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.

Downsized

S: “Nonetheless the LORD said to Jehu, “You have done well in following my instructions to destroy the family of Ahab. Therefore, your descendants will be kings of Israel down to the fourth generation.” But Jehu did not obey the Law of the LORD, the God of Israel, with all his heart. He refused to turn from the sins that Jeroboam had led Israel to commit.”

2 Kings 10:30-31 NLT

O: Jehu was anointed, feared and followed Gods instruction.  Yet he failed to obey Gods law with all his heart. Jehu refused to turn from the sins Jeroboam led Gods people to commit. Therefore, despite his anointing and being feared God allowed his territory to be conquered, to be downsized.

A: I am anointed and have Christ like compassion and authority. I am able to follow Gods instruction in relation to my mind or external factors in serving and speaking. However, I am refusing to obey God with all of my heart.  I'm praying, God I want to give you my burdens yet I still indulge in all types of food. God simply says cast your cares on him. If I don't figure out how to do that, my calling will be downsized. 

P: Abba, how do I cast all my cares on you. In Jesus name, amen.

Confidence vs Arrogance

S: “But when Elisha, the man of God, heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes in dismay, he sent this message to him: “Why are you so upset? Send Naaman to me, and he will learn that there is a true prophet here in Israel.””

2 Kings 5:8 NLT

“But Elisha sent a messenger out to him with this message: “Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan River. Then your skin will be restored, and you will be healed of your leprosy.” But Naaman became angry and stalked away. “I thought he would certainly come out to meet me!” he said. “I expected him to wave his hand over the leprosy and call on the name of the LORD his God and heal me! Aren’t the rivers of Damascus, the Abana and the Pharpar, better than any of the rivers of Israel? Why shouldn’t I wash in them and be healed?” So Naaman turned and went away in a rage.” 2 Kings 5:10-12 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

“Then Naaman and his entire party went back to find the man of God. They stood before him, and Naaman said, “Now I know that there is no God in all the world except in Israel. So please accept a gift from your servant.” But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives, whom I serve, I will not accept any gifts.” And though Naaman urged him to take the gift, Elisha refused.” 2 Kings 5:15-16 NLT

O: Elisha was confident in who he was becuase of the authority and which he stood. 

Due to the authority given to Elisha his simple instruction will heal. There is no need to be seen, just to be heard. Yet Naaman had his own expectation of how he should be healed. Since Elisha didn't fulfill his expectation Naaman was going to miss out on his healing. 

Many of us are like Naaman, when things don't go the we expect it we miss out. Since we are accustomed with things in life being hard, if things are not we doubt a simple instruction from God. Someone else has to convince us to accept God instruction. 

When God does a work through you, you have already received the greatest gift. In some cases receiving a gift for what you're called to do, what God is doing through you, may seem like it is about you. You'll forget it's about God whines doing the work.

A: Having confidence in the authority God has given me is not the same as showing arrogance becuase of the authority. Knowing the difference is cricial to my growth.

God works in the simplicity in life as much as he does in the difficult. Accepting that truth will help me be a better leader and speaker. I can't miss out on what God can do through me because things seem too simple or too hard. My life is an example,along with his word of Gods work, I don't need outside sources to convince me of his power.

I can't get paid for speaking yet. If I do, I'll be rescuing my families financial crisis instead of allowing God to do the work. All the glory will be given to me instead of to its rightful owner, Christ. 

P: Lord, you are God and King. You reign over all! You are my everything. The last few days I have chosen to accept the enemies way of dealing with emotions instead of coming to you with my burdens. Will you forgive me for not trusting in you. As I continue to establish the foundation of my kingdom may I stand on the principle of your word and execute your will accordingly. It's time for me to grind. No longer will I hold back from your good work through me. I am not defeated by my past for you have overcame it all. There's no room for pride in the places I go. I can't afford my ego to lead nor my arrogance to take over. Your authority in me is much too great to hand over to the enemies schemes. Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders. I want to go wherever you have called me. Strengthen me daily to worship you. Deliver me from my Jacon sonincan walk into my Israel! Keep my thoughts away from feeling less. My best is among me and is yet to take over my entire being. May I be filled with your presence and only live on your words. I am desperate for you. I am desperate for a change. Take me, just a little bit higher. So I can get closer, to you my God. Through the name of Jeaus Christ, amen.