The substance of things hoped for.
The evidence of things not seen.
All is takes is a crumb. This size of a mustard seed is enough.
By faith God can perform miracles!
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That’s how long it seems like I’ve been waiting.
Prayer. Supplication. Petition. Request. Beg. Plead. Negotiate. Pray some more.
God, I know you’re able.
God, I believe you’re willing.
God it’s been a long time. I’ve been diligent. I’ve been faithful. What I’m requesting is in alignment
with your will.
Have you ever felt like this?
Have you made a request of the Lord and not had it answered?
You’ve waited patiently…One year. 3 years. 10 years and still no forward movement? In fact, you may feel that you’ve moved even farther away from seeing the prayer realized.
Let me encourage you friend to not give up on God. Keep believing.
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.
1 Corinthians 16:13
I was ready to give up, to say forget it. Ready to sit down right with the end zone in sight and just hand over the game.
In the midst of a meltdown, my friend asked, “Don’t you see how close you are? Do you not see the end zone right in front of you?”
Yeah, I see it and I’m trying to keep the faith but my legs have given out and won’t carry me any farther. The lactic acid in my muscles has caused me to falter and my prayer has no push.
“That’s ok,” my friend says. She gives me permission to use a time out but encourages me to continue praying and believing in anticipation of the answered prayer.
Even when it seems you’ve been waiting forever…..keep the faith. I know you think it’s been a long time. I know you feel like its been forever. I know you want your miracle and you want it yesterday.
But what is man’s time to the Lord anyway?
But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 2 Peter 3:8
Since my God is not slack concerning His promises, this is what I’m going to do while waiting. I invite you to join me.
Yes, I will continue to pray. When I feel like I can’t pray anymore, I will call up the Word that’s been stored in the recesses of my heart. I will pray and give thanks for what HE has released that’s on its way. I will pray for those He will work through to bring the promise to pass. I will pray against any demonic activity trying to withhold, subdue or delay my answer. I will pray that my heart is ready to receive. Yes, I’ll keep praying and giving thanks.
Hallelujah, He is worthy to be praise! Regardless of how I FEEL about it, He is worthy. He is righteous. He is holy. He is loving. He is gracious. He is merciful. He is kind. He is a friend. So for this, for all He is, for all He does, for all He doesn’t do, He is worthy to be praised! My mouth is set. I gotta put praise on it!
I will profess that my God is great. I will profess that my God hears and answers prayers. I will profess the truth of His word. I will profess the promises He’s said are mine. I will profess the visions. I will profess that my God is able, willing and it’s only a matter of time….
Sitting…Waiting….Strategizing….Praying. [bctt tweet=”Its 4th & 10. I’m not going for the punt. I’m going to BELIEVE God.” username=”inspiredfully”] I’m going to go for it because He is faithful to deliver.
As always, it is my prayer that you’ve been Inspired To Live Fully!
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This image has been my phone’s screen saver for months.
I rarely look at it. When I first saw it, it resonated deeply within me because the Lord had been dealing with me on my ability to BELIEVE. So Believe is my One Word for 2016. Instead of making resolutions, for the last few years the Lord has led me to a word that is to be lived out for the year. And as much as I wanted to be done with this, as much as I want this to be a non-issue for me, I won’t run from it. I’ll embrace it knowing God is going to faithfully continue to walk me through this journey of limitless belief.
I don’t question MY God’s abilities. I KNOW beyond a shadow of a doubt that my God can do what he says he can do. I know my God can perform miracles. I know my God is able.
My question is, will He do it for me?
Well, I’m still grappling with this. While it’s been under construction for nearly six months now, the issue persists. And I’m okay with that. I’ve been learning over the past few months to not try to circumvent processes in life design for my growth and development. And the issue of believing for me is deep. Yet I thank the Lord that He’s willing to unearth whatever is hindering or hampering my ability to fully believe. He is excavating deep-rooted lies and casting on them the Light of Truth.
I want the kind of immovable faith and ability to BELIEVE like David when facing Goliath. In 1 Samuel 17, David made a BOLD declaration.
David just KNEW that Jehovah Sebaoth, The Lord of Host, would protect him and ensure the victory.
All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give all of you into our hands.
1 Samuel 17:47
Oh Lord that I would have David like belief.
One day God directly asked me, “Do you believe?” I answered, “I believe Lord but help my unbelief.” That belief that knows you’re able but is unsure if you are willing.
So I followed that up with a question for Him. “Lord, are you willing?”
And with a look of compassion in His eyes, He answered, “I am willing.”
While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him.
Luke 5:12-13
[bctt tweet=”No longer will I allow lack of belief to suffocate God’s desire to bless me.”]
When I doubt, it smothers my faith. It quenches that God can do and wants to do in my life. No longer will I take my own pillow so beautifully embroidered with the word BELIEVE and use it to asphyxiate God’s plans for my life.
If you have ever struggled with believing God, trusting God, or wavering faith, please join me in prayer.
Lord, the maker of all of heaven and earth, what a great and mighty God you are. You are Sovereign. You are King. It is an honor to love you, to serve you and to partner with you in building your kingdom here on earth. Lord I confess that sometimes my ability to believe is hampered. I repent for hampering your ability to do exceedingly and abundantly in my life through my lack of faith. But I thank you Lord that the prayers of the righteous availeth much. I add my faith to those reading with me now. May our prayers bombard and intercept heaven right now. I pray God that our ability to believe would not be smothered. I thank you for removing any obstacles and false beliefs that would interfere with believing your Truth. You Lord are the way, the truth and the life and when we follow and trust in you there in no need to doubt. Take our mustard seed faith, planted in your nutrient rich soil, watered by your word and make it grow into tall flourishing fruitful trees to bear witness to your glory. I thank you Lord for hearing and answering the petitions of your sons and daughters.
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As always, it is my prayer that you’ve been Inspired To Live Fully!
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As I was driving the other day, I saw a man walking with His head slung so low, he looked like the headless horseman. It immediately made me think, “LIFT UP YOUR HEAD!”
Lift up your heads, O you gates!
And be lifted up, you everlasting doors!
And the King of glory shall come in.
Psalm 24:7
Then I began thinking about various trials I have faced this year; things that could have caused me to hang my head low, things that could have caused me to believe that the King of Glory was nowhere in the vicinity.
But God! Through it all He was indeed the lifter of my head.
Lift up your heads, O you gates!
Lift up, you everlasting doors!
And the King of glory shall come in.
Psalm 24:9
Mentioned twice nearly back to back in this chapter so God wants you to get this. These verses were most likely sung by the choir as the ark was carried into the temple.
Let it be your song too friend. Do not be disheartened. Do not be dismayed. While the trials you face may be difficult, while we see our world being ravaged by darkness, death and destruction, be of good cheer. The kingdom of God is at hand. Lift up your head.
“And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; men’s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.”
Luke 21:25-28
Just as the gates were lifted and flung open to receive the King of Glory, lift your head, and open your heart to receive ALL that Jesus brings when he comes into your midst.
When Jesus comes into the atmosphere He brings:
[bctt tweet=”Friends it is not enough to just welcome Him into the door of your home but you’ve also got to welcome Him into your heart.”] Allow Him to walk through every crack, crevice and recessed corner of your heart. Even the Pharisee welcomed Jesus into their home, but a true disciple welcomes Him into their heart.
Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.
Revelation 3:20
So lift up your heads and open your hearts, for the King of Glory stands at the gate, ready to enter.
Will you receive Him today?
As always, I pray that you’ve been Inspired To Live Fully!
My big thinking gets roped in by pragmatism.
My expectation gets corralled by practicality.
My self-doubt squeezes the life out of hope.
I know this about myself and I can admit it. I know when and how that seed took root, germinated and grew. Over the years its been fed and watered. A child filled with expectation that wasn’t met, led to an adult who closely guarded herself; shielding herself from the disappointment of being let down yet again. So no expectation became the baseline as a means of self-preservation, albeit a false sense of security.
Years ago I heard a woman at church say, [bctt tweet=”“Never measure God’s unlimited power by your limited expectations.””] This simple yet profound statement resonates so deeply with me. Bit by bit God has been chipping away at my limited expectation. Inch by inch, layer by layer, I’m giving way to self to release the power of God at work in me to will and to do for His good pleasure.
Let God arise with GREAT EXPECTATIONS!
Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her.
Luke 1:45
In her book #BEMORE Author Sandi Krakowski says, “Expectation is something God wove into our very being. The power of expectation is a gift from God. It is hope, the promise, the faith He asked us to place in Him.”
My hope in Him believes that:
~He will answer my prayers that align with His will
~He will continue to reveal the mysteries of the Kingdom
~I will see and experience more of His glory
~Goodness, mercy and favor shall follow me all the days of my life
~Out of my obedience He will prosper me and I will be a good success
I’m daring to trust God in places where I’ve never been. I’m asking God to surprise me. I am filled with great expectations.
With great expectations:
~I see my children having grown in wisdom and in stature
~I see my husband and I walking hand in hand on the beach wearing white linen in our old age
~I see myself inspiring the hearts of women around the globe.
What are you waiting in expectation for?
Expect greatness.
Expect the unexpected.
Expect God to surprise you.
Expect God to blow your mind.
As always, it is my prayer that you’ve been Inspired To Live Fully!
Breaking News!!!!!!
When God is trying to cement a truth in your heart, He will confirm His word. Sunday night after I wrote this post, right as I was about to fall asleep I opened the Book #BEMORE. I just happen to be on secret #40 which is LIVE BIG, DREAM BIG. She goes on to express what used to be my reality, “Too often we keep our lives smaller so we won’t be disappointed. We minimize our goals so we are less likely to fail.”
Yup, that was my old way of thinking but not any more.
Then this morning I rose to do my morning devotions and began a book called the 40-Day Surrender Fast by Dr. Celeste Owens. Wouldn’t you know, the title of Day 1 is Expect The Unexpected.
I am in awe of God and eagerly anticipate with great expectation the wonderous works He’ll perform in my life.
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