Stay Close to God

S: “Jotham did what was pleasing in the LORD’s sight. He did everything his father, Uzziah, had done, except that Jotham did not sin by entering the Temple of the LORD. But the people continued in their corrupt ways.”

2 Chronicles 27:2 NLT

“King Jotham became powerful because he was careful to live in obedience to the LORD his God.” 2 Chronicles 27:6 NLT

“Sing to the LORD, for he has done wonderful things. Make known his praise around the world.” Isaiah 12:5 NLT

O: Jotham pleased God above the people and stayed humbled despite the corruption of the people. He focused on Gods vision. His simple obedience to God grew his power He stayed close to God. 

A: When I stay close to God more than I can dream or imagine gravitates to me. It's the true law of attraction. Focusing on God attracts godly behavior, Christ-like humility and servant hood, the kingdom of God and the will of God.

P: HALLELUJAH, oh King of kings and Lord of everything. You are wonderful!!!! Magnificent and holy you are. Your name is higher than any other! Healer, awesome wonder, my God, my daddy and my king! I have gravitated toward powerful women and you have given me two earthly fathers to shine your love on me. How amazing are you God! Glory and honor to you!!!! It's not about Paul or Patrick, it's all about you!!!! Thank you for ever loving me!!!! Oh how you love!!!! Let your kingdom. Let your will be done. Provide for my daily need physically, emotionally, sexually, financially, spiritually and need I may have missed or am unaware of. Forgive my sinful man me my old nature. Deliver me into you and your spirit. I am alive in you!!!! I am made new with Christ Jesus!!!! I bestow back into you the love!!!! I praise and worship your name Jesus son of God, amen.

A God of Vision

S: “The Sovereign LORD showed me a vision. I saw him preparing to send a vast swarm of locusts over the land. This was after the king’s share had been harvested from the fields and as the main crop was coming up.” Amos 7:1 NLT

“Then the Sovereign LORD showed me another vision. I saw him preparing to punish his people with a great fire. The fire had burned up the depths of the sea and was devouring the entire land.”

Amos 7:4 NLT

“Then he showed me another vision. I saw the Lord standing beside a wall that had been built using a plumb line. He was using a plumb line to see if it was still straight.” Amos 7:7 NLT

“But Amos replied, “I’m not a professional prophet, and I was never trained to be one. I’m just a shepherd, and I take care of sycamore-fig trees. But the LORD called me away from my flock and told me, ‘Go and prophesy to my people in Israel.’” Amos 7:14-15 NLT

“Then the Sovereign LORD showed me another vision. In it I saw a basket filled with ripe fruit.” Amos 8:1 NLT

“Then I saw a vision of the Lord standing beside the altar. Amos 9:1a NLT

The LORD has spoken, and he will do these things.” Amos 9:12b NLT

O: The Lord's vision to Amos was to bring harm to the Israelites. Although these were Gods people, he did not hesitate in revealing the vision. What Amos was revealing were visions of destruction. The Israelites didn't like being told how there God was going to destroy them so they tell Amos go find business else where. No one here is going to pay to listen to that type of message. Amos responds, this is not my profession, I am a shepherd. God called me to come prophesy and share with you his vision. Despite of what the Israelites said, Amos did not cease from sharing the vision God gave him.

A: Who I am, my voice, my story, the journey I'm asking others to embark on is not a usual concept. Many live their entire lives hiding from themselves, never using their voice, ignore their story and denying it happened to others. People are not going to receive my message without reserve. That doesn't mean I stop pursuing the vision. Focusing on Gods vision is allowing things to fall in place organically, purposefully but making sure I'm in the right place to do it. 

P: I miss you God. I miss hearing from you through your word Abba. I will no longer put you on the back burner. I will take delight in you every morning that I may receive joy when I tackle the day. You are truly what's important to me and I need you to survive!!!! Your name is great and worthy to be praised. Your kingdom is here! Thank you for the word through Doc! My message of freedom. I will take heed to what he says and whatPatrick  and Gwen say. I will take heed to what I read for you brought me to these things for they are the very principles needed for me to focus on you and prepare me for what is to come. From this moment I will no longer say what your will is die by life I will do! Like your word says, let your will be done, not be said!!!! Give me strength in humility to rise up and take my godly place as your child, as a child. Forgive me for not seeking you these last few days and choosing to shut down, isolate and eat my emotions instead of bringing my burden to you. Deliver me from really ring in the old Liz. I am new and alive in you. I am aware of my triggers may I build a new layer into my brain as I develop new habits. Thank you for never giving up on me. You are amazing God!!!! In Jesus might name, amen!

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Truth will restore

S: “Zion will be restored by justice; those who repent will be revived by righteousness. But rebels and sinners will be completely destroyed, and those who desert the LORD will be consumed.”

Isaiah 1:27-28 NLT

O: Justice will bring restoration. Justice to me is being just in truth. Truth will restore. Those who turn to God instead of remain in themselves will regain life. Their consciousness will be restored. They will be given new strength by righteousness. Whooo! HALLELUJAH! 

A: Truth will set me free and restore me back to my rightful place. As I turn to God, something has to die in order for life to regained. As I am nothing and Christ is everything I regain life. It's by his righteousness. My consciousness will be restored and I will be given new strength. 

P: My God! God of heaven. Magnificent is your name! My identity is in you. You reign over all the heavens unto earth. Daily you provide your coverings and your provisions and today was nothing less. You revive me!!!! You restore me. You pour your truth within wherever lies may have been. Your forgiveness has surpassed all of as I have forgiven all those of have done things unjustly. As I continue to work through the effects lead me away from the spirit of rebellion, and the sin that so easy entices me. Deliver me into your arms of love. In Jesus precious name, amen.

I am your servant

S: “Uzziah sought God during the days of Zechariah, who taught him to fear God. And as long as the king sought guidance from the LORD, God gave him success.”

2 Chronicles 26:5 NLT

“God helped him in his wars against the Philistines, his battles with the Arabs of Gur, and his wars with the Meunites.”

2 Chronicles 26:7 NLT

His fame spread far and wide, for the LORD gave him marvelous help, and he became very powerful. But when he had become powerful, he also became proud, which led to his downfall.

2 Chronicles 26:15b - 16a NLT

"The LORD God will not honor you for this!” Uzziah, who was holding an incense burner, became furious. But as he was standing there raging at the priests before the incense altar in the LORD’s Temple, leprosy suddenly broke out on his forehead. 2 Chronicles 26:18b-19 NLT

So King Uzziah had leprosy until the day he died. He lived in isolation in a separate house, for he was excluded from the Temple of the LORD. His son Jotham was put in charge of the royal palace, and he governed the people of the land.”

2 Chronicles 26: 21 NLT

O: Saul failed to follow Gods instruction. Therefore rejecting God and God rejected him. Here, many kings later, Uzziah had the fear of God, sought after him followed his commands and in return God made him a success. God was with him in all his battles and wars. He was powerful and his fame had spread from what God was doing through him. The more powerful he got the more proud he became. He thought of himself higher than the priest, got out of his lane and performed a priestly duty. God dishonor red him due to his sin and Uzziah broke out with leprosy. He had to be isolated and confined until the day he died so his son have to replace him as king. In the end he was buried separate from the kings of Judah.

A: The resurrection of the True Liz is upon us. Great things are going to happen in me and through me. If I fail to speak out what God has commanded, like Moses I won't see my promise land and someone must greater than me wil carry my calling forward. If I fail to obey his instruction like Saul, he will reject me and someone greater will carry out my calling. When I speak the words he has put in mouth and have obeyed all his commands than become proud as Uzziah I will be struck with a diease and be isolated for the rest of my life. I wil die and be buried in isolation. 

P: Oh King of kings, powerful is your name. It's your kingdom that comes and your will that will be done here on earth as you have doe in heaven. Remind me that I am but your servant and as long as I am in my master temple, my daily needs will be provided for. Forgive me for being proud and taking your kingdom as my own. To serve you is to fulfill my role as a public speaker which will build your kingdom here on earth. Also forgive me formatting all my trust in John for my needs when you are Jehvah Jireh.  I forgive John for not being the man I thought he was and putting so much pressure on him to be someone he is still becoming. Help me see him in your light. Deliver me from sexual temptation. It is okay for me to be around by my husband but not pay to have sex prematurely. I will try my best follow the spirits guidance, not a feeling. Rescue me from becoming proud as you reign power in and through me. I am your servant oh God. Give me rest and speak to me during my day of sabbath. Renew strength until we meet again. In Jesus name, amen.

This Terrible storm is all my Fault

S: ““Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh. Announce my judgment against it because I have seen how wicked its people are.” But Jonah got up and went in the opposite direction to get away from the LORD. He went down to the port of Joppa, where he found a ship leaving for Tarshish. He bought a ticket and went on board, hoping to escape from the LORD by sailing to Tarshish. But the LORD hurled a powerful wind over the sea, causing a violent storm that threatened to break the ship apart.

“Why has this awful storm come down on us?” they demanded. “Who are you? What is your line of work? What country are you from? What is your nationality?” Jonah answered, “I am a Hebrew, and I worship the LORD, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the land.” The sailors were terrified when they heard this, for he had already told them he was running away from the LORD. “Oh, why did you do it?” they groaned.

“Throw me into the sea,” Jonah said, “and it will become calm again. I know that this terrible storm is all my fault.””

Jonah 1:2-4, 8-10, 12 NLT

“Now the LORD had arranged for a great fish to swallow Jonah. And Jonah was inside the fish for three days and three nights.” Jonah 1:17 NLT

“As my life was slipping away, I remembered the LORD. And my earnest prayer went out to you in your holy Temple.

But I will offer sacrifices to you with songs of praise, and I will fulfill all my vows. For my salvation comes from the LORD alone.” Then the LORD ordered the fish to spit Jonah out onto the beach.” Jonah 2:7, 9-10 NLT

“This change of plans greatly upset Jonah, and he became very angry. So he complained to the LORD about it: “Didn’t I say before I left home that you would do this, LORD? That is why I ran away to Tarshish! I knew that you are a merciful and compassionate God, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. You are eager to turn back from destroying people.” Jonah 4:1-2 NLT

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O: The other guys in the boat believe in other gods, but knew the power of the God of Israel.

God allowed him to be stuck in a fish for 3 days and 3 nights. I'm fasting for 3 days and 3 nights. (I'm just saying, my God is awesome.) 

Jonah was so stubborn, he waited until his life was slipping away to pray earnestly to God about fulfilling what God  called him to do. Only then did God allow him to be spat out of the fishes belly.

Jonah's message to Nineveh wasn't for them, It was for Jonah.

I am not fully aware of the entire story of Jonah. However, thus far it's about him and his relationship with God. God is aware of who Nineveh is, wickedness and all. Yet he gave a message to Jonah and Jonah failed to listen and ran from his calling. Then after God went back on his word because of the cities response Jonah becomes upset. Making an excuse. He ran from obeying Gods command because he knew God would change his mind. Jonah doesn't realize the impact he has. With one word he change a whole city back to God. What a man that a city of its size. In chapter 4:11 Nineveh was a great city of 120,000 people. Would believe in Jonah and fast and turn their ways around. What a God!

A: What a God indeed. He knows our situation, nothing has caught him by surprise. He knows we will be great! Yet we are in most of a storm. Not because of what John has done, but because I haven't obeyed Gods message. There was one day I'm excited to receive Gods blessings from my obedience. Then the next day I forgot all God can do through me. I have a message to give and can only be spoken through action. I have to be the true Liz. This fast was to do just that. Realign my identity and most importantly my heart back with God.

P: Oh God of heaven! You in all your might called me by name. You gave me a unique gift and a special one of a kind way to use it. Yet I have put my will of my husbands salvation above your will for my life. I am making a huge sacrifice in fasting from not just food, but my biggest weakness. Yet it's meaningless if I don't obey your commands. Give me a new perspective, your perspective. When you spit me out may I fulfill your calling your way, not mine or complain that Johns transformation isn't going my way. It's not about me. Deliver me from the attachment of John to allow both of us to grow. Thank you for being  so awesome! I love you Lord. Forgive me for not being fully obedient. Please don't reject me. I have come here and will continue my journey, please do what you have promised, In Jesus name, amen.

Obeying Gods command

S: “But the king interrupted him and said, “Since when have I made you the king’s counselor? Be quiet now before I have you killed!” So the prophet stopped with this warning: “I know that God has determined to destroy you because you have done this and have refused to accept my counsel.” After consulting with his advisers, King Amaziah of Judah sent this challenge to Israel’s king Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz and grandson of Jehu: “Come and meet me in battle!””

2 Chronicles 25:16-17 NLT

O: The King didn't like what the prophet said so he threatened him and refused his word. Instead he consulted his advisers and sis what he wanted.

A: Over our my days where I ignore Gods command  and settle for the advise of men instead. For the advise of man lead to destruction but obeying Gods command leads to victory.

P: Oh father of excellence. See me beyond my imperfection. I spent most of my time with you dosing off. Not becuase I am bored in your presence, I have yet to have adequate sleep. Have grace for your servant oh God. Your name is higher than any other and worthy to be praised! I am confirming what I have felt in your spirit yesterday. I am ready to follow and obey your command in order to fulfill my mission. I don't want someone better than me to take over. I have the skill to do your will. Give me today, the grind, the execution to match my skill. Forgive me for not being more intentional with my time. Deliver me from confusion and the feeling of being overwhelmed. I need holes in my logs. Continue to bless me during this time of fasting. I look forward to spending more time with you and realigning my heart to yours. In Jesus name, amen.

Obey

S: “Then the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest. He stood before the people and said, “This is what God says: Why do you disobey the LORD’s commands and keep yourselves from prospering? You have abandoned the LORD, and now he has abandoned you!”” 2 Chronicles 24:20 NLT

O: One thing all these Kings had in common, following the Lords instruction and at the same time not obeying his law. As long as the prophet was alive, they restored the Lords temple, but none of them took down the Asherah poles. Once the prophet died they ignored all they had done to restore the temple and worship the Asherah poles instead. 

God than speaks through the prophets son and says, your disobedience is keeping you from prospering. You have abandoned me to worship another god. I have abandoned you. 

It's not enough to follow the instructions of God, obedience is better than sacrifice. You must choose to obey his law. The law says have no other Gods  before me. In order to make yourself prosperous, obey the commands of the Lord.

A: The Lord has command I fast and pray. The focus, my marriage. How to interact with John as he battles this problem and how to overcome it together. As I fast and pray I focus my entire being on God which will get my mind, body and spirit back in alignment with God. I know what I need to do yet instead of doing it I'm abandoning God by focusing on eating unhealthy and its effects. I don't want God to abandon me. 

P: Husband daddy, I need you. Your name is grace and mercy. I don't want to ignore your instructions nor disobey your commands. I desire to bring your kingdom down to earth through fasting and intentions prayer. I want to fully be aligned with your will for every area of my inner and exterior life. I need guidance on which fast to do and how long. I can do a three day fast. Starting today with small meals, tomorrow with raw fruits and veggies, Monday juicing, Tuesday just water, Wednesday juicing, Thursday raw veggies and fruit, Friday small meals. My focus is to realign my marriage and body to you. I have never done an appropriate fasting and am very nervous. I don't want to fail you nor focus on the benefits so much that I become unfocused. Having all of me includes my eating. Aligning my body with your design. Give me self control and discipline through this. Strength the money to provide for the household meals and the fasting meals. Deliver me from anything that is not of you. Don't abandon me oh God. I give you all of me!!!! Starting now. I open my heart and mind to reconnect and realign with your heart. I'm matching my actions with my words. Have all of us! I give you all of me, I'm yours, have your way. Less of me and more of you!!!! You are awesome God!!!! I pray this all through the name of the Lord Jesus Christ of Navereth, amen.