#78.  PROGRESSIVE BREAKTHROUGH

I see a blank page
An endless blank page
A dangerous thing to do
Because inspired writing
Is what I do day and night
It is easy to lose track of time
Plus how many pages I've written
I try not to let those thoughts distract me.
Instead I just write and write and write until
The words bring forth an answer that I needed
No longer is it hidden and out of sight, it is bright.
As you see lines extending more and more to the right
This is one way in which a pattern is formed easily for me
Not done intentionally yet it is easy to observe the formation
So I just keep writing and as is happening right now you can see
It is unintentional, inspired, is easy to use a gift from within and fun
Sometimes in life as each day unfolds and becomes months and years
Although each day holds different experiences and memories to cherish
Indeed there are also numerous days that hold disappointments, and tears
Because life provides opportunities to experience lots of  different things daily
Life also provides opportunities to make wise decisions, as your day is a servant
It is good to name a theme for your day and focus on that theme throughout the day
In fact it results in your day serving you so do not be skeptical, just give it a try; I did
After all, you have nothing to lose by doing so; plus you will see for yourself it works
For example, if your theme for the day is 'Peace' you will be more aware of peace within
Not to mention the fact that you will be more fine tuned to the peace in each environment
Plus by recognizing such peace you automatically become more thankful, more appreciative
As your day of proclaimed peace...continues...your peace is more pronounced...changing you
Such a simply way to bring change for the better... several times in one day otherwise unnoticed
Sometimes peace is not appreciated until it is gone...missing...has been replaced with a lack of peace    
So easily done yet so unnecessary to do...and to think peace is only one theme that a day can be given
The themes are endless...as are the opportunities to recognize the answers to such a proclamation daily.
Consequently, as my Mentor, Dr. Mike Murdock challenged all to apply this teaching, I challenge you.

Honour is another example of a theme you can use, as your day becomes your servant; try it, you'll see.
When honouring someone is an uppermost thought in your mind, your heart will reveal who to touch
As your gift to that person will be evidence of the fact that you took time to hear from the Holy Spirit
So as to give a gift that is something the person will like... let alone be a desire of their heart...wow
This is when the wow factor is evident...a result of caring...and caring costs but is worth it all...yes. 
Caring... costs time, thoughtfulness, taking risks, trusting, finances, prayers, listening, reaching...
Caring requires vulnerability, sensitivity to the Holy Spirit,  removing preconceived expectations,
Letting walls down, continual development of spiritual faith muscles to pass testings successfully
Caring hurts at times, yet caring helps, caring heals, caring hosts, caring is humble, caring loves
Caring comes naturally from a Supernatural God Who knows how to love and reach thru you
Because God cares for you more than anyone on this earth and God wants to honor you...
Yes, it is true, so this is the purpose of filling these stark white blank pages with words...
Not just any words... words of love, encouragement, clarity, edification, to your heart
Because God knows your need more than anyone and He uses whomever He wants
Consequently as you read please receive honor from God today with this writing...
As your heart is uplifted and your eyes see spiritually that He has not forgotten you
Nor ever will...and God knows who needs a blessing...as well how...'tis true...
Receive a poem of honor for you...from Heaven ... and release the pain now...
As on bended knee you bow...truly...it is no secret what God can do... nope.
God Bless You by opening wounds from lies of the enemy as God cleanses
God heals, God fills the wounds with love, seals them shut, lifts you up
Stronger than ever before as He prepares you for the future so glorious
That even you will be amazed at our World Class God's ability...
To not only save, heal, deliver, but absolute ability to Restore...
More is an understatement...new is too, so rejoice immediately
Because faith decrees a huge breakthrough indeed, and more
Since there are no ends to the abilities and provisions of God
He knows how to bless and where and when and whom
He has been preparing you for some time now...yep...
Little is much when God is in it, and He is so rejoice.
Not only have you been someone the enemy can't stop
You...with God's help...have finally actually arrived:
At the Mountain Top!! Did you hear that...???
You Made It To The Mountain Top!
Your eyes on Jesus...pure heart too
Clean hands and renewed mind
Qualified you for "Next"...
Next ...is at the top now
Waiting for you...
Simply Called:
BREAKTHROUGH!
PROGRESSIVE BREAKTHROUGH!!
FROM GLORY TO GLORY TO GLORY!!!



Written By: Linda Lou Jones
                   PS.45:1 "My tongue is the pen 
                   of a ready writer."
                   Glory to God
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 someone with a gift...because without a gift
There is no honor shown...   vulnerable

77. DETOUR


What does one do
With the wisdom and love within a heart?
It can be smothered with pain and grief
Or to another...one can impart...


A decision to do so
Would be a wise decision.
Because love smothered...dies.
Releasing the love to another ='s spiritual battle Won!


When someone does not receive your love
It is not... a dead end.
Detour: Pour that love where God leads
As your will, you...bend.


When you reach out to others
Sharing God's love and wisdom regularly
God is doing the same thing
With your family.


To harbor offense, pain, grief
Houses junk within, for sure.
Release forgiveness and reach out anew.
God will bless you for keeping your heart pure.


It is what Jesus would do...reach!
When life is Christ centered and you obey
You 'get through' with or without grandchildren.
Even on their 'Birthday'!(not to mention your own) 


Some people hurt and say a lot. 
Some people hurt and say nothing.
Some carry pain for decades, foolishly.
Some wisely release it to their King.


When a detour points you to Jesus Christ...
THAT... is the direction to take.
Not a dead end, not a ditch, not reverse.
Make no mistake!


Detour.
Cure.
Heart
Pure!


Matthew 6:10 "Thy will be done."


Written By: Linda Lou Jones
PS:46:10 My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
Glory to God

#76  Do WHAT?

When the smile gets knocked off your face...

When your countenance drops considerably...

When tears sting your eyes simultaneously...

You know you've been 'hit'...

Can anyone relate...or is it just me?

What follows such a 'hit'...

Reveals who I follow consistently...

My Jesus... is Who I look up to for help.

I need not look 'for' Him, 'cause I... follow Him.

He and I are... 'We'!

His open arms welcome me immediately.

I release pain even before I receive understanding.

That way my heart is clear of hindrance...

I keep the pipeline free of contamination.

So understanding, the Holy Spirit can bring.

As I open up to let go, He pours into me

Words, impressions, understanding, thoughts too.

Emotions want to rule... I choose Not...that route.

Crucifying the flesh is a 'Must Do' daily, hourly...

It is the only way to successfully get through.

Sometimes the Holy Spirit convicts me

Of wrong doing on my part, sometimes not.

Always He and I converse, commune, fellowship

Until I am free of the pain, able to move forward

Because to harbor unforgiveness...means to rot.

Poison within caused by unforgiveness can be seen

Through countenance, attitude, words, and tone.

Some will discern this more than others

Yet will often know when something is wrong,

Even through the voice on the phone.

Can anyone hide...what is inside...?

Absolutely not...so do not think differently.

What is inside comes out...all in due season.

Check God's track record and you'll know

A tree is known by its' fruit...you see...

Some fruit you see, some you hear,

Some you discern within, but all tells a story.

Consequently, be a fruit inspector of 'self'

As daily...obedience, faith walking, faith talk

Brings to God much glory.

If fruit has been bruised, damaged, make a change.

Do what? Remove, prune that which must leave...

So as to prepare for more growth each day; 

Issues must be dealt with quickly and effectively

So as the Holy Spirit...not...to grieve.

When pain is felt one's immediate response

Is to open mouth and cry out

Telling others how much it hurts...

God's way differs...crying out to Him fast

Is opportunity to remove pain, fear, doubt.

Healing occurs at the speed of your ability

To believe truth, act on the Word, and receive.

Telling others of issues is healing time wasted

If heart is full of faith because...in God's Face

Is What To DO As Faith... Will BELIEVE!!

Circumstances change proportionate to yielding

To the Holy Ghost, following instructions too.

New habits established prove change within

As obedience to the voice of the Master Mentor

Proves to result in more fruit, good fruit, so "DO!"

God is no respecter of persons; change is required

For you too...Brothers, Sisters, Family of God, all.

I pray for increased spiritual growth in everyone

And that it will be seen and tasted by many

As good fruit is produced in answer to God's call.

Romans 2:11 "For there is no respect of persons with God."

Written By: Linda Lou Jones

PS.45:1 "My tongue is the pen of a ready writer."

Glory To God

#75. Pleasing God

Life before Twitter

Seems so long ago.

I wonder what I did

With all the hours before.

How did I sow?

Expressing thoughts daily

Is really not hard to do.

Deciding what is from God

As I pray and discern

Is... important to do...

Some words...say nothing!

Some words speak volumes immediately.

Two hearts connect

Divinely done...

It happens, repeatedly.

Words flow...like pure spring water

Satisfying...quenching thirst...inspiring incredibly.

At times stirring deeper thoughts, meditation,

Not to mention a mindset change

As truth exposed darkness within me.

Does it happen with each tweet I read?

No indeed, in fact; some tweets grieve

Because they reek of the carnal nature

Revealing the character of the sender.

Thus, I choose to not believe or receive.

After tasting of spring water...so pure

Why would I ever drink from a tainted well?

Unless I failed to discern impurity

Because Liars, Deceivers and Thieves are rampant

In the Family of God:  TRUTH...I DO tell!!

Thankfully, nothing is hid from God.

Via Twitter...I see endless opportunities

To let my light shine with truth

Through a thought, a poem, lyrics.

I pray you are blessed, and GOD is Pleased!

Perhaps you will check within too
As the Holy Spirit shines his spot light
Revealing what your tweets say about you.
Is your well producing pure water or defilement.
I pray each future tweet will be bright.


When pollution to the body of Christ occurs
Such tweets are actually 'anti-Christ' so beware.
Check to see what spirit is inspiring you.
Especially when it is clear for all to see... globally.
Pray, discern, crucify the flesh... if you... Care.


A platform can be used to abuse, seduce, defile...
To shine, prophesy, edify, teach...
Please God repeatedly...
Speak words of life that heal and mend...
Release peace, joy, laughter... as you reach...


Above all I pray that pleasing God
Proves to be an easy thing to do
Because before speaking...
Whether verbally or in writing
We ensure He... is in it too.  


Words are seeds...if our tweets please God
 The flow will be pure water, clean.
Readers receive, are changed within, blessed;
Twitter becomes a collection of wells
Flowing with living water where Christ is seen.


"With God...all things are possible." Matt.19:26 
(Let's aim to please God!)

Written By: Linda Lou Jones

PS.45:1 "My tongue is the pen of a ready writer."

#74 TRANSFORMED TEARS

Father, I come to You in the Name of Jesus

As I kneel by my bed your feet I see and I weep.

Tears of gratitude for all you have done for me.

Tears of appreciation as you touch me, teach me.

Tears of brokenness for how you have mended me.

Tears of joy unspeakable at how you restore totally.

Tears of elation at your acceptance of me as I am.

Tears of celebration because you healed me totally.

Tears of cleansing as I receive yet more love from you.

Tears of release as stress leaves replaced with peace.

Tears of thankfulness for your magnificent plan for my life.

Tears of … no more tears, no more tears… tears are done…gone.

TRANSFORMED TEARS…is what I see…thankfully.

Brokenness has been mended.

Separation becomes restoration.

Rejection replaced with acceptance.

Sickness replaced with healing.

Agony replaced with ecstasy!

Mess replaced with Bless!

Can’t became Can!

Crisis is Past.

Future is Bright.

Alone is Okay.

Christ Centered is Right.

Prophecy Manifests Continually.

Prayers Are Answered Repeatedly.

Protection Changes Not.

Provision Increases Constantly.

Victory Is A Habit.

Voice Of The Holy Spirit I Hear.

Vigilant I Have Become.

Virtuous I Am.

Obedient Too.

Offenses Removed.

Optimistic Throughout.

Faith Filled.

Fearless Finally.

Feminine ‘n Fun.

Fired up.

Inspired.

Intercessor.

Invigorating.

Intuitive.

Scribe.

Savvy.

Seer.

Servant.

A-Z is not enough to share what the Lord has done for me.  

I pray you will write what he has done for you now.

As the list grows so will your love for Jesus Christ.

Without him we can do nothing...absolutely nothing. (John 15:5)

GLORY TO GOD... FOR "TRANSFORMED TEARS". 

I’M SOOOOOOO THANKFUL!!! 

Written by: Linda Lou Jones

PS.45:1 “My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.”

Glory to God

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#73   WHO IS HURTING? 

Why are there so many, many people hurting...yet housing the hurt within?  

Why would someone go one more day with such pain when increase is inevitable?

What causes someone to allow disorder to continue...as the body is ravaged unmercifully?

Could it be lack of caring and respect for life in general, not to mention self respect and love?

What about you...do you harbour pain within, whether emotional wounds, physical, mental...?

How do you deal with such afflictions, or better still, do you deal with unresolved issues?

To ignore a tooth ache only delays the problem and allow for increase of pain.

Same applies in other areas also...especially when unforgiveness is at the root of pain.

It is one thing to know the importance of forgiving others; it is another thing to release forgiveness.

Some wounds are so easily healed by asking forgiveness as one's own heart is searched.

Other wounds left unattended result in infection increasing daily, as the body is ravaged internally.

Why hang on tho the pain and hurt by refusing to forgive?  In doing so self... is the primary victim.

It pays to look at things from God's viewpoint and ask for wisdom from above...takes humility too.

Not to mention some faith that He will answer, so why not ask and give Him a chance to respond.

He gave everyone a measure of faith so use it.....or lose it; bottom line.

The decision is yours...decisions decide your future so this is opportunity for change.

When wanting things to improve, things must be done differently.

How easy is that by simply asking God for help as you choose to forgive, 

He sets you free...Free to be the person God created you to be.

When unforgiveness is harboured and manifests with arthritis...take authority in Jesus' Name.

Becoming complacent about such a thing is not a victorious way to live.

You may have given up and accepted such a lifestyle, but others have not.

That is why (for example) when I prayed in proxy for my mother years ago

God healed her of osteoarthritis in her hip, instantly, after being bedridden three months.

I was two miles down the road when I prayed and the power of God threw my body to the floor

Electricity shooting through it as I tried three times to get back up....knowing... God healed Mom!!

One prayer of agreement that morning with a television evangelist and a miracle occurred.

Jesus paid the price for the healing and my simply prayer of faith produced results. (Matt.18:19)

The same power is available to you today so I pray you reach out to others that are in pain.

Allow your mouth to be used to speak words of life in a prayer as your faith is released too.

Jesus is coming for a Bride without spot or wrinkle, not a Body of pain filled wounded soldiers

Infected with unforgiveness, bitterness, offences of various degrees.......come on Church...

We have got a job to do...who is the last person you looked at and saw pain...in their eyes?

Let's be a part of the preparation process so as not to delay the Second Coming.

Who can you help today....who do you know that is in pain....who will you lay down your life for?

It is all about JESUS... we can do nothing without him...let's be vessels of honour he can use

To remove burdens from others, release healing to others, speak encouragement to others, 

And in doing so...we do reap what we sow, Hallelujah.  (Galatians 6:9)

The joyous person is a person who sees the hand of God at work daily...

Do you?  If not, just pray and make sure your heart is free of any offences, etc. (Luke 17:1)

The blood of Jesus is still flowing and available to wash away sins. (Ephesians 1:7)

The Word of God washes you clean and floods you with light, life, and truth.

With the Word in you...go forth in the Name of Jesus, be led by the Holy Spirit

In all you say, think and do and YOU...will "Be Happy" Too!!

Glory to God.

Luke 4:18,19 KJV "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor:he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised.  To preach the acceptable year of the Lord." 

Written By: Linda Lou Jones.

PS.45:1..."My tongue is the pen of a ready writer."

#71.  Stop...Look...Listen...And THINK!

Picture a field covered in a blanket of pure white snow flakes.

Pristine clean...no footprints, no marks or dents or discolouration at all.

Simply something magnificent that occurred as one by one

Snowflakes so very tiny continued to change something so huge....

Acres and acres of land far more huge than one snowflake

Yet as the flakes remained in unity they produced something beautiful

For all to see and in total silence as well as each snowflake fell.

The handiwork of God for all to see so clearly.

Yet think about the message God could bestow by taking time to:

Stop....look....listen....and T H I N K !

One tiny snowflake changed acres of landscape

Simply by remaining united with others of like kind.

Soon something beautiful was produced; and seemingly effortlessly.

How much more can Christ Centered Believers accomplish? 

Believers who know and use their gifts, and are in the center of their assignment

Walking in unity as God’s love flows freely.  

Stop....Look....Listen....and THINK...!

What gift or gifts has God given you to use for His glory?

Do you know your assignment ... are you in the center of it?  

God has a lotta, lotta, lotta love to release through you... to many.

To be most effective you need to know your difference, so you can market it.

Know and operate in your God given assignment with confidence.

You have no competition whatsoever because there is only one ‘YOU’

So ask God to use you for His glory, but first take time daily to do this:

Stop....Look....Listen....and THINK...!

P.S.  I also recommend the book “The Assignment” by Dr. Mike Murdock

www.thewisdomcenter.tv 

Written By: Linda Lou Jones

PS.45:1 “My tongue is the pen of a ready writer. 

Glory to God

#69.  IS....... GOD IN CONTROL?

Recently this question along with some very graphic illustrations has proven to cause a stirring within many individuals.  Myself included.  Undoubtedly each of us know of something in our life or that of another, that we wish had never happened.  When we think of that incident we ask ourselves...where was God...why did this happen...why was it 'allowed'...etc.  My thoughts are stirring too.

Years ago when I heard a bad report followed by the remark..."God allowed it!"  That made it sound like it must be okay because God Himself....the Top Authority over the entire world... allowed it.  Yet it did not make me love God more.  If anything, I withdrew because if God allowed seven people to be killed in an auto accident, that made 'my God' a murderer and there was nothing loving or kind about such a thought!

Also, it seemed to absolve all responsibility from anyone and everyone who walked on this earth.  My spirit told me something is wrong with that thought so I needed to 'Think' some more.  The point being, my spirit did not have a witness from the Holy Spirit that such words were truth.  If anyone knows what the truth is, it is the Holy Spirit.  He is called the Spirit of Truth.  So although I do not have all the answers, I know personally the One who does.  As I take time to commune with him in the Secret Place my time is well spent.  

It is one thing to just speak a flippant answer as to your opinion and feel smug or satisfied that you got your point across.  It is another thing to do some research with a Source that provides only truth, no error.  The truth being, when the truth.... is known; the carnal mind will not necessarily like it.  Why?  Because the carnal nature, the flesh wants to be pampered and comforted without having to change.  i.e. If it feels good, do it.  That is not God's way though.  Change is not necessarily an ugly word.  It is a necessity daily if we are to become more Christ-like and continue to mature spiritually.  Sure enough, as I sought the Lord I gained understanding. 

With the understanding came eye opening truth that was so bright it made me squint my eyes shut again...because darkness does not like it when it is exposed.  BUT GOD...answers prayer and knowing the truth is how to get set free.  Truth is when the auto accident that did happen years ago, though I did not know the family that died it had quite an impact on my life.  Not to mention the fact that twice the same thing happened on the same stretch of highway within a year.  I do not believe in coincidences. It's a God instance, He wants our attention.

Which brings us to God's viewpoint.  Now that is where wisdom is clearly seen.  He saw the vehicles collide and knew who made an error in judging speed of another, thus causing the accident.  The driver had a free will and made a simple error, or was distracted by someone in the car; regardless of the exact reason...lives were lost.  God's fault because He allowed it?  Absolutely Not.  God is love and God is just.  Bottom line.  

There are multiple variables in play...we are complex beings.  A driver who has been running the yellow light for years eventually runs a red and there is a price to pay.  Just because he got away with speeding through the intersection many times did not mean he was not in error.  He was not submitting to the law of the land.  Someone could have been used by God to warn the driver...like I did to a lady at the nail shop because she was proclaiming that she speeds all the time.  

I told her of someone who was in an accident and now is in a wheelchair, same age as her, 20's...let her know she is playing with fire when she knowingly speeds.  She thanked me and that response was a welcome surprise.  She received correction.  The words were food for thought to help...help save her life and that of others.  If she continues and someone is killed is it God's fault? No, she broke a law and there is a price to pay.  it is not complicated.  

When she broke a law she put her life in jeopardy.  She knowingly moved out from under the umbrella of protection provided by those laws.  Speed signs are there for a purpose.  Not for a bird to sit on! "The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy..." John 10:10. He is hard at work and uses people who allow... him to! Speeding is serving the enemy and putting self in his trust...  Not wise.  When someone is killed then I've heard...."Oh God wanted another little angel so now so and so is in heaven with Jesus".  Rubbish.  God does not need children in heaven.  He wants us to have a long full life.  

He says, "With long life shall I satisfy your soul." PS.91:16.  Yet He tells us that "my people perish for lack of knowledge."  Uh oh...God's people...perish for lack of knowledge?  Yes.  That puts some responsibility on 'people'....does it not?  Hello? (Read Hosea 4:6 "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.") That is the Bible, folks!

Let's move to another area....two accidents taking many lives, same year, same highway, same very spot, could this be a curse of the enemy?  Many never think of such a thing as they get in their car to go somewhere.  Nor do they pray for traveling mercies.  Their thoughts are not on God or safety, but on the list of things to do.  Those who DO pray, will find themselves led by the Holy Spirit to go a different route and they will obey the nudgings....and be safe.  That is what happened to those who survived the twin towers attack.  Testimonies proved that God spoke to each person that day...gave an instruction, yet few obeyed.  It cost their lives.  Not God's fault, people perish for lack of knowledge.

We do not want to hear that God is NOT in control because that shakes us up.  It just might make us feel insecure to think such a thing.  It might also wake us up out of mediocrity mindsets.  We WANT the assurance that He IS in control.  If not, it is almost like saying the police are there... but they have no authority.  Well they ARE there and they DO have authority, but does that stop crime? No, because who... is in control? Not the law, when people break the law the officers hands are tied, so to speak.  People reap what they sow.  There are always repercussions for wrong doing.  

Does God allow cancer to take lives or do people perish for lack of knowledge.....Jesus did what the Father told him to do.  He took those stripes on his back that all will be healed. (1Peter 2:24) The price has been paid for our healing.  Yet few believe and less receive.  It is one thing to believe and another to learn to receive.  Know the Word and know how to apply and implement it in your life.  We are told to Study.....to learn....so that puts some accountability on us.  2Tim.2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."

God wants us to learn how to use the power we have in Christ.  We have power to put sickness under our feet.  How many run to the medicine cabinet first, not to prayer for solution yet God is there waiting, 24/7.  If Jesus is not Lord of all he is not Lord at all.  We can not have selective obedience and and expect to avoid every roadblock the enemy erects....or that fear erects.  We are called to have a spirit of excellence.  Do what Jesus would do, think like Jesus thinks, act like Jesus and speak like Jesus speaks.  

How many times have you heard someone say...."That makes me sick to think of such a thing." They just opened a door for sickness with such words.  Life and death in the power of the tongue.  We are accountable and when we do not look at such situations spiritually we will suffer due to lack of understanding.  Ignorance is ugly.  Being wise is a choice...that results in making wise decisions.

Our decisions decide our future.  God loves us and wants us to do things His way, yet He gave us a free will and we choose our future by our decisions.  Why did so many people go to church after 9.11 and then the attendance dropped to all time low years later?  They do not have a fear of God which is the beginning of wisdom.  Without wisdom your life is like a ship without a rudder...at the mercy of whoever it comes in contact with...aimlessly floundering in life...day by day...an open target for spiritual warfare because the enemy hates believers and non-believers.  He has no love in him.  That makes everyone a target and only those who have learned how to use the sword, the Word of God effectively will move forward in the Kingdom of God to His glory.  You are in a battle for your life daily.  Choose your weapons and time and place because if you don't, your enemy will.  

When the Holy Spirit is your Master Mentor you will be a learner that is excited about life and learning to grab hold of a World Class Attitude & a World Class Lifestyle, as Bible principles are learned and applied.   You can not be effective in the army of God if you do not know how to use your weapon...sword...the Bible....effectively.  That is why God positions people in the fivefold ministry and gives you opportunity to mature, improve, learn, succeed.  Ephesians 4:11.

When you see God's perspective and something bad happens to someone you will realize life is a result of personal decisions whether wise or unwise.  A tree is known by its fruit.  As for someone serving God and learning yet suffering from some mishap...yes, bad things do happen to good people.  The difference is when armed believers are hit, they retaliate with the sword of the Spirit and they have the ability to become overcomers in Christ.  

I know personally because of overcoming attempted murder, lung cancer, domestic abuse, five auto accidents, one motorcycle accident, (no I was not always the driver!:)) but Jesus Is Lord of my Life and He sees me through every trial.  My faith in him does not waver, it only gets stronger and stronger because I see his hand at work on my behalf daily.  We are one.  I made a decision to live this way and he has never let me down.  I thought he was late more than once but he still worked things out for my good so how can I question His timing?

Long story short...God is in control of those who will stop, listen, hear, and obey what the Spirit of the Lord is saying...and he says a lot.  He loves to talk.  What is the last thing he said to you?  If you don't remember it is time to go to your secret place and have a listen.  His phone number is Jeremiah 33:3 "Call unto me and I will answer thee and shew thee great and mighty things which thou knowest not."     Conversation is two way....take a pen and paper....write down what he says because he will speak to you.  Ask questions, enjoy your communion.  In fact, you just may stay longer in his presence than you expected.  It is addictive as is truth.  You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free.  

Is GOD in control?  The DECISION is YOURS!

Written By: Linda Lou Jones
                      PS.45:1 My tongue is the pen
                      of a ready writer.
                      Glory to God.

 

#68. SILENCE.....With A SMILE!

One quick visit to the closest convenience store on a Sat. afternoon and sure enough, opportunity knocked.  Several people in the store.  I was at the counter paying.  Man at opposite end of the counter waited for the clerk to serve me, then go to him.  He got impatient and started swearing.  Noone said anything.

I looked over and we made eye contact.  Decision time: be bold or ignore the sin...condone it?  I said in a normal voice, "You are in the presence of ladies....don't talk like that."  His eyes got bigger, voice got louder as he quickly defended his behavior by saying, "I can't help it, I HAVE to swear, I have a letter from the doctor.  Do you want to see my letter?"   

We held eye contact, a lady stood between us quietly, looking at me, obviously not knowing what to expect next.  I looked over her head and said to him,  "You are accountable for every word..... EVERY word."  I looked up, and back at him.  He said once more, "I can't help it, I HAVE to swear!"  I said, "I will pray for you. God...CAN... help you."  He kept looking at me, I know God touched him in that moment.  He said nothing more.  Hope... touched his heart.  I believe it.

It was what I call a Divine appointment for this young man, maybe 22 years of age.  He has obviously believed lies of the enemy.  Not to mention lies of the   medical professionals too, from the sound of it. I smiled as I exited the store while he kept looking.  I discerned a new peace in him.  His countenance had  changed.  It does not necessarily take laying on of hands for someone to receive a touch from God.  A touch of deliverance.  Nothing is too hard for God.  He is looking for vessels to flow through.  Pure vessels, vessels of honor that He can anoint and pour into others lives. 

The enemy hates anything to do with holiness, pure hands, clean heart; and exposes himself quickly in the presence of such.  He has no peace because   darkness can't hide.  Light and darkness do not mix.  In the presence of light and truth, darkness can not hide.  It will manifest sooner or later so be ready Church.  When your light is bright darkness is attracted to the difference, only to be evicted from the premises.  That is what happened in just moments.  The anointing of the Holy Spirit destroys yokes of bondage.  Glory to God.

As for the other customers and clerk, not one word was said.  They acted as if this man and I were invisible.  Yet seeds were sown by the words I spoke.  I claimed them to be fruit bearing for the Kingdom of God.  In brief, when I walked into that store the atmosphere changed.  Why?  Because of Christ in me.  He's not just in my heart, I breathe him, I reek of his presence, I dine with him, I commune with him, I live with him 24/7.  

I only go where he wants me to go, my cup runneth over with love for him.  He has done so much for me.  Every step I take is with the Holy Spirit at my side, nudging me, encouraging me, giving me the right words, protecting me, flooding me with peace and making me wiser than my enemies always.  Living without fear has been just one of the huge victories God has enabled me to enjoy.  The fear of God, I do have.  

To be totally transparent I must tell you that when I got outside I did say somewhat exasperatedly ...."Lord...for the love of mercy...what is with this swearing lately?!!" His response to me was: Silence....with a smile!  That was what I received.  If he can smile and it is not my name but his name that is being used wrongly, then I can smile too!!  It was a special unspoken kinda hi five today!  Hallelujah.

The longer I serve him the better I understand him.  It's really kinda neat....in fact...some kinda wonderful indeed!  Too good not to share.  Hope you agree.  

I hope each reader will agree with me in the Name of Jesus as we claim that man's salvation for the Kingdom of God, total deliverance from swearing, that he will never ever do it again.  Also that he will know without a doubt the desire left because God answers prayer.  Prayer for him.  May his heart be thankful and as a result of the change, now want...to trust God more, knowing God really does want to help him.  This is the beginning of a personal relationship between he and God.  He has hope now.  We proclaim it in the Name of Jesus!  Amen.  Hallelujah.  

Sometimes a prayer for someone who believed noone ever prays for him...is all it takes to change a heart that is hurting, hungry, and ready to receive a touch only God can give.  The world is full of hurting people.  Even one by one by one...we CAN make a difference if we pray, obey, remain 'in Christ'.  Thank you for praying and reading.  Lots more to be written because my life is never dull.  :))    Praise the Lord!  NEXT...........?  Silence...with a Smile...Makes It All Worthwhile!!!

#67. THIS Is What It's All About  

My quick stop at Shopper's Drug Mart provided an opportunity to be bold. It was another one of those times of being 'Instant in Season'....as we are told. The clerk was looking after my items when four teenage girls came in.  They stood right behind me while talking together.  One was not hesitant to raise her voice in response to her friend, and say something with foul language.  She was about three feet from me.

I looked over at her...right in the eye.  She froze, looked at me and I said in a normal voice, "I don't want to hear that....I don't want to hear talk like that.  This is a public place." She looked like I struck her in the stomach, well the truth has power to convict.  Then she said, "All right...and spoke loudly and briefly in another language." I'll let you guess what she said.  Since the rebellion was strong I simply said, again, same tone of voice as I used before.....even softer...  "It's all about .......r e s p e c t."  (Filthy language is still not good even if NOT in a public place.)

None of her friends said a word, and she stayed silent.  I continued with the clerk, we visited like there had been no incident, I got my things and left.  Then I caught myself thinking (I hope they don't come out the store and start yelling at me as I am walking home.)  "Lord"...I prayed...."I know I am in the world but not of it, but lately it seems no matter where I go there is some kind of incident like this."  The Holy Spirit said, "True.  I like using you."  

I then tried to decide if that was a compliment or not.  It just goes to show, we really do have to be ready...24/7. And folks, I am well aware this is small stuff. Yet people need to read the 'how to' apply the love of Jesus in a practical every day situation.  Classic example.  It is how I live. I live it then write it to the glory of God.

It would have been easy not to say anything.  The majority would not have.  Yet, to say nothing is to condone sin!  Hello?!!  The sin of DISRESPECT and I have come too far not to speak up and let it be known, I am changing the atmosphere...with God's help!  I will not be guilty of being a Christian whose mouth is silent because of fear of offending someone.  The Word offends people's flesh so do we stop speaking the Word of God?  Think!

As I walked out of there and had my little talk with the Lord he gave me something else to say.....if I happen to run into a similar situation again.  He was giving me ammunition for the spiritual battle.  He said I could say to the person:  "Your face was pretty...until you opened your mouth." I said, "Lord, THAT is a Tweet!"  He told me to turn it into a blog post.  I did. :))

Hope you see there is a way to be a bright light, speak the truth with love, not cause a scene, not get religious, yet allow the Holy Spirit to convict, then move on peacefully.  Each of those teenagers will remember what was said.  I pray it is seed that produces a good harvest.  Think...before speaking especially if your words show disrespect.   If every believer would do a little bit, let their light shine, before long a whole lot of good would be done.  

Think about it.  There is far more graffiti coming out of peoples mouths than there is being painted on buildings, bridge, and overpasses.  People have their own way of drawing attention so in case you happen to be in the so called 'line of fire' be ready.  Answer their cry for help.  I did and you can too.  The righteous are bold as a lion.  CARE.....Enough......To.....Confront, Please. 

Written By: Linda Lou Jones

                      PS. 45:1 My tongue is the pen

                      Of a ready writer.

                      Glory To God.

 Twitter:       rightlady7

 

#66. WORLD CLASS ATTITUDE

What a difference a good attitude makes!  What a difference a huge heart makes!  What a difference a humble heart makes!  What a difference to the person on the receiving end.  No wonder I am inspired to write a new post. 

It is one thing to ask someone if they can help you learn a few specifics on the computer.  It is another thing to take advantage of their expertise and expect a free overhaul, so to speak. There is a healthy boundary to be set for the protection of everyone concerned.  Same thing would be required if you were receiving help from a mechanic, or a  hair stylist, or an attorney.  That part is just plain common sense.   

With this fact in mind, I want to tell you how someone's attitude was extremely refreshing, welcoming, and such a bright light that I have to write about it.  This lady and I have never met in person, we know who each other is through Beloved 'Twitter'.  We have only spoken a few times, yet see each others photo and tweets regularly.

Tonight I saw her photo and had a nudge from the Holy Spirit to ask her a few questions about the computer.  She has a huge number of followers and I figure she is more knowledgeable in this area.  So I sent her a note pointing here to read a direct message.  Then I asked her if she could tell me how to get a photo from my file to my twitter account.  Also, how to make a link with a tweet so the photo is available. I asked a few people before, to no avail. Not that they did not know but did not want to tell me.  I don't waste time trying to figure out why such a narrow mindset.  I just recognize the fruit, stay focused and move on, which is why I called this lady.

She responded immediately and gave a few instructions...was not hesitant at all to help.  Then she advised me to get on TweetDeck.  I started before but got lost and had no one to help me with it so I went back to the other format.  I told her I need someone to walk me through it until I get going as that is not my strong area.   She told me she is a non techy gal.  Then said, she is glad to help. 

I heard her heart immediately.....she did not have walls up, walls of fear that she could not help because she did not know enough about this stuff.......pride was not in the way.....she did not show a lot of confidence either.......yet she could NOT DO ENOUGH to HELP....Her Heart Was So Huge, So Open, So Willing...... it has been a while since I have run into someone with such a Servant's Heart.  I call this kind of Kindness, Attitude, Willingness, Caring, "World Class!"

You can be sure I will phone her at the time we agreed upon, and I already know it will prove to be beneficial time.  You see, I recognize the hand of God in her life and see how He is also honoring the fact that I reached out.  It is called 'humbling myself'.  

When you have asked repeatedly for help and people who know far more than you on a certain topic are not willing to help at all I question where their heart is.  It isn't necessary to share all your recipes with someone if you like to bake, but it is easy to at least help someone get started with the basics.  That is the illustration that comes to mind.

Yet when it comes to taking time to help someone....where did everyone go?  I know lots, several people who need help with computers, and are at a great disadvantage because of not know how  to repair it, or not having the funds to call a technician.  

Having a heart to help someone is not a one month of the year thing because of Christmas.  That is not the kind of example Jesus set for everyone.  Also, to help only certain people....or those within your so called click, or group of friends is not good.  Drop the walls and be free as you reach out in return like this lady did.  She was quick to set up an appointment, and encourage me even though this is not her field of expertise.  Her huge heart wants to help....  Hello?  Sounds like a 'Jesus Attitude' to me and I praise God for favor with her.

I obeyed the instruction of the Holy Spirit to to contact her and now look what is happening.  It is almost  ironic too because I had her in mind when I saved some pictures that are really humorous.  She is full of joy and I knew she would be blessed to see them.  Now she is in the middle of it, hands on.  Oh,

she lives in another country...  haha.  Small World, Big God.  My motto, this is a classic example, and I am so thankful for the internet.  Hallelujah!

SEARCH YOUR HEART?  HOW QUICK ARE YOU TO HELP SOMEONE WHEN YOU SEE A NEED?  WHO DO YOU KNOW THAT DOES NOT HAVE A CAR?  COULD YOU DRIVE THEM TO GET GROCERIES?  DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW LONG IT TAKES BY BUS AND HOW HEAVY GROCERIES GET?  I PRAY GOD SHOWS YOU OPPORTUNITIES BECAUSE THERE ARE MANY OUT THERE.  LET GOD USE YOU, not just in Dec.

I challenge you to have a "World Class Attitude"......as does Marie...@spreadingJOY.

She is like a magnet exuding the love of Jesus and the Joy of the Lord.  A bright light in a dark world.  I dedicate the blog post to you Marie Wikie and I Honor You For Having A "World Class Attitude". In fact, I have a hunch if I were to call your husband he was totally agree.  Praise the Lord!! 

Written By: Linda Lou Jones

                      PS.45:1 My tongue is the pen

                      of a ready writer.

                      Glory To God