It’s as if I am laying at the feet of the Father
My head resting atop his knee.
He brushes my hair back ever so gently
Away from my face
Such a warm embrace.
There is such peace here.
Puts me in mind of a waterfall
So calming
So constant
So lovely.
Flowing into a beautiful stream
Which begins and ends with You.
Ever flowing
Everlasting
There is a coolness in this place.
A crispness in the air.
The refreshing feeling of newness.
Of Your mercy which renews daily.
Colors of calming blue and smoky grays cross my mind.
The fog settles and condenses into dew
Out comes the sun
Your beautiful Son
Over the mountains in which this beautiful stream flows
Rising slowly
Amazingly
Brightly above the hills afar.
The cool air becomes warm.
All of nature perks up.
I skip a rock atop the stream
The ripples perfectly placed
In heart formation.
I rest in this calmness
In this peace
Which surpasses all understanding
There may be a war going on outside
But that is not a concern here
In this place
As long as I have this place
As long as it has me
Nothing else matters.
This wonderful place is unlike anywhere else
You see, this place
This marvelous place
Is Real.
I visit whenever and as often as I can
To feel my Father’s loving arms
Protect me
Heal me
Comfort me
From anything not like Him
He smile reassures me
That everything is just as He would have it be
His Presence
Monday, February 27, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
Ordered Steps
We are all on a staircase that leads to God. Everyone has a step that they are on. While on this step, there is work to be done. The assignment was there before you arrived. Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan. Ephesians 1:11 Not only are we working on self while on this step but we should also be helping others. No one can do the work of the Lord alone.
There are people behind us (Push Ups) who are there to give us a lift; a push, towards the things of God. If we stumble, they are there to lean on and put us back on track. Sometimes, we are apprehensive or nervous about going to the next level even though God says it is time. This is when our Push Ups, in love, guide us and push us to the next step.God has anointed them to push you. This person may be someone you've never met, someone younger than you, or even someone you've had to push before. And it may be a short push or take several months. The only way you can be sure is to ask the One who placed them there!
We also have Side Steppers. Arm and arm with you, going through the same trials and tribulations. Side Steppers are able to relate and encourage each other because they are experiencing the same things. God gives us each other to edify one another; iron sharpening iron. Proverbs 27:17 Your side stepper may change as the assignment changes. Someone who was once your push up may then become your side stepper. You may then become their push up as God elevates them to another level. The key is to remain obedient and do the will of the Father. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts higher than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:9 Do not be envious or filled with strife. These ways are not of God.
Lastly, we have the Pull Ups. These are people who've been where you are in your walk with God. Though the walks are not identical, there are key similarities. As God gives them the unction, Pull Ups give you a hand as you take the next step. They make the transition smoother for you. You look up to them as Pull Ups for guidance and encourage you on obstacles you may be facing. They are not better than you, just on another level. They are trailblazers.We all need guidance. The only one at the top is Jesus Christ.
It's important that we understand that this process is on going. We should be wearing all three hats. We are constantly touching and agreeing with each other. Constantly lifting others, helping those beside us and seeking guidance from others. This is how it should be. There is something wrong when you are in one constant role, for example, only guiding and never accepting guidance or only lifting others and never being lifted. Our assignments may take one day/month/year/decade but it is important to do as God desires. Keep focus on the task at hand. Do not look at what God is doing with others. Everyone and every assignment is different. When you lose focus, you are hindering yourself and those you were appointed to assist. You can not do your job well when you are focusing on someone else's position.
Those who get stuck are holding up the process. Because you are refusing to go to the next level, you have cause a disconnection. Things are getting out of order. But be sure that everything is done properly and in order. 1 Corinthians 14:40 When you refuse to keep going, you are stopping your growth. The one behind you needed you to help them come up. The one beside you needs your help in staying faithful while on that particular step and you begin to wear out the one in front that's trying to pull you up to where God wants you to be. When it's time, it's time. The people around you are ever changing. If you lose focus, you may miss who God has for you in a particular season.This causes God to elevate someone in your place to do His will. His work MUST be done!
Also be careful not to advance yourself. You cannot step on others and place yourself somewhere that is not for you. It doesn't matter how long you've been in your current place. If God has you there, it is for a reason! When you step on others, it causes anger and pain and results in no one wanting to help you. You cannot elevate yourself to a place because there are people there that are not anointed to help you. Then you are alone. When you do not have support, you fall. . . .patience is better than pride. Ecclesiastes 7:8 So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. 1 Peter 5:6
So let us all do the Lord's work as He sees fit. There should be constant encouragement, pulling up, correction, uplifting and guidance. No one should feel alone as there are plenty of us who need encouragement. And no one should be boastful as there are plenty being advanced. WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.
Lord, Show us the roles we play in the lives of others. Let Your perfect will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. May we all see how we need each other and that You alone are God. Reveal anything within us that is not like you that we may rebuke it in the name of Jesus, and continue our earthly journey with pure hearts before you. I plead the blood of Jesus over this prayer and anyone reading it. In Jesus' precious name I pray, AMEN.
Reference scriptures: Psalm 85:13, Psalm 37:23, Genesis 28:12, Jeremiah 10:23, Proverbs 4:11, Psalms 17:5, Proverbs 16:9, Proverbs 20:24.
There are people behind us (Push Ups) who are there to give us a lift; a push, towards the things of God. If we stumble, they are there to lean on and put us back on track. Sometimes, we are apprehensive or nervous about going to the next level even though God says it is time. This is when our Push Ups, in love, guide us and push us to the next step.God has anointed them to push you. This person may be someone you've never met, someone younger than you, or even someone you've had to push before. And it may be a short push or take several months. The only way you can be sure is to ask the One who placed them there!
We also have Side Steppers. Arm and arm with you, going through the same trials and tribulations. Side Steppers are able to relate and encourage each other because they are experiencing the same things. God gives us each other to edify one another; iron sharpening iron. Proverbs 27:17 Your side stepper may change as the assignment changes. Someone who was once your push up may then become your side stepper. You may then become their push up as God elevates them to another level. The key is to remain obedient and do the will of the Father. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts higher than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:9 Do not be envious or filled with strife. These ways are not of God.
Lastly, we have the Pull Ups. These are people who've been where you are in your walk with God. Though the walks are not identical, there are key similarities. As God gives them the unction, Pull Ups give you a hand as you take the next step. They make the transition smoother for you. You look up to them as Pull Ups for guidance and encourage you on obstacles you may be facing. They are not better than you, just on another level. They are trailblazers.We all need guidance. The only one at the top is Jesus Christ.
It's important that we understand that this process is on going. We should be wearing all three hats. We are constantly touching and agreeing with each other. Constantly lifting others, helping those beside us and seeking guidance from others. This is how it should be. There is something wrong when you are in one constant role, for example, only guiding and never accepting guidance or only lifting others and never being lifted. Our assignments may take one day/month/year/decade but it is important to do as God desires. Keep focus on the task at hand. Do not look at what God is doing with others. Everyone and every assignment is different. When you lose focus, you are hindering yourself and those you were appointed to assist. You can not do your job well when you are focusing on someone else's position.
Those who get stuck are holding up the process. Because you are refusing to go to the next level, you have cause a disconnection. Things are getting out of order. But be sure that everything is done properly and in order. 1 Corinthians 14:40 When you refuse to keep going, you are stopping your growth. The one behind you needed you to help them come up. The one beside you needs your help in staying faithful while on that particular step and you begin to wear out the one in front that's trying to pull you up to where God wants you to be. When it's time, it's time. The people around you are ever changing. If you lose focus, you may miss who God has for you in a particular season.This causes God to elevate someone in your place to do His will. His work MUST be done!
Also be careful not to advance yourself. You cannot step on others and place yourself somewhere that is not for you. It doesn't matter how long you've been in your current place. If God has you there, it is for a reason! When you step on others, it causes anger and pain and results in no one wanting to help you. You cannot elevate yourself to a place because there are people there that are not anointed to help you. Then you are alone. When you do not have support, you fall. . . .patience is better than pride. Ecclesiastes 7:8 So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. 1 Peter 5:6
So let us all do the Lord's work as He sees fit. There should be constant encouragement, pulling up, correction, uplifting and guidance. No one should feel alone as there are plenty of us who need encouragement. And no one should be boastful as there are plenty being advanced. WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.
Lord, Show us the roles we play in the lives of others. Let Your perfect will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. May we all see how we need each other and that You alone are God. Reveal anything within us that is not like you that we may rebuke it in the name of Jesus, and continue our earthly journey with pure hearts before you. I plead the blood of Jesus over this prayer and anyone reading it. In Jesus' precious name I pray, AMEN.
Reference scriptures: Psalm 85:13, Psalm 37:23, Genesis 28:12, Jeremiah 10:23, Proverbs 4:11, Psalms 17:5, Proverbs 16:9, Proverbs 20:24.
Monday, February 13, 2012
JUST DO IT !
2 Kings 5:1-17 Naaman is Healed of Leprosy
Verse 1 Reads: " The king of Aram had great admiration for Naaman, the commander of his army, because through him the LORD had given Aram great victories. But though Naaman was a mighty warrior, he suffered from leprosy". . . we all have flaws. No one should get beside themselves. In verse 2, we find a young girl, though a maid, had more wisdom and faith in the Lord than those in authority. “I wish my master would go to see the prophet in Samaria
So King Aram relays the message to Naaman. The king packs tons of gifts and send Naaman, on his way. Once he arrives, God speaks to and through Elisha (Verse 10) “Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan River . Then your skin will be restored, and you will be healed of your leprosy.” SIMPLE AS THAT!
11 But Naaman became angry and stalked away. “I thought he would certainly come out to meet me!” he said. “I expected him to wave his hand over the leprosy and call on the name of the LORD his God and heal me! Naaman, was a man who did not know the Lord, so this infuriated him. He was expecting foolishness; a show; a production with a smoke machine, fireworks, and Elisha making a grand entrance. TRUE people of God do not carry on this way. 12 Aren’t the rivers of Damascus Israel
13 But his officers tried to reason with him and said, “Sir,if the prophet had told you to do something very difficult, wouldn’t you have done it? So you should certainly obey him when he says simply, ‘Go and wash and be cured!’” Naaman was expecting Elisha to demand all of the gifts that he brought with him and then some, until he became impoverished (like he sees other people experience),that things would have to tarry & tarry (like others), that he would have to cry out and then fall out (like others) and offer up burnt offerings until he left this world. Not everything has to be this way! Yes, we will have tribulation in this world but Jesus said, BE OF GOOD CHEER, I HAVE OVERCOME THE WORLD. (John 16:33) He came that we may be saved! (John 3:17) And live abundantly! (John 10:10) And in Freedom! (John 8:36) The Word of God says speak those things that aren't as though they are,(Romans 4:17) JUST DO IT! Because His word says we have dominion and power,(Genesis 1:28) (Luke 10:19) JUST WALK IN IT! If all we need is the faith of a mustard see, JUST HAVE IT! Call forth those miracles! Speak favor into your atmosphere! Receive the blessings that the Lord wants to pour on His people which are exceedingly and abundantly more than we can ask or think!(Ephesians 3:20) JUST DO IT! Cast your cares upon Him (1 Peter 5:7), JUST DO IT. Let not your hearts be troubled (John 14:1), JUST DO IT!
Naaman did make the decision to be obedient and reaped immediate results because of it. Fortunately for him, he had his officers there to reason with him.
Naaman did make the decision to be obedient and reaped immediate results because of it. Fortunately for him, he had his officers there to reason with him.
About a month ago, after church service, my family and I were sitting in the car.We were at my in-loves home waiting on them to arrive. The Holy Spirit spoke to me and said "Get out and run around this car!" So I did! I ran around our car three times, one of the in-loves car twice and around our car once more. Now previous to this date, I HAD (but I received healing a year prior, thank you, JESUS) knee issues. It runs in the family (no pun intended). Because of this I never really exercised or did anything athletic. Do you think that mattered to me or to God? ABSOLUTELY NOT! I did as I was told, no matter how I looked. You can imagine my husband's face as this all took place. I didn't tell him, I just did it. He laughed as The Holy Spirit gave him revelation of what was taking place.
I do not know for sure God reasoning behind the task but I can say that my family and I are still breathing! We are in great health! We have a roof over our heads and good food to eat! Not only that but two (2) of my siblings contacted me that same week. They shared testimonies of how God was speaking to them and causing them to prosper. Their hearts were so humbled because they know they did nothing to deserve this. They were previously unsaved and loving the world and the death it has to offer. These two went from living the "street life" with gang bangers and smoking constantly to seeing visions of God, hearing Him and feeling His love engulf them! TELL ME GOD AIN'T GOOD!
You just never know what God has planned. We can ponder and complain and doubt and stalked away as much as or even more that Naaman did. At the end of the day, when God speaks, JUST DO IT ! I don't even want to think of the consequences if I were disobedient. When you feel your faith in God wavering, ask Him to help your unbelief Mark 9:24, and JUST DO IT ! ! !
Sensing God
I pray that I'm pleasing in Your sight,
Oh God, have mercy on my soul.
For You delight in the prayers of the upright,
Using Your grace and unfailing love to console.
Hear my cry, oh Lord,
Harken Your ear and turn to me.
For on this prayer my heart is out poured,
Where Your will is, I want to be.
Touch my life, Oh Merciful One,
Fill it with all the fulness of You.
I want to bring You into remembrance of Your Son,
For it is His life & teachings in which I cling to.
May my aroma be a sweet smell,
As I offer myself; a living sacrifice.
Use me as Your place to dwell,
I pray that my mere form will suffice.
For I thirsted for You,
A well of Living Water is what You gave.
I hungered to know what is righteous & true,
And Your Daily Bread ceased that crave.
Oh God, have mercy on my soul.
For You delight in the prayers of the upright,
Using Your grace and unfailing love to console.
Hear my cry, oh Lord,
Harken Your ear and turn to me.
For on this prayer my heart is out poured,
Where Your will is, I want to be.
Touch my life, Oh Merciful One,
Fill it with all the fulness of You.
I want to bring You into remembrance of Your Son,
For it is His life & teachings in which I cling to.
May my aroma be a sweet smell,
As I offer myself; a living sacrifice.
Use me as Your place to dwell,
I pray that my mere form will suffice.
For I thirsted for You,
A well of Living Water is what You gave.
I hungered to know what is righteous & true,
And Your Daily Bread ceased that crave.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Where God Leads. . .
Where God leads. . .
there are still waters. Psalm 23:2
there is righteous living. Romans 6:16
there is life, security and protection from harm. Proverbs 19:23
there is prosperity. Proverbs 28:25
The Lord leads forth. . .
the prisoners with singing. Psalm 68:6
the humble in doing right. Psalm 25:9
When He leads, it is. . .
Into ALL truth. John 16:13
Along the paths we should follow. Isaiah 48:17
Away from sin and results in salvation. 2 Corinthians 7:10
In Christs' triumphal procession. 2 Corinthians 2:14
With unfailing love and faithfulness. Psalm 25:10
What's That Smell ??? It's Victory !
"For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?" Isaiah 43:19
I have this certain fragrance that I wear. I've been wearing it just about everyday, since last summer. Apparently, NO ONE has noticed it until a couple weeks ago. Seriously. My family, residents at my job and church members have all been complimenting me on how nice I smell. People whom I don't even know will sniff around until they realize that I am what they are smelling: TRUE STORY. Even my husband sat next to me and said "You smell good, bay." There was even a day when I felt "unsure" of myself but again, I was complimented on my aroma.
I placed these incidents in the back of my mind until God spoke one morning. He says He has made me a new women, even down to my scent. He dwells within me so it is He that people are picking up on. They are complimenting Christ within me!
As we grow in Him, He grows in us. This growth alerts the senses of those around us to see Who He is within us. People are catching "wind" of Him! And the time(s) we feel "unsure" are just that, feelings. No matter how we feel, He dwells within us! We are God's chosen vessels! You see, Our lives are a Christ-like fragrance rising up to God. But this fragrance is perceived differently by those who are being saved and by those who are perishing. 2Corinthians 2:15
This aroma is being released not only in the natural but in the spirit realm as well. The angels are rejoicing while demons are trembling. This Scent is sending out a signal to God's armies to keep us covered meanwhile reminding Satan that his so called reign is done; finished; OVER. This heavenly aroma will only become stronger as our relationship deepens with Him; reading and having fellowship with the Father. . . you will be like a pleasing sacrifice to me. And I will display my holiness through you as all the nations watch. Ezekiel 20:41
The deeper we grow, the more others will notice. Christ within us will become unconfined and unlimited. The flesh will die and therefore have no further authority. The Word of God will float around us in a beautiful cloud . People will begin to "sniff" us out for a Word and guidance. The enemywill is in fear us at first sight because he sees Christ when he sees us. He will smell us coming and flee in the name of Jesus!
Reference scriptures:Romans 8:10, Ephesians 6:11, Galatians 5:17, 2 Corinthians 5:17
I have this certain fragrance that I wear. I've been wearing it just about everyday, since last summer. Apparently, NO ONE has noticed it until a couple weeks ago. Seriously. My family, residents at my job and church members have all been complimenting me on how nice I smell. People whom I don't even know will sniff around until they realize that I am what they are smelling: TRUE STORY. Even my husband sat next to me and said "You smell good, bay." There was even a day when I felt "unsure" of myself but again, I was complimented on my aroma.
I placed these incidents in the back of my mind until God spoke one morning. He says He has made me a new women, even down to my scent. He dwells within me so it is He that people are picking up on. They are complimenting Christ within me!
As we grow in Him, He grows in us. This growth alerts the senses of those around us to see Who He is within us. People are catching "wind" of Him! And the time(s) we feel "unsure" are just that, feelings. No matter how we feel, He dwells within us! We are God's chosen vessels! You see, Our lives are a Christ-like fragrance rising up to God. But this fragrance is perceived differently by those who are being saved and by those who are perishing. 2Corinthians 2:15
This aroma is being released not only in the natural but in the spirit realm as well. The angels are rejoicing while demons are trembling. This Scent is sending out a signal to God's armies to keep us covered meanwhile reminding Satan that his so called reign is done; finished; OVER. This heavenly aroma will only become stronger as our relationship deepens with Him; reading and having fellowship with the Father. . . you will be like a pleasing sacrifice to me. And I will display my holiness through you as all the nations watch. Ezekiel 20:41
The deeper we grow, the more others will notice. Christ within us will become unconfined and unlimited. The flesh will die and therefore have no further authority. The Word of God will float around us in a beautiful cloud . People will begin to "sniff" us out for a Word and guidance. The enemy
Reference scriptures:Romans 8:10, Ephesians 6:11, Galatians 5:17, 2 Corinthians 5:17
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