Fire for HIM

I was recently at a conference where the speaker was referring to the different stages of freedom.  That "stuck" part of the process of freedom call "I can't" came to my mind.  A log jam was the description of the speaker.  I could see myself standing on the edge of the log jam...on top of the pile of logs.  I was wishing and waiting on the "break free" and waiting.  "The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him." Psalm 28:7 I realized that the log jam represented my trying to do in my own strength what the Lord asked me to do in His.  Suddenly, an active video of freedom formed in my heart and mind.  I no longer had to struggle to kick out of the jam, I simply had to raise my hands in surrender.  As I did, I flew as if on wings.  He was waiting in this glorious river of freedom.  Together, we swam as one.  He was the leader.  He led me in a dance of freedom in the water and in the sky.  Colors a...

Today, some difficult things were happening in my morning.  Rather than let circumstances squash my joy, I knelt before Lord.  As a result, this song rose from my heart: You check the time Results have come and gone But God is still on the throne Hal - le  - lu - jah To - the - Lamb He died and rose again All else is yet to bear such significance So you tried and said and did Your heart is heavy, Son. But remember what I said is the end... Hal - le - lu - jah To - the - Lamb He died and rose again All else is yet to bear such significance (x3) Kids may kick and fight Puff their chest in might Get on your knees and see what He says He says... Hal - le - lu - jah Give Him Glory He died and rose again Look up and see His power today So your pockets pull out void Your vats are running low How will the food go on the table? (Sing Hallelujah from above again) I see the heads hung down Staring at the ground Wondering what to do with thi...

One morning I was reading Isaiah 62.  I was struck to the core of how those words spoken over Jerusalem could be said over us as individuals.  It could be spoken over our country.  Let us pray this over our nation today. Regarding our hearts, regarding America: Regarding Zion, I can’t keep my mouth shut, regarding Jerusalem, I can’t hold my tongue, Until her righteousness blazes down like the sun and her salvation flames up like a torch. Foreign countries will see your righteousness, and world leaders your glory. You’ll get a brand-new name straight from the mouth of God. You’ll be a stunning crown in the palm of God’s hand, a jeweled gold cup held high in the hand of your God. No more will anyone call you Rejected, and your country will no more be called Ruined . You’ll be called Hephzibah (My Delight), and your land Beulah (Married), Because God delights in you and your land will be like a wedding celebration . For as a young man marrie...

Have you had technical difficulties?  Lengthy tech problems?  Well, lately my blog has been just that. It has been one BIG tech problem.  My blogs have been stacking up...waiting for the canvas to write them. Tonight, the server allowed me to blog.  My thought was, "It's a miracle." I had just finished rambling on to my husband, and he had told me to blog what I was saying.  He rarely says that.  I had been going on about how it was so surreal about the hurricanes hitting all of the places that represent finance and politics, with a hurricane by the name of Sandy.  SANDY!  Who has ever heard of a hurricane named Sandy...and so huge and coming ashore at those locations, at that.  Landing just shy of Atlantic City of all places.  "Are not two [ a ] little sparrows sold for a penny? And yet not one of them will fall to the ground without your Father’s leave (consent) and notice."  (Matt. 10:29 AM...

I was thinking about why many people see a broken mirror seen as 'bad luck'?  We are afraid og letting go of the familiar, even the deception regarding self. Are we HOLDING onto the image of self = stamina, sense of well being?  Is it true that the image we have seen for so long, surrendered and broken is a bad thing? THINK ABOUT IT:  When we look into the reflection in the mirror and gaze into the eyes of the Father, we see ourselves through the window of love from the ONE who made 'you'. "The Lord your God is in the midst of you, a Mighty One, a Savior [Who saves]! He will rejoice over you with joy; He will rest [in silent satisfaction] and in His love He will be silent and make no mention [of past sins, or even recall them]; He will exult over you with singing."  (Zephaniah 3:17)

Recently, I was hiking at Jenny Lake in Wyoming.  Although I had done the hike previously, I did not remember how beautiful the scenery was.  My heart knew that Jenny Lake was a place of treasured memories with my family.  I remembered the moments rather than the cascading waterfall, giant boulders along the trail, and towering lodge pole pines.  On my recent visit, my husband and I were hiking up to the waterfall.  The scenery was breath-taking.  However, the trail was treacherous.  Basically, all hikers were expected to find sure footing within the jagged pieces of boulders. It was a trail cut into the mountain, with sharp points of sandy rock sticking out.  Each step seemed to be a slippery slope.  With this being nerve racking, I felt the need to look at my feet most of the time to ensure that my foot was placed in a safe location.  I wasw afraid to fall.  While spending much time looking at my feet, a lot of the scenery was m...

Life sometimes catches you in a current, much like rafting waters.  That is how it has been lately.  A fun ride without the time to complete some needed chores or tasks.  Although I have many nice blogs prepared from my trip to Wyoming, I ran across a journal of mine that I needed to share.  I was reminded that this life is not about perfection. Paul had a lot that he could have looked back on and felt horrible about.  However, he chose to RUN THE RACE.  He ran the race, told us he was running the race, and encouraged us to pick ourselves up and move FORWARD.  Phillipians 3:12 1 - Paul says I am not perfect 2 - He tells us he is growing or 'pressing' on 3 - He is reaching for the Son He goes on to tell us where he finds the wind in his wings.  See Phillipians 4:13 (AMP) "I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into me; I ...