Boredom visited me Again......

I was walking around work yesterday doing my normal routine and all of a sudden this spirit of boredom hit me. Those that are close to me or have been close to me at some point in my life know that I go through these phases ever so often. Normally my cure is to cut my hair or try a new hair color but, Im leaving the scissors alone this time and looking to God for my cure in boredom. Cutting my hair only soothed me for a moment and I was back to the cyle of boredom again. "While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal."(2 Corinthians 4:18) I'm one of those people that doesent do good with routine. If I find myself stuck in a cycle to long of anything I'm looking to the Lord yelling "GOD I'M BORED WITH LIFE". I started reading this book last night called "Dangerous Surrender By: Kay Warren" through this book God has been revealing to me what my issue really is and what I need to do to come out of boredom and into a spontaneous relationship with him. When we try to continue life on our own and not completely surrender everything to Jesus at the cross boredom can really set in. So I welcome my phase it alerted me that I need to go back to the cross and surrender my thoughts, my ideas, my ways, my wants once again and take up the plan and purpose God has for my life. In this christian walk you will never be free of surrender you will only be fruitful in Christ as long as you continue to submit to the process it never ends. " And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's the same shall save it."(Mark 8:34-35).

Prayer,
Dear Father,
Forgive me for taking my cross and carrying it on my own journey. I submit once again to your plan and purpose for my life. You know what's best for me and my hearts desire is to be pleasing to you and complete the work you have for me to do. I give you my life once again and surrender it all to you. In Jesus Name Amen

My Computer is Sick but, His Purpose Prevails!

Ahhhhhh, Is my sigh of relief that I'm able to type on the page of my blog again. For the past couple of days my computer has been acting up. I kept trying all sorts of things to connect to the webpage but, it just wouldnt work. I begain to get frustrated and irritated all at the same time. I felt disconnected and in that moment I understood how much writing meant to me. One of my sisters in Christ and Mentor told me that it would be therapy for me and I definately see that. Writing for me has become necessary. Being able to share the Love of Christ and my heart on these pages keeps me humble because my desire to share comes from my love for Him. (For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose Phillipians 2:13) It's like having a picture of your walk but its words. I can go back and read my own post to see how much God has matured me but, also share my struggles and lessons learned in hope that it would encourage some of you. Of course during this time of techinal difficulties with my laptop the enemy was speaking defeat. His game was to bring those spirits of frustration and irritation so that I would give up BUT HE IS DEFINATELY A THIEF AND A LIAR!!! He will not steal or destroy this outlet of encouragement and therapy. I'm so thankful that my parents have a computer I can log on to but, even there's was trying to act up but, I had to Rebuke the DEVIL and log on anyhow. Of course the Enemy dosent care about the computer he cares about my drive to continue on the path God has laid out for me so he will use whatever tool he can to accomplish it.(In him we are also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will Ephesians 1:11) Guess what though I serve a GOD who already had this problem sorted out and worked out and today I am posting so SATAN YOU ARE DEFEATED!!!!! Walking By Faith Will Go On!!!

My Encouragement to you is "Don't give up when it seems all things are messed up God always has a way just still long enough for Him to help you find it".


Blessings,
Lisa

Who's Knocking at the Door?

And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony. And they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die.(Revelation 12:11)

Recently I got a couple of chances to speak with some Jehovah Witnesses. I remember growing up and they would come to the door and everyone would clam up and say "DON'T ANSWER" I didn't know what to think of it but, as a little girl I thought they were walking around with a disease or something.lol Or I would hear my mom or other grown ups say "NO THEY JUST WANT TO BRAIN WASH YOU"lolol. So I was curious as to what they truly believe and excited at a chance to share the Gospel of Christ with them as well. Besides we are supposed to share the love of Christ with others through our lives and testimonies how else will they come to know
him completely. Through that conversation the Lord taught me to be ready to share with other religions my testimony of redemption through the blood of Jesus Christ. The enemy wanted me to walk in fear just like I saw growing up but, I/We cannot allow the enemy to close our mouths. We have to be bold and stand firm in our faith and have confidence in the word of God.  Afterall I didn't spend all those countless hours with the word and Holy Spirit to keep it all to myself.(Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15) So as I'm learning I encourage you also to BE FEARLESS, BE BOLD, TESTIFY TO OTHERS! There's so many waiting on YOU!


Blessings,
Lisa

I Feel Like Running

"Father it hurts! I don't want to experience another trial..I just wish this would go away...It's easier to just give in to my emotions....It hurts to bad to fight through them...What!! you want me to stay?..For what are you going to take this pain away? No? What do you mean there is Purpose? I don't see it..I don't understand...Wait!!! Don't make me do it...Please God I can't take another hit...I need rest for a while...I understand....I know...It's the only way."(A Conversation w/ Purpose)


Dialogue between God and I when I'm faced with another trial I would rather not walk through. For me I am definately a runner. I laugh because I compare myself to Jonah alot. Jonah did not want to travel to Ninevah not because he didn't trust God but, because he knew the pain he was going to experience becuase of the harsh word he had to deliver to the people. He knew there wouldn't be days filled with joy or laughter but, nights filled with tears. He wanted no parts of that so he ran(But Jonah got up and went in the opposite direction to get away from the LORD. He went down to the port of Joppa, where he found a ship leaving for Tarshish. He bought a ticket and went on board, hoping to escape from the LORD by sailing to Tarshish Jonah 1:3) He felt like if I can just run away to another place I can escape this assignment, this lesson, this trial. That's ME!!! I think I need to buy a t-shirt that says "JONAH". Jonah teaches us that you can run from the lesson all you want but, you will still have to come back and face the same thing you were running from in the first place. (Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time: Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you. Jonah obeyed the word of the Lord and went to Nineveh Jonah 3:1-3).

Dear Father,
I will not run from the task that you place before me. Forgvie me for the times that I have. Give me the grace to face my fears and the strength to carry out the assignments that you give me. I dont' want to waste time running away I want to walk in obedience and trust that you will never leave me or forsake me.
In Jesus Name Amen



Blessings,
Lisa


















Even though it looks cloudy right now,
You will  see clearly again

Son She's Your Gift......Not your Problem

Hmmm just pondering on God's word about being a Wife.........


 A wife is a gift from God. She is the gift for man's labor.(Live joyfully with the wife whom thou lovest all the days of the life of thy vanity, which he hath given thee under the sun, all the days of thy vanity: for that is thy portion in this life, and in thy labour which thou takest under the sun.Ecclesiastes 9:9) She is a helper to man becuase God did not want his strong wise man to be alone.(And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him Genesis 2:18). If God feels this way about a wife or wives then why do we treat that role so lightly? Why do we shun away from being the gift to our husband and rather be a pain? Why men do you shun your free gift or help from God when he desires that for you? No body ever turns down a free gift unless you feel unworthy. Maybe you aren't but, the amazing thing about God is nothing he gives us is based off our worth it's given because he Loves us.

So Men my challenge to you today is to Seek & Recieve the wife God has for you through prayer, Enjoy your time together and Cherish Her because this life is only but, a minute. Having a Baby Momma or Girlfriend all your life is just settling when God created so much better.


Blessings,
Lisa

Look She's Naked......

 

As I was getting ready for my day  and thinking over the lessons God has been teaching me. God showed me a vision of myself walking outside totally naked. Just like Adam and Eve in the garden before they fell into sin.(And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed Genesis 2:25) They didn't have anything to hide becuase they knew their entire life was hidden in Him. They weren't worried about clothing they didn't poke and prod or laugh at each other they were comfortable because they were comfortable in HIM. Let's face it walking around naked in the natural would stop traffic, close down shops, create riots etc because of the sin that have entered into our life at the fall of Adam and Eve.(When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it Genesis 3:6) and even in that failure God had mercy and he covered them.(And the Lord God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skins and clothed them Genesis 3:21)  Okay remain calm no I will not be walking around naked in the natural but, spiritually I am seeking daily to lay down the coverings of my past, dissapointments, pains and insecurites and walk completely naked in Christ.I'm desperate to live a life in Christ where clothes aren't allowed only FREEDOM in Him!(That the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God.Romans 8:21)


Dear Father,
Thank you Lord for covering me in my sins and showing me a better way through Christ to walk in the freedom you have given me. In Jesus Name Amen

Infinite Wisdom.......

Infinite:Having no boundaries or limits.(free dictionary online)

Wisdom:The ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting; insight(free dictionary online)

God's Infinite Wisdom...This phrase kept resounding in my heart so I know I had to write about it. God's wisdom has no boundaries or limits. It cannot be constricted to time. It can't be figured out it can only be obtained. He gives the ability to discern what is right, true and lasting in this world. He gives insight where things seem private or hidden from our natural eyes. He makes things plain that are dressed up by all kinds of fancy words or jargen that are unecessary. He straigthens things out that are messed up with one thought or one phrase. He sheds light on a situation that would otherwise seem dark. His wisdom allows you to walk into a boadroom clueless and walk out a CEO! His wisdom allows you to draw up a buisness plan from scratch with no education. His wisdom allows you to start out in a fist fight and end in Love. JESUS!!! I digress before I hurt myself!!!!


If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking(James 1:5)

For the Lord grant wisdom!From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.(Proverbs 2:6)

For it is written, I will baffle and render useless and destroy the learning of the learned and the philosophy of the philosophers and the cleverness of the clever and the discernment of the discerning; I will frustrate and nullify them and bring them to nothing. 1 Corinthians 1:19

Blessings,
Lisa

I've Been Waiting For You.........

Good Morning My Child,

We have so much work to do.
Today I want you to walk in Love with those you come in contact with.
Show them my grace and mercy through your love and kindness to them.
Use wisdom and discretion in your words and actions towards my people today.
They need to see my Love for them through you.
Help them understand my ways and my thoughts by your actions.
Help them recognize me through your willingness to help and have patience with them.
I'm counting on you to get this done.
It won't be easy you will face some opposition but,
I will help you overcome if you trust me.
Together we will conquer the world and defeat the enemy that's out to destroy my people.
I will wait for you to get dress and prepared because today is the day
You and I will conquer the world!

Can't you tell Daughter/Son I've been waiting for YOU!



Blessings,
Lisa

Like a Child......

Then he said, "I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven.(Matthew 18:3)

Being around my niece is an endless day of stops, why aren't you listening, don't touch that, No etc. My niece is so full of energy and she finds almost everyhing to entertain her. She dosent stop until it's time to go to bed at night and even then she still tussles a little. I wonder if that's how we look to God. Going about our day and the hustle and bustle of life. While he is whispering to us, stop, don't touch that, don't go there, listen to me etc. We get so busy in life that we can't really take the time to hear his warnings, corrections, love for our life. We are all like my niece the only thing that does the trick is a spanking which equals pain. When the pain hits we spend hours in prayer and ready to listen to everything God has to say. Why not love Him just the same when pain isn't in the way? Love Him for who He is our creator, our provider, our protecter, our healer. Not because we have to but, because we want to. My niece in all her buisness she still takes the time to say "Aunt Lisa I Love you and I want to talk to You" God deserves the same.




Dear God,

Forgive me for the times I've been too busy to talk with you. I repent and I ask that you help me make more time for you each day. Not because I have to but, becuase I Love You.
In Jesus Name Amen



Blessings,
Lisa

Lord I need You in this place...My Workplace!!

Since Ive been at my new job I've been dealing with drama. You know the kind that makes you want to say some UnGodly things and repent later! This weekend things really escalated to the point of a verbal argument but, I chose to be quiet instead. I knew for both of us that would have been the best course of action. So as I went to work today in prayer about the situation because it was still bothering me the Lord begain to give me 3 things to do.......

"He Said"'

Be Silent:He did not retaliate when he was insulted,nor threaten revenge when he suffered.He left his case in the hands of God,who always judges fairly.(1 Peter 2:23)

Be Vigilant:Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.(1 Peter 5:8)

Remain Prayerful:But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you(Matt 5:44)


Because I will fight for you, just stay calm.(Exodus 14:14)

See this is why I'm so in Love!!!


Blessings,
Lisa

It's A Heart Thing.......

While in intercessory prayer tonight the Lord pressed upon my heart so heavily I could almost faint. It was if someone had their hand holding my heart hostage until I gave what they wanted. Through panted breaths I said "Lord what is it who is it?" He said "It's the matters of the heart pray for their hearts" we begain to shift in the session and pray for those hearts connected to us in family and around the world. Truth be told we can pray for restoration, reconciliation, rebuke the devil, bind him and loose some things but, if our hearts aren't clean we will never see the Kingdom of Heaven. If our hearts aren't pure we will never see the promises of God manifested in our lives. If our hearts aren't transplanted our lives will end in death. I don't know about you but, I think it's time for a checkup!!!

A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart.(Luke 6:45)

But the LORD said to Samuel, "Don't judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The LORD doesn't see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."(1 Samuel 16:17)

Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be(Matthew 6:21)

God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God(Matthew 5:8)

Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.(Psalm 51:10)

Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.(Proverbs 4:23)


Blessings,
Lisa

I'm Full of It......."Resentment"

 

"I only give you a hard time'Cause I can't go on and pretend like I haven't tried to forget this
But I'm much too full of resentment(Beyonce, Resentment) I WAS FULL OF IT ....OH YES I WAS!!


That used to be one of my favorite songs to listen to. Whenever I wanted to feel justified in my anger, bitterness, unforgiveness towards situations in my life. I've been through alot of things that would warrant resentment to the natural man all while killing the spirit man. It's amazing how truth opens your eyes to the lies that the enemy hold us captive to. God says in his word "For if you forgive people their trespasses [their reckless and willful sins, leaving them, letting them go, and giving up resentment], your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their trespasses [their reckless and willful sins, leaving them, letting them go, and giving up resentment], neither will your Father forgive you your trespasses.(Matthew 6:14-15) This is a deep scripture to allow to penetrate your heart. I've read it over and over again and I know it but, when you feel you have been wronged by those closest to you and not so close to you it's hard sometimes to overcome these characteristics of unforgiveness. I can't even imagine losing my soul for resentment. Majority of the time Iv'e held on to the situations when the individuals who participated in these feelings could care less or have moved on. So I beat myself up and cause damage when God in his precious love wants to save me from destruction. "The Lord isn't really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent."(2 Peter 3:9) So I thank you Father this morning for sending your "Logos, the written word of God" to bring about repentance in my life. I accept and recieve it and I pray you do the same in whatever circumstances you've had to face. So let go of the pain in your Past so you can have victory in your Present and look forward to your Future.

GO SO YOU CAN GROW IN GOD!!!!!!!


Blessings,
Lisa



5 Steps to Resolving and Facing Resentfull Feelings(Psychologist James J. Messina)
(1) Identify the source of the resentful feelings and what it is the person did to evoke these feelings, (2) develop a new way of looking at past, present and future life, including how resentment has affected life and how letting go of resentment can improve the future, (3) write a letter to the source of the resentment, listing offenses and explaining the circumstances, then forgive and let go of the offenses (but do not send the letter), (4) visualize a future without the negative impact of resentment, and (5) if resentful feelings still linger, return to Step 1 and begin again.

Sunday Blues................

As I was sitting here just reading and watching some videos on Godtube. The Holy Spirit started speaking "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer."(Psalm 19:14) to me. Thats definately a scripture I needed to be reminded of especially this weekend. I was in a horrible mood this weekend and had to work on Sunday. I was not feeling it I couldn't even give encouraging words to those who came looking for one because that's usually my countenance. Full of encouragement and strength but, Sunday I just wasn't feeling it. The enemy was playing a game with my emotions heavily and I was allowing it. I'm reminded of the line in Prophetess Juanita Bynums song "God I'm out of wack in my emotions" because that was me. I even told a customer something I shouldn't have just because I was that tired and emotionally drained I couldn't take another minute of being there.(Oh and I have to suffer those consequences from my Boss) So we do reap those negative seeds we sow. "Don't be misled you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant."(Galatians 6:7) My friend, My comforter, My corrector My teacher the precious Holy Spirit reminded me through this scripture and some inspirational videos that our words still need to be pleasing to God even when our emotions are saying otherwise. Allowing emotions to control your reactions to others in a negative way is not good and only leads to destruction."The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences."(Proverbs 18:21) It's the enemies way of trying to bring damage to you and others. Notice I said trying because as a child of God I already have the victory in Christ Jesus. The Bible tells us that righteous man fall alot but, he will get back up again. "They may trip seven times, but each time they will rise again. But one calamity is enough to lay the wicked low."(Proverbs 24:16) So yes the enemy tripped me up a little with a bout of Sunday Blues but, I have learned and still learning that if I don't fall how will I ever RISE. Whatever corrective action comes from work is okay because I've been humbled through another lesson in emotions and can share with others. "You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people."(Genesis 50:20)




Blessings,
Lisa

HE is so amazing.........

My God is so faithful and in His infinate wisdom He rules the world with love, grace and mercy. He is everything to me and then some. I can't find words to even express how amazing God is. He is my rock, my fortess, my shield, my protector, my way maker, my ending and my beginning, my everything. He is the Be all to End All. He makes things great. He puts up with me at my worst. He comforts me when I'm sad and encourages me when I'm weak. He sends help when I need it and is always there to listen no matter what. I Love Him and to me there is no other way but, to serve and trust Him. Let's face it Im totally and helplessly IN LOVE WITH GOD!!!!

Traded Everything For Love...........

Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ(Phillipians 3:8)




Blessings,
Lisa