FAITH says keep going, keep believing, keep fighting. 1st instruction from the Lord in Dec. 2018 for my current Crazy Faith journey: "Get your weight under control." Goodbye 245. Hello 145...in the very near future. Thank You, Lord, for the supernatural strength to overcome!
If the Lord needs to use a license plate on the highway to remind you of something, He will. LOL!!! Waiting on Him in this microwave world can be a challenge. His ways, thoughts, & timing differ from ours. But...He knows what He's doing & He's working in your waiting! Trust!
Jesus will "receive us to Himself" when we die, but I believe this happens in life, too. I just went thru an incredibly intimate time of healing w/Him; I felt closer to Him than ever. It was like He "took me to Himself" to heal me & give me a fresh start here. Simply amazing!!
Buying a car soon & feel unprepared. The other night, the Lord reminded me how He lead me to buy my 1st home in '17, when I was also unprepared. In fact, He gave me Deut 8 for the move & there is a literal fig tree in my front yard! So, trust & remember what HE's already done!
18 yrs ago, I was born again. There began true intimacy w/Jesus, which involved extensive studying & journaling. Incredible. Now? The Lord has opened a door for me to share this healing & wisdom. It is so awesome to be aligned w/Him. Don't miss out. Thank You, Jesus!
God's patience far outweighs human patience. He'll be patient with us while He teaches us patience as we battle with impatience. I've wanted to quit in my current season many times recently, but He has continued to patiently lead the way, helping me to avoid quitting. Amazing!
Been writing & waiting on God for 18 yrs in one area of my life. Found this old devo by Rick Warren with my writings. Ironic? I think not. LOL. It's talking about waiting. Thank you for the reminder, Lord, as I seek You for next steps...in my writing! Full circle...
The abundant life in Jesus may include monetary wealth, but it might not. But get this. Regardless of your economic status at any time, an abundance of spiritual wealth (i.e., being fully invested in a personal relationship w/Him) is infinitely available 24/7/365. TY, Lord!!!
In this crazy world of unpredictable twists & turns, there is a stable foundation available. Jesus. Keeping our minds on "things above" and eyes on Him through it all will give us the peace that passes all understanding. He's got the whole world in His hands, so look to Him!
The Lord is so trustworthy that He understands how and why you lost your trust in Him, in others, and in yourself. Be 100% transparent with Him about it. He will help you rebuild your trust so that you can, in turn, fully embrace and put this beautiful Proverb into practice.
I was once rooted in Co-Dependency. Some fruits of that were addiction & unGodly relationships. I am now rooted in Christ. The fruits of His Spirit are found in Galatians 5:22-23. We'll never be perfect this side of Heaven, but decisions rooted in HIM are so much healthier!!
Cast ALL of your anxiety on Jesus. Your cares, concerns, questions, triumphs, tragedies, joys, sorrows.
The list is endless because His grace is endless. He cares for you at every stage of your life. Now that is some amazing unconditional LOVE!
You wait & wait...& wait on the Lord. You get weary & want to quit waiting. Move on. Cut your losses. Leave & grieve. Then? He reminds you of Joel 2:25 & He makes a move toward that restoration. If the waiting has you on edge, hold on a little longer & trust His timing...
You are enough because Jesus is enough. Yes, He requires & desires for us to heal, grow, & transform under His lead, but He loves us "just as we are" as we go through necessary spiritual changes w/Him. In a world full of comparison, this is a beautiful truth! Thank You, Lord!
Jeremiah 17:14. Been rolling Scripture videos through the night (while I sleep) for about 18 months now. Loved the fact that it was stuck on this verse when I opened my eyes this morning, especially after 2 years of "deepest roots" healing with the Lord. He amazes me!
Being IN Christ 24/7/365 is the point of knowing Jesus. He wants true INtimacy w/us. When we're INgrafted IN Him, we become new creations. It's deeper than being in church or simply going through religious motions. Being IN Christ means allowing Him INto your deepest roots!
18 years ago today, I was born again. John 3:1-8. 10 years ago, I recorded this song. It is still one of my favorites. We MUST be BORN AGAIN!! "Born Again" (Third Day, covered by Angi Waldrop)
Nobody told me, when I was growing up in church, that this would be a process. Now, the Lord can do anything in a split second, but He does love to take us through processes of healing and cleansing. That's one way we can truly get to know His heart and character...
Last night, I said: "Lord, I'm expired. I'm done believing for (XYZ). It's too impossible." Then, a FB memory from '22 pinged my phone. Ha! He's asking me to keep believing for some things that already seem "dead". OK then. After all, He can breathe life into anything...
It's not just a new year, but in Christ, you will become a new YOU. He is a Master Gardener - the master of heart & soul recultivation - when we give our lives to Him. We can process & put the past behind us & then focus on the new things that He is doing as He leads the way!