It’s important what we focus on each day! Do we focus on everything that we think is “wrong” in our life? Or do we focus on what is good? One choice brings anxiety, fear and helplessness. And one brings joy, peace, and strength. Everyday is a new day! What do you choose to focus on today?
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 NIV
Lord, increase our spiritual discernment to KNOW what Your plan is for our lives and to walk in it! And when we need to battle…may we not shy away from it…but may we gird ourselves in Your armor, O God, and walk in VICTORY!! 💥💥💥
Years ago, I had done/said something that I regretted. The circumstances around it have faded in my memory. But, I still remember the regret and condemnation I was feeling at the time.
I went to the Lord in prayer and asked for His forgiveness. A few days after that I again felt myself in the throes of regret and condemnation. I again went to the Lord in repentance begging for His forgiveness. This went on a few more times…and then I heard the Lord lovingly say to me:
“Tina, I forgave you the first time you came to me…now you need to forgive yourself!”
Dearest Brothers & Sisters, I believe there is someone who is reading this post that is living in the same place that I was…living under the spirit of condemnation. If you haven’t repented of your action to the Lord and asked His forgiveness…I encourage you to do that today! Also, if it is involving a person, I would encourage you to go to the person and ask their forgiveness.
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9
God has given us a sound mind…the mind of Christ! (1 Corinthians 2:16). We need to get our thoughts aligned with His thoughts…with His truth. We need to “…take every thought captive to obey Christ…”. (2 Corinthians 10:5)
Beloved of God, DO NOT let the enemy weave a stronghold of condemnation, fear, shame, and doubt within you! Stand strong…stand on the promises of God…stand on the truth of God! Take up the SWORD OF THE SPIRIT, which is the Word of God, and wield that sword against anything the enemy throws at you!
Tear down the strongholds of the enemy and let the LORD be your stronghold! He [Jesus] is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I shall not be greatly shaken. (Psalms 62:2)
RISE UP, MIGHTY ARMY OF THE MOST HIGH GOD! PUT ON THE ARMOR OF GOD! PICK UP THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT AND BE STRONG IN THE POWER OF HIS MIGHT!! THE TIME IS NOW!! HALLELUJAH!!
Lord, help me to not focus on my weaknesses, but on Your ability to show Your strength in and through them. May Your power be made perfect (finished, accomplished, fulfilled) in and through me!!
“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 NASB1995
As I have been pressing into the Lord concerning this new year, I was led to this photo. Then I was led to the scripture in 1 John concerning FAITH.
I feel the call of the Lord to be ready to take a LEAP OF FAITH in the coming year. There have been plenty of circumstances that have tried to stop you in your walk forward.
Looking at our circumstances and listening to voices of criticism and negativity in our lives have caused a “break” in our walk with the Lord. He is calling us to look at HIM…trust in HIM… and soar like an eagle over all those things that have caused you fear and doubt.
Get ready to take that LEAP OF FAITH and see all that God has waiting for you on the other side!
The LORD your God is with you! Whatever is happening in your life right now…be strong and courageous! Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. (1 John 4:4)
“…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! 