We feed our bodies to stay strong and healthy. Don’t forget to feed our spirits with the Word of God! And as we do, we will discover that our bodies, emotions, and minds will all be strengthened along with our spirits. HALLELUJAH!! ❤️💥💥❤️
I am preparing to begin the second month of preaching as the Lord continues to bring complete healing to the Pastor that I am filling in for. I have to say that as I have been walking through preparation for bringing God’s Word every Sunday – it has given me a new appreciation of the process!
I hope that you continually support your pastor in prayer each week. If not, begin TODAY!
I think the photo below gives an excellent visual of what the preparation looks like. Above the water is what is seen and heard from the pastor on Sunday morning. But, the important part is what is below the surface …the hidden time with the Lord.
Preparation time includes research, reading Scripture, and writing. BUT! The most important time in preparation is the time set apart to be with the Lord…speaking with Him…listening for His guidance.
I love 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 and have based a prayer using that scripture that I have written in front of my Bible. I have prayed this many times before giving a message:
“Lord, may my message and my preaching not be in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, so that the faith of Your people would not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God. In Jesus’ Name, AMEN!!”
I don’t want to spend time writing a “good sermon” that only involves our emotions and intellect. I don’t want to have people be “impressed” by me…I want to invite people to have an ENCOUNTER with the King of kings and Lord of lords. I desire that the faith of my Brothers and Sisters will be increased and strengthened by that encounter.
Beloved of God, do you have an EXPECTATION of encountering the love and power of God tomorrow morning in your church? Are you preparing your heart and mind and spirit for that to happen?
I would say that the photo below should be what our time with the Lord should look like – whether it’s Bible Study or church or simply our journey with the Lord in life. What is seen above the water is what people see as we go about our daily activities. But, what is below the surface is the life we have that is hidden in Christ Jesus.
Today, I pray for myself and you, dear ones, that there is much undergirding and strength and intimate time with the Lord in our life journey. And as you see from the photo, that which is below the surface is connected to what is seen above the surface. Our daily live’s are directly affected by how much time we spend with the Lord!
I pray that all of those that come into our sphere of influence are impacted by what we bring with us…all of that which is unseen below the surface…the very presence and power of God!! HALLELUJAH!!!❤️💥💥❤️
Well! This post has been transformed to be more than what I planned on it to be. May the Lord speak to you in and through it! AMEN!!
From tribulations to hope… and the love of God is with us through it all!
It’s not what we can do…it’s what God can do in and through us!! Hallelujah!!
…for we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7
Like a child, I picture us walking in the footprints of our Daddy/Abba.
The footprints are bigger than ours, but we walk in them because we know that we want to be like Him and go where He is going!!
We may not see Him, but we know that His footprints will lead us to our perfect destination.
We know that His footprints will lead us to HIM!!
As we step where He stepped, we are empowered with His very Spirit to walk His Walk!
ABBA! We want to walk in Your footprints!!
You have already prepared the path that we are to take…all we have to do is walk in it!
Thank You for going before us and preparing the way!!
Thank You, Father, that when Your footprints go in terrain that is too difficult…I see You reach down and carry us until we reach safer ground.
May we see the next step we are to take. Give us eyes to see, LORD!
May we follow where You lead us — without fear, because we KNOW that You know exactly where we need to be.
We love You, ABBA!! We trust You, ABBA! We will follow where You lead!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Your loving daughter, Tina
Honoring all mothers – past and present. You are important and you are needed! Your influence goes far beyond your own family! God bless you abundantly on this day and every day! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.”
Proverbs 31:25-26 NIV
Thank You, Jesus! Have you been forgiven & cleansed?
I love watching my doves resting on my bird feeders and feasting as they are hungry. They come to eat…but then they just rest in complete peace knowing the food is there when they need it…
Brothers & Sisters, we are invited to feast at the Lord’s table. Isn’t it wonderful to know it is always there waiting! We don’t have to worry about our next “meal.” God is our Provider! He is faithful! His table is always full!
Are you hungry? The Lord is waiting to fill you up. Are you thirsty? The Lord is waiting to quench your thirst. What do you need? The Lord knows your need better than you do. It’s time to seek Him and His kingdom like never before! It’s time to join Him at the table!! There’s a place just for you…❤️❤️❤️
Do you know that God has had a plan for your life before you were even born? That plan is still in effect even if you have made some wrong choices in your life. That plan is still in effect even if you have strayed in your relationship with Him.
It’s time to get back on track! Find a quiet place today that you can simply sit in His presence and talk with Him. It’s NOT too late! He loves you so much and He will help you to find His path for your life again. Are you ready to make the journey WITH Him and not on your own? He is ready!
“…I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
Reflection of Glory! 