LaWanda – Jesus Precious Lord, as I read your words spoken to me in these pages, I am undone. Your presence is in every one of them. I feel like you are prophesying over my life. The Lord God Almighty, the Creator of the Universe is prophesying over me. It surely must come to pass. I am so humbled, Lord. AS the song says, “♪♪ Caught up in your presence, I just want to sit here at your feet. I’m caught up in the holy moment. I never want to leave.
Are you growing in faith and righteousness and spiritual maturity? Are you following a structured program to do this or are you letting nature take its course? Are you seeing as much progress as you would like or are you disappointed with your rate of improvement? People in focused disciplines use a structured system of practice. They identify the aspect of their performance most in need of improvement and work on it systematically. Can you see how you would apply the same concept to your spiritual development?
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Top companies utilize creative brainstorming, intuition and input from a team to create the best products and ensure success. Shall I do anything less, if I want to succeed in marriage, life and Christian spirituality?
I hear the Lord saying, “Wake up, oh sleeping giant. Wake up, oh sleeping giant. Wake up, oh sleeping giant. I have called you to walk in spiritual authority. I have called you to walk in spiritual authority. I have called you to walk in spiritual authority. I have called you to walk in my grace. I have called you to walk in my love. I have called you to walk in my God type of faith. I have called you to be movers and shakers who will turn their world upside down for me. Why are my people so fearful? My people are fearful because your message and your preaching should not be with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of my Spirit’s power, so that your faith might not rest in men’s wisdom but in my power.
You can take it as a matter of doctrine that you are created in my image and that this applies to everyone. Is this just a propositional truth claim for you, or a living reality? When you look at other people, even the least of these, do you see their infinite worth? Do you see it in yourself as well? You have been told that you are sinful, and you see the evidence to support this. Do you also see that you are beloved; that your infinite worth is intrinsic and inalienable? Do you behave as if this is true?
This interview was recorded with Julie Smith from ElijahForce. We discussed the topic of "Decoding Deception – Part Two" and the video is approximately two hours long. Check it out and I believe you will learn things you didn't know before!
The preface to my dream: Charity Kayembe has helped me so much with my dreams! She is such a gem and an amazing friend! And that is her showing up in my dream.
Are you a loud listener? Do these concepts seem contradictory, so that this phrase is an oxymoron? Have you ever had anyone listen to you in a way that was passive and unresponsive, so you weren’t convinced that they were engaged in the conversation? Did this discourage you from sharing more? Have you also had someone respond with obvious engagement and enthusiasm, giving an emotional reaction to the points you make? Did this serve to validate your story? Did it make you want to go on? Are you prepared to do for others what provided a positive experience for you?
Have you heard that hurt people hurt people? This is a gracious way to explain the bad behavior of others. If they are victims it can normalize pathology within them and they pass on to others what they have received themselves, never knowing anything else. This may explain why they do what they do, but does it make it any less painful to be hurt by them? There is a positive counterpart to this situation. Healed people heal others. Do you know that you need healing and desire it and seek it for your own benefit? Desire it and seek it for the benefit it will bring to others as well.
I said that my sheep would hear my voice. This is a promise to those who follow me, but I can speak to anyone I want. What does my voice sound like to you? Does it come to you as thoughts of guilt and shame; judgment and condemnation? Have you ever heard voices like that or had thoughts like that? This is a common experience, but those are not from me. I speak in a still small voice, so you can expect my words to be subtle and gentle. You want to know my will and do it. Are you prepared to receive direction in the form of hints and suggestions?
