Monday, November 16, 2020

I Still Weep

Father I cannot imagine...

Read a prayer request yesterday and wept.... they are quite frequent...these kidnappings and those wrongfully imprisoned ... and ongoing inhumane torture....

And I cannot even imagine the prayer request that we never receive...

Each time I read about a persecuted believer and the wickedness in man's heart, I weep. As pastors are still being kidnapped and beheaded...aren't we supposed to care? Aren't we supposed to mourn? Aren't' we suppose to pray??? Help us to pray and help us to be ready if/when our turn comes....Persecution takes many shapes and forms...but (then again) why would America?

HOW BOLD ARE WE REALLY ABOUT SHARING OUR FAITH?

We aren't a nation on fire.  There's plenty of time (later) for sharing the gospel. We have the freedom to share but see no urgency in doing that...

Walking down the street minding your own business... then you are snatched off the street and put into prison, and no one knows your whereabouts. Or, you are in the grocery store and you see another believer but you dare not look at them as you are being watched to see if you are "one of them." How about sitting in your living room and the door is suddenly kicked in and there are armed guards entering without a search warrant. Demanding the know where the books are, destroying everything as they look with anger in their hearts. What about the deep rooted fears of being found out by a family member, so you hide in the closet with a flashlight and read to yourself. You are fervently hoping and praying that you're not found out. And who can consider the plight of a refugee? You're grabbing as much as you can possibly carry with two hands and then forced to flee your country on foot.... and begin walking and walking and walking and walking....all because you are hated...Hated for the God you believe in. Or do you really believe?

Can you even imagine this being your journey?

Lord if YOU do supernatural things in the underground churches....what should "we be doing" in the above ground churches...???

Please tell us, help us and prepare us is my prayer!

Eternally yours

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

2020 VISION?

Father I was talking to Kathy one day last week and we were talking about this year and how it flew over our head so rapidly, and #seriously, who would’ve imagined that 2020 would’ve been like this?!! And I was talking about how on New Year’s Eve everybody was excited like "it’s gonna be 2020" with such excitement, like a big deal because of the number #2020. 

And to me, the Holy Spirit keeps speaking with such profound clarity that #2020 is perfect vision. And what have I seen this year? What are YOU showing and revealing to Your church?

I have seen Christianity (and the way we do it" so much clearer than ever before. I have seen politicians so blatant in lying, deception and lack of concern for human needs. SO much sexual immorality. Abortions are so not a "human life" to many! I have seen greed and fear magnified! I have seen hatred escalate over small issues because the disregard for life has been drastically diminished. I have seen division in so many forms. I have seen false conversions. I've seen so many in the "faith" exalt politics and not JESUS! I have seen idolatry and the Old Testament increasingly come to life. "...all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes." 

"...so each person did whatever seemed right in his own opinion." Judges 21:25

I decided to put in the search engine of the bible app the word "clarity."

I am seeing scripture with new eyes and I am seeing souls perishing because the church is failing in sharing the gospel. I am seeing sin overlooked and condoned. Father if I'm weeping bitterly, I CANNOT IMAGINE YOUR HEART...

Lord I beseech YOU to intervene and help us.  I have turned this year in (5 H's): Please humble us, hearken us, hear us, heal us and help us is my heartfelt plea.  In the precious name of Jesus, please don't leave us with these hearts!

*Nehemiah 8:8 The read from the book, from the Law of God, clearly, and they gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading.

*Matthew 1:22 All this happened to make clear the full meaning of what the Lord had said through the prophet:

*John 3:21 But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.

*Acts 10:3 About the ninth hour of the day he saw clearly in a vision an angel of God come in a say to him...

*Hebrews 13:18 Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things.

*2 Peter 1;14 since I know that the putting off of my body will be soon, as our Lord Jesus Christ made it clear to me.

*Matthew 7:23 Then I will tell them clearly, "Get away from ME, you who do evil. I never knew you!"

Father God may we have our eyes open wide, without blemish, seeing clearly what YOU are revealing to the churches! In Jesus' name, amen!

Eternally yours

Nee'Nee From Cedar Street

Father they are still so many times that I cannot believe in my mind, that I am a Christian and that I can ask You to embolden me with Your Spirit and to guide my heart and to grow my love for Your #global church. I cannot believe that I was sought after and purchased with the blood of Jesus Christ. I cannot believe that Your Holy Spirit relentlessly pursued me. I cannot believe that You lovingly sat me down and awakened me to the truth that Jesus Christ died for my sins, oh so long ago. #S-E-L-A-H! And that You predestine that I would be Your beloved daughter. 

And with that LOVE, there in that sacred and holy place, I would have no shame and no guilt and I would not be condemned. That Jesus offers me forgiveness, cleansing, redemption and eternal life. I do not have to fear death. Death is not the ending for a believer and a child of God but instead, death is a goodbye to the things of this world and a HALLELUJAH HELLO to eternity, and face-to-face with God the Creator-God, the most Holy God and most High God. The great I AM, Christ the Lord, Christ the Messiah, Christ the Beginning and the End! Christ the Savior, Christ the Lamb, Christ the Living Word, Christ the King of kings and the Rock of our Salvation!

I’m still in awe that I am a believer and I get to pray to a Holy living God who hears and answers #me! You gave my life purpose and meaning and I have joy overload knowing that we are in this journey together and that every day is an adventure when I am walking in the spirit. 

I grieve for those who are comfortable and living in complacency. Those who are satisfied with their faith walk. Those who have no desire to continually pursue YOU and to expect and embrace the blessings in the obedience of being loved by and used by YOU!

I have the peace that Jesus promised in the mist of a chaotic world and in a dysfunctional family. ONLY because YOU gave me Jesus! I cannot believe that I am called and chosen and loved and forgiven for all eternity! Me, Denise Michelle Fuller, little Nee'Nee from Cedar Street, Landover, Maryland, is the Beloved Daughter of the Creator God and Heavenly Father. 

It is absolutely true for those who sincerely repent of their sins, do a 180 and turn from their old life, and believe in the ONE You sent and then, #follow Him. Not just confess, but repent and turn away. Surrender and submit to the Lord Jesus Christ and not just call Him Lord but follow Him. Love Him wholeheartedly and put your faith in Him and by His grace #Live! Not just exist or wander through this life but live! In Him alone, is eternal life!

Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes has eternal life. John 6:47

Jesus answered and said the them, "This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent." John 6:29

We have believed and have come to know that You are the Holy One of God. John 6:69

No one can come to ME unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up on the last day. John 6:44

"But there are some of you who do not believe," For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who did not believe, and who it was that would betray Him.

OH PRECIOUS LORD, Thank You for dying for my sins!

OH PRECIOUS FATHER, Thank You for giving me YOU one and only Son!

OH HOLY SPIRIT, Thank You for dwelling in me and revealing TRUTH!


Eternally grateful, eternally yours

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

A Simple Thank You

Father I was watching a Frontline documentary about the tough times people are experiencing through the pandemic and "waiting" for things to "return" to normal.  My heart grieves for these families that are struggling, feeling hopeless, and even depressed.

Father You are faithful to meet our needs, especially by using other people.  Neighbors, churches, loved ones, bosses, and complete strangers oftentimes show up at the twelfth hour and we feel "relieved."  I pray the unbelievers see that is YOU loving on them.  However, there are some who are prideful and we'd never know that they had a need that needed to be met.  Please help them Lord. I used to be prideful but I would have never called it that.  I love how YOU opened my deceived eyes to YOUR undeniable and plain Truth!

I am so very grateful for all the ways that YOU have helped me, looking back.  You were always there and You kept me and You're still keeping me.  I know that the needs are very real as well as the day to day struggle.  The emotional struggle is seen on so many faces! But GOD, You know the spiritual struggle.  SO MANY, even during this COVID19 "never experienced" before Virus, people still don't want God.

I know that needing food, shelter, employment, returning to school, and healthcare matters to You.  You created us and it was not to live in lack or fear.  It was not to live in hopelessness or despair nor consume ourselves "mentally and emotionally" on how we're going to " simply make it."

I know that the answer is JESUS!

Lots of people know the 23rd Psalm, but the Lord is not their Shepherd.  So many still don't want to come to the Cross.  I know it can be a matter of losing control, having to change, taking a leap of faith and oftentimes, even discovering that you've believed a life most of your life, and even being afraid of what "others" may think, especially loved ones.

I thank YOU that I took that leap of faith and I thank You that my life has been dramatically changed.  I cannot imagine living through this season of life without YOU!

Life does not automictically change when we place our FAITH in Jesus Christ as Lord, but the destination of our soul does.  People still don't want to believe or admit there is a hell.  Yet, it's a curse word, often used.  And not only that, if something "horrific and unforgivable" were to happen to their loved one, they would quickly want the person responsible to go "there."

I love and I hate 2 Corinthians 4:4.  Unbelievers are blinded by the god of this age, but it also means, so are are loved ones and friends. 

PAUSE:  You know I like to do WHN: "What's Happening Now?"

I love those moments when the fridge is not humming and the tv is on silent or off and I can hear the waves. Like now....#selah.... THANK YOU!

I still get to live here...

Thank You!

A simple thank YOU for caring for me, providing for me, loving me and saving me.

Eternally yours


ALSO: Thank You for yesterday's fellowship with Dana, Eva and Joseph.  Thank YOU for today's phone love with Anna and my hot, outside visit with Kaha.  

LORD, we #always pray Your Divine will.  We pray in the Matchless Power of the Holy Spirit that YOU would Reign and Rule and that souls would be saved.  

PS: Did I say, Thank You?!

REMEMBER

Father God many don't like the Old Testament and many don't read it often enough.  However, remind Your people that YOU hardened the heart of Pharaoh to accomplish Your Will.

Help Your church to put their focus on Your Son and not man.  Remind them that this is NOT our home and that the hour is upon us...

Redeem the time...

In Jesus' name, prepare to meet Your Lord.


Love eternally

God All Knowing

Father God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob...You too are my God and come what may, I have chosen to trust in You!


Love eternally

Thursday, September 3, 2020

Your Beautiful Grace

The Spirit of the Lord is here.  #Selah...

Father God I thank You.  The world has been slowly resuming what once was, however there are still many restrictions.  We are still "waiting" on a vaccine and we are still required, and in many places, recommended to wear masks.

Father I thank You for the freedom and grace that You give to us, individually and collectively.  I thank You that the church is now open for those who choose to attend.  I am still choosing to worship at home.  I am still choosing to seek Your face outside the building.  THANK YOU FOR THE Technology that is being used for Your good and Your glory!!!

I thank YOU beyond words that I still have a deep desire to seek Your face and have an inner longing for Your will and Your plans, for us and for me.  Thank You for the the COVID-19.  It has brought lots of heartache and lots of spiritual growth.  It has opened my eyes to the pride, sin, flesh, wickedness and strongholds clearly before us.  Family, friends and strangers.  This virus and other relevant news has drawn me closer to YOU! And I have thoroughly enjoyed the quarantine.  Thank You for the leading of Spirit giving me specifics on who to visit and pray with.  It has blessed me more than it has blessed them.  Oh So YUMMY fellowship and tears!!!  

It is true...blessed are those who mourn...hunger and thirst for righteousness...the poor in spirit.....I so need THEE!  I had no idea that I could experience You in this way and I am loving every beautiful, blessed, broken and spontaneous moment of this journey....YOUR fresh manna never ceases to amaze me and come when I need it most...

I have had so many questions and You know them all.  You know my heart and You knew my feelings before this pandemic and during.  You know all the questions I'll have well after this season of life is over.  There will surely be something else.  I cling to Thee.  I desperately want You Jesus and I look for Your Presence in my life daily.  I am hungry and thirsty for righteousness.  I have been meditating and studying so many of Your beautiful scriptures and whenever I have a need or question YOU meet me there.  YOU have not failed me yet.

I know the sound of Your voice and I know that leading of the Holy Spirit.  I feel so sorrowful for the Christian who has not heard the voice of God. YOU have the incredible, awesome and amazing ability to go before me and with me.  We have had so much fun, so many laughs, talks, walks and tears beyond what I never imagined before this precious gift called #salvation.

I heard this man give his testimony on Youtube the other night and he said, "I never cried before I got saved."

That's my story too.  Yes, I cried when I broke up with a guy....but these tears.....NOTHING but the Spirit of the Living God pouring out of me and NOTHING of Denise's doing at all...

Lord I know in my soul You are doing a work in me and You will use all these tears and answer all these prayers.

Thank YOU for the grace to still have fellowship with You and not be condemned because I'm not in the building.  I still love YOU.  I still love the body of believers.  I still wake up every day ready to serve You and I still am open to Your loving and gentle correction and discipline.

FATHER I never imagined You and I would have a tender relationship like this and it so grieves my spirit that many are in darkness, deceived by the evil one and doing life without a Savior.

I have so many prayers for the church of Christ and I have so many prayers for other needs and You have heard them all.  I love what You love and I hate what You hate.  I pray in my spirit that the children of God are not waiting for things to go back to normal.  There is no normal for the believer.  I pray that the revival that many seek will not take place on September 26 as "they are planning" but will be a spontaneous act of the Holy Spirit convicting every heart who calls You Lord.  I pray that "being a Christian" would not be a title or a topic of conversation, but that the church of GOD would stand apart from this world and it would be so EVIDENT that Christ lives in us.  I pray that You would shut down social media for a season and Your church would strengthen themselves solely in the things of God, meditating on Your WORD, hiding it in their hearts and truly dedicating themselves to prayer...humbling asking Lord teach us to pray. I pray that we would #hate SIN and give You the FREEDOM to search our hearts.  Lord please let not our hearts grow cold and we blend in with those who are not followers of Yours....

I pray that the songs we sing, the scriptures we read and the things we profess with our mouths would be "clearly displayed" in our lifestyles.  I pray that we would resemble the first Church and boldly proclaim the life saving #gospel of JESUS and call people to repentance in love.  We do not talk about sin, repentance and the preparation of Your Son's return and we, as the Bride need to get ready. We don't discuss wrath, judgement and giving account for our lives. Shake us and break us from any form of complacency or contentment, please Abba.  Deliver us from anything in this world that we cling to is my prayer!

Father God Your Beloved Son Jesus hung on a tree for me...(Isaiah 53:5) my iniquities (immoral or grossly unfair behavior) and my transgressions (an act that goes against a law, rule or code of conduct; an offense) ie...the Ten Commandments..... so please I pray, help me to work out my salvation with fear and trembling.  Help me to fill my oil lamp and help me to live out the calling that You've place on my life.  Please I pray remind me that I have the mind of Christ and I also have all that I need to live a godly life, in Christ Jesus. 

Father please convict me when my flesh rises up, when I take Your grace for granted, when I am not walking in righteousness and when my fruit #stinks.  Please help me as I need Thee, not every hour, but moment by moment.

I have NO IDEA what my life would look like if it were not for the Redeeming Blood of Jesus.  I know I'd probably be still working, living in sexual immorality with a filthy mouth, drinking more than a lady should....just to name a few....

#ButGOD.... #Romans 5:8

#GloryHallelujah......


Yours eternally

Your LOVE Is Enough...

Watching a Youtube titled:  "Spontaneous Worship during Covid Crisis."  There are eleven or so spiritually gifted by God sisters and brothers sitting in a living room, singing random praise and worships songs to our King.  The simple yet profound beauty of this reminds me how childlike this faith really is.  Just focus on Him...  

Earlier today with my sister Anna, Sandy and Talya.  Sweet fellowship, praises, food, lovely wind blowing, humming bird sighting, laughter, gentle leaves falling, Mark chapter 10 read aloud, prayer and of course some tears....

No alcohol, cursing, shame, pretending, or negativity...no "outside" world in our "JESUS" circle of love... no room for anything but His Spirit and His LOVE!

HIS unchanging and unconditional LOVE...

Because HE first LOVED US...

I LOVE Him...

I so LOVE Him...

One beautiful four letter life changing word...

God is LOVE and He LOVES us...

He LOVES me...

I'm LOVED by Him...

Known, seen, accepted and LOVED by Him...

Yes, Your LOVE is more than #enough...


His eternally

Saturday, August 22, 2020

Love - Love- Love...

Father we love #only because You first loved us!

Thank You for the text love, phone love, email love, facetime love, pen-pal love, physical love and prayer love from...

Mommy, Daddy, Pochie, Kimmy, Alex, grangirls, Mother Williams, Darlene, Henry, Lily, Mary, Kitten, Shirley, Alice, Anna, Missy, Ebony, Camille, Regenna, Karen, Lisa, Jackie, Lisa, Sheila, Leisa, Thea, Sue, Michael, Dana, Kaha, Rebecca, Aunt Pearl, Tonya, Linda, Jan, Mary Kay, Andee, Pam, Donna, Brenda, Debbie, Sharon, Dottie, Fran, Dotty, Jackie, Jackie, Karen, Claudette, Melanie, Kathy, Cathy, Talya, Darlene, Marlena, Sandy, Leslie, Jane, Denise, Lou Anne, Debbie, Marj, Rhonda, Sam, Maxine, Maxine, Patricia,  Carrie, Gloria, Ella, Ben, Michelle, Janell, Christy, Freddie, Ms. Jean, Mrs Jean, Sabrina, David, Jeannie, Susie, Judith, Victoria, Caroline, Juliet, Tessah, Martha, Ruth, Ruth, Christina, Sandy, Amy, Nichole, Kara, Nathan, Drew, Tanya, Rommy, Rebecca, Dawn, Robbin, Sandra, Cindy, Yvonne, Kay, Lorri, Chris, Lisa, Laura, Aimee, Fitz, Wayne, Frida, Ms. Pat, Pat, Kim, Mason, Tink, Zach, Stephanie, Cindy, Bridget... and so many more... via Facebook...

Iron does sharpen iron...

Encouraging others does bless "your" soul


My Tears In Your Bottle

Father God I have been weeping and weeping and weeping...

Whatever You want to do in me and with me, help my flesh not to get in the way and help my spirit to cooperate with You.  In Jesus' name, amen! 

Saturday, August 8, 2020

Sin and Silence...

We must #pray without ceasing!

If not you, someone you know… In a world so big and so overpopulated, yet in our small circles, if not you, someone you know.

Some have heard the gospel over and over again, and have still not made a decision. Some have heard the gospel and have rejected it. Some have heard the gospel, received it and left it there. Some even attend church regularly and are so proud of it, even brag about it. Yet for many it’s just a physical appearance once a week to get “it done” or even maybe, a religious duty from their upbringing. Many post “God is Good” and other religious (words) and they do not know Him personally. Some are ignorant and truly do not know the meaning of sin. They certainly wouldn’t admit “I am a #sinner!”

Some may have never heard, “Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so.” I was one of them.

Some may be living with a boyfriend or a girlfriend. Some are having sex outside of marriage. Some are married and having sex with someone other than their spouse. Some are addicted to food, tv, social media, politics, pornography, alcohol, drugs, gambling, gaming, etc.

Some truly think “I’m a good person!“ Says who?

Some brag about how many times they have read the Bible, yet there is no Holy Spirit power or fruit evident in their Christian walk. Yes, we all know some people like this. Some manipulate God’s word to justify their behavior and/or their current circumstances. Some believers love reading book after book, after book, about God’s word, but not God’s Word. Some have a wealth of bible knowledge and no heart connection to the God of the Bible. Many know the Lord’s prayer and Psalm 23 verbatim, but still do not trust God.

So many people think that there are many ways to Heaven. Countless still think that the “god” they know is #good so after they die, they’ll just walk right in. It doesn’t help when the news and even a lot of funeral eulogies make it seem as though #everybody’s going to heaven.

Death is all around us. It always has been. The virus seems to make it so very close and so insurmountable on the daily news. When sharing the gospel, I grieve because many still don’t want Jesus. Many still don’t see their need. Many are seeking truth and fulfillment in other gods. Many are bound by what their ancestors believed. Many are comfortable in their sin and absolutely refuse to give it up. Many are involved in inappropriate relationships and don’t want a God to tell them to give it up or how to govern their lives.

I was listening to Andy Stanley the other day and every time he asked the unbelievers a hypothetical question about their (god) he said, “Who told you that?”

And oftentimes when I ask people if they think they’re going to heaven, they say, “I hope so!” When I tell them how they can be sure, it somehow still interferes with the life they have created for themselves. We are creatures of habit and are afraid to try something different. I 🙏🏽PRAY🙏🏽 with my whole being that it will not take a tragedy for the unbeliever to come to Jesus. I will not stop praying for the lost. I will not stop sharing the gospel. I will not stop praying that God will do #whatever it takes to bring every unsaved soul to the foot of the cross. 

I PRAISE GOD ALMIGHTY for having MERCY on me. He didn’t have to but He did. He so did!

Please, please, please...I have prayed for you and your loved ones, strangers and friends. I weep over your souls. Please, please, please, come out of the darkness as satan is rejoicing over your inability to see we put Jesus on the cross. The undeserved penalty Christ paid for you and me. His shame, pain and disgrace for our ugly, filthy transgressions. GOD forsook His BELOVED SON and Lavished that love on us! Investigate this gospel truth. Read the gospel of John. Reach out to a Pastor or close friend, someone known to walk with the Lord Jesus. Not someone who will agree with your misguided beliefs, but someone willing to speak the truth in love even if it hurts your heart. I say, “Hurt me with God’s truth!” Seriously, who wants to get to hell and discover it was all true? Please don’t glance over that sentence...

Ask God to lead you and guide to biblical truth. Why be under the assumption that you are going to heaven? Why pretend that it doesn’t matter what happens when you die? Why just (hope) for the entrance into the heavenly gates because you’re a good person? Why not settle it and put your life and your faith in the Person of Jesus Christ? You may not get the coronavirus and die, but we’re all going die and only God knows the day. You can follow your own opinion, copy someone else’s, believe the bumper sticker or the social media postings on how to have a happy life now, or you can #repent today and turn to Jesus Christ and follow Him. Not just receive Him, but dying and denying self and wholeheartedly follow Him.

Please make good use of this pandemic and read the entire Gospel of #John. We’ll be here awhile so how about reading the book of Revelation next? The ending is so good. So very good for those who believe!

#Romans 5:8

#Romans 10:9-10

 “Some of you say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to some city. We will stay there a year, do business, and make money.” But you do not know what will happen tomorrow! Your life is like a mist. You can see it for a short time, but then it goes away. So you should say, “If the Lord wants, we will live and do this or that.” But now you are proud and you brag. All of this bragging is wrong. And when a person knows the right thing to do, but does not do it, then he is sinning.” James 4:13-17 ICB

I didn't even mention LGBTQ and the influence and confusion it's brought on our youth, the crooked and deceitful politics and the topic of abortion...

HE is the GOD of all flesh and not only does He see all this mess and is grieved, but He has a day of judgement.  The God of all Creation is being OH SO MERCIFUL, but only for so long...

Yes He is a GOD of LOVE, but also JUST and HOLY!!!

In the name of Jesus, church pray, repent, pray and share the #gospel truth without leaving out the "sin" is why He came!

Thursday, June 18, 2020

What’s Wrong God?

In America, we are sitting under the preaching and teaching of God’s Word by His shepherd’s and servants, week after week… Where is the church failing? Where is the spiritual maturity and growth? Where are the true worshipers and devout followers of the Lord Jesus Christ? Where are the soldiers in the Lord’s Army?

Many have verbally accepted Jesus… But many have not accepted His teachings nor have they received the Holy Spirit. They are not witnesses out of fear, insecurity, uncertainty or truthfully speaking, have just grown comfortable and complacent...

Love this: Are you satisfied with where you are spiritually? After years of walking with the Lord, the apostle Paul said this:

“I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me. No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.”(Philippians 3:12–14)

LORD GOD please revive us “Your people!” Starting individually and then awaken us collectively!

Revival simply means to bring back to life, to restore. To be revived is to wake up from a state of sleep. As C. S. Lewis pointed out, “A moderately bad man knows he is not very good: a thoroughly bad man thinks he is all right... You understand sleep when you are awake, not while you are sleeping.” In other words, if you think you are a great person with no problems, then you are really more asleep than you realize.

Revival is coming back. It is waking up. Revival is getting back to the Christian life as it was meant to be lived. Revival is being in the bloom of first love for a lifetime, walking closely with the Lord.

You can’t always have those “initial emotions” you had as a new believer. That is unrealistic. But your love can grow deeper. Your love can grow stronger.

That is how we ought to be as followers of Jesus. We need the faith of the Christians of the first century, the faith that turned the world upside down. Revival is nothing more or less than a new obedience to God. Then it is, to quote Nietzsche, a “long obedience in the same direction.”

Only God can send an awakening to America. But revival can happen right here, right now!

In Jesus’ name, please, I pray. Amen! 

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

A Whisper of The Holy Spirit

Father, You know that a few years back I was going to a funeral with someone, just to be supportive.  She, at the last minute was unable to attend.  So with that, I changed my mind.  But YOU LORD had other plans.  I went alone and wow, what a drive.  I remember it so clearly.  It was a beautiful sunny day and You revealed two DIVINE things to me in the car.

I heard a personal persecution, testimony from the Voice of The Martys and wowwowowowowowow!

Also, I heard a testimony about a poor village who did not want anyone to send them food, but instead to send them God's Word.  They currently had one "town" bible and people were standing in line to read it!

#SELAH...again Selah...pause there and reflect on that...

Here in the states, people don't even want to bring their bibles to #church...

WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW #again.

Bible League International was the spoke's person on the radio and the Holy Spirit told me to make a love offering.  I had planned on it when I arrived home.  At the time, I did not have my visa.

When I arrived home, I remember it being after 6pm and "thought" they  are probably closed.
Well there were not.  The caller was so grateful for my gift and also shared that it was going to be doubled by an anonymous donor.

LORD You planned it all!  Later that week, someone named Debbie called to thank me and the rest, as they say "is history!"

She is my sister and Your daughter and oh how she loves You too!  She loves prayer and she loves Your people and the not-yet believers too!

Today I had the most humbling privilege to join in on a video chat with two middle eastern believers.... hearing their #godstories and their prayer needs.....  SURELY the Spirit is on the MOVE! I knew this, but I needed to #again, hear it!

In the past, because of Your calling on my life, a similar testimony when You told Lori to introduce me to the Seed Company.  Now, in partnership with Solomon, Marg, Hal, Miguel and so many, many more.... and #again, what a GOD we serve.  I am so incredibly in AWE of You and how YOU use me and invite (us) into this ALL POWERFUL Christian journey and Kingdom work.

LORD, I am so, so weak in this flesh and I still have so much to learn and to do and to grow and to know and etc.... BUT this I am certain and like Paul, most confident of this ... HE who began a good work in me, will surely bring it to completion.....

YAY!  What a RELIEF that it is SO NOT dependent on me!!!!

Love always,
Your favorite :-)

More Lamenting...

God I can only pray.  As the Spirit leads, I can only pray.  BUT You said in Your Word that Elijah was just a man.  I am just a woman...and I am praying...

Here are more tears, lamenting and petitions from my prayer journal, from my heart and from the depths of my soul, as I wait on Your Son...

Father God I pray that when YOU stop the spread of the virus, people will not resume life as #usual.  Father God, I pray for humbling heart transplants and true transformation.  Lord You are trying to get our attention.  I pray for the salvation on many, in the waiting...and then, a deep desire to obey YOU!  I pray we would be disgusted with our sin and stop condoning sin, and being too afraid to address it.  I pray we would speak the truth in love, not fearful or passive of exhorting and admonishing.  We can be so good at encouraging and loving, but we are so timid to address the hard parts of the gospel.  I pray for YOUR church, the Bride of Christ to prepare for You Son's return.  Help us Father God to stop living for the here and the now, to stop settling our roots on this earth, forgetting that we are residents of Heaven and just sojourners.  ALL OF THIS IS TEMPORARY!

Get us ready for eternity, at all cost.  Weren't we suppose to count the cost before we #decided to follow Jesus?  Your will is NOT for one to perish, but for all to come to repentance and ever lasting life.  We as believers have a Kingdom assignment and responsibility!  I pray for the prodigals and the backsliders to come forth and out of bondage!  In the name of JESUS' right now, on this day of MERCY and GRACE!

I pray that we would NOT forsake the precious and priceless gift of PRAYER and exhaust ourselves until we have stormed the throne of YOUR HOLY TEMPLE!

Please God help us to stop playing church and to BE THE CHURCH!  We cannot be believers with a foot in the world and a foot in the sanctuary on Sundays...

I pray that we would pray big, bold audacious prayers like the disciples did in the early church.  NOT for safety for for effective ministry, in the name of Jesus' the ONE whom man crucified, but was raised from the dead and now is seated at the RIGHT HAND OF THE FATHER!

Glory Hallelujah! TO GOD BE ALL THE DIVINE GLORY! Again and again!!!

I pray for the gospel truth to be preached, shared and lived out in the presence of our enemies!  I pray only because of Jesus, I have access to Your throne.  Your Word says that we would be known for our fruit!  Help us to attach ourselves to the Vine and bear fruit that glorifies You!  Help us Lord Jesus I pray, each and every day! And when I forget to pray, when I am distracted by my flesh, when I am tired and without words, please, this is my prayer....again and again...as I need Thee!  Oh how I need Thee...moment by moment I need Thee!  Help us, help me Abba!  I am absolutely nothing without You!  A mere physical body, moving about in a world that is soon to perish and destined for an eternal lake of fire...without the Salvation and the Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ and the Resurrected Power of the Holy Spirit!  I love You and I thank YOU for first loving me!

I thank You for Romans 5:8!  In Jesus' name, amen!


*God’s Devine Will?  "Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice! Have mercy also upon me, and answer me.” Psalms 27:7 NKJV

6/2 Father during my first visit to Ghana, I was on the prayer team. So many wanted to know what was Your will for their lives, and so many here want to know the same...
What would happen if (believers) woke up, prayed and gave the day over to You? If we delighted ourselves in the Lord and in His Word? If we read it, meditated on it and was changed by it? What if we invited the Holy Spirit to have His way every single day? 
What would happen if we accepted the entire Bible, instead of the verses that fit our personal agenda? What would happen if we believed the whole truth, and not manipulated it to make us feel good or attempt to justify sin?  What would happen if our flesh embraced the offensive Scriptures too, trusting that it’s God‘s warning to us? What if we put all that Bible studying into practice? What if we didn’t just read Romans 12:1-2, but actually lived it out? What would happen if we discovered our spiritual gifts and with great joy shared them for Your glory? What if we lived life with purpose and not for self? 
What if we intentionally went out, in our day to day lives, expecting God sightings?! I mean looking for someone to serve, someone to love on, someone to pray with, someone to just be of service and encouragement to; willing and wanting to make sacrifices? And not calling it a “random act of kindness” but attaching the gospel truth to it! What would happen if others saw an obedient church? Not just on Sundays and not certainly not perfect, but continually striving for obedience and pursuing righteousness. What if we were relentless about this thing called holiness? What would happen if we rejoiced always, prayed without ceasing, and gave thanks in every situation? What would happen if we were anxious for nothing, but by prayer and supplication, with a thankful heart, made all of our requests known to You? Would we truly have the peace that Christ promised? Would Jesus really guard our hearts? 
What would happen if we trusted in the Lord and did good? What would happen if we delighted in the Lord, and allowed Him to give us our heart’s desire? What if we waited patiently (not passively) for You to act? What would happen if those who call Jesus Lord, those who say “God is good”... what if we went deeper in our relationship with Him, loving Him wholeheartedly; body, soul, mind and spirit? And what would happen if we rested in the confidence, knowing that Jesus’ motive on the Cross was simply His love for us; shouldn’t we feel compelled to tell others? We know that You sent Your Son to die for the world, but what if we personalized it, actually wrapping our brain around the fact that (Jesus died for #me!)?? 
What if we introduced that same God to others? Sharing, “He can save you too!” What if they then discovered that life is more than their 9-5, mundane chores and selfies on social media? What if we simply sowed gospel seeds and trusted the Holy Spirit’s ability do the rest? What if we as believers believed that we too have the same resurrection power that raised Jesus and anointed the disciples? What if we put on the full armor of God daily, confident that no weapon formed against a child of God shall prosper, believing that at the name of Jesus, the enemy must flee? What if we believed that we have the same courage as Joseph and Daniel? 
What if we believed that like the disciples, we too can help advance the Kingdom of God? What if we believed that our prayers are just affective as Elijah, who was just a man?  And what if we expanded our prayer life, prayed for issues other than our own, prayed for people we don’t know and may never meet? What if we said, “God, show #me Your glory” and after You did, we were so amazed and said, “Do it #again!” O Abba, awaken us I pray!  In Jesus' name, amen!

*O God You are so good to us. Why do we refuse to repent? Your Word says You long to be gracious to us. All You want us to do is to remember Your faithfulness, and to walk in obedience. Why do we make it so difficult? I know the answer is sin. #Selah

In my flesh I still sit here burdened for so many, wanting to understand why won’t we let You love us? In my little girl, voice crying out to her Father asking why? And because You never sleep nor slumber I needed someone to talk to. Thank You for having #all the answers. I love You! ♥️

*Was just sitting on the sofa looking at today’s news and then put it on mute. Then opened the prayer request from encompass World partners, and this was at the beginning: “Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.” – Ephesians 6:18...and wrote the above prayer

*Father God it is for 12 AM. I was going to listen to the worship service again, and decided I’ll listen tomorrow. So I searched YouTube and found Francis Chan‘s sermon, dying to self. It caught my attention, because I was sharing with Alex that preachers do not preach on that. And that sermon, that Francis just preached, was a year ago, he preached everything that was on my heart, the prayers that I prayed with Alex, the prayers that I just posted on Facebook about two hours ago, the prayers that I have been praying for the church, the prayers that have brought me to tears. The prayer is that I want for your church. The prayers, to prepare us for Your Son’s return!!!
Oh my goodness… Word for Word, this sermon was my heartbeat. In Jesus name, please God everybody is so consumed with so many other things, please may this sermon speak to at least one person a 🙏🏽PRAY🙏🏽. Francis ended his prayer, saying Lord God if you’re not gonna do it in this church, do it somewhere I 🙏🏽PRAY🙏🏽. He prayed like I 🙏🏽PRAY🙏🏽, if not everyone, some and if not some, just one... please Lord Jesus. Please, amen!

6/3 Father God we say the Lord’s prayer so frequently. #BUT please God, I pray; if we truly want Thy will to be done and Thy Kingdom to come, on earth as it in is in heaven, put Your WORDS in our mouths and Your courage in our hearts! Then have us to (GO) out in our communities and sphere of influences and share with these souls who are perishing without a Savior!

Father forgive Your church I 🙏🏽PRAY🙏🏽. You have commanded us long ago, to go, You specifically instructed us to go out into the world and to preach this gospel… Not to stay inside and preach it, but to go out… And we have failed. Forgive us I pray. Thank You that You are a God of second chances… In Jesus precious name, amen.

6/4 I'm not afraid to pray!  I get get tired and weary and often feel without words, BUT I am not afraid to plead to YOU the GOD of ALL FLESH: "Lord, do whatever it takes. For me, my family and Your church. Empty us and remove any and everything that blocks our view of You, hinders our worship and has rightfully taken Your place. Forgive us for the ways in which we have adjusted the gospel to suit our flesh! We were purchased with a HIGH PRICE and we are supposed to be #setapart for You! In Jesus' name, dying to self is supposed to hurt! Amen!”

6/4 Father God forgive your church I PRAY! We have countless times repeated, recited, and even memorized the Lord’s prayer, which is just a guide, an example… Yes, we know it all too well… But we have failed to live it out.
We pray: “Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come Thy will be done… On earth, as it is in heaven…”
But truthfully we are not living it out. In so many areas, we have failed. If we truly desired Your will to be done on earth, our lives would look different in SO many ways and then many lost souls would be drawn to our light, wanting to know why! Please, I pray #forgive Your church. In Jesus’ precious name, convict our hearts, empty us of ourselves. Amen.

“And so the Lord says, “These people say they are mine. They honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. And their worship of me is nothing but man-made rules learned by rote.”
Isaiah 29:13 NLT

Jeremiah says that your lips are moving but your heart so far from ME

Father, sadly, I believe many have forgotten about the day of accountability...

HUMBLE US LORD JESUS...

Starting with me...
I am open to godly instruction and holy conviction...

Eternally grateful
eternally Yours

Truthfully Speaking...

Father, I just paused to let two teenagers cross the street… So embedded in my thoughts, I forgot that it’s just a regular summer sunny day to them. Seems long ago where I had my flip-flops on, my short shorts and my tank top. I had my smile and my ice cream cone. I had my "not a care in the world" can’t believe I get to live here, disposition on the outside.

Almost nine years later and I feel so heavy hearted. The joy is still inside of me, and nothing and no one can ever take it away. But yes, truthfully speaking, my spirit is weary. The air is so thick right now with hatred and despair and anger and disunity.

We’re in the middle of June with low humidity, lots of sunshine and birds singing as loud as ever. Butterflies have arrived, and various flowers are demanding my attention as the incredible aroma dominates my nostrils.

Yet another senseless killing by law-enforcement… Because he was asleep in his car. Fear, anger and pride has strangled us as humans… people are dying… and it appears normal "in my earthly eyes." In my flesh, half seen just fine, no real emotions and appear not to affected, and then, it seems half are crying out… simply wanting #something to be done!  Wanting #someone to hear...

O God we desperately need a #mediator… Oh, wait a minute… we have ONE…

Amplified version of 1 Timothy 2:5-6 
"For there is [only] one God, and [only] one Mediator between God and mankind, the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom [a substitutionary sacrifice to atone] for all, the testimony given at the right and proper time."

When I #forget… Thank You Father God for reminding me. Please O God, I pray right now, in the precious name of Jesus with every fiber of my being, being oh so weak in this flesh... please forgive me when I shrink You and exalt my circumstances… Please forgive me when I make the issues of the day bigger than my God. Amen!

Excerpt from my journal yesterday:  As His little girl, yet approaching fifty-six, my soul's aching question is: "I know it's SIN, but why?  I am longing for a better explanation, another reason, a deeper and more in depth answer to, why won't we let Jesus love us AND with that love, obey Him?  Why wasn't the CROSS enough?  Why are so many (believers) still in bondage when God gives us a #newheart?  Why Daddy?  Why?"

I love that when I come to You Father with all my hard questions and with my heavy heart, YOU NEVER EVER DELAY nor do YOU DISAPPOINT!

Love eternally,
Your beloved daughter


Friday, June 12, 2020

Lamenting....

Father take these tears...

Here are some of my heart's cries since the Covid and the Protesting...

Various dates and lots of weeping...

Who has a God who collects their tears but those who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ?!

*In our feeble attempts to pray…when our heart and our posture is right before God, He hears the mumbling, the sighs, the faint whispers and yes, He also translates the tears… But, there is nothing in this world like praying God’s Word back to Him. This is what I’m wanting from You my Lord: I want the steadfast obedience that Joseph had. I want the courage that Joshua had. And that of Daniel and Nehemiah! I want to pray effective prayers like Elijah. I want the exact same thing that Elisha asked for. “A double portion of Your spirit be upon me” also. I want what king David asked for, that through repentance and forgiveness, I would tell transgressors all that I did and then, ALL that YOU did. I want what King Solomon asked for. I want wisdom, all the days of my life! Please give me more and more of Your wisdom. I want the same boldness the disciple prayed for in the book of Acts. I want to resemble the Apostle Paul, believing that You are coming any day now. Living out this gospel truth that you have entrusted to me, and being unashamed. Knowing that there will be persecution, times of famine and even division in the church. Father God in Jesus’ name this is what I want. I may not pray it daily, but this is my heart’s desire. I want to know You, to be known by You, and then to make You known in this world. I do not want to governed by man’s personal opinion, nor my insecurities. I do not want to be double minded nor do I want a life that makes me “happy!” I desire holiness and I want only the fullness of what You have specifically created me for! I do not want the focus to be on Denise but on Jesus!

He REDEEMED me and I had #nothing to do with He! I need your help Father God. This flesh of mine is weak, but my spirit is so willing. I can’t do it without You nor do I want to. I am committed to this #relationship and You have proven to be trustworthy! You are my oxygen and I do not want to think for one minute that this life can be lived apart from You. Take me to heaven right now if that be Your will. Christ is my life and this world has nothing I desire. If You choose to leave me here, please I pray, give the Words to share with this dark, broken and sin-stained world. Your #truth set me #free and with that awakening, how could I possibly keep it to myself?!?! In Jesus’ precious name, amen.

*Father God of all flesh and all creation, I pray for your church, my brothers and sisters and for myself God. O God of heaven and earth, please I pray, humble us and search every heart. Revive us according to Your plans, put into motion from the beginning of time! We need Thee! The old prophets prayed for collective repentance. I too pray again, not wanting to shame anyone but wanting us blameless on that day Father! So first, I pray for the ones who may have (done) church all their lives and don’t feel that this prayer relates to them! Then I pray Lord God for those who have been delivered from the pits of hell, from the strongholds of the evil one, those who have been set free from the adversary of their souls and those who have been washed clean with the blood of Jesus and boldly declare that He is (their) Lord! Those are indeed sealed with Your Holy Spirit, those who have been given new life, those who have been born again and resurrected, those who have been anointed, called, chosen, set apart and being sanctified and call You Lord. I pray for them God.

O God, I fervently PRAY with this resurrected heart and redeemed life that You have given me! I pray that every area of our lives would glorify Your Son. That we would give praise and honor and worship to YOU #alone. I pray God that in our weaknesses, You would be our strength, that we would have strong Christian accountability partners, that we would be unashamed in public to live out this gospel. I pray that our lifestyles AND our beliefs would clearly mark us as children of the Most High God. I pray there would be no hidden sin, no secret behaviors, no worldly appetites, no deceit and falsehoods.
I pray that we would not only encourage one another in the truth, but we would not be afraid to exhort one another, to bring an awareness of those areas of our life where we are not reflecting You well. I pray we wouldn’t get offended when confronted, but thank You that You sent that person to show us our wrong thinking. I pray we would not agree with sin simply because we love the person. I pray that we would not be afraid to have hard conversations concerning righteousness, holiness and purity versus ungodliness, idolatry and wickedness. I pray that we would not just have a Bible, but that we would delight and reading the Bible. Not just as a deed or even bible study, but intentionally looking for You, wanting to know the character of God and desperately wanting to know, “Lord what are You saying to me?”

I pray that we would not forget that Your Word is alive and active and that You have something personal to say to each one of us, as well as collectively. I pray that we will continually exalt the Holy Word of God and not the opinion of man. In Jesus’ precious name, may the Holy Spirit convict each one in the ways that do not align with Your will. May we not just come to You with sin stained hearts, asking for stuff, but first confessing our transgressions. Please I pray, remind of us that we cannot do it without the Wonderful Counselor of Truth! Abba Father where oh where would we be without the blood of Jesus and the forgiveness of sins? Father God remind each one of us of this truth! He who is without sin, please feel free to throw the first stone! Oh God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob, You have cleaned me up and given me a new heart, please don’t let me dwell in things that once were!

Please help us all to see that Your return is near and to redeem the time. And if we have created any ministry without Your Divine approval, clearly show us. Forgive us for not going (out), proclaiming this Hope to a lost world, as You have commanded but instead many have chosen to stay in their Sunday seats. Oh what MERCY You extend!!! The devil has deceived so many with the illusion of time. We can do this, that and the other because we have (time) when Your Word specifically says, “If the Lord wills it.” We have heard so many sermons and we have sang so may praise and worship and gospel songs. Lord Jesus search the depths of us! You are not far off. Please global churches I pray, be clear that their is ONE Church! Pray that we saturate ourselves with the truth, found in the Word of God and prepare ourselves accordingly. Because we know all to well the verse where Jesus is going to declare that “some of you” He never knew and will without hesitation, say, “Depart from Me!” 😢😢😢In the precious name of Jesus Christ, Abba, I thank You for the One Who redeems, restores and reconciles. I pray to the Savior of this world. Amen!!!

*I cannot NOT pray! Continually repenting of my sins, the sins of my family, the sins of his church, the sins of nations, the sins of people I’ve never met. I am continually praying that he will cleanse us from all unrighteousness… Jesus is the cure. Not the president, past present or future, not the vaccine, and not if they decide that all four officers are guilty… The cure is in the blood of Jesus. Until he returns, every single person who calls him Lord should be repenting and praying, and boldly sharing the gospel. The past couple of years, the talk has been about politics, abortions, and LGBT… Then came the virus, and now they’re protesting… After this, there will be something else… God wants to know, where are my people? And what are they doing? Sadly, many are in the world, addicted to social media, and distracted by their own issues of the day. But praise God, Elijah was just a man and pray. Sisters we will not stop praying. Our prayers in our tears matter to God. True worshipers, of spirit and truth, will not stop praying… May the Lords angels guard us as we enter seat, and replenish us when we are weary. #FullArmorOfGod! #HisHolySpiritIsRelentless! In Jesus' name, amen!

*Father God #forgive us! We are SO selfie focused, so self-seeking, so self-serving, and so selfishness...Help us to put the focus back on You, where it #rightfully belongs!

*Father God as I was praying, and I was thanking You. Last night after midnight I went for a walk and I felt Your Holy Presence. I was confident that You had my back, then While praying, I started thinking about the things that You have given us. Not a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. You have given us self-discipline. You have given us the full armor of God. You have given us the precious gift of prayer. You have given us a roadmap in the Holy Scriptures. Your character displayed in all 66 buts. You have given us over 8,000 promises. You have given us fellowship in one another. And we have God Almighty, the God of heaven and earth on our side. Why should one little lie from satan deter us?

*Abba Father You know that I woke up praying still for my brothers and sisters in blue. I pray for physical healing from every injury. I pray for protection against the hearts filled with hatred. I also pray for strength to hold the peace as they join forces with the national guard in some areas. I know that they are weary. I’m angry about people punishing law-enforcement officers for something that a particular officer did. I know that people are angry and that this anger has built up and has now spilled over like a volcano. But You alone hold justice. Only Christ can bring deliverance from this long-standing oppression. In this lifetime, we will continue to see injustice, and even as we act and pray, man cannot restore or redeem. That’s Your Son’s job! We fail at keeping law and order. We fail at protecting the innocent. We fail at doing the right thing. Law Enforcement, first line responders, the President, people with power and authority, and yes, especially the news media, ALL human beings fail. You ALONE are #Perfect in all You do. Globally, we are suffering. Death surrounds us. All too often the wicked goes unpunished and most times unnoticed, from hundreds of years prior. We need a fresh wind of Your Spirit Father God today! Please, may Your Spirit bind the evildoers, and bring calm. Keep the violators and opportunists home. We wrestle not against flesh and blood and the enemy has masked himself and brought his friends and weapons of destruction. Years and years of unmet expectations have caused emotions to fuel to the maximum capacity. 

Please open eyes to see You alone are our Hope and that vengeance belongs to You! You never disappoint! Only You can right all things wrongs. Only You can comfort and console the unspeakable grief, the deepest soul aches, the wrongful deaths, and permanent loss of beloved loved ones! You are the Healing Balm! Your LOVE covers a multitude of sins. I pray for unity, sound judgment and if possible, that every voice would be heard. Help us to be good listeners and that the very real pain would not be belittled or discarded. I pray that those who are angry would sin not. Lord God may Your Holy Spirit Power reign and rule in every area of the globe, not just in the United States and not just in current circumstances. Your Word says that even in darkness, it is LIGHT to You! May our Hope be in You and not man. With men it is utterly impossible, but with God Almighty, all things are possible. To this God I pray! In the precious name of Jesus’ name. Amen!

*Father God thank you for yesterday. Again I thank you for the prayer time with Debbie. I needed that. And thank You for the gift of laughter. Thank You that You are merciful God. Thank You for Your mercy in my life. Thank You for having patience with me. Thank You for Holy Spirit conviction. I love You Lord. I need You. All my best day is my worst day without You. I need You. Father I am so grieved in so many ways. Continue to show me the error of my ways. My hidden faults and my intentional faults. In Jesus' name. Amen.

*Father, do You approve of all these ministries…and all this being busy, busy, busy?  God are we truly doing what You want us to being doing during this crucial time? Why do we take ownership, when it is ONE church, Your church? God we are SO NOT witnessing to this lost world with YOUR Words. Help us God. You have entrusted us to proclaim the gospel truth! We are wealthy, comfortable, so prideful, so self-centered, so social media addicted, and so not living out the great commission. Help us Lord Jesus. Please God, Continue shaking us and breaking us, until all the dead skin falls off, and Your righteousness is revealed. Your righteousness, not human beings, not man-made and not the individual, but the righteousness of Christ. In Jesus' precious name I pray. Amen.

*Father forgive Your church I 🙏🏽PRAY🙏🏽. You have commanded us long ago, to go, you specifically instructed us to go out into the world and to preach this gospel… Not to stay inside and preach it, but to go out… And we have failed. Forgive us I pray. Thank You that I have a God of second chances… In Jesus' precious name, amen.

OUR GOD IS FAITHFUL (A Youversion Devotional)

God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.
1 Corinthians 1:9

Some years ago, we had prepared our lands, planted our maize, and waited for the rains to come. The rain fell, and the seed germinated. But instead of coming up about twenty to thirty centimetres apart, the plants were over a metre apart. That spelt disaster, for our plant population had been halved. I didn’t know what to do. I watched that crop every day for nine months. I was desperate.

But one day the Holy Spirit spoke into my heart, “Stop looking at the gaps between the plants and start looking at the corn.” I looked. Those cobs were twice the normal size! The kernels of corn were four times the normal size! I realized God was doing something special. That year we experienced the worst drought. If the plants were twenty centimetres apart, I would have had no crop because the plants wouldn’t have borne any fruit. But because we had the one-metre gap, we had incredible sized cobs and we were able to reap an amazing crop.

God is faithful. He takes our failures and turns them into successes. That’s what God wants to do for you today. He wants to take good seed and plant it in your heart so that you can bear a crop yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. It doesn’t matter what you did yesterday. The disasters of yesterday do not count.

The Lord says it’s a new day, a new beginning. Plough that field deep, plant it with good seed and you will reap a beautiful crop.

Dear Lord, plant Your seed in my heart today. Make the soil fertile and receptive so that I can produce a bountiful crop for You. Amen!

(Abba please forgive any typos, I used siri.  Please take these mere words and turn them into Your Devine Will, I pray!)

Father I also want to thank You for the various prayers that I was able to pray with Alex, Q., Christy, Krisit, Lorri, Aunt Pearl, Pastor Joe, Ruth, Dana, Rebbeca, David, Maxine, Shirley, Fran, Grace, Mrs. Diana, Andee, Leslie, Missy, Nathan, Janell, Ben, Michelle, Ruth H., Thea, Carrie, Maxine T., LouAnne, Kay, Kaha, Tonya, mommy, my grangirls, Mother Williams, Anna and the 9...

:-)

Thursday, June 11, 2020

shhhhhhhhh.....

Father God today was so peaceful, as was yesterday and the day prior.  I have the peace of God only because I am at peace with God, and I am so very grateful.  There are times when I am typing something and it seems like letters appearing on a blank canvass and it flows so naturally, but when I say that I am grateful, they are not just letters and words to me.  They are the only three words that my heart can express aside from the continuous outpouring of tears.  And, again, I am grateful for my tears too.  I still find it hard that not everyone can cry.

I love YOU Lord God.  Today I wept because I was inside with the window shades drawn, in an attempt to keep the heat out.  I was reading and praying and posting something on my law enforcement blog.  Then, while waiting for dinner, I sat on the sofa to pray some more.  I was so very grateful in that moment to have looked out the one window that was partially open.  I could see the waves thrashing against the shore and the top of a tree blowing briskly.  I wept because I was so very content in here with You as the world was just on the other side of that window.

The noise has been so very loud and the news has been so very constant and rapid.  If we do not choose to turn life down a notch and sometimes, turn it completely off...the mainstream media, the social media, the text messages, the e-mails, the traffic, the prayer requests, the radio, the sermon messages, the friends, family and loved ones....all of that can be all too consuming.  The anxiety, the stress, the depression, the chaos of it all...not to mention the vices that we can lean on to cope....drugs, alcohol, sex, gaming, shopping, eating, binging tv shows, and other inappropriate stuff that I probably have no idea that exist.

A sister in Christ texted me this question today: "What makes you most feel that you are known by God?"  Without hesitation, I responded, "Hearing His voice."

LORD Jesus, help me to keep a healthy perspective and flow of what's going on and how I can help. Please I pray, keep reminded that as overwhelming as all this is, You are the God of the Universe and the God of all flesh.  My eyes must remain on You!  My strength must come from You!

You are surely at work and although it may not be visible in my sphere of influence, in my family circle, in my neighborhood or even in my church....I am only able to see what is right in front of me...right now, which is this laptop, the lamp to my right, some Kleenex to my left and the tv screen in the forefront attached to this HDMI cord.  I recently watched Ruby's story on Amazon Prime.

You God are the one to whom we all must give an account.  You see every tiny detail.  Every small, medium and large detail.  Every ginormous detail and everything that surpasses that.  You are in the process of making all things new, so with that, so many things must die and so much more must change.

I must be included in and apart of that change.  In no way do I want to remain the same.  In no way do I want to sit still or remain idle when You have a Kingdom assignment for me.  I think the average Christian should never be comfortable and should always be in awe that the King of kings wants to use us.  Not the ones who use the word Christian just because it sounds good or just because it makes them feel good, I mean the followers of Jesus Christ should continually be in joyful anticipation knowing that they have the protentional of making a kingdom impact.

I thank You for Your Word that says You give rest to those You love.  There were and sometimes, still are times when I am weary, worn and restless.  You either give me sleep or give me the experience to gather my #godtools and hit the road.  Either we prayer walk together or we go somewhere and spend quiet and quality time together.  AND when You refresh a soul, there is nothing else like it in this world.

Life is heavy, hard and hurtful, but You Father God are consistently present and consistently good.

I am so very grateful for You and I am so appreciative that I can rest, turn the noise off and trust that You are in complete control.

If I choose not to watch the news, answer emails or respond to texts, You are God all by Yourself.

Please God, I need You.  Keep me reminded each and every day that there will always be troubles, heartaches, death, injustices, poverty, oppression, rebellion, deception and sin...BUT You are on it and Jesus has won!  The pain is purposeful and the end result is indeed good.

Heaven awaits all who believes, and Your Son has prepared a mansion for me that makes this condo look like a little wooden doll house like the one in the church's nursey :-)

You are good and Your promises are sealed in the precious blood of Your Son.

Y A Y and H A L L E L U J A H! ! !

Eternally yours...

Sunday, May 31, 2020

A Message Of Calm

Father God the president has no emotions, no humility, no compassion and no empathy. His words hurt more than they heal. Father God You were serious in Ezekiel when You said that You exchange hearts of stone for hearts of flesh. Can You please do that for Donald, please? In Jesus’ precious name I pray, amen. My heart is sad God...it’s SO wrong, our supposedly leader, the hatred, the violence, the pain and the disregard...my heart is sad😢😢😢🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😢😢😢♥️♥️♥️

You are God and the only One able! He is the nation’s leader and many are looking to our leader for guidance and some attempts to resolve and restore order.

Thank You for being God and that ultimately Jesus is the #answer and the blood is the #cure!

I love and trust You!
Eternally yours

Saturday, May 30, 2020

Inevitable And Unstoppable

Father God, oh how I adore You and the Majesty that surrounds You. I cannot even begin to word, thank, express or compile my love for You and what You mean to me...and if truth be told, YOU can say that back to me with a such profound simplicity.  "Beloved, look at the Cross."

About two nights ago, I laid in bed, reflecting on Your Presence in my life, the truths You shared that day and what the Holy Spirit brought to my limited awareness....

I think it touched me even deeper than previous days, as the news kept reporting and repeating that the death toll here is in excess of 100,00.  I had been checking regularly at the global impact as I prayed and wept and held my heavy head and heart low in such disbelief...but still holding onto to what You promised and what You are doing in the midst of all these souls passing away.

You indeed know the depths of me and that in no way scares me because I want to be known by You and I don't want to be deceived in any way believing that You only see my "good side."  I want You to know my heart, the compassion I have for others, as well as my critical assumptions and my ungodly thoughts.  Whatever is gonna lead me to repentance, expose it in Jesus' name!!!

However, on this particular night, I was thinking something in my head that I know to well.  Something that I embrace and am not afraid of.  Death is inevitable and it is unstoppable.  But the peace that I have is that not one single soul leaves this earth without Your Divine knowledge.  You God permit and ordain.  Your Word says that You are the giver and the taker.  Your Word says that You have planned every single day before one begins to take shape.  Your Word says that You are the Begin and the End.  You are the "bookends" for this entire human race.

My prayer Lord God is that You prepare me, not for the death..., that goes without saying...I cannot lie and say that I do not fear the "manner" because who wants it to be painful or longsuffering?

My prayer is that You would prepare every single member of my family for the loss of life to come.  Only You know who is next in my family of origin and in this blood line that You have placed me in.

In my heart, I named every name, parent, sibling, child, grandchild, niece, nephew, cousin, aunt, uncle, and in law.  I don't know the deepest hearts of my beloved, and I don't know what the object of their faith is.  I know that death catches everyone of us off guard (even when the man in the white coat) attempts to give an estimated life expectancy.

My loved ones know that I love this JESUS and they know to WHOM I have placed my faith and they have watched and are watching me life out my faith.  AND, they know who I used to be and the lifestyle that I once lived.  Even my dad knows the degree to which I will not be swayed.

My prayer is that YOU would prepare each heart for the loss of the next family member, and the next and the next...especially my children and my grangirls.

When I die and I indeed welcome that with great anticipation.  ONLY because the greatest joy for the believer is that death here is entrance into new life in eternity with YOU, our Creator!  NO more of this broken, dark, sin stained world.

The prayer for myself is that YOU would prepare me for the biggest transition of my life.  To meet with You face-to-face.  I have been in this race for twelve years now, (May 4th) was my spiritual birthday and I am still learning, growing, discovering, failing, hungry and thirsty for this gospel and this Jesus.  I have still so far to go in my mind's eye.  However, You have called many home, regardless of age or accomplishment...

So when my eyes close on the final curtain in this life, I know that it is because You want to see me personally and it is not because of something caused by man or the adversary.  Because YOU God are unstoppable.  Neither the deeds of man, nor the works of satan can thwart You plans.

GLORY HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!

So, exhale... again, my prayer is that You would finish the work You began in me, according to Philippians 1:6...

Show me, day after day, all the things that You want to do through me and how You want to use this precious gift of life that Jesus died to give me.  Show me the things that Denise are doing that You want me to stop or put to the side.  Guide me in the areas of ministry that advance Your Kingdom and Glorify Your great name.

Please continue my pursuit of scripture truth and biblical principles.  Please keep pouring afresh Your Holy Spirit in my life, through my thoughts and govern my steps in the ways that best reflect Your Son.

Please help me to finish well and to finish strong like the saints who have already arrived home.  As I watched the home going of Ravi Zacharias the other day, his testimony was that even after 57 years, he was still thrilled that You came for him as a 17 year old who tried to take his life.

Lord, I know full well who I used to be, but I am certain that if You were to give me the #entire video of my life before You and apart from the Holy Spirit...

Oh GOD that we would wrap our human brains around this truth:  We will never, ever know all that Jesus forgave us for and we will never, ever know all that Jesus saved us from.

LORD, please I pray, wake up the church of Jesus Christ and prepare Your Bride for the coming Wedding.  In Your precious name, amen!

I Magnify Your name... Philippians 2:10-11...#InevitableAndUnstoppable!!!

Eternally yours...

Thursday, May 28, 2020

#JustJesus

Father God I just want to say thank YOU!

Some random praises and heartfelt moments of #gratitude

All the corona patient's that have recovered and are recovering...
My quiet times with YOU my Lord...
Being able to go for prayer walks
Aunt Jan is with Jesus
Raleigh is with Jesus
Adi is with Jesus
Ravi is with Jesus
Those who pray for my family
Jeannie's grandchildren
Gloria and Sam love Jesus
The Couch's farewell
Cathy's future family reunion
Karen, Darlene and Missy's victory
Yvonne's Jesus glow
Jane turned a beautiful 60
Leisa's heart for God
Leslie and Jerry's future
Leah's faith journey
Mrs Diana and Anna
Lisa and Jeff's new son
Emily's expecting
Being able to text my parents
Christy's Freddie praise
Rachel's graduation praise
Jason's graduation praise
Kaha's praise
Christina's engagement praise
The prodigals will come home
The beautiful North Beach flowers
The bird's choir
Lesson's learned
Fellowship with Michelle
Fellowship with the nine
Clean water
Food in the cupboards
The ability to help others
My car still works
Having met Denise
The spiritual discipline to fast
My view
His Grace
His Mercy
His Forgiveness
His Love
His Patience
Rainy days (like right now)
Sunny days (like yesterday)
Sleeping well
Prescriptions filled
Being of sound mind
Dependent upon God
Luethy's praise
Farley's praise
Baden's praise
True Christian films
The Chosen series
Justice
CURE's Ministry
Gideon's journey
Job's journey
Wise counselors
Open Doors
The Voice of The Martyrs
Franklin Graham Ministries
Focus On The Family
In Touch Ministries
Our Daily Bread
The Seed Company
Corrie Ten Boom
The waves....ahhhhh the waves...
Sweet treats
Anna's gift of cooking
Sharing praise reports
Lawn chairs
Laughter
Butterflies
Pink skies (like yesterday)
David and Roger
The postal workers
The sanitary workers
Our soldiers and veterans
Those who have given above and beyond
The knowing that GOD is in control

In addition to all of this, I have so many more blessings that cannot possible be listed. I have a God who has planned great things long ago. I have a God who has promised good to me. I have a God who is returning for His church. I have a God who comforts me and strengthens me. I have a God who hears and cares for me. I have a God who is always with me. I have a God who is still seeking lost souls. I have a God who will redeem all this mess. I have a God and He can be your God too...
John 3:16-18, Romans 5:8, Romans 10:9-10, Acts 2:38, Acts 3:19,  Matthew 4:17...

God thank YOU for so many things. Thank You for loving me, accepting me and using me. Thank You for everything, past, present and future.  And if You were to give me #nothing else, Jesus is enough. #JustJesus!

Eternally yours

Monday, May 18, 2020

LIVING IT OUT?

"It's their attempt to carry away those who are always learning but never able to come to a knowledge to truth (2 Timothy 3:7)"

Father God the above is an excerpt from a devotion and has me pondering this question....
Are we preaching too many "feel good" sermons and not exhorting and admonishing?
How long are we going to study the WORD before we start living it out?
I know that we are to gather together and to study the Word to show ourselves approved, but how long do we study it before we actually begin to LIVE IT OUT?

Not that we are (all) sitting under false teachers, but am I not being honest in saying that many churches are closely blending in with this world and without a doubt ignoring, condoning and participating in sinful behaviors.

We read the Word....well most do. We share it on social media, we hear sermon after sermon and we even say "we're praying."

But again, why is the church having a difficult time living truth?

What's missing is my question....? When are we going to be renewed in the mind?

Earlier when I was talking with You, I heard this. Every believer is in dwelt with the Holy Spirit and commissioned by God.

The will to want to is an individual choice.  Although we are "Christians" we still have free will. We have the free will to "do or not to" do. We have the free will to obey, serve, share, pray, read, go, stay, give, sin or not.

We have the absolute freedom to quench the Spirit. We can pursue or own desires. We can choose to have "it" our way and not align ourselves with God's will. We can cooperate with the plans that God has for His children or we can make our own plans. We can listen to the voice of God or we can listen to the voice of man. We can do what is popular or we can be oddballs and do what is biblical.

This walk of faith has given us a secure place in heaven and many are so very content with just that. Yes, we can never loose our salvation, after having chosen to believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. And with that being a non issue, we can "continue to live" life on our terms.

I praise YOU Abba that the Holy Spirit will not leave me alone. I thank You for the restling in my spirit and the questions. I thank You that You will not leave Your children in the devil's playpen. I love that You are a RELENTLESS God and You will finish what You began in us. I thank You that no matter what I see with my eyes of flesh, You know the ending and You do not need our help to fulfill Your plans. For everything has been set before the foundation of the world.

However, I thank You so very much that You do give purpose to this life of mine. I thank You that You have done a work in this heart that has surrendered to You. I am so very grateful that I am not who I used to be and that I do not have to wander through life trying to figure out each day. I need You. It is indeed the work of the Holy Spirit that compels me to seek after You. I lived lies for so long, I need the truth even when and especially if it is going to hurt me. Father God, please hurt me with Your truth. Every single day, I implore You not to allow me to have my way, but to submit to Your Divine will.

I cannot even imagine what this life would look like without You. I am so grateful that You have shown me the sins of my heart and that there is a way that seems right to man, but leads to destruction.

This world is perishing and we, as a church, and like the disciples, we have a big opportunity to participate in the gospel work. We can tell others, those who are suffering, lost, living without hope and chasing sinful desires that there is a way out. We can, with truth and boldness share the saving gospel of Jesus Christ.

Yes, the cross is the evidence of Christ LOVE! But what is our response?

John the Baptist says, repent... (The gospel of John)

Peter says repent... (The book of Acts)

Jesus says repent... (The gospel of Mark)

Why do we want to repeat, "GOD is Good" and not obey Him as a result of His goodness?

What do we want to say "Jesus loves you" and not tell them what that love cost?

Help the church Father. Help us, Your people to live out the truth...all of it.

We have been commissioned and if we all lived it out, wowowowowowowowowow
I cannot even imagine the #REVIVAL that we could see before the Second Coming!

But then again, if we do not think we need reviving, I guess we won't see it in this lifetime.

Lord, please, if not now...when?

YOU Never Fail Me...

My Lord, the other night, I got on my knees and prayed a prayer, asking You to tell me... and before falling asleep You gave me a partial answer, while listening to a sermon, it left me pondering...

Then, the next day, You opened my eyes fully to the answer. It was so clear and so affirming.

You always come through!

THANK YOU LORD JESUS!

You haven't failed me yet...

Francis, Janell and Charles by way of the Holy Spirit answered me...
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May 17, 2020

Sunday Reflection: Our Longing for Eternity

Think of a time when you’ve deeply longed for something. Maybe you wished to live somewhere else or felt restless in your job or schoolwork. Or perhaps you were deeply anxious to grow your family, as so many in the Bible were. (See Gen. 11:30; Gen. 25:21.) How did you respond? Did you pray for change, escape through temporary satisfaction, or seek support from your friends and loved ones?

As you contemplate your deep yearnings, remember that one longing God has put on your heart transcends all earthly desires: the longing for eternity.  Keep in mind His words to the prophet Isaiah: “Incline your ear and come to Me. Listen, that you may live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you” (Isa. 55:3). The Lord calls each of us to everlasting life in Him.

Think about it
• Looking ahead to that eternal promise of redemption, what can you do today—in addition to deepening your prayer life—in order to draw closer to God? Consider things you could start doing as well as things you could give up.
• What would it take to have all your longing and restlessness satisfied?

Saturday, May 16, 2020

Just Jesus

Father I love our walks together. I love talking and hearing from You. I love knowing that You do want the best for me. I love how You love me and how You know me unlike anyone else in this entire world.

I was thinking about the sweet sounds of the birds and the beautiful awareness of nature. The simplicity of just walking, sighting seeing, hearing, listening, enjoying and embracing the moment...one step at a time.

With each step, I'm aware that Your grace was allowing me to do and to be. The steps were surely Yours as I am unable to move without You. I'm in desperate need of Your strength, endurance and Holy Spirit to move about...my body would go limp without You.

In the gift of North Beach, I walked around the town and aloud the wind and my thoughts to carry me down Bay Ave., to 9th, up Frederick, left on 2nd and around the Seagate development, leading back to the boardwalk.

I saw lots of people and prayed as I walked. This time, I did not share the gospel. I just walked and prayed. I even saw Joanne. A woman I met last night and prayed with while seated on a bench opposite Sweet Sue's. I think she may have been homeless and too embarrassed to share it.

Looking up at the sky, mentally photographing each flower and thoroughly enjoying the songbird choir, I was thinking about the subtle silence and beauty of each "house."

I was thinking how much of a gift this virus has been for so many to have settled us down and settled us in. Bringing an unexpected and profound interruption into our lives. I was a bit sad, briefly knowing that soon it will all change. It's spring and it will soon be summer. The noise will increase as well as the traffic. The busyness of life will soon resume and it will be a quiet longing to come back to these months where we were forced to "be still." The "shelter in place" by some will be a distant memory and yet a once welcomed season of life where prayerfully, transformation took place.

I remember awhile back saying, "Wow. There's nothing on my agenda but Jesus. The freedom in that. Thank You God. There's nothing on my calendar but You!"

I can go for a walk or not...
I can pray or not...
I can read my bible or not...
I can listen to worship music or not...
I can send out encouragement or not...
I can serve someone else or not...
I can grown in my faith or not...
I can have sweet fellowship with Jesus or not...
I can share the gospel with the lost or not...
I can cast my burdens on You or not...
I can rest in Your grace or not...
Just Jesus is my heart's desire...
Give me more Lord...please, I pray!

In writing this, I'm reminded of a time where I was weary and feeling overwhelmed. I was grieved over the loss, interceding for many and just spiritually exhausted.
I sat in my bedroom by the window and said, "God, I'm going to do nothing for a month. I'm not going to be a Christian. I'm going to do what I want for an entire month."

Not soon after that...moments later, I was praying about something. I can't remember what but I do remember laughing...saying, "God, You're funny."

Now in the season of COVID-19 where I had the legitimate excuse to do nothing...I chose and choose to be Yours. To be a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. To do all of the above, meaning the former in each one, as opposed to the latter.

I love the freedom to do what I want, however I want, as often as I want. I thank YOU for the gift of free will. I thank YOU that You have given us all, one beautiful blessing after another. (John 1:16). I am most grateful that You have ordained every single day of my life before the foundation of the world and You knew that I would be Yours. You knew that my heart would respond to the gospel's good news message.

And speaking of good news. I heard something earlier today that made me so sad in my spirit. As many have died in the season of Covid, we had and have a ginormous opportunity to share the saving message of hope through Jesus with the good news of the gospel. Yet it seems we have done almost everything but...

I am not discounting the "love your neighbor and help" one another during this time of crisis...I am just saying, what about the words? There are some profound words that need to go with that meal, that gift card and that "act of kindness."

Ray Comfort's video was saying that we (the Western) churches are preaching a feel good message. We listen to feel good songs and receive good advice on Sundays, but pastor's aren't preaching the part about sin, repentance and the wrath of God. The good news is that we don't have to go to hell when this "beautiful spring life is over." When the heaviness of life, the consequences of our poor choices and the horrific actions of others takes us out...there is a place for those after the sorrow of death on earth. The good news is that we don't have to go to hell. We have the choice to spend eternity with a GOD who created us and loves us beyond all measure. The Cross was the way and the bridge from hell to heaven.

Lord Jesus why aren't Christians concerned about the last days and preparing for the Second Coming? Where is the fear of God Almighty?

LORD Jesus, if not now, when...???!!!

:-(

Why are Christians afraid to read Revelation?
How can Christians read Revelation and not be concerned or changed?
How can we read this bible and not see the sin in our own heart?
How can we say we are Christians and not see sin and address it?
How can we continue to live in a happy bubble of eat, drink, fellowship and be merry?

Father God help us I pray!
Don't leave us where we are Lord Jesus Amen!

I cling to Your Promise: "...He Who began a good work in you will continue until the day of Jesus Christ [right up to the time of His return], developing [that good work] and perfecting and bringing it to full completion in you. Philippians 1:6

Eternally yours

(NOTE: When I speak of this time being a "gift" I am in no way whatsoever belittling the enormous amount of loved ones that have passed on.)