It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. (1 Cor. 1:30)
I call it Amazing Plan & Design for us by God; placing within us a desire for our hearts to connect to Him - Our Father. The devil knows that when we truly connect, heart-to-heart with our Father, God moves powerfully. SO the devil seeps into our lives distrust and lies, distracting us with promises that cannot fulfill the desire and longing within our souls. Woe to us if our eyes have not been opened to the truth and we do not know Jesus. For we will be K.O. by the devil before we can even stand. But we don't have to lose. Christ died for us and it is as simple as believing this and WE WIN!!!
If you do not know Jesus pray with me:
Heavenly Father, I thank You for loving me. I thank You for Your faithfulness in keeping me. I thank You for sending Your son to die for me so that I may live. I believe Jesus that You were born of the flesh, died on the cross, and rose again to life. Jesus, come into my heart. I declare You my Lord and Savior. I believe in my heart that I am saved. I thank You. In Jesus' name. Amen
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
How can I Love You Jesus?
In the middle of my prayer session,...Jesus gave me a word that is soo true and echoes with everything in my heart. I asked Jesus "How can I love You in my own special way?"...He said "By Loving others". And it's that simple, Jesus loves me and I can love Him back by loving others. The genuine, pure, unhindered, response of love and worship when Jesus touches and heals...we are to direct that to others, pouring into them. So they can know Jesus and come to Him. And He can touch and heal their lives too. Soo simple...
Thursday, May 14, 2009
How to stand
Soo...the first thing I've learned, especially recently...Be careful what you ask of and from God. It is not about having strings attached, but I feel there should be a fine print that says "Notice: Fulfillment of said prayer request may not necessarily come in the manner you desire. Worthwhile results are usually preceeded by intense trials, shaking the ground you walk on and belief, and yes even your well being. However, all leave an imprint of your Creator - Almighty God - in your mind, in your life, and most importantly upon your heart"
As I go through all this...I know I'm not alone. Jesus provides me strength. I am precious to Him. Everyday walking into work is a battle field. I pray up...mentally gird my mind and heart. I thank God for His necessary armor and my guardian angels warring on my behalf. I'm covered by the blood of Jesus and therefore unstoppable! Before I know it demands, last minute changes to deadline projects. And I'm thinking to myself people cant live this way, under constant high pressure...But I hear Your voice Father...reminding me.. I AM A CONQUEROR!!! You made me that way. I will press forward, one breath at a time, praying, and believing. And when I cant take it anymore...PRAISE is all I can do...For Father You are God, the Great I Am...it doesnt matter what my situation is...You are GOD and You are ABLE!!!
Heavenly Father, I may not be able to talk about rejoicing or say it out loud...not any more...because deep within my heart, deep down in the essence of my being, my Spirit knows. You have moved me from head-knowledge of love and ability, to heart-knowledge of Your sustaining ever-present love...All I have to do is think upon the last 2 weeks and smile...despite how horrible I felt/am feeling...my flesh giving way...my heart still says believe, stand, and hope. So Father I give You glory today, in all that I do. My one desire is to bring Your heart joy everytime You look upon me. To cause You to say "Now, this is my daughter!"....Father I thank You for everything You have done, are doing, and will do for me. I believe You, I trust You, and I adore You this day. Father, You are my God... Your dominion is eternal... And I know that You are faithful to all Your promises, righteous in all Your ways, and loving towards me Your daughter. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. And in faith I stand. Amen
As I go through all this...I know I'm not alone. Jesus provides me strength. I am precious to Him. Everyday walking into work is a battle field. I pray up...mentally gird my mind and heart. I thank God for His necessary armor and my guardian angels warring on my behalf. I'm covered by the blood of Jesus and therefore unstoppable! Before I know it demands, last minute changes to deadline projects. And I'm thinking to myself people cant live this way, under constant high pressure...But I hear Your voice Father...reminding me.. I AM A CONQUEROR!!! You made me that way. I will press forward, one breath at a time, praying, and believing. And when I cant take it anymore...PRAISE is all I can do...For Father You are God, the Great I Am...it doesnt matter what my situation is...You are GOD and You are ABLE!!!
Heavenly Father, I may not be able to talk about rejoicing or say it out loud...not any more...because deep within my heart, deep down in the essence of my being, my Spirit knows. You have moved me from head-knowledge of love and ability, to heart-knowledge of Your sustaining ever-present love...All I have to do is think upon the last 2 weeks and smile...despite how horrible I felt/am feeling...my flesh giving way...my heart still says believe, stand, and hope. So Father I give You glory today, in all that I do. My one desire is to bring Your heart joy everytime You look upon me. To cause You to say "Now, this is my daughter!"....Father I thank You for everything You have done, are doing, and will do for me. I believe You, I trust You, and I adore You this day. Father, You are my God... Your dominion is eternal... And I know that You are faithful to all Your promises, righteous in all Your ways, and loving towards me Your daughter. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. And in faith I stand. Amen
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
The Stand
Father, I have done all I was able to do! Pressed, believed, hoped, dreamed, prayed...the sound of shutting doors is becoming all too familiar. When my soul is crushed, I know God that you're still GOD!!! Your dominion is Everlasting and my hope is in You...my hope is You - Your unfailing nature, unchanging character, faithfulness to Your promises. You always come through...I wont quit believing, for Father, You have been my God my whole life...loving me from afar and now within. I have given my life to You Jesus, and I still renew my committment today. I will persevere, ever straining towards the goal set before me. devil, I wont quit praising the Almighty God...For my destiny is in God's hands and not Yours. This battle is not mine, but God has already declared the victory over you devil!!! I know and I see it, that everyday, Father, You are developing the woman that You created me to be...I'm learning to anchor all that I am, believe in, hope for, trust and love in You alone Father. And that to me is the best thing in the entire world. I ask that You continue to prune me, cleanse me, sanctify me, mold me, transform my life. I am Yours...All I ask is that You open my spiritual ears and eyes to Your Holy Spirit. May my heart always respond to You in love...Father I'm keeping the faith alive, even still...I know You will come through for me...You are able...even if You dont I still love, adore, worship, & praise You Father.
"But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies." (2 Corinthians 4: 7-10)
"But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies." (2 Corinthians 4: 7-10)
Monday, May 4, 2009
Psalm 121
I am a fan of Psalm 121, not just because it was one of the first ones I memorized, but because David acknolwedges that God is faithful in rescuing and keeping us ...So..lesson learnt today. Help from God comes in multiple ways. We have to be open to all of them. Yes,He wants us looking up to Him as the source of everything, but our focus should not always be soo concentrated up that we miss receiving help from around us...
But today, BIG humbling point from the Almighty, who's sense of humor is extrodinaire...God brought me help and I had to accept it...no other choice...for anxiety was rushing in to overwhelm me and fear was more than happy to knock-me out... The take home point today is...Yes God is our help! Yes we are commanded to walk victoriously, For Greater is He that is in us than the enemy or his emissaries. However, our help comes from other angels and people, if we would just ask and be open to receiving. God may have softened another's heart towards helping you or has placed what you need in another person...There's no shame in asking. We cant do this "life thing" on our own...We will always need God & others.
But today, BIG humbling point from the Almighty, who's sense of humor is extrodinaire...God brought me help and I had to accept it...no other choice...for anxiety was rushing in to overwhelm me and fear was more than happy to knock-me out... The take home point today is...Yes God is our help! Yes we are commanded to walk victoriously, For Greater is He that is in us than the enemy or his emissaries. However, our help comes from other angels and people, if we would just ask and be open to receiving. God may have softened another's heart towards helping you or has placed what you need in another person...There's no shame in asking. We cant do this "life thing" on our own...We will always need God & others.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Pushing Through
If I could title this season of my life, it would be just that. God has been pushing me out of my comfort zone, placing me in situations that are physically, mentally, and emotionally trying and pressing. It's not fun going through but coming out victorious makes it worthwhile. I just finished walking 20 miles in 6hrs. Now...if someone had told me that I could do this...I would have thought their elevator doesnt go all the way up. But I did, with smiles, prayers, song in my heart, and great friends. The weather was perfect for walking and by mile 16 I was almost inspired to run the rest of the way.
The beginning started off with the 20 miles ahead of me, oh the excitement and energy! During the walk... painful at times, my legs were hurting, but had to keep stepping, and counting down the miles to the end. The last 2 miles route were the same first 2 miles that began the walk, but this time returning was different. Crossing the finishing line, I came back, changed...having covered 20 miles...met people along the way...memories, crossed different landscapes...physically exhausted, but spiritually inspired and emotionally high. I guess walking with God and life is kinda the same. We start off with an idea of things to come, but the specifics/details occur through experiences that change us oftentimes for the better. We are called to walk out our victorious rights obtained by the shed blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Today was very fulfilling...and I'm blessed to have been a blessing to some hungry families somewhere. I pressed through, kept believing, and overcame. Thanks Jesus for Your strength and faithfulness.
The beginning started off with the 20 miles ahead of me, oh the excitement and energy! During the walk... painful at times, my legs were hurting, but had to keep stepping, and counting down the miles to the end. The last 2 miles route were the same first 2 miles that began the walk, but this time returning was different. Crossing the finishing line, I came back, changed...having covered 20 miles...met people along the way...memories, crossed different landscapes...physically exhausted, but spiritually inspired and emotionally high. I guess walking with God and life is kinda the same. We start off with an idea of things to come, but the specifics/details occur through experiences that change us oftentimes for the better. We are called to walk out our victorious rights obtained by the shed blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Today was very fulfilling...and I'm blessed to have been a blessing to some hungry families somewhere. I pressed through, kept believing, and overcame. Thanks Jesus for Your strength and faithfulness.
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