Thank you Jesus for this day. I thank you for everything you have done, are doing and will be doing in and through our lives. I cover myself and my household with the living blood of Jesus Christ from the tops of our head to the souls of our feet. I thank you for the entire armor of God that we do have on: the helmet of salvation, the breastplate of righteousness, the sword of the spirit, shield of faith and the feet covered with the gospel of peace (Ephesians 6:10-17). I command that every thought in our minds come captive to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). I…
Be Still and Know: How To Trust God Day By Day
Being still and calm in the midst of hard situations and circumstances is challenging. Let’s talk about what it means to be still or what it means when God tells you to “be still”. Walking By Faith, Not By SightTo get to a place that you are still means that you have reached a place where you completely trust the Lord with all matters. It means you are at peace no matter what is going on around you. This is easier said than done. There is a process to learn not to walk by faith and not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7) that is connected to this. You are to…
What Does It Mean to Be Made For Such A Time As This?
It means to be fully surrendered to the only living God there is. It means giving up the way you think things should be done in exchange for His. It means saying yes daily to the narrow path; where you die to self DAILY! It means allowing HIM to make you as surefooted as a deer. What Does it Mean to Be as Surefooted as a Deer?Being surefooted as a deer means to be steady, confident, and able to move forward securely—even on difficult and dangerous ground. If you let Him, He will show you how to: Getting To the Higher PlaceIf you are made for such a time as…
What You’re Fighting Against May Be What God Is Using to Refine You
As much as you want to have things go your way, if your situations and circumstances are not changing, then ask God what it is in you that He is wanting to do. Most times God uses situations and circumstances to draw out the things that need to be worked on in your life. He will use situations, circumstances, and random conversations, sudden changes etc. to draw out the character flaws in you that need to align with His character. Your flesh will always want it’s way BUT in your daily walk with Christ, look for the opportunitys of change, maturity, and growth being presented; perhaps even as an answer…
The Season of Divine Exposure: God Is Refining You for the Climb
In this season, God will expose you to you. It’s meant to bring you growth and maturity. As God does this, it will feel painful at first. He will draw out the things in your life that do not align with who He is. He has to draw out the impurities so that you can see them. This is a season where you get to deal with all the things in your life that are a hindrance to your walk with God. You are in a completely new season. The things of the old cannot go where He is taking you. He is preparing you for your next. ”No discipline…
Embracing God’s Training: Joy in the Process of Preparation
Over the summer, I have been going through what’s felt like a demolition to bring finality to certain things; to bring growth and maturity in certain areas. I know God has been preparing me for a thing. He would never want me, or anyone, to go forth into our purpose/calling without being prepared. If we are not prepared to hold up what He is about to give us, then we will fall under it. Here is a word of encouragement for you: Embrace the process of preparation with joy for the joy set before you. Jesus left you an example of that. He left you an example of the attitude…
Warfare Prayer for Home
Thank you God for everything you have done are doing, and will be doing in and through my life and home. I speak out and command that the atmosphere in my home has permission to be ruled and reigned by the spirit of the living God only. Everything else you have to leave now! I command you Satan out of my home and off and away from me, all members of my home, and my property. It doesn’t matter who may have come into agreement with you Satan, I cut off all known, unknown, intentional and unintentional agreements and connections that caused an open door. I command those access points to be…
Training Through Resistance: Embracing God’s Process for Strength, Endurance, and Obedience
Allow God to teach you through everything going on around you right now. Instead of complaining or getting super frustrated, let God show you a new perspective on all matters. Can you have strength training without any resistance? No, it’s not possible. The resistance must be present in order for your muscles to have opportunity to strengthen. If there is no resistance, there is no strengthening. Training is everything. During the time you’re being strengthened, you’re also being given endurance. Endurance means to bear an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way. How can you have the opportunity to be strengthened with endurance without resistance? It’s not possible! …
Rooted in Unity: Strengthening the Body of Christ Through Love and Connection
As I sat with with God this morning, He gave me the following scripture: ”My friends, if someone is caught in any kind of wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should set him right; but you must do it in a gentle way. And keep an eye on yourselves, so that you will not be tempted, too.”-Galatians 6:1 After I read the scripture a couple of times, I heard “just like the trees do”. I knew exactly what He was talking about and went to go do some more research on it anyway. You see, if you have a bunch of trees together as in the forest, the part…
The Battlefield of the Mind: How to Resist the Enemy’s Lies and Stand Firm in Faith
Your mind is the greatest battle field. The only way the enemy can get access to you and your life is if you give him agreement. Satans hope is that you will come into agreement with any of the lies that he swirls around you. If you’re not cautious you end up in high frustrations, irritations, and quarrels with people you love when it’s the whispers of lies of the enemy that’s swirling around you in that moment. The whispers of the enemy isn’t always a direct whisper. Most times it looks like the thoughts in your mind. This is one of the few ways the enemys dart comes at you. Pay…
