words of Faith

Yesterday while sitting in church, and hearing the message that GOD was speaking directly to my heart, HE revealed to me what I needed to be focused on doing this week.  As of right now I am busy setting up our classroom in our home, and ordering curriculum for my teens.  In case you haven't read in my earlier blogs, we are a homeschooling family.  NOT by my choice, but rather by HIS plan, and HIS will for my life, and my children's lives.  However, I am learning that NOT by my choice is rapidly becoming, my HONOR, to do what HE calls me to do, as I am NOT willing to RISK losing HIM, for worldly views, cares, and stipulations.  I am NOT willing to RISK my FAITH in HIM, just so that I will be do what this world deems as acceptable. 

While meditating on what HE has been telling me over the last day, I am now "hearing" HIM loud and clear, HIS message is coming in LOUD and CLEAR.  HIS Daily Teachings today is wanting me to know that I am too careless in my words when I speak about HIS will for my life.  HE is wanting me to know that I must choose to speak HIS words, words of FAITH, so that anyone, WHO speaks to me will know that I am NOT willing to RISK what HE has called me to do, for the satisfaction of being liked.  WHEW.... that is tough for me to write, as when the realization hit me that what HE has been saying to me is, 

"STOP caring about what the world thinks, do what I call you to do, I will make ALL things come together for your good.  Let go... and LET me work in you and through you, so that MY GLORY will be known and be shown through your obedience.  LET me show you my ways, and teach them to your children. Speak MY words, to ALL who will hear.  Think, speak, and act out words of FAITH, so that all who you will encounter will know that you aren't wiling to RISK what I am calling you to do anymore.  LET it be known that you, Heather are my follower, do NOT be afraid to speak words of FAITH, that show that you are a follower of JESUS"

From hearing HIM yesterday to today, it has hit me really hard that I have been willing to RISK HIM and HIS will for my life for far too long.  Today HE is revealing to me just where I have been willing to RISK HIM, and it has been ripping my heart wide open, and exposing the ugly truth about the words that I have been thinking, saying, and foolishly believing.  HE is letting me know that the time has come that I must choose to speak words of FAITH, so that my children will know and understand how they too are being called to think, speak, and act.  Today through my obedience to HIM, I, Heather, am going to modeling what living for CHRIST really looks like.

HE is revealing to me several conversations I have had over the past few weeks in regards to homeschooling my children.  HE is letting me know that at almost every single chance that I have been given to speak words of FAITH, I have chosen to actually speak words of despair, and have "tried" to make it look like I am doing this against my will.  HE is letting me know that when I chose to be HIS follower, that means that I am seeking  HIS way, and HIS will, to live out HIS plan, and HIS purpose for my life, therefore I must never be faint at heart, and most especially NOT be faint in my FAITH.  Today HE is showing me where I have been faint in my FAITH, and how I am to correct that, by choosing to walk strong, stand firm, by choosing to speak HIS words, words of FAITH.  HE is wanting me to know that in order for me to answer HIS calling for my life when it comes to raising my amazing five children, I must seek HIS will and HIS way for my calling to be Mama to each of them.

HE is letting me know that it is vital, that I impress HIS words onto my children.  This means that I must choose to speak HIS words, words of FAITH to them, so that they will know that we are called to live for CHRIST, and NOT worry about doing what the world is telling us to do.  HE is wanting me to know that I have been chosen to be their Mama, and teacher for a purpose, HIS purpose, so that they will NOT only be able to receive their education, but also so that they will be able to hear their Mama speak HIS words, words of FAITH, and know WHO HE is, has done, and will continue to do.  

" Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.  These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts.  Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.  Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the door frames of your houses and on your gates." Deuteronomy 6:5-9

HE is telling me that I am called to love HIM with all of my heart, soul, mind, and strength.  HE is reminding me that in choosing to answering that calling for my life, this means that I am to teach this very same thing to my children.   HE is wanting me to know that HIS reason for me to home school is so that I will be able to freely speak HIS words, words of FAITH to my children, so that while the world is so busy telling them WHO they aren't, I will be telling them WHOSE THEY ARE!   

HE is wanting me to know that in choosing to speak HIS words, words of FAITH I must understand that I must choose to refrain from exasperating my children.  This means that I must NOT chastise my children for their mistakes, rather lovingly come along side of them, and speak HIS words, words of FAITH that teach them that HE is our LORD and SAVIOR, that HE is good ALL of the time, and that HIS mercies are new every morning, that HIS grace is amazing, and HIS love is relentless.  

" Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord." Ephesians 6:4

HE is telling me that when I choose to speak HIS words, words of FAITH, that means that I am choosing to live my life as being set apart from this world.  Therefore, in knowing that I must STOP seeking to please this world, and START seeking to please HIM, and by ensuring that NOT only am I living my life according to HIS plan and HIS purpose, but so that I will be modeling it for my children to do also have the courage to live in obedience to HIS calling for their lives as well. 

"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2

HE is wanting me to know that in knowing that while the world is so busy telling my children what they are NOT, I need to be speaking HIS words, words of FAITH to show them WHO they are, because they will then know WHOSE they are.  HE is telling me that I have been called to be their Mama, and my job is to ensure that they see every single day HIS will, and HIS ways being worked through my life.  HE is reminding me that HIS calling for my life, HIS plan, and HIS purpose for my life has always been to be a Mama to each of HIS children that have been chosen and gifted specifically to me to raise, and train up to be apart of HIS army.  In knowing this I am understanding more and more what it means for me train up my children.  Now more than ever, I am understanding why it is absolutely imperative that I choose to speak HIS words, words of FAITH, so that I will then be able to build and encourage each of my five children in their own walks with HIM.  I am understanding more and more that it is my JOB to be encouraging, and NOT discouraging by choosing to speak words of FAITH to each of them, about HIS plans, and HIS purpose for each of their lives.

"Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged" 

Today HE is letting me know that it is my JOB,  HIS calling for my life, to NOT only speak HIS words, words of FAITH, bu rather to share HIS message of HOPE, through my story, of which the world would view as being full of despair, heartbreak, and tears.  HIS view is much more magnificent, as my life, my story is HIS beautiful message of HOPE, filled with HIS promises, and love.  A life that has been redeemed by HIM, as HE truly is my LORD and SAVIOR, WHO died on the cross for my sins, so that I would be able to spend eternity in HEAVEN with HIM and our HEAVENLY FATHER.  

Today HE is answering my question that I have been having about what it would mean for me to be known as.  HE is telling me that when my time on Earth here is through, I must choose to leave a legacy of FAITH, by choosing to speak HIS words, words of FAITH, by choosing to teach them to my children, and live my FAITH out loud for ALL to hear.  HE is telling me if ever I start to wonder WHY HE is calling me to home school, it is because of HIS love for me, and for my children, WHO in fact are HIS children, and HIS plan, and HIS purpose for each of our lives is perfect.  I must choose to speak HIS words, words of FAITH in letting everyone know that HIS timing and HIS provision is truly the BEST and only way that we can possibly live a life of happiness and JOY.

HE is telling me that because I have been redeemed, that is how I will be able to live a life full of HIS JOY, even when everything else around me is falling apart.  HE is wanting me to know that the same JOY that I am seeking, I must teach to my children, and I will be able to do just that when I choose to speak HIS words, words of FAITH.

"Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story" Psalm 107:2

"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1

I know that through everything that I have been through, I know that I would NOT still be breathing here on this Earth if it weren't for HIM.  I can positively say that until I accepted HIM into my heart, and had the courage to ask HIM to be my LORD and SAVIOR, I was dying physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.  I know that it is HIS plan and HIS purpose for me to be the writer of this amazing blog of which HE named HIS Daily Teachings.  I am so incredibly honored and grateful, and humbled to know that through each and every test, trial, and storm HE is there, and HE is working on my behalf, so that everything turns out for my good.  

"being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." Philippians 1:6

My dear friends, I pray today that you too will have the courage to seek HIM, HIS will, and HIS purpose for your life, by choosing to speak HIS words, words of FAITH, that show HIM and everyone whom you will encounter what matters the most to  you.  I pray that you will STOP seeking assurance from this world, by choosing to seek HIS blessed assurance for your life, that HE is yours, and you are HIS.  I pray that you will know that HIS purpose all along for your life has been for you to seek HIS Redemption, so that you too will be able to live your life according to HIS good and perfect will for your life.  Friends, I pray today that you won't be willing to RISK HIM in your life anymore.  I pray that you will keep running even harder after HIM  in seeking HIM to teach, lead, and guide you on your journey with HIM towards wholeness.  I pray today that if you are in the middle of a storm, I pray that you will be rest assured that HE has it all worked out, that HE loves you and that HIS timing and provision are absolutely perfect. 

With much love, peace, prayers, compassion, and understanding,

Heather