Trials To Treasures

   Praise the Lord Jesus.😇
I pray the Holy Spirit lead me on every word here.
First of all, I thank my Father in heaven for EVERY trial I have been through. It is always hard when I'm going through them, but it STRENGTHENS my Spirit and reaches deeper into my heart every time.
 I want to talk a little about some of the ways we may go through a trial. You may have a sick child, or you may be going through a divorce, or maybe you have lost someone very close to you.
It seems trials ALWAYS start out as if God is no where to be found, but he never leaves us nor forsakes us. Deuteronomy 31:6 We start out screaming, "Oh how could you let this happen to me." Then we beg a bit, and cry a bit. Then, we finally begin trying to listen to see if we can hear anything from the Lord. As bad as it seems the Lord is right there and He is stretching our faith.  He is desiring so much to get us still so He can show us a glimpse of why we are going through the trial, or,  how what you are going through is really going to make you strong, AND someone else as they see your strength. Soon we learn to quit blowing and worrying and die to our flesh more everyday.
Also, if you don't know about the enemy (the devil)..then ask the Lord to show you about the attacks and distractions of the devil. The fact is if we don't read the Word of God we won't know about his schemes and lies.
There are 4123 times in the Bible that says satan is the deceiver. We can save ourselves from a lot of deception if we read the Word of God and learn how to pray against some of the attacks.
After reading Ephesians 6 over and over I finally realized we don't wrestle with flesh (or people who are fearful, or angry, or evil), but we are wrestling or dealing with people who the enemy is targeting. Why do I bring up the enemy when I'm talking about trials? Because, when that trial or hardship hits us it is a perfect time the enemy sees us as weak and he will go on the attack to say things in our mind like, you were not a good wife anyway.. That's why your husband left you. Or, you are never going to get well. Or, you will never make anything of your life. He's A LIAR. Oh how he makes me mad sometimes.
Well, as for me.. after every trial it seems like new doors open. I look behind after it's all said and done and pray from my heart for those who were involved and look ahead with new anticipation for what the Lord has in store. Then when I get towards the end I can say I have earned everyone of these wrinkles.
~Thank YOU Father for every door we go through. Strengthen us to withstand every trial as You bring us through the storm. Touch every heart with YOUR sweet compassion, in JESUS NAME, Amen😇

From Glory to Glory / From Healing to Healing

Thank you for coming back. I pray the Lord will inspire me to post more often. I believe He is pouring out His Spirit in so many ways. What a mighty way to spread the truth. The Bible says that in the last days there will be a knowledge explosion.  Can you see it already happening? I think these times are very exciting and I feel so blessed that the Lord would use me to spread the Word of God. 

 It seems like we have so much to do in a day. We make lists, and carry around our planners hoping to finish half of it all. There is so much pressure to pay our bills and debts, and we feel like we will never get ahead. How can we have peace and be happy in these times? All I know is, God says he can give us the peace that passes all understanding. If you are a Christian then you have probably experienced what I am saying. If you do not know Jesus and have never ask God to help you, or to come into your heart, then you may have never known this peace. Well, It really is very easy. The Bible says for us to come as a child. Think about it. A child does not worry about where there next meal is coming from. A child doesn't worry if they will have clothes, or where they will live. They know their parents will take care of all these things for them. Basically they just have faith that they will be taken care of. God ask us in His Word to trust Him like that, even though we can't see Him. We always have hope. 
While writing my book the Lord gave me a revelation. He said, The devil tells My secrets. I thought about that and said, ok Lord, I don't know what You mean. He said, sometimes he will tell you I will never do this or that for you, and the devil tries to cause shame. When in actuality it is what I am working on FOR you. The Lord says, ..He's pretty stupid. He is telling you what I'm working on for you.
 There is Always hope. I am so glad I have my Heavenly Father. How bout you. Can you trust God even though you can't see Him? 😇

How to cast your burdens

   First of all let me give Praise to the Lord Jesus Christ. Matthew 6:33 says,Seek first the kingdom of God & all His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. I like the King James version best.
   I use to wonder why the Lord brought scripture to my mind so many times. Finally He gave me this vision as I was sitting at a red light one day. You know how you day dream just waiting there. Suddenly I saw this tree & it was full of bright colored fruit. Each one had a little smile and they were all looking up towards the sun. Then the Lord says, Do you think they ever look down at that tree and worry if they will grow or live? He said they just continiously look at the sun and they just grow automatically. I caught myself with my mouth hanging open and then a horn started blowing behind me. I took off with tears in my eyes. Wow, what a childlike revelation. God was showing me that when we keep our eyes on Jesus the "Son" , then our fruit of the Spirit just begin to grow automatically.  He says, we don't have to strive to not be angry, or strive to love others. Jesus is the fruit of the Spirit and as He grows in us... we will be more like Him without trying so hard.
Wait, Wait Wait...Jesus is touching me..whew, I love it when He does that.

Lord, I pray  that ears & eyes will be open the this child like revelation too. Forgive us for not just believing like a child does. Forgive us for doubt & unbelief. Show us how to die to our flesh & know that You are God.         In Jesus Name.

Remember to Love

Yesterday in church it was wonderful to see so many so hungry for God. I looked around and there were tears. Some were seeking after the Spirit of the Lord, and some looked sad in their pains of life. We have to remember when we are joyous that we have to minister to and love on the ones who are where we use to be. Someone said to me yesterday after we prayed together, "I'm Just TIRED". Immediately I was taken back to the very same place when that was me. She was on my mind the entire day. So many just need to be loved. *Lord, lift this one up in her Spirit and give her peace. Let Your joy be her strength. Greater are You Lord in her than the enemy of this world. Amen

December 31, 2010 was great

Another year gone by so quickly. There are downfalls and accomplishments in every year depending on how we look at it that is. Did you get a new job or did you lose your job? Did you gain a member to your family, or did you lose someone very special ? Sometimes we don't understand when bad things happen. Sometimes we don't even want to. It can hurt so bad that we get depressed or angey or even angry at God. Don't worry if you do, He is a big God, and He can handle you. Most of all He can comfort you. He can take away the hurt in your heart. Believe it or not He can give you joy and take that pain or burden.
Everyone makes New Year resolutions every year. Most people don't keep them though. Can I give you one to try this new year? It will sound crazy to some, but can you try it. First of all if you feel like nothing ever goes right, and you are tired of trying to figure everything out yourself. Can I suggest you try giving your burdens to Jesus? I know you are saying, "How can I give this pain in my heart to something or someone I can't even see?" That sounds strange for some, especially if you don't know Jesus. Well, if you are sick and tired of how you feel and tired of trying so hard on your own...What do you have to lose??
There are many who know the wonders of Jesus without seeing Him, for He has worked in their life. I am one of them. If you don't know Him, here is what He says in Matthew 11:28-30, " Come to Me all you who are weiry and burdened, and I WILL give you rest. Take my yoke (strength) upon you and lean on Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you WILL find rest in your souls. My yoke is easy and my burden is light.
That sounds like a promise to me. If you don't know Jesus, just tell Him that you would like to get to know Him, "Even though you can't see Him."...He is there. John 20:29, Jesus says, to the deciples, because you have seen Me, you believed; But Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe. He is talking about us here.
Start this new year by thanking the Lord for the good and the bad in this last year. He knows about the hard parts and He wants them to strengthen you. He wants us to learn to hand over the burdens as soon as they show up... then He can pour out His peace on you. It really really works.

FATHER~ I thank You for a wonderful year, for all good things come from You. I also thank You for any disappointments, any anger, fears, feelings of rejection, times of thinking I let You down, because all of this gives You a reason to come with Your precious Grace and Mercy and Forgiveness. It's then that You get the chance to stretch and strengthen our faith, and love us with Your Presence. I Love You Lord.

Book- Hearts Without Knowledge Blessings to my facebooks friends.... My Husband and I continually pray, "Thy will be done Lord, on earth as it is in Heaven." We only want to do what God wants us to do. God has so much that He needs for us to do. I think God has given so many people gifts or a calling, yet out of fear or just because life keeps them so busy they put them off or are afraid to pursue them. Yes, a call or a job that God wants done will be big and even over our head, but I know from our experience the only way to get it done is to lay the whole thing on the Lord and say "Father, I cannot do this... so You will have to do it through me." I know I have to take it one step at a time and not look at the whole thing at one time. If I do it overwhelms me.
If you don't know what the Lord wants you to do. Begin to pray for the answer. Until then listen to the pull of your heart. What do I mean? O.K. What areas of ministry are you drawn to. The homeless, the addicted, women who have been through abortions, orphans or abused children, or maybe visiting the elderly. Trust me, your heart will tell you. At least start there and see where God takes you.
Many people sit at home and listen to the devil whisper to them..."God could never use you, you have been or are too messed up." Well, he still tries to tell me that, but I know who I am through Christ. I am more than a conquerer through Christ Jesus. As you let the Lord order your steps every day, and as you serve somewhere, somehow, You will begin to see what God wants you to do. Just try it and you will see.
Now as for that lying devil... He may have power, But we have authority over his power. Last I heard, "Greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world." AMEN.
I pray blessings over each one reading. I pray that the Lord will begin to reveal new things to you. May you have visions, and dreams, but most of all peace in your life and love towards all. 

God Can Use a Bird to Minister to You

Praise the Lord that God's mercy is new every morning. It never fails that as soon as you think you have arrived to some Spiritual place, God decides to throw a new thing on you. God made me a very visual person, and a cartoon head also, therefore I look for God in everything.

About five years ago when I was still single I bought a house that had lots of woods and it was very quiet. I would lay on the deck with my dog and cat. I would often hear this bird singing this beautiful song that I had never heard before. At this time I had more peace than I had ever had in my life. I think now alot of what I was feeling also was accomplishment after years of failure. I know it was o.k to feel that way, but I think the enemy (satan) can use our accomplishments to try to keep us in the past if we are not careful.

Now that I am married and my whole life has changed. I have great new memories and am very happy. Sometimes though when money is tight and times are tough I catch myself looking back at that old memory. The Lord showed me that memories are wonderful to have, but when we take ourselves back to them and draw off of the feelings we had then to fill an emptiness we have now, that it can hinder our walk spiritually. We can look back and say "that was a great time, but "This is the day that the Lord has made, I will rejoice & be glad in it."Psalms 118:24

This morning I was sitting on the deck very early. I heard a bird begin to sing this beautiful song over and over. As I listened to how beautiful it was I thought about the other bird and it's song and right then the Lord said, "This is a new song for new memories. Move forward and go from glory to glory so you can grasp the new season and all it's glory. Now you will be ready to move into every blessing you shall receive, because you will be watchful to receive instead of looking back.

I am so glad I have a Father in heaven, whom is my daddy who loves me enough to open my eyes to keep them on Him.

Going from Glory to Glory He showed me also includes from healing to healing, from joy to joy, and from peace to peace. Wow God is so good.

I pray Lord for whoever is reading this right now. May their eyes and ears be opened to see and hear You better. Love on them Lord and show them how to give to You all the hurts in their heart that they don't know how to let go of on their own. Jesus came to set the captives free. Blessings