God Always Has A Song!

No matter what I'm going through, God always gives me a song for that trial. This is the one He give me this month during my ear sickness and surgery that was to follow in March of this year (2025). As I played it on the piano and sung it at church, during one of our fifth Sunday singings, I believed every word that I was singing, it was a different feeling of faith with this, a stronger confident faith despite the anxiety and fears I was fighting in the back of my mind! People can't see what you're feeling on the inside or what is going on in the inside... but Jesus always knows what you're going through and He's awesome about sending the right people on your path to help you along during the trial. The Summer of 2025 was tough for me, so was the Spring 2025, so was Winter 2025 (you get the picture), yet I continually praise God for allowing me to get through it all this year, more victorious than I was before I made it through.

"Why should I worry and fear, when the very same Jesus is always so near!?" He changes not! We always should look for the reasons to praise God in the middle of trials! 

Oh, He has healed me more than once, and I will never stop sharing my testimony of what God has done for me! 

Why Should I Worry? Lyrics:

Out on the waters the storms raging high. Darkness around them had troubled there minds. Fear gripped their hearts they thought they would die. But they failed to remember that the Master was nigh. He spoke the word and winds all stood still, even the waters obeyed His will, and He calmed their storms just like He will mine, if I just remember He lives deep inside.

Chorus: So why should I worry, why should I fear, when the very same Jesus, stays always near. He lives in my heart and He hears when I cry, I’ll call on His name, till the storm passes by!

We read in the Bible, how He walked with them, brought light to the darkness, when the way grew so dim. How great it would be to have His footsteps in mine, to walk with the Master all of the time. So when trials come, and death seems so nigh. I’ll just call on the Master, I know He’ll be there on time and when sickness comes, and my body’s in pain, all I have to do is, call on His name.

Repeat chorus

Put Everything in His Hands!

"Those precious hands have seen me through my darkest days. They've dried my tears, helped to guide me along the way. I know He'll safely see me through the fire again. I'm glad to know it's in my Savior's hands. Those precious hands that hold the universe will hold me now. Those hands that calmed the stormy sea will calm my soul somehow. There will be grace to make it through any trial. There will be strength to walk another mile. There will be hope when I have done all I can. I'm glad to know it's all in my precious Savior's hands."

God has not forgotten where you are. Be certain of that. He took Saul the persecutor of Christians to Paul the preacher witnessing for Christ. You think God can't bring you out of what you're in and set you free, think again?! It doesn't mean you will not suffer in the process, but oh what is waiting on the other side will be far greater than any persecution you will face on this earth. 

JAMES 1:2-4 "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."

Psalm 73:28 "But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works." I can approach the future with confidence, because I draw near to God and have put my trust in Him, and I know the end from the beginning, the end for a true Chrisian which is eternity in Heaven.

A Spirit of Doubt!

There is a spirit of doubt roaming this nation, in more churches (hearts and minds of believers) than I could ever know. All the Lord asks of His children is to "come unto Me, all who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest." He is Jehovah Rapha, the God who healeth thee. He is Jehovah Shalom, the God of peace. He can heal you where you are at today and set you free; physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. [He is able to do exceedingly, abundantly more than you could ever ask or think of.] Those are not my words, that's scripture. See Ephesians 3:20. My spirit is heavy for those who doubt what God can do, as I've been there more than once in my walk with God, but He has the power and ability to break those chains of doubt off you this day. He can do it wherever you're at; right there in your home. I'm praying for your deliverance if you're bound by those chains of doubt. God loves and cares about you; don't allow the enemy to keep lying to you and keep you in bondage. All you have to do is ask and believe. 

And, then the Lord allows His word to go forth with power and victory... and almost weekly, He reminds our church (and I am sure so many other Christian churches across this world) NOT TO DOUBT HIM.

"Do not doubt Me. 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, this was the word I heard for His people. I was reminded that nothing derails God. Yes, 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). He is bigger than our doubts. There may be events that have knocked you to your knees, there may be a spirit of doubt and 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's 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 (and not doubt) for they are "YES" and "AMEN". 

A Spiritual Refreshing!

If your spiritual well is running dry and you want it filled to overflowing, now is not the time to sit idle, sit down, or focus on the world and the enemy's tactics. Now is not the time to stay spiritually lazy or bound up anymore. Now is not the time to keep basing your life and walk with Christ off of the opinions of others. Shake off anything or anyone that doesn't line up with the word of God or causes you to not have peace of mind. Now is not the time to stay spiritually asleep. Wake up! Stand up! Proclaim what thus says the Lord through His Holy Word! Praise Him for what and Who He is in your life. Shout for your victory is on the way. I don't want a mist anymore, when it comes to serving and living for God, because I hear the sound of an abundance of rain. Rain Lord!! Let Him fill your well back up with fresh oil straight from the throne. If you have the anointing, protect it. Protect it for others who have it. Protect it in your church. It's my desire to live for Jesus and spread His gospel and be an encouragement to others!

There is an abundance of God's Rain coming... in the middle of your dry/desert season when you think that it couldn't get worse, whether it's problems physically, financially, emotionally, spiritually (or a combination), that's why you look up and say, "Oh Lord, send Your rain"...soothing rain that will refresh, refill, and resuscitate your soul!

God's already here with a season of refreshing, we just have to want it and get under the spout where the glory comes out!

Mental Health is Important! You Matter!

I decree and declare 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!" 

If you're in a mental battle, if you fight mental illness daily, know that you are not alone. There is help and there is hope. I have fought depression and anxiety issues since I was a teenager. I am 41 years old now. I've been hospitalized for it. I'm under the care both of a psychiatrist and therapist. I have to stay on top of my meds as they have to be adjusted from time to time. Chemical imbalances are a real thing. My heart breaks for people who fight mental issues without a listening ear or understanding from someone else, especially the church community. I am thankful for a praying and supportive church. A safe and non-judgemental place; they do exist. Yet, I've been on the other side of that where I've faced judgement from the church (previous ones I've attended). It's not pretty or fun. No one deserves that. I pray and understand.

However, in the biblical days those with demonic spirits would often be tormented with depression and anxiety and thoughts of despair that it would cause them to cut themselves with rocks and harm themselves. They were tormented night and day yet there wasn't a chemical imbalance so to speak. It speaks in Mark chapter 5 when Jesus healed a possessed man, he likely had been tormented with these spirits and if they entered into another person they would likely kill themselves so He commanded them to be cast in the pigs and they drown themselves in the sea when the unclean spirits entered them. It was the same type spirit that came upon Elijah in which he wanted to go kill himself too. I have had tests. I have a chemical imbalance. A lot of days it's a fight to even get out of bed, or I have days when I don't get out of bed. I'm thankful God has helped me thus far and continues to help me. I would've given up years ago if it wasn't for the prayers and me seeking help. But there are demonic spirits too, that will cause oppression and depression to rest upon people as well and there is no imbalance whatsoever. It's just the spirit that strives to torment. It's spirtiual warfare. I've fought the spirit of oppression more than once in my life, and I knew it was straight from the pits of hell and had nothing to do with my condition. I had to position myself and fight and praise my way out of it. Only God could help me be delivered from that in my mind. 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. 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! You've got this and God has you, He has you in the palm of His hand where you're most secure. 

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." 

"Who can satisfy?" • This song has been on my heart for weeks now. The lyrics have brought much comfort to me during a time of fully processing and letting go of things that the enemy only strives for me to think on that, in turn, causes emotional stress that leads to sicknesses. I know about anxiety. I know about sleepless nights. I know about depression. I know about sickness. I know about hurt. I know about mistakes. I know about betrayal. I know about grief. I know about worry. But you want to know what else I know? I know the only One who can truly satisfy my soul, comfort and love me like no other. He has proven Himself time and time again to me. He's saved me. Forgiven me. Cleansed me. Sanctified me. Loved me. Healed me. Delivered me. Strengthened me. Sustained me. Comforted me. Helped me. Guided me. Protected me. Over and over. Again and again He's faithful to me. He will continue to do so. Sunday night I truly felt Him healing my heart of much disappointment and trauma I've experienced from several months ago. But at the end of the day, we have to press forward. We have to leave it behind. We have to learn from it and let things go. So Sunday, in the midst of the struggle, I found myself encouraging others and praying for others at the nursing home and during Sunday night service, and God begin to move. The Holy Spirit truly brought peace of mind to me. He brought comfort to me, in my time of distress. If we get the focus off of us, oh yes things start to change. How I praise Him!

Lyrics to song: 

Verse - "Who can satisfy my soul like You? Who on earth could comfort me and love me like You do? Who could ever be more faithful and true? I will trust in You, I will trust in You, my God! Chorus - There is a Fountain, Who is a King. Victorious Warrior and Lord of everything. My Rock, my Shelter, my very own. Blessed Redeemer who reigns upon the throne. Bridge - Who could ever be more faithful and true? Lord, Jesus, Lord Jesus, Lord Jesus, none but You!" 

Link to the song: Who Can Satisfy?

I am praying for you, if you're in this battle. God loves you. He cares for you. Keep going. Keep fighting and pushing through. You matter.

From Marah to Elim!

"From Marah to Elim" - Sometimes you can't get to your Elim in life *a place of restoration until you go through your Marah *a place of bitterness.

I studied over this word again, recorded the devotion back on Feb. 11th of this year. I didn't know around that time that my balance/ear situation from an inner ear disease I have been fighting for over 18 years would progressively get worse to the point of my ear shunt needing revising due to it malfunctioning. So I had surgery for that on March 5th, 2025 and it was a long recovery with some complications, yet God turned it all around for me. I was going back through files on my phone and realized that I failed to upload and share this video devotion study. Isn't it just like the enemy to do his best to immediately bring distraction and hindrances our way to try to stop God's word from going forth with power and victory?! But God... the enemy will never fully stop the word(s) of the Lord from being delivered... oh, he may try to cause the delays but God always causes it to be shared at the perfect time that He sees fit; in due time! This particular word was birthed into my spirit back in mid-2023. *I realized towards the end of the video I keep mentioning the year to be 2024, but it was indeed in 2023.* My prayer is that even one person is encouraged by something shared/said in this video devotion. I am long overdue on posting one, but this is surely an on time word for someone to keep pushing forward, just as it was for me when I first received it! We can't set up permanent residency in our "Marah", when God has an "Elim" prepared for us just a little further down the road! 🙌♥️

Background info:

The story of Marah and Elim, as described in Exodus 15:22-16:35, recounts the Israelites' journey from the Red Sea to the oasis of Elim, encountering bitter water at Marah, which God made drinkable, and then finding a place of abundance at Elim.

The Journey Begins:

After crossing the Red Sea, the Israelites, led by Moses, traveled into the desert of Shur for three days without water. 

Marah's Bitter Waters:

They reached Marah, an oasis, but the water was too bitter to drink, prompting the people to complain against Moses. 

God's Intervention:

Moses cried out to the Lord, and God showed him a piece of wood. When Moses threw it into the water, it became sweet and drinkable. 

God's Decree:

God then set a decree before the people, stating that if they would listen to His voice and obey His commands, He would not bring upon them any of the diseases He brought on the Egyptians. 

Arrival at Elim:

After leaving Marah, the Israelites traveled to Elim, an oasis with twelve springs and seventy palm trees, where they camped by the water. 

Elim's Abundance:

Elim, meaning "large trees," (abundance) represented the fullness of God's blessing for his people after a long, hard journey. It was a time of restoration after leaving a bitter place.

Link to my video devotion:

*copy and paste the link in your YouTube search engine*

https://youtu.be/Nc1UQyr3Xs4?si=gf6ONEwgYffhI1cj

Here is direct link to the video devotion on my YouTube channel:

From Marah to Elim

Trust God's Plan, not satan's plot!

After praying over many needs and seeking God on the behalf of others. So much unrest in this world, so much of the enemy working through others for his plots, yet GOD HAS A PLAN. Despite the unsettling news that goes out daily across the televisios, radios or internet... Jesus is still alive and well and working behind the scenes on the behalf of His children. 

God's voice boldly spoke 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. In the middle of bleak times, avail (allow; make yourself available to be used) yourselves to the work that I desire to do in you and through you. Trust in Me as I strengthen you. Trust in Me as I anoint you as never before. Trust in Me as I stir within you those gifts that I've placed there for My anointing and My ministry for those around you. Trust in Me. Do not doubt My favor. Do not doubt My anointing. Do not doubt the call that I've placed on you and in you to work through you. Trust in Me. I am your God."

"Satan has a plot, but GOD HAS A PLAN"

"The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." John 10:10

May this video devotion bring encouragement to you. Here is the link for the video, my video I shared on my YouTube channel. You can click on the blue link below to directly go to the video.

https://youtu.be/aX4F9FwZPAI?si=bUXwv8leb9ju-InQ

Satan has a plot but GOD HAS A PLAN (video devotion)

Victory is Coming!

The Summer of 2025 was a busy time for me with family vacations, a vacation with friends, church activities, all while fighting health battles of my own (I have had three surgeries/procedures this year and possibly facing one more this Fall). I haven't been posting consistently on this blog like I have intended to, but this blog always stays near to my heart. It is a part of my testimony. I want you to know that whether I make a blog post multiple times a month, or only once every few months, I hope and pray that when something is posted it reaches the right person to bring encouragement and hope their way. My heart is ministry, and I stay busy with ministering at my church and to my community and even at our local nursing home. Blog and social media platforms are also a part of my ministry. It really isn't my ministry though, it is all God. I am just His hands and feet, His mouthpiece, and His willing vessel to be used of Him.

So, even though this word comes almost two months after God first shared it with me, it is still just as revelant now as I am sharing it with you.

God spoke clearly to my heart the first Sunday of July 2025 about complete victory coming and overcoming the enemy (not just for myself but for others.) When you are a prayer intercessor you tend to feel the weight of the burdens that other people carry! Oh, but how beautiful it is when the 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... how I trust Him and know that His word won't return unto thee void! I had no idea of the spiritual battle I would enter a week later in July that would fight for a month... BUT GOD... none of this is in vain! I am going to SEE A VICTORY, well actually I have seen a victory. The victory God promised me in August! In August I receive the news that a disease I've battled since December 2006 is officially in remission! In August, while praying at church and being prayed over, God gave me clarity and revelation regarding a situation with my medicine and that issue has turned around for the good ! But others (you) are going to see a victory also! 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! Like the praise song says, "I'M GONNA SEE A VICTORY, for the battle belongs to You Lord... You take what the enemy meant for evil, and You turn it for good"!

Again, 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 (anyone) 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 does not sleep nor slumber. He does not turn a deaf ear nor a 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 one hundred percent will 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 at night, confident of the hedge of protection He has on my life. God has me (you). God already went ahead of me (you) to pave every crooked path straight. When you realize victory is fully yours, you realize it when you completely surrender the situation(s) to God. Let me tell you, I've moved out of the way this month 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 of the situation(s)... that is when God does His best work. I walk in freedom, victory, peace, and assurance as I face the unknowns of life. 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 that others who are hurting and in need of a touch from You can feel You, Lord, in a special way through reading this! VICTORY IS YOURS! Amen."

Encouraging Yourself is Needed!

Encouraging yourself in the Lord is a needed thing these days... so, I am filling my mind with God's word to face whatever lies ahead... trusting for His favor and blessings!

Extra note: When you focus on the goodness of God in the midst of a world turned upside down... you will see and feel the goodness of God... Jesus has never and will never leave us comfortless... He gave up His spirit at the very last breath He took to ensure that wouldn't happen... His sweet Holy Spirit who is literally the One who walks beside us to be our comforter and helpmate... even when the enemy hinders and distracts, I quickly remember his game and I get my focus back on God... the peace and calm returns... the Holy Spirit has reminded me to remind others that He's still here to comfort and guide, if God's children would only get their focus back where it needs to be... encouraging yourself in the Lord is a focus shift back to God to get your eyes completely on Jesus.

I Am Confident I Will See God's Goodness!

We all get weary and discouraged. As I have reminded myself of this tonight, I also want to share this word of encouragement with you. No matter what the shape of this ole world, the medical report, the finances, or the relationship may look like to you through your human eyes... be confident that you will see God's goodness. When I look at situations that seem only bleak, I have to remember to refocus and look at them through my spiritual eyes. That's when I see that God is the all-powerful, omniscient Creator of the Universe. And, He holds me (you) in the palm of His hand. I see the Lord's everlasting ability to save, restore, heal, and deliver. Through the tears and brokenness, I see and feel God's love. Nothing is too difficult for Him... my focus shifts from discouragement to His goodness. I've still got a reason to praise. You gotta lift up your head, God will come through for you. May this word & song shared bring you encouragement. (Psalm 27:13) "Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness, while I am here in the land of the living."

Trust Him in it All!

I refuse to allow my mind to wander to anything bad, because Jesus could come any day now! Though I don't think I'll ever know this side of glory why I was dealt the cards of continuous health issues I know this world is not my home, and all of this is only temporary! I'm 41 years old and God has mercifully brought me through 41 (yes it continues to catch up with my age) surgeries and procedures, plus another dozen hospitalizations outside of that. Most of it remains a blur to me now. I just know God brought me through it all, because of faithful prayer warriors that have been in my life (many have now gone on to be with the Lord). I find relief a short while, and it seems something is always right around the corner. But as many surgeries as I have had, there have been just as many that God has stepped in and stopped. I've been healed of other conditions and diseases. I've received God's healing power instantly and overtime. I'm human so I have my moments of questions and doubts and discouragements and despairs and why me? Oh but, God set me apart and despite the struggles in my life I am a testimony to the fact that God still heals, delivers, and sets free! God has poured His favor, anointing, and blessings into my life in ways I never thought possible! I want to do my best to be an encouragement for Him, because through it all GOD HAS BEEN SO GOOD TO ME! At 41 years old, and a saved child of God for 28 years, I continue to remind myself of just how faithful God has been and continues to be to me. I continue to understand the peace and strength He gave me to get through it all, in spite of myself. It is a sustaining and perfect peace that passes all understanding. Sometimes in the middle of crying out for my healing, I remember God's ways and thoughts are not mine and much higher than mine. If it's my job to remind others to keep perserving and praising God through it all, Lord help me to keep going on! In the exhaustion and through the tears, God has reminded me to remind you that even when we don't get the answer we want at the time we want it.... He is still working things out on our behalf ONE STEP AT A TIME to give us what we need!

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In the midst of troubling times it’s easy to give up on your faith. It’s easy to praise God when everything is good in our lives … we have a good job, great friends/relationships and everything seems like it’s falling into place. We are so happy. We say “Thank you God for everything and my awesome life!” That’s easy to do. But, what about giving God glory through pain, struggle, betrayal, disease and sickness? This is something I’m still learning myself… To give Him glory when the pieces just don’t fit quite yet! Never doubt the love and the goodness of God to you. He doesn’t promise a storm free life, but He does promise to be the anchor in the storm so that you will not be overcome! Trust Him daily. Trust Him hourly. Trust Him moment by moment. His resources will not only get you through, but you will truly grow to experience Him as the source of hope overflowing “by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

A Call To Serve!

"Ezekiel's Call" from Chapters 1-3 • The main theme of the Book of Ezekiel, although not the only one, is the restoration of Israel, a nation that had turned to rebellion and sin. Ezekiel, through what seemed a bizarre vision, was called to warn the people that Jerusalem would be turned to rubble and terror. And it was coming soon. Ezekiel Chapter 2 and 3 begins to record what God said to Ezekiel as part of his vision of God’s glory (see Ezekiel Chapter 1). In a way, these chapters contain his “mission call.” As you read the way the Lord described Ezekiel’s mission and the people he was called to teach, consider how the prophet of God calls a missionary today.

Understanding the Scriptures and wording used:

Ezekiel Chapter 2:

Impudent (v. 4)

Proud

Forbear (vv. 5, 7)

Refuse to listen and obey

Briers and thorns (v. 6)

Prickly weeds (a symbol for the trouble people might give Ezekiel when he delivers his messages)

Scorpions (v. 6)

Poisonous creature (a symbol of wicked people that Ezekiel will preach to)

Dismayed (v. 6)

Afraid

Lamentations, mourning, woe (v. 10)

Sadness

Ezekiel 2:9–10 to 3:1–3; —The Lord Asked Ezekiel to Eat a Scroll *The description of Ezekiel eating a scroll could be a symbolic one representing his calling to teach the Lord’s word by literally making the word of God part of his being; digesting the word of God which is our spiritual nourishment. The book of Revelation records a time when the Apostle John had a similar experience (see Revelation 10).

Ezekiel Chapter 3:

Hearkened, hearken (vv. 6–7)

Listened and obeyed

Heat (v. 14)

Anger

Watchman (v. 17)

A man standing on the wall of a city watching for enemies and warning the people in the city

But his blood will I require at thine hand (vv. 18, 20) 

You will be held responsible for his sins

Delivered (vv. 19, 21)

Saved

I lay a stumblingblock before him (v. 20)

I cause him to fall

Cleave (v. 26)

Stick

Dumb (v. 26)

Unable to speak

Reprover (v. 26)

One who corrects another

I know in my life when I feel called to do something, like teach a class or serve in a ministry area, I am more confident in the abilities God has given me to use in whatever the capacity is. People are called by different methods. Ezekiel was called through a vision. You might be called through a whisper, a mighty voice from God, or a quiet communication from the Holy Spirit.

• God wants our lives to be committed to Him before He can show us His plans.

• God does have a plan for our lives.

• God can (and most likely will) change or modify our plans so we will go in the direction of His will for us.

• God calls all believers to make disciples.

• God will provide open doors, but we must actively look for them.

• God wants us to ask Him for direction, guidance, and wisdom.

It is through reading our Bible, listening to the Holy Spirit, and waiting on God in prayer we will know what to do, where to go, how to get there, and how to act. We must patiently watch for doors of ministry to open. When God is calling us to do something for Him, He will do what is needed to get accomplish His purpose.

{God will: Confirm His will, Get us into position, Change our plans if necessary, and Get us going in the right direction}

I wish I could say it is always a pleasant experience. Sometimes it is, but in Ezekiel’s case, obeying his call to service was not an easy ride for him, but being obedient to God was more important to him than his personal comfort — as it should be for us too! Let us dig into The Holy Word, encouraging and teaching one another through the power of technology, and let us use it for God's glory. I believe God is wanting a restoration of our nation to take place, before His soon return.

Be Reassured!

I know it's been several months since my last blog post. Surgeries and health battles and just life in general has consumed me, but still I've continued to hold to God's unchanging hand in the middle of ongoing battles: physically, mentally, and spiritually. 

God dropped the word REASSURE into my spirit and the definitions for it is to remove fear and doubt from someone's mind; to put someone's mind at ease, to encourage, to cheer up, to comfort and soothe; to make someone feel less afraid and more confident! Oh, how I know the Lord is reassuring me and my family of His love and healing, His peace and His comfort, His power over the enemy, His forgiveness and deliverance... despite our impatience and frustrations. He is reassuring me how our brokenness and hurt will never compare to the brokenness and hurt He went through when His only son suffered and died for us... and I cannot praise Him enough for that!! Be REASSURED of what God has truly done for you and how much He loves you! ♡