seventy.two hours

Today marked the beginning of a 72-hour project to see human trafficking abolished in Florida. TheOrlando House of Prayer began praying at 6am and won't relent until Sunday at 6am. Granted, they will give the Lord no rest until His justice is released, but we are going 24/7 officially until then. At the same time, Tomas Lares with Florida Abolitionists is training and taking teams out to help law enforcement release God's justice on the streets of Orlando. I was privileged enough to prayer lead today and the Lord truly gripped my heart. I have always carried an intercessory burden for human trafficking, and I desire to see liberty released on behalf of the sex-slave victims. A team from FCC, Florida Christian College, came out and we moved heaven to earth in intercession. They began leading a chorus that said, "We believe You, you'll set every captive free. Lead us to them, lead us to the captives.". Phewww. I believe the Lord was so pleased at the faith in that room, at that time.

(falling asleep, more in the morning)

Eat the scroll!

I just have to write a quick blurb about the goodness of Jesus and how sweet His Word is to my soul, to my lips and what a glorious light unto my path! Oh how I delight in Your precepts my God, my King, my Husband, and my everything!

Currently reading: Psalm 119

Restoration

"You bring restoration, to my soul."

My entire walk with the Lord I have struggled with my past, with regrets, and with all the shoulda, coulda, woulda's. Nevertheless, "He works all things for the good of those who love Him and seek Him." It amazes me how the Lord restores every song, every location, every relationship into an unbelievable testimony. For example, back in the day, there were songs that were dedicated to a significant other, yet the Lord finds miraculous ways to erase those memories and replace them with sweet memories of the plans He has for us... "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give us hope and a future." It just never seizes to amaze me. I really do serve a good God. :)

Repentance

It is so easy to get caught up in the mundane for the sake of responsibility. And for that matter, it is so easy to turn away without realizing it...

After my BSF class this week, I have spent a lot of time thinking and repenting. I have re-encountered the man Jesus. I had turned away. I really felt like the prodigal son. I had not backslidden, I still did all the good Christian things to do and my allegiance was toward Him. But... My heart was disengaged and had forgotten that this man, Jesus, is forever my first husband. My heart had forgotten the plans He has toward me. Adjust trying to be an adult, I lost my first love. I fully believe that in our desire to fulfill our responsibilities, we lose our first love. The giddy, crazy, lovey-dovey romance that we never forget. Yeah, that's Jesus... But on Wednesday night, this man tugged and pulled on my heart in an insane way, and He met me. He captured me (again) and he gently showed me I had turned away.

But, I responded, and said yes. I'm home. With Him. Oh, how my heart beats for that beautiful man...

Morning Rain

It is almost 6a, and it is raining outside. I can hear a puddle being made right outside my bedroom window, and I love it! I love mornings like this. (Mostly if I don't have to go out anywhere.) There's something holy about the rain coming while we still wait for the sun to grace us with her morning rays. I feel super close to God on mornings like this, and so very thankful for the blessing of a big, comfortable bed. :)

BSF

So, today a very good friend invites me to attend a "Bible study" by the name of BSF. It is an amazing Bible study with a four-fold approach. I absolutely loved it. It's challenging, and straight Biblical. No religion or denomination, all kinds of people and all kinds of backgrounds. We're currently studying the book of Isaiah and will be doing so until May. :) It's an international fellowship, so I encourage you to find a group near you and get involved! I'll share further tidbits and pieces of information as we go... :)

I Voted!

Today was election day nationwide. And I pray that you went out to vote, and you voted righteously. Politics is one of those iffy subjects that most people decide they want to walk on eggshells when discussing, but it is a subject this nation can no longer afford to avoid. Voting isn't about choosing leaders that will benefit you and your pocket (since the natural economy has gone to he'll in a handbasket) but about looking at the root and choosing righteousness, purity and life. I guess this post comes a day late and a dollar short, but I have to get it off my chest. I've had so many people tell me that Bush was a bad president because of the economy, the war, blah blah. But Bush was a righteous man who diligently worked to eliminate abortion and to ensure the protection of the sanctity of marriage. Righteousness, he sought. Have we considered that this nation is in the hole it's in because of the heart of the people in this nation. America is full of fools. "A fool says in his heart, there is no God." And isn't that what this nation does? For the sake of equality, we kicked God out of everything and then get angry when He remains silent. He'll only be the lamb for a while longer. He will roar soon. And that roaring will result in judgement. Mark my words. Prepare! Do all you can to return righteousness to the government of this nation. Voting today was historic. Sure hope you didn't miss it.