It is so easy to look at ourselves and feel that we are not equipped or not able to be who God has called us to be or to do what God has called us to do.
It is so easy to focus on things we have done wrong. Why would the Lord want to use me when I have “messed up” so many times?
It is very enlightening in the Bible to see how God used people who had “messed up“ to do mighty things for His kingdom.
Brothers & Sisters, God can and wants to use you for His glory!! The “job requirements” are not that you have a perfect life.
Do you love the Lord? Do you desire for Jesus to be your Savior and Lord? Are you willing to allow Him to work His good and perfect will in and through you?
Then you have everything you need to serve our perfect God!! Trust Him and take the next step of faith!! He is waiting…
Yesterday, I forgot to put on one of my earrings after my hair appointment. I did a few errands and later when I realized what I had done was curious what people thought as they looked at me. I did a facebook post that spoke to what had happened and what I had learned from it. It follows:
“The Lord reminds me not to take things that don’t matter too seriously! LOL! One earring…mismatched shoes…clothes inside out…. not that important in the grand scheme of things!😃”
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I let my attention and time be focused on those things that are so unimportant. I am reminded on what “clothing” I should focus on “wearing.”
What is in our “closet?” Are we forgetting to “put on” essential clothing? I know I have been trying to prune and simplify my closet(s) at home. I think I need to do a spiritual pruning!! I need to update and strengthen my spiritual wardrobe. Would you like to join me? The Scriptures below will give us a checklist on what we should focus on “wearing” each day. May we not leave the house without doing the “clothing check” below!!!
“So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.” Colossians 3:12-17 NASB1995
Beloved, don’t assume that what you are doing right now is what you will always be doing! It’s a NEW SEASON!! God has a destiny for you – and it is good!! Get ready for the change that’s coming. Are you willing to step into it? Are you willing to put aside your plan and step into God’s plan?
It’s time to put feet to our faith!!! “For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.” James 2:26
“…the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”Ephesians 6:17 NASB1995
I had a vision on June 8 as I attended a day with Daughters on the Frontline. In the vision I saw a woman clothed in the armor of God. (Ephesians 6:10-18). But, I saw the sword of the Spirit laying at her feet. I received understanding that the sword was not being held because it was thought, “I will pick it up when I need it.”
I heard the Lord say in my spirit, “IT’S TIME TO PICK UP THE SWORD!! MY WORD TRUMPS THE WORD OF THE WORLD!”
Even though I saw a woman in my vision, I believe that the woman represents the “bride of Christ.” This vision and word is for all – men and women alike.
Brothers & Sisters, the main weapon of our warfare is in our mouths! God’s Word spoken, declared, and decreed in and over our circumstances and in and over world circumstances is one of the most powerful weapons we have. We need to realize the importance and necessity of having our “sword” constantly ready.
Read God’s Word…Pray God’s Word…Speak God’s Word
May God’s Word continually be in our hearts and in our mouths! RISE UP BROTHERS & SISTERS! PICK UP THE SWORD AND BE READY TO DO BATTLE!
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.”Ephesians 6:12 NASB1995
Don’t let what is happening in your life put you in a position of defeat. Rise up from that position and remember you are “seated with Christ in heavenly places.” (Ephesians 2:6). That is your position!
RISE UP! ARMOR UP! SPEAK UP!
You are not defeated! You are not a failure! You are not powerless! SPEAK God’s truth over yourself and over your circumstances and keep speaking it until you see the victory!
“For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.” (1 John 5:4)
Praying for you, mighty, victorious men and women of God!!
I woke up this morning thinking about the post I wanted to write for facebook. I began thinking about an appropriate Father’s Day post…a post honoring my father who has been gone from this earthly realm for 34 years…or a post honoring Father God…or a post in general to all fathers.
As my mind went to the different paths I could take, I began thinking of a prophetic word the Lord gave me a few weeks back and has been “simmering” in my spirit ever since.
As the word again came to my mind this morning, I found myself saying, “But Lord, it’s Father’s Day!” I immediately heard Him speak in my spirit, “Exactly!” And with that one word from the Lord I knew what I was supposed to post – The word He had given me weeks ago:
WATCHMEN ARISE!! IT’S TIME TO TAKE YOUR POSITION ON THE WALL!!
I hear the Lord calling all of the men in His kingdom to assume their positions as Watchmen not only for their families, but for their cities, their states, their country, their world!!
The Lord needs all men to armor up and stand shoulder to shoulder in their positions of authority and “see” what is here and what is coming. Not only is the Lord calling for His mighty men to be Watchmen…but He is calling for them to be the voice of authority over all of the ploys of the enemy!
As I sat in church this morning, I heard the Lord say:
IT’S NOT YOUR GREATNESS – BUT MY GREATNESS WORKING IN AND THROUGH YOU THAT BRINGS MY WILL TO BE DONE ON THIS EARTH!!
So, on this Father’s Day, I am being obedient and sending out the call from our Almighty Father for all fathers to ARMOR UP, STAND UP, AND TAKE YOUR POSTIONS!!
Reflection of Glory! 