Virtuous

Ahh, Cholette. These two verses of scripture was a REAL EYE OPENER for me. And this was just last week! I’m believing God for my husband and just like you, I’ve had a lot of Ishmael’s come through. I even fell for one of them (remember X? – yeah, right). All of my dreams and desires, especially concerning my mate, are covenants from God. When I read verse 21 I was like, yep, that’s it. If I want the life I know God has made a covenant with me about, it has to be with “who”, “what”, “where”, “how” and “when” by God’s design. He only has to honor HIS WORD, HIS WAY, and HIS TIMING. All it is, is His Will for our lives coming forth. When God made the covenant with Abraham, He said Sarah (who) would bear/give birth (how) to a son (what). He didn’t make this covenant until after Abraham had gone unto the land God had shown him when He told him to leave the country and his father’s house (where) and told him it would be this time next year (when). If you notice, a lot of time God told whoever He was speaking to at the time to go over “there” because “there” He had already prepared what He purposed! We have to make sure we are in the right place. I don’t think Abraham and Sarah would have had Isaac had they not left the country/Abrahams fathers house…same with us. We may not have to leave the country, but we have a “there”. This is why I feel so strongly about God’s Will and the covenants He makes with us. He’s going to make it and give specific instructions on how to get there. Just thinking about it makes me want to shout! I was reading about the promises and covenants of God. The ones I’ve read so far, when He made a covenant, He gave a sign to the one He made a covenant with that every time they saw it, they would be reminded of the covenant. About a month ago, I was talking to the Lord and I told Him about the signs He gave to those so that every time they saw it, it would remind them of the covenant He made with them. I told Him I know that He is faithful to His word and He would do what He said He would do in my life. I asked Him if He would send me a sign of the covenant that every time I saw it, I will remember the covenants He’s made with me. Thanksgiving, He told me He was about to pour out the blessings He promised me. He told me that every time I see RAIN (sign of the covenant) to start praising Him! Hallelujah! Yes, Lord!

All I can say is that if we want it "right", we MUST do it the way God wants it done. This is exactly what happened with Abraham and Sarah. Sarah gave her maidservant to Abraham to have a child with. They didn’t do it “right”. They tried to help God out. Although, God blessed Ishmael because of Abraham’s prayers for him, God said, “And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation. But my covenant will I establish with Isaac, which Sarah shall bear unto thee at this set time in the next year.” (Genesis 17:20-21) The covenant God has made with us concerning our mates will be established with the mate He has chosen for us. That’s the only way it’s going to be “right” and done the way God wants it done. You know, God was saying, Okay Abraham. I’ve heard your prayer about your son and I’m going to bless him because he is your seed. But look, my covenant that I made with you will be established with Isaac. The seed I promised you that you and your wife Sarah was going to have. But, Agghhhhhhhhhh…I understand the waiting…….Agggggggggggghhhhhhhhhh!

I’ve been praying and believing that my children will be saved and filled with the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in tongues before this year is out. It happened for with my oldest son (13 at the time) in June. It happened for BOTH my girls (10 and 8) last night during prayer meeting! I honestly believe my youngest child (he’s 3) was touched as well. He’s next! Along with my girls, 3 of my nieces, ages 10, 9, and 6 were also filled. Pastor told my 10 year old daughter to go pray with another one of the youth who is 8, and she was filled too! God is good. He is really raising up the youth in our church. Prophecy has gone forth over our youth ALL year long and God has been faithful to His word! Thank you Jesus. Please keep them in your prayers because these are the next generation of pastors, ministers, teachers, bishops, apostles, prophets, etc. To God be the glory for the things He has done!!!!!!!!!!

Oh, my... Yes. I agree with Cholette. You have to be careful when receiving prophecy. It comes to confirm what you already know.

God puts us in places "ON PURPOSE FOR A PURPOSE"

Psalms 2

Praise God for you too, Linda! God is good, aint He?

THAT'S what I'm talking about. Do it God! I am soooooooo happy for you Cholette!

I have a fb page. I don’t log in much. The moment, literally, I set up my account, God told me that it could become a distraction for me. I get on it every now and then or more often if I get a notification that’s important from family and friends. I haven’t made it a habit to get on it because I don’t want it to become a distraction. But that’s just how God told ME to handle it. I know I can sometimes be easily distracted so I know that’s why He warned me. I would advise you to be obedient as to what God is saying to you about this because just as everything else, this is an individual walk. What God is saying to one person about fb, doesn’t mean He’s necessarily saying it to everybody.

This is the scripture that dropped in my spirit too. I have to think on "those" things ON PURPOSE as well!

Boy, do I know the feeling. I have to agree with Cholette...something is about to happen!

I pray that God causes you to be a good steward over your finances.

You beta say dat gurl!!!!!!!!

Oh, my goodness. It seems like more and more people are realizing they are transitioning from one season to another. I was just telling someone that I’ve always known I’ve stepped into a new season but it’s always been after the fact. I’ve never actually felt being “in the transition” before to the degree of knowing I’m about to enter into a new season!

My mom felt the same way as you but she FINALLY divorced my dad the year I graduated. I had two other sisters right behind me and my little sister had just been born. Over 20+ years my mom prayed and believed God to save my dad. He didn't get saved until a year after they divorced. You don't have to be in the house with an abusive man for God to hear your prayers. Being raised in a home just as you described and probably worse, I can tell you first hand it’s not good for your children. I resented my mom for a long time for not leaving my dad more than I resented him for acting a fool. I felt like she should’ve gotten us out of there. This breaks my heart. Your kids don’t deserve this and neither do. you. I wouldn't dare tell you to divorce your husband but I will boldly tell you to really consider getting your children out of there...

"Give and it shall be given unto you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over shall MEN give into your bossom.

Dove, God gives me that scripture a lot as well. That's when I know I'm trying to understand or make sense of something in my own strength.

Sounds like a breakthrough to me! I'll tell you like Cholette told me one time... If you want to know where God is moving in your life - WATCH THE DEVIL!!!!

it is time we minister to His needs Now THAT was a mouthful! This is exactly the area where God is dealing with me. Ministering to Him and His needs is His Will for our lives.

Thanks, Mia!