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But God Promised.

Our enemy is very strategic in the way he plots against us. He is a cheap shot, he loves to hit us when we are not looking, even in the middle of the night. Now I am not speaking any death. However, it is important to be equipped and ready for battle at all times (To see more on this click the link to my post Battle Ready here).

The Holy Spirit has brought me to this place of being ready for warfare over and over. Even if God says it once it is important. But, I know that his recent emphasis on our sword being at hand is not only for me.

There are times when the enemy catches us off guard. When this happens, is your sword with you? Is it sharpened? Have you leaned into God’s prescence as he has taken you through training? We need to be ready and filled with the Word of God at all times. Thankfully we do not have to depend on only ourselves for the remembrance of the word. Holy Spirit is more than willing to help! When we are squeezed and pressed in life, God’s Word should come out of our mouth (yep, outloud). We should be ready to slay with the sword!

These few words that I have bolded jumped out at me this morning as I was spending time with God. He is taking about Abraham here…

“He didn’t give him an inheritance in it — not even a foot of ground — but he promised to give it to him as a possession, and to his descendants after him, even though he was childless.”
Acts 7:5 CSB

When the doctor’s report does not match the Lord’s report, tell the devil…BUT GOD PROMISED…

When you are stricken with anxiety and depression, remember to tell the devil BUT GOD PROMISED…

No matter what the enemy tries to throw at you as his firery darts, take up your SHIELD OF FAITH and SWORD OF THE SPIRIT and say BUT GOD PROMISED _____*enter God’s promise here*_______!

We know that God’s word is ACTIVE and cannot come back void. Everything has to bow to the blood of Jesus. We are more than conquerors an victorious through Jesus Christ.

Even when what you can see is not even close to what God has promised, remember WHO has promised. He is faithful and true.

God never breaks a promise.

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Fear of Failure.

“Will I be able to do this? It doesn’t seem possible. I don’t want to fail. I just need to rely on God. But why do I feel so anxious? Shouldn’t I feel his peace?”…
Are all thoughts that have crossed my mind tonight. I laid down hours ago but worry and fear of failure seemed to keep me awake.
But, Holy Spirit ever so gently brought this scripture to my remembrance.
“There is no risk of failure with God. Why should I let worries paralyze me?”
We sometimes forget who has chosen us and how he saves us every single time, no matter the circumstance. He is our refuge, our great strength, and will always meet our weakness with his strength.
Why would I worry when God is in control and is working everything out for my good?
Why would I worry when God is for me? Who could be against me?
Why would I worry when he says I am more than a conqueror and victorious?
For those of you dealing with worry tonight, rest in his love.

Rest in the fact that there is nothing God won’t do for you that is for your good.

Trust him.

There is no such thing as failure with God, because even if we stumble he upholds us with his right hand.

Tonight I thank God for being the only one who is truly steadfast. He is always awake and always willing to listen and speak what I need most. He is gentle, kind, and so patient. He is my strength, my help, and my peace.

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Battle Ready

A couple weeks ago I was brought to a very important decision. Was I to cripple back in ubelief or take out my sword and fight? I was overwhelmed. My heart was drenched in the heaviness I used to feel with depression. I knew I AM HEALED. I have not dealt with this in like three years! Why was I dealing with this now?

Until these past couple days I had no idea WHY depression was trying to creep back in my life. But, with snot coming out of my nose from crying, burning eyes, and extreme fatigue, I began to call out to God. The spirit would speak for me as I laid down whatever was trying to bring me back to the place I have been freed from. It felt real. I knew it was real. BUT, I knew my God has the final say and there is nothing that does not have to BOW DOWN to the blood of Jesus.

I have not written in a while. I always say that God is preparing me in those seasons that seem so dry. But really, he took the pen.

As I called upon the Lord, the Holy Spirit brought to my rememberance what he has written already on my heart. By Jesus’ wound I am HEALED. No weapon formed against me shall prosper! I have authority to trample on serpents and scorpions and the devil himself cannot hurt me. God you are near to the brokenhearted. My mind is at perfect peace when I am transfixed on you. God you do not give me a spirit of fear or timidy but of power love and a sound mind. The devil MUST flee when I resist him. I have the sword of the spirit! I am on the winning side!!!!

You see, I rebuked the Spirit of Depression. I rebuked the Spirit of Anxiety. I rebuked the Spirit of PTSD and I rebuked the Spirit of Bipolar Disorder. I know that I am healed. But, Holy Spirit said “Now is the time to FIGHT”. So with the help of him I pulled out my sword and it was war!!! I began declaring God’s Word over and over and over and the devil finally fled as I resisted his lies.

Little did I know what was coming the week after…

Blessing on blessing on blessing.

IT IS HARVEST TIME.

When we are facing trials and tribulations, the devil’s pattern seems to be the same. To try to deceive us and bring us back to where we used to be. But our SWORD and the AUTHROITY God has given us through the HOLY SPIRIT is so much greater than anything we will have to face. Another pattern that has been brought to my attention is that when there is about to be a BREAKTHROUGH, he attacks. Sometimes he even attacks after. Which is why it is of GREAT importance to always have your sword ready!!

When we face times where we are being attacked over and over, what we fed ourselves is bound to come out. I cannot put enough emphasis on fellowship with God through prayer and his word and fellowship and communion with the saints. We are to be battle ready at all times. This is a war we are in!

When you are hard pressed on every side, what comes out? Will you choose fear or faith?

God is so graceful and such an amazing helper that there is no shame if we need help with this. He said those who humble themselves shall be exalted and that he meets us in our weakness with his strength. If you need help in this arena (which I think we all can grow deeper in these areas) call upon his name. He is ready for you!

We do not shrink back, but press into his presence. We take out our sword and every deception that darkness tries to bring MUST bow!