense of her husband dying. But did you know that could also be a widow because she has lost her love/relationship with someone in a completely different way? She could be someone who has been "separated" from a relationship, so to speak. (Latin root of widow is to separate) One of the additional definitions in the Online Dictionary says a widow is someone who has been "deprived of something valuable or desirable." Hmmm.

So we could easily say that these girls have stepped out of the sex industry lifestyle and have left their pimps, whom they are/were in love with--are also as a type of "widow" because they have chosen a new life where their pimp can no longer be a part of (unless he gets out too, of course!)

Not only that, these ladies are literally HOMELESS because everything and ANYTHING they have made/accumulated must be left with their pimp. That includes their house, car, clothing, make up, jewelry, life savings, retirement, etc.! Take it from me, this is very difficult for the ladies! I know this for a fact because I had to walk away from EVERYTHING when I started my new life.Talk about a pride killer! It is heartbreaking, devastating and a very painful process to walk out.

Can some of you relate? Of course you can--some of you have recently lost your homes and retirement do to the economy. But can you imagine not only losing your homes & things, but ALL your clothes, dignity and self-esteem along with it? Not only that, they were not taken by the bank but STOLEN buy their pimps!

Most of these girls think/thought that this is THE MAN (their pimps) they would be with the rest of their lives! Some of these ladies hopes were to take their pimp out of "the game" and rescue him from this lifestyle of the sex industry. I've been there--I have had 2 pimps I was in LOVE with--whom I thought I would marry, grow old and die with, and whom I attempted to "rescue".
But that RARELY happens, if at all! These girls are literally THROWN AWAY like orphans when they finally decide to quit prostitution. Made to feel that it is ALL they will ever be in life…

So now let's talk about "orphan". It isn't always a child w/o both parents who are deceased. It could also be considered this definition: "one deprived of protection or advantage" (Webster's Dictionary)

Could it be that some girls have actually lost their parents from death? Yes, of course! Could it ALSO be that some girls have never really had a good example for a dad/mom in their lives? A parent whom was either very abusive and/or just not there for them--and they ended up having to raise themselves just to survive?

So, the ladies/men who do have living parents could ALSO be considered a type of "orphan". If anyone of you has had an abusive parent or a parent who was just not there, physically mentally or spiritually, you understand what this feels like. You are constantly searching for approval of someone--to just "love" you/hold you. You often have felt "loveless" and "rejected" to the point that you would settle for anyone that would tell you that they loved you, and wanted to take care of you.

And many of these ladies, like us--found someone we thought REALLY loved us. We found a husband or "daddy" so to speak--all rolled into one, to take their places. NOT GOOD when these men become our manipulators, controllers, and severe abusers who often coerce us into believing they "love" us because they tell us that "no one else ever will".

Look again at James 1:27 NLT

"Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you."

God considers these actions in James 1:27 "pure religion" and NOT "vain religion". Vain religion is simply "religious" in the sense that we can quote a good scripture, (often using it to judge others) and do what it takes outwardly to "look good" to our peers. Vanity is something else, isn't it? Can you say HYPOCRISY?

Genuine is REAL--NOT fake. People want more than ever these days to see REAL people who are honest and true of what they claim to believe in.

PURE & genuine religion is the true, undefiled love of God that propels us to take actions and not just SAY we want to help others. It is loving girls who others consider unlovely--by giving them help in their desperate time of need and being there for them when no one else will.

True Religion: It is definitely NOT a pair of JEANS. Fashion goes in/out of style. But doing the works of Jesus is suppose to NEVER go out of fashion, because if we truly believe what he stood for, HE is IN our genes already! We can’t HELP but do what’s right!

I don't know about you, but I am so inspired and encouraged! Look at what you, our supporters are doing! When you give, you are literally being the hands and feet of Jesus! You stop others from stoning these women in adultery! You are the Good Samaritan who crosses the road and does something life changing to help! You are Joshua & Caleb and are willing to rescue Rahab out of Jericho and give her family a new life and a second chance.

Yes! I feel a SHOUT coming OUT! Oh YEAH!

THANK YOU FOR LOVING, CARING, GIVING and SHARING. You are changing lives, you are making a BIG difference in so many more ways than you will ever realize. BE ENCOURAGED!

I also want to SINCERELY thank THE CHURCH AT SOUTH Las Vegas and Pastors Benny & Wendy Perez. ALL the leaders and volunteers at Destiny House. Couldn't do it w/o YOU! BIG HUGS!

I love you all & treasure you more than you can imagine!

Annie Lobert

Founder and President

Hookers For Jesus

www.hookersforjesus.net

702-883-5155

If you were impacted by this message today, please send feedback email, I would love to hear from you!

If it is on your heart, and you feel led to give, you can seriously make an impact with even as little as $20.00! Please see the following needs of Destiny House and Hookers For Jesus:

1. Clothing needs for new girls is so important! Since Amy is pregnant. She will need new pants/shoes/sweaters as she & the baby are growing. Can you provide? $300.00

2. Mandatory doctor visits for all three girls, follow-up treatments and visits from first exams. This is VERY important they get well!

$100.00 each and for Cara an additional $200. Total needed: $400.00

Cara also is in need of glasses as her pimp broke them before she escaped. Her eye exam is $75.00 and new glasses with frames are about $125-175.00.

3. Food and toiletries cards. They can be from Smiths, Target or Wal-mart. Each lady is approx $225.00/month to sponsor.

4. Vehicle insurance for house van & vehicles is approx. $225.00/month

5. Court fees for the girls. Jill will have to appear in court for various things and will have to do some online classes, which are not free. $35.00 for DMV and $175.00 for class she is ordered to take by the judge. (prior prostitution charges getting cleared up)

6. Entertainment: movies, dinners and extracurricular activities in general. Jill has a birthday coming up soon and we would love to celebrate with her and treat her to a fun day, along with the other ladies in the house. Who says you can’t celebrate when you are changing your life? I say we make this a BARN DANCE PARTY! Any amount you give is appreciated!

To make a donation, please click here: http://hookersforjesus.net/donate.cfm

If you would like to mail gift cards or a check, please make it payable to:

Hookers For Jesus
9435 West Tropicana Ave.
#102-106
Las Vegas, Nv 89147

Annie Lobert copyright 2010 All rights reserved. No use of letter is to be used by anyone for print or speech without prior written consent and approval by Hookers For Jesus Org.

Sex Missionary???

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:23:40 GMT

What is a Sex Industry Missionary?

Glad you asked!!!

Well, obviously this is what "missionary" means in the on line dictionary:

Missionary: a person sent by a church into an area to carry on evangelism or other activities, as educational or hospital work.

If this is the case, what would a Sex Industry Missionary be??? Many missionaries are sent to other countries by their churches... like Africa, China, Russia... etc. But what if there is a mission field in your OWN backyard... like Las Vegas? A mission field that other "average" Christians cannot reach... like the SEX INDUSTRY??

What to do then??? Well, it is not as difficult as it sounds... AND I challenge you with this story...

You ready???

Who do you think was the first SEX INDUSTRY missionary? JESUS! Yes I said... JESUS! Please let me explain...

Jesus came to a town on His way to Galilee, called Sychar. Sychar was a town in Samaria that was considered "unclean" to the Israelites because the people that lived there were half Jewish and half Samaritan. No Jewish person, let alone a "rabbi" would ever be caught dead stepping a foot in this town... BUT Jesus went out of His way to go through it with His disciples!

Why? Why do you think that Jesus would do this? Was the trip shorter going this way??? If we really look a little closer... this was not the case....

I believe He did it because He had compassion for one special woman...

Jesus stops to refresh himself at Jacob's well...and he meets a woman who is also looking to "refresh" herself.

Now, this particular woman had a very sexually promiscuous history... for she had over five husbands...and was currently living and sleeping with someone she was not married to!!!

Could it be that she also was actually selling herself---possibly? Could it be that just ONE husband wasn't enough financial security for her... just ONE husband was not enough LOVE for her...so she had to have a back up plan of several, just in case? That is PROSTITUTION people... no matter how you look at it—when it is done to fill a "selfish" need. (uh-oh...am I stepping on some toes??)

My point it is this... even though Jesus knew exactly who this woman was... He went out of His way to "rescue" her. He knew that the only reason why she was sleeping around was because her spirit was craving a relationship that would somehow fill the dry "void" in her soul. And He knew she wasn't finding it!!!

I want you to be honest with me.. have any of you ever slept with someone... because you wanted to "feel" better emotionally, but found out it only created more "thirst" inside of your spirit? So you started to "sleep around" with many, hoping the next person would finally stop the thirst?

Did others "judge" you for it? Did you feel rejected?

Jesus knew that the woman at the well had been judged and rejected so many times by SO many people...and in her own town!!!

This woman came to the well at a time when NO one came to fill their buckets with water...at noonday... to avoid being seen by others. Can you imagine??? To have THAT much shame... you don't even want to be seen in public? She had to be hurting for sure! WOW.

I wonder how many of us try to hide from others when we know that what we have done is wrong...

I can relate to this woman so much... when I read this story... it was like I was reading the story of my life. Here I was in Las Vegas, and even though I quit the sex industry... I could not heal. I had not accepted Jesus yet into my life... and I was struggling so much with what I had done in my past! So I was trying to escape it by "making it" in the business corporate world.

It seemed almost everyone judged me for the choices I had made. I was in shame, fear, and anxiety where ever I went!!! No one would hire me... unless I lied about my past job history. And then, if and when they found out, I immediately got fired! If you know Vegas, this is NOT a small town... so when word got out what I used to do... pretty much I was black-balled from many businesses. It was hurtful and very humbling to say the least...

So, what am I getting at???

Jesus spoke to the woman at the well when no one else would! He asked the woman for a drink. It surprises me that she did not refuse him! AND... It surprised her that a Jew would ask this. She told Jesus that she did not expect his request. After all.... He was a Jew and she was a Samaritan woman! They weren't even suppose to be talking! Then, Jesus replied:

"You do not know the gift of God. You do not know who asks you for water. If you did, you could ask me. I would give you living water. " John 4:10

So...Jesus reaches out to this very woman who had a very bad reputation. He sees her "hidden" pain. He sees her need to really be loved... for He sees that she is reaching out to so many men only because of the emptiness in her heart... and she has been thinking that sex and money could somehow fill that void.

As this great conversation takes place at the well...Jesus tells her something that changes her entire life... He tells her he knows of her past...and shares with her that He is the Messiah and the REAL living water she has been looking for all along—her TRUE HUSBAND!

She then does something so great...she takes off into the city to tell others she has met the Messiah...and then invites them to meet Jesus too!!! THIS IS POWERFUL MY FRIENDS!!! This woman becomes one of the first to evangelise an entire city for Jesus!!!

I believe this woman felt so compelled to tell what He had done for her...because He was the first person to accept her and love her right where she was at...and didn't expect her to clean up her act before he invited her to church.

Remember, she was the promiscuous woman that no one wanted to talk to... and most likely considered "trash." But yet He loved her...and went in as a true missionary to save her!!! WHY??? Because I think that no one else was really willing to risk their "church" reputation to witness to her... even though she needed it the most!

I believe Jesus went OUT OF HIS WAY to reach this ONE woman for a very good reason. I believe He wanted to show us ALL an example of how we are to be missionaries for Him... no matter where we are...in a foreign country, or YES, right in our own back yards!

Are you willing to risk YOUR reputation and go to places where no one wants to walk through? To talk to people that many others consider "unclean?" Uh oh. Is it getting HOT in here???

Many of you do not know this about me, that when I came back to God, as an x-hooker, I did not immediately go back to church. WHY, you ask? It was very simple--I was afraid of judgment. You ask me. "Who would be judging you, Annie? (with innocent faces lol) Ha!!! Funny you should ask me!
As much as it may SHOCK you...

The Christians! Yes... I said the Christians! And much like the woman at the well, I did not want to be seen...for fear of deep rejection. Oh how I did not want to be rejected!!!

And, because of this fear, I would hide in my room and read my bible... drinking the living water!!! I didn't care where I was at the time because I was so thirsty for the TRUTH... and I was determined not to give up on God... after all, Jesus saved my very physical life and soul!

I started to watch Christian television, and of course my very favorite preacher was Joyce Meyer (still is!). As I watched and listened to her...something amazing happened... God finally became real to me... and I started to hear His voice on a regular basis.

Joyce was used by God to make God real to me for the first time in my life! And as I continued to "press in" to the things of God, I started to REALLY trust Him, and I so much wanted to go to the next level. I finally got the nerve to step into a church,—something that I hadn't done since I was a teen!

I finally trusted Him... and let Him love me truly for the first time...

I am here to tell you that if you have ever felt like me... rejected... discarded... used... that Jesus is willing to come to you like a missionary and wrap His loving arms around you! He loves you and died for you so you could be free of your past! If He can do it for me... He most certainly can do it for you! Just ask Him and He will give you living water that will never dry up!

"but whoever drinks of the water that I will give them shall never thirst; but the water that I will give him will become in him a well of water springing up to eternal life." John 4:14

I finally had the opportunity to thank Joyce in person two years ago. This is the first time I was ever on TV to share my story... enjoy!

This video has shown what Joyce's obedience to the call that God gave her did for me! So... this weekend we had a powerful conference at our church called The Movement. Joyce Meyer herself came to our conference to speak on Friday night!!! I KNEW that I needed to invite women that were in the sex industry like me...and others that have supported Hookers for Jesus over the past two years...

I ended up inviting over 40 woman to the conference.... because I KNEW that God would show up! AND HE DID!

So... the good news??? When Joyce gave the alter call... SIX women went up to receive Jesus as their personal savior...(with Hooker for Jesus t-shirts on lol) SIX more souls into the Kingdom! Joyce spoke to their hearts... and made God real to them for the first time!

Like the woman at the well... Jesus spoke to their hearts... and gave them His living water! How did this happen? God made it happen. But then God showed me something... I had been obedient to reach out to them over the past couple of years... and that I had taken the story of the woman at the well, literally!

I knew that if I could have the guts like Jesus to step out as a "sex missionary," and walking through a town that NO ONE considers clean... many would get saved!

So on a funny note...

Recently, I had a phone call from a friend that is currently still working in the sex industry...she has started to watch Joyce Meyer on a regular basis... and is almost ready to take the leap to come to church. :)

She said to me, (are you ready for this?) "Annie, was Joyce ever a hooker? Because she talks like she knows everything about me!!!" I laughed so hard that day my side hurt! I told her no...she wasn't ever a "hooker"... and that the reason why it felt like Joyce knew everything about her, was because Jesus was truly speaking through her!

Why did I laugh??? Because I remembered this verse that the woman at the well declared to the city of Sychar about Jesus:

"Come see a man who told me all the things that I have done: this is not the Christ, is it?"

It was like Jesus was speaking to my friend, JUST like the woman at the well!!!

Don't you think that when other women get saved in this town...that they too will run and tell everyone about Jesus? I think so!!!

I do believe many women will and can get saved... redeemed... and delivered... right here in Las Vegas!

I don't know about you... but I want to continue to be a sex missionary like Jesus!

Many of you may be SHOCKED, but this does not happen for free! Jesus Himself and the disciples were provided for... in fact... when Jesus came to Samaria, He was ALONE at the well....because His disciples went off to buy food and supplies!!!

This is my backyard!!! My personal "mission field" and "well," and yes, I can go to the porn conventions, strip clubs... the casinos... but when it comes down to it, there needs to be continual funding. I cannot go home to another state like others can and "rest" from the mission trip. WHY Annie??? Because I LIVE in the most sexual town in the world full time...

LAS VEGAS!!!

Currently I am reaching out to women and helping them full time, from getting their bills paid, counseling, to finding them new jobs. But the only way I can continue this mission from God is to receive donations.

Many of you have supported me in the past either prayerfully or financially. Right now, I am here to humble myself before you and God and ask for your help...

We have many desperate needs to be filled... BOTH for the organization itself and the women!
Please prayerfully consider donating today to a cause that I know Jesus is a part of! Currently we are working with over 10 girls that are in desperate need financially, and your help can truly change their lives!

I want to sincerely thank all of you who have donated in the past!!! Your donations have helped so many women attain true freedom in their lives! I love you!

God bless you all and thank you for stopping by!!!

Annie Lobert
"Missionary to the Sex Industry"
Hookers for Jesus

PS You can donate directly on my myspace page, or through my website at www.hookersforjesus.net.

You can also sign up for my mailing list on my website and receive periodical updates on what is happening in the ministry.

If you cannot donate with a credit/debit card, you can send a check payable to:

Hookers for Jesus
9435 W. Tropicana Ave 102-106
Las Vegas, NV 89147

WHAT IS YOUR SECRET FANTASY?

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 07:53:40 GMT

WHAT IS YOUR SECRET FANTASY?

Do any of you remember the show "Fantasy Island?" Watch this video to refresh your memory!!!

"Welcome, to FANTASY ISLAND!"

This was a series done for tv in the 1970's that I was in love with! (oh come on...some of you were too!!!) And if I could watch all the episodes over again, I would...it was that good!

So what was Fantasy Island really all about?

Was it about this cute little midget, Tatoo??? ha ha!

"Da plane...Da plane!!!" lol

Well...I like to describe it like this....Fantasy Island was kind of like the Twilight Zone on crack!!!

You could fly to this beautiful tropical island...and request ANY fantasy to be fulfilled by Mr. Roarke, the islands owner and concierge.

At first Mr. Roarke seemed to JUST be a wealthy man who owned the island and wanted to make people's fantasies come true, but as time went on...he grew more mysterious and magical as each series was aired.

How mysterious???

Well, for one, he was friends with a mermaid who had a fantasy to have legs instead of fins.(don't blame her for this one!) He also fought the devil on occasion. (interesting!)

Each guest would be flown in by plane that landed on water...and as they got off the plane, Mr. Roarke told Tattoo who they were, their "fantasy", and why they came to the tropical island.

So what kind of "fantastic" or "hidden" fantasy would these people request?

Usually the fantasy would deal with romance, success, fame or money—or a combination of all four.

For example:

A woman who was overweight all her life would want to be thin and glamorous. (poor girl!) A man who was considered a geek in school would want to become a sex symbol to women. (could you blame him?) A man would want to live like a gangster in the days of Al Capone. (probably a straight laced guy who was bored with his life!) A salesman who was about to lose his job would want to score the sales of his career. (could success possibly bring him true happiness?)

One that stuck out for me personally was the request of a fantasy of a prostitute...she wanted to quit working and tell her love interest what she did for a living, in hopes that he would not reject her--but love her in spite of her past. ( I liked this one the best—I could SO relate!)

Mr. Roarke would counsel them during their fantasy, and sometimes even have to "rescue" them from themselves and the trouble their fantasy would cause. And...after all was said and done...Mr. Roarke would always ask them the same type of question,

"Was your fantasy all that you expected it to be?"

The answer was usually: "No Mr. Roarke...but I did learn a great deal about myself and why I wanted to do it!"

Usually at the end of the fantasy, they would be back to normal and realize that real life was much better then the fantasy!!! And instead of finding the "happiness" they thought would make them complete--they would find a romantic interest along the way, forget all about their "fantasy", board the plane with their new "love interest" and fly off to live "happily ever after" with each other.

(NOT!)

So....does this happen in real life more than we all like to admit?

Question: Have you ever asked and prayed to God for something that you thought for sure would make you happy? You begged and begged for it...and FINALLY, when God gave it to you...you soon discovered that you really didn't need what you asked for after all...and that it actually destroyed your life instead of enhancing your life?

Come one...be honest with yourselves!

Say for instance...do all lottery winners achieve true happiness? Probably not. I have read that many of them have became flat broke at the end of five years...addicted...depressed...or even that they have even taken their own life. Do you want this? I certainly don't!

How about the famous—the rock stars, movie stars, etc. Does their fame equal true happiness? Example: Does Brittany Spears really have it all? No...in fact she is not doing too good right now!

What about the strippers...the call girls...the porn stars? Do they ever truly attain the happiness that they search for in the sex, the glamor, attention and money that they receive working to "sell" their bodies? A big NO for me on this one! Lol

To tell you the truth...I believe we have a little "Fantasy Island" inside of all us. We have a secret fantasy...that we have asked God to make come true...and we believe that somehow if He would just give it to us...we would finally be happy.

But to be honest with you...like Mr Roarke on Fantasy Island...God knows what is best for us...

Many times what we think will make us "happy" will only have us craving more things...more money...more sex...to extremes that it would eventually destroy us! And God, like an eagle in the sky...can see what we cannot see....

Trust me...I asked God for things I had NO business asking Him for. When I didn't get the answer that I wanted...I begged Him for it. AND...when I didn't get the answer that I wanted AGAIN...I went out and MADE it happen with my own strength!

Sound familiar, anyone?

Oh...don't get me wrong...I got what I wanted alright. But with the things that I wanted, I also got SO many things I did not want! Example: physical abuse, psychological pain, cancer, heartache, addiction... bankruptcy. You name it...it happened to me. All because I wanted MY fantasy to come true...and God was never truly in it.

Why???

Can I be real honest and transparent with you?

Let's face it...I was living for me. I was purely selfish. I call it the Darth Vader Syndrome. Because of the pain from my childhood...I wanted things to change and was willing to risk it all to get rid of it all together! BUT...I was in trouble more than I knew, for by MAKING things change by chasing my "fantasy", the dark side took over....and like Darth Vader (remember, he was once a good guy!) I could not get enough! I wanted MORE MORE MORE...and when I got more...IT STILL WASN'T ENOUGH!

I was so concerned about ME ME ME that I forgot the entire reason why I was living on this earth...I just wanted to "quench" my thirst...to finally find my own personal "Fantasy Island!!"

AND....I was willing to risk my very soul to get it!

It's kind of like a mirage in the desert...you see the water from far away...you are thirsty, so you RUN RUN RUN towards it. You dive in! Only to find out that you are drinking SAND...and you are more thirsty then you were before!

Why are we living on this earth? Are we here for a reason? Be honest, have you ever asked yourself this question, truly?

WHY OH WHY AM I HERE OH GOD???

Well...many of you that know me...know of what happened in my life that changed my perspective completely...thank God! When I realized that the choices I had made as a stripper and prostitute in my life only HURT people and myself, it was almost TOO LATE!!! Only when I was faced with DEATH (heart attack) did I finally WAKE up to real TRUTH....and asked Jesus to take over!

And that He did...I gave up control and gave it to Him....and as He pushed through my cold stony heart...He softened it...and changed me into a brand new person.

No longer could I live life as this "selfish" woman anymore with her own hidden agenda. And SUDDENLY...I wanted to do good...because Jesus SAVED ME FROM MYSELF!!! This "goodness" consumed me day and night...and like a "Jedi Knight", I wanted to become "selfless" and risk my life to save others from becoming the same person I once was.

Oh how AWESOME His love is for me...that He could love someone that was self-destructing, someone that had such a torrid past as I!!! With all of the terrible mistakes that I made...He still chose to rescue me...forgive me...take my hand...and call me "beautiful".

Jesus is the original Jedi Knight!!! Like Jesus...the Jedi serve...protect...rescue...restore. Their only concern is "The Force" and keeping the "Dark Side" at bay.

And now...as I run the ministry of Hookers For Jesus, as I reach out to the women that are looking for that same happiness I once was, as I help them discover their true selves...as I show them their perfect destiny and God's perfect plan...I picture myself in my "Jedi" outfit...with the light saber of truth on my belt.

And as I take out my laser...my sword of truth...I smile...because I have finally had my fantasy come true. My fantasy of happiness? It was truly found....but this time because I reached for God, first.

I wish someone would have told me this long ago...because I wouldn't have had to go through all the heartache!

Friends...I tell you the truth, true happiness will only be found if you seek the Kingdom of God.

"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well". Matthew 6:33

These words of Jesus echo and stay in my mind when I lose perspective, and get discouraged. I recite them to myself out loud with my light saber! Oh, the word of God is SOOO GOOD!

So...I ask you again...

Are you tired of chasing the "fantasies" and desert "mirages" in your life?

That "perfect" car?

That "perfect" house?

That "perfect" job?

That "perfect" relationship?

Do you want true happiness? Because if you do...remember this...it will NOT be found in material things, fame, success, sex, or money...because these things will only fill your mouth with "sand" from your mirage!

So...now I ask you another question...after reading this....

If you had a fantasy and could go to Fantasy Island, what would it be? Would it be something for yourself personally...or would it be to better the world and help others?

Please posts your thoughts...comments...questions!

I love you and thank you for all the wonderful emails of support and encouragement! You guys and gals ROCK!

Annie Lobert

Hooker for Jesus

YOU WANT IT RAW?

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 04:40:53 GMT

YOU WANT IT RAW?

RAW as in SUSHI RAW??? <")))><

THEN I'LL GIVE IT TO YOU RAW!

I have a great interview for you to watch!!! Julie Mac contacted me a about two months ago from RAW VEGAS TV and asked me if Hookers For Jesus would like to do an interview. Well, I finally connected with Julie Mac via church believe it or not...we both didn't know that we are going to the SAME church! Funny how God works, isn't it?

So, if you look up rawvegas.tv, some Christians might think that I should not do a show that is not Christian. I disagree... this is so far from the truth! Say what you want, but I believe the only true way we are going to reach people is if we are reaching people OUTSIDE of the little "church" bubble and "soft" pews.

So, what a better way to get the good news out there...by secular television!

The first interview is a short story of what I went through as a call girl in Vegas...and how my childhood abuse along with "religion" of the church was a catalyst to my future choices of rebellion downfall. Also in this clip you will see pictures from my past lifestyle as a prostitute that have never been shown before. (yikes!!!!!!) Please watch below:

RAW VEGAS TV AND HOOKERS FOR JESUS PART 1

This second interview is about our Saving Sex City project!!! Heather Veitch and I are on a mission from God to let the people in Las Vegas know that He loves them too! Yes, I talk about the critics, the supporters, and what the future holds for Hookers For Jesus! (oh no she didn't...oh but YES I did!) Please watch below:

RAW VEGAS TV AND HOOKERS FOR JESUS PART 2

To the people that support what we are doing...we thank you all from the bottom of our hearts, and we are so appreciative of all the wonderful emails, prayers, and help you have given. We love you so much! :)

To the critics....hey, aren't you bored already? Don't you think your energy and time would be much better spent on trying to get someone saved, instead of bashing someone who is loving people like Jesus commands us to? We love you too....but we need to tell you something:

TURN OR BURN is not working critics!!! HELLO?!?!?!

We need to love people FIRST where they are at...after all, what did Jesus do first for the woman who was caught in adultery? Did He take the bible, quote scripture, and BASH it on her head??? Do you think He did this?:

"Well, it looks like you are in sin of the Law, according to Deuteronomy 22:21 and you need to be punished—after all, you have been a very naughty girl!"

NO!!! He SAVED her first...because of His love for her. He stopped her "religious" attackers in their tracks, because NONE of them were without sin, and they KNEW it!

After all, where was the man that committed the sin with her.??? Most likely he was with the others, throwing the stones! HA!

Yes, Jesus told her to repent afterwards....but FIRST, His actions are what really showed her true LOVE. After she was saved and realized that she would have died without Jesus, is finally when she could truly understand repentance.

So this is what we will do. We will show kindness, compassion, and LOVE above all things...and this will draw them to Christ! A real RELATIONSHIP will be established...and as a result, they will most likely come to church, get saved, and follow Him too.

"I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving kindness." Jeremiah 31:3

Please feel free to leave your comments:)

God bless you all and we want to wish you a wonderful Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Annie Lobert

Hookers For Jesus

PS: for those of you that have emailed me on my MySpace profile and I have not responded, please be patient with me, I will try to get caught up over the holidays. If you have is an emergency, please email me at info@hookersforjesus.net.

Saving Sex City Episode 3

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 09:11:44 GMT

SAVING SEX CITY!
Episode Three

WITH SHOWGIRLS! (Oh no she didn't!)

Oh yes I did!

WOOO HOOO everyone!!! What you have all been waiting for!

Heather Veitch and I went out on the Las Vegas Strip last weekend and spread the love of Jesus in the most unusual way...in a way that NO ONE has ever done before, and we wanted it to be very special, so we decided to do it....

L A S V E G A S S T Y L E ! ! !

Reactions??? HA HA!!! Oh there were MANY...but most ALL of them were very positive!

What really amazed us was all the different people's reactions to what our signs actually said. Horns honking...people screaming "I LOVE JESUS TOO!" And, everytime that our picture was requested, they would INSIST on holding up our "Jesus" signs to be in the picture--front and center!

The only part some people questioned was did Jesus really love pimps too??? We assured them He most certainly did! After all, if He can love murderers like Paul the Apostle, He most definately can love pimps too!

I really was touched by one of the Mexican men that were passing out the escort angency cards. (Most prostitution is sold and advertised in Las Vegas by this method!) He told me He loved Jesus so much! With tears in his eyes, he said that he wanted to get another job, but due to certain circumstances, he could not. It was very touching:) Please pray that he finds another job!

Please watch the following video, and be prepared for some smiles, some Jesus, and most definitely some real LAUGHS!!!

Who said God was boring? AND, who said that you can't have fun while witnessing Jesus's love for everyone? When we are HAPPY, we attract people!!! God is NOT in a box!

Sure, we could have went on the strip with a blow horn and screamed that everyone in Las Vegas is "going to hell"... but this is not what we wanted to do--plus it is not true! Heather and I both came back to God because we both came to the realization that He loved us first... so this is what we wanted to tell others... that He loves them first also, so much that He died for them!

So...without further adieu... VIVA LAS VEGAS ! ! !

SAVING SEX CITY EPISODE THREE!

"How beautiful on the mountains, are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, Your God reigns!" Isaiah 52:7

Please feel free to post your thoughts! Also, don't forget to stop by Heather's profile (www.myspace.com/jcsgirls) and leave a comment to her...if it wasn't for her dedication to completing this project...it would have never happened! I love you Heather girl!!!

We love you and want to thank everyone that was involved in this project!

Thank you Jesus, for making this all possible, for without You, this would have been impossible! You are the reason we live, You are the reason we reach out to others...You are the reason we have LOVE for others that need You. We LOVE You Jesus!

Annie Lobert Hooker for Jesus

FLASH NEWS!

It's Number 1 on MySpace!!! A CHRISTIAN blog? Yes!

I want to personally thank everyone that has commented on the Saving Sex City 3 video and blog... the lovers and the haters!!! Yesterday (November 30, 2007) I was told that my blog was number 1 for the ENTIRE myspace--in all catagories I didn't believe it until I looked, and of course it was true!

And then I woke up this morning (December 1, 2007) and looked again, and not only was it 1 yesterday, but it is number 1 AGAIN--TWICE!

What a way to get the good news out!!! COME ON! Go God Go!

Attention to those who do not agree:

For those who insist on saying that we cannot reach the lost with a showgirl costume...then you might want to also tell the following people they cannot reach others from their dress/methods either:

I have seen MANY former biker gang members reach people with tatoos leather, and piercings. Do we tell them to strip off all of their tatoos and to shread their leather jackets, and to close their "pierced" ears?

I have seen MANY former hip/hop rappers reach people with the same style of rap and clothing. Grilles, bling bling and ALL! Example: My friend Soul P! Should we tell them to stop rapping and dressing like rappers?

I have seen MANY former "punkers" and "gothers" reach people with the same dress, tatoos, hair dye, piercings. Should we tell them to stop dressing punk or goth?

I have seen MANY former "hard rock" musicans reach people with the same big hair, bandanas, and ROCK music. Like Stryper? Like Brian Welch from KORN?? Should we tell them to stop playing rock music because it is offensive to some folk?

NO! Why? Because they are reaching people that would not have otherwise been reachable or even approachable!

The bottom line is this...I am going to reach others in any way that God shows me how...and if He shows me that I can reach people in Las Vegas by dressing LAS VEGAS STYLE, so be it!

20 and to the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might win Jews; to those who are under the law, as under the law, that I might win those who are under the law; 21 to those who are without law, as without law (not being without law toward God, but under law toward Christ), that I might win those who are without law; 22 to the weak I became as weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. 23 Now this I do for the gospel's sake, that I may be partaker of it with you. 1 Corinthians 9:20-23

COLLEGE GIRL OR CALL GIRL--WHO HAS MORE VALUE???

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 08:55:16 GMT

COLLEGE GIRL OR CALL GIRL--
WHO HAS MORE VALUE?

I am so excited to share this latest video with you! This television project was filmed on location in Las Vegas. It is a French documentary called "Le Droit De Savoir" about the Las Vegas sex industry pros and cons. I was asked to to talk about the "con" side of being an escort in Las Vegas. This was such a fun project, because this was not your "Christian" television type of show! Plus...it is in French, but if you listen real close, you can hear what is being said. Check it out!

I love doing these type of projects, because if you think about it...we should not be just preaching to the choir all the time, should we? Shouldn't we be lights and tell the world what God has done for us??? I don't know about you...but I LOVE sharing what God has done for me!!!

The two French gentlemen that did this story were so GOOD to me...besides following me around Vegas, participating with me in our outreaches, EVER SINGLE NIGHT they took me out to eat at my FAVORITE place to eat...SUSHI BARS!!! So, as you can imagine...they won a big part of my heart with their act of kindness!

Hey beside Jesus, SUSHI is the way to my heart sometimes....YUM YUM!!! lol

The gentleman that was interviewing me, Herve, was sick of religion, and didn't even know if he even believed in God. He had had some bad experiences with other people that were claiming to be "Christian". Hurt was an understatement! The camera man, Jon Luc, was a Catholic and believed in Jesus in his own way.

But something very special happened as I hung how with these two gentlemen! When I told my entire story, inside the Palm Casino hotel...both of them teared up as I shared with them the truth about my life...and I could see that God actually broke through their hearts, especially my interviewer....he had TEARS in his eyes. Remember, this is the man that was not a believer! Hmmm....maybe this actually did something to him???

In this video you will see one night that Keri and I did outreach together. We actually got to speak, pray for, and encourage a girl that was working as a prostitute at a casino bar on the Las Vegas strip. We talked to her for over an hour! She told us that she was actually praying for a sign from God that SOMEONE (ANYONE!) would come up to her and tell her that she needed to quit working as a prostitute. She had been working for three months, and hated it so much, that when she would work, she would literally SHAKE as she did her job.

We felt so very sorry for her! We told her Jesus loved her so very much...and she started tearing up ever so slightly....and pretty soon 15 minutes later, the tears could no longer hide themselves...suddenly they came a flood, as we started to pray openly together right in the middle of the casino.

It was POWERFUL to say the least!!! JESUS showed up! And I am sure the devil was MAD!

The best part??? She called me and told me a few days later that Keri and I coming up to her and talking to her about Jesus was the BEST thing that happened to her...that we were her "nail in the coffin" for her to leave the sex industry in Las Vegas! She quit...threw both her phones away and was getting on a plane to fly halfway across the country to go home! She left her pimp...and that next day arrived home to call me again and tell me that she was going to church to get her healing—with her two little boys!

Isn't God so good? WOW.

The other very best part? The two French gentlemen that were filming this, could not believe that it was so easy to talk to a prostitute, and tell her that God loved her...that she would quit simply by the love of Jesus. It was incredible, the reaction of them both...they were impressed to say the least!!! They both left Las Vegas changed, and very INSPIRED at the very power of God they had witnessed from the outreaches!

It is then that I fully realized the power of me telling my testimony, and seeing "fruit" had somehow changed their view on God...

This is just a little "peek" into what I do. Miracles happen often...people are being saved...rescued...redeemed and delivered from the prison that they were in, through the living power of God. And you know what? It only took us girls to step out of the church...and actually reach out to women/men that everyone else considers trash to throw away.

Are these women really trash? Was I really trash?

When I was little and living in Chicago...my family would go and cruise the "rich" neighborhoods in the suburbs. On trash day, we would go through the ally ways and find perfectly good TVs, radios, furniture (even antiques!) that the rich would throw away. My dad had such a knack for spotting rare furniture...and he would often stumble upon pieces that people threw away that were worth SO MUCH MONEY!!!

I never forgot those times...because my dad was like a little kid when we would load it up in the back of our truck! We would take it home, and have a perfect working TV, radio...and beautiful furniture to sit on—and even some to sell to antique stores! If these people took the time, instead of throwing these things away, they could have had a little small fortune on their hands, truly! Not only that, something that someone was throwing away as "trash" helped us in our time of need as a new family struggling in Chicago! It made us excited and joyful to know we could find something that someone else thought was worthless—because it had such VALUE and WORTH to us!

You know what they say,

"One man's trash is another man's treasure."

So isn't this true with people, as well???

I cannot help but think about the women that have been abused...most people would think because they have been sold out, jaded, abused, used, spit on, stepped on, kicked down, raped, that now they are worthless to society! Come on, you must admit this! How do I know? Because when I tried to be accepted and get a job after I was out of the industry, you would not believe that reactions that I would get when people found out what I used to do....like I was "trash".

Can you really honestly imagine how this makes a person feel?

Do you ever notice that when a prostitute is missing, no one seems to care as much as a "college coed"??? Hey I am being REAL here! I challenge you to check the news to see if I am lying!

Jessie Foster is an example. She is a prostitute that is from Canada that has been missing for over 1 ½ years from Las Vegas!!! Please read her story—it is so important!

www.findjessiefoster.com

Jessie came down to Vegas on vacation, but met a guy here that she became engaged to. He became her pimp! She was working the casinos and escort agencies of Las Vegas. She went MISSING WITHOUT A TRACE!!! No one knows where she is, her entire family have put together and reward and search campaign to find her, and they are completely heartbroken because they have not received a lot of support from the media.

All the while, certain "college coeds" have received so much support that EVERYONE knows their names....but when it comes to Jessie...no one really has a clue!

IS THIS TRULY FAIR?

When you think about it... they are not much different, really.

What do these two women have in common? They were BOTH women that are missing...and possibly both women forced into violent situations with intended harm. AND---they are BOTH a sister, and a daughter... someone's cousin, and very beautiful girls!

So why do people think the "college" girl has SO MUCH MORE value?

I am sorry...but it seems that not a lot of people really care about a girl like Jessie, and society as a whole seems to think that these types of women chose everything that happens to them—when this is far from the truth!

It makes me so upset...because Jessie actually does have VALUE—BUT she is considered "expendable" to society only because she was selling her body and living the lifestyle of prostitution!!!

They justify there decision on the thought, "Well...she was JUST a prostitute...so she "deserves" her punishment and circumstances!!!"

Come on, are you serious??? YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!

I am sure if you could find Jessie...and talk to her...you would KNOW that this was not true!

How do we know if Jessie was REALLY wanting a college education, and because of her life circumstances...she wasn't able to pursue it because of no MONEY???

(Hey...don't hate me! This was one of the reasons that I got into prostitution!)

How do we know that Jessie was not "forced" into it?

How do we know that she is not somewhere frightened out of her mind, being beaten and kept a prisoner for sex everyday?

How do we know that she is not somewhere DEAD...with her killer running free???

Hello! I was once that girl—and it is NOT a pretty place to be!!! In fact, I wouldn't wish it on my WORST enemey! Many times I thought that I would DIE. And, many situations I was in almost led to death! I was a prisoner--literally!

I felt so ALONE and REJECTED...but mostly UNLOVED and thrown AWAY.

If someone had said to me when I was at my lowest point, "Annie, you matter." Maybe I would have came back to God sooner—but this was not the case.

Who are we to judge another's lifestyle, in all reality...when we do not know the real circumstances of just why they are in it?

Because when it comes down to it--the truth of it is...ALL of us deserve punishment for the lives we have lived...because we are human and we are sinners! NO ONE IS GREATER THAN ANOTHER—ALL HAVE SIN AND FALLEN SHORT OF THE GLORY OF GOD. Therefore...really there is no difference between that college girl and the prostitute...for they are both children of God—and they are BOTH sinners.

Jesus wouldn't have chosen between the two, would He have? Absolutely not!

Do you think we could be like Jesus and not choose between the two...and help the prostitute, too?

And isn't this why Jesus received so much rejection...because the "church" didn't agree with Him hanging out with "unclean" people???

But you know what? This is what made Jesus DIFFERENT--He took a mighty STAND and did not care what the "church" was thinking!

Could we possibly be DIFFERENT from society/church as Christians, and rise up and start to show the prostitutes REAL love--and not care what they think???

How can we as Christians stand up for these women? How can we support them as they transition out of the lifestyle?

How can we love them like Jesus, truly???

We can be there for them! Give them jobs! Give them grace and unconditional love! Don't judge right away—take the time to have a relationship and try to understand where they are coming from.

Sometimes the best you can do is just be available to sit by their side and listen!

Also, could more people show they care, by simply donating to causes that help women out of these situations? Many people cannot do some of the things listed, but they can give!

Do you realize anyone that would give...that it would be a major seed sown in heaven---and on earth? Your gift would also give women real HOPE.

HOPE!!!

Sometimes this is all that they need to get them out of their lifestyle!

For Jesus said when you help the least of these, you have done it to Me.

I am so happy that Jesus doesn't think that I am "trash"!!! I am so thankful that I am now His perfect TREASURE!!! If we all could just get this...we ALL have value no matter what we have done or what we have been through!

Jesus died for us ALL to have value!

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish and have eternal life" John 3:16

You have VALUE and you are LOVED!

I want to sincerely take this time to thank ALL the people that have helped my organization and the women that I have been working with...you have made it possible for me to continue to reach, rescue and teach VALUE to these beautiful women!

God bless you and I love you all so much!

Annie Lobert
Hooker For Jesus

PS. If you feel led to give to support Hookers For Jesus, contributions can be made through paypal at www.hookersforjesus.net, or by check or money order payable to Hookers For Jesus. All checks or money orders can be mailed to our post office box located at:

Annie Lobert
9435 W Tropicana Ave #102-106
Las Vegas, Nv 89147

ATTENTION:
PSST!!!!

SAVING SEX CITY episode 3 is being edited and will be up very soon...a lot of you have emailed me about the "showgirl" costume....

Don't have a tizzy fit already!!! If you took me off your top friends because you think I have lost it...you are right...I have LOST it--for Jesus!

I refuse to stay in a "box" for witnessing! Will YOU stay in that "box" out of fear of what others think...or step out of it truly and risk it all for Jesus???

Trust me...:):):) there is a method to the madness! LOL

THE HOOKER AND THE PREACHERMAN

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 01:48:17 GMT

THE HOOKER AND THE PREACHERMAN

Three Wooden Crosses (by Randy Travis)

A farmer and a teacher, a hooker and a preacher,
Ridin' on a midnight bus bound for Mexico.
One's headed for vacation, one for higher education,
And two of them were searchin' for lost souls.
That driver never ever saw the stop sign.
An' eighteen wheelers can't stop on a dime.

There are three wooden crosses on the right side of the highway,
Why there's not four of them, Heaven only knows.
I guess it's not what you take when you leave this world behind you,
It's what you leave behind you when you go.

That farmer left a harvest, a home and eighty acres,
The faith an' love for growin' things in his young son's heart.
An' that teacher left her wisdom in the minds of lots of children:
Did her best to give 'em all a better start.
An' that preacher whispered: "Can't you see the Promised Land?"
As he laid his blood-stained bible in that hooker's hand.

There are three wooden crosses on the right side of the highway,
Why there's not four of them, Heaven only knows.
I guess it's not what you take when you leave this world behind you,
It's what you leave behind you when you go.

That's the story that our preacher told last Sunday.
As he held that blood-stained bible up,
For all of us to see.
He said: "Bless the farmer, and the teacher, an' that preacher;
"Who gave this Bible to my mamma,
"Who read it to me."

There are three wooden crosses on the right side of the highway,
Why there's not four of them, now I guess we know.
It's not what you take when you leave this world behind you,
It's what you leave behind you when you go.

There are three wooden crosses on the right side of....the highway.

First of all...

I love these lyrics!!! When I first started playing the guitar and worshiping God, I will never forget how these words touched me about the prostitute after I was saved. If you think about it...out of all the people on that bus...she was the least likely to survive the crash!!! And the one man who should have made it through died...and ironic as it was...handed his bible to the hooker.

The way I see it...was that this preacher was a very smart man! He probably was talking to her as she was sitting next to him on the ride...sharing the love of Jesus. At least that is what any honorable preacher would be doing...one that really believes in salvation for everyone, right?

What the preacher said must have really made an impact on her...because when the preacher died...she took that bible, and changed her ways!!! So much, that she taught her son about Jesus, and he ended up becoming a preacher too!!! I get very teary eyed when I think about it...because this preacher left behind a legacy....by him showing the love of Jesus to this women, it changed her perception on life and love FOREVER.

I tell you...the lyrics to this song get me every time...because I know I was that girl!!!

I wonder, could possibly some of YOU relate somehow???

I can't be the ONLY ONE.

Haven't all of us,somewhere in life, sold ourselves short of our true destinys in what God would have for us? (career, family, money, fame, etc) If you don't know, it is called spiritual audultry...and it is the same thing as prostitution.

Hey...don't get mad at me now because I am bringing truth to you...I am just the messenger!

Uh-oh. Is is getting HOT in here?

Okay okay....back to my blog!

I have several friends that have children, that have gotten out of the sex industry BECAUSE of their children. Each has an awesome testimony of what God has done in their lives. But most importantly...they are leaving a true legacy of God's loving grace, and letting their children be apart of their new lives of freedom!

It makes me want to ask myself....what kind of legacy am I leaving...honestly? Am I affecting and influencing these girls to make a change for the good? Am I showing them the true love of Jesus, and like the preacher man...enough real LOVE that it is making them stop and want to do an "about face" in the opposite direction of their lifestyles???

I must share with you a story....

Stephanie grew up in the upper state of Michigan in a very small town. At a very young age, her father left her mother, and Stephanie grew up alone as a child. She never felt really loved because her dad was not around. She went to church as a little girl...and had religion pretty much forced on her. She said that she was never really happy...that something was always missing in her life.

So when she became a teen, she worked a regular minimum wage job, and she realized that it would not let her pay all of the bills, if she lived by herself. She then (through a bad decision), got into a little bit of drugs...and as a result, was fired from one of her "fast food" jobs. A little bitter, a little panic stricken (because of no money) she decided that she would try and sell herself on the street...and Stephanie "turned" herself out. If you do not know what this means...it means that now she was selling herself for money on the street, as a prostitute.

This is where she met her pimp. Fast forward to Vegas. Four years ago Stephanie and her pimp came to Las Vegas to make their dreams come true! After several years of physical and verbal abuse, Stephanie unknowingly gets pregnant, and tells her pimp. Her pimp ends up leaving her...and Stephanie is left with a beautiful baby girl....

Stephanie calls me one night from the New York New York casino....and says to me..."Annie, I want out, I cannot do this anymore, please come and get me!" I immediately come to her. I spot her in the casino...for some reason I just KNEW who she was. When I look into her eyes...can I tell you of the pain...the tiredness...the humility!!! No words can describe it!

We prayed together...right there in the middle of the casino...among all the gamblers, the drinkers, the prostitutes and johns (tricks) And when we got in the car, we cried together, and I played some worship songs for her...

The next few days were hard. The devil came after her very strong....old regulars of hers were calling (tricks) and we needed her rent money at her apartment and her bills paid! But I told her to trust God! And she did not answer these phone calls...and Hookers for Jesus came through for her for some of her bills.

There is a great ending to this story...Stephanie really left the sex industry...and is currently still out of it!!! She rededicated her life to Jesus at my church...and she has been coming to church three times a week...every week. Both her and her little daughter (so cute!) Ki Ki are coming and love it. She managed to get a job and has been working for over 2 ½ weeks. Everything is really looking up for Stephanie...and we are all so very proud of her!

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But there are needs. You see, Stephanie's job does not pay enough for her to have childcare, bills paid and rent. We are trying to come up with her already late rent from this past month and the current rent and bills that are due--but due to lack of funds...we are unable to continue helping her.

You see, the song that I picked had so much meaning to me...simply for the fact that when I asked Stephanie what put her over the edge to quit her profession of prostitution.

Do you know what she said???

With tears in her eyes...she said, "My daughter". She did not want her daughter to end up in this lifestyle, and she wanted Ki Ki to know about Jesus! It made me cry...because I thought...God DOES care about prostitutes AND their children!

What kind of assistance could we give Stephanie to teach Ki Ki about Jesus? Of course, the obvious is a bible, counseling and friendship/mentor ship! But the most important thing that we need to give her is pure agape love....and by doing this we can give her GRACE. Grace until she gets caught up with her bills.

I ask you this question, do you have a legacy that you would like to leave someone? And if this was your daughter, sister, mother, aunt, cousin, neice....would you have helped her out?

This is what Jesus is all about...I know that He wants her to get help, and I know He sees her beautiful, humble heart....a heart that has truly made a change, because she wanted to leave a LEGACY.

She wants to leave behind something...and teach her daughter the right way of living...with Jesus.

"In as much as you have done it unto one of the least of these my bretheren, you have done it unto Me"

Do you see it? Stephanie and Ki Ki are the least of these to Jesus!

You ask me...well what does that have to do with me??? A lot actually! Have not you been given "grace periods" when you were making a change for the better? So, how can she make it in her new life, if she has no "grace" period?

Would you consider giving her GRACE? Doing this would help Stephanie leave a legacy to her precious daughter...and help her out of her desperate situation!

Okay...so here are some of her needs:

Rent: $1050.00 due 11-01-07

$ 400.00 (past due) 10-01-07

Telephone $89.00

Electricity $130.00

Gas $ 65.00

Childcare $170/wk

Gas (automobile) $40/wk

Food/diapers/essentials $200.00

Please pray fully consider...and if you feel led...and know in your heart you want to help Stephanie, please use our donation button on our profile or website.

WWW.HOOKERSFORJESUS.NET

If you are going to send a check, please make it out to Hookers for Jesus, and note "Stephanie fund" on the bottom of the check.

We are also in desperate need of funds as an organization!!! Due to several girls getting out of the industry the past few weeks, funds have continually been depleted. There are needs like gas, food, Internet access, insurance for transportation, rent, phone bills, office supplies and tools, etc. Of course, in order to keep on running smoothly and helping more women in need, we must be able to operate at our full potential...emergency funds are a must for new girls that are getting out of the sex industry!!!

Which brings to mind a another new girl that I am going to share in my next blog.

Her name is Sheerston, (Bonita S) and she was a porn actress, a penthouse playmate, stripper and prostitute here in Las Vegas. After over 16 years in the biz, She finally woke up 2 weeks ago!!! She came to me humbly in need and said SHE IS TIRED!!

And guess what??? She quit the sex industry! She has THREE children. She is also in need to pay her rent, money for food, gas, etc. She has been coming to church...and got saved this past Sunday! God is moving big time! She wants to learn new life skills so that she may get a job, but she like Stephanie needs love and GRACE!!! And much needed healing....

It's about GRACE people....and giving these women the love of Christ...not just showing them love by hugging them and counseling them....it is by our actions of helping them in their time of need, too. :)

Faith without works is dead. Do you have faith? Then line this up with your actions. If you feel led to give then give, if you feel led to pray for finances...then pray, there is no pressure!

No good deed done with a true heart will be hidden from God!

God bless you and thank you for taking the time out to read about what Hookers for Jesus is up to!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart and the girls hearts you are helping....you are making a difference and changing lives!!! Please continue to lift them both up in prayer!!!

I love you so much!

God bless you

Annie Lobert

Hooker For Jesus

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The 700 Club and Hookers? No Way!

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 01:27:05 GMT

HOOKERS AND THE 700 CLUB?

You have got to be kidding me Annie!

Ha! Gotcha! :)

Hookers for Jesus...that is!

I assure you, it is true! A few months ago I spent some real quality time with my awesome new friends from the 700 club....running around the Las Vegas Vally and beyond!

The 700 club in Las Vegas??? Come on Annie...NO WAY. Isn't Las Vegas Sin City??? And why would a Christian organization...such as the 700 Club even WANT to come all the way to Las Vegas?

I am sure that they had these thoughts and questions in the back of their minds too...I mean...come on!!! This is the city where sin never sleeps....TRULY.

Despite the fact that most of the crew had never been to Vegas...and did not hear very great things about it...they had a great attitude, and a GREAT time! We hung out and kicked it as they followed me around for a few days with the cameras...to see what Hookers For Jesus was all about...and how I came to the realization that I needed to reach out to the women that I used to work with!

We went to the famous Las Vegas Strip as I did some outreach...we even went to the beautiful mountain community of Mount Charleston...a place that I frequent to get away from the bustle of the city to reflect and get re-filled!

One good part was...they came to my church (The Church At South Las Vegas) and had the awesome chance to witness my pastor get his preach on (Pastor Benny Perez) and hang out and worship with all of us...

But...the VERY best part??? They noticed that Jesus IS indeed in Las Vegas! Yes my friends...believe it or not...and as hard as it is to swallow this...JESUS IS HERE TOO!!!

Because...where sin abounds...

GRACE ABOUNDS MUCH MORE!

V I V A L A S V E G A S ! ! !

So, if you would like to watch my apprearance and story in fabulous LAS VEGAS, I will be on the 700 Club on Friday October 26, 2007.

It was so fun taping the whole story....so you don't want to miss it!

And....I would like to ask you a favor...please pray for a mighty flood of SALVLATIONS to happen when it is aired...because I have a feeling that Jesus is going to really ROCK IT!

I truly believe in the power of prayer...

It is my passion to reach the lost generation of teens, 20's and 30's kids that have been lured into selling their bodies online, in the telephone out call services, in the strip clubs, in the "secret" escort services of Craig's list...and girls and boys that are "thinking" about going into this lifestyle.

I truly believe that if they see just one experience and the power of God...they will get out of this lifestyle (if they are currently in it)...or if they are thinking about making this as a career choice...they will think twice and will not do it!

Revelation 12:11 !!!! "They overcame him (the devil) by the blood of the lamb and the word of their testimony, they did not love their lives so much as to shrink back from death."

Let it be so!

We need: P R A Y E R W A R R I O R S ! ! !

Are you up to the challenge? Please, if you feel led, commit to a different block of time throughout the day when it is aired, because the more people that are praying...the more SALVATIONS will occur...AND it will take a big load off of the prayer teams back:)

I thank you JESUS for making this happen...and everyone else that was involved...the 700 Club crew (we had a blast, didn't we?) Pastor Benny and Wendy, Frank, the entire Church At South Las Vegas. But most importantly I thank you my good friends on MYSPACE...you have continually believed in me even when the chips were down...I love you ALL...you ROCK my boat!!!

God bless you! I love you all!

Thank you for believing in me!

Annie Lobert

Hooker For Jesus

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Are You A Workaholic?

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 01:02:09 GMT

ARE YOU A WORKAHOLIC???

OR do you know someone who is???

Now I want you to be completely honest with yourself...because many people would never even admit to having this problem in their lives!!! Please read these questions and seriously ask yourself, "Do I have any of these symptoms"? If you have at least one...you might be a workaholic.

1. Are you obsessed about your "job"...it is always on your mind, when you leave for lunch, when you drive to run errands....when you lay down your head at night to sleep??? Is it on your mind, 24/7?

2. Do you take your work HOME with you, on vacations, weekends...and nothing separates you from it? When you wake up early, it is work? Before you go to bed it is work? Is there is no real "wind down" time with a tv show or a book...only the thought of what you need to accomplish the next day?

3. Is the only real happiness that you find is in your work..in other words, does taking leisure time out for yourself only make you feel guilty or depressed?

4. Do you tend to over commit yourself? After all, you are "superman/woman" and can get EVERYTHING done, right???

5. Do you define yourself by how much you can get done? Do you make lists of things that you need to do, and if you do not get them all "checked off" you become disappointed or angry with yourself?

6. Has your social life taken a toll? Have you been turning down friends/family that are inviting you to events to just "hang out" and "be"? Will you only go to events that are "work " related? Do you make plans to socialize, having good intentions...but then later canceling because of "work"?

7. Do you work or read during meals? (uh-oh) Do you try to eat fast (fast food) so that you can get more things done that day?

8. Do you have a "type A" personality?

9. Do you think that you will lose everything or become a failure if you don't continually work at 40+ hours a week to accomplish your goals you have set before YOURself?

10. Are you over serious about your work, and you have LOST the laughter in your life? In other words, you think the only way you can laugh or enjoy life, is if you get the work done FIRST?

If you or someone you know has admitted to working too much...the good news is, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!

It took me a lot to write this blog! To be honest with you...I sat and cried as I wrote it. Why??? Because in this very blog I am being VERY transparent about the struggles that I have faced most of my life. And....I wanted to be completely REAL with you...for this "workaholic ism" has even crept into my ministry at times!

Uh-oh! "You mean to tell me Annie...that you aren't perfect and you haven't ARRIVED yet??? Wow, Annie, I thought you had it ALL together!"

Well...as hard as it is for me to admit to God and others, but especially myself...surprise!!! I don't have it all together!!!

Sorry people.

How could this happen? I mean, after all, aren't I a Christian and shouldn't this problem completely disappear, now that I have Jesus???

Well...Yes and no. Please allow me to explain myself to you...and why this is one of my "thorns in my flesh".

I tend to have a "type A" personality, and want things done a certain way. My first job at American Express I was promoted 2 times within the company in less than a year...because I did my job right and worked my butt off! I ALSO had two other jobs while I had this FULL time job at age 18. Even though later by my own choice, I became a an "escort" girl...I still worked LONG hours because I was "driven to succeed". After I got out of the sex industry....this carried over into my automotive business that I built with my partner. I lived, traveled, and breathed work!

"Burn out" WAS NOT AN OPTION!!! After all, I have finally quit prostitution and had to PROVE that I could be successful in supposed "real life".

But of course, for those who have read my story...this did not happen. For all the hard work that I invested into our company, it still shut down....and we lost everything!

What brought me to this point to write this blog today??? Well, these past few weeks have been very hectic with Hookers For Jesus! God has been bringing us girls that have committed a real change in their lives by quiting prostitution and giving their lives to Jesus...and I have been consumed with counseling, helping them get rent, bills paid, find jobs...etc. Also, during all of this I was being asked to do certain media engagements (that I know are God)...so I have been participating in them. Of course, all the while, many emails are coming in that I haven't even gotten to!

Ack!!!

Through all of this...I have not had much private time to myself to sit back and really "reflect" what God is doing in all of this. To really "see" God...to be truly peaceful...and to enjoy the fruits of my labor. Why? I have been too "busy" to notice them!!!

Uh-oh! Could I be possibly sinking back into my old "habits"???

Nooooo way...but then I thought, I am human, right??? So....I wanted to get right down to it and find the real answer to my pain.

Where did these old habits come from? I needed to question myself...and take a hard look in the mirror...and find out why I was "missing". Because to be honest with you...this joy and peace hasn't been a huge part of my life the past week!

So I looked back.

From a very young girl, I did not think I was loved...so I would "do" things to try to prove I was a "good girl"...because I thought maybe then someone would love me more! This was my personal reward for "peace" and a sense of self-worth.

Hey, am I the only one here??? Don't you point your finger at me...if we are really really REAL with ourselves....all of us humans have this tendency to "do" things or accomplish "works" in order for to feel LOVED!

How many people in life pursue a job or career....and when it finally gives them a nervous breakdown or comes crashing down they realize they "might" have a workaholic problem?

So, today I was at my wits end. In other words, TILT!!!

I woke up depressed...because I had so much to do and so little time. Can you be honest with me and relate? I was worried, fearful that I could not get it all done. I felt like giving up!!! As tears were streaming down my face, I started to pray to God....I just needed to HEAR his voice!!! I was hungry for Him...and I got into the word. It is then that while I was reading 1 Peter, and came upon these scriptures...

"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a lion looking for someone to devour." 1 Peter 5: 7-8

I have read these so many times before...and they have had so many meanings at different times in my life for me...but until today...God opened up something that I never saw as clearly before.

B-a-l-a-n-c-e!

My life was getting out of balance because of the "busyness" of the ministry...and I was not giving all my worries...and laying the problems of a GROWING ministry on the alter. I had let "works" creep in....and I by this I had let the devil win by making me "feel" unloved by God if I did not perform.

"But Annie...isn't faith without works dead?" Yes it is! But when you take it out of b-a-l-a-n-c-e and the "busyness" of work in it becomes unknowningly more important than God...this is NOT good. In fact, it will eventually destroy someone!

I didn't want this to happen to me or the ministry!

This "tilting" was such a great warning for me!!!

So in the midst of my groans and tears, God's voice spoke to me today. He told that I am not in control...He is...and He will give me the grace and mercy to complete the task that He has set before me. If I don't get it all done...it is quite okay with Him....and that he is absolutely in LOVE with me!

The part that struck me the most was I THOUGHT I knew this already! How humbling! I have read and read about casting my care on God...but until I had to actually practice it TRULY by hitting the wall and "tilting" with my "busyness" I did not understand it fully.

But now I do. As I sit and write this...I sigh. I am relieved...more than I ever have been in my entire life. Just knowing that my tears started out in pain and anguish...but now have ended up in joy...because GOD loves ME. That crazy workaholic, that girl with a type A personality??? Yep---God loves me anyway!

Because in all honesty...this is what God has given me. I have such a love for Jesus and want so much to "do" something about it—but instead of "works" it is to be turned around used as is PASSION.

I believe God knew this all along.

What would we find out about ourselves if we truly glanced back at our past life and delt with some real issues? Would we be released....could it possiby SET US FREE?

Would we then be ready to really live out our PASSION for Jesus?

I don't know about you....but I needed to be set free...and was humble enough to admit it.

But the most important lesson that I learned today was simply this:

The more and more that I see that I do not have to do anything to EARN that love from Jesus...the more that I LOVE HIM. That I could just simply "be" by His grace. I don't have to prove myself to Him or anyone! He sees my heart.

"Let us then approach the the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us out in our time of need." Hebrews 4:16 NLT

This was so awesome!!! I could approach Him honestly and be real with Him...and ask Him for help to get me back on track.

Now a serious question...do YOU need to get back on track? Are you on the edge of "tilting"?

Do you truly believe that God really loves you? Can you be humble enough to lay it all down at His feet today...and receive that much needed peace and joy from the daily stresses of your job? Do you want true PASSION back in your life?

Then prayer this prayer:

Dear Jesus

I come to You humbly today and surrender my workaholic ways to You. Set me free!!! Because doing this on my own is robbing me of Your gift of joy and peace, and it is denying what you did for me on the cross. So take these things from me and replace it with your passion and love! I can't do it anymore, I need a break! For I know now that only YOU are truly in control...thank you Jesus!!! Amen.

I hope this blog encouraged you today...and I hope that you know exactly how much Jesus really does love you! Don't be so hard on yourself. Rome wasn't built in a day. You can only do it WITH God. Because with out Him...you will end up "tilting"!

Take some time out for yourself...go on a walk, visit a friend, watch a sunset, take a bubble bath...plan and go on a needed "vacation" from your work. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you truly need it! Get B-A-L-A-N-C-E back into your life so you may receive more love and PASSION for Him. It will do your mind, body, soul and spirit good!

God wants you to enjoy your life...He died so you could be free...so go out and DO IT!!! I know I am!!! WOOOO HOOOO!!!

I love you!!!

Annie Lobert

Hooker For Jesus

PS Please stay tuned for updates on two girls that we are working with...(Stephanie and Bonita) I will be writing a blog on them in the next few days:)

ARE YOU A LEGALIST?

Sat, 06 Oct 2007 22:07:34 GMT

Are you a legalist?

Or do you know someone like this that is affecting your life?

I am writing this message simply to share the experience that I have had with legalists my whole life. Yes, I said my whole life!!! Religious Legalism was a very big part of the reason why I chased after the world and became a "rebel". I tell you the TRUTH.

"Religion" puts you in bondage…but "relationship" frees you to experience true grace.

Do you want to know about legalism and what it is? Here goes:

Legalism: (by dictionary.com)

1. Strict adherence, or the principle of strict adherence to law or prescription, especially to the letter rather than the spirit.
2. theology:
a. The doctrine that salvation is gained through good works
b. The judging of conduct of adherence to precise laws.
WOW. I was actually shocked when I looked this up…because this is BLACK and WHITE! This definition itself is very clear on exactly what it is...of how people that are legalistic are only led by the rules and NOT God's Holy Spirit. If you don't understand this…maybe you can relate to this example below:

For example: Is someone telling you in the church that you are not ready for ministry, that you cannot do something for Jesus yet, that you must wait on God…even though you had your healing with steadfast service to the church? Now I do understand the concept of waiting on God's timing...but not of man's own infringed timing! Are they "control freaks"? Do they give you a set of "rules"? Are they bossy with you, manipulative and demanding…do they flatter you and tell you that you have a high call on your life but it will only happen to you if you "submit" to their personal doctrine? Does this person have ulterior motives? Are they striving to succeed publicly by using you as their "fruit"?

Could they possibly fear you and your true love for God…(after all, you might make them look bad!) and could it be because they have lost their love for Him because they are lost in all the rules???

Below are some examples of legalism in Christianity that I believe will help you discern it's ugly little snake head when it tries to bite you!

1. You must follow THEIR rules. Don't and you are rejected and most likely "cut off". They cannot handle intolerance—there is NO ROOM FOR MISTAKES—period!
2. Legalists have a lack of compassion…especially when the person that they are dealing with has publicly sinned in front of the church. They will have an attitude of "You got what you deserved…it is the consequence of your sin."
3. They are judgmental; this will be noticed as they put down others for not being "perfect" like them…or not as "super spiritual" as them. No one is excluded from their wrath of judgment…after all…they have attained the right of "Jesus in the flesh"!

4. They are suspicious of others…they will even talk about others behind their backs! If you have a friend like this or know someone like it…watch out! This person is likely to talk about you too…as soon as you walk away!!!
5. Perfectionism attitude. Everything they do and others must be perfect—or they will not be included in on activities, ministry, or friendships.
6. Competetive…they must ALWAYS be the answer or final authority to everyone's problem or situation. This type of behavior results in a win at all costs attitude…no matter who gets hurt…as long as they win, they are happy! "It's all about me!!!" Underlying reason: Jealousy and insecurity.
7. Exclusivity…you will ONLY be asked to join their "club" if you meet their strict standards. (kind of like the high school cliques) lol J
8. They seek after a badge of honor, and have a pride based attitude tinged with a dose of self-righteousness, self exaltation. In other words, a legalist might say: "I have been doing this type of ministry longer…so I deserve ALL the credit and respect—it's not fair that person that has only been a Christian for a few years and is getting all the recognition—after all, they are certainly not anointed like I am!"
9. Legalists will use the word of God to manipulate and control you, conforming to "their" rules of religion.< SPAN yes?> Basically, they are CONTROL FREAKS. They will frequently take the scriptures out of context to get their agendas under way.
10. Legalist NEED the approval of men. No matter what…at all costs…THEY MUST LOOK GOOD. This makes them "feel" important and accepted on the inside.
11. Man made rules are what legalists obey first before God. However, they will never admit this! They will continue to pull scriptures out of context to show others they are in God's will, and that they are RIGHT.
12. Legalists will read and read the bible, all the while continuing to memorize scriptures to quote in public or write in their their essays or lessons, but never applying the scriptures to their own lives. They see the "speck" in your eye while the log is protruding from theirs! (and probably almost hitting you!) lol
Whew…I know. That was a lot to take in! So…do any of you recognize these traits in others that you know…or more importantly, in yourself? Good! We are getting somewhere!

Could it be that the many of the Christians of today have fallen away from true Christianity and became Modern Day Pharisees in the church???

Yep…you got it! Jesus himself rebuked these very people…because they were living on this one principle: They wanted to be "holier than thou" by following MAN imposed rules and traditions. That way…they were in CONTROL…and others had to bow down to them. Call it heresy, call it a monarchy…I call it a major complex of INSECURITY.

"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, pretenders (hypocrites)! For you are like tombs that have been white washed, which look beautiful on the outside but inside are full of dead men's bones and everything impure. Just so, you also outwardly seem to people to be just and upright but inside you are full of pretense and lawlessness and iniquity." Matthew 23:28-29 (amp version)

Legalism judges instead of giving grace.
Legalism condemns instead of convicting.
Legalism is a satanic substitute for Jesus.
Legalism is man made rules gone WILD!

Sad, isn't it? Unfortunately that isn't all. This is what usually will happen to someone as a victim of legalism:

1. A person will develop a low-self esteem…never thinking that they can measure up to the legalists perfect standards.
2. Man pleasing. They will "fake the funk" In other words, try to look good on the outside, just to feel accepted and loved. Works of the flesh to "look" the part will come into play. They will put on a mask to hide their true identity…because they believe that they are not really good enough for their new legalistic friends. (funny…this is also a trait of legalists) lol
3. Guilt and condemnation.
4. Feelings of abandonment and rejection. Most likely they will leave the church and become isolated. Depression, suicide in some cases!!!
5. Rebellion. From the rejection, they will turn away from God, and will go deeper into the sin they were once rescued from. They will use anything to escape this personal feeling of being unloved. Some will focus on sex, drugs, clubbing, or even put all their energy into a career and monetary success just to feel loved again.
6. Unhealthy fear of God…they will think that God is going to punish them if they do not perform. Anxiety. God HATES them. God has a hammer…and if they do wrong, he will most likely "smash" them to pieces.
7. They never really know who they are in Christ…because someone else has defined it for them by their mistakes. Personal identity is completely lost.
How do I know this people? Because I have experienced this myself…in and out of church my whole life. Let me expain.

This out of balance "RULE KEEPING" --void of real LOVE made me WANT TO SIN!!!
Shocked??? IT'S TRUE!!! I actually WANTED to SIN....

So, as a legalism victim, I became rebellious as a teen inside of "church". What I was seeing and experiencing resulted in very deep hurt…and I DID NOT WANT THIS HYPOCRISY IN MY LIFE!

So I ran from it, and I in turn ran from God, because I thought He hated me.

Could you blame me…or anyone for that matter?

Because of Legalism, I could NOT draw close to God. Often times felt alone and rejected, because I was not perfect. I was taught that the only way Jesus could truly love you, was if you kept all the rules in place. There was no room for grace!

Isn't it ironic that "keeping the law" will claim to bring you closer to God, (for you have the rule book in your hand, right?) but in reality distances US from the very person that is in the scriptures screaming GRACE??? Jesus!
This is a huge problem in a lot of churches today…and it is not new. We all know that Jesus came to give grace to the law of Moses, and call legalism out for what it was:
Complete bondage!

Did you know that legalism is a sin? It's true! Check it out:

"If you seek to be justified and declared righteous and to be given a right standing with God through the Law, you are brought to nothing and so separated (severed) from Christ. You have fallen away from grace (from God's gracious favor and unmerited blessing)." Gal 5:4 (amp version)

How about you? Are you the victim of "legalism?" Or are you the "legalist"?

If you are a victim:

1. Do NOT, I mean do NOT give up on God. This is a devil issue and not a God issue. You are likely being treated this way because the devil sees a mighty call on your life, and he is really in fear of you! God doesn't hate you and He is NOT mad at you! He loves you so much and wants you to reach for Him and not "the world"! God will make it right…it is time to really seek Him with prayer, praise and worship.
2. You need to know who you are in Christ…read the gospel of John (or any of the gospels) to realize who Jesus is inside of you and how YOU have overcome the devil through Him!!! After all, it is not the people doing it but the devil!
3. Get Godly counsel (obviously NOT from the legalists--lol) from people that you know that you can trust who can help you.
4. We must confront the legalists in love in order for them to realize what they are doing…giving them a chance to explain themselves. Love them in spite of the rejection they give you!
5. Forgiveness!!! We MUST forgive these people for doing what they do, because many of them do not know that they are acting like legalists…the devil has blinded them. Check it out:
"In fact, their minds were grown hard and calloused (they had become dull and had lost the power of understanding); for until this present day, when the Old testament (the old covenant) is being read, that same veil still lies (on their hearts), not being lifted (to reveal) that in Christ it is made void and done away.
Yes, down to this (very) day whenever Moses is read, a veil lies upon their minds and hearts." 2 Cor 3: 14-15

Finally, move on! You can find new friends that will not tear you down but lift you up and encourage you in your walk with God and your ministry!!! THERE IS HOPE BECAUSE YOU HAVE JESUS!!! Do not let the devil ruin your walk with God just because you were mistreated!!! It is just a LIE from the father of all lies!

There ARE good people out there…trust me I know…I have MANY that surround me at my church and in my social circle—right now!!! Because of these very people that showed me TRUE agape love...I could finally see the true love of Jesus manifested in my life.

This was because I persevered and did not give up…my hope was that if I kept seeking God though the lonely times of "churchie legalists" rejection…He would send me the right people to love me…and in turn have a healthy Godly relationship and love them back! I have never been happier…because I BELIEVED that Jesus would take care of me. And He did!

If you are a legalist: Uh oh. WARNING! This might not be too good for you.

Well, I am sorry…but I need to confront YOU in love. You being the "know it all" or the "rule-maker" is not helping anyone…in fact you are hurting many people that are Christians…and unfortunately many that could possibly come to Christ.

The Great commission is not about memorizing scriptures and thumping the bible over peoples heads…it is to get as many souls into HEAVEN as possible! If you are constantly judging people and imposing "man made" rules on them on for what they look like, do or who their friends are…and they just do not fit into your little "God Box"...IT IS NOT WORKING…HELLO!!!

You need to really look at yourself in the mirror and get to the heart of the issue….are you so fearful of what God will actually expose about your true self?

Maybe you afraid you might lose your position of authority at your church or leadership role? Hmmm?

Uh oh. Did I step on someone's toes?

I tell you this…no role or position is worth going to HELL over!

Has it become such a habit you don't know that you are actually doing it...because you were taught this as a child? Where your parents legalists?

Could it possibly be that you were once a victim….and now you are an aggressor…because you never got over the pain the legalists you first knew put YOU through??? So out of fear you would "join them" instead of try to beat them?

I implore you, my legalists friends, please understand that not only are you doing harm to the body of Christ as a whole…but you are doing even more deeper harm to yourselves by keeping this "role" you play!

Listen! We will NOT be able to reach the people that really need Jesus...hint hint...THE WORLD...unless we staighten up our actions!

Our actions speak SO MUCH LOUDER than our words!

WAKE UP!!! You need to know the truth of Jesus! That He died also for the very people you are tying to "help"!

By the way...most of these people you are trying to "conform" and "fix" already KNOW that grace does not give them the right to sin...so please do not take this thought out of contex!

Don't you think that the HOLY SPIRIT might have enough power to change them? Come on...our God is more than able to do this!

Give them a break already! After all, didn't Jesus give YOU a break too? All have fallen short of the glory of God!

God is looking for a HEART relationship with us, NOT just a legal one...He desires us to obey Him because we want to...it's called FREE WILL.

Legalists…I must stress, you NEED TO STOP IT!

The only way you can do this is to realize that what you are doing is very harmful and to GET REAL with yourself...and especially God. He sees exactly what you are doing, you are not fooling anyone!

"But whenever a person turns (in repentance) to the Lord, the veil is stripped off and taken away." 2 Corn 3:16

This grace He has died for is for YOU TOO! God LOVES you! Ask Him to plant true compassion in your hearts and a deeper love for Him. Can you feel these people's pain that you have unknowingly inflicted? Ask Jesus to take the veil from your eyes and show you how it feels to be rejected, because, can I be honest…it hurts!

Trust me…Jesus knows, because He too was rejected for bringing the very teaching of grace that you have long forgotten !

I tell you the TRUTH. Again:

Religion (legalism) puts you in bondage…but a real relationship (with Jesus) frees you to experience the true grace of Christ.

"It is He who has qualified us (making us fit and worthy to sufficient) as ministers and dispensers of a new covenant (of salvation through Christ), not (ministers) of the letter (of legally written code) but of the Spirit; for the code (of the Law) kills, but the (Holy) Spirit makes alive." 2 Cor 3:6

And if we are to really walk in love and freedom...we cannot be JUST rule keepers...because this will put us into even more bondage that will be much much WORSE...for it is completely self righteous!

It's called BALANCE people!!! What part of this do you not understand???

"In this freedom Christ has made us free (and completely liberated us); stand fast then, and do not be hampered and held ensnared and submit again to a yoke of slavery (which you have once put off)" Galations 5:1 (amp version)

This promise is both for the rebellious victim and the legalists! And we can ALL be victors in Christ when we believe in Him and His power to set us FREE!!!

"Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty (emancipation from bondage, freedom)" 2 Cor 3:17 (amp version)

Get set free today from being a victim, or a legalist! Jesus didn't die for you to be in bondage! Because when it comes down to it...legalism AND rebellion are BOTH sin in God's eyes...

Prayer for today:

Lord, I love you. I don't want to be in bondage of the law anymore! Show me how to walk in true freedom! I am asking you to forgive me for breaking your statutes, set me free completely! Please teach me how to truly love You and the people in my life, so that I may be a witness to your true love and grace. Give me direction to walk in the perfect destiny you have for me. I need your help, Jesus, for I cannot do this on my own. I ask this in Jesus precious name, Amen.

Oh, how I am thankful for this FREEDOM!< SPAN> This awesome forgiveness! I have been forgiven from so much…because I was once that "victim" of legalism that turned into a total REBEL…that only needed to be set free by my true love...Jesus!

Thank you Jesus for coming to my rescue! I LOVE YOU!

This lesson that I had to learn in my life was was so worth it! Because I walked it, I now can help others see the truth!

I LOVE YOU all of my friends on myspace!

I hope this blog blessed you today. If it has, please post your thoughts!

God bless you and thank you all for praying for me and the ministry…the support…you are making a difference more thank you know!
Please be patient, I am trying to answer all of my emailsJ

Sincerely,

Annie Lobert

Hooker For Jesus J<><

Can Judgemental People Be Saved?

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 23:05:00 GMT

Wednesday, August 01, 2007

CAN JUDGEMENTAL PEOPLE BE SAVED???
Current mood: determined
Category: Blogging

Is this man questioning Emmitt's salvation? Please read, and YOU decide:

Posted by Shane O, on my blog "Can A Pimp Really Be Saved?"

"Yeah, my upbringing was pretty similar to Emmet's. But I didn't go out and pimp. Because to me, pimping is beneath comtempt. But a lot of people like Emmet don't know how to respect anything. They just follow the street mentality into places that any self-respecting man would not. Gangbanging in the last 20 years consists of a few things. 1. Drug Dealing. 2. Protecting your drug dealing corners. 3. Nobody dissrespects a gangbanger. He juse demands it and doesn't ever realize that it's a stereotype that people are respecting. Not the man. Just the full force of a rag-tag army of pimps and low-lifes with no respect for the laws of man or the laws of nature. I spent some time counseling in a prison. And all these mutts do is embrace the lord when their sentencing hearings are coming up. When they actually land in jail or when they need money to bail themselves out of whatever jam they've gotten themselves into this time. Emmet will be a ghost in 6 months and you'll all be a bit surprised. But not really. You'll just talk amongst yourselfs on how you can better help the next ghetto mutt that comes along. You're good people and I'm sure you've helped a million lost souls. But Emmet and the rest of those skells are too far into the life to ever change. The frog and the scorpion if you will. I'll tell you what. I promise that in 6 months after reading this post, if Emmet is making it and doing something productive with his life, I will organize a collection to get him some money for a small new start. In the meantime, let him get a job like everyone else."

Annie's response:

WOW Shane O. I am saddened that you see Emmitt this way. Unfortunately, this is society's opinion as a whole.

But that is what separates us Christians from society. At least, REAL Christians, anyway. We give people chances where no one else would. This is the chance the my church and I have afforded Emmitt.

For your information, we believe in him. He HAS a job, in fact, from the first moment that I posted this he had it! He is doing great...and I and MANY others are very proud of him...

In fact, Emmitt is trying to help another pimp friend of his out of the game, helping him too find a job.

So, is Emmitt a changed man??? Yes, most assuredly I see it, and I would suggest to you that you open your eyes and believe that people CAN change, and that the NEGATIVE attitude that society puts upon them because of their choices does not help them--in fact, this might even tempt them BACK into the lifestyle.

Maybe if more people believed and cared, and really LOVED and supported them, they would WANT to leave that lifestyle. HINT.

I don't care how many people that you have delt with in prison, and on the street, and your "experience". I care about uplifting people, loving on them, and making a difference, EVEN if they go back to that lifestyle. I will be here for them REGARDLESS. After all, that is what JESUS would do.

I am going to pray for you.

God Bless.

(Posted by Annie Lobert in response to Shane O on August 1, 2007)

Note: This negative comment was posted on my page of comments to my blog "Can A Pimp Really Be Saved?" this morning about my good friend Emmitt. This man, Shawn O, has obviously been hurt by people that have been in this lifestyle of drugs and pimping.

To tell you the truth, this made me angry at first, because this is what some people think of someone like me or Emmitt, that we will always go back to that "lifestyle".

Can I say something? Let me be REAL. RAW with it. If we accept Jesus with our heart and soul, and believed that He truly died for our sins...than that is all that we really need!

We do NOT need the approval of "society" and so called self -professed "Christians" that want to pick us apart and MAKE SURE we are filled with the Holy Ghost. I assure you, if a man has turned from his ways and is trying to guide another pimp into the way of God, it is definitely does not sound like the devil to me! In fact, does it not say in the bible that Satan is the accuser of the brethren? So what is this man really saying by suggesting to Emmitt that he will turn back to his "old lifestyle?"

Is he accusing Emmitt of not truly being "saved"?

This reminds me of when I first started doing my ministry...I had so many people say to me "Are you filled with the Holy Spirit?"

Well, let me think about this one.

Gee, I am not really sure, ARE YOU? Are YOU going out there where no one wants to go? Are YOU loving on people that most people in the church reject?

Or are you sitting in the pews, keeping them warm by judging those who are out there doing something to change people's lives? Hmmm...

Being "filled" with the Holy Spirit is not just a manifestation of tongues. There are other things that we do when we are filled...like risking our lives and stepping out of our "comfort zones" to help people that are lost! The FIRE of the spirit is BOLDNESS and the willingness to DIE for our friends!!!

So now I have a new question.

Ready???

CAN JUDGEMENTAL JERKS BE SAVED???

I do believe so...

So people, if you run into these "judgmental" people, you need to tell them about themselves. How else are they going to get a revelation on what they are actually doing? Do not get me wrong, I am not here to point fingers or to lash out at people that do not believe in what I am doing for God. I am just here to expose the truth...and the truth is this: What is wrong with the church today? Has the "church" become so self-righteous" that when a REAL salvation comes through, they are blinded and can't see it???

Is this the end times trick of the devil, to get us so comfortable in the church with all of our "churchie" friends, that when we see someone different get saved, we begin to questions GOD'S REAL POWER????

THE BLOOD OF JESUS SETS US FREE, AND IF YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN THAT, YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN WHAT JESUS DID ON THE CROSS!!!

I ask you another question today: Are you a "judge" or a true "believer" in Jesus Christ?

Don't believe that lie of the devil, that you must "PROVE" that you are saved. Accept the FREE gift of grace that Jesus offers you, and be set free!!! Also, DO NOT I repeat DO NOT receive any negative words spoken over you...you are a child of God now, and NOTHING and NO DEVIL IN HELL can keep you from His awesome power of healing and love--your perfect destiny!

WALK in your new freedom...Jesus died for this very thing!!!

EVEN FOR YOU JUDGEMENTAL PEOPLE!!!

This means YOU, Shane O, and anyone else that has ever "judged" me or my friends for that matter! Face it, God sees our hearts...and He will be the final judge in the end!

"In this freedom Christ has made us free and completely liberated us; stand fast then, and do not be hampered and held ensnared and submit again to a yoke of slavery which you have once put off" Galations 5:1 (Amp version)

Emmitt, my bro in Christ, if you are reading this...I got your back bro! And so do soooo many others here on myspace! We believe in you Emmit, and we are all praying for you. Know that God is with you, and that if you feel like giving up...call upon the name of Jesus and He will renew your mind! I am so much better now that I have met you...you have completely blessed my life!!! Do you know how much you mean to all of us??? I love you my bro in Christ!

I love YOU too Shane O, and I just had to be REAL and tell it like it is...so please forgive me if I may have offended you!

My friends, if you feel so inclined to, please post your thoughts, and tell me what you think...I would like to hear your heart on judgmental people.

HOW MUCH DO WE REALLY TRUST GOD???

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 07:45:04 GMT

Monday, July 09, 2007

HOW MUCH DO WE REALLY TRUST GOD?

Current mood: happy
Category: Life

HOW MUCH DO YOU REALLY TRUST GOD?

These very words kept echoing in my head all last week...

The night before I heard the news about possible open heart surgery for my dad, I was in service at my church. At this point my family had only heard the news of the "stent" operation.

I was worried...and could not think!!! What would my mom do if my dad died, would she be okay? Was it God's plan to take him home this week? Worship started...I was completely broken...crying, reaching out my hands and on my knees. I then received a vision as I was singing.

I saw a clear picture of the arteries that were blocked...and my vocal chords...singing "Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, our God reigns!" Every time I sang, the power of the sound was literally breaking the blockage apart. As I was singing I could taste the salt of my own tears...God told me to keep singing it...LOUD...and I did!

Was this a message from God?

I then received more bad news the next day...the news of the possible OPEN HEART SURGERY.

My dad, faced with the fact that he might be dealing with possible death, just to survive...and that he would have to get "sawed" open to reach his heart to stop the blockage--was scared. He told my mom that if he had to have heart surgery, he would rather die.
I did not want to hear that! My dad's fearful thought and request left me in a panic---but mostly FEAR.

The doctor's report was not good, the blockage was bigger than they had originally thought, and he was being prepped for the worst. There was a strong spirit of gloom and anxiety....worry....but mostly real sadness.

I was sad because the time that I wanted to spend with my dad might not happen like I had thought it would. Those special talks, and things that I needed to say, I might not have a chance to EVER express to him. If the operation did not go well, or if he could not recover from it (it was a very high chance) I would possibly lose him on this physical earth forever.

I was not ready for that! It just did not seem fair!!! (Oh come on, like you haven't thought this in your life ever)

You are saying to me..."Annie where was your faith?"

I DO have faith! But the problem was the saying "goodbye" part. Sometimes we just do not want to let go, even though we know we will see our friends or loved ones again someday.

But I had something really good going for me. The vision that God gave me the night before. This gave me a revelation. I needed to TRUST God! After all, He had already showed me the outcome!

So I decided to believe all the way...and not let FEAR have a root in my thought. I decided to trustGod--no matter what it "looked" like! I just KNEW God would pull through. I recited scripture to myself and reminded God of the promise He had given me...if He could give King Hezekiah an additional 15 years on his life, I was POSITIVE that he could do the same for my dad!

I then proceeded to tell the story of the King to my dad, and how King Hezekiah REMINDED God of the good deeds he had done, and how God gave him a longer life. My dad was very quiet. I told him that he was just like King Hezekiah...that it didn't matter what mistakes he had made in his life, if he believed in Jesus and reminded God of the change he had made in his life, God would grant a longer life it to him!

After praying for him and telling him how much I loved him (in tears) I knew that I needed to line up my faith by my actions, so I contacted my dad's church, my spiritual mom, wrote a blog on my space (prayer chain) and started interceding ALL day for my dad.
This was crucial! The docs were getting ready to make their decision--but there was one last test that they decided to perform...in the very last minute!

We all waited around the phone, anxious to hear the results! The docs put a camera inside my dad's main artery to look at the blockages to find out what direction they would take in "open heart surgery"

Was it a coincidence that they decided to check one last time? Hmmm.

Do you want to know how good our GOD is???

The doctors said, "We don't understand, it is MUCH smaller than we thought--we can put two stents in after all—WITH NO OPEN HEART SURGERY."

WOW. Talk about a victory dance!!! I was so happy, my family...EVERYONE that knows my dad! I then told my dad that I had everyone praying for him. He started to cry...he even said that I shouldn't have done it. That it wasn't necessary!

Oh, BUT IT WAS!

Because look what God did! And how He showed off to me, my family, but mostly to my dad!
God showed up...made a miracle happen...through PRAYER.

TRUST! I want you all to get something--The love of Christ and the power of prayer should never be under rated! I truly believe that my dad had a complete miracle because we were all praying for him with true hearts!!!

So I ask you...how much do YOU trust God?

If you were faced with simular circumstances...worse or better...what would you do? Would you REALLY trust God and not waiver in your faith--one bit?

I thought I trusted God before this happened. But when it came right down to it...I was questioning Him. How you ask? I gave into fear and panic for a short time...and even though the outcome was good...I should still have never gave the devil an inch. Because the night before the surgery...I did not sleep!

What have I learned from all of this???

To put my faith and trust in ACTION...by choosing to believe EVEN when the odds are against me in the natural!
Also, that death is nearer to us than we think...that our loved ones, WE are mortal, and we will ALL die physically one day. Yes we will see each other again if all believe in Jesus...but it might not be for a very long time!

I think that we forget this. I think we take for granted just how special our gift of life is on the earth...and we tend to go about life as if we will never have to face heartache and pain of losing someone close to us. My sister died at 31 when I was 27. Her death was tragic...because I never had the chance to say good bye.

Make sure that you tell the people in your life just how much they mean to you!!!

Also make sure when you are facing a "storm" in your life, trust that God is willing and able to rescue you out of it through the power of prayer and singing!!!

I want to dedicate this blog to all the people that interceded and prayed for my dad. I am going to print out all the prayers for him, and give it to him--I told him and my mom about how many my space prayers went up for him and they couldn't believe it!

Thank you all so much for your prayers! Thank you for reading my blog and request...but mostly THANK YOU for all of your love! You were all part of a miracle of extended life in my dad to keep living!

How is my dad doing? He is HAPPY to say the least! He has been given a "second chance" !

He is doing great and is finally at home recovering from the operation of "stents". He will be part of a new exercise and eating program from the facility that my mom works at to help heal his heart. Please keep praying for continued healing and also a re-newed strength in belief in God and what He can do if he just believes.

ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD!

"The Lord is my Rock, my Fortress, and my Deliverer; my God, my keen and firm Strength in Whom I trust and take refuge, my Shield, and the Horn of my salvation, my High Tower. I call upon the Lord, Who is to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies." Psalm 18:2-3

Please understand that I have received an overwhelming response in my emails about my dad...and that as much as I want to, at this time I physically cannot answer all of them. Please understand...I do really appreciate you so much!!!

God bless you...I LOVE YOU ALL!!!

Annie

Hooker For Jesus

Can A Pimp Really Be Saved?

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 03:28:53 GMT

WHAT? Is this even possible? I mean, come on Annie, aren't pimps controlling, demeaning to women, and don't they "live" off prostitutes???

The answer is yes; they do—are you shocked? But have you ever really asked yourself what "makes" a pimp? What would drive a man to become so desperate that he must live off someone else's money from selling their body?

Do the pimps actually start selling their bodies by having more than one girl…making it a "duty" to sleep with them every time they need to collect rent—make car payments—keep the "high" lifestyle and status that they are livng? Hmmm.

How does this make a man feel inside?

You ask this question. Okay so here is the answer! Ashamed, embarrassed, not a "real" man? Yes, partly.

A pimp will also feel USED…LONELY…REJECTED...just like a prostitute! If you think the only victims of this lifestyle are the women, you are sadly mistaken. To top it all off, they have a very difficult time of breaking free of the "game" of pimping.

Lack of education, jail history, and fear, keeps them from pursuing another career. After all, who would hire an X-pimp? They continue to live off of women just to survive. All the while becoming more angry and disillusioned about their real life purpose. This continues a whole cycle of abuse…

How do I know, you ask?

Well, besides the obvious--that I myself had a pimp at one time for over five years…

A pimp got saved through my ministry and my church a few weeks ago. Yep! That's right!!!

"Hold on a minute Annie, you mean to tell me a pimp actually got saved, gave his life to Jesus, and quit working as a pimp on top of it???"

That's right! His name is Emmitt, and he wanted me to write this very blog and tell you the story of his life. (Emmitt, please excuse me if there are any errors…I love you my bro in Christ!)

Emmitt was raised in southern California in a very poor neighborhood. His mother was a crack addict, and his father a heroin addict. No love or encouragement in his home—there was a lot of raging and yelling—physical abuse! He was more or less an "accident". His father was never around after he was born—he sort of "took off". Both parties involved never really took responsibility for him as parents, so they eventually gave them to his grandmother.

Do you think he had feelings of low self-worth? How would you feel?

Because of this rejection, Emmitt never really felt loved. So little by little he started to hang out in the streets where he felt accepted and respected. This of course led him to join a very well know gang in Pomona, California. So the gang became his family of sorts, and Emmitt started getting into serious trouble as a teen. His grandmother did not know what to do with him, and out of frustration one day said to him,

"You are a bad boy, you are just like your parents, and you will never change--I don't want you---get out of my house!"

Ouch. Now that is major rejection...from his own family!

(Negative words spoken over children will fashion their destiny)

That night Emmitt went into his bedroom and put his pistol in his mouth, and cried himself to sleep. He thought about killing himself...this was one time out many in the lonely, hard years to come.

This is when he decided to put his whole heart into the "street life". He started "gang banging" and became very respected in the street where he grew up. During this time, he witnessed over 10 very close friends dying (shot) and being locked up for life in the state penitentiary.

Eventually a close call almost took his life. A "drive by" shooting happened with a rival gang, and he was shot in his leg in the passenger seat of a car. Emmitt knew that the next time he might not be so fortunate. Would he be next, like his previous friends that bit the bullet and died? So he quit the gang, and moved to Las Vegas….thinking he could "escape" the life of gangs.

Soon a new "type" of lifestyle would lure him…

One thing led to another for survival, and he learned how to pimp. He figured it was much safer than gang banging. He started to make money, get cars, jewelry, etc. But Emmitt said that there was always one thing missing…happiness.

The women, money and everything associated with it was supposed to "make" him happy, so what was wrong? Emmitt's conscience started to really speak to him. He knew who Jesus was most of his life, (from his grandmother) and would find himself praying to Him, asking Him for help. Emmitt is a very creative person, and even wrote a couple of rap songs (as a pimp) expressing his hurt, pain and feelings that he had lived all his life.

One song in particular says, "This life is all I know, have mercy on my soul!"

I believe that he did not even know that God would actually listen to him through his music...but God heard everything he said!

The other song is "$#% Satan, I wish he would have never been born!" (Hey—don't judge! He is going to change the lyrics!)

Emmitt found me on the internet…while he was still pimping! He reached out to me. To be honest with you, I was very cautious, I mean, after all, pimps might not think too highly of me right now. But I kept on emailing him answers to the questions he had about God. He was so hungry for it!

To know that you have been living a lie, and the truth being revealed to you for the very first time is a beautiful thing!

Emmitt wanted TRUTH people! We need to give it to them and NOT judge where they are…and be prepared to answer good questions about GOD. (Stay in your word so you are ready!!!)

Then the BEST day came…Emmitt came to my church, The Church At South Las Vegas, and during the service, he went up to Pastor Benny Perez at the alter and gave his life to Jesus!!! I can't express to you that there was no dry eyes in the house of God that day! Everyone welcomed him with open arms…loved on him, prayed for him—it was just AWESOME to say the least!

We need to love them people! I cannot express this enough! We loved him right where he was…and he saw this…and believed the gospel message was real!

This very act of love had the power to transform a man others might consider a worthless piece of trash…and no good to society.

What was really cool is that Emmitt actually got a job at Wal-Mart that same week! He really has started to turn his life around…and it is absolutely amazing to watch his transformation to say the least! He is seeking God…reading his bible everyday.

He also said that no one has ever spoken such words of encouragement and belief in him ever before in his life until now!

WORDS HAVE POWER PEOPLE!

Can I ask you the same question now? Can a pimp really be saved???

You bet. And I believe that this man is going to lead so many other pimps/gang bangers/men in Las Vegas AND beyond to the Kingdom Of God. He has a high, high, high calling on his life…so please do me a favor!

Pray, pray, PRAY for him! Emmitt wants the will of God in his life…but continues to battle the devil on many levels. He has a beautiful daughter that he desires a relationship with…but he cannot see her because of certain circumstances. She is twelve years old, and he also expressed that he wants to know that she is loved…so that this same type of lifestyle does not affect her.

He also needs a new place to stay. Right now he is staying with a non-believer that is not supporting his new beliefs in life! For him to move and find a new place, he needs money! He has expressed clearly that he does not want to pimp anymore! Do you want to see this potential mighty man of God changes others lives? Please pray for finances for him!

Pray that God would put Godly men/women in his life where ever he goes to influence him—he needs good Christian friends around him! Pray for strength, wisdom, a deep love for the word and supernatural healing on his spirit.

Thank you all so much for being my friends and supporting me—many of your prayers and support is such a huge part of my ministry!

I am doing this full time…continuing to trust God for finances. And yes, God is in it! I actually had several people say that I could not do this without the non-profit going through first…but was REFUSING to believe that "negative" word spoken over me. Instead I trusted God, and He showed up! People are being saved, encouraged, counseled…SET FREE!!!

I have other women that wanted me to write about their new walk with God that got rescued, so please be patient with me, that will be coming soon!

I give all the glory to Jesus for ALL of this…He is such a GOOD God!

I love you ALL so much, YOU are making a difference!!!

Thank you!

Annie Lobert

"Hooker" for Jesus.

Great News!!!

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 02:18:56 GMT

I have been out of work since January. I am the type of person that ALWAYS has a job. I have been praying for full time ministry for over a year now. So when I prayed, I asked God to perfectly set me up in a comfortable transition from a regular job, meaning I would have a very safe amount to rely on when I quit my job.

Well, guess what? You cannot put the Almighty in a "box" !!! He has given me full time ministry—but in a way that did not make sense. But when God is really moving and wants you to understand FAITH, does He ever make sense??? I lost my job…money was running VERY low…I had no where to live! I was getting scared…did I hear from God? I got on my knees and prayed that if this was not His will for me, He would make this apparent. Well it IS His will, because…

I am surviving and God is providing! I haven't even asked for donations during this, I obeyed God and put the t-shirts out there. Once again, I do not have a husband, a job, or a church financially taking care of me right at this moment…but it doesn't matter to God because He has been providing for me!

Besides that, He has been giving me ministry opportunities as I step out in FAITH. I do not always talk about the particular women I am ministering to because I want to keep their names secret until they wish to be public about their lives. You have to remember something, these women are coming out of dangerous relationships, and for me to lose their trust is not something that I desire. I can tell you one thing for sure, they are being set free and healed just by us continuing to reach out to them. J

For example: One girl that Keri and I ministered to for only ONE hour, got so convicted by God and what she was doing…she quit working as a high class prostitute…left Vegas…and called me to let me know that she was safe. She is now attending church and has come back to God, and does NOT want to return to her old lifestyle. She told us that she had been praying to God for three days to give her a sign for her to leave the industry, and that when we came up to speak with her, it was her nail in the coffin! This made me so happy and made what we do so worth it!!!

So, the other great news? I am now able to take donations temporarily with my friend's non-profit company, Ben Hair Productions until the non-profit goes through for Hookers For Jesus!

Ben is an awesome man of God that offered this help to me, because he knows how hard it is to run a ministry when you don't ask for donations. He encouraged me to use his non-profit status, so here I am, stepping out in faith again! Thank you so much Ben, I love you!!! You can view his website here @ www.benhair.com

If you would like to donate you can make the check payable out to :

(they are of course tax-deductible!!!)

Ben Hair Productions

IMPORTANT: At the bottom of the check, make sure you write "annie lobert" Hookers For Jesus

You can send your donations to:

Annie Lobert
9435 W Tropicana Ave
#102-106
Las Vegas, Nv 89147

Thank you so much for being a part of the ministry that God has given me…I am overjoyed at the outpouring of love on myspace…and I so thankful for the support you have all given me! I love you all! May you all be blessed radically for believing in me!

J<><

Do We Really Believe We Are Forgiven?

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 02:17:58 GMT

Grace. What does it mean for you? Does it mean that you can walk on a thin tightrope, above a deep canyon and not fall? Does it mean that you need to learn to balance books on your head as you walk across a school classroom? Or does it mean that you are one heck of a dancer, and you can sashay yourself professionally across the floor, for everyone's eyes to see? Do you also picture in your mind a swan peacefully swimming across a calm lake in the most serene setting? Well, this is what I thought "grace" meant.

So when I first became a devoted Christian, I kept reading in the bible about grace. I had no real clue what it actually meant to be honest with you! I could not understand why God would be "graceful" to me…I mean come on, was he going to make it so I physically "carried" myself well? Like a ballerina??? LolJ

Honestly, as a brand new Christian, did you? Does anyone outside of "church" REALLY know what this means? You have to remember that the only church I experienced was Sunday school from a denomination that didn't exactly explain the gospel to it's full extent…I was told that if I was good, and I didn't break any of the rules, that God would be good to me, and that if I was bad, God would be mad and punish me.

I asked other Christians questions about the word "grace". In so many words, they told me it was unmerited favor. Well, what is that suppose to mean, really? They all tried to explain it to me as best as they could. But guess what—a lot of them could not put it into words of what it actually meant to them. You want to know why? Because I believe that they themselves had no idea of what real grace looked like in their own lives.

Well, me being the investigative reporter that I am, I just felt so compelled to look it up!

Check out Webster's meaning on grace, and I will note that it is the FIRST meaning of grace:

GRACE:

a: unmerited divine assistance given humans for their regeneration or sanctification b : a virtue coming from God c : a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine grace

Then check out the THIRD meaning of grace (does third listing of what it means make it not as important?) Note that the letter "c" is what we are taught in secular schooling:

GRACE:

a : a charming or attractive trait or characteristic b : a pleasing appearance or effect : CHARM grace of youth -- John Buchan> c : ease and suppleness of movement or bearing

No wonder why I was confused! Here I was taught that you are "graceful" by having good looks while you carry yourself well. I wanted to KNOW the true meaning…so I searched, I studied the scriptures, I read commentaries, and I dug in to find the truth. If the first listed meaning of "grace" in Webster's Dictionary was true, I WANTED IT!!!

I wanted it so bad I prayed for it, I asked God to show me His grace, I wanted it manifested in my life so I could partake in what was promised to me from the very beginning of my birth…the very kingdom of God. Then God showed me something that literally blew my mind.

Mary Magdalene was forgiven, and immediately she became a follower of Christ. And not just the ordinary type…she became SOLD OUT. She went EVERYWHERE Jesus went. When others left...she chose to stay.

You want to know why??? I believe she did this because she understood God's GRACE from being pardoned from SO much! Here she is, facing judgment with stones, about to die for adultery and BAM! Radical Jesus comes along and sets her free EVEN THOUGH SHE WAS A PUBLIC NOTORIOUS SINNER!

She knew she had been forgiven much…and she was so very thankful for it! She was there to anoint Jesus with oil, she stood by him at the crucifixion, (despite the other diciples vamping the scene) she was at the burial... and because of her sincere dedication and LOVE for what Jesus had done for her…I believe Jesus chose to appear to her first when He was resurrected. Jesus told her to "go and tell" that He was alive! Mary became the first missionary to tell of the resurrection! How cool is that?

HOW much more would Jesus appear to you if you really understood His awesome grace???

Then you have the story of the prodigal son that Jesus told...

Tell me something, when the prodigal son came home, did the father throw the book of the law at his head and punish him? Did He tell him that he couldn't come on his property until he straightened up his act? NO! HE RAN TOWARDS HIM FROM AFAR OFF TO EMBRACE HIM!!! He gave him a robe, shoes, and the family ring. Then the father was so overjoyed that HE THREW HIM A PARTY!!! What incredible grace was given to this man!!! It made me think of myself and how God ran to me in my need. God didn't question where I was, or what I had been doing, He was so happy that I finally called His name and came home! I didn't have to take a sponge bath or a shower; he embraced me right where I was EVEN in my dirtiest state!!!

"The grace of God appeared for the salvation of ALL." Titus 2:11

I didn't know this when I first became a Christian…so I let other people tell me what grace was. This had me living in defeat. Oh, how I wanted to know that grace! We all have our own personal experiences when we first get saved…and unfortunately some of us never grow out of a certain "baby" stage. In this "baby Christian" stage, we tend to think that we all have to be perfect ALL of the time, and because of that we worry that we are not "good enough" or that we might not "measure up" to some extreme standard that a church or organization has set. This is dangerous…because we will then unknowingly start to impose our beliefs on others that now THEY have to be perfect like us, or do ministry a certain way like we do. What kind of love and grace is that? This causes hurt feelings, mistrust, judgement, which leads to offense! THIS IS A TRAP from the devil!!! It puts you into a type of "spiritual bondage" having to always worry what people think, and you start to be afraid to really be yourself! Is that freedom???

For out of His fullness (abundance) we have all received [all had a share and we were all supplied with] one grace after another and spiritual blessing upon spiritual blessing and even favor upon favor and gift [heaped] upon gift.

For while the Law was given through Moses, grace (unearned, undeserved favor and spiritual blessing) and truth came through Jesus Christ.

John 1 16-17 (amplified version)

People, that is NOT grace, it's called LEGALIZM…and God is not pleased with this!!! Jesus didn't die for us to be under the law—He died for us to be free of the death that the law brings so we would become alive in Him and accept the grace that He has given us! It is free, underserved favor!!! It also says in the quoted meaning of Webster's that its "unmerited divine assistance given humans for their regeneration or sanctification" What does "regeneration" mean? It means spiritual renewal or revival!!! What does that mean to us? That we can recieve GRACE daily for the renewing of our minds…NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES WE MESS UP!!!

I did not have this knowledge in the beginning of my Christian life, so many days I felt condemned, and I walked around continually in fear of making mistakes. It was messing with my peace, my study time, the way that I treated people. Well, I had had enough so I did it….I chose to actually believe what was written about grace in the bible!!! That's right, I believed in the God's grace despite the fact I knew that would make a mistake sometimes. I believed I would be forgiven even if I didn't always make the right choices. But the most important part was when I chose to believe I was forgiven and granted grace, even when I didn't feel like it inside!!!

When I stepped out in faith and CHOSE to do it, It transformed my walk with God and my ministry…literally. I could love and accept myself, and because of that, I could truely love others without judging them!

So you want to know how to break free of the bondage? Believe in what Jesus taught! Remember the story of the prodigal son! Don't forget Mary Magdalene, (a prostitute,caught in adultry) Peter,( a liar,denied Jesus) Paul (a murderer,killed christians for a living) and their stories. What were the most significant parts of their lives that that stood out ? They ALL knew that they were sinners and needed God's grace to get them through everyday! They were not perfect, yet God still chose to use them, in fact so much they shape a huge part of the New Testament!

Face it, we are NOT perfect and ALL of us are works in progress. So if you are living in defeat from perfectionism, legalism, condemnation, judgment of yourself OR others, remember that God forgives you, and as long as you are submitted to Him, trust that God is giving you the grace to walk in freedom! EVERY single day that you are alive! I don't know what I would do without Jesus' continued GRACE in my life, because the peace and liberation that I feel now I cannot even put a price on it! I love Jesus so much for that!!!

He knows every stupid thing you are going to do, BUT also every great thing you are destined to accomplish for Him!

I challenge you to look at your life and ask yourself "Am I truly walking in freedom and victory everyday?" If you're not, chances are you don't know how to receive Jesus' free gift of grace! Do God and yourself a favor…make a change and accept this free gift DAILY. Then watch how Jesus will radically change your life and take you to a whole new level of revelation and power in Him!

"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."

Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9

However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me-the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace. Acts 20:24

Now that's what I'm talking about...the gospel of grace!!! AMEN!

Copyright 2007 Annie Lobert

Hookers for Jesus On TV!!!

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 02:16:38 GMT

Wow...I can't begin to tell you what my life has been this past week. CRAZY!!!

I finally decided to take the invite for a live interview on TV. I waited for what it seemed like a long time (almost a year) to actually accept this invitation of probing into my life of what I do here in Vegas. What I was really waiting on was God, because He knows the perfect timing for everything. Well I did it...I went for it...and now word is out on the street that you can actually be redeemed IN SIN CITY!!! Yay!

My friend George Knapp calls it "Redemption in Sin City" and I thought that was so cool!!! I didn't tell him what to say, what to film, I just told him that I trusted him...and look what God did...he really showed off!!! Talk about trusting God in the marketplace media!!!

Please view this news site and download the TV videos on the top left side, there are 2 total,

"Redemption In Sin City"

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=2020740701

"George Knapp interviews former hooker"

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoID=2021424903

I need to ask you a favor as my dear friends...please pray for my protection and my friend Keri's as we continue to go out and tell the truth. We need all of God's angelic army that we can get--for this is such a dangerous and controversial subject in Las Vegas!

Also, one more favor to ask of you. So far it has been one month since I lost my job. I have no financial support of a husband/boyfriend, church, and now a even a regular job. Because I know my purpose...that I am to believe in full time ministry. So could you please buy a t-shirt to support this cause...to get the word out? It will also allow me to continue to keep reaching out full time to the girls I am currently helping and the ones I am to meet. You have no idea what an impact you will be making to a society that needs this love!

Thank you so much for all of your support, and I love you so much!!!

Ready For A Wild Story?

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 02:15:44 GMT

I have bad news...I lost my job recently at the automotive company I was working for. Yeah, I know...this is suppose to be a trial, right? At first I was so worried that I wouldn't have money for my bills, gas for my car, food, a place to live. That is the real truth! I then started to take inventory on the good things in my life. So remembered something very positive that happened to me.

I had very special friends of mine purchase my first order of shirts for Hookers For Jesus last November. I had designed this earlier last year, and I knew that God wanted me to make shirts out of my logo. It was funny, at first I didn't want to accept the help...but my friend reassured me that it was a gift from God. I prayed about it...the funny thing was the DAY BEFORE I FOUND OUT I LOST MY JOB I prayed to God to give me a different job that I would enjoy...full time ministry...singing music...t-shirts....ANYTHING to fulfill His will! So when I found out, I was in a little shock....does God work THAT FAST? Yep! I cried. I worried. I prayed. I got scared. I couldn't sleep. This was a test and I KNEW it.

Then He tapped me on the shoulder and whispered to me with such a soft voice, "Annie, why are you crying? I have you...just be faithful to me and I will provide."

So after hearing this and knowing this in my heart, I took a step of faith and got a paypal account. Sweating palms...rapid heartbeat...money running VERY low...I did it. I put my idea up on myspace. I pressed enter: FOR SALE.

Gulp.

Here is the good news...the rollercoaster ride does not end there. I have four more awesome designs that are totally different from this one. I have an artist background in my family, and I used to draw and have my own work on my walls all over my house...well, due to a bad situation from my past, it was stolen. It had really saddened me but then God showed me something...I am to use my talent to be worn!!! He didn't give it to me for no reason, I am to use it...so here it is people. I don't know where this is going to take me, but I am sure excited about it. Who knows, this could turn into something big...after all, how cool is it to make t-shirts with logos that you designed and get paid for it? God is SO COOL.

What is the COOLEST thing about it is that I will have more time for ministry!!! YAY!!! Because this is what I REALLY want to do! This is going to help the girls!

Right now these shirts are for the girls...but no worries guys...your cool shirts are coming.

They are baby-doll Ts. Soft material with austrian crystals as the logo. On the arm is the info for my website, www.hookersforjesus.net

If you want to order one, just go to the front of my myspace page www.myspace.com/annielobert and put one in your cart!

Order one if you want to dress up and wear a little sparkle with some jeans. Order one if you feel like you want to be asked questions of what your shirt means. But mostly, order one IF you believe that dreams can come true for those who step out in faith!

Update AVN EXPO 2007

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 02:14:50 GMT

Thursday, January 18, 2007

UPDATE AVN 2007!!!
Current mood: accomplished
Category: Blogging

UPDATE: AVN 2007!

New friends at the porn convention! I am so happy that you welcomed all of us girls and loved us back! You really made my view of real friendship go to a new level…and I am excited to see you next time…whether it be here in Vegas, LA, or the next show. I thank you from the bottom of my heart…I LOVE ALL OF YOU GIRLS/GUYS…you ROCK!!!

To all of you that prayed and interceded…your prayers worked more than you can imagine. Because of you I met some wonderful people that welcomed me with open arms. To say that we were a hit is an understatement! I am so thankful for you all!

You give a new meaning to prayer!!!

I was blown away. Literally. From the new people advertising at the convention to the ministries that I have been wanting to meet in person. I am thankful for Heather and Lori from JCs Girls, Julie the Artist, XXX Church…you all have blessed my heart with your passion for God. I am SO THANKFUL that I met you all and had a chance to get to know you better. WOW.

My report of this convention is THANKFULNESS!!!

THE POWER OF LOVE IS UNDERATED! WHEN WE LOVE WITHOUT JUDGEMENT, GOD MOVES MOUNTAINS!!!

AVN Porn Convention EXPO 2007

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 02:14:06 GMT

Saturday, January 06, 2007

AVN PORN CONVENTION EXPO
Current mood: excited

AVN PORN CONVENTION EXPO 2007

Hookers For Jesus is going!

I will be attending the porn convention here in Las Vegas to minister to the women that are from escort services, the women and men that are porn stars, and the public. I went last year and I was totally blown away at how many of my friends I actually saw walking around advertising themselves, and the phone girls that I knew from the escort services. So this year I am going to hang out with them, hug them, but mostly just LOVE them!!!

WWJD??? What would Jesus do? Would he hang out with the sex industry people? Hmmmm.

I will be going back and forth in the convention from the prayer room, the floor and the JC Girls Girls Girls booth along with Heather Veitch and Julie from Beauty From Ashes. (Julie is flying all the way from Florida!) If you are coming out to visit and would like to get a hold us and we are not there, please contact one of the women at the booth and they will call us to come and meet you.

Please keep us in prayer from January 10 through January 13! We need all the prayer warriors we can get!

To all my girls out there that are coming, to advertise in the sex industry or to minister, I am excited to see you!

Thank you so much and I LOVE YOU ALL!!!