Opportunities to get in the Flesh!

Well praise the Lord! Let me just remind you that we do not fight against flesh and blood, but against principalities, and wicked spirits in high places. I’m telling you, if you’re a threat to the kingdom of darkness - belonging to Christ Jesus, the devil hates you. He is throwing everything in his arsenal bag at us – using everyone and anyone. His job is to get our eyes off of God (His Word), and to get us to doubt God (His Word), and to give up. But no, no, no – we fight the good fight of faith, and we win.

The devil is busy! He has been trying to get me “off”, but I refuse to let him win; I refuse to give up and cave in. Victory in Jesus name is mine. See the devil is trying to see if that “old girl” still lives here, but she has been crucified on the cross; I am a new creation in Christ Jesus. That “old girl” doesn’t live here no more. I’ve always heard that if the devil is not messing with you, then you need to check your relationship with Jesus. We all have our up and down times; it rains on the just and the unjust alike.

This past week presented me with several opportunities to get in the flesh. For the most part, I did pretty well. I quickly knew who and why these things had come. Now don’t get me wrong, I don’t go around blaming the enemy for all my problems. I know when contribute to having a problem and immediately ask for forgiveness and plead the Blood of Jesus. But when there are things “out of the blue” or “out of my control”, I have come to the place of understanding who and why they have come, and to trust God – acknowledge Him and allow Him to direct my path (the way I should go or to handle the situation). What better council than that of the Almighty!
Anyway health insurance company all of the sudden didn’t pay anything on a routine check for my son. This should have been 100% taken care of, but we received a statement for the remaining balance after the co-pay we paid. I took my daughter to the doctor and found out that the co-pay had increase. Now I know that insurance companies can change anything on the policy, but they have to notify of policy changes. Not only this, but the cable (SuddenLink – had digital service for about a week and a half) hasn’t worked since we switched – such a disappointment. I never had a problem with analog cable outside of outages and storms. Not only did these things come about, but my Trailblazer – that I hardly drive – was making a noise. Though ALL of these things came up, I trusted God! Troubles……. No problem! I see these as yet another opportunity, not to get in the flesh, but to strengthen my trust in God. I have been confessing everyday that God rebukes the devourer for our (my family) sake. I have also been pleading the Blood of Jesus over all of our property on the inside of our home and the outside. And though the devil is attacking in the very areas in which I have prayed, praised and thank God for, I refuse to allow doubt and unbelief concerning these things I have sincerely prayed and trust God to do. I will stand on the Word of God and see the salvation/manifestation of that Word. The devil is a liar and a defeated foe where we (my family and I) are concerned. The very Word of God that you are standing on, whether it is healing, prayer for your marriage, salvation for a loved one or your finances, the enemy is going to attack those very areas to get you to doubt, back up and change your mind about what God has already said you can have. God didn’t change His mind. If He said it, He will do it!

All while these “problems” were going on, I began to bring them before the Father. I told Him ‘I don’t know why all this is going on, but I trust you.’ Come to find out that the doctor’s office had charged us for two (2) office visits (one for the routine check up and for them looking at my son’s skin). This is procedure for them to do this, but I didn’t know. I made a couple of phone calls and had all of my questions answered and got additional information like all of our wellness doctor visits are 100% taken care of, no co-pay – didn’t know that. SuddenLink was working on a problem, and they had been working on the whole city; we are still having problem (this service is not the best, but we are not under contract and can cancel whenever we want – no penalties!) And come to find out about the Trailblazer after praying and following the direction of the Holy Spirit, I found out that my truck was still under warranty; I thought that I was going to have to pay out-of-pocket but didn’t have to pay a dime. I didn’t have to wait all day to have the truck fixed either; Harper Motors took good care of me as they always do. God is so good, so very awesome. Lord, I appreciate all that you do. I thank you for making even these things important to you because they were important for me. I just love how God loves me. Words cannot describe how He loves us. When I think about the goodness of the Lord, it fills me with such peace. It is so easy to love Him. If we will just “take a moment”, take a breath or two (2), calm down and seek the Father, He will direct our path(s). Though these opportunities to get in the flesh came about, I trusted the Father to take care of them, and He took care of every last one of them. Every one!

Don’t allow your flesh/carnal mind to dictate or win. Don’t allow the devil to plant seeds of doubt concerning that which you’ve asked the Father. Yes it sounds easier said than done, but with God on our side, we can overcome and win! The enemy wants to keep us frustrate and irritated. If you were like me when I was frustrated and irritated, prayer was the last thing on my mind. Somebody was about to get their feelings hurt and told off. But this is not how Jesus would have acted. We have the Greater One on the inside of us; He has made us more than conquerors in Him through Jesus. We are the “King’s Kids”. So when opportunities to get in the flesh arise, whether a bad attitude or negative thoughts or speech, take a moment to reflect on what God’s Word says concerning the situation. Bring every negative thought into captivity (line it up with what God’s Word says). Start practicing only saying what God’s Word says. The Holy Spirit will help you with this. There is a God-Word for every situation that arises in our life. Speak that Word out of your mouth, into being – manifested! You shall have what you say! Stand firm on God’s Word and see the manifestation/salvation of our Lord!

Did you put your armor on today???

Be Encouraged Today!!!

Remember that there is a sinner’s prayer on this site. God can and will hear you from wherever you are. So you can say this prayer in the privacy of your home, office or car – anywhere and He will hear you and save you! If you pray this prayer, contact me! Let me welcome you into the Kingdom of God!

Please tell others about this blog. In doing so, you will be helping to do damage to the kingdom of darkness! We win in Jesus’ Name!

Servant of All

If you don’t think God has a sense of humor, well check this out! One of my heart’s desires is to be more like Jesus. I thank God for working in me every day. Well sometimes towards the end of the week, I can get a little tired. Being a stay at home mom is a joy, but it is also hard work. It seemed like everyone wanted something and all at one time. I told the Lord ‘Am I everyone servant?’ All I heard was ‘Well, you ask that I help you to be more like Jesus, and He was servant of all.’ Ok, not what I wanted to hear. I literally laughed out loud! I don’t know why God thinks He’s so funny; I guess because He invented it! Smile!

One thing I know, in order for me to be “servant of all”, I have got to walk in love. Now, I have come a very long way, but probably have twice as long to get where I should be, where we all should be, in Christ. One thing I never wanted to do was to work with the public (in any fashion). You really have to have the right attitude and a love for people. It’s not that I don’t have these qualities; mine are just packaged differently (smile). But God has worked a love for people souls. I have this strong desire to see souls won and lives changed. Not that I didn't want this before, but a desire has been placed there. This task of winning souls include my "working" with the public. Everywhere I go God has put on the inside of me a "sensory" to do, say and think the way His Word tells us to. People are looking at you, but even more so when you proclaim the name of the Lord. Now I don't always do everything right, but God knows my heart, and it is to please Him in anyway I can. Walking in love pleases the Father.

I have mellowed out in my “old age”, but more than that, I have gain spiritual wisdom, settled it in my heart that I am going all the way with God and that in all I say, do and think to be pleasing to God. My encouraging others pleases the Father, my casting down every imagination that exalts itself against the knowledge of God’s Word is pleasing to Him (doubt and unbelief starts in the mind, and if you don’t cast them down, line them up with God’s Word, then you will speak it out of your mouth – into being – manifested. You shall have what you say - good or bad; our words have power). So say what the Word of God says who you are, what you can do and what you can have. The enemy tried to plant a negative seed in my mind that I am unappreciated. But I know that my husband and children appreciate all that I do. I hear them when they say 'Thank you' or 'Honey, I appreciate you.' But the enemy will try to gain entry anyway he can. Don't let him. I refuse to let him in. He is a liar and a defeated foe, and I thank God for reminding me that I should have a servant's heart. I thank God for restoring my joy of taking care of my family every time I need a refresher. Sometimes you just need to be refresh. That's why we take vacations from our job; we need to be refreshed. It's the same way in our personal lives too. Let the Lord refresh you, and to show you the right perception of the thing you are dealing with. I love taking care of my family, but the enemy tried to use the thing I enjoy, and turn it into a negative thing. Good thing I know know he's a liar, and nothing he says is the truth. Only God's Word is our truth. I don't care what the facts are; I am only interested in the truth, God's truth.

We have all been commissioned to preach the Gospel of Christ, so we all should have the “servant of all” attitude – especially those in the five (5) fold ministry. We should all shrive to more like Jesus, but it comes with a price, some humbling, some discipline and a whole lot of love. The first step to recovery is acknowledging that you need some help/work in this area – I am acknowledging (smile). God is completing the “good work” He has begun in me. He is the author and finisher of my faith.

Are you asking God, the Holy Spirit, to help you to be more like Jesus? You should; we all should. There is no better example of how we should live and act than the life of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

Did you put your armor on today???

Be Encouraged Today!!!

Remember there is a sinner’s prayer on this site. Tell someone! God can and will hear you from where ever you are. Let me know if you’ve prayed this prayer. Let me welcome you into the Kingdom of God!