Matthew 16:24-25 The Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it.
In 2006 when I closed my Curves franchises, I remember the puzzled look on Rose`s face when she ask of me what was I going to do next. Without hesitation I responded, "I`m going to work for God." I must confess at the time I had no idea when, where, what or how!
Six years later without formal schooling, I was recently hired by Marketplace Chaplains USA, as a part-time chaplain and member of their chaplain team. If you are like me, you had no clue that such a company exist. So how did I find out about their open position. God! Well, for sure He has been answering prayer and directing my steps. Isaiah 25:1 O LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done marvelous things, things planned long ago.
My friend, Debbie our administrative assistant at church, invited me to her home to join she and a friend for lunch and a time prayer. Through out the past year Debbie and I have prayed together many times, mid-week in the privacy of the sanctuary at church. Just the two of us, praising and praying to God, soaking in the presence of the LORD.
This time, my spirit filled friend felt the nudge to get her ordained friend Donna, a current chaplain at Marketplace, and I together. She had no clue why, just for a time of prayer. After sharing a delightful lunch Donna and I started chatting. Her job involved visiting work places and ministering to employees as a trained, experienced, dedicated care-giver. I was amazed, that was the exact thing that God had me doing while I worked at my Little Debbie job. That was the reason I started this blog, to share my experiences and to glorify God and His mighty works Psalm 73:28 But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign LORD my refuge; I will tell of all your deeds.
Donna also shared that she was planning to leave her position at Marketplace, one thing lead to another. I now have new part-time job. God has placed me in a new and exciting position at Marketplace Chaplains, yes I get paid to share the "Good News and Pray." I`m still in awe of my faithful God!
In the past six years, God had truly taken me by the hand, healed, taught, restored, renewed, answered prayers and directed my steps. What are his plans for me for the next six years, not sure! Maybe some additional education, I`m only 61 years young. He`s large and in charge, and I know his voice; I will continue in obedience with desire for His divine guidance.
I`ve included parts of a Memorial Day message from Marketplace Chaplains, please visit website if you desire additional info.
Blessings and Peace, ROSE, I`M WORKING FOR GOD, AMEN!
Marketplace Chaplains USA's Rallying Cry
"CHAPLAINS CARING FOR WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES"
May 2012
I was privileged to serve for more than 20 years as an Air Force Reserve Officer in readiness for being called to battle. The faces and names of so many with whom I served flood my mind on Memorial Day.
The battlefield is a stark reality and our troops in far distant lands are in danger moment by moment. We pray for their safety and safe return. You and I, here at home, see the front lines of another battlefield in our neighborhoods and communities and, perhaps, in our own families.
The evil one lurks at every turn, seeking to devour and destroy; drugs, depression, discord ... just look at the rate of divorce in our churches, and outside of them as well. Conflict - absolutely ... danger, for sure. Lives literally snuffed out with anger, hate, jealousy and disconnection that impact all of life going forward. We have often heard ... "we're still friends" and "we did it for the kids" ... that is not the reality.
You and I are on the front lines. You and I are setting examples in our family and the extended family of our client employees we visit daily. You and I are being watched ... do you know it; can you feel it
Our strength, presence and image comes not from us, but from Christ and Christ alone. When we are in His Word, when we are prayed up, when we are humbled by the reality of our representing HIM, when there is nothing more of us, then, it is Him, praise God. Those we serve must see that and, I want you to know, they do. The client owners are so grateful for your every expression of care in word and deed, and so am I. When I'm talking to company Presidents everywhere and they say "thank you, I just love my Chaplains," my buttons burst with thanksgiving.
We have built and continue to build our Marketplace Chaplain family with warriors ready to face battle - that's what you are doing, around the clock, moment by moment. I just heard a client owner telling another client owner in the same business that having a Marketplace Chaplain was the very best decision they had ever made. Did you hear that ... the very best decision, to have you by their side, in and through the battle of life. You and I are truly on the front lines and I thank you for your service. You are seeking out the wounded, binding them up and saving lives ... oh, we pray, that none might perish.
Did I tell you I am proud of you - well, I am. To God be all the Glory and Praise.
Press on; keep looking up.
Blessings.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Unbound Day 396
Last week I attended another healing seminar, this one is called "Unbound." Neil Lozano and his wife travel extensively lecturing, teaching and applying their foundations of love for Jesus, as the requisite for all deliverance. Deliverance what an intimidating word! Not. Deliverance is a good word. It is taking hold of the full freedom God has given to you in His Kingdom.
Did I receive deliverance? Yes. Did green bile flow from my mouth as my head spun out of control, of course not! Deliverance is not exorcism, deliverance transfers us from one kingdom to another; from darkness to truth and light. 1 John 5:19 We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one. We know also that the son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true---even in his son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
As I strive and pray to walk a life of holiness, God has begun and continues the tedious job of cleansing, restoring and renewing me to the fearfully and wonderfully made daughter that he created. This on going clean-up is proving to be a long and extensive process, but well worth the work. Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thought. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
The Unbound ministry teaches deliverance as understanding, "Five Keys," repent, forgive, renounce in the name of Jesus, take authority in the name of Jesus, and receive the Father`s blessing. How simple is that? Just imagine a treasure chest of riches yours for the taking, five keys open the chest and receive the riches. Freedom and deliverance.
But what stands in the way; is it God given free-will that holds us captive in bondage to sin under Satan authority. Is it my will to stay in the stagnation of hurts, lies and strongholds or do I choose to make healing progress by walking in and through the pain and discomfort. Bring on the Kleenex's Father God, I`m ready. I choose to depart from the wilderness striving to reach the mountain top, receiving all that God has planned for me. Show me the face of Jesus! Matthew 17:1-2 After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was tranformed before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light.
Renounce--- to give up, especially by formal declaration, repudiate,disown; I am so done with this! Renunciation breaks the power of our enemies, verbalizing the authority releases the stronghold of lies over us and breaks Satan's legal access over us. Renunciation is part of our ongoing conversion. After we make a personal decision to follow Christ, we must choose to become His disciple and be like Him by renouncing anything that does not belong to Christ.
In the name of Jesus, I renounce bitterness. In the name of Jesus I renounce hatred. In the name of Jesus, I renounce anger, rebellion, self-will, stubbornness, quarreling, control, retaliation, accusation, rejection, insecurity, jealousy, withdrawal, escape(biggy for addiction), depression, heaviness, fear, pride, doubt, lust, greed, compulsive behavior, guilt, the occult.....anything strike home?
Desire, another very important key. Desire to know the will and the ways of our Heavenly Father! Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of you heart. Psalm 119:2 Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their hearts. Proverb 13:12 Hope deferred makes a heart sick but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. Isaiah 26:9 My soul yearns for you in the night; in the morning my spirit longs for you. When your judgments come upon earth, the people of the world learn righteousness. 1 John 2:15-17 Do not love the world or anything in the world. if anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For everything in the world---the craving of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does--come not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever. What is the desire of your heart?
Last night at another healing and prayer class that I `m taking, my friend Maria said to me, "you look good.....I mean from the inside out good, peaceful good!" I responded, "I`m UNBOUND."
Father God, I thank you for the desire that I have for you, I thank you for the Unbound Ministry, I look forward to sharing what I`m learning for your glory. Amen.
Did I receive deliverance? Yes. Did green bile flow from my mouth as my head spun out of control, of course not! Deliverance is not exorcism, deliverance transfers us from one kingdom to another; from darkness to truth and light. 1 John 5:19 We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one. We know also that the son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true---even in his son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
As I strive and pray to walk a life of holiness, God has begun and continues the tedious job of cleansing, restoring and renewing me to the fearfully and wonderfully made daughter that he created. This on going clean-up is proving to be a long and extensive process, but well worth the work. Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thought. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
The Unbound ministry teaches deliverance as understanding, "Five Keys," repent, forgive, renounce in the name of Jesus, take authority in the name of Jesus, and receive the Father`s blessing. How simple is that? Just imagine a treasure chest of riches yours for the taking, five keys open the chest and receive the riches. Freedom and deliverance.
But what stands in the way; is it God given free-will that holds us captive in bondage to sin under Satan authority. Is it my will to stay in the stagnation of hurts, lies and strongholds or do I choose to make healing progress by walking in and through the pain and discomfort. Bring on the Kleenex's Father God, I`m ready. I choose to depart from the wilderness striving to reach the mountain top, receiving all that God has planned for me. Show me the face of Jesus! Matthew 17:1-2 After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was tranformed before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light.
Renounce--- to give up, especially by formal declaration, repudiate,disown; I am so done with this! Renunciation breaks the power of our enemies, verbalizing the authority releases the stronghold of lies over us and breaks Satan's legal access over us. Renunciation is part of our ongoing conversion. After we make a personal decision to follow Christ, we must choose to become His disciple and be like Him by renouncing anything that does not belong to Christ.
In the name of Jesus, I renounce bitterness. In the name of Jesus I renounce hatred. In the name of Jesus, I renounce anger, rebellion, self-will, stubbornness, quarreling, control, retaliation, accusation, rejection, insecurity, jealousy, withdrawal, escape(biggy for addiction), depression, heaviness, fear, pride, doubt, lust, greed, compulsive behavior, guilt, the occult.....anything strike home?
Desire, another very important key. Desire to know the will and the ways of our Heavenly Father! Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of you heart. Psalm 119:2 Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their hearts. Proverb 13:12 Hope deferred makes a heart sick but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. Isaiah 26:9 My soul yearns for you in the night; in the morning my spirit longs for you. When your judgments come upon earth, the people of the world learn righteousness. 1 John 2:15-17 Do not love the world or anything in the world. if anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For everything in the world---the craving of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does--come not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever. What is the desire of your heart?
Last night at another healing and prayer class that I `m taking, my friend Maria said to me, "you look good.....I mean from the inside out good, peaceful good!" I responded, "I`m UNBOUND."
Father God, I thank you for the desire that I have for you, I thank you for the Unbound Ministry, I look forward to sharing what I`m learning for your glory. Amen.
Monday, April 30, 2012
I Was, I Am, I Will Be Day 395
James 1:2-6 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trails of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
I was a lost vessel, bobbing and weaving aimlessly in a sea of defeat destruction and bondage. I now have a captain who is large and in charge! I`m merely a passenger, as God navigates this fractured earthly container. Thank you, Father God! It wasn`t until I truly received Jesus Christ as my savior, that I surrendered the helm to His control and direction.
James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trail, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
I was in bondage, a believer of lies decieved by the Satan and his band of ruling spirits. Deuteronomy 11:16 Be careful, or you will be enticed to turn away and worship other gods, and bow down to them. I was an alcoholic, nurturing the addiction that allowed me to escape reality, pain and suffering. I am celebrating six years of sobriety while walking in and through spiritual, physical and inner healing.
I was trapped in guilt, shame, insecurity, rejection and feeling unworthy, excising in a life of fear and doubts. Ignorant to the truth. Not any more, with perseverance and obedience to God`s will for my life, I have died from self---- striving and desiring holiness. Ephesians 5:15-18 Be very careful, then how you live--not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are full of evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the LORD`S will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which lead to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.
I am God`s child. I have been justified, (just as if I`ve never sinned). I am united with the LORD and I am one spirit with Him. I have been bought with a price. I belong to God. I have direct access to God through the Holy Spirit.
I am free forever from condemnation. I am free from any condemning charges against me. I cannot be separated from the love of God. I am confident that the good work that God has begun in me will be perfected. I have not been given the spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind. I can find grace and mercy in time of need. So long Satan-----I am born of God and the evil one cannot touch me.
I am a branch of the true Vine, and channel of His life. I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit. I am Christ`s personal witness. I am God`s co-worker. I am God`s workmanship. I may approach God with freedom and confidence. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
To function in the will of God: apply Biblical principles, seek wise council, know the Spirit man and live in peace! Colossians 3:15-16 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your heart to God.
I was, I am, I will be, thank you Father God! I was unemployed, I now have a new job (tell you about it later) Have a blessed day!
James 4:7-10 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. HUMBLE yourselves before the LORD, and he will lift you up.
Thank your LORD, AMEN!
I was a lost vessel, bobbing and weaving aimlessly in a sea of defeat destruction and bondage. I now have a captain who is large and in charge! I`m merely a passenger, as God navigates this fractured earthly container. Thank you, Father God! It wasn`t until I truly received Jesus Christ as my savior, that I surrendered the helm to His control and direction.
James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trail, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
I was in bondage, a believer of lies decieved by the Satan and his band of ruling spirits. Deuteronomy 11:16 Be careful, or you will be enticed to turn away and worship other gods, and bow down to them. I was an alcoholic, nurturing the addiction that allowed me to escape reality, pain and suffering. I am celebrating six years of sobriety while walking in and through spiritual, physical and inner healing.
I was trapped in guilt, shame, insecurity, rejection and feeling unworthy, excising in a life of fear and doubts. Ignorant to the truth. Not any more, with perseverance and obedience to God`s will for my life, I have died from self---- striving and desiring holiness. Ephesians 5:15-18 Be very careful, then how you live--not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are full of evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the LORD`S will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which lead to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.
I am God`s child. I have been justified, (just as if I`ve never sinned). I am united with the LORD and I am one spirit with Him. I have been bought with a price. I belong to God. I have direct access to God through the Holy Spirit.
I am free forever from condemnation. I am free from any condemning charges against me. I cannot be separated from the love of God. I am confident that the good work that God has begun in me will be perfected. I have not been given the spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind. I can find grace and mercy in time of need. So long Satan-----I am born of God and the evil one cannot touch me.
I am a branch of the true Vine, and channel of His life. I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit. I am Christ`s personal witness. I am God`s co-worker. I am God`s workmanship. I may approach God with freedom and confidence. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
To function in the will of God: apply Biblical principles, seek wise council, know the Spirit man and live in peace! Colossians 3:15-16 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your heart to God.
I was, I am, I will be, thank you Father God! I was unemployed, I now have a new job (tell you about it later) Have a blessed day!
James 4:7-10 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. HUMBLE yourselves before the LORD, and he will lift you up.
Thank your LORD, AMEN!
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Stocking Shelves Day 394
Isaiah 55:6 Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near.
Since I`m still unemployed, yes I looking for a job but the right job for this season of my life, I`ve been helping fellow distributors pack out shelves on weekends. As independent distributors the only way they get a weekend off is to hire someone, like me, to replenish their product to the shelves on weekends. Preforming this simplistic task often allows distributors a much needed break; preventing burn-out which was one of down-falls!
This weekend I packed out for Thomas England/Arnold bread distributor, Josh at three of his stores. Sure are a lots of different kinds of breads and muffins. I remember when there was only white, rye and wheat; do we really need all of these choices or does it just add confusion to a simple task? Too many choices and free-will, is that how we get into trouble?
One of the benefits of packing out, is that I get to see familiar faces and visit with friends from my distributor days. I surely miss the people more than my Little Debbie job itself! Saturday morning Dusty was the receiver of the day at Walmart, a single mother working hard to raise and support her children. I immediately sensed that something was wrong with the usual smiling upbeat receiver.
When I inquired she tired to conceal her pain, but it showed through. She shared that she was just having some difficult times and consumed with worry. Her sister`s wedding was coming up and anything that could go wrong was indeed going wrong. I tried to assure her that worrying wasn`t the answered and that everything would work out. As tears trickled down her face, she confessed that her 58 year old father was recently diagnosed with third stage cancer. No doubt the true reason for pain and suffering. She was consumed by fear.
Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the LORD always, I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evidentt to all. The LORD is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Without reservation, she accepted my offer for prayer. I gently hugged her as I softly whispered prayerful words of love, encouragement and faith in God. She said that she has been praying and that perhaps for the first time in his life, her father is turning to the LORD. Dusty thanked me, I assured her that I would continue to pray.
The next day when I returned to pack out, I found Dusty busy at her receiving duties. I gently slipped two small wooden pocket crosses into her hand; one for her and one for her father. Again, tears peacefully flowed as she graciously accepted the gift. In our times of pain and suffering holding on to Jesus is our strength.
Psalm 18:32-33 It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to standd on the heights.
Father God, I thank you for this special time to witness and minister to Dusty, seems that her shelves were empty too! I pray that you will heal her father, but most importantly, draw him into an eternal relationship with you. Open his eyes and soul to receive the precious gift of Jesus Christ. Amen!
Since I`m still unemployed, yes I looking for a job but the right job for this season of my life, I`ve been helping fellow distributors pack out shelves on weekends. As independent distributors the only way they get a weekend off is to hire someone, like me, to replenish their product to the shelves on weekends. Preforming this simplistic task often allows distributors a much needed break; preventing burn-out which was one of down-falls!
This weekend I packed out for Thomas England/Arnold bread distributor, Josh at three of his stores. Sure are a lots of different kinds of breads and muffins. I remember when there was only white, rye and wheat; do we really need all of these choices or does it just add confusion to a simple task? Too many choices and free-will, is that how we get into trouble?
One of the benefits of packing out, is that I get to see familiar faces and visit with friends from my distributor days. I surely miss the people more than my Little Debbie job itself! Saturday morning Dusty was the receiver of the day at Walmart, a single mother working hard to raise and support her children. I immediately sensed that something was wrong with the usual smiling upbeat receiver.
When I inquired she tired to conceal her pain, but it showed through. She shared that she was just having some difficult times and consumed with worry. Her sister`s wedding was coming up and anything that could go wrong was indeed going wrong. I tried to assure her that worrying wasn`t the answered and that everything would work out. As tears trickled down her face, she confessed that her 58 year old father was recently diagnosed with third stage cancer. No doubt the true reason for pain and suffering. She was consumed by fear.
Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the LORD always, I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evidentt to all. The LORD is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Without reservation, she accepted my offer for prayer. I gently hugged her as I softly whispered prayerful words of love, encouragement and faith in God. She said that she has been praying and that perhaps for the first time in his life, her father is turning to the LORD. Dusty thanked me, I assured her that I would continue to pray.
The next day when I returned to pack out, I found Dusty busy at her receiving duties. I gently slipped two small wooden pocket crosses into her hand; one for her and one for her father. Again, tears peacefully flowed as she graciously accepted the gift. In our times of pain and suffering holding on to Jesus is our strength.
Psalm 18:32-33 It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to standd on the heights.
Father God, I thank you for this special time to witness and minister to Dusty, seems that her shelves were empty too! I pray that you will heal her father, but most importantly, draw him into an eternal relationship with you. Open his eyes and soul to receive the precious gift of Jesus Christ. Amen!
Monday, April 16, 2012
Blood Work - God`s Work Day 393
Colossians 4:2-6 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Sometimes I am just blown away by our amazing God; how does he do what he does? That`s simple he`s God, I don`t have to understand, I just have to have faith and believe in his awesome power. After a twelve hour fast I was off to get some routine blood work, nothing special! A half a mile from the house I realized that I left the paperwork for the lab work laying on the kitchen counter. U-turn.
Once I checked in at Lab Corp, I peacefully enjoyed a magazine as I waited my turn. Soon I was called with a lady named Kay to proceed to the next room. As we waited side by side, Kay and I started to chat. Within our three to four minute conversation, I learned that Kay was on short tern medical leave from her work from home job of fifteen years. A job that consumes as much as 15 to 18 hour a day, often on international calls in the middle of the night.
She shared family tragedies that had consumed family members with unforgiveness. She has two children but also had several miscarriages and had buried an infant. All of this while working diligently for her employer; rarely missing time from work.
Granted she, her husband and children live in a beautiful show-place home, and by social standards were living the "American dream," the good life. But, what was the price she and her family paid to live this existence. She was breaking point, requiring medical attention and therapy. I listened attentively with compassion. I asked if she had a good relationship with Jesus, "yes I do!" As she was called to have her blood drawn, I introduced myself and told her that I would pray for her.
Kay exited the room and I moved on to give a urine specimen, sorry probably TMI. I assumed I would not see Kay again but I would pray for her. Minutes later I headed toward my car, driving a new shiny high-dollar vehicle, Kay was right in front of me. Was this one of my favorite God-winks? God, you want me to lay hands on her and pray with her right now! Oh, yeah!
With a huge smile she was very receptive to my offer to pray, I told her of my connection with spiritual healing. I encouraged her to slow down and smell the roses, life is not all about stuff and what we have. Enjoy your children while they are young. She shared that these where the exact words she had recently heard from her therapist. She confessed she wasn`t sure why she had opened up to me; I was covered with Holy Spirit goosebumps, thank you God.
I prayed. "Your name is Linda, right." Yes. God will use us for his glory if we are obedient and willing! Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Father God, thank you for directing my steps and actions for your glory! I pray that Kay and her family will spend time in your presence appreciating all non-material things you have given them. Father God, if I had not forgotten my paperwork and returned home to get it, I would have missed Kay, guess that was no co-inky-dink.........You are awesome Father, God! Amen.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Emotions Day 392
Proverbs 17:22 A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
I wouldn`t say that my spirit is crushed but surely feeling the effects of pain and grieving. I struggle to make sense of my niece Kim`s poor choices to return to the deadly life of drug addiction. Even though I understand addiction, I can`t fathom how she allowed herself to be consumed by the lifestyle, again. I reached a place where I couldn`t even pray for her; revealing my weakness and conditional love! I thank God for His "unconditional love" for Kim. Isaiah 54:10 Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed, say the LORD, who has compassion on you.
I believe that God is using this time of suffering to teach and open my heart to his ways! Psalms 33:18 But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine. Father God, please deliver Kim from the bondage of addiction, restore and renew her soul, fill her with the Holy Spirit! She knows you.........but!
Recently, my emotions surfaced causing my resistance to take a noise dive; for the first time in a long while I got some kind of 48 hour flu bug. I didn`t want to get sick, but I felt like crap, belly cramps, dreadful headache, no appetite or energy. Did my emotions sabotage my body? Had I allowed Satan to whisper to my soul; you`ve been through a lot in the past month, you deserve to shut down for a few days. Crawl up in bed, feel the aches and pain of your distress. Sure worth pondering, he is the great deceiver! Was it a co-inky-dink that this flu bug surfaced on the one month anniversary of Rose`s death? Hum, Satan?
Can I manage my emotions during times of difficulties? I believe so with God`s help and extra prayer, I just need to call on Jesus. According to David Seamands, "Healing for Damaged Emotions," "here is the good news of the Gospel for people with damaged emotions: God loves us, not because we are good, but because we need His love in order to be good. Christ, our high priest, bore our sins and our infirmities, not because we are good, but because we need his love and acceptance in order to be good. The Holy Spirit offers us His continuous enabling presence and power, not because we are good, but because we need Him in order to be good."
Satan, you have no authority, the doorway to my soul belongs to Jesus! Ephesians 6:10-14 Finally, be strong in the LORD and in his might power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil`s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the power of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place.
So long, Satan...... got to go get dressed for battle! Does this suit of armor make me look fat?
I wouldn`t say that my spirit is crushed but surely feeling the effects of pain and grieving. I struggle to make sense of my niece Kim`s poor choices to return to the deadly life of drug addiction. Even though I understand addiction, I can`t fathom how she allowed herself to be consumed by the lifestyle, again. I reached a place where I couldn`t even pray for her; revealing my weakness and conditional love! I thank God for His "unconditional love" for Kim. Isaiah 54:10 Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed, say the LORD, who has compassion on you.
I believe that God is using this time of suffering to teach and open my heart to his ways! Psalms 33:18 But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine. Father God, please deliver Kim from the bondage of addiction, restore and renew her soul, fill her with the Holy Spirit! She knows you.........but!
Recently, my emotions surfaced causing my resistance to take a noise dive; for the first time in a long while I got some kind of 48 hour flu bug. I didn`t want to get sick, but I felt like crap, belly cramps, dreadful headache, no appetite or energy. Did my emotions sabotage my body? Had I allowed Satan to whisper to my soul; you`ve been through a lot in the past month, you deserve to shut down for a few days. Crawl up in bed, feel the aches and pain of your distress. Sure worth pondering, he is the great deceiver! Was it a co-inky-dink that this flu bug surfaced on the one month anniversary of Rose`s death? Hum, Satan?
Can I manage my emotions during times of difficulties? I believe so with God`s help and extra prayer, I just need to call on Jesus. According to David Seamands, "Healing for Damaged Emotions," "here is the good news of the Gospel for people with damaged emotions: God loves us, not because we are good, but because we need His love in order to be good. Christ, our high priest, bore our sins and our infirmities, not because we are good, but because we need his love and acceptance in order to be good. The Holy Spirit offers us His continuous enabling presence and power, not because we are good, but because we need Him in order to be good."
Satan, you have no authority, the doorway to my soul belongs to Jesus! Ephesians 6:10-14 Finally, be strong in the LORD and in his might power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil`s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the power of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place.
So long, Satan...... got to go get dressed for battle! Does this suit of armor make me look fat?
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Resurrection Day 391
It is finished. Father, into your hands I commit my spirit. HE IS RISEN...............
Thank you LORD. AMEN!
Thank you LORD. AMEN!
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