Determined, not Defeated

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 Psalm 63:6-8 (NASB)

"When I remember You on my bed, I meditate on You in the night watches, For You have been my help, and in the shadow of Your wings I sing for joy. My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me."

Isaiah 40:31 (KJV)

"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." 

        Lately, if I can be honest, there has been a pull on me from God and, I believe, on most individuals really. I say this meaning, a call to go deeper. Those things prayed for and sought after, prophecies and promises spoken require a different person, so this means a different level I am preparing for. I can't do what I used to do and expect a different result...it won't work. Basically, it's timeout (permanently) for "play-play". 

    I was watching a women's conference in Houston, TX that happened like a month ago, and what kept me watching was the children going through deliverance. I was crying and didn't even know why I was crying. Hearing how the spirit of fear entered a little girl through horror movies her parents allowed her to watch, opened my eyes even more to the children being targets these days for the enemy. God was reminding me why the enemy is pressing so hard against me and my husband, and this was just a snapshot to a whole bigger picture. 

    My heart is heavy like a weight on my chest for the youth of today, as well as the parents of those said youth who are uneducated regarding the spiritual realm and how heavy the impact is on their kids. This heaviness has yet to leave me, so I know God is speaking. His heart is grieving. Too many, including the adults, are in bondage when they don't have to be. Souls one by one, are going to hell on a daily, and the church is not the least concerned? 

    This makes me even more determined. I'm always down for a challenge. I'll give you an example: in high school when I became angry I would push and play harder in whatever sport I played. Yes, I was competitive and wanted to win, but you're not going to just push me around. "No, no, no. Not today." Now, of course older, I pick and choose my battles, pray for the person, and move on, but I still hold that mentality...not geared off of emotion. I still push back even harder, especially when I know the tools to use and how to use them ie. the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 

    This preparation, trials, and so forth is not just for us to grow, but for us to help, intercede, and prepare the next generation. I've noticed that they are more vocal, bold, and ready to speak on the things of this world. Whew! Turning these great attributes and characteristics in the right direction will be unstoppable.

***Let's Pray!!! 💜 Father, your closeness is our heart's desire. From you all else flows. Thank you for tugging and pulling at our spirits to come closer and closer to you. We don't take for-granted when you constantly push and are persistent to get our attention. You don't do these things for no reason, so as Samuel, Lord will we also say, "Here I am." God, let us lay down our own heart's desires and let them be of yours. This intimate, secret place with you is like no other. You are the Father that is like no other parent. You encase us with your presence, your glory, and your arms and cover and protect us. Father, thank you for your covering! We will acknowledge that every second is precious. Every breath is precious Lord because we own none of it. Your one breath supplies us for the rest of our lives, and for this and more we say thank you. We love you and honor you. In Jesus' Name---Amen, Amen, Amen.***


 

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