Author: f8ithgal

Our help doesn’t come from man, it comes from the Lord. He may use man to meet our needs, but it is God that has provided the path to provision. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. 2 My help [cometh] from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.” ~ Psalms 121:1-2

Jehovah Magen is The Lord My Shield. As children of God, we have an invisible shield around us that people of the world can’t see. The devil is constantly seeking to steal, kill, and destroy that which is of God (John 10:10). Make no mistake about it, if your light for Jesus is shining for others to see he wants to extinguish it in any way he can. That is why renewing your mind and putting on the full armor of God daily is so essential (Romans 12:2; Ephesians 6:10-18). We can also know Jehovah Magen is our shield. I can’t even imagine how many attacks He has prevented from ever taking place on our behalf. I am thankful that God equips us with an armor to withstand the wiles of the devil (Ephesians 6:11) and provides Himself as a shield in our defense! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

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We live in a time when peaceful words are twisted into reasons for contention. People in powerful positions speak words of unity and they are manipulated beyond recognition. We live in a world of darkness. True peace comes from Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit. It is so important to renew ourselves daily in His Word and not get lost in the chaos of the darkness. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.” ~ Psalm 120:7

Jehovah Kanna Shemo is The Lord Whose Name is Jealous. It seems there are never enough hours in the day and too often we end up putting things before our Father. Our jobs, our families, even our Facebook time. Jehovah Kanna Shemo tells us He is a jealous God. It is so important to put Him first. Those hours you are trying to stretch out and are becoming discouraged because you can’t do it all, He holds the key to balancing it all out. That burden that is weighing you down because it is too heavy, He is waiting for you to stop and give it to Him to carry. His shoulders were made to carry much more than ours. That problem you just can’t come up with a solution for, He already has the answer. Jehovah Kanna Shemo’s jealously comes out of a place of love. He should come first in our life. When we make Him the head and spend time in His presence everyday, He will guide us in everything else. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

When I read today’s verse it made my heart sad. The world is full of wickedness and evil right now. So many have blind eyes and stopped up ears. Be the light in the darkness. Pray for God to soften hearts and use the light shining from us to break through their darkness that they may receive His Word before it’s too late. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes.” ~ Psalm 119:155

Jehovah Ha-Melech is The Lord, The King. As we celebrate our freedom today, I am thankful for the King of Kings that has set the captives free! There are so many things going wrong in the world today, but Jehovah Ha-Melech is the Lord Our King. He is still on the throne, He is still in control, He is still calling His children into holiness, and the lost to salvation. He is calling, can you hear Him? 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I usually post the daily Scripture based on where I have already past or up to on my reading this year through the Bible. However, today is the 4th of July, our Independence Day here in America. I was reflecting on freedom. My heart was grieved as I watched rioting destroy so many places across this great land under the cloak of freedom. The murder of the unborn has risen to alarming numbers, but yet the masses aren’t crying out for their lives. In so many places all I see is evil an destruction, groups of people being pitted against each other. Today’s verse struck me deep in my spirit as I thought on all of these things.

It is so important to draw close to God right now and allow the Holy Spirit to give you spiritual eyes to see and spiritual ears to hear. You must have a discernment that can only come from God. His light should be shining through us during this season. We should not be operating from a place of maliciousness. We should not be taking a stance of fear, but boldly be speaking out against the the things that are not of God. We should be speaking life and not death over our families, this country, and it’s leadership. We should be praying without ceasing. We should be refreshing ourselves in God’s Word daily!

We are servants of our most high God and it is time His children stood up and sent His Word forth and started declaring His light over this darkness. We are in the end times. The devil knows this and he is set on pulling everyone he can into hell with him. We are here for such a time as this to let the world know you don’t have to burn with him. There is a peace in the chaos. There is a calm in the storm. There is blood that will set you free and His name is Jesus. Rise up, brothers and sisters, rise up! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.” ~ 1Peter 2:16

Jehovah Hashopet is The Lord, The Judge. I was meditating on this verse this evening. Many times in life we expend energy on battles that we don’t even need to fight. People like to talk and we feel compelled to defend our name, but Jehovah Hashopet is the ultimate judge and He sees what people don’t. He hears the conversations whispered in secret places and knows what is hidden. I believe He will bring to light what is hidden in the dark. His judgement is pure and right. This name of God also made me think of the judgement seat of Christ where the saved and unsaved will be judged. It made me want to cry out, “Are you ready?” 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

This verse hit me in my spirit! The New King James Translation says, “My eyes are awake through the night watches, That I may meditate on Your word.” The meditating on God’s Word is so important. During these times when I find myself meditating on His Word I often find God meets me there with His revelation into them. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.” ~ Psalm 119:148

Elohe Yakob is The God of Jacob. When I read this verse I think of how blessed we are to be grafted in as sons and daughters to God. He knows our ever need, He hears us when we are in trouble, He fights battles for us that we can’t even see! Elohe Yakob, the God of Jacob is our God too. Jesus paid a high price through His blood for us to be a part of that family. It doesn’t matter what you were born into here in earth, your Father is King. You have a lineage of royalty. Start seeing yourself through God’s eyes, start walking with the confidence of a child of God. I have been so swollen lately from water and just feeling down, as I wrote this I heard God saying read it again daughter! I am so thankful to be a daughter of God! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgaln

I want to be teachable! Every day I pray for wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. I never want to be at a place where I have stopped learning. Teach me Lord, grow Your daughter, expand me in You! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes.” ~ Psalm 119:135

Jehovah Hoshiah is O Lord, Save. I know, it seems like I say it with every name, but I am so thankful for this name! I look back at my life and I’ve caused some real messes. The Lord could have easily said, you caused this one you need to clean up but, God’s mercy and grace swept in every single time and set me back in track. The Holy Spirit ministered to my heart EACH time and He saved me from whatever I’d gotten myself into. That’s not to say there weren’t consequences of some kind, most of which were emotional and financial, but even in those He helps us through them. That emotional damage is something He is still healing within me, but not once has He ever left me alone. Yes, Jehovah Hoshiah is a name I am so thankful. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

There is always going to be someone against us. Just this morning I prayed for God to bless those who were against me, including those secretly trying to come against me. I want to continue following God and His plan for my life, I have no time to worry about anyone who’s motives aren’t pure. God may have revealed them to me, but I can trust He’s in control. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.” Psalm 119:134

Jehovah Elohim Tsaba is Lord God of Hosts. I have an online conference this evening so I used my lunch break to study today’s name for God. God had an on-time word for His daughter! I had been having a troubling in my spirit concerning something and through this name He told me to let it go, He had me covered. I don’t have to concern myself or worry about what is being said against me behind my back because I have a God that watches out for me and He is Jehovah Elohim Tsaba, the Lord God of Hosts. I love this passage from Tony Evans, Praying Through The Names of God, “Armies bow before you. No weapon is stronger than you. No strategy can outwit you. No enemy can overrun you. I bless you, Jehovah Elohim Tsaba, as you command the armies to act on our behalf.” It doesn’t matter what or who you face today, if you are a child of God, He has you completely. Nothing can touch you that He doesn’t allow and if He allows it, He has a reason and plan behind it that is working out greater than you can imagine. Go forth resting in that knowledge today! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

So many times in life I’ve slipped. My Father has been so gracious and so full of mercy as I learned and He pulled me back onto His path. At this time in my life, I feel a sense of urgency to follow the path He has ordained for me. I pray Psalm 119:133 from the heart. We are living in the end days and I want to do the work for my Father’s Kingdom that has for me to do! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.” ~ Psalm 119:133

Jehovah Goelekh is The Lord Your Redeemer. I am thankful for this name. It is because of our Redeemer, Jehovah Goelekh, that we can face tomorrow. As I read about this name I just felt an urge to praise the Lord. The song Redeemer began to ring through my spirit. “My Redeemer lives Because He lives I can face tomorrow.” No matter what you are facing, your Redeemer lives! Because of that YOU CAN FACE TOMORROW! That deserves a praise shout! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I am so thankful for the Lord shining His light on my life and shining it through me for others to see. I praise You Lord for the understanding you give in Your Word and the wisdom you bless your children with. I could not go a day without the guidance of the sweet Holy Spirit in my life! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.” ~ Psalm 119:130

Elohei Haelohim is The God of Gods. There is power in this name! He is all knowing, mighty and awesome. There is nothing He can’t do! There is no problem He can’t handle, no need He can’t meet. We may live in a time of chaos and uncertainty, but He is the calm in the midst of it. It is His Word that foretold the days we are living in. He is Elohei Haelohim, God of Gods and He is in control. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I LOVE today’s verse! I pray for understanding daily as I read our Father’s Word. He has so many hidden treasures within those pages and I am always finding an on-time Word just for me absolutely when I need it most. It is amazing how our Father works and the moving of the Holy Spirit. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.” Psalm 119:125

Ruach Elohim is Spirit of God. I find so much peace in this name for God. When reading about this name I read how in Genesis 1:2, the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the water as He created the earth. That same spirit is alive today and has the same power it had in the Old Testament. God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. When Jesus died, He left us the Holy Spirit to comfort us. He prays on our behalf in an utterance the devil can’t understand. There is so much power in the Spirit of God, Ruach Elohim. Are you tapping into that power? 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I felt this verse deep in my soul as I read it. I am feeling a shift deep in my spirit as God is drawing me closer to Him. That shift is causing a radical outward change as He is changing mindsets and breaking strongholds. He is giving me a boldness to walk in the anointing He has over my life and to speak the Words the Holy Spirit gives me. So for those who say, “you have changed.” Yes I have, I serve an awesomely big God so when He grabs hold of you in a real and personal way, you are going to see radical change. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.” ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Huios tou Theou is The Son of God. I am so thankful for this name! It was Huios tou Theou that took human form, died a horrific death, and three days later defeated death so that our sins could be forgiven! It was His blood that allowed us to be grafted in as sons and daughters to the one true God! Oh the power behind Huios tou Theou! He sets the captives free! He heals the sick! There’s power in His blood! His very name makes demons tremble. And He wants a relationship with me and with you. Oh my heart, that should make you shout praises to His name! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

You have a secret hiding place to take refuge from the world when you are weary, a place of protection. We also have the Word of God to guide us when we feel lost. When life has you twisted and worn, retreat to your Father and spend a little times resting in His presence and renewing yourself in His Word. You will be amazed at how much better you feel! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.” ~ Psalm 119:114

Jehovah Malakh is The Angel Of The Lord. I am thankful that the Lord never leaves us alone. The Lord sent Jehovah Malakh to Hagar just when she thought things were hopeless. As I watched the water in this picture and thought about the story of Hagar, I felt my spirit revive. I can’t tell you the times I have heard my momma pray for the angels to set around me for protection and this evening I learn about The Angel of The Lord, Jehovah Malakh. God is so good to us, I love learning about His names. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The Word of God is a road map to live by. It will shed the light on any and every problem you could ever encounter and the Holy Spirit can guide you directly to the answer you are seeking. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” ~ Psalm 119:105

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Jehovah Adon Kol Ha-arets is The Lord, The Lord of All The Earth. I stand in awe at this name. We serve a God that created it all. The trees, the mountains, the valleys, the very air that we breathe. He is Jehovah Adon Kol Ha-arets, Lord over all and He thought there needed to be a “me” and a “you”. He created us with a purpose in mind and on purpose. I don’t know where you are in your life, but I feel like someone needs to hear and know you matter! God knew you before you were ever born and He had a plan for your life! He wants so much more for you than you even want for yourself. He is Lord of all the earth and He wanted you in it. He has a special assignment for you in His Kingdom, something that needs your special touch. Pray about it if you don’t know what that assignment is, but don’t you dare give up. He hears your prayers and He is catching your tears. Jehovah Adon Kol Ha-arets is Lord of all the earth, is there anything too hard for Him? Absolutely not! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Thank You Lord for Your wisdom! You will gain so much understanding by taking time to meditate on God’s Word. The Holy Spirit is the best teacher! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“98 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they [are] ever with me. 99 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies [are] my meditation.” ~ Psalms 119:98-99

Peleh Yo’etz is Wonderful Counselor. Jesus fulfilled this verse in Isaiah and became our Wonderful Counselor, Peleh Yo’etz. I read about this name in awe. Our Father always knows just what we need. My prayers lately have been very specific and in part asking for the Holy Spirit’s guidance and here I am reading about our Wonderful Counselor. Peleh Yo’etz is a guiding light in a dark world. He is peace in chaos. All you have to do is seek His counsel and He is so happy to give it. His guidance is not like that of the world and the results aren’t as they would expect, but oh the peace and joy you will find when you listen to His voice. We are blessed with a Counselor on call 24/7 and He will provide just what your heart needs. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Are you going through something heavy at this time in your life? There is strength in God’s Word. There is also great power in praise and worship. As you begin to lift your hands up to Him, that heaviness starts to lift from your soul. Cast your burdens at His feet in prayer and watch things change. It may not always be the change you expected or even wanted, but it will always be the change you needed. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word.” ~ Psalm 119:28

Jehovah Mauzzi is The Lord My Fortress. As I watch the news and see the things happening in the world around me, I am so thankful for a fortress to protect me and shield me from the things going on. That fortress is Jehovah Mauzzi. I don’t have to worry because I’m protected. There is no fear because I’m safe within His walls. We are living in the end days the Bible speaks of, it’s being played out right before our eyes. It’s never been more important than now to put on the armor of God daily, but we also can take refuge in His fortress and know we are safe. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

People will often let you down in this life, but the Lord never will. Place your trust in Him and you will never be disappointed. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.” ~ Psalm 118:8

Elohim Tsebaoth is God of Host. This has been a difficult year for so many, my family included. The last several months have been especially hard. With each blow, I keep saying how much more Lord? I heard Him this weekend saying I’m drawing You closer to Me to prepare you for things to come. I started to reflect on the things that have happen and how God has carried my family through, how He has carried me through.

I remember a time when the devil had almost convinced me life wasn’t worth going on, my ex even chimed in agreeing with him. But God. Elohim Tsebaoth had gone before me with an army of angels surrounding me, ministering to me, and speaking life over me. The devil didn’t win and neither did my ex, I got out of that highly toxic emotionally abusive relationship. I was reading “Praying Through The Names of God” by Tony Evans and he says, “Because of you and what you have already accomplished for me at Calvary, I don’t fight for victory—I fight from victory.” How awesome is that? The victory is already ours because Elohim Tsebaoth the God of Host goes before us and secures it on our behalf. That just makes my spirit soar with the highest praise! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

This verse made my heart smile and spoke to me on such a personal level. The Lord listens when His children call! Whatever your need is, cry out to you Father today, He’s listening! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.” Psalm 118:5

Jehovah Elohim Ab is The Lord God of Your Forefathers. Yesterday on our car ride out of town we were watching the clouds. My niece ask us who created God. I said He has always been, He is the I Am, and has always been since the beginning of time. That is really something for a child to wrap their mind around.

This morning I was reflecting on this beautiful name of God, Jehovah Elohim Ab. I see so much division and conflict in the world it is definitely a sign of the end days, but as I read this name it makes me want to scream we all created by the same God doesn’t that make us one. Ahhh. But now we are separated by darkness and light. You can’t physically see that separation and not everyone that calls themselves good is good. It has never been more important to pray for God’s discernment. I am thankful to read about Jehovah Elohim Ab this morning and the reminder He is Lord God of our Forefathers. The Bible is our history book. I love the nuggets of gold our Father has hidden in those pages! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Let everyone and everything lift their voice in praise to our Lord. From coast to coast and nation to nation, His mercy and truth endure the forever! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 O praise the Lord, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people. 2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the Lord endureth for ever. Praise ye the Lord.” 117:1-2

Elohei Chasdi is God of My Kindness, Goodness. and Faithfulness. I am so thankful for this name! He is so faithful and so good to me. All I can do is give Him such high praise, He never lets me go. His kindness and goodness follow me wherever I go. I am blessed to be His daughter! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

So many people we love so dear passing lately. They are just as precious to Him, I love knowing that. We will see our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ again! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” ~ Psalm 116:15

El Nose is The God Who Forgives. So many times I’ve fallen and God has never once not extended His hand to pick me up. In tears today, I realized I am harder on myself than anyone else could possibly be on me. Our Father is so good, He always knows just what we need. I sat on the bed to study, still beating my self up over a difficult day. Once again my Loving Father speaks to me through these many names I’ve been studying. El Nose. He is the God who forgives and so often in life I can’t forgive myself for the mistakes I make or the imperfections in me.

Wow. I just sat in His presence. I am a child of God. If you are a born again believer, you are a child of God. We have been set free of self condemnation, fear, sin… oh my goodness, the list is endless. It is okay when I mess up, it’s okay if I’m not perfect because I’m still forgiven. I’m never going to be perfect. I’m learning and that’s okay. What are you beating yourself up over? Not bring the perfect parent, employee, sibling, child, or whatever?! It’s okay. Forgive yourself, like God forgives you. Perhaps you are someone who has wandered away from God and you think you’ve slipped too far to come home. He’s saying come home. He forgives you, just come home. El Nose, how awesome to serve a God who forgives! 💛 | Chelle, #f8ithgal

This verse just made my heart sing. God works in realms we cannot see. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the Lord.” ~ Psalm 113:9

Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh is The Eternal, All Sufficient God. He is the God who is I Am Who I Am. Today was one of those days where I felt like I couldn’t do anything right. My imperfections were glaring at me. Now it is after 8 in the evening and I’m just finally sitting down to read and write and I open up to Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh. Once again my heart smiles. I don’t have to have it all together at all times, I’m a work in progress. I don’t always have to have all the answers. I don’t even have to worry about having the right resources. Why? Because I serve a God that already has all the answers. He has all the resources I need. He directs and guides my path. The Holy Spirit imparts wisdom. He is I Am. He has all I could ever need. Oh daughter why do you worry so, why do you push yourself so hard? Lean into Me! Perhaps someone else needs that reminder tonight. We serve Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh. He is I Am and He is all that we need. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

When you carry the anointing of God on your life you don’t have to worry about those that come against you. In fact, you should pray for them. Today’s verse clearly warns not to touch His anointed or do His prophets harm. God has been so merciful in my life, I pray they find that same mercy. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“[Saying], Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.” ~ Psalm 105:15

Jehovah Machsi is The Lord My Refuge. Oh the power in this name! I’ve said it so many times, life is hard! Yesterday was a “migraine” day for me. I struggled to just get through it. Today it seemed things were pouring in on me faster than I could keep up. By the evening, I was just weary. I didn’t even feeling writing this blog, but I pressed on and found Jehovah Machsi. My heart smiled, the Lord is our refuge and our safe place. When life has us filled with anxiety and worry, when fear comes knocking, we can retreat into the safety of our Father. He is our refuge when life is hard. He is our protection, the place where we can’t be touched by the troubles of the world. That causes my spirit to sing this evening and praise Jehovah Machsi, The Lord my Refuge! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

This has been on my heart so much, seek the Lord. Seek Him and His strength and wisdom through every single thing you go through. Continue seeking Him through the good and the bad. The enemy will often use your winning season to convince you that you don’t need to pray as much, read as much. You need Him even more then to make sure you stay the course! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore.” ~ Psalm 105:4

I was thinking about everything going on in our nation. It is as if the devil is a puppeteer pulling strings and people are blinding reacting. Looting and riots are a long way from peaceful protest, how did we go so far in the wrong direction? I saw two women arrested for standing up for the lives of the unborn, while looters take over other cities. We’ve watched a pandemic spread across the world. We hear of earthquakes, and locus swarms destroying like we have never seen before. How can they not see the time in which we live? How can they not know these are the end days the Bible speaks of? Poppa, help me understand.

He spoke to my heart so clearly. They are spiritually blind. Their ears are stopped up. Pray for them daughter, pray. “But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.” 1 Corinthians 2:14 It grieved my heart to think of so many spiritually blind. If it grieved my heart, can you imagine how much more it grieves our Father’s heart? I’ve seen things from from “Christian” people that I know grieved the Holy Spirit. They were absolutely convinced they were right. There was a time I too would have jumped right in, but now I stop and pray and ask for the Holy Spirit to remove any blinders, unstop my ears, give me discernment. I don’t want to fall prey to the devil’s tricks again.

We have to put on the full armor of God daily, because the devil is seeking to destroy God’s army. He’s not trying to destroy the mass of people already following after him. He’s seeking to destroy the light that threatens to smother is darkness. I don’t know where you stand on any issue, but I encourage you to seek God daily, renew your mind daily, and if you don’t have the gift of the Holy Spirit, pray for it. Pray for your fellow brother and sisters, our nation, and our world. Pray for the lost and misguided, that they will see the light through the darkness and come to know Jesus before their time on earth ends. Just pray. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

But God. He has been my help every single time my foot slips. I am so thankful He never leaves us! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“17 Unless the LORD [had been] my help, my soul had almost dwelt in silence. 18 When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up. 19 In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.” ~ Psalms 94:17-19

‘Or Goyim is A Light To The Nations. Oh how we need the light of ‘Or Goyim right now! As I studying this evening, this name just touched my soul. There is so much darkness in the world. It is spreading across our nation and tearing families apart at an alarming rate. You see the powers of darkness at work in other nations as well. God is the light in this darkness for His children. We need to allow that light to transcend through us and give others hope. The devil is a liar and he wants the world to see no hope. He wants them to feel nothing but despair and loss. We need to let the world know there is hope and His name is Jesus. It is so easy to get overwhelmed, but ‘Or Goyim is shining through the despair and He is A Light To The Nations. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I am thankful that the Lord loves us enough to chastise us when we are wrong. That correction from the Holy Spirit is one way we grow. I never want to be stagnant in my relationship with God. I’m not always right, but I’m teachable. God mold me, more of You and less of me! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“12 Blessed [is] the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy law; 13 That thou mayest give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit be digged for the wicked. 14 For the LORD will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance.” ~ Psalms 94: 12-14

Jehovah Sali is The Lord My Rock. He keeps me grounded when the world around me is in complete unrest. He gives me discernment and guidance in these troubling times. When things in life seem unsteady He holds me in place and gives me perfect peace. I am thankful for Jehovah Sali, The Lord My Rock. I could not get through this life without Him. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

These verses was right on time for me today and really spoke to my heart. You are never too old for God to use you. I don’t care at what age you came to Him in life He has a plan for your life and it is never too late for you to walk into it. He knew you before you were born, He knew every twist and turn you’d make, He took all of that into account when He mapped out your destiny. Believe that! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

^“13 Those that be planted in the house of the Lordshall flourish in the courts of our God. ¹⁴ They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing; ¹⁵ To shew that the Lord is upright: he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.” ~ Psalms 92:13-15

Jehovah Maginnenu is The Lord Our Defense. This name, all I can do is give God praise as I read it. He sees things I can’t see, He knows things I can’t possibly know, He defends me when I don’t even know I need defending! When He removes people from my circle, He has a reason. When He closes doors, it’s for my good. He is all knowing and He always has my best interest in mind. Are you hurt over a relationship ending? Maybe a trusted friend left your circle and you just can’t grasp why. Perhaps a door closed to a venture you just knew was right. Look up child of God. Talk to Your Father about it, He has probably defending you in ways and in realms you weren’t even aware of. Trust He’s working it all out for your good and His glory! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I am so thankful to have the Lord as my refuge. I love the promise of these three voices. Did you know you have angels watching over you? We are so blessed to be children of THE King! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“9 Because thou hast made the LORD, [which is] my refuge, [even] the most High, thy habitation; 10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. 11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.” ~ Psalms 91:9-11

Jehovah Elohim is Lord God. I am in awe of my God. It’s been a rough few months but one thing I can tell you through it all is God is faithful. I sat down to study the names of God this evening and Jehovah Elohim just really spoke to my heart. He is our Lord God, he created the heaven and earth. That same God knew me I was ever born. He knew every single poor decision I’d ever make and yet still He loved me enough to send His son to die for my sins. He loved me enough to call me daughter. He loved me enough to have a special calling on my life. Nothing I did changed any of that. In fact, it added to my testimony for where He was taking me. Yes it’s been a difficult few months, but Jehovah Elohim has held my hand and many times lifted my head through it. Lord God above I thank you and all that He has done for me He can do for you too. All you have to do is humble yourself and call on His name. He’s waiting… 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

We see a lot of things in the world, but we have no fear in Jesus! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; [nor] for the arrow [that] flieth by day; 6 [Nor] for the pestilence [that] walketh in darkness; [nor] for the destruction [that] wasteth at noonday. 7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; [but] it shall not come nigh thee.” ~ Psalms 91::5-7

Elohei Marom is God on High. This name just causes praise and worship to spill out from within in me. It reminds me of the song “Lord I Lift Your Name on High.” He is so worthy of our praise. He sits so high yet He gave His son to save us and adopt us into His family. When I look back on my life and all the times I’ve fallen, so unworthy of a God so big. Yet he reached down and pulled me back up. Elohim Marom just makes my heart sing, thank You our God on High! 💛 ~ #f8ithgal

Don’t be bothered by the noise around you. Press into God and allow Him to be your shield today. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, [and] from the noisome pestilence. 4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth [shall be thy] shield and buckler.” ~ Psalms 91:3-4

Jehovah Gibbor Milchamah is The Lord Mighty in Battle. I looked at the calendar and sighed. It’s only Tuesday, really?! Poppa, I feel like the waters are overtaking me. There aren’t enough hours in the day, at least in a work day. I got off and began to read about the names of God. “Who is this King of glory…” I find an instant smile as I continued to read this familiar Scripture, “The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.” Psalm 24:8 I wasn’t in a physical battle, I was in a mental battle. This mental battle was causing physical symptoms as I felt my head pounding. Tonight’s name for God was giving me a renewing of my mind, a reminder that Jehovah Gibbor Milchamah is our Lord Mighty in Battle. It doesn’t matter the kind of battle, He fights for us. It can be a real physical battle, it can be an emotional or mental battle, it can be a custody battle. He fights for His children. My battle was one of my mind, pushing myself harder than time allowed and then being upset with myself over my performance. God was saying give it to me. How many know you can do far more through Him than you can on your own? *** smiles *** “Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.” 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I am so thankful I have that secret place to dwell. It’s okay if I have a bad day because God is my refuge and fortress, the place I go to be protected and mend from it all. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the LORD, [He is] my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.” Psalms 91:1-2

God’s been speaking to me a lot about light and darkness. We are to be a light in a dark world, but the two can’t co-exist as one happy family. Darkness is always going to strive against the light. I was recalling a conversation last night where I was told I had “changed.” I was starting to hear too much from God. Essentially too much of my talk and time centered around God and I was a little on the crazy side to think someone in this day and time could actually communicate with God. That conversation haunted me for a long time. Now, it saddens me. How sad that he was missing out on such an intimate relationship with God. I find it heartbreaking that he didn’t believe the gift of the Holy Spirit was something he could have too and that he too could hear God’s voice if only he’d seek that personal relationship with him. He’s right, I had changed. I was growing in my relationship with God and well, he wasn’t growing at all.

God continues to shrink my circle. The last few days he has impressed upon me “Kingdom minded.” That just keeps coming to mind. He’s bringing people into my circle that are Kingdom minded. People that put Him first, people that will help me grow and propel me toward my destiny. He has confirmed it and reconfirmed it. (He almost had to put it in bright lights for this daughter of His.) Tonight He spoke something to my heart that I wanted to share with you single ladies. The man who wins my heart has to, of course, put God first. But He told me something else, Look to Me daughter. Get lost in Me. That’s where he will find you, in Me. How special is that y’all?! Ladies, we need to be so focused on our Father that anyone who tries to get to our heart has to go through Him to gain access to it. Now that’s something to think on. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Another great promise found nestled within God’s Word. When you meditate on His Word day and night you will flourish like a tree planted by the river. You are feeding your mind daily. You are cleansing and renewing it at the same time. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 Blessed [is] the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight [is] in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. 4 The ungodly [are] not so: but [are] like the chaff which the wind driveth away.” ~ Psalms 1:1-4

As I read this Scripture, the thing that stood out the most was “but let them not turn again to folly.” Then I look at what is going in around us today. I read through my timeline and see such hate from every direction. Verse 9 says, “Surely his salvation [is] nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.” I hear so many calling for prayers of peace, it needs to start with prayers of repentance. We have returned to folly. Looting and riots. God is not in destruction. Glory can’t dwell until forgiveness is given. Salvation is surely nigh to those that fear the Lord. That is where it needs to begin, the Holy Spirit is grieved by what He sees. The devil is blinding so many, we need to pray for those blinders to be removed and manipulation to stop. God’s children should be a beacon of light and hope during this time. His peace should radiate out from us. We are to be in the world but not of the world. Child of God, you should be able to find peace from this storm in Him even though your heart grieves at the injustice of the things going on because He is your refuge from it. However, the raging storm on the outside, it’s being fed by evil and there cannot be lasting peace in that. Your peace has to come from your Father, it’s going to be on the inside during and it’s going to be a peace the world can’t understand. That was just really on my heart today, I pray it blesses someone. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“8 I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly. 9 Surely his salvation [is] nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.” ~ Psalms 85:8-9

Dark and light do not mix. Period. There is a lot of craziness going on right now. Read the Bible, it’s the end days playing out. Society is going to urge you to fit in, but you were born again to be set apart. You are to be a light in the darkness, not to conform to it. Stand firm on the Word of God. Don’t for one minute dim your light for their sin. Some will hate you just because of the light that shines from within you. It’s okay, those aren’t your people. Pray for them and allow that door to close, but you go on shining anyways. Jesus had huge crowds around Him, but a small trusted circle. Don’t be discouraged when you find yours growing smaller, trust Him as His light through you shines brighter. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“14 I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. 15 I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. 16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.” ~ John 17:14-16

Elohe Tsadeki is God of My Righteousness. Everything good, everything right flows through and from God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 tells us, “For he hath made him [to be] sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” How blessed we are to be washed in the blood of Jesus. Elohe Tsadeki, this name just makes my heart sing. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

So much promise in these verses! God is our shield, He gives grace and glory, and “no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.” What a promise! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“9 Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed. 10 For a day in thy courts [is] better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. 11 For the LORD God [is] a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good [thing] will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.” ~ Psalms 84:9-11

Jehovah Metsudhathi is The Lord My High Tower. Have you ever had a day where nothing goes right, I mean from the time you get up it’s just one thing after another going wrong? Today was that day for me. I stopped at one point and cried, “Poppa, I just can’t handle one more thing going wrong today!” Later I mumbled something passing by my mom and she prayed over me. Then this evening I read about Jehovah Metsudhathi and my heart just smiled. Praying Through The Names of God by Tony Evans says, “Jehovah Metsudhathi, I often feel squeezed by life’s demands and pressures, and I forget to put my trust in you. God, I’m sorry for being so shortsighted and letting my trials and fears overwhelm my thoughts to such a degree that I neglect to run to you, my high tower, with every need I have.” That was me today! I let my circumstance overwhelm me instead of taking refuge in Jehovah Metsudhathi my high tower! I called out to Him when I was overwhelmed but I didn’t really seek refuge in Him. I could have avoided the tension, the headache, the stress… all I had to do was give it to Him AND take refuge in Him. What can you give to Jehovah Metsudhathi this evening? God is your high tower. He is your refuge my friend, rest there tonight. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

These Scriptures really spoke to my heart. Speak life. Think on things of God. Evil can be all around us, but we have nothing to fear because we are rooted in Him. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“3 My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart [shall be] of understanding. 4 I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp. 5 Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, [when] the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?” ~ Psalms 49:3-5

“I feel like the waters are overtaking me Poppa,” I don’t know how many times I rattled that off today. By lunch I could feel my head starting to pound just behind my eye and nausea just starting to set in, a migraine trying to take form. I pressed on through my day, not at all satisfied with what I had left unaccomplished at the end of it. My list of things I want to do is always much larger than the hours of time in a day allows. I also tend to put a high amount of pressure on myself to be the best, do the best, maintain the best, take care of everyone, help everyone, I’m starting to see a pattern here. What people on the outside looking in do not see is the pressure I put on myself, but my Father sees. You know what else He sees? My heart. As I got off of work, a crazy storm was blowing in. It rained so hard it looked like a creek was running down our sidewalk. Our power went out and I sat in the dark listening to the rain. Reflecting on my day and what to write.

Twice today as I was completely overwhelmed and the “waters” were threatening to overtake me God threw out “lifelines” to remind me 1. People appreciate me and what I do and how I do it and 2. I’m not alone. Child of God, do you realize God is working in your behalf in realms you cannot see? I merely mentioned something to someone in passing and God placed me on their heart. She reached out at the perfect time today, barely even knows me, to check on me. That’s God. The devil likes to make you think you are overwhelmed, the waters are going to overtake you. He is a liar! “When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.” Isaiah 43:2 Those waters may get deep, but they will not overtake you. Trust that tonight. God has you, rest in that my friends. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Sometimes when things are going completely crazy around me God tells me to just be still and know He is God. Perhaps someone else needs that reminder this morning. It doesn’t matter what things look like or what that report given says, He is still God. Period. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.” ~ Psalm 46:10

Elohim Bashamayim is God in Heaven. He rules over all. There is nothing too hard for Him. As His children, His favor rest over us. His light shines down on us. Lord, I want Your light to shine through me so bright that all who see me want that light, Your light in their lives. Help me to reflect Your light outwards to others in Jesus name. Amen! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Always and forever, God is our refuge, strength, and help. Call on Him, lean into Him, and allow Him to shelter you through life’s storms! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” ~ Psalm 46:1

Ben Elohim is The Son go God. Thank You Jesus for this name! Without Him we would not have the forgiveness of our sins and we would not be grafted into the Kingdom of God. We thank You Lord for Ben Elohim, your Son and the one who’s blood sets us free. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

This is another good Scripture the Lord tends to bring to my mind when the waters of depression try to overtake me. There are times you have to praise God until those waters that are trying to flood your mind and invade your thoughts recede. Oh child of God, praise Him, He is the health of your countenance! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, [who is] the health of my countenance, and my God.” ~ Psalm 42:11

May was an absolutely brutal month for my family and so many people I know. There was so much heartbreak. Sickness and death touched almost everyone I know. Just devastating life altering events touched my family and others. Yes, it was a brutal month. I sat down to write this and thought Poppa I’m tired. It was beyond tired, I was absolutely wore out and it’s only Monday! I began to reflect back on last month and the many urgent prayer request I’d sent to my trusted anointed prayer warriors. People who don’t know me were probably starting to question how so much could happen to one family. The devil was indeed attacking my family hard. I was emotionally spent, but then God brought to mind Matthew 11:28-29. It’s okay that I’m tired, my Father has me. I can find rest in Him. Are you tired too? Give your Father whatever is troubling you and find rest in Him tonight. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

It is so important to renew our minds daily and listen to the Holy Spirit’s guidance so that we are not led astray from the things going on in our world today. We need to allow God’s light to shine through us, it is the only way to combat darkness. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!” ~ Isaiah 5:20

Melek Kabowd is King of Glory. Psalms 24 and the King of Glory is one the Lord brings to my mind a lot so this name for God is special to me. When things start to get too hard for me to handle, He seems to bring me back here and say, Who is the King of Glory? I am, is there nothing I cannot do?! Whatever you are facing, “Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.” Melek Kabowd will come in! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 [[A Psalm of David.]] The earth [is] the LORD’S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. 2 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods. 3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? 4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. 5 He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation. 6 This [is] the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah. 7 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. 8 Who [is] this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. 9 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift [them] up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. 10 Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he [is] the King of glory. Selah.” ~ Psalms 24:1-10

Our country is in a complete state of unrest. People are calling for prayers of peace and we certainly need peace right now. The devil is using our country as a playground. We need to pray for revival to sweep across our nation. The devil is a liar. He takes a tiny portion of the truth and twist it until it is almost unrecognizable. He whispers in the ears of people caught off guard and stirs up violence, turning peaceful protest into vengeful riots. He knows the word of God better than most Christians and he knows how to manipulate circumstance. If you are not renewing your mind and equipped with the full armor of God it is easy to be deceived by what you see and hear. We need to pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit that is leading people to God. We need to pray for blinders to be removed and people to fall to their knees in repentance. Only when this happens can God truly heal our land and bring that peace our country is seeking. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“16 Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil; 17 Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. 18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. 19 If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land: 20 But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken [it].” ~ Isaiah 1:16-20

Elohim Misgab is God My Defense. I am so thankful that God is my defense. I don’t have to worry about who’s against me because I know God is for me. Nothing can touch me that He does not allow and if He He allows it, it has a purpose that He will turn around for my good and His glory. Oh child of God, don’t you worry for one second over who is against, who doesn’t like you, or how small your circle is. Elohim Misgab is your defense. Trust in Him. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

You can’t slide too far to turn back. The blood of Jesus covers you and your Father’s merciful hand is reaching out saying just come back home. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely: for mine anger is turned away from him.” ~ Hosea 14:4

Today was a hard day and I almost didn’t post this evening. Our Viking family (my hometown community where I grew up) lost a piece of its heart. I have cried so many tears, I think we all have. I went out this evening and watched a storm roll in. When I came back in, I mumbled no words Poppa; I have nothing. I sat on my bed looking at everyone’s post on FB. So much sorrow, tears rolling down my cheeks as I read my friends post. Then my loving Father reminded me He’s catching every single tear that falls. He sees our heartbreak not just now, but every single time it breaks. Not just the heartbreaks, but the disappointments, when we are wronged, He collects every single tear. I don’t know what you are going through, but God does. He sees your pain, He collects your tears, and He is working in unseen realms in your behalf. Hold on sweet child of God brighter days are coming. Praise Him through the pain and heartbreak, there is power in that praise and there is joy at the top of this mountain you’ve been climbing. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

As I read today’s Scripture verse, I can’t help but look around at our world today with great sadness. We are living in the end days and so many people are completely blind to it. That makes my heart sad. As God’s children it’s our responsibility to spread Hs light to as many people who will receive it. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“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.” ~ Hosea 4:6

Elohim Yachal is The God of Hope. Oh how I cling to this name of God. Our family has really had some trials recently, yet in the middle of them all has been God’s peace. There have been so many tears, but God also provided moments of joy. Whatever happens today is okay because we know who holds tomorrow. I don’t know how people live without God. He is my peace in the storm. He calms the waters that try to overtake me. He provides moments of laughter even with tears running down my cheeks. Elohim Yachal is The God of Hope, the world needs more of Him. He’s there, if only they would open their eyes to see and their hearts to believe. 💛 ~ Chelle, ##f8ithgal

I am so thankful for Jesus. He is truly our Wonderful Counsellor and our Prince of Peace. He is the wisdom that guides us through those storms that are so blinding we can’t see our path and the peace when the waters are raging around us. Thank You Father for Your Son and for the Holy Spirit He left with us. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” ~ Isaiah 9:6

Jehovah Elohim Yeshua is Lord God of My Salvation. As I studied tonight’s name for God there was a portion of prayer that just spoke to my heart, “Jehovah Elohim Yeshua, you are the Lord God of my salvation. You reign from heaven and rule on earth. You rescue those in need and bind up the brokenhearted.” Tony Evans from Praying Through The Names Of God” The verse for this name could not have been more perfect as I just could not hold the tears back all day. “O lord God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee:” Psalm 88:1 This heart, Poppa! People seem to peg me as an easy target to take advantage of. I have my Father’s heart, but what they don’t realize is I also have His protection. More tears. Cleansing tears daughter. But will they ever just stop? Will I ever be able to just look back and tears just not flood my soul?

The damage cannot be easily repaired, no quick fixes. Our Father cleanses those deep wounds and heals the damage. It’s kind of like that when Jehovah Elohim Yeshua saves our soul. It is more than a superficial change on the outside, He gets deep down into the parts no one can see. The parts you have hidden and begins an inward healing that is reflected on the outside. He cleanses those deep wounds and tends to them so lovingly. I am so thankful for Jehovah Elohim Yeshua and the patience He has had with this daughter of His. He is the Lord God of My Salvation and He is patiently cleansing those soul wounds as He prepares me for my destiny in Him. He will do the same for you! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Jesus was born of a virgin, God taking the form of man to save us from our sins. He suffered a horrific death, but then in 3 days death was defeated when He came up out of that grave. He did this for me and you so that we could have life through Him and have it more abundantly. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” ~ Isaiah 7:14

Elohei Mikkarov is God Who is Near. I love Jeremiah 23:23. God tells us He is Elohei Mikkarov, “Am I a God at hand, saith the LORD, and not a God afar off?” He is always right where we need Him, always on time. Even when we wonder away, all we have to do is call His name and He’s right there with arms open wide. We encounter so many hard things in life, I just don’t know how someone makes it without God. I don’t know about y’all, but I need Him near! I am thankful for Elohei Mikkarov, my God who is near! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I love these verses because it reminds me that God is so often protecting us when we can’t even see it! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“16 And he answered, Fear not: for they that [be] with us [are] more than they that [be] with them. 17 And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain [was] full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.” ~ 2 Kings 6:16-17

Chyahlooth is My Strength. There are not enough words to express how grateful I am for this name. Chyahlooth is my strength, He is your strength. When we are weak He is our strength. It doesn’t matter the mountain or the reason for the climb, He is our strength to climb it. Do you find your strength almost gone? Tap into the source that never ends. Allow Chyahlooth to strengthen you through whatever storm you are facing. You don’t have to waiver in the storm alone, He will strengthen you through it. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

So often we are looking for a great “sign” or a big “Word” from the Lord when He is speaking to us in that still small voice. We have to quiet our spirit long enough to her Him speaking to us. It is so important to set aside time to just listen, to just sit in His presence and listen for that still small voice to commune with your soul. I promise it will be the most peaceful and fulfilling time of your day. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“11 And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; [but] the LORD [was] not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; [but] the LORD [was] not in the earthquake: 12 And after the earthquake a fire; [but] the LORD [was] not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.” ~ 1 Kings 19:11-12

Jehovah Chereb is The Lord, The Sword. How awesome to serve a God that fights for us. He stands in the gap and defends us when we can’t defend ourselves. He fights for us in realms we can’t even see. Jehovah Chereb causes favor to move over us in ways people of the world can never understand. We are blessed to be covered and defended by Jehovah Chereb. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Here we see Elijah cry out to God for the same widow’s son from yesterday. With complete faith it He “cried unto the Lord, and said, O Lord my God, I pray thee, let this child’s soul come into him again. And the Lord heard the voice of Elijah; and the soul of the child came into him again, and he revived.” Lord, forgive me for any unbelief and give me that kind of faith! In Jesus name Amen!! 💛 ~

“21 And he stretched himself upon the child three times, and cried unto the LORD, and said, O LORD my God, I pray thee, let this child’s soul come into him again. 22 And the LORD heard the voice of Elijah; and the soul of the child came into him again, and he revived.” ~ 1 Kings 17:21-22

Going back into my archives for tonight’s pic to refresh my own spirit. The devil isn’t original. No, he picks a familiar area of weakness and attacks in it and then moves to an other and repeats the cycle. I am retaining fluid right now so when I looked in the mirror today I just wanted to cry. On top of feeling completely miserable I look like I’m pregnant and all I’m carrying is water. I felt defeated. Another headache, I couldn’t focus to read for the name of God. Poppa I’m just a mess I cried as looked through old pictures for something to blog. I stopped on the one you see tonight. I read the words again. I am so much more than the swollen reflection I see staring back at me. I am a blessed daughter of the King. He sees me as so much more than I often see myself. The devil doesn’t want us to see who we are in Christ because of the impact we will have for God’s Kingdom. He wants us bound and discouraged so that we aren’t shining God’s light to others. Not to tonight devil, not tonight. There’s just more of me to shine right now and a greater testimony on the other side once this water comes off. It’s all in how you look at it, so when you look in the mirror look through it with God’s eyes and you will see a whole different person looking back at you. 💛 ~ Chelle, 💕#f8ithgal

The Lord is so faithful. In the verses before this one, the widow tells the man of God she was getting ready to dress the last she had to make for her and her son to eat and die (verse 11-12). There was no more. He tells her to make it for him and then themselves and the barrel will not waste and the cruise of oil will not fail until the Lord sends rain again (verse 13-14). Verse 16 shows that coming to pass. The widow was obedient to what God had instructed through His servant and He provided a way when it looked like there was no way!

As I read this story this morning, I kept hearing the word “obedience.” He is still that same God today that saved her widow and son so many years ago. Today we actually have a direct line of communication to Him through the blood of His Son Jesus Christ. I do not know your situation or what you are lacking, but I do know it is not too great for God to provide. Are you listening and acting with an obedient heart? I think that is key to someone crying out to Him today. Open up to your Father, He longs to hear from you today. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And] the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by Elijah.” ~ 1 Kings 17:16

The enemy is seeking to destroy the greatness that lies within you. You are going to come across people that clash with your spirit. There’s nothing wrong with you, they are clashing with the light within you. Pray for discernment and renew your mind daily. Don’t allow the enemy to to discourage you. Don’t allow anyone to dull your shine. Ephesians 6:12 “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

As I read this verse, what came to mind was every thing done in secret comes to light. Press on. Don’t worry about those that say things that are untrue, God sees it all. That secret thing, be it good or bad, will handled by God. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this [is] the whole [duty] of man. 14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether [it be] good, or whether [it be] evil.” ~ Ecclesiastes 12: 13-14

Elohenu Olam is Everlasting God. It is often hard for our earthly minds to grasp a God that has no beginning and no end. I have deep rooted abandonment issues. I struggle with believing anyone comes into my life to stay, but there is one who will never leave. Psalm 48:14 says, “For this God [is] our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide [even] unto death.” Elohenu Olam wipes all of that fear of being abandoned away. He is our Everlasting God. He’s not going anywhere. I fall, He says get back up daughter. I can’t fall too far for His hand to reach. I try to run, He says come back home daughter. I can’t outrun Him. His love for me never fails it’s everlasting. His grace and mercy never run dry. That deserves a praise shout ! He is our God forever. No matter who leaves me, my God never will. No matter who fails me, my God never will. Elohenu Olam, He is our Everlasting God. You just have to give Him praise for that! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Praying brothers and sisters are so important. I can’t even tell you the value of having my sisters in Christ there for me to pull me up when I fell. There were times when they truly prayed me through. Priceless! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

‘9 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. 10 For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.” ~ Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

I believe in you! God created you on purpose and for a purpose. You are a unique, one of a kind God original. He has a special plan for your life! He has called you to succeed and not fail, to prosper at something special. Do you not know what it is? Ask Him. He loves one on one communication with His children. Seek Him, the Holy Spirit will guide guide you. Look up child of God, you Father is King. Don’t let this world bring you down, you are anything but ordinary. You are called to be set apart, walk in that knowing you are different and that’s what makes you so blessed! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I started to move on from this chapter, but this verse touched me so when I read it. Too often I bury myself in work and every day life and I never stop to enjoy it. This verse reminded me that I need to stop and enjoy the gift God has given me. He is so good to us, I am thankful for this morning reminder. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God.” ~ Ecclesiastes 3:13

Elohim Yakol is God The Most Able. I LOVE this name. I struggled all day. I could not keep up with anything. I should have been completely overwhelmed, but I just kept pressing. There was a time I would have been stressed to tears, but I simply wasn’t. The evening came and the devil thought he had dealt another blow, but God said eyes straight forward and do not be moved. Is He able friends? YES HE IS! Elohim Yakol says He is MOST able. I don’t know what you are going through, I have no idea what the odds are against you, and I may not have a clue what you are facing; but, what I do know is Elohim Yakol is God The Most Able! Don’t look at your circumstance, look at your God and trust Him to bring you through. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I truly believe it takes the discernment of the Lord at times to recognize the seasons mentioned in Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. Our humanly feelings make it so easy to carry one to the next and hard to just let go and enter another. But God. He is always faithful and the Holy Spirit is always there to guide. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.” ~ Ecclesiastes 3:8

Elohim Shophtim Ba-arets is The God Who Judges In The Earth. Anyone who reads the Word of God knows we are living in the end times. Praise the Lord for the grace and mercy He showers over His children. I would not want to face the judgement seat of Christ not having known Him as my personal Savior. To have that peace is reassuring, but having that one on one relationship with Him is life changing. Once you have that peace and that light He brings into your life you will never want to slip back into the darkness again. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I was always a sassy little thing growing up so the Lord really has to help His daughter as to when to just be silent. But then He also has to help me with when to speak because too often I remain silent in certain situations where I need to speak up. I am definitely a work in progress and so thankful for His patience with me. Can anyone else relate to that? 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;” ~ Ecclesiastes 3:7

El Simchath Gili is God My Exceeding Joy. Oh how thankful I am for this name for God. This is the 43rd name in this blog series. I had a really bad headache and took a couple of days of rest, but God still provided me with something to post during that time and allowed it to work out that way for a reason. Someone somewhere needed what He laid on my heart to post. The devil tried to steal my joy during those days, but El Simchath Gili is my exceeding joy and I praised Him through it. This name makes my heart sing and my soul lift praises to our most high God. The joy of the Lord is my strength and I will press on, won’t you press on with me?! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The Lord sure works with His daughter on this one! We have seasonal people in our lives and I try to hold on to them past their seasons. We also have people in our lives that the devil uses to harm us that the Lord never intended to be there or people the Lord simply told us to let go. The Lord sees and knows things we don’t. If the Holy Spirit is prompting distance or closing doors there is a reason we can’t see yet. The same thing goes for that promotion, that job, that property that is just out of reach. God sees all of those details we don’t and there is a reason for the delay. While we are fretting and worrying, He’s working it out in our favor. That job you lost, that relationship that ended… thank God for the season that just ended and praise Him for the one He’s about to open in Your favor. Renew your thinking, daily! (Reminder to myself today, thank You Holy Spirit❣️) 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;” ~ Ecclesiastes 3:6

The migraines have gotten better, but this week I had a stabbing pain behind my eye that was relentless. Today it led to a migraine that made me sick and put me in bed with emergency migraine meds and a frozen eye mask. I laid in bed in complete darkness. The pain so bad I couldn’t even focus my thoughts to pray. Holy Spirit, intercede for me. That’s the only thought I could muster. It seemed liked I laid there for hours with the pain pounding, yet only an hour later it had dulled enough for me to get up. I removed the eye mask and light came flooding in. The Lord used it to speak to my heart.

There is so much darkness in this world. The devil wants to keep God’s children bound in depression, sickness, debt, absolutely anything that takes their eyes off of God. In the darkness you lose hope. In the darkness you lose direction. In the darkness the devil steals your vision. God is light, in Him there is no darkness. I heard the Lord clearly tell me that today. The devil has blinded some people and stolen their hope. He is a liar and it’s time to put him in his place and take it back. It’s time to walk in the light as Christ is in the light. But how do I do that? It’s in the blood of Christ. Plead it over yourself, over your family and speak life. Speak life over yourself, speak life over your situation, speak life. It’s time to come out of the darkness and into the light. 💛 ~ Chelle #f8ithgal

In these difficult times, it is comforting to know that regardless the season the Holy Spirit will guide you through and hold you close when you are walking with God. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;” ~ Ecclesiastes 3:5

Sometimes it’s so tempting to quit. You’re facing a mountain so huge you think you can never climb it… you don’t even realize your half way up it. Your in a storm with blinding rains… you think you are drowning, but God is preparing you for a harvest. You feel like you are barely moving forward, but friend if you are moving at all you are winning because you haven’t given up. It’s not how fast you reach your destination, it’s the journey there that grows you. Keep pressing and remember Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

As I read today’s Scripture, I’m reminded of another that says joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5). There are going to be times to weep and mourn, it is impossible to get through life without them. But when you are a child of God, you have a Father to carry you through them and on the other side of those times are laughter and praise for the one who brought you through. Are you in the middle of a weeping time? Draw your strength from God and trust He’s bringing you through! He’s got you right in the palm of His hand and I promise He is catching every tear you cry. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;” ~ Ecclesiastes 3:4

Elohim Ozer Li is God My Helper. Hallelujah! I am so thankful for this name. I don’t know about you, but I need God as my helper. There are many days that I say, Lord I can’t do it without You! Life can be hard, but we have a God that never expects us to carry everything alone. We have a Father that loves for us to cast our cares on Him. He longs for that one on one communication with us. Elohim Ozer Li, God is my helper. He is your helper. You don’t have to do it all alone. That deserves a praise shout! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The Lord is our ultimate healer. He cleanses and heals those hidden hurts and emotional wounds that you don’t let any one else see. Those ones you often try to hide from yourself. Sometimes He has to bring us to a painful place, not in an attempt to hurt us, but to cleanse those wounds out so that true healing can take place. Don’t fight that process, pray and open your heart to God because He also provides comfort through it. That cleansing process is necessary before the rebuilding can take place. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;” Ecclesiastes 3:3

Jehovah El Emeth is Lord God of Truth. One of my daily prayers is for the Lord to continue to strengthen my gift of discernment. We live in a deceptive world, but we serve a God of truth. His Word is truth and knowledge in which we live by. I am thankful for God’s discernment. When your spirit quickens you that something is wrong, listen. So much pain could have been saved had I listened when the Lord showed me the truth about certain people. I wanted so much to see the good, so much that I almost allowed them to destroy me. But God. The “blinders” came off and though my heart felt like it was breaking into a million pieces I saw the monsters before me. I am so thankful for Jehovah El Emeth, the Lord God of truth. I have been redeemed and set free. I am thankful for clear vision and discernment. I am thankful to stand on the Word of God and the truth it contains. Eyes fixed forward, I am ready to proclaim the truth on the path God has set for me. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;” ~ Ecclesiastes 3:2

Jehovah Mephalti is The Lord My Deliverer! Oh how thankful I am for this name. I don’t have to be perfect in a world of people that loves to point out imperfections. I am made whole through Christ. I’m a work in progress so it’s okay when I make mistakes. People around me may have “arrived” but I’m still learning. Learning is growing and I don’t ever want to reach a place where I’m stagnant in my growth so I’m okay with knowing I have a lot to learn. Jehovah Mephalti is my deliverer, He is my fortress, my rock. When those horses get too high around me and the punches in life are too great coming in at me, I can retreat to My Father who is my stronghold. He will always deliver me from my distress. Friends, Jehovah Mephalti is The Lord My Deliverer. He will deliver you too. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Sometimes waiting in that season is the hardest thing, but trusting God through it is the key to endurance. He is sure to produce something from those most difficult seasons. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:” ~ Ecclesiastes 3:1

Jehovah Immeka is The Lord Is With You. This is another one of my favorite names. I don’t know what Monday’s are like for you, but they are pretty busy for me. Aside from being busy, I was going into the week wore out. I found myself trying to social distance myself from my emotions and it wasn’t working very well. What I was able to do was talk to my Father. I was able to draw my strength from Him. I was able to say I’m going to put this thing I can’t fix right here at Your feet. I’m going to trust You to work out the details on those things I can’t see. I’m just going to trust you and rest in Your presence. On those days you feel drained (especially when it’s a Monday that feels like it should at least be a Wednesday) it’s comforting to know Jehovah Immeka, our Lord is with us. Anyone else have days like this? 💛 ~ Chelle,#f8ithgal

God qualifies the unqualified. Spotted past? No problem. In fact, He specializes in that. He cleanses from the inside out, so you never know who He is working on and where He is preparing them to go. 💛~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“6 For promotion [cometh] neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. 7 But God [is] the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.” ~ Psalms 65:6-7

Sar Shalom is Prince of Peace. I did a lot of thinking this weekend, there was so much weighing on my mind. Even as I write this I can feel the tears starting to form. I don’t like those tears Poppa! I already know, they are cleansing and good for your soul. I sat and took in everything from the weekend. Everything from the last week. Everything from the last several months. Life is hard, but that’s why we have a Savior that says, “28 Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke [is] easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30. Smiling through the tears and praising Jesus for the peace that floods me soul. Yes life can get pretty hard sometimes, but we have our Sar Shalom during those hard times. He gives us a peace that surpasses all understanding while He is in control working it all out. That deserves giving Him the highest praise 🙌🏻. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

This Psalms says to “call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee…” I was thinking on that this morning. So often when we are in trouble we look to outside resources for help when God is the key to lifting us out. We either look for answers from people or receive unsolicited advice from those who have never been in the situation (or worse those who have failed the same “test” repeatedly in the their own lives) when Our Father already knows what we need to do. So many times we need to call on our Father during those life storms of trouble and not move in haste. Wait on the Lord and trust Him to deliver us. Praise Him in the waiting season and give Him the glory when He brings you through the storm. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“14 Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High: 15 And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.” ~ Psalms 50:14-15

Elohe Tishuathi is God of My Salvation. “What can wash away my sins, nothing but the blood of Jesus. What can make me whole again, nothing but the blood of Jesus…” That song has been ringing through my spirit all day. This evenings name for God seemed to go hand and hand with what was in my spirit. I thought of so much and so many as I was typing this out. So many of us are incomplete in some way, missing something. Jesus is what can make you whole again. Today was a very special day for some people that I was supposed to be a part of and as I saw it this morning on FB I heard God say that wasn’t your destiny. It hurts Poppa, it hurts. That song started to come up from within me as I hummed it and then sang the words. What can make me whole again…Sometimes the Lord wants more for us than we want for ourselves. We settle for less than what He’d have us settle for when our destiny in Him is to go higher. Tonight I am thankful for Elohe Tishuathi, the God of my Salvation. I’m thankful for the blood of Jesus that not only washes away sins, He makes us whole, and restores what the enemy has stolen. Higher in Him, I’m ready for all He has for this daughter. Are you ready for what He has for you? 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Our God owns the beast in the forest, the cattle on the hills, the fowls over the mountains, and beast in the fields. What can’t He provide for us?! Too often we fret and worry about what we can “see” while our Father is working in the unseen. What are you worrying about today that you need to lay at your Father’s feet? 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“10 For every beast of the forest [is] mine, [and] the cattle upon a thousand hills. 11 I know all the fowls of the mountains: and the wild beasts of the field [are] mine. 12 If I were hungry, I would not tell thee: for the world [is] mine, and the fulness thereof.” ~ Psalms 50:10-12

Jehovah El Elyon is Lord God Most High. This is another name that I just love. I owe God such a high praise this week. Time and time again He has gone above and beyond to meet the needs of me and my family. He has heard the prayers for my niece and held her in the palm of His hand. I sat on my bed to write this in complete awe of His power. I began to reflect on His greatness, His perfectness… He is highest above all and what He wants is a personal relationship with each of us. How great is that?! He’s unlike any other you will ever meet. Jehovah El Elyon, Lord God Most High. Once you truly know Him your life will never be the same. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I love the beauty and truth of this verse. I praise You this morning Lord and I am so thankful to be Your daughter and be able to draw on your strength. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“(15) Blessed [is] the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance. (16) In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted. (17) For thou [art] the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted. (18) For the LORD [is] our defence; and the Holy One of Israel [is] our king.” Psalms 89:15-18

Jehovah Uzzi is The Lord My Strength. Oh how I love this name. I don’t have enough strength to get through this life on my own! If you are a child of God living for Him and working for His Kingdom, the devil is going to pursue you relentlessly. It is not by my might and my strength, but through my Father that I keep pressing. Not only that I keep pressing, but I keep growing in my faith through this journey. Jehovah Uzzi’s strength in me causes my faith to strengthen in Him with every battle He conquers on my behalf. Yesterday I told you how incredibly bad my day was. Today, the Lord blessed me from start to finish. Yesterday I felt completely defeated. Today He reminded me of who I am in Him and just completely strengthened me. It is only fitting Jehovah Uzzi would be the name I studied tonight, The Lord My Strength. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Teach me Lord!” That is my prayer today! Leaving the baggage from yesterday behind and starting anew. Thank You Jesus that Your mercies are never ending and grace far reaching. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Teach me to do thy will; for thou [art] my God: thy spirit [is] good; lead me into the land of uprightness.” ~ Psalms 143:10

El Roi is The God Who Sees Me. Today was a really bad day for me, really bad. It was the kind of day where absolutely nothing went right, I stayed behind no matter what I did, and I just started to question everything. Help me Lord! I went to see my niece and she cried begging me not leave. I finally got home and settled in for this study. That brings me to this evenings name, El Roi The God Who Sees Me. Our Father knows us more intimately than anyone. In fact, He knows us better than we know ourselves. I looked up into the mirror as I wrote, stunned to see a noticeable weight loss in my face. An answer to prayer, I smiled. He sees every little detail about us, He catches every single tear, and He hears every prayer. He sees those bad days when we are struggling to get through. There is purpose in that struggle, there is something birthing from it. I felt that in my spirit as I wrote this. I haven’t forgotten you, I am the God that sees you. Today was a bad day. I’m sorry to anyone that I allowed it to spill out onto yours. Tomorrow will be better. Keep pressing my friends, He sees it all. Be gentle with yourself on those bad days and offer yourself the grace Jesus died to give you. I’m thankful for El Roi, The God Who Sees Me and loved me even on my bad days. Perhaps, He even loves me a little harder… we could all learn from that. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Praise the Lord that He hears all and knows all and He always brings darkness to light. ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“(1) Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man; (2) Which imagine mischiefs in [their] heart; continually are they gathered together [for] war. (3) They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison [is] under their lips. Selah. ~ Psalms 103:1-3

El Nathan Neqamah is The God Who Avenges Me. It is so easy to act in the flesh when your feelings are hurt or someone tells lies against you or those you love, but acting from a place of hurt or anger can cause a lot of more problems. Some people are just drama people, others just naturally clash with your spirit. Light and darkness will never mix, I learned that in my last two relationships. As I read about this name, I couldn’t help but recall name of God from last night Jehovah El Gemuwal is Lord God of Recompense. I felt the Lord telling me in my spirit to let some things and some people go. Spirits are clashing, but I am working it out in due season. Stop fretting, stop losing sleep over it, My hands are on it. Perhaps you too are struggling with letting something go. Give it to God. He’s taking care of you and your situation too. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

You were made with purpose. Praise the One who created you. If you do not know what your Devine assignment is, ask Him. I promise you are not here by accident, He has something special just for you. He has instilled something special within you that no one else can do quite like you, He’s given you an extra special touch for it. Don’t take my word for it, seek Him! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully [and] wonderfully made: marvellous [are] thy works; and [that] my soul knoweth right well.” ~ Psalms 139:14

Jehovah El Gemuwal is Lord God of Recompense. I have several friends who are going through a lot because of something someone else has caused. When your a child of God the best thing you can do is pray for them and let it go. When you come against a child of God, you come against THE King’s kid. You do not come against one of His own. Pray that they find the forgiveness you were given because you Lord’s wrath is something you would not want anyone to suffer. Clinging to any kind of resentment or hate hurts you more than the person. You can forgive them without inviting then back into your life and then allow God to move in the other persons life. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Thank You Jesus for Your blood that removes our sins from us. We aren’t perfect, but we are forgiven. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“As far as the east is from the west, [so] far hath he removed our transgressions from us.” ~ Psalms 103:12

Jehovah Ori is The Lord my Light. It’s a difficult time in the world right now. We live in a time when it is so easy to be deceived, but we have a guiding Light that helps us to see through the darkness. With that light there is no fear, there is a super natural strength, and so much wisdom to glean from. When the Lord is your light you see with spiritual eyes and you aren’t deceived by what the world shows you. These are perilous times, allow Jehovah Ori to be your guiding light. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I am so thankful for the Lord and that when we need Him we can call on His name. All day, all I have been able to do is bless His Holy name. My niece was in a terrible accident yesterday that could have been so much worse. Prayer warriors came out in strong force storming Heaven on her behalf and God held that child in the palm of His hand. We went from looking at multiple surgeries to one. Still in tears as I write this, still praising God. I feel today’s Scripture from the depth of my soul. “Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.” Thank You Poppa! Thank you prayer warriors! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.” ~ Psalms 103:1

I will resume the Names of God (prayerfully) tomorrow evening. This afternoon things took a different turn and I wasn’t able or lead to put my focus on that study. But what God did remind me of so strongly, is that He is in control even when the circumstances don’t seem like it to those on the outside looking in. He sees things we don’t see, He sees further into time than we see, and He sees in realms we don’t see. We see a tiny piece of the picture, while He sees it all. And the devil.. oh that devil. Hear me when I say he is out for utter and total destruction. It is our God that thwarts those attacks. It is our God that takes what he means for destruction and turns it around to work for the good of His children and for His glory. The devil attacked today and God stood in the gap and protected someone so very dear to me. He came after the Lord’s anointed and my Father took notice. The waters will not overtake this family and fire will not consume us. The journey will only make us stronger in Christ. Prayers for my family. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I am so thankful for the discernment the Lord gives. 💛~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“(6) Mine eyes [shall be] upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me. (7) He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.” ~ Psalms 101:6-7

El Sali is God my Rock. He is the most solid anchor we will ever have. The storms of life may cause us to twist and turn, but He doesn’t even sway! He is the solid foundation in which we build and will never crumble. He is forever out rock, our El Sali. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I am so thankful for the help of the Lord. I took this picture a while back. Later I was looking through them and thought boy that flower looks like it has weathered some storms. That is kind of how I feel after this week, but I’ll still standing and God’s light is still shining from within me. Every moment I thought I was too overwhelmed I called out to my Father and He sent something to let me know He was listening. My dove even came back yesterday. Our God is so good, He listens when we call. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God.” ~ Psalms 40:17

Eli Maelekhi is God my King. Our Father is King and we are heirs to His Kingdom. With that comes much responsibility, but it also means His favor rest upon us. We don’t do anything alone. What an awesome assurance to know our Father loves us so much He gave His only son for our sins so that we could all be grafted into His family. He is King of Kings and there is nothing you can go through that He can’t handle and turn it around for your better and His glory. Whatever you are going through, give it to Him. No matter how far you have slipped, come back home. Eli Maelekhi is the only King that can change lives and restore what the enemy has stolen. Cry out to Him today. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Patience is a virtue the Lord works with me a lot on. However, just this morning I heard Him whisper it is worth the wait daughter. When I look at all I have come through my heart jumps with praise for our Father. I am so thankful for His patience with me and excited to see all He has for my life. I will gladly wait patiently for the Lord! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“(1) I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. (2) He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, [and] established my goings.” ~ Psalms 40:1-2

Elohim Machase Lanu is God Our Refuge. We serve such an on time God. The timing for this evening’s name is just as perfect as the one from yesterday. He is our refuge. Psalms 62:8 tells us to pour our heart out to Him and I’m telling you He listens. Yesterday I prayed and in the prayer I said I needed the Holy Spirit’s guidance. I looked out the window and there was a dove sitting on the handrail, the first dove I’d seen since being at my moms. Every time I got overwhelmed today I’d look at the window and one of my favorite birds would land on the birdhouse, sometimes two. Today my home was flooded with one blessing after another. Being overwhelmed could not steal my peace and joy. When God is our refuge He gives peace even when the storms are raging. He provides calmness even while the world around us is going full force. Elohim Machase Lanu is our refuge no matter what is swirling around us. Pour your heart out to him tonight, He’s listening. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Do not allow anger to rule you. Take a step back and give the situation to the Lord, He can do more with it than you can. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“(8) Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. (9) For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.” Psalms 37:8-9

Elohei Ma’uzzi is The God of my Strength. God always knows what we need and oh how I needed to read about this name of God again this evening! People who know me well know I tend to take on too much, carry too much, internalize too much. I don’t ask for help, I just press forward trying to do it all on my own and often overwhelm myself in the process. This spills over to every single area of my life. I just want to help everyone, do everything to the best of my ability, please everyone. Often what happens is I deplete myself. Late this afternoon I felt my face begin to tingle. It was kind of a mixture of pins and needles and numbness. Yet, I pressed. Then I felt that familiar pounding slowly begin behind my right eye. Almost relief as I realized it’s just a migraine. “Just” a migraine.

I laid down for a bit and got up to read for this blog. Tears now as I read about Elohei Ma’uzzi, The God of my STRENGTH. I don’t have to carry everything on our shoulders… you don’t have to carry everything on your shoulders. We don’t have to have it all figured out. We have a God that can carry it for us. We have a God who already has it all figured out. When we start to feel overwhelmed, when we start to feel we can’t handle it… it is at that very moment we need to stop and pray. I don’t care how busy we are, where we are. We need to allow Elohei Ma’uzzi to remove that burden from us. In Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus says, “28 Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke [is] easy, and my burden is light.” Don’t take more on than you can physically, mentally, or emotionally handle. God is our strength, this name for him today is a reminder of that. Elohei Ma’uzzi, draw from His strength today. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

When you are walking with the Lord and your spirit is in tuned with the Holy Spirit, you start to crave the things the Lord wants in your life and He is so happy to bless you with those. On the flip side, you start to want to give up the things that grieve the Holy Spirit and He’s just as willing to help you with that. Put your trust in Him and watch Him show up mightily in your life. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“(4) Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. (5) Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring [it] to pass.” ~ Psalms 37:4-5

El Kanna is The Jealous God. Christopher D. Hudson writes in 100 Names of God, “God’s holy jealousy is rooted in a desire to protect, provide, and bless.” He wants what is best for His children. So many times in my life I have put things and people before God and yet in His mercy He forgives and loves me still. I pray daily for wisdom and protection of my mind and heart so that I don’t make these errors again. I’m finding during those times when I didn’t put God first I not only grieved the Holy Spirit, but I made some of the poorest decisions of my life. I am thankful the blood of Jesus gives me grace and mercy over those decisions while the Holy Spirit teaches me from them. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Thank You Jesus for the blood of Jesus that’s forgives and sets free! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.” ~ Psalms 32:1

Abba is Father. We are so blessed to be able to call God our Father. The Lord has really been speaking to my heart about His children being set apart. We are called to be a light in a dark world, we are not called to participate in the darkness. We are a chosen generation, a peculiar people, to be set apart. We are not going to “fit in” and our “views” are not always going to be popular. In fact, they will usually be unpopular because they line up with the Word of God verses the world. When I opened up my devotion this morning the Scripture was Romans 8:15 and it contained this wonderful name of God for this evening’s blog, Abba.

Verse 15 introduces us to the name for our Father, but the verses before and after are so valuable to His children. “(13) For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. (14) For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.” These are perilous times we live in. People are thirsty for something only God can provide and it’s time for the Christian army to rise up to that call and tell them about man named Jesus that we have each come to know so well. We need to proclaim how His blood heals and sets free. Verse 13 says clearly if you live after the flesh (things of the world) you will die, but through the Spirit of God if you mortify yourself you shall live. Mortify here means “subdue or deaden (the body or its needs and desires) by self-denial or discipline. Verse 14 goes on to say those led by the Spirit of God you are the sons of God. How awesome to know the Spirit of God leads His children.

We have been grafted in through the blood of Jesus and fear has no hold over us. “ For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.” But wait there is more! We are heirs with Christ and our Father is THE King. “(16) The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: (17) And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with [him], that we may be also glorified together.” Christ suffered so much for us to adopted in to His family. The persecution we go through here due to our beliefs to further His Kingdom is nothing in comparison. So we have to go through some things while we shine His light, shine it anyways! So some people may not like our views, express them anyways. If what we say saves one person from the grips of hell, it’s worth it. Keep standing up and sharing as the Spirit leads us anyways! Thank You ABBA Father for loving us so much that You gave Your son for each of us anyways. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Be encouraged in the Lord this morning and allow Him to strengthen your heart. Everything going on in the world is written in His Word. Don’t be discouraged by it, instead put your trust in the One who wrote the story! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.” ~ Psalms 31:24

Elohim Kedoshim is The Holy God. Great is Thou holiness Lord. You are so worthy of our praise! I am in awe of You. We are so unworthy of the mercy of God, but yet Christ gave His life so that we could have a personal relationship with Him. Did you know God made us in His image? How awesome is that? Leviticus 19:2 says, “…be ye holy: for I the Lord your God am holy.” I was reflecting on that today. God calls us into a life of holiness. That doesn’t mean we will be perfect and sinless. It means we will seek God and feel the Holy Spirit’s correction when we have slipped in some way. Elohim Kedoshim is our Holy God and we are called to not walk after the ways of the world, but His path of holiness. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I am so thankful that God is our rock and our fortress. The last several days I have really felt an attack on my mind. It has been bombarded with thoughts of things I thought I’d put behind me and I’m finding my heart and mind are still healing. Last night I found Facebook filled with negativity and had to take a step back and step away. Today I found I was getting so irritated over everything. I sat in the floor and cried. Poppa, I prayed to start my day, where is this coming from? That same angry, deceiving spirit is still all over Facebook. He reminded me of something He had told me earlier in the month, guard your mind daughter, guard your heart. We live in a world blinded by satan. If you are not walking with the Holy Spirit you can so easily be deceived. If you are not lead by the voice of God, the voice of the world will so easily pull you in the wrong direction. If you are not actively seeking the direction of God, you can so easily be deceived. Guard your mind daughter, guard your heart. That has never rung more true than now. Child of God, guard your mind, guard your heart. Seek the Lord and pray for wisdom. Pray for the leading and guidance of the Holy Spirit. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name’s sake lead me, and guide me.” ~ Psalms 31:3

El Hayyay is The God of my Life. He knows me better than I know myself. He had a plan for my life and knew me before I was ever even born. I have veered of path so many times and yet He still loves me. I’ve wondered away and made mistakes and He uses them so that I can help others and always for His glory. He has had so much grace and mercy for this daughter of His, His patience with me never runs out. He is El Hayyay, The God of my Life! I am so thankful for Him. Aren’t you thankful He is God of your life too? 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Will He do it? Yes He will! If you ask in faith believing AND it is within His will. He is not going to give you something that will hurt you. I am reflecting this morning on those prayers I prayed with tears streaming that I thought He didn’t answer only to find He did. He didn’t answer how my heart wanted at the time, He answered how my heart needed and then… and then He turned my mourning into dancing. Oh how I praise Him. He is so worthy, He takes care of his children like no one else can! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“11) Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness; (12) To the end that [my] glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.” ~ Psalms 30:11-12

Elohim Chayim is The Living God. To have the power of The Living God backing you, His Spirit dwelling within you and communing with you on a personal level… that’s all you need. If you trust Him and follow His guidance, everything else will be okay. Elohim Chayim, The LIVING God. He’s alive y’all. Someone needs to know He’s alive and you have life through Him. The devil wants to convince you all is lost, but we serve a Living God that raised Christ from the dead. Is there anything too hard for Him? I think not. Start speaking life over your situation, (whatever it is) and cry out to Elohim Chayim, our Living God. ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Thank You Holy Spirit for Your loving correction and guidance. Thank You Father God for Your favor that You showers over Your children! Thank You for the joy that comes in the morning! Just thank You. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Psalms 30:5

El Hakabodh is God of Glory. As I was reading about this name for God Psalms 24:8-10 kept coming to my mind, “Who is the King of glory…” I had a mentally and emotionally difficult day. There just wasn’t enough hours in it and half way through I received a text that literally knocked the air out from me. It threw me back into a place I didn’t want to go. A place I’d walked away from, but one I was still healing from. I was completely frozen and prayed throughout the afternoon as how to respond or not respond. As I continued pressing hard through my work load, I looked up and there were two robins playing in a puddle of water. Just chirping and playing so happily. Who is the King of glory? El Hakabodh, if you look around you will see His wondrous glory everywhere. You will see it in the sunsets and sunrises. You will hear it in the crashing waves, pouring rain, and thunder. His glory carries in the wind, you see it throughout nature. His glory became flesh through Jesus. He showed me His glory today when I felt overwhelmed and spoke to me through two robins in a puddle. Verse 9 of Psalms 24 says, “Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift [them] up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.” I sure needed that visit from our God of Glory today, all you have to do is ask Him in and He will visit you too. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

There is nothing like the peace that comes from God. Pull your strength from Him today! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.” ~ Psalms 29:11

Elohei Tehillati is God of my Praise. Praising God in the middle of a storm is the best way to get through it. In the darkest times of my life, I found my greatest comfort in turning up the music and praising God through them. It ushered the Holy Spirit in and ministered to my needs in a way no one else could. There is power in praise and if you have not tapped into that I urge you to turn up the music and cry out to the God of praise. Once He shows up, you won’t come out the same. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I will rejoice and sing songs of praise simply because my God is great and worthy of praise! Who knows how many times He has prevented me from troubles and dangers, but I know without doubt how many times He has rescued me from veering off in my own direction. He didn’t have to show mercy but He did because He loves His children! He is my strength and my shield. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“(7) The LORD [is] my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. (8) The LORD [is] their strength, and he [is] the saving strength of his anointed.” ~ Psalms 28:7-8

El Emunah is The Faithful God. As I was studying this name, I was reminded of how completely reliable our God is. There are so many variables in life of things that could go wrong. So many uncertainties right now just by walking out your door and going to the store. So many what ifs that they could almost consume a person. Yet in all the chaos there is one thing that never changes, God is faithful. Even in times of great loss and pain, He is still present. He still provides a peace that surpasses all understanding during great loss. He still meets needs when there is seemingly no way to meet them. He provides company to anyone who will allow Him to enter so they are never alone… He is faithful when our faith so often waivers. He is El Emunah, our Faithful God and He deserves our highest praise. Help us Father to be more faithful to You! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Cry out the Lord, He is listening. He hears our prayers, He loves one on one communication with His children. Start your day with Him in the morning and ask for the Holy Spirit to bring peace throughout your day. These are difficult days, allow God to be your sustaining strength through them. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“(1) Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, [if] thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit. (2) Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up my hands toward thy holy oracle.” Psalms 28:1-2

El Elohim Jehovah is The Mighty One, God, The Lord. He is Lord of Lords, King of Kings. He is still on the throne today. His name is magnificent and His power mightier than man could ever match. He is strength for the weak and a safe haven for the broken and downcast. He is our El Elohim Jehovah. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Hurry up and wait. Many parts of the world seem to be in a holding pattern right now while others are being allowed to slowly resume to normal activity. Our little community was just rocked hard as news of the virus soared in the worse and possibly saddest place possible. What now? We lift our voices in prayer together and wait. It is so easy to be discouraged by the outward aappearance of things, but we have a God working in realms we can’t see and in ways higher than ours. Take some time to get in His presence and allow Him to renew your mind and strengthen your heart as you wait. Know we are all in this together, praying together, and waiting together. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.” ~ Psalms 27:14

El Elohe Yisrael is The Mighty God of Israel. So much is happening in Israel and in that part of the world right now. The Bible tell us to pray for their peace. It is never more important to pray for Israel than now. Our Father is still El Elohe Yisrael. So many prophecies are unfolding right before our eyes and we need to pray for His people now more than ever. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I am so thankful we can find safety in our Father in times of trouble. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.” ~ Psalms 27:5

Elohe Chaseddi is God of mercy. Psalms 59:10 reminds us Elohe Chaseddi (our God of mercy) will enable us to triumph over our enemies! You Father has you in the palm of His hand! It doesn’t matter how big the enemy you are facing is, your God is bigger! His mercies are new every morning and He keeps blessing His children (more than we often deserve). I don’t know about you, but I am happy to be a King’s kid! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I am so thankful this morning for the strength of the Lord. His mercies are new every day. With Him we don’t have to be afraid of what the day holds or how we will face it because He alone is our sustaining strength though it. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” ~ Psalms 27:1

El-Bethel is The God of The Hose of God. I had a really long day and almost didn’t post tonight, but the Lord spoke to my heart so I got out God’s names and began to study. Jacob built an altar and called the place Elbethel “because there God appeared to him.” I got to thinking about how blessed we are. We are in the middle of stay at home orders and quarantines clear across the world. Most of us can’t meet in church, yet we can have an encounter with God right in our homes. The Holy Spirit resides within us. God can meet you right where you are in your living room, your kitchen, your home office, yard… anywhere. How awesome is that?! All you have to do is call on His name. If you’ve had a bad day, you can tell Him all about it. If you’ve had a good day, thank Him for it. Say Holy Spirit you are welcome here, turn up that praise music and just invite Him on in. I promise your tensions will ease, stress will melt, and for a moment in time while you are in your Father’s presence all will be well. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Who is the King of glory? The Lord Almighty! Oh how I felt this verse in my spirit when I read it last night and it carried over into this morning. I am so thankful we have a King watching out for us, protecting us, and guiding us. You know what else? You are a King’s kid!!!! Walk in that knowledge today. You are highly favored and so loved. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“(8) Who [is] this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. (9) Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift [them] up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. (10) Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he [is] the King of glory. Selah.” ~ Psalms 24:8-10

Immanuel is God with us. This name was prophesied in Isaiah 7:14 and fulfilled through the birth of Jesus Christ, our Immanuel. He that knew no sin, became flesh for us. What an awesome reassurance to know we are loved that much. So many people right now are in isolation, but they don’t have to be alone. Nothing can touch Immanuel and He has no 6 foot rule. If your feeling lonely, call out to Him today. I promise He’s listening. For His children He longs for that one on one conversation and for the lost, He’s knocking on the doors of your heart. Immanuel, with You we are never alone. Thank You. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Thank You Lord for another beautiful day to serve you. I stepped out this morning to let the dogs out and was greeted by the chirping of birds. It is cold here this morning, yet they were still happily chirping away. That sound just made my heart smile. I love it when the Lord starts my day that way! He blessed us with so many “little” big things in this world. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.” ~ Psalms 24:1

El Shaddai is Almighty God! Shaddai is almighty, sufficient. He is more than enough for whatever you are facing. That thing that you are struggling to figure out all on your own, El Shaddi already has it worked out. He created the world out of nothing at all, anything we encounter is easy for Him to handle. We just have to give up our grasp, our control, and be willing to let Him work His will in the situation. Let El Shaddai guide you today. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Let’s trust in the Lord our God as we start off this beautiful day. He has His hand over us and He hears our prayers. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“(6) Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand. (7) Some [trust] in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.” ~ Psalms 20:6-7

El Elyon is The Most High God. This name for God had an on time word for His daughter tonight. As I studied this name and read, all I could do was praise Him. El Elyon has the final say. I don’t know what or who you are facing, but El Elyon can cancel any report. He can turn around any clashing spirits that are causing people to rise against you. El Elyon is THE most high God. Take comfort in knowing Your Father has you, He is at the top, no ruler, no Dr, no person of any kind is above what He has appointed for your destiny. AND if He ALLOWS something to happen He has done so with you in mind and He has another path for you. You may not have seen it yet but it’s there. Don’t allow that thing or person to bring you down. The devil is a liar, rise above it. If you feel blocked in cry out to El Elyon and the Holy Spirit will guide you. I feel that deep in my spirit tonight! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Father’s often see their children as the apple of their eye. Do you know your Heavenly Father loves you that much an more?! Allow Him to hide you under the shadow of His wings when the world is hurling one difficulty at you after another and allow the Holy Spirit to help you navigate through those fields of troubles. 💛 ~ #f8ithgal

“Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,” ~ Psalms 17:8

Jehovah-Tsidkenu is The Lord Our Righteousness. This name for God was prophesied in Jeremiah 23:5-6, “5 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth. 6 In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this [is] his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.” What a fitting name for God on Resurrection Sunday! Jesus is our Jehovah-Tsidkenu. 2 Corinthians 5:21 tells us, “For he hath made him [to be] sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” Jesus did that for me and you! One might think, how can I live up to the righteous standard of God? It is through Jesus and His spirit that lives in us, it’s through renewing our minds daily. We don’t do it alone. We do it through Jehovah-Tisdkenu. That just empowered my spirit tonight, I pray it empowered yours as well. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The tomb was empty because Jesus had already risen. Death sickness, depression, it all was defeated through the blood of Jesus. 🎶 There’s power in the blood, there’s power in blood, wonder working power in the blood of the lamb! 🎶 Happy Resurrection Day! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“6 He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, 7 Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.” ~ Luke 24:6-7

Jehovah-Rapha is The Lord Who Heals. As I read about this name for God I could not help but reflect on the current situation of world. Whether you believe Covid 19 is a plaque from God or not it is surely clear we need Jehovah-Rapha to touch and heal our nation. We first see this name for God in Exodus 15. God had just parted the Red Sea, saving Israel in a mighty way. They then come to Marah and have no water, the people begin to murmur and complain as fear sets in asking Moses what will they drink. Fear. It causes you to act irrationally. In this case the children of Israel quickly forget all God has done including parting a sea and allowing them to walk through and wiping out an entire army. Now, this God who brought the plaques to Egypt and just parted the sea can do all of that but He can’t provide water for His chosen people? Fear replaces any rational thought and reasoning. God once again comes to their rescue after Moses cries out to the Lord on their behalf, “25 And he cried unto the LORD; and the LORD shewed him a tree, [which] when he had cast into the waters, the waters were made sweet: there he made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there he proved them, 26 And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I [am] the LORD that healeth thee.”

Fear is gripping our nation right now. But I have good news, Jehovah-Rapha is still on the throne and He is sill the God that heals. And now, you don’t have to have Moses or a Pope as an intercessor. You don’t have to go to a Mass or a church for healing. No, now we are covered in the blood of Jesus. You can call out from wherever you are. He still commands obedience, but He corrects with love. Our nation needs Jehovah-Rapha right now more than ever, we need to cry out in unity for the healing of our land. It’s time for God’s people to rise up together. Jesus paid such a high price for us and it was so no soul would parish, so we could preach life in a world of death. Now is the time to let our light for Christ shine. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Thank You Lord for upholding us through every season, especially those night seasons. You are our guiding light and we shall not be moved for Your hand upholds us! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“7 I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons. 8 I have set the LORD always before me: because [he is] at my right hand, I shall not be moved.” Psalms 16:7-8

Jehovah-Mekaddishkem is The Lord Who Sanctifies You. I love how Tony Evans explains this name of God in The Power of God’s Names, “This name of God infuses power into our lives when we receive by faith everything He seeks to do in and through us. It signifies an action done to us—God’s action of sanctifying us.” We are called to be set apart, not to be like everyone else. We are Kingdom Kids with Kingdom purpose, Kingdom driven. Sanctify is to be set apart as or declare holy; consecrate. We are to live in the world but not be of it. You can’t fake sanctification. Its not a surface Sunday jump up and praise the Lord, it starts deep in the spirit. God works from the inside out not the outside in, so don’t be so quick to judge that person next to you. They may be further along than that brother you see on the front row every Sunday with a secret life every Friday. We hear a lot the phrase, saved sanctified, and filled with the Holy Ghost. That phrase has a deeper meaning when you understand Jehovah-Mekaddishkem. It’s okay if you if you are not there yet, our Father longs to have that connection with you. All you have to do is seek Him, He’s waiting. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Today’s verse is simple yet so hard to sometimes grasp when the storm is raging. Trust Him. At the end of the day it’s not any of the measures we take that preserves us, but the mighty hand of God. We do all we can do and we trust God to do the rest. He doesn’t promise us the road will be easy. He doesn’t promise us that our time here on earth is never ending, but He does promise He will never leave or forsake us. You may not see God’s plan through the pain, through the struggle, or through the tears; but I promise He is right there with you. There is a purpose that you may never know, but it will make you stronger and it will draw you closer to Him if you let it. Trust Him through the process, lean into it, cry out to Him. But don’t let go of Him. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.” ~ Psalms 16:1

Jehovah Nissi, The Lord is our Banner. We first see this name for God in Exodus 17 after Aaron and Hur held up the hand of Moses that was holding the staff of God causing them to prevail in battle against the Amalek. This staff of God was crucial. Amalek prevailed when Moses hand slipped, Israel prevailed when Moses hand was lifted. The Lord was their banner, they prevailed. “14 And the LORD said unto Moses, Write this [for] a memorial in a book, and rehearse [it] in the ears of Joshua: for I will utterly put out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven. 15 And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi:” Exodus 17:14-15

Jesus is now our Nissi, our banner. Ephesians 6:10-18 tells us in part, “we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places].” We need our Jehovah Nissi to fight those powers. Seek Him daily. Equip yourselves for these battles and call in Jehovah Nissi to lead you to victory. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places]. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;” ~ Ephesians 6:10-18

I’m a star gazing, moon watching kind of gal. During those protecting my peace moments I am reminded of just how much our Father loves us. He will give you peace in the chaos, He will be your stability when the world around you seems to be completely off kilt, and it is Him alone that will be our light on the darkest of days. If your feeling a little lost today turn to the one who made the moon and stars, He will guide you through. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“3 When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; 4 What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? 5 For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.” ~ Psalms 8:3-5

I posted this blog back on April 8, 2017. A friend liked it today and I reread it remembering that day so well. It seemed the perfect blog to repost with depression swarming around so many right now. I want you to know you are not alone. We may all be practicing social distancing, but Jesus is the Rock that never leaves you. *** Smiles again **** after reading this, I still collect rocks…

The demons of depression have been trying to rear their ugly heads lately so I have been a bit quiet as I fight to keep myself grounded. The last several weeks I have been drawn to the rocks as I take April out. Most would just see a rock, but I can’t help see their unique colors or glistening minerals shining through. I find myself picking them up and studying them (the ones I can pick up, some are much too large), intrigued by each one and the history it may offer. How did it come to be? Cripple Creek was once the site of a volcano, were any if these rocks formed then? Gold is still mined here. What are these glistening minerals I see in some of them? Who knew so many questions could rise from rocks?!

I woke with the song, “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less” on my heart and “On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; All other is sinking sand.” ringing through my spirit. He is our Rock. The winds of depression can whirl around me, the enemy can send demons to try to push me over the edge, but on Christ the solid rock I stand. I am grounded in Him. I may grow silent as I fight through the storm or I may cry out, but through it He sends a reminder that I’m not alone and neither are you. Rocks. smiles It hit me this morning, He’s been speaking to me through rocks! He is my rock, He is your rock. He’s been with me through this whole attack. smiles through the tears

Silly devil, on Christ the solid rock I sand! You and your minions are sinking back into the depths of hell because my God will always prevail. I have received so many messages from my precious sisters who are also under attack in the last couple of weeks. They are fighting battles of depression and sickness, but it’s on a greater level than they realize: “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Ephesians 6:12 I claim victory right now over the those attacks, the enemy isn’t going to win. We stand on the the Rock of Jesus and His promises! We all need to pray in agreement on this and remember who we are in Jesus. Now straighten up your crown precious one and have a blessed day. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal 4/8/17

Ps I took the pics of this pink rock on April 1. I had no idea at the time what God was showing me. 😉

Jehovah Rohi is The Lord my Shepherd. A shepherd tends to and cares for their flock the same was God tends to and cares for us. Sheep need their shepherd. They are easy prey without him watching over them, just as our enemy is on the prowl to devour us. We need our Shepherd’s protection against the wiles of the devil. Sheep get lost without their Shepherd. We are so easily swayed in the wrong direction when we don’t seek our Shepherd’s will. I’ve veered off path more than once, and He’s used His staff to pull me back in. As I was reading about this name of God, I was reminded of a name all over Facebook right now- sheeple. It is being used to describe the people listening to the instructions to stay home. The thought behind it is sheep (people) are just following behind the masses and not thinking for themselves. God gives His people wisdom when you follow after Him. A good shepherd takes care of his flock and God is unlike any shepherd in the world. He makes you to lie down in green pastures, leads you by still waters, and restores your soul. He alone will meet your needs with no agenda. He is our Shepherd and it is an honor to be part of His flock. Are you troubled in your spirit or a have a need (physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual)? Cry out to the Lord our Shepherd for whatever that specific need is and He will tend to your needs. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The favor of the Lord rest upon His children. Do you feel it? I feel it! Let’s give our Father praise! We may be shut in, but He is our shield. He is meeting so many of my needs right now all I can do is stand in awe and say look at God. My trust is firmly planted in Him. The day before yesterday I was swollen all over. He guided the Dr in my care and overnight I have lost almost 5 pounds in water. Thank You Jesus for giving man the knowledge as to what me body needed. Whatever we need my friends, He provides. We only need to trust and obey. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee. 12 For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as [with] a shield.” ~ Psalms 5:11-12

Jehovah-Shalom is The Lord Our Peace. It is so easy to be overwhelmed with fear in the world we live in today, but God is our peace during these times. As I was studying today’s name for God it brought me to the story of Gideon in the book of Judges. Can you image his surprise when God chose him to lead Israel to victory against the Midianites? In fact in verse 15 he tells the Lord, “15 And he said unto him, Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family [is] poor in Manasseh, and I [am] the least in my father’s house.” Our Lord replies in verse 16, “And the LORD said unto him, Surely I will be with thee, and thou shalt smite the Midianites as one man. “ The story goes on and Jehovah-Shalom shows up with that awesome reassuring peace, “ 23 And the LORD said unto him, Peace [be] unto thee; fear not: thou shalt not die. 24 Then Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it Jehovahshalom: unto this day it [is] yet in Ophrah of the Abiezrites” Gideon and a reduced army of 300 go on to win that battle. This story warmed my heart as I read it.

We are facing a different battle today, but Jehovah-Shalom is STILL our peace. Is your spirit troubled, worried, or afraid? Spend some time in the Word and get into the presence of the Holy Spirit. Start focusing on those peace Scriptures (there are a few below). Finally, call out to the God of peace, Jehovah-Shalom and ask Him to calm those waters and fill you with His precious peace. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee.” ~ Isaiah 26:3

“5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. 6 For to be carnally minded [is] death; but to be spiritually minded [is] life and peace.’ ~ Romans 8:5-6

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” ~ 2 Timothy 1:7

There is nothing sweeter than a morning talk with your Heavenly Father. It sets the tone of your entire day. 💛~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct [my prayer] unto thee, and will look up.” Psalms 5:3

Jehovah Tsaba is The Lord of Host, The Lord our Warrior. We first see Him in 1 Samuel 17:45. The giant Goliath had the army of Israel trembling. They didn’t think there was one who could defeat this giant calling them out, but David knew this uncircumcised giant wasn’t protected by their God. God showed up and showed out as David defeated the giant with a smooth stone from a brook. God is our Warrior. Sometimes He will allow us to be in a situation so that He gets the glory when we come out of it. Are you in a situation where the odds against you seem I possible? Cry out to Jehovah Tsaba. He our mighty Warrior and in control! Lean into Him and He will guide you to victory. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Child of God, He’s got you! “… for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.” What an awesome reassurance for a child of God! It doesn’t matter what is going on around you, He makes you to dwell in safety. That doesn’t mean you won’t go through some things, but it does mean He will surround you through them. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time [that] their corn and their wine increased. 8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.” Psalms 4:7-8

We first see Jehovah-Jirah after Abraham is provided with a sacrifice in place of his only son Isaac. As I studied this, what struck me most was Abraham’s complete obedience to God. He had just ask him to sacrifice his only son, the son God had promised him and now He was taking him back. When Isaac ask his dad in Genesis 22:7-8 where the lamb was [to sacrifice], Abraham told him God would provide. And so He did. What faith. What obedience.

Tony Evans says in The Power of God’s Names, “Trials are adverse circumstances that God introduces or allows in order to identify where we are spiritually and to prepare us for where He wants us to go.” I’ve chewed on that all afternoon and wanted to share it with you. Are you in need? Look to Jehovah-Jireh to provide that need, but seek Him to see if He is preparing you for something through it! He may be using your current situation as stepping stones to get you where He is taking you. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Cry out to Him. We may not always understand His answers, but continue to praise Him through the storms. He sees things we can’t see and He has a reason for allowing things to happen as they do. Trust Him on the darkest days, He is the light that will see us through. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.” ~ Psalms 4:1

Adonai is Master. Our God requires complete surrender. It is that complete surrender that breaks strongholds and moves you into the destiny the Lord has called for you. That complete surrender gives you deliverance over things in your life you need to overcome, it moves you from the realm of limited to limitless. It’s how the unqualified become qualified. It’s moving you to that level you just couldn’t reach. It is complete and total surrender to God, acknowledging Him as Master of your life and acting in full obedience. Pray to Adonai and submit fully to Him as Lord of your life and watch things change. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Thank You Jesus for Your blood! We no longer need to sacrifice oxen on the threshingfloor because we are cover by the blood shed on the cross. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“24 And the king said unto Araunah, Nay; but I will surely buy [it] of thee at a price: neither will I offer burnt offerings unto the LORD my God of that which doth cost me nothing. So David bought the threshingfloor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver. 25 And David built there an altar unto the LORD, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. So the LORD was intreated for the land, and the plague was stayed from Israel.” ~ 2 Samuel 24:24-25

Jehovah is Lord. He is I Am (Exodus 3:14, “And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.”) The name Jehovah came from YHWH, Yahweh in Hebrew. Yahweh means, “I am the existing one” was considered to be so sacred it could not be spoken.

Jehovah relates to who God is. Are you looking to deepen your relationship with God? Call out to Jehovah, the self-revealing God, to strengthen your relationship with Him; to give you a hunger for His Word and a thirst for the things He desires for you that can’t be quenched; for His relationship with you to come to life in the most real and personal way. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

This year I’ve chosen to read through the Bible in chronological order. I am ahead of schedule and there has been a lot of Psalms in my daily readings. They have been speaking to my heart for the daily Scripture verses. There is a lot of debate as to whether this virus is a plague from God. Regardless of which side you are on, if you are a child of God He is your defense. There is no debating that. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“9 Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins. 10 My defence [is] of God, which saveth the upright in heart. 11 God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry [with the wicked] every day.” Psalms 7:9-11

Elohim is the one true creator God, our strong creator God. We see Him in the very beginning of the Bible, “1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness [was] upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.” Genesis 1:1-2 I walked by the water for a few minutes today. No one was around, just me and the dogs. There was a peaceful silence in the middle of a world filled with chaos and fear. The sun glistened off the water creating a picture painted by God Himself. He spoke the universe into existence. He spoke and formed the water I was looking at, the birds I’m listening to as I write this. He created everything out of nothing. If He can do that, He can make whatever needs to happen in your life happen. Pray to Elohim tonight. I read something interesting in a book by Pastor Tony Evans today that really resonated with me. He said, “Your purpose has your name on it. Your peace has your name on it. Your provision has your name on it. Your well-being has your name on it. Your rest has your name on it.” (The Power of God’s Names) God already has all that planned out for you. You only need to walk in obedience and seek Him. I felt that in my spirit when I read it. Elohim, He created the universe out of nothing. Think about that for a minute. There is no situation too hard for Him. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

This can be a scary time for our world. I’m hearing stories of God’s children being healed from this virus and heartbreaking stories of them being called home. It’s heartbreaking for the family, but for a child of God they are waking in the other side in His presence. He truly is our help and what will sustain us during these trying days. Meditate on the Word and His promises. Draw closer to our Father in these uncertain days and His hand will indeed uphold us through them. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“5 My soul shall be satisfied as [with] marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise [thee] with joyful lips: 6 When I remember thee upon my bed, [and] meditate on thee in the [night] watches. 7 Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. 8 My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.” ~ Psalms 63:5-8

What is in a name? We know there is power in the name of Jesus! Throughout the Bible we see various names of God used, each has a specific meaning. I’ve shared many of those names before and it is on my heart to share them again. God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow so that power and meaning behind each name still holds true today. He is still our Jehoval Jirah, our Provider and El Shaddi, our Almighty God. I look forward to sharing these names and more with you again in the days ahead. As we are all shut in, I just felt this was a great way to get closer to God and experience the power of His name. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Seek Him early my friends, there is no better way to start your day. It is the hand of God that will sustain us through these days. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 [[A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.]] O God, thou [art] my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; 2 To see thy power and thy glory, so [as] I have seen thee in the sanctuary.” ~ Psalms 63:1-2

Our journey comes to an end with the Proverbs 31 woman, a woman all women of God seek to be like. “Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.” Verse 10 I’ve had a rough couple of days and the devil has really been beating me down. It seemed nothing I could do was good enough and that somehow turned into I’m not good enough in my mind. Today it all seemed to be just me like a mountain weighing on me, so much to do and not enough hours in the day to do it. Then I read verse 10 and it just spoke to my heart. Daughter, know your worth. I’m worth more than rubies, you are worth more than rubies! Our price is far above rubies y’all. *** smiles ***

I push myself really hard and I’m disappointed in myself when I don’t meet my own expectations or I don’t know something I “think” I should. I am disappointed in myself when I don’t meet others expectations, no matter how unrealistic they are. The devil uses all of that to attack my self worth. Silly devil, I am still daughter to THE King. I still encompass the things that make a Proverbs 31 woman, I needed this reminder today! I pray you have gleaned wisdom from the Holy Spirit as you took this 31 day journey and read each chapter yourself. Be sure you take it again throughout the year, I promise the Lord will continue to bless you and drop nuggets of wisdom on you each time you do. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. 2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? 3 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. 4 [It is] not for kings, O Lemuel, [it is] not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: 5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. 6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. 7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. 8 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. 9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. 10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price [is] far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. 12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. 14 She is like the merchants’ ships; she bringeth her food from afar. 15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. 16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. 17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. 18 She perceiveth that her merchandise [is] good: her candle goeth not out by night. 19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. 20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. 21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household [are] clothed with scarlet. 22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing [is] silk and purple. 23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. 24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth [it]; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. 25 Strength and honour [are] her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. 26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue [is] the law of kindness. 27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. 28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband [also], and he praiseth her. 29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. 30 Favour [is] deceitful, and beauty [is] vain: [but] a woman [that] feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. 31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.” Proverbs 31:1-31

In this Psalms David, “cried unto the Lord… and He heard me out of His holy hill…” I don’t don’t what your going through but the Lord does, cry out to Him. David goes on to say, “I laid down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.” Praise the Lord! He WILL sustain you, that made me shout with praise this morning! Draw unto God my friends. He is right there with you and loves it when you call on His name. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“3 But thou, O LORD, [art] a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. 4 I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah. 5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.” Psalmist 3:3-5

I am so thankful for the purity of the Word of God and that He is our shield. People that don’t walk with God can’t truly understand the gifts that come from Him. He will give you discernment that allows you to see when motives may not be as pure as they are portrayed. The devil knows God’s Word better than most Christians. He tried to use it on the Mount with Jesus, twisting it ever so subtlety. When you seek God, He will give you the wisdom and discernment to thwart those attacks. God is not just our physical shield, He’s our mental, spiritual, and emotional shield as well. Thank You Poppa for your spirit of discernment that rest over me. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, [even] the prophecy: the man spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal, 2 Surely I [am] more brutish than [any] man, and have not the understanding of a man. 3 I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy. 4 Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what [is] his name, and what [is] his son’s name, if thou canst tell? 5 Every word of God [is] pure: he [is] a shield unto them that put their trust in him. 6 Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar. 7 Two [things] have I required of thee; deny me [them] not before I die: 8 Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: 9 Lest I be full, and deny [thee], and say, Who [is] the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God [in vain]. 10 Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty. 11 [There is] a generation [that] curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother. 12 [There is] a generation [that are] pure in their own eyes, and [yet] is not washed from their filthiness. 13 [There is] a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up. 14 [There is] a generation, whose teeth [are as] swords, and their jaw teeth [as] knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from [among] men. 15 The horseleach hath two daughters, [crying], Give, give. There are three [things that] are never satisfied, [yea], four [things] say not, [It is] enough: 16 The grave; and the barren womb; the earth [that] is not filled with water; and the fire [that] saith not, [It is] enough. 17 The eye [that] mocketh at [his] father, and despiseth to obey [his] mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it. 18 There be three [things which] are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not: 19 The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid. 20 Such [is] the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness. 21 For three [things] the earth is disquieted, and for four [which] it cannot bear: 22 For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat; 23 For an odious [woman] when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress. 24 There be four [things which are] little upon the earth, but they [are] exceeding wise: 25 The ants [are] a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer; 26 The conies [are but] a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks; 27 The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands; 28 The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings’ palaces. 29 There be three [things] which go well, yea, four are comely in going: 30 A lion [which is] strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any; 31 A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom [there is] no rising up. 32 If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, [lay] thine hand upon thy mouth. 33 Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.” Proverbs 30:1-33

Thank You Jesus for Your cleansing blood that washes away all of our sins. Fallen? Get back up! The blood of Jesus blots out all of our iniquities, all you have to do is call on His name. Whew what an awesome God we serve. Don’t you know there is power in the blood of Jesus? That is in my spirit this morning, call on His name. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. 8 Make me to hear joy and gladness; [that] the bones [which] thou hast broken may rejoice. 9 Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.” ~ Psalms 51:7-10

I am so thankful that no matter how many times I read through the Proverbs God continues to use them to speak to me. “If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.” Verse 9 Sometimes I forget to let those ridiculous things the foolish say go. I let them cause me distress that is just not necessary. The Lord reminded me of that this evening. Let it go daughter, let it go. I needed that reminder. Thank You Poppa! There is no point in contending with the foolish, our vision will never come into agreement. I’ll keep my focus with my eyes straight forward and keep pressing. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth [his] neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. 2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. 3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth [his] substance. 4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it. 5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet. 6 In the transgression of an evil man [there is] a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. 7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: [but] the wicked regardeth not to know [it]. 8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise [men] turn away wrath. 9 [If] a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, [there is] no rest. 10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. 11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise [man] keepeth it in till afterwards. 12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants [are] wicked. 13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. 14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. 15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame. 16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. 17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. 18 Where [there is] no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy [is] he. 19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. 20 Seest thou a man [that is] hasty in his words? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him. 21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become [his] son at the length. 22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression. 23 A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. 24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth [it] not. 25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. 26 Many seek the ruler’s favour; but [every] man’s judgment [cometh] from the LORD. 27 An unjust man [is] an abomination to the just: and [he that is] upright in the way [is] abomination to the wicked.” Proverbs 29:1-27

David’s prayer from yesterday continues. It will take the help of God to defeat this enemy that is invading our country and stealing our freedom. While everyone is confined to their homes it is a good time to draw closer to Him and intercede for those on the front lines of this war. This battle needs God’s people united in prayer, an outcry as this nation as never seen before. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“11 Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man. 12 Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.” Psalms 60:11-12

“He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.” Verse 26 This verse speaks to me! My heart gets me into trouble. I just had this conversation with two different people about this very thing. After my last relationship, I had a serious one on one conversation with God. I had to say, “Poppa YOU guide me!” Now I pray about everyone and everything. Someone just ask me how he could win my heart. I replied, “Seek God.” I tried my way and it led not only to heartbreak, but mental and emotional distress. No, from here on out I listen to God. Godly wisdom, I pray for it daily. I also pray for Him to strengthen the gift of discernment He’s blessed me with. Hard lessons learned from a patient and loving Father who didn’t give up on me. What was your favorite verse from today’s chapter? 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. 2 For the transgression of a land many [are] the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding [and] knowledge the state [thereof] shall be prolonged. 3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor [is like] a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. 4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. 5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all [things]. 6 Better [is] the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than [he that is] perverse [in his] ways, though he [be] rich. 7 Whoso keepeth the law [is] a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous [men] shameth his father. 8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. 9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination. 10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good [things] in possession. 11 The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. 12 When righteous [men] do rejoice, [there is] great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. 13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy. 14 Happy [is] the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. 15 [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] a wicked ruler over the poor people. 16 The prince that wanteth understanding [is] also a great oppressor: [but] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days. 17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of [any] person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. 18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but [he that is] perverse [in his] ways shall fall at once. 19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough. 20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. 21 To have respect of persons [is] not good: for for a piece of bread [that] man will transgress. 22 He that hasteth to be rich [hath] an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. 23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. 24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, [It is] no transgression; the same [is] the companion of a destroyer. 25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. 26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. 27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. 28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.” ~ Proverbs 28:1-28

A prayer for help from David so many years ago. I can’t help but feel the power from it today. Call upon the Lord, our Father is listening. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“2 Thou hast made the earth to tremble; thou hast broken it: heal the breaches thereof; for it shaketh. 3 Thou hast shewed thy people hard things: thou hast made us to drink the wine of astonishment. 4 Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah. 5 That thy beloved may be delivered; save [with] thy right hand, and hear me.” Psalms 60:2-5

Proverbs 27:17 reminds us that we need each other in this walk. There were a couple of situations that came up today that I just needed to talk through, great mentors and friends allowed me that. In one I knew the answer, I just needed to kind of talk it out to see it. In the other, I just needed a fresh perspective to confirm my thinking was not the one in some unrealistic place. We need those connections, they strengthen us and allow us to grow. This verse and today’s activities were confirmation as to that for me. I love it when the Holy Spirit works that way! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. 2 Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. 3 A stone [is] heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool’s wrath [is] heavier than them both. 4 Wrath [is] cruel, and anger [is] outrageous; but who [is] able to stand before envy? 5 Open rebuke [is] better than secret love. 6 Faithful [are] the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy [are] deceitful. 7 The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet. 8 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so [is] a man that wandereth from his place. 9 Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so [doth] the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel. 10 Thine own friend, and thy father’s friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother’s house in the day of thy calamity: [for] better [is] a neighbour [that is] near than a brother far off. 11 My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me. 12 A prudent [man] foreseeth the evil, [and] hideth himself; [but] the simple pass on, [and] are punished. 13 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman. 14 He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him. 15 A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike. 16 Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, [which] bewrayeth [itself]. 17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. 18 Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured. 19 As in water face [answereth] to face, so the heart of man to man. 20 Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied. 21 [As] the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so [is] a man to his praise. 22 Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, [yet] will not his foolishness depart from him. 23 Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, [and] look well to thy herds. 24 For riches [are] not for ever: and doth the crown [endure] to every generation? 25 The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered. 26 The lambs [are] for thy clothing, and the goats [are] the price of the field. 27 And [thou shalt have] goats’ milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and [for] the maintenance for thy maidens.” Proverbs 27:1-27

While the world around us is living in fear, the Lord is our refuge and our safe haven! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“I cried unto thee, O Lord: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.” ~ Psalms 142:5

Oh what a timely Word with so much wisdom in them! I was just scrolling through Facebook last night, I would type a long comment and then delete it and scroll on. It’s okay to just not respond to every situation that presents itself. Some people thrive on strife and you can help it end by simply not taking part. You just let it die at your door. No response speaks volumes, you are not participating by fueling the fire. Sometimes it’s okay to let it burn itself out. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool. 2 As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come. 3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool’s back. 4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit. 6 He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool cutteth off the feet, [and] drinketh damage. 7 The legs of the lame are not equal: so [is] a parable in the mouth of fools. 8 As he that bindeth a stone in a sling, so [is] he that giveth honour to a fool. 9 [As] a thorn goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, so [is] a parable in the mouth of fools. 10 The great [God] that formed all [things] both rewardeth the fool, and rewardeth transgressors. 11 As a dog returneth to his vomit, [so] a fool returneth to his folly. 12 Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him. 13 The slothful [man] saith, [There is] a lion in the way; a lion [is] in the streets. 14 [As] the door turneth upon his hinges, so [doth] the slothful upon his bed. 15 The slothful hideth his hand in [his] bosom; it grieveth him to bring it again to his mouth. 16 The sluggard [is] wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason. 17 He that passeth by, [and] meddleth with strife [belonging] not to him, [is like] one that taketh a dog by the ears. 18 As a mad [man] who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death, 19 So [is] the man [that] deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport? 20 Where no wood is, [there] the fire goeth out: so where [there is] no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. 21 [As] coals [are] to burning coals, and wood to fire; so [is] a contentious man to kindle strife. 22 The words of a talebearer [are] as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. 23 Burning lips and a wicked heart [are like] a potsherd covered with silver dross. 24 He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; 25 When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for [there are] seven abominations in his heart. 26 [Whose] hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the [whole] congregation. 27 Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him. 28 A lying tongue hateth [those that are] afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.” Proverbs 26:1-28

God is good all the time and His mercy endures forever. I just heard of a precious friends passing before I went to bed last night. She had been fighting cancer and fought hard. One in the lost world might say the cancer won, but there was so much to be learned from her brave fight. Today she rest in the arms of God. Cancer didn’t win, God just chose to take her suffering away. His ways are not like our ways, His plans are not always the way we first envision. But I promise, His ways are always better in the end. Heaven gained an angel when God took her home. All who knew who are left with memories of her strength and perseverance. Our last conversation she told me how proud she was of me, that gives me strength to press forward when things seem dark, something I’ll hold on to forever. RIP sweet Julia. ~ 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“8 But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever. 9 I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.” Psalms 52:8-9

So often we hear an eye for an eye, but in this chapter our Father tells us if our enemy is hungry, feed him and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. What you say? Why would we help our enemy? I’ve given this a lot of thought and God loves us, His children, so much. If someone intentionally causes harm to us, He takes that pretty seriously. His wrath is far greater than anything we could do and actually we should pray for them. They have no idea what they are doing when they come against one of the King’s kids! To hold any anger toward them only hurts us more than it hurts them. Let it go and pray for them find Jesus before God’s wrath finds them. Who knows, your prayers may be what God uses to turn their life around! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 These [are] also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out. 2 [It is] the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings [is] to search out a matter. 3 The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings [is] unsearchable. 4 Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer. 5 Take away the wicked [from] before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. 6 Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great [men]: 7 For better [it is] that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen. 8 Go not forth hastily to strive, lest [thou know not] what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame. 9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbour [himself]; and discover not a secret to another: 10 Lest he that heareth [it] put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away. 11 A word fitly spoken [is like] apples of gold in pictures of silver. 12 [As] an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, [so is] a wise reprover upon an obedient ear. 13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, [so is] a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters. 14 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift [is like] clouds and wind without rain. 15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone. 16 Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it. 17 Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour’s house; lest he be weary of thee, and [so] hate thee. 18 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour [is] a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow. 19 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble [is like] a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint. 20 [As] he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, [and as] vinegar upon nitre, so [is] he that singeth songs to an heavy heart. 21 If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: 22 For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee. 23 The north wind driveth away rain: so [doth] an angry countenance a backbiting tongue. 24 [It is] better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house. 25 [As] cold waters to a thirsty soul, so [is] good news from a far country. 26 A righteous man falling down before the wicked [is as] a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring. 27 [It is] not good to eat much honey: so [for men] to search their own glory [is not] glory. 28 He that [hath] no rule over his own spirit [is like] a city [that is] broken down, [and] without walls.” Proverbs 25:1-28

Praise the Lord my precious brothers and sisters. This virus is but a small thing is in His sight. Many of us are facing Stay at Home Orders as the virus tries to disrupt our daily lives and force us to comply in limiting our activities, but the one thing it can’t limit is our praise and our prayer. There is great power in those two things and there is great power when we join together and pray. We don’t have to be under one roof to agree in prayer that this virus is defeated! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“9 I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations. 10 For thy mercy [is] great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds. 11 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: [let] thy glory [be] above all the earth.” Psalms 57:9-11

Are you a child of God that has fallen? Well get back up! “For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.” Verse 16 I am so thankful that the blood of Jesus covers us and He reaches down to pull us up when we fall. You haven’t fallen too far for the blood of Jesus to cover you, get back up child of God and press on! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them. 2 For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief. 3 Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: 4 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. 5 A wise man [is] strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. 6 For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors [there is] safety. 7 Wisdom [is] too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate. 8 He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person. 9 The thought of foolishness [is] sin: and the scorner [is] an abomination to men. 10 [If] thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength [is] small. 11 If thou forbear to deliver [them that are] drawn unto death, and [those that are] ready to be slain; 12 If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider [it]? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth [not] he know [it]? and shall [not] he render to [every] man according to his works? 13 My son, eat thou honey, because [it is] good; and the honeycomb, [which is] sweet to thy taste: 14 So [shall] the knowledge of wisdom [be] unto thy soul: when thou hast found [it], then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off. 15 Lay not wait, O wicked [man], against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place: 16 For a just [man] falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. 17 Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth: 18 Lest the LORD see [it], and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him. 19 Fret not thyself because of evil [men], neither be thou envious at the wicked; 20 For there shall be no reward to the evil [man]; the candle of the wicked shall be put out. 21 My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: [and] meddle not with them that are given to change: 22 For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both? 23 These [things] also [belong] to the wise. [It is] not good to have respect of persons in judgment. 24 He that saith unto the wicked, Thou [art] righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him: 25 But to them that rebuke [him] shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them. 26 [Every man] shall kiss [his] lips that giveth a right answer. 27 Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house. 28 Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive [not] with thy lips. 29 Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work. 30 I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; 31 And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, [and] nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down. 32 Then I saw, [and] considered [it] well: I looked upon [it, and] received instruction. 33 [Yet] a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: 34 So shall thy poverty come [as] one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.” Proverbs 24:1-34

When we cry out to our Father He hears those cries. What do you need today? Take it to the throne. What is troubling you? Cast it at Your Father’s feet. He is there for His children. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“2 I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth [all things] for me. 3 He shall send from heaven, and save me [from] the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.” Psalms 57:2-3

Have you ever tried to tell someone the truth and they got angry? I’ve learned not to argue with those people and this Scripture explains why, “Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.” Verse 9 The problem isn’t with me and it isn’t with you, it’s within themselves. Let those kind of people go. When you find someone who despises the truth just walk away. Their ears are stopped up and they will only despise your effort and you will only wear yourself down trying to convince on change them. Leave them to God and let it and them (if the situation calls for it) go. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what [is] before thee: 2 And put a knife to thy throat, if thou [be] a man given to appetite. 3 Be not desirous of his dainties: for they [are] deceitful meat. 4 Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom. 5 Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for [riches] certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven. 6 Eat thou not the bread of [him that hath] an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats: 7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so [is] he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart [is] not with thee. 8 The morsel [which] thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words. 9 Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words. 10 Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless: 11 For their redeemer [is] mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee. 12 Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge. 13 Withhold not correction from the child: for [if] thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. 14 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell. 15 My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine. 16 Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things. 17 Let not thine heart envy sinners: but [be thou] in the fear of the LORD all the day long. 18 For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off. 19 Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way. 20 Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: 21 For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe [a man] with rags. 22 Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old. 23 Buy the truth, and sell [it] not; [also] wisdom, and instruction, and understanding. 24 The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise [child] shall have joy of him. 25 Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice. 26 My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways. 27 For a whore [is] a deep ditch; and a strange woman [is] a narrow pit. 28 She also lieth in wait as [for] a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men. 29 Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes? 30 They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine. 31 Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, [when] it moveth itself aright. 32 At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder. 33 Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things. 34 Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast. 35 They have stricken me, [shalt thou say, and] I was not sick; they have beaten me, [and] I felt [it] not: when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again.” Proverbs 23:1-35

What a great comfort to know we can find refuge under the wings of our Father during these troubling times! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“ Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.” Psalms 57:1

I rearranged my work and creative space today. The goal was to create a space more comfortable and productive for me to work and write in. I was taken with verse 29 of today’s chapter when I read it, “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean [men].” Merriam Webster defines diligent as “characterized by steady, earnest, and energetic effort : PAINSTAKING.” I began to reflect on that. How serious are you about whatever it is you want to do in life? How serious are you about what God has called you to do? Right now, everyone has a lot of time to reflect on these things. Depending on what they are, this might even be a good time to work on them or at least develop a plan of action. I’m not sure about you, but I want to be diligent in what I’m called to do and it’s possible to do from home while quarantined! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 A [good] name [is] rather to be chosen than great riches, [and] loving favour rather than silver and gold. 2 The rich and poor meet together: the LORD [is] the maker of them all. 3 A prudent [man] foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. 4 By humility [and] the fear of the LORD [are] riches, and honour, and life. 5 Thorns [and] snares [are] in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them. 6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. 7 The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower [is] servant to the lender. 8 He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail. 9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. 10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease. 11 He that loveth pureness of heart, [for] the grace of his lips the king [shall be] his friend. 12 The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor. 13 The slothful [man] saith, [There is] a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets. 14 The mouth of strange women [is] a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein. 15 Foolishness [is] bound in the heart of a child; [but] the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. 16 He that oppresseth the poor to increase his [riches, and] he that giveth to the rich, [shall] surely [come] to want. 17 Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge. 18 For [it is] a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips. 19 That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee. 20 Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge, 21 That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth; that thou mightest answer the words of truth to them that send unto thee? 22 Rob not the poor, because he [is] poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate: 23 For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them. 24 Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: 25 Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul. 26 Be not thou [one] of them that strike hands, [or] of them that are sureties for debts. 27 If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under thee? 28 Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set. 29 Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean [men].” Proverbs 22:1-29

Don’t allow fear to take ahold of you. The one who made the mountains and the valleys, the rivers and the oceans, the very One knew your every step before you were even born… that God, He’s still the one in control. The devil loves to keep us bound in fear, but Psalms 34:4 says “I sought the Lord, and he HEARD me, and DELIVERED me from ALL my FEARS.” Just trust in Him today, you are in your Father’s hands and there is no safer place to be! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.” ~ Psalms 34:4

I pray y’all are gleaning as much wisdom as I am from the Proverbs this month. My take away verse from today’s chapter is a big one for me. “Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.” (Verse2) I have often made decisions that I thought were right in “my” eyes, I was following my heart and my heart was not aligning with God’s will for my life. The end result was absolute disaster. Had I sought God first and waited on Him a whole lot of heartbreak could have been avoided. Hard lessons, but I’m thankful I have a patient God who didn’t give up on me. Instead, He uses those lessons as a part of the destiny He has for me. Look at God. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 The king’s heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. 2 Every way of a man [is] right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts. 3 To do justice and judgment [is] more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. 4 An high look, and a proud heart, [and] the plowing of the wicked, [is] sin. 5 The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one [that is] hasty only to want. 6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue [is] a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death. 7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment. 8 The way of man [is] froward and strange: but [as for] the pure, his work [is] right. 9 [It is] better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house. 10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. 11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge. 12 The righteous [man] wisely considereth the house of the wicked: [but God] overthroweth the wicked for [their] wickedness. 13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard. 14 A gift in secret pacifieth anger: and a reward in the bosom strong wrath. 15 [It is] joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction [shall be] to the workers of iniquity. 16 The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead. 17 He that loveth pleasure [shall be] a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. 18 The wicked [shall be] a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. 19 [It is] better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman. 20 [There is] treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. 21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. 22 A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof. 23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. 24 Proud [and] haughty scorner [is] his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. 25 The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour. 26 He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not. 27 The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination: how much more, [when] he bringeth it with a wicked mind? 28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. 29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but [as for] the upright, he directeth his way. 30 [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. 31 The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD.” Proverbs 21:1-2

God is or strength and our defense. These are scary times, but the Bible speaks of these very days. What do we do as children of God? We draw closer to Him and trust Him through them! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God [is] my defence, [and] the God of my mercy.” Psalm 59:17

I learned a lot of lessons in this last relationship. Prayerfully ones I will not repeat for future lessons. Some cycles truly take God to break and the cycle of falling prey to emotional abuse is one of them. I felt completely broken and there were times I wanted to recompense the evil from it, but that would not have brought me any peace. No, it would have only made this heart of mine hurt more. These are the times when you just be still and let the Lord fight for you. I am so thankful for God’s hand over me and His timing as to where He is taking me. Some lessons are hard to learn, but I’m thankful for a God who loves us enough to save us. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 Wine [is] a mocker, strong drink [is] raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. 2 The fear of a king [is] as the roaring of a lion: [whoso] provoketh him to anger sinneth [against] his own soul. 3 [It is] an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling. 4 The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; [therefore] shall he beg in harvest, and [have] nothing. 5 Counsel in the heart of man [is like] deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out. 6 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find? 7 The just [man] walketh in his integrity: his children [are] blessed after him. 8 A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes. 9 Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin? 10 Divers weights, [and] divers measures, both of them [are] alike abomination to the LORD. 11 Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work [be] pure, and whether [it be] right. 12 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them. 13 Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, [and] thou shalt be satisfied with bread. 14 [It is] naught, [it is] naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth. 15 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge [are] a precious jewel. 16 Take his garment that is surety [for] a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman. 17 Bread of deceit [is] sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel. 18 [Every] purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war. 19 He that goeth about [as] a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. 20 Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness. 21 An inheritance [may be] gotten hastily at the beginning; but the end thereof shall not be blessed. 22 Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee. 23 Divers weights [are] an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance [is] not good. 24 Man’s goings [are] of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way? 25 [It is] a snare to the man [who] devoureth [that which is] holy, and after vows to make enquiry. 26 A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them. 27 The spirit of man [is] the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. 28 Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy. 29 The glory of young men [is] their strength: and the beauty of old men [is] the gray head. 30 The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so [do] stripes the inward parts of the belly.” Proverbs 20:1-30

Obedience. It’s so much easier when we don’t fight the path the Lord has for us and we follow His will. Yes, I’m speaking from experience here. I’m thankful for the blood of Jesus that covers me and the Holy Spirit that corrects me, but oh how I have learned so much about being obedient. It’s so much easier to seek my Father’s will before I leap and trust His timing as I wait. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD [was] with him.” 1 Samuel 18:14

Have you ever met someone that knows everything? How do they grow? I am thankful to hear counsel and receive instruction because that is where my growth comes from. I never want to reach a place where I stop learning or where I think I am above learning. My hunger for growth is strong and I don’t ever want it to be satisfied. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Better [is] the poor that walketh in his integrity, than [he that is] perverse in his lips, and is a fool. 2 Also, [that] the soul [be] without knowledge, [it is] not good; and he that hasteth with [his] feet sinneth. 3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD. 4 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour. 5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape. 6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man [is] a friend to him that giveth gifts. 7 All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth [them with] words, [yet] they [are] wanting [to him]. 8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. 9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall perish. 10 Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes. 11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and [it is] his glory to pass over a transgression. 12 The king’s wrath [is] as the roaring of a lion; but his favour [is] as dew upon the grass. 13 A foolish son [is] the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife [are] a continual dropping. 14 House and riches [are] the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife [is] from the LORD. 15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. 16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; [but] he that despiseth his ways shall die. 17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. 18 Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. 19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver [him], yet thou must do it again. 20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. 21 [There are] many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. 22 The desire of a man [is] his kindness: and a poor man [is] better than a liar. 23 The fear of the LORD [tendeth] to life: and [he that hath it] shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. 24 A slothful [man] hideth his hand in [his] bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. 25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge. 26 He that wasteth [his] father, [and] chaseth away [his] mother, [is] a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. 27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction [that causeth] to err from the words of knowledge. 28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. 29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.” Proverbs 19:1-29

Saul had everything to fear because the Lord had departed from him! David was God’s chosen and Saul knew God’s hand was upon him. You shine different when God’s hand of favor rest on you. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Saul.” 1 Samuel 18:12

Speak life. It’s that simple. No matter what is going on in the world around you or what is going on in your own life you need to speak life into it. “Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” Verse 21 Don’t be moved by the visible circumstance because you have an invincible God working behind the scenes. Speak life over and into that situation you are worried about and trust God to work it out in your favor. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh [and] intermeddleth with all wisdom. 2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. 3 When the wicked cometh, [then] cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. 4 The words of a man’s mouth [are as] deep waters, [and] the wellspring of wisdom [as] a flowing brook. 5 [It is] not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment. 6 A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. 7 A fool’s mouth [is] his destruction, and his lips [are] the snare of his soul. 8 The words of a talebearer [are] as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly. 9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster. 10 The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. 11 The rich man’s wealth [is] his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit. 12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour [is] humility. 13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth [it], it [is] folly and shame unto him. 14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear? 15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. 16 A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. 17 [He that is] first in his own cause [seemeth] just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him. 18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty. 19 A brother offended [is harder to be won] than a strong city: and [their] contentions [are] like the bars of a castle. 20 A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; [and] with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. 21 Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. 22 [Whoso] findeth a wife findeth a good [thing], and obtaineth favour of the LORD. 23 The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly. 24 A man [that hath] friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend [that] sticketh closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18:1-24

All David needed were stones he had chosen from a brook. One stone to the forehead and the giant fell back. Can you imagine what God can do in the face of our problems if we believe? You may think the action He is moving you to make is small and insignificant, but it could be what will knock the giant you are facing on its back. Faith in action. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“49 And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang [it], and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth. 50 So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but [there was] no sword in the hand of David. 51 Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled.” 1 Samuel 17:49-51

There is so much going on in our world today. A persons true protection doesn’t come from washing your hands for x amount of seconds or maintaining personal space. Perhaps those things help if you haven’t met Jesus, but your true safety comes through the blood of Jesus. It cleanses, protects, sets free. It does it all. I was talking to a friend about the things I was seeing on Facebook from people I knew and how it not only disappointed me, but just grieved my heart. I am seeing excuses for hoarding and understanding for measures I’m not even going to address and then I read verse 3 of this evening chapter, “The fining pot [is] for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.” Boy are ours being tried right now and if my spirit is grieved, I can’t even imagine that of our Father’s. But then I’m also seeing goodness of people helping the elderly, the Bible speaks of taking care of them you know. Restaurants stepping up to feed children who would normally eat in schools that have been canceled. Those things make my heart smile. Poppa, be patient with me, Holy Spirit give me wisdom as I’m tried that I grow and respond according to my Father’s will. That His heart becomes my heart and that I don’t grieve You during the growing process and if I ever do that I respond immediately to Your correction. In the name of Jesus. I see a lot of good, but I see so much bad. We’ve got to do better as a people. No excuses as to why we need to hoard or why we need to act badly. Just trust God and do better. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 Better [is] a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices [with] strife. 2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. 3 The fining pot [is] for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts. 4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; [and] a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue. 5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: [and] he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished. 6 Children’s children [are] the crown of old men; and the glory of children [are] their fathers. 7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. 8 A gift [is as] a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. 9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth [very] friends. 10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. 11 An evil [man] seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. 12 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly. 13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. 14 The beginning of strife [is as] when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with. 15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both [are] abomination to the LORD. 16 Wherefore [is there] a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he hath] no heart [to it]? 17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. 18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, [and] becometh surety in the presence of his friend. 19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: [and] he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction. 20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief. 21 He that begetteth a fool [doeth it] to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy. 22 A merry heart doeth good [like] a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. 23 A wicked [man] taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. 24 Wisdom [is] before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool [are] in the ends of the earth. 25 A foolish son [is] a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him. 26 Also to punish the just [is] not good, [nor] to strike princes for equity. 27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: [and] a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. 28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: [and] he that shutteth his lips [is esteemed] a man of understanding.” Proverbs 17:1-28

I want the confidence David had! Talking about confidence in God, he faced Goliath knowing the battle was his because God was fighting for him. So many times in the battle of life we start to feel defeated by what we see and forget we have a God working on our behalf in the unseen. His ways and His timing aren’t like ours so we get discouraged when things aren’t going the way we want, but the same God David served is the God we serve and He fights for us. We need to walk in that confidence and trust He’s fighting in realms we see can’t see and He will prevail. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“45 Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied. 46 This day will the LORD deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel. 47 And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle [is] the LORD’S, and he will give you into our hands.” 1 Samuel 17:45-47

Sometimes no matter how good my intentions are everything goes wrong. Why Lord? I’ve learned to start praying before I act on something and allow the Lord to guide my actions. When I commit my works to the Lord, He establishes my thoughts. This cleanses my ways and makes my intentions more pure. Like renewing your mind, this is is a continual process! Those are some of my thoughts from Chapter 16. What did you glean? 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, [is] from the LORD. 2 All the ways of a man [are] clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. 3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. 4 The LORD hath made all [things] for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. 5 Every one [that is] proud in heart [is] an abomination to the LORD: [though] hand [join] in hand, he shall not be unpunished. 6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD [men] depart from evil. 7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. 8 Better [is] a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. 9 A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. 10 A divine sentence [is] in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment. 11 A just weight and balance [are] the LORD’S: all the weights of the bag [are] his work. 12 [It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. 13 Righteous lips [are] the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. 14 The wrath of a king [is as] messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. 15 In the light of the king’s countenance [is] life; and his favour [is] as a cloud of the latter rain. 16 How much better [is it] to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! 17 The highway of the upright [is] to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. 18 Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. 19 Better [it is to be] of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. 20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy [is] he. 21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. 22 Understanding [is] a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools [is] folly. 23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. 24 Pleasant words [are as] an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. 25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death. 26 He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. 27 An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips [there is] as a burning fire. 28 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. 29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way [that is] not good. 30 He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass. 31 The hoary head [is] a crown of glory, [if] it be found in the way of righteousness. 32 [He that is] slow to anger [is] better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. 33 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof [is] of the LORD.” Proverbs 16:1-33

“And the fear of the Lord fell on the people…” When Saul operated under the Lord’s anointing, he operated with great authority and power. When God is behind you and you are operating in His will, you can’t lose. The key is operating in HIS will and not out of the flesh. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And he took a yoke of oxen, and hewed them in pieces, and sent [them] throughout all the coasts of Israel by the hands of messengers, saying, Whosoever cometh not forth after Saul and after Samuel, so shall it be done unto his oxen. And the fear of the LORD fell on the people, and they came out with one consent.” 1 Samuel 11:7

I am seeing so much foolishness right now and my first instinct is to respond, but wisdom tells me there are times I should just remain silent. There is so much wisdom in verse 2 for what is going on in the world today, “The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.” Godly discretion should be exercised in some situations, walking close to God during these days is essential. A one on one relationship with our Father is the key to navigating these perilous times. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. 3 The eyes of the LORD [are] in every place, beholding the evil and the good. 4 A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness therein [is] a breach in the spirit. 5 A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. 6 In the house of the righteous [is] much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. 7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so. 8 The sacrifice of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright [is] his delight. 9 The way of the wicked [is] an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. 10 Correction [is] grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: [and] he that hateth reproof shall die. 11 Hell and destruction [are] before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men? 12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise. 13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. 14 The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. 15 All the days of the afflicted [are] evil: but he that is of a merry heart [hath] a continual feast. 16 Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith. 17 Better [is] a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. 18 A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but [he that is] slow to anger appeaseth strife. 19 The way of the slothful [man is] as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous [is] made plain. 20 A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. 21 Folly [is] joy to [him that is] destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. 22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. 23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word [spoken] in due season, how good [is it]! 24 The way of life [is] above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. 25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow. 26 The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the LORD: but [the words] of the pure [are] pleasant words. 27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. 28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. 29 The LORD [is] far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. 30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: [and] a good report maketh the bones fat. 31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. 32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. 33 The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [is] humility.” Proverbs 15:1-33

When God’s favor is raining down on you, it causes favor from the most unexpected places to pour down over you as well. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.” 1 Samuel 2:26

Another chapter with so much wisdom to glean from! With fear gripping our homes today verse 15 cried out to me. “The simple believeth every word: but the prudent [man] looketh well to his going.” I choose not to fear the media reports, but to place my trust in God. “26 In the fear of the LORD [is] strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. 27 The fear of the LORD [is] a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.” Where is your trust? One sided media reports or the Creator of the heavens and earth? My faith rest with God and I’m covered by the blood of Jesus. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. 2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but [he that is] perverse in his ways despiseth him. 3 In the mouth of the foolish [is] a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. 4 Where no oxen [are], the crib [is] clean: but much increase [is] by the strength of the ox. 5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. 6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not: but knowledge [is] easy unto him that understandeth. 7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not [in him] the lips of knowledge. 8 The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way: but the folly of fools [is] deceit. 9 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous [there is] favour. 10 The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy. 11 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish. 12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof [are] the ways of death. 13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth [is] heaviness. 14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man [shall be satisfied] from himself. 15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent [man] looketh well to his going. 16 A wise [man] feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. 17 [He that is] soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. 18 The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. 19 The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. 20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich [hath] many friends. 21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy [is] he. 22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth [shall be] to them that devise good. 23 In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury. 24 The crown of the wise [is] their riches: [but] the foolishness of fools [is] folly. 25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful [witness] speaketh lies. 26 In the fear of the LORD [is] strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. 27 The fear of the LORD [is] a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. 28 In the multitude of people [is] the king’s honour: but in the want of people [is] the destruction of the prince. 29 [He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly. 30 A sound heart [is] the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones. 31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor. 32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death. 33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but [that which is] in the midst of fools is made known. 34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin [is] a reproach to any people. 35 The king’s favour [is] toward a wise servant: but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame.” Proverbs 14:1-35

This verse makes my heart smile! Hannah wept sore before the Lord in chapter one for a baby. She is blessed with Samuel and “lends” him to the Lord just as she promises. In return, she is blessed with three more sons and two daughters. Look at God! And Samuel? He “grew before the Lord.” What higher calling and honor than to be chosen to grow before the Lord? 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And the LORD visited Hannah, so that she conceived, and bare three sons and two daughters. And the child Samuel grew before the LORD.” 1 Samuel 2:21

Since I was a little girl I’ve had to watch my mouth. Now that I’m an adult and I read verse 3 it has a deeper meaning. I don’t have to respond to everything that’s said to me and I don’t have to attend every argument I’m invited to. God gives me discernment and wisdom and it’s up to me to lean into Him and rely on Him on any situation I might question. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 A wise son [heareth] his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. 2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of [his] mouth: but the soul of the transgressors [shall eat] violence. 3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: [but] he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. 4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and [hath] nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. 5 A righteous [man] hateth lying: but a wicked [man] is loathsome, and cometh to shame. 6 Righteousness keepeth [him that is] upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. 7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet [hath] nothing: [there is] that maketh himself poor, yet [hath] great riches. 8 The ransom of a man’s life [are] his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke. 9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. 10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised [is] wisdom. 11 Wealth [gotten] by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. 12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but [when] the desire cometh, [it is] a tree of life. 13 Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. 14 The law of the wise [is] a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. 15 Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors [is] hard. 16 Every prudent [man] dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open [his] folly. 17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador [is] health. 18 Poverty and shame [shall be to] him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured. 19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but [it is] abomination to fools to depart from evil. 20 He that walketh with wise [men] shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. 21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed. 22 A good [man] leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner [is] laid up for the just. 23 Much food [is in] the tillage of the poor: but there is [that is] destroyed for want of judgment. 24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. 25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.” Proverbs 13:1-25

Hannah did not forget the Lord when she received what she had ask for. She kept her promise and brought her baby up to “lend” him to the Lord for his entire life. Could you imagine, she didn’t know if she would have more children, but she knew she had made a promise. I admire her greatly. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“26 And she said, Oh my lord, [as] thy soul liveth, my lord, I [am] the woman that stood by thee here, praying unto the LORD. 27 For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him: 28 Therefore also I have lent him to the LORD; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the LORD. And he worshipped the LORD there.” 1 Samuel 1:26-28

Correction is essential for growth. I am thankful for correction because without it my growth would be stumped. Part of instruction is excepting being reproved when you are wrong. I want to flourish in my walk with God so I welcome correction in that walk. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof [is] brutish. 2 A good [man] obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. 3 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. 4 A virtuous woman [is] a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed [is] as rottenness in his bones. 5 The thoughts of the righteous [are] right: [but] the counsels of the wicked [are] deceit. 6 The words of the wicked [are] to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. 7 The wicked are overthrown, and [are] not: but the house of the righteous shall stand. 8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. 9 [He that is] despised, and hath a servant, [is] better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. 10 A righteous [man] regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked [are] cruel. 11 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain [persons is] void of understanding. 12 The wicked desireth the net of evil [men]: but the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit]. 13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of [his] lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. 14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of [his] mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him. 15 The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise. 16 A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent [man] covereth shame. 17 [He that] speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. 18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise [is] health. 19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue [is] but for a moment. 20 Deceit [is] in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace [is] joy. 21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. 22 Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight. 23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. 24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. 25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. 26 The righteous [is] more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. 27 The slothful [man] roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man [is] precious. 28 In the way of righteousness [is] life; and [in] the pathway [thereof there is] no death.” Proverbs 12:1-28

I loved today’s verse, in an earlier verseHannah “prayed to the Lord and wept sore” verse 10 Here we find the Lord giving her heart desires. She prayed earnestly and He heard her prayers. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, [saying], Because I have asked him of the LORD.” 1 Samuel 1:20

A lot of wisdom can be found between verses 1 and 31 of chapter 11. I read the chapter and then skimmed back over the chapter praying on which to write about. Verses 10-11 kept pulling me back, “10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, [there is] shouting. 11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.” I see that today with groups that have fallen so far from God and Biblical ways, yet they shout so loud for people to hear them and allow their wicked ways. It crosses into cultures and other countries and makes me ask how long Lord will you allow this until You return? God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, He will not allow the wickedness that is spreading across this world to continue unchecked. “The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.” What are your thoughts from chapter 11? 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 A false balance [is] abomination to the LORD: but a just weight [is] his delight. 2 [When] pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly [is] wisdom. 3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. 4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death. 5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. 6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in [their own] naughtiness. 7 When a wicked man dieth, [his] expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust [men] perisheth. 8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. 9 An hypocrite with [his] mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered. 10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, [there is] shouting. 11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. 12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. 13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. 14 Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety. 15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart [for it]: and he that hateth suretiship is sure. 16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong [men] retain riches. 17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but [he that is] cruel troubleth his own flesh. 18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness [shall be] a sure reward. 19 As righteousness [tendeth] to life: so he that pursueth evil [pursueth it] to his own death. 20 They that are of a froward heart [are] abomination to the LORD: but [such as are] upright in [their] way [are] his delight. 21 [Though] hand [join] in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered. 22 [As] a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, [so is] a fair woman which is without discretion. 23 The desire of the righteous [is] only good: [but] the expectation of the wicked [is] wrath. 24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and [there is] that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] to poverty. 25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. 26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing [shall be] upon the head of him that selleth [it]. 27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. 28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. 29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool [shall be] servant to the wise of heart. 30 The fruit of the righteous [is] a tree of life; and he that winneth souls [is] wise. 31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.” Proverbs 11:1-31

The book of Ruth ends showing what will the lineage of Jesus. God had a plan for Ruth and she left her people, their gods and followed the one true God. Naomi came home hanging her head and the Lord lifted her from her troubles. God is so good, we just have to trust Him and His timing. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And the women her neighbours gave it a name, saying, There is a son born to Naomi; and they called his name Obed: he [is] the father of Jesse, the father of David.” Ruth 4:17

Today’s chapter speaks a lot about fools. I looked up the biblical meaning of fool” and this is what I found, “the most common view is that it is a reference to the Aramaic word reka, which literally means “empty one”, but probably meant empty headed.” I found that definition interesting. It would explain why arguing with a fool is unwise and pointless. Verse 8 also talks about a fool, “He that hideth hatred [with] lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, [is] a fool.” What I have found is I don’t have to come down to a fools level. My character speaks for itself and God is my defense. He is working in the unseen to cast light on the darkness coming from the lying lips and slander uttered by the fool. We don’t have to entertain every argument a fool invites us to, in fact we don’t have to entertain any of them. Use wisdom in how you respond to their emptiness. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son [is] the heaviness of his mother. 2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death. 3 The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. 4 He becometh poor that dealeth [with] a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. 5 He that gathereth in summer [is] a wise son: [but] he that sleepeth in harvest [is] a son that causeth shame. 6 Blessings [are] upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. 7 The memory of the just [is] blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. 8 The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. 9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known. 10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall. 11 The mouth of a righteous [man is] a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. 12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. 13 In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod [is] for the back of him that is void of understanding. 14 Wise [men] lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish [is] near destruction. 15 The rich man’s wealth [is] his strong city: the destruction of the poor [is] their poverty. 16 The labour of the righteous [tendeth] to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin. 17 He [is in] the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth. 18 He that hideth hatred [with] lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, [is] a fool. 19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise. 20 The tongue of the just [is as] choice silver: the heart of the wicked [is] little worth. 21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom. 22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. 23 [It is] as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom. 24 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted. 25 As the whirlwind passeth, so [is] the wicked no [more]: but the righteous [is] an everlasting foundation. 26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so [is] the sluggard to them that send him. 27 The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. 28 The hope of the righteous [shall be] gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. 29 The way of the LORD [is] strength to the upright: but destruction [shall be] to the workers of iniquity. 30 The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth. 31 The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out. 32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked [speaketh] frowardness.” Proverbs 10:1-32

Look at God! When Naomi first returned home she told her people to call her “Mara: for the Almighty hath dealt ver bitterly” with her. (Ruth 1:20). What a turn around in these two verses, it just took time. “Time” that thing we are often so impatient for, but it is all in God’s timing! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“14 And the women said unto Naomi, Blessed [be] the LORD, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, that his name may be famous in Israel. 15 And he shall be unto thee a restorer of [thy] life, and a nourisher of thine old age: for thy daughter in law, which loveth thee, which is better to thee than seven sons, hath born him.” Ruth 4:14-15

Have you ever tried to tell someone the truth about something or how the correct way of doing something is and their ears were closed? Or they become angry because their way was not correct or their “truth” wasn’t true. A wise man takes that instruction and learns from it. Don’t get too carried away with those that aren’t willing to learn and don’t lose yourself trying to prove your point. Being “right” isn’t worth your peace. Let it go and let God work in their hearts. What did you glean from chapter 9? 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

1 Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars: 2 She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table. 3 She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city, 4 Whoso [is] simple, let him turn in hither: [as for] him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, 5 Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine [which] I have mingled. 6 Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding. 7 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked [man getteth] himself a blot. 8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee. 9 Give [instruction] to a wise [man], and he will be yet wiser: teach a just [man], and he will increase in learning. 10 The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy [is] understanding. 11 For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased. 12 If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but [if] thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear [it]. 13 A foolish woman [is] clamorous: [she is] simple, and knoweth nothing. 14 For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city, 15 To call passengers who go right on their ways: 16 Whoso [is] simple, let him turn in hither: and [as for] him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, 17 Stolen waters are sweet, and bread [eaten] in secret is pleasant. 18 But he knoweth not that the dead [are] there; [and that] her guests [are] in the depths of hell.” Proverbs 9:1-18

The story of Ruth is one of my favorite in the Bible. She left all that she knew. Here we see she had the favor of God shining down over her. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou [art] a virtuous woman.” Ruth 3:11

Today’s chapter is overflowing with wisdom. If God moves all of these people into place: kings, princes, nobles, judges (so many of whom were unqualified in man’s eyes) just imagine where He could place you or what He could place you in a situation to accomplish. Verse 17 says, “I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.” Are you seeking Him with all of your heart? I want all God has for me, it’s all about Him at this point in my life. I’ve wasted too many years (and tears) to lose focus now. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? 2 She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. 3 She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors. 4 Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice [is] to the sons of man. 5 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. 6 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips [shall be] right things. 7 For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness [is] an abomination to my lips. 8 All the words of my mouth [are] in righteousness; [there is] nothing froward or perverse in them. 9 They [are] all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge. 10 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. 11 For wisdom [is] better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. 12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. 13 The fear of the LORD [is] to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. 14 Counsel [is] mine, and sound wisdom: I [am] understanding; I have strength. 15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. 16 By me princes rule, and nobles, [even] all the judges of the earth. 17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. 18 Riches and honour [are] with me; [yea], durable riches and righteousness. 19 My fruit [is] better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver. 20 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: 21 That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures. 22 The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old. 23 I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. 24 When [there were] no depths, I was brought forth; when [there were] no fountains abounding with water. 25 Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth: 26 While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the highest part of the dust of the world. 27 When he prepared the heavens, I [was] there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth: 28 When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep: 29 When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth: 30 Then I was by him, [as] one brought up [with him]: and I was daily [his] delight, rejoicing always before him; 31 Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delights [were] with the sons of men. 32 Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed [are they that] keep my ways. 33 Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. 34 Blessed [is] the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. 35 For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD. 36 But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.” Proverbs 8:1-36

Look at God’s provision and favor over Ruth in these verses! What He did for Ruth, He will do for you. Faith in action. Trust and believe. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“15 And when she was risen up to glean, Boaz commanded his young men, saying, Let her glean even among the sheaves, and reproach her not: 16 And let fall also [some] of the handfuls of purpose for her, and leave [them], that she may glean [them], and rebuke her not.” Ruth 2:15-16

I have done a LOT of unwise things throughout my life. So many mistakes, so many times I’ve fallen. I am thankful the Lord didn’t leave me in my mess. I am so grateful He didn’t decide I wasn’t worth His time and walk away. Oh but now, His Word is written upon the table of my heart and my eyes are fixed forward! Thank You Jesus! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee. 2 Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye. 3 Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine heart. 4 Say unto wisdom, Thou [art] my sister; and call understanding [thy] kinswoman: 5 That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger [which] flattereth with her words. 6 For at the window of my house I looked through my casement, 7 And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding, 8 Passing through the street near her corner; and he went the way to her house, 9 In the twilight, in the evening, in the black and dark night: 10 And, behold, there met him a woman [with] the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart. 11 (She [is] loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house: 12 Now [is she] without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.) 13 So she caught him, and kissed him, [and] with an impudent face said unto him, 14 [I have] peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows. 15 Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee. 16 I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved [works], with fine linen of Egypt. 17 I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. 18 Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us solace ourselves with loves. 19 For the goodman [is] not at home, he is gone a long journey: 20 He hath taken a bag of money with him, [and] will come home at the day appointed. 21 With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him. 22 He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks; 23 Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it [is] for his life. 24 Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth. 25 Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths. 26 For she hath cast down many wounded: yea, many strong [men] have been slain by her. 27 Her house [is] the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death.” Proverbs 7:1-27

There are some people just meant to be in your circle. God places them there for a reason. Listen to the Holy Spirit, some are meant to see you blossom from start to finish while others are seasonal. Rely on Him to know the difference. I’m reading the Bible in chronological order this year, it was purely God that I’m reading Ruth right now as some “seasonal” people are exiting my life. The Holy Spirit always knows what we need! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“16 And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, [or] to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people [shall be] my people, and thy God my God: 17 Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the LORD do so to me, and more also, [if ought] but death part thee and me.” Ruth 1:16-17

Have you ever watched ants work? They are so diligent in their work. I wonder if they ever rest?! Verses 9-11 read as pure poetry and so much to be said, “How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? 10 [Yet] a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: 11 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.” I don’t want to fall into a place of becoming complacency leading to laziness of where I need to be. Poppa keep my eyes open and focused on You and the path ahead. Give me a thirst for You that can’t be quenched and hunger that can’t be satisfied. More of you Lord and less of me. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, [if] thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger, 2 Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth. 3 Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend. 4 Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids. 5 Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand [of the hunter], and as a bird from the hand of the fowler. 6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: 7 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, 8 Provideth her meat in the summer, [and] gathereth her food in the harvest. 9 How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? 10 [Yet] a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: 11 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man. 12 A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth. 13 He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers; 14 Frowardness [is] in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord. 15 Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy. 16 These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: 17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19 A false witness [that] speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. 20 My son, keep thy father’s commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother: 21 Bind them continually upon thine heart, [and] tie them about thy neck. 22 When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and [when] thou awakest, it shall talk with thee. 23 For the commandment [is] a lamp; and the law [is] light; and reproofs of instruction [are] the way of life: 24 To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman. 25 Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids. 26 For by means of a whorish woman [a man is brought] to a piece of bread: and the adulteress will hunt for the precious life. 27 Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned? 28 Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned? 29 So he that goeth in to his neighbour’s wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent. 30 [Men] do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry; 31 But [if] he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house. 32 [But] whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he [that] doeth it destroyeth his own soul. 33 A wound and dishonour shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away. 34 For jealousy [is] the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance. 35 He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.” Proverbs 6:1-35

While I was reading for a verse, today’s spoke to my heart. The people the Lord wants in your circle will stay right in your circle. The ones who aren’t meant to be there OR who are ONLY meant to be there for a season He will move on out. I tend to hold on to people beyond their season, the Lord said let them go. Orpah kissed her mother-in-law and left because her season there was over. Ruth clave to her, the Lord had a lot left to do through her. The Holy Spirit gives us discernment to know who to let go and who to cleave to. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her.” Ruth 1:14

My daily prayer is, “Poppa give me wisdom and understanding and help me to retain what I know” so the opening to chapter 5 is one that grabs my attention. There is so much wisdom in the pages of His Word and the Holy Spirit helps us understand it and hide it away in our hearts for when we need it. There are many times when something happens that He brings a Word to my remembrance and I know it was all Him. I’m so thankful for the wisdom and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Does something about chapter 5 speak to your heart? 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 My son, attend unto my wisdom, [and] bow thine ear to my understanding: 2 That thou mayest regard discretion, and [that] thy lips may keep knowledge. 3 For the lips of a strange woman drop [as] an honeycomb, and her mouth [is] smoother than oil: 4 But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a twoedged sword. 5 Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell. 6 Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, [that] thou canst not know [them]. 7 Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth. 8 Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house: 9 Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel: 10 Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours [be] in the house of a stranger; 11 And thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed, 12 And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof; 13 And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me! 14 I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly. 15 Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well. 16 Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, [and] rivers of waters in the streets. 17 Let them be only thine own, and not strangers’ with thee. 18 Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth. 19 [Let her be as] the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; and be thou ravished always with her love. 20 And why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, and embrace the bosom of a stranger? 21 For the ways of man [are] before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings. 22 His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins. 23 He shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray.” Proverbs 5:1-23

So much to learn from this passage. Samson let down his guard. He gave up his secret to Delilah and the Philistines captured him. But his hair grew back and that strength of the Lord was returning with it. So many times I’ve trusted those that I shouldn’t, those that the Lord had told me to walk away from. He hadn’t left me during those times, but I had lessons to learn to be molded into who He knew I could be and where He was taking me. As I pulled out of those situations, His strength sustained me. It didn’t matter how many times I fell, there was a lesson to be learned from each that would propel me forward. Could I have taken the easier way, absolutely. But God knew me before I was born and He already knew every twist and turn I’d make. Thank You Jesus for the grace to cover those wrong turns and the “hair” that grows back! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Howbeit the hair of his head began to grow again after he was shaven.” Judges 16:22

“26 Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. 27 Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.” ~ Proverbs 4:26-27 I just felt that deep in my spirit when I read it! It was perfect for me at this time in my life. My focus has been forward, not to the right or to the left but straight ahead on the destiny that God has for me. No snares that will distract me, no evil to throw me off. Eyes fixed on Jesus! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. 2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. 3 For I was my father’s son, tender and only [beloved] in the sight of my mother. 4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live. 5 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget [it] not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. 6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. 7 Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. 8 Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her. 9 She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee. 10 Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many. 11 I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths. 12 When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble. 13 Take fast hold of instruction; let [her] not go: keep her; for she [is] thy life. 14 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil [men]. 15 Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. 16 For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause [some] to fall. 17 For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence. 18 But the path of the just [is] as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. 19 The way of the wicked [is] as darkness: they know not at what they stumble. 20 My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. 21 Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. 22 For they [are] life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. 23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it [are] the issues of life. 24 Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee. 25 Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. 26 Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. 27 Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.” Proverbs 4:1-27

We all know I’m a certified crybaby. It’s okay, I own it. That’s just how God designed me. But, I could not help but smile when I looked up “Enhaakkore” and read it’s definition. It means fountain of the crier. When the water came out and Samsom drank it, his spirit came again and he was revived. That just made my heart smile, the Holy Spirit has been my fountain so many times as I cried and He truly revived me to keep going. My spirit needed this verse this morning. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“But God clave an hollow place that [was] in the jaw, and there came water thereout; and when he had drunk, his spirit came again, and he revived: wherefore he called the name thereof Enhakkore, which [is] in Lehi unto this day.” Judges 15:19

I am so thankful for the correction of my Poppa. That correction from the Holy Ghost that I feel in my spirit is pure love from my Father. That is how you grow. Parents, you correct your children because you love them and you want them to to do right. How much more does our Father in heaven love His children and want us to do the same. Yes, I’m thankful for that correction that molds me at the hands of the potter so that I can become all that He knows I can be! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: 4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. 5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. 8 It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. 9 Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: 10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. 11 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: 12 For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son [in whom] he delighteth. 13 Happy [is] the man [that] findeth wisdom, and the man [that] getteth understanding. 14 For the merchandise of it [is] better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. 15 She [is] more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. 16 Length of days [is] in her right hand; [and] in her left hand riches and honour. 17 Her ways [are] ways of pleasantness, and all her paths [are] peace. 18 She [is] a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy [is every one] that retaineth her. 19 The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens. 20 By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew. 21 My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: 22 So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. 23 Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. 24 When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. 25 Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. 26 For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken. 27 Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do [it]. 28 Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee. 29 Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. 30 Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm. 31 Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. 32 For the froward [is] abomination to the LORD: but his secret [is] with the righteous. 33 The curse of the LORD [is] in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just. 34 Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly. 35 The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.” Proverbs 3:1-35

Not through our strength but through the Lord’s power do we overcome things in our weakness. In Judges 7:2 the Lord brings Gideon’s army from 22,000 down to 10,000. I can only imagine a timid Gideon’s thoughts, his army is being reduced going into battle. Then the Lord brings it down to 300 and says “By the three hundred men… I will save you.” Can you imagine? Now look at your own situation. It doesn’t matter what it is you are facing, the God that said “I will save you” then is the same God with the same power to save you today. Believe that! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And the LORD said unto Gideon, By the three hundred men that lapped will I save you, and deliver the Midianites into thine hand: and let all the [other] people go every man unto his place.” Judges 7:7

We find chapter two enriched with as much wisdom as chapter one. Daily I pray for wisdom and understanding as I read God’s Word and prepare for the start of my day. Verses 6-7 gives me the reassurance that as a child of God that which I seek with my heart is mine, “6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding. 7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: [he is] a buckler to them that walk uprightly.” The word “buckler” intrigued me so I looked it up. It’s biblical meaning is, Buckler is “1a : a small round shield held by a handle at arm’s length. b : a shield worn on the left arm. 2 : one that shields and protects.” God is our protector y’all! I knew this, but it still made my heart sing when I read it in this verse. What verse or verses touched your heart from chapter two? I’d love to hear from you! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; 2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, [and] apply thine heart to understanding; 3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, [and] liftest up thy voice for understanding; 4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as [for] hid treasures; 5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. 6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding. 7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: [he is] a buckler to them that walk uprightly. 8 He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints. 9 Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; [yea], every good path. 10 When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; 11 Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: 12 To deliver thee from the way of the evil [man], from the man that speaketh froward things; 13 Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness; 14 Who rejoice to do evil, [and] delight in the frowardness of the wicked; 15 Whose ways [are] crooked, and [they] froward in their paths: 16 To deliver thee from the strange woman, [even] from the stranger [which] flattereth with her words; 17 Which forsaketh the guide of her youth, and forgetteth the covenant of her God. 18 For her house inclineth unto death, and her paths unto the dead. 19 None that go unto her return again, neither take they hold of the paths of life. 20 That thou mayest walk in the way of good [men], and keep the paths of the righteous. 21 For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. 22 But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.” Proverbs 2:1-22

The Lord was calling a rather timid Gideon in these verse, who didn’t think he was enough. When the Lord calls you, you are always enough! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“15 And he said unto him, Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family [is] poor in Manasseh, and I [am] the least in my father’s house. 16 And the LORD said unto him, Surely I will be with thee, and thou shalt smite the Midianites as one man.” Judges 6:15-16

Nuggets of wisdom can be found throughout chapter one like glistening gold as I read it. A great start to the month is verse 5, “A wise [man] will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:” There was so much wisdom in this chapter it was hard to pick something to focus on but verses 20-25 were written with such elegance and strength that could not be ignored, “20 Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: 21 She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, [saying], 22 How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? 23 Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. 24 Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded; 25 But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:” I couldn’t help but think of the times we are living in as I read these words and the entire chapter. Godly wisdom is essential in these last days. It says, “fools hate knowledge.” I recently saw a poll (on nightly news station) that blew my mind, more than half the people that voted in it didn’t care if the person who won upheld their values as long as the person beat someone else. Read that again. They were willing to forfeit their values to beat a particular person. When I read this segment of Proverbs my spirit grieved because wisdom is crying without, uttering her voice and so many can’t hear her. But verse 23! “Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.” Godly wisdom, it is so important and the Holy Spirit is right here ready to pour it out over God’s children.

This chapter is rich with wisdom, it was really hard for me to pick just a few verses. What were you favorite verse(s) from chapter 1 or what verse(s) spoke to you? I’d love to hear what you gleaned from today’s chapter. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; 2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; 3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; 4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. 5 A wise [man] will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: 6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. 7 The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of knowledge: [but] fools despise wisdom and instruction. 8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: 9 For they [shall be] an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck. 10 My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. 11 If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause: 12 Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit: 13 We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil: 14 Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse: 15 My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path: 16 For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood. 17 Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird. 18 And they lay wait for their [own] blood; they lurk privily for their [own] lives. 19 So [are] the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; [which] taketh away the life of the owners thereof. 20 Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: 21 She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, [saying], 22 How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? 23 Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. 24 Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded; 25 But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof: 26 I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh; 27 When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you. 28 Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me: 29 For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD: 30 They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof. 31 Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. 32 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. 33 But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.” Proverbs 1:1-33

Woman of God what is God calling you to be or do? I still hear a lot of talk about what a woman can or cannot do, what a woman should or should not do. This verse says Deborah was a prophetess (and judge). It’s all about what God calls you to do. As long as you re listening to HIS voice and walking into the gift He has called you to while operating under the anointing of the Holy Spirit, it doesn’t matter what people say. Jesus has a word for His people and for the lost, He is calling forth His soldiers now. No job is too small or too great, it takes us all working as one. Whatever He is calling you to, now is the time to listen. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time.” Judges 4:4

Many years ago a precious sister in Christ shared with me a nugget of gold about the Book of Proverbs. It is a book of wisdom that contains 31 chapters. There are 31 days in 7 months out of the year. If you read a chapter a day during those months you will have finished the book. Why, you may ask, would you read the same book over and over? There is so much wisdom in those pages. I’ve read this book countless times over the years and it never ceases to amaze me the things Holy Spirit continues to open my spiritual eyes up to as I reread a passage. There are also times I’ll be going through something and I’ll read a nugget of wisdom that gives me just what I need for that battle. Earlier today I was reevaluating my life and the things I’m going through and I just knew I needed my daily dose of Proverbs wisdom. Then as I read through my timeline I saw I was not alone in my struggles, I decided a daily dose of wisdom was perfect for the month of March. I will post a chapter a day with a nugget or nuggets I’ve taken away from it. I’d like to encourage you to read along and post something that you have gleaned from that days chapter as well. I’m so excited to share wisdom from Proverbs with you throughout the month March! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The sun stood still y’all! I want that kind of relationship that Joshua had with God. Joshua spake to the Lord for the sun to stand still and the sun stood still. That took the kind of faith of a mustard seed. Poppa, plant that kind of faith within me and cause it to grow every second of every day! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“12 Then spake Joshua to the LORD in the day when the LORD delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon. 13 And the sun stood still, and the moon stayed, until the people had avenged themselves upon their enemies. [Is] not this written in the book of Jasher? So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and hasted not to go down about a whole day.” Joshua 10:12-13

Just in case you haven’t heard it lately, I believe in you! God created you with purpose and if you aren’t sure what it is, ask Him! He loves those one on one conversations with His children. If you are doubting yourself stop it, you can do ALL things THROUGH Christ! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” ~ Philippians 4:13

“The Lord discomfited [their enemy] before Israel, and slew them with a great slaughter at Gibeon…” This verse speaks of the mighty power the Lord can have over our enemy. I don’t care what the enemy is we can prevail through Him. I don’t care what the problem is causing it, He can overtake or overcome it. We just have to go forth putting our trust in Him. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And the LORD discomfited them before Israel, and slew them with a great slaughter at Gibeon, and chased them along the way that goeth up to Bethhoron, and smote them to Azekah, and unto Makkedah.”

Where is your focus? I was thinking on that this evening. Too often we are sidetracked my things that don’t even matter at the end of the day. What if you don’t wake, how important would the things you have focused on mattered to those you left behind, did they further our Father’s Kingdom? Did you fuss over and worry about things that didn’t even matter when you look at the bigger picture. Colossians 3:2 tells us to set our mind on the things above. Perhaps we need to start thinking higher and stop stressing the stuff that our Father already has worked out in our favor anyway. Definitely something to think about. Help us Poppa to change our mindset! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The God that told Joshua “Fear them not” is the same God we serve today. Whatever you are facing, you have a big God behind you. He is bigger than your fear and bigger than whatever it is you are facing. Give it to God this morning. Listen for His guidance in the situation and the move of the Holy Ghost, but don’t fear in the wait. God’s ways and timing is not like ours, but if you have given to Him, you can trust He is working on it. Faith in action. I hear that in my spirit this morning. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And the LORD said unto Joshua, Fear them not: for I have delivered them into thine hand; there shall not a man of them stand before thee.” ~ Joshua 10:8

When our hearts are right with God and we are aligned with His will in our lives, we can bring our petitions before Him and know they will be honored. It may not always be in the time we would like because His timing is not like ours, but it will always be for our best and to His glory! “14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 15 And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.” 1 John 5:14-15 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The Lord told Joshua to stretch out the spear in his hand toward Ai. He did as the Lord told him and they took the city. Is theLord telling you to do something but fear has you grounded? He is the same today as the days of Joshua and if He told you to move victory is already yours. Success is already yours. Whatever He has already told you to do is already yours or He would not have told you to move on it. Sometimes all we have to do is act in faith and listen to our Father’s voice. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“18 And the LORD said unto Joshua, Stretch out the spear that [is] in thy hand toward Ai; for I will give it into thine hand. And Joshua stretched out the spear that [he had] in his hand toward the city. 19 And the ambush arose quickly out of their place, and they ran as soon as he had stretched out his hand: and they entered into the city, and took it, and hasted and set the city on fire.” Joshua 8:18-19

“Amiss” means not quite right; inappropriate or out of place. Have you ever prayed for something or someone and that prayer was never answered? God sees things we can’t see. He sees the complete picture, what would happen if that prayer was answered. He has the power to do anything, but is that “anything” in our best interest? Will it bring us closer to Him? Will it harm us or even consume us? Are we praying according to His will for our lives or are we praying amiss? It’s definitely something to think about. I’m thankful for those some of those prayers He didn’t answer because looking back I can see how I was praying amiss. Thank You Poppa for keeping me safe through those unanswered prayers. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The children of Israel took the city, but “Rahab the harlot” and all that were with her in house lived. Of all the homes the Lord could have led the messengers to, He led them to a harlot’s. She did what was right in her heart and saved not only her life but the life of her family. Then God took that nobody and made her a somebody placing her in the lineage of Christ. Tell me again why your past prevents you from being who God has called you to be? But God. 🙌🏻 That deserves a praise shout! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“16 And it came to pass at the seventh time, when the priests blew with the trumpets, Joshua said unto the people, Shout; for the LORD hath given you the city. 17 And the city shall be accursed, [even] it, and all that [are] therein, to the LORD: only Rahab the harlot shall live, she and all that [are] with her in the house, because she hid the messengers that we sent.” Joshua 6:16-17

I’m learning to shake off the things that don’t matter and keep going. For a “people pleaser” this isn’t always an easy task, but there is always going to be someone, somewhere criticizing what I do in some way. What matters is the place that drives my intentions. If I’m renewing my mind daily and staying focused on Christ and the path He has for me everything else is secondary. God operates in a realm I can’t see, so He can be working in those very people who appear to be so set against me. Wherever you are in your journey, I just want to encourage you to keep pressing. Don’t be discouraged by naysayers and doubters. If you are where you know God wants you to be, shake it off with a smile knowing He’s working on your behalf. Don’t allow anyone to cause you to stumble or question what God has already spoken over you. No my friends, we press on (and press into Him)! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Can you imagine walking onto the Jordan on bare ground, water on both sides of you? God did that! If He did that to a physical body of water, do really think He can’t calm the storms you are going through? He can part those troubled waters of stress, finances, relationships, whatever it is and cause you to walk on the bare ground of peace while He holds it all back. He has us, we just have to relinquish that control over to the one that parted the waters of Jordan. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“15 And as they that bare the ark were come unto Jordan, and the feet of the priests that bare the ark were dipped in the brim of the water, (for Jordan overfloweth all his banks all the time of harvest,) 16 That the waters which came down from above stood [and] rose up upon an heap very far from the city Adam, that [is] beside Zaretan: and those that came down toward the sea of the plain, [even] the salt sea, failed, [and] were cut off: and the people passed over right against Jericho. 17 And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed over on dry ground, until all the people were passed clean over Jordan.” Joshua 3:15-17

Just a few weeks ago the Lord lifted a HUGE burden off of me that I had been carrying for months. I was struggling to pay something that I should not have been solely responsible for with interest rates that have been made illegal in some states. Then there was the emotional punching my mind was taking for even getting in over my head to begin with. So many lessons learned, but the most important was the simplest of all… PRAY. Pray when I’m upset, pray when I’m in need, pray when I’m troubled, pray when I’m in trouble… just pray. Seeking my Father would have adverted the whole problem from ever happening. Coming to my Father afterwards would have given me His wisdom on how to proceed and prevented so much worry. Too often I try to take everything on myself, carry it all on my shoulders. God is saying, I don’t have to do everything alone, even when I’ve messed up. That is sometimes hard for me to comprehend, but I’m getting there. I have the Holy Spirit to guide me daily, all I have to do is seek Him. Life can be hard, but I don’t have to do it alone and neither do you! It’s time to pray more and worry less. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Do you think you have gone too far for the grace of God to touch you? Rahab, the harlot, is in the lineage of Jesus Christ. Let that sink in for a minute. He doesn’t discriminate against who He uses for His Kingdom. In fact, He often uses the most unexpected of people. He can qualify who man sees as unqualified, believe that! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot’s house, named Rahab, and lodged there.” Joshua 2:1

The greatest place the devil attacks starts right in our head. It’s that little thought that we dwell on that turns into a huge issue, all right in our mind. That thought leads to another, which leads to another. Before we know it that small problem has become insurmountable, all in our heads. This is why the renewing of our mind is so important. We wash away those doubts the enemy tries to plant when when equip ourselves with the Word and remind ourselves of His power. When we are operating in our Father’s will the devil can throw his darts but we have our armor on for the battle. Renewing our mind is a daily task. The devil will throw his thoughts at me, but I know the thoughts the Lord has toward me are good so anything negative I need to command to leave, those thoughts aren’t welcome. No, I will concentrate on whatsoever is good… renew your mind daily and don’t give the devil any space to park in your thoughts! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Romans 12:2

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:8

I prayed for this morning’s Scripture picture and almost went by this verse, but the Lord brought me back to it. Just Tuesday I posted Deuteronomy 31:6, very similar to it (“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”). But I felt it deep in my spirit. As I compared the two, I noticed in today’s verse He says, “Have not I commanded thee?” How interesting I thought. What are you facing today? Hold on to this verse and remember just as He was with Joshua “withersoever thou goest” He is is with you too! It doesn’t say be discouraged, it says “be of a good courage…” God’s got this my friends! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” Joshua 1:9

Another old, but good one. The devil attacks our minds. He attacks those areas he knows will cause frustration and tries to make us feel defeated. He is a liar! Stay focused and keep pressing. God is listening and that is all that really matters. He’s a mountain mover and live changer. Silly devil, God sees us and we will not be moved! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.” 1 Peter 5:8-9

The Lord was their dwelling place in the days of Moses and He is still our dwelling place today. All you have to do is seek Him! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 [[A Prayer of Moses the man of God.]] Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. 2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou [art] God.” Psalms 90:1-2

Even in the darkest night
God has you in His sight
Just stop for awhile and listen
Watch for the heavenly light to glisten
Open your heart wide
And allow Him to be your guide!
💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal
12/16/2015

Not only is God THE Rock, He is OUR Rock. He is our anchor when the storms of life are whirling around us. We may not be perfect, but His ways are and His Word is our blueprint to follow. The Holy Spirit will guide us into His truth and convict us when we wrong. All we have to do His seek Him and follow His ways. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“He is] the Rock, his work [is] perfect: for all his ways [are] judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right [is] he.” Deuteronomy 32:4

I’m under the weather this evening, but couldn’t let the evening pass without sharing a little encouragement with you. I pulled a picture from an older FB blog post that seemed perfect. “The storms of life may toss you around, but God will never allow the waters to overtake you!” I have come to think of these as faith building exercises. These storms strengthen my walk with the Lord. The waters make the soil fertile for whatever He has in store for me ahead. If the storm clouds are over you right now, draw closer to God and watch Him work. When you cry out to Him, He hears it and He is your shelter in that storm. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The God of yesterday is the same today! He is with you, He will never fail you, and He will never forsake you. He’s even been known to chase a few of His children down ( 🙋🏻‍♀️ ). Whatever you are facing this morning, “Be strong and of good courage” knowing you are not facing it alone. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.” Deuteronomy 31:6

My life has been full of twist and turns. I’ve taken paths that God’s grace has 100 percent kept me through. They were not the paths He would have chosen for me, but He is using EVERY step for His glory and to move me toward my destiny. He knew I’d make those choices before I’d make them, He knows me better than I know myself. I’m so thankful that I serve a God that uses those “missteps” to encourage others. I’m so thankful He doesn’t leave us in our mess, He lifts us out of it and uses it to help others. I don’t care how far off the path you have gone, God will always help you back to the right one. My life is showered with His grace and He has more than enough to shower your life with it too! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

His blessings will overtake you y’all! From here on out, it’s all about seeking Him and listening to His voice. I already know my way doesn’t work! I need the peace His way gives me. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God.” Deuteronomy 28:2

You are enough. You were beautifully made in your Father’s image, “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.” Genesis 1:27 It’s okay to want to change as we grow in our relationship with Christ, but don’t ever change who you are to make someone else happy. You are sons and daughters of THE King of Kings. You don’t ever have to settle, you should never be made to feel unworthy, and you should always walk in the knowledge of who you are in Christ. You were made with a purpose on purpose, you are worthy of love, you are your Father’s child, and you are enough. I just wanted to remind you of that tonight. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

We need God’s Word as much as we need food for physical body. Jesus once again referred back to this voice when the devil tried to tempt him on the mount, “3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. 4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:3-4 Having the Word for breakfast is a great way to start your day! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every [word] that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live.” Deuteronomy 8:3

I said a prayer for you today and this is your reminder that everything is going to be okay! “Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:16 You are in God’s hands. He is bigger than anything you are facing and you are not facing it alone. He didn’t say we wouldn’t go through hard things while on earth, but He is our shelter, our safe haven through it. It’s also up to us as brothers and sisters in Christ to pray each other through whatever storm life brings. It doesn’t matter the problem, storm, or cause, we need to lift each other up and pray each other through it! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Jesus is the example we should live by. When the devil tempts Him on the Mount He used Word from today’s Scripture to fight him, “5 Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, 6 And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in [their] hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. 7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.” Matthew 4:5-7 When you are under attack, use the Word as your weapon to fight fight back. Speak it boldly just as Jesus spoke it. Know the Word of God and keep it in your arsenal. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted [him] in Massah.” ~ Deuteronomy 6:16

Wisdom and discernment. I pray daily for the Holy Spirit to bless me with wisdom and sharpen my gift of discernment. The devil knows us well and because of that he knows who to send our way and what deceptive words to use to entice us. When it comes to finances, love, anything of importance that tries to enter your life seek the Lord and see if it is from a Him. “Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.” Ephesians 5:6 The Lord seeks to bless His children. The devil doesn’t bless, but he will paint something as a blessing that will later cause harm. It may be a job that causes division in your family or a separation from Him. It could be a relationship you think you’ve been looking for, but is filled with manipulation just to get you into it. But God. He knows these things, so if you are seeking Him you avert those pitfalls without falling into them. The devil is constantly preying on God’s children. Don’t fall victim to his tactics, you are worth far more than that. You are THE King’s kid. Know your worth and hold out for the door God opens for you. You will know when it is from Him, He always confirms it! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

We live in a world that tries to pull you in a different directions. The devil can paint the things you can receive from following after him in a pretty little box and convince you his ways will get you some where faster. He tried that with our Savior too and Jesus referenced today’s Scripture , “8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; 9 And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. 10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. 11 Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.” Matthew 4:8-11 Don’t allow the ways of the world to convince you there is an easier or faster way to the top or just to get by. Trust in God, He will minister to your needs during those times just as He did to Jesus. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name.” Deuteronomy 6:13

The KJV Dictionary definition of charity is “In a general sense, love, benevolence, good will; that disposition of heart which inclines men to think favorably of their fellow men to think favorably of their fellow men, and to do them good. In a theological sense, it includes supreme love to God, and universal good will to men.” There is enough going on throughout the world and in each of our lives without us having strife between each other. 1 Peter 4:8 says, ““And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.” Jesus died to forgive us from the smallest to the greatest of sins. Should we not offer that forgiveness with one another? Charity, that’s love ya’ll, shall cover the multitude of sins.

Benevolence, another meaning of charity, is “the quality of being well meaning; kindness.” I think it all comes back to being Christ like. Less of me and more of Him. Admittedly I have a long ways to go, but I know I want to walk more after the spirit and less after the flesh. Help me Poppa to offer fervent charity even when I’m hurt. Cause me to draw it from You, my source at all times (especially those hard ones). Yes, less of me and more of You. I never want to forget love covers a multitude of sins, the love of Jesus covered mine through His blood. It covered yours too. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I love how God looks out for the poor and downtrodden. He understands every single one of us! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“7 If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother: 8 But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, [in that] which he wanteth.” Deuteronomy 15:7-8

Patience is defined as the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset. I read that definition a second time. I’m sorry Poppa, I have failed miserably this week in the area of patience. I had patience on my mind as I “came across” Hebrews 10:35-36, “… For ye have need of patience…” Our Father always knows! I didn’t merely come across this Scripture. It was the reminder my spirit needed. I am thankful for the gentle chastisement of the Holy Spirit. That’s how we grow. Patience. I am growing in it. For those who know me, please know I’m trying and please forgive me when I’m not as patient as I should be. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“35 Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. 36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.” ~ Hebrews 10:35-36

My heart bubbles over with the love of God. It is completely full. I love Him with all my heart, my soul, and my might. He has rescued me more times than I care to admit and oh the patience He has with me. He gave His son for our sins, how could we not love Him with all that we are? 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.” Deuteronomy 6:5

I sat in silence on my bed just allowing the Lord’s peace to sweep over me as I listened to the sweet melody of the music I had playing. The last few days had been insanely busy. I just realized that in that mayhem the devil was attacking my peace. The place I found so much joy and happiness in just last week he was trying to create trouble, attempting to plant seeds of fear and doubt. Awe, but he is the father of lies. I felt a righteous indignation rising up from within me. “For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.” Romans 8:15

I am not bound to that fear, those seeds can’t grow here. I’m weeding them out. Fear, you have to go. Doubt, you have to go. Anything that causes unrest in my spirit, you’ve got to go. Abba Father, I lift you up. Holy Spirit intercede on my behalf. I felt that deep in my spirit tonight. The devil isn’t going to have me troubled and twisted. My mind is fixed on Christ. The devil doesn’t like that. He’s got to try to throw me off, keep me so busy I lose focus. I’m not the one, I’m the King’s daughter. My Poppa is teaching me, I am growing in His wisdom. Sometimes you just have to give yourself a pep talk. Eyes forward. Anyone else understand where I’m coming from? Don’t be a master to fear, don’t let the devil steal your peace. Cry out to your Father. Say Holy Spirit you are welcome here. I need that peace, Your peace right now! Fix your eyes forward child, not to the right, not to the left, and don’t you look back. Seek God and keep moving forward. Praise You Jesus, my spirit is bubbling over tonight and I pray that joy spills out over into you! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Seeking the Lord will make all the difference in your life. He is a way maker, a generational curse breaker, all seeing, all knowing, merciful God. He will listen like no other and guide you as only He can. All you have to do is seek Him. He is all in for you, you need to be all in for Him! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find [him], if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.” Deuteronomy 4:29

You have a unique purpose and calling on your life. Yes, you. God has placed something in each of us to do for His kingdom while we are here. A destiny only YOU can fulfill, if you don’t know what it is ask Him. Seek Him. Move closer to Him. He created you special, with purpose and on purpose. You are a one of a kind Christ original, no carbon copy. Don’t let this world lie to you and tell you that you need to conform to a certain image, become this, or do that. What you need to do is seek God and find out what He is calling you to do, what is that thing He wants you to do for his Kingdom. Your a King’s a kid. That means you have an you have a royal lineage. Nothing is too small or too big when it comes to being a part of that Kingdom. In these last days, He is raising His children up and calling them into their destiny. What is He calling you to do? One of a kind Christ original, you may just be called for a time such as this! You are fearfully and wonderfully made, remember that as you seek Him for your purpose. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The Lord continues to show me how He fights for me. That is the most secure feeling in the world. When the Lord fights for you, He moves mountains that man didn’t think could budge. He’s always working on our behalf even when our physical eyes can’t see it! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Ye shall not fear them: for the LORD your God he shall fight for you.” ~ Deuteronomy 3:22

God’s favor came pouring over me today. It wasn’t a mere shower, but a down pouring of favor that could only come from a God moving mountains for His daughter. I had gotten myself in completely over my head with a personal loan with an interest rate that was so high in some states it’s illegal (some states have the company blacklisted). The Lord had actually woke my mom several nights ago and told her “usury” which is the illegal action or practice of lending money at unreasonably high rates of interest. This company is funneling their transactions through an Indian Reservation making them unaccountable because they are federally protected from being sued (according to their disclaimer on their email). I have already paid back over double the amount borrowed. I called for the payoff thinking I had it down to where I could pay it off and I was quoted an insane amount. I was in tears. I went ahead and updated my address and through a series of crazy events (God working without me realizing it) they canceled their automatic withdrawals from my bank account. They sent an email telling me I would need to make payments via a money order, this caused me to me late, causing late text and emails to be generated. I was so upset, crying all weekend. God kept saying why art thou cast down daughter, I am in control! I called this morning and ask to speak to a manager, she waived the rest of the fees and cut the remaining amount in half.

I’ve definitely learned my lesson through all this. Most would not want to share something so personal and stupid that they had gotten themselves into, but I wanted you to see how merciful and loving our God is. I struggled paying crazy amounts of money out of every check, I honestly couldn’t see the light at the end of it. But God! He lifted me out of my own mess and said it’s okay, Your Father has you. When that manager came on the line I thought she sounded so mean, but God gave me favor in her eyes. She said it was their mistake. Literally cut the balance I “owed” in half. Moved my next payment out to allow them time to receive it. Look at God. If you are His child, you have His favor over you. “Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me [when I was] in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.” Psalm 4:1 He heard me when I was in distress, favor just pouring down my friends. What He will do for me, He will do for you too. Believe it! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I found this Scripture interesting. The Old Testament speaks a lot about blood. It took the blood of animals sacrificed to be atoned from sins. In this case murder “polluted” and “defiled” the land, it “cannot be cleansed of the blood that is shed therein, but by the blood of him that shed it.” Now we can be cleansed by the blood of Jesus. Our sins are still punishable by law, but we can be cleansed, delivered, and set free from eternal hell. We are longer a slave to sin. Thank You Jesus for Your blood that that saved us and you made us sins and daughters of God when we were so unworthy! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“So ye shall not pollute the land wherein ye [are]: for blood it defileth the land: and the land cannot be cleansed of the blood that is shed therein, but by the blood of him that shed it.” Numbers 35:33

“Poppa, I don’t know what to do.” Tears streaming down my cheeks. “I’ve done all I can do (with this situation).” Now crying uncontrollably, I heard my Father clearly instruct: You dig in harder daughter. You trust me and you don’t quit. You see, I’m still trying to dig out of a mess left behind from last relationship. It was not only emotionally damaging, but financially as well. I’m finding the enemy was attacking me from every direction and it just feels like I’m never going to recover, but the devil is a liar. As I sat down to read, my Poppa brought me back to Psalms 42 (as He so often does). “Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and [why] art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him [for] the help of his countenance.” Vs 5 I could almost hear my Poppa saying daughter, why art though cast down?

Tonight I noticed verse 5 says, “I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.” and verse 11 says, “I shall yet praise him, [who is] the health of my countenance, and my God.” Then I reflected on what He spoke to me this morning. Dig in harder to Him, trusting Him. God is the health of my countenance. My tears began to dry and joy started to spring forth as I realized it’s okay that I don’t have everything figured out, that I don’t every detail placed back into order or in it’s perfect place. God is in the middle of the chaos. He is rearranging the pieces for my ultimate good and His glory. Patience daughter, my timing. *** smiles *** Something else I hear so often from my Father. Why art thou cast down? I’m praising God for His presence and constant reminders when I start to get overwhelmed. He is the health of my countenance, and my God. Hallelujah, thank Yiu Jesus. Are you cast down? Read Psalms 42 and praise the Lord as you come up out of it! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

This verse just stood out to me when I read it. “Every thing that may abide the fire, ye shall make [it] go through the fire, and it shall be clean:…” Sometimes the painful heat of that fire is purifying. It’s cleaning out the impurities. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Every thing that may abide the fire, ye shall make [it] go through the fire, and it shall be clean: nevertheless it shall be purified with the water of separation: and all that abideth not the fire ye shall make go through the water.” Numbers 31:23

I can almost see my Father saying just be still daughter! I post about this a lot because I am a work in progress. My spirit gets troubled about something and almost always I hear my Poppa telling me to be still. Be still and trust Him. Be still and bask in His presence. Be still and listen for His voice. Just be still. Sometimes the enemy tries to move and bind my mind with confusion, aggregation, and that big one worry. Once again, Psalm46:10 was placed in my path this evening and felt deep in my spirit. Just be still daughter. “Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.” Perhaps something in life is stirring confusion, aggravation, or worry in you. Draw close to your Father for a while. Just be still in His presence and draw off of His precious peace. It makes all the difference! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

When I read today’s Scriptures I wonder how many times God has saved my life that I didn’t even know it? Verses 32-33 goes on to say, “32 And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Wherefore hast thou smitten thine ass these three times? behold, I went out to withstand thee, because [thy] way is perverse before me: 33 And the ass saw me, and turned from me these three times: unless she had turned from me, surely now also I had slain thee, and saved her alive.” How many times has the Lord sent the angels before us to preserve our lives? Something to think on. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“28 And the LORD opened the mouth of the ass, and she said unto Balaam, What have I done unto thee, that thou hast smitten me these three times? 29 And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in mine hand, for now would I kill thee. 30 And the ass said unto Balaam, [Am] not I thine ass, upon which thou hast ridden ever since [I was] thine unto this day? was I ever wont to do so unto thee? And he said, Nay. 31 Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face.” Numbers 22:28-31

You ever feel like the flood gates have been opened and anything that could possibly go wrong is just pouring in on you? I could imagine that’s what Job felt like as each messenger brought him news worse than the last. There was a moment this week where I felt like I was in quicksand, I was being swallowed up y’all. But as the enemy was coming in like a flood, the the Spirit of the Lord lifted up a standard against him that drew me up out of that sinking sand and said not today devil, not my daughter.

The devil is a liar my friends. He knows us and he knows the Word, but God knows us better. Draw closer to Him and seek the Holy Ghost for wisdom when the flood waters are pouring in on you. I was reflecting over the week this evening when I heard deep in my spirit, keep your focus on Me. I’m sharpening your skills daughter, I’m refining you through this process. It’s not an easy process my friends, but the Lord won’t allow His children to drown through it. In this reflection, I had to smile and give God the highest praise. I could see how the enemy came flooding in, but I could also see how His Spirit took control and what an awesome standard it was against the enemy. All I could say was look at God working on my behalf. Thank You Poppa. What He will do for me, He will do for you. Amen?! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him.” Isaiah 59:19

I love this passage because Balaam says, “I can’t go beyond the Word of the Lord…” When God has ordained a thing neither money nor power can override nor overtake it. Just this morning the devil tried to whisper your too old to walk into that destiny God has for you. Really? God tends to do great things in the latter days of His children. Don’t let the devil convince you opposite of what God has told you. Balak could not receive the blessing from Balaam he was seeking because Balaam could not go beyond the word of the Lord. Trust God’s word over you. Period. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And Balaam answered and said unto the servants of Balak, If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the word of the LORD my God, to do less or more.” Numbers 22:18

I was reading Titus 3:1-3 this evening and I began to think about how imperfect my life has been and how gracious my Father as been with me. And patient, oh how patient He’s been with this daughter of His. Yet He’s loved me still. I’m not sure what you’ve done, but I’ve got a pretty good idea that He loves you still too! I was reading through the comments under various Facebook post concerning recent political news and the bickering and backbiting was alarming. I have my clear views and I’m sure others have theirs, but at the end of the day do we really have to resort to name calling and insulting each other’s intelligence? “To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.” Those words just stood out as I read them from Titus 3:2 this evening. They caused me to be a little softer in my response toward others. I can plant seeds and allow the Lord to grow what He will. I don’t need to drown them in water nor need to over till the garden. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, 2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, [but] gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. 3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, [and] hating one another.” Titus 3:1-3

Miracle after miracle the children of Israel had seen yet they were worried they were going to thirst to death. Nothing is too hard for God! Water out of a rock. He can bring forth life out of that hard situation you are struggling with, give it to Him and watch His miracles flow. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“10 And Moses and Aaron gathered the congregation together before the rock, and he said unto them, Hear now, ye rebels; must we fetch you water out of this rock? 11 And Moses lifted up his hand, and with his rod he smote the rock twice: and the water came out abundantly, and the congregation drank, and their beasts [also].” Numbers 20:10-11

I had a raging migraine today. They have been getting better, but I could feel this one before I ever opened my eyes. I was hoping I could sleep it off before time to get up, but should have known better. I finally forced myself up to take emergency meds and laid back down, keeping my eyes closed until the last possible minute. The meds weren’t working. Thump thump thump, right behind my right eye. Poppa, what brought this on?! I drug myself out of bed and worked with the lights off, blinds drawn, and a whole lot of prayer.

I made it through the day and now I needed to read my evening devotional and write this blog. Help me Poppa, my head is still pounding. I can place my fingers over my right eye and it feels as if it has a heartbeat, oh the pain. Thump thump thump. Poppa, what brought this on? Worry. Things completely out of my control, but completely in my Father’s hands. Oh Poppa! Will I ever learn?!

The storms of life can be completely raging around us and we can still have peace when we draw close to God. We also have the Holy Spirit as our compass to navigate through the storm when it is so dark we can’t see our way. “18 And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places; 19 When it shall hail, coming down on the forest; and the city shall be low in a low place.” Isaiah 32:18:19 I am so blessed that my Father is so patient with me and I’m thankful that He’s given me the perseverance to keep going (especially after I’ve fallen). Are you in a storm right now? Allow the Holy Spirit to be that peace and the compass that navigates you through it. Those storms are watering the grounds that will produce your harvest. Keep pressing, God knows what He is doing! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The children of Israel wondered in the wilderness for 40 years and then come just short of the promised land. Only their children, Caleb, and Joshua got to cross over. Could you imagine? The sad part is they were so close. God showed them so many miracles a long the way. Poppa, give me eyes to see, ears to hear, and Your wisdom to guide me. Don’t let me spin my wheels in my own wilderness, help me to move on to the destiny You have for me, and the work for Your Kingdom You want me to do. In the name of Jesus. Amen. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“30 Doubtless ye shall not come into the land, [concerning] which I sware to make you dwell therein, save Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun. 31 But your little ones, which ye said should be a prey, them will I bring in, and they shall know the land which ye have despised.” Numbers 14:30-31

I have this really bad habit of taking on too much. It’s good that I want to help others, but it’s bad when I deplete myself completely to do it. One of the greatest things I love about my new position at work is what I am expected to do is clearly defined. It is an added bonus that I absolutely love what I am expected to do. I started setting clear boundaries up in my life and what I’ve found is the people who respect me are good with them. The ones who are upset by them are the ones who were depleting me, they weren’t giving anything back. I’m not talking about financially, I’m talking mentally and emotionally draining me dry.

I had a really hard time setting these boundaries because I’m a people pleaser. I just want to help everyone. It is almost like saying no hurts me on some level. I had a call today and when I hung up, I said (more of a conversation with my Father) she is just pure evil Poppa. Boundaries daughter. She’s upset because she can no longer cross those lines. I have to let her and her ways go. I’ll stick to the boundaries I’ve established. Those in my circle will understand. Those who don’t, well they are the reason I needed to establish those boundaries to begin with. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The Lord had ask Moses “Is the Lord’s hand waxed short” (vs23) in yesterday’s Scripture. Today’s Scripture He shows them it is not when He brings the quails in. His wrath is also kindled in the verses that follow. I look over my life now and I see it filled with the mercy of God. I am so thankful God had never rained down the wrath I deserved, the blood of Jesus bore that for me. I am just thankful as I read passage of Scripture! 💛 ~ Chelle,

I think all Christians can quote Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” It is easy to quote the words, but how many feel those words from the depth of your heart? I was thinking over my life today and how many times I’d said, “I just can’t do this.” Even better, how many times I had told God, “I just don’t think I’m strong enough for this.” *** smiles *** My, what patience my Poppa has with this daughter of His! Just last night I found myself in tears over a situation that my Father had told me was in His hands. Tonight as I’m reading and writing I heard my Father saying daughter, I am making you stronger. I am making your faith stronger. All these things, you do them through Me, I am your strength.

I wanted to share this with that person who is completely overwhelmed right now. Read Philippians 4:13 again. It says you can do ALL things BECAUSE Christ STRENGTHENETH you. Not because you take it on alone, but because He IS your strength. Whatever you are facing, you CAN do it because you have Christ holding you up. You are not alone in this battle. Say that verse from the heart as a weapon in the battle of spiritual warfare. Keep it in your arsenal for when you feel can’t go on and then say it out loud. You CAN do (whatever it is) because Christ strengthens YOU! Write it on a note card if you must. Don’t just say those words, understand God is talking to you and you can do ALL things through CHRIST. Believe that! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The children of Israel were murmuring and complaining in the verses before this because all they had to eat was manna (from heaven). Moses questions whether there were to slay the flocks and heard to suffice these people. The Lord replies, “is the Lord’s hand waxed short?” I read this and reflect on the mighty way He had brought the children out of Israel, parting the water, is there anything too hard for God? Is there any place His hand can’t reach? Absolutely not. Poppa, don’t let me forget this in times of trouble when I’m wondering in my own wilderness. Cause me to seek you and Your wisdom to be my guiding light and to always hide these words in my heart and draw on them to recall at those time fear tries to overtake me, there is nothing too hard for You. In Jesus name. Amen 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And the LORD said unto Moses, Is the LORD’S hand waxed short? thou shalt see now whether my word shall come to pass unto thee or not.” Numbers 11:23

Peace be still is something a friend of mine will often text me. For months it appeared “randomly” on my timeline every day. It brought tears to my eyes as I typed that because it was anything but random. The Holy Spirit was constantly reminding to be still and allow His peace to override any of my fears, my struggles, my worries, my self doubt, my self condemnation… oh the list was endless. When you come out of an emotionally abusive relationship, you struggle on more than one level. I had to overcome the damage he did, but I also had to learn to forgive myself for allowing myself to go back into that situation.

How many know the enemy knows just where to attack us? My peace has been at the center of that attack. The migraines were huge in that because they attacked my mind. I’ve been struggling with a huge situation since it all ended and the devil kept saying there is no way out. But tonight I felt the Lord telling me to let it go, there is light coming out of this darkness and it’s getting ready to break forth!

I am sharing this because perhaps the enemy has been attacking your peace too. John 14:27 tells us, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” Claim that peace. Whatever is troubling you, take it to your Father, pour your heart out to Him, and then leave your troubles there. When the enemy starts to whisper that thing (whatever it may be, sickness, finances, a job, addiction) is still there, smile back and say it’s in God’s hands. Peace be still. God’s peace isn’t the absence of troubles, it is knowing who is in control through them. Hallelujah, I’m laying my burdens down! I’m resting in the peace that Jesus left for me. He left it for you too, all you have to do is rest in it. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I am so thankful for the blood of Jesus! The Lord is so patient with me these days. Sometimes I forget just how far He has brought me and find myself complaining about not getting to where I want to be fast enough. The Holy Spirit always gives me a reminder that brings me back into focus. Today’s passage reminds me how merciful and gracious God is with His daughter. I don’t ever want to come to the place where He has to grab my attention in a life altering way. Poppa, give me eyes to see, ears to hear, and a heart to listen as the Holy Spirit guides me into my destiny. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 And [when] the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard [it]; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed [them that were] in the uttermost parts of the camp. 2 And the people cried unto Moses; and when Moses prayed unto the LORD, the fire was quenched. 3 And he called the name of the place Taberah: because the fire of the LORD burnt among them.” Numbers 11:1-3

Just this morning I prayed for the Lord to guide my every step, every word, and to ordain every thing I write. More of Him and less of me. The world is full of “me” seekers and I want to be a “Him” seeker. I was listening to one of my playlist this evening and “I Have Decided” began to play, “I have decided to follow Jesus No turning back, no turning back…” I felt those lyrics deep in my spirit, “And I will follow, my heart surrenders. My Jesus, I am yours. And I will follow, my life in your hands. My Jesus, I am yours.”

Someone close to me once told me I had changed, I talked about “God and spiritual stuff” way too much now. I wasn’t the same “Michelle” he knew when we first met. It stung for a moment. Then I realized, that “Michelle” was a broken shell, a victim of an abusive relationship. Changed? I think the more accurate word is grown. I had grown in Christ. My Poppa had started to heal years of emotional damage. As the song says, There’s no turning back, no turning back.” Yes, that circle of mine continues to get smaller but the Lord also puts just the right people in it for my growth in Him. I won’t apologize for my growth game and I’ll continue to pray for the Lord to order each step along the way. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.” ~ Psalms 119:133

What a blessed way to start a new month! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“24 The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: 25 The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: 26 The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

I think too much. Can anyone else relate to this? I overthink everything. This creates a problem because it starts to steal my peace. The Lord has really been working with me on this. If my Father has everything under control, why am I over analyzing every detail of every situation? Those people He has removed from from my life, why am I spending time contemplating what I could have done differently? When I’ve been been forgiven for a mistake why do I dwell on why I made it to begin with?

It’s not thinking too much that is bad, it’s thinking too much about things that steal my peace. It’s dwelling on those things that rob my joy. It’s that negative thinking that must change. The Bible tells us in Philippians 4:8 what to think on, “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” The Holy Spirit keeps bringing that verse into my spirit. I think one of my bite sized goals for February is going to be centered around Philippians 4:8. I’m going to make it a daily habit to think on “these things” in that Scripture and see what kind of impact it has on my thinking at the end of the month. I challenge you to give it a try as well. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

What a caring God we serve. In the midst of the law written in Leviticus the children of Israel are told not to gather every grape from the vineyard, to leave some for the poor and strangers. We are still to care for each other that way today! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And thou shalt not glean thy vineyard, neither shalt thou gather [every] grape of thy vineyard; thou shalt leave them for the poor and stranger: I [am] the LORD your God.” Leviticus 19:10

Pulsating pain behind my right eye, I didn’t think I was going to make it through the work today. Two doses of OTC meds, one dose of emergency meds, a whole lot of prayers and I struggled through. The migraines have improved dramatically but today’s was bad. I am still struggling this evening, but we are 30 days into the new year and my bite sized goal this month was two blogs a day (along with a morning and evening reading/devotional) so here we are. I am not missing one post (or reading) this far in!

I had to smile as I started my new evening devotional, “Peace, Life In The Spirit” by Charles Oswald. The Scripture reading was John 16:33, “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” My spirit had been so discouraged the last two nights reading through Facebook and now it is revived hearing Jesus say, “good cheer; I have overcome the world.” What are are you facing? You may feel like the winds of trouble are swirling all around you, but Jesus is your peace in the middle of it. Claim that peace, don’t you let go of it. Any problem you could possibly encounter, Jesus has already worked it out for you. Tell that storm peace be still and rest in His presence. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

It’s in the blood! This verse right here today says it all. It took the blood of Jesus to atone for our sins and give us eternal life. Let that sink in. The blood, it’s all in the blood. 🙌🏻 I know that deserves a praise shout! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For the life of the flesh [is] in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it [is] the blood [that] maketh an atonement for the soul.” Leviticus 17:11

I found my spirit grieved as I scrolled through Facebook yesterday evening. I was seeing excuses given for the murder of innocent children under the label of abortion. I started seeing hate filled post because too many people were mourning for one person and needed to mourn for someone they considered more worthy. Agendas. Personal agendas started to come to light, but they were evil. It was almost as if the devil was the puppeteer and pulling the strings on FB. I thought on this long and hard this evening. This isn’t the kind of blog a lot of people would like, but I couldn’t just sit in silence.

“6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. 7 Be not ye therefore partakers with them. 8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now [are ye] light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit [is] in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) 10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove [them].” Ephesians 5:6-10

When you abort an unborn baby, that is murder. God gives that baby life from the moment of conception. It is a living being, a human being. The defense “such and such number of children die each year of such and such” does in no ways excuse the murder of innocent lives. Yes we should be appalled that children die of malnutrition, but we should be just as appalled that someone would want to take their innocent lives. It’s okay to let them starve, but not kill them? God forbid. There is something so wrong with that thinking that I can’t even comprehend it.

Hate. Oh the hate I saw on my timeline. Don’t try to disguise it as you just think “such and such” deserved to be honored more. Are you lying to me or yourself? A loss of life is tragic period. If you feel compelled to post about it, how about just posting that. There’s no need to try to outshine someone. Neither side of the family needs to see that garbage that you try to paint in the color of sympathy. Respect ALL of the families left behind.

My brothers and sisters. Pray very hard about who you vote into office. Voting strictly on your party lines isn’t the way to go. Take it to prayer. Line it up with God’s Word. My timeline is full of bickering and offended brothers and sisters in Christ. What does God say? Does your political views line up with His Biblical Word? People are watching us. I am so far from perfect, but God has lifted me up and set me on the path He has chosen. I’ve learned (the hard way) to take EVERY SINGLE THING to Him in prayer. Just sharing from the heart tonight. I pray it touches you more than it offends you. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 5:13-16

When I read what all a person with leprosy went through in Biblical times my mind is blown. Then Jesus came along and one touch heals, “And Jesus put forth [his] hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.” Matthew 8:3 The blood of Jesus still cleanses and heals today my friends! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“7 And he shall sprinkle upon him that is to be cleansed from the leprosy seven times, and shall pronounce him clean, and shall let the living bird loose into the open field. 8 And he that is to be cleansed shall wash his clothes, and shave off all his hair, and wash himself in water, that he may be clean: and after that he shall come into the camp, and shall tarry abroad out of his tent seven days.” Leviticus 14:7-8

Patience isn’t my strongest area, but one I’m learning to grow in. More accurately, one the Lord is strengthening me in. I was looking through pictures for this post and found an interesting one. On my trip back from Oklahoma my patience had been tested several times. It was rainy and dreary that morning, barely clearing before take off. I took about 13 pictures just after takeoff and in one of them I caught a rainbow. Just 1 of the 13 you could see the colors. Seeing the picture made me smile.

“I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.” Psalm 40:1 He hears me when I cry unto Him. He hears you too. He’s always there working things out in our favor for His glory. It’s not always in the timing we would like. Trust me when I say, I know this! But His timing is so much better than ours because He sees what we can’t. Trust Him. Trust the process He is taking you through. Wait patiently. It’s in God’s hands, where else would you want it to be? 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The anointing oil was poured out over the Aaron’s head. The anointing oil is a symbol of the Holy Spirit. Fast forward to today. You, yes you, can be anointed with the Holy Spirit. You no longer have to be a high priest, it is a gift bought through the blood of Jesus. Saved, sanctified, and filled with the Holy Spirit. That deserves a praise shout! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron’s head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.” Leviticus 8:12

Thank You Jesus that I’m a work in progress. I may not be the perfect woman right now, but let me tell you I have come a long ways from that person that gave her life to Christ. I was reflecting on 2 Corinthians 5:17 this evening, “Therefore if any man [be] in Christ, [he is] a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” How exciting. When we take Christ as our personal savior we become new. We are cleansed, we are a new creation. I am now moldable to be used for God’s glory. I am now ready to be equipped for the calling He has on my life. Those old things have no hold over me any more. Perfect no, new and ready to be crafted for the destiny God has in store for me, yes. God’s not asking for perfect, He’s asking for ready and willing. Are you ready and willing for whatever He is calling you to do? 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The fire on the alter had to burn continuously, it could never go out. I’m amazed as I read the book of Leviticus of the process the children of God went through for the forgiveness of sins. Now, the light of Jesus shines through each of His children. Ohhh and the Holy Ghost, it’s a fire that burns within us, around us, guiding us. Thank You for the blood of Jesus! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“12 And the fire upon the altar shall be burning in it; it shall not be put out: and the priest shall burn wood on it every morning, and lay the burnt offering in order upon it; and he shall burn thereon the fat of the peace offerings. 13 The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out.” Leviticus 6:12-13

The world was shocked to hear of the untimely loss of Kobe Bryant and his young daughter Gianna. It made me think of how fragile life really is. It’s not just a sickness, prolonged or sudden, that takes our family and friends; it is those unexpected accidents that rob us unexpectedly. A void is left that causes the heart to ache that only the Holy Spirit Himself can comfort.

Everyday I see people push the limits of our earthly body as if it were made to last forever with the assumption they will wake up tomorrow to do it all over again. Tomorrow they will do better for themselves emotionally, physically, spiritually… if they can just get through today, tomorrow they will do better. This grieves my heart in such a profound way because we aren’t promised tomorrow. “15 [As for] man, his days [are] as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth. 16 For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.” Psalms 103:15-16 What if there is no tomorrow? We need to do better with each minute of today.

I started to end this here, but I couldn’t. If God is calling you in any way for any thing… you really need to answer that call today. If He’s pressing your heart for something, listen to His leading. Whatever it is, He has a purpose for your life. Allow Him to guide you. Don’t be afraid to take that step, He will supply whatever He calls you to do. I feel that in my spirit. Don’t let life pass you by, you are called for a purpose! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The Old Testament required a blood sacrifice. You had to make that sacrifice over and over again. Jesus became that ONE blood sacrifice for the world. Feeling unloved today? Jesus gave His life for yours. That is the ultimate gift of love. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“As for the oblation of the firstfruits, ye shall offer them unto the LORD: but they shall not be burnt on the altar for a sweet savour.” Leviticus 2:12

Ever have a situation trigger a series of memories that take you back to a place you really didn’t need to go? Uncontrollable tears as I didn’t even have the voice to pray ‘Poppa make them stop.” I took out my Bible to read and tears blurred the words before me, but my Poppa! The Holy Spirit led me to Psalms 56:8, “Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: [are they] not in thy book?” I sat for the longest time just crying, knowing He was catching every single tear. Cleansing tears daughter. This heart Poppa! Then I just sat in His presence.

I was flooded with His peace. That precious peace that only comes from His resting in His presence. My tears were gone and I began to read again. “9 When I cry [unto thee], then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God [is] for me. 10 In God will I praise [his] word: in the LORD will I praise [his] word. 11 In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me. 12 Thy vows [are] upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.” Psalms 56:9-12 Oh how I praised Him. Things don’t always turn out like WE would like, but they always work out how our Father has planned for our good and His purpose for our life. He met me right at my point of need today and collected every tear I cried. I don’t know what your need is, but if you cry out to Him He will collect your tears too and be right there, meeting you at your point of need as well. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

When I read this verse I had “I Am A Friend of God” ringing through my spirit. The blood of Jesus made that possible! We no longer have to send someone on a mountain to meet Him for us. We don’t have to go before a priest to confess our sins. He have a direct line to God. We can go to Him ourselves. How awesome is that?! Are you using that line? He wants that one in one communication with us, He gave His ONLY son so that we could have it. That’s love. Woohoo, I am a friend of God!!!! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle.” Exodus 33:11

I am so thankful that the Lord is protective over His children. I was reflecting on that this evening and man I tell you He could have said, “This problem child isn’t worth it” more than once when it comes to me. But for the blood of Jesus that I have been washed in, every single time He said not my daughter! As I read Psalm 18:16-19, I could imagine my Poppa pulling me out of the waters of my enemies. Even as I felt their darts bouncing off me just before I read this very passage, I was reminded how God was my stay. He has held me close the last several months until He was ready to draw me from the waters of the enemy. As I was writing this evening Psalm 105:15 rang through my spirit, “[Saying], Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.” From “problem child of God” to “anointed child of God”, I felt that deep in my spirit. **smiles ** I’m not perfect, but God isn’t looking for perfect. He’s looking for willing and 100 percent committed and I’m all about my Father’s business. I’m so excited to see where the days, weeks, and months ahead lead. The enemy can’t stop what God had ordained. With Him for me, it doesn’t matter who’s against me! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“16 He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters. 17 He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me. 18 They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay. 19 He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.” Psalms 18:16-19

The Lord is our banner! In the verses just before Exodus 17:15, Moses had to keep his rod from God held up for Joshua and the Israelites to win the war with the Amalekites. If he let down his hands the Amalekites prevailed, as soon as his hands raised Israel prevailed. After they won and Moses built the alter he named it Jehovahnissi which means the Lord is our banner. He is still our banner today. He goes before us and the Holy Spirit holds us up through the battle when we are weary. We too will prevail. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“15 And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi:” Exodus 17:15

“9 And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in mine hand. 10 So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought with Amalek: and Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. 11 And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. 12 But Moses’ hands [were] heavy; and they took a stone, and put [it] under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. 13 And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword. 14 And the LORD said unto Moses, Write this [for] a memorial in a book, and rehearse [it] in the ears of Joshua: for I will utterly put out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven. 15 And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi: 16 For he said, Because the LORD hath sworn [that] the LORD [will have] war with Amalek from generation to generation.” Exodus 17:9-16

The enemy really tried to still my peace today. Anything that could go wrong seemed to be trying to do it. I found myself irritated, snapping at the computer (that can’t even snap back) and people that generally show no mercy nor have any understanding in them. The day ended and I sat on my bed thankful on one hand just to have made it through it and troubled on the other because my heart was truly sorry for being snappy and even though I’d apologized I knew I wouldn’t find forgiveness anytime soon. Where did I go wrong Poppa?

“28 Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses. 29 He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. 30 Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.” Psalms 107:28-30 Ahhhh… It all came into focus. I tried to do it all alone. I was worried about April. During my lunch break, I had read something that troubled my spirit just before clocking back in. One thing toppled upon another and I didn’t ask my Poppa for help. Then that pile started to tumble and I began to grumble. Had I cried out to the Lord and said the water is starting to overtake me, He could have calmed the waters. But I didn’t.

Too often, most often, I try to do it all alone. God is saying you don’t have to do that daughter! Cry unto Me and I will bring you out of that distress! The waters never have to cause a panic. They should never get high enough to snap or fear losing control. All I have to do is say help, I’m losing it. All I have to do is claim peace in the name of Jesus. Boy, I needed these verses tonight and my Poppa knew it. Perhaps you did to. Whatever you are facing, cry out to God and expect Him to quiet the storm! Faith in action. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The Lord still goes before us today preparing the way before we ever get there! The next time you look up at the clouds think about that for a minute. Are you feeling lost in life? Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you, I promise our God has already prepared the way. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“21 And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night: 22 He took not away the pillar of the cloud by day, nor the pillar of fire by night, [from] before the people.” Exodus 13:21-22

Every morning I pray for God to give me wisdom as I face my day. Not wisdom as the world may see it, but Godly wisdom. I smiled when I opened my Bible app this evening and saw James 1:5 as the verse of day, “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” There is no excuse to be lacking in wisdom. If you seek the Lord for it, He will open it up to you. It doesn’t require a college education or fine pedigree. No, it only requires a sincere heart when you ask your Father for it. His word says if you lack wisdom to ask Him for it “and it shall be given him.” How awesome is that?! 💛~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

When the Lord sends you people listen. Moses was so concerned the children of Israel would not believe God had sent him. He thought he wasn’t eloquent, his speech was too slow. But God. Don’t ever put Him in a corner, He can use the most surprising of people. Where you came from, even what your coming out of mean nothing to Him. He uses it all for His glory. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And the people believed: and when they heard that the LORD had visited the children of Israel, and that he had looked upon their affliction, then they bowed their heads and worshipped.” Exodus 4:31

Boy it was like a one, two punch tonight from the Holy Spirit as I read James 1:3-4, “3 Knowing [this], that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have [her] perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” Patience is not my strongest area and the Lord has had faith in my spirit since I left the airport worried about my suitcase being overweight. #truth I smiled, I’m listening Poppa. I love it when He speaks to us through His Word!

As I was looking for a picture for this Scripture, I remembered the day I was watching the waters waiting and expecting to see a manatee. I had prayed for it, one was sure to visit. The Lord didn’t just usher in just one, but several. The water sparkled as I watched, seeing them in person for the first time. I had used patience watching for them and faith believing the Lord would bless me to see them. So often I get in a hurry to get to the place I want to be and right now God is saying be patient and trust in my timing. When your bank account looks low, trust Me to be your source. When things feel cramped, trust Me for the space that is in the way. Things aren’t always what they seem, trust Me for the things I’ve promised. Are you believing God for more? Has He promised you something, but your human eyes just can’t see it? Ask Him to reveal it through your spiritual eyes. Our timing isn’t like God’s. Faith is going to be required and that will produce patience. Verse 4 says, “But let patience have [her] perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” It’s worth the wait! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The Lord can use you, yes you! I don’t care who you are or what your background is, He can use you. I don’t care if you are a college graduate or a high school drop out, He can use you. Your past doesn’t determine your future. In fact many times He uses it as a testimony for your calling. What is God calling you to do? Whatever it is, you CAN do it. If He called you do it, He will see you are equipped to do it! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“10 And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I [am] not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I [am] slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. 11 And the LORD said unto him, Who hath made man’s mouth? or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? have not I the LORD?” Exodus 4:10-11

Life can be overwhelming at times. Anyone who tells you they have it together all the time is lying. Life throws you unexpected curves. I experienced a few of those today’s, like the co-pay on my medicine being $60 that I didn’t budget for or my excel template looking nothing like the one I had used in training when I opened it. My day drew to an end with a pounding headache and me just on the verge of tears. Poppa, I feel defeated. I still have my night reading to do, a blog to write, and a blinding headache coming on. I had wrapped up my evening study last night and I was praying and looking through my Bible app for my next one. Faith, my Poppa whispered, you need to study faith. My migraine, in part, came from me reviewing the bills out of my next check and worrying if there would be enough. Just after doing that my brother called from the pharmacy to tell me how much my medicine was. Fear tried to grab me, but my Father kept whispering faith. Where is your faith daughter?

I found a devotional on faith and began to read. One of the Scriptures really resonated through my spirit, “Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights.” Psalms 148:1 I turned my praise music up and felt my spirit begin to lift. There is nothing too hard for God. The devotional Faith over Faith by Lisa Stilwell said, “Our weak faith applied to a strong Christ equals victory in all circumstances.” I love that! I thought someone else might need that encouragement tonight too. Our Father knows we are human and our faith will sometimes waiver, but we have a strong Christ lifting us up. We are a work in progress. During those times when you catch it wavering, draw closer to Him. Turn up that praise music, fall back on His Word, and pray. Your faith in Christ will grow stronger with each trial you face and He will be there with you every step of the way. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights. 2 Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts. 3 Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light. 4 Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that [be] above the heavens. 5 Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created. 6 He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass. 7 Praise the LORD from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps: 8 Fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling his word: 9 Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars: 10 Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl: 11 Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth: 12 Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children: 13 Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory [is] above the earth and heaven. 14 He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; [even] of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the LORD.” ~ Psalms 148:1-14

God is I AM! He can meet any need we have, help us face any challenge we encounter, and overcome and obstacle placed in our way because He is I AM! Whatever you need Him to for, trust Him for it! Whatever you need Him to do, trust Him to do it! He is I AM! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.” Exodus 3:14

I am so thankful for the guidance of the Holy Spirit. When I was reading John 6, I couldn’t help but notice Jesus kept saying He was the bread of life that had come down from Heaven and their eyes and hearts were blind. “35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. 36 But I said unto you, That ye also have seen me, and believe not.” Praise You Jesus for the life in His Holy Word and for His Spirit that dwells in His children to this day! The discernment the Holy Spirit gives in situations and with people can be live saving, life altering, and even game changing. His Spirit quickeneth when you need to pull back from certain situations. He speaks life where the world says there is no hope. I am so thankful that Jesus is the bread of life and the Holy Spirt guides us today. Do you feel lost? Hopeless? Life spinning out of control? I urge you to partake from the bread of life, Jesus! Call on His name, He will never leave you the same way He found you. Turn up the praise music and say Holy Spirit You are welcome here! Allow the Holy Spirit to start guiding you and watch your life start to change. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Can you imagine seeing a bush on fire and not being burnt? I can’t even imagine what Moses thought before the Lord spoke to him. As I pictured the burning bush this morning I thought about God’s people going through so many fires right now. You may feel the heat, but you will not be consumed by the fire. When you walk with God the devil seeks to destroy you, but God won’t allow this to happen. Remember Job, he received double what he lost. Stay the course, keep your eyes on Jesus and the flames won’t consume you. They are sifting out the impurities and bringing you out pure gold. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“2 And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush [was] not consumed. 3 And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt.” Exodus 3:2-3

I slept in today, very unlike me. I guess my body was more tired from my trip than I realized. This evening I decided to unpack and set my work space back up. I had taken the laptop with me and decided to label some folders, one thing led to another and before I knew it I had overwhelmed myself. I am grumbling to myself and the computer, “what are you doing!? You’ve never done that before!” My mom said maybe you are just too tired. I restarted it and it ran fine. I was indeed too tired. I slept in, seriously?! I could I be so tired?! I could feel a migraine coming on (which have gotten so much better) this also told me I was to tired and I needed to take a step back and rest.

I sat on my bed looking at a blank page for the second night in a row. Poppa, I’ve got nothing! I began reading through the verses I had read earlier in the week and highlighted. Two words jumped out at me this time as I read 2 Corinthians 13:11, “Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.” My eyes were drawn to “one mind“. I quickly looked up James 1:8, “A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.” Keep your mind fixed on Christ, that is where your peace comes from. When you are rooted in Him, when the Holy Spirt has you grounded to the source peace just flows. The devil seeks to destroy that stability, you can’t walk with God and the world and achieve perfect peace. Believing that is like Eve taking the apple from the tree. It creates instability. “…be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.” That’s God’s Word and it doesn’t lie! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Has life ever really put you through the ringer? You thought you was doing everything right and it still slaps you in the face? Or perhaps you slipped of course, you steer back on and the bumps continue? Then a “friend” comes along, someone you look to for encouragement in those dark hours and their words just knock you down further. That had to be how Job was feeling, my heart sunk for him as each friend spoke. Then God spoke, “And it was [so], that after the LORD had spoken these words unto Job, the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends: for ye have not spoken of me [the thing that is] right, as my servant Job [hath].” (42:7) I could really relate to how Job must have been feeling and then God says (about the friends), “ye have not spoken for me.” I realized as I read this we must be careful of the words we allow to penetrate our mindset, not everyone who is labeled friend has our best interest at heart, and not everyone in our “circle” listens to God. God has been cleaning out my circle. This morning it clicked with one person as I heard the Lord speaking, let that drama go. She doesn’t speak for Me or over you. Peace daughter, pray for her and move on. He is making my circle small for a reason, I’m okay with that. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And it was [so], that after the LORD had spoken these words unto Job, the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends: for ye have not spoken of me [the thing that is] right, as my servant Job [hath].” Job 42:7

Sweet Holy Spirit You are welcome here! I had stressful day of travel today. Two flights, lots of rain. I have been away since Sunday afternoon for training. It was a great and productive week, but I found myself weary as I traveled today. Looking back, there was more turbulence in my spirit than in the sky! I missed my dog April (who most know is my baby), I didn’t sleep well last night, and a headache loomed just bordering on a migraine all day. It wasn’t until my last flight landed that I realized just how exhausted I was. My eyes were heavy and I found myself near tears as my sister-in-law and nephew picked me up. I came in and loved on April and just wanted to sleep, but one of my “bite sized” goals for this month is two blog post a day. Poppa, I’m tired. Running on empty. Almost completely drained. “I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.” John 14:18 I sat and listening to “Holy Spirit” by Kari Jobe/ Cody Carnes. Thank You Jesus, He did not leave us comfortless. The Holy Spirit meets us right where we, are whatever the situation is! I was tired, grumpy, yet He came in and filled the atmosphere. His peace moved through and all I could do is praise the name of Jesus. When He says, “I will come to you.” He will. Call on Him. Oh, sweet Holy Spirit You are welcome here! 💛~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

God knows every step you take. Job says, “He hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.” Sometimes the refining process we go through to get where we need to be is painful. Those fires of life feel like they are going to leave us in ashes. But God. He’s not allowing us to burn, He’s mold us and in the end we will come out pure gold. Take heart my friend and stay on track. The fire is about to brighten (and purify) your shine! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“10 But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. 11 My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.” Job 23:10-11

I am so thankful for the Lord and His hand of protection over me. My spirit was overwhelmed this evening as I meditated on His goodness and works over and in my life. I can see His hand over me so clearly. I can also see the enemy seeking to destroy that which God has ordained and He says not my daughter, not this time. Eyes forward. I’m doing a new thing. Happy tears trickle down my face as I think on the bite size goals I took on for this month. I’m right where my Poppa wants me to me. Sometimes the human side of me wants to speed things up, but His timing is not like ours. This time around I’m submitting to Him completely and I’m excited to see what 2020 brings. However, for today I will reflect on the wonderful works He’s blessed upon me. I’ll focus on the progress I’ve made on my bite sized goals as we pass the half way point for the month. And I’ll raise my hand in praise for the heart He’s given me, the heart that mirrors His. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Praise the Lord that we are a friend of God because many times our friends here are not quite what they seem. Job needed comfort after losing everything and in verse 20 he says “my friends scorn me.” I went through a time where my circle was getting so small I didn’t think I was going to have anyone left to confide in. But God. When you feel there is no one else to turn to look up. Your Father is always listening. Job said, “but mine eye poureth out tears unto God.” My friends, He catches every one! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

” My friends scorn me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God.” Job 16:20

This evening I learned the Hebrew word for prayer, tefillah, means to “self evaluate”. Too many times prayer is used to ask for something. I’ve started using my morning prayer time to talk to my Poppa and listen for His voice, make it a TWO way conversation. Yes, God can speak to me in so many ways. It may be a song, a picture, nature, or the still voice whispering to my spirit man. When I read the meaning of tefillah it really spoke to my heart. “4 For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you. 5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? 6 But I trust that ye shall know that we are not reprobates.” 2 Corinthians 13:4-6 It caused me to reflect inwardly and ask my Poppa to help me with the things I know need to be changed. I am weak and have weaknesses, but through God’s power I can overcome those weaknesses because in Him I am strong. However, I need to acknowledge them first. Yes, self evaluation is a good thing. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Ever so faithful, Job says He will trust God. Life can deal some pretty hard things, a sudden loss of a job or an abusive relationship. It can also deal some pretty tragic things, death and sickness. But when you trust God, you don’t face those hard things alone. He will turn it around and there will be some kind of purpose behind the pain. It doesn’t wipe it away, but He helps wipe those tears away and I promise He catches every tear you cry. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.” Job 13:15