Taste And See That The Lord Is Good!

Even in the middle of a tough surgery recovery, I choose to push through and focus on God's goodness. He's speaking to me in the middle of pain, and I'm resting securely in His care... and then came this word. No matter what the medical report says, no matter what your finances look like, no matter how bad that relationship may seem, no matter what that job situation looks like, no matter what the shape of this world looks like... be confident that you will see God's goodness in the middle of it! He is the all-powerful, omniscient, Creator of the Universe, and He holds you in the palm of His hand! Nothing is too difficult for Him. Take hold of this word by faith and focus on His goodness and proclaim the name of Jesus over your situations and over your life! Speak the name of Jesus, sing the name of Jesus, praise the name of Jesus, whisper the name of Jesus, shout the name of Jesus.... saying His name over and over works, and satan has to flee. Through the  name of Jesus... there is joy, hope, peace, comfort, power, healing, freedom, and saving grace!♡♡♡ 

Scriptures on my heart:

"Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him!" Psalm 34:8

"The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him." Nahum 1:7

"Oh, how great is Your goodness, which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have prepared for those who trust in You in the presence of the sons of men! You shall hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the plots of man; You shall keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues." Psalm 31:19-20

A Call To Prayer!

I shared this in our church ladies group, but there is a call for all Christians to be praying in this hour. Christians are under attack all over the world, and we know this. The devil's plans are to shut the mouth and the doors of the church... (but in Jesus name the blood bought church will continue to survive.) We know the devil hates God and His Children... (but satan has already lost his battle, and he is 100% defeated by the blood of the Lamb.) The devil hates pastors and their congregations... (so he brings fear and intimidation). It's urgent that we hold pastors and their families up in PRAYER. We must pray daily for churches and their leaders to stay true to the gospel of Jesus Christ no matter what they face... (and stand boldly in the face of adversity for the cause of Christ.) We are urgently in an hour where destruction is running rampant in our nation. It's important that we bind together and bombard Heaven with prayer for the power of God to cut off all satanic arrows that are being released in this hour to bring harm or death our way. Let's pray together and cover ourselves with Psalm 91:1, "he who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty". ♡

A Fresh Fire and Word!

After praying and listening to God tonight 8.29.2021, this was the word I received. I want to be obedient, because I know it's for a person(s) in this hour: "GOD WON'T LET YOU QUIT" ...satan will use hurtful experiences you've endured in the past or even going through now, to suppress who you are really called to be. The enemy knows that if he can kick you when you are down, you will not want to shine for Christ or walk in your calling and purpose. You need a fresh word in this hour, to push on through and not quit. *See Jeremiah 20:9. I love that passage of scripture, because it shows the man of God weary of sharing the Lord’s message. It seemed like no one was listening to him, even though he was doing exactly what God told him to do. It seemed to be falling on deaf ears. The Prophet Jeremiah wasn’t seeing any results and this frustrated him to no end, to the extent that he said he regretted that God even called him. This great man of God, at one point, decided that he would no longer speak the word of God. He didn’t want that life anymore. But you know what changed his mind and kept him going after all? The 2nd half of verse 9 says, “But His word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay." God lit a fire in Jeremiah's soul that he could not smother. It compelled him to go on and not quit. Jeremiah was destined to live out his purpose. I am destined to live out my purpose. You are destined to live out yours as well. That doesn’t mean it will be easy all the time, or that you will even want to do it. But at the very moment when you feel like giving up, God will reignite that fire within you to give the burning desire necessary to keep on keeping on. He's here to bring you a fresh vision and a fresh word. This word right now is one of God’s ways of pushing you on forward. He’s telling you to keep on going. He sees you when you’re crying, hurting, frustrated, exhausted, and broken. And yet, God won’t let you quit. Your destiny is too important. He won’t let you give up on life, even when you feel what He has appointed you to do is smothering you. Your breathing might feel shallow, labored, and difficult, but God won’t let you suffocate. He has anointed and appointed you. There are people in this world you are assigned to. You're called and purposed to minister to them. No one else can reach them like you can. That’s why the enemy would love nothing more than to see you give up; he doesn't want you walking in your destiny and purpose and leading others to Christ and encouraging others in Christ. But no, you’re not done and God is not finished with you yet; God won't let you quit. As Philippians 1:6 says, “Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ". So, that means God will complete that work in you all the way until the day Christ returns to get you (then it will be perfected.) ♡

The Other Side!

The other side is on the horizon... the other side where there is God's healing, victory and deliverance!! Glory to God! Hallelujah!! I want to continue to walk in God's spirit of victory! I want the spirit in me that knows and believes everything will work out like it should; the spirit that knows God will take care of me in and through it all!! * “But because My servant Caleb has a different spirit and follows Me wholeheartedly, I will bring him into the land he went to and his descendants will inherit it.” Numbers 14:24 - I want that “different spirit”, don’t you? The one that keeps on believing God with all that is within me. Caleb kept God’s promises forefront in his heart. His conviction was sure that God is faithful even after waiting 45 years to receive the fulfillment of God’s promise. Joshua 14:10 - "Now as you can see, the LORD has kept me alive and well as He promised for all these forty-five years since Moses made this promise; even while Israel wandered in the wilderness. Today I am eighty-five years old." Caleb is an example for us to follow. He was faithful to what God had promised. He persevered in faith. He trusted God’s promises and was prepared to fight for what God had promised no matter how long it took, meaning he was 85 years old before he begin seeing God's promises being brought to light in his life; what God promised him about the land 45 years prior! Caleb thrived at 85!!! Caleb serves as a lesson for us to never release God’s promises, never retire from serving God, and never give in to the enemy! Like Caleb, I desire to trust in God and follow Him wholeheartedly all the days of my life. ♡♡♡

He Will Sustain You!

Life gets chaotic and this world is a mess, but in the midst of it all... God's love, peace, and strength is still here, available, and sustaining for His children! ♡ Isaiah 46:4 "Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain (strengthen, support) you and I will rescue you."

Thus Saith The Lord!

When you're in recovery mode (from having surgery), you have even more time to pray and seek God. After praying over many needs and reading of the awful events in world news today... God's voice confidently speaks this to me: "Don't doubt Me in this hour saith the Lord. My glory has not vanished. My word is still alive. Stand on my word and hold on to it steadfastly. I will do what I said I shall do saith the Lord. Yes, these days are unusual and not usual, but I am visiting you. I will outshine the enemy. I will outshine the sin. Don't think it strange. I do things that can't be explained. I am the supernatural. I am the Holy ONE. I am the deliverer. I am the peace giver. I am the restoration. I am the victory. I will do miracles and the extraordinary in the middle of the unusual. I will stand with My people in this hour, and I will suppress the enemy saith the Lord of Hosts."

A Praise Report!

I can finally 100% confidently say that MY HEART IS FINE! No issues or abnormalities! I praise you Jesus! I can't praise Him enough! He deserves so much more! You're mighty! You're wonderful! You're merciful! You're victorious! I'm thankful that this is behind me! I'm overwhelmed with relief and gratitude to God! Thank you to everyone I met and who worked with me at Heart South! They were so kind and compassionate to me during all of this! ♡ I walk in God's victory and healing!!

Lord I Surrender!

As I come out of a time of prayer, this is what God spoke to my heart. We are in an hour where there not only needs to be a focus shift back to Him... there also needs to be a surrendering it all to Him taking place. One of my favorite hymns is "I surrender all"... 'all to thee my blessed Savior, I surrender all'. So what does it mean to SURRENDER to God?! It means trusting the process He's taking you through, it means trusting God’s timing not knowing when it will come. It means expecting a miracle not knowing how God will provide it. It means coming to the feet of Jesus every single day and saying “I trust you.” Even though it might be hard to believe right now, this is all part of a perfect plan. It may seem like a disaster, but God can turn it into something beautiful. Right now, it's foggy in front of you, and you can't see clearly... you're frustrated... you're exhausted... you're numb... but lean on Him. Seek Him. Trust His will. Find comfort in knowing that you aren’t walking down this road alone. God is walking right beside you, and He is ready to carry your load just as soon as you make the choice to surrender it all to Him. When you surrender it to Him, you can go from crumbling in defeat from the enemy to conquering the enemy in victory!! Let God handle it and take complete control!!

Psalm 37:7 "Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him"... ♡ Matthew 11:28 "Come to Me, all you who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest." ♡♡♡

Peace and Protection!

God spoke to my heart a similar word last year before the election. I remember it so vividly. Tonight, He speaks this reminder again with so much clarity: "Just remind my children to keep praying for peace and protection over their mind and homes and keep trusting Me. Remind them that My peace is here in spite of it all, and that My ways and thoughts are higher than theirs. Haven't I said in My word that I am an all-knowing God, haven't I said in My word that never will I leave thee nor forsake thee, haven't I said in My word that I am faithful and will strengthen and protect you from the evil one, haven't I said in My word that I am your strength and refuge and an ever present help in time of need!? There has to be a focus shift back to Me and praying/knowing that My will be done in every situation great and small. Unless you shift Your focus back to Me, says God, you'll only be bogged down in the enemy's lies, schemes, distractions, and hindrances. Remind my children of Psalm 138:7, "Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve my life. You stretch out Your hand against the anger of my foes; with Your right hand You save me", says the Lord of Hosts. • As I come out of a 17 week battle (#17 in the Bible symbolizes "complete victory" and "overcoming the enemy") and spiritual journey of learning how to walk in complete victory as a child of God, as God is continuing to stretch me in my growth with Him, and how He has taught me the value and necessity of overcoming the enemy in this hour... it's been tough at times, but it's been worth it... I walk in God's peace, protection, and provision. I confidently know that you can't go wrong when you trust God every step of the way, pray for and accept His perfect peace, and keep your focus on where your forever home really is. He is no respecter of persons, and I pray others begin to experience something new and fresh in their lives; in the middle of uncertainty that others feel His perfect peace and protection. ♡ Isaiah 26:3 "You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You."

There is a Shifting in the Atmosphere!

Devotion/Word from the Lord, after coming out of prayer time today, 8.21.2021! Oh, how I feel a shifting taking place in the atmosphere that is calling God's people to get our focus completely on Him in this hour! I believe having your focus completely on God is the key that unlocks our a ability to overcome the enemy and walk in complete victory. Click on the blue link below to listen the devotion and word I shared.

Get Your Focus on God, devotion link

The Power of God!

This world doesn't need more division... it needs a demonstration of the power of God... it needs people who refuse to give up on their healing, marriage, church, and family. People who will stand up, stand firm, and stand confident in the Lord to boldly say, "I will NOT give up on the power of God! I will NOT give up on believing for Him to make a way where there seems to be no way! I will NOT give up on my miracle!" ♡♡

Healed by the Hands of God!

Thankful for the Lord helping me through today! I have one more test left Monday 8/23, but so far all of my heart tests have been NORMAL!! Praise God!! His words were everywhere at the hospital while I was going through pre-testing and admitting... from the scripture cross I was given, to scripture being all over the walls... His sweet reminder of healing in His hands was certainly with me... a long day, but it all went like clockwork and I felt God's peace! And, I was excited to learn I've lost 37 lbs since May 19th (calorie counting really does work, lol)! The doctor stills wants me to be checked yearly due to family history and to have the PET scan test done Monday and as long as that's alright too, I'll be cleared for a surgery Wednesday (non heart related of course ). He said the PET scan can show issues that the other tests can't show (I was supposed to have it done yesterday but the machine was down) but he feels like it will be a good report, and I do too! I've already claimed the victory! I did find out I need to start supplements for Vitamin K and Folate but that's an easy fix. And, when it would be so easy to lay down in defeat, God set me apart a long time ago to walk in His victory and freedom regarding all these health issues! Sometimes it does get tough, but one day it's gonna all be over but the shouting! It will soon be all behind me, and I will have more to add to my testimony!! ♡

Victory Is Sweet!

A few weeks ago I would've probably crumbled beneath the weight of it all going on right now in this world. I would have remained in that mindframe of disappointment and discouragement... oh, but something has happened over the last few weeks that has prepared me for such a time as this... God has mercifully and boldly raised me up to stand against the wiles of the enemy (Ephesians 6:11). God already knew what was coming down the line, and He's faithfully and firmly placed my feet on a solid rock to stay focused on Him in that secure and safe spot He is to me (in the hollow of His hand). I choose to trust God through it all even when things don't make sense to me in my human mindframe. That means trusting the process, trusting the delays, and trusting His timing. I know how important it is to cling to God's goodness and rise above all of the adversity and allow my light to shine for Jesus through the dark and bleak times. Coming out of my prayer time tonight, I lifted my head and hands towards the ONE where my help comes from. I took a hold of His righteous right hand, as I lifted my praise to Him in both spirit and in truth. In this season, in this hour... I know I'm called to pray and fast over everything we are facing in this country and that's what I'm doing. Prayers are never in vain! I was reminded of the words of a song tonight, "and I see a great band of angels camped all around me. And I see the captain rising up, the challenge to meet. And I know I'm safe from harm when I'm touching Jesus. Oh, yes, the battle is His, the victory is mine, and victory is sweet." No matter how you may be feeling or what you're facing in this hour, I come out of prayer with this assurance and reminder for you and myself... GOD IS STILL HERE, CLING ONLY TO HIM! ♡

God Is Good, Yes He Is!

I serve a good God in the middle of it all! God is good, yes He is, He's good all the time!! I went today for some heart tests. I go back tomorrow for some more tests and bloodwork (and then results from today's tests). This is not just for hereditary reasons, but for surgery clearance, I have next week. But can I tell you how God was all in that testing room today?! Not only did I get to share my testimony with the tech, I felt nothing but perfect peace in that room. She just kept telling me how encouraging it was to hear someone tell of how they haven't given up during all the adversity of life. I never mentioned, while sharing my testimony, of how God has been stirring in my heart these words "complete victory" over the past couple of months. Towards the end of the test, she says these very words to me...《"THE devil WILL NOT HAVE VICTORY OVER YOU, YOU WILL HAVE VICTORY OVER him"!》 Y'all God was all in that room today, and I walk in His peace and victory! I trust Him for a great report tomorrow! How awesome would it be if He stepped in and stopped the surgery too!! Yes, this country is in a mess, but God is still on the move and He's here with VICTORY in His hands!! I've got my shouting shoes on now! I'm overcoming the enemy and his lies and schemes in this hour! I am rebuking and binding up his fiery darts! I'm pleading the blood of Jesus over us (me)!! I'm stomping him back down under my feet where he belongs! ♡♡♡

Stay tuned for an update... I believe a praise report is on the way!!

Focus On God Again!

"I have not departed from you says the Lord. I am Jehovah Jireh and more than enough for you. I will not withdraw Myself from you, if you will follow Me, call on Me, worship Me, and remain obedient to Me. Nothing that the enemy does catches Me by surprise or confuses Me for I am NOT the author of confusion. Get your focus completely back on Me in this hour for I am still a delivering God, a saving God, a comforting God, and a healing God says the Lord of Hosts." ***In my time of prayer tonight, this was the word I heard for His people. I was reminded that nothing derails God; there are things that are shaking our world right now, there are things that pull us to the very lowest point of our life, but nothing derails God nor His plans for us! God is bigger and greater than any problem that we face (are facing now). There may be events that have knocked you to your knees, there may be a spirit of overwhelmness and heaviness in this hour that is trying to paralyze you emotionally or steal your purpose or calling... but God saw it all before it ever came to your eyes, and He's here to help you rise above it all to walk in complete victory. He’s still God in the midst of it all! He is here to help us overcome the enemy in this hour. We can't afford to sit down in defeat. The Lord is our firm foundation. He’s our rock. We can stand on His word, and His promises for they are "YES" and "AMEN". There is an urgent call to get your focus 100% back on God in this hour!***

Healing Is Here!

I decree, declare, and claim this: Lord, I walk in Your healing. I walk in Your victory. I walk in Your freedom. I walk in Your purpose. You're moving in my midst. Lord, You have it all in Your Hands, and I trust You all the way. You're my healer today. I speak healing over our bodies, healing over our minds, healing over our churches, healing over our families. Lord, You are here! Lord we praise You! You are in our midst and healing is here!!♡♡♡

God Cares!

I want to remind you that God cares. He cares about the small things, the big things, and everything in between. So much evil is going on in the world... yet, I feel His love, comfort, and peace now more than ever. He's my shelter in a time of storm. He cared enough to settle down my inner issue (to allow the dizziness to cease) so that I felt normal today for the first time in a couple of weeks. I was able to drive again today, after relying on others to drive me around. Something that seems small to others, was a huge victory for me this morning when I woke up. Whatever you are facing right now, big or small, God cares and He is here for you. Don't be afraid to step out in faith and ask Him to move on your behalf! He's waiting on you to move and make the first step! Don't delay! Don't let the lies of the enemy get louder than the promises of God! Don't sit in the corner and snack on satan's lies, when you can sit at the table and feast on God's precious promises! God's here with open arms full of mercy and grace; healing and strength; victory and peace! ♡♡♡

The 7th Watch!

We are urgently in an hour where destruction is running rampant in our nation. It's important that we bind together and bombard Heaven with prayer for the power of God to cut off all satanic arrows that are being released at this time to bring harm or death our way. As I enter the noon hour, I realize biblically this is known as the midday (7th) watch (12pm-3pm). Midday is an hour of rest and a time to seek the Lord. It was during this watch that Daniel always went home to pray and seek the face of God. I pray right now over this world and over our families. Let's pray together and cover ourselves with Psalm 91:1, "He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High, will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty". 

When the enemy is trying his best to silence God's people and shut churches down... the Lord is stirring in my heart that this is our season to walk in complete victory and to overcome the enemy. Oh, there is a fight that goes on daily in the spiritual realm against good and evil... but God does desire to saturate His people with a fresh vision and fresh oil straight from the throne of God. Let's rise up against the demonic forces, and send them back to hell where they belong. 

My prayer: "Father, I live within Your shadow and You shelter me. You are The Creator who is above all gods. You alone are my refuge and place of safety. You are The Most High Creator and I trust You. Lord, I (we) trust that You rescue us from every trap and protect us from deadly disease and virus. You cover me (us) with Your righteousness and shelter me (us) with Your supernatural protection. Your faithful promises are my armor and my protection. I will not be afraid of the terrors of the night nor the arrow that flies by day. I will not dread the disease that stalks in darkness nor the disaster that strikes at midday. Lord, You said, You will rescue those who love You and protect those who trust in Your name. When they call on You, You will answer. You will be with me in trouble and will rescue and honor me. Lord, until it's my time to go home with You for all eternity... let me walk in Your wisdom, knowledge, truth, peace, hope, grace, mercy, love, and faithfulness!! Let me boldly and confidently say, I have faith and trust You in everything".

"Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be done for them by My Father who is in Heaven. For where two or three have gathered together in My name, there I am in their midst"(Matthew 18:19-20).

Information link to the 8 prayer watches

Victory Is Yours!

I am here to remind you that the VICTORY IS YOURS (you have the power through Jesus Christ to overcome the enemy and his foes)!! He who is in you (Jesus and the Holy Spirit) is greater than anything in this world. The world (satan) can throw their best weapons at you (those weapons can form, but they will NOT prosper), and they are no match for the Almighty God that is in you. Those weapons of hardship, difficulties, trials, and tribulations will come... BUT GOD will never abandon you nor leave you during these tough times. He protects you day and night. He dosen't sleep nor slumber. He doesn't turn a deaf ear nor blind eye to your situations. The enemy will try to deceive you by planting doubt and discouragement in your mind. Cast all of those feelings on Jesus because His yoke is easy, and His burden is light. Stand firm on the Word of God and in prayer to Him. You will overcome the evil one. Again, the victory is yours!! None of us know what we will 100% actually face this week or after that, but we are called to stand firm on His word and promises as children of God, and stay ready for His return. I lay down in peace tonight, confident of the hedge of protection He has on my life. God has me. God already went ahead of me to pave every crooked path straight. When you realize victory is 100% yours, you realize it when you completely surrender the situation(s) to God. Let me tell you, I've moved out of the way today regarding these health issues. I've stepped aside and I've gave it all to the Lord; it's all in His perfect and healing hands. When we get out of the way and let God take complete control... when we take our hands off the situation(s)... that's when God does His best work. I walk in freedom, victory, peace, and assurance as I face this week. I can boldly and confidently say that the Lord is my helper, my strong tower, my strength, and my very present help in time of need. Thank You Lord for saturating me in Your love, peace, comfort, reassurance, and presence today!! I pray others who are hurting and in need of a touch can feel You, Lord, in a special way through reading this! VICTORY IS YOURS!! 

In Christ,

Kimmy ♡

Complete Victory Is Coming!

God spoke clearly to my heart the 1st Sunday of July about complete victory coming and overcoming the enemy coming in August (not just for myself but for others.) When you're a prayer intercessor you tend to feel the weight of burdens that other people carry, but how beautiful it is when victory does come and that release takes place as God elevates our walk with Him and moves us in a new and fresh direction; we walk together in victory and rejoice together as brothers and sisters in Christ. Though it's been a fight and exhausting... I trust Him and His word won't return unto thee void... I had no idea the spiritual battle I would enter a week later in July that I'm still fighting... BUT GOD... none of this is in vain... and I am going to SEE A VICTORY! Others are going to see a victory!! ♡♡♡ I know in my heart that God is elevating my walk with Him. And, sometimes that means fighting through things we didn't think we would have to... but the key is NOT QUITTING AND NOT LAYING DOWN IN DEFEAT!! I'm gonna SEE MY VICTORY, for the battle belongs to You Lord!! ♡

I Will Praise You in this Storm!

When you are in the middle of a spiritual storm... you have two options: 1. Lay down in defeat or 2. Get up and praise the Lord in the middle of it. I chose the latter. I woke up in need of His sweet peace again, still pushing through my problems. I had cried so much yesterday to where the corners of my eyes were still sore when I woke up this morning, yet Jesus is still right here beside me as He always will be. I started singing the chorus of the  song, "I will praise You in this storm", when I heard the Lord speak to my heart and say that it had been a while since I had sit at my keyboard and poured my heart out to Him in song... so, I got up out of my bed and made an effort to do what I knew I needed to do... having never played this song before on the keyboard, I felt the Holy Spirit guide my fingers and there was a sweet release throughout it. Once again, I feel God's reassurance & peace that this storm will soon be behind me, and I will again be stronger in the Lord walking into something new and fresh, as He gives me the ability to withstand the seasons of hard times and storms.

Lyrics:

V1 - I was sure by now... God, You would have reached down. And wiped my tears away. Stepped in and saved the day. And once again... I say, "Amen" and it's still raining. But as the thunder rolls, I barely hear Your whisper through the rain... "I'm with you"... And as Your mercy falls. I'll raise my hands and praise the God who gives, And takes away.

Chorus - And I'll praise You in this storm. And I will lift my hands. For You are who You are. No matter where I am. And every tear I've cried, You hold in Your hand. You never left my side. And though my heart is torn. I will praise You in this storm.

V2- I remember when I stumbled in the wind. You heard my cry, You raised me up again. But my strength is almost gone. How can I carry on... If I can't find You? But as the thunder rolls... I barely hear Your whisper through the rain, "I'm with you". And as Your mercy falls. I'll raise my hands and praise the God who gives, And takes away.

Chorus again.

link to me playing and singing this song...

Lord Help Me and Heal Me!

I know I'm able to pray for myself and I do, but I'm asking prayer warriors to bind together in prayer with me. I know this is a long post, but I desire to be transparent with you, because I know others are struggling and I don't want the enemy lying to you and telling you that you can't ask for prayer or share your heart, like he has lied to me. I've faced a life of sickness and surgeries. I'm approaching 40 procedures and surgeries, not counting all of the in office ones I've had and 11 hospitalizations outside of that. Even when I tried not to turn to the Lord for help and healing, He always found a way to get me back to where I needed to be. I've turned to Jesus in the good times, and I've turned to Him in the bad times. He has continued to bring me through it all. Most of it is a blur to me now, but the one thing I do know for sure is that if it wasn't for God I wouldn't still be here. I pour my heart out to Him once more for peace and strength. There have been so many conditions, even incurable diseases, that I've had where God has supernaturally healed me instantly, or He has healed me over time. So, there's no doubt in my mind what He can do! It's been something unexpected everyday this week. I know I'm under spiritual attack, and I know that there is a spirit of oppression that is weighing heavily in this hour. This spirit will try to come and choke the life out of you, and it is overwhelming at times to where it takes my breath... but it's my responsibility to keep praying and pressing through it, so that God can remove that spirit. God reminded me this morning, at church, that "He was in my midst to remove the spirit of oppression. He was in my midst to come unto Him as I am weary and heavy laden so that He can give me rest. He reminded me once again that He's the same Jehovah Rapha, the God Who Heals and the same Jehovah Shalom, the God of Peace, that He was all the other times in my life." 

For 15 years now, I've battled an incurable inner ear disease called Meniere's Disease. People do not see all the bad days I've spent bed ridden, unable to drive, or fully dependent on others to take care of me, except family and close friends... nor do they see all the painful surgeries and recoveries, all the steroids taken by mouth or injections and how it has effected my body and health negatively... the depression and helplessness it brings when it's out of remission... the 3 ear shunts I've had surgically placed over 9 years, when one shunt should have lasted the 10+ years. The ear tube I also need, along with the shunt, to keep me from having dizziness and hearing loss in that ear, the in office treatments I need to have medicine run down in my ear that leaves me sick for days, the painful growth behind my ear (from being cut so many times), that keeps growing back but can no longer be removed because we've exhausted all options and none of them have worked. This is just one of several conditions I fight through. It's physically and mentally exhausting at times. Oh, but God sees all and knows all. I don't share all of this for pity or attention. I just share this today with a heavy heart; someone in need of God's healing once more and His perfect peace. I'm like the woman with the issue in the Bible, but instead of 12 long years, it been 15 long years of suffering with this incurable ear disease, as I continue to pray and believe for my miracle. I've endured random issues happening to my body that needed immediate surgery that left doctors puzzled with no explanation. Some of the things that I've had could have ended in death, but God stepped in. 

I know He continually has a call on my life, and I've already got to experience so much in ministry and see Him move and use me in ways I never thought possible for His glory. He always has His hand on my life, and I know He always will. I know I'm a walking testimony and miracle. Now, my ear tube has fell out again. I go Tuesday to get another one put in. Something that may sound simple to others is what I need right now, as I continue to call upon God for healing. An ear tube in and working means a better quality of life for me. And then the following week I go for heart tests and the results the same week. I need to be cleared, not just for hereditary reasons that they're checking, but for surgery that I'm scheduled to have on August 25th for another painful condition I have been dealing with for a year. God has graciously given me the strength to endure it as I've prayed for healing. I went to have surgery July 22nd for it, and the doctor discovered it was a different problem that he couldn't handle so he referred me to another surgeon. I went to the consultation appt. last week. This surgeon said it was going to be a painful and tough recovery especially the first 2 weeks and that it would take about 4-6 weeks to fully recovery. On top of that I have two other family members that are facing serious surgeries in the next month or so. To say I'm overwhelmed is an understatement. But again, I also know that God desires to lift the spirit of oppression off me. He desires to lift the burden off me. He desires for me to walk in complete victory. 

I know that His promise is coming. I just wait upon Him. I believe that He can heal me even now. He is the same God now that I've been walking with since I was a child. I need Him to help me keep handling things one day at time. God spoke to my heart on July 4th, at church, about complete victory and overcoming the enemy coming in August, not just for myself, but for my blood family and church family. His word will not return unto thee void. If I have to lay or sit down to praise the Lord for a period of time, instead of standing that is what I will do. The enemy will not silence my praise, because that is what I'm called to do: praise my way through it all. In the meantime, I sit back and wait for God to do the impossible. I continue to walk in faith and not fear... but I'm exhausted with the familiar in my life, the 37 years of sicknesses, struggles, and surgeries. I held on to every word of the timely message preached at church this morning. God is going to do a new thing in us (me). A fresh fire. A fresh praise. A fresh healing. A fresh word. A fresh anointing. A fresh outlook. God is ready to move. We (I) just have to reach out, accept, and receive the new thing He desires to do in us, for His glory and purpose. Lord help me and heal me!! <3

One Day At A Time!

Lately, I have been overwhelmed because my mind constantly goes to what's on the calendar for August, and what I'm scheduled to face throughout this month and even next month; with myself and my family. My mind goes to worry and anxiety which only brings a heaviness over me. I know how important it is to take things one day at a time, but I'm human so the Lord helps me daily to get my mind focused back to where it needs to be... and that's with His help and strength, only getting through this day without being consumed of thoughts on the next day or even next week's events. I know many are probably worried on what may be to come in this country. **But, I think of the song, "Lord for my sake, teach me to take, one day at a time... One day at a time sweet Jesus, that’s all I’m asking from You". **A lot of stress is caused by unfounded or maybe even real fears and anxieties that grip our hearts. That is possibly why the Lord Jesus said in Matthew 6:34 “Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own”. **In this season of life we (I) need to truly learn to live “one day at a time”, completely trusting our Lord Jesus Christ. When I focus only on the day, and not what's to come (because it may not ever come), I'm reminded of God being in complete control; it's there where I am assured of His providence, protection & provision. ♡

Prayer Over Your Church!

Driving into the church parking lot tonight for mid week service, this is the view I see. My heart begin to stir, and this is my prayer for my church family and myself: "Lord, thank you that You have given us the honor of walking in that wonderful blood-bought authority. We have been redeemed and bought by the blood of Jesus. Lord, I ask that You put a supernatural hedge of protection around us and keep us safe from the attacks of the enemy. Give us favor to walk in complete freedom and unity always. Lead, guide, and direct our every step and remind us to keep our focus on You alone, where it needs to be. Lift off the spirit of oppression and heaviness. Move mightily in hearts and lives of families represented at this church, so we can continue moving forward in ministry. Give sweet peace to hearts and minds of so many who are overwhelmed with facing surgeries and going through sicknesses or battles we may not even know about. Let Your healing virtues flow over our families. Let those who feel alone, feel Your comfort and love to remind them that they are not alone. Help us to continue to be a light to our community in these bleak days. Help us to always encourage one another and lift one another up. Let us stand in the gap for our brothers and sisters in Christ and plead the blood of Jesus over any situation that is not of You. When someone can't hold themselves up in prayer, let us always be there to hold them up and be their armor bearer. Let us continue meeting in services for Your glory, honor, and purpose. Let us walk in faith and wisdom. Let us always rebuke any hindering spirit that may try to enter the doors and disrupt services. We are Your willing vessels Lord, so let us realize we still have purpose and that victory is on the horizon. Let us walk in that complete victory. Let the anointing flow freely over and through this church, for we know the anointing breaks the yoke and looses the bands of adversity. Protect our pastor and his family and bestow favor upon them. Lord, let us realize how You are fully committed to see us through always, so we can in turn be fully committed to You. Amen."

Let this be your prayer too.

Hollow Of His Hand!

Part of Isaiah 51:16 says, "I have hidden you in the hollow of My hand"....that means you're in the palm of God's hand where you're most protected. It's in the hollow of His hand where I feel most secure and at peace when the overwhelmness of life surrounds me. Singing today, "I know the Peacespeaker. I know Him by name. I know the Peacespeaker. He controls the winds and waves. When He says, 'Peace, be still'. They have to obey. I'm glad I know the Peacespeaker. Yes, I know Him by name."

No Spirit of Oppression!

Two Sundays ago, July 18th, something unexpected happened to me in the middle of choir practice. Little did I know I was entering into a 2 week spiritual battle with oppression (a sense of being weighed down in your body and mind). This is long, but stay with me because it's important. There is an urgency in my spirit for God's people to pray against oppression. The oppressive spirit desires to shut us up and hold us down. When God graciously lifted it off of me a couple of days ago, I was so thankful. But, I knew it wasn't in vain. While I was praying in the spirit tonight, the Lord let me know the purpose; to understand what others are fighting, how to pray over it for myself, and how to pray over my church and family. God desires to elevate us and move us forward, but He can't do that if we refuse to completely surrender to Him and cast this spirit back to hell where it belongs. Let me tell you that the spirit of oppression is very real. It's effecting the church at large right now. The Lord has shown me how underestimated it is by Christians in this hour. We have allowed the enemy to have authority and power over us for too long, instead of taking the authority we have over the enemy in Jesus' name. What we need right now is a good ole stomping and shouting service that will put the enemy where he belongs... under our feet. When a person is oppressed they just can’t seem to get up or get ahead, no matter what they do. These last 2 weeks I believe I felt just about everything oppression can cause... my mind was attacked with fear, my body attacked with sickness, issues in my family, even my finances were hindered. I felt weak, defeated, fatigued, unsettled, and isolated. It hindered my prayer and spiritual gifts, I wanted to quit the choir at church and sit down in silence, and it shook my faith. Oppression is intended to kill or steal your faith... you begin to waver in your faith or you start to have faith in God for one thing and then no faith in God for something else; it doesn't work that way. The enemy wants to oppress you until you begin to doubt and not believe God regarding who you are in Him, or what He has called you to do. I was warring with the spirit of oppression these 2 weeks, until I realized it was my responsibility to come against it. I had to decide to then be persistent and constant in fighting it. I had to push through and pray, fast, read the Bible, worship and get back up. When it lifted, my joy and peace were restored. The fear left and my purpose returned. I was no longer consumed with thoughts and worry of sickness; I have faith in God it's going to be okay and for good reports. Tonight, I felt a spiritual shift begin to take place, and I know God desires for His children and church to have "complete victory" over oppression. He desires us to "defeat the enemy" when it comes to oppression. When trying to get an understanding of oppression, you must know that it is both a spirit and a weapon. Yes, oppression is a spirit that is used as a weapon (and formed) against you. Yet, we must always remember Isaiah 54:17, which says; {“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.”} Oppression should not be able to prosper against you. But to stop it, you must shut the doors that it would operate through. I want you to understand something: the greater the call, the greater the anointing, the greater the work God is doing in your home and church, the greater God’s purposed breakthrough for you is... then the greater the oppression and resistance from the enemy. My prayer focus has changed for my church, my family, and myself. I want to walk in the power and authority God has given me until I am called home. I urge you in this hour to pray and believe with me. You wonder why nothing seems to be getting better or changing in your life (or our country) or you seem too tired to care?! Well, you must realize what's happening... it's oppression straight from the pits of hell that's coming against us. I begin praying, "let it whither up and die!" over and over. Again, we need to move forward, as God desires to elevate us in our faith in Him and in our gifts and talents for Him. He desires to pour out a refreshing over His people. But, there is a call of urgency for God's people to come against, rebuke, and bind up the spirit of oppression!