July 18, 2021
 
Lately, I have not taken the time to sit and write like I desire so the last few weeks the devotionals are pretty simple. I have a lot on my heart I am writing but it’s not quite ready for others. It will be happening soon, I believe. This last week I was listening to a preacher who said that when we are introspective, we are looking to solve our problems and can end up leaving the Lord out of what’s going on inside. We need to keep our spirit in tune with His heart. When I am taking time for His instructions, He will always lead me with His wisdom. When we find ourselves anxious, overwhelmed, frustrated and stressed we need to take time to reexamine our priorities and get His perspective. The last few weeks have been different but I must know that the enemy is defeated and we are victorious in everything! I know if I am not focused on Him that I find myself carrying some of the burdens of others. I got to a place that I knew it was time to sit with Him no matter how much was happening and release my need to be introspective and know I needed His perspective. Wow – almost immediately I felt all that junk lift off me. I no longer was on the verge of tears all the time, no longer in fear and trapped in my own bondage. Moments before as I was going through files looking for a lost paper I found this list I made a couple years ago. In my quiet time with Him I read this aloud. I saw His PERSPECTIVE! I am keeping this in my Bible so when moments of trying to see me through my eyes pop up, I can change my thoughts and look at His. Pray these truths will bless you and change your heart as you declare them as your true identity!
         
These declarations of His truths and the message that comes from His lips has changed my life forever

Some of the declarations the Lord has shown me.
*I am His chosen one
*I am His heritage
*I am His bride
*His love extinguishes every fear
*He is my Savior, Friend and King
*There is victory in His name
*He is all I need, He is enough
*Nothing is too big for Him to care for
*I have resurrection power
*As I embrace the truth of who I am in Him my whole life is transformed
*He gives me fresh revelation
*He rejoices and delights in me
*I am totally dependent on Jesus
*Jesus calls me lovely
*He says I am beautiful
* I am anointed
*He has a purpose for my life
*Favor and wisdom are mine
*His joy is my strength
*Righteousness and peace are mine
*He encourages me
*He says I am special
*He wants to wrap me in His presence
*I am His masterpiece
*Worship, prayer, devotion and resting
in His presence is a vital part of my
relationship with Him
*Nothing is more beautiful than time
with Him
*He talks with me
*His glory heals, speaks and comforts
*His glory is in me
*His glory releases wisdom and favor
*I have resurrection power
*I have His goodness and power inside
*I am to release His goodness and power
*I will not fear what He has given me
Victory over
*He infuses me with faith
*I never give up
*Nothing is impossible for Him
*He never gives up on me
*He refreshes me with sweet promises
*He wants to encourage me and gives me direction for my life
*My heart is confident and at peace
because it is set on Him
*His words always build me up and
never tear me down
*His words brings life to my heart
*Life with Jesus is filled with joy
*His love is tender and kind
*Life with Him is exhilarating
*Jesus understands me like no one else
*He is excited about me
*In Him I am confident, courageous, and filled with compassion
*He breathes resurrection life into me
*My life in Him is a story to tell
*I was born for a divine purpose
*I was fearfully and wonderfully made for that purpose
*My hand was created to release healing and love to all I touch
*I am the reward of His suffering
*He delights in me
*I was created for love and fulfilling

*His desires stir within me
*I was created to touch the world
*I am in the safety of His arms and
the enemy cannot touch or defeat me
*His love is as certain as the sunrise
*I place my expectations in Him
*He created everything as a gift for me
*His peace is mine
*I abide in His heart
*He created me valuable and significant
 *He tells me He loves me
*I was created to hear Him
*He is my great Shepherd
* He is my best Friend
*Life in His Kingdom is exciting
*I am designed to prosper, be whole,
be happy and healthy
*I live in Him above the circumstances
of life
*He walks with me
*I was created for joy
*I was created for peace
 

​July 4, 2021
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, AMERICA!!!  Today is a day to celebrate! Celebrate what God ordained and put into place over 200 years ago. Celebrate our freedom to worship our Lord and Savior! It’s been a difficult couple of years. We all know that these are very crucial times. We all know a house divided will not stand and this country is so divided. The enemy is moving fast and furious bringing division in every area of our lives he can. The enemy KNOWS the power of unity more than we do! The devil only attacks what he knows is powerful and works towards the Lord.  “Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman keeps awake in vain.” Psalm 127:1
 
And if a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. Mark 3:25
How will I celebrate America’s independence? By standing and believing that Jesus is Lord! We can see this season has gone way past things such as: what do I believe about the virus, wearing a mask or the media deceptions. IT’S TIME LIKE NO OTHER FOR THOSE WHO BELIEVE TO SHINE FOR THE LORD! Those that don’t know Jesus as their Savior are going to find ways that make sense to them to fix this mess. Unbelievers cannot know the Truth until they know Him and if we aren’t shining for Him how will they see the Light? EVERY Believer has a purpose and call right now. EVERY ONE!! The calls will be different from one another, as they should be, because we have a world of unbelieving, hurting lost folks to reach. There is no much division, even amongst Believers. We’ve spent a year or more watching churches divide, fight, bicker, complain, manipulate, deceive and other things that shouldn’t be. It’s not about the virus!!! It never was and still isn’t! It’s about Believers keeping their focus on His face, His ways, His truths. You will not hear His truths, His ways and His love coming from most media. We need to spend the time we spend fussing over this whole mess finding His answers in His Word for this time in history. You don’t think He put the answers there? If you know Jesus, you know where to seek and find the Truth and the Truth you seek and find will set you free.  “And you will know the Truth, and the Truth will set you free. So if the Son liberates you makes you free men, then you are really and unquestionably free.” John 8:32,36
 
“The wise woman builds her house on a foundation of godly precepts, and her household thrives, But the foolish one who lacks spiritual insight tears it down with her own hands by ignoring godly principles.” Proverbs 14:1
As the Body of Christ, we will each have a different role. Please, let’s pray for one another. We all need prayer and unity if the Body as we walk this untraveled road. We need to be there for one another to give each other a hand up and continue to walk together. Believers should be the ones walking arm in arm down the streets proclaiming His love and truth. We’ve been deceived, manipulated, lied long enough! Enough is enough! We can’t go back to be complacent now that some of the mandates have been lifted. The division is still there but not quite in our face as before. If we each listened to Lord from our hearts, focused on what He said and nothing else we would be able to continue to be a part of the 3rd Great Awakening. Believers it’s time to Rise and Shine and give God the Glory!!!.
         
My point is you are to be doing what God calls you to do, someone else will do their part and I will go where He is telling me. Each area will be different but we are going forward openly proclaiming His truths. This is what our country was founded on, freedom to go and be who God created you to be and sharing His love with others. This should be without any condemnation, back biting and division. God is love so let Him guide you in His love and peace. He has a place for each of us to go and shine for Him.
 
“But the one who always listens to me will live undisturbed in heavenly peace. Free from fear, confident and courageous, you will rest unafraid and sheltered from the storms of life.” Proverbs 1:33 Passion
 
I printed a copy of our Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag and its meaning. This is a powerful pledge and the enemy knows that! If we can hold fast to the truths of this declaration, we say together our country would not be divided. There are some in our country who will not stand for these God given rights but bow out in division. Let’s not be a part of the division but stand united in Him! Love you all and I pray for our church family and Believers around the world that we can stand strong in the Lord and in the power of His might! “Now my beloved ones, I have saved these most important truths for last: Be supernaturally infused with strength through your life-union with the Lord Jesus. Stand victorious with the force of his explosive power flowing in and through you.” Ephesians 6:10