Yesterday at church the message was about when you choose to allow JESUS to come into your heart, and HE becomes your LORD and SAVIOR, you let go, of your childish ways. The message really spoke to my heart, as I am learning that with each morning I wake up early to meet with HIM, and going on these long walks, and talk with HIM, I am learning that this is me choosing to dedicate my life to do HIS works every single time I seek HIM, and allow HIM to teach, lead, and guide me.
HIS Daily Teachings today is showing me that when I choose to dedicate my life's work to doing HIS works, that is when I will be a mature CHRISTIAN. In seeking HIM Daily HE is showing me that with each circumstance in my life I can either remain fleshly, or I can dedicate my life to doing HIS works.
HE is teaching me that when I choose to think, speak, and act fleshly that means that I will be selfish, self-centered, and I become extremely difficult to please. HE is letting me know that in choosing to be fleshly that is when I will be envious, jealous, and that will make it extremely difficult for me to live my life.
"Brothers and sisters, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be adults." 1 Corinthians 14:20
HE is teaching me that when I choose to dedicate my life to doing HIS works, that means I am allowing myself to be lead by HIS HOLY SPIRIT. HE is wanting me to know that this means I must choose to do HIS will NO matter how I may "feel," or how hard it is for me to do so.
HE is telling me that in choosing to be lead by HIS HOLY SPIRIT I must understand that I will be constantly going through transformations of my heart, soul, and mind so that I will then become more CHRIST like.
HE is reminding me once again that in order to me to be more CHRIST like, this means I must choose to dedicate my life's work to thinking, speaking, and acting according to HIS will for my life. HE is teaching me that this means I must learn to guard my thoughts, and tame my tongue, that way I won't just blurt out whatever I am "feeling," and in turn hurt someone. HE is teaching me once again that I must be speaking life into other's and NOT giving into my fleshly desires, as that is when I make a HUGE mess out of my life.
Yesterday D and I took our children to Six Flags for the third weekend in a row. To be honest, I was sort of burned out on going, however since it was Father's Day, I really wanted the day to be about D. The more I "tried" to smile, the worse I felt, the more I "tried" to pretend to be happy, the worse I "felt." Finally when D and one of our daughters were on a ride, I excused myself and went to the bathroom. It was there where HE met me right where I was, when I surrendered fully my thoughts, words, and actions to HIM. It was right there in the bathroom that I chose to dedicate my life to doing HIS work in that very moment. Slowly HE began to speak to me, and I realized that I could really enjoy the day that I had been blessed with, all I needed to do what dedicate myself to doing things HIS way, and HE would work out the rest.
I came out of that bathroom "feeling" refreshed and renewed, and was grinning ear to ear when I saw the look of pure JOY on each of my children's and my wonderful husband's faces. I'm pretty sure I shocked my family by my sudden change of heart, and attitude about the day. Truthfully I think they were all pretty much bracing themselves, preparing themselves that Mama would be difficult that day. However, thankfully because I knew that I needed HIM so much, I decided to dedicate my life in that very moment to doing things HIS way, and in turn we ALL ended up having a fantastic time!
I am learning that it is when I choose to dedicate ALL of me, that no matter how hard, difficult the situation is that I am in, or how I may "feel," HE can, will, and does work ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING out for my own good! Yesterday was a perfect example of HIS perfect love, HIS perfect timing, HIS perfect provision, and HIS perfect will for my life.
HE is wanting me to know that this is the very reason why I was present to hear that message in church yesterday so that I would pass the test later on in the day. HE is teaching me that had I not heard the message at church, I would have acted in the flesh and I would have ended up ruining the entire day for everyone. I am so incredibly thankful for HIS daily provisions and teachings that HE is blessing me with. I am so incredibly thankful to know that I don't have to have it all worked out, that HE already does, and in choosing to be lead by HIS HOLY SPIRIT, I know that I can face anything!
HE is telling me that the reason why in that moment I decided to dedicate my life yesterday to doing HIS works is because I have been going through HIS Daily Teachings for the past year, and it is because I have been practicing and and HE has been preparing me for these exact moments where life is difficult and HIS JOY is there for me, all I have to do is choose it.
It has been through HIS Daily Teachings that I am learning how to deal with difficult circumstances, as I am choosing daily to dedicate my life to doing HIS work. I am also seeing a HUGE change in the way that I respond to the storms that brew in my life, because I am remember HIS Daily Teachings about choosing HIS JOY, so that I will be able to get through anything that comes my way.
HE is wanting me to always remember that my days of acting childish are gone, therefore I must choose to dedicate my life to living according to HIS will, and HIS plans for my life. HE is telling me that I must choose to seek HIM, and allow HIM to draw me near to HIM so that HE can, will and does, teach, lead, and guide me on my journey towards wholeness.
" When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me." 1 Corinthians 13:11
HE is defining what dedicate means for me in my life, by the choices that I make daily, in choosing to be lead by HIS HOLY SPIRIT, and NOT by my "feelings." HE is telling me that when I choose to dedicate my life, I can't just do this once, I have to make this choice daily to dedicate my life, by seeking HIM and asking HIM what it is that HE wants me to do that day. HE is telling me that just as I prayed yesterday for HIM to change my heart, and to allow me to be used as blessing for someone else, I must choose to doing this daily. HE is letting me know that this is why that it is imperative, that not only do I keep my ears open so that I can hear HIS whispers, but so that I will be able to heed HIS whispers.
"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship." Romans 12:1
HE is letting me know that when I choose to dedicate my life this means that I am saying, "LORD I want what you want. LORD I think what you want me to think, in the way that you think of things. LORD I will choose to speak YOUR words, life building, life breathing, encouraging, loving, kind words. I will do whatever you call me to do, what ever you have written for me to do in this life that was designed specifically and perfectly for me. A life that has been written on purpose, for YOUR purpose to do YOUR will and to live out YOUR plans for my life. LORD here am I, send me. LORD today I dedicate my life to YOU, use me in a BIG way to bless others, to think, speak, and live out YOUR truth so that YOUR message of HOPE will be heard by the masses. LORD let every part of me be pleasing, honoring and good to YOU. In YOUR HOLY name I pray, Amen."
Dear Friends, I pray today that you will know that HE is there, and HE is waiting for you to dedicate your life to HIM. I pray that you will know that when you come into a relationship with HIM, HE can, will, and does rescue you, when you choose to live out HIS plans and HIS will for your life. I pray that you will be filled with HIS peace and comfort in knowing that even though things may be unbearable in this moment that HE is there, ready to take it all from you. I pray today that you will have the courage to dedicate your life to doing HIS good works, so that you too will be one step closer to wholeness in your journey with HIM.
Many prayers and blessings,
Heather
This is an account of my early morning walks of faith with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In searching for accountablity for me, the LORD used it as encouragement for others. I pray blessings for each and every life who reads HIS Daily Teachings
Monday, June 16, 2014
Sunday, June 15, 2014
providence
Today mark's the one year anniversary of HIS Daily Teachings. Never would I have ever imagined how much I would learn in seeking HIS guidance for a year, and writing about my triumphs and failures through the teaching, leading and guiding of HIS HOLY SPIRIT. Today HE is taking me back to that day that I wrote my first post, and is showing me how HE has kept HIS promises to me in ways that go exceedingly, abundantly, above and beyond even my greatest expectations.
HIS Daily Teachings today is revealing to me how through HIS providence I have been able to write HIS Daily Teachings. HE is wanting me to know that it is only through HIM that I am able to live this life that I am living. HE is reminding me once again, that even through all the tests, trials, and storms of my life, HE is there, HE does indeed care for me, HE loves me unconditionally, and will continue to teach me over and over until it is written on my heart, and I am able to shout it, scream it, and tell it to the masses just how good HE is, and how through HIS providence that I have been able to overcome, and breakthrough the strongholds in my life.
In seeking what HIS providence means, HE revealed this very definition to me: "the protective care of GOD." This reminds me of one of the most life-changing songs that HE has blessed me with and that is "If Not for Grace", by Clint Brown. When I first heard this song it was sang by "Rory Comtois" at church, and it was when I truly let the lyrics sink deep into my heart, I began to drown in my own tears, in realizing just how much I had been through, and how HE was showing me that HE was there, and just how thankful I was for HIS Amazing Grace.
"Where would I be, You only know. I'm glad You see through eyes of love. A hopeless case, an empty place, if not for grace. Amazing grace, how sweet the sound. I once was lost, but now I'm found."
Today HE is taking me back to my first blog post, and is revealing to me where I was, to where I am now, and is showing just how many of HIS promises that HE has kept to me. HE is showing me that it has all been through HIS timing and HIS provision, through HIS providence that I am at the level of FAITH that I am today.
When I looked up the first blog post I was brought to tears when I read my prayer to HIM from a year ago: "LORD JESUS, create in me a heart for people to love them and to help them. Help me to keep my focus on YOUR good works, and to use me as a vessel to bless others. In JESUS name, Amen."
I remember typing that prayer, and I remember thinking, and wondering how GOD would use me, and would this blog really be a "thing?" HE is showing me today that NOT only has HE used me, HE has used me exceedingly, abundantly, above and beyond what I could have ever imagined.
Each day as I log onto write out HIS Daily Teachings I am in awe of the stats of the blog. Never would I have imagined that in just 208 posts that HIS Daily Teachings would be read in 32 different countries and have 5,200 views. Even on the days where I "think" what I am writing about matters, HE goes exceedingly, abundantly, above and beyond to show me that living in HIS providence, HE can, will, and does use me in the biggest way to reach the masses of WHOM HE has planned to reach through me all along.
HE is reminding me of something I wrote in that first post and HE is revealing it today as HIS answer to HIS promise that HE made to me a year ago. "GOD is asking me to be a leader with a heart and spirit of gratitude as I have so much to be thankful for!" Wow!!! If that isn't the truth!!! Daily I am in awe of HIS goodness, and HIS mercy, how far HE goes to capture my attention and my heart, to take my "hott mess" and turn it into HIS beautiful message.
One final thought from looking back into the past year and seeing what I wrote, HE is revealing to me through the many messages on the blog, and private messages I have received over the past year that HE is using me in a way that goes exceedingly, abundantly, above and beyond what I could have ever imagined when I wrote my very first post.
"I pray that HIS Daily Teachings will bless your life today!" 6:38 a.m. 6-15-13
Dear Friends, I leave you with this thought today, "The LORD is my Shepherd, I shall NOT be in want" Psalm 23:1. I pray today that you will know that HE truly does meet ALL of your needs in the most exceedingly, abundantly, above and beyond when you surrender your life to HIM, and allow HIM to care for you through HIS providence. I pray that your deepest hurts and pains will be healed through HIM, when you decide to let HIM teach, lead, and guide you on your journey towards wholeness. I pray that HIS Daily Teachings will bless your life every time you read what HIS promises are for you. I pray that you too will seek HIM, and ask HIM to use you as a vessel to bless others when you share your story. I pray that through it all, the tears, sleepless nights, heartache, and pain you will know that HE is there, HE cares, and HE is FAITHFUL!
Thank you all for reading, commenting, and encouraging me that through HIS true confidence, and courage that HIS Daily Teachings, my early morning walks with HIM have really made a difference.
Much love, prayers, and blessings to you all <3
Heather
HIS Daily Teachings today is revealing to me how through HIS providence I have been able to write HIS Daily Teachings. HE is wanting me to know that it is only through HIM that I am able to live this life that I am living. HE is reminding me once again, that even through all the tests, trials, and storms of my life, HE is there, HE does indeed care for me, HE loves me unconditionally, and will continue to teach me over and over until it is written on my heart, and I am able to shout it, scream it, and tell it to the masses just how good HE is, and how through HIS providence that I have been able to overcome, and breakthrough the strongholds in my life.
In seeking what HIS providence means, HE revealed this very definition to me: "the protective care of GOD." This reminds me of one of the most life-changing songs that HE has blessed me with and that is "If Not for Grace", by Clint Brown. When I first heard this song it was sang by "Rory Comtois" at church, and it was when I truly let the lyrics sink deep into my heart, I began to drown in my own tears, in realizing just how much I had been through, and how HE was showing me that HE was there, and just how thankful I was for HIS Amazing Grace.
"Where would I be, You only know. I'm glad You see through eyes of love. A hopeless case, an empty place, if not for grace. Amazing grace, how sweet the sound. I once was lost, but now I'm found."
Today HE is taking me back to my first blog post, and is revealing to me where I was, to where I am now, and is showing just how many of HIS promises that HE has kept to me. HE is showing me that it has all been through HIS timing and HIS provision, through HIS providence that I am at the level of FAITH that I am today.
When I looked up the first blog post I was brought to tears when I read my prayer to HIM from a year ago: "LORD JESUS, create in me a heart for people to love them and to help them. Help me to keep my focus on YOUR good works, and to use me as a vessel to bless others. In JESUS name, Amen."
I remember typing that prayer, and I remember thinking, and wondering how GOD would use me, and would this blog really be a "thing?" HE is showing me today that NOT only has HE used me, HE has used me exceedingly, abundantly, above and beyond what I could have ever imagined.
Each day as I log onto write out HIS Daily Teachings I am in awe of the stats of the blog. Never would I have imagined that in just 208 posts that HIS Daily Teachings would be read in 32 different countries and have 5,200 views. Even on the days where I "think" what I am writing about matters, HE goes exceedingly, abundantly, above and beyond to show me that living in HIS providence, HE can, will, and does use me in the biggest way to reach the masses of WHOM HE has planned to reach through me all along.
HE is reminding me of something I wrote in that first post and HE is revealing it today as HIS answer to HIS promise that HE made to me a year ago. "GOD is asking me to be a leader with a heart and spirit of gratitude as I have so much to be thankful for!" Wow!!! If that isn't the truth!!! Daily I am in awe of HIS goodness, and HIS mercy, how far HE goes to capture my attention and my heart, to take my "hott mess" and turn it into HIS beautiful message.
One final thought from looking back into the past year and seeing what I wrote, HE is revealing to me through the many messages on the blog, and private messages I have received over the past year that HE is using me in a way that goes exceedingly, abundantly, above and beyond what I could have ever imagined when I wrote my very first post.
"I pray that HIS Daily Teachings will bless your life today!" 6:38 a.m. 6-15-13
Dear Friends, I leave you with this thought today, "The LORD is my Shepherd, I shall NOT be in want" Psalm 23:1. I pray today that you will know that HE truly does meet ALL of your needs in the most exceedingly, abundantly, above and beyond when you surrender your life to HIM, and allow HIM to care for you through HIS providence. I pray that your deepest hurts and pains will be healed through HIM, when you decide to let HIM teach, lead, and guide you on your journey towards wholeness. I pray that HIS Daily Teachings will bless your life every time you read what HIS promises are for you. I pray that you too will seek HIM, and ask HIM to use you as a vessel to bless others when you share your story. I pray that through it all, the tears, sleepless nights, heartache, and pain you will know that HE is there, HE cares, and HE is FAITHFUL!
Thank you all for reading, commenting, and encouraging me that through HIS true confidence, and courage that HIS Daily Teachings, my early morning walks with HIM have really made a difference.
Much love, prayers, and blessings to you all <3
Heather
Saturday, June 14, 2014
the right stuff
For so long I have always "thought" that I can get through each and everyday when I only focus on doing what I think is the right stuff. In looking back on the past few days, I know that I have been doing just that. In seeking HIM this morning, and surrendering all of me, HE is letting me know that in only doing what I "think" is the right stuff, I am really on avoiding what HE is calling me to do.
HIS Daily Teachings today is letting me know that in when I choose to do what I "think" is the right stuff, I miss out on HIS many blessings that HE is waiting to pour over my life. HE is letting me know that by choosing to focus on doing things my way, I am really only doing things the easy way, and in choosing that path for my life, I remain stalled in my FAITH, and I will not grow or have my FAITH strengthened by HIM, and through HIM. HE is teaching me that I can't just will myself to be righteous by only doing right things.
HE is wanting me to know that the right stuff, that I need to be focused on, is really HIS right stuff. HE is teaching me that when my only focus is on doing the right stuff, than I am only following my plans, and I am missing out on amazing opportunities for me to grow in my FAITH. HE is wanting me to know that in choosing to only do the right stuff, I am merely just going through the motions, as I am only doing things the easy way, which is really my way.
Once again, HE is reminding me that set apart from HIM, I can't do anything by myself. Well actually I can, and that is make a HUGE, monumental mistake, as I am only focused on doing the right stuff, which is really just Satan's trap to deviate me from HIS amazing plans for my life. I am learning that this is how I am constantly losing sight of HIS vision for my life.
This morning through my Daily Declaration Devotional I am learning that the more I seek HIM, and live according to HIS plan and HIS will for my life the less complicated my life becomes. It is only when I focus on doing the right stuff, that I allow Satan to fill my mind with condemnation, which turns into massive amounts of guilt, and shame.
HE is letting me know that only focusing, and doing the right stuff, needs to be in my past. I must focus on doing HIS right stuff, as I know that I have been delivered from my past, and don't have to "feel" trapped in my past, and I through HIM I will live with HIS true freedom.
"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm,then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." Galatians 5:1
HE is wanting me to know that by only doing what I "think" is the right stuff, I am merely only doing things the easy way, thus allowing avoidance to lead me. HE is telling me that HIS plans for my life do NOT include avoidance by allowing myself to become oblivious to answer HIS calling for my life.
YIKES! Okay, hearing YOU loud and clear LORD! I must choose to focus on HIS right stuff, so that HIS will, and HIS plans, will lead me out of the pit of despair that I allow the enemy to keep me in. I must seek HIS vision so that I will be able to see HIS vision for my life.
This morning HE is telling me that HE wants ALL of me to be ALL IN, in every single area of my life, by choosing to seek HIM and ask HIM to show me what HIS right stuff is that I need to be focused on. HE is letting me know that even though I am seeking HIM daily to teach, lead, and guide me, so often I give up and only focus on doing the right stuff, as I find it very hard to "feel" as if though I am measuring up to HIM.
This is difficult for me to admit, that I often give up, and give in, "thinking" that if I will only focus on the right stuff, then I won't sin, but in choosing to do so, I fall into an even deeper trap and that is comparison. HE is telling me that by choosing to focus on the right stuff, I begin to look at other peoples right stuff, and then I begin to repeat the words of self doubt that Satan in planting in my mind. Before long, I am speaking those words of doubt, and that is when self destruction renters my life. HE is wanting me to know that I no longer have to "feel" as if though I don't measure up, to HIM, or to anyone else, as HE is teaching, leading, and guiding me through every single step of my journey towards wholeness with HIM. HE is wanting me to know that HE doesn't expect me to get it right every single time, rather to be comforted in knowing that I am truly HIS work in progress, that I am allowing myself to be by choosing to seek HIS vision for my life, as HE is revealing what HIS right stuff is for my life.
"We spend our lives trying to get something that according to GODS word we can have freely as a gift of GODS grace through FAITH." Joyce Meyer "Change Your Words, Change Your Life"
HE is telling me that I am literally running in circles when my only focus in on the right stuff. HE is letting me know that it will lead me right back into my own prison, and will fall down even deeper into my own pit of despair. HE is wanting me to know that is WHY I must remember that when I mess up and miss the mark by NOT doing HIS right stuff, I must choose to live my life according to HIS will. I am learning that this means that I must write it on my heart, and claim it for my life that I am forgiven, by HIS amazing grace, which HE has proven to me time and again is truly ALL sufficient for me.
"But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me." 2 Corinthians 12:9
HE is reminding me once again that HIS amazing grace is HIS gift to me, and that there isn't enough right stuff in the world for me to do that could ever earn or pay for it. Today I am extremely comforted by Joyce Meyer's words in today's bible study.
"The gift of righteousness that GOD give HIS children has already been paid for by the suffering, death, and resurrection of JESUS." Joyce Meyer "Change Your Words, Change Your Life"
This is comforting to me, that I don't ever have to feel as if I don't measure up, I just need to be sure that I am not just focusing on what I "think" or what the world is telling me is the right stuff. I need to be sure that I am seeking HIS vision for my life, so that I will only be focusing on doing HIS right stuff.
HE is telling me that HE has taken my sins from me, and has forgiven me. HE is reminding me once again that it has been through HIS amazing love, grace, mercy, and forgiveness that I am able to live my life, as it has been through my FAITH in HIM that HE has been teaching me that HE is there, HE truly does care for me, and HE truly does know what is best for me.
Each morning when I wake up, I have this realization wash over me once again that set apart from HIM, I can't do anything by myself, however with HIM I can, and will be able to do whatever HE calls me to do. Before this morning I failed to realize that I spent too much of my time focusing on what I "felt" was the right stuff, and fortunately because HE loves me too much to let me live my life in avoidance and obliviousness, HE is showing me the error of my ways, and HE is revealing HIS right stuff, for me to focus on.
HE is telling me that there isn't going to be a day that goes by where I must choose to always remember that I must continually seek HIM and ask HIM to teach, lead, and guide me. I must seek HIS vision, so that I will see HIS right stuff, by surrendering all of me, and going all in, by choosing to follow HIS plan, and HIS will for my life. I must remember that the right stuff, fails in comparison to HIS right stuff.
HE is letting me know that HE hears the cries of my heart in wanting to know if I am in right standing with HIM. HE knows the desire of my heart for people to see so much more of HIM in me, and so much less of me. HE is filling me with HIS loving reminder this morning through HIS word, which is HIS truth, that by choosing to surrender, and seek HIM, and by allowing HIM to grow and strengthen my FAITH in HIM, that is how I know that I am in right standing with HIM.
"God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God" 2 Corinthians 5:21
HE is wanting me to know that doing HIS right stuff, means that HE will teach me through discipline for my bad behavior. HE is reminding me once again something that I have said to my own children, and have failed to remember in my own life, that in life the choices that you make, you will either reap the blessings from them, or suffer the consequences from them. HE is wanting me to know that in choosing to focus on the right stuff, I am missing the mark, and I am also opening the door to sin which is Satan's plan to harm me, and to wipe me out. HE is telling me that in choosing to do HIS right stuff, I am becoming more HOLY just as HE is HOLY.
HE is telling me that I will be doing HIS right stuff, when NOT only do I hear HIS whisper, but also heed HIS whispers. HE is reminding me once again through HIS teachings that HE has, is, and will always equip me to be able to answer HIS calling for my life, and by showing me how to do HIS right stuff.
"We are working out of HIS love, rather than to get HIS love"
HE is reminding me once again that there isn't one single thing that I can do to earn HIS love, it just simply is mine, HE is pouring it over me, and into me daily, it is truly HIS amazing gift to me, and for me. HIS gift to me is HIS unending, unfailing, and relentless love, and it's all mine, therefore I must choose to focus on and do only what is HIS right stuff.
Dear friends I pray today that you will have the courage to seek HIM, to do what HE is calling you to do. I pray that you will stop focusing on what you "think" is the right stuff, and seek HIS vision for your life, and ask HIM to reveal to you what HIS right stuff is for your life. I pray that you will make HIS plans, your plans. I pray that HIS favor and blessings will be poured over your life through your obedience to HIM.
Blessings,
Heather
HIS Daily Teachings today is letting me know that in when I choose to do what I "think" is the right stuff, I miss out on HIS many blessings that HE is waiting to pour over my life. HE is letting me know that by choosing to focus on doing things my way, I am really only doing things the easy way, and in choosing that path for my life, I remain stalled in my FAITH, and I will not grow or have my FAITH strengthened by HIM, and through HIM. HE is teaching me that I can't just will myself to be righteous by only doing right things.
HE is wanting me to know that the right stuff, that I need to be focused on, is really HIS right stuff. HE is teaching me that when my only focus is on doing the right stuff, than I am only following my plans, and I am missing out on amazing opportunities for me to grow in my FAITH. HE is wanting me to know that in choosing to only do the right stuff, I am merely just going through the motions, as I am only doing things the easy way, which is really my way.
Once again, HE is reminding me that set apart from HIM, I can't do anything by myself. Well actually I can, and that is make a HUGE, monumental mistake, as I am only focused on doing the right stuff, which is really just Satan's trap to deviate me from HIS amazing plans for my life. I am learning that this is how I am constantly losing sight of HIS vision for my life.
This morning through my Daily Declaration Devotional I am learning that the more I seek HIM, and live according to HIS plan and HIS will for my life the less complicated my life becomes. It is only when I focus on doing the right stuff, that I allow Satan to fill my mind with condemnation, which turns into massive amounts of guilt, and shame.
HE is letting me know that only focusing, and doing the right stuff, needs to be in my past. I must focus on doing HIS right stuff, as I know that I have been delivered from my past, and don't have to "feel" trapped in my past, and I through HIM I will live with HIS true freedom.
"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm,then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." Galatians 5:1
HE is wanting me to know that by only doing what I "think" is the right stuff, I am merely only doing things the easy way, thus allowing avoidance to lead me. HE is telling me that HIS plans for my life do NOT include avoidance by allowing myself to become oblivious to answer HIS calling for my life.
YIKES! Okay, hearing YOU loud and clear LORD! I must choose to focus on HIS right stuff, so that HIS will, and HIS plans, will lead me out of the pit of despair that I allow the enemy to keep me in. I must seek HIS vision so that I will be able to see HIS vision for my life.
This morning HE is telling me that HE wants ALL of me to be ALL IN, in every single area of my life, by choosing to seek HIM and ask HIM to show me what HIS right stuff is that I need to be focused on. HE is letting me know that even though I am seeking HIM daily to teach, lead, and guide me, so often I give up and only focus on doing the right stuff, as I find it very hard to "feel" as if though I am measuring up to HIM.
This is difficult for me to admit, that I often give up, and give in, "thinking" that if I will only focus on the right stuff, then I won't sin, but in choosing to do so, I fall into an even deeper trap and that is comparison. HE is telling me that by choosing to focus on the right stuff, I begin to look at other peoples right stuff, and then I begin to repeat the words of self doubt that Satan in planting in my mind. Before long, I am speaking those words of doubt, and that is when self destruction renters my life. HE is wanting me to know that I no longer have to "feel" as if though I don't measure up, to HIM, or to anyone else, as HE is teaching, leading, and guiding me through every single step of my journey towards wholeness with HIM. HE is wanting me to know that HE doesn't expect me to get it right every single time, rather to be comforted in knowing that I am truly HIS work in progress, that I am allowing myself to be by choosing to seek HIS vision for my life, as HE is revealing what HIS right stuff is for my life.
"We spend our lives trying to get something that according to GODS word we can have freely as a gift of GODS grace through FAITH." Joyce Meyer "Change Your Words, Change Your Life"
HE is telling me that I am literally running in circles when my only focus in on the right stuff. HE is letting me know that it will lead me right back into my own prison, and will fall down even deeper into my own pit of despair. HE is wanting me to know that is WHY I must remember that when I mess up and miss the mark by NOT doing HIS right stuff, I must choose to live my life according to HIS will. I am learning that this means that I must write it on my heart, and claim it for my life that I am forgiven, by HIS amazing grace, which HE has proven to me time and again is truly ALL sufficient for me.
"But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me." 2 Corinthians 12:9
HE is reminding me once again that HIS amazing grace is HIS gift to me, and that there isn't enough right stuff in the world for me to do that could ever earn or pay for it. Today I am extremely comforted by Joyce Meyer's words in today's bible study.
"The gift of righteousness that GOD give HIS children has already been paid for by the suffering, death, and resurrection of JESUS." Joyce Meyer "Change Your Words, Change Your Life"
This is comforting to me, that I don't ever have to feel as if I don't measure up, I just need to be sure that I am not just focusing on what I "think" or what the world is telling me is the right stuff. I need to be sure that I am seeking HIS vision for my life, so that I will only be focusing on doing HIS right stuff.
HE is telling me that HE has taken my sins from me, and has forgiven me. HE is reminding me once again that it has been through HIS amazing love, grace, mercy, and forgiveness that I am able to live my life, as it has been through my FAITH in HIM that HE has been teaching me that HE is there, HE truly does care for me, and HE truly does know what is best for me.
Each morning when I wake up, I have this realization wash over me once again that set apart from HIM, I can't do anything by myself, however with HIM I can, and will be able to do whatever HE calls me to do. Before this morning I failed to realize that I spent too much of my time focusing on what I "felt" was the right stuff, and fortunately because HE loves me too much to let me live my life in avoidance and obliviousness, HE is showing me the error of my ways, and HE is revealing HIS right stuff, for me to focus on.
HE is telling me that there isn't going to be a day that goes by where I must choose to always remember that I must continually seek HIM and ask HIM to teach, lead, and guide me. I must seek HIS vision, so that I will see HIS right stuff, by surrendering all of me, and going all in, by choosing to follow HIS plan, and HIS will for my life. I must remember that the right stuff, fails in comparison to HIS right stuff.
HE is letting me know that HE hears the cries of my heart in wanting to know if I am in right standing with HIM. HE knows the desire of my heart for people to see so much more of HIM in me, and so much less of me. HE is filling me with HIS loving reminder this morning through HIS word, which is HIS truth, that by choosing to surrender, and seek HIM, and by allowing HIM to grow and strengthen my FAITH in HIM, that is how I know that I am in right standing with HIM.
"God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God" 2 Corinthians 5:21
HE is wanting me to know that doing HIS right stuff, means that HE will teach me through discipline for my bad behavior. HE is reminding me once again something that I have said to my own children, and have failed to remember in my own life, that in life the choices that you make, you will either reap the blessings from them, or suffer the consequences from them. HE is wanting me to know that in choosing to focus on the right stuff, I am missing the mark, and I am also opening the door to sin which is Satan's plan to harm me, and to wipe me out. HE is telling me that in choosing to do HIS right stuff, I am becoming more HOLY just as HE is HOLY.
HE is telling me that I will be doing HIS right stuff, when NOT only do I hear HIS whisper, but also heed HIS whispers. HE is reminding me once again through HIS teachings that HE has, is, and will always equip me to be able to answer HIS calling for my life, and by showing me how to do HIS right stuff.
"We are working out of HIS love, rather than to get HIS love"
HE is reminding me once again that there isn't one single thing that I can do to earn HIS love, it just simply is mine, HE is pouring it over me, and into me daily, it is truly HIS amazing gift to me, and for me. HIS gift to me is HIS unending, unfailing, and relentless love, and it's all mine, therefore I must choose to focus on and do only what is HIS right stuff.
Dear friends I pray today that you will have the courage to seek HIM, to do what HE is calling you to do. I pray that you will stop focusing on what you "think" is the right stuff, and seek HIS vision for your life, and ask HIM to reveal to you what HIS right stuff is for your life. I pray that you will make HIS plans, your plans. I pray that HIS favor and blessings will be poured over your life through your obedience to HIM.
Blessings,
Heather
Friday, June 13, 2014
remain stable
When I look back on the most trying times, and biggest storms of my life, I can see that each moment of growing and strengthening of my faith have led up to those moments. However, instead of holding fast and tight to my faith, I have always allowed myself to be swept away, and to be honest pretty much wiped out, and and most of the time have fallen into a deep pit of despair, full of self-loathing, depression, and as hard as it is to admit this, angry with GOD, as how could HE have possibly let this happen to me?
After my second miscarriage, I "thought" I was okay, however the more I "thought" about everything that led up to that moment where the doctor confirmed that D and I had indeed lost our second baby, I felt as if though a part of me had died. From the moment I learned that I was expecting I began to pray for the precious little soul that was growing inside of me. I began to seek HIM, and ask HIM what the child would look like, and praise HIM over and over for HIS goodness. I spent hours wondering, and praying about the life that our precious little one would live, and again praised HIM for HIS goodness. However, it didn't take long after my miscarriage where I began to question GOD, and became angry with HIM.
Months before I found out that D and I were expecting I had been on an amazing journey of good health. I had become very committed to a routine that enabled me to not only lose the weight but to keep it off. In just seven months I had lost almost 40 lbs., and I had NEVER felt better. I was wearing the smallest size I had worn since becoming a Mama, and I wasn't tired, and didn't need to take naps anymore. I was looking great, and feeling great every single day.
Sadly, those seven months would be at the forefront of my mind, and would be the anchor to my anger that would pull me further and further away from HIM. HIS Daily Teachings today is taking me back to one of the most painful times as a Mama, and is revealing to me how I became swept away, and what that did to my four oldest children.
Two weeks ago the reality of the choices that I made all those years ago slapped me right across the face. It took two days of seeking HIS guidance, and talking with our oldest daughter that D and I would learn the harsh reality of our choices, and what those choices had done to our sweet daughter. Through her tears she revealed how when I was swept away, so was her Dad, as he began to work many long hours, and Satan made sure to keep him way too busy to pray or lead his family. It was in those moments where D and I stopped showing, and teaching our children the LORD's ways, and began down this treacherous path of our own demise.
It was in the years following our miscarriage that D and I would lose HIS vision for our family, and it wasn't until we moved to our current home that we would realize just how far we have allowed our family to be swept away. Through our church which we now call home, we have been hearing messages about family restoration, and that is exactly what HE is taking us through right now at this very time our of families life.
HE is letting me know that HE isn't taking me through this because HE's mad at me, rather because HE loves me, and HE loves my family. HE is wanting me to know that instead of allowing myself to be swept away when the storms roll in, and the waters rise, I must choose to stand firm in my FAITH in HIM that HE knows the outcome of the storm, and HE is the anchor to my soul.
"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." Hebrews 6:19
HE is telling me that in my past HE hasn't been able to depend on me, as I have allowed myself to be swept away by the storms in my life. HE is wanting me to know that the days of me being pulled further away from HIM during the tests and trials of my life are over. HE is letting me know today that HE needs to be able to depend on me. HE is telling me that HE isn't growing and strengthening my FAITH in HIM, just so I can allow myself to be ripped right out of HIS loving, safe, and secure arms.
In the same way that HE needs to be able to depend on me, HE is placing people in my life who will also need to depend on me. HE is reminding me this morning that this is why I am Mama to my amazing five. HE is wanting me to know that HE has been building me through each and every storm, test, and trial in my life so that I would be more than able to raise my amazing five.
HE is letting me know that just as others are depending on me, I need to be able to depend on myself as well. HE is telling me that I am able to do this through choosing to live with total self respect. This means that I must NOT allow myself to be swept away, but to press in, and press through my FAITH, and hold fast to HIS promises. I must choose to stand firm, and know that when I do, that is how I will be able to remain stable.
HE is telling me I need NOT to worry, rather I must choose to stand firm in my FAITH that HE will work it all out for my own good. HE is teaching me that I am living my life as HIS living testament when not only do I choose to stand firm in my FAITH, but I will do so by showing everyone that even in the storms of my life I can, and will choose to remain stable.
This morning HE is taking me back to all the pivotal times in my life where I have been swept away to teach, lead, and guide me how to NOT let the storms that have been written and designed to roll into my life sweep me off my feet, and release HIS HOPE which is the anchor to my soul.
HE is wanting me to know that HE knows that I have a hard time trusting, as I have been let down in some really horrendous ways in my past. HE is telling me that today is a new day, and it is HIS gift to me. HE is showing me that when I choose to seek HIM, HE can, will, and does teach, lead, and guide me towards HIS amazing plans for my life.
HE is reminding me that I must be on constant guard to know that Satan is lurking, preying, planning, and plotting his revenge to take me out. HE is wanting me to know that Satan will try and use the storms that roll into my life to wipe me out, therefore I must choose to stand firm in my FAITH, by choosing to remain stable, no matter what is happening to me.
Once again HE is reminding me of ALL of the times where HE has, is, and will continue to deliver me from the darkness of my soul, by shining HIS light, which is HIS truth about WHO I am, because HE is constantly blessing me with HIS HOPE, which is HIS anchor to my soul. I know this to be true, as HE has, is, and will continue to prove it to me time after time in my testimony with HIM on this amazing journey that I am on where HE is taking me through breakthroughs, and transformations that are leading me straight to WHOLENESS.
HE is wanting me to know that on my journey all I need to remember is to pray, BELIEVE, trust, stand firm, and remain stable so that I will then be in right standing with HIM. HE is wanting me to know that when I choose to do all of those things through each and every trial of my life, I am coming one step closer to be HOLY, just as HE is HOLY.
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28
"Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield." Psalm 5:12
"But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do" 1 Peter 1:15
HE is telling me that I must choose to do the right thing, even when the wrong thing is being done to me. HE is telling me that I must choose to let go of the world's view in seeking revenge, or saying whatever is on my mind, as all it does is deviate me away from HIS path for my life, and wreaks havoc all over HIS amazing plans for my life. HE is wanting me to know that HE knows that it is my heart's cry to be like HIM, for anyone whom I encounter, will see so much more of HIM in me, and so much less of me.
"While you are remaining stable and waiting for GOD's deliverance, you are going to go through some suffering. But the hard things you go through bring victory to your life." Joyce Meyer "Power Thoughts Devotional"
"It is a privilege to suffer on CHRISTS behalf and I trust GOD to bring me to victory" Joyce Meyer, "Power Thoughts Devotional" June 13
Today I am so incredibly thankful for HIS loving reminders that each morning when I journal and write out whatever is in my heart, and on my mind, HE can, will, and does meet me right where I am. I am so incredibly thankful that HIS loving reminders, and promises have been written everywhere I turn this morning, and that HE is filling me with HIS HOPE, and I that I am living another day knowing, and BELIEVING that HIS HOPE truly is HIS anchor to my soul.
Dear friends, I pray that you will know that HE is there, and HE cares. HE knows of the storms that are brewing, and raging in your life right now. I pray that you will know that HIS HOPE is HIS anchor to your soul. I pray that you will have the courage to let go of what the world is telling you to do, and that you will have the courage to live your life being truly set apart. I pray that when you choose to be set apart, that you will be able to stand firm in your FAITH in HIM, and that you too will be able to remain stable in knowing and trusting that HE has everything work out for your own good, as you will be in right standing with HIM.
Much love, prayers, understanding, and blessings,
Heather
After my second miscarriage, I "thought" I was okay, however the more I "thought" about everything that led up to that moment where the doctor confirmed that D and I had indeed lost our second baby, I felt as if though a part of me had died. From the moment I learned that I was expecting I began to pray for the precious little soul that was growing inside of me. I began to seek HIM, and ask HIM what the child would look like, and praise HIM over and over for HIS goodness. I spent hours wondering, and praying about the life that our precious little one would live, and again praised HIM for HIS goodness. However, it didn't take long after my miscarriage where I began to question GOD, and became angry with HIM.
Months before I found out that D and I were expecting I had been on an amazing journey of good health. I had become very committed to a routine that enabled me to not only lose the weight but to keep it off. In just seven months I had lost almost 40 lbs., and I had NEVER felt better. I was wearing the smallest size I had worn since becoming a Mama, and I wasn't tired, and didn't need to take naps anymore. I was looking great, and feeling great every single day.
Sadly, those seven months would be at the forefront of my mind, and would be the anchor to my anger that would pull me further and further away from HIM. HIS Daily Teachings today is taking me back to one of the most painful times as a Mama, and is revealing to me how I became swept away, and what that did to my four oldest children.
Two weeks ago the reality of the choices that I made all those years ago slapped me right across the face. It took two days of seeking HIS guidance, and talking with our oldest daughter that D and I would learn the harsh reality of our choices, and what those choices had done to our sweet daughter. Through her tears she revealed how when I was swept away, so was her Dad, as he began to work many long hours, and Satan made sure to keep him way too busy to pray or lead his family. It was in those moments where D and I stopped showing, and teaching our children the LORD's ways, and began down this treacherous path of our own demise.
It was in the years following our miscarriage that D and I would lose HIS vision for our family, and it wasn't until we moved to our current home that we would realize just how far we have allowed our family to be swept away. Through our church which we now call home, we have been hearing messages about family restoration, and that is exactly what HE is taking us through right now at this very time our of families life.
HE is letting me know that HE isn't taking me through this because HE's mad at me, rather because HE loves me, and HE loves my family. HE is wanting me to know that instead of allowing myself to be swept away when the storms roll in, and the waters rise, I must choose to stand firm in my FAITH in HIM that HE knows the outcome of the storm, and HE is the anchor to my soul.
"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." Hebrews 6:19
HE is telling me that in my past HE hasn't been able to depend on me, as I have allowed myself to be swept away by the storms in my life. HE is wanting me to know that the days of me being pulled further away from HIM during the tests and trials of my life are over. HE is letting me know today that HE needs to be able to depend on me. HE is telling me that HE isn't growing and strengthening my FAITH in HIM, just so I can allow myself to be ripped right out of HIS loving, safe, and secure arms.
In the same way that HE needs to be able to depend on me, HE is placing people in my life who will also need to depend on me. HE is reminding me this morning that this is why I am Mama to my amazing five. HE is wanting me to know that HE has been building me through each and every storm, test, and trial in my life so that I would be more than able to raise my amazing five.
HE is letting me know that just as others are depending on me, I need to be able to depend on myself as well. HE is telling me that I am able to do this through choosing to live with total self respect. This means that I must NOT allow myself to be swept away, but to press in, and press through my FAITH, and hold fast to HIS promises. I must choose to stand firm, and know that when I do, that is how I will be able to remain stable.
HE is telling me I need NOT to worry, rather I must choose to stand firm in my FAITH that HE will work it all out for my own good. HE is teaching me that I am living my life as HIS living testament when not only do I choose to stand firm in my FAITH, but I will do so by showing everyone that even in the storms of my life I can, and will choose to remain stable.
This morning HE is taking me back to all the pivotal times in my life where I have been swept away to teach, lead, and guide me how to NOT let the storms that have been written and designed to roll into my life sweep me off my feet, and release HIS HOPE which is the anchor to my soul.
HE is wanting me to know that HE knows that I have a hard time trusting, as I have been let down in some really horrendous ways in my past. HE is telling me that today is a new day, and it is HIS gift to me. HE is showing me that when I choose to seek HIM, HE can, will, and does teach, lead, and guide me towards HIS amazing plans for my life.
HE is reminding me that I must be on constant guard to know that Satan is lurking, preying, planning, and plotting his revenge to take me out. HE is wanting me to know that Satan will try and use the storms that roll into my life to wipe me out, therefore I must choose to stand firm in my FAITH, by choosing to remain stable, no matter what is happening to me.
Once again HE is reminding me of ALL of the times where HE has, is, and will continue to deliver me from the darkness of my soul, by shining HIS light, which is HIS truth about WHO I am, because HE is constantly blessing me with HIS HOPE, which is HIS anchor to my soul. I know this to be true, as HE has, is, and will continue to prove it to me time after time in my testimony with HIM on this amazing journey that I am on where HE is taking me through breakthroughs, and transformations that are leading me straight to WHOLENESS.
HE is wanting me to know that on my journey all I need to remember is to pray, BELIEVE, trust, stand firm, and remain stable so that I will then be in right standing with HIM. HE is wanting me to know that when I choose to do all of those things through each and every trial of my life, I am coming one step closer to be HOLY, just as HE is HOLY.
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28
"Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield." Psalm 5:12
"But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do" 1 Peter 1:15
HE is telling me that I must choose to do the right thing, even when the wrong thing is being done to me. HE is telling me that I must choose to let go of the world's view in seeking revenge, or saying whatever is on my mind, as all it does is deviate me away from HIS path for my life, and wreaks havoc all over HIS amazing plans for my life. HE is wanting me to know that HE knows that it is my heart's cry to be like HIM, for anyone whom I encounter, will see so much more of HIM in me, and so much less of me.
"While you are remaining stable and waiting for GOD's deliverance, you are going to go through some suffering. But the hard things you go through bring victory to your life." Joyce Meyer "Power Thoughts Devotional"
"It is a privilege to suffer on CHRISTS behalf and I trust GOD to bring me to victory" Joyce Meyer, "Power Thoughts Devotional" June 13
Today I am so incredibly thankful for HIS loving reminders that each morning when I journal and write out whatever is in my heart, and on my mind, HE can, will, and does meet me right where I am. I am so incredibly thankful that HIS loving reminders, and promises have been written everywhere I turn this morning, and that HE is filling me with HIS HOPE, and I that I am living another day knowing, and BELIEVING that HIS HOPE truly is HIS anchor to my soul.
Dear friends, I pray that you will know that HE is there, and HE cares. HE knows of the storms that are brewing, and raging in your life right now. I pray that you will know that HIS HOPE is HIS anchor to your soul. I pray that you will have the courage to let go of what the world is telling you to do, and that you will have the courage to live your life being truly set apart. I pray that when you choose to be set apart, that you will be able to stand firm in your FAITH in HIM, and that you too will be able to remain stable in knowing and trusting that HE has everything work out for your own good, as you will be in right standing with HIM.
Much love, prayers, understanding, and blessings,
Heather
Thursday, June 12, 2014
battle
This morning when I woke up the very thought of battle was on my mind. My thoughts were consumed with just how much I self-sabotage when it comes to fighting for my health. In pure desperation of wanting to feel better, and look better, I journaled and cried out to HIM, "LORD JESUS, please help me overcome the spirits of laziness, and idleness which lead to my poor health."
HE is wanting me to know that HIS plans for my life don't include poor health, but rather rich health, and prosperity that can only come from me surrendering ALL of me. HE is telling me that this is why I must choose to come to HIM in total faith, NOT doubting HIM for a second, as HE has proven time and again that HE has everything worked out for my own good. Therefore, I must choose to stand firm, to speak HIS words of HIS promises for deliverance of my strongholds of laziness and idleness which lead to my poor health.
HIS Daily Teachings today is reminding me once again that the battle that I am currently in, has already been won, and all I need to do is stand firm in my FAITH, by choosing to BELIEVE and know that HE has it all worked out for my own good. HE is telling me that I must choose to speak HIS words so that I will overcome these strongholds in my life.HE is letting me know that I need to take courage, and that I need NOT to be afraid, as HE is with me, and through HIM I can, and will overcome the strongholds of laziness, and idleness so that I will be in good health once again.
"But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” Matthew 14:27
HE is telling me that the battle I am currently living in consists of trials and temptations to test me in my faith in HIM. HE is wanting me to know that it is during these trials, and temptations that I must choose to stand firm in my faith, and I must guard my thoughts, and seek HIS truth and speak HIS words of HIS amazing plans for my life.
HE is wanting me to know that HIS plans for my life don't include poor health, but rather rich health, and prosperity that can only come from me surrendering ALL of me. HE is telling me that this is why I must choose to come to HIM in total faith, NOT doubting HIM for a second, as HE has proven time and again that HE has everything worked out for my own good. Therefore, I must choose to stand firm, to speak HIS words of HIS promises for deliverance of my strongholds of laziness and idleness which lead to my poor health.
"She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness." Proverbs 31:27
If ever there were a time where I didn't feel as if though I am measuring up, the above scripture is it! In raising my amazing five I have become extremely overwhelmed with the care and keeping of our home. I know that I can easily facilitate the duties to my children, but if I myself am struggling with the battle of laziness, and idleness, I know that it is overflowing to my children. This very thought is very hard for me to digest, as I never wanted my battle to be my children's battle as well.
This morning HE is filling me with HIS word, and teaching me to speak HIS words so that I will be able to do my part in fighting this battle. HE is telling me that HIS word is the only way I will overcome and be able to see through HIS vision that this battle was planned for my life, so that I would surrender my health to HIM, and seek HIM to lead me on my journey towards wholeness. HE is reminding me that the rich health that I am needing can only be given to me, by my surrendering, and and seeking HIM, and by choosing to speak HIS words, that only through HIM as HE is my strength that victory will be mine when the battle is over.
"No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." Romans 8:37
" But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Corinthians 15:57
"for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith." 1 John 5:4
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
Once again HE is revealing HIS truth to me through HIS words that captured my attention in my early walks with HIM years ago. HE is reminding me that through HIM, and only HIM I will overcome the strongholds in my life. Therefore, I must choose to BELIEVE HIM by choosing to speak HIS words that HE is taking me through a breakthrough in my health.
"Christ is the one who gives me the strength I need to do whatever I must do" Philippians 4:13 ERV
HE is wanting me to know that HE doesn't want me to stay stuck in my past, therefore since I have learned how to pray, and seek HIM, and HIS vision for my life, I must choose to speak HIS words to fight the battle of laziness, and idleness that plagues my home. HE is letting me know that HIS word is ALL I need to overcome the strongholds that are leading me straight to poor health.
HE is reminding me that HE is my REDEEMER, WHO bought (paid) the ultimate price for my sins by the blood of JESUS CHRIST my LORD and SAVIOR. HE is showing me that because I know this, I know and experiencing just how much HE loves me as if ever I am doubting what HE is doing in my life, all I need to do is look back to where I came from, and see just how far I have come. In looking back, I can honestly say that HE is truly turning my hott mess of a life into HIS beautiful message.
"Then he adds: “Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more.” And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary." Hebrews 10:17-18
"See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." Isaiah 43:19
Today I am extremely comforted by HIS words, that tell me that HE really does have everything worked out for my own good. I am thankful that HE loves me too much to ever let me "think" that I am fighting any of my battles alone. I am so incredibly thankful to know that HIS grace is all sufficient for me, and that HIS mercies are new every morning. I am thankful that HIS love is relentless, and is completely unfailing to me. I am so thankful that I have NOT ever, nor will I ever be forsaken, as I am learning that HE is always with me, and all I need to do is to take courage that the battle has already been won, I just need HIM to lead me to the victory!
Dear friends I pray today that if you too are in a battle that you will have the heart to take courage, and know that HE is there, and that your battle has already been won. That even though you may not understand the how or the why to the circumstances in your life, HE does. I pray that you will know just how much HE loves you, and that when you seek HIM you will feel HIS presence. I pray that you will be filled with HIS peace and comfort and you continue on your journey full of battles that are designed to remind you that without HIM the battle you are in is impossible, but with HIM you will live in victory!
Many prayers, and blessings,
Heather
Heather
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
speak HIS words
The last few days I have been living through a series of tests and trials to see how well I am managing my anger. Through each unpleasant circumstance I have felt HIM leading me. There hasn't been a day where I haven't cried out to HIM for HIS help. In all honesty it has been through pure desperation that I have been begging HIM to teach, lead, and guide me through the difficult times that I have been facing. NOT because things were difficult, but rather my anger was threatening to destroy ALL of HIS teachings that HE has been blessing me with. In surrendering ALL of me, and seeking HIM, HE is creating in me a heart of love and compassion, and slowly tearing down the walls of my anger, and HIS truth has been becoming part of my daily life.
HIS Daily Teachings today is letting me know that when I choose to speak HIS words, that is when I will feel the inner peace and JOY that I am craving. HE is taking me back to the last few days, and revealing to me my inner thoughts, and showing me what I have been focusing on. HE is showing me that in choosing to NOT speak HIS words, I have allowed myself to be depressed, "feel" hopeless, and I because of that I have failed to see HIS amazing plans for my life.
HE is wanting me to know that even though I have been choosing to speak HIS words when it comes to my anger, I haven't been choosing to speak HIS words, when it comes to my inner thoughts, and because of that I haven't been able to be happy or content with how things are in my life.
HE is telling me that it is only when I choose to speak HIS words, that I will then be able to truly live my life according to HIS will. HE is reminding me of something I said to myself yesterday as I laid around "feeling" sorry for myself, and "feeling" sad, lonely, and depressed. HE is telling me that I can't expect HIM to create in me a heart of contentment, JOY, and peace, unless I am willing to speak HIS words ALL of the time!
HE is telling me that I can't keep pulling myself in the opposite direction of HIS teachings and still expect to enjoy my life. HE is wanting me to know that this is the reason why I must seek HIM to teach, lead, and guide my every thought, and why it is imperative that I choose to speak HIS words.
HE is telling me that when I rise up each morning, and agree to meet with HIM, I am basically saying, "here I am LORD, ready, and willing to do whatever you call me to do." HE is wanting me to know that in saying that, and being in agreement to HIM that means I must choose to speak HIS words so that I will then be living according to HIS will for my life. HE is wanting me to know that I can't expect to be able to live out HIS teachings if all I am going to do is the opposite of what HIS word says that I need to be doing! OUCH!!! (I hear you LORD loud and clear!)
"Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so?" Amos 3:3
HE is telling me that each morning when I rise up early to meet with HIM, it is me saying that I am ready to go on the next part of my journey with HIM. HE is reminding me that this is why I have learned the term "morning walks together," as that is what HIS Daily Teachings are for my life. Through each of HIS teachings HE is drawing me near to HIM, and HE is transforming, and renewing my heart, soul, and mind, so that I will be able to be like HIM.
HE is reminding me that HE has amazing plans for my life, therefore, I must choose to NOT only learn what HIS word says, rather I must choose to speak HIS words. HE is telling me that I will learn how to speak HIS words, when I learn how to say what HE says about everything. This for me is difficult as in my humanness, I am well not really a nice person, to myself, or to others.
Today HE is answering another of one of my hearts cries to be more like HIM, by letting me know that my words must be HIS words, and I must choose to speak HIS words, so that I will be able to live my life as HIS true living testament of WHO HE is, by shouting it, screaming it, and telling it to the masses of ALL HE has done for me.
HE is telling me that I am able to live my life as a vessel for HIM by choosing to keep my ears open to hear HIS whispers, so that I will then be able to heed HIS whispers. HE is wanting me to know that the blessings that I have received in my life don't come from disobedience, rather then come from the obedience and discipline that I have placed in my life, because of my growing desire to be more CHRIST like as each day passes.
HE is wanting me to know that if I truly desire to grow and be strengthened in my faith, I must NOT speak the opposite of HIS words about my life. Therefore, I must choose to speak HIS words about my life, as HE has proven time and again to me that HIS word is truth as it is written:
" To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32
HIS word is very comforting to me this morning, as it is reiterating the importance it is to me to speak HIS words. I am learning that through HIS teachings is how I will learn to speak HIS words, about WHO I am, because it has been through HIS teachings that I have been learning WHOSE I am.
As I was reading today's bible study, I came across this scripture, and I didn't quite understand what HE was telling me, however because HE loves me too much to leave me in the dark, HE is leading me straight to the resources that I am needing so that I will be able to fully understand, and live out HIS word for my life. In choosing to live out HIS word, I am learning that this is how I will be able to speak HIS words about me, for me, and for others, so that I will be living my life according to HIS will.
Now that we know what we have—Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God—let’s not let it slip through our fingers. We don’t have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He’s been through weakness and testing, experienced it all—all but the sin. So let’s walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help." Hebrews 4:14 The Message
HE is telling me that my bible and all the books that HE blesses me with are so that I can study HIS word, and meditate on it. In doing both of these things that is how I am learning to speak HIS words.
"GOD wants HIS word to become part of us, and HE wants us to guide our lives according to it." Joyce Meyer "Change Your Words, Change Your Life"
HE is reminding me once again that HIS word is truth and in knowing this I know that I am being given HIS gift of wisdom so that I will then be able to make sound and wise decisions that align with HIS will for my life. In knowing that HIS word is full of life and power, I know how much I need it to be a part of my daily walk,so that I will then be living my life according to HIS will.
"When we obey GOD and hide HIS word in our hearts, HE provides blessings in ways that we don't even anticipate" Joyce Meyer "Change Your Words, Change Your Life"
"How can a young person live a clean life? By carefully reading the map of your Word. I’m single-minded in pursuit of you; don’t let me miss the road signs you’ve posted. I’ve banked your promises in the vault of my heart so I won’t sin myself bankrupt.Be blessed, God; train me in your ways of wise living. I’ll transfer to my lips all the counsel that comes from your mouth; I delight far more in what you tell me about living than in gathering a pile of riches. I ponder every morsel of wisdom from you, I attentively watch how you’ve done it. I relish everything you’ve told me of life, I won’t forget a word of it." Psalm 119:13 The Message
Today I choose to walk closely with HIM, and allow HIM to teach, lead, and guide me so that I will be one step closer to wholeness in my journey with HIM. Today I choose to live my life according to HIS will by studying HIS word, meditating on it, and then choosing to speak HIS words. I am so incredibly thankful that HE loves me far too much to ever let me stay out in the wilderness feeling lost and alone. I am so thankful that HE is teaching me every single day that I show up for our morning walks. I am so thankful that HE is teaching me HIS word, and teaching me how to speak HIS words. I am so incredibly thankful for the many blessings that have been bestowed to me in my obedience, and discipline in seeking HIM each and every day and allowing HIM to grow and strengthen my faith in HIM through all of the tests, trials, and storms of my life.
Dear friends, there aren't enough words for me to say, that describe how much I want and desire for each of you to become so near to HIM. I pray that today you will seek HIM, and allow HIM to draw you near to HIM. I pray that you will feel HIS presence, and know that HE has everything worked out for your own good. I pray today that you will have the courage to come into a relationship with HIM, and allow HIM to meet you right where you are when you surrender to HIM and let HIM know that set apart from HIM you can't do anything, but with HIM you can do everything! I pray today that HE will show you the areas in you that need to be transformed and renewed. I pray that you are filled with HIS comfort and peace in knowing that HE is in control, and HE loves you and cares for you. I pray that you will know this in your heart, and you will choose to speak HIS words so that you too will be able to live your life according to HIS will.
Much love, prayers, understanding, and blessings,
Heather
HIS Daily Teachings today is letting me know that when I choose to speak HIS words, that is when I will feel the inner peace and JOY that I am craving. HE is taking me back to the last few days, and revealing to me my inner thoughts, and showing me what I have been focusing on. HE is showing me that in choosing to NOT speak HIS words, I have allowed myself to be depressed, "feel" hopeless, and I because of that I have failed to see HIS amazing plans for my life.
HE is wanting me to know that even though I have been choosing to speak HIS words when it comes to my anger, I haven't been choosing to speak HIS words, when it comes to my inner thoughts, and because of that I haven't been able to be happy or content with how things are in my life.
HE is telling me that it is only when I choose to speak HIS words, that I will then be able to truly live my life according to HIS will. HE is reminding me of something I said to myself yesterday as I laid around "feeling" sorry for myself, and "feeling" sad, lonely, and depressed. HE is telling me that I can't expect HIM to create in me a heart of contentment, JOY, and peace, unless I am willing to speak HIS words ALL of the time!
HE is telling me that I can't keep pulling myself in the opposite direction of HIS teachings and still expect to enjoy my life. HE is wanting me to know that this is the reason why I must seek HIM to teach, lead, and guide my every thought, and why it is imperative that I choose to speak HIS words.
HE is telling me that when I rise up each morning, and agree to meet with HIM, I am basically saying, "here I am LORD, ready, and willing to do whatever you call me to do." HE is wanting me to know that in saying that, and being in agreement to HIM that means I must choose to speak HIS words so that I will then be living according to HIS will for my life. HE is wanting me to know that I can't expect to be able to live out HIS teachings if all I am going to do is the opposite of what HIS word says that I need to be doing! OUCH!!! (I hear you LORD loud and clear!)
"Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so?" Amos 3:3
HE is telling me that each morning when I rise up early to meet with HIM, it is me saying that I am ready to go on the next part of my journey with HIM. HE is reminding me that this is why I have learned the term "morning walks together," as that is what HIS Daily Teachings are for my life. Through each of HIS teachings HE is drawing me near to HIM, and HE is transforming, and renewing my heart, soul, and mind, so that I will be able to be like HIM.
HE is reminding me that HE has amazing plans for my life, therefore, I must choose to NOT only learn what HIS word says, rather I must choose to speak HIS words. HE is telling me that I will learn how to speak HIS words, when I learn how to say what HE says about everything. This for me is difficult as in my humanness, I am well not really a nice person, to myself, or to others.
Today HE is answering another of one of my hearts cries to be more like HIM, by letting me know that my words must be HIS words, and I must choose to speak HIS words, so that I will be able to live my life as HIS true living testament of WHO HE is, by shouting it, screaming it, and telling it to the masses of ALL HE has done for me.
HE is telling me that I am able to live my life as a vessel for HIM by choosing to keep my ears open to hear HIS whispers, so that I will then be able to heed HIS whispers. HE is wanting me to know that the blessings that I have received in my life don't come from disobedience, rather then come from the obedience and discipline that I have placed in my life, because of my growing desire to be more CHRIST like as each day passes.
HE is wanting me to know that if I truly desire to grow and be strengthened in my faith, I must NOT speak the opposite of HIS words about my life. Therefore, I must choose to speak HIS words about my life, as HE has proven time and again to me that HIS word is truth as it is written:
" To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32
HIS word is very comforting to me this morning, as it is reiterating the importance it is to me to speak HIS words. I am learning that through HIS teachings is how I will learn to speak HIS words, about WHO I am, because it has been through HIS teachings that I have been learning WHOSE I am.
As I was reading today's bible study, I came across this scripture, and I didn't quite understand what HE was telling me, however because HE loves me too much to leave me in the dark, HE is leading me straight to the resources that I am needing so that I will be able to fully understand, and live out HIS word for my life. In choosing to live out HIS word, I am learning that this is how I will be able to speak HIS words about me, for me, and for others, so that I will be living my life according to HIS will.
Now that we know what we have—Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God—let’s not let it slip through our fingers. We don’t have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He’s been through weakness and testing, experienced it all—all but the sin. So let’s walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help." Hebrews 4:14 The Message
HE is telling me that my bible and all the books that HE blesses me with are so that I can study HIS word, and meditate on it. In doing both of these things that is how I am learning to speak HIS words.
"GOD wants HIS word to become part of us, and HE wants us to guide our lives according to it." Joyce Meyer "Change Your Words, Change Your Life"
HE is reminding me once again that HIS word is truth and in knowing this I know that I am being given HIS gift of wisdom so that I will then be able to make sound and wise decisions that align with HIS will for my life. In knowing that HIS word is full of life and power, I know how much I need it to be a part of my daily walk,so that I will then be living my life according to HIS will.
"When we obey GOD and hide HIS word in our hearts, HE provides blessings in ways that we don't even anticipate" Joyce Meyer "Change Your Words, Change Your Life"
"How can a young person live a clean life? By carefully reading the map of your Word. I’m single-minded in pursuit of you; don’t let me miss the road signs you’ve posted. I’ve banked your promises in the vault of my heart so I won’t sin myself bankrupt.Be blessed, God; train me in your ways of wise living. I’ll transfer to my lips all the counsel that comes from your mouth; I delight far more in what you tell me about living than in gathering a pile of riches. I ponder every morsel of wisdom from you, I attentively watch how you’ve done it. I relish everything you’ve told me of life, I won’t forget a word of it." Psalm 119:13 The Message
Today I choose to walk closely with HIM, and allow HIM to teach, lead, and guide me so that I will be one step closer to wholeness in my journey with HIM. Today I choose to live my life according to HIS will by studying HIS word, meditating on it, and then choosing to speak HIS words. I am so incredibly thankful that HE loves me far too much to ever let me stay out in the wilderness feeling lost and alone. I am so thankful that HE is teaching me every single day that I show up for our morning walks. I am so thankful that HE is teaching me HIS word, and teaching me how to speak HIS words. I am so incredibly thankful for the many blessings that have been bestowed to me in my obedience, and discipline in seeking HIM each and every day and allowing HIM to grow and strengthen my faith in HIM through all of the tests, trials, and storms of my life.
Dear friends, there aren't enough words for me to say, that describe how much I want and desire for each of you to become so near to HIM. I pray that today you will seek HIM, and allow HIM to draw you near to HIM. I pray that you will feel HIS presence, and know that HE has everything worked out for your own good. I pray today that you will have the courage to come into a relationship with HIM, and allow HIM to meet you right where you are when you surrender to HIM and let HIM know that set apart from HIM you can't do anything, but with HIM you can do everything! I pray today that HE will show you the areas in you that need to be transformed and renewed. I pray that you are filled with HIS comfort and peace in knowing that HE is in control, and HE loves you and cares for you. I pray that you will know this in your heart, and you will choose to speak HIS words so that you too will be able to live your life according to HIS will.
Much love, prayers, understanding, and blessings,
Heather
Monday, June 9, 2014
Harvest
Lately I've been thinking more and more about what I am talking about. With each circumstance in my life I am starting to examine just how much I am talking about it. I am learning that this is NOT by my doing alone, but rather through HIS HOLY SPIRIT leading me, teaching me, and guiding me through every single step of the circumstances in my life. I knowing this you would think that I would know how to plant seeds, grow seeds, and harvest seeds of positive, encouraging, life-building words. Well at least I would "think."
HIS Daily Teachings today is showing me that the reason I struggle to plant, grow, harvest positive seeds of words in my life, is because I am way too emotionally invested, and wrapped up, in my "feelings." This is hard for me to hear, as I know I am hard-wired with emotions, and to just be able to turn those emotions off seems like a daunting task.
For as long as I can remember I have been an extremely emotional being. Growing up I was always looking for approval and acceptance. So much in fact that I planted, grew, and harvested lies of which I told myself and others to make my reality much better than it actually was. I remember being in grade-school and wanting so desperately to fit in, and I told some of my new girlfriends my story, however, what I didn't tell them was my real story, the nightmare that I was currently living in. I also remember telling them out of a desperate attempt and need to fit in. Without realizing it, I began to plant, grow, and harvest my own rejection, my own sadness, and without even realizing it threw myself into an even deeper pit of despair.
HE is telling me that HE gives me this reminder so that I will be able to understand that when I speak of the negativity in my life, NOT only am I planting it, I'm growing it, and then I unknowingly harvest it in my life. HE is telling me that before long, all I will be able to see in my life is the negative things, and I will miss out on the positive things that are waiting to be planted, grown, and harvested in my life.
This morning HE is taking me through my marriage to D. D and I have been together 19 years now, and two weeks from now we will be celebrating the day that we first said "I love you." For the longest time I have let the negativity of my harvest overrun our marriage. D is naturally an optimist, a logical, rational optimist, where as I am a short-fused, irrational, reckless pessimist. I remember early in our marriage how much of my sadness casted a shadow of hopelessness on our marriage. Throughout the years, without even realizing it, I have planted, grown, and harvested and enormous amount of our marital problems.
HE is telling me that that HE isn't showing this to me to make me feel bad, but rather to feel that there is still HOPE for me, as I have been blessed with this amazing logical, rational, optimist man who is my husband. HE is wanting me to know that HE made us opposite so that we would learn and grow from each other. HE is wanting me to know that it is important that we both reap a harvest of balance in our marriage, and that is the very reason why HE made us both opposite of each other.
This reminds me of words spoken by D a few weeks ago. I remember it was after a rough few days of fighting over my anger, which had left me feeling so incredibly inadequate to be his wife, and the more I thought about it, being Mama to our amazing five children. I remember crying so hard, and D grabbing my hand and said, "the reason that we are still married, is that because we make a great team. It's just me and you, and you don't have to worry about all the negative things being said about you. GOD made sure of it! HE knew WHO you would be, and HE knew WHO I would be. We balance each other out, say what you want about us not being right for each other, I BELIEVE that we couldn't be MORE right for each other."
HE is telling me that the reason HE is taking me through that memory is because D's words were the words that were planted, grown, and finally harvested by D, ALL designed by HIM to speak the life back into our marriage. Lately the words that D has harvested have ALL been focused on that, and until this morning I have failed to realize were all apart of HIS plan, to show me me what harvest not only looks like, but what it does for my life.
"The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life." John 6:63
Once again HE is reminding me that my life was written on purpose through HIS purpose, designed to teach, lead, and guide me how to plant, grow, and harvest words just like HE once spoke, is speaking, and will continue to speak. HE is telling me that this is the very reason WHY HE taught me the concept of "LORD I need you, to teach, lead, and guide, me through every single moment of my journey towards wholeness with you." HE is teaching me that the harvest HE wants me to reap is one that I will be able to achieve when I choose to speak life-building words of encouragement, hope, love, grace, mercy, forgiveness, and faithfulness.
These words by Joyce Meyer really speak straight to my heart this morning: "Words can make us angry, or they can calm us down; therefore, they must have power."
HE is wanting me to know that I must choose to T.H.I.N.K. about what I am saying before I actually say it. I must really know and understand that when someone chooses to say negative things to me, or about me, while I don't have any control over what they are saying, I do however, have the self-control that I need to remain positive, and NOT get trapped by the negativity that threatens HIS peace that HE has blessed me with. In knowing this, I know that I must choose to respond in a want that plants, grows, and eventually harvests words that are encouraging, life-building, that are filled with HIS hope.
HE is wanting me to know that this is the very reason why I am learning that my hott mess of a life, is HIS beautiful message. HE is telling me that I could have very easily remained a bitter, angry, hot mess, but instead I chose to speak HIS truth, to seek HIM, to teach, lead, and guide me through every single of my life. I know that the reason I am able to make this decision is because HE has proven to me time and again HIS faithfulness to me, and it has been through HIS Daily Teachings that HE has revealed the harvest that HE wants for my life.
HE is teaching me that I am able to harvest positive things in my life, when I choose to speak HIS truth, HIS words, and seek HIM to teach, lead, and guide me to live my life according to HIS will. I am learning that this means that I must reinvest my emotions into being lead by HIS HOLY SPIRIT, so that my "feelings" won't get in the way of being able to harvest words of HIS truth.
HE is wanting me to know that today is a new day, and its the day that I must choose to speak of HIS provision and how HE has, is, and will sustain my health, and my families health. HE is telling me that I must choose to speak boldly through the gift of HIS true confidence of HIS forgiveness, and my story, of how HIS amazing grace set me free, and taught me how to forgive the people who have hurt me in the way that HE has, is, and will continue to forgive me.
HE is telling me that it is important that I choose to plant, grow, and harvest words in my life that speak of HIS goodness of how truly great HE is ALL of the time. HE is telling me that I must choose to PRAISE HIM that through the storms of my life I have been blessed by HIS mercy, and HIS grace, and that will always be there for me, and I know that they are because of HIS faithfulness to me.
HE is wanting me to know that I must choose to wake up each day knowing, and BELIEVING that I will reap what I sow, therefore I must choose to plant, grow, and harvest, words that will be positive, encouraging, and life-building NOT only for my life, but for all of the lives of whom I encounter.
"With a few kind words, you can change a person's life." Joyce Meyer "Change Your Words, Change Your Life"
"GOD puts us all in each other's lives to impact one another in some way." Joyce Meyer "Change Your Words, Change Your Life"
Dear Friends, I know that GOD has placed me in each of your lives by writing my story, of my daily walks with HIM. It has been through my daily struggles, that I now that HE is allowing me to plant, grow, and harvest words that breathe life, and give hope that HE is there, and that HE cares deeply for you and for me. I pray today that you will have the courage to seek HIM to show you what type of harvest you are sowing in your life. I pray that you will seek HIM to create in you a heart of compassion and love one of which will allow you to see things as HE sees them, and to know that you don't have to worry about the people who have hurt you, that HE has it all worked out for your own good. I pray that you will know that your life has been written on purpose, through HIS purpose so that you to will be able to do your part in bringing HIS kingdom of HEAVEN here to Earth.
Blessings,
Heather
HIS Daily Teachings today is showing me that the reason I struggle to plant, grow, harvest positive seeds of words in my life, is because I am way too emotionally invested, and wrapped up, in my "feelings." This is hard for me to hear, as I know I am hard-wired with emotions, and to just be able to turn those emotions off seems like a daunting task.
For as long as I can remember I have been an extremely emotional being. Growing up I was always looking for approval and acceptance. So much in fact that I planted, grew, and harvested lies of which I told myself and others to make my reality much better than it actually was. I remember being in grade-school and wanting so desperately to fit in, and I told some of my new girlfriends my story, however, what I didn't tell them was my real story, the nightmare that I was currently living in. I also remember telling them out of a desperate attempt and need to fit in. Without realizing it, I began to plant, grow, and harvest my own rejection, my own sadness, and without even realizing it threw myself into an even deeper pit of despair.
HE is telling me that HE gives me this reminder so that I will be able to understand that when I speak of the negativity in my life, NOT only am I planting it, I'm growing it, and then I unknowingly harvest it in my life. HE is telling me that before long, all I will be able to see in my life is the negative things, and I will miss out on the positive things that are waiting to be planted, grown, and harvested in my life.
This morning HE is taking me through my marriage to D. D and I have been together 19 years now, and two weeks from now we will be celebrating the day that we first said "I love you." For the longest time I have let the negativity of my harvest overrun our marriage. D is naturally an optimist, a logical, rational optimist, where as I am a short-fused, irrational, reckless pessimist. I remember early in our marriage how much of my sadness casted a shadow of hopelessness on our marriage. Throughout the years, without even realizing it, I have planted, grown, and harvested and enormous amount of our marital problems.
HE is telling me that that HE isn't showing this to me to make me feel bad, but rather to feel that there is still HOPE for me, as I have been blessed with this amazing logical, rational, optimist man who is my husband. HE is wanting me to know that HE made us opposite so that we would learn and grow from each other. HE is wanting me to know that it is important that we both reap a harvest of balance in our marriage, and that is the very reason why HE made us both opposite of each other.
This reminds me of words spoken by D a few weeks ago. I remember it was after a rough few days of fighting over my anger, which had left me feeling so incredibly inadequate to be his wife, and the more I thought about it, being Mama to our amazing five children. I remember crying so hard, and D grabbing my hand and said, "the reason that we are still married, is that because we make a great team. It's just me and you, and you don't have to worry about all the negative things being said about you. GOD made sure of it! HE knew WHO you would be, and HE knew WHO I would be. We balance each other out, say what you want about us not being right for each other, I BELIEVE that we couldn't be MORE right for each other."
HE is telling me that the reason HE is taking me through that memory is because D's words were the words that were planted, grown, and finally harvested by D, ALL designed by HIM to speak the life back into our marriage. Lately the words that D has harvested have ALL been focused on that, and until this morning I have failed to realize were all apart of HIS plan, to show me me what harvest not only looks like, but what it does for my life.
"The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life." John 6:63
Once again HE is reminding me that my life was written on purpose through HIS purpose, designed to teach, lead, and guide me how to plant, grow, and harvest words just like HE once spoke, is speaking, and will continue to speak. HE is telling me that this is the very reason WHY HE taught me the concept of "LORD I need you, to teach, lead, and guide, me through every single moment of my journey towards wholeness with you." HE is teaching me that the harvest HE wants me to reap is one that I will be able to achieve when I choose to speak life-building words of encouragement, hope, love, grace, mercy, forgiveness, and faithfulness.
These words by Joyce Meyer really speak straight to my heart this morning: "Words can make us angry, or they can calm us down; therefore, they must have power."
HE is wanting me to know that I must choose to T.H.I.N.K. about what I am saying before I actually say it. I must really know and understand that when someone chooses to say negative things to me, or about me, while I don't have any control over what they are saying, I do however, have the self-control that I need to remain positive, and NOT get trapped by the negativity that threatens HIS peace that HE has blessed me with. In knowing this, I know that I must choose to respond in a want that plants, grows, and eventually harvests words that are encouraging, life-building, that are filled with HIS hope.
HE is wanting me to know that this is the very reason why I am learning that my hott mess of a life, is HIS beautiful message. HE is telling me that I could have very easily remained a bitter, angry, hot mess, but instead I chose to speak HIS truth, to seek HIM, to teach, lead, and guide me through every single of my life. I know that the reason I am able to make this decision is because HE has proven to me time and again HIS faithfulness to me, and it has been through HIS Daily Teachings that HE has revealed the harvest that HE wants for my life.
HE is teaching me that I am able to harvest positive things in my life, when I choose to speak HIS truth, HIS words, and seek HIM to teach, lead, and guide me to live my life according to HIS will. I am learning that this means that I must reinvest my emotions into being lead by HIS HOLY SPIRIT, so that my "feelings" won't get in the way of being able to harvest words of HIS truth.
HE is wanting me to know that today is a new day, and its the day that I must choose to speak of HIS provision and how HE has, is, and will sustain my health, and my families health. HE is telling me that I must choose to speak boldly through the gift of HIS true confidence of HIS forgiveness, and my story, of how HIS amazing grace set me free, and taught me how to forgive the people who have hurt me in the way that HE has, is, and will continue to forgive me.
HE is telling me that it is important that I choose to plant, grow, and harvest words in my life that speak of HIS goodness of how truly great HE is ALL of the time. HE is telling me that I must choose to PRAISE HIM that through the storms of my life I have been blessed by HIS mercy, and HIS grace, and that will always be there for me, and I know that they are because of HIS faithfulness to me.
HE is wanting me to know that I must choose to wake up each day knowing, and BELIEVING that I will reap what I sow, therefore I must choose to plant, grow, and harvest, words that will be positive, encouraging, and life-building NOT only for my life, but for all of the lives of whom I encounter.
"With a few kind words, you can change a person's life." Joyce Meyer "Change Your Words, Change Your Life"
"GOD puts us all in each other's lives to impact one another in some way." Joyce Meyer "Change Your Words, Change Your Life"
Dear Friends, I know that GOD has placed me in each of your lives by writing my story, of my daily walks with HIM. It has been through my daily struggles, that I now that HE is allowing me to plant, grow, and harvest words that breathe life, and give hope that HE is there, and that HE cares deeply for you and for me. I pray today that you will have the courage to seek HIM to show you what type of harvest you are sowing in your life. I pray that you will seek HIM to create in you a heart of compassion and love one of which will allow you to see things as HE sees them, and to know that you don't have to worry about the people who have hurt you, that HE has it all worked out for your own good. I pray that you will know that your life has been written on purpose, through HIS purpose so that you to will be able to do your part in bringing HIS kingdom of HEAVEN here to Earth.
Blessings,
Heather
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