Nip It In The Bud……

And Say “No Stubble Here”!

“Give us this day our DAILY bread” Matthew 6:11

Today I would like to reflect on an advertisement from a well-known razor company.  The ad featured a picture of a young couple embracing one another. The slogan stated that “Love is never letting stubble come between you”.

The relevancy of this concept can also be applied to our relationship with the Lord.   When we read Song of Solomon 2:15; we are informed that it’s the “little foxes that spoil the vine”.  The little foxes can be compared to as “stubble”.  Sometimes our lives are composed of “spiritual stubble”.  We are harboring concepts and the like … although small in appearance, yet they are greatly impacting our lives.  

The word stubble is one of those words whose meanings can vary.  However for today we are referring to those small growths of hair that haven’t yet been shaven. Stubble is the initial process of what will appear. Stubble, although a natural occurrence, has the tendency to be extremely uncomfortable, as well as abrasive to anyone with whom it encounters.  To prevent the growth of stubble, regular maintenance is required. However, to eliminate the stubble that has already appeared; a sharpen tool, and the application of a skillful hand are required.

So in the natural…so in the realm of the spirit.  In many instances, we are more concerned about our outward, (physical) appearance than we are our inward, (spiritual). Our focus is more on the conclusive opinions of people.

 The statement, “Love is never letting stubble come between you”, reminds us that nothing; regardless of how small it may appear, should ever be permitted to come between us and our love, relationship and devotion to the Lord.  Stubble can be referred to as those seemingly “little no harm” thoughts, actions and deeds that we may find ourselves involved in. Far too often, we fail to realize that it’s in the formative stages, the “stubble” stages,… prior to the total manifestation, where we must be the most aggressive. We can’t wait for ungodly thoughts to become actions…we must “nip them in the bud”.  (Remember “spiritual stubble” can also produce or result in ungodly actions such as: indecisiveness, procrastination, habitual latenesses, excessive or extreme eating habits, unbalanced lifestyles, etc.)  

Again let me reiterate…. Our love for the Lord must excel to the extent that we will not permit stubble in any shape, form or fashion, to come between us and Him. How do we prevent stubble?  The regular application of our “dual edged” blade.  Hebrews 4:12 informs us:“ For the word of God is alive and active.  Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” (NIV).  

 We can also prevent the growth of stubble by the application of a planned daily maintenance routine.  We must begin our day by spending time in the presence of the Lord.  This will not only “shave off” any stubble; but will prevent its growth as well.  Beginning your day with the Lord will prevent you from getting up on the “wrong side” of the bed!  Beginning your day with the Lord will assist you in framing your day with faith filled words and eliminating the formation of thoughts and expressions that will manifest into unwanted and undesired plans throughout your day. 

 So, let’s be more determined that we will not permit anything; regardless to its minute size to come between us and our love for the Lord.  Remember, it’s those little, seemingly “no harm” things….. the stubble… that hinder your walk with the Lord; robbing you of the effectiveness of God given authority, power and privileges.

 Be aggressive!  Read and apply the Word of God to your life – daily!  Then you will never have to be concerned with the formation (or the retention!) of stubble.

“ Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”                         Psalm 139:23, 24 (KJV)

It’s Promotion Time…but , Are You Ready?

“For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south.

But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.” Psalm 75:6 &7

Can you recall the array of feelings that you experienced when you had finally achieved a certain accomplishment …. and it was time to move to the next level?   As you reflect, you will remember that there were various requirements that had to be successfully completed before you were able to be advanced.  Whether it was in school or on a job, most of the time, before you could be promoted, you had to confidently show your superiors that you were ready.  It didn’t matter how ready you may have thought yourself to be – you could not promote yourself.

The same holds true in our walk with the Lord.  Psalm 75:6 & 7 tells us that promotion comes from the Lord.  So it doesn’t matter how great we may think that we are – when it is time for us to be promoted, God can and will advance us to our next place in Him.  However, we must remember that because our God is a personal God, He has tailor made each of our courses just for us.  When the time is right He can catapult you to your next place.  However, we must successfully pass every test that he presents to us.

 Far too often we catch a glimpse of our new direction and our next promotion.  Then in the excitement, we attempt to promote ourselves - because God is just taking too long!  Just remember that patience is the virtue required on every level.  When you are ready, God will easily open the many doors that you are trying to force open. 

In some instances, we have been misinformed and think that people can hinder our progress in the Lord.  We fail to remember that God may be really using those hindrances and “hinderers” in our lives to build in us the unshakable stamina and resilience needed for promotion!   Therefore, we must not forget that when we are ready, God can still touch the hearts of those that we feel are hindering our progress.  In time, as we mature in the realm of the spirit, we will obtain the ability to realize that God really does know what He is doing! 

Lastly, promotions may cause us to experience the temporary anxiety of leaving that which is familiar as we advance to our new position.  However we can’t permit that triplet of fear, doubt and unbelief to tag along with us.  We must continue to trust God and He will gently guide us through the progress. 

Yes it is promotion time…but don’t rush the process; nor drag your feet…rest in the Lord….and continue to allow HIM to walk you through the process.

“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.” James 4:10

Don’t Just Read… Absorb & Apply

“And don’t for a minute let this Book of The Revelation be out of mind. Ponder and meditate on it day and night, making sure you practice everything written in it. Then you’ll get where you’re going; then you’ll succeed.”  Joshua 1:8 (The Message Bible)

While studying the Word of God is vital for today's leader, meditation is essential.  Meditation is compared to a form of rumination.  There must be a "chewing" and a digestion of the word of God if we are to avail ourselves to the embedded power, wisdom and vision that the Lord desires for us.

To obtain a deeper insight into meditation, consider the digestive system of a cow. This same process is applicable to meditation.  The quality of your Christian life and the level of your spiritual maturity will largely be determined by what you think about.   We in America have a saying, "You are what you eat."  Absorption and transformation can begin only after we have masticated the word of God.  This process is initiated through meditation.

Please note, I don't have ANY reference here to transcendental meditation which involves totally clearing your mind, chanting and incantation.  Our reference is solely to spiritual meditation.  Not just any spiritual meditation, but only that of which we seek to gain ALL of our power, strength and insight from God the Father….That which has been demonstrated by Jesus, His Son… and imparted to us through the Holy Spirit …. Period!

We place far too little value on the material that we permit our minds to meditate upon.  We fail to realize that if we think on the things that we have been instructed to think upon (Philippians 4:8); then we will have available to us the discipline to make a positive impact wherever we go.  We are a called to be living testimonies. People may hear what we say; but they see what we do. Therefore if our actions are not God motivated – it’s because our minds are not meditating upon the correct information.

Saints of God , the revelations that we had obtained "yesterday" are not going to equip us to effectively minister and endure the end time attacks of our adversary today. We must daily meditate on the word of God.  Not for the sake of vain glory, arrogance, nor self-promotion; but for growth, wisdom and endurance.

Meditation is a vital…usually overlooked weapon, that will equip us with the end time strategies and tactics that we MUST have in our arsenal as we continue to stand undefeated against our adversary and every diabolical attack!

“I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways.”

Psalm 119:15 (ESV)

SOLDIERS! “And Let Us Not Be Weary….

We Will Reap –If We Don’t Quit”

^“So let’s not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good. At the right time we will harvest a good crop if we don’t give up, or quit.”                                                                                     Galatians 6:9       (The Message Bible)

As we reflect on the essence of Memorial Day, we must realize that endurance has been a key factor in the life of every soldier.  So it is with us as soldiers in the Lord’s army. 

 Be encouraged!  The journey may have been long and the nights sleepless.  However, just remember that God will always prove Himself to be faithful.  Whatever He has promised … it SHALL, and it MUST come to pass (Numbers 23:19).

 Endurance is the key at this stage of the game.   Change = Endurance.  The more drastic the change, the more intense will be the level of endurance.  When we begin to think about that word endurance– we will immediately relate it to some sort of battle, struggle or adverse condition.  If there are no opposing forces, or conflicting circumstances then there would not be anything to press through – there would be no reason to “endure”. 

 When we look at a fruit bowl, it may very well be balanced and neatly arranged.  However, at that state, the fruit which is in the fruit bowl, is not serviceable. It is not fulfilling its purpose.  Even though it has endured and weathered various stages to arrive at its present state, it still hasn’t reaped the benefit for which it was created.   Now, if the fruit is going to be consumed, it must still undergo even more changes.  It must be transformed so that it will obtain the ability to be totally useful and beneficial to our bodies. 

 We, like the fruit which is sitting in a bowl, must endure and not become: fatigued, worn-out, drained….weary.  Sometimes we become weary because we have focused only on our spiritual man and haven’t amended our physical lifestyles.  Remember….There is no substitute for maintaining healthy eating habits, and getting the proper amount of rest and relaxation. 

 Change = Endurance…..and Endurance also = Change!  It IS our due season…. However we will only reap our harvest if we continue to endure every facet of change as a good soldier

(2 Timothy 2:3), - … and we must be determined to EMBRACE every stage of our change and not give up nor become weary.

On this Memorial Day, reflect, remember and rejoice!

W.W.W.                                (Walking While Waiting)

 The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.   Lamentations 3:25

Today, the Lord wants us to be reminded, that as we are anticipating the manifestation of His divine intervention in our situations, we are to continue to be diligent in our current assignments.  We must continue to “Walk While Waiting”.

To walk according to the dictionary is to MOVE at a regular pace by lifting & setting down each foot in turn; never having both feet off of the ground at once.   Therefore, walking implies an action.  As we are waiting for the Lord’s intervention, we are not to become idle.  We must continue to escalate our level of faith.  When both of my feet are in the same place – at the same time – I have ceased to move. When I’m not moving – I’ll become stagnant, complacent and begin to wither. As we wait, we must keep up our momentum.  We can’t permit fear, doubt nor unbelief to enter our spirits.  We must continue to trust the wisdom of God.

As always, I have an acronym.  To wait is to:Walk Around In Trust

So in the natural, so in the realm of the Spirit!  Remember – faith without works (an action) is still dead - nonproductive.    Usually, the Lord is permitting us to wait because He is waiting for US!  Although we think that we are ready to receive what we are waiting for; our omniscient Father knows our true level of maturity.

Lastly, our verse for today reminds us to seek the Lord. As you wait on the Lord, I encourage you to seek Him with an enhanced devotion to Him. 

 Therefore, as I seek the Lord I’ll:

    Willingly Advance In Transforming (My thoughts, actions and motives) - Ezekiel 36:26

     Work Aggressively Increasing Territories (Spiritual & Natural) - Proverbs 16:9

         AND….

               Walk Around In Trust!!!!

“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.”                                                                              Hebrews 10:23

The Message We Send

 A while ago, I ministered at a church that is having a revival for this entire month.  Their theme is: “The Message We Send”.  So I pose the question to you.  What is the message that you are sending to your: family, friends, haters, co-workers, neighbors and to the kingdom of darkness?

Well, without a doubt, one of the messages that you should be sending is: “I Can’t Be defeated!”

Your daily walk should prove as evidence to all – especially to the kingdom of darkness that you can’t be defeated – regardless!

Why?

• I can’t be defeated because my mind has been and is continually being renewed with the Word of God. (Ephesians 4:22; Romans 12:2).
• I can’t be defeated because I’ve learned how to discipline my spirit and to abide in the presence of the Lord. In other words…. I’ve learned how to pass through the outer court; and to permit my spirit to enjoy the inner court praise experience; in preparation for the worship experience that can only be found in the holy of holies. (John 4:24)
• Above all, I can’t be defeated because I’m sold out and souled out. I’m convinced that God loves me!  (John 3:16).  Therefore, according to Romans 8:37-39 it doesn’t matter what the enemy may decide to inflict upon me, the love of God will: override, cancel, nullify and bring to naught every diabolical plot and plan.

So I know no defeat because my soul is completely “souled out’.  Hezekiah Walker expresses it like this:

"Souled Out"

I am souled out, my mind is made up; Who can separate us from the love Jesus?
Not death, nor life.  Jesus paid the price, now I'm free from sin. I am souled out.
I've come through the fire, I've come through the rain.  But God, He never left my side,
He's my comfort through all hurt and pain - I am souled out.
My heart is fixed, my mind's made up; No room, no vacancies, I'm all filled up.
His Spirit lives in me and that's the reason I'm souled out!

Therefore, the message that we send should always and alway (no “s”) be:

 “I Can’t Be Defeated”!

You’ve Been Catapulted To A Different Dimension …

Therefore, You Must Reestablish Your Optic Restraints

“The eyes of your understanding being enlightened;……” Ephesians 1:18

One of the most undetectable hindering forces in our Christian walk is the lack of our ability to “see” our world through God’s optic lens.   Not that God has actual eyes – but rather meaning; to view; to understand; and to perceive from the character of who He is and what His ultimate purpose of intent is.

Today, we are going to ask the Lord to remove every optical restraint that is preventing us from exceling….. every optical restraint that is hindering our ability to be that powerfully effective threat to the kingdom of darkness that we should be. Whatever spirit is diminishing our zeal; our tenacity and our ability to perceive our future status from a “kingdom platform”; must be revealed, removed, and commanded never to return.  This command must be fortified by sealing the entrance that permitted access and an entry to our optic realm.

Read the prayer below.  Permit its essence to be applied to your entire being.

 Lord my prayer is that my discernment be sharpened to a position of dominance over my reasoning.  May I also be more conscience concerning what I permit my physical eyes to view on a regular basis.  Lord, bring me to a constant awareness that I MUST curtail; the television programs, the movies, the videos, any printed material, and everything that enters my eye gate.  Assist me in the realization that if my optic restraints are to be reestablished – that I must also limit what I feed my spirit man. I must fully comprehend that many things are not sinful – but they will not permit me to have the ability to “view” from a place of kingdom authority, power and dominion.  In other words; there are things which in themselves are not contrary to your established guidelines; yet these things will cause a delay in the renewal process of my mind and limit the view of my spiritual horizon.  

May I see clearly without the input from anything that is adverse to the hope of your glory.  May I always be cognizant of the fact that anything which is seen through my physical eye is temporal – however that which is perceived in the realm of the Spirit is eternal!  And now Lord – with every ungodly restraint or perception removed and replaced according to Kingdom guidelines…. May the eyes of my heart be flooded with the illumination of your radiant light…

Your light that will sustain my feet, illuminate my path and fortify my stability. 

And it is so!

“¹⁷For I always pray to the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, that He may grant you a spirit of wisdom and revelation [of insight into mysteries and secrets] in the [deep and intimate] knowledge of Him, ¹⁸By having the eyes of your heart flooded with light, so that you can know and understand the hope to which He has called you, and how rich is His glorious inheritance in the saints (His set-apart ones), ¹⁹ And [so that you can know and understand] what is the immeasurable and unlimited and surpassing greatness of His power in and for us who believe, as demonstrated in the working of His mighty strength,”   Ephesians 1:17-19 AMP

I Can’t Fail

“And this is the confidence that we have in him that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:  And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.”                          I John 5:14 & 15

Walk today as if you have already received everything that the Lord has promised! Wisdom, wealth and riches are in your hand.  God has already placed within your hand the valuable keys which will give you access to every resource needed. However, you must use every available avenue (connections, business partnerships, education, talents, gifts, etc… – use them all!) to receive the manifestation of the promises. 

God has already heard your request; He’s positioned, established you, and strategically aligned every detail concerning the manifestation of your request and petitions.  

Reread the recorded accounts of Joseph’s life (Genesis 37-45) and compare them to your life.  He went from the pasture to the pit, to the prison and then to the palace. It was a process! Also, ask God to reveal to you your three key people….Your butler (the person who will open the doors for you); your Pharaoh (the person who will give you access to unlimited resources); and your baker (the person who will assist you in pulling everything together).

Just like Joseph, I can’t fail!  Why can I not fail? Simply because there is no failure in God.  As long as I maintain my focus, God will cause ALL things to work together for my good (Romans 8:28).  Even when the circumstances produce unfavorable and unexpected results; I must remember that I STILL HAVEN’T FAILED!!!  I am determined that even in the times and experiences that others may view as failures; I will learn how to perfect or correct.  Therefore, I have still gained something during the entire experience!  I am emerging wiser, more conscientious or more patient.  Therefore, I haven’t failed! I can’t fail.  Failure is not a part of my DNA; and I refuse to permit anyone or anything to impose that mindset into my spirit!  Whether in my pasture, my pit, or my prison…. I KNOW that I’m being prepared to reign in my palace!  In other words, I have still been increase through every situation….that’s why I can’t fail!

Trust God! He can’t fail you – REGARDLESS!! Whatever you would do …. if you were assured that you would succeed …DO IT!  God IS able to do through you exceedingly and abundantly more than you could ever ask or think.

The ball is in your court… the bat is in your hand.  You have thought that you were waiting for God …..But in all actuality - He is waiting for You!  Get up! Move out! …. And refuse to be defeated….REGARDLESS!!!!

“ For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.”

                                                                                                James 2:26 (KJV)

“…….The very moment you separate body and spirit, you end up with a corpse. Separate faith and works and you get the same thing: a corpse.” James 2:26 (The Message Bible)

Assertiveness +Anticipation =Advancement!

“You lazy fool, look at an ant.  Watch it closely; let it teach you a thing or two, nobody has to tell it what to do.  All summer it stores up food; at harvest it stockpiles provisions.  So how long are you going to laze around doing nothing?  How long before you get out of bed?  A nap here, a nap there, a day off here, a day off there, sit back, take it easy—do you know what comes next?
Just this: You can look forward to a dirt-poor life, poverty your permanent houseguest!”                                  Proverbs 6:6-11 (The Message Bible)

A while ago I read an article which had been written by John C. Maxwell regarding various lessons which can be learned from the ant.  He said that ants have:

A- Attitude of Initiative (Ants are self -motivated: I Samuel 30:6)

N- Nature of Integrity (Ants work faithfully and need no outside accountability; Proverbs 11:3)

T- Thirst for Industry (Ants labor hard & will quickly replace their anthill when it gets destroyed;        Proverbs 12:27; 10:4)

S- Source of Insight (Ants store provisions in summer; John 9:4)

    (Note: Scripture references were added by Apostle Boatwright and were not included in  John Maxwell’s article.)

After reading the article, I concluded the following.

When we consider the ants we can also observe that they are never intimated by obstacles or the presence of anything that they may encounter.  Whatever is placed in front of an ant will not defeat or convince it to surrender…. or become distracted from its mission.  They may be forced to discover an alternative route – however they won’t quit!  The ant is one of the smallest creatures – yet they are some of the hardest workers.

Also, the ants “make haste while it is day”.  They know that the night will come when they will not have the ability to work. We should become encouraged from the tenacity which is shown by the ant; because our night is coming! (I’m not referring the physical nighttime!)

The ants are always anticipating …..always in preparation for tomorrow.  The ants always keep in mind that they must advance…. That their mission is before them.  There are times when you may observe that an ant is attempting to carry a load that is twice their size – however, because they have a mindset that is motivated for success; they will always achieve their goal. 

We, like that ant, are “wired” for success.  Therefore whatever obstacles that present themselves must be conquered….. simply because the Bible says that we can do all things through God’s strength (Philippians 4:13) AND that we are MORE than conquerors (Romans 8:37)!

So, looking forward, let’s always, with great: expectation, motivation and determination have that same zeal which is found in the ants.  I challenge you today to “anticipate” and “advance”.  In other words, expect the daily “bumps in the road”; but don’t permit them to cause you to lose your focus.  Remember that a group of workers….  No matter how small……All pulling in the same direction….. all sharing the weight of the load….. Will get the job done successfully! Develop a mindset that because of who you are, whose you are and to whom you belong…. you are supposed to….. and will emerge from every situation as the victor and not the victim! 

To summarize: if you develop an assertive mindset; if you maintain a spirit of anticipation and expectation; then you will victoriously advance and excel in all that you  endeavor!

Your road may be long and your journey may seemingly be up hill; however, you must keep in mind the old cliché: a winner never quits… and a quitter never wins! 

 What type of fruit are you producing?

 Perennials or Annuals?

You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that you should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain….. John 15:16

One of the advantages of living in this region is that we have the opportunity to experience the distinct changes in the weather temperatures.  Accompanying those “seasons” are also a variety of flowers.  Some of which are classified as perennials, while others as annuals.  Both are capable of producing an array of blooming plants.  Although many of these plants will continue to bloom throughout the summer – with the arrival of the colder temperatures the distinction will be revealed.  

Perennials are those faithful plants that are able to endure the winter temperatures and remain unaffected by the cold. It doesn’t matter how bitterly cold the temperatures, nor how much snow falls during the winter season; those perennials will return year, after year, after year.  Even some of the early spring perennials will begin to bloom in the snow – because they have been made to endure.

Now on the other hand we have those annuals.  These are the flowering plants that we must purchase yearly.  Although many can endure the heat of the summer – when the temperatures begin to dip  – so will they.  These tend to be those “fussy” plants.  Some of them like and thrive in the sunny sections of the garden; while others enjoy the shadier sections.   Some enjoy daily waterings; while others will survive the heat of the summer days.  Nevertheless, they are beautiful – but only for one season.  It doesn’t matter what type of soil you plant them in, nor the mixture of food you give to them – when the temperatures begin to change – so will they.

Now… at this point you should already be able to anticipate the questions for today….which are..

1. What type of plant do you believe yourself to be perennial or annual?
2. What type would others consider you to be?
3. What facts or truths can be presented as evidence to support or confirm your status?
4. What would be the basis for your responses?

God has equipped us ALL to be “Perennial Saints”.  (II Timothy 2:3). His desire and plan for us is that we learn how to “take a lick and keep on tickin”.  We must never permit the “winter season” in our lives to have the ability to prevent us from being the: faithful, dependable, loyal, committed, dedicated and true person that God has already fortified us to be.

While I’m not a farmer, I do know that fruit trees are perennials!  Therefore, if I am going to produce fruit in the realm of the spirit – I must be able to endure – as a good soldier.  The Bible declares that we will be known by the fruit that we produce (Matthew 7:16).  However, you can’t plant an apple tree today and receive apples tomorrow. (Normally!!)  Likewise in the realm of the spirit. If we are going to produce fruit for the kingdom, then we must learn to be perennials – and endure until we have produced the fruit that God has programmed us to manifest.

We can also learn another lesson from plants.  I have these tulips (perennials) in my yard that faithfully return yearly.  However, I don’t go through the trouble of digging them up at the end of the summer every year; (which would give them a chance to rest) – and then replanting them again in the spring.  So, each year when they return… they will bloom.   Yet the blooms are decreased in size yearly.  The change in the size of the bloom was gradual and barely noticeable for the first year or two.  Nevertheless, when I look at my lawn now over a period of many, many years, the tulips are much smaller than the newly purchased ones. 

So, what does this mean, what was the purpose of this illustration?  We must take the time to get our proper rest.  Far gone should be the times when we are permitting ourselves to work, and work and work – year in and year out and think that we will still be able to maintain and produce a maximum output.

I could continue with the comparison of Perennials and Annuals, however I’m sure that you’ve received the concept by now.

The Lord needs us to make the proper mental adjustments immediately; first to be a “Perennial Saint”.  Next, we need to establish a healthy regimen in the natural that will permit us with the ability to get the proper rest and vacation time….  that will avail us with the opportunity to be a fruit bearing tree. 

Lastly, let’s pray that our fruit will be perpetual in nature….and that we will not produce annual or seasonal fruit – but, that we will produce perennial fruit that will endure every diabolical attack!

God’s “Funambulist”

“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.”  Hebrews 12:11

Our walk as endtime saints can benefit greatly from gleaning a little knowledge about this gift of funambulism.   Funambulism; usually referred to as tight rope walking is an art or skill that is admired by many; but acquired by few.

God has required of us some of the same characteristics that are applicable to the funambulist.  For example:

1. The tight walker must never become over confident. (Don’t get heady: II Timothy 3:1-17)
2. They must remain focused. (Philippians 2:5)
3. Must ignore the crowds of people below them. (Acts 16:16-17)
4. Carry no baggage. (Hebrews 12:1-2)
5. Maintain balance. (I Corinthians 6:12)
6. Be mentally sound. (Romans 12:1&2)
7. Assert discipline. (I Corinthians 8:25)
8. Stay physically fit altering their eating habits. (Proverbs 25:27)

Since we are called to be God’s tight rope walker in the realm of the spirit, as well as in the natural realm, we can therefore avail ourselves of these attributes.

 A tight rope walker in the realm of the spirit or in the natural will only survive if they have already received the necessary preparation prior to approaching the tight rope.  Our daily regimen should have no allowance for the tolerance of anything that will distract or divert us.  Preparation is our endtime key! We must begin to prepare ourselves now for the days ahead. 

We have within us the vital components to be that skillful funambulist.  However, without the application of the above eight listed attributes, our strategies will not possess the effectiveness that will permit us to successful reign and to walk the heights that the Lord desires for us.

“Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.”

Proverbs 12:1 ESV

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And Nothing Shall Offend You!

“Great peace have they which love thy law; and nothing shall offend them.” Psalm 119:165

Your ability to refrain from becoming offended, reveals the level of maturity from which you operate.  The word offend in this verse refers to “stumbling block”.  Therefore, when I permit anything to cause me to stumble or to divert my focus from the Lord; I have not learned to avail myself of His ever-abiding peace.  I have not learned to avoid walking in offense.

The peace of God represents the wholeness of God; His completeness – nothing missing.  When I realize that God has the ability to control the outcome of every situation; I will then receive that confidence in my spirit to rest in Him. 

I’m reminded of a toddler as they begin learning to walk.  They must learn to be confident, as well as how to balance themselves.  When we haven’t learned to walk confidently according to God’s word; we permit the cares of this world, people and even our own undisciplined motives – to become a stumbling block and we lose our balance.  When we haven’t obtained the power to have the proper balance in our lives; we stumble and sometimes fall.

We must also realize that the spirit of fear is the anchored root system and underlying, hidden culprit that is still present when we are yielding to the influences of offence or of being offended.  When ungodly fear is eradicated from our lives, we will recognize that offence will no longer be an issue.

Offences will come (Luke 17:1) – but we don’t have to permit them to divert our attention.  If we prepare ourselves daily with an awareness that we are more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37); we will know how to receive the peace of God; which has the power and the authority to permit us to remain stable and causes us to triumph in every situation (Philippians 4:7).  Peace is not the absence of chaos.  Peace is the mindset that affords us the ability to remain unshaken – regardless.  Peace is the state of completeness – nothing broken, nothing missing!

To rest in the peace of God reveals that we have permitted the power of God to be our support system… and that we are trusting in His promises to be our daily provision.

Therefore, to prevent the offences that so readily appear in life from becoming a stumbling block in our lives; the spirit of fear must be dealt with.  We also must appropriate the mindset that God’s unconditional love will yet prevail in every situation.  We can’t become distracted nor lose our balance; and above all we must trust the fact that God will vindicate every contrary wind that blows our ways….and somehow….. always cause His favor to reign in our lives! (Romans 8:28) 

“Those who love your laws have great peace of heart and mind and do not stumble.”

                                                                                                   Psalm 119:165(The Living Bible)

LOOK UP!!!

Reach Beyond the Break….And Keep It Moving!!!

 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed ; we are perplexed , but not in despair ; 9 Persecuted , but not forsaken ; cast down , but not destroyed ;  Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.                      II Corinthians 4: 8-10

As it is, there's not much chance of that. You know for yourselves that we're not much to look at. We've been surrounded and battered by troubles, but we're not demoralized; we're not sure what to do, but we know that God knows what to do; we've been spiritually terrorized, but God hasn't left our side; we've been thrown down, but we haven't broken. What they did to Jesus, they do to us - trial and torture, mockery and murder; what Jesus did among them, he does in us - he lives! 

                                                                                                  II Corinthians 4:8-10 (The Message Bible)

Life has a way of introducing “interruptions” which usually are unexpected and have a tendency to throw us off course for a second.  The Lord wants to remind us that whatever causes a break in our daily flow should only present a momentary pause.  We must reach beyond that break …and keep it moving!  Delays are many times unavoidable.  However, a delay must only present a “comma” in our lives – and not a “period”. Whatever the break….. Reach beyond every break and keep it moving.

Below I’ve added another prayer. Read it slowly,  Pray it personally.   Be blessed and always remember never stop, never quit,  never give up or give in – reach beyond that break…..and KEEP IT MOVING!!!

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Power To Press Beyond (©2003)

Father in Jesus’ name, I thank you for the innate force within me that prompts me to seek a deeper revelation of you.

For my only desire in pressing beyond this realm is to obtain a greater insight of you and your solemnness; thus, enabling me to not walk on the surface, but to have available to me those hidden, partially revealed spiritual treasures that are vital at this time.  These “jewels” are required for me to excel and will afford me the opportunity to properly lead others.

Lord God, I thank you that I have learned to persevere and to press beyond the obstacles, the road blocks and the detour signs - the hidden snares designed to delay your divine will for my life.  Thank you for the courage to press; - that courage which is required to recognize and discern; to subdue and call to naught every demonic and satanic force sent to oppose me on every level.  I now know how to press through and not request that you remove from me difficult situations.  For I recognize that all of these have been foreordained for my advancement.

Since you have told me that the best is in the press, I will press into you at any cost.   I will press beyond the feelings of defeat, frustration, adversity and opposition. I will press beyond the spirits of despair, dejection and rejection.  I have learned that I must press beyond any of the feelings in my flesh, and rely only what my spirit discerns for you. Then and then only will I maintain this realization that in my press, YOU will never deny me.  So forgetting those things which are behind, I press.

Growing and still maturing in the process, I press.

Awaiting your divine intervention……..

I press, I press, I PRESS!!!

And it is so!!!!

Are You Without Sin????

 So Don’t Judge – Just Love

“Judge not, that you be not judged. ² For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you.”       Matthew 7:1 &2 (ESV)

Who are you judging?  Of course your immediate response to this question is – “No one.  I don’t judge anyone.”  But if you were to closely monitor your words,  actions, thoughts and motives; they might reveal quite the opposite.

To judge is to arbitrate; assess; to rule on etc.  Therefore, prior to one having the ability to perform such; one must have ALL of the correct information.  They must have the truth versus the mere facts.  Far too often we view situations from our own opinions or our own knowledge of a given – which usually contains a limited, biased amount of information.  Far too often instead of loving ALL people; in EVERY situation; we – though unintentional - show expressions of love to some classifications of people more readily than others.

God needs us – His ecclesia; His church , His called out ones – to be the living examples of the type of unconditional love that He had demonstrated while He was here.  He hasn’t called us to judge anyone – only to love them.  He hasn’t asked us to condemn anyone – only to love everyone – all of the time.  We must realize that when we are judging others – in most instances we are doing so from a residue of the spirit of pride that is still lingering within us.

Ask yourself; “What is hindering me from showing unconditional love to everyone that I encounter?”  I must remember that everyone that I encounter on a given day will also have an opinion of me.  Will I have left them with an impression that SHOWS them the love of God?  If not, why not?  Whatever the reason maybe…. “it won’t hold water!”  In other words – whatever our reasoning – God will not receive it as acceptable.  He has loved us through, in, and prior to all of our fallacies, faults and failures.  Now He expects us to go and to show that same love to others. 

He has shown us through His Son that His love extended beyond the boundaries of culture, race and creed (John 4).

He has shown us through His Son, that His love extended beyond the boundaries of presumptuous sins (John 8: 1-11).

He has shown us through His Son that his love extended beyond the boundaries of those who had falsely accused or wronged Him (Luke 23:34).

Therefore, whatever reason we may express – God will show us that His son has already encountered it, endured it and defeated it!  We are therefore without excuse for any valid reason for judging ANYONE.

So, we must remember:

• We can’t allow the opinions of others to keep us from reaching out to those who are in need of receiving God’s love from us.
• Ask yourself – WWJD (What would Jesus do??)
• Our actions must reveal the love that God has extended to us.

Lastly ..…. “What the world needs now is love”…. TRUE love.  God’s unconditional love which knows no prejudice……but is shown to others…. by His people who have received the same!”

“…….. And love thy neighbor as thyself”.  Mark 12:31

Brokenness = Maturity

My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; ……. Psalm 51:17

Simply put….God desires to take you to an added dimension in Him; however you are still lacking the maturity that occurs as the result of a totally broken spirit before the Lord.

When we refer to various Biblical patriarchs we can observe that they all had to experience a season of brokenness prior to being used mightily for the Lord.  One of the keys to brokenness is to place the flesh under subjection through fasting.

In our modern culture here in America, we have expanded the concept of fasting to incorporate the meaning of “the abstinence of”……whatever. We are, in many instances not referring to food; but abstaining from various activities, mindsets and behavioral patterns. 

When we refer to the Hebrew word used in the Bible for fasting, TSOM (pronounced ts-oom), it means to cover the mouth.  Then the Greek word, nesteia (pronounced nace-ty-oo), means to abstain from food.  So we could conclude that both the Old and New Testaments place the emphasis on “food”.

Could the reason why true brokenness hasn’t occurred be that we’ve attempted to alter its original definition?  Could it be that we have replaced instead of enhancing?  Without regards to any additional concepts – fasting must; according to the Biblical definitions; at some point include an abstaining from food. 

God needs us to be totally free IN Him – to be totally used OF Him.  He needs and is requiring of us a deeper relationship WITH Him.  He is requiring that our minds operate from a level of maturity which is representative of one who is broken from any and everything that doesn’t resemble Him.

Consider these types of fast as you deepen your relationship with the Lord.

Elijah’s Fast – I Kings 19

Widow’s Fast – I Kings 17:8-16

Paul’s Fast – Acts 9:9

Daniel’s Fast – Daniel 1:8-14; 10:3

John’s Fast – John 1:6 &7

Esther’s Fast – Esther 4

This IS the season of breakthrough.  God has broken through, broken out and broken up everything in the realm of the spirit that has been a bondage, a noose or an anchor.  He has broken through diabolical plots and plans.  He has cleared the atmosphere of every lingering spirit that has once held us captive. 

Now we must do our part.  We must align, renew and fortify the spirits of our minds; thus permitting them to become broken; and now mature enough to reap supernaturally all of the benefits which we now possess.  An immature unbroken spirit will not have the ability to advance in this new dimension.  God has begun to shower those who are ready; those who are mature enough to reap this harvest.   However, many will not even have achieved the plateau of discipline to be able to comprehend or to understand fully this move of God. 

In this season, maturity is the key.  God needs to use YOU to do great exploits….. but you still need to obtain a level of wisdom, reliability, spiritual sensibleness…. “maturity” that only true brokenness has birthed!

Raise Your Level of Expectation…

And Become Completely Synchronized

“For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay.”  Habakkuk 2:3

Simply because we are quickly approaching the end of time as we now know it; it is imperative that our “clocks” are in alignment with God’s agenda for this season…. And that we increase our level of expectation.  Now is the time to become excited, eager and enthusiastic about what the Lord is doing!  God has already released in the realm of the Spirit an outpouring of the endtime wealth.  However, if you are not synchronized to His time schedule – you will not be in the correct place, nor in the correct position to begin to be a recipient.

I’m reminded of a few instances when people were in the right place (their physical location and their spiritual position), at the right time.  Therefore, because their time clocks were synchronized with God’s timing - they were blessed beyond measure.  Consider the: Woman of Samaria (John 4), and The Ethiopian Eunuch (Acts 8;26-40); they were positioned in the right place at the right time – and therefore were able to encounter life altering experiences.

To be completely synchronized I must:

• Know what season I am personally undergoing. Just understand that your personal season may differ from others who are in your ministry, church, temple, synagogue, etc.  
• Understand the process of: Seed, Time & Harvest. All seeds - when sown and properly cared for will produce fruit. (Note: Also, apple seeds won’t produce oranges. You can fast, pray, command and demand…. But those apple seeds will only produce apples….after the seeds have matured and are ready to be harvested. We must also know what type of seed to sow and when!)
• Failure to fully comprehend the stages of the process will sometimes permit us to entertain the spirit of fear while waiting for our seeds to mature. Remain confident after you’ve sown your seeds. (Note: I know that because of the potency of MY seed, I truly believe that even if I sow it into unfavorable soil – it will STILL produce 100 fold!)   Remember that there is a process that must be adhered to prior to receiving the fruit.  Even though we are approaching the time when the “plowman will overtake the reaper (Amos 9:13)” – we must still understand that synchronization is a process.   
• Know the voice of God. We are living in an era where the enemy is using those who are in positions of authority to attempt to displace, dismantle and demolish the authentic voice of God. Remember God’s voice will ALWAYS be in alignment with His written word.
• Value my time by not becoming distracted by anything that is not God ordained for THIS season.

So get excited!  Launch out into the deep waters in your mind and in your expectations, your dreams, and in your desires.   Ephesians 3:20 reminds us that God can do far more that we can even imagine or thing!  The sky is not the limit; for there is no limit where Jesus is Lord!  So increase the borders and the previously established perimeters of your mind and your anticipations!

To be completely synchronized with God’s future plans concerning us is not difficult.  However it will require of us a determination to acknowledge Him in ALL of our ways – as He leads us along this walk of faith; step by step; day by day…. And in most instances minute by minute! 

Dr. Bill Winston states:

• TIMING IS IMPORTANT AND THERE IS A SEQUENTIAL ORDER OF THINGS. IT’S NOT ABOUT THE DURATION OF TIME BUT THE SEQUENCE OF EVENTS.
  • GOD IS ALWAYS MOVING ACCORDING TO HIS DIVINE TIMELINE.
  • NO MATTER WHAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES LOOK LIKE, WE HAVE TO TRUST THAT GOD’S TIMING IS ALWAYS PERFECT.
  • SOMETIMES IT’S NOT A DEMONIC DELAY, BUT A DIVINE REARRANGEMENT.
  • OBEDIENCE PUTS YOU IN ALIGNMENT WITH GOD’S TIMELINE.
  • EVERY PLAN OF GOD ALWAYS HAS A SUPERNATURAL ELEMENT TO IT. BELIEVE IT.
  • ENDURING THE INCONVENIENCE IS NECESSARY TO FULFILL GOD’S PERFECT PLAN.
  • DIVINE TIMING IS GOD ARRANGING FAVOR ON YOUR BEHALF.

So, remember….God WILL manifest all that He has promised…but we must be completely synchronized to His orchestrated moves!  He has given unto you a blank check…… What’s your next move????

Where Do You Go???

….“I Go To The ROCK!” 

Lord, YOU are my strength!

“JEHOVAH UZZI”

(The Lord my strength - Psalms 28:7)

“JEHOVAH TSURI”

(O Lord my strength - Psalm 19:14)

“My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. “  Psalm 73:26                                                  New Living Translation (©2007)

As we have daily encountered some of the adverse circumstances of life; we’ve realized that we have only maintained the ability to yet be triumphant because of an inner strength that has been and always will be prevalent.   This strength is not our strength, but strength of the Lord.

The word in the above texts for strength translates as “rock”. Therefore, Lord, may I remember that you are my perpetual “ROCK”.  When all else fails—you will remain constant.  Even if there comes a time as Psalm 73:6 references; when my health, wealth, and spirit become overwhelmed—you will always still be my strength.  Daily may I never attempt to stand in my own strength.  Daily may I acknowledge that you are my power source.  May I never attempt to exhort my own ideologies, methodologies, concepts or precepts – outside of the perimeter of who you are – but acknowledge your strength in all of my ways.  Daily may I remain cognizant that I CAN do all things through YOUR strength which is that rock; that pillar and that eternal fortress forever established in my life. 

So Lord, when everything: every foundation, every prop, every support system that has been erected in my life - is shaken….may I never, never, never forget that YOU are my strength …..my rock.  Therefore, I can Never fail nor fall…..because I’m anchored on the rock!

May I fully understand and cling to the essence of an old favorite hymn which states:

“On Christ the SOLID ROCK I stand, all other ground is sinking sand”.   You, O Lord are my Jehovah Tsuri…..You are my Jehovah Uzzi……You are MY ROCK!!!

I Go to the Rock – Dottie Rambo (also recorded by Whitney Huston)

Where do I go when there's nobody else to turn to? Who do I talk to when nobody wants to listen? Who do I lean on when there's no foundation stable?
I go to the rock, I know He's able, I go to the rock.
The Lord is the rock I go to the rock for my salvation, I go to the stone that the builders rejected. I run to the mountain and the mountain, He stands by me.
When the Earth all around me is sinking sand, On Christ, the solid rock I stand,     

 When I need a shelter, when I need a friend I go to the rock.
Where do I go, where do I go, when the storms of life are threatening?

Who do I turn to, when those winds of sorrows blow?

And is there a refuge, in the time of tribulation?

I go to the rock I know He's able I go to the rock.

 Today is The National Day of Prayer                                            (Here in America)

“….Man should always prayer and not faint!” Luke 18:1

As a reminder, The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May here in the United States, and was established in 1952.

So let’s collectively unite with the believers of Christ nationally today and decree the Lord’s provision through the model prayer as referenced in Matthew 6.

The Model Prayer

Objective: To understand and accept each phrase.

1. Our Father ………. Relationship
2. In Heaven …………. Residence (yet omnipresent)

• Hallowed Be Thy Name…. Reverence, Glory, Honor, Sacred, Most Holy & All Honored, etc.

1. Thy Kingdom Come… “Your total domain, respect, glory & continuous reference be recognized with regards to the Heavens; and upon the earth. Past, present & total future.
2. Thy Will Be Done…… Lord, your will be through us, by us, and upon us.  Let us be continuously transformed by us to others.
3. Give Us This Day …… This is the portion of prayer that shows us how to pray for our needs to be met.

• And forgive us our debts ……. We must learn to walk a walk of forgiveness.
• And lead us not into temptation…. Let no man - when he is tempted blame it on God.

1. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory forever, Amen. …. This prayer begins and ends by honoring God and giving Him the praise.

Let’s Continue to also pray for AMERICA

BY PRAYING INTO SEVEN CENTERS OF INFLUENCE IN OUR NATION

1. GOVERNMENT

1. Federal Government Consider praying for our President, Vice President, Cabinet Members, Congressional Leaders, Supreme Court Justices
2. State Government Consider praying for your Governor, Executive Leaders, Legislative Leaders, Judicial Leaders
3. Local Government Consider praying for your Mayor, City Counsel, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Judges, County Officials

2. MILITARY
3. MEDIA
4. BUSINESS
5. EDUCATION

May the Lord continue to BLESS and KEEP us all!

Is Your Mind Stable ..

Or

Are You A Spiritual Schizophrenic?

^“Think of yourselves the way Christ Jesus thought of himself. He had equal status with God but didn’t think so much of himself that he had to cling to the advantages of that status no matter what. Not at all. When the time came, he set aside the privileges of deity and took on the status of a slave, became human! Having become human, he stayed human. It was an incredibly humbling process. He didn’t claim special privileges. Instead, he lived a selfless, obedient life and then died a selfless, obedient death—and the worst kind of death at that—a crucifixion.”

                                                            Philippians 2:5-8 The Message Bible

Are you a Spiritual Schizophrenic?  If someone were to ask you that question, what would be your immediate response?  More than likely, everyone would emphatically reply NO!  But if we were to take an inventory of our lives- today - would our “walk” be in alignment with our “talk”?

Basically “schizo”; without getting into too much detail; is a mental disorder that makes it extremely difficult and sometimes impossible for a person to tell the difference between what is real and not real.  This disorder hinders one’s ability to think clearly; to have normal emotional responses; and act normally in social situations.

So, think about your daily walk.  Then consider the following;

1. In the realm of the Spirit…what influence do I impose to diabolical plots and plans?
2. Can I readily make the distinction between the real and the “temporal”?
3. Do I display on a regular basis, wherever I go, the character qualities of who I really am? ……Or am I still double minded; perpetrating a fraud and operating as an undercover Saint?

Schizophrenia is also categorized as a chronic, severe, and disabling brain disorder that has affected people throughout history.  It’s a mental condition.  Ask yourself these questions, “What is the real condition of my mind?”.   Has my mind been renewed to the extent that it has the ability not to fall prey to the down falls that have plagued my genetic bloodline?   Or am I just “pretending” when I am in the presence of others, that all is well?  Does my mind have the stability to resist and conquer the constant pressures which are hurled and directed towards me from the kingdom of darkness?  Or am I daily finding it more difficult to distinguish between right and wrong, between God’s divine destiny for my life and the plans that others have established for me.  Am I still attempting to straddle the fence in my mind and in my devotion to the Lord?   Am I still trying to appease my flesh; while claiming that all is well; instead of facing and confronting my real current status? 

We are truly in a new season – one that has not been experienced in times past.  Therefore, if we are going to make an impact and persevere in these last days, we will need the endtime wisdom, to strategically comprehend our mission of walking by faith and not by sight – a principle that first requires a “disengaging” of our current mind set.

We must encounter and embrace a spiritual “brain disengagement” that will permit our minds to be totally governed by the Holy Spirit; rather that by the ordinances of this world’s systems, its boundaries and its limitations - (the former mindset which have been programmed into our minds for years).

To be classified as a schizophrenic in the natural would afford me the opportunity to be viewed from an extremely negative perspective.   However, to be classified as and operate as a schizophrenic in the realm of the Spirit, could lead to results which will be detrimental to the entire body of Christ! Now as ever before, my walk and my talk – as well as my decrees and my confessions must advance to a place of total reality and manifestation.  We must totally believe that our words – every spoken word… has the power to impact the atmosphere… and bring about a change!     

So, prayerfully consider James chapter 1.  Seek the face of the Lord for the ability to effectively and thoroughly apply kingdom principles to every situation that you encounter. 

As endtime Saints we are now in need of that type of wisdom and revealed knowledge which will enable us to be healed and made whole from any type of “spiritual schizophrenia” that might be still lingering within our minds.    Any thought patterns which are still hiding undetected and still being held in place within our minds by spiritual imposters must be eradicated. 

As of today, be determined that you will begin to walk with your mind totally focused.  Focused on making certain that you are aligning your actions and your words with the principles of the Word of God.  Be determined that you will not be known as a Spiritual Schizophrenic; but will command your mind to adhere to the stability that the blood of Christ has afforded to you.

“So get rid of all that is wrong in your life, both inside and outside, and humbly be glad for the wonderful message we have received, for it is able to save our souls as it takes hold of our hearts.” James 1:21  (The Living Bible)

You’re In Your New Place, Embrace Your New Position; Advance Towards Your New Assignment!

“For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.”                                                                                                     Isaiah 43:19 (New Living Version)

This morning, around “5ish”,  while I was in meditation, the music level that I had playing very softly suddenly rose to an extremely high level.  So, of course I asked the Lord what happened.  He informed me that there had been a change in the atmospheric pressures… which were responding to the change in the realm of the spirit.

What does that mean for us?  The Lord has said: “My people are all in a new place and have a new position.  (You should have realized this – if you didn’t already know this; go into a period of consecration as to awaken your discernment.)

Think it not strange that you “feel” different and that the things around you appear to be different. The winds have shifted and we are in a new place.  We are now in an enhanced dimension.  We are about to embark upon a new venture.  For some your physical location may be the familiar; however your mission has now been altered, elevated, enlarged and broaden.  Advance, proceed and press forward quickly and cautiously.  It is important that in this dimension we don’t become stagnate, idle or inactive.  Don’t look back with regrets (Remember Lot’s wife!). 

Stay freed from every entanglement that once held you captive …. the positive situations as well as the negative.  The enemy knows the important role that you are now in the position to assume.  He is going to attempt to keep you preoccupied with “being busy”…. doing and engaging in assignments that are positive but not God ordained for this season.

Embrace the change by altering whatever you can in the physical realm; this will assist your mind in forming new thought patterns.  If possible change something in your décor; the places where you shop or dine.  Be creative. It may even be as simple as changing something in your normal daily agenda….. But change something!  The shift has already occurred in the realm of the spirit; therefore it won’t be difficult to transform your physical realm.   We have the mind of Christ; therefore, change is only difficult because we have been programmed to believe so. Remember Philippians 4:13!

Don’t expect the assurance or the acceptance of others.  As long as you have my validation, said the Lord….that’s all that matters. Your mandate has already received my stamp of approval.  Continue to guard your heart.  Stand boldly and stand strong in your authority.  It is imperative that your mind stays free.  Walk in peace, walk in power, walk in my promises … and you will continue to walk in my provision as never before.” ….saith the Lord.

And it is so!

“May the God of peace be with you all. Amen.”  Romans 15:33