A Little About Love ❤️

...My sincere thoughts on love as it concerns the Holy Spirit. 

Love is such a beautiful thing. Bible says Love covers a multitude of sin and this is so true in many ways and from different angles. 

I just wanted to give voice to something that was on my mind today and it has a lot to do with my love for the Holy Spirit. 

Love whether we know it or not, or even care to agree or admit, often passes through lots of tests and trials and most times we don't even know our love is being tried. 

Today, I hardly spent quality time with the Holy Spirit and it hit me, if I claim I love Him, I should never sacrifice spending quality time with Him. I couldn't help but wonder if this could be a testing of my love for Him. Would my love stand the trials that it may encounter as I go into this relationship-having no doubts of His own love and faithfulness towards me. 

This truly got me thinking, comparing it with my love for my husband, a friend or even love for my children. Truly to love means to make conscious sacrifices. 

And because like I said earlier the Holy Spirit is quiet, gentle and calm making it so easy to forget He is even there, loving Him ( to me at least) requires conscious deliberate effort. 

As part of building my relationship with the Holy Spirit, one of the things I had to do was to first of all personify Him not thinking of Him as an abstract thing (smoke, fire, dove or cloud), because while He can be all that and even more, He is a person too. 

I honestly want my love for Him to grow and stand every and any test or trial and truly, all He has ever asked of me so far is to spend time with Him; and if I spend time with Him I will know more about Him, the more Iknow about Him the more I know I will love Him and the more I love Him, the more He will rub off on me, until a time where communion with Him will be a delight and loving Him will be easier. 

The first sacrifice still hinges on spending time with Him. 

PRAYER

Dear Lord please fill me with a strong desire and hunger for the Holy Spirit and with everything I need to have a rich relationship with Him that can withstand every test or trial in Jesus Mighty name I pray. Amen. 

Spend Time With Me.

That has been ringing in my ears ever since I got to know more about Him (The Holy Spirit). 

It was quite easy to know about Him. I just simply read books with Bible reference about Him with an open mind and a longing heart. 

The more I read, the more I knew. The more I knew the more I desired. 

Meet My New Best Friend. 

I'm both excited and sad as I write about my new best friend. I'm excited because I love meeting people and having friends and anytime I meet a new person I can't stop talking about them. I'm sooo excited to talk about Him. But I'm sad because words are not going to be enough to describe Him. He is just tooo much!!!

He is gentle, calm and loving, yet so powerful and mighty. He loves me so much, He follows me everywhere, waiting for me to talk to Him. He is just too gentle that most times, it's easy to forget He is actually there. He is calm and very peaceful. 

He cares and wants to be involved with every detail of my life. When He speaks and me and I listen and do what he says He likes it!  He gets comfortable and He speaks more. He is so sensitive if I don't acknowledge Him. He quietly moves away but because He loves me so much. He hangs around. 

The beautiful thing about Him is that He is extermely  powerful He told me how he shows His power. He shows it through the spoken word of God.

Today I felt like relating with Him. I had been carrying a lot on my mind and I wanted to share it with Him but didn't know how to go about it and I  was getting frustrated. 

Then, just before I gave up. I opened my mouth and said "Sweet Holy Spirit. I want to just talk to you and fellowship with you but I don't know how to go about it please help me. I'm feeling sleepy too please strengthen me. " There and then I realized He doesn't like "I " he likes "we" because as soon as I told Him to help me, I just knew what to do! when all the while I was struggling alone. 

It was such a wonderful time we spent. I told Him about myself and He listened and said "I know you." I told Him all the things I was finding difficult. I  just kept going on and on then I realized I had been carrying so much on my mind. I told Him my dreams, desires and  difficulties. He just listened. Quietly. He was truly near me. With me, in me and by me all at the same time. 

Then I told Him to talk to me while I  keep quiet. -He said " I love spending time with you, keep your eyes on me, and I will help you."  

I was so excited I felt like telling everyone!! He actually spoke back!!!. It felt like He was speaking to my heart putting my fears to rest. Because I was afraid of loosing Him. He just said "keep your eyes on me." 

PRAYER

I will keep my eyes on you dear friend because I don't want to loose you. Remember your promise to help me and strengthen me. For I pray in Jesus mighty name. 

Romans 8v11

But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.

John 10 v2-5

2But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
3To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.
4And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
5And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.

So Much To Look Forward To

Sweet Holy Spirit, 

The more I know you the more I realize "there's sooo much we can do together " I'm so grateful for the realization that I don't have to stand on my own and figure everything out or do everything by my self. 

I HAVE YOU!!!!!

My Comforter...

I learnt total surrender brings about total communion. I realized true to myself that most times when need advice, help or companionship, I pick the phone and call a friend and usually what happens is that she/he may not be available, and (or) depending on their capability, they may not necessarily be able to help me. They may just sympathize with me and tell me a very warm and heartfelt word but I'm left with whatever made me call them in the first place. 

Now, I'm not saying friends aren't good but I want the Holy Spirit to be my first point of call. The first person I look to when I'm down, in need of direction, weak, confused or lonely. I wonder how He must feel just there waiting on me just to be good to me. 

The problem is I'm not used to Him, and I have made him less real to me. But I also know with all surety in my heart that I want all that to change completely. Good friendships and communion are developed with a lot time spent together. And I'm willing to invest my time to know Him more. I read somewhere some requirements for good communion. They were; presence, fellowship, sharing together, participation with, intimacy, friendship, and comradeship. 

PRAYER

Sweet Holy Spirit. I want to be close to you. I want you to be involved with everything that concerns me. I'm ready. Please show me areas I need to yield  more. Please help me. In Jesus mighty name I pray. Amen. 

  

CONFESSIONS

God has sprinkled clean water on me, and I am clean. My filth has been washed away, and I no longer worship idols. And God has given me a new heart, and He has put a new spirit in me. He has taken out my stony, sturbbon heart. And He has put His Spirit in me so that I follow His decrees and be careful to obey His regulations. 

AMEN!

(Ezekiel 37v25-27)

Lost but...

Traveling though such a wonderful experience, put a huge gap in my normal routine (praying and seeking and blogging about it all); and even though I had fears it might happen and even put in some efforts so as not to I still found  myself thrown off balance for a long while (2+ months).

But there is something about the God we serve that is beautiful for all situations. He is a God of Covenant . When He promises, He never fails. He promised to never leave or forsake me, He promised all things work together for my good. He promised that though I fall He will rescue. He is good and He surely fulfills his promises. 

In trying to get my relationship and my routine back on track, I met someone! Though I have always known Him, but from a distance like knowing some famous dude. But, we met and I'm getting to know more about Him. He is awesome and I'm like people say " star struck".

 He is the person of the Holy Spirit. 

Amongst  many things I learnt about Him, I understand He is here to help me!!!! So that no matter where I am I don't have to struggle to know more about God because He ( my new friend the Holy Spirit) will communicate God to me and me to God. He will stand in the gap. I'm truly happy He will help me. And that's just one thing amongst millions He will do for me. 

I however have come to realize that I MUST acknowledge and not ignore Him (which is a huge tendency because He is quiet and gentle) or else He will leave. I must not neglect or grieve Him. I must totally surrender to Him in order that I may Have total communion with Him. 

When I realized this I just had to say this prayer, because since I found Him I don't ever want Him to leave! He had all this while been waiting for me and waiting on me while I always thought I was never good enough. He still waited. And all I want now is to have Him closest to me. 

PRAYER

Dear Holy Spirit, thank you for coming into my life to help, comfort, counsel, strengthen, stand by me, intercede, and to be my advocate. Thank you for waiting on me till I finally realized You were here all this while to be my close companion. Thank you for coming to help my journey of seeking serving and knowing God Almighty and my  savior Jesus Christ  easier and possible. 

I desire constant communion with You. And I ask in the name of Jesus Christ that you help me yield more to You show and help me in areas I need to surrender and share with you. Help me to always acknowledge you as I determine to spend more time with you, please be my best friend indeed! I love you and thank you for everything. In Jesus mighty name I pray. Amen. 

To Be Exceptional

PRAYER

Dear Lord, 

I bless you because you hear and you have the power to answer prayers. I pray oh Lord for the grace to be exceptional and to be more than just ordinary. Please Lord help me. I have many limitations and shortcomings. I can't do it on my own.  I pray in the name of your one and only begotten son. Jesus mighty name. Amen!!!!

The draw back.

Bit by bit, seconds draw into minutes minutes draw into hours, hours - days, days - weeks, weeks - months and bit by bit time tics away and before you know it a month has gone....

Sometimes situations whether good or bad threatens our relationship with God. Well, let me speak for myself; situations sometimes pulls me away threatening my focus of seeking and serving Him. My faithfulness is tested and before you know it a week has gone since I spent quality time with my God. My maker. The longer it lingers the less I want to go back, because the thought of all the days gone by, just fills me with all kinds of thoughts and emotion... A feeling of wasted time and regret. 

Sometimes many things contend for my attention, turning me away from my utmost goal. In times like this I literarily feel like I'm not even living, empty, or like a shadow of myself. These things or situations may not even be serious it might just be tiredness from a long journey, or subtle procrastination. And before you know it... Time is far spent. 

In times like this I feel or ask myself. Is my faithfulness being tested? Or am I being tested on any scale? Well, whatever it is I have decided that whatever comes to shake the foundations of my relationship with God. No matter how the way or form, I have come to rest in His the power of His word In Psalm 34v19-Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.

And when The Lord is calling me back to Him, throwing opportunities at me I should answer immediately, for it might be costly to procrastinate. 

PRAYERS

Dear Lord thank you for promising to deliver me whenever I am being afflicted. I confess that many times our relationship is tested and many times I don't remain faithful but please Lord forgive me for putting you aside and perusing my own interests. Forgive me when I don't put in my best and serving you conditionally. 

But please Lord grant unto me the grace and wisdom to serve you under any condition or circumstance. Help me when I'm being pulled in many directions to stay focused in You. 

Thank you for Your redeeming love for your faithfulness, and steadfastness that I can always count on. That You for arms open wide each and every time to receive  me. Thank you for your Love that I can always count on. And for the promise that You will never leave me or forsake me. I bless Your name. Thank you Lord. For on Jesus mighty name I pray. Amen

Grace To Love Unconditionally.

There are times in my life when my routine is distorted, when there are more activities than usual like giving birth to another baby, or planning a trip, receiving so many guests in my home or planning a family occasion like weddings or naming ceremonies. My daily schedule changes drastically. These activities could stretch from just days to months. When I find myself in such situations it's usually quiet time and spending time with God that takes the hit. 

It's so easy to say, "God understands" he sees my tight schedule and he knows how tough it is to wake up at 3/4am in these times for quiet time. 

When I sit to think of it, even though that has been my attitude in the past, and even though I struggle with it still, I DONT  want to love and serve God conditionally! I don't want to serve Him when times are easy and convenient or when things are "okay & normal."

If He wasn't faithful to make me wake up each and everyday will I still be able to do all these things? Isn't it in trying times like this that I need His grace, love, strength and support? Isn't it now I need him the most?

In the past I would conveniently push God to the back burner but today! I will do things differently!- I  will as for His Grace to see me through. 

For His strength, love and an even closer presence to see me through each moment.... The Grace to love and serve Him unconditionally. Whether busy, overwhelmed, stressed or not. 

Mark 4v18&19

The seed that fell among the thorns represent others who hear God's word but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the "worries of this life," the lures of wealth, and the desire for other things, so no fruit is produced. 

PRAYERS. 

Dear Lord, in the past, in seasons like these, I neglected your word when the worries of this world came at me. It happened countless number of times and is even threatening now. But you have saved me many times enough for me to realize that it would be bad for me to take your love for granted. 

I recognize your love replaying in this and even now so, Dear Lord, instead of pushing You aside till when it is "convenient" I ask for more grace, more strength and an overwhelming awareness of your presence strengthening me and seeing me through.

If you were not faithful in keeping me would I even be here. Help me to be more faithful. Just like you. 

Sweet Holy Spirit please help me I need You. Strengthen, help and stand by me. 

I love you so much Lord. I do not want to take you for granted. Help me still for I pray in Jesus mighty name. Amen!

Let The Holy Spirit...

¹⁶ So So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won't be doing what your sinful nature craves. ¹⁷ The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your good intentions. ¹⁸ But when you are directed by the Spirit, you are not under obligation to the law of Moses.

¹⁹ When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, ²⁰ idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division,²¹ envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God.

²² But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,²³ gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!

²⁴ Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there. ²⁵ Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives. ²⁶ Let us not become conceited, or provoke one another, or be jealous of one another.

PRAYER

Dear Lord, please show and enable me to let the Holy Spirit guide every aspect of my life. Help me yield more to Him please help me for I pray in Jesus mighty name. Amen. 

Sweet Holy Spirit...

Sweet Holy Spirit, 

The more I go through my days the more I realize how much I need you. 

The more I hear about you the more I want to know you. 

The more I live in this earthly tent, the more I realize I cannot do without you. 

Sweet Holy Spirit I don't want to do anything on my own. I want you!! I need you. I don't want to walk alone. I can't make it on my own. 

As I open my heart wide, please fill me. Fill all of me.  Be my best friend, my loving teacher, my strength when I'm overwhelmed. My clarity when I'm confused, my help when my strength fails, be close to me. Help me hear you speak to me. An intimate walk with you his what I desire. Please be my guide. 

.... Oh  Sweet Spirit of the Most High God, you know me, you know how needy I am of you. Teach me through all Truths. 

I heard again on Sunday that you mediate between myself and The Father. I heard that you are my advocate. That you are for me. You are here to teach me about my heavenly kingdom.

Communicate The Father to me and me to The Father.

 Sweet Holy Spirit who will hear all about you and not desire you! 

Helper, strengthener, standby, advocate, friend, teacher, comforter! 

Teach me more about you Sweet Spirit. Take me deeper. Please be my best friend! I pray in Jesus mighty name. Amen!

Zechariah 4v6

Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, this is the word of The Lord unto Zerubbabel saying 'Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith The Lord of hosts. 

John 14v16

And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 

John 16v7

Nevertheless I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 

Prayers

Dear Lord, 

I thank You for You are always with me. Thank You for your love, for your grace mercy and your kindness. It is because of You, I can stand. 

Please Dear Lord, I ask for renewed strength to continue to seek and serve You with all my heart,all my soul and all my might.  

Pour on me a fresh anointing. New grace to serve You. Fill my heart with your words. That they comfort me when I'm down!! 

Grant me the strength to seek your face on every matter that concerns me. I ask for wisdom to lay up your words in my heart. Wisdom to pray. Wisdom to raise the children You oh almighty God have given to me! 

Breathe life oh Lord into my dry and thirsty soul. Lord hear my cry!!!

...for in Jesus mighty name I pray. Amen. 

Sweet Communion...

Communion, sweet communion

To fellowship with You

Is what I long to do

Communion, Holy communion 

Lord I long to 

Commune, with You...

Those where the lyrics to the song that sounded in my heart today as I entered into His presence. I serve a good God. He teaches my ready heart to trust, Him!! He turns my mourning into songs of joy. Gives me beauty for ashes. He answers the prayers of a sincere heart...That's the God I serve. 

He is the WAY, where there seems to be no way! He gives strength for fear. Turns every situation to our favour. He stands by me. Comforts me. Accepts me. Loves me. Gives me hope and joy. Grants me sweet fellowship of His glorious presence. He is a God like no other. A God that speaks back to us when we speak to Him. He is a God that we don't have to feed but feeds us. I don't have to shelter but shelters us. I don't have to protect but protects me. He is a good God. He satisfies me with good things that my cups runs over. 

No one man can tell His story. Words are not enough to describe His awesomeness. He is mighty, powerful beautiful, I'm overwhelmed at His goodness. He is my saviour. He saves me again and again always ready to pick me when I'm down. The Truth of His sweet words comforts me. My Solid Rock. My everything. 

Lord I thank You for everything you've seen me through and all the lessons you have taught me.... One thing I have learnt today is, You are God regardless of any circumstance or situation. You are worthy of my uninterrupted undisputed and constant praise!!! Because You are God and you cannot change....

Take me deeper Lord! Help me to know You more and more! You have been so good to me! Life is meaningless without You. Life is nothing without You!!!

I Change Not!

It has been quite emotional for me these past few days. Sometimes I marvel at how so easily one can spiral down the road of worry.

The joys of worshiping in His presence and the true essence and beauty of fellowship with Him diminishes as this ill of worry sets in. I have come to literarily see it as a robber of joy and all things godly. 

I thank God for His sovereign nature. I'm grateful for the gift of His word! It snatches us from whatever situation, trial or condition we are in! And the promise that He will never leave us or forsake us is so reassuring and comforting. 

As I entered His presence today, all slouched down trying to salvage what praise was left in me, I asked this question, "what has changed?" Almost immediately this answer came to my heart. 

Malachi 3v6

For I am The Lord, I change not;

So, since my God does not change, then who has?- The answer was glaring. It was me. 

I learnt a huge lesson today, even though I have been told before, situations may change, times may change, everything else may change, but my God cannot and will not change! He is still the same yesterday, today and forever! The same loving, forgiving, kind, marvelous, mighty, awesome, saving, sovereign, steadfast and true God! 

The lyrics of the song "You Are Eternal" by Don Moen resounds in my heart. 

You are eternal unchanging 

And there is no shadow

Of turning with You

O it's true

I have a covenant with You

You are eternal

Forever You will be my God 

Therefore it is important that I give Him my unconditional praise. Happy or sad. Irrespective of feelings situations or circumstance. Because He is worthy, unchanging, steadfast, sovereign, and  eternal!  Glory be to His Holy name. 

PRAYER

Dear Lord, I thank You for your Sovereignty, and your Steadfastness. I bless Your name because You are God regardless of whatever circumstance i go through or however I may feel. 

Help me to always remember this. Help me also dear Lord to always give You my praise and worship due You in every situation. Help me almighty Father for I pray, in Jesus mighty name. Amen! 

....A Clean Heart, A Loyal Spirit.

Psalm 51v10-12

Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me. Do not banish me from your presence, and don't take your Holy Spirit from me..

Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you. 

Dear Lord remove from me a foul mouth and a judgmental heart. Cleanse me from every immoral thought and wickedness of heart. 

Make me a child of few words and an listening ear. Teach my lips to praise worship and thank you! 

I want to give you my all please break every barrier that holds me back. Break every chain that keeps me bound. 

Fill my heart with your words. Teach me to love You with ALL my heart, soul and and strength. Help me to love everyone you put in my life for they are the works of your Hands. Help me to show You my love by what I do not what I say alone.  Dear Lord make me into what you want me to be for I am far from perfect. 

Fill me with all of You! Take my all I do not want to hold back. 

I truly need You! 

Psalm 51v16-17

You do not desire a sacrifice, or I would offer one. You do not want a burnt offering. 

The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken heart O God.  

The duty of man.

Here now is my final conclusion, fear God and obey His commandments, for this is everyone's duty. Ecclesiastes12v13. 

John 13:34

A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

Luke 10:27

And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.

I guess what I'm trying to say is- in my own opinion, and in very simple scriptural terms, this (above) should always be at the back of our minds as Christians. 

I truly pray for the grace to Give God my ALL!! 

PRAYER

Lord, I love you, you loved me first died for me promised never to leave me. You promised never to loosen your grip on me!  Many ways and numerous times You demonstrate Your love for me. You are beautiful beyond description. There is no one like You!!! 

Dear Father, help me give You my ALL. after all my whole life and everything I have is yours. Help me to honor and obey you. Help me to do your will. 

I have many struggles and shortcomings please Lord see me through them all. So many things lumped up in my heart to say but I'm grateful that you see the heart! 

Father, help me to love you with all my heart, all my soul and all my strength. Help me to love my neighbors as myself. 

Draw me closer to You, in Jesus mighty name I pray! Amen!

In a strange land...

"...but how can we sing The Lord's song in a strange Land."-Psalm 137v4. 

It's hard to lift up holy hands and sing praises when my heart is burdened. Songs just don't fill my mouth and it takes a lot of effort to do something that's supposed to be easy and effortless. 

I'm having some sorrows right now! I'm sad about how long it will take me to know how to speak wisely? Bible talks so much about using few words, having a quiet spirit, fools being destroyed by their own words. I need help. I find myself always having to explain myself which often times puts me under so much pressure. It makes life unbearable. I need to be wise with my words. I want to listen more and talk less. If I can do this life will be so much easier. Life will be much more simple. 

Apostle Paul in 2Corinthians 7v10&11. Talks about Godly Sorrows that lead us away from sin. Could this be a godly sorrow? 

Still I thank God. That he is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for me. (Heb7v25). 

All I need to do is look up, pray, and get out of this strange place....

PRAYERS.

My Sweet Savior, my Redeemer, my King, my beauty for ashes, my God. You said in many ways to "come". You instructed me not to worry about anything but to pray about everything. You promised that You won't leave me or forsake me, You promised Lord that I should come when I'm labored or heavy laden that You will give me rest. You promised to give me an easy yolk, a lighter burden. Father you promised not to give me stones for bread and a serpent for fish. You said you are able to save to the uttermost if I come through You to God almighty. You said I should come boldly and I believe You!!! For forever Your word is settled in Heaven. I consider it a sin against You having heard all these to still worry. Lord you are able. 

Please Lord give me a quiet spirit, make me a lady of few words. I want to listen more and speak less. Whenever I open my mouth to speak let wisdom flow through. Full my heart with all of You! So when ever I open my mouth it's Your own words that will come out. Fill me Lord. Fill my mind have Your way in me. I have made up my mind to follow You! Lord please lead me. I want to empty myself of every weight and burden that makes my journey with you stressful and unbearable. Bitterness, worry, guilt, un forgiveness, to mention a few. I don't want to praise You in a strange land. My heavy heart I give to You please change me. 

Thank You Lord for you are concerned with all that concerns me. I give You my praise. I give you my heart, my all. I love you Lord. In Jesus mighty name I have prayed. Amen. 

...Been here before

I have been here before. I know the ropes. Can feel it in the air... A familiar ground. A lonely place. 

It's a dry land. A quiet place. Seems like nothing's here. Yet I can tell. Because I have been here before, I know the ropes. It's a familiar ground. A lonely place.  

Nothing to feel. Nothing to see. Nothing is here.... and yet everything is here in this dry land in this lonely place. 

I will not panic, I will not fret, I will take heart, its time to wait. I will be still.. Because I have been here before, I know the ropes. It's a familiar ground. A lonely place.  

My strength will not grow weak. My faith will not fail me. My light will not grow dim. I will not fall asleep ... Because even though I'm on my own, I'm not alone. 

He is here with me. This I know.

I have been taught time and time and again... It's not in feelings. It's not in signs. It's not by sight. It's beyond what I can see, it's more than what I know....Though its a lonely place and though its a dry land, I have been here before...

I don't know where to go but I'm on the right path. It is written in my heart. It is right here within me. I will wait, my heart will not fail. I will wait. My love will not shake. Though I'm on my own, I'm not alone this I know, in this I am sure...He is Here with me, He is awesome in this place.

2 Corinthians 4v18

While we look not on 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.

Proverbs 3v4&5

Trust in The Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 

In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths. 

...I will trust in You Lord. I will wait on You Lord. I don't need to understand. I know You will lead me on the right paths. I don't need signs. I just need You!

Why?

Sometimes my mind is filled with more questions than answers? Even if I asked, I never fully satisfy my quest. Why war? Why famine? Why so much evil? ....The whys never end. 

Today, I discovered in Proverbs 16v4 "The Lord has made all things for His own purposes even the wicked for a day of disaster."  

Who can question The Lord? ...Most times, we see in part and not the full picture. We often times see the result of a thing but not the cause. But God sees everything- hidden and open, and I have learnt to direct my questions to The One who is all knowing! 

I believe strongly in my heart that - The secret of The Lord is with them that fear Him; and He will show them His covenant. Psalm 25v14. 

The closer we are to the Almighty, All Knowing God, the more He reveals His secrets to us even the things that were seen of Him that no other eyes sees. 

PRAYERS. 

Dear Lord, please teach me your ways that I may walk along your paths. Teach me to obey, honour and fear You. Teach my lips to offer praises and worship to You. Help me to know Your voice. I don't want to be far from You; draw me closer. I want more Lord, more of You!

I Testify..

Dear Lord, I just want to say thank you for everything. You build me up, give me so much confidence, You hear my prayers and You answer my questions. You are God! Elohim! You are almighty. 

I testify that you still speak to your children. You answer when we call. I testify to the fact that when we draw near to you, you will draw near to us! I testify that you are good, merciful, gracious and kind! I testify that you are indeed God with us! Truly your ways are not the ways of men! You reward those who diligently seek you! You show yourself to those who hunger and thirst for you! You fill us up with bread from heaven! 

You have indeed begun a good work in me please keep me in you! I truly surrender all to you; take all of me! Have your way. I thank you for a wonderful walk with you in August! Thank you for what you have begun in my life! 

I just want to say I love you. Thank you for giving me the strength to seek you!  Hide me now under your wings take me all of me! Have your way in me!!

Prayers...

Dear Lord, please increase my capacity to absorb your word and all that the Holy Spirit is teaching me. Break through my tendencies and for my weaknesses, please give me Your strength; for your strength cannot fail me. Please grant unto me, wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. Lord you promised not to hold back; you promised to give me liberally. 

Dear Lord, please pour on me the anointing and the grace to pray always; (to wait on You) like Elijah did, and even more. Pour it out on me without limit. Help me also to surrender my ALL to You in every area of my life. I want all of you as I give you my all. 

Dear Lord help me to be ready when I close my eyes to this world. Help also my husband, my children, my family, my brothers, sisters, friends and all I come in contact with. Save us your children Dear Lord. For in Jesus mighty name I pray. Amen. 

I Used To Envy The People Of The Old Testament...

I used to envy the people of the Old Testament like Abraham, Moses, Samuel, Daniel, David just to mention a few (especially Moses and Abraham). 

I thought, they heard God speak oh so clearly surely it would have been more encouraging and easier to obey. They had His voice, His clear instruction to guide them he appeared to Moses in the burning bush or to others through His glorious angels. I felt He revealed Himself to them more! 

I even prayed sometimes that I could see Him, and hopefully hear Him speak to me in a loud thundering voice... I prayed sometimes with my children "Lord make me an obedient child like Samuel" or "I want to be your best friend like Abraham." 

My heart would sink each time I felt I was asking for too much that it may never happen or that I was asking for the impossible. I feared to tell people my deep desire because I knew they'd say I'm just not serious! I shared this desire once and I remember being told they admired my zeal but I'm just funny. But who would read these amazing stories and not desire such! Well, I think these amazing stories helped me in the sense that it kept me desiring to know God more and have a close walk with Him. I don't regret this!  

Today I came across 2 Corinthians 3v3-18. And as I meditated on it I realized I have it even better. If so be it that the word of God says so, then I accept!! 

³ Clearly, you are a letter from Christ showing the result of our ministry among you. This “letter” is written not with pen and ink, but with the Spirit of the living God. It is carved not on tablets of stone, but on human hearts.⁴ We are confident of all this because of our great trust in God through Christ. ⁵ It is not that we think we are qualified to do anything on our own. Our qualification comes from God. ⁶ He has enabled us to be ministers of his new covenant. This is a covenant not of written laws, but of the Spirit. The old written covenant ends in death; but under the new covenant, the Spirit gives life.

The Glory of the New Covenant

⁷ The old way, with laws etched in stone, led to death, though it began with such glory that the people of Israel could not bear to look at Moses’ face. For his face shone with the glory of God, even though the brightness was already fading away. ⁸ Shouldn’t we expect far greater glory under the new way, now that the Holy Spirit is giving life? ⁹ If the old way, which brings condemnation, was glorious, how much more glorious is the new way, which makes us right with God! ¹⁰ In fact, that first glory was not glorious at all compared with the overwhelming glory of the new way. ¹¹ So if the old way, which has been replaced, was glorious, how much more glorious is the new, which remains forever!

¹² Since this new way gives us such confidence, we can be very bold. ¹³ We are not like Moses, who put a veil over his face so the people of Israel would not see the glory, even though it was destined to fade away. ¹⁴ But the people’s minds were hardened, and to this day whenever the old covenant is being read, the same veil covers their minds so they cannot understand the truth. And this veil can be removed only by believing in Christ.¹⁵ Yes, even today when they read Moses’ writings, their hearts are covered with that veil, and they do not understand.

¹⁶ But whenever someone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. ¹⁷ For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. ¹⁸ So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image.

I am glad I have new hope. I wasn't crazy  after all! The word confirms it. I have it better!!! I receive it by faith! 

PRAYER.

Dear Lord, thank You! Thank You For the finished work of the Cross of Calvary. The more I read Your word the more I hear you clearly saying to me how awesome and mighty a thing you did for us, when You sacrificed Your own Son on the cross. You gave us a gift that keeps giving many more other gifts. The implication of His death is so mighty! I may never fully comprehend the depth of it! Thank You Lord! Your word is true when You said that The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts. Thank You Lord, for what You have done. I praise Your name for I have renewed faith and hope that I have it better than Moses and Abraham! Glory be to Your Holy name!!! You are awesome, I love You and I will wait on You!!!! In Jesus mighty name I pray Amen!

The Secret To Wealth and Riches

The word of God is complete. I once heard that it is the instruction manual for living. Living by its instruction, truly guides us through life, Jesus makes us know that He is The Way, The Truth and The Life.(John 14v6) The way I interpret this is- His word is the truth. He will show us the way (because he is the way) and give us life!! This word is given to us through the Bible. 

There are so many principles given to us by various authors on how to get wealth, how to be rich and so on. While these books are helpful, my choice of read is still the Bible. The words in it come alive in my life and thats no wonder because it is The Life! There are so many treasures and promises that would remain hidden till I search them out! So many principles to live by that are True. 

As I wait on Him, I discover them (promises and principles) and I will hold on tightly to them. I will practice these principles so that they will be activated in my life. While there are so many of them, I came across one today, and it is a clear principle on not only riches, but honor and long life. 

Proverbs 22v4- True humility and fear of The Lord lead to riches, honor, and long life!!!

(Matt 6v33, Ps112v3 also say similar things.)

Simple! Though my focus and my wait is on knowing God, obeying His instructions, having a rich relationship with Him close fellowship with His Holy Spirit and living the new life given to me by my Savior and King, My Lord Jesus Christ, it's such an advantage that these blessings come along with it! 

No wonder, I saw the same principle at work in the life of Solomon in the Bible (1kings3 and 2Chron1). 

Solomon asked for wisdom and knowledge but God gave him wisdom, knowledge, riches, honor and long life!

I must add that from scripture, Prov1v7, Ps111v10, Prov9v10 and Job 28v28 all say one thing "The fear of God is the begining of wisdom."

Could it be that by asking for wisdom and knowledge, King Solomon automatically asked for The Fear of God?

I am greatly encouraged to wait on The Lord!! To seek Him, know more about Him! This journey is the sweetest journey ever!!!! Such discovery! Such joy I feel in my heart!!! The word of God is Loaded!! :)

PRAYER. 

Dear Lord, teach me to fear you! Teach me your ways. I want to dwell in your courts forever keep me deeply rooted in you! Keep me focused on you. For in you I find my rest, my peace, my joy! Have your way in me, refine and purify me cause people to see and come to you!!!!!! Everyone should know you! You are big enough for all of us. Call many to have this same wonderful experience. Teach me to fear you Lord! To obey you! To cling tightly to you!! Where will I be without you! Teach me to fear You Lord! You are wonderful and I love you! 

 

I Will Watch What I Do!!

I have learnt a lot of things in my walk with God! One of the things I have noticed as I wait on God (to know him more), is my consciousness of not wanting to sin against Him. The more I practice His presence,the more I am careful of what I allow myself to think and what I do! Psalm 39v1 explains this feeling precisely- I said to myself "I will watch what I do and not sin in what I say. I will hold my tongue when the ungodly are around me." NLT. 

It's wonderful! His presence truly guides me. I don't want leave!!! I want to remain here! I'm far from perfect that's why I need to be close to the one who is-Perfect! 

Yesterday, I needed a word to use in my defense when the enemy comes to plague my mind, or even tempt me! After all, 1Peter5v8 warns me to -Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. 

He is at the hem of my clothes waiting for an opportunity to derail me. In my worry not to offend God I prayed "Lord give me a word to use against the enemy when he attacks. If he was bold enough to tempt Jesus, who am I that he can't tempt". 

Jesus had his own weapon. (Mat4v1-11). To fight against the enemy I needed mine! I knew better than to worry so I prayed.- Father give me a word! Give me my "it is written"  so that the enemy won't take advantage of me! God answers prayers! Today I found a word that spoke to my spirit! It was in 1Cor15v57- But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.NLT. 

I'm so glad he answered my prayer. I have the victory over sin!!! Answer to prayer sure encourages one to pray more!! My eyes have been open to this scripture and I know I will see even more. I know what to say! I'll practice the use of it!... But I have one more worry!- I'll tell it to Him. After-all, He hears, He answers!!!!

PRAYER. 

Thank you dear Lord for your Son, thank you for answers to prayer. Thank you for making a way of escape. Thank You for you guide me, you lead me in the paths of righteousness and you are at work in me both to will and to do of your good pleasure. Dear Lord, I don't want to forget your word! etch them on my heart and in my mind! Impress them upon my spirit. I never want to forget. Help me sweet Spirit of God teach me and I will never forget the word of God! I can only succeed if You help me my own arm will fail me. Thank you for I know you will exceed my expectation! I thank you for what you have prepared for me from eternity!! Oh how I love You Lord. Keep me deeply rooted in You!! I bless Your Holy name.  For in Jesus mighty name I pray!! Amen!

To Those Who Wait!

Thank you for Your promises to those who wait on You dear Lord! 

Psalm 40v1-4

I waited patiently for the Lord;

and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay,

and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.

 And he hath put a new song in my mouth,

even praise unto our God:many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord.

 Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord his trust,

and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.

•The Lord will hear my cry, he will lift me out of the pit of despair. 

•He will set my feet on solid ground and steady me as I walk along. 

•I will sing a new songs hymn of praise to My God.

•Many will see what He has done and be amazed-They will put their trust in The Lord.  

I will hold on to this promise! I will gaze at it again and again anytime I am discouraged -for this is my destination. I am encouraged that my wait will not be in vain because God is more than able and He is not a man that he should lie...

I went to bed yesterday, weak but today I woke up strengthened! I went to bed hungry but today, I am satisfied. I went to bed needing comfort but today I am comforted and encouraged! 

It gives me great pleasure to know that my desires are aligned with his promise. It gives me great hope!!!!!

PRAYER

Thank You Lord for You are gracious and kind! Merciful and mighty. Thank you Lord because You are able there is no limit to Your awesome power! Oh thank You Lord. It is so amazing that a God of your magnitude and might will turn to me and hear my cry- then go ahead to lift me up! Only a great God like you can do this!!!!

I thank for giving me a glimpse of my destination. I have hope and I am greatly  encouraged! I praise your name for you alone are worthy! Thank you for where You are taking me to. I give You my praise. 

Now dear Lord my heart is open engrave your words upon my heart. My mind is open and my ears are wide open. Instruct me and lead me. Do with me what so ever you will. Take all of me. Have your way. I am yours after all, you created me and I know I am safe in your arms. 

My heart is full of thanks. Be glorified Lord for I pray in Jesus mighty name. Amen. 

You are my strength!!

Dear Lord, 

Lead me on the paths in which I should go! Keep my feet from stumbling. Order my steps for your name sake!!! Show me Your ways for I look up to You Lord every step of the way. 

When my eyelids are heavy with sleep, even when my body is weak to my will. When I'm downcast and discouraged even then oh Lord God almighty pour out more strength on me and lift me up for you promised dear Lord that your eyes goes to and fro to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to You.(2Chron16v9)

Keep my eyes fixed on You! Help me that I may not loose focus. Help me grow in You dear Lord! Keep me rooted in You for I cannot bear the cost of having it any other way!! 

I have made up my mind to trust in You! Trust I will! Keep me from falling! Help me to be aware of your presence always for I'll have it no other way!! To You be all the glory,honor, power and might!  

For in Jesus mighty name I pray!!!!

I wait...

Open the eyes of my heart Lord. I want to know You more. As I come into Your presence hungry, thirsty with my arms and heart open wide please feed me! Fill me draw me close to You. Into Your warm and loving embrace and let the sweet perfume of Your Holiness, Your love and kindness rub off on me! 

I can't do anything or make it on my own please don't let my coming be in vain! I need Your Spirit. 

I have resolved in my heart that whether I like it or not, feel anything or not see anything or not You are The Lord. Regardless of how I feel. And I wait patiently knowing that growth and change cannot take place in a day; it takes time and You are too mighty and too awesome for me to know in just a day. And it takes time to develop rich lasting relationships.  However, I am determined to show how much I love You by waiting on You. Even if it takes a lifetime. 

But Lord, give me strength pour out even  more grace please dear Lord and feed me each time. That I may not go weary. I will wait... You are worthy. 

Concerning Spiritual Gifts...(2)

Dear Lord, 

Please pour upon me your good Spirit. Enable me Lord even as I desire to speak in true tongues and even more so, the grant into me the grace to interpret tongues. That I may be strengthened and built up in You!!!

You word says to be eager to do these things. To prophesy and to speak in tongues. Yet Lord not my will but let Your will be done! Be it done unto me according to Your word. 

I thank You in advance for where You have brought be from and where You are taking me to. I bless Your name. In Jesus mighty name I pray. Amen.  

Concerning Spiritual Gifts...

Even though love as I have learnt is the ultimate. The word of God through Paul the apostle instructs that we should also desire the special abilities the Spirit gives. 

I honestly do desire these gifts and special abilities. (1Corinthians 12,13 & 14.) 

I fully understand these gifts are for strengthening each other in the body of Christ and I do honestly desire that we all be strengthened as we also strengthen one another. 

PRAYER. 

Thank You Lord for the gifts of the Spirit. Not my word but You word says to desire them. Lord please make me a beneficiary of these gifts. Pour them down on me without limit Dear Lord.

Your word says that i should delight my self in You oh Lord and you will give me the desires of my heart. Your Holy word also says thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear; Prepare my heart Father, give ear to my prayers Lord and answer. Be it done to me according to Your word, according to Your promises. 

I thank You in advance knowing You will exceed all my expectations. Let me experience You like never before. I wait on You Dear Lord. In Jesus Mighty name I pray. Amen. 

Be Still...Wait Patiently...

It's easy to be discouraged when you want something and it seems like you are never going to have it. Giving up usually becomes an attractive option. Resentment for the thing we so desperately wanted in the first place may also come into the picture. Waiting isn't such an easy thing to do. We become anxious impatient,doubtful or we even give up. 

But the truth simply is that it takes time to build solid and lasting structures. Fine wine becomes rich with time, good things take time to harvest. There must be a reason why babies take nine months sometimes more in the womb before they are born. Trying to get there quicker has its risks and side effects and probably, also, faults. But nothing is usually found wanting when a thing is left to full maturation. 

While waiting on something (anything) or someone it usually seems like nothing is changing. Like we are wasting time and especially when whatever we are waiting for or on, is the center of our attention. This could be very discouraging. 

I'm waiting on The Lord ... And sometimes I can't help but get the feeling that nothing is ever going to change. And even though I'm very hopeful with a clear image of my expectations of which I know God has promised to exceed, once in a while, I find myself almost slipping into this phase of the cyclic monotony of repetitive actions, unconsciously. 

But I'm encouraged. Because there's bread while I wait. Freshly baked each day. Today's bread truly satisfied my specific hunger. It came from the oven of Psalm 37v7- "Be still in the presence of The Lord and wait patiently for Him to act. Some days back I read (ate)in Psalm 27v14- "wait patiently for The Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for The Lord. 

It is important to me that I eat because I don't know how long I might be waiting for. I will not waste the bread. I am determined to wait for Him because I love Him and since I can't buy Him gifts I will show Him how much I love him and need him by waiting on Him. 

I'm also encouraged because I'm excited to see what he has in store for me. 

I know that though I can't see growth,  growth happens. I know I have grown. I cant see change either but change sure happens and I am changing. Though I cannot see where I'm going I know I will get there because I strongly believe and I have faith that what my eyes cannot see and what my mind cannot comprehend, where my feet cannot carry me to and where my strength fails my God is more than able to carry me through. 

PRAYER

Heavenly Father, I don't need to see You to know You are real. I accept You just the way You are. You know my hearts desire, a closer walk than Moses had, a deeper friendship than Abraham had, more fear than Daniel had more respect and obedience for You than Samuel had more Praise and worship than David gave You and so much more... is my desire and that's why I wait on You. I love You so much Lord I want to please You in all my ways. I want to be a song that continuously sings of Your goodness and mercy, grace and power, glory and splendor, majesty and  authority. 

Lord please exceed my expectation. Where I am now, I know is a far cry from all these things but I hope in Your mighty and powerful ability that is able to make me into what You want me to be.  I know without a shadow of doubt that You can and will exceed my expectations. 

  Father please I need more of Your Spirit more of your grace, more Dear Lord while I wait. 

I thank You in advance because You have done it. I give You my praise because because You are more than able. Glory, honour, strength, wisdom, power and majesty be to Your Holy name    In Jesus mighty name I pray. Amen. 

Dry Spells

We all go through this phase as Christians and I'm glad to know its not peculiar to me. I couldn't help but be thankful for this piece by one of my favorite Devotionals by Andrew Mark Scott. It's really reassuring to know that we serve a God that sees us through ALL our trials. 

ANDREW MARK SCOTT'S DEVOTIONALS

Taking God At His Word. 

Friday August 16, 2013. 

Dry Spells

There are times when prayer seems like a trickle. The pump to our spiritual well has run dry and the words are just a whimper, a sigh or a moan. You may not feel far from God, but the passion for prayer, reading the word and worship has all but evaporated by the heat of life's circumstances. 

Your soul is parched for water, but you are too weary even thinking of filling a glass of cold water no less find it. Then you are gripped by hunger pains only to be overwhelmed by thirst in this endless cycle of need. A deep weariness overtakes you and all you do is want to sleep even if you are famished and parched. You really don't know which need to satisfy because the demands are too great. Distractions all around you threaten to swallow your last ounce of strength.

We all go through dry spells in our Christian walk. This wilderness experience will be re-visited many times over our lifetime. While the first time may be the most difficult, it still can be a challenge even for the most seasoned believer. Before the dry spell, often there is a mountain top experience where fellowship with God is sweet. His power and strength is known. Worship flows freely. The Scriptures are alive and promises almost jump off the page. There is an excitement and renewed vision for the things of God. Passion to love Him surges to new heights.

Then the Enemy stops up our wells like Isaac experienced in Genesis 26:15. He tries to prevent the flow of fresh water to sustain our lives in the wilderness (or the wild places where beasts and enemies dwell). 

But God gives us a promise to carry us through these tough wilderness experiences where we are stripped of pride, self-reliance and ego. A place where God tests our hearts. Will we be just as passionate and loving toward Him when our wells have run dry? When the noon day heat threatens to scorch our souls? Or will we complain and accuse of Him of neglect and question why He has forsaken us?

It says in Isaiah 58:11, "And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not" (KJV).

Dig deep beloved, in those dry times, there is a hidden spring in Christ to be found. It will burst forth with living water but only to those who resign themselves to His care in times of dryness and weariness.

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Blessed in Your Presence.. (Reflections)

It's been seven days now since I have been consistently in Your presence. I'm  happy to have come this far and I know that I have learnt a lot. 

I am learning that Your presence changes me. I'm learning to be aware that You are always with me even though I cannot see You and that You are Lord irrespective of my feelings or thoughts...learning to take it that way.

I am also learning the importance of Your word! I noticed you comfort and guide me; especially my emotions and actions by what You say in your word (The Bible) as I read daily. You leave words of promises, assurance, comfort, instruction and direction that at first I just read alone but now I am carrying through out my day as I recite them to myself or tell them to others given the opportunity. 

Today is particularly special because I woke up glad like I had a special delivery waiting for me and I realized it was Your grace that You daily pour out and have always been pouring out faithfully, but today I felt it. The realization of this daily allocation, made me thank You more when I praised Your name. You are truly faithful Lord. 

Lastly I realize what a great privilege and a beautiful opportunity it is to be in Your presence. I feel blessed. I don't want this to end I want it to be my life. Not just visiting but abiding, living, dwelling daily in Your presence. This is where I want to be...

PRAYER. 

Lord of Lords, King of Kings, Maker and Ruler of every living thing who sits on the throne. My Lord, My God! Thank You for Your grace and Mercy, for Your faithfulness and Your presence. Thank You for You hear me when I call I'm glad to call You Father receive my praise Lord. 

You are a rewarder of those who diligently seek You Lord, Father I ask for more grace to seek Your face that I may receive the reward of Your presence. 

I ask Dear Lord that You give me the wisdom to apply everything You instruct and teach me in my daily life. 

Help me to lay up Your word in my heart and help me to grow richer in You. Don't allow me seek You in vain please mould me and make me into what You want me to be. My eyes are on You and I wait patiently Lord. I thank You in advance for where You are taking me to and for making me complete into whom You have called me to be. Blessed be Your name forever and ever. For in Jesus Mighty name I pray. Amen.  

My Morning Prayer

Good Morning Dear Lord, thank You for waking me up into your presence with a song in my heart and praises upon my lips. I cannot thank You enough for You  oh Lord are the very air I breathe, the song I sing. The shouts of a million angels are not enough to praise You and Your kingdom and dominion is forever more. Thank You for your awesome presence. Thank you for everything.   

Dear Lord, I pray that Your gracious had will be upon me today. Pour out your good Spirit without limit over me. Help me to please You in all my ways.I hide myself and all that concerns me in You. Pour out more grace upon me today. 

Thanks be to Your Holy Name. Be thou exalted above the Highest heaven. May Your name be praised forever and ever. Amen. 

This is my desire

Oh how I want to know You Lord! Not from a distance not from far but close to me!  So close that I can hear what you are saying to me. 

How happy that day will be; for then I will know what to do, where to go and where not to go, how to conduct myself and what to say. 

For indeed You will guide me in the paths in which I should go and I will not be ashamed. You will instruct me, lead me and guide me. 

Oh how I long to hear Your voice ever so clearly and all the time like Moses, and all the prophets. 

I'm comforted dear Lord knowing that nothing I will ever ask is beyond Your ability. Instead, You go ahead to exceed my expectation. For this I'm grateful and I thank You in advance as I patiently wait excited to see where You will take me. I love You Lord and there is no one like You. 

I Am with you ALWAYS.

Thank You Lord for waking me up this morning. What a blessing it is to come before His Majesty. 

 I often tell myself that the breath  in my lungs and the blood flowing through my veins are indications that You haven't given up on me and You are giving me the opportunity of a second chance. For this Lord I'm truly grateful and encouraged. Thank You Lord.

As I read my Bible, waiting on You, I have faith that I heard You ask me "what will you do if you knew I were right there with you?" 

My mind went far as I began to ponder on and answer the question. I will not do some things I do. Won't say some things too and I will certainly talk to Him more, ask more questions. I won't feel so afraid and alone. Surely the way I conduct myself will be totally different. 

Then I also believe you instructed me to go about my day KNOWING YOU ARE RIGHT THERE.... 

Lets try this today Lord, together, and see how today goes. 

PRAYER. 

Dear Lord please pour out more grace to obey Your instruction as I determine in my heart to go about my day with full consciousness that's You are right there by my side. Remind me when it seems like I'm forgetting. I pray my ways pleases You today. Open my eyes to see and appreciate how Great You are.  Thank You for where You are taking me to. I give you all the glory. You are awesome and I love You. Blessed be Your Holy Name. In Jesus mighty name I pray. Amen. 

Ps Lord help me make it here tomorrow, for I truly want to know You More and More. 

Oh Lord My Eyes Are On You...

Who can help me when all else fails me? Where or to whom can I run to when there's no one arround? Who can I trust when I have been disappointed? Who will hear my desperate cry?

Even when my own wisdom fails me, and my strength gives way. When my abilities, skills and even when my body is weak to my will... When sorrows and trouble and worries torment me. When it seems like there is no way out. When fear consumes me, when sadness lays with me and I am left all alone with no where to turn...

When my heart is troubled and I seek understanding for where I got it all wrong. When I'm deep in confusion and need answers that I may make some sense out all that seems to be going on. When I don't know where to turn. 

Even in this I have learnt! I know better than to look at the depth of my pit but to look to your High and Lofty Mountain. 

Oh Lord my eyes are on You... Whose arms are ever wide open? Whose embrace gives me peace and warmth? Even when my heart fails me Your grace cannot fail me. 

I hear You say again and again why don't you trust me? Why don't you allow me help you?  Why are you still carrying this heavy burden? Why don't you come to me? My arms are wide open and I can handle it! 

Lord from where I stand I will give You Praise as I fix my eyes on You. I am thankful for You can see beyond my eyes would ever see. You know more than my mind would ever imagine. You can do all things and can fix the toughest problems. All power belongs to You, and I can rest in Your strength. I learnt in church today, to give You Prophetic praise because You oh Lord exist in eternity. You know and have experienced me and Your Kingdom reigns over the kingdoms of men. I will sing Your praise oh Almighty God because nothing is to difficult for You. When I cast my mind back you have always been there. I thank You for You and see the end from the beginning  therefore, I will put my trust in You!! Oh Alpha and Omega. 

I only ask my Lord, that I will continue to dwell in Your courts all the days of my Life. I praise You oh Lord.