Faith

TAKE THE LEAP!!

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The New Year is upon us!

I hear the Lord calling us to a deeper faith…a stronger faith…a focused faith.

We are being called to take a leap of faith! We are being propelled by the power of the Holy Spirit to leave our “comfort zone” and make a leap into our future!

I see the Lord lifting us up and above those things that would hold us down, The wind of the Holy Spirit will carry us over those places that seem impossible to navigate.

Don’t look down…don’t focus on your ability to make the jump! Look up!! Focus on the Lord and HIS ability!

Get ready!! Focus!! Breathe deeply and let the breath of God fill your lungs!!

TAKE THE LEAP!!

Thankfulness!

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May we overflow with thankfulness!!  As we live for Him, focused on Him, rooted and built up in Him – we will indeed find ourselves strengthened in our faith as He lives through us – transforming us to be more and more like Him!!

[vision].  I see a tree (us) with strong roots growing into rich, life-giving soil (Jesus).  I see healthy, strong, beautiful fruit (fruit of the Spirit) covering the tree.

May others be drawn to Jesus by the fruit that is evident in our lives!

I am THANKFUL!!!

Fast Food Prayer

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I was in a fast food restaurant for lunch with my friends after Bible Study. As I walked in the door, I saw one of the staff standing by a supply closet. I said, “Hi, how are you doing?” Something I say to many people without really thinking about it.

My eyes were looking into his as I asked my question. I normally would have continued walking as I heard his response, “Fine.”

But, our eyes were locked…I couldn’t look away…and the Lord wasn’t allowing me to continue walking.

I found myself walking towards him and I saw the faint look of surprise as he saw me coming.

I found myself saying, “How are you really doing? Is there something I can pray with you about?”

“Yes,” he said, “You can pray for my eyes.”

So, without asking any details, I just let the Lord lead me in praying for his eyes to be healed.

I’m so thankful that the Lord made me stop and meet this man at his point of need!

Give me more opportunities, Lord, for Your glory!!

DO YOU HAVE POWER?

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Many people lost their electricity during Hurricane Irma (me included).

As I started going out again after things had settled down – I found myself asking people:

“Do you have power?”

As soon as I asked a few people, the Lord called my attention to what I was saying!

Then I began saying, “Of course, you have POWER! You have the power of Almighty God within you! I should say, do you have electricity?”

Beloved, no matter what circumstances you find yourself in – remember – you still have the indwelling presence of the Lord within you! His power continues to move in your life apart from physical lack or limitations.

You have the power of God to change your circumstances! You have the power of God to speak to the storms that are trying to knock you off your feet!

Don’t look at your limitations – look at God’s abundant provision! His power dwelling within you – the power of the Holy Spirit – doesn’t fail because of bad weather and storms in your life. His power doesn’t depend on manmade generators trying to work up enough power. His power is eternal, everlasting, and dependable! So I ask you:

DO YOU HAVE POWER?

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EYES OF FAITH!

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“For we live by faith, not by sight.”
‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭5:7‬ ‭NIV

May those that have been affected by Hurricane Harvey not see the devastation with eyes of hopelessness…but may they look with EYES OF FAITH at restoration of what was lost.

May those that are seeing the destructive winds of Hurricane Irma bearing down upon them…look instead with EYES OF FAITH at God’s peace and protection in the midst of the storm.

May those that are battling health issues not look at the disease and infirmity… but look with EYES OF FAITH at God’s healing.

Brothers & Sisters, may we approach everything that comes our way with eyes that don’t look upon the problem…but with eyes that look upon the solution – JESUS!!

May we not let what we SEE affect what we KNOW —the LORD is a God of restoration, peace, protection, and healing!!

Let us declare to the earth and to the heavens:

WE LIVE BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT!!

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I AM CALLING YOU!

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I hear the Lord saying:

“My Spirit within you makes you MORE than a conqueror–so don’t settle for just getting by.

My Spirit within you equips you to do GREATER works than I did while walking this earth–so don’t underestimate your value in the kingdom.

Stop trusting your ability and start trusting MINE!

I AM calling you…”

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SPEAK LIFE!

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Are we talking too much about all the wrong things going on in our lives or in the lives of others?

There comes a time when just talking about and lamenting our current circumstances needs to end. It’s time to start DECLARING and DECREEING God’s will in our circumstances and in the circumstances that others are facing!

The Lord is calling us to-

SPEAK LIFE!  SPEAK LIFE!  SPEAK LIFE!

And watch the circumstances turnaround!  Watch the dead things come to life!!

WATCH AND SEE!!

OPEN YOUR MOUTH AND SPEAK!!

“The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life…”.     ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭10:11‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“For it is not you who will be speaking—it will be the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.” Matthew‬ ‭10:20‬ ‭NLT‬‬

TRUST GOD!

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If we truly trust in the Lord, then we will be thankful even when we DON’T get those things that we are hoping for. We can’t see the whole picture. We don’t know what will hinder our growth in God’s journey for us and what will give us an extra boost for the journey. 

Even if Satan blocks and hinders us in our journey, we can still be thankful!  For God assures us that He:

“…causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.”    (Romans‬ ‭8:28‬ ‭NASB‬)

Yes, our amazing God can take what is meant to “kill, steal, and destroy” (John 10:10)  and cause it to work together with His plan!  And in the end, He still brings us to that place of His divine purpose and will!  If we will but trust Him…

“Trust in Him at all times, O people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Selah.”    (‭‭Psalms‬ ‭62:8‬ ‭NASB‬‬)

If we truly trust in the Lord, we can be thankful and praise Him in the good times and in the bad. He is with us during every trial…enabling us to walk through it with grace and love.  He will never leave us to “work it out” on our own!  

Trust Him at ALL times – Bless Him at ALL times – Praise Him at ALL times!!

“I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.”              (Psalms‬ ‭34:1‬ ‭NASB‬‬)

Lord, teach me to trust you!  Forgive me when I have let circumstances dictate my faith and trust in you.  Whatever is going on in my life should never affect my faith in YOU!  You are above my circumstances!  Give me the eyes to see YOU above and beyond whatever is going on. Give me the eyes to see YOU with me as I walk through each moment of the day. You are above, beyond, and WITH me at all times! You are AMAZING and I love You and adore You and worship You! 💥💥❤️❤️💥💥