God's Got You Covered!

      

Thursday morning ,while commuting to work, there was a white pickup truck on the highway with a huge unsecured metal ladder. I have no idea why he did not have it secure! I was behind him and he fell out toward me. I could not move out of the way. There was too much traffic. We all had to slam on our breaks. Luckily the ladder stopped just right in front of me. It caused a collision behind me with the motorist. And no one could move. The man finally stopped his truck. It was a mess!
BUT, IT DID NOT TOUCH ME GLORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   God's got us, family! NOTHING gets past HIM! He's is our protector! Hallelujah! God is WORTHY!!!

 

The closer you get to your destiny, your #promise, the more direct are the enemy's attacks. He will try to take you out! But rest assured: God's got you #COVERED. This also means your closer to an explosion of your breakthrough than you think. Begin to expect the SUDDENLY from God!

 

  It's the enemy's job the get our eyes/focus of God and the promise. 

So, he sends distractions and turns up the heat hotter and hotter. 

That's when we have to remember our God. REMEMBER all that he has 

brought us through. He's the same God. He had us then & He was us 

now! Glory! Press in more. Stay focused. Imagine your promise. 

Speak His word. Don't let go. You're too close. God does not lie. If he 

said it, he is obligated to make it come to pass. He's not going to leave 

your where you are now. He's got to perform His work thru you!

Delaying the Promise

Recently, I have spoken to several people in the Body of Christ that operate in indecision. Beloved, It's 2012! Seek God and position yourself to hear Him clearly, then move!

The TRUTH is that God began giving out instructions for 2012 last year. It was 2011 that began the alignment process to walk in 2012. However, some of God's precious people are delaying and slowing down the possession of God's promises in their life due to distractions, unresolved issues, and being connected with people who not destiny mined. The results as God fearing people who love God and pray regularly still have road blocks that hinder God's clear instructions for their life.

Before your next move that you THINK God wants you to make, I urge you to STOP. Place everything on hold, and seek God for EVERY are of your life Your DESTINY DEPENDS ON IT!

Stop letting distractions, unresolved issues, and people retard your #PURPOSE!!!! Some of ya'll have on step in your purpose, but one step/foot back in uncertainty. This is a position that only causes confusion, which is not of God. And holding that position is not productive. Two opposing sides are pulling like a tug of war. Now who do you think is going to win? God's predestined purpose! But DONT USE GOD'S PREDESTINED PURPOSE AS A COP OUT. Newsflash: YOU HAVE TO DO YOUR PART.

Many of you are waiting on God make changes in your life, when God is waiting on YOU

Yes, God is waiting on YOU to make the necessary changes in your life to position yourself for His promise in your life. Some of ya'll have too many people speaking into your lives. Tell them, "I love you,but I got to hear THIS one from GOD!" In fact access those people, are they destiny minded? Have they caught from the Spirit of God the vision God has for you? Beloved, you don’t have time in 2012 to be catching people up to your vision. No, 2012 is a strategic year. You need to be strategic with your time, energies, and relationships. You time and energies must be focused on the vision at hand. Therefore your relationships must be Divine Connections for that purpose. Let's “man up” and make the right choices for the success of being found faithful to what God called us to do for the advancement of the Kingdom.

Beloved, I love you. You are family. My heart's desire is for you to get the most and become what you were predestined to be in 2012.  Therefore, I can't tell you what you want to hear in 2012. I am responsible to God. Instead, my heart is to equip you so that you can hear God say to you, “Thy good and faithful servant”. Glory!! Therefore, get in place, beloved ! Align EVERY area of your life. YOUR DESTINY DEPENDS ON IT!

I'm not playing this year! There's too much that needs to be accomplished!  I'm about my Fathers business. Beloved, no more excuses.

This is the year of faith. It'cause for a faith that you have never had before. For some of us, this is difficult. We find ourselves comparing the unction in our spirit with mistakes we man in the past. Should I leave my job? Is it time to move? Is he/she really my husband /wife? He must learn to trust God and ourselves. God' got us. He has more invested in this than youdo. After all, it is HIS vision! This fight is fixed. You can't loose. Beloved, allow God to teach you how unique THIS season is. I just heard God say, "Fret NOT. You're coming out Pure Gold!

In 2012, I have made up my mind not to let anything hold me back. That's so last year..lol Allow the Father to transform you for His glory! I'm standing in the gap for #predestined results! I'm staying on my post for for #predestined results! #intercession

Therefore, I pray for everyone who reads this blog post and everyone connect to you

I bind up the spirit of witchcraft & manipulation! I command you to let God's people go in the name of JESUS! I bind up that spirit of confusion & fear! I command you to let God's people go in the name of JESUS! All fear, deception, and demonic assignments- I bind you & throw you back to the pit of hell from hence you came!

I declare and decree your SHALL receive a #harvest for what you have #sown in this predestined  season. I speak directly to harvest  forth our from any hindrance or roadblock! Roadblocks, non-destiny alliances, demonic assignments, fear, deception -I command you to move & be casted down. We will only accept predestined results in JESUS NAME!

God is a God of All Seasons

 Few people know this about me, but my favorite holiday season is New's Eve/New Year's. It's marked with so much spirit of renewal, expectancy, and rebirth. My spirit man literally leaps toward the end of the year with anticipation of what God has next. The turning of the year was no different.   I knew in my spirit that 2012 would be a year like no other. It's the year that marks the beginning of  great outpouring and manifestation of God's will and purpose. Things we have heard prophesied and read His word; now is the set time. God will show His glory like never before. Isn't it awesome how God chooses to imperfect vessels like us to advance His purpose? Wow! I'm just humbled.

And yet, I have spoken to many and can sum it up by saying the last few years were difficult most. they were trying and challenging years.Some of us have faced things in this past few years that we would have never thought of.  The last few years have been church hurt, recession, job loss, decrease in income, my parents getting divorced after 40 years,  relocation to a new state,  and being diagnoises with a cyst on my left ovary. I could go on and list my trials over the last few years, I know that things come to mind in your life. But, do you know what? We made it!!!! Hallelujah.  And we learn somethings about God and ourselves in the process. I am a living witness that God has worked it all out for mygood! God is no respector of persons. He can and shall do the same for you!

So, at the end of the I'm reflecting on all God has done. I'm so thankful and looking forward to the next step in God. Then, the new year hits. I'm good for a few days, then suddenly I'm in a funk that It's explain. I'm just feeling down and I'm wondering where all that excitement went. It was so uncharacteristic of who I am, I began talking to God. This is what He shared with me.

 God wants us to trust Him in EVERY season of our lives.There is something contagious about the end of the year. We anticipate/expectancy the change of a new year. We’re poised for our new season.   

However after the holidays settle, we are left with the reality that our lives appear to be the same until the manifestation of our change arrives. The momentum of the change of the New Year subsides and now all may seem quiet.  We may question, did I miss it God?

For God says:  FEAR NOT!  I am with you.  I am you God in ALL seasons... valleys and peaks.  Trust what I have put in heart before the turn of the year. I am working it out.

Take this time of quiet to rest in Him; listen to Him for direction, giving him thanks for what is still to come. Personally, I started a prayer journal. I have written every word from God He has spoken to me just prior to the New Year. Inside are the victories and answers to prayer of 2011. Addtionally, are the startegic instructions God had given me as we walk this thing out step by step. Yes, 2011 was the year that learned truly what it meant that God is my Good Shepard. I'm allowing Him to order my steps weather the path is light; or it seems dark and slient. For “Lo, i am with you always” is with me (Mat 28:20).

The Proverbs 31 Project: Our thought life

Before we delve into The Proverbs 31 Woman, it's important that we understand that our thoughts about ourselves have great power. The Bible reads in Proverbs 27:  For as he thinks in his heart, so is he . At times, I have read the description of the Proverbs 31 Woman and because of my own thoughts of myself, I could not imagine myself as such a woman.

Its important that we examine our own thoughts and that they line up with what God says. Some of us may have heard negative things being said of us like, “ You will never be anything”. “ You're fat” “ You're dumb/stupid”. “You're ugly”. “ You're just like your daddy/ mother”. It's horrible the things some parents speak into their children. Proverbs 18:15 says that Death and life are in the power of the tongue . Words have power. The enemy knows that. This is why he targets children by speaking death into them. Infancy and the beginning of a thing is very fertile ground. It's where the birthing process is. This may be a child, a young marriage, a new business, or a vision. If the enemy can come in at this birthing stage, his goal is to destroy the promise. Don't let him!

There is GOOD NEWS! We have Jesus and the promises of God. Additionally, we are wise to the enemy old tired out tactics. Revelation 12:11 says that we have overcome (conquered) him by means of the blood of the Lamb and by the utterance of their testimony. What it out testimony? Whatever the Word says!

Concerning our thoughts, we must begin to replace the lies of enemy about us with better thoughts.:

• Philippians 4:8 For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind andwinsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things [fix your minds on them].

• 2 Corinthians 10:4 , 5 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

My homework assignment for you today is to delve into the Word and discover what God says about you. Here are a few scriptures to get you started.:

Romans 3:24

"Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus."

Romans 8:1

"There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit."

Romans 8:2

" For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death."

2 Corinthians 2:14

" Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place."

2 Corinthians 5:17

" Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."

Galatians 3:26

" For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus."

Ephesians 1:3

" Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:"

Ephesians 2:6

"And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly paces in Christ Jesus:"

Ephesians 2:10

" For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them."

Ephesians 3:6

" That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:"

Philippians 3:13-14

"Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. "

1 Thessalonians 4:16

" For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:"

1 Thessalonians 5:18

" In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."

2 Timothy 1:9

" Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,"

2 Timothy 2:10

"Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the "salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory."

Acts 17:28

" For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring."

2 Corinthians 1:20

"For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us."

Ephesians 1:4

" According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:"

Ephesians 1:10

" That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:"

1 John 2:27

"But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him."

1 John 4:13

" Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit."

1 John 5:14-15

"And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him."

Ephesians 1:6

" To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved."

Ephesians 5:8

" For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:"

Ephesians 1:7

" In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;"

Ephesians 1:11

" In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:"

Ephesians 1:13

" In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,"

Ephesians 2:21

" In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:"

Ephesians 2:22

" In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit."

Ephesians 3:12

" In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him."

Colossians 1:14

" In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:"

2 Corinthians 5:18

" And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;"

Galatians 2:16

" Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified."

Ephesians 1:5

" Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,"

Philippians 1:11

" Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God."

Philippians 4:19

" But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus."

Philippians 3:12

"Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus."

Colossians 3:24

" Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ."

1 John 2:27

" But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him."

Romans 5:1

" Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:"

1 Corinthians 15:57

" But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."

Galatians 3:13-14

"Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith."

Galatians 4:7

" Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ."

Ephesians 2:7

" That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus."

Philippians 4:6-7

"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

Philippians 4:13

" I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."

Mark 16:17

"And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover."

John 14:13-14

"And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it."

Connections while reaching toward the Mark

 Part of reaching to become who God has called you to become is to discern the season you are currently in. With each level that I am ushered into, there is a shift in the connections in my life. I used to become alarmed, upset , & take personally when people left my life. At times, I even found myself holding onto a relationships after they no longer served any purpose in my life. I confess, I held on to a relationship for 5yrs that was dead long before I finally walked away.

Dearhearts, we have to be be wise and really seek God. The Bible tells was in all our getting , get understanding (Prov 4:7) The more we are aware that we have a unique purpose, we will understand that not everyone can go with us – no matter how bad we want them to or they want to. If you have people like that in your like, I understand it maybe had to let them go. But, the stakes of you reaching your destiny are too high for you to not to let them go. This has been hard lesson for me because I care for people so much. Additionally, I used to let the devil pay the loyalty card on me. Loyalty is so important to me. So, I would feel guilty for ending what was already dead. Don't let the devil play you! Like Eve in the garden entertaining the serpent in conversation( see my Twitter TL for that), we spend too much  time letting the serpent whisper in our ear. You know when God has spoken to you about a thing. It does no one any service to linger out a dead thing. In fact, it hurt everyone more in the long run.

It's been a process , but I have also learned how to embrace and desire that which is before me more than holding onto the past just because it's familiar and comfortable. For each new level in my life, it requires me to become more and more like Abraham... step out by faith, forgetting what is behind, and the expectations of others. My desire to God and hear Him call me the good & faithful servant... is stronger than you needing me to hold on to a dead relationship. Have you ever considered that the person, could grow more without you? Meaning,  sometimes we become crutches for folk without realizing it. That's why they beg us to hold on so much. But if you sstep out of the way, focus of your destiny, & let the Holy Ghost finally have His way in their lives! Now Wow! That's a whole another sermon. :)

I welcome the true Divine connections that God has placed in my life to further His purpose for His Kingdom. Dearhearts, we just need to keep the right focus. Our decisions must be Kingdom Minded. So, they must line up with the purpose God has given you. For exmaple, if you are saving to buy home, you decisions must align with that goal. So, we can agree that eating out regularly takes way from your goal. Anything that does not align with you goal, destiny, etc is pulling you away from it. We have entered into the season where it is no longer acceptable to be pulled in many different ways just to satisfy everyone else. For those of you like me, I have to be delivered from pleasing people. I still love people, though when you get delivered, not everyone will understand. Some will give you guilt trips. However, you stay focused with your eyes on the mark of your High Calling.

Recently, I have had some wonderful Divine connections that, through my experience of them, my hunger for God and reaching for all Has of me to do has grown. Your connections should stir you inside, challenge you, stretch you,  increase you, and more. These are also like minded people. You speak the same language.   I have learned to place great value and guard diligently reaching toward the mark that God has given me & those Divine connections. I do not apologize for this process and nor should you.

Love you much!

Growing  faith by faith...level by level...  glory to glory together in Christ

Nikki

Stay In The Ring

         As everyone knows, I'm a sports fan. Today, I was thinking about my life currently and the metaphor of boxing came to mind. I'm partial to some of the great boxers I grew up with Like Joe Frazier, Mohammed Ali, Sugar Ray, Alexander Holyfield, and Mike Tyson.  

    The last three years my life has been in transition. The recession hit and God put it in my heart to reposition myself for the next level in my life. I went back to school to complete my Bachelors degree I started so many years ago.  God directed me to move across the county.  I entered graduate school.    All new beginnings, which is what I blog about.

    The years have been filled with excitement, but also filled with plenty of hard work.  I've watch God do the impossible in so many areas of my life. I pinch myself at times. I'm in awe of just how great God is.  God can transform anything and anyone! I’m a living witness.  And the truth is that God is not done with me yet! Praise Him!  This journey has taken much faith and hard work on my part.  The result is living glory to glory, level to level, & manifestation.  Yes, faith and hard work. I keep stressing this because I believe we often miss it by not understand that Faith without works is dead. (James 2). Faith moves mountains, but God requires His wisdom, our hard work, and practical knowledge when applicable.

Looking over my life, I have to admit, I didn't get into my forties without having to fight for some things along the way. I’m sure you can relate.  I also remember being knocked out a few times, BUT getting back up again. The key is to keep fighting. Stay in the game.

Just recently, I have to admit, I feel like another heavy weight named Goliath is in the ring kicking my tail.  But my faith and the Word of God tell me who I am. I have made a quality decision to press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (Phil 3:12).  Therefore, quitting is not an option, even when tempted to do so.

Dearhearts, it’s so crucial to remain focused just before victory. Often, this is when we are vulnerable the most.  We get tired of fight and waiting on God.  Recently, I’ve seen some big smoke screens by the enemy. Things that are designed by the enemy to catch you off guard. But, I have learned to just #StayInTheRing

If you #StayInTheRing , you will reap your harvest.  If you #StayInTheRing, victory will be yours! If you #StayInTheRing your Goliaths will come down!

Just keep fighting! Stand on God's Word. Speak God’s Word by faith. Dispatch your angels!  Yes, you will get tired. But, faint not! The Joy of the Lord is your strength.  If you #StayInTheRing that mountain will be removed!

Dearhearts, your harvest time is near! Don't let the devil or circumstances trick you out of your harvest! You've come too far! #StayInTheRing

The Sleeping Church

Revelations 3:1-6

And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.3 Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.4 Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.6 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

        After recent events, I find myself growing less tolerant and angrier about two things: 1) ignorance and 2) slumber.  Disclaimer: continue to read at your own risk.  This blog is not similar to most other blogs where I encourage you to do your best. I believe in encouragement.  Yet, there is a season for every thing.

 According to   Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;s3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;5 A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;s6 A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;s7 A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;8 A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace. 

Currently, it is time to sound the alarm!  It has been way past time, but some of us are still sleeping.   As a nation, we slept through two decades of greed that led us to the current global economic crisis.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFfTcAcGjcU   As Church, we continue to sleep while issues like New York becoming the 6th state to legalize gay marriage are now reality.  http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/06/25/earlyshow/saturday/main20074349.shtml    We are called to have dominion over this earth?  But where is the evidence? 

Additionally, Proverbs 13:22, states that A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children.  When I was raising my son, at a certain age, we watched the news as a family. I did not shelter him. He was going to be in the world soon enough and it was my job to train him on how to Biblically approach issues.  So, we would watch the news, discuss the event, and intercede.

  What this practice is a young man who is not ignorant to the issues of the day and armed with the ability to call on Jesus. What happened to the intercessors on the Wall? I am calling you out to rise up once more again!

   As a child, I remember studying current events in school and discussion at home around the dinner table.  Tell me why we have nation of people who can’t discuss issues for lack of knowledge and understanding?   If I hear  one more well meaning Christians tell me they don’t know what is going on because they, “don’t watch the news”, I’m gonna scream!!!  How else are you going to WATCH & pray.  Yes, we are to watch in the spirit. But, we cannot afford to be ignorant in the natural as well.  There are numerous scriptures that warn against God’s people being ignorant and lacking of knowledge.

Dearhearts, let me help you dispel a myth.  Seeking earthly knowledge is NOT a sin.  Just don’t exalt it above God’s wisdom. We seek natural knowledge all the time.  For example, we in enroll in college to earn a degree. Knowledge in beneficial to position ourselves to fulfill what God has assigned to us.