God loves you enough

"If God loves you enough to send his own son to die for you, don't you think he loves you enough to take care of your bills?" - Rick Warren

P: As we enter into a new year I desire you oh Heavenly Father. I yearn to value you higher than myself, John, Kamea and my ministry. As I transition into this new perspective and new habit may I remember you, your love. What has Kamea proven to me that I would value her over you. You have proven your self and again. Your love for me is timeless. It is by that love I am able to love others. I take my pace as your child, a receiver of your inheritabce. I long to make you proud. You sacrificed your only son that I may live. How great are you God! Your love is more than enough for my salvation and die my finances. May this be the year of stewardship as I become true with you, true with myself and true with others. I can respect the chain of values. Help me word my mission according to the promises you have for me. I praise you for all you are and all you do within me. From the inside out I will be who you created me to be. In Jesus name, amen.

The Lord Rejoices

S: “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin, Zechariah 4:10a NLT

“When I am overwhelmed, you alone know the way I should turn. Wherever I go, my enemies have set traps for me. I look for someone to come and help me, but no one gives me a passing thought! No one will help me; no one cares a bit what happens to me. Then I pray to you, O LORD. I say, “You are my place of refuge. You are all I really want in life.”

Psalms 142:3-5 NLT

O: This morning as I think of those who are not in agreement with my move to Denver. God reminds me it's about him. John and may forever blame each other for the events of this year but God! It's his testimony about his beloved we no longer sing, look what the Lord has done for we try to do it my our own merit. Relinquishing is not doing what's popular. It's obeying God. Not just in my marriage, but in parenting as well. Because I am committed to relinquish I am able to fully activate my calling. I don't see everything lineup yet I will not despise where Ian and this small beginning for heaven is rejoicing over me and eager to see the lives that will change because I surrendered all to God. 

A: This process gets really overwhelming. I trust your guidance in where to turn. Although I feel attacked and want to isolate and blame others than vent to anyone who would hear me. But no one hears me, no one cares. They all have families and situations of there own. That's when I take a deep breath and say God I have nothing left. You are all I want! You are all I've every needed.

P: You're all I want. You're all I ever needed. You're all I want. I'm glad that you are here! I need help Lord. How do I balance it all. Quiet time with you, working out and looking good for myself, being a supportive wife, shepherding my daughter building an empire, working trying to be a steward of my money, and daily/life responsibilities. May I be prepared to take away what needs to go and trust your plan. I thank you in advance for all you have yet to bring to fruition. May I be the person you need to do that. I'm Jeus precious name, amen.

Just me and you

P: Heavenly father you are glorious! Magnificent and holy you are my God. There is none like you oh sovereign Lord. You have taken me from higher to higher, glory to glory. I worship your mighty name oh King's of kings and Lord of Lords! You are wonderful! Every section, every lecture, every story, every event, every person may it be you. I step aside. I step out of the way. It's all about you Jesus!!!! I want to be so lost in you people would need to seek you to find me. Oh how gracious ate your words my God. You mean the world to me, I bow down and worship you now. Oh how great, oh how awesome you are. I love you Lord, and I lift my course to honor you. I rejoice in advance for the students you have already prepared. I'm ready Lord! I'm ready! In the name of Jesus, amen!

Passionate and Strong

S: “Then the angel said to me, “Shout this message for all to hear: ‘This is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies says: My love for Jerusalem and Mount Zion is passionate and strong. But I am very angry with the other nations that are now enjoying peace and security. I was only a little angry with my people, but the nations inflicted harm on them far beyond my intentions. “‘Therefore, this is what the LORD says: I have returned to show mercy to Jerusalem. My Temple will be rebuilt, says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, and measurements will be taken for the reconstruction of Jerusalem. ’ “Say this also: ‘This is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies says: The towns of Israel will again overflow with prosperity, and the LORD will again comfort Zion and choose Jerusalem as his own.’””

Zechariah 1:14-17 NLT

O: God is passionate and strong toward Jerusalem and the highest point in Jerusalem, mount Zion. Although God commanded the other nations to destroy Jerusalem, they did far more than what he expected. God becomes angry. He has returned to show mercy to Jerusalem and to rebuild his temple. Measurements will be taken for reconstruction for the towns again will overflow with prosperity. He will comfort and choose Jerusalem as his very own.

A: Oh this scripture has got me excited!!!! If we the body are his church, his temple. His temple in Jerusalem. Jerusalems highest point is mount Zion. God was passionate and strong to Jerusalem, us, and more specifically me. God was also passionate and strong to the highest point of me which is when I am active in my calling.  God had commanded somethings against me and they were worst off than he expected and he becomes very angry. For I, his temple, in which he is very passionate and strong about was mistreated beyond his intention. Therefore he has returned to me and has shown me mercy! His temple, which is me will be rebuilt. The measurements are in and it's time for reconstruction!!!! Again I will overflow with  prosperity. He will comfort me for I am his own!!!!

P: Oh victorious father! What mercy you have shown on me! You love me and am passionate and strong for me. Just as you are passionate and strong about me fulfilling my calling. Who am I that I deserve to be loved by such a great God. I am important to you. I long to see myself through your eyes. As I transition back to the flow of life that brings me to my highest point I don't want to become overwhelmed. Take me God. Rebuild me through your word and reconstruct a steadfast spirit within me. I will be prayer ours for you are in my side. I roadie tibia your comfort. Itvisbmybsafe place. Thank you Heavenly Father for all you have done, doing and will do. In Jesus mighty name, amen.

Don't abandon me

12/19/15

S: “The LORD will work out his plans for my life— for your faithful love, O LORD, endures forever. Don’t abandon me, for you made me.” Psalms 138:8 NLT

P: I am fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of you oh God. I couldn't function without you. Things if this world have abandoned me, but your love oh Lord endures, it endures forever. In your it says that you will never leave me nor abandon me. I cling to every word that you've said. I long for you. I am longing for you. You are beyond sovereign. Lord you reign forever. I'll never stop praising you for your work with in me and the work you have planned for my life. You will provide, you will protect. You have given me provision and have forgiven me. I forgive me too. Thank you my victories warrior. In Jesus name, amen.

His faithful love endures forever

12/17/15

S: “Give thanks to him who led his people through the wilderness. His faithful love endures forever.”

Psalms 136:16 NLT

“He remembered us in our weakness. His faithful love endures forever. He saved us from our enemies. His faithful love endures forever.” Psalms 136:23-24 NLT

O: I never saw this scripture in this light before! Gods faithful love endures and it endures forever!!!! Therefore, when we are to give thanks, we give thanks knowing that despite who we are, what we are and the decisions that may draw us apart from him, he is faithful, his love endures, and it endures forever!!!!

A: Even in my weakness, my God is faithful. In my distress, his love endures. He remembers me I n my moments of sadness, anger or embarrassment and his love still endures forever.

P: Father I am weak. I am overloaded, overwhelmed and exhausted. I have failed to treat my body as your temple and it has been polluted with junk. Yet you, you remember me. Your faithfulness puts me back together by reminding me of who I am in you. I am in awe of your love that endures even when I don't. I give thanks to you oh holy one! I give thanks to you the chosen one. I give thanks because you have given Jesus Christ  your son!!!! When I'm weak I say I am strong, when I am poor I say I am rich because of what your love has done for me!!!!! You are faithful, your love endures and it endures forever. What an amazing and awesome God!!!! You are wonderful!!!!

What He Requires of You

12/16/15

S: “No, O people, the LORD has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.”

Micah 6:8 NLT

O: What is required of me? To do what is right, which is to love mercy and walk in humility with God.

A: Making sure Tana speaks highly of me and Paul and Mary not forget me is not what God requires if me. I am required to love, love mercy. I am required to walk, walk in humility with my savior. Tana, Paul and Mary are not my savior. My loyalty is to love, to walk with my God, my self and my family.

P: Lord I'm searching. Lord I'm seeking.  For love, love mercy. Lord I'm searching. Lord I'm seeking to walk humbly with you Lord, with only you my Jesus. Now I'm glad! I'm finally at rest. I don't need to prove myself to anyone. I don't need to cover up my relationship. For in no longer searching. I'm no longer seeking. I found you merciful Lord. I found you humble father. In Jesus name, amen!

Trusting

12/13/15

S: “Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the LORD means safety.”

Proverbs 29:25 NLT

O: What a test in relinquishing!!!! Who would have known staying steadfast in God would create a ripple effect of likemindedness. If I trusted John's decision of coming to Denver on Friday night I would have been terrified, which would have resulted in a bad attitude. However, since I put my faith in God and came during the day Friday I bypassed the storm, cried my stubborn tears at home and was able to have a sincere heart to heart with John on Saturday morning. Surredering all to God first allows relinquishing to my spouse feel rewarding instead of dreadful. It opened myself up to feel confident in making my own decisions. Likewise, it has opened John up to say, I can't control her. 

A: I am proud of myself for keeping my boundary and standing firm on who God says I am. Standing in his word has given me a confidence greater than I could have ever accomplished on my own.

P: Oh sovereign God! No longer am I trapped by the fear of people!!!! I have truly given myself away to you, trusting you with every part of me and you have brought my soul to safety. I love you for not giving up on me and my roller coaster thoughts. Thank you for giving me courage and confidence. I also give to you my course. May your spirit give me wisdom and discernment needed to accomplish it in a timely manner. In Jesus name I praise and worship you through my gifts amen.

Return to the Lord

12/7/15

S: “Their arrogance testifies against them, yet they don’t return to the LORD their God or even try to find him.” Hosea 7:10 NLT

“They do not cry out to me with sincere hearts. Instead, they sit on their couches and wail. They cut themselves, begging foreign gods for grain and new wine, and they turn away from me.” Hosea 7:14 NLT

O/A: On this journey of discovering the new me, the old me is not only calling for me, it's trying show me how great being comfortable in the old me is. It's trying to make arrogance look appeasing and makes giving up easy. The old me had no control. No limit. I said whatever I wanted to say, to whoever I wanted to say it to. I secretly dos what I wanted while pretending to follow the rules. I've always done enough to survive. My old me wants to keep me down by testifying against me. Oh, but unlike Israel, I will return to the Lord my God and never stop searching for him and his command. 

P: Lord I come before you with open hands waiting on you. I won't back down from living for you and your truth. I will cry out with a sincere heart, renew a steadfast spirit within me. Show me your way back to you when ever the old me comes. I will pray through and fight through praise. No longer will I slug around wailing and whining about my daily activities. I look to you oh Heavenly Father and turn to your will. It will be a challenge in those times I will need your strength. I will #praythrough in Jesus name!

Gods Command to Love

11/6/15

S: “How happy I was to meet some of your children and find them living according to the truth, just as the Father commanded.

Love means doing what God has commanded us, and he has commanded us to love one another, just as you heard from the beginning.” 2 John 1:4, 6 NLT

O: What a powerful verse! To say I met your children and found they were living according to the truth means you live by the truth. You taught them well through your actions just as God directed. Doing, an action word, what God commands means love. He has commanded us to love others. It's his consistent theme from the beginning. Love to be loved.

A: I love God who has commanded me to grow my daughter in his love. To grow her in love is showing love to John though he doesn't deserve it. Sure as a man and a father John is not up to par but that doesn't mean I love and serve him any less. Gods command to love is not conditional on the behavior of the others we are to love. 

P: God you are my God!!!! You are magnificent and glorious. Holy, holy holy holy is your name!!!! I praise you for your commands. You long for us to have the attitude of Christ. For you did send him as an example of what we can accomplish. I know I can conquer al as long as I love with no condition. Thank you for opening my eyes to clearly follow your design. Open the doors with a job, childcare and housing. Give John wisdom and discernment as we embrace this transition. We love you and praise you. In Jesua name, amen.

Full expression

12/4/15

S: “No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and his love is brought to full expression in us.”

1 John 4:12 NLT

“And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect. So we will not be afraid on the day of judgment, but we can face him with confidence because we live like Jesus here in this world. Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love.”

1 John 4:17-18 NLT

O: I like that the Scripture says that we must love each other, not fear each other, or be in competition with each other. Is simply says to love and when we can fully love another God's love is fully expressed in us what a beautiful concept! Love is fully expressed in us when we are able to love others. Then, as we live in God, our love grows! Therefore we no longer are afraid, we can face things in confidence as Christ did. 

A: there's a road out there all world waiting the arrival of Lizas online course but I fear continues to hold me back I do not have love I do not love God I am not loving others therefore love is not fully expressed in me. However I have a guy that sent his only son to be pissy did love to just out of my fear and all I have to do is live like Christ godson and I am able and I am Haley and I can do this I must do thisI will do this for speaking is who I am.

P: Let my faith arise!!!! Despite my brokenness and lack of consistency. May my faith arise. You have proven to me over and over again how beautiful, how wonderful you are. Love is fully expressed in me by my love for others. It's time I channel that love into creating my passion through this course. I got this, because you got me. You love me!!!! Let faith arise in your precious name, Jesus, amen.

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GOD IS GREATER THAN

12/3/15

S: “Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. Our actions will show that we belong to the truth, so we will be confident when we stand before God. Even if we feel guilty, God is greater than our feelings, and he knows everything.”

1 John 3:18-20 NLT

O: Getting a divorce was my choice, not Gods plan. Sure we may have gotten married outside of Gods will, but marriage is sacred to him. In his word there are more ways to make it work than to settle for getting a divorce. When I utter, or simply text love you to John it's not merely words, it has to be followed by action. - godly action. What I mean by godly action is not becoming bitter that you woke him up expecting him to fulfill a role that God should have and he failed. Love says I forgive you by not holding it against you. 

A: My actions in love are proof I am a reflection of my father who is the truth. Therefore my strength, courage and confidence comes from God. All the guilt, doubt, and emotional roller coaster I'm in or any thing I may feel along the process, GOD IS GREATER THAN MY FEELINGS!!!! 

P: You knows my heart! You know my every thought. You see each step and why I fall. You are always there magnificent father when I call. You are wonderful! Great are you so merciful and marvelous! I am overwhelmed with your grace toward me. Your love and kindness toward me. Always providing for me. I love you Lord. In Jesus name I praise, amen!

Remain in fellowship

12/2/15

S: “So you must remain faithful to what you have been taught from the beginning. If you do, you will remain in fellowship with the Son and with the Father. And in this fellowship we enjoy the eternal life he promised us. I am writing these things to warn you about those who want to lead you astray. But you have received the Holy Spirit, and he lives within you, so you don’t need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit teaches you everything you need to know, and what he teaches is true—it is not a lie. So just as he has taught you, remain in fellowship with Christ.” 1 John 2:24-27 NLT

O:  To be faithful and steadfast is to be devoted and determined. These are characteristics that Christ taught us in order to remain in fellowship with him, in fellowship with God. To fellowship is to have a community of companions. Oh what joy it is to be in fellowship with the Father and Christ with the spirit within, and also among others who share the same interest, the same heart, the same attitude. Isolation therefore is against the characteristics of God.

A: Withdrawing to self will not set me up for eternal fellowship with my Heavenly Father. Yes others distract me from the pursuit of God but I'm my own worse enemy. I said it myself, I avoid fellowship with Christ when I experience a traumatic situation. Instead of remaining in the fellowship. BUT!!!! But I have received the Holy Spirit, (come on somebody)! He live in me and reminds me of my the fellowship with my community of companions!!!! It's already within me, I can, I will, I must remain in the fellowship with Christ!!!!

P: Oh how great and awesome are you!!!! Your presence feels the earth with joy!!!! Oh how I love your name Jesus!!!! You deserve all the praise! I worship and adore you mighty God! Great are you oh king of kings and lord of lords!!!!! I exalt thee!!!! I can overcome. I will thrive!!!! I must remain in fellowship with you!!!! You make me great! You alone are good and I will be faithful and steadfast to your word. A student of your word. In your name precious Jesus, amen

Obey Gods Word

12/1/15

S: “And we can be sure that we know him if we obey his commandments. If someone claims, “I know God,” but doesn’t obey God’s commandments, that person is a liar and is not living in the truth. But those who obey God’s word truly show how completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him. Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did.” 1 John 2:3-6 NLT

“Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you.” 1 John 2:15 NLT

O: Obeying Gods command means living for him no matter what. God prepared me to relinquish by first surrendering to his will. Stepping down from youth was the beginning of a new chapter, speaking. God continually reminded me that I needed to speak. Every time I choose to mute myself by isolation I disobey Gods call. Christ is the true example of surrendering your all to God. I love God and show that love I must relinquish and follow the attitude of Christ. What Christ understood was this was not his home. His father was in him and he clinged to every breath of God. For Gods breath is like honey. All Keaua wanted was always provided because he didn't love the things of this world but the creator of the world. 

A: As long as I live for the approval of man. As long as I allow others opinion of themselves our their opinion of me to control my life, I don't have the love of God in me. My confidence comes from daily coming to God. The more I come to him and cling to his breath. The more of his love I have within me and the less doubt and fear I would have in pursuing who I am in him.

P: Lord Jesus, you are God! There is none like you. You truly lived the sacrificial life and had a heart of compassion. I long to be even a piece of you. Show me your way in every decision I make. I want to obey your commands over loving the things of this world. Give me wisdom as I discern which way to go. You are wonderful!!!! I praise you oh God for never giving up on me. In your holy name oh Christ Jesus, amen.

That one

11/30/15

S: “I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands.” Psalms 119:176 NLT

O: In yesterday's message it also talked about a man who dreamt and counted sheep. He counted 99 and one was missing. That one missing sheep was lonely and afraid. Misguided and waiting to die until the man found it. I am that one missing sheep. Once again allowing my circumstances to silence me. Just like the movie Click, when something traumatic happens I automatically respond the way I'm most comfortable responding instead of asking for help or figuring out a solution. 

A: If I can provide a solution to the providers at work, have the passion to help others find a solution to there traumatic experiences. I can do the same for myself because I'm worth it! 

P: Oh magnificent Father. How have I wandered in fear, doubt and confusion. Yet you have found me and long for me to fully surrender. My mind and my words have relinquished, may my heart follow also. I do believe you had called me here, and you hadn't called me away yet. Once I was able to confront Paul with sincerity, you released me from here. Or rather I released myself. The chapter of Grand Juncrtion has turned but I will return to do more in this city in ministry. Who knows what you have in store. My foundation is in you oh Christ Jesus my Lord. Continue to instruct my heart toward your ways. Deliver me from my selfish ways and may I become selfless like you. I don't want to neglect my personal needs, I desire beauty and wisdom. Be with me as I begin this new journey as a speaker. Capture my heart, move in my spirit. I long to be where you are. I pray this all in your winderful name Jesus, amen.

Appointed

11/26/15

S: “The king said to Daniel, “Truly, your God is the greatest of gods, the Lord over kings, a revealer of mysteries, for you have been able to reveal this secret.” Then the king appointed Daniel to a high position and gave him many valuable gifts. He made Daniel ruler over the whole province of Babylon, as well as chief over all his wise men.” Daniel 2:47-48 NLT

O: Daniel was appointed because of his faith in God, not on his own merit.

A: Relinquishing all to God will appoint me in the direction of his will. Who I am to be is not determined by my location. It's determined by fully relinquishing myself to God.

P: Wow! What an amazing and awesome God you are. Joseph, Noah, Job, David, Solomon and the list goes on of all those who simply surrendered to you and therefore were shown favor and put into places beyond there understanding. Grand Junction is great. I grew a lot here and now it's time to relinquish myselfish ways and truly live in surrender to you. Not because of where you will take me, but the person I am becoming in the process. I love you Lord for believing in me even when I failed to hear what you spoke to me. I am forever grateful. In Jesus  name, amen.

Determined

11/25/15

S: “But Daniel was determined not to defile himself by eating the food and wine given to them by the king. He asked the chief of staff for permission not to eat these unacceptable foods.” Daniel 1:8 NLT

““Please test us for ten days on a diet of vegetables and water,” Daniel said. “At the end of the ten days, see how we look compared to the other young men who are eating the king’s food. Then make your decision in light of what you see.”

At the end of the ten days, Daniel and his three friends looked healthier and better nourished than the young men who had been eating the food assigned by the king.” Daniel 1:12-13, 15 NLT

“Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing.”

1 Peter 3:8-9 NLT

“Remember, it is better to suffer for doing good, if that is what God wants, than to suffer for doing wrong!” 1 Peter 3:17 NLT

“My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees. Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver. You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands.” Psalms 119:71-73 NLT

O: I am 254 pounds. I have been slamming down undefiled food instead of being determined to eat healthier. I don't need permission to not eat unhealthy, it's truly a matter of life and death. Not just for Kamea's mom, but also for Kamea. For ten days, let's reset my taste buds and learn to eat and cook healthier food.i need to start with water. For right now, just finish one bottle. In ten days, take it up. This journey is about consistency and health. It's time for a healthier and better nourished lifestyle. 

A: This includes being on the same page with God. Maybe then I'll have a little sympathy for myself and love myself enough to take care of me. I need to be sensitive and have a humble attitude in loving me. Therefore, when someone does something to me my first response isn't to retaliate. Going deeper into Jesus will lead to blessing. It is who I am called to be, and I will be a blessing.

P: Oh Heavenly Father, holy is your name. You are the coming Messiah I long to worship you!!!! Oh Jesus son of God have mercy on me. I want to be real, I want to be empty inside to lay down my life like Daniel. To be healthy in Breyer nourished, in body and within my relationships. What do you want me to do? Who am I to be? Am I to suffer in doing good or suffer in doing wrong? Do I move to Denver to a place of unknown with no support or do I stay because of the support I do have? If you have already shown me please tell me more clearly. If not, please tell me as clear as day without confusion. Or maybe the question is am I too remain married? If so guide our hearts back to you. You know my desires. What am I willing to suffer for? I need to know your purpose not everyone's opinions. You made me, your created me, you know me. Tell me what is best for me. Reveal your right path for my life and give me the sense to follow. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

Favor, you already have it

11/20/15

- Since pleasing God is the first purpose of your life, your most important task is to discover how to do that. The Bible says, "Figure out what will please Christ, and then do it." (Ephesians 5:10 MSG)

- “Carefully determine what pleases the Lord.” Ephesians 5:10 NLT

- “But Noah found favor with the LORD.”

Genesis 6:8 NLT

- “May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you.” Numbers 6:25 NLT

( Rick Warren Daily Devotional)

R- The first purpose, before self, husband, child, calling, is God. Not just as the almighty God, but the most important task to figure out, to carefully determine what please him and DO IT. Faith is believing, the action is pleasing like Noah. Noah found so much favor with God, God re establishes his people through Noah. My first purpose is to be someone God smiles on and is gracious to. Wait wait wait, twice this week I have seen God work through my family, he already favors me because I have chosen  to surrender. This morning I said, I don't want to have to move to Denver.

Action

11/19/15

- surrendering is never just a one-time event.

- The practice of surrender requires perseverance. It is moment-by-moment and lifelong. You may have to re-surrender your life fifty times a day: "If people want to follow me, they must give up the things they want. They must be willing even to give up their lives [daily] to follow me." (Matthew 16:24 NCV) 

- “Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me.” Matthew 16:24 NLT

(Rick Warren Daily Devotional)

S: “Don’t you remember that our ancestor Abraham was shown to be right with God by his actions when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? You see, his faith and his actions worked together. His actions made his faith complete. And so it happened just as the Scriptures say: “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.” He was even called the friend of God. So you see, we are shown to be right with God by what we do, not by faith alone.”

James 2:21-24 NLT

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“It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in people.”

Psalms 118:8 NLT

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O: His actions, faith and his actions worked together. His actions made his faith complete. Because of faith, but not by faith alone. 

A: God has done too much for me and has brought me too far for me not to believe and have faith in him. Just yesterday he reminded me of his faithfulness through his work within Kamea. However, you couldn't tell that by my actions. It's time to apply action. It's been time. Monday as Pateick shared has ignited a fire within me. The heat of that fire can't just attract like to my course, but more important in my marriage and in my parenting. Despite the opportunity I have with Patrick I am a wife and mother first. I need to put my faith in action in these roles.

P: Heavenly Father, Comin messiah, how great and how awesome are thee. You are wonderful! Please give me courage to be wise and discerning. And the confidence to keep my boundaries. In Jesus name amen

For Your Glory

11/17/15

- As Joshua approached the biggest battle of his life, he encountered God, fell in worship before him, and surrendered his plans. 

- Surrender doesn't weaken you, it strengthens you. 

- When you surrender to Christ, you fulfill the very purpose he died for - not just to save you from hell, but also to save you from self-centeredness!

- “For we don’t live for ourselves or die for ourselves. If we live, it’s to honor the Lord. And if we die, it’s to honor the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.” Romans 14:7-8 NLT

(Rick Warren Daily Devotional)

S: “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.”

James 1:2-4 NLT

“But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind. Such people should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do.” James 1:6-8 NLT

“And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death. “So don’t be misled, my dear brothers and sisters.” James 1:13-16 NLT

O: 1 Any kind of trouble = great joy

     2 Tested faith = growth in endurance

     3 Fully developed endurance =

        Completion and need of nothing

In order to fulfill steps 1-3, my faith has to be in God. I can't have physical loyalty with the Espinoza's, projected loyalty with John and hypothetic loyalty to God. As I have lately been experiencing, not fully having faith in God alone and having my loyalty be with him has created great confusion and frustration. Yet God is not a God of confusion nor will he lead me to temptation. 

A: My fault comes down to honoring my faith or my husband? I hear God say you will be great no matter where you are because its who you are. But what if who I am doesn't want to move to Denver? Yet my husband is there who doesn't respect my faith nor who I am. I feel rebellion  against John if I stay but God will bless me either way. 

P: Lord if I found favor in your sight. Lord please hear my hearts cry. I'm desperately waiting. To be where you are. I'll cross the highest desert, to be where you are. For your glory. I want to do anything. Just to see you and live out your will. I want to be where you are. Guide me where you are. I long to be where you are. Please oh God give me wisdom and desernment to have faith in you alone. May my desire of revenge, envy, jealousy, be set aside. I cast my cares in you oh Heavenly Father. I want to do purpose. In Jesus name, amen.

     

Grace

11/16/15

- In surrender, you begin to really live the life God intended: "Only those who throw away their lives for my sake and for the sake of the Good News will ever know what it means to really live." (Mark 8:35 LB) 

- All your lives you've let sin tell you what to do. But thank God you've started listening to a new master, one whose commands set you free to live openly in his freedom!" (Romans 6:16-18 MSG) 

- she humbly responded, "I am the Lord's servant! Let it happen as you have said." (Luke 1:38 CEV) 

- Nothing is more powerful than a surrendered life in the hands of God.

- ““Submit to God, and you will have peace; then things will go well for you.” Job 22:21 NLT

- “Now you are free from your slavery to sin, and you have become slaves to righteous living.” Romans 6:18 NLT

(Rick Warren Daily Devotional)

S: “They heard the alarm but ignored it, so the responsibility is theirs. If they had listened to the warning, they could have saved their lives.” Ezekiel 33:5 NLT

“When I tell righteous people that they will live, but then they sin, expecting their past righteousness to save them, then none of their righteous acts will be remembered. I will destroy them for their sins.” Ezekiel 33:13 NLT

O: it is not my responsibility to be other people's savior. I am to do my part in fulfilling my responsibility by leading then to Salvation, it is up to them to accept it. If I have done my part and they fail to take responsibility, their death is on their hands. 

A: However, the more I continue to fear man instead of God and hold back from his calling I am hindering people of the story he gave me and I in turn am responsible for those deaths. I was born into sin but Christ came so I can live again, live in freedom of Gods purpose for my life. God gave me grace, and I am righteous in his eyes. Yet, if I remain in fear, if I let down my boundary, if I allow myself to fall into crisis by not maintaining what I have control over maintaining. I will no longer be seeing as righteous and my past will not save me. The time is now to do purpose. 

P: Grace, unending, Grace you won't let go! You won't let go, never let go. Oh sobering father. Before I was born you knew my story and gifted me to use it for the saving of lost souls. Yet I've been corwarding behind being mute, cowarding behind my addiction and now cowarding behind fear. You have given me freedom and have given me joy in what I love doing. This year I dedicate to you a year of doing purpose. None of this waiting to be validated by my mom, family, siblings, or spouse. No more will I try to survive on the joy of Kamea's heart or the sacrifice my leaders have made. I know my validation comes from you and the foundation of joy is in you. You are a graceful God! I praise you for your unfailing love and grace. In Jesus name.

God is in control

7/22/15

- God is in control. We have to trust His wisdom and His goodness.

- Ephesians 3:20 says, "God is able to do far more than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of, infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts or hopes." (LB) 

- Prayer can do whatever God can do.

- It's encouraging to know that things that are out of my control are not out of God's. I may not be able to change a situation but I can pray and God can change it.

(Rick Warren Daily Devotion)

S: “Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.

For I have chosen this Temple and set it apart to be holy—a place where my name will be honored forever. I will always watch over it, for it is dear to my heart.”

2 Chronicles 7:14, 16 NLT

http://bible.com/116/2ch.7.14,16.nlt

“Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace. For the sinful nature is always hostile to God. It never did obey God’s laws, and it never will. That’s why those who are still under the control of their sinful nature can never please God.”

Romans 8:5-8 NLT

http://bible.com/116/rom.8.5-8.nlt

“I love you, LORD; you are my strength. The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety.”

Psalms 18:1-2 NLT

http://bible.com/116/psa.18.1-2.nlt

O: I feel great because God is in control and I have trusted him above all. However, I'm not doing so good realizing the actions I need to take to make this come to past. That's why trusting is also in his wisdom and goodness that this will turn out for his good. God knows me. He knows me in ways I will never know myself. He will provide and give me more than I ask as long as I ask. It's all about prayer! I love how these devotions are setting me up for the next part of my life. Today and next week end summer prayer than we kick off 21 days of prayer!!!! How exciting!!!! I see a 7 or 14 day fast during that time as well. It's beyond my wildest dreams that what is out of my control, God has control over. I may have not been able to succeed in marriage but I can pray that I will succeed in the will of God.

A: I already know God hears me and his anger is furious for what he hears. However, I am his and I am called. If I humble myself and truly and fully pray, seek his face and turn from my wicked ways I will be forgiven and restored!!!! I am the temple of the living God!!!! He has chosen this temple and consecrated it to him (come on somebody!!!!)  to be holy. This place will honor his name forever. He will always watch over me for I am dear to his heart. 

P: God you are my god!!!! I will forever praise you!!!! I will seek you in the morning and learn to walk in your ways and step by step you'll lead me. Thank you for your sovereignty father. We have all sinned, yet there are those that are dominated by sin and therefore are clouded by there sinful nature. Oh, but woo to the sinners who are controlled by the Holy Spirit!!!! Allowing my sins to control me will lead to death, BUT allowing the Spirit to take control will lead to long life and peace. He has always been hostile to God due to his sinful nature and the laws of God we're not obeyed and they never will. As long as he is under the control of his sinful nature, he will never please God. I love you Lord! And I lift my voice. To worship you oh my soul, rejoice! Take it all my king, it's what I can give. Let it be a sweet sweet sound to your ear. Once again I decree, you are my strength when I am weak. You are the treasure that I seek. You are my all in all!!!! My rock, my fortress, my deliverer, strong tower, my savior, my protection, my shield. I am your and you are mine and his banner over me is love. I pray this all in the mighty and powerful name of Jesus, amen.

A Dream

7/8/15

- When God wants to work in your life, he'll always gives you a dream - about yourself, about what he wants you to do, about how he's going to use your life to impact the world.

     - God gave Noah the dream of building an ark. God gave Abraham the dream of being the father of a great nation. God gave Nehemiah the dream of building the wall around Jerusalem. 

- if a dream comes from God, it will be so big in your life that you can't do it on your own.

- If your dream is something that the Bible speaks against, it's not from God.

- God starts with a dream as he builds faith in you.

(Rick Warren Daily Devotion)

- God, "by his mighty power at work within us is able to do far more than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of - infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, or hopes." (Ephesians 3:20 LB) 

S: I preached first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and throughout all Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that all must repent of their sins and turn to God—and prove they have changed by the good things they do. Some Jews arrested me in the Temple for preaching this, and they tried to kill me. But God has protected me right up to this present time so I can testify to everyone, from the least to the greatest. I teach nothing except what the prophets and Moses said would happen— that the Messiah would suffer and be the first to rise from the dead, and in this way announce God’s light to Jews and Gentiles alike.” (Acts of the Apostles 26:20-23 NLT)

O: I have known since I was 14 that I was to open a center and since I was 15 or 16 that I wanted to be a psychologist.  Although in 2012 I discovered my gift in speaking, I have been speaking in different arenas most of my life. My dream of directing a center, being a psychologist and a professional speaker are all dreams God has birthed within me.  It's through these avenues I will impact the world. What perfect timing for this reminder. Not only does God give dreams as he did with Noah, Abraham and Nehemiah for example, the dreams were completed on his timing. It took 40 years or so to build the ark. Abraham was already at an old age when he became a father to Isaac. My time isn't over. My current circumstances may make me feel as if it's over but no matter what, God is working through me. 

A: Just as a musician or athlete spends hours on there craft to perfect there talents, likewise to a speaker. If I am not consistently polishing my craft, people will notice and I will forget what I have learned, ergo 24 um's in a minute. I cannot become a director, psychologist or even a professional speaker on my own, these are too big a dream to not have God guide me and the Bible is for it! Just like Noah, Abraham and Nehemiah, God is building my faith to accomplish his dream. 

P: Lord it is by your mighty power at work within me. Molding my character and transforming my mind to change my system to do far more than what I imagine through my dreams. Or what I could ever dare to ask or even dream of - infinitely beyond my highest prayers, desires, thoughts, or hopes. You have given me a story to tell and through my story many will turn to you. Many will also turn against me but you have always protected your anointed. You have always cared for those who have dreamed dreams according to your will. From the least to the greatest I will share nothing but the testimony you have birthed within me to speak to the nations. I pray this all in the powerful name of Jesus, amen.

God Speaks

7/3/15

- value relationships and make every effort to maintain them instead of discarding them whenever there is a rift, a hurt or a conflict.

- our ability to get along with others is a mark of spiritual maturity

- you must learn to be a peacemaker. Jesus said, "God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God." (Matthew 5:9 NLT) 

- "Blessed are those who work for peace" - those who actively seek to resolve conflict.

(Rick Warren Daily Devotion)

- Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose. (Philippians 2:1-2 NLT)

S: Never before had there been a king like Josiah, who turned to the LORD with all his heart and soul and strength, obeying all the laws of Moses. And there has never been a king like him since. Even so, the LORD was very angry with Judah because of all the wicked things Manasseh had done to provoke him. (2 Kings 23:25-26 NLT)

“Then he told me, ‘The God of our ancestors has chosen you to know his will and to see the Righteous One and hear him speak. For you are to be his witness, telling everyone what you have seen and heard. What are you waiting for? Get up and be baptized. Have your sins washed away by calling on the name of the Lord.’ (Acts of the Apostles 22:14-16 NLT)

O: I am hurt and feel unloved. It's unfair that I have to be the game changer in this situation. Yet God commands us to value relationships despite of how we feel. It's not about what was done to me, it's about my spiritual growth, my maturity. I am disrespecting him and speaking down to him. I'm sure it could be justified but what does that prove, I can use my words to hurt because I'm hurt. My actions scream I'm disgusted with you. I agree with Melissa I do need a different perspective, I need Christ perspective and he says to be a peacemaker. I may not be at peace with the decision but I can be at peace with John. Peace is not given, it's not automatic. I must work for it and push through what may seem uncomfortable. I can, I will, I must actively pursue peace and seek to resolve conflict.

A: I keep asking for encouragement in this time. Christ is my encouragement. His love comforts me. I fellowship daily in his spirit. Therefore, I must have a tender heart and be compassionate. Not only did I become a mother, my relationship with God has changed me and I am not that angry woman anymore, I've been changed, and the change is good! Jesus is happy when I work for peace in resolving conflict by being wholeheartedly in agreement with each other, loving each other and working together with one mind toward one purpose.

P: My child, there is no else I have created like you and there will never ever be another as uniquely designed as you. You are strong and kind, beautiful and passionate. Loyalty is key. Yet you disappointed me in how you allow the enemy to provoke you. You have first hand seen my power work through you and know I love you beloved. Why have you not clanged to what I have told. Instead you do your own thing. I have chosen you Elizabeth Bernice Ellsworth. I have set you apart from all others to bring to victory nobleman to their spiritual estate. I have chosen you to know my will, to know my way and hear me speak through you. You are my spokeswoman telling everyone what you have experienced and how I brought you out of it. What are you waiting for child. You have been baptized, you have been anointed. Everything is within you. Call upon the name of the Lord and be saved.

Thoughts

7/1/15

- you are responsible for the thoughts you choose to hold on to and go over and over in your mind. This is an area of irresponsibility.

- Whatever you put into your mind is inevitably going to come out in your behavior and your beliefs. It weakens you and it weakens your values because you've become accustomed to it. 

(Rick Warren Daily Devotion)

S: Then the Assyrian king’s chief of staff told them to give this message to Hezekiah: “This is what the great king of Assyria says: What are you trusting in that makes you so confident? Do you think that mere words can substitute for military skill and strength? Who are you counting on, that you have rebelled against me? On Egypt? If you lean on Egypt, it will be like a reed that splinters beneath your weight and pierces your hand. Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, is completely unreliable! “But perhaps you will say to me, ‘We are trusting in the LORD our God!’ But isn’t he the one who was insulted by Hezekiah? Didn’t Hezekiah tear down his shrines and altars and make everyone in Judah and Jerusalem worship only at the altar here in Jerusalem? (2 Kings 18:19-22 NLT)

This is what the king says: Don’t let Hezekiah deceive you. He will never be able to rescue you from my power. Don’t let him fool you into trusting in the LORD by saying, ‘The LORD will surely rescue us. This city will never fall into the hands of the Assyrian king!’ (2 Kings 18:29-30)

Then I will arrange to take you to another land like this one—a land of grain and new wine, bread and vineyards, olive groves and honey. Choose life instead of death! “Don’t listen to Hezekiah when he tries to mislead you by saying, ‘The LORD will rescue us!’

What god of any nation has ever been able to save its people from my power? So what makes you think that the LORD can rescue Jerusalem from me?” (2 Kings 18:29-30, 32, 35 NLT)

When King Hezekiah heard their report, he tore his clothes and put on burlap and went into the Temple of the LORD.

the prophet replied, “Say to your master, ‘This is what the LORD says: Do not be disturbed by this blasphemous speech against me from the Assyrian king’s messengers. Listen! I myself will move against him, and the king will receive a message that he is needed at home. So he will return to his land, where I will have him killed with a sword.’” (2 Kings 19:1, 6-7 NLT)

Now, O LORD our God, rescue us from his power; then all the kingdoms of the earth will know that you alone, O LORD, are God.” Then Isaiah son of Amoz sent this message to Hezekiah: “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I have heard your prayer about King Sennacherib of Assyria. (2 Kings 19:19-20 NLT)

O: As a believer we are responsible for what we allow to wallow in our minds. Just as in GIUY, our thoughts become our decisions. Our decisions becomes our actions and our actions have results. Allowing our mind to ponder on bad things and in a victim mindset we become irresponsible. Not only does our thoughts become actions, but whatever we repeatedly think becomes our behavior and beliefs. If we have a victim mindset or a negative mindset it weakens who we are, our values. In Psalms it says so a man thinks, so is he. It's easy to get caught up in our thoughts. Just look at the story of Hezekiah. The Assyrian king confronts the people and questions there confidence. He questions God and challenges who they are. He even uses God to convince them that God sent him after he insults Hezekiah. King Sennacherib tried his best to get into there heads and change there thoughts. He was really convincing and proud. He said what other gods allowed there nation to overtake us? None. Don't be deceived by your God. Wow, he even goes to lengths and says choose life, what Hezekiah is saying is death. When this message from King Sennacherib reached Hezekiah he tore his clothes and prayed. As Hezekiah heard from God through the prophet Isaiah, God said, don't believe this blasphemous speech. So not be disturbed in your thinking, listen, I got you. I will move on your behalf and I will have him killed. Hezekiah cries out, oh Lord, rescue us from his power. Not for me, but to show the nations you alone are God!!!! And God heard Hezekiah's prayer!

A: My thoughts have tried to deceive me just as King Sennacherib tried to deceive the people. My faith has been challenged. Don't play the "God card" Liz. Compromise the will of God for mans ego Liz. Who do you think you are Liz? You are still a slave to your sin. Oh your trusting God? Well isn't your marriage apart of his will for you? Is being a wife not apart of your gift and calling? Your deceiving yourself Liz. Why would you do this to your daughter. What type of mother are you? God won't rescue you from the power of the wind. Don't be a fool and trust someone will rescue you. What makes you think God will save you from the power of love? What makes you think God can rescue you from love? He is love. It was then that I felt beat and called on the name of the Lord through prayer and fasting. God said don't be deceived, don't be disturbed. Don't lose hope. Be bold and courageous. Stick to what I have called you to do. Continue to seek after my will. I will move him. He will return to his mothers home and u will take car of him. 

P: Oh sovereign God! I know that you are listening! Hear my hearts cry. Strengthen me in these last days. May I gravitate toward your will and not the Devils schemes. I know the power of persuasion and manipulation. But you know the plans you have toward me oh God!!!! May I prosper! My hope is in you. Wrote my future. Rescue me from his power. Than all will know that you alone oh husband daddy are God. From my lips to your ears in Jesus name, amen.

Let God settle the Score

6/30/15

- You can't control what happens to you, but you can control your reaction. 

- God says maturity and responsibility are evident in your life when you can handle the pressures and pains without becoming stressed out or angry and blowing up.

- put your mind in gear before you put your mouth in motion.

- Being responsible in your responses means more than what you say. It's also in your actions. 

- "Don't let evil get the best of you, but conquer evil by doing good." (Romans 12:21 LB) 

- When you try to get even with someone for what they did to you, you've just lowered yourself to their standard. 

- And a person who tries to get even is no better than the person who did the wrong. 

(Rick Warren Daily Devotion)

S: I have done the Lord’s work humbly and with many tears. I have endured the trials that came to me from the plots of the Jews. (Acts of the Apostles 20:19 NLT)

But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God. (Acts of the Apostles 20:24 NLT)

O: Regardless of my plea John is leaving to Denver. Unknown of where the decision may lead our relationship. I can't control his decision, but I can control my response to it. I believe I have matured and therefore can accept the responsibility of being a single mom who is still able to manage my gift and calling alongside a job. It was inevitable that John would make such a decision. Though it may hurt, I can handle it without getting puffed up. 

A: The proof of my maturity and responsibility is in my verbal response. The message is clear, I disagree and am uncomfortable with the decision, however, my words and actions must reflect growth. I'm above the standard of selfishness. I am better than this wrong. I must carry myself with pride and not disgrace. I have the opportunity to be the women of God, the mother, and fulfill the healthy lifestyle style I desire with no distractions and no excuses.

P: You have called me by name. I belong to you Lord. Humbly I come to your throne of grace knowing I will endure the unknown with tears. For you will always provide a way out. As you did last Wednesday as I called on your name. You didn't stop the storm, you sent help. I have endured trials before and I will continue to endure them. Without you oh God I am nothing. My life is nothing and useless unless I use this pressure and this pain to mold me and to create something great. Unless I use this to complete the work God has given me to do. The work of victory that comes from a relationship with you!!!! You are good!!!! You will never waste a hurt. Re-establish the drive to healthy living. My why is Christ like character. I will ensure, adjust, inspire. I will continue to grow in wisdom, stature, favor with God and favor with man. I know who I am. I am yours. Here's to a new Liz from this day forward. Transform my mind. In the powerful name of Jesus, amen.

You are with me

6/27/15

- the Word of God is our foundation.

- I want the people I care about to be free: I don't want them bound up by guilt. I don't want them bound up by worry. I don't want them messed up by resentment. I don't want them to be pressured by the expectations of others. 

- Jesus said, " You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (John 8:32 TEV) 

- when you build your life on God's Word, you'll have a life of genuine freedom.

- teach them to rely on God's Word as the sole authority for their lives.

(Rick Warren Daily Devotion)

S: One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision and told him, “Don’t be afraid! Speak out! Don’t be silent! For I am with you, and no one will attack and harm you, for many people in this city belong to me.” (Acts of the Apostles 18:9-10 NLT)

P: I'm at a lost. Thank you for never changing. I continue to praise your name and enjoy the process even as I am in the middle of it. Help me in my thoughts. I want to master your word so through me others can be saved. I know you are with me. I will not be afraid. I will speak out!!!!! I will not be silent any more. Sometimes in the middle of it situations seem hard , yet, God you are with me. No one will attack me or my family. I love you Lord, you are wonderful. In Jesus name. Amen.

Teach me

6/25/14

- God waits to see what we're going to do with what we have before He steps in and turns a little into a lot.

- Never underestimate what God can do through ordinary people and limited resources given to him in faith. 

- If you want to be used by God just get available. 

- If you want a miracle in your life, you cannot hold anything back from God.

(Rick Warren Daily Devotion)

S: I am losing all hope; I am paralyzed with fear. (Psalms 143:4 NLT)

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing. For the glory of your name, O LORD, preserve my life. Because of your faithfulness, bring me out of this distress. (Psalms 143:10-11 NLT)

O: I have unique talents and abilities. I have a phenomenal story and an out of this world ability to encourage. I also enjoy being detailed and following order. God has given me these talents and abilities. He has also given me my life as it is laid before me. Most importantly, he hasn't given me more than I can handle. However if I can't be successful in all that already, how can he give me more? We are in an unusual circumstances yet God says he can!!!! He can still use us in our lack of resources as long as we give in faith. 

A: I need to become more available to God. Worrying leads to death. Worry is a feeling and that's not who I am. I want a miracle in my life according to Gods will. Therefore I can't hold back. I may be compelled to lose hope or fear may try to paralyze me, but greater is he that is in me. 

P: May this scripture be my prayer this morning, "Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing. For the glory of your name, O LORD, preserve my life. Because of your faithfulness, bring me out of this distress." In Jesus name, amen.

Just as the Lord has Promised

6/23/15

- Every miracle begins with a problem. If you don't have a problem, you don't need a miracle.

- The starting point is to recognize there is a problem.

- write down one problem in your life where you'd like to see a miracle. Then pray and tell God about this problem.

(Rick Warren Daily Devotion)

     - One problem is having time to.

     manage money. I feel overwhelmed

     with the amount of responsibility I

     have that the basic needs, food,

     finance, and clothing get neglected.

     I would like to see a miracle within 

     me of wisdom to truly balance the

     basic needs. I know I can do it, I just

     need to do it; with Gods help. 

Lord, I praise you for waking me up this morning and allowing me to see another day! I thank you for grace! I thank you for the ability to dream and the ability to know you and make you known. You are wonderful!!!! Husband daddy, I need a miracle of wisdom within me to help assist my decision making. To be a woman of integrity by sticking to my word. Abba, please see my heart and not my mistakes. May a door open with a job and everything work out for child care according to your will. I love you Lord! There is nothing and no one greater than you! I praise you. I pray this in Jesus wonderful name, amen.

S: Some of the stew was served to the men. But after they had eaten a bite or two they cried out, “Man of God, there’s poison in this stew!” So they would not eat it. Elisha said, “Bring me some flour.” Then he threw it into the pot and said, “Now it’s all right; go ahead and eat.” And then it did not harm them. (2 Kings 4:40-41 NLT)

One day a man from Baal-shalishah brought the man of God a sack of fresh grain and twenty loaves of barley bread made from the first grain of his harvest. Elisha said, “Give it to the people so they can eat.” “What?” his servant exclaimed. “Feed a hundred people with only this?” But Elisha repeated, “Give it to the people so they can eat, for this is what the LORD says: Everyone will eat, and there will even be some left over!” And when they gave it to the people, there was plenty for all and some left over, just as the LORD had promised. (2 Kings 4:42-44 NLT)

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!’” (2 Kings 5:13 NLT)

But Elisha asked him, “Don’t you realize that I was there in spirit when Naaman stepped down from his chariot to meet you? Is this the time to receive money and clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and cattle, and male and female servants? (2 Kings 5:26 NLT)

O: Wow! I love how God talks with me!!!! The first devotion talked about identifying the problem first in order to receive a miracle from God, than to pray and tell God. After doing so my next devotion was about several different miracles. The first problem was poison in the stew. Elisha takes some flour, pours it and stirs in the stew and it was alright to eat. Nothing harmed them. The second problem was a sack of grain and twenty loaves of bread to feed hundred of people. The Lord said everyone would eat and there will be leftovers. Elisha stood on the word Jesus said. There was plenty left over just as Jesus promised.

The next problem, in the next chapter of other devotion I read, was Naaman had leprosy. Naaman went to one prophet to be cured and the prophet tore his clothes declaring who am I to cure leprosy. Naaman went to Elisha who told him a simple way to be healed but he was too prideful to receive his simple healing. He denied the process he expected the process to be difficult. His officers said to him, If it were difficult you would do it but because it's simple you doubt. 

A: My miracle is here!!!! However, my gift and call has been dabbled with poison. I need to add some substance to my gift and calling and stir it in. Than it will be alright and nothing can cause it any harm. I need to stand firm just on what Jesus has promised!!!! And I will touch more people with the little message I have to give. The process is simple. However, due to a hard life and everything currently going on being so difficult I don't accept the simplicity of what God is doing within me. I doubt the simple because it's no difficult. 

P: What a phenomenal God you are!!!! You speak to me so clearly that I get distraught by trying to complicate things. I caused own problems yet you stand by awaiting a miracle for me first than by others. I understand, this is not the season to receive money from speaking but to receive the nuggets and treasures you are giving me. Wisdom will come with experience. I believe Char is wise and she considered me to be part those among her amazing being. I am grateful for your words oh Lord. Please be with me as you know the desires of my heart. I Jesus powerful name I pray, amen.