Author: f8ithgal

What a first chapter! When the Lord sends you an Angel, you’d better listen. Zacharias and Elisabeth received their child, but he was not able to speak through the pregnancy because of his unbelief. I admire how Mary, on the other hand, just submits to the this amazing word the angel has given her. She is indeed favored by God. I love many parts of this chapter, but my favorite is verse 41 when the babe leaps in Elisabeth’s womb and she was filled with the Holy Ghost. I got chills when I read that and my own weary spirit soared. When Mary said in verses “46 My soul doth magnify the Lord, 47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour,” I felt that and my spirit was magnifying and praising as I read the chapter too. I found myself singing the song “Prepare the Way” by Azusa as read about baby John. It talks of the way being prepared of the Lord. As the chapter ends, I could just picture a young John growing up, growing strong in the Spirit, getting ready to prepare the way of our Lord. I am so excited for chapter 2 y’all! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

[Luk 1:1-80 KJV] 1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, 2 Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word; 3 It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, 4 That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed. 5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife [was] of the daughters of Aaron, and her name [was] Elisabeth. 6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. 7 And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were [now] well stricken in years. 8 And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest’s office before God in the order of his course, 9 According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. 10 And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense. 11 And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. 12 And when Zacharias saw [him], he was troubled, and fear fell upon him. 13 But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. 14 And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. 15 For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb. 16 And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. 17 And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. 18 And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years. 19 And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings. 20 And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season. 21 And the people waited for Zacharias, and marvelled that he tarried so long in the temple. 22 And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless. 23 And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house. 24 And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying, 25 Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on [me], to take away my reproach among men. 26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name [was] Mary. 28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, [thou that art] highly favoured, the Lord [is] with thee: blessed [art] thou among women. 29 And when she saw [him], she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. 30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. 31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. 32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: 33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. 34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? 35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. 36 And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. 37 For with God nothing shall be impossible. 38 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her. 39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; 40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. 41 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: 42 And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed [art] thou among women, and blessed [is] the fruit of thy womb. 43 And whence [is] this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44 For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. 45 And blessed [is] she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord. 46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, 47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. 48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. 49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy [is] his name. 50 And his mercy [is] on them that fear him from generation to generation. 51 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. 52 He hath put down the mighty from [their] seats, and exalted them of low degree. 53 He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. 54 He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of [his] mercy; 55 As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever. 56 And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house. 57 Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. 58 And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her. 59 And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and they called him Zacharias, after the name of his father. 60 And his mother answered and said, Not [so]; but he shall be called John. 61 And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name. 62 And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called. 63 And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all. 64 And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue [loosed], and he spake, and praised God. 65 And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea. 66 And all they that heard [them] laid [them] up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him. 67 And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, 68 Blessed [be] the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people, 69 And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David; 70 As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began: 71 That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; 72 To perform the mercy [promised] to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant; 73 The oath which he sware to our father Abraham, 74 That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear, 75 In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life. 76 And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; 77 To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins, 78 Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, 79 To give light to them that sit in darkness and [in] the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. 80 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.

The world needs more of that Jesus love. People are searching so desperately for it and they don’t even realize it. They are empty and He is the only one that can fill that space. The world is filled with hate and evil and His love is the only thing that can combat it. He is the answer the world needs, but at the same time the world rejects it. What do we do? Continue to show His love anyways. You walk in His ways WITH His love. We show the world His love and compassion, but we don’t bend on His word. You can do both, He did. He sat with the sinners because He came to save them. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.” ~ Ephesians 5:2

Please join me for our third year in reading the entire account of the birth, ministry, sacrifice on the cross, and resurrection of Jesus from December 1-24 as we read the book of Luke and count down to Christmas. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

For day 30, I am thankful for Karissa and my small circle. Several years ago the Lord told me my circle would be small. Over the last month or so He has started equipping my circle to help me in the areas I need it to reach my destiny. The Lord has covered it all from my inner deliverance to accountability for my health goals. My circle is tight and I am so thankful to have the Lord hand picking mighty women of God like Karissa to be in it! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” ~ Ecclesiastes 4:12

It’s a heart issue. What flows from your heart comes out of your mouth. If your hurt, bitter, and angry that reflects in your tone. You have to let it go my friend. It’s not just for them, it’s for you. It eats away at you from the inside while they go on living. Christ gave us the gift of forgiveness and we need to offer it just as freely, not only with others but with ourselves. Forgive, heal, and move on from that thing in love… don’t allow the mind to keep revisiting it. When the memory comes up, shut it down with a forgiveness scripture and keep moving forward. Do not allow bitterness and anger to take root, allow kindness and love to flourish. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: 32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” ~ Ephesians 4:21-32

For day 29, I am thankful for Pastor Manny and Pastor Cheryl. God definitely led me directly to these two! Me and Pastor Cheryl had an immediate connection that has not been broken by the miles apart. I am so thankful God has kept them as a part of my circle as He stretches me and grows me. They are huge in where I am in my walk with God today. I received the baptism of the Holy Ghost in their church! I am so blessed to have them in my life and so thankful. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.” ~ Jeremiah 3:15

The last thing I ever want to do is grieve the Holy Spirit, the very thought of that makes my heart hurt. I began to think on this verse this morning. Words matter. They can hurt to the very soul so can you imagine just how much they can grieve the Holy Spirit? They can also quench the work He is doing without us even realizing it. My mouth is the hardest thing I have controlling. When I am hurt it seeks to explain that hurt and it never comes out right, it comes out more like anger. Oh Holy Spirit forgive me and help me to be silent while You work. You guide my thoughts and my speech in all things! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.” ~ Ephesians 4:30

For day 28, I am thankful for my sister-in-laws. I never had sisters so it is awesome to have two now. We had a family dinner yesterday and I was too sick to cook very much, it was nice having these two to be able to call and know they could bring the dishes we need to make everything come together perfectly. I am thankful to have them to call on during those times when I can’t do things alone and I’m even more thankful for the nieces and nephews they have blessed me with! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.” ~ Proverbs 31:25

This is HUGE. Read that verse again and let it digest for just a minute. It says, “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth…” I looked corrupt up in the Bible concordance and it is “rotten that is worthless (literally or morally).” What kind of communication is coming out of your mouth? Does it speak life? The verse goes on to tell us the words we speak should edify and minister grace to the hears. So many words spoken these days speak death, they speak destruction, they speak disrupt. Are your words speaking peace? Are they edifying? Do they build up or bring down? Do they condemn and belittle or do they promote wisdom and growth? There is so much in what you say and how you say it. You hold the power to build up or tear down in your words and tone. It’s important to pray and not allow the enemy to use you without you even realizing it. What you say and you say it matters. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.” ~ Ephesians 4:29

For day 27, I am thankful for the correction of the Holy Spirit. We need that correction for growth. It is never pleasant when a Father chastised his child, but it is done out of love. If you have arrived to a place where you can’t hear the conviction of the Holy Ghost you may want to check your heart, no one has ever reached a place of perfection while on this earth. I am so thankful for His wisdom and gentle nudge when I have done wrong. Never condemning, but always putting me back on track. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.” ~ Hebrews 12:6

The Bible doesn’t tell us not to get angry, it says to be angry and sin not. My mouth is the biggest thing I have to watch! It wants to keep going (mostly because my heart is hurt and it comes out in the form of anger) long after my Poppa has told me to be silent. It seems that silence is so hard for this daughter, but my patient Father keeps working with me! Verse 27, is the verse that really drives it home for me though, “Neither give place to the devil.” So holdup, when I am angry and lose control of that anger who am I giving place to? That hit hard and if I keep that in mind the next time I am in angry it might make it a little easier to hold my tongue! I never want to give the enemy anything in my life and the next time I feel the embers of anger being kindled I will work a little harder to just be still. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: 27 Neither give place to the devil.” ~ Ephesians 4:26-27

For day 26, I am thankful my healing comes through the blood of Jesus. It cancels out any bad report and sickness over me regardless of the manifestation that has yet to take place! 1 Peter 2:24 tells me by His stripes ye were healed, that is past tense meaning that healing has already taken place. I claim that healing in the name of Jesus and I thank Him for it. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.” ~ 1 Peter 2:24

I pray for the renewing of my mind every single morning because I know it is such a strong area of attack of the enemy. This morning’s passage reminds me I also have to make an active effort when he hits with those attacks to cut them off. Be it with conversations, thoughts; whatever the mode of attack, cut it off at the source. Don’t entertain that thing for even one second, that is how the devil gets his foot in the door. Once he’s in the door, he takes that thing (a thought or a rumor for example) and he just runs with it. If you shut that thought down with a Scripture from the Word of God like Jesus did on the Mount or squash the rumor with you, the devil has no room to move. This all starts with renewing our minds daily, we can’t do it alone. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; 23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;” ~ Ephesians 4:22-23

For day 25, I am thankful for the angels the Lord sends on my behalf. My momma has been praying the angels around me ever since I can remember. I have been praying every morning for the the Lord to send angels to surround me for the longest time now. Lately, He has been showing them to me in the clouds. This morning I went out and looked up and heard my Poppa tell me to go out back, you are looking in the wrong place daughter. I went out back and was awe to see the biggest angel in the sky watching over me. I let out a praise to God as I began to pray, thanking Him! He sends angels to watch over us and I’m thankful for that and the confirmations He’s been giving me and allowing me to see them. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee:” ~ Luke 4:10

Oh that precious grace that spills out over us! The enemy often tries to convince us that oil will run out and we don’t deserve it. You see, my friends he is a very skilled liar. He takes a little slither of truth and twist it beyond recognition. While it is true we may not deserve the grace we are given, Christ died to give us grace without measure. The devil was booted into hell and he knows his end. His mission is to kill, steal, and destroy as many lives and souls as possible on his way there. If he can’t have the souls of God’s people he seeks to destroy their lives and testimony. But God! We serve a mighty God who redeems, who’s love and mercy heals and transforms. Don’t buy into the lies of the devil and if you do fall, get back up! We serve a God who welcomes prodigal sons and daughters back! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.” Ephesians 4:7

For day 24, I am thankful that God has a destiny for me. God has been speaking to me a lot about that destiny lately while the enemy has been trying to plant seeds of doubt. I’m thankful for a Father who confirms and reaffirms with His Word and through others to reassure me that it will come to pass and it is His timing, I am not late! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8uthgal

“So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.” Isaiah 55:11

I am so thankful to serve a God that has a plan for our life, a calling for Him. He’s been speaking to me a lot about that lately! ONE Lord, ONE faith, ONE baptism, ONE God, and ONE Father of all, who IS above ALL and through all in ME and YOU!! He is lives within us y’all! The Holy Spirit is constantly working on us from the inside, we’ve never “arrived.” If you’ve stopped growing there’s a problem and it’s time for a heart check. I’m so far from perfect, but my Poppa is ever so patient with me. These verses just melt my heart. Did you know you have a calling? Seek God and ask God what your destiny for His Kingdom is. It may be even greater than your heart could imagine! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“4 [There is] one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 One God and Father of all, who [is] above all, and through all, and in you all.” ~ Ephesians 4:4-6

For day 23, I am thankful to be Holy Ghost filled. I still remember the day the I received my prayer language and it was one of the greatest gifts I could have ever prayed for! There are times my heart is so heavy I just don’t have the words, but the Spirit does! The Holy Ghost prays just what needs to be prayed and the enemy can’t understand a word! It’s a direct Morse code with code that he can’t decipher! Just this morning in the shower the Lord revealed something to me that I had been struggling with and where the root cause had come from, He instructed me to pray in the spirit. I caused me to ponder on the importance of this gift and how thankful I am for it. God is so good to us! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” ~ Acts 2:3-4

We don’t do this life thing alone y’all, we were never meant to! Jesus gave us direct access to our Father through the Holy Spirit. We don’t have to seek anyone else to get to Him, we can go directly to the source. You know what else? He wants us to! He longs for an intimate relationship with each of us where we call on Him personally, where we sit and talk WITH Him (not to Him) and where we listen for Him to respond. That’s right, He responds back! He wants two way communication with us, not one way!! I urge you to spend some quiet time with your Father, I promise as you grow closer to Him you will hear Him more and more and your heart will be so much happier regardless of your situation. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.” ~ Ephesians 2:18

For day 22, I am thankful for the Holy Spirit’s personal guidance and wisdom. Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to not only comfort us, but teach us. He brings to remembrance the things we read in the Word of God, but He also breathes life into it. He gives us hidden gems of wisdom that we would never see reading it in the carnal. When you walk with the Lord in an intimate relationship the Holy Spirit will guide your path in a personal way and I am so thankful for that guidance and life changing wisdom He gives. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.” John 14:26

A yoke is “a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plow or cart that they are to pull.” Jennifer Eivaz posted this verse last week as a prayer over us. My heart smiled as I read it again this morning and heard my Poppa say daughter I’m breaking the yoke of those burdens you’ve been carrying, those burdens that weren’t yours to carry. Our journey with the Lord is a progressive one and if it’s not there is a problem. We should always be learning, always being growing. There are somethings I should get the first time around, but my loving Poppa is ever so patient and the Holy Spirit keeps teaching until I I get it, like laying my burdens down and leaving them there! But ohhh when that yoke breaks, it is broken! What a mighty God we serve. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For thou hast broken the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, as in the day of Midian.” ~ Isaiah 9:4

For day 21, I am thankful the Lord sent me a sister to hold me accountable with my health and emotional goals. He didn’t just send me any accountability partner. Not my God. He sent me an anointed woman of God who speaks to Him and listens to His voice, who has insight into nutrition and the way He intended things to be, who also gets to the emotions of it all. Only God could bring us together. I have needed an accountability partner for years! This was a Devine set up by God and it came at a time when I needed it most. God’s timing is always perfect timing! I am so thankful to have this lady in my life! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.” ~ Proverbs 27:17

Salvation came at at a price through the blood of our Savior on the cross, yet it is completely free to those who choose to accept it. It is the best and most intimate gift you will ever accept. It will transform your life in ways you just can’t even expect. Oh the grace our Father pours over us. I am still amazed! He is so patient with me and He never gives up on me!!! If you have not made that step, won’t you make it today? If you are reading this, it’s not by mistake. God has a plan for you, yes you! You can send me a private message or email if you’d like and I’ll walk you through how to be saved through faith as well! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.” ~ Ephesians 2:8-9

For day 20, I am thankful for morning skies that are a reminder that each day is a fresh beginning. As I was looking for a verse for my thankful picture today, my Poppa brought me to Lamentations 3:21-23 and of course it was just perfect! The Lord’s mercies are never consumed because He is so full of compassion for us and He has so much patience with this daughter! They are new every morning and His beautiful hand painted sky reminded me of this morning. He is so full of love for me and so faithful even when I start to fill with worry and fear, things that should not be there! I’m thankful for His forgiveness and morning skies that remind me today is a fresh beginning and His grace has me covered through the blood of Jesus. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“21 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. 22 [It is of] the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23 [They are] new every morning: great [is] thy faithfulness.” ~ Lamentations 3:21-23

We live in a world that makes it easy to do the wrong thing in so many situations, but I encourage you to do the God “thing” anyways! This verse tells us in due season we will reap if we faint not. I have felt the press of the enemy lately and just yesterday I posted I was weary and friends I felt it, in my body and my spirit. Mentally, physically, spiritually I just felt tired. Then I read this verse this morning and felt my Poppa saying get up daughter, get up. God knows what I’m going through and He knows what your going through. He equips us for those battles and we pull our strength from Him, not from within ourselves. I cannot do this on my own or from within myself. My body is in a weakened stated. I need His healing, His wisdom, His strength… I need Him. I am weary because I am leaning on me and trying to handle everything myself and I just can’t. I need Him to fill me up. Today I am resting in Him. More of Him and less of me. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” ~ Galatians 6:9

For day 19, I am thankful my Father listens when I call on His name. I’ve been having a rough time lately. I’ve been really sick and struggling. Yesterday was a particularly hard day for me. Last night I decided to walk out for some #protectingmypeace time and look at the moon. I went out and looked up at the beautiful moon and took my first picture. It caught what my eyes had not seen, these beautiful rays. “Oh Poppa, how you love me,” I exclaimed! I continued taking pictures and looking at them and praising His name. He listens, it is as simple and great as that. He saw my struggle and He heard my prayers. He gave me the simplest thing that HE KNEW would lift my spirits and make my heart smile. He loves us so much. I am so thankful He listens when I call on His name. ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer.” Psalm 66:19

What are you sowing into? My heart is pondering this question this morning. How much time do you spend on Facebook? Do you get caught up in games, reels, or TikTok? Perhaps Instagram or Snapchat? Where you sow your time matters just as much as you where you sow your money, that hit hard this morning. You can’t get back wasted minutes. What we post can encourage or discourage a person. It can feed into their spirit, be it one from God or the devil. What we sow into is so vital and the devil knows it. He seeks to distract in his effort to kill, steal, and destroy. I’m definitely going to be thinking about how I sow my time. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” ~ Galatians 6:7

For day 18, I am thankful for the storm clouds and the rain. I went out this morning and watched the fast moving clouds, we are supposed to get rain today. I love the rain, everything smells so fresh and new afterwards. I started to reflect on the storms throughout my life. No one likes severe storms, they can be scary. Power outages, flooding, messes to clean up; but, in life those storms clear way messes and debris that are holding you back. While it is not pleasant, it is necessary. I don’t enjoy the storms while I’m in them, but I’m learning to find peace through my Father and finding His grace is indeed sufficient for me and my strength is made perfect in weakness. Therefore, I am thankful for those storm clouds and the rains. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” ~ 2 Corinthians 12:9

We were not meant to go through this life alone. Get you some Godly friends that can support you and help pray you through those hard times. My circle is pretty small, but God has blessed me with a core group of women that are rich in wisdom and prayed up. They truly understand the meaning of today’s verse and both their Godly wisdom and prayers have carried me through some pretty rough times. God sends us who He knows we need in our circle. Likewise, we are to pray for them and others in our lives. Those prayers might just be the ones that is carrying them through their day. Is there someone the Lord is laying on your heart to pray for? Take a minute with your Father and lift them up, their day more than likely needs it. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.” ~ Galatians 6:2

Day 17, I am thankful my Father supplies my every need. I went out this morning to steal a little #protectingmypeace time before work and the Lord drew my attention to a bird’s nest in a tree that had already lost all of its leaves. I was amazed it was standing out so clearly among the bare branches. I felt the Lord telling me, He cares for the small birds and me too. I could feel His presence as I watched the tree in amazement. We’ve had really strong winds and that nest was not moved, how much more do I care for you daughter. I began to ponder on Matthew 6:26. He loves us enough to even number the hairs on our head y’all! There is not a need that we have, that our Father can not provide for. Do you have the faith to trust him to see it through? Mine is growing every single day and I’m thankful for a Father who is big enough to supply my every need! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?” ~ Matthew 6:26

Full disclosure, I tend to hold a lot in and then let it all out at once. I have been really sick for months and the doctors misdiagnosed me the first couple and now that we know what is wrong we are still having a hard time getting me better. I’m still trying to work full time and feel I have so much on my shoulders. I “thought” I was handling it well. Sure, I was crying more but I was sick. Right? Yesterday, I was told I was angry a lot. Right after that, I snapped. It was time for some real soul searching with my Poppa. I want to produce good fruit, I need the help of the Holy Spirit to prune off the corrupt fruit. I sat in the car crying, pouring my heart out to God and my sister in Christ. Not all of it was me, but a lot if it was. I need to know when to be still and know He is God! I need to stress less and give it ALL to Him. I have to do these things to produce peace, faith, and longsuffering within me ya’ll. Whew. God corrects us because He loves us. It is not done out of condemnation, but love so that we can grow and move forward in His Kingdom. I don’t know about you, but I want everything He has for me and I don’t want anything stopping my fruit from growing or preventing my destiny from coming forth! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” ~ Galatians 5:22-23

For day 16, I am thankful for leaves changing and the reminder that change is a part of growth. In the mornings I take April out and watch the sky and talk to my Poppa. It’s my #protectingmypeace time. This morning my Poppa brought the leaves on the trees to my attention. They are beautiful as they are changing their colors. I noticed others had already started to loose their leaves and were standing almost bare. I am a person who likes consistency and really doesn’t like change at all, but my Father reminded me that change is a part of growth. If I am not changing, I am stagnant. I can’t grow into my destiny and remain where I am. Whew, what a word from God! This morning, I am so thankful for those beautiful leaves that change every year! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

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

I’ve been thinking a lot about this verse on so many levels. On an intimate level, if the devil gets a foothold on a little tidbit of something that is not right with the Lord he will use that and cause it to grow if you don’t nip it in the bud. If it’s bitterness towards someone, that bitterness will spill over and invade your heart and grow and it will will start to affect your relationship with the Lord. It is so important to come to the Lord with a clean heart. Are their things from your past that you need delivered from? I’m battling those demons right now. I think those are things many churches today don’t talk about and that is a huge one that needs addressed. Next, who are your friends? Those friends can leaven the whole lump. How do they encourage you and what do they encourage you to do? Are they pulling you towards Christ or away from Him? It really makes a difference my friends. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.” Galatians 5:9

“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

For day 15, I am thankful He is the peace in the storm. The enemy came in like a flood last night. He tore through my mind washing up memories of my past and causing a wake of destruction in His path. Things I thought I had been released from were clearly lurking in the compounds of my mind and as I get closer to a deliverance session the enemy is grasping at whatever he can trying to drown me. The devil is a liar and all of his minions with him. This morning in prayer I heard my Poppa say, I am the peace in the storm daughter. I saw a picture of a storm with snow flying, the snow was deep, and then suddenly the sun was shining bright. I heard my Poppa tell me the enemy was seeking to destroy me and my destiny, but He had come to give me life and give it more abundantly! He said the enemy could not have me because He had claimed me and I could not be taken back. He said to stay close to Him through this storm. The winds will be strong, the snow will be deep, but His sun will shine down on me throughout it all! Glory hallelujah, what a word!!! I am so thankful for His peace in the storm. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

It is certain our faith will be tested, I am finding that is never more so than now. But I am also finding that our Father is ever so loving and true and His love will not fail in these uncertain times. When the enemy bombards our thoughts we have to actively fight back with praise and prayer. We have to seek our Father’s face until those thoughts disappear. It’s a real battle that calls for clear and decisive action. Faith in action is what we need and a very close and intimate relationship with God is what is required. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“6 For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love. 7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?” ~ Galatians 5:6-7

For day 14, I am thankful that the Holy Spirit helps me overcome my fears. This morning the enemy tried to overcome me with the fear that we just didn’t have enough money. I heard my Father say, your help comes from above. It’s not about what I can do, it’s about what my Father can do through me. Too often I worry so much about things completely beyond my control. My Poppa is so patient with me when that worry and fear tries to take over. When I seek Him, He delivers me from my fears and I am so very thankful! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

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

This verse makes my heart leap. Our Father is pouring His Spirit out over his people right now! His sons and daughters are prophesying as never before, dreams and visions are being seen. What an exciting time to know the Lord! It makes me crave a closer relationship with my Poppa and encourages me to get up early and seek His face. I long for that one on one contact that comes from His presence. If you have not experienced it, you are missing out my friends. He wants that with you, yes YOU! Spend some time with your Father today, your heart will be so much more at peace and happier for it. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:” ~ Joel 2:28

For day 13, I am thankful for God giving me back wasted time. The enemy loves to plant seeds of doubt. Those include, you are too old, you’ve wasted too many years. This morning in my prayer time with my Poppa I once again ask Him “what would you have me me thankful for today” and He told I am right where He wants me to be. The enemy blinds me with thoughts that I’ve wasted years, but He has mapped out my life and I’m right on His schedule! When I got online the first thing I saw was Joel 2:25, confirmation. Any wasted time from the ENEMY will be restored!!! Look at my God! I have a destiny to fulfill for the Kingdom of God and I’m right on HIS schedule! On HIS timing! Glory hallelujah, what an awesome God we serve. Silly devil, tries to bombard me with thoughts of wasted time that HE stole, that God will restore!!! I am so thankful for the time ONLY God can restore and the confirmation He gave me this morning. That is God! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.” Joel 2:25

“Be joyful in glory.” The enemy is trying hard to steal the joy from God’s people! He is crashing into their homes, wreaking havoc over their finances, and invading their health. He is a LIAR. He comes to steal, kill, and destroy. It’s time to sing out in praise from our very beds. Make a joyful sound until the Lord and praise ourselves right out of these situations. The enemy cannot abide around the presence of praise, the spirits do not mix. We can no longer be passive CHRIStians. We must fight back as a single unit united as one. Can you picture it? All of our praises going up across the world? Let’s make a joyful noise and take back what the enemy has declared! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.” ~ Psalm 149:5

For day 12, I am thankful He knows my name. I was praying this morning and ask my Poppa, “What am I thankful for this morning?” Almost as soon as I prayed “You Know My Name” by Tasha Cobbs Leonard began to play and spirit leaped from within me. He knows our name y’all! Millions of people in the world, millions of prayers going up daily, and He still knows MY name and YOURS!!! He’s never too busy for me. He never gets tired of hearing me cry. He never gets angry when He has to pick me up from falling. He never gives up on me, when I want to give up on myself! He ALWAYS knows my name and I’m so thankful. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.” ~ Isaiah 43:1

“To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.“ ~ John 10:3

Do you realize you Father actually takes pleasure in meeting the needs of His people? He gave His only son for our sins so that we could spend eternity with Him. What greater love is there than that?! Oh my friends He wants to give you so much! When our hearts align with His, our desires match His and He wants to fulfill them every one! He is a Father like no earthly father could compare, His love is unmatched. My heart is just smiling as I think of my Poppa’s love holding me close today. He takes pleasure in me and you too!!! Glory hallelujah! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.” ~ Psalm 149:4

For day 11, I am thankful for my job of 16 years. My original boss found me sitting in a Chinese restaurant in between shifts from a job I hated. The Lord had prompted me to take out my Bible and it caught his attention. He told me he had just posted a position for his Christian based company, I called the next day, and started the day after. He has since retired and the company now has different owners, but 16 years later God still has me there. I’ve held so many different positions through the years and I’ve learned so much. I’m currently in what I’d consider my favorite position of them all. The Lord just continues to bless me and I am so thankful to be where I am with this company. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.” ~ Psalm 128:2

We serve a living God who is more than capable of meeting every single one of our needs. If He feeds the beast and the raven, will He not provide for us? Step out in faith and believe! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.” ~ Psalm 147:9

For day 10, I am thankful for a God that prevails and an enemy that is defeated! The enemy has flooded me with one attack after another this week. As the dose of steroids came down the pain in my mouth returned and it was literally one attack after another in addition to it. It hurts to even talk or swallow. By this evening, I was just weary. Sitting on my bed near tears, my heart was encouraged by a precious sister’s response to my blog. I sat here and began to contemplate about my thankful post for today, my heart was about half thinking and half talking to my Poppa. The Holy Spirit brought to my memory, the enemy will flee 7 ways before you. I began to look for the verse and sure enough there it was in Deuteronomy 28:7! The Lord had already told me the attack on my mouth was a personal and concise one. It is to be used as a mouthpiece for HIM and the devil is trying to stop it, but he will not prevail. This will be a testing of my faith, but it will be healed and the Word of the Lord will pour forth from His daughter. I am excited and thankful for a God that prevails and an enemy that is defeated!!! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The Lord shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways.” ~ Deuteronomy 28:7

Warfare is real and not everyone is going to like you. This is something my heart and mind battle with because I tend to take it so personally, but God is showing me it’s not always me but the spirit within me that they are contending with. Read that again. There are are some people who will NEVER like you because your spirits clash. Don’t for one second change who you are to concede to their demands. The Lord goes before you and fights for you and eventually the wicked will fall. Search your heart and take it before the Lord. When you’ve done that and you truly know the conflict is not coming from you, walk away. If you can’t walk away, trust the Lord to lift you up as He fights with you on your behalf, but don’t you for one second beat yourself up over it. If your spirit is clashing with theirs, there is a reason. Allow yours to shine brighter through it! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The Lord lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.” ~ Psalm 147:6

For day 9, I am thankful for my home office. My Father has already dubbed it my “war room.” It is not merely a place to work. It is a place to pray, to study, and to grow closer to my Poppa. I can go into it feeling one way and watch the atmosphere change as I come out. It is my peaceful place and my safe haven from the world; yet it is where I can go to war against things not of this world. I am so thankful for this much needed space and I can’t wait to see all that God is going to do here! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” ~ 2 Timothy 2:15

I was under heavy attack from the enemy yesterday, it felt like rapid gunfire that just would not let up. Admittedly, by night I broke down and did not handle it very well. This morning as I prayed I said, “Poppa I failed miserably.” Oh, but my loving Father, His understanding is infinite! As I drew closer to Him, He drew closer me. He did not condemn me, He equipped me for the next attack because it will happen. What an awesome God we serve and His power is greater that of the enemy. We glean our strength and wisdom from Him for the battles ahead. The devil is the father of lies. He may win a few battles, but he will NEVER win the war! Remember that. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.” ~ Psalm 147:5

For day 8, I am thankful for my nieces and nephews. I can’t have children, but God sure blessed me with 6 awesome nieces and nephews. These kids are the apples of my eye! I could not be more honored or proud to be their Aunt. They are each special and unique in their own way and there is nothing better than watching them grow along life’s journey. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Ye are blessed of the Lord which made heaven and earth.” ~ Psalm 115:15

Oh child of God if He has numbered the stars and remembers every single one of their names, He knows yours and sees what you are going through! I felt that as I typed it! Your Father knows you better than anyone else and He knows the battles your facing, you do not face them alone. When you feel secluded and like you are drowning in the pits of despair all alone it is a lie from the enemy. Don’t buy into it. Look up to your Father and no matter how hard it is turn up that praise music and sing along if it’s just a whisper. When you invite praise into the atmosphere that spirit of oppression has to leave, it can’t abide around praise! When Jesus died in the cross, He left us the Holy Spirit as our comforter. You are never alone. He’s right there with you. Lift your arms in praise and feel His presence. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.” ~ Psalm 147:4

For day 7, I am thankful for my mother and father-law. They have been an incredible blessing in my life. It is awesome to know I have them praying over me and Jackie and that they are there when we need them. I’ve never had that in any relationship before! I enjoy our conversations when we are together and I am just blessed beyond measure to have them in my life. Just so thankful!!! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.” ~ Proverbs 31:28

“Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.” ~ Psalm 112:1

It seems like every time I open up my Facebook page I am overwhelmed with the heartbreak staring back at me. The enemy is wreaking havoc in the lives of so many that I care dearly about. It angers me at him, but I want you to read this verse and then read it again out loud. “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.” ~ Psalm 147:3 My friends, I am a witness that the Lord will bind those gapping wounds and heal that broken heart. All you have to do is give it to Him. I can’t even tell you how many times I cry out to my Poppa and He NEVER tires, He never says enough, He never pushes me away, and He never loses patience with me. To bind is to tie or fasten something tightly. It is to cohere or cause to cohere in a single mass. If you are lost, if your hurting, if you are completely broken… turn to the ONLY one that can bind those wounds, heal that heart, turn to your Abba Father. He’s waiting. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.” ~ Psalm 147:3

For day 6, I am thankful for my brothers. My life has had some pretty crazy twist and turns. Some of my life choices have been disastrous, but these two have always had my back regardless! So many times I have called them crying, just needing someone to listen. It doesn’t matter what I need, they are there and I am so very thankful. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” ~ Proverbs 17:17

Your help comes from above! This verse hit me hard. It isn’t because I tend to look for others for help, but because I try so hard to do it all myself and it reminded that that just won’t work either. Whether you are someone like me that tends to take the weight all on your own shoulders or someone constantly looking for help from others, it just won’t work for you. We were made to get our help from above. Are you sinking? Look up! That is where you will find your help. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.” ~ Psalm 146:3

For day 5, I am thankful for my mom. She has stood beside me through so much, sharing both Godly wisdom and wisdom she has gleaned from this life. I am very blessed to still have her and the wealth of knowledge she has to impart into me. She instilled a strong work ethic within me and solid CHRISTian foundation to build my life on. I am so thankful for my mom. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.” ~ Proverbs 31:26

I can tell you with all certainty that these verses are true! When you call out to your Heavenly Father He hears you and He responds in a way that is best for you. It may not be how you wanted or in the time you wanted, but it will always be with your best interest in mind. I can also tell you the closer you walk with Him, the more your desires become those of His and He loves to see them fulfilled in our lives. He ALWAYS hears our cries and will save us, this certified cry baby can attest to that! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“18 The LORD [is] nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. 19 He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.” ~ Psalms 145:18-19

For day 4, I am thankful for April. God gave me this little dog just when my heart needed her most and He knew just that. Shortly after getting her I found out I could not have children and she became momma’s baby. She sits up on my lap as we watch tv, she studies my face intently as I talk to her, she licks the tears away as I cry and lets me cuddle her like a teddy bear, and if I’m sick or upset she never leaves my side. Every morning I anoint my head with oil and she bows her little head with her paws down in a prayer posture as I anoint hers. She has her momma’s heart and I am so thankful. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” ~ James 1:17

What hope and strength there is in this verse. It says “The Lord upholdeth all that fall.” I looked up “upholdeth” and it is “to support; to sustain; to keep from falling or slipping.” It goes on to say that He, “raiseth up all those that be bowed down.” God already knew we would fall because we are human, but He picks us up when we bow down in forgiveness. He then gives us sustaining support so that we don’t fall again. As we continue to walk closely to Him and listen to His voice, He keeps us from slipping or falling again. What an awesome God we serve! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The Lord upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.” ~ Psalm 145:14

For day 3, I am thankful for us. I have been through a couple of really mentally abusive relationships. They changed everything about me, especially the way my mind processes things. Recovering from those is a challenge not only for me, but for the man that God has blessed me with. He has been so very patient with me and loves me on those days I find it difficult to love myself. He believes in me and the dreams God has placed in my heart and I believe in him! God brought us together for a reason and I am so very thankful. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.” ~ Genesis 2:18

My momma came in the kitchen this evening to find me in complete tears, “I’ll do it she said, your face is even blotchy.” “No, sometimes you just need to talk to your Poppa I exclaimed.” She left and “Even When it Hurts” by Hillsong United came on my playlist. I began to pray in my prayer language with tears streaming until I could not even stir the hamburger any longer and I heard my Poppa say, I see you daughter, I see you. I felt such a peace wash over me. Something broke in the atmosphere. This verse reminds of that.

The enemy is raging my friends and he is out to steal destinies and destroy lives, but God is our strength and He teaches us how to fight back. Tonight praise and prayer was my weapon and God responded directly to my cries. I told Him I was weary and He said I see you daughter not once but twice. He repeated it and then renewed my strength. Glory hallelujah, I feel the anointing of the Holy Spirit even as I write this. If the enemy is coming at you, get up and fight. Turn up that praise music and pray and if you don’t know what to pray, if you don’t have the words… give it to the Holy Spirit to speak for you. If you don’t have a prayer language seek the Lord for that gift because it is life changing and I promise your relationship with the Lord will never be the same! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Blessed be the Lord my strength which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:” ~ Psalm 144:1

For day 2, I am thankful for God’s presence all around me. Did you know He even has angels watching over you? My momma has prayed angels around me ever since I can remember. Our Father loves to commune with us. I love to just sit in His presence and listen to His heart. I also love walks alone where I can talk to Him. There is no more peaceful place to be than the center of my Poppa’s presence. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.” ~ Psalm 91:11

This verse could not be more perfect for the morning I had, I love when my Poppa does that! I’ve been going through some things and this morning I was just in tears. I felt impressed to reach out to two precious sisters and within that I found the Lord helping me with this very thing. There are things I need to conquer and the Lord is using my sisters to this so that He can lead me on down the path of my destiny in Him! He is teaching me to listen to His voice and He will provide the help I need. Oh Poppa, fashion my heart to seek You and Your will in all things! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

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

For day 1, I’m thankful for the blood of Jesus that set me free and His never ending grace that is so patient with me. I’m telling you, my Poppa has a never ending supply of patience with this daughter! I’ve ran and He’s taken me back. I’ve made the same mistakes and He’s forgiven me and shown me where I went wrong. I get tired and cry like a baby and He becomes my strength. His grace covers me when I just don’t deserve it and I am so very thankful! Glory hallelujah and praise His Holy name, I am free! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.“ ~ John 3:16

November is known for being the month of thankful as we celebrate Thanksgiving in the states. Each day this month I’d like to share something I am thankful for with you! I pray this encourages you to reflect on what you too are thankful for. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Praise ye the Lord. O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.” ~ Psalm 106:1

Is there a full moon? No? Hmmm. Yeah, it was that kind of day. I sat in quiet reflection. Tears began to well up from my eyes. Poppa, I did hear Your voice right? It’s funny how when one thing goes wrong it triggers a domino effect of so many others or so it seems. The illusion of everything crashing down can make you think you are completely off course, but God knew every step you were going to make before you made it and He already had it factored into the equation. He knew your very thoughts before you even thought them! He planned through them! Don’t allow the enemy to break you down, the Lord will use those very things that are crashing around you to build you up! Dry your eyes (I’m drying mine) and draw close to your Poppa. He’s got the master plan to set those dominos back up and plant them even firmer! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known [me]. 2 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.” ~ Psalms 139:1-2

This verse touched my heart in such an amazing way when I read it. My life has taken such incredible twist and turns. A lot of those turns were a direct result of my missteps, but I have such an awesome loving Heavenly Father. He has peppered my steps with an unspeakable amount of grace. I could not outrun Him, I could not make mistakes that out favor Him, nothing I could do could exhaust His grace. He had a plan for me and my life and because of THAT He WILL PERFECT that which CONCERNS me. WOW, what an awesome God we serve. My friends, this grace and perfection I speak of is the same over you and your life! What an awesome nugget of gold we have in this verse. Hold it close to your heart and repeat it boldly when the enemy tries to convince you he’s winning. You are your Father’s son or daughter and He will perfect that which concerneth you! 💛~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.” ~ Psalm 138:8

This verse is really in my spirit this morning. I woke to read about so many of my brothers and sisters walking through troubles. The enemy is running rampant here on earth, but he is NOT the final authority. Our Father’s hand stretches clear from heaven and it is STRONG against the enemy and he will NOT prevail. I have felt a strong urge to be called into prayer and a relentless calling to not give up, but to keep pressing and interceding in this season. God is in control. His right hand will save you and me. I don’t know what you are facing, but I promise it is not bigger than God. Draw close to Him. Listen for His voice, can you hear it? He wants to speak to you personally, yes you! Quiet yourself and allow your heart to listen to Him today. He is the one that will lift you from whatever it is the enemy is pressing against you. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.” ~ Psalm 138:7

Where do you draw your strength from? Today’s verse says, “In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.” Our strength comes from above, all we have to do is ASK for it. It can be in the form of tears, He hears those those words our hearts can’t speak too. What conversation do you need to have with your Father today? He’s listening. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.” ~ Psalm 138:3

This verse is something to excited about my friends. With a STRONG hand and with a STRETCHED out arm that extends clear from Heaven our Father’s mercy endures forever! You can’t outrun it, you can’t dodge it, you can’t even quit it! Hallelujah and Glory to God that deserves a praise shout. We can’t do anything on our own and we don’t have to, that’s what our Poppa is for! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy [endureth] for ever.” ~ Psalm 136:12

Are you following man or God? Are you listening closely for His voice or allowing the voices of the world to sway your decisions? These are difficult times and many are being driven by fear. I encourage you to take a step back and seek your Heavenly Father in everything going on around you. Allow Him to guide you and His blessings will follow! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD.” Psalm 128:4

Our Father sees every tear we cry. This verse says they that sow in tears shall reap in joy! That is some promise and God’s Word is not one to lie! It goes on to say that those who go forth weeping and bearing precious seed shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bring in his sheaves. WOW! Are you going through something? Keep pressing with the seeds of faith and watch them flourish my friends! Those tears are watering the grounds that contain the precious seeds that are going to burst forth in your favor. No one can stop the favor of God. Keep pressing, keep drawing to Him, He’s got you! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. 6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves [with him].” ~ Psalms 126:5-6

Today was a high migraine for me, but my Poppa carried me through it! It caused me to stop and reflect on today’s verse. Our Father will preserve us from the evil that tries so hard to pull us under, that tries to tarnish our shine, and pull us from His presence. He alone preserves our soul. The devil is a liar who just can’t win. He may think he wins small battles within this war, but he doesn’t win the ultimate war. The Lord protects and preserves His children, He polishes the tarnishes and scratches our armor takes. Straighten your crown child, your Poppa is King and He’s got you through this battle, He’s got you! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.” ~ Psalm 121:7

Your foot will remain firm when it is planted in the Lord. The winds of strife may blow and the storms of troubles can sweep through, BUT God will sustain you! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.” ~ Psalm 121:3

Today’s society is tricky. We have those in some places that are clear with their ill intentions, yet others are a bit more hidden in their intent. We hear a lot about peace, yet if you watch closely people’s actions tend to directly contradict the very thing they are claiming to be for. What do their actions produce? Are they producing peace or spurring more conflict? It is truly a time when we each must seek God to discern in every single area of our life lest we be deceived and be pulled in the wrong direction. Seek Him and He will provide the discernment for us in this turbulent times. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“6 My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace. 7 I [am for] peace: but when I speak, they [are] for war.” ~ Psalms 120:6-7

Our Father sees and hears EVERYTHING. So a person may think they are getting over on you, but they can never get over Him. He also gives us discernment to cut through the deception that tries to come against us. Don’t be moved dear heart. Your Father has this! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue.” ~ Psalm 120:2

I sat on my bed with tears streaming. Something my Poppa is very familiar with. This verse hit home more than I cared to admit. Ahhh, but my loving Father. I could hear Him saying give it to me daughter. I will not fail you. People always let me down Poppa, always. Your trust should be in Me, not in them. But Poppa… in Me daughter. I put really high expectations on myself, I guess I expect the same of others and the only one that can meet those expectations are my Father who loves me so dearly. Today’s lesson (that I too often forget) is to stop placing my trust in man and to keep my trust in God, He will never let me down. ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

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

Yes Lord! I have been so sick over the last several months. I went to the ER, urgent care (a couple of times), and my PCP. They were treating me for thrush, but it was not getting better. Each time I would be on the medicine longer. The last time my PCP said she would refer me to a specialist if it didn’t get better, it didn’t. Friday I went to my diabetes Dr. and was in tears over my mouth. She looked at it and ask if one of their Dr.’s could look at it. Their Dr. came in, looked at it, and immediately diagnosed it as something completely different! It needs to be treated completely different as well! I made an appointment with that Dr. and this afternoon started a treatment of steroids. That was a Devine appointment by God. My diabetes Dr. was diligent in my care, the other Dr. was at the right place at the right time and had the knowledge needed for my health! God worked it all out in His timing! The Lord truly answered me in my distress. I am so thankful for the God we serve! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

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

There is a LOT going on in this world. The enemy has blinded and confused the masses. To vaccinate or not seems to be creating a division among many people, as the government tries to force its control over people. Little freedoms slowly being taken away and people don’t even realize it as they willing relinquish control. BUT God. He still sits High above all nations on the throne, He is still King of Kings, He alone is still in control and everything is happening according to HIS master plan. What do we do in these times when things seem to be out of His hands? Draw close to Him! Listen to His voice, move according to His prompting, and trust His voice. God’s got this and you! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.” ~ Psalm 113:4

Praise Him! Praise Him in the morning, praise in the evening, and praise Him in between. Praise Him when things are good, praise Him when things are rough. It is your Father that sees you though every day. Praise Him! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord’s name is to be praised.” ~ Psalm 113:3

I have seen that light emerge out of the darkness when all you can say is thank Jesus! Sometimes the tears take over, but He hears those too!! Our Father gives us what we need, when we need. He is so full of compassion and love. He is indeed a good good Father! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.” ~ Psalm 112:4

That sweet Holy Spirit! When you are walk with God, His Spirit imparts wisdom to you that is simply not of this world. He gives you treasures that are worth more than gold. Oh won’t you come magnify the Lord with me? His goodness and mercy endures forever and I shall praise Him all of my days. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.” ~ Psalm 111:10

I am so thankful for our God! He never ceases to amaze me. His ways are so perfect and always on time. He loves us and cares for us so tenderly. Today He showed up and showed out for His daughter. He is a good good Father! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.” ~ Psalm 111:4

Valiant means possessing or showing courage or determination. This verse says through God we shall have courage or possess courage because He SHALL tread down our enemies. Whatever it is that is holding you back can’t win. Those things coming against you can’t overtake you, they are going DOWN! Your courage, your determination, your fight… it comes from your Abba Father! My friends, draw close to Him because your strength and power comes from Him. He IS our source! We must stay plugged into THE source to overcome! That alone gives me strength to keep pressing! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Through God we shall do valiantly: for he [it is that] shall tread down our enemies.” ~ Psalm 108:13

We can’t do it alone. It’s as simple as that. There is so much going on in the world today, we need our Father to navigate through it’s troubled and we need His protection to make it through it. Who are you looking to for help? The help from man is vain, the help from God is life changing and life saving. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Give us help from trouble: for vain [is] the help of man.” ~ Psalm 108:12

Our Father provides calm in the midst of the storm when we cry out to Him. He meets us wherever we are and and calms the storm around us so that the waves don’t overtake us. All we have to do is cry out to our Abba Father, He will not leave us in distress. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“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.” ~ Psalms 107:28-29

I love this verse. As I read it, I am reminded that we have angels watching over us who excel in our Father’s strength. Since I can remember my momma has prayed angels around me and depending on the situation I have prayed for them around me as well. They do the will of my Father and when our will is aligned with His will, they are working with us! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.” ~ Psalm 103:20

Today is World Mental Health Day. Mental health is something a lot of people shy away from talking about, but it is so very important. I’ve seen a spike in suicide calls in our community. I have made no secret my own struggles with depression because I want people to know it’s okay to not be okay, it’s okay to ask for help, it’s so very important to know you are not struggling alone. The devil likes to seclude us and make us think we are alone in this fight. The devil is a liar! While it is true we are all going through individual struggles you are not alone. Today’s Scripture really hit home for me. I had prayed for a verse for Mental Health Day. I looked up at my wall and today’s was in it from a precious friend, I felt in my spirit it was perfect. Whatever any of us are going through, cast that thing upon the Lord and HE will sustain us. Y’all, our Father has us! I’ll be honest, I’ve been sick and my mental state has been worn down. When I read this verse I felt it deep in my spirit not just for me, but for so many of you. The enemy is hitting so many I love hard. It’s time to tell him he is a liar. Cast those things he is throwing on us to our Abba Father! I prayed warring angels around me this morning, I prayed ministering angels around me. I don’t want to play with the enemy, I want to eradicate him! Today on World Mental Health Day, take some time for YOU because YOU are worth it. If you’re not okay, talk about it with someone. Cast your burdens upon the one who loves you, that’s what I’m doing today. And my friends, I am here praying you through! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.” ~ Psalm 55:22

No one knows us like our Father! He knows every single little detail down to our very thoughts! He knows what is keeping us up at night, He knows that thing that hurt your feelings that you kept to yourself. He knows it all. He loves it when we bring those things to Him, our shoulders weren’t made to carry things of this world. He wants us to cast our cares on Him. He wants us to bring them to Him and seek His wisdom. As things in this world grow more complex, draw closer to your Father. He alone has the answers the world is trying to throw at you. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we [are] dust.” ~ Psalm 103:14

Sin debt canceled, paid in full! The blood of Jesus removed our sins as far as the east is from the west! WOW! Only our God would give His only son for our sins. Thank You Jesus for loving us so much You gave Your life for ours!!! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

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

Oh this verse! I can’t even tell you how true it is!! In the last 48 hours my Poppa has showed up for this household in the biggest way. He has met so many needs that were beyond my control to meet. All I could say was BUT GOD and give Him the glory! He will lay your situation on people’s hearts, that bill that should be turned off with just stay on until the check comes through… and let me tell you, He’s not a way ahead of time God. He’s a right on time God. So don’t be discouraged or afraid when you things don’t happen in your timing, His timing is not like our own. He can also turn back the hands of time and give you what you thought had been lost. Prayer is the key that unlocks it all my precious friends so draw close to Him today. Spend some time in His presence, you will come away feeling so much more peaceful from it! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.” ~ Psalm 102:17

“Hear my prayer, O LORD, and let my cry come unto thee.” ~ Psalm 102:1

Tears streaming. I sat in silence, just me and my Poppa, He heard every word my heart spoke through the tears. I didn’t have to say a word, He understood even more than I think I understood myself! He’s amazingly wise and understanding. He caught every single tear. I call those cleansing tears, sometimes you just need to pour it all out to the one who loves you the most! The one who doesn’t ask why, who just pulls you close and let’s you cry it out. I’m thankful to have that kind of God in my life! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Lies hurt and destroy lives. There is no such thing as a little lie, that little thing holds the power to grow out of control and the damage it causes can too often never be repaired. The truth may sting for an moment, but it it better than a lie that creates a false sense of safety or well being. Poppa, give me discernment to see through the lies. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.” ~ Psalm 101:7

Without correction, there is no love. I am so thankful for the gentle correction of the Holy Ghost. It allows me to feel my Father’s love and helps keep me on track. If you will allow it, it will teach you. I don’t know about you, but I need that teaching in my life. Lord make me teachable and guide me in all of Your ways! 💛 ~ 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.” ~ Psalms 94:12-13

I was in the kitchen this afternoon cleaning with so much on my mind when touch not mine anointed leaped into my spirit. You don’t have to worry daughter because I fight for you. I had a horrible migraine today and barely got laundry the done and the kitchen cleaned. When I woke this evening I once again looked up those precious words touch not mine anointed. Our Poppa sees this as so important that He puts it in His Word not once, but TWICE and He repeats it word for word. WOW! He gave me this heart for a reason, He gave me this calling for a reason and He is my protector! I am so thankful of how He takes care His children! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.” ~ 1 Chronicles 16:22

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

Ah, that fresh oil! Have you ever felt it? When the Holy Spirit fills you up, you will know it! I can’t say it enough, draw close to your Father. He is the ONLY one that it is going to help you navigate these times. You need His wisdom just to get through the days and I promise He will sustain you no matter what you are going through! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“But my horn shalt thou exalt like [the horn of] an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.” ~ Psalm 92:10

I see and hear so much that leaves me scratching my head and then I read verse 6. The world cannot understand the ways of the Lord. They condemn it, they make fun of it. I was just praying earlier this week, Poppa I just don’t fit in. I’m different. I read today’s verses and my heart smiles. Our Father’s thoughts are deep and He has created His daughter to get lost in His thoughts and be different from the rest. I’m okay with that! Have you noticed you walk different from others too? 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“5 O LORD, how great are thy works! [and] thy thoughts are very deep. 6 A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this.” ~ Psalms 92:5-6

Oh the love our Father has for us! This verse makes my heart sing! He loves us so much y’all. Just draw close to Him, call out His name and watch Him do mighty things on your behalf. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.” ~ Psalm 91:14

What is that thing that is trying to bring you down? You have authority over it. This verse says, you shall tread upon the lion and the adder or snake. Trample that thing that is trying to pull you under right under your feet. Take the authority God had given you and put that thing in its place, speak to it and tell it you will not be brought down. You are a child of God and victory is already guaranteed through the blood of Jesus! Victory is yours! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.” ~ Psalm 91:13

We have angels watching over us y’all! How awesome is that? Our Father has planned out every little detail of our life and He even given charge over us. I’m so thankful for the God we serve! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. 12 They shall bear thee up in [their] hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.” ~ Psalms 91:11-12

When God’s Word repeats itself we are to take note of the importance and here we see reference to God being our refuge again. A refuge is “a condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble.” God is our refuge!!! He alone is the safety over us and our homes. That deserves a praise shout! 💛 ~ 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.” ~ Psalms 91:9-10

Wow, the power in these two verses. I have been going through some things and I have some dear sisters in Christ going through some things. As I read these verses, their names immediately leaped into my head. My heart than began to praise God, laughter began to well from within me. Victory is in sight for these ladies. Fear shall no longer overwhelm their households. These arrows that are coming one after shall not harm you. God is your protector, your refuge, your fortress, your deliver, your shield, your buckler! Nothing can touch you sis and you are the front line to your family so nothing can touch them. Draw close to your Father and stay under the shelter of His wings. 💛 ~ 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.” ~ Psalms 91:5-6

Thank You Jesus for covering us with Your wings. It seems every day I wake to the news that more people I love are testing positive to COVID. There are higher demands to vaccinate and friends and families are coming to blows as they choose sides as to or not to do it. I praise God that His children can seek Him during these times of uncertainty and lean into Him for Godly wisdom. His truth shall be thy shield and buckler! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth [shall be thy] shield and buckler.” ~ Psalm 91:4

I am so thankful to know that God can deliver His children from whatever is put before them. He has carried me through so much and it is reassuring to know He has me no matter what the future holds. He deserves the highest praise! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, [and] from the noisome pestilence.” ~ Psalm 91:3

This afternoon something I had been waiting on for years finally came to a conclusion and I received my release. As I read the decree, I had tears streaming down my cheeks. I just could not believe what I was reading. I had begged and pleaded with this person, nothing. It was only when I put it into my Father’s hand that this whole drawn out thing finally came to an end. I closed my eyes and heard my Father say to me, Did I not tell you daughter it would happen in my timing? I then saw in a vision of squares and each square had a dove carrying a branch or leaf. Each dove simultaneously flew into the air. I have been set free I felt in my spirit! Oh my friends, put your trust in Him. He will not let you down!!! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“I will say of the LORD, [He is] my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.” ~ Psalm 91:2

This verse. Tears streaming. Oh how I just needed tucked away under the shadow of my Poppa today. At the end of the day, I sat in silence. Help me Poppa. It’s all too much. Some days are just like that, but you know what? I so often tend to forget my shoulders weren’t made to carry it all, but I serve the one’s who’s are! All I have to do is give it Him AND leave it there. I tend to give it to Him and then pick it back up, He never intended for us to do that. This evening, I just needed to dwell a little while in that secret place of my Poppa and get my strength and joy back. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” ~ Psalm 91:1

When I look around and reflect on just how far my Poppa has brought me, my soul sings and my heart rejoices of His mercies! He is so faithful and so good to me. He could have left me in my mess so many times along the way, but He’s so patient and so loving. He meets me right where I am each time. When I fall, He says daughter get back up I’ve brought you too far for this and He refuses to allow me to quit! That’s the kind of God I serve and He will meet you right at the point of your need too! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.” Psalm 89:1

Teach me Lord! I want to be like a sponge that just can’t absorb enough. I want to learn more and more until it over flows from me, coming out just when I need it. Create a hunger in me that cannot be satisfied and a thirst that cannot be quenched, this is my daily prayer! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.” ~ Psalm 86:11

We are all poor and needy, oh Lord hear our cries! So many around me are suffering great loss right now and my heart breaks for them. I am so thankful to know that we can cry out to our Abba Father and He will listen! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I [am] poor and needy.” ~Psalm 86:1

The Lord doesn’t promise we will live in peaceful times, but He promises He will speak peace to His people. He alone can offer peace in the midst of a storm. He can give a peace that surpasses all understanding, but we must not turn again to folly and there is an awful lot of folly in this world. It needs our prayers now more than ever. The Bible says family members will start turning against each other. I was reading posts the other day where people were arguing about the COVID shot and it became nasty and the way people turned on one another was just a taste of what is to come. The day isn’t coming when you must depend on the Lord, the day is already here. He alone is the peace and safety that will see you through. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“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.” ~ Psalm 85:8

Oh Poppa this has been a hard week, but You have been ever so faithful and poured out Your blessings over me and my household. I thank You and continue to put my trust in You. So many around me are suffering unspeakable loss and my heart breaks for and with them. But this I know, the Lord doesn’t forsake His children and He IS close to the broken-hearted. Keep your trust in the Lord and your eyes fixed on Him, it is Him that will see us all through! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“O LORD of hosts, blessed [is] the man that trusteth in thee.” ~ 84:12

Praise the Lord for His shield and His grace over His children! The Holy Spirit lights our way in this dark world and protects us as we move life’s path. I am so thankful for His presence in my life. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“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.” ~ Psalm 84:11

This verse was just ringing in my spirit all night. I had a rough day, physically and emotionally. “Poppa help” is all I could cry. Sometimes all you can do is sit in the presence of God and allow the Holy Ghost to minister to your spirit. Ahhh, to sit in the presence of the Lord. Can you imagine sitting in His courts forever?! I am so thankful to call Him my Father and to know where I will go when this mortal body passes! Until then, I am thankful for the presence of His sweet Holy Ghost! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“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.” ~ Psalm 84:10

Let me tell you about God! He provides more than enough strength and resources to meet your every need. At the start of the day, I didn’t know how I was going to handle everything on my plate, the door fell off the shower, and my throat hurt to swallow again. I could feel the tears swelling up in my eyes as I wrote in my prayer journal, it’s me again Poppa! But as the day went on, He strengthened me. He not only strengthened me, but as the evening went on He met every single one of my needs. Put your trust in Him, He will strengthen you and see you through no matter how dark the storm is! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Blessed [is] the man whose strength [is] in thee; in whose heart [are] the ways [of them].” ~ Psalm 84:5

So many things are speaking out against God, how long will He be silent? Sins used to be done in secret, now they are done proudly and boldly with crowds cheering them along, encouraging the others to join their groups. The enemy has convinced mass amounts of people that Biblical wrong is right and Biblical right is an intolerable injustice of not accepting things, people, or situations as they are. The enemy has completely confused reality and God is the only answer to lift the cloud of confusion. It is time to pray to make it through the day and be shielded from the enemy around you. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 [[A Song [or] Psalm of Asaph.]] Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God. 2 For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have lifted up the head.” ~ Psalms 83:1-2

Last weekend in prayer the Lord gave me “War Room” in my spirit as I prayed and studied in my new office. It is the new command post for His work. Today I was asking Him for a verse for the battle He is equipping me for and immediately 2 Chronicles 2 7:14 leaped to my mind and spirit. Our land needs healing as it never has needed before. I’ve been chewing on this verse all day. Does it resonate with you too? 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” ~ 2 Chronicles 7:14

We have fallen so far as a nation from God. We don’t need mandates, we need to fall to our knees and beg God to shine His face on this country again. It is Him alone that can save us. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.” ~ Psalm 80:3

I’ve had a rough couple of days, but when I cried out unto the Lord He heard my cries and comforted my heart. We all go through times like that in life, the important thing is to draw closer to God during those times and allow Him to comfort your soul through them. Those are opportunities to grow and to watch to Him work! The enemy is raging right now seeking to destroy and devour who he can. Anyone who has read the Bible knows our Father already won the war so if you are on His side you are guaranteed victory, you only need to keep going. Dig into safety of your Father’s wings when you need to rest. Cry out to Him when you need help. Suit up in your armor at all times, because the enemy never rest! Rest assured victory is your s child of God, keep pressing! 💛 ~ Chelle #f8ithgal

“1 [[To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of Asaph.]] I cried unto God with my voice, [even] unto God with my voice; and he gave ear unto me.” ~ Psalm 77:1

Glory Hallelujah, Jesus is still King of the earth regardless of what mandates are passed here in America by our sitting President! We are living the end days straight out of the book of Revelations and things are headed right toward the mark of the beast. Do you know Jesus as your Lord and Savior? He’s calling the lost and it’s so easy to answer the call, all you need to do is ask Him to forgive you for your sins. Send me a message. I’d be happy to walk you down the Roman’s road to salvation. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For God [is] my King of old, working salvation in the midst of the earth.” ~ Psalm 74:12

Today’s verse is an awesome verse on just how to make it in today’s world: draw near to God and put our trust in Him. COVID is on the rise again and the economy seems unstable. Where do we turn for safety? There is only One we can truly trust and that is God. He will not let us down. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“But [it is] good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.” ~ Psalm 73:28

Oh how I needed this verse today! God was my strength that got me through. Even as the evening came, I had to dig in for strength for this post. But God! He is my strength and I was not going to bed without giving Him praise for carrying me through another day! He is so good to me and I give Him such a high praise for meeting my every need!! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“My flesh and my heart faileth: [but] God [is] the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.” ~ Psalm 73:26

I will sing of Thy praises forever. The world hated our Savior so much they hung Him on a cross, so why would followers of Him think they would be embraced for following after His ways? I’m okay with not following the crowd and I’m okay with not being liked as long as my beliefs follow the Word of God. I’m thankful God upholds me when others try to bring me harm. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are confounded, for they are brought unto shame, that seek my hurt.” ~ Psalm 71:24

There is no comfort like the comfort that comes from the Holy Spirit. The great and sore troubles we experience draw us closer to Him. They are also training grounds for where He wants us to be and the people we will help along the way. Not one thing we go through is wasted. God sees what we don’t and He has a plan for every step and tear along the way. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“20 [Thou], which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth. 21 Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side.” ~ Psalms 71:20-21

The Lord IS my strength! Can I get an Amen?! My feet shall not be moved and I shall not be swayed from the path God has chosen for me. We have been made the righteous of God through Jesus and I’m not letting the enemy hold me down. These migraines will break, I am healed and whole in the name of Jesus. What are you believing God for? 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, [even] of thine only.” ~ Psalm 71:16

The battle is not yours, it is God’s. That is what I heard in my spirit as I began to write this. They may think they hate you, but they hate the spirit within you. It is not you they are coming up against, but the Spirit that dwells within you. Let them go and let God deal with them. When you harbor hate or upset over it, it gets into your spirit. God’s got this and you, let Him work. You keep being you and allowing His light to shine through you. He will take care of the rest. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

‘Let them be confounded [and] consumed that are adversaries to my soul; let them be covered [with] reproach and dishonour that seek my hurt.” ~ Psalm 71:13

There will be times when we will struggle and that’s okay. There is nothing wrong with us or what we are doing, it is necessary part of the process of who we are becoming. The important thing is not to give up but to press through knowing God is your strength. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.” ~ Psalm 71:9

Thank You Jesus for a strong refuge on those difficult days! People say how do you do it? The answer is simple, God! He is my strength, He catches my tears, and He hears those prayers when Jesus is all I can mumble! I am thankful that He carries me through those bad days to give me a testimony to help others through theirs. I’m thankful that He never leaves me helpless. I’m thankful to serve an awesome God who loved me when I didn’t love myself! I’m just thankful! Can I get an amen?! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“I am as a wonder unto many; but thou [art] my strong refuge.” ~ Psalm 71:7

The Holy Spirit just spoke to me as I read today’s verses. I reread them and began to think about the calling God has on my life. Then I began to think about how He calls so many who are afraid to operate in that calling. Whether it is fear of not hearing Him correctly, fear of others not listening or believing, fear of what others think, so many reasons. When we operate in the spirit we move out of that flesh and blood that holds us back. The blood of Jesus destroys fears and breaks things that holds us back from our Christ given destiny. We all have a destiny, whether it is to preach or do something else for His Kingdom. Don’t allow the enemy to hold you back from all that God has for you as His child. Open the eyes to our hearts Lord and help us to walk closer with You. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“15 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called [me] by his grace, 16 To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood:” ~ Galatians 1:15-16

If it doesn’t come from God’s Word, it’s not the Word you follow period. You can’t bend the truth, you can’t dilute it, and you can’t change it to “update” it with the times. It is unchanging. If any man preaches to you anything other than the Word this verse says let him be accursed. We must study the word ourselves and not feed on just anything set before us. We aren’t here to please man, but to honor Christ. That is definitely something to think about. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any [man] preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. 10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.” ~ Galatians 1:9-10

God has led me to the book of Galatians. As I stated it off this morning, I too marveled as I began to think on how we have perverted the gospel of Christ. My spirit became grieved as I began to think on how society has twisted it to fit into their own ideals and preconceived notions. I have a replica of 12 week aborted baby in my office that I had not unpacked yet, it was in a cup. My 7 year old niece found it and said, “Aunt Chelle, why do you have a baby in a cup?” A 7 year old could tell it was a baby, but we are still killing them in the wound. I unpacked him/her out of the cup today and put them on my desk as a reminder that the unborn are God’s children too. Those are just one of the ways that the enemy has allowed us to pervert the gospel and we have become too blinded to even see it. There are so many more, if you pray for the Lord to remove the blinders from your eyes you will see them too. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.” ~ Galatians 1:6-7

We all know life happens, but it doesn’t have to happen alone. The moment you choose Jesus as your Savior, He becomes your Rock and Fortress. Retreat to Him in the midst of the storm and allow Him to calm the waters. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou [art] my rock and my fortress.” ~ Psalm 71:3

I had a migraine this evening that caused absolute confusion. My vision blurred, I was disoriented, and didn’t think I was going to be able to write this blog. It was scary. Poppa, lift the confusion. Allow your light to come flooding in! Not just with the migraines, but in every single area of my life. I put my trust in You. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion.” ~ 71:1

Poppa, let this verse forever be my prayer to You. I want my soul to follow after You hard as I grow closer to You and learn from You and walk in all of Your ways. Teach me and mold me into be the woman You have created me to be. In Jesus name. Amen. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.” ~ Psalm 63:8

Has God been good to you? When I think on the things God has done for me, it overwhelms me. He has literally carried me through so many situations… many of which I got myself into it. His mercy endures when people give up on us. I am so thankful He didn’t give up on me when I wanted to give up on myself. When I think of the goodness of my Father, I rejoice and praise His name. He is so worthy to be praised! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

‘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.” ~ Psalms 63:6-7

I am so thankful for the Lord’s loving kindness. It sustains me on those difficult days that I wouldn’t have the strength to press through on my own. I give Him such a high praise for who He is and all He does on my behalf. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Because thy lovingkindness [is] better than life, my lips shall praise thee.” Psalm 63:3

There is someone who loves to listen to you and you can trust Him with everything, it’s your Heavenly Father. He’s also your refuge, a safe haven to go when you need a break from the world. He listens and understands like no one else can. During those times when you don’t know where to turn, turn to Him. I promise you won’t be disappointed. He will see you through. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Trust in him at all times; [ye] people, pour out your heart before him: God [is] a refuge for us. Selah.” ~ Psalm 62:8

I shall not be, I shall not be moved … that just rang through my spirit ad I read today’s verses. Like a tree planted by the water, I shall not be moved! God has me, He has you too. The devil likes to convince us of otherwise, but God’s got this! He is our defense and He is our source. We shall not be moved. There is an awesome comfort in that. God’s got us! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him [cometh] my salvation. 2 He only [is] my rock and my salvation; [he is] my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.” ~ Psalms 62:1-2

God is for us. That’s all that really matters. I’ve been feeling a little out of sorts lately, out of place I guess. Kind of like I don’t fit in with certain groups or more like I stick out, completely out of place. Poppa, I’m so completely different than most people. I don’t think they “get” me. I feel like I’m stumbling along, looking silly. Then I hear my Father whisper, you are mine, wonderfully made in my image and the right people will appreciate all of you. Sometimes you just clash with people because your spirits don’t agree. Be you anyways! They didn’t like Jesus either, let your light shine knowing God is your covering. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“When I cry [unto thee], then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God [is] for me.” ~ Psalm 56:9

This verse. My Poppa has caught so many of my tears, He caught more today. ** smiles ** It is nice to know that no matter what happens in life I can cry out to Him and He listens without judgment. When I’m wrong, the Holy Spirit convicts and directs me back on path, but without condemnation. When I am overwhelmed, He gives me the wisdom and strength I need to keep going. Whatever the need, He meets it. I’m just thankful for my Poppa and the cleansing tears He catches! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: [are they] not in thy book?” ~ Psalm 56:8

We live in uncertain times where fear can grasp hold if we allow it, but God! When our trust is in Him we have nothing to fear, He has us in the palm of His hand. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.” ~ Psalm 56:3

Wow, what a timely verse for me. I love it when God does that! I had my first appointment with my endocrinologist today and a big factor I noticed against my health is stress! It does so much harm from my headaches to this issue I’m having in my mouth to my diabetes to the list is really endless. So tonight I am REALLY reflecting on this verse. All I have to do is cast my burdens on the Lord and He WILL sustain me. I don’t need to toss and turn at night. I don’t need to worry and overthink. I need to pray and give it to my Poppa, He’s got me. I don’t know if anyone else needed this little reminder this evening, but I sure did! ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.” ~ Psalm 55:22

There is so much going on in this world… there is so much going on in my own life! When I read these two verses I was filled with so much peace and comfort. When we call on the name of the Lord, He will save us. It’s that simple. My Poppa hears my cries and He hears yours too! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“16 As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me. 17 Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.” ~ Psalms 55:16-17

I’ve often wondered how people cannot believe in God. This verse says they are a fool. It also says they are corrupt and have abominable iniquity. When I look around, I see so much of that today and it grieves my heart. People’s eyes are closed, blinded by the enemy. We need to unite in prayer. We are leaving in a time that believes evil is good and good is being restricted. We need to pray pray pray as we keep allowing our light for Christ shine! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgak

“The fool hath said in his heart, [There is] no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: [there is] none that doeth good.” Psalm 53:1

Not being liked used to be something that bothered me more than anything. I tried so hard to please everyone, I probably still try too hard at times if I’m honest. But today’s verses are clear, not everyone is going to like us. I’ve met some people that seemed to dislike me before they ever knew me. Why Poppa? They recognized the Spirit within me! I’m okay with that. His light shines through me and it is going to clash with the world. I’ll keep shining anyways! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

^“18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. ¹⁹ If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.” John 15:18-19

We are chosen y’all! How awesome is that?! We weren’t just chosen, but we were chosen for the a specific purpose and ordained to something unique for the Kingdom of God. Poppa I give You the highest praise and I’m excited to walk into my calling and destiny. Chosen for a time such as this. Can I get a praise shout?! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and [that] your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.” ~ John 15:16

We are friends of God, He calls us friend! When we walk with Him, following His ways as He has made known to us we are His friend. What an honor. It doesn’t matter who is against us or how small our circle is, we have a friend in God! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. 15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.” ~ John 15:14-15

Love one another. It’s really that simple. Be kind to the people you meet, offer them a warm sincere smile as you go about your day. That smile might be the only kindness their days sees. You have no idea what people are facing behind closed doors, is it so hard to offer kindness to those we meet? Christ gave His life while we yet sinners. He loved us where we were going to be, right in our mess. We should continue in that same love. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. 10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love.” ~ John 15:9-10

I am at a point in my life, where I want to abide with my Father and do His will. I want what I ask to align with His will for me and produce fruit for His Kingdom. Help me Poppa as you move the blocks of my life into place for your path for me. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast [them] into the fire, and they are burned. 7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. 8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.” ~ John 15:6-8

We must abide in the branch (Christ) to produce good fruit. Through Him, we can do all things. Without Him, we can do nothing. Oh how I needed this reminder this evening! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. 5 I am the vine, ye [are] the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.” ~ John 15:4-5

Thank You Jesus for Your cleansing blood. There is none perfect, no not one but we can walk with Him daily and be cleansed through the confession of our sins. A daily cleansing in the Word is essential for the renewing of our mind and our spirit. The enemy is ever so vigilant, seeking to destroy us and we need to draw close to our Father and suit up in our armor daily in order to protect ourselves from his vicious assaults. A cleansing of the word is the best way to start every day! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.” ~ John 15:3

The purging is never easy, but completely necessary. Looking back on my life, I am thankful for the purging process. It has molded me into the woman I am today. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every [branch] that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.” ~ John 15:2

It’s that simple my friends, all you have to do is call upon the name of the Lord and you WILL be saved. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13

These verses are full of so much promise! NOTHING can separate us from the love of God and we have the blood of Jesus to thank for that!!! My heart is overflowing with thankfulness this evening as I reflect on these verses. No matter what I go through, no matter who is against me, nothing can separate me from God’s love. It is like a warm blanket surrounding me. That just makes my heart smile. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” ~ Romans 8:38-39

Things in life happen, that’s a fact. But NOTHING can separate us from the love of Christ, it is written right in His Word so it is a FACT. It also says we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us. What are you facing today? It is not greater than the One who made you! It is not greater than His love for you. Anything that tries to convince you of anything else is a lie from the pit of hell and you need to send that thought back cancelled and denied! Child of God, look to up to your Father the author and finisher of your faith. You ARE more than a conqueror through Christ and this mountain before you will not defeat you. Declare a thing in the name of Christ and watch it move! You’ve got this, because God’s got you! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? [shall] tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. 37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.” ~ Romans 8:35-37

What an awesome God we serve. He gave His Son for our lives to pay for our sins. We were so undeserving, yet He did this before we even came to ask for forgiveness and truly know Him. Do you think there is one need He can’t meet or thing He can’t freely give us? All you need to do is ask your Father in faith. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?” ~ Romans 8:32

Whew, this verse! The last several days I have felt like anything that could go wrong did. Today I found myself completely irritable and this evening as I sat down to write this, I found myself overwhelmed with emotion as tears spilled down my cheeks. Poppa, I can’t do this alone. I feel the world is against me. Ah, my daughter, but I am for you. I reread today’s verse with tears now falling hard as I heard again, my daughter I am for you. Hard times are certain to come and difficult people with them. Not everyone standing in your corner is “in” your corner, but God is for you and that is really all that matters. Hold on to that dear heart because He will see you though the darkest hours! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?” ~ Romans 8:31

Life is not perfect, but we serve a perfect God! We are thrown twist and turns we could never have expected and often times the enemy likes for us to think we are going to crash and burn. But God. He takes the wheel and turns the direction of things in ways we could never have even imagined. Does it look like you are at a dead end road or even worse ready to crash and burn? Allow Jesus to take the wheel and prepare to be surprised by your destination. He makes beauty from ashes and He makes all things work for the good of those called according to His purpose. Press in and press on, your Father has more for you! ~ 💛Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.” ~ Romans 8:28

There are some days when I just don’t know how to pray. Have you been there? Life just hits you every which way and you just don’t know what way to go next yet, but Your Father does and the Spirit within you knows exactly how to pray on your behalf! It will make intercession for you. If it weren’t so, it would not be written in God’s Word. So when you don’t have the words, give it to God and allow the Holy Spirit to intercede on your behalf. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what [is] the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to [the will of] God.” ~ Romans 8:26-27

When you are saved by the blood of Jesus you are set free, period. You are no longer the slave to the spirit of bondage, no longer captive to fear. We are adopted, redeemed. How awesome is that? That deserves a praise shout! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“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

Several times I felt the condemning tone of others over the last day or two. I sat with tears stinging my cheeks as I internalized their words, taking every single one to heart. I began to feel a whisper in my spirit, there is no condemnation in Christ. It grew louder and louder until I looked for the verse I knew all too well and read it aloud, “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” ~ Romans 8:1 I sat in quiet reflection. This condemnation was not coming from God. It was not constructive, it was destructive. It was not for my building, it to belittle. The spirit surrounding it was not Christ like. Shake it off daughter. There is no condemnation in me. I build up, I don’t tear down. But Poppa, why do people do those things? Then I immediately thought, does it even matter? A person must be pretty unhappy, I wonder if they even realize they come across as so condescending? Don’t allow the way others treat you cause you to in turn internalize how you view yourself. You are enough, you are doing great, you are worthy, you were chosen by God for a specific purpose that only you can do. Don’t allow anyone to take away your sparkle! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” ~ Romans 8:1

I cannot tell you how many times I’ve talked to my Father about this heart of mine. The tears come so easily for me. I am a certified crybaby to all who know me. In deep conversations with my Poppa, He has told me it’s because He’s given me His heart. Wow. How can I do anything but embrace who I am, tears and all? When I read today’s verse, I felt it. It’s two words, but powerful ones. “Jesus wept.” ~ John 11:35 He was God in human form and He had emotions like you and me. He expressed deep sorrow with tears. He wept. This verse just got me today as we laid my cousin to rest. I saw so many tears falling. We will see her again because of the blood of Jesus that allows us to leave this world to a better place and avoid the sting of death. Jesus still weeps for the lost and is calling them to repentance. I couldn’t help but feel tears falling down my cheeks for those He is calling. It’s not not too late. Listen to His voice, He’s calling. He is the way, the truth, and the light. He can reach down in your pit of despair and lift you out. Drugs, depression… whatever it is, it is no match for the blood of Jesus, He weeps for YOU! Answer His call. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Jesus wept.” ~ John 11:35

The light of Jesus will penetrate into the very darkness that tries to claim you! The devil seeks to destroy while Jesus seeks to heal. He will pull you deeper into the darkness that is trying to consume you while Jesus pulls you away into the light. When you are walking with your Father you start to lose your taste for those things of the world. As you draw closer to Him, He starts to cleanse and purge you from those things that the devil tries to hold over you. Walking with your Father and a close relationship with Him is the key. He wants to talk to you and wants it to be a two way conversation. Share with Him all that you feel and listen for Him to respond to your heart. He will always guide you out of the darkness. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” ~ John 8:12

There is one you can go to that will never leave you hungry or thirsty and His name is Jesus! All you have to do is call on His name, He’s listening… 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“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.” ~ John 6:35

“And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.” ~ James 3:18

One cannot sow in discord and expect peace. You must actively sow in peace to create an environment of peace and when you do, this verse promises you will reap the fruit of righteousness. What a promise! It’s important to note peace cannot abide in a toxic environment. Sometimes people are not willing to let go of that toxicity and all you can do is shake the dust from your feet and pray from a distance. Don’t allow your peace to be disrupted because they want to sow in discord. ~ 💛 Chelle, #f8ithgal

I am so thankful for the wisdom of God. When you need direction and you pray for wisdom God hears you. And when we responds and you walk in that wisdom it creates a peace like no other. There is nothing like walking with God and growing with Him. I am so thankful for my Poppa and His love for me. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.” ~ James 3:17

Stop and read this verse again. God is not in envy and strife. Confusion comes from the enemy, God is not in it. If there is strife, God is not the source, dig deeper to the root of the problem. Pray and ask God to reveal it and pull it up from the roots. If you don’t, it will only grow out of control. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“16 For where envying and strife [is], there [is] confusion and every evil work.” ~ James 3:16

Oh my heart the timing of this verse! I have had a really difficult week. I have an appointment on Monday that is pressing in my nerves and I could hear my Father whispering daughter where is your faith?! The weight of these verses really impressed upon me as I read them this evening. I love how the Holy Spirit works! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. 18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.” ~ James 2:17-18

This verse is deep because our culture is seeped in religion, but religion will not get you to heaven. Christ alone is the key to salvation, man’s religion is vain. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion [is] vain.” | James 1:26

Was someone watching me today? Ohhh… it was You Poppa! The timing of this verse was perfect. I felt like my patience was being pressed all evening and after reading this verse, I had to ask my Father for forgiveness. I had read it this morning, yet I felt my nerves about to snap as they were stretched and pressed and tears welling up in my eyes. This verse was a reminder that I needed to just stop and pray and give it all to God. Thank You Poppa for always being on time. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.” ~ James 1:19-20

I love this verse. There have been so many times in my life that I have begged God for what I thought I wanted. I just knew it was what I needed, but He knew better. This verse reminds me every good gift, every PERFECT gift is from Him. There is no darkness in it, it doesn’t bring strife or worry… it is perfect when it comes from my Poppa. I’m so thankful for these gifts. I’ve been reflecting on this a lot lately as He moves the blocks of my life into place. Somethings are just worth the wait! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” ~ James 1:17

You can’t please the Lord and please man. The instability of trying to serve both will eventually begin to surface. It’s a heart issue. Where is your heart pulling you towards? The world has fallen away from God and while His ways are often unpopular, they will never lead you wrong. It is never been more important to have a close relationship with Him. It’s not what is popular that matters, it is what He leads you to that makes all the difference. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“A double minded man [is] unstable in all his ways.” ~ James 1:8

Give God praise right where you are. Give Him praise even in the midst of the storm because it is Him that is going to bring you out of the storm. Praise Him in the peaceful times, praise Him in the difficult times, praise Him saints! He is the source of our strength and from which all life flows and He us so worthy of our praise! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all [ye that are] upright in heart.” ~ Psalm 32:11

Where do you place your trust? When your trust is planted in God nothing else can move you. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Many sorrows [shall be] to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.” ~ Psalm 32:10

God’s ways are not like our ways. His plans for us are greater than we could ever imagine. When you have a close relationship with Him, He will enlighten you to things as you go. I am so thankful for my Poppa and the the things He shows me. I’m also thankful that the one that made all holds me in the palm of His hand. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“As thou knowest not what [is] the way of the spirit, [nor] how the bones [do grow] in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all.” ~ Ecclesiastes 11:5

Oh today’s verse is a good one! We live in a time where people don’t speak with wisdom, they just spout off whatever comes into their head. It doesn’t matter if they have anything to support it, they say what they think and don’t tend to care who it offends. God gives us a wisdom to be gracious and speak in a way that is not offensive but offers clarity and extends love. It’s all about the position of your heart! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The words of a wise man’s mouth [are] gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.” ~ Ecclesiastes 10:12

Wisdom comes from God. He is the key to unlocking so many of life’s questions, if only we’d seek Him. When you reach the point where you are walking with God and seeking Him, your whole countenance just changes. His light shines through you and others start to pick up on His light. It’s amazing. It’s transforming. It’s life changing. How much time are you spending with your Father? The more you spend with Him, the more you glean and the more you are filled with His light. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Who [is] as the wise [man]? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man’s wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed.” ~ Ecclesiastes 8:1

When God repeats something in His Word it’s important. In this verse, He ask, “is there any thing too hard for me?” In yesterday’s verse we were told there was nothing too hard for God and today He is reminding us that He is God of all flesh before challenging is there anything too hard for Him? No, there is not! It doesn’t matter how tall the mountain or how dark the valley, God has you. Dig into the One who made them all and keep pressing. There is nothing the enemy can throw at you that God is not prepared for. It’s exciting to see how He will mold you and for whatever the battle ahead! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Behold, I [am] the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?” ~ Jeremiah 32:27

What are you facing that seems like impossible odds? Read today’s verse again. There is NOTHING too hard for our God! He made heaven and earth with the command of His voice. It doesn’t matter what you face, your Father us on the throne and in control. Believe that! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, [and] there is nothing too hard for thee:” ~ Jeremiah 32:17

What a verse, full of so much promise! Has the Lord promised you something? Hold on to it, He is not slack concerning His promises! And He doesn’t want any to perish! It’s time for God’s children to spread the word of His goodness. The devil wants to keep it concealed. What has your Father done for you lately?! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” ~ 2 Peter 3:9

Praise the Lord for His sustaining power! It doesn’t matter the storm, He is a strong hold in the day of trouble. Who are you holding on to? 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

‘The LORD [is] good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.” ~ Nahum 1:7

I am so thankful that my Poppa has patience with me, but I also know the wicked will not go unpunished and time is fleeting. Our time on this earth is limited and we need to spread the word of our Father before our days end. It’s time for the army of the Lord to arise and pull as many as we can from the pits of hell. 💛 ~Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The LORD [is] slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit [the wicked]: the LORD hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds [are] the dust of his feet.” ~ Nahum 1:3

What a blessing it is to have God in the midst of the darkness. It doesn’t matter what we are going through or how dark the storm, we always have a light shining so bright from within us and we are never alone. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD [shall be] a light unto me.” ~ Micah 7:8

I have some special people in my life going through some pretty serious things right now. I just want to encourage those in the valley to hold on and look up to the Lord. Lift your voice to Him and give Him praise even where you are because He hears you and He is the one to bring you out of that valley! The devil is a liar, do not let him convince you it ends where you are. You serve the God who sees all, knows, all and is all. There is nothing too hard for Him. Don’t you give up, you pray and praise your way through this season. God has more for you on the other side! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.” ~ Micah 7:7

These verses really caught in my spirit this afternoon. The Lord’s thoughts and ways are not like our own. You have to walk with Him to hear His voice. You have to be in tuned with His Spirit to pick up on His frequency. He will teach You His ways, He will share His thoughts but you have to be willing to let go of old mindsets and stale beliefs. So many are going to be sheaves being beat into pieces for lack of listening and no want of understanding. I want my Poppa’s ways. Cleanse me from mine. Open my eyes, unstop my ears. Mold me and make me, teach me to hear Your voice and know discern Your thoughts in Jesus name! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“12 But they know not the thoughts of the LORD, neither understand they his counsel: for he shall gather them as the sheaves into the floor. 13 Arise and thresh, O daughter of Zion: for I will make thine horn iron, and I will make thy hoofs brass: and thou shalt beat in pieces many people: and I will consecrate their gain unto the LORD, and their substance unto the Lord of the whole earth.” ~ Micah 4:12-13

There is freedom through the blood of Jesus, have you been set free from the yoke of bondage? God is calling us to a new level in Him. I don’t know about you, but I’m excited! We are celebrating our freedom here in the USA during a time when so many freedoms are at risk of being pulled away. Those very freedoms men and woman are fighting for are slowly being infringed upon and people don’t even realize it. Freedom of speech in the area of religion is a big one. We are really big on offending everyone except God. Times are changing, it’s never been more important to tune your spiritual ears into the right frequency and indeed stand fast on the liberty wherewith we were made free. That freedom can’t be taken away. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.” ~ Galatians 5:1

While I was scrolling verses this morning, this one just stood out to me. Everything we do should be done from a place of love. Not out of a place of obligation or what we may get back. If you can’t act out of love, why act at all.? There comes a point in each of our lives when we need someone else. So whatever you do, do it out of love. You never know when that love is going to come back to you. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Let all your things be done with charity.” ~ 1 Corinthians 16:14

Does anyone else struggle with patience? Oh how my Poppa works with me in this area! But you know what? He ALWAYS hears my cries and He ALWAYS lifts me from where I am while the sweet Holy Spirit guides me to where I need to be! 💛 ~

“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

Going through a tough time? The Lord is your strength in a time of trouble. It is Him that will help AND deliver you from what you are going through. So many times we seek help from everyone around us when we need to look up to the one who created the heavens and earth. There is nothing too hard for our God. All we need to to is ask and seek His will for the outcome. Then comes the really hard part, having patience for Him to work it all out. He will, it may just not be the way we envisioned it; but, it will always be for our best! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“39 But the salvation of the righteous [is] of the LORD: [he is] their strength in the time of trouble. 40 And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.” ~ Psalms 37:39-40

Today’s verses are a perfect reminder that falling doesn’t matter, getting back up is what counts. We have a loving Father who forgives and extends His hand to us. Our steps our ordered, He has counted every one. He knows them before we make them and He has even considered our errors. Have you fallen? Get back up, your Father is not finished with you yet. As long as you have breath in your body you have work left for Him to do! ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“23 The steps of a [good] man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. 24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth [him with] his hand.” ~ Psalms 37:23-24

All that matters is that you have the Lord. When you have Him, everything else will fall into place. It doesn’t matter what seems to go wrong or what you lose, in the end it will work out in your favor. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“16 A little that a righteous man hath [is] better than the riches of many wicked. 17 For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.” ~ Psalms 37:16-17

Thank You Poppa for this timely reminder. It’s hard when someone hurts you or even more so when they hurt someone you love. My first instinct is to defend them, but God sees everything. He sees what we don’t. He sees those things people think they are doing in secret while they show a different side to the world, yes He sees it all. Acting out only brings us down to their level. So what do we do? We pay for them, we pray for the situation, we pray for everyone involved, we pray about our own feelings for forgiveness, we just pray. We place it all into God’s hands and trust Him to do as He sees fits. Again, He sees what we don’t and knows what is best. Don’t allow the hurt turn to anger and bitterness. Give it to God and allow Him to work it all out. 💛 ~ 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

When my desires line up with my Father’s desires and I commit myself to that path, those desires will come to pass. It doesn’t matter what the situation looks like, I just need to decree that thing and keep pressing towards it. You see we have an enemy that will do everything he can to wear us down and out. He will try to convince us we have been forsaken and that vision is not coming to pass. He is the father of lies and you need to press on anyways! Things are not always what they appear, place your trust in Your Father and keep going! 💛 ~ 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

Fret not my friends over those plotting against you or over what they have and what you don’t. God will meet each and every single one of your needs in His timing. No one can stop what He has ordained. You keep pressing with eyes straight forward and keep your focus on Him, He will handle everything else. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. 2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.” ~ Psalms 37:1-2

So many people let us down in life. I felt that as I typed it, but God! He is the one you can place your trust in that will never let you down. He will do what He says He will do. He protects and loves like no other. Draw unto Him and wait on Him. Move as He tells you to move. He’s got you! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“20 Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he [is] our help and our shield. 21 For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.” ~ Psalms 33:20-21

“For he spake, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.” It’s really that simple, all it takes is one word from the Lord, just one word and everything can turn around! It doesn’t matter what that report says, it doesn’t matter what that situation looks like, all that matters is what God says! What is He saying to you? What is He speaking to you about your situation? Lean into Him, listen for His voice, and raise your hands in praise for what He says He will do, He will do! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“8 Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him. 9 For he spake, and it was [done]; he commanded, and it stood fast.” ~ Psalms 33:8-9

If God made the heavens with one word, what can He do for you and your situation? Give it to Him and rest knowing it is under His control. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.” ~ Psalm 33:6

What a powerful verse! I’ve learned (the hard way) that my understanding is misleading and to lean into the Lord for understanding and to allow the Holy Spirit to guide me. I’ve also learned not to be so quick to respond, but to seek my Father for the action I should take. There are still times my mouth gets ahead of me and it’s almost always not for my good! This verse is one to bring to mind in situations such as those. I need to always think before I speak and always seek my Father, He will open up my understanding so that I am not trying to fix something I rushed into. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Be ye not as the horse, [or] as the mule, [which] have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.” ~ Psalm 32:9

Life can sure get confusing at times. It is so full of twist and turns and sometimes you just don’t know which way to go, but we have the Holy Ghost that will always guide us. He not only guides us, but He teaches us! All we have to do is seek Him. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.” ~ 32:8

Having a difficult time? Retreat to the hiding place of your Father and HE shall preserve you from trouble. Would His Word say it if it weren’t true? Trust in Him my friends, He will surround you with His peace and He will be your deliverance! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Thou [art] my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.” ~ Psalm 32:7

I am so far from perfect, but so thankful to be washed in the blood of Jesus. I’m no longer bound to the sin that once held me captive. The enemy tries to blind us and keep us bound so that we don’t walk in the freedom the blood has given us. He is a liar doomed to damnation and I’m determined to work for my Father’s Kingdom to save as many as possible from those flames. I am my Father’s daughter and He will use my life to turn around the lives others! He can use yours too! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

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

This verse just caught my attention as I read it. So many are looking for signs and I hear them talking about the meaning of this moon and that and this event that has not occurred in so many years and what does it foretell?! the Bible says clearly not to be dismayed by these things. Learn the ways of God and what is in His Word. Draw close to Him and trust Him for what tomorrow brings. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.” ~ Jeremiah 10:2

The Lord knew each one of us before we were yet formed. He has a plan for every single one of us, don’t for one second allow the enemy to convince you of any less. You are special, you are worthy, and you were chosen for a specific purpose. Draw close to your Father to discover that purpose. 💛 ~ Chelle #f8ithgal

“Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, [and] I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.” ~ Jeremiah 1:5

When the Lord promises something He will bring it to pass! He will not bring you so far and then cause you to abort the thing He promised. If you are struggling, press in harder. It could be your about to birth that thing you were promised. Even if it’s “false” labor, your time is coming so don’t stop now. If God promised it, you will deliver. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith the LORD: shall I cause to bring forth, and shut [the womb]? saith thy God.” ~ Isaiah 66:9

I was reading this verse this afternoon and began to reflect on being clay in the master Potter’s hands. He molds us and shapes us. He bends and refines us. He smooths out inconsistencies and lumps and turns us into the perfect vessel that He intended us to be to deliver His message for his Kingdom. I’m happy to be clay in my Poppa’s hands and to know He’s molding me into the person I should be. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“But now, O LORD, thou [art] our father; we [are] the clay, and thou our potter; and we all [are] the work of thy hand.” ~ Isaiah 64:8

I found this verse comforting. As look outside and see flowers blooming, I am reminded the things I’ve planted have not been forgotten. My heart smiles. Keep pressing daughter, my promises are still alive and the seeds will bloom in due season. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgalm

“For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth the things that are sown in it to spring forth; so the Lord GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations.” ~ Isaiah 61:11

This is absolutely one of my favorite Bible passages. My Father brings me back here so often. It’s not just Him bringing beauty from my ashes that touches me so much from these verses but that He calls me and uses me to encourage others through what I’ve been through. I’m the vessel He uses to pour forth His oil to bind wounds and release souls that the enemy was determined to keep bound. Glory hallelujah, everything I went through had a purpose. God uses my pain as a testimony as to what He can do! Every mistake I made, He is using for His glory. Only God can do that. You can’t wander too far from God’s grace, it’s all woven into your destiny. He had it all planned out for you and His Kingdom so if you’ve fallen, get back up! He has big plans for you, all you have to do is get back up and take His hand again. He’s waiting. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD [is] upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to [them that are] bound; 2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; 3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.” ~ Isaiah 61:1-3

What a promise! It doesn’t tell us the enemy won’t attack, but it does say the Lord shall lift up a standard against him when he comes in like a flood. Woohoo! He has been coming in like a flood against me, what comfort to know my Poppa is raising the standard against him! My Poppa has me and you. We don’t face these battles alone, can you feel yourself rising above them? I can, there is victory in Jesus! 💛 ~ 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

God’s Word will not return void. Period. If He said it, it will come to past. I don’t care what your situation looks like, I don’t care what the devil is whispering in your ear, God has the final say. So start claiming what He spoke over you and start speaking life into your situation, start speaking overflow where there is not enough, and start speaking flowing waters into dry places. God will accomplish that thing He said He will do. Period. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper [in the thing] whereto I sent it.” ~ Isaiah 55:11

I certainly needed this reminder with tears streaming down my cheeks (as usual). I needed reminded that my Father’s ways and thoughts are higher than mine so His plans for me are higher than I can imagine. So when these flames get too hot, when I feel like I’m burning all alone, I heard Him say I’m refining you daughter. It’s a process you can’t escape, but it’s one I won’t leave you alone through. You are not standing in the fire by yourself, I’m with you. I’m teaching you my ways, my thoughts. For that to come to pass old ways and old thoughts have to burn off. They have to die to self, but new life springs forth. Trust Me, trust the process. You’re not alone, you’re learning to depend on me. Wow, that was an on-time word for me, but perhaps you needed it to. The refining process isn’t easy. The burning is painful, the closing circles are lonely, but God sees the end result and He’s making us into who we were meant to be all along! Keep pressing my friend, keep pressing! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“8 For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD. 9 For [as] the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.” ~Isaiah 55:8-9

Not one single weapon formed against you will prosper. The darts can keep coming, many can even hit their target, BUT God! His game plan will trump the enemy’s every time. Stay under the shelter of His wings, allow Him to be your coach that plans your every move (especially after a targeted hit), and in the end you will prevail. After all, your Father is THE King and He has your back. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.” ~ Isaiah 54:17

I felt this verse when I read it. I felt my Father saying I’m going before you making those crooked places straight! Those boulders before you are busting apart. Dry your eyes and keep pressing, you are almost there, don’t quit now! Child of God, you may be weary too and your Father sees it. He catches every tear you cry and He’s saying you are not walking this journey alone. He smoothing out those paths, keep drawing close to Him, you’ve not been forgotten. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“2 I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron: 3 And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call [thee] by thy name, [am] the God of Israel.” ~ Isaiah 45:2-3

As I read this, I realized the importance of renewing our strength. I began to think on the importance of staying at the Lord’s feet in His presence and just renewing that strength. I tend to “run on empty” so often. Meaning I push myself until I’m completely depleted emotionally, physically, and spiritually. I overwhelm myself by not talking care of myself first. I don’t renew my strength often enough and I don’t renew my mind enough creating space for the enemy’s attacks. Definitely food for thought. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Keep silence before me, O islands; and let the people renew [their] strength: let them come near; then let them speak: let us come near together to judgment.” ~ Isaiah 41:1

Ahhhh, waiting on the Lord. There is a place of renewing your strength there when you tap into it. A place of preparation for things to come. Don’t neglect the importance of that waiting time or time to rush it. If God had you there, it’s for a reason. Trust Him through it and use it to gain strength for the days ahead. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint.” ~ Isaiah 40:31

I’ve been weary lately. My internet (that I rely on for work ) has been out since Thursday afternoon. My mom has been sick and my migraines are just out of control. Yesterday I woke with one that literally put me in bed all day. Poppa, I could not have worked yesterday had my internet been up! Then I read today’s verse. Once again, I was operating in “my” strength which is fleeting, but when I turn to my Father He gives me His strength. Oh how my heart smiled. We were not meant to carry life’s burdens. Our shoulders weren’t meant to carry the loads it has heaped on it, but we serve the one who’s shoulders are! Give it to Him today and draw your strength from your Poppa! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“He giveth power to the faint; and to [them that have] no might he increaseth strength.” ~ Isaiah 40:29

Stand on the Word of God and stand on the promises He has given you. Our timing isn’t like His timing so it’s easy to get discouraged when we don’t see things coming to pass, but He sees what we don’t. He times it to the detail and so perfectly, if something isn’t happening at this moment He has a reason, trust Him. Lean into Him and stand firm on what He’s promised and keep praising Him and thanking Him daily until you see it come to pass. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the LORD bloweth upon it: surely the people [is] grass. [8] The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.” ~ Isaiah 40:7-8

My internet is down (repairman not coming until tomorrow) so I am having issues posting. This verse caught my attention as I was reading. There is so much going on in the world and so much is connected to end time prophecy. Various people encourage you to buy books or watch videos, but the Bible gives you line by line what will happen and how to live during these days. It equips you for the attacks we will be are are be subjected to. It contains the wisdom (with the Holy Spirit) we need to press on during these chaotic days. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, and read: no one of these shall fail, none shall want her mate: for my mouth it hath commanded, and his spirit it hath gathered them. [17] And he hath cast the lot for them, and his hand hath divided it unto them by line: they shall possess it for ever, from generation to generation shall they dwell therein.” ~ Isaiah 34:16-17

I am so thankful for the voice of the Lord. I’m learning more and more every day how to lean in and listen to it for guidance on this path of life. So many times I have went so far off course I didn’t think I’d ever find my way back. But God. He never stopped calling, never stopped drawing, and never left me where I was. The devil often tries to trick us into hearing his voice and luring us down certain roads. Now, I listen for my Poppa’s voice and I call out to the Holy Spirit when I’m uncertain about which way to move. He always leads His daughter and if I ever do make a mistake, He gently nudges me back on the right road. My focus has changed over the years. Now it’s eyes straight forward, eyes centered on what God has for His daughter and the destiny He has mapped out for her. 💛 ~ Chelle,#f8ithgal

“And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This [is] the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.” ~ Isaiah 30:21

I read this verse in a Bible study I’m in and the weight of it just hit me! The devil has been working on me, even today as I write this I’ve I’d tears streaming down my face the majority of day. A massive migraine hit me today and it just seemed I was being attacked in every area. Then this evening I finally tried to sit down for this blog and I felt my Father remind me if this verse. Daughter, did you put on the armor of my light? Did I or did I try to handle it all alone? Did I or did I get lost in all of my emotions? Did I or did I allow it all to overwhelm me? Oh Poppa! I had not put on my armor and it allowed the enemy’s perfectly timed attacks to pull my head under water. But God! He sent one verse, remind me of who I am and to put that armor back on. Are you wearing your armor? 💛 ~ Chelle

“The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.” ~ Romans 13:12

I looked at this verse and thought about all the times my heart has cried out to to my Poppa in complete brokenness and never once has He turned me away. No, He pulls me under His wings, shows me where I went wrong, and begins mending the heart and spirit that He alone can mend. I looked up contrite and it means “feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt.” When we come to our Father in sincerity He doesn’t condemn, He doesn’t turn us away. He welcomes us back with open arms AND He shows us how we veered off the path so we won’t make that mistake again. What love our Father has for us, what love! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The sacrifices of God [are] a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.” ~ Psalm 51:17

Have you slidden backwards? It doesn’t matter how far you have slidden, God is calling you back and He wants to use you, yes YOU, to reach others. What you have been through will be what your Father uses to pull others out of the pits of hell. Every single thing you go through has a purpose. His plan is weaved into every step AND every misstep you’ve taken. God knew what you was going to do before you did it and He already factored it into the equation. All you have to do now is come back home. He’s waiting. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me [with thy] free spirit. 13 [Then] will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.” Psalms 51:12-13

I found this gem tucked away among verses talking about being born in sin and being purged from it. I was amazed as I read and reread today’s verse and it says, “and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.” Wow. We are made to know wisdom. All we have to do is seek our Father for that wisdom. Are you seeking Him? He guides the way my friends and provides knowledge the world can’t give! Seek Him daily and He will enlighten and brighten the path you are on. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden [part] thou shalt make me to know wisdom.” ~ Psalm 51:6

I’ve heard people say, “I have no one, I’m completely alone.” My friend, if you have Jesus, you have all you need!!! This verse says to “call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee..” People my abandon you and people may let you down, but there is someone who never will! Who’s name are you crying out to for help? Cry up when you are in trouble, because that is where your help comes from! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.” ~ Psalm 50:15

I was praying about this very thing this morning and the Lord led me to the verse. What we meditate on is so very important. The Lord gives us understanding and wisdom to speak, but we have to align our minds AND our hearts with His. Those are key places of attack from the enemy. Wow, that is a lot! Where is your focus? Where is the enemy getting in? Take today and watch the meditation of your heart, you might be surprised. Don’t give the devil any space, cut him off and turn those thoughts around! Cut out and off what doesn’t belong! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart [shall be] of understanding.” Psalm 49:3

How awesome to know we have a Heavenly Father that is not only an advocate for us, but our defender! This verse says He saved us from our enemies AND He puts to shame them that hate us. My circle is small and I’m okay with that. God has certain people in it for a reason and He removes others for a reason. It is all for my protection and to help me reach my destiny for His Kingdom. I love my circle and I love knowing I can trust the people He has placed in it. I’m comforted knowing He is handling everyone outside of it! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“But thou hast saved us from our enemies, and hast put them to shame that hated us.” Psalm 44:7

This was an on-time Word for me this evening. My Father has been opening and closing doors for His daughter and the enemy is angry. Today he raised his ugly, bitter little head and I sat with tears running down my cheeks. Daughter, straighten your crown. I was reminded of the battles in the Old Testament. The victories won, they often killed women and children. Could you imagine? The Lord often had them take everything when they conquered a piece of land. It was war. They were not going to be liked in a lot of people’s eyes, but God was on their side. That’s what really mattered wasn’t it? Daughter, straighten your crown. Now I’m looking up at my Father and thinking about what really matters. What matters is how He sees me, He will tread down those that rise up against me. He will tread down those that rise up against you. Straighten your crown child of God, He’s got you! ~ 💛 Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Through thee will we push down our enemies: through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us.” ~ Psalm 44:5

The Lords plans sometimes look nothing like ours, but they are always for our better. Often those things we pray for that He doesn’t answer are for our protection. He sees things we don’t, He hears things we don’t, and He takes our future into consideration. Too often we think about our immediate needs, but He’s an on-time God who sees the bigger picture and will never leave us desolate now or later. Lean into Him my friends and not the chatter around you. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.” ~ Psalm 34:22

We serve such an awesome God. His Word doesn’t tell us we won’t go through hard things, in fact this verse says MANY are the afflictions of the righteous. BUT the verse doesn’t end there , it goes on to say our Lord delivereth him out of them ALL. Not some of them but out of them ALL. Take heart my friends, our Father doesn’t leave you alone in those afflictions. Call out to Him and He will deliver you. I am a witness to His goodness and mercy, He has never failed me! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Many [are] the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.” ~ Psalm 34:19

I find so much comfort in this verse. I was sitting here this afternoon crying. My feelings were so hurt over one person I don’t even know. Poppa, that person doesn’t even know me and she doesn’t even want wants best (for the other person involved). I used to be a person that hates change, I’m still not fond of it; BUT, we have to change to grow. If someone is changing and no longer sitting in a place of death why would you want to pull them back in? What kind of sick, twisted person does that? Certainly not a friend. I found this dialogue going on in my head and this is what I should… just be still daughter. They are puppets for the enemy, blinded by his evil. They have no idea the hold he has over them. Pray for them. Pray for them I thought, but they are trying to destroy… Pray for your enemies, pray. I thought on this. My tears are gone and I’m now understanding the contrite spirit part of this verse as peace floods my soul. I had to let my hurt and anger go and pray for them and leave them in the Lord’s hands. But in this, I found the Lord was right there nigh until me. Speaking to me through it with tears running down my face. He listens my friends and He’s here for us. Cry out to Him and He will hear you! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The LORD [is] nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.” ~ Psalm 34:18

Did you know you have angels around you? The battles we are fighting are spiritual my friends and the Lord has unleashed a spiritual army to assist us. Are you using all of the weapons the Lord has given you? Dive into His Word and learn what weapons you’ve been given. Also make sure you are covering your mind first thing daily and throughout the day, I’ve found this is most often where the enemy attacks me! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.” ~ Psalm 34:7

I love the passion and truth in this verse. I cannot even tell you how many tears this daughter has cried and my Poppa has lifted me up out of my troubles. It may not always have been in the way I envisioned, but He was always there pulling me up out, even at times, of my own mire! He is so faithful and has so much grace, mercy, and patience with us! 💛~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“This poor man cried, and the LORD heard [him], and saved him out of all his troubles.” ~ Psalm 34:6

The power of this verse overtook me this morning. Oh how bright the light of God is that shines upon us and complete the work was of Jesus at that cross with His blood that covers us! There is no shame because we are redeemed. I keep thinking about being enlightened. Our whole thought process changes. We no longer think or process things like the world and many deem us as crazy. I’ll take being crazy to allow the Holy Ghost to lead me. Keep lighting our way Poppa. Continue to close those doors that aren’t for us and open only the ones You would have us to walk through! In Jesus name Amen!!! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.” ~ Psalm 34:5

I am so thankful that when the enemy attacks us at the very thing we fear most, we have a Father we can cry out to who will deliver us from those fears. Brothers and sisters, if you do not have your spiritual prayer language I urge you to pray for that gift. It is during these attacks that you can cry out in it and the Holy Spirit intercedes hard in your behalf. The enemy is skilled in his attacks and he comes strong against God’s anointed, you must come back just as strong and use every tool God gives you in your arsenal! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

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

Verse 14 is pretty clear about what to do with your enemies, bless them. Bless them and leave them in God’s hands my friends. We are also to rejoice with those that rejoice (not sit back in jealousy) and weep with those that weep (have compassion). And from yesterday, PRAY! Praying is so very important! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. 15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.” ~ Romans 12:14-15

Yesterday while I was studying on the Armor of God, I was visited by two doves. I began to notice one was larger than the other and the smaller was following after it. This morning the enemy baited me right into an attack. I sat here on my bed with tears steaming down my face, completely unable to move. I wasn’t alone. I wasn’t unprepared, in fact my Poppa had prepared me all week! I looked up “fervent” and it means “having or displaying a passionate intensity.” Just before this attack, I had prayed a fervent prayer. “Patient in tribulation.” I looked up “tribulation” and it means “ – cause of great trouble or suffering.” Finally, “continuing instant in prayer.” I looked up “instant” and it means “happening or coming immediately.” That last part is KEY! In my Bible study this week, I learned prayer is a critical part to the armor of God. In reading these verses the Lord showed me prayer is also a critical part in unlocking the key to the peace to these verses! We can be fervent in Spirit and patient in tribulation but still experience unrest without continued prayer to both unlock the peace and bring about victory! Our spirit is going to wear down and our patience is going to run thin without prayer that sustains and unlocks. God also showed me I froze and was unable to breathe today because my prayer was delayed and not instant. Come on somebody! Look at God!!! Thank You Poppa for Your Word and revelation today! I pray you gleaned from it as much as I did. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“10 [Be] kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; 11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; 12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; 13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.” ~ Romans 12:10-13

The world seems to have flipped this Scripture around. So much evil is loved while so much good is despised in it’s eyes. When I looked up dissimulation I found it means “concealment of ones thoughts, feelings, or character; pretense.” I found that very interesting in connection to this verse. Boldly stand and love that which is right even in a world that might reject you, they rejected Christ too so you are in good company. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.” ~ Romans 12:9

It doesn’t matter your background or even your religion, all you have to do is call upon Jesus to be saved. He gave His life for YOURS. He took our sins upon Himself. That is a love like no other. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.” Romans 10:12

My heart smiled as I read this verse this morning. Our Father always knows what we need and just when we need it, but it never ceases to amaze me just how much this holds true. My heart was discouraged when I went to bed last night. The enemy is so skilled at who he uses to attack us, but this morning my Father so faithful and so loving once again reminded me of who I am in Him. The key to that is IN Him. I found my identity through Christ and I will not waiver on that now. He promises us so much as His children and I encourage you to get in His Word and embrace those promises. Live fully FOR Him and IN Him. I am so far from perfect, BUT I serve a perfect God who pours out His grace and mercy over me. I’m all in for Him and coming for all He has for me. I want to fulfill the calling He has on my life and I’m fully embracing and standing on the promises He’s given me! Child of God, you should too! He wants so much more for us!! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“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.” ~ Psalm 20:6

We used to sing a song that contained this verse when I was little and I loved it, still one of my favorites. The Lord makes the wise the simple, lean into Him my friends and He will reveal things to you that you never imagined possible! ~ #f8ithgal

“The law of the LORD [is] perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD [is] sure, making wise the simple.” ~ Psalm 19:7

The Lord’s thoughts and ways are higher than ours. So when things don’t work out as expected it is because He has a better plan, hold on to that my friend! ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.” ~ Isaiah 55:8

The gifts and callings of God are irrevocable. If you have fallen, get back up! He hasn’t stopped calling you because you made a mistake. He knew every single mistake you were going to make before He ever called you and He had already figured that into the plan for your life. You can’t outrun Him, you can’t mess up too big for Him to fix, and you can’t make Him stop loving you so stop trying. Get back up and and say Father where do we go from here? He’s waiting and He’s listening! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For the gifts and calling of God [are] without repentance.” ~ Romans 11:29

Those prayers you pray around the ones you love today may be what keeps them safe when they walk out the door tomorrow. The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing, that is nonstop. That may seem a little radical, but those prayers are serious when it comes to the people we love. I am constantly praying over the man I love. He hydroplaned today and he said as the signs he split in half were coming towards him he had no idea how they went over the car and not into the windshield. I said, I do. It is the power of God, the prayer of a praying woman, and the angels that I put around you every single morning! Friends, God hears and honors those prayers! My first reaction from His call was to give God praise. My second, as it sunk in, was I need to pray even more! I have absolutely no doubt it was my prayers and the angels I had commissioned around him that kept him safe. Ladies, cover your men in prayer. Men, cover your ladies in prayer. There is nothing more important in your relationship than that prayer life! Your relationship with God is essential! This afternoon I was reminded of it’s importance on a different level and I am so thankful I was a praying woman in his life. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Pray without ceasing.” ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Be still daughter. That is what I heard my Father whisper as my heart cried out to Him this morning. I go before you, why do you worry so? Ahhhh. I could not help but smile. My head is constantly worrying about every little thing and God already had those details worked out! Here I am thinking of backup plans and this and that and He’s already commissioned the angels to go before me. Silly girl, God’s got this and you! What are worrying about, trying to figure out that you too need to leave in your Father’s hands? Be still today and know God will be exalted above all and when He does, He has you! 💛 ~ 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

This verse just struck me when I read it. I looked it up in the concordance and it said “ruin; by implication consternation: – {astonishment} desolate ({-ion}) {waste} wonderful thing.” Ruin, desolate, and then it ended with wonderful thing. But God! That is the God we serve. Keep your eyes on Him my friends, He makes beautiful things out of desolation. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he hath made in the earth.” ~ Psalm 46:8

Oh how my heart jumped when I read this verse! God never leaves our midst. Perhaps you are going through something and needed that reminder too! He’s right there with you. Do not be moved by your circumstances because God is still in control. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“God [is] in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, [and that] right early.” ~ Psalm 46:5

Waiting on the Lord is sometimes the hardest part, but He promises to strengthen our heart during that wait. He doesn’t leave us during that time. In fact, when we draw close to Him we can find some of the most intimate times and conversations with our Father. Draw close to Him through whatever you are going through, He will strengthen you. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

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

People will come up against us in life. Sometimes it will come from expected places, it’s those unexpected places that pierce like a sword and do the most damage to our heart. Our Father sees those attacks, in fact He saw the conversations and knew they were coming before the sword hit our heart. Toughen up daughter, I’ve got this. I’m weeding out your circle in some cases and in others I’m strengthening your faith. It may be a personal friendship or it could be work related but I hear the Lord saying toughen up child of God, I’ve got this. Lean into Him and trust His hand is at work today. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.” ~ Psalm 27:12

Things happen in life, but when you are a child of God you can trust and believe that they will work out for your good according to His purpose. It is as simple as that. The hardest part is getting past the present circumstance to wrap our mind around it and that comes through a daily renewing of your mind and fighting off the enemy as he attacks it. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.” Roman 8:28

The Lord has had me in this very place of seeking His face so this verse just made my heart leap as I read it! I could hear myself saying, “Thy face, Lord, will I seek!” It is amazing how He brings us to places in the Word that mirror where we are in life! What an amazing and personal God we serve. I am so thankful He wants a relationship with me and He wants one with you too! Not a quick prayer when you need something or over dinner. He longs for deep conversations and one on one time that is life changing if only you will draw closer to Him for it. Take some time to talk to your Father today. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.” ~ Psalm 27:8

I am so thankful that we have an on-time God! He sees the full picture. He sees and hears conversations we don’t. His timing is not delayed but perfect. When we are troubled we can lift our soul to Him to be renewed to carry on while He continues to work behind the scenes. He is perfect and He carries us knowing we are not, how awesome is that?! He loves us so much He gave His son for us, do you really think He will let the waters overtake you now? Oh child of God, you were made to swim in the deep. You are not drowning, your faith is being tested. Draw close to your Father, He’s got you through whatever you are going through and His timing is perfect. He will not fail you. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.“ ~ Psalm 25:1

What a mighty God we serve! Do you know this God I speak of? He longs to know you in the most real and intimate way. He has things He wants to share with you, but it takes more than a rushed prayer or coming to Him in a time of need. He wants two-way conversations, are you taking the time to listen for your Father’s voice? He has so much for you child of God if only you take the time to listen. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“ I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee.“ ~ Psalm 22:22

God has been calling me to be bolder in my faith and bolder in the testimony of it. As He calls me into a deeper relationship with Him, He’s started giving me decrees and praises. I said Poppa, these people are going to think I have lost my mind! But I have been sharing it all with a boldness. Today I sat in the courthouse hallway praying and singing to God in intercession for the man I love after we had been given an offer we were not happy with. You could feel the presence of the Holy Spirit and in the end God’s favor was with us. To see Him working right before our eyes is just awesome and to see the fruit of faith in action is so rewarding. I give God the highest praise! People may think I’m crazy, but it is my radical faith that has brought me to where I am and I will express it with a boldness with all God gives me to proclaim! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“ In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.“ ~ Ephesians 3:12

A dear prophetic sister helped me see I had been under great spiritual warfare. Yesterday I declared the enemy was not going to win! This morning, before I ever opened my eyes, my head was exploding and stabbing right behind my eye. Poppa? I’m never going to be able to work like this, I told Him. I got my frozen eye mask, turned on the praise music and laid back down (I always set the alarm early). When I woke to do this morning’s post my Father led me here to Psalm 18:16. WOW. My Father has me through this battle! As my headache began to lift a little, it was as my Poppa was drawing me out of those many waters. Yes, He has me. I don’t know what waters you are in, but He has you too! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters.” ~ Psalm 18:16

Oh how my heart needed this reminder and my Poppa knew it! I just love when the Holy Spirit does that. The Lord is our strength and our fortress. He alone is where I put my trust, He will show up and show out. You can believe that! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 I will love thee, O LORD, my strength. 2 The LORD [is] my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, [and] my high tower.” ~ Psalms 18:1-2

Friends, it doesn’t matter what you are going through, you can call upon the Lord and He will answer you. He hears our cries, He is always listening. He even hears the silent tears that words can’t express because our Father hears our hearts. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

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

Oh how this verse touched me heart today! There is not one day that I do not need God to preserve and strengthen His daughter, but I especially need it right now during this time in my life. Poppa, I put my trust in You! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

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

I was writing in my prayer journal this afternoon and praying for a verse for today’s Nourishment Blog. Psalm 14:4 quickly came to my spirit. I read it in awe. We live in such a misguided world. Why? They do not call upon the Lord. People make decisions based on “me” and what they want in that very moment. They don’t seek the Lord for His wisdom because they are so full of their own. I am humble enough to to know I can’t do it without Him, any of it. The pages of my journal are filled with cries asking for His wisdom because I know his ways are higher than my ways, I know He sees things I can’t see. I know there is an enemy who seeks to steal my peace and destroy my destiny. I know I need to call upon my Lord… do you know… do you? 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people [as] they eat bread, and call not upon the LORD.” ~ Psalm 14:4

There is a song that Koryn Hawthorne sings, “Know You.” In it, she sings, “I don’t wanna’ live in the shallows I was made to search the deep.” The Lord has had that song in my spirit for months. The Lord has been pulling me into the deep and the enemy has been fighting me on a level I’ve never experienced. Spiritual warfare is real, but I was not made for the shallow and I’m plunging deeper. I’m headed for depths the enemy can’t even imagine with waters that will drown him out as my Father reveals hidden things to me there! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“But God hath revealed [them] unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.” ~ 1 Corinthians 2:10

Thank You Father for Your light that dwells in us, that light that chases out the darkness. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what [is] in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.” ~ Daniel 2:22

My prayer today: Poppa, take me into the deep and teach me from Your wonders there. In Jesus name. Amen.

“These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep.” ~ Psalm 107:24

This verse says the Lord’s thoughts are very deep, have you taken the plunge into the deep with Him? He’s been calling me there and I’m excited to grow closer to Him and unearth the hidden gems He has for His daughter there. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“4 For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands. 5 O LORD, how great are thy works! [and] thy thoughts are very deep.” ~ Psalm 92:4-5

God knows our every thought and sees into very the depth of our heart. There is nothing we can hide from him, yet He love us anyways. Give it all to Him, the good, the bad, and the ugly and watch things change for the better. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward [thought] of every one [of them], and the heart, [is] deep.” ~ Psalm 64:6

You’re not drowning, I’m calling you into the deep daughter. Really, it felt like drowning to me. The water coming over me was a perfect analogy with some of the migraine symptoms as they overtake me. Almost as if being submerged in water, burning in my right eye, extreme pressure, only we are going to add an ice pic going through my eye. I’m drawing you into the deep- God is not detoured when our “human” side of fears and pain kicks in. He sees what we can’t. He continues to give me a word and calming waters start to flow over me and wash away the tears that were flowing from my eyes. I was reading this evening on key words that my Father had given me and found today’s verse. Waves of life might overtake us, but sometimes they overtake us for the Lord to pull us in deeper to Him. Don’t miss out on that! I’m listening Poppa, I’m listening. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me.” ~ Psalm 42:7

As I was reading for a verse this morning, today’s just kept coming back to me. There is a tired that only the Lord can give rest for, a weariness that He alone can replenish. I came hone from the neurologist yesterday disappointed at the very high increase in migraines I am having. I sat on my bed and cried for seemingly forever, Poppa, I don’t know how to eliminate my trigger: stress. I stress over everyone and everything. I take on things that aren’t even mine to take on. I put stress on myself in every single area of my life. Rest in Me daughter. Rest in Me. I spent the rest of the evening just resting and the headache faded until the late night when my mind tried to pick it all back up again. This is going to be a long process for this daughter, resting doesn’t come easy! Leaving at His feet after I’ve given to Him doesn’t either!! Help me Poppa and thank You for Your grace!!! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.” ~ Jeremiah 31:25

Our Father always knows what we need and my Poppa sure knew my heart needed reminded of today’s verses, they are indeed nourishment for your soul and mind! As I looked at my headache numbers today at the Dr.’s office, I was reminded I can’t do things on my own. My trust and hope must be in the Lord. This weight of worry and stress that I carry about everything and everyone is just too much for me to bear, but my Father’s shoulders were made to carry it. Oh that second verse, I claim it. “… her leaf shall be green…” That just struck me. The stress, these headaches are draining my life and my very color and that is not how it is to be. Thank You Poppa for this on-time word for your daughter! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“7 Blessed [is] the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. 8 For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and [that] spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.” ~ Jeremiah 17:7-8

Actions speak louder than the words being whispered. Listen to what is not being said in the silence. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

There is a way that is right before the Lord. Our Father gives a wisdom that is beyond the world’s comprehension. Seek Him in all things and you will not only prosper, but a peace will flow that the world can’t touch. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the Lord are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.” ~ Hosea 14:9

So much of the battle the enemy wages with us is in our mind. It starts with a “simple” thought and we take that thought and expand on it and beat that thing to death. That thought becomes a huge unbeatable monster in our head. We need to change our thought patterns. I’m speaking to myself, stepping in my own toes! We need to take today’s verse to heart and think on these things continuously. When those thoughts from the enemy arise, strike them down and think on these, yes these things! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“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

It seems in today’s society right is often labeled wrong or those upholding the statues of the Lord are judged harshly, hold them anyways. Help me Poppa to walk in Your ways and to be the woman of God You would have me to be. I am so far from perfect and I am thankful for a merciful God that loves me and gives me grace in this walk with Him. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.” ~ Psalm 119:80

It doesn’t matter what anyone does to you, let it go child of God. Focus on the path before you and meditate on the precepts of God. Your Father sees and hear even the things we don’t and He fights on our behalf, we only need to trust in Him and keep pressing! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: [but] I will meditate in thy precepts.” ~ Psalm 119:78

Thank You Poppa for your tender mercies. I am so far from perfect yet you still lovingly correct and keep me on that path you have set before me. You renew my mind daily and strengthen me for the journey ahead. I delight in Your laws and Your ways for they are so much better than those ways I’ve tried and failed on my own. My life is more abundant through you and anything else whispered in my ears are lies from the devil. I will be a shining light for you this season, chasing the darkness away. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law [is] my delight.” ~ Psalm 119:77

Life throws you some deep waters and hot flames. This verse doesn’t sugar coat it and tell you those times won’t exist, but it does tell you the waters won’t overflow (or overtake you ) and the fires aren’t going to burn (or consume) you. When you are a child of God, you walk with favor. You walk with His hand resting upon you. The waters may get deep and the flames may get hot, but your Father is still in control and these are merely opportunities to build your faith. What you see with the physical eye isn’t a reflection of what is going on in the spiritual realm. Don’t lose heart and don’t give up. Press on and press in, your Poppa’s got you. Any other thought is a lie from a devil, trust your Father. He’s got you! ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“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

With the death and resurrection of Christ, we were grafted in as His own. He died for you and me! He took on our sins y’all! WOW, what love. His light penetrates the darkest of hearts, it cleanses the deepest of sins, and it welcomes you back no matter how far you’ve ran. I’m so thankful for the cleansing power of the blood, for the resurrection that defeated death, and for a Savior that carries it all on His back so that I don’t have to. So unworthy, yet chosen to be His child. Who wouldn’t want that?! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“22 Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come: 23 That Christ should suffer, [and] that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.” ~ Acts 26:22-23

What a promise! I’ve been thinking a lot on being crucified with Christ lately. My spirit has been hearing less of me and more of Him. That’s something the world talks against and to be honest the flesh fights it as well. We were made in God’s image to serve Him, not sin. Somewhere along the way man got it twisted and in his selfishness he started to serve himself. We as a nation need to come back to God, but it starts with the person looking in the mirror and the choices we make. Less of me Poppa and more of You, that is what my heart is crying out today. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“5 For if we have been planted
together in the likeness of his
death, we shall be also in the
likeness of his resurrection: 6
Knowing this, that our old man is
crucified with him, that the body of
sin might be destroyed, that
henceforth we should not serve sin.”
~ Romans 6:5-6

Jesus took away the power of death through His blood on the cross. That same blood has the power to transform your life, all you have to do is yield to His spirit. He will never lead you wrong! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Blessed and holy is he that hath
part in the first resurrection: on such
the second death hath no power,
but they shall be priests of God and
of Christ, and shall reign with him a
thousand years.”
~ Revelation 20:6

Oh, but for the blood of Jesus! It makes perfect every good work to do His will. When we are walking with Him we can’t fail. It doesn’t matter what the circumstances dictate, we already have the victory. Too often we get frustrated and give up when God is wanting us to press in! There is power in the blood, power in the blood… are you tapping into it or are you giving up? God gives us a choice, I choose to press into Him and keep moving towards my destiny. What are you choosing? 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“20 Now the God of peace, that
brought again from the dead our
Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of
the sheep, through the blood of the
everlasting covenant, 21 Make you
perfect in every good work to do
his will, working in you that which is
wellpleasing in his sight, through
Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for
ever and ever. Amen.”
~ Hebrews 13:20-21

Oh there’s power in the blood! Jesus conquered death and rose. He lives!!! Whosoever believeth in Him shall never die! Do you believe? Life throws us some pretty horrific curve balls. They can hit so fast and hard we are certain they are going to take us out, but child of God all you have to do is believe. Oh ye of little faith. Dry your eyes and get up. There is still life in there them bones! Start proclaiming it! Speak life into your situation. The enemy has no authority over you, take it back in the name of Jesus!!!! Speak life into EVERY area of your being. Speak and proclaim life right now! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: 26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?” ~ John 11:25-26

I am so Happy our King is no longer in the tomb, He has risen! We have been washed in His blood, our sins are forgiven, and we have been made new. Glory, hallelujah! We praise You Jesus and exalt Your holy name! When we took Him as our our personal savior, we gained great power and authority y’all! Are you walking in it? We are sons and daughters of the most high God! You may going through so much here, but straighten your crowns and lift your head. Walk in the grace and power God has given you. Jesus has risen and He’s given you all authority over whatever you are facing. Happy Resurrection Day. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. 6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.” ~ Matthew 28:5-6

I am so amazed by the presence of the Holy Spirit and the way He speaks and draws me to Him. I used to see doves all the time when I lived up on the mountain. I had what I called my dove tree, just full of them. It seems a while since I’d seen one, until this week. Earlier this week as I prayed one landed outside my window and then another. I could feel the Holy Spirit confirming my prayers. Fast forward to today. I opened the door and Jackie said your brown dove is out here, I looked down and she began speaking to me. I watched in amazement as she cooed, looking directly at me. Later this evening I took the trash out and stopped to watch the sun, beaming so bright. As I headed in, the dove flew directly in front of me within inches of my face and landed on the handrail. She was so close I could touch her. I was both speechless and breathless. She then lifted and flew to the power line and then the tip of the neighbor’s roof. I stood in complete awe. What had just happen. This dove had literally just fluttered face to face with me. She landed so close I could have touched her! I went in and came back out and sat down on the sidewalk and waited in anticipation of her return. She came back and landed on the ground. I prayed in my prayer language as I watched her and she gracefully strutted as I took pictures. My encounter left me in awe. You have my attention Poppa, I’m listening! Oh sweet Holy Spirit you are welcome in this place. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I have so many friends going through REALLY hard things right now. I want you to know you are not alone and there is someone bigger than you that allows us to see the victory IF you will just lean into Him. We are more than conquerors THROUGH Christ. His power IS real. Tap into it, draw from Him, lean into Him. He has the wisdom and strength that YOU need! He loves you, reach out to him today! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.” ~ Romans 8:37

Are you going through something and you just don’t know which way to turn? Seek the Lord and wait. During that waiting and seeking period He will strengthen your heart! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

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

What a verse of comfort! Are you going through some things?! Allow your Poppa to hide you in His pavilion, the secret of His tabernacle. It is the safest place to be and of the peace you will feel there! 💛 ~ 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.” ~ Psalm 27:5

Oh my friends! I posted this out of complete obedience to the Lord. This has been a week of trying the reins of my heart, but with it has come a closeness with a Lord that cannot be measured. Take some time to examine your heart and draw close to your Father today. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.” ~ Psalm 26:2

I have been retreating to my secret place of the Lord day and night and placing my fears in Him that holds my tomorrow’s and He has been revealing things to my heart. Mental and emotional trauma create wounds that cut deep. They leave scars that the world can’t see, but He also showed me they leave wounds that continue to open when they are not fully healed. The damage caused can cause them to bust open and ooze blood and pain when things jolt them open. God can heal that, but there are things we have to let go of. It’s not an easy process, but one He is so patient through when we give Him complete control. Is there something you need to surrender to Him today? I promise, His shoulders can carry it so much better. Ours weren’t made to carry that pain, Jesus already took on for us. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The secret of the LORD [is] with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.” ~ Psalm 25:14

So many times in life I’ve gotten off onto the wrong path in life. In this season, I want to be on the path the Lord has for me. Poppa, show me Your path. Teach me Your ways. Reveal Your secrets. Show me Your ways. In Jesus name Amen. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.” ~ Psalm 25:4

I am the kind of person that likes everyone and I bend over backwards to get along with others. I started to notice I was encountering a few people who just didn’t like me. Poppa, what did I do? I was genuinely hurt. He started to show me it wasn’t me they didn’t like, it the spirit that dwelled within me, His Spirit. The two spirits were clashing. Light and darkness will always struggle, they can not abide in unity. Light cannot be hid, it just exudes from within a believer to the outside drawing others to Christ. So it’s okay to not be liked. It’s okay not not fit in. Keep allowing that light to shine, it is still drawing others out of the darkness and that’s what it is all about. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before [it hated] you. 19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.” ~John 15:18-19

The latter part of this week the Lord started moving me off of FB a lot. The migraines were increasing in frequency and I was finding my mind was not at all fixed where it should be. I started to notice in the last two days my entire countenance had changed. My smile had come back, my worry was replaced with joy, and my focus had started to shift back where God intended it to be. This morning I heard, keep your eyes on Me daughter, a new thing is springing forth. My Poppa told me it was going to come through my dedication and obedience to Him. Oh how my heart leaped for joy. I am so excited to see what the Lord pours into me as I pour my time into Him in the days ahead. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, [and] rivers in the desert.” ~Isaiah 43:19

Just this morning I heard another call on the scanner for a suicidal person. My heart started to grieve as I began to pray to to Lord for this person. My friends, God wants us to live and not die. Anything else we hear is a lie being whispered by the devil. When that lie becomes so loud we want to take our own life it is a spirit that must be broken. Jesus is the answer, He IS the light in the darkness that the devil doesn’t want you to see. This morning, I speak life over you. I speak His glorious light right into you. I pray your eyes be opened and that spirit be broken. In Jesus precious name Amen. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.” ~ Psalm 118:17

Praise the Lord for His healing, I needed this word especially after a mega migraine day yesterday, but even more than that this verse says “from their destructions.” I don’t know about you, but my walk is so far from perfect. I have had so many missteps along the way and my Poppa has never turned His back on me. I have wandered away and He has literally chased me down and then forgiven me for those same missteps. WOW. What patience. What love. Thank You Poppa for never giving up on me, thank You Jesus for Your cleansing blood that delivers and sets free. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered [them] from their destructions.” ~ Psalm 107:20

The enemy got inside my head yesterday and had a field day. #realtalk I think he tried to replay every past trauma through my head, BUT he is a liar. I’m still standing and Jesus still sits on the throne. Tears still roll down my cheeks, but they are cleansing tears as my Father says daughter I’m healing you. I start today renewed in the spirit of my mind and knowing my past doesn’t control me. It doesn’t define me. And it certainly doesn’t set the course of my future. It does give me a roadmap to navigate the future and deep understanding to help others. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;” ~ Ephesians 4:23

This is one of my favorite go to verses. The enemy is constantly bombarding my mind with thoughts that are definitely not from God. It is so important to fight those daily by the renewing of my mind. He knows my weaknesses and hits me there when I am most vulnerable, BUT God. The Holy Spirit gives us everything we need to withstand those attacks and come out victorious. 💛 ~ 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

Today was an emotionally draining day for me. I took a huge step for me toward releasing myself from a piece of my journey that was beyond difficult to walk, one I should never have chosen, and one that caused a lot of scars. But it was not without purpose. Releasing myself from it was a journey in itself and one I didn’t think I’d ever give myself permission to do, but I now know it’s okay and I’m still okay with God to do it. It took courage to move forward and know I was not alone, my Father never leaves me alone. Whatever you are facing today my friend, you too are not alone. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Arise; for this matter belongeth unto thee: we also will be with thee: be of good courage, and do it.” ~ Ezra 10:4

The Holy Spirit brought these verses into my reading this morning and I’ve been meditating over them and the gifts my Father has given me. Giving myself wholly to them has never been more important and this nudge from the Holy Spirit really stirred within my spirit today. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“14 Neglect not the gift that is in
thee, which was given thee by
prophecy, with the laying on of the
hands of the presbytery. 15
Meditate upon these things; give
thyself wholly to them; that thy
profiting may appear to all.”
~ 1 Timothy 4:14-15

This verse just called out to me as I read it. I’ve had so much on my mind and my heart lately. The devil has really been pressing me with those “you can’t” thoughts lately. This verse reminded me the Lord will perfect that in me which He started. It is not through my might, but His! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.” ~ Psalm 138:8

Oh how my heart needed this verse this morning! I’ve had a rough week. My mom took a fall that scared me absolutely to death and there are several other things that have had me completely anxious and in tears. When I woke and sat down at my desk I was jittery and could already feel my arms beginning to shake. The Lord doesn’t want us going through life like that. We are to cast are troubles on Him. He says in this verse to make your request known to Him. He says that because He cares for us and He will take care of every little and big thing we encounter throughout our day. Whatever you are going through, give it to the one cares, He can carry much better than either of us! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” ~ Philippians 4:6

Sometimes in life you do what is right in your heart out of love and others don’t see it out of anger. Others they don’t see it because they can’t at where they are in their life. Press into God and pull your understanding from Him. Ask the Holy Spirit for His divine wisdom and He will open your eyes to it. Don’t allow anyone to make you feel you were wrong for doing what you knew in your heart was right. Take it to the Lord in prayer and keep moving. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.” ~ Proverbs 18:2

God brought this Scripture to my memory yesterday in prayer and it filled my cup running over. I pray it blesses you too! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.” ~ Psalm 23:5

Oh how His daughter needed this verse this morning! There are times when we just need to wait patiently on our Father. Waiting is not always easy, but it is definitely worth it! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation [is] from him.” ~Psalm 62:5

“Rest in the Lord, wait patiently for Him…” Be still my child, I keep hearing in my spirit. So I rest in the Lord and wait patiently. There are times that is the safest place to wait. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.” ~ Psalm 37:7

The Lord has had this verse on my heart all evening. Late this evening while speaking to Pastor Cheryl in Colorado she said, “You need to be still before the Lord…” Talking about confirmation, WOW! My Father had already shown my heart this is what I needed to do and now He had used this very precious lady in my life to confirm it. I just love it when the Lord does that! Sometimes we are faced with things in life when the the best thing to do is just take some time to be still. Just sit in the presence of our Lord and be still. Listen for Him to guide you. Don’t move to the right or the left, don’t go backwards or forwards, just be still in His presence. I so needed this word tonight, perhaps you did too. 💛 ~ 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

We all have bad days. We all have days when we struggle with those demons in our heads, but all we have to do is cry out to God and He will strengthen our soul. He doesn’t just quiet those demons, He begins to remove them and heal the damage they have left behind. Are you feeling overwhelmed by things from your past? Cry out to the one who created it all and watch things begin to change. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.” ~ Psalm 138:3

The Lord is showing me this more and more. My focus has to be on Him and everything else will follow. One can’t live for the world and for Him. I had to read that a second time this morning, I felt it in my heart. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“A double minded man [is] unstable in all his ways.” ~ James 1:8

When God anoints you, He also equips you. The Holy Spirit will teach you everything you need to know. I used to really struggle with “how could God use me?” but that is precisely why God uses me and that is why He uses you too! He doesn’t call the equipped, He equips the called. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.” ~ 1John 2:27

Oh how I needed this verse this morning. It never ceases to amazes me how the Holy Spirit knows and gives us what we need at just the right time! The Lord has an endless supply of strength to draw from and provides the peace we need to sustain us. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

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

It is not by our might or power, but by the Spirit of God that works through us that we overcome the things we do. What are you facing today? Child of God, you don’t face it alone. The Spirit of God is within you and you are an overcomer through Him! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.” ~ Zechariah 4:6

The Lord has me at a place of focus on His peace. When I focus on Him His peace follows regardless of the storm. What are you going through today? Take your eyes off the storm and place them on the one that controls the winds and the rains. Allow His peace to overtake you. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

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

Peace is a fruit of the spirit that follows the child of God. If you seek your Father, He will give you the peace your heart seeks. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.” ~ Isaiah 32:17

The Holy Spirit will give you a wisdom that the world can’t touch. Seek the Lord and He will reveal things beyond your wildest imagination and bring you into a closer relationship with Him. ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.” ~ 1 John 2:20

The Lord sees and knows all. This verse says His eyes run to and fro the entire earth. There is nothing too big for Him to handle. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of [them] whose heart [is] perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.” ~ 2 Chronicles 16:9

It doesn’t matter what is going on in your world this evening. You can lay it at the feet of your Lord and sleep in perfect peace tonight. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.” ~ Psalm. 4:8

This precious wisdom from the Lord is unlike any you will ever know. It will unlock situations you thought were impossible! Seek Him and the Holy Spirit will open it up to you. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“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.” ~ James 1:5

A broken heart was all I’d ever known
I was certain I was destined to walk this life alone
So many tears to God I’d cried
Too many times I’d wished He’d just let me die
Yet He forced me to hold on
And I just couldn’t understand His plan or what He was doing
I was broken beyond repair
There wasn’t anyone to care
I had built walls so high they could never be breached,
Iron chains around my heart to ensure it would never be reached.

But Gods had a plan
He had chosen a VERY special man
I was drawn to YOU in a way I can’t even explain
I suddenly needed you like a parched flower needs the rain
I thought I’d known love before, but I didn’t have a clue
No, I didn’t know until God gave me YOU
You are the best part of me
Where I always want to be
God brought us together this I know
And our love every day will continue to grow
From now until the end of time
YOU, Jackie Harper, will ALWAYS be mine. ❤️
💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal 3/1/2021

“My beloved [is] mine, and I [am] his: he feedeth among the lilies.” ~ Song of Solomon 2:16

Ohhh how these verses are for me! My patience is a work in progress, more so lately and I needed this reminder so very much. “Let patience have her work, that ye may be perfect and entire…” Patience, my friends, is part of the process! Thank You Holy Spirit, I needed this gentle nudge this morning. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 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.” ~ James 1:2-4

No matter what the day holds, cast your burdens on the Lord and He WILL sustain you! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.” ~ Psalms 55:22

The devil seeks to cause chaos and destroy our sound mind. He is a liar and fear cannot abide in the presence of our Lord. The renewing of our mind is key in pushing out the thoughts that he tries to implant on a daily basis. Fight him by standing on the Word, fight him by renewing your mind daily. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“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

The enemy is constantly accusing, but we have overcome by the bloods of the lamb. Those things can’t hurt us anymore. Glory hallelujah! What they can do is reach other people and pull them from out of the out of the pits of hell. What we’ve been through, what God redeemed us from becomes a testimony to reach others. That deserves a praise shout! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. 11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.” ~ Revelation 12:10-11

There is so much love in this verse! We have a Father and He is mighty! With Him, we were NOT given the spirit of fear. When you feel that creeping in, cry out to Him, “Abba” and He will answer!!! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“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

He is our salvation, strength, and song y’all! How awesome is that?! When our trust is in Him, we have NOTHING to be afraid of. We can find peace in Him even in the midst of the storm. How great is our God?! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Behold, God [is] my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH [is] my strength and [my] song; he also is become my salvation.” ~ Isaiah 12:2

I’ve really been fighting old demons lately and fear over past hurts is huge. Fear is a snare and my loving Father is quick to remind me of this! I am thankful for the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God to stand on when the devil attacks on this level. I have ammunition to fire back with. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.” ~ Proverbs 29:25

“…but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.” I just LOVE that! David was greatly distressed, he had people coming at him, and he encouraged himself in the Lord. So much to learn from David! Perhaps you too are going through something today and you feel the crushing on every side, encourage yourself in the Lord. He will see you through! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.” ~ 1 Samuel 30:6

God’s Word tells us to come BOLDLY to the throne of grace, it is there we will find the help we need when we need it most. 💛 ~Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” ~ Hebrews 4:16

The Word says to call upon the Lord and He will show you great and mighty things. Is there something troubling you today? Call on Him, He has what you are seeking. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” ~ Jeremiah 33:3

I feel this verse to the depth of my soul lately. The enemy has flooded me in about every area of my life, but I can trust the standard of the Lord to come up against him. I am not fighting this battle alone. 💛 ~ 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

Fear is a tactic the enemy often tries to employ over me. There is no fear in God. Perfect love casteth out fear! During those times, I have to really draw into my Father and fight back with His Word. He upholds me and the devil has to take his tactics and flee. It’s a continual process because his darts never stop, but neither does God’s endless supply of strength and protection. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” ~ Isaiah 41:10

I’ve been going through somethings. God had already prepared me for the road ahead so these things were not unforeseen, but difficult non the less. Last night He reminded me I don’t face them alone and I don’t face them without purpose. He is right here in the midst of them and mighty to save. He is rejoicing over me and the situation. He is singing joy over me and you right in our situation, how awesome is that?! Too often I get in my own head, He reminded me He’s in my heart and to allow my spirit to rest in Him. I needed that renewing of the mind, perhaps you did too. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The LORD thy God in the midst of thee [is] mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.” ~ Zephaniah 3:17

I cannot even express my love for this verse or the ways the Lord has spoke to my heart through it. I’m calling you into the deep daughter, you are ready or I would not have called… 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me.” ~ Psalm 42:7

There are some days when I just want to give up. I just feel like I can’t take step a further. Their are moments when I feel like I can’t even breathe. All I can do is barely get a whisper out, “Help me Poppa, please.” He breathes life into me during those times. He lifts me during those times when my spirit is feeling too heavy to move forward. But one thing I don’t do is quit. Even if I’m just treading water, I don’t stop moving. I encourage myself in the Lord. Are you weary this morning? I want to encourage you to keep pressing. Find your strength in your Father and His Word. In due season, you will reap. Don’t you give up. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” ~ Galatians 6:9

I woke up this morning and it hit me hard that the enemy had been pounding me with attacks and I was just taking the hits. I was almost frozen, yes he is so skillful in his attacks I thought. He knows exactly where to hit to impose the most pain and stir up the most anguish. I prayed and reflected on this recent attract for a long time this morning and then the Lord brought me back to this morning’s verse. I have power over the enemy. He skillfully pinpoints his attacks to trigger past areas that have been cancelled out in the name of Jesus. Places He is healing and the enemy loves to uproot trauma. Those places can’t hurt me if I don’t allow them to. I needed this verse this morning and I needed to take back the power Jesus has given me. Thank You Poppa for the reminder and Holy Spirit for your guidance. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” ~ Luke 10:19

We are called to walk in love, yes even in a world filled with hate. I see so much hate everywhere I look. Jesus had compassion on the sinners. He came for those people and it is some of those people that society judges as the “worse” that He uses in the most profound ways. Don’t hate the person, hate the sin. And don’t make yourself higher above them, you don’t know the path they have walked. Offer the love and compassion of Christ and PRAY for them daily. That is what He has called us to do. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.” ~ Ephesians 5:2

I was thinking about all of the unrest in the world. There is a spiritual war raging that the natural eye can’t see. Many of us are getting attacked individually. The battle is personal. The enemy is trying to move the attention of those called for such a time as this. Not everyone will understand this blog, but there is an army rising up for the Lord that will get it. Your peace through the storms your facing comes from your Father. Do not be troubled and do be afraid. He is allowing the storm to purge the ground in which you are standing. The devil can’t take out that which God has called, that calling IS yours. Life will spring up after these storms. The rains are necessary, find peace in Him during the storms and enjoy the sound of the rains falling knowing the sun always shines brighter after the storm. He is bursting new life through you. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“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.” ~ John 14:27

I was thinking about all of the unrest in the world. There is a spiritual war raging that the natural eye can’t see. Many of us are getting attacked individually. The battle is personal. The enemy is trying to move the attention of those called for such a time as this. Not everyone will understand this blog, but there is an army rising up for the Lord that will get it. Your peace through the storms your facing comes from your Father. Do not be troubled and do be afraid. He is allowing the storm to purge the ground in which you are standing. The devil can’t take out that which God has called, that calling IS yours. Life will spring up after these storms. The rains are necessary, find peace in Him during the storms and enjoy the sound of the rains falling knowing the sun always shines brighter after the storm. He is bursting new life through you. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“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.” ~ John 14:27

Never allow the world to stop from doing good and never allow them to dull your shine. Do it as though you are doing it unto the Lord and allow His light to keep shining through you! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.” ~ 2 Thessalonians 3:13

Oh Lord, teach me your statutes! I am so thankful that the Holy Spirit teaches me things I could never learn any other way! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

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

This morning, I am so grateful for the Holy Spirit that continues to work within me. He doesn’t give up on me during those times when I’m ready to give up on myself! He sees what I cannot see and is so good to remind me. What an awesome God we serve! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.” ~ Colossians 1:29

Are you feeling a little weary today? God gives power to the faint, He increases your strength! Draw it from Him today, He has an endless supply! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.” ~ Isaiah 40:29

I am so thankful for the refuge of my Father when the things of the world are coming at me hard and fast. This includes the times the enemy is bombarding my thoughts. I can turn up the praise music and retreat into the safety of His arms for a respite from those arrows. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The eternal God [is thy] refuge, and underneath [are] the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy [them].” ~ Deuteronomy 33:27

I sure needed this reminder today. The Lord goes before us my friends. He’s already set the path before us. This verse says, “He will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.” WOW! What promises our Father gives us right here. I have a major deep rooted fear of rejection and I am learning I have not dealt with this at all. So this Scripture speaks to my heart in the most powerful way. My Father will not fail me, he will not abandon me, I need not fear or worry. He has everything I am praying about in the palm of His hand. He has you too my friends, He will not leave you and He will not fail you. We can stand on His Word knowing it is true, write this verse on your heart and pull it out when the devil tries to convince you that you are standing alone. You are not, your Father has already gone before you and He will not fail you. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And the LORD, he [it is] that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.” ~ Deuteronomy 31:8

What are you caring around that you weren’t meant to carry? I tend to carry everything for everyone on my shoulders, they weren’t made for that. I also tend to pray, put it all at my Father’s feet and then pick it back up a day or two later. Once we give it to Him, we are supposed to leave it there! His shoulders were made to carry those things that burden ours down. I ask again, what are you carrying that you weren’t meant to carry? Give it to your Father today and trust Him to work it out on your behalf. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.” ~ Psalm 55:22

This verse just hit the heart. I am so thankful for the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the places in the Word He guides me to just when my heart needs it. God is so good to His children. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.” 1 John 4:18

Old demons have tried to resurface and bring a spirit of fear with them. Not today darkness, not today. I’ve been fighting them with the Word and lots of prayer. Jesus fired the Word back at the devil on the Mount and I’m firing His Word back today! There is no fear in God. Fear and the enemy have to go in the name of Jesus, all of those old past hurts… they have to go too. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.” ~ Psalm 56:3

The key to peace even through the storm is fixing your eyes on the one that can calm those waters and walk on them. Fix your eyes on Jesus dear heart. The winds may roar and the waters may rage, but He will provide you with peace in the midst of the storms. ❤️ ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“3 Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee. 4 Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH [is] everlasting strength:” ~ Isaiah 26:3-4

One of my absolute favorite verses. My Poppa brings me here oh so many times throughout life. Anytime my spirit is a little troubled (or a lot), this tends to be one of the places He brings His daughter. If you are at that troubled place today, I pray it soothes your troubled spirit as you draw close to your Father today. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“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.” ~ Psalm 42:5

The Lord just keeps placing verses of hope before me. This one speaks of both life and hope. I am not sure who this is for this morning, but I speak life over you. I feel you are hanging my a thread, but God says hang on to my Word there is life in it… I AM THE LIFE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR. I feel that word deep in my spirit this morning. Draw your hope from God and the things of Him. You will not find peace in the world and the things connected to it. I love you and I’m lifting you in prayer. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.” ~ Psalm 119:116

My hope is 100 percent in the Lord and my heart is filled with His praise. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more.” ~ Psalm 71:14

I am so thankful that the Lord doesn’t allow entrance into heaven based on the practice of casting stones. I’m also thankful that when He grabs ahold of us true change starts to take place. It is not always instant, but it’s certainly life changing. As humans, we tend to look at the past and not the changes occurring. The grace we’ve been given isn’t a grace we easily extend to others. Perhaps we need to take the time to stop and look a little deeper, listen a little harder before we cast those stones. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“6 This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not. 7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.” ~ John 8:6-7

Hope! Where are you placing your hope? It makes a huge difference in the peace of mind you carry. One carries the weight of the Holy Ghost and removes the weight of the world from your shoulders. The other has no substance and you carry that weight on your shoulders. Where you place your hope, it matters. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.” ~ Romans 15:13

I’ve had a rough few days. I was scrolling through for a verse today and the Lord really encouraged my heart through Romans 15:4. The Bible is filled with situations for us to glean from. People just like you and me who faced situations that left them discouraged, heart broken, even lost at times. These scriptures can give us comfort and hope as they meet us at the point of our need. God has given us everything we need right at our fingertips. He is so good to us. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.” ~ Romans 15:4

There is so much comfort in this verse. God cares for us. He tells us to cast our cares on Him for “he care the for you.” His Word doesn’t lie. His shoulders were made to carry things our shoulders just weren’t met to carry. Whatever happens to you today, cast it upon your Father for He cares for YOU! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” ~ 1 Pete 5:7

So many people on my timeline are battling sserious storms right now. This morning’s verse really touched my heart. Jesus said He would not leave us comfortless. I can’t pretend to walk in your shoes, but I serve a Savior who understands you in such a real and intimate way. Draw in to Him today for He cares about you! I’m also here praying you through. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.” ~ John 14:18

There is a peace that only comes from above. You can be going through hell on earth and still have a peace man cannot understand. I was sitting in bed this afternoon and heard the Lord say, daughter why are you worrying? Do I not instruct your steps? I was filled with such a peace. We are sometimes seen as crazy for our radical beliefs, believe them anyways. Pray without ceasing and lean into your Heavenly Father daily. Then let not your heart be troubled or afraid, allow His peace to wash over You as His Holy Spirit guides you. You will have a peace the world can’t explain, but it will move them to want that peace you carry! Seeds planted for God to grow. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“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.” ~ John 14:27

The Lord orders our steps, but He also makes room for our mistakes when when we fall. Verse 24 today says, “Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth [him with] his hand.” Isn’t that amazing? The Lord still upholds our hand when we fall, what an awesome loving God we serve! That deserves a praise shout!!! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“23 The steps of a [good] man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. 24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth [him with] his hand.” ~ Psalms 37:23-24

It is only God alone that has sustained me through some very difficult days. I am so thankful for Him preserving my spirit. You can have that too, all you have to do is call on His name. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Thou hast granted me life and favour, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit.” ~ Job 10:12

Teach me oh Lord!!! I LOVE this verse and oh how it touched my heart as I reread it this morning. He has taught me so many things. The Holy Spirit so lovingly continues to open up so many things to me, I am blessed to be redeemed from by past and look forward to all He has for my future. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou [art] the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.” ~ Psalm 25:5