Art Work by Consecrated
I'm extremely proud of both of them!!! :)
Sunday, June 22, 2008
My Boys' Techno Music...
Art Work by Consecrated
I'm extremely proud of both of them!!! :)
Friday, June 20, 2008
Blessed By Fire's Love
While soaking in the tub last night, Strongman stuck his head in the bathroom door and said there was a note for me on the kitchen table. This is what I found...
"Chrispy" is one of the many nicknames I have given to Fire. Actually, the nickname in its entirety is "Chrispy Critter."
I love it how Jesus has blessed me with my son(s). If you refer to my very first posting, "My Blessings," you'll read about the fears I had about my boys growing up, that somehow they'd stop loving me. Just one of the many lies the evil one attempted to induce me to believe.
I am blessed by Fire's love!!!!
"Chrispy" is one of the many nicknames I have given to Fire. Actually, the nickname in its entirety is "Chrispy Critter."
I love it how Jesus has blessed me with my son(s). If you refer to my very first posting, "My Blessings," you'll read about the fears I had about my boys growing up, that somehow they'd stop loving me. Just one of the many lies the evil one attempted to induce me to believe.
I am blessed by Fire's love!!!!
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Tree of Righteousness Bears the Fruit of Obedience
I woke up at 2:40 this morning to hear in my spirit, "The tree of righteousness bears the fruit of obedience." As I lay there, I thought about Isaiah's "trees of righteousness" Isaiah 61:1-3.
Getting out of bed, I decided to investigate the statement that I heard. Righteousness means right-standing with God, which can only come to those of us who have accepted Jesus' sacrificial gift on the cross. The One Who knew no sin, became sin for us, providing for us a way to have the righteousness of God (right-standing with God).
Not only do we accept this free gift, but we choose to allow Jesus to be Lord...meaning He's the Boss of our lives, not us. Each time we are faced with the choice to obey the voice of Jesus, rather than following the dictates of our own souls, the "fruit of obedience" grows, ripens and eventually matures. The root of the righteous will yield fruit!
This fruit, however, will not mature through striving to keep the law! This fruit will only ripen by abiding in Jesus!!! His Spirit provides water for the growth of the tree of righteousness. The sap (blood) from His Vine flows into our branches, providing the required nutrients for the formation, growth and maturation of the fruit of obedience. We absolutely cannot, I repeat CANNOT grow it without Jesus!!!
Many of us have consistently chosen to follow the voice of Jesus, denying ourselves, picking up ours crosses, and following Him, no matter the consequences!
Many of us have yearned for resolution of a particular situation, but the fruit of obedience hadn't yet matured, therefore, the Lord commanded us to wait, wait until the appointed season for fruit. I believe for many of us that "appointed time" has come.
If the Holy Spirit has stirred you while reading this post, then may I suggest to you that your season for resolution has come; His Spirit is pouring out the grace required for it.
The most awesome part of allowing the fruit of obedience to ripen in His time is that while we waited, the fruit became lusciously sweet and juicy. We can now present this fruit as a gift of love to our Beautiful Bridegroom, Jesus!!!
We have chosen Your ways because we love You, Jesus, and we present the fruit of obedience to You for Your glory!!! In the precious name of Jesus! AMEN!!!
Getting out of bed, I decided to investigate the statement that I heard. Righteousness means right-standing with God, which can only come to those of us who have accepted Jesus' sacrificial gift on the cross. The One Who knew no sin, became sin for us, providing for us a way to have the righteousness of God (right-standing with God).
Not only do we accept this free gift, but we choose to allow Jesus to be Lord...meaning He's the Boss of our lives, not us. Each time we are faced with the choice to obey the voice of Jesus, rather than following the dictates of our own souls, the "fruit of obedience" grows, ripens and eventually matures. The root of the righteous will yield fruit!
This fruit, however, will not mature through striving to keep the law! This fruit will only ripen by abiding in Jesus!!! His Spirit provides water for the growth of the tree of righteousness. The sap (blood) from His Vine flows into our branches, providing the required nutrients for the formation, growth and maturation of the fruit of obedience. We absolutely cannot, I repeat CANNOT grow it without Jesus!!!
Many of us have consistently chosen to follow the voice of Jesus, denying ourselves, picking up ours crosses, and following Him, no matter the consequences!
Many of us have yearned for resolution of a particular situation, but the fruit of obedience hadn't yet matured, therefore, the Lord commanded us to wait, wait until the appointed season for fruit. I believe for many of us that "appointed time" has come.
If the Holy Spirit has stirred you while reading this post, then may I suggest to you that your season for resolution has come; His Spirit is pouring out the grace required for it.
The most awesome part of allowing the fruit of obedience to ripen in His time is that while we waited, the fruit became lusciously sweet and juicy. We can now present this fruit as a gift of love to our Beautiful Bridegroom, Jesus!!!
We have chosen Your ways because we love You, Jesus, and we present the fruit of obedience to You for Your glory!!! In the precious name of Jesus! AMEN!!!
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Does the Clay Say to the Potter, "What Are You Doing?"
I woke up in the middle of last night because I was a little warm. In the quietness of the night, many thoughts began racing through my heart...
"What did You mean when You told me?"
"What are You doing, Lord?"
Lord, I don't understand. Please help me to understand.
Jesus, I NEED You to empower me to do my part!!! Please, help me!!!
I felt like He answered me by saying, "Does the clay say to the Potter, 'What are You doing?'"
This morning I received this posting from the Elijah List.
Anne Elmer:
A VISION of the MASTER POTTER: GOD SAYS, "YOU WERE MADE FOR ME"
Recently, I was singing a worship song, and the last line in French is, "Je suis née pour toi," meaning: "I was born for you," but I think in the English version of the song, the words are: "I was made for you."
I then heard the Lord say to me, "You see, you were not made to be a wife or mother or teacher or church elder, you were made for Me."
Suddenly I knew that if I received this fact in my heart, that I was made primarily by Him and for Him, then all the other reasons for which I thought I was made - would fall into place.
Colossians 1:16, "For by Him all things were created: things in Heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him."
Do we really understand that we are not the product of our parents, but we are desired and birthed of the perfect Father in order to fulfill His dreams and plans?
A Vision of the Master Potter
Then I saw a vision of the Master Potter making vases. He took a great deal of time and care over each one, fashioning them to exactly the shape He wanted. He moved the vases from the wheel and placed them carefully on one side. I watched as He made several vases, and once there were a few standing near each other, He touched them one by one.
This time His hand was clean and beautiful - no longer the Potter's hand covered with clay. As He touched each one, they were filled with what looked like liquid gold, but somehow I knew He was filling us - His vases with His Glory.
The Glory we were containing seeped slowly through the unbaked clay of each vase until they all began to shine. It was a beautiful picture. I noticed that little by little the vases were moving nearer to each other. And as they did, their shapes changed slightly so that they could fit exactly together.
When they drew closer together, the Glory shining from them intensified. Once they were all touching as though they were molded of the same clay at the same time. The Glory shining from the whole group was so bright, I could hardly look at them; it was like looking at the sun.
I knew I was watching a 3-D jigsaw of the Lord building His Church. I was aware the vases had not been fired, and I realized that was why they could shine their contents - that was why the Glory could traverse the clay.
In the potter's house in Jeremiah 18, the potter doesn't fire the pot, but molds it over again. We need to be as clay in His hands. I think it is our denominations that have tried to put us in the furnace and shape us into their shape so that we cannot be flexible and malleable in the hands of our God. But in our day, He is building the Church that He wants; He is preparing His Bride.
Vases of Glory
I then saw a vase which had some of the Glory but was not overflowing like the others; it had rings of barbed wire around it. It stood apart from the others and couldn't get close because of the barbs on the wire, which hurt the vase itself as well as the others if they came too close.
I asked the Lord for some secateurs to cut the wire, but He said, "Only the vase itself can shed the wires, but you can destroy them with love." I then saw the Glory in one of the other vases overflowing and forming a cushion around the vase so that it would not be damaged when it drew close to the hurting vase. But I also saw that if a vase was damaged or even pierced by the barbs, the Glory flowed out through the damaged part and melted the barbs on the "sick vase."
As I reflected on this picture during the week, I knew that this is exactly what Jesus has done for me. He has been pierced by my barbs and the Glory has flowed from Him to melt my barbs so that I can be a part of His Church, His Body, and His Bride.
He is building His Church in our day, and we as His vases need to stay malleable in His hands. We as His vases need to be overflowing with His love in order to love others as He has loved us.
Anne ElmerBest-selling Author, Transported by the Lion of Judah Email: anne.elmer@editionsdelasource.fr
Jesus, I was made for You!!! Please melt ALL barbs from my vessel of clay and fill me with Your liquid gold, Your glory. Overflow me with Your Love, so that I might Love others with Your Love and melt the barbs that keep us apart. We are Your Bride, we are Your Holy jigsaw puzzle. Form us together the way You will! I love you, Jesus!!! In Jesus' name! AMEN!!!
"What did You mean when You told me?"
"What are You doing, Lord?"
Lord, I don't understand. Please help me to understand.
Jesus, I NEED You to empower me to do my part!!! Please, help me!!!
I felt like He answered me by saying, "Does the clay say to the Potter, 'What are You doing?'"
This morning I received this posting from the Elijah List.
Anne Elmer:
A VISION of the MASTER POTTER: GOD SAYS, "YOU WERE MADE FOR ME"
Recently, I was singing a worship song, and the last line in French is, "Je suis née pour toi," meaning: "I was born for you," but I think in the English version of the song, the words are: "I was made for you."
I then heard the Lord say to me, "You see, you were not made to be a wife or mother or teacher or church elder, you were made for Me."
Suddenly I knew that if I received this fact in my heart, that I was made primarily by Him and for Him, then all the other reasons for which I thought I was made - would fall into place.
Colossians 1:16, "For by Him all things were created: things in Heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him."
Do we really understand that we are not the product of our parents, but we are desired and birthed of the perfect Father in order to fulfill His dreams and plans?
A Vision of the Master Potter
Then I saw a vision of the Master Potter making vases. He took a great deal of time and care over each one, fashioning them to exactly the shape He wanted. He moved the vases from the wheel and placed them carefully on one side. I watched as He made several vases, and once there were a few standing near each other, He touched them one by one.
This time His hand was clean and beautiful - no longer the Potter's hand covered with clay. As He touched each one, they were filled with what looked like liquid gold, but somehow I knew He was filling us - His vases with His Glory.
The Glory we were containing seeped slowly through the unbaked clay of each vase until they all began to shine. It was a beautiful picture. I noticed that little by little the vases were moving nearer to each other. And as they did, their shapes changed slightly so that they could fit exactly together.
When they drew closer together, the Glory shining from them intensified. Once they were all touching as though they were molded of the same clay at the same time. The Glory shining from the whole group was so bright, I could hardly look at them; it was like looking at the sun.
I knew I was watching a 3-D jigsaw of the Lord building His Church. I was aware the vases had not been fired, and I realized that was why they could shine their contents - that was why the Glory could traverse the clay.
In the potter's house in Jeremiah 18, the potter doesn't fire the pot, but molds it over again. We need to be as clay in His hands. I think it is our denominations that have tried to put us in the furnace and shape us into their shape so that we cannot be flexible and malleable in the hands of our God. But in our day, He is building the Church that He wants; He is preparing His Bride.
Vases of Glory
I then saw a vase which had some of the Glory but was not overflowing like the others; it had rings of barbed wire around it. It stood apart from the others and couldn't get close because of the barbs on the wire, which hurt the vase itself as well as the others if they came too close.
I asked the Lord for some secateurs to cut the wire, but He said, "Only the vase itself can shed the wires, but you can destroy them with love." I then saw the Glory in one of the other vases overflowing and forming a cushion around the vase so that it would not be damaged when it drew close to the hurting vase. But I also saw that if a vase was damaged or even pierced by the barbs, the Glory flowed out through the damaged part and melted the barbs on the "sick vase."
As I reflected on this picture during the week, I knew that this is exactly what Jesus has done for me. He has been pierced by my barbs and the Glory has flowed from Him to melt my barbs so that I can be a part of His Church, His Body, and His Bride.
He is building His Church in our day, and we as His vases need to stay malleable in His hands. We as His vases need to be overflowing with His love in order to love others as He has loved us.
Anne ElmerBest-selling Author, Transported by the Lion of Judah Email: anne.elmer@editionsdelasource.fr
Jesus, I was made for You!!! Please melt ALL barbs from my vessel of clay and fill me with Your liquid gold, Your glory. Overflow me with Your Love, so that I might Love others with Your Love and melt the barbs that keep us apart. We are Your Bride, we are Your Holy jigsaw puzzle. Form us together the way You will! I love you, Jesus!!! In Jesus' name! AMEN!!!
Friday, June 13, 2008
Fire's Triathlon Training
Fire found out about a LARA's 3rd Annual Triathlon about two weeks ago and has been training hard, extremely hard. His desire is not necessarily to win the race, but to finish the race...to finish well. WOW!!! He definitely mirrors his Dad with his athletic genetic traits.
We mapped out a bike course for him to ride spanning ~14 miles. He runs ~3 miles on our back roads and swims in my cousin's pool, doing 15 laps a shot.
When I think about Fire's desire, I am reminded about a race run by all those who call themselves Christian. Paul exhorts us to run this race in way that we win the prize and our training consists of temperance and restriction.
Another way of explaining the type of training we undergo is being mindful of what the Holy Spirit says regarding the things of this world and obey Him. Daily, we must crucify our flesh. It is by this act that we become athletes who finish well and obtain the prize...a crown of eternal blessedness.
1 Corinthians 9:24 & 25 "Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but [only] one receives the prize? So run [your race] that you may lay hold [of the prize] and make it yours. Now every athlete who goes into training conducts himself temperately and restricts himself in all things. They do it to win a wreath that will soon wither, but we [do it to receive a crown of eternal blessedness] that cannot wither."
Jesus, open my ears that I may hear you clearly. I want to run this life's race finishing well and obtaining the crown You give. I want to be able to throw that crown at your feet as an act of worship in Heaven. In Jesus' name. AMEN!!!
We mapped out a bike course for him to ride spanning ~14 miles. He runs ~3 miles on our back roads and swims in my cousin's pool, doing 15 laps a shot.
When I think about Fire's desire, I am reminded about a race run by all those who call themselves Christian. Paul exhorts us to run this race in way that we win the prize and our training consists of temperance and restriction.
Another way of explaining the type of training we undergo is being mindful of what the Holy Spirit says regarding the things of this world and obey Him. Daily, we must crucify our flesh. It is by this act that we become athletes who finish well and obtain the prize...a crown of eternal blessedness.
1 Corinthians 9:24 & 25 "Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but [only] one receives the prize? So run [your race] that you may lay hold [of the prize] and make it yours. Now every athlete who goes into training conducts himself temperately and restricts himself in all things. They do it to win a wreath that will soon wither, but we [do it to receive a crown of eternal blessedness] that cannot wither."
Jesus, open my ears that I may hear you clearly. I want to run this life's race finishing well and obtaining the crown You give. I want to be able to throw that crown at your feet as an act of worship in Heaven. In Jesus' name. AMEN!!!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Graduation Gratitude
Consecrated 2008Isaiah 61:1-3
Picture by Auntie MA
This past Sunday our family celebrated Consecrated's High school graduation. I presented Consecrated his diploma after briefly describing the requirements for graduation set forth by Pennsylvania Homeschool Accreditation Association (PHAA). Consecrated completed high school with a 3.8 GPA. Great job, Buddy!!!
After passing a placement test and receiving approval of his art portfolio, Consecrated has been accepted to The Art Institute of York and will begin classes in July for the Computer Animation Program.
Of course, we topped off the celebration with food!!!Thank you wonderful family for your support and love. Thank you, Jesus, because ALL of this would have been impossible without you!!!
Monday, May 12, 2008
Day Seven: Signing Off For Awhile
If you have read The Appointed Time: A Prayer Request, you know that Jesus has called me to a time of increased time with Him. As much as I have enjoyed reading your blogs and posting my thoughts, I must back away for a while in order to be with Him.
I'd appreciate your continued prayers for me and my family. His will be done, in all of our lives!!!
May He bless you with many blessings!!!
Sandy, I still would like to have lunch with you after you're finished with school. If you would like to, comment to this posting with your e-mail address. I won't publish it; we wouldn't want the whole blogging world to see it.
I'd appreciate your continued prayers for me and my family. His will be done, in all of our lives!!!
May He bless you with many blessings!!!
Sandy, I still would like to have lunch with you after you're finished with school. If you would like to, comment to this posting with your e-mail address. I won't publish it; we wouldn't want the whole blogging world to see it.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Day Five: Let My Being Praise You!
Psalm 9:1 "I WILL praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will show forth (recount and tell aloud) all Your marvelous works and wonderful deeds!"
Psalm 138:1 "I WILL confess and praise You [O God] with my whole heart; before the gods will I sing praises to You.
2 I will worship toward Your holy temple and praise Your name for Your loving-kindness and for Your truth and faithfulness; for You have exalted above all else Your name and Your word and You have magnified Your word above all Your name!
3 In the day when I called, You answered me; and You strengthened me with strength (might and inflexibility to temptation) in my inner self.
4 All the kings of the land shall give You credit and praise You, O Lord, for they have heard of the promises of Your mouth [which were fulfilled].
5 Yes, they shall sing of the ways of the Lord and joyfully celebrate His mighty acts, for great is the glory of the Lord.
6 For though the Lord is high, yet has He respect to the lowly [bringing them into fellowship with Him]; but the proud and haughty He knows and recognizes [only] at a distance.
7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will stretch forth Your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and Your right hand will save me.
8 The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy and loving-kindness, O Lord, endure forever--forsake not the works of Your own hands."
Psalm 138:1 "I WILL confess and praise You [O God] with my whole heart; before the gods will I sing praises to You.
2 I will worship toward Your holy temple and praise Your name for Your loving-kindness and for Your truth and faithfulness; for You have exalted above all else Your name and Your word and You have magnified Your word above all Your name!
3 In the day when I called, You answered me; and You strengthened me with strength (might and inflexibility to temptation) in my inner self.
4 All the kings of the land shall give You credit and praise You, O Lord, for they have heard of the promises of Your mouth [which were fulfilled].
5 Yes, they shall sing of the ways of the Lord and joyfully celebrate His mighty acts, for great is the glory of the Lord.
6 For though the Lord is high, yet has He respect to the lowly [bringing them into fellowship with Him]; but the proud and haughty He knows and recognizes [only] at a distance.
7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will stretch forth Your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and Your right hand will save me.
8 The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy and loving-kindness, O Lord, endure forever--forsake not the works of Your own hands."
Friday, May 9, 2008
Day Four: Called to Be a Warrior
Ephesians 6, verses 11-18, reveal our enemy, who is neither a person nor an ideology but the spiritual realm that sets itself against Jesus. These verses also reveal our weapons...truthfulness, integrity, right standing with God, preparation of the Gospel of peace causing us to be sure-footed in battle, faith (our shield) , salvation (our helmet), and word of God which is our sword. We need to PRAY, PRAY, PRAY...in the Spirit, at all times for all God's saints!
We war whether we stand up to the fight or not. The battle plans are clear, our weapons provided...receive the power to fight by His Spirit. Pour Yourself out, oh Mighty Warrior, we receive Your power to fight. We meet the enemy of our souls and stand against Him. WE ARE VICTORIOUS, BECAUSE JESUS IS VICTORIOUS!!! AMEN AND AMEN!!!
11"Put on God's whole armor [the armor of a heavy-armed soldier which God supplies], that you may be able successfully to stand up against [all] the strategies and the deceits of the devil.
12For we are not wrestling with flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the despotisms, against the powers, against [the master spirits who are] the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spirit forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) sphere.
13Therefore put on God's complete armor, that you may be able to resist and stand your ground on the evil day [of danger], and, having done all [the crisis demands], to stand [firmly in your place].
14Stand therefore [hold your ground], having tightened the belt of truth around your loins and having put on the breastplate of integrity and of moral rectitude and right standing with God,
15And having shod your feet in preparation [to face the enemy with the firm-footed stability, the promptness, and the readiness produced by the good news] of the Gospel of peace.
16Lift up over all the [covering] shield of saving faith, upon which you can quench all the flaming missiles of the wicked [one].
17And take the helmet of salvation and the sword that the Spirit wields, which is the Word of God.
18Pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) in the Spirit, with all [manner of] prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints (God's consecrated people)."
We war whether we stand up to the fight or not. The battle plans are clear, our weapons provided...receive the power to fight by His Spirit. Pour Yourself out, oh Mighty Warrior, we receive Your power to fight. We meet the enemy of our souls and stand against Him. WE ARE VICTORIOUS, BECAUSE JESUS IS VICTORIOUS!!! AMEN AND AMEN!!!
11"Put on God's whole armor [the armor of a heavy-armed soldier which God supplies], that you may be able successfully to stand up against [all] the strategies and the deceits of the devil.
12For we are not wrestling with flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the despotisms, against the powers, against [the master spirits who are] the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spirit forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) sphere.
13Therefore put on God's complete armor, that you may be able to resist and stand your ground on the evil day [of danger], and, having done all [the crisis demands], to stand [firmly in your place].
14Stand therefore [hold your ground], having tightened the belt of truth around your loins and having put on the breastplate of integrity and of moral rectitude and right standing with God,
15And having shod your feet in preparation [to face the enemy with the firm-footed stability, the promptness, and the readiness produced by the good news] of the Gospel of peace.
16Lift up over all the [covering] shield of saving faith, upon which you can quench all the flaming missiles of the wicked [one].
17And take the helmet of salvation and the sword that the Spirit wields, which is the Word of God.
18Pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) in the Spirit, with all [manner of] prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints (God's consecrated people)."
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Day Three: Fear God
"All has been heard; the end of the matter is: Fear God [revere and worship Him, knowing that He is] and keep His commandments, for this is the whole of man [the full, original purpose of his creation, the object of God's providence, the root of character, the foundation of all happiness, the adjustment to all inharmonious circumstances and conditions under the sun] and the whole [duty] for every man. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it is good or evil." Ecclesiastes 12:13 & 14 (Amplified)
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Day Two: Teach Me How to Dance With You
Oh, how I love You, Jesus!!! You are my Source of encouragement. I will gaze into Your eyes and move with You. We will dance together, and Your power will be released!!! All for Your glory, Jesus!!! AMEN!!!
Your Bride,
Beautiful Grace
A KEY PROPHETIC WORD! Dance MY New Dance! You Can Fly!
By Chuck Peirce
The LORD would say, At this key intersecting time of moving forward, many seem to be hesitating. Many are also snared between two opinions. I am opening and showing you light for new opportunity, but I see some resisting the steps into that place of faith and ministry and prosperity that is calling out to you. The call will remain extended for several weeks ahead. However, feel My stirring and respond.
The constrictions around you have stopped you from seeing your runway of advancement. I have come to make room for you to ascend to a new height. Extend your wings. Then extend them again. Stretch them to the left and the right. It is time for you to take flight! Let your gift make room for you. Expand into the new. I am more interested in you exercising your gift than in you finding your position at this time. Just as Joseph exercised his gift in prison, the gift made way for his positioning.
I am sorting out those situations that are presently confining you. I am coming in with a sorting instrument to begin to sort that which has kept evil in your midst working against My best purpose for your life. I will sort out the confusion that is around you. I am sending help now. What you need will be sorted out and your path will be rearranged. I AM coming down and cutting through the atmosphere that has been too thick for your vision to progress. I will take you through and over. You will feel water in your desert sand and moisture in your dry atmosphere. I will bring you in to My tent of refreshing and I will settle you in a new way.
I am choreographing a new dance for you. In the midst of this choreography, you are resisting the moves that I am telling you to make. Quit resisting My move, for you are leaning on your own understanding. The colors of the place that I take you will be much brighter and vibrant than anything you've ever stepped into. Quit resisting the room and the platform that I am asking you to dance in and upon. This is a time for new choreographies, new dances and new platforms. Quit resisting Me tearing down the old platforms that you are used to expressing your worship on. I will make you vibrant. Allow Me to penetrate you in a new way.
There is a dance I AM calling you to that is not dependent on your own understanding. You are resisting ME when you say, I don't understand how to do this dance. If you will get your eyes off your feet and look into My eyes, I will so captivate you by what you see in My eyes that you won't be concerned about the movement of your body. If you will let Me embrace you and bring you so close to Me that you don't have to worry about whether you're making the right move or the wrong move, then you will sense the moves that I AM making. I will take you from this earthly realm and we will dance in the heavens. Your spirit will dance with My Spirit and your understanding will come later. Quit trying to understand My move. Embrace Me. Get in the flow with Me. Let me captivate you with My gaze and we will do a dance like you've never seen.
DANCE NOW and you will become more fluid for this next season. I am not structuring you the same way that you have been structured in the past. The fluidity that I have for you will cause you to ease in and move with grace through narrow places. Come with me. Leave the last place you've been and you will ease through and into that place that I have now. There is a war over who will order the dance of your territory. There is a mental structure and stronghold over who will dance in their territories and change the land and atmosphere. Let My spontaneity arise in you. I am forming that new platform. Dance in My name, and I declare emotions will be healed and traumas will be released as the dance liberates your territory. A new wave of healing hearts, souls and lands is being released from the Heavenly Throne. Dance and represent MY movement. See the roots of hell let go of the gates. Then dance through the gates and into the streets, and many will join My Procession. City gates, beware! My people are beginning to move and dance!
Your Bride,
Beautiful Grace
A KEY PROPHETIC WORD! Dance MY New Dance! You Can Fly!
By Chuck Peirce
The LORD would say, At this key intersecting time of moving forward, many seem to be hesitating. Many are also snared between two opinions. I am opening and showing you light for new opportunity, but I see some resisting the steps into that place of faith and ministry and prosperity that is calling out to you. The call will remain extended for several weeks ahead. However, feel My stirring and respond.
The constrictions around you have stopped you from seeing your runway of advancement. I have come to make room for you to ascend to a new height. Extend your wings. Then extend them again. Stretch them to the left and the right. It is time for you to take flight! Let your gift make room for you. Expand into the new. I am more interested in you exercising your gift than in you finding your position at this time. Just as Joseph exercised his gift in prison, the gift made way for his positioning.
I am sorting out those situations that are presently confining you. I am coming in with a sorting instrument to begin to sort that which has kept evil in your midst working against My best purpose for your life. I will sort out the confusion that is around you. I am sending help now. What you need will be sorted out and your path will be rearranged. I AM coming down and cutting through the atmosphere that has been too thick for your vision to progress. I will take you through and over. You will feel water in your desert sand and moisture in your dry atmosphere. I will bring you in to My tent of refreshing and I will settle you in a new way.
I am choreographing a new dance for you. In the midst of this choreography, you are resisting the moves that I am telling you to make. Quit resisting My move, for you are leaning on your own understanding. The colors of the place that I take you will be much brighter and vibrant than anything you've ever stepped into. Quit resisting the room and the platform that I am asking you to dance in and upon. This is a time for new choreographies, new dances and new platforms. Quit resisting Me tearing down the old platforms that you are used to expressing your worship on. I will make you vibrant. Allow Me to penetrate you in a new way.
There is a dance I AM calling you to that is not dependent on your own understanding. You are resisting ME when you say, I don't understand how to do this dance. If you will get your eyes off your feet and look into My eyes, I will so captivate you by what you see in My eyes that you won't be concerned about the movement of your body. If you will let Me embrace you and bring you so close to Me that you don't have to worry about whether you're making the right move or the wrong move, then you will sense the moves that I AM making. I will take you from this earthly realm and we will dance in the heavens. Your spirit will dance with My Spirit and your understanding will come later. Quit trying to understand My move. Embrace Me. Get in the flow with Me. Let me captivate you with My gaze and we will do a dance like you've never seen.
DANCE NOW and you will become more fluid for this next season. I am not structuring you the same way that you have been structured in the past. The fluidity that I have for you will cause you to ease in and move with grace through narrow places. Come with me. Leave the last place you've been and you will ease through and into that place that I have now. There is a war over who will order the dance of your territory. There is a mental structure and stronghold over who will dance in their territories and change the land and atmosphere. Let My spontaneity arise in you. I am forming that new platform. Dance in My name, and I declare emotions will be healed and traumas will be released as the dance liberates your territory. A new wave of healing hearts, souls and lands is being released from the Heavenly Throne. Dance and represent MY movement. See the roots of hell let go of the gates. Then dance through the gates and into the streets, and many will join My Procession. City gates, beware! My people are beginning to move and dance!
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Day One: Preparation
No Sacrifice
by Jason Upton
To you I give my life,
not just the parts I want to
To you I sacrifice these dreams that I hold on to
Your thoughts are higher than mine
Your words are deeper than mine
Your love is stronger than mine
This is no sacrifice
Here's my life
To you I give the gifts
Your love has given me
How can I hoard the treasures that you've designed for free?
Because Your thoughts are higher than mine
Your words are deeper than mine
Your love is stronger than mine
This is no sacrifice
Here's my life
To you I give my future
As long as it may last
To you I give my present
To you I give my past
Because Your thoughts are higher than mine
Your words are deeper than mine
Your love is stronger than mine
Your thoughts are higher than mine
Your words are deeper than mine
Your love is stronger than mine
This is no sacrifice
Here's my life
Thursday, May 1, 2008
The Appointed Time: A Prayer Request
I have been in a season of war since 2000. Not that I hadn't been in battles previously, but these last eight years have been a season of intensity in battles, raging like I hadn't before experienced.
During this season, I received the courage to face the areas of my heart that I hadn't submitted to Jesus; Jesus delivered me from anxiety and depression; I began to move along the path towards my calling; The fear of man which previously paralyzed me, now only buzzes my thoughts now and again like a pesty fly; misunderstandings, accusations and false discernment have abounded, but at every turn, my Protector, my Deliverer, my Sweet Jesus has stood up for me, fought, and won. Jesus has given me compassion, love and forgiveness for those who have hurt me, betrayed me. He has taught me to obey Him, even when others believe I am being disobedient in my obedience...Don't attempt to figure that one out; you may strain your brain. :)
I am grateful for ALL that my Jesus has done for me, with me, and through me.
Jesus, gave me a promise in the summer of 2001. Actually, I experienced what I can only describe as an angelic visitation. At this point in my life, I was broken, broken as I had never been before. My heart was broken and before I went to bed that night, I cried out the the Lord with All of my heart, soul, mind and strength. I fell asleep, crying out to the Lord. I awoke to a brilliant, blinding light which flooded my room. (Note: I sleep in total darkness, can't stand to have any lights on at night). I actually heard (with my physical ears) a voice, "The Appointed Time..." with a specific date.
I spoke to one of my prophetic friends about this experience and she counseled me to wait until closer to the prophesied time and then to ask for prayer regarding it. That is what I am asking of all of you who read this to do. Pray for me, how the Holy Spirit leads. Declare His will to be done in my life and that Jesus would be glorified fully!!!
I do not pretend to understand God's ways or His thoughts, but I am learning to trust Him no matter what I see with my physical eyes that happens to contradict God's plans. The end of my personal winter season is in sight and a New Beginning Will commence...soon.
Beginning Tuesday, May 6th I will enter into a time of fasting, increased time alone with Jesus, worshipping Him. I will continue this until the arrival of the prophesied date.
Thank you, in advance for any prayers you offer on my behalf!!!
You are loved,
Beautiful Grace :)
Small Straws In A Soft Wind by Marsha Burns --
May 1, 2008: In the process of time, you are ending a cycle that began about seven years ago. And, you will undergo an accelerated separation from the past that will create a division that cannot be bridged. Certainly, you will never be able to go back, nor should you look back. This chasm is ever widening and your spiritual landscape is ever changing, but you can only move into the next phase of your existence as you have freedom to do so. Disappointments and regrets from the past can keep you bound and unable to progress, so now is the time to completely release everything that brought a sense of failure or reproach. Let go and be free, says the Lord.
Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead.
Daily Scripture from May 1, 2008
Instead of your [former] shame you shall have a twofold recompense; instead of dishonor and reproach [your people] shall rejoice in their portion. Therefore in their land they shall possess double [what they had forfeited]; everlasting joy shall be theirs.Isaiah 61:7 (AMP)
Weekly Wisdom Week of May 1, 2008
The dreams of your future have no room for the devastations of your past.
During this season, I received the courage to face the areas of my heart that I hadn't submitted to Jesus; Jesus delivered me from anxiety and depression; I began to move along the path towards my calling; The fear of man which previously paralyzed me, now only buzzes my thoughts now and again like a pesty fly; misunderstandings, accusations and false discernment have abounded, but at every turn, my Protector, my Deliverer, my Sweet Jesus has stood up for me, fought, and won. Jesus has given me compassion, love and forgiveness for those who have hurt me, betrayed me. He has taught me to obey Him, even when others believe I am being disobedient in my obedience...Don't attempt to figure that one out; you may strain your brain. :)
I am grateful for ALL that my Jesus has done for me, with me, and through me.
Jesus, gave me a promise in the summer of 2001. Actually, I experienced what I can only describe as an angelic visitation. At this point in my life, I was broken, broken as I had never been before. My heart was broken and before I went to bed that night, I cried out the the Lord with All of my heart, soul, mind and strength. I fell asleep, crying out to the Lord. I awoke to a brilliant, blinding light which flooded my room. (Note: I sleep in total darkness, can't stand to have any lights on at night). I actually heard (with my physical ears) a voice, "The Appointed Time..." with a specific date.
I spoke to one of my prophetic friends about this experience and she counseled me to wait until closer to the prophesied time and then to ask for prayer regarding it. That is what I am asking of all of you who read this to do. Pray for me, how the Holy Spirit leads. Declare His will to be done in my life and that Jesus would be glorified fully!!!
I do not pretend to understand God's ways or His thoughts, but I am learning to trust Him no matter what I see with my physical eyes that happens to contradict God's plans. The end of my personal winter season is in sight and a New Beginning Will commence...soon.
Beginning Tuesday, May 6th I will enter into a time of fasting, increased time alone with Jesus, worshipping Him. I will continue this until the arrival of the prophesied date.
Thank you, in advance for any prayers you offer on my behalf!!!
You are loved,
Beautiful Grace :)
Small Straws In A Soft Wind by Marsha Burns --
May 1, 2008: In the process of time, you are ending a cycle that began about seven years ago. And, you will undergo an accelerated separation from the past that will create a division that cannot be bridged. Certainly, you will never be able to go back, nor should you look back. This chasm is ever widening and your spiritual landscape is ever changing, but you can only move into the next phase of your existence as you have freedom to do so. Disappointments and regrets from the past can keep you bound and unable to progress, so now is the time to completely release everything that brought a sense of failure or reproach. Let go and be free, says the Lord.
Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead.
Daily Scripture from May 1, 2008
Instead of your [former] shame you shall have a twofold recompense; instead of dishonor and reproach [your people] shall rejoice in their portion. Therefore in their land they shall possess double [what they had forfeited]; everlasting joy shall be theirs.Isaiah 61:7 (AMP)
Weekly Wisdom Week of May 1, 2008
The dreams of your future have no room for the devastations of your past.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Friday, April 25, 2008
Near Bloggy Disaster!!!
Yesterday, just after posting the latest meme, I decided I would attempt to change my blog template...MISTAKE! Apparently, I am not as technologically advanced as I thought, because instead of a new template, computer language filled my site. Yikes, ALL MY POSTS GONE!!!
I prayed and asked the Lord to help me; somehow my old blog reposted complete with all of my previous posts but without all the sidebar extras.
I wanted to add to yesterday's six word meme that oH mY wORD is also tagged, but couldn't because of my cyber-difficulties.
Have a great day and remember...technology is only helpful if one understands how to use it!!!
I prayed and asked the Lord to help me; somehow my old blog reposted complete with all of my previous posts but without all the sidebar extras.
I wanted to add to yesterday's six word meme that oH mY wORD is also tagged, but couldn't because of my cyber-difficulties.
Have a great day and remember...technology is only helpful if one understands how to use it!!!
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Six Word Memoir: Meme
I was tagged by Livin' Life to write a six word memoir of my life.
Here are the rules:
Write your own six word memoir.
Post it on your blog and include a visual illustration, if you want.
Link to the person that tagged you in your post.
Tag at least five more blogs with links.
Leave a comment on the tagged blogs with an invitation to play!
Jesus-loving, storm-weathered, loving Mom!
And here's who I am tagging:
Not So Classic (You've been on vacation too long!)
Jesus and Dark Chocolate (Educator of God's generation!)
His Resting One (The world changer!)
Plain and Simple (Simply beautiful, hands full with three blessings!)
My (Bro) DSH (You're too young to be retired!)
Sunday, April 20, 2008
2008 Christian Battle of the Bands
All I can say...awesome!! The level of talent and anointing was amazing yesterday in the 2008 Christian Battle of the Bands at Redland Valley BIC.
My boys' band, Aftershock, did a fantastic job. I was so proud of them. Their original worship song still plays in my thoughts..."Healer, I call Healer. You are so many things to me, but right now what I need, is for You to heal me."
Fire's True Personality!
Where's Consecrated?
There he is!!
Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. W., for all the time, effort and prayer you put into organizing this awesome display of musical talent for Jesus!!!
Thank you, Sweet Mamma B., for allowing Aftershock to practice in the Youth Center.
Most of all THANK YOU JESUS for Your gifts and anointing poured out on the next generation. To You be the glory!!!!
Friday, April 18, 2008
Recipe Raves: Grilled Beef Roast With California Marinade
I tired something new for supper last evening by grilling a bottom round beef roast and it was delicious!!!
The original recipe called for the roast to marinade for at least 8 hours and no longer than 24 hours, but since I generally don't plan ahead that far in advance, I modified the recipe.
I started by partially defrosting the roast in the microwave. I then mixed the California Marinade in a gallon-sized freezer bag. I placed the half-thawed roast in the plastic bag ensuring all surfaces were covered with the marinade and then continued to defrost the roast.
I preheated our gas grill and brushed the top rack with vegetable oil. I then placed the roast on the top rack, turned down the heat to the low setting, and closed the lid. I turned and basted the roast every 10 minutes for two hours. For a medium well done roast, the internal temperature needs to be around 160 degrees. It was getting too close to supper time and still wasn't done, so I removed the roast from the grill and sliced it into 1/2 inch thick steaks.
I replaced them on the grill and continued to baste them every few minutes.
I replaced them on the grill and continued to baste them every few minutes.
The result was tender and juicy. The pieces varied in doneness from medium to rare (I personally like the rarer ones). We rounded out our meal with rice pilaf and grilled butternut squash (We didn't care for the squash much though).
The original recipe called for the roast to marinade for at least 8 hours and no longer than 24 hours, but since I generally don't plan ahead that far in advance, I modified the recipe.
For anyone wanting to try this, I have included the marinade recipe. Let me know how it turns out if you do decide to try this recipe out.
California Marinade
1/4 cup olive oil (or vegetable oil)
1/4 cup cider vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
1/4 cup cooking sherry (or apple juice)
1 tablespoon rosemary (I don't care for this herb, so I omitted it)
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped (I used dehydrated garlic)
After defrosting the roast in the marinade I placed the marinade in a heat resistant container and placed on the grill to heat it throughly. This is important step to maintain the safety of the marinade. I don't want anyone to get food poisoning. :(
You may want to double the marinade mixture as I ran out halfway through the grilling process.
Bon appetit!!!
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Picture of an Olive Tree
Unripe Olives Last evening during pre-service prayer, a dear woman of God received a picture of an olive tree full of many olives. This tree was being shaken and many olives were falling to the ground. She said she believed the olives represented souls coming into the kingdom of God. My Pastor then prayed a declarative prayer about our receiving the anointing (oil) to gather the harvest.
What's been on my heart regarding this is that there is an appointed time for ALL things...God has appointed a time for each one's salvation, each one's deliverance, each one's healing. God has appointed a specific time for restoration of relationships damaged by sin. If we move out of God's appointed time, then our efforts are mediocre at best and possibly even damaging. If the Lord has revealed an appointed time and we attempt to make the thing happen in our own time...we sin!!!
Ripening Olives
Think about fruit; If fruit is picked prior to it being ripened on the tree (the appointed time), then it is immature, not ready to be consumed. The seeds within the vessel of the fruit are not capable of reproduction.
Ripe Olives
Sometimes unripe fruit will ripen in the process of time, as in a banana, but most times an immature fruit will rot before ever ripening. This happened to me a few months ago with some bananas I had purchased. Most of the time the bananas I buy are a little green, but these bananas were green and never did get ripe, instead they rotted before they could be used.
What do we do? Ask for good judgment and wise and right discernment!!! Psalm 119:66 "Teach me good judgment, wise and right discernment, and knowledge, for I have believed (trusted, relied on, and clung to) Your commandments."
Jesus, give me (us) good judgment and wise and right discernment. Do not allow us to get outside of your appointed time, no matter how much we may desire to see salvations, deliverances, healings and restorations. Your ways are higher, You ways are wiser. Pour out Your Spirit and allow us to see You and hear You clearly. Do not allow us to judge with our eyes (physically), but always empower us to judge by Your Spirit and with Your heart. In Jesus' name!!! AMEN!!!
Olive pictures used by permission from Audrey Delange. Thank you!!!
Thursday, April 3, 2008
oH mY wORD tagged me for a "Seven Random Things About Me" meme. Last July, I was tagged by Plain and Simple for Eight Random Things About Me. I don't know how many more random things I can think of but here it goes...
1. I've had eight surgeries in my life time and DON'T plan to have anymore. The body parts under the knife...right foot twice, back (lipoma, aka "fatty tumor", fallopian tubes (tied and removal of tumor), neck (parotid gland tumor), throat (tonsils and adenoids), mouth (wisdom teeth), breast (fibroid cyst) and head (brain). Wow, too heavy; let's get a little lighter!
2. Most of my life, I have looked at the world through symbolic glasses. I take nothing at face value and am always looking beyond the surface, to see a deeper hidden meaning. One of the reasons I love the Bible so much, I suppose.
3. In college, I described myself as an disorganized perfectionist. Talk about setting myself up for failure. I have mellowed a lot since then. I really would like to have a house in better order though.
4. I really enjoy being in an atmosphere were I can let the little girl in me out. I don't think I ever really grew up; I just pretend that I am.
5. My favorite thing to do...walk along the beach as the sun is rising singing to Jesus.
6. I enjoy trying new recipes, sometimes with ingredients I can't pronounce.
7. It takes three left-brained men (Strongman, Consecrated, and Fire) to protect one right-brained woman. If you don't know what I'm talking about, I encourage you to follow the link and find out. :) Oh, let me know how it turned out, if you do.
1. I've had eight surgeries in my life time and DON'T plan to have anymore. The body parts under the knife...right foot twice, back (lipoma, aka "fatty tumor", fallopian tubes (tied and removal of tumor), neck (parotid gland tumor), throat (tonsils and adenoids), mouth (wisdom teeth), breast (fibroid cyst) and head (brain). Wow, too heavy; let's get a little lighter!
2. Most of my life, I have looked at the world through symbolic glasses. I take nothing at face value and am always looking beyond the surface, to see a deeper hidden meaning. One of the reasons I love the Bible so much, I suppose.
3. In college, I described myself as an disorganized perfectionist. Talk about setting myself up for failure. I have mellowed a lot since then. I really would like to have a house in better order though.
4. I really enjoy being in an atmosphere were I can let the little girl in me out. I don't think I ever really grew up; I just pretend that I am.
5. My favorite thing to do...walk along the beach as the sun is rising singing to Jesus.
6. I enjoy trying new recipes, sometimes with ingredients I can't pronounce.
7. It takes three left-brained men (Strongman, Consecrated, and Fire) to protect one right-brained woman. If you don't know what I'm talking about, I encourage you to follow the link and find out. :) Oh, let me know how it turned out, if you do.
Monday, March 31, 2008
God Speaking Through the Generations
No doubt about it, the Lord is good and He is good ALL THE TIME. A new revelation of His goodness was imparted to me this past Saturday at CCC when two woman and my pastor spoke God's heart to me.
The first woman, an older woman who has been attending Christ Community Church for over 30 years, spoke life to me when I questioned her about pre-service prayer. I admitted that I was a little timid about joining in and her naturally supernatural reply, "You're not timid. Why would you be timid, it's only praying." Now, that might not sound like a supernatural revelation to you, but I assure you it was to me. I had prayed in the spirit the whole 50 minute drive to church asking the Lord to guide me in this very area. This wonderful woman, affectionately called an FBI girl, was God's mouthpiece, assuring me that I did belong at pre-service prayer.
During the service P. Dave, referenced two Bible verses that have been on my heart recently...another mouthpiece of encouragement from God.
Finally, after the service a middle school aged girl, R.D., came up to me and hugged me. :) She asked me a question regarding my dancing in worship and then proceeded to pray passionately for me in that regard. She ended by stating, "Everyone leans on you. It's time you begin to lean on someone else and cry on their shoulder." Wow, talk about straight from God's heart!!! I assured her that I lean on Jesus' shoulder, but it definitely was a good reminder for me, not to move in my own strength.
Thank You, Jesus, for not leaving me alone in this world!!! Thank You for speaking to and through Your people!!!! I AM FOREVER GRATEFUL!!!!
The first woman, an older woman who has been attending Christ Community Church for over 30 years, spoke life to me when I questioned her about pre-service prayer. I admitted that I was a little timid about joining in and her naturally supernatural reply, "You're not timid. Why would you be timid, it's only praying." Now, that might not sound like a supernatural revelation to you, but I assure you it was to me. I had prayed in the spirit the whole 50 minute drive to church asking the Lord to guide me in this very area. This wonderful woman, affectionately called an FBI girl, was God's mouthpiece, assuring me that I did belong at pre-service prayer.
During the service P. Dave, referenced two Bible verses that have been on my heart recently...another mouthpiece of encouragement from God.
Finally, after the service a middle school aged girl, R.D., came up to me and hugged me. :) She asked me a question regarding my dancing in worship and then proceeded to pray passionately for me in that regard. She ended by stating, "Everyone leans on you. It's time you begin to lean on someone else and cry on their shoulder." Wow, talk about straight from God's heart!!! I assured her that I lean on Jesus' shoulder, but it definitely was a good reminder for me, not to move in my own strength.
Thank You, Jesus, for not leaving me alone in this world!!! Thank You for speaking to and through Your people!!!! I AM FOREVER GRATEFUL!!!!
Saturday, March 29, 2008
On Jesus' Chest and Heaven's Wailing Wall
"SUDDENLY I FOUND MYSELF ON JESUS' CHEST
I was inside of His heart! The incense! The thick heavy smells began to overwhelm my senses.” -- Jill Austin
Suddenly, I found myself on the chest of Jesus. Like John the Beloved, I could feel my face up against His linen robes--the soft fabric around my face. I could hear His heart--the sound of eternity--that gigantic chamber of love, embracing me. I felt so loved and so protected.
This intimacy of His heart went deep into my very being. Leaning! I was leaning deeper into His heart. I could feel His arms embracing me. And then, I could feel His heart open up. And I'm drawn into the literal heart of Jesus--the eternal residence of this tremendous heartbeat.
This heartbeat is resounding through all of eternity with the tapestry of sounds and rhythms. It's a celestial worship. Oh, the worship! The glory! His heart was a literal chamber of chanting of prayers. A tabernacle of Glory! The Ancient of Days! This Jewish King!
“THE INCENSE . . . .THE THICK HEAVY SMELLS….THE CHANTING!”
I was inside of His heart! The incense! The thick heavy smells began to overwhelm my senses. The chanting! There was an awakening of my heart to these ancient prayers to God. Holy! I'm going deeper into the thick smoke. I began to perceive that these walls and this tabernacle are not made of stone, but they're made of flesh.
His heart was gigantic. There is this gigantic wall--like "Heaven's Wailing Wall." Every name, every individual, every face, every destiny, every dream was written on the wall of the Lord's heart. But then, I could hear the intercessors and crying out from the lost, from the earth down below.
I could hear crying out, "Oh Lord! Lord, my father! Lord my father! He doesn't know you! Lord, my mother she's in so much pain! Lord, my children!" I could hear the cries and the groans of the intercessors, crying out for the lost. "Lord do you hear their cries? Will you save them?" There's so much pain. There is so much anguish.
HEAVEN’S WAILING WALL!
And then, I could hear the Lord's heart responding. His heart was breaking! This "Heaven's Wailing Wall," it was as though the whole wall was bleeding and crying and groaning in the depths of His being! To each one of the names written on His heart, He goes, "I know your circumstances. I know each one of you so intimately. I feel your pain. I know the anguish! I know the pain you're going through. Will you come to Me? You are not forsaken! Come to Me! I love you!"
Sounds of War
And then, there were sounds of war. It was the sounds of war and violence as these two governments of God and satan are colliding. And then I saw these evil diabolical armies from all the nations of the earth surrounding this great city! I heard a cry! A cry within these ancient walls! The voice of Rachel, lamenting and crying out for her children!
And then, there was another sound. It was a sound that was deep in the heart of the Lord. It was a sound of groans. It was a sound of travail. And then, there was the sounds of the martyrs from underneath the throne, and they were crying out, "How long, Oh Lord? How long, Oh Lord? Will you avenge our blood?"
And then there were the sounds of the demonic, destroying! The sounds of demons, with suicide and hopelessness and depression, saying, "I will destroy you!" There were the sounds of disease, ravishing and destroying bodies! The sounds of tormented, demonized people crying out for freedom and deliverance!
There were cries of the tormented and of the lost. You see, even in Heaven's heart the lost were crying out, "Is there a God? Does He feel my pain? Why was I born? I want to die! It hurts too much to live!"
I hear this great orchestration of all these prayers and worship culminating into a warring crescendo. Such glory! Such awe! Such pain! Such mystery! And then the Lord was interceding and dispatching warring angels. The heavens were at war.
His very heart became Heaven's Wailing Wall! Weeping and proclaiming and calling forth the great love of His heart. He says, "I command My angels to go and war and set the captives free! So many need to come to Me! So many are lost!"
And then He said, "If you want to see My heart, the key to apostolic authority is love. If you want to move in signs and wonders, then you need to know My heart. If you want to see Heaven break into territories and take whole cities, then you need to move with this radical resurrection love!"
"You need to hear what I hear. You need to feel what I feel. Will you have My compassion? You need to have My heartbeat. Are you willing to be a deliverer? Will you let Me come and take My sword, and cut open and circumcise your heart--so that you will feel and so that you will bleed? So that your very heart will become "Heaven's Wailing Wall?"
"Will you feel the pain of the lost and the broken, so that you can intercede and cry out in deep prayer and travail? To help to birth My heart?"
Can I write their names on your heart? Are you willing to become lovers? Will you love with My love? I'm calling you to "Heaven's Wailing Wall."
Jill Austin Master Potter Ministries
Email: info@masterpotter.com
http://www.elijahlist.com/
Posted by permission from the Elijah List see above link.
I was inside of His heart! The incense! The thick heavy smells began to overwhelm my senses.” -- Jill Austin
Suddenly, I found myself on the chest of Jesus. Like John the Beloved, I could feel my face up against His linen robes--the soft fabric around my face. I could hear His heart--the sound of eternity--that gigantic chamber of love, embracing me. I felt so loved and so protected.
This intimacy of His heart went deep into my very being. Leaning! I was leaning deeper into His heart. I could feel His arms embracing me. And then, I could feel His heart open up. And I'm drawn into the literal heart of Jesus--the eternal residence of this tremendous heartbeat.
This heartbeat is resounding through all of eternity with the tapestry of sounds and rhythms. It's a celestial worship. Oh, the worship! The glory! His heart was a literal chamber of chanting of prayers. A tabernacle of Glory! The Ancient of Days! This Jewish King!
“THE INCENSE . . . .THE THICK HEAVY SMELLS….THE CHANTING!”
I was inside of His heart! The incense! The thick heavy smells began to overwhelm my senses. The chanting! There was an awakening of my heart to these ancient prayers to God. Holy! I'm going deeper into the thick smoke. I began to perceive that these walls and this tabernacle are not made of stone, but they're made of flesh.
His heart was gigantic. There is this gigantic wall--like "Heaven's Wailing Wall." Every name, every individual, every face, every destiny, every dream was written on the wall of the Lord's heart. But then, I could hear the intercessors and crying out from the lost, from the earth down below.
I could hear crying out, "Oh Lord! Lord, my father! Lord my father! He doesn't know you! Lord, my mother she's in so much pain! Lord, my children!" I could hear the cries and the groans of the intercessors, crying out for the lost. "Lord do you hear their cries? Will you save them?" There's so much pain. There is so much anguish.
HEAVEN’S WAILING WALL!
And then, I could hear the Lord's heart responding. His heart was breaking! This "Heaven's Wailing Wall," it was as though the whole wall was bleeding and crying and groaning in the depths of His being! To each one of the names written on His heart, He goes, "I know your circumstances. I know each one of you so intimately. I feel your pain. I know the anguish! I know the pain you're going through. Will you come to Me? You are not forsaken! Come to Me! I love you!"
Sounds of War
And then, there were sounds of war. It was the sounds of war and violence as these two governments of God and satan are colliding. And then I saw these evil diabolical armies from all the nations of the earth surrounding this great city! I heard a cry! A cry within these ancient walls! The voice of Rachel, lamenting and crying out for her children!
And then, there was another sound. It was a sound that was deep in the heart of the Lord. It was a sound of groans. It was a sound of travail. And then, there was the sounds of the martyrs from underneath the throne, and they were crying out, "How long, Oh Lord? How long, Oh Lord? Will you avenge our blood?"
And then there were the sounds of the demonic, destroying! The sounds of demons, with suicide and hopelessness and depression, saying, "I will destroy you!" There were the sounds of disease, ravishing and destroying bodies! The sounds of tormented, demonized people crying out for freedom and deliverance!
There were cries of the tormented and of the lost. You see, even in Heaven's heart the lost were crying out, "Is there a God? Does He feel my pain? Why was I born? I want to die! It hurts too much to live!"
I hear this great orchestration of all these prayers and worship culminating into a warring crescendo. Such glory! Such awe! Such pain! Such mystery! And then the Lord was interceding and dispatching warring angels. The heavens were at war.
His very heart became Heaven's Wailing Wall! Weeping and proclaiming and calling forth the great love of His heart. He says, "I command My angels to go and war and set the captives free! So many need to come to Me! So many are lost!"
And then He said, "If you want to see My heart, the key to apostolic authority is love. If you want to move in signs and wonders, then you need to know My heart. If you want to see Heaven break into territories and take whole cities, then you need to move with this radical resurrection love!"
"You need to hear what I hear. You need to feel what I feel. Will you have My compassion? You need to have My heartbeat. Are you willing to be a deliverer? Will you let Me come and take My sword, and cut open and circumcise your heart--so that you will feel and so that you will bleed? So that your very heart will become "Heaven's Wailing Wall?"
"Will you feel the pain of the lost and the broken, so that you can intercede and cry out in deep prayer and travail? To help to birth My heart?"
Can I write their names on your heart? Are you willing to become lovers? Will you love with My love? I'm calling you to "Heaven's Wailing Wall."
Jill Austin Master Potter Ministries
Email: info@masterpotter.com
http://www.elijahlist.com/
Posted by permission from the Elijah List see above link.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Outback Steakhouse Giveaway
Promises Fulfilled is hosting a Outback Steakhouse gift certificate giveaway. Click the link to check it out!!!
Apathy...Passion's Worst Enemy
"People need dramatic examples to shake them out of apathy..." ~Bruce Wayne from Batman Begins
TCC posted this quote in her post, "Monday's Musings."
Who was a dramatic example in your life? I would also say my Mom and Dad provided some of the most important dramatic examples in my life... Mom, by her consistent love, servant's heart and wisdom and Dad by his random joviality and love. A large part of who I am today is due to them.
Is this something you struggle with? Absolutely not! I believe the primary role for a parent is to raise their children by showing them, not only by telling them. My parents never raised me with a "do as I say, not as I do" parenting attitude.
However, who I am today primarily has resulted from my dramatic encounters with Jesus. He has taught me more than I ever hoped to know and showed me that dramatic (passionate) love examples break any bondage.
In my opinion, all leaders should be ones who lead by dramatic, passionate examples. Jesus and my parents are excellent leaders!!!
As Christians, passion should be a part of us...passion for the lost, the hurting, the lonely, the unsaved and the infirmed. However, the road of passion, at least the supernatural kind, doesn't naturally flow from human beings. Supernatural passion, only comes by Jesus. We see His passion and then, empowered by His Spirit, we become passionate.
Human beings tend to desire the road most traveled, the shortest and easiest route to our destination. Instead, I challenge myself and anyone reading this post to take the road less traveled by, and that will make all the difference!
How Fast Can You Type?
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
I am Blessed, Part 2
I was standing at the kitchen sink today when Consecrated came up behind me and started to hug me and kept hugging me...you know, the loving cheek to cheek kind of hug?
Being a Mom has, by far, been the greatest blessing Jesus has given me!!! Thank you, my Jesus!!
Being a Mom has, by far, been the greatest blessing Jesus has given me!!! Thank you, my Jesus!!
I am Blessed
Yesterday, while teaching General Science to my New Creation Homeschool Students, Fire stuck his head in my classroom door and stated, "I love you, Mommy." For Fire to do this in front of his peers, really touched my heart!!! Later, we hugged in the midst of the lunchroom.
I AM BLESSED!!!!
I AM BLESSED!!!!
Friday, March 21, 2008
Poetry Place "Sin Destroys, Teach My Children"
Warning: This post contains a graphic description of sin and may not be suitable for all readers.
Graphite Drawing
"Looking away [from all that will distract] to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith [giving the first incentive for our belief] and is also its Finisher [bringing it to maturity and perfection]. He, for the joy [of obtaining the prize] that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising and ignoring the shame, and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God." Hebrews 12:2 (Amplified Bible)
Graphite Drawingby Beautiful Grace
"Looking away [from all that will distract] to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith [giving the first incentive for our belief] and is also its Finisher [bringing it to maturity and perfection]. He, for the joy [of obtaining the prize] that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising and ignoring the shame, and is now seated at the right hand of the throne of God." Hebrews 12:2 (Amplified Bible)
It is in this season of the year that I especially remember the sacrifice my Sweet Jesus gave for me and for you. He took upon Himself ALL of our sin and ALL of our iniquity, ALL of our guilt and ALL of our shame. Jesus died for us simply because He loved us and wanted to provide a way for us to be with Him. His love was so great that through the beating and mocking and scourging, He continued to keep His eyes set on the joy before Him. I believe that joy was not only that He would be going to His Father in Heaven, but also the joy of knowing that you and I would have a choice to join Him there for eternity.
About eight years ago, the Holy Spirit revealed the sin I had hidden in my heart, sin that I didn't even realize was sin. Upon the revelation of my sinful heart, I sincerely prayed a dangerous prayer..."Lord show me my sin how You see it." Out of this prayer, the Lord showed me sin's true form and this poem was born. This is why He died for us.
I am forever grateful for His sacrifice!
"Sin Destroys, Teach My Children"
by Beautiful Grace
It appears harmless, innocent, beautiful,
Intriguing, exciting, powerful, even holy,
But sin is none of these things.
It lurks in the shadows of our minds,
Seeking those whom it may devour.
It comes as a thought pondered upon too long.
It disguises itself through the twisted speech
Of the Evil One.
When we allow It into our lives,
It eventually manifests Its true form.
Sin is darkness.
The serpent of old,
Beelzebub, himself, lives there.
He opens wide his mouth
And sinks his teeth deep into our flesh.
His bite transfers seeds of deception into our hearts,
Separating us from our Father.
The seeds sprout and when fully grown
Bring forth death.
"Sin destroys, teach my children,"
The Lord has commanded.
Holy Spirit root out the seeds of sin.
Pull out the weeds, Lord.
Remove Evil's deception from our hearts.
Make us pure,
Righteous,
And holy,
As You are holy.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
I Will Shine the Glory of My Bridegroom!
In my poem "Glory to Glory...Changed," I referred to the Bride of Jesus being clothed in a purple turban and golden gown. The inspiration for this attire sprang from a dream I had approximately one year ago. I attempted to recreate how I appeared in my dream for the Princess Party last evening.Dream: I was preparing to be married to Jesus and was dressed in a golden gown and a purple turban. I felt uncomfortable because of the radiant beauty of my clothing. I remember feeling that I just wanted a white wedding gown.
As I awoke, I asked the Lord about the dream, and I felt He said that He has already made me white, now He wants me to shine His Glory. He instructed me NOT to allow my flesh (self-consciousness) to control the shining of His glory through me for that is why He created me.
I write this post in order to encourage all Daughters of the King to shine His Glory for this is why you have been made!!!
Your Bridegroom has Rescued You, Princess!!
"Listen to me, O royal daughter; take heart to what I say. Forget your people and your homeland far away. For your royal husband delights in your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord...The bride, a princess, waits within her chambers, dressed in a gown woven with gold. In her beautiful robes, she is led to the king, accompanied by her bridesmaids. What a joyful, enthusiastic procession as they enter the king's palace!"
Psalm 45:10-11, 13-15
Psalm 45:10-11, 13-15
Last evening I had the privilege of ministering to a group of Princesses. Our youth group hosted a Princess Ball for high school aged girls. The night was patterned after the ancient Jewish wedding ceremony and began with light refreshments.
After a time of reflection, the girls repented of anything that might separate them from their Bridegroom and then took the marriage cup of commitment by participating in communion.
Then the young woman recited their vows of faithfulness to Jesus under the chuppah.
In the presence of a witness the Princesses signed a scroll stating that they would remain faithful to their Bridegroom, forsaking all idols and offering their inner beauty and worship from this day forward.
The Bride was then beckoned to enter into the Throne Room where she received her royal crown and was anointed with myrrh (symbolizing death to the flesh), frankincense (symbolizing each young woman's anointing and unique destiny), and gold dust (symbolic of the Holy Spirit and God's glory).
After this, the Princesses were directed to enter the Holy of Holies where they could spend intimate time with their Bridegroom.
We ended our time with celebration...feasting at a chocolate fountain (Jesus and Dark Chocolate, you'd have loved it!) and dancing.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
What Ifs:
I was tagged by Livin Life for this meme. Yeah, anyway, what is a meme?
What if I could meet someone in the art world to chat with?
Definitely, Auguste Renoir!!! His impressionist work reveals the beauty in his subjects through the use of light and soft colors. I actually have a matted and framed poster of "Two Girls at the Piano" hanging on my living room wall. In college, my humanities class took a field trip to the National Gallery in Washington where a Renoir exhibit was on loan from the Louvre. This man had arthritis, the painful, crippling kind, but still continued to paint. He said, "The pain passes, but the beauty remains." Talk about perseverance!!!
What if I could have one wish granted for the benefit of all mankind?
That all men would "see" the beauty of Jesus. It would solve so many of the world's heartaches.
What if I could travel anywhere in the world?
I'm with Classic Mama, I'd go to Israel, but more specifically Succat Hallel. I imagine myself singing and dancing with Jesus there. Just think how awesome it would be to be worshipping there in Jerusalem when Jesus comes back to meet us in the air. Wow, now THAT would be the way to go!!!
What if I could live in a period other than the present, for 24 hours?
I don't want to move into regret, so I'll respecfully decline this question.
What if I could make over three areas of my body?
My brain...That lack of sleep wouldn't scamble my thought processes to the degree that it does.
My endocrine system, specifically those special little chemical messengers, aka hormones, who on a monthly basis remind me that I am woman, and I REALLY am strong!!! REALLY!!!
My mitochondria...these microscopic guys are responsible for the majority of energy our bodies obtain from metabolism. I need about double the amount of energy, so if I double the amount of mitochondria that might work.
What if I could become an animal for 24 hours?
Wishbone, just think of all the great literature I could experience!!!
What if I could bring someone back to life for 24 hours?
The "sinner woman" whose tears washed Jesus' feet and who then dried them with her hair. I want to know what she was thinking, how she was feeling as she intimately worshipped Jesus like that.
Okay...so, now I am tagging Sandy at Dark Chocolate and Jesus and His Resting One! It's your turn! Only if you want to though... :)
What if I could meet someone in the art world to chat with?
Definitely, Auguste Renoir!!! His impressionist work reveals the beauty in his subjects through the use of light and soft colors. I actually have a matted and framed poster of "Two Girls at the Piano" hanging on my living room wall. In college, my humanities class took a field trip to the National Gallery in Washington where a Renoir exhibit was on loan from the Louvre. This man had arthritis, the painful, crippling kind, but still continued to paint. He said, "The pain passes, but the beauty remains." Talk about perseverance!!!
What if I could have one wish granted for the benefit of all mankind?
That all men would "see" the beauty of Jesus. It would solve so many of the world's heartaches.
What if I could travel anywhere in the world?
I'm with Classic Mama, I'd go to Israel, but more specifically Succat Hallel. I imagine myself singing and dancing with Jesus there. Just think how awesome it would be to be worshipping there in Jerusalem when Jesus comes back to meet us in the air. Wow, now THAT would be the way to go!!!
What if I could live in a period other than the present, for 24 hours?
I don't want to move into regret, so I'll respecfully decline this question.
What if I could make over three areas of my body?
My brain...That lack of sleep wouldn't scamble my thought processes to the degree that it does.
My endocrine system, specifically those special little chemical messengers, aka hormones, who on a monthly basis remind me that I am woman, and I REALLY am strong!!! REALLY!!!
My mitochondria...these microscopic guys are responsible for the majority of energy our bodies obtain from metabolism. I need about double the amount of energy, so if I double the amount of mitochondria that might work.
What if I could become an animal for 24 hours?
Wishbone, just think of all the great literature I could experience!!!
What if I could bring someone back to life for 24 hours?
The "sinner woman" whose tears washed Jesus' feet and who then dried them with her hair. I want to know what she was thinking, how she was feeling as she intimately worshipped Jesus like that.
Okay...so, now I am tagging Sandy at Dark Chocolate and Jesus and His Resting One! It's your turn! Only if you want to though... :)
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Diamonds, Diamonds, Diamonds!!!
Within the last month, I have had three dreams regarding diamonds. The first dream, I only remember it had to do with a diamond, the second, diamond chips were falling into the palms of my hands and the third was much more detailed and is as follows...
2/8/2008 Strongman and I were at some type of church service. The sanctuary was set up with tables- like a cafeteria. We sat toward the back, and we were watching what looked like a play. A church leader approached us in a friendly way and started talking about diamonds. He said the best diamonds have been "milked." He then showed me a rock with many diamond solitaires embedded in it. Each diamond was like a button. I reached out and pushed one and received a slight electric shock. The leader told us that a pure diamond had only one-millionth of something in it.
I also did a little research on how a diamond's purity is determined and I found that, "Events of nature during the diamond's formation can produce inclusions which can trap some of the light rather than reflecting it back out. The fewer inclusions in a diamond, the rarer it is and the more valuable it is." From http://www.kalyanam.com/fashion/diamonds.asp
Think of the spiritual implications of that!!! Diamonds, I believe, represent the spiritual gifts He has given us and their purity is determined with whether they trap the light (hold on to the gift for ourselves) or reflect the light (use the gift in order to bring glory to Jesus).
Please see, "New Diamonds Are Coming" at http://www.hisrestingone.blogspot.com/ for a conformation of my dream and more details about what God is saying to His Bride.
2/8/2008 Strongman and I were at some type of church service. The sanctuary was set up with tables- like a cafeteria. We sat toward the back, and we were watching what looked like a play. A church leader approached us in a friendly way and started talking about diamonds. He said the best diamonds have been "milked." He then showed me a rock with many diamond solitaires embedded in it. Each diamond was like a button. I reached out and pushed one and received a slight electric shock. The leader told us that a pure diamond had only one-millionth of something in it.
I also did a little research on how a diamond's purity is determined and I found that, "Events of nature during the diamond's formation can produce inclusions which can trap some of the light rather than reflecting it back out. The fewer inclusions in a diamond, the rarer it is and the more valuable it is." From http://www.kalyanam.com/fashion/diamonds.asp
Think of the spiritual implications of that!!! Diamonds, I believe, represent the spiritual gifts He has given us and their purity is determined with whether they trap the light (hold on to the gift for ourselves) or reflect the light (use the gift in order to bring glory to Jesus).
Please see, "New Diamonds Are Coming" at http://www.hisrestingone.blogspot.com/ for a conformation of my dream and more details about what God is saying to His Bride.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Poetry Place: Your Bride
Your Bride
Beautiful Grace
Thanksgiving 2004
She is a bold lion, listening and obeying.
She runs after her beloved Shepherd,
not caring what others think.
Her passion for the Lord evidences itself without reserve.
She hides no emotion, whether tears or joy,
Because that is who her Bridegroom made her to be.
Love flows so naturally from her being,
Love put there from above, a gift of sorts,
In order to walk through life on earth pleasing her Master.
Rivers of Living Water flow
As this love is released to those around her,
A cool drink of spiritual refreshment in a dry and weary land.
Those who know her marvel at the favor of the Most High God Which rests on her very life.
Many join with her in song,
The song of the Bride.
They listen carefully for the voice of the Son
It is His song they sing,
Repeating the words of it back to Him.
The Bride and Bridegroom’s voices ring together throughout the land
Perfect harmony and melody together blended.
The unity of song releases the power and glory of the Father.
A wave of glory washes over the land
Wiping away all that is not pleasing to Him.
What remains has been washed by this holy flood,
Cleansed, strong, and true.
Make me that Bride, Lord.
You have the power to accomplish anything!
Revelation 22:17
Monday, February 25, 2008
What Color Green Are You?
You Are Olive Green |
 For you, authenticity and honesty are very important... both in others and yourself. You are grounded and secure. It takes a lot to shake you. People see you as dependable, probably the most dependable person they know. |
What Kind of Shoe Are You?
Thanks Livin' Life for the fun test!! :)
| You Are Clogs |
 You seek – and almost always achieve – a really sound balance in your life. You are stylish yet comfortable. Mellow but driven. Excited yet calm. You are the perfect mesh of contradictions. No matter what happens, you have the ability to stay well grounded in your life. People know that they can truly depend on you. You should live: In Europe You should work: At a company dedicated to helping the world |
Friday, February 22, 2008
Mom Update
Hi All,
Dad and I brought Mom home from the hospital this afternoon. She doing well, but we still need to pray that her breathing clears up. She wheezes and has a moist cough. Also, she will need to see a hematologist (d/t her platelets being lower than normal), a nephrologist (d/t her kidney not working properly while in hospital, o.k. now) and a follow up cardiologist appointment to check her pacemaker and this heart failure that has creped up so suddenly). She is still very weak.
Her attitude is good, and she's glad to get home to her "Best Buddy" (my Dad).
Thank you all for caring,
Beautiful Grace :)
Dad and I brought Mom home from the hospital this afternoon. She doing well, but we still need to pray that her breathing clears up. She wheezes and has a moist cough. Also, she will need to see a hematologist (d/t her platelets being lower than normal), a nephrologist (d/t her kidney not working properly while in hospital, o.k. now) and a follow up cardiologist appointment to check her pacemaker and this heart failure that has creped up so suddenly). She is still very weak.
Her attitude is good, and she's glad to get home to her "Best Buddy" (my Dad).
Thank you all for caring,
Beautiful Grace :)
Thursday, February 21, 2008
God's Creativity and Blessing in Food
Thank you, Susan the Director, for passing this on to me!!!
A sliced Carrot looks like the human eye The pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye...and YES science now shows that carrots greatly enhance blood flow to and function of the eyes.
A Tomato has four chambers and is red. The heart is red and has four chambers. All of the research shows tomatoes are indeed pure heart and blood food.
Grapes hang in a cluster that has the shape of the heart. Each grape looks like a blood cell and all of the research today shows that grapes are also profound heart and blood vitalizing food.
A Walnut looks like a little brain, a left and right hemisphere, upper cerebrums and lower cerebellums. Even the wrinkles or folds are on the nut just like the neo-cortex. We now know that walnuts help develop over 3 dozen neuron-transmitters for brain function.
Kidney Beans actually heal and help maintain kidney function and yes, they look exactly like the human kidneys.
Eggplant, Avocados and Pears target the health and function of the womb and cervix of the female - they look just like these organs. Today's research shows that when a woman eats 1 avocado a week, it balances hormones, sheds unwanted birth weight and prevents cervical cancers. And how profound is this? .... It takes exactly 9 months to grow an avocado from blossom to ripened fruit. There are over 14,000 photolytic chemical constituents of nutrition in each one of these foods (modern science has only studied and named about 141 of them).
Figs are full of seeds and hang in twos when they grow. Figs increase the motility of male sperm and increase the numbers of Sperm well to overcome male sterility.
Sweet Potatoes look like the pancreas and actually balance the glycemic index of diabetics.
Olives assist the health and function of the ovaries.
Grapefruits, Oranges , and other Citrus fruits look just like the mammary glands of the female and actually assist the health of the breasts and the movement of lymph in and out of the breasts.
Onions look like body cells. Today's research shows that onions help clear waste materials from all of the body cells. They even produce tears which wash the epithelial layers of the eyes.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Mom Update
Hey, guys thanks for praying.
Saw Mom today and spoke with her internist. She had a fever of 100.7 F. this am. They have not determined the souce of her infection. She very well may have had pnuemonia, but with the back up of fluid in her lungs (d/t the congestive heart failure), pneumonia would have been difficult to see on the x-ray.
Before she can be discharged she needs to have a normal temperture, be stronger and her blood clotting time has to be o.k. Please pray on these three points.
It was good to see mom; she looks much better and I am thankful to have her.
Blessings overflow!!!
Beautiful Grace :)
Saw Mom today and spoke with her internist. She had a fever of 100.7 F. this am. They have not determined the souce of her infection. She very well may have had pnuemonia, but with the back up of fluid in her lungs (d/t the congestive heart failure), pneumonia would have been difficult to see on the x-ray.
Before she can be discharged she needs to have a normal temperture, be stronger and her blood clotting time has to be o.k. Please pray on these three points.
It was good to see mom; she looks much better and I am thankful to have her.
Blessings overflow!!!
Beautiful Grace :)
Monday, February 18, 2008
Mom Update
This morning mom collapsed and her heart stopped for ~ 6 seconds. They placed a pacemaker in her heart this afternoon, and she is doing well. She still has a nasty cough, but is without fever. Thank you, Jesus!!
Thanks to all who are standing on behalf of my Mom.
Love you all!
Beautiful Grace :)
Thanks to all who are standing on behalf of my Mom.
Love you all!
Beautiful Grace :)
Please Pray
Mom was admitted to the Holy Spirit hospital on Saturday. At first the doctors were saying she had bronchitis, now they are saying heart failure. She had a fever of 102.4 F, so obviously there is some type of infection going on. Please pray that the Lord would intervene in the health of my mother.
Thank you for any prayers you offer on behalf of my mother!!!
Beautiful Grace :)
Thank you for any prayers you offer on behalf of my mother!!!
Beautiful Grace :)
Friday, February 15, 2008
Valentine Dinner
*Spicy Cream of Crab Soup*
*Salad with Sugar Roasted Walnuts and Strawberries*
*Poppy Seed and Lemon Dressings*
*Shrimp Creole Over White Rice*
*Freshly Baked Challah Bread*
*Chocolate Pudding Pie with Toasted Coconut and Almonds*
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