But Dad, it hurts!

When a sword is created it goes through a process of heat, cold, and constant pounding. Without these things the sword will never be usable or sharp. I have gone through this process and am still going through it; but today I had to do something I have never done. Father God gave me the opportunity to see through His eyes what it looks like when He sharpens one of His children. I had to tell a friend no when they asked for help so that they would be forced to turn to the Father. It was not pleasant to experience. Father as you reveal more and more of your perspective I am reminded how difficult your job is and how patient you are with your disobedient children. May I be able to say no with love to those you want to sharpen. May I be a light of prayer for them as you turn their hearts in your gentle hands.

Out on a limb!

I am amazed at the work of God. My dear friend and brother in Christ is moving to Israel with nothing but a couple of suitcases. No long term plan, no guarantees, nothing-but the hope and surety that God is in control and has called him there. I wait with excited anticipation the outpouring of blessings he will receive for his obedience and willingness to go out on a limb. I guess he knows something the naysayers don’t—he knows the ROOT supports the limb!

I will not be moved!

I'll say of the Lord, "You are my strength, my shield, my portion, deliverer, strong tower, my EVER PRESENT help in time of need. You are teaching me that the ways of the world are futile, they are nothing in the face of your power and glory. The ideas and ways of man are not your ways and your thoughts. You are God, sovereign and HOLY! You will keep your promises to me. May your kingdom come in my life, on this earth. May you rush in like a wind, be faithful as I wait upon you to complete the work which you have started. You take that which the world says is hopeless and dead and breathe new life. You spoke, "Lazarus, come forth!" Dry bones of my circumstance--come to life in the name of Jesus!!!!

Lessons in stewardship

When you fall in love and grow in your relationship you share more and more of your heart and secrets with one another. The intimacy with the Father is no different. Through prayer, intercession and fasting we are allowed to enter a secret, sacred place nearer to the Father's heart. In that place He has shown me His suffering and His heart. I recently made the mistake of "kissing and telling" so to speak. The father revealed an area to me that he wanted me, as Mary did, to hide in my heart. I chose to speak forth this revalation to someone whom it was not intented; acting as a poor steward--not realizing that not all are prepared or intended to know. This led to some heartache but more than that it taught me an important lesson. Lord, I promise to be more sensitive to your voice--give me boldness to speak forth that which you have directed me and to hush and hold close those secrets we share until you relaease me to share them.

The Father's Gifts

There is an awesome irony to the gifts of the Father. Most of the time you do not know He has given you a gift until after the fact. So you know that Chrsitmas morning anticipation that you have when you are a kid; that is followed abruptly by a major emotional letdown....? Well when God the Father gives gifts, usually in the process we view it as something bad happpening in our life, then later we realize that we were given this incredible gift and its too late to apologize for complaining at the time. ????? Well, at least there is never a so called letdown with God, just a neverending anticipation of something great happening.

HE LOVES ME!!!

I was driving in my car and all of the sudden I realized that God is in love with me!!! I know that sounds crazy and don't get me wrong, I have always known intellectually that he loves me but this was something more than that. My spirit finally came into agreement to accept His love in full.