You Are A Testament To God's Glory

FATHER (n):  Proverbs 6:20

male parent; ancestor(s); characteristic of a mentor or provider relationship; name and role for God in relation to the children he fosters/adopts; originator or creator

see also PARENT

MOTHER (n):  Proverbs 6:20
a female parent; a woman in authority
see also PARENT

WITNESS (n):  Proverbs 6: 19

a person who gives testimony; one asked to be present at a transaction so as to be able to testify to its having taken place

LAMP (n):  Proverbs 6:23
a source of intellectual or spiritual illumination; any of various devices for producing light

LIGHT (n):  Proverbs 6:23
daylight; brightness; illumination; celestial body; spiritual enlightenment; exposure to the truth and justice

EYES (n):  Proverbs 6:17
organ of (physical and spiritual) sight

COUNSEL (v):  Proverbs 6:22
to advise

LEAD (v):  Proverbs 6:22
to guide by direction or example; to go at the head of; to result in
see also LED

HEART (n):  Proverbs 6:18
figuratively, the seat of emotions, thoughts, and intentions; personality, disposition; courage; love, affection; central or most vital part of something

FEET (n):  Proverbs 6:18
see also FOOT

Shalom, child of God.  Praise the name of the Living God.  Forever and ever.  Hallelujah!  Hallelujah!  Hallelujah!  Jesus is the first and the last.  Believing in the name of Jesus Christ, that he is the Lord of salvation, given up to sinners for the salvation of sinners, produces repentance, yields healing and resurrection-rescue within and from the land of oppression.

The word of God (the bible), is a lamp, enabling one to see light, and brings counsel to the heart.  The Holy Spirit enables us to search out the truth and find justice.  So it is, the Holy Spirit resides also within you, and in the word of God.

I pray the love of Christ over myself and the reader.  I plead the blood of Christ over us.  I decree and declare, "You are the head and not the tail!  You are valuable in the eyes of God, and nothing can separate you from His love.  As both your spiritual Father and Mother, He loves you dearly, and desires your heart."  I prophesy over you, in the name of Jesus Christ, "The Lord is gathering you into His illumination.  The Lord of Hosts of Heaven's armies is fighting for you and over you!  You will witness the tangible provision of El Shaddai."  May the Holy Spirit lead you.  The Father counsel you, and give you light.  In Jesus name.  Amen.  I love you.  Jesus loves you even more.  Shalom Shalom

Receive Your Pay

HIDE (v):  Psalm 64:2
to shield; to seek protection; to put or remain out of sight
see also HID

HOME (n):  Matthew 9:7
one's place of residence; place of origin, destiny, or comfort; family-style social unit
see also DWELLING, HOUSE

INSTRUCTIONS (n):  Exodus 14:1
a command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action; an order; directions; the action, practice, or profession of teaching
see also COMMANDMENT(S), LAW(S)

LISTEN (v):  Proverbs 5:1
to hear something with thoughtful attention
see also HEAR

PAY (v):  Proverbs 5:1
to suffer the consequences of an act; to requite according to what is deserved; to make due return to for services or goods rendered
see also PAID

PROTECT (v):  Psalm 64:1
to cover or shield from exposure, injury, damage, or destruction; to defend
see also KEEP

STAND (v):  Matthew 9:6
to remain stationary; to remain erect; to maintain one's position; to endure successfully
see also STOOD

Listening to the instruction of the Lord enables us to stand firm in the face of adversity.  When violent people wrong us, we can be confident in God's protection through abiding in Jesus.  There will always be testing.  There will always be the temptation to retaliate in our own strength-but the Lord is our strength!  When we are weak, He is strong!  So stand, child of God.  And if you ever find yourself in a position of falling short before the glory of God, remember this:  Weakness invites more glory-the glory of the Lord!

Jesus did not call those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.  With that being said, we now know we sinners receive salvation through the price Jesus paid for us-His blood.  We are all sinners, and this does not mean we excuse our sin, but rather, intentionally turning away from it.  This does not mean we will never sin again.  When we lift up our heel against the enemy, and exalt the name of Jesus Christ, we show him mercy-showing mercy for Jesus, and condemning sacrificial behavior.  For God sacrificed His only begotten Son, given up to sinners, for the salvation of sinners.  The sacrifice has already happened; receive your pay.  So, let us not continue to condemn Jesus through exalting sin-by excusing it.  Let us stand, Lord.  Lord, let us remain in your steadfast covenant-your love-our home.  Thank you Father.  We thank you for not hiding your face from your servants!

I plead the blood of Jesus Christ over the reader and their home.  I pray for Godly insight, and thoughtful attention to you, Lord.  I prophesy in the name of Jesus Christ, "We are, and will, continue to stand and walk in your instruction."  I declare, "We have made you, Lord, our abiding home, and you, Lord, have made us your abiding home."  May the Lord bless you and protect you.  God smile upon you and gift you.  The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.  I love you.  Jesus loves you.  Shalom Shalom

Rebuilding The Temple With God

JOY:  Psalm 63:5
an act or instance of traveling from one place to another

MEAL:  Matthew 8:15
a portion of food eaten usually at designated times in the day to satisfy appetite; an act or time of eating

PRAISE:  Psalm 63:3
to worship, command, or give honor to

REST:  Proverbs 4:16
to sit or lie on; to cease from action or motion; to take relief or respite

SERVANT:  Matthew 8:8
one who performs tasks under the direction of another

SLAVERY:  Exodus 13:3
submission to a dominating influence; the practice of slaveholding

YEAST:  Exodus 13:3
a fungus used for making alcohol and bread

The fear of the Lord brings joy to my heart.  I remember my life in Egypt.  The confusion, the resentment, the pain, the fear, the pride, the loneliness-the slavery.  In fact, the Lord rescued me from all of it recently.  The yeast in my heart caused a great decay within, and it was detrimental to my soul.  I held the trauma inside to the point of bursting-from my wrong living and from religious people and their leaders.  I wouldn't forgive myself or others, and I used the gifts God gave me to destroy them.  I committed myself to destruction, and there was no rest for my soul because of it.

I remember when the Lord began chasing me down with intention and intensity.  It was terrifying.  I was terrified because all I'd ever known up until then was decay and short lived peace.  I thought he was punishing me, but really, he was pruning me-breaking me and then loving on me-both, with precision.  He pierced my heart in the most poetic way.  So, yes, I will praise God for the rest of my life, both here and after.  How could I not?  The joy of the Lord has consumed me and I don't have time for much else these days.  He has proven what is right in his sight through correcting me.  He corrects the one he loves.  Now, he honors me, and I am honored to reflect what he has taught me back into the world.

Through it all, from slavery to servant, from suffering in slavery, to victory in Christ, to share a meal with Jesus-I am truly grateful beyond words.  I never thought the day would come when I'd be grateful for the trials and tribulation-but God!  Isn't it so refreshing to be loved unconditionally?  What love!  Love conquers all.  Love covers a multitude of sins.  And now these three remain: faith, hope and love.  But the greatest of these is love.  ~1 Corinthians 13:13~

I pray we never forget the great kindness he has shown us.  I pray whoever is reading this-if they are still in Egypt-that the Lord chase them down with his love and break the yoke of bondage, and may he cleanse the yeast in their land.  I love you.  Jesus loves you.  Shalom Shalom