I sent an item out by mail a couple of months ago. It was packaged real nice and I took the time to write a nice message, before it was mailed. I mailed it and never thought about it again. A couple of days ago, it came back. A Return to sender label was attached to the package. I may have had the wrong address or the person may have moved.
I had a thought this morning. I am so glad when we pray, God do not send our prayers back. The answer may be no, but He do not send them back, unopened. Be assured when you send a prayer up, it is received. All the prayers you pray are delivered to the Great I Am. He receives and answers everyone of them!! Glory to God!! Even better, we know the right address and we know He has not moved!! Glory to God!!
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My daughter and I are at a crosswalk. She is a senior and beginning to transition. She have a specific plan and I have a specific plan, and our plans do not match. She have a career choice in mind, matter of fact, she is adamant about this choice. As her parent, I do not feel it is a good fit for her based on her limitations. I have tried to influence her decision on what I think is a good fit.
One day we were walking and the subject came up. But this time it was different. When she spoke of her career choice, I saw something. Then I remember something, long time ago, I said I was going to do three things when I grew up, be a nurse, adopt a child, and write a book. I believe God put those in my spirit because I did all three!! So who am I to tell my daughter what she can not do? God spoke in my spirit, we can do all things through Him and I know the plans. He put us together for a reason and allowed me to train her up, but she is not mine, and I do not know the plans He have for her. So now I constantly remind myself to trust God and let go. This week God has showed up, two opportunities have come to my daughter. I am not sure how it will play out, but there may be a praise on the way. Wait.... there is a praise right now, just for the opportunity!!! God is good!!! ************************** (praise break) So, if you are in that place with your junior/senior...be still. Pray and trust God. He knows the plan. He allowed us to rear these children, but ultimately they belong to Him. If God has placed something in their spirit, we can not talk them out of it, and if it do not work out, at least they tried. We as parents need to let them have their own faith walk. He is their Father, as well. Jeremiah 1:5, Philippians 4:13 When I walk around my house, I like for it to be clean and everything in order. When I see things out of order, it bothers me and I feel like my house is unclean. I do not want visitors when my house is not clean.
What do I do? I clean it up!!! I get out the broom, mop, and cleaning supplies. When I am done I like to burn incense or plug up some type of air freshener, for a pleasing aroma throughout the house. ***************************************************************************************** The Holy Spirit can not dwell in an unclean place. You have to clean up. Get out your supplies. Read, study, and pray. As you continue to meditate and study on the Word of God, you become clean. You realize you can not go, do, or say some of the things you used to; you don't feel right. This is a daily process. Just like you have to continually clean a house, you have to continually clean your temple (body). Make sure you include prayer!! After you have done these things and have presented your temple to you Father, as a living sacrifice, pray. Prayers are a pleasing aroma up to God and your way of communicating with your Daddy . Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 5:2, Leviticus 4:31, Leviticus 6:15 What would you do without God's love and favor?
Where would you be? Today is testimony Tuesday, transparent day. My story is very long, but I'm going to give you a small part. I struggled with low self-esteem for many years. I constantly looked for love in all the wrong places. I did things that I am in no way proud of. But God!! I can not remember exactly when it was but I remember in my spirit hearing" enough is enough". I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. The two relationships I was involved in, yes two, were draining me and I was feeling so abused. Mind you they were not intentionally hurting me, they were only doing to me what I allowed them to do to me. Women know your worth!! I prayed and simply walked away. I am free!! I am free from the promiscuity! I am free from the abuse ( I allowed)!! I am so free!! I do not miss the nights of passion, that left me feeling hopeless the next day. If you are in a relationship that you know is not pleasing to God. Walk away. I promise you, God has something better. It was after I walked away and back into my Father's arms; He continued what He was already doing within me. That was years ago and I am still full of joy and peace. I am still celibate and serving the Lord!! I am loving this place I'm in right now. I no longer suffer with low self-esteem. My Daddy told me who I am, most importantly He told me He loves me!! Know your worth!! Trust God!! Move forward!! The enemy will have you think because things are going well in your life right now that you are in a good place. The devil is a liar!! God has more for you!! Do not be fooled by what appears good around you. Know your worth!! Celibate and Celebrating!!! I love you. Somebody need to hear those words today. I love you. I do not care what you have done. I do not care about what has happened to you. I do not care that you are not perfect.
I love you. As you go about your day, repeat, I love you. God loves you. He loves you. Nothing you do can change that. He loves you. My child the love that I have for you, is immeasurable and true. I formed you and sanctified you for this day. Knowing you would stumble along the way. Look up and know I am here. Today we will face your biggest fear. Yes, I love you and I am near. GOD One day I ran into a former co-worker. We talked for about 30 minutes or more. She asked me about my children, my ex-husband, and what I was doing in my nursing career. I could tell by her questions she knew me well.
But I could not remember her name. I could not remember much about her. That was years ago and I still can not think of her name. *************************** God knows all about you. He knows the hairs on your head. He created you. If you ran into God today, would you know His name? Would you have questions for Him? Not the basic, how are you doing, but do you know Him intimately? Do you know him as Jehovah Jireh? Do you know Him as Jehovah Shalom? Do you know Him as Jehovah Nissi? Do you know Him as Jehovah Rapha? Do you know Him as Abba? Do you know Him as your redeemer, protector, and lover of your soul? Do you know Him? I pray that when you encounter God you know Him. In order for us to know about our history, others researched and explored the things of the past. Explorers went digging deep in the ground and searching high in the mountains to find out about dinosaurs, volcanoes, the Egyptians, etc.
Where am I going this morning? In order for you to know who God is and who you are is to do some research and exploring. Research and explore the Word of God. Dig deep and search high for understanding, knowledge, and wisdom. Research the scriptures that tell you; you are the head and not the tail. Research the scriptures that tell you; faith the size of the mustard is all you need. Research the scriptures that tell you to love God and your neighbors. Research the answer for spiritual warfare. Research. Research. Research. There is so much God has left for you in His Word, He is waiting on you to find what He left just for you. Will you research and explore, so you can reach out and share, with others what God has for them? Tick-tock. Tick-tock.
The clock continues. The hours, minutes, seconds, continue to go forward. We often say- I will do it later, I will do it tomorrow, or I will get to it, but what if our time stops. What if our later does not come? What if our tomorrow does not come? What if we never get to it? What has God told you to do but you have not moved? What vision has He given to you, made it plain, yet you will not move? Are you waiting on later, tomorrow, or when you can get to it? My friends, do it now. Period. When God called you, you were qualified. When God gave you the vision, He already had the provision. He is not dependent on you, you are dependent on Him,and it is by His strength that you move. The time is now, not later. The time is now, not tomorrow. The time is now, not when you get to it. When you take a step forward and say yes, He will do the rest. Tick-tock, Tick- tock The highest form of praise! Hallelujah!! Hallelujah!! Hallelujah!!
Put a praise on it!! Whatever "it" is.... Hallelujah!! God is great- Hallelujah!! God is mighty- Hallelujah!! He woke you up this morning- Hallelujah!! Your family is fine- Hallelujah!! You have your right mind- Hallelujah!! God is good- Hallelujah!! God is the Healer- Hallelujah!! God is the Provider- Hallelujah!! God we love you- Hallelujah!! God we worship you- Hallelujah!! Hallelujah!! Hallelujah!! Hallelujah!! We have to praise and press our way through. The road we travel does not always feel or look like we want it to, but we know God is with us. God will never leave or forsake us. No weapon formed will prosper. So look at those issues of life this morning, look for Jesus in "it" , and put a praise on "it"! HALLELUJAH!! We need to pray. In 1 Thessalonians 5:17, we are reminded to pray without ceasing. I understand that more today than ever before. I find myself praying all day in various places, driving the car, in the shower, walking in the store, at my desk, wherever I am, I am in constant communication with the Father. That communication with Him gives me peace.
It appears to be a losing battle here on Earth. But we know better. We know we have the victory. We know there is hope. It is so dark and devastating these days. But there is light!! We are the light. We need to humble ourselves. We need to seek His face. We need to pray. When we pray on one accord, we release power in the spiritual realm, and that releases victory in the physical realm. Let us pray. Let us pray for marriages, the election, senseless killings, police brutality, sex exploitation of our children, and everything that does not line up with the will of God for this land. We have the power, if we would just pray without ceasing. Will you pray with me? Let us pray. |
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