Author: f8ithgal

Oh what a good word can do for your heart! It can relieve the heaviness and release the joy of the Lord! It is good to dive into the Word and dwell in the presence our Father. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.” ~ Proverbs 12:25

The Lord will protect His own in these uncertain times. There is nothing to fear when your Father is in control. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.” ~ Psalm 5:12

I am thankful that the Lord is our light in the midst of the darkness. His Holy Spirit guides us through the darkest storms, illuminating our path in a way that only He can. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For thou art my lamp, O Lord: and the Lord will lighten my darkness.” ~ 2 Samuel 22:29

There is such a heaviness in the air right now. The enemy is bombarding people with thoughts of hopelessness and countless doubts, but God’s Word counters that. It’s time to start throwing those darts back at the enemy. On the Mount, Jesus fought the devil with His Word and we need to do the same. While we have breath in our lungs there is hope, today’s verse reminds us “a living dog is better than a dead lion.” Don’t allow the devil to steal your hope, fight back by standing on the Word. You are a child of the most high God, walk in that authority today. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope: for a living dog is better than a dead lion.” ~ Ecclesiastes 9:4

Prayer changes things and there is a special power in numbers when it comes to prayer. It’s like joining a secret army of warriors where you are armed with one of the most powerful weapons on earth, prayer! Today’s verses tells us God is in the midst when we gather and pray in His name. A praying circle is the BEST kind of circle to have and I am truly blessed with some of the mightiest prayer warriors I know. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. 20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” ~ Matthew 18:19-20

There are some mountains that require prayer AND fasting to conquer. If Jesus is our example and He fasted, how much more important would it be for us to follow that example? Definitely something to think about. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.” ~ Matthew 17:21

With keys come authority. Too often we allow the kingdom of darkness to take control of our lives and the things around us. It’s time to recognize who you are in Christ and walk in the authority He has given you through His blood. Start praying for God to help you in this area if it is something you struggle in and for the Holy Spirit to awaken it within you and give you a boldness from Him. 💛 ~!Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” ~ Matthew 16:19

God just keeps laying this verse on my heart. As I cried out to Him last night with tears streaming down my cheeks He said, daughter I see you. Friends, just as He saw Hagar in the wilderness so many years ago, He sees you right now in the midst of your wilderness. He understands your needs. All of them, spiritual, emotional, physical, and financial. He is working them out out in ways that are beyond our minds comprehension, but I promise He sees you and you have not been forgotten. Hold on to Him as you cry out to Him. Praise Him through the storm standing in faith it is Him that is bringing you through this storm! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me?” ~ Genesis 16:13

In these tumultuous times this morning’s verses are a perfect reminder as to where we find our rest. Jesus says, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me..” That “learn of me” got me this morning! So much to learn from Him as we lean into Him and cast our cares on Him. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“28 Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke [is] easy, and my burden is light.” ~ Matthew 11:28-30

The harvest is truly ready and the Lord needs laborers. Are you heeding the call? We need so many more, pray for them. The harvest is ripe. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“37 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly [is] plenteous, but the labourers [are] few; 38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.” ~ Matthew 9:37-38

What fruit are you bearing? I started thinking about this many months back and really examining my heart. I began asking the Lord to cleanse anything and everything from me that was not of Him. I didn’t want bitterness, lust, or anything else of this world tainting the fruit I was producing. In this season I keep hearing it’s a heart matter, examine your heart. It matters. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.” ~ Matthew 7:20

It saddens me how many people don’t realize how narrow the gate is that leads to life. It’s not okay to keep thinking like the world, keep living like the world with the mentality that Jesus will forgive you. The Holy Spirit should be convicting you if you are doing wrong, if He’s not there is something wrong! The gate to destruction is broad, NOT the gate to life. I want to be all in for God. On judgement day, I want to face Him knowing I lived this life doing my best to serve Him. I want my life to be a testimony that draws people to God, not one that pulls people away. I’m so far from perfect, but He is working on His daughter daily. My heart is postured toward Him and fixing whatever is wrong so that I get it right! Looking at the state of this country, it’s a heart issue. It’s a heart issue and Jesus is the answer. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide [is] the gate, and broad [is] the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14 Because strait [is] the gate, and narrow [is] the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” ~ Matthew 7:13-14

I LOVE this verse! If children of the world know how to give good gifts to their children how much greater are the gifts our Father has for His children? He loves it when we bring things to Him, He loves to give to us! He delights in seeing us happy. When we are walking with Him, our will aligns with His will and He is happy to give us the desires of our hearts because it is aligning with His! We have a good, good Father! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?” ~ Matthew 7:11

How close are you to your Heavenly Father? There are spiritual gifts He wants to bestow if only you ask. You can get closer, all you have to do is seek Him. Are you knocking at His door.? Ask, seek, and knock. Getting closer to your Father is really easy and you can start right now… ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.” ~ Matthew 7:8

The other night in prayer the Lord just poured His Spirit out over me. This verse has been on my heart ever since. I am so thankful for those conversations with my Poppa and these precious gems He shows me afterwards. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Blessed [are] they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.” ~ Matthew 5:6

It truly is a heart matter. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” ~ Matthew 6:21

This was recently highlighted in several of my studies. The Lord started showing me the importance of this verse. We often pray amiss. We pray out of our desire and not out of the Lord’s will. When we pray it’s important to check our heart and pray thy will be done Lord. This is what I want, but thy will be done. I’m also finding the closer I walk with the Lord He starts to place His desires into my heart and His desires become my desires. It is an awesome transformation. I’m becoming more and more like my Poppa’s heart each day! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as [it is] in heaven.” ~ Matthew 6:10

We need more than food to nourish the body, we need the Word of God. It words contain healing and emotional strength… it’s words contain life. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” ~ Matthew 4:4

It was a little while into my walk with God before I understood these verses. Once the Holy Spirit opened my eyes, I got it. It was all about the blood! Cain’s offering was of the earth, Able’s offering was a blood offering. Jesus gave His blood on the cross and that made a final blood offering for all of us. He became a blood sacrifice for us. It was in the blood. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“3 And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD. 4 And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering: 5 But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.” ~ Genesis 4:3-5

We were made in our Poppa’s image y’all! How awesome is that?! God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over…” He made us in His image, in His likeness, and then gave us dominion over the things in the earth. That is a powerful verse for a child of God. When Jesus died on the cross and came back, He took the keys that satan had stolen. You have God given authority as His child. Don’t allow the enemy to move you from a place of defeat. Seek the Lord for wisdom and walk who you are as a child of God. Look in the mirror and remind yourself your a King’s kid, His DNA is in you, and you are not defeated. God has already won the battle and the manifestation of it is about to break forth in Jesus name! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.” Genesis 1:26

The earth was without form and void in the beginning. God created the beautiful creation we see out of darkness. When He spoke light there was light. When He calls us out of sin, He is calling us out of darkness and when we except Him as Lord of our life He fills us with His glorious light. It is a light so bright it shines from within outwardly and touches everyone we meet! It is life changing and when you become spirit filled you have an intimacy with God and a power that you walk in that is beyond words. My prayer for you for this year is baptism of the Holy Ghost (for those who don’t have it) and to grow in your walk with God and the knowledge of who you are in Him. These are going to be key in the battleground for the Lord for 2021. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness [was] upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. 3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.” ~ Genesis 1:2-3

It’s New Year’s Eve. I can remember a time when I’d be bringing in the new year with drinks, shots, and loud music. In fact, I was just tagged in a picture where I had empty shot glasses and mixed drinks in front of me. A friend commented I must be aging backwards that I looked a lot younger now. That is the joy of the Lord and Him lifting me out of an abusive relationship and destructive mindset. I have come so far in such a short time and the Lord continues to work ever so patiently with me.

Tonight I had no desire for large crowds. I had no concerns about invitations or fitting in. The last several days in my prayer time God has highlighted He is the God that sees. He sees my struggles, He sees my efforts, He sees my heart… He sees everything. Tonight as the new year is coming in, I am perfectly content with spending it at home with the God who sees and allowing Him to prepare my heart for my Kingdom assignments this year. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

These verses just really touched my heart, especially the “provoking one another” part. We need to be guided by the Holy Spirit and certainly be bold in our speech, but do it out of a place of love and not from a place of anger. We also want to move as the Holy Spirit instructs us and not from personal agendas. Seek the Lord daily, renewing our minds, and allowing our hears to be one with His; walking in the Spirit and moving as the Spirit has us to. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. 26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.” ~ Galatians 5:25-26

I love these verses. Don’t you agree the world needs more of these things? Poppa produce these things in me in abundance! I think these are good verses to just meditate and pray over. I felt my heart saying joy unspeakable joy and just saw myself laughing as I wrote this, thank You Poppa! 💛 ~ 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

This mornings verses are truly nourishment for your soul and mind. Walking in the spirit is key to not fulfilling the lust if the flesh. Renewing your mind daily, washing it in God’s Word, prayer, thinking on the things of God. Walking in the spirit is as essential as air in the war against the flesh. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“16 [This] I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.” ~ Galatians 5:16-17

We are heirs to THE King y’all! It doesn’t matter what things look like here, your Father is more than capable of meeting every single one of your needs! Trust Him!!! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And if ye [be] Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.” ~ Galatians 3:29

Several days ago the Lord gave me a vision of a behemoth. I felt at the time it was connected to a religious spirit in our area. I would later learn, as the Lord opened it up to me, the vision was going deeper into another spirit. The behemoth faded into cartoon like monsters. Now at first, I thought the devil was trying to trick me into thinking the behemoth was not too bad, not dangerous. However, the Lord said look closer. As I studied it, the cartoon faded into evil, satanic relics of all kinds. I suddenly began to realize the cartoon monsters were God showing me a picture of the devil controlling the minds of not only our youth, but of all ages on a scale almost beyond belief. I started to think of the young kids I knew in my life playing video games. They were life like and some very evil. Then I started to think of the adults I knew who play these games. The age range of people playing these “life-like” games is mind blowing. I have seen countless Christian friends playing Thug Life where you “fight other gangsters, sell drugs, rob banks, participate in other criminal activities, party, and go to jail.” It’s just a game, right? Some of these are so far beyond reality, what is the harm of playing, right? It’s just innocent fun, right? I don’t think so.

The Lord clearly showed me these cartoon monsters in my vision fading into evil, satanic relics. The Lord showed me the devil was planting seeds through those things into the minds of the people playing. All of that violence, cursing, pure evil are seeds he is planting in mass amounts. There is also a spirit of suicide connected to it that is being downloaded at crazy speeds. It is sweeping across not only my small county, but everywhere. Many will write this blog post off as a religious crazy, but I saw it clearly in my vision from the Lord. It is so important to watch what seeds are being planted and how. The enemy is planting seeds that are growing and the increase in the suicide rate is just one proof of that. Renewing our minds is vital and watching what we feed into them and what we allow our children to feed into them is essential. Please pray about this and pray about the seeds being planted. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“15 Behold now behemoth, which I made with thee; he eateth grass as an ox. 16 Lo now, his strength [is] in his loins, and his force [is] in the navel of his belly. 17 He moveth his tail like a cedar: the sinews of his stones are wrapped together. 18 His bones [are as] strong pieces of brass; his bones [are] like bars of iron. 19 He [is] the chief of the ways of God: he that made him can make his sword to approach [unto him]. 20 Surely the mountains bring him forth food, where all the beasts of the field play. 21 He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens. 22 The shady trees cover him [with] their shadow; the willows of the brook compass him about. 23 Behold, he drinketh up a river, [and] hasteth not: he trusteth that he can draw up Jordan into his mouth. 24 He taketh it with his eyes: [his] nose pierceth through snares.” ~ Job 40:15-24

Time is fleeting. My timeline is filled with lives that were lost. You never know when you will draw your last breath. Don’t put off today that one thing that keeps pressing on your heart, today’s verse says, “And it shall come to pass, [that] whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” It’s not complicated. If Jesus is calling you, it’s as simple as answering that call… 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And it shall come to pass, [that] whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” ~ Acts 2:21

Oh my heart! I just read in Jennifer Eivez’s book The Intercessors Handbook, “I’ve heard it said that the nighttime hour allows God to speak to us without interruption.” I’ve also heard her and several others say they get so much done in that nighttime hour! My dream life is just starting to come to life after much prayer and I am so excited about this. Today’s verses just jumped off the page at me as I was reminded these are the days in which we are living. There are gifts you can be praying for during these times that are covered in so much darkness and need God’s illuminating light! Now is the time to move closer to God and grab everything He has for you. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: 18 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:” ~ Acts 2:17-18

My heart is just overflowing this morning and in typical fashion coming right out of my eyes! The presence of the Holy Spirit has been resting over me since I woke and tears just seem to be coming so easily this morning. Today we celebrate the birth of our Savior. His birth was prophecy being fulfilled. His entire life and death were foretold. Jesus was born into human form for you and me, so that He could give His life for ours. He left His Holy Spirit to guide and comfort us. Today isn’t a day about gifts under the tree, it’s all bout the man who was born to die on one for our sins. Thank You Jesus! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” ~Matthew 1:22-23

This evening is our final chapter of Luke and in it we have the stone rolled away from tomb that was to hold the body of Jesus. The women who went bringing the spices they had prepared for Jesus’ body were given an interesting question in verse 5, “…Why seek ye the living among the dead?” My heart can’t help but smile because I already know the story and I know Jesus lives!!! He continues on in verses 6-7, “6 He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, 7 Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.” That is something to shout about. It’s been three days and the tomb is empty!

The chapter goes on and and Jesus walks and talks with two that do not even realize it is Him they are speaking of until He blessed the bread and brake it and their eyes were opened. This whole chapter just makes my heart shout! Finally in the end of the chapter Jesus appears in the midst of the disciples. He eats before them and reminds them these things had to be fulfilled. It says while He blessed them He was carried to heaven and they returned to Jerusalem with a great joy. They knew their Savior had risen and we serve that same risen Savior today. My heart was filled with that joy as I read this account. He’s risen! He defeated death! We have authority in the name of Jesus to do Kingdom assignments here on earth. It is time to let His light shine. Thank you for taking this journey through Luke with me! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 Now upon the first [day] of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain [others] with them. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. 3 And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments: 5 And as they were afraid, and bowed down [their] faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? 6 He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, 7 Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. 8 And they remembered his words, 9 And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest. 10 It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary [the mother] of James, and other [women that were] with them, which told these things unto the apostles. 11 And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not. 12 Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass. 13 And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem [about] threescore furlongs. 14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15 And it came to pass, that, while they communed [together] and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. 16 But their eyes were holden that they should not know him. 17 And he said unto them, What manner of communications [are] these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad? 18 And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days? 19 And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people: 20 And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him. 21 But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done. 22 Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre; 23 And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive. 24 And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found [it] even so as the women had said: but him they saw not. 25 Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: 26 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? 27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. 28 And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further. 29 But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them. 30 And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed [it], and brake, and gave to them. 31 And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight. 32 And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures? 33 And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them, 34 Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. 35 And they told what things [were done] in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread. 36 And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace [be] unto you. 37 But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. 38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? 39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. 40 And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them [his] hands and [his] feet. 41 And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? 42 And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb. 43 And he took [it], and did eat before them. 44 And he said unto them, These [are] the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and [in] the prophets, and [in] the psalms, concerning me. 45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, 46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: 47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 And ye are witnesses of these things. 49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. 50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. 51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. 52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: 53 And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.” ~ Luke 24:1-53

Thank You Lord for Your son Jesus that came to save us from our sins. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.” ~ Luke 1:21

In this chapter, we have our Savior being taken before Pilate and Herod. We find the Jewish people being given a choice between saving a man who has performed miracles and Barabbas a murder, they chose to crucify our Lord. Jesus, being mocked and hung on a cross, and He still says in verse 34, “Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.” This chapter is the most painful to read out of the entire book. Yet you continue to see His love until the very end, while on the cross, He forgives one of the two being crucified with Him telling him he will be in paradise that day with Him! As I read verses 45-47 my mind travels back to that moment in time, “45 And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. 46 And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost. 47 Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man.” I could only imagine that anyone that had not believed that Jesus was the son of God, the true Messiah, would had to have believed at that moment unless God has hardened their hearts. Jesus was born in human form and crucified this horrible death, taking our chastisement upon Himself. Oh what love He has for us. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate. 2 And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this [fellow] perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King. 3 And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest [it]. 4 Then said Pilate to the chief priests and [to] the people, I find no fault in this man. 5 And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place. 6 When Pilate heard of Galilee, he asked whether the man were a Galilaean. 7 And as soon as he knew that he belonged unto Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time. 8 And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long [season], because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him. 9 Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing. 10 And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him. 11 And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked [him], and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate. 12 And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves. 13 And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, 14 Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined [him] before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him: 15 No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him. 16 I will therefore chastise him, and release [him]. 17 (For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.) 18 And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this [man], and release unto us Barabbas: 19 (Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.) 20 Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again to them. 21 But they cried, saying, Crucify [him], crucify him. 22 And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let [him] go. 23 And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed. 24 And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required. 25 And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will. 26 And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear [it] after Jesus. 27 And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him. 28 But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children. 29 For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed [are] the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave suck. 30 Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us. 31 For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry? 32 And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. 33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. 34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. 35 And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided [him], saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God. 36 And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar, 37 And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself. 38 And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. 39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. 40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. 42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. 43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. 44 And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. 45 And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. 46 And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost. 47 Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man. 48 And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned. 49 And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things. 50 And, behold, [there was] a man named Joseph, a counsellor; [and he was] a good man, and a just: 51 (The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) [he was] of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God. 52 This [man] went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. 53 And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid. 54 And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on. 55 And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid. 56 And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment. ~ Luke 23:1-56

I love this verse. God is still calling people today and that is why it is so important we are a light in the dark world. He may use our testimony, His light through us to call sheep into His fold. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, [and] one shepherd.” ~ Luke 10:16

This chapter sets in motion our Lord being betrayed. I think of how sad that is and yet it had to be. Jesus became a sacrifice for the sins of a world of people that could still choose to reject His love. A world of people that often chooses to reject Him today. How heartbreaking that must be.

Verses 19-20 have become known as communion today and many don’t realize you don’t have to do it at church alone but can do it right in your home. I am touched by the story of Peter denying Christ. He loved Jesus so much and yet this still occurred just as Jesus told him it would. It says in verse 62 he wept. He remembered what Jesus had said. But you know what? Peter’s story didn’t stop here! He was forgiven and went in to grow strong in the Lord. I love that about him. Jesus already knew he was going to make that choice, but he also knew he was going to bounce back from it and work harder for the Kingdom of God after it.

Verses 42-43 really touched me in this chapter. Jesus, who can do anything He wanted prayed to His Father and said if He was willing to remove the cup from Him to remove it, but nevertheless HIS will be done. He wanted to be in the perfect will of His Father and He knew that meant giving His life for ours! I also noticed the angels appearing and strengthening Him! So much in this chapter, but those are a few of my favorites. What was yours? 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. 2 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. 3 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. 4 And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them. 5 And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money. 6 And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude. 7 Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed. 8 And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat. 9 And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare? 10 And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in. 11 And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? 12 And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready. 13 And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover. 14 And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him. 15 And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: 16 For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God. 17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide [it] among yourselves: 18 For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come. 19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake [it], and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. 20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup [is] the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you. 21 But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me [is] with me on the table. 22 And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed! 23 And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. 24 And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest. 25 And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors. 26 But ye [shall] not [be] so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve. 27 For whether [is] greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? [is] not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth. 28 Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations. 29 And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; 30 That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired [to have] you, that he may sift [you] as wheat: 32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. 33 And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death. 34 And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me. 35 And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing. 36 Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take [it], and likewise [his] scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. 37 For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end. 38 And they said, Lord, behold, here [are] two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough. 39 And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. 43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. 44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground. 45 And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow, 46 And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. 47 And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. 48 But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? 49 When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? 50 And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. 51 And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him. 52 Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves? 53 When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness. 54 Then took they him, and led [him], and brought him into the high priest’s house. And Peter followed afar off. 55 And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them. 56 But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him. 57 And he denied him, saying, Woman, I know him not. 58 And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not. 59 And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this [fellow] also was with him: for he is a Galilaean. 60 And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew. 61 And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. 62 And Peter went out, and wept bitterly. 63 And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote [him]. 64 And when they had blindfolded him, they struck him on the face, and asked him, saying, Prophesy, who is it that smote thee? 65 And many other things blasphemously spake they against him. 66 And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying, 67 Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe: 68 And if I also ask [you], ye will not answer me, nor let [me] go. 69 Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God. 70 Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am. 71 And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth.” ~ 22:1-71

Jesus gave His life for ours!!! What love! Just think on that today, He loves us so much He was born into this world, mocked and crucified, all so that we could live a life more abundantly through Him. Thank You Jesus for the blood that sets us free! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.” ~ John 10:15

The poor widow in verse 3 did not give for show, but from the heart and Jesus said in doing so she had cast more than all the rest. The posture of your heart is more than what you are giving!

Verses 9-11 sound eerily familiar. You will hear of wars, nation against nation, kingdom against kingdom, earthquakes in divers places, famines, pestilence… does any of that sound familiar? It continues down in verse 25 there shall be signs in the sun and in the moon, and the stars… It is truly time to take note to the Word of God and the things being fulfilled within it. It’s time to share His Word with others and be a light that stands out as a beacon of hope in a dark world of the lost. It isn’t the time to blend in, but stand out and declare His promises boldly. Time is fleeting and He wants to use us to reach others from out of the pits of despair before it’s too late. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. 2 And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. 3 And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all: 4 For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had. 5 And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said, 6 [As for] these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. 7 And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign [will there be] when these things shall come to pass? 8 And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am [Christ]; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them. 9 But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end [is] not by and by. 10 Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: 11 And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. 12 But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute [you], delivering [you] up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name’s sake. 13 And it shall turn to you for a testimony. 14 Settle [it] therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer: 15 For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist. 16 And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and [some] of you shall they cause to be put to death. 17 And ye shall be hated of all [men] for my name’s sake. 18 But there shall not an hair of your head perish. 19 In your patience possess ye your souls. 20 And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh. 21 Then let them which are in Judaea flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter thereinto. 22 For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled. 23 But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people. 24 And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled. 25 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; 26 Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. 27 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. 29 And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees; 30 When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand. 31 So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand. 32 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled. 33 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. 34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and [so] that day come upon you unawares. 35 For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. 36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. 37 And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called [the mount] of Olives. 38 And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him.” ~ Luke 21:1-38

If you are a child of God you are His y’all! This verse says three things: 1. I am the good Shepherd. 2. I know My sheep. 3. I am known of mine. He knows us and we know Him, because we are His children! Just as you have a connection with your earthly children, your Heavenly Father has an even greater intimate connection with you. He knows you! He knows what you need before you need it. You can take everything to Him in prayer, He longs to have those conversations with you. He loves you so much! We are His. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“I am the good shepherd, and know my [sheep], and am known of mine.” John 10:14

They were constantly trying to tempt Jesus. Once again they tried in verse 22 asking if it was lawful to give tribute to Caesar. Jesus replied in verses 24-25, “24 Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Caesar’s. 25 And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar’s, and unto God the things which be God’s.” He had a wisdom they just could not comprehend.

My favorite verse this chapter is verse 38, “For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him.” We serve a living God. We have life eternal through the blood of Jesus. I’ve seen so much sickness and physical death on my timeline this week, but those that know Jesus as their personal Savior wake in the presence of our Lord. This world is temporal. It is so hard for those of us left behind, but we serve a God of the living and we will meet again. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 And it came to pass, [that] on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon [him] with the elders, 2 And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority? 3 And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me: 4 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? 5 And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then believed ye him not? 6 But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet. 7 And they answered, that they could not tell whence [it was]. 8 And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things. 9 Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time. 10 And at the season he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen beat him, and sent [him] away empty. 11 And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and entreated [him] shamefully, and sent [him] away empty. 12 And again he sent a third: and they wounded him also, and cast [him] out. 13 Then said the lord of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son: it may be they will reverence [him] when they see him. 14 But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, This is the heir: come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours. 15 So they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed [him]. What therefore shall the lord of the vineyard do unto them? 16 He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard to others. And when they heard [it], they said, God forbid. 17 And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner? 18 Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. 19 And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them. 20 And they watched [him], and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor. 21 And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person [of any], but teachest the way of God truly: 22 Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no? 23 But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me? 24 Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Caesar’s. 25 And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar’s, and unto God the things which be God’s. 26 And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace. 27 Then came to [him] certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him, 28 Saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man’s brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. 29 There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died without children. 30 And the second took her to wife, and he died childless. 31 And the third took her; and in like manner the seven also: and they left no children, and died. 32 Last of all the woman died also. 33 Therefore in the resurrection whose wife of them is she? for seven had her to wife. 34 And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage: 35 But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage: 36 Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection. 37 Now that the dead are raised, even Moses shewed at the bush, when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. 38 For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him. 39 Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast well said. 40 And after that they durst not ask him any . 41 And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David’s son? 42 And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, 43 Till I make thine enemies thy footstool. 44 David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son? 45 Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples, 46 Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts; 47 Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.” ~ 20:1-47

I am so thankful for the voice of the Lord. He is truly a guiding Shepherd when things get complicated in this world and we are living in a very complex time. Many will be misled in the end days because they can’t discern the voices they are listening to or the deceiving spirits from which they come. It is so important during the time in which we live to lean in and listen for the guiding voice of our Father. Those who know Him, will hear and follow His voice in ALL things. He guides us in even the littlest things if you have prepared your heart to hear him. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“4 And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. 5 And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.” ~ John 10:4-5

I love the story of Zaccaharus. He climbed up in a tree to see Jesus as passed that way. Could you imagine his surprise when Jesus told him to climb down (and in haste) that he had to abide in his home? Ohhhh and then to be told salvation had come to your home that day?! Verse 10 says it clearly, “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Thank You Jesus for seeking me out and saving my soul!

This chapter also has our Savior riding on the colt. People spread their clothes in the way as the multitude of disciples rejoiced and praised God (verse 38), “Saying, Blessed [be] the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.” I was touched by verse 41 when it says Jesus wept over the city because if only they the things they were seeing, but it was hid from their eyes. This touched my heart so much because even now there are so many signs to the end days, but they are hid from people’s eyes. That causes my heart to weep. Remove their veil Lord before it’s too late. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 And [Jesus] entered and passed through Jericho. 2 And, behold, [there was] a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. 3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. 4 And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that [way]. 5 And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house. 6 And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. 7 And when they saw [it], they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. 8 And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore [him] fourfold. 9 And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham. 10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. 11 And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. 12 He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. 13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. 14 But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this [man] to reign over us. 15 And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. 16 Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds. 17 And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities. 18 And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds. 19 And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities. 20 And another came, saying, Lord, behold, [here is] thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin: 21 For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow. 22 And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, [thou] wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow: 23 Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury? 24 And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give [it] to him that hath ten pounds. 25 (And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.) 26 For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him. 27 But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay [them] before me. 28 And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem. 29 And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called [the mount] of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, 30 Saying, Go ye into the village over against [you]; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring [him hither]. 31 And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose [him]? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him. 32 And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them. 33 And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt? 34 And they said, The Lord hath need of him. 35 And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon. 36 And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way. 37 And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen; 38 Saying, Blessed [be] the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest. 39 And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples. 40 And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out. 41 And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, 42 Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things [which belong] unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes. 43 For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side, 44 And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation. 45 And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought; 46 Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves. 47 And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him, 48 And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him.” ~ 19:1-48

It is the truth that makes you free. Once you grasp hold of that, you are truly free indeed! It is the Holy Spirit that reveals that truth to your heart. Thank You Jesus for Your sweet Holy Spirit!!! ❤️ ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, [then] are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” ~ John 8:31-32

I love the parable this chapter opens up with. In verse 5 the judge says he will avenge the widow because she will continue to weary him until he did! Jesus goes on verses 7-8 to say how much more will God avenge His own and speedily! Friends, He hears our prayers and He catches our tears. Whatever you may be going through, leave it in His hands. Why do you doubt? He’s working it out. Those cries do not go unheard. He’s working it out!

Verse 14 just called out to me, “I tell you, this man went down to his house justified [rather] than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.” Abased means to be brought lower. As I read this, I was reminded that promotion comes from the Lord. I have been really humbled lately and I’ve felt some thinking they were in a place above and while I was beneath. I’ll just keep pressing into the Lord through it, praising Him, and trusting Him on this path.

Oh how I needed verse 27 tonight, “And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.” I knew this in my heart, but I needed that little reminder tonight and my Father knew this! Christmas is a wonderful time of year, it’s the birth of our Savior. It’s closeness with family. But it’s also a lot of stress and today I was feeling that stress. I just broke down and cried. I started feeling I don’t do enough, I’m not enough. The devil is a liar, that’s not even what it is about. Tears streaming. God makes a way out of no way. He provides miracles that yields testimonies. Things may look impossible for us in our strength and through our means, but with God anything is possible. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 And he spake a parable unto them [to this end], that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; 2 Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: 3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. 4 And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; 5 Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. 6 And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. 7 And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? 8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? 9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men [are], extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. 12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. 13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as [his] eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified [rather] than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. 15 And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when [his] disciples saw [it], they rebuked them. 16 But Jesus called them [unto him], and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. 17 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein. 18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? 19 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none [is] good, save one, [that is], God. 20 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother. 21 And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up. 22 Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. 23 And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich. 24 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! 25 For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 26 And they that heard [it] said, Who then can be saved? 27 And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. 28 Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee. 29 And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God’s sake, 30 Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting. 31 Then he took [unto him] the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished. 32 For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on: 33 And they shall scourge [him], and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again. 34 And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken. 35 And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: 36 And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. 37 And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by. 38 And he cried, saying, Jesus, [thou] Son of David, have mercy on me. 39 And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, [Thou] Son of David, have mercy on me. 40 And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him, 41 Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. 42 And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee. 43 And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw [it], gave praise unto God.” ~ Luke 18:1-43

I used to think there was no way the Lord could use me. I am way too imperfect. I have made so many mistakes and walked down so many wrong paths. But God. His mercy and grace have been never ending over my life. It is those imperfections that allow me to tell others of the goodness of God. If He can lift me up out of my mess and untangle my the webs of confusion and trauma in my head, He can do the same for you. I’ll take those stones people are casting and build a walkway to help others reach Jesus. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“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 8:7

People are running around with unforgiveness in their heart after just one offense and here in verses 3-4 we have Jesus telling us to forgive 7 times a day when someone repents. That is a lot of forgiveness. Then I look back on my life at the forgiveness Jesus has given me and I’m all too happy to forgive whatever has been done to me. It doesn’t mean I have to stay in that cycle, especially if it is an abusive one, but I can forgive the person and move past it. I can pray for the person and not hold hate in my heart.

Oh that precious faith! Verse 6 speaks of that mustard seed. It only takes a little faith to accomplish a lot in the Lord! My final take away from this chapter is the 10 lepers that were cleansed. Only one returned. Wow. What a great reminder. When you get what you prayed for, don’t forget to give praise and thanks to THE ONE who answered that prayer! We are over half way through Luke on out journey through Jesus’ life. I pray you are being blessed each evening! 💛 ~Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe [unto him], through whom they come! 2 It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones. 3 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. 4 And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him. 5 And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith. 6 And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you. 7 But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat? 8 And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink? 9 Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not. 10 So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do. 11 And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: 13 And they lifted up [their] voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. 14 And when he saw [them], he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed. 15 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, 16 And fell down on [his] face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan. 17 And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where [are] the nine? 18 There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. 19 And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole. 20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: 21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. 22 And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see [it]. 23 And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not after [them], nor follow [them]. 24 For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one [part] under heaven, shineth unto the other [part] under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day. 25 But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation. 26 And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. 27 They did eat, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, and the flood came, and destroyed them all. 28 Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded; 29 But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed [them] all. 30 Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed. 31 In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back. 32 Remember Lot’s wife. 33 Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it. 34 I tell you, in that night there shall be two [men] in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left. 35 Two [women] shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 36 Two [men] shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 37 And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body [is], thither will the eagles be gathered together.” ~ Luke 17:1-37

According to Strong’s Concordance, to judge righteous as in this verse is to judge “properly, the brand of judgment based on God’s standard.” Outwardly appearances can be deceiving, that is why the Lord weighs the heart. Seek God in what you “see” and pray in accordance to what He shows you. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.” ~ John 7:24

Verse 13 of today’s chapter is pretty clear, a person cannot serve two masters. What happens if we attempt to do this? We will love one and hate the other. These are wise words from Jesus Himself! Verse 15 also tugs at my heart. God knows our heart. What we do, what we say, He knows what place in our heart we are coming from. Man may fool other people, but they cannot fool God. He knoweth our hearts! Father give me a heart that seeks You and everything of you. Align my heart with Yours. In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. 2 And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward. 3 Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed. 4 I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses. 5 So he called every one of his lord’s debtors [unto him], and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord? 6 And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty. 7 Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore. 8 And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light. 9 And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations. 10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. 11 If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true [riches]? 12 And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man’s, who shall give you that which is your own? 13 No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. 14 And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him. 15 And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God. 16 The law and the prophets [were] until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it. 17 And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail. 18 Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from [her] husband committeth adultery. 19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: 20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, 21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; 23 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. 24 And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. 25 But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented. 26 And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that [would come] from thence. 27 Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father’s house: 28 For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. 29 Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them. 30 And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent. 31 And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.” ~ Luke 16:1-31

There is power in prayer and power when we join together in prayer! This morning’s nourishment reminds us when we gather in His name, He is in the midst of us. Joining together in prayer over a matter is HUGE! Jesus says when we agree together on earth His Father in heaven will do it!! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. 20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” ~ Matthew 18:19-20

Here we find Jesus giving the parable of the lost sheep and the Shepard leaving the 99 to rescue the one. I am so thankful to be that one sheep my Shepherd rescued! Verse 10 tells us there is even joy among the angels when a soul repents! This chapter also gives us the story of the prodigal son. It reminds me it’s never too late to come back to God! You can’t outrun Him or His mercy. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. 3 And he spake this parable unto them, saying, 4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? 5 And when he hath found [it], he layeth [it] on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 And when he cometh home, he calleth together [his] friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. 7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance. 8 Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find [it]? 9 And when she hath found [it], she calleth [her] friends and [her] neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost. 10 Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. 11 And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12 And the younger of them said to [his] father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth [to me]. And he divided unto them [his] living. 13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living. 14 And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want. 15 And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. 16 And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him. 17 And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, 19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. 20 And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. 21 And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. 22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put [it] on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on [his] feet: 23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill [it]; and let us eat, and be merry: 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry. 25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing. 26 And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant. 27 And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound. 28 And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him. 29 And he answering said to [his] father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends: 30 But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf. 31 And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine. 32 It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.” ~ Luke 15:1-32

This is powerful y’all! There are somethings you just need to bind up, like confusion and other things you need to loose like a sound mind. Too little of God’s people do not understand the power behind the authority given in this! 💛 ~

“Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” ~ Luke 18:18

Every time I read these chapters, I a continue to be amazed at the lawyers and Pharisees that take exception when Jesus does things like healing on sabbath day. He is healing someone, their hearts prevent them from seeing the good in that. Even if it is something they themselves would do, they are quick to point fingers until Jesus breaks it down in a way that prevents them from speaking yet it still kindles their anger. Verse 11 reminds us to remain humble, that is a contrast from the lawyers and Pharisees Jesus was speaking to at the time. I’ve been giving a lot into verse 27, not just today but over the last several weeks. Following after Christ, that has become my focus. Walking after Him and fulfilling the calling He has in my life is the most important thing. Time is fleeting and there is Kingdom work to be done! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him. 2 And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy. 3 And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day? 4 And they held their peace. And he took [him], and healed him, and let him go; 5 And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day? 6 And they could not answer him again to these things. 7 And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them, 8 When thou art bidden of any [man] to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him; 9 And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room. 10 But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee. 11 For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. 12 Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor [thy] rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee. 13 But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: 14 And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just. 15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed [is] he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. 16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: 17 And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready. 18 And they all with one [consent] began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused. 19 And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused. 20 And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come. 21 So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind. 22 And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. 23 And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel [them] to come in, that my house may be filled. 24 For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper. 25 And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them, 26 If any [man] come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. 27 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. 28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have [sufficient] to finish [it]? 29 Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish [it], all that behold [it] begin to mock him, 30 Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish. 31 Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand? 32 Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace. 33 So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple. 34 Salt [is] good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned? 35 It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; [but] men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.” ~ Luke 14:1-35

I have been that one sheep that THE Shepherd would not allow to perish. He has been so patient with this daughter of His and I am forever grateful. I have a heart full of praise this morning that every time I went astray He pulled me back in. His grace covered me. I am forever His and now I long to walk out the path He has for me the rest of my days. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“13 And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that [sheep], than of the ninety and nine which went not astray. 14 Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.” ~ Matthew 18:13-14

When the Lord repeats Himself take noice, it’s important. Twice in the beginning of chapter 13 Jesus says, “I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall likewise perish. (Verses 3 and 5)” That’s pretty serious and it still carries true today. We never know when we will draw our last breath. We know not when the Lord will return. He has given a chance to repent now before our time comes. Now, before death.

Verse 12 just really called out at me. “Woman, thou art loosed from thunder infirmity.” Woman you are loosed from that thing that is binding you and holding you back, woman the BLOOD of Jesus has set you free. I just felt that deep in my spirit this evening as I read this. Woman, you have been set free! That was my biggest word tonight from this chapter, it just blessed me so much and I pray it blessed someone else reading it too! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things? 3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. 4 Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem? 5 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. 6 He spake also this parable; A certain [man] had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. 7 Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground? 8 And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung [it]: 9 And if it bear fruit, [well]: and if not, [then] after that thou shalt cut it down. 10 And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. 11 And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up [herself]. 12 And when Jesus saw her, he called [her to him], and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity. 13 And he laid [his] hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God. 14 And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day. 15 The Lord then answered him, and said, [Thou] hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or [his] ass from the stall, and lead [him] away to watering? 16 And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day? 17 And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him. 18 Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it? 19 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it. 20 And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God? 21 It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. 22 And he went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem. 23 Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, 24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. 25 When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are: 26 Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. 27 But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all [ye] workers of iniquity. 28 There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you [yourselves] thrust out. 29 And they shall come from the east, and [from] the west, and from the north, and [from] the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God. 30 And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last. 31 The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee. 32 And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third [day] I shall be perfected. 33 Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the [day] following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem. 34 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen [doth gather] her brood under [her] wings, and ye would not! 35 Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until [the time] come when ye shall say, Blessed [is] he that cometh in the name of the Lord.” ~ Luke 13:1-35

I received my prayer language through prayer and fasting. There have been other things that the Lord has told be would specifically come through prayer and fasting. Is there something you need a breakthrough over? Seek the Lord over and pray on this verse. There is power and intimacy with God through prayer and fasting that I cannot even put into words and when it is ordained by God the Holy Spirit will just pour out over you in a way that is so very special. Breakthrough will most certainly come! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.” ~ Matthew 17:21

This entire book of Luke just has so much to glean from y’all! Chapter 12 starts from the beginning with verses 2-3. When the Lord repeats things, take note because it’s important. Jesus is talking more about darkness and light, “2 For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known. 3 Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.” Those things people think they are whispering about you, God hears it. Those people who think they are slyly doing the wrong thing, but you have perceived it in your spirit. It’s all going to come into the light. Keep pressing, keep doing right.

Another one of my favorite verses is verse 7. The very hairs on our head are number y’all! Jesus knows them every single one. The ones we lose and grow back, yep He knows them too. He knows ALL of the hairs on our head! This verse also says He values us more than the sparrows. Verse 12 is one He brought to me just today in prayer!!!! The Holy Ghost will teach us what to say, the Holy Ghost y’all. Wow! That is the teacher of all teachers!!!

He tells me so often, daughter why do you worry so?! Verses 22-31 tells us God knows of the things we need before we even ask. The ravens don’t worry about what to eat, the lilies are beautifully clothed, and neither should we! Life is more than meat and what to wear, our focus should not be worrying on these things. Seek God and these things will be added! Verse 34 says a lot, “For where your treasure is there will your heart be also?” I can’t say enough how important those heart checks are! I’ll end with verse 40, “Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.” You never know when Jesus is coming back. You also never know when you will take your last breath. Are you ready? ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. 2 For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known. 3 Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops. 4 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. 5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him. 6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? 7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows. 8 Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God: 9 But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God. 10 And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven. 11 And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and [unto] magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say: 12 For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say. 13 And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me. 14 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you? 15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. 16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: 17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? 18 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods. 19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, [and] be merry. 20 But God said unto him, [Thou] fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? 21 So [is] he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God. 22 And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on. 23 The life is more than meat, and the body [is more] than raiment. 24 Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls? 25 And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit? 26 If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest? 27 Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 28 If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more [will he clothe] you, O ye of little faith? 29 And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. 30 For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things. 31 But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. 32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. 34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. 35 Let your loins be girded about, and [your] lights burning; 36 And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately. 37 Blessed [are] those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them. 38 And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find [them] so, blessed are those servants. 39 And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through. 40 Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not. 41 Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all? 42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom [his] lord shall make ruler over his household, to give [them their] portion of meat in due season? 43 Blessed [is] that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. 44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath. 45 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken; 46 The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for [him], and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers. 47 And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and prepared not [himself], neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many [stripes]. 48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few [stripes]. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more. 49 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled? 50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! 51 Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: 52 For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. 53 The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. 54 And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is. 55 And when [ye see] the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass. 56 [Ye] hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time? 57 Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right? 58 When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, [as thou art] in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison. 59 I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite.” ~ Luke 12:1-59

I wonder how much unbelief keeps us from receiving what we ask for? God’s Word says if you have faith the grain of a mustard seed we can move a mountain. Lord, I want that mountain moving faith! Heal any unbelief within me in Jesus name! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.” ~ Matthew 17:20

This chapter starts with Jesus teaching us how to pray and my biggest take away from it is that He prays for the Lord’s will to be done. I think often we pray amiss and this is an important reminder to pray in accordance to the will of God. When I read verses 9-10: ask, seek, knock, and it shall be opened, I think about wisdom and the gifts Lord has for us. Those are the things I am seeking with a whole heart at this stage in my life.

One of my favorite verses is verse 13. Parents want the best for their children, how much more does our Heavenly Father want the best for His children? When our will aligns with His will, He delights to give us our hearts desires. This chapter also speaks about light in several verses. Once again, a light is not meant to be hidden (verse 33). Light and darkness can’t dwell together, one drives out the other. When you have Jesus in your heart and your filled with the Holy Spirit, His light naturally radiates out from you. You just glow differently. What kind of light are you putting off? 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. 2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. 3 Give us day by day our daily bread. 4 And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. 5 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? 7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee. 8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth. 9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. 10 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. 11 If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if [he ask] a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? 12 Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? 13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall [your] heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? 14 And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered. 15 But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils. 16 And others, tempting [him], sought of him a sign from heaven. 17 But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house [divided] against a house falleth. 18 If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub. 19 And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast [them] out? therefore shall they be your judges. 20 But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you. 21 When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace: 22 But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils. 23 He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth. 24 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out. 25 And when he cometh, he findeth [it] swept and garnished. 26 Then goeth he, and taketh [to him] seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last [state] of that man is worse than the first. 27 And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed [is] the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked. 28 But he said, Yea rather, blessed [are] they that hear the word of God, and keep it. 29 And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet. 30 For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation. 31 The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon [is] here. 32 The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas [is] here. 33 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth [it] in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light. 34 The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when [thine eye] is evil, thy body also [is] full of darkness. 35 Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness. 36 If thy whole body therefore [be] full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light. 37 And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat. 38 And when the Pharisee saw [it], he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner. 39 And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness. 40 [Ye] fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also? 41 But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you. 42 But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. 43 Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets. 44 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over [them] are not aware [of them]. 45 Then answered one of the lawyers, and said unto him, Master, thus saying thou reproachest us also. 46 And he said, Woe unto you also, [ye] lawyers! for ye lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers. 47 Woe unto you! for ye build the sepulchres of the prophets, and your fathers killed them. 48 Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres. 49 Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and [some] of them they shall slay and persecute: 50 That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation; 51 From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation. 52 Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered. 53 And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge [him] vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things: 54 Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him.” ~ Luke 11:1-54

It doesn’t matter if you have have everything in the world, without Jesus it is all worthless. When you die none of that stuff carries over with you. Do a heart check today of what is important. Having things in order with your heavenly Father needs to be top priority because in the end that is all that will really matter. ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” ~ Matthew 16:26

I love this chapter, it is packed full of some of my favorites. Verses 2-3 mirror where we are today. The harvest is great, but we do not have enough people to bring it in. But oh how the Lord is working and rival is sweeping through in places it never has before, we need to continue to pray for laborers!

Verse 16 says that those who hear you, hear Him and those who despise you despise Him. Have you ever had someone dislike you for no apparent reason? There is a very good chance your spirit is in conflict with theirs. Their spirit doesn’t like the Jesus in you and they may not even realize it! We have all authority, all power over the enemy. The Word says not to rejoice in this or but that your name is written in the book of life! The devil was once an Angel of light who wanted to be greater than God. Don’t glory in the power you’ve been given over the enemy, be thankful the blood of Jesus gave you the authority to build for His Kingdom and rejoice that your name is forever written in heaven!

Finally, one of my favorite stories Mary and Martha. I tend to be Martha rushing to get things done. Not long ago, the Lord told me to be like Mary and sit and spend the day with Him. You mean do nothing?! That’s right, spend the day in His presence. I got more done that day in His presence than a day of rushing around worrying about! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“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.” ~ Luke 10:1-80

I learn the importance of this verse more and more as I press in to my destiny. I am also learning more and more to take up my cross daily and fix my eyes on Jesus. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any [man] will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.” ~ Matthew 16:24-25

I see a lot of fighting on FB over views on the Bible. It’s not up for debate when it comes to me. I will share my beliefs, but I’m not going to debate them. Verse 5 in today’s chapter tells us whosever doesn’t receive you, shake the dust from your feet and keep going for a testimony against them. Don’t damage your own testimony by engaging in a ridiculous angry display. You can win more battles in prayer than arguing with a mind and heart that are closed. Plant the seed and move on.

We also have the miracle of feeding the multitude with five loaves of bread and two fishes in this chapter. Our Savior can take that little bit and make it more than enough! Another one of my favorite passages are verses 23-24. Truly following Jesus requires taking up His cross DAILY. I’m learning the deny self part in this journey to my destiny. In verse 35, I can only imagine the glory present when the voice of God came through the cloud saying “This is my beloved Son: hear him.” Can you imagine?!

I’ll end tonight with verse 56, “For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save [them]. And they went to another village.” Let that sink in for a minute. So many people tearing each other down right now, that’s not what Jesus is about. We need to let His love shine through us. We don’t have to agree and we certainly need to speak out for what is right, but we need to do it in love. We have to do it out of a place of love. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. 2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. 3 And he said unto them, Take nothing for [your] journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece. 4 And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart. 5 And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them. 6 And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where. 7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead; 8 And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again. 9 And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him. 10 And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida. 11 And the people, when they knew [it], followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing. 12 And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place. 13 But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more but five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for all this people. 14 For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company. 15 And they did so, and made them all sit down. 16 Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude. 17 And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets. 18 And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am? 19 They answering said, John the Baptist; but some [say], Elias; and others [say], that one of the old prophets is risen again. 20 He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God. 21 And he straitly charged them, and commanded [them] to tell no man that thing; 22 Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day. 23 And he said to [them] all, If any [man] will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. 24 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. 25 For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away? 26 For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and [in his] Father’s, and of the holy angels. 27 But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God. 28 And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. 29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment [was] white [and] glistering. 30 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: 31 Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem. 32 But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him. 33 And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said. 34 While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud. 35 And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. 36 And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept [it] close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen. 37 And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him. 38 And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son: for he is mine only child. 39 And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him. 40 And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not. 41 And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither. 42 And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare [him]. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father. 43 And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples, 44 Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. 45 But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying. 46 Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest. 47 And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him, 48 And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great. 49 And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us. 50 And Jesus said unto him, Forbid [him] not: for he that is not against us is for us. 51 And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem, 52 And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him. 53 And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem. 54 And when his disciples James and John saw [this], they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did? 55 But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of. 56 For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save [them]. And they went to another village. 57 And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain [man] said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. 58 And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air [have] nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay [his] head. 59 And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. 60 Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God. 61 And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house. 62 And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:1-62

I’ve thought on these verses a lot. Peter loved Jesus so much, but in verse 22 he was not speaking the will of God, these things Jesus spoke of had to come to past. It made me reflect on my own life. How many times have I prayed out of the will of God. I know I’ve been out of His will many times and thankfully He has always guided me back, but once there how many prayers that I prayed asking for something lined up with His will? I’m getting better at seeking Him and His will becomes my will, but so much time wasted. I can truly say I am thankful for a lot of unanswered prayers. Verse 23 reminds me to do a real heart check. I want to always savor the things of God, life is too short to waste it on the things of this world. Time is fleeting. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“22 Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. 23 But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.” ~ Matthew 16:22-23

In Chapter 8 we have the parable of the sower which turns out to be the Word of God. Some hear it and the devil steals it quickly before they can believe and be saved (seed that falls by the wayside). Others receive it with joy, but have no root so they fall away as temptation arises (seed that falls on rock). Then we have those who hear the Word, but the cares, riches, and pleasures of life don’t allow the fruit to mature (seed that falls into the thorns). And finally the Word that brings forth fruit that fell on good ground. They heard the Word and kept it in their heart. Praise the Lord for a ready heart!

When you are a light for God you don’t try to hide it, a light can’t be covered or hid. That light shines as a light to guide others. I love verse 17 as well, what is done in secret always has a way of coming to light. This verse speaks into that. I was thinking on verses 23-25 where the storm comes and Jesus is sleeping peacefully through it. His disciples are fearing for their lives and wake Him. He rebuked the winds and waters and ask where there faith is. I look on the winds and waters of my own life and how many times He has said daughter where is your faith? I am so thankful He is patient with me and I’ve come so much further than where I started!

I am still amazed that the demons knew Jesus name. They recognized His authority. We have people today that still deny Him while demons still know who He is. The woman with the issue of blood, she knew all she had to to was touch the hem of Jesus garment. Such faith. That faith made her whole! So, so, so much in this chapter that I love. Too much for one post. Do you have a favorite? Let me know! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve [were] with him, 2 And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, 3 And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance. 4 And when much people were gathered together, and were come to him out of every city, he spake by a parable: 5 A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. 6 And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture. 7 And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it. 8 And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. 9 And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be? 10 And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand. 11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. 12 Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. 13 They on the rock [are they], which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away. 14 And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of [this] life, and bring no fruit to perfection. 15 But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep [it], and bring forth fruit with patience. 16 No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth [it] under a bed; but setteth [it] on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light. 17 For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither [any thing] hid, that shall not be known and come abroad. 18 Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have. 19 Then came to him [his] mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press. 20 And it was told him [by certain] which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee. 21 And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it. 22 Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth. 23 But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled [with water], and were in jeopardy. 24 And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm. 25 And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him. 26 And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galilee. 27 And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in [any] house, but in the tombs. 28 When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, [thou] Son of God most high? I beseech thee, torment me not. 29 (For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.) 30 And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him. 31 And they besought him that he would not command them to go out into the deep. 32 And there was there an herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they besought him that he would suffer them to enter into them. And he suffered them. 33 Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the lake, and were choked. 34 When they that fed [them] saw what was done, they fled, and went and told [it] in the city and in the country. 35 Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid. 36 They also which saw [it] told them by what means he that was possessed of the devils was healed. 37 Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear: and he went up into the ship, and returned back again. 38 Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying, 39 Return to thine own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him. 40 And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people [gladly] received him: for they were all waiting for him. 41 And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus’ feet, and besought him that he would come into his house: 42 For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him. 43 And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any, 44 Came behind [him], and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched. 45 And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press [thee], and sayest thou, Who touched me? 46 And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me. 47 And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately. 48 And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace. 49 While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue’s [house], saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master. 50 But when Jesus heard [it], he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole. 51 And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden. 52 And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth. 53 And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead. 54 And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise. 55 And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat. 56 And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.” ~ Luke 8:1-56

Read this verse carefully, there is power in it for the children of God who believe. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” ~ Luke 16:19

I admire the faith of the centurion that sent for Jesus to heal his servant and what compassion he had to care for someone under him. Jesus said He had seen no faith greater in Israel. Lord, give me that kind of faith. I am also really taken with verses 33-35, “33 For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil. 34 The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! 35 But wisdom is justified of all her children.” It doesn’t matter what you say or do, when people have determined in their hearts bad against you they are going to believe what they want unless God softens their heart.

One couldn’t end this chapter without speaking about the woman with the alabaster box. Verse 38 tells us she washed Jesus feet with her tears, wiped them with the very hairs from her head as she kissed His feet, and anointed them with the precious ointment. Jesus recognized her sins were many, but also that she love Him much and He forgave her of her sins. This story makes my heart smile. Your sins may be many, but His grace covers them when your heart is right. I don’t know about you, but I am so thankful for that! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum. 2 And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die. 3 And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant. 4 And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this: 5 For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue. 6 Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof: 7 Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed. 8 For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth [it]. 9 When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. 10 And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick. 11 And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people. 12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her. 13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not. 14 And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare [him] stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. 15 And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother. 16 And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people. 17 And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all the region round about. 18 And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things. 19 And John calling [unto him] two of his disciples sent [them] to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? 20 When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? 21 And in that same hour he cured many of [their] infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many [that were] blind he gave sight. 22 Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached. 23 And blessed is [he], whosoever shall not be offended in me. 24 And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind? 25 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings’ courts. 26 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet. 27 This is [he], of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. 28 For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he. 29 And all the people that heard [him], and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John. 30 But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him. 31 And the Lord said, Whereunto then shall I liken the men of this generation? and to what are they like? 32 They are like unto children sitting in the marketplace, and calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned to you, and ye have not wept. 33 For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil. 34 The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! 35 But wisdom is justified of all her children. 36 And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat. 37 And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that [Jesus] sat at meat in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster box of ointment, 38 And stood at his feet behind [him] weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe [them] with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed [them] with the ointment. 39 Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw [it], he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman [this is] that toucheth him: for she is a sinner. 40 And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on. 41 There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty. 42 And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most? 43 Simon answered and said, I suppose that [he], to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged. 44 And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped [them] with the hairs of her head. 45 Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet. 46 My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment. 47 Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, [the same] loveth little. 48 And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven. 49 And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also? 50 And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” ~ Luke 7:1-50

Jesus us our rock and Hell cannot prevail against us! ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” ~ Matthew 16:18

The Pharisee’s were so trenched in legalistic tradition and constantly trying to find fault with Jesus and His disciples that they were blinded to who He really was. Then you had others that knew the very touch of Him would heal them. What an amazing contrast. It’s the condition of the heart in what you are ready to receive. Their hearts were hard, like so many in the world today. That grieves my heart in such an unbelievable way, yet it’s not something I can change. All I can do is plant the seed and pray the Lord softens the soil to receive it to grow at some time in the future.

We are given the Beatitudes in this chapter, I can’t help but notice after these Jesus spends a good bit of time on how to treat those who don’t treat us as well as we treat them. I’ve been seeing a lot of FB post about everyone not having the same heart as you. For months now, I’ve been praying for the Lord to bless those that don’t like me, those that use me, those that come against me. I don’t do it for a blessing in return. I do it because in my relationship with God, I’ve come to learn those people need Him most. I don’t want anyone to feel the fires of hell and I don’t want anyone held accountable for something they have done to me. I want them to have that grace I’ve been given. I want them to find that place with the Lord I’ve found. I truly want His blessings to rain down on them.

Ahhh that fruit. The fruit you produce shows what you are feeding into and the vine or root you are connected to. When you are walking with the Lord, the Holy Spirit will prune you. This is not pleasant but necessary for the production of good fruit. I’m thankful for His pruning in my life. I am so far from perfect, but He keeps working on me and I am grateful. Verse 45, “A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.” It all comes back to the heart once again! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing [them] in [their] hands. 2 And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days? 3 And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was an hungred, and they which were with him; 4 How he went into the house of God, and did take and eat the shewbread, and gave also to them that were with him; which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone? 5 And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath. 6 And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered. 7 And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him. 8 But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth. 9 Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy [it]? 10 And looking round about upon them all, he said unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other. 11 And they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus. 12 And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. 13 And when it was day, he called [unto him] his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles; 14 Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, 15 Matthew and Thomas, James the [son] of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes, 16 And Judas [the brother] of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor. 17 And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judaea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases; 18 And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed. 19 And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed [them] all. 20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed [be ye] poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. 21 Blessed [are ye] that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed [are ye] that weep now: for ye shall laugh. 22 Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you [from their company], and shall reproach [you], and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake. 23 Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward [is] great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets. 24 But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation. 25 Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep. 26 Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets. 27 But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, 28 Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. 29 And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not [to take thy] coat also. 30 Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask [them] not again. 31 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. 32 For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. 33 And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same. 34 And if ye lend [to them] of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again. 35 But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil. 36 Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. 37 Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: 38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. 39 And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? 40 The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master. 41 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye? 42 Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother’s eye. 43 For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. 44 For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. 45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh. 46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? 47 Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: 48 He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock. 49 But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.” ~ Luke 6:1-49

This verse makes my heart sad because I see so much of it in the time in which we are living. People claim the title of Christian, but their actions are far from it. I was one of those people for a long time and I am thankful fir the transforming grace of God. I am also thankful for that same grace when I make mistakes now. The Holy Spirit is so loving to convict and correct so that I don’t continue in my mess. If you aren’t experiencing that correction in life you may need to do a heart check because none of us have arrived to perfection on this side of heaven. You can’t have one hand on the devil and the things of the world and the other raised in praise. That comes from experience and the heart. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“7 [Ye] hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, 8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with [their] lips; but their heart is far from me. 9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching [for] doctrines the commandments of men.” ~ Matthew 15:7-9

Could you imagine fishing all day and catching nothing, Jesus shows and tells you to cast your nets and they become so full they almost break and another ship has to help you with them! And then to hear your calling has changed from a trade on the ocean to fisherman of men! They forsook all they had and followed Him, no questions ask. Lord help me to follow You wherever You lead me, no matter what I have to give up!

I have thought on verse 16 all afternoon. Jesus withdrew Himself from everything and prayed. If Jesus needed to separate Himself and pray, how much more important is it for us to pray?! Definitely something to think about. This chapter also tells an amazing story of friendship and faith of the friends who took a man up on the roof and lowered him down because they could not get him to Jesus any other way. As a result, he was forgiven his sins and healed. Of course, the Pharisees gasp at this miracle that was done on a Sunday and that Jesus would dare to forgive him of his sins. No surprise of their reaction. One final take away of this chapter is the discussion on fasting. Jesus says in verse 35 the days will come will the bridegroom will be taken away and fasting will be necessary in those days. We are living in the very days when fasting is necessary. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing [their] nets. 3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship. 4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. 5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. 6 And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake. 7 And they beckoned unto [their] partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink. 8 When Simon Peter saw [it], he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. 9 For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken: 10 And so [was] also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men. 11 And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him. 12 And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on [his] face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 13 And he put forth [his] hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him. 14 And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. 15 But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities. 16 And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed. 17 And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was [present] to heal them. 18 And, behold, men brought in a bed a man which was taken with a palsy: and they sought [means] to bring him in, and to lay [him] before him. 19 And when they could not find by what [way] they might bring him in because of the multitude, they went upon the housetop, and let him down through the tiling with [his] couch into the midst before Jesus. 20 And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee. 21 And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone? 22 But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts? 23 Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk? 24 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house. 25 And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereon he lay, and departed to his own house, glorifying God. 26 And they were all amazed, and they glorified God, and were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to day. 27 And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me. 28 And he left all, rose up, and followed him. 29 And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them. 30 But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners? 31 And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. 32 I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. 33 And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise [the disciples] of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink? 34 And he said unto them, Can ye make the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? 35 But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days. 36 And he spake also a parable unto them; No man putteth a piece of a new garment upon an old; if otherwise, then both the new maketh a rent, and the piece that was [taken] out of the new agreeth not with the old. 37 And no man putteth new wine into old bottles; else the new wine will burst the bottles, and be spilled, and the bottles shall perish. 38 But new wine must be put into new bottles; and both are preserved. 39 No man also having drunk old [wine] straightway desireth new: for he saith, The old is better.” ~ Luke 5:1-39

So much peace in today’s verses. There is so much chaos and uncertainty in this world. Sickness and instability is all around us, but if you have Jesus you can have peace through it all. He offers everlasting life regardless of what this world brings. He is the bread of life that brings peace to our souls. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life. 48 I am that bread of life.” ~ John 6:47-48

The first thing I noticed about this chapter is that the Holy Spirit called Jesus apart into the wilderness where He fasted. How much more important is it for us to pull ourselves away from the business of the world and also to fast during certain seasons? The second thing I noticed was when the devil tried to tempt Jesus, He responded with the Word. That is sound advice for when he is pounding us with attacks and it shows the importance of knowing the Word. I also noticed in verse 13 it says when the devil had ended the temptations, “he departed from him for a season.” This tells me he was going to come back. It’s the same with us. The devil is relentless in his pursuit to hinder the Kingdom of God and he is willing to do anything he can to stop God’s plan for our life. It’s so important to stay prayed up, read up, and renew our mind daily.

Jesus is telling the people in the synagogue He is fulfilling the scripture and their reaction is not one of joy, but anger. I am taken by what He says he verse 24, “Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.” Even the demons Jesus was casting out knew who He was and the authority He carried. How could everyone else not see it?! We are living in a time today when people are becoming just as blind to the things of God. It is a sign of the times we live in. So much in this chapter to glean from! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2 Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered. 3 And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread. 4 And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. 5 And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. 6 And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. 7 If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine. 8 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. 9 And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down from hence: 10 For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee: 11 And in [their] hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. 12 And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. 13 And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season. 14 And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about. 15 And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all. 16 And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read. 17 And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written, 18 The Spirit of the Lord [is] upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, 19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord. 20 And he closed the book, and he gave [it] again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him. 21 And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears. 22 And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph’s son? 23 And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country. 24 And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country. 25 But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elias, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout all the land; 26 But unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta, [a city] of Sidon, unto a woman [that was] a widow. 27 And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian. 28 And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath, 29 And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong. 30 But he passing through the midst of them went his way, 31 And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days. 32 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power. 33 And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice, 34 Saying, Let [us] alone; what have we to do with thee, [thou] Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God. 35 And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not. 36 And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word [is] this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out. 37 And the fame of him went out into every place of the country round about. 38 And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon’s house. And Simon’s wife’s mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her. 39 And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them. 40 Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them. 41 And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking [them] suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ. 42 And when it was day, he departed and went into a desert place: and the people sought him, and came unto him, and stayed him, that he should not depart from them. 43 And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent. 44 And he preached in the synagogues of Galilee.” Luke 4:1-44

You can never hunger or thirst again, His name is Jesus and it is a promise He spoke Himself. If you don’t know Him personally today is the perfect day to call on His name! He loves you so much He died on the cross for your sins, but He will not force you to take this free gift. You have free will. You have to call on His name and ask Him to forgive you for your sins and invite Him into your heart. It is the best decision I ever made. What are you waiting for? 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

I listen to a song that says, “Prepare the way, prepare the way of the Lord.“ It brings back me to verses 4-6 every time I listen to it. Jesus is coming back again. It’s so important to tell as many people as we can now, to share the news of His love and salvation because the devil is so set on taking as many to hell as he can. Verse 9 tells us every tree which doesn’t produce good (Godly) fruit is cut down and cast into the fire. Salvation matters. It’s a heart thing. It the time to get right with God, time is fleeting. Prepare ye the way.

Who has been baptized with the Holy Ghost the John speaks of in verse 16? If you have not, pray for it. It is something every believer can have and should pray for. I don’t know how I got through a day without it! It makes a difference in spiritual warfare!

Can you imagine the serene beauty in verses 21-22 and the amazing peace as God spoke to His son and the dove descended on Him? Oh my heart! Another great chapter. Was there something that stood out to you? Let me know. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene, 2 Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. 3 And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins; 4 As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. 5 Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways [shall be] made smooth; 6 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God. 7 Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to [our] father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. 9 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 10 And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then? 11 He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise. 12 Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do? 13 And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you. 14 And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse [any] falsely; and be content with your wages. 15 And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not; 16 John answered, saying unto [them] all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: 17 Whose fan [is] in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable. 18 And many other things in his exhortation preached he unto the people. 19 But Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother Philip’s wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done, 20 Added yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison. 21 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, 22 And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. 23 And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed ) the son of Joseph, which was [the son] of Heli, 24 Which was [the son] of Matthat, which was [the son] of Levi, which was [the son] of Melchi, which was [the son] of Janna, which was [the son] of Joseph, 25 Which was [the son] of Mattathias, which was [the son] of Amos, which was [the son] of Naum, which was [the son] of Esli, which was [the son] of Nagge, 26 Which was [the son] of Maath, which was [the son] of Mattathias, which was [the son] of Semei, which was [the son] of Joseph, which was [the son] of Juda, 27 Which was [the son] of Joanna, which was [the son] of Rhesa, which was [the son] of Zorobabel, which was [the son] of Salathiel, which was [the son] of Neri, 28 Which was [the son] of Melchi, which was [the son] of Addi, which was [the son] of Cosam, which was [the son] of Elmodam, which was [the son] of Er, 29 Which was [the son] of Jose, which was [the son] of Eliezer, which was [the son] of Jorim, which was [the son] of Matthat, which was [the son] of Levi, 30 Which was [the son] of Simeon, which was [the son] of Juda, which was [the son] of Joseph, which was [the son] of Jonan, which was [the son] of Eliakim, 31 Which was [the son] of Melea, which was [the son] of Menan, which was [the son] of Mattatha, which was [the son] of Nathan, which was [the son] of David, 32 Which was [the son] of Jesse, which was [the son] of Obed, which was [the son] of Booz, which was [the son] of Salmon, which was [the son] of Naasson, 33 Which was [the son] of Aminadab, which was [the son] of Aram, which was [the son] of Esrom, which was [the son] of Phares, which was [the son] of Juda, 34 Which was [the son] of Jacob, which was [the son] of Isaac, which was [the son] of Abraham, which was [the son] of Thara, which was [the son] of Nachor, 35 Which was [the son] of Saruch, which was [the son] of Ragau, which was [the son] of Phalec, which was [the son] of Heber, which was [the son] of Sala, 36 Which was [the son] of Cainan, which was [the son] of Arphaxad, which was [the son] of Sem, which was [the son] of Noe, which was [the son] of Lamech, 37 Which was [the son] of Mathusala, which was [the son] of Enoch, which was [the son] of Jared, which was [the son] of Maleleel, which was [the son] of Cainan, 38 Which was [the son] of Enos, which was [the son] of Seth, which was [the son] of Adam, which was [the son] of God.” ~ Luke 3:1-38

A verse to ponder. Jesus provides a meat that will never perish. His blood is a blood that cleanses from all sin, sustains, purifies, it does it all! That is something to chew on today! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.” ~ John 6:27

In today’s chapter we have the glorious birth of our savior, but it’s actually very humble. He’s born in a manger, there wasn’t even room for Him in the inn. We then have another visit from angels! One of my favorite verses in this chapter is verse 19, “But Mary kept all these things, and pondered [them] in her heart.” I just love that. She has so much going on, she has just giving birth to the world’s savior and she kept these things and pondered them in her heart. Sometimes I speak too fast. I tend to reflect after I’ve spoken. I need to be more like Mary and keep some things back as I take them to the Lord, pondering them in my heart and before Him. Moving on them at His prompting (not my own).

I love in verse 32 when Simeon says, “A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.” He is our light y’all! He pulls us out of the darkness!!! And I can’t help but smile when I read verse 49, “And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?” Poppa, that is where I want to be right now at this point in my life, all about your business. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 ([And] this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12 And this [shall be] a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. 15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. 16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. 17 And when they had seen [it], they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. 18 And all they that heard [it] wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered [them] in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. 21 And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb. 22 And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present [him] to the Lord; 23 (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) 24 And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons. 25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name [was] Simeon; and the same man [was] just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. 26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, 28 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, 29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: 30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, 31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; 32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. 33 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. 34 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this [child] is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; 35 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. 36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; 37 And she [was] a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served [God] with fastings and prayers night and day. 38 And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. 39 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. 40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. 41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. 43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not [of it]. 44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among [their] kinsfolk and acquaintance. 45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. 46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business? 50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. 51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.” ~ Luke 2:1-52

Peter had ask Jesus to call him out onto the water if it was Him. He walks on the water briefly, but fear takes hold when the winds pick up and He cries out to Jesus who saves him and says, “O thou of little faith where didn’t thou doubt?” Peter’s faith was shaken. Has your faith ever been shaken? The longer Peter followed Jesus, the closer He grew to Him, the more He gleaned from Him, the more solid His faith became. I thought on that also. There is a lot to be learned from Peter. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. 31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth [his] hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?” ~ Matthew 14:30-31

There is so much going on in chapter one y’all! I find it amazing that we have the Angel Gabriel visiting people here on earth not once but twice! I think that is something definitely worth taking note of. Zacharias had been praying for a child, but his unbelief shows us two things. One, there was a consequence for not believing. He was not able to speak until the baby was born. Two, these angels have been given some measure of power to do things here on earth. Gabriel had the power to keep Zacharias from speaking for a prolonged period of time. Since Jesus died, we now have angels working on our behalf in this realm against the powers of darkness.

My next huge take away is the sheer faith Mary had. The Angel appears and tells her she is highly favored and not to fear. He explains how our Savior will be born to her (who is still a virgin) and she says, “Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it unto me according to thy word…” This is huge, life changing news and she excepts it according to the word of the Angel. That is the kind of faith I want!

It doesn’t escape me that we have two miracles in this chapter. We have Zacharias and Elisabeth conceiving in their old age and then we have Mary learning she will carry our King! The chapter closes with John the Baptist being born and his father Zacharias being filled with the Holy Ghost and prophesying. This chapter had so much to chew on, it was just hard to pick just one thing to talk about. Was there something (or things) that pulled at your heart? Let me know! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Last year I learned an interesting fact. The Book of Luke has 24 chapters and in those 24 chapters it accounts for the birth, ministry, sacrifice on the cross, and resurrection of Jesus. Isn’t that amazing? If we take a chapter each day from the first day of December through Christmas Eve, we will wake on Christmas having read the entire account of our Savior’s life. I would like to invite you to take this journey with me again this December. Feel free to share what thoughts you have about each chapter as we read through the month. I am once again amazed that 33 years of Jesus life could be condensed into 24 chapters. I am so excited to continue this December tradition with all of you! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Peter said if it’s You Lord, call me onto the water with you. So Jesus called him out and he walked on the water with Jesus. He was actually walking to Jesus on the water. Could you imagine that moment in time? 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. 29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.” ~ Matthew 14:28-29

I love to just sit and watch it rain or walk in the pouring snow. There is something about the rain that calms my spirit and the snowfalls that breathes fresh life into it. It’s the connection to God while I am engaging in these peaceful activities that makes them so special. I am thankful for His calming rains and rejuvenating snowfalls and those intimate talks we have during those serene moments. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The disciples were troubled when they saw Jesus walking on the water, but then Jesus called out to them, “Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.” Is there something you are afraid of today? Child of God, you aren’t walking in those waters alone. You have nothing to fear when the one that created those waters walks in them with you. If your not a child of God, it’s so easy to except Jesus into your heart and you too can allow Him to navigate those troubled waters with you! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. 27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.” ~ Matthew 24:26-27

As I look over my life, I can see God’s hand and unmerited favor over it. It’s something completely unexplainable and something I do not deserve. I am blessed and humbled to have God’s favor rest over me and forever thankful. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Not only did Jesus feed about five thousand men, they took up twelve full baskets afterwards. This from five loaves of bread and two fish. Look at God. Whatever you may going through today, take your eyes off of the situation and put your focus on God. Your provision, your breakthrough, whatever it is you are seeking… it is going to come from Him! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“43 And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes. 44 And they that did eat of the loaves were about five thousand men.” ~ Mark 6:43-44

My mom took a bad fall today. I was clear around by the car when I heard her yell, “I’m going to fall.” My neighbor had a friend over all the way on the other side of his yard. We both heard her head hit when she fell and came running, he called 911 and I called my brother asking if he was home and urging him to come quick that mom had fallen and hit her head hard. He got there before the ambulance and the EMT’s arrived shortly after. When they sat her up, her head did not even appear to have a knot on it. What?! They checked her vitals, her eye movement, everything was good. She said she really felt the Lord had touched her head and healed it and was continuing to heal it. As the evening has progressed, her knee and wrist are becoming sore. She is on the couch reading right now as I right this, she is sleeping in there tonight so that I can keep an eye on her. I am so thankful that God watched over her and that He protects and heals us. I heard her head hit when she fell and it was loud. I am in awe at how God stands in watch over us. Thank You Poppa! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Jesus took 5 loves and two fishes and fed the multitude and verse 42 says, “And they did all eat, and were filled.” I don’t know what your situation looks like, but I know Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever and what He did for one He will do for you. If you have a need, take it to Him, praying in faith, and He will meet that need. It may not be met in the way you want it, but He will provide according to His will and always for what is best for His children. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“41 And when he had taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave [them] to his disciples to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them all. 42 And they did all eat, and were filled.” ~ Mark 6:41-42

Jesus didn’t want to send the people away with our food. The disciples, who had seen so many miracles, said should we go but two hundred pennyworth of bread. Oh, they were about to see He was bigger than that… 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“37 He answered and said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say unto him, Shall we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread, and give them to eat? 38 He saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they knew, they say, Five, and two fishes.” ~ Mark 6:37-38

Me and God have had some long conversations about this heart of mine. It cares too much, it breaks so easily, and it was made just exactly as it was supposed to be. God has told me so many times that I have His heart and that is why it feels every little detail. I am thankful to have my Father’s heart. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Thanksgiving is a day you normally spend with your families. There was a lot of debate this year as to what was safe and what wasn’t during these new COVID times. We had made plans for a family gathering and were set on what we were going to bring, but my mom has had bronchitis for awhile and the cough with it is horrid. Then I came down with a low grade fever and nausea. I’ve tested negative for COVID with the rapid test (regular test pending) so no family gathering for us. So as I cooked today, I was thankful I had food for us to cook. I was thankful we could be together and not in a hospital alone somewhere. I was thankful the rest of my family could still meet for Thanksgiving. The more I thought about it, the more my heart just overflowed with gratitude. I am so thankful to God for His provision in too many ways to list. Today, for day 26, I could not pick just one thing. My heart is just thankful, period. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

This verse just really touched my heart this morning. I was thinking I should post a “thankful” verse for Thanksgiving, but as I read this verse it just continued to speak to my heart. This verse says Jesus was moved “with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd…” He was moved toward compassion toward them. We are living in a time where we need more of that. He began to teach them, He didn’t condemn them for the place they were in. He began to teach them. I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty thankful for that in my life. I am so thankful He poured out His compassion over me and I’m so thankful He continues to teach me daily! I am so far from perfect, but I’m teachable. I’m moldable. He is my potter and I’m the clay being molded into the woman of God He wants me to be. This verse suddenly became a verse all about Thanksgiving to me. We are no longer sheep without a shepherd. He is our Shepherd, if only you allow Him to lead you! Happy Thanksgiving y’all. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.” ~ Mark 6:34

My Father knows what I need before I even realize I have the need and He makes sure I have the provision to meet it. That is the kind of awesome God we serve. I am thankful that my needs are met and I don’t have to stress about how I’m going to meet them. I praise the Lord that He loves us so much He takes care of us down to the smallest of detail! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

It always breaks my heart when someone doesn’t believe in the Lord or receive His word, but we aren’t supposed to argue with them. You have planted a seed. If you argue it, you risk planting resentment in that soil too. God may send someone else along at a different time when their heart is at a different place to receive the word you planted to water it and life will spring forth. Shake the dust from your feet and keep going knowing it is in God’s hands. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“{10} And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place. {11} And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.” ~ Mark 6:10-11

Have you ever met anyone who knows everything? It doesn’t matter what it is, they know the answer. They know absolutely everything there is to know about everything. Yeah, I’m not her. I am constantly learning, because of that I’m growing, I’m not stagnant. I’m okay with not knowing it all. In fact, I’m thankful that I’m teachable. Lord mold me to be more like you daily and never allow me to reach a place where I think I know it all. I never want to be that kind of person. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

These verses sure speak of the days we are living in right now. I want to be want of those labourers for the Lord that this verse speaks of for such a time as this. Many more are needed to answer the call. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“{37} Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly [is] plenteous, but the labourers [are] few; {38} Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.” ~ Matthew 9:37-38

I am amazed as I look back over my life at God’s hand over it. He never ever let me go. Now He has me firmly in His grip and I’m so thankful for the direction He gives me. So many times He could have let me loose, but His grace and mercy kept me. He had a plan for His daughter and I’m thankful to have His hand over my life and now guiding me every step of the way! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Praise the Lord for His healing touch. His blood allows that same healing today. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“{30} And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes? {31} And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me? {32} And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing. {33} But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth. {34} And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.” ~ Mark 5:30-34

I love to walk outside and watch the bees on the flowers or sit inside and watch the birds on my feeder. God speaks to me so many times through His precious creation as I sit and watch them in their environment. I am thankful for His creation and these moments with Him. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I sat and thought on these verses for awhile this morning. There was a great storm. Jesus was sleeping through it. The disciples had the Master on the boat, sleeping peacefully. This storm was raging around them and verse 38 says they woke Him and not only woke up, but woke Him saying, “Master, carest thou not that we perish?” We see from today’s verses His response, He rebuked the wind and calmed the seas and ask why they were fearful and where their faith was. Jesus is in our boat. We carry Him everywhere we go, but how many times have we ask where are You Lord? The storms are overtaking me and I can’t see You Lord… Just like with the disciples, He is right there. I’m finding in this season He is teaching me to say peace be still in the storm and then to retreat within Him. Sometimes, I am the one who needs to be still and just lean into Him. Sometimes the rains still pour around me and just lull me to sleep while I know my Father is working on my behalf. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“{39} And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. {40} And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?” ~ Mark 4:39-40

A little late for day 21, but I am so thankful for nature. God has blessed us with beautiful mountains and oceans. There are rivers and lakes. Vast woods and plains. Not to mention the breath taking sunsets and sunrises that He paints for us. So many times He speaks to me through those clouds I’m watching or those flowers I see blowing in the wind. It is just awesome how He can speak to us through His creation like that and I’m thankful that I can hear His voice in that way. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Today we have the Word that fell on good ground. Verse 20 tells us they heard the Word, they received it, and it brought forth fruit. Lord, let Your Word bring forth fruit in the lives of your children as we do Your Kingdom work. In Jesus name, Amen. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred.” ~ Mark 4:8

God loves to speak to His children. He communicates with us in so many ways, we just have to learn to listen for His voice and to watch for it. I am so thankful that I am learning to quiet myself and hear and see Him when He’s speaking to me. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

We find here those who hear the Word, but verse 19 tells us, they go on to allow the cares of the world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the lust of other things to choke the Word and it becomes unfruitful. They heard it, but they didn’t tend to it and it never became fruitful. So much to learn about the Word that is sown! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up, and choked it, and it yielded no fruit.” ~ Mark 4:7

A lot of tears this evening. I felt overwhelmed, under appreciated. I got back from physical therapy and cried until I fell asleep. I woke and read a comment from a precious sister in Christ and it was exactly what my spirit needed to hear. Those times when the Lord isolated me were the times I grew closer to Him. When the night felt darkest, He had some light He wanted to drop into my spirit through it. If I just pressed into Him harder, He had something more for me. Looking back, I’m thankful for those isolation seasons because I grew so much closer to my Poppa through them. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Now we have the Word falling onto stony ground. Verses 16-17 go on to tell us these people received the Word with gladness immediately after hearing it, but it has no root in themselves. Therefore it endures for a time, but when affliction or persecution arises for the Word’s sake they are offended. That Word never took root in their heart where it could grow and blossom. It was there in appearance only and easily taken way. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth:” ~ Mark 4:5

I have been through so many seasons throughout my life. Some were happy, some were sad. I had many overflowing with blessings, while others had some serious droughts. I would not take back a single season. God has used every season to make me who I am. So many testimony building experiences are within those seasons and I am thankful for every single one. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Jesus goes on to tell us that this parable is the Word and verse 15 tells when the Word falls by the way side where it is sown, the Word is heard, but the devil comes immediately and takes away the Word that is sown in the heart. I find that so sad. It was sown into the heart and immediately stolen by the enemy. He is ever watching to destroy what is planted making it so important to guard your heart and mind from his attacks! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“{3} Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow: {4} And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up.” ~ Mark 4:3-4

When the Lord brought me to Mountain Life a few years ago I had been completely abandoned and was all alone. I had no idea what I was going to do and I had almost an entire year left on my lease before I could go home. Hundreds of miles from anyone who knew me or cared, God placed me in this little mountain church that forever became my family. They took me in and loved me and oh how I grew. I was baptized with the Holy Ghost there and received my prayer language. I will forever be thankful for that little church and the love I received there. Pastor Manny, Pastor Cheryl, Momma Ann, and big sis Sheryl will forever be engraved on my heart and that’s just a few. There are so many more that have touched my heart forever! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Words matter, even those ones you mutter. Don’t think so? This morning’s passage says we will give an account for EVERY IDLE WORD that we speak. Knowing that, we should choose what we say wisely. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“{36} But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. {37} For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.” ~ Matthew 12:36-37

Goodness, I can remember being in NY working a horrible job with split shifts that was dangerous catching the bus to get home. The Lord had a Christian man reach out to me in a Chinese restaurant and offer me a job because I was obedient to Him and had pulled out His Word and started to read when He had prompted me to. It was a 9-5 job making more money, with the weekends off! I have been at that same job in FL, LA, CO, and now back in WV. I have held so many different positions and titles and seen so many changes. God has taught me so much over 15 years, all from an encounter in a Chinese restaurant. Look at God. I am so thankful for every single opportunity I have been given there and for every bit of knowledge I have gained over the years. I am thankful to work in safety during these COVID times and I am grateful to work in a field that helps others and for a company that does so much for so many! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

That heart! Verse 34 says, “for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.” What is your “heart” saying? Is it aligned with the Word of God? Right now, with emotions so heightened, it is something we all need to pray a little more about. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“{34} O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. {35} A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.” ~ Matthew 12:34-35

When the Lord first moved me to start a blog on FB about 8 years ago I was scared to death. What if no one reads it Lord?! I have no idea what I’m doing, but He told me to trust Him. With an obedient heart, I stepped out in faith and started out on an unknown journey that has been so rewarding. I am thankful to each and everyone of you that reads the words that God inspires me to write and to those who subscribe to my ramblings when I’ve had a difficult day. Those raw emotions are how the Lord uses me the most. I’m thankful and humbled to have you with me on this journey. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I studied in these verses for a long time today. A kingdom divided against itself cannot stand nor a house divided against itself can stand. I could not help but think about a country divided against itself, something has to give. Prayers for our country and the evil that is fighting for control in the spiritual battle in the unseen. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“{23} And he called them [unto him], and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan? {24} And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. {25} And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand. {26} And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end. ~ Mark 3:23-26

God has angels watching over us. It’s an awesome blessing when He allows you to see them and it’s a huge comfort to know they are there. My momma has prayed the angels around me as long as I can remember. Pastor Cheryl gave me a precious bracelet several years ago with angels on it that are a constant reminder that I’m never alone. I am thankful for the angels that surround us and war against the evil on our behalf. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Oh how thankful I am that our Jesus’ yoke is easy and His burden is light. I sure needed to find rest in Him and today He called me to do just that. What a loving Father we have. I am so thankful for Him. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“{28} Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. {29} Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. {30} For my yoke [is] easy, and my burden is light.” ~ Matthew 11:28-30

I am a little late on day 13. When I moved back from Colorado this precious lady made it a point to come drag me out of the house on the mountain to go out for Mexican. It has become a regular routine that I cherish (COVID has made it much too long). She has an absolute heart of gold and would drive from Charleston to Jackson Cty in a heartbeat if I needed her. I am thankful to have her in my circle of friends. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

It’s all about the fruit, but it is very important to spend time examining our own fruit. I am finding the renewing of my mind is essential in the growth of healthy fruit! The devil tries so hard to corrupt our fruit and it takes that daily renewing from the Lord to keep it from becoming vile, bitter, and corrupt. I’m not at all perfect, so far from it; but God is doing a good work within me! I am His daily work in progress. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“{17} Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. {18} A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither [can] a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.” ~ Matthew 7:17-18

Today was a really long day. Just about anything that could go wrong did. I was completely disheartened when out of nowhere I received a message from my cousin offering to bring puppy pads by for my sick baby! Oh my heart! You just don’t even know how that lifted my weary soul. I was in absolute tears at that point in evening and that refreshed my spirit. April is finally resting comfortably and I am so very thankful for my precious cousin Amanda and her amazing heart. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Test what you hear by the Word of God and watch what fruit those who are speaking bear. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“{15} Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. {16} Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?” ~ Matthew 7:15-16

Freedom is never free and I am so thankful for our Veterans. They risk their lives and give up time with their families to defend our country. So many our freedoms for granted. Veterans and their families sacrifice so much for our country and I am thankful for all that they do. I am especially proud of my dad and little brother who served our country. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

These verses really touched my heart this morning. “for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat…” The path to hell is wide. “Because straight is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” In contrast, the path to heaven is narrow and there are few that find it. God’s Word tells us many will be deceived in the end days and we are living in those very times. My heart grieves for those lost. It’s time for God’s people to rise up and stand on His Word and stand for what is right more than ever. We need to pray for devil’s deceptions to be revealed and blinders to fall away, for as many to be saved as possible. But we need to do it out of love, not from anger. Allow the Holy Spirit to lead your conversations in this season. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“{13} Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide [is] the gate, and broad [is] the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: {14} Because strait [is] the gate, and narrow [is] the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” ~ Matthew 7:13-14

Everyone needs someone they can trust when their world is falling apart, someone they can turn to when life has knocked them down and who will rejoice with them when things have turned around. The Lord has blessed me with a best friend who has stick with me through some pretty low times in my life. She never abandoned me and never tired of my tears or whining. She’s sent me care packages when my heart needed it most and believed in me when I’d I didn’t believe in myself. I am so thankful for my BFF, Cheryl. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Outwardly appearances can be deceiving. You never know what a person is dealing with and you never know at what level the Lord is working on their heart. Just be kind. You can disagree with the world and still walk in love. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be bold in the Word of God. However, there is so much hate right now and you should do it out of a place of love. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1} Judge not, that ye be not judged. {2} For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.” ~ Matthew 7:1-2

These three young men just make my heart smile. I could not be more proud to be their Aunt. Their hearts are huge and God has blessed me to a part of their lives. I am so thankful to be their Aunt Chelle! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.” That’s really the key isn’t it, seeking God first? Our lives get so busy I think He often gets pushed to the back when that’s when we need to push Him to the front the most. Keeping us too busy for God is one of the devils biggest tactics. “Seek ye first the kingdom of God…” Set aside some time each day for your Father to seek Him and His will for your life and your family and watch the atmosphere start to shift around you! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“{31} Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? {32} (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. {33} But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” ~ Matthew 6:31-33

The Lord has blessed me with three beautiful nieces. The absolutely fill my heart with love. I couldn’t have daughters, but he gave me these three to spoil and I am so thankful to be their Aunt.

I had to smile as I read this morning’s verses. I had just finished praying for a larger place to live, this little apartment is just too small and I need office space, I need this and that… o ye of little faith. My Father already knows I have need of these things even before I ask. If the lilies toil not, why do I worry so? Thank you Poppa for a timely reminder for your daughter. Perhaps someone else needed it too. God knows what you need and while He likes for us to bring our needs before Him, He never wants us to worry. Worry are seeds of doubt and they need to be rooted out. Replace them with seeds of faith that you water daily! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“{28} And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: {29} And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. {30} Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, [shall he] not much more [clothe] you, O ye of little faith?” ~ Matthew 6:28-30

I never had sisters growing up, but always wanted them. Now the Lord has blessed me with two awesome ones. Pammy came to my rescue when I needed out of a really toxic situation fast and was there to load my stuff up and help me get away. Sarah has been equally helpful (and cuts my hair beautifully). Both listen to my silly tears without judgement. I am so thankful God gave me the sisters I always wanted! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

We serve a God that is completely able to supply every single one of our needs. We worry so when we serve a God that created heavens and earth, there is nothing too great or small that He cannot supply for His children, all we have to do is ask. These verses remind us He supplies for the fowls of the air and are you not much better than they? Child of God, don’t you realize you were created in your Father’s image? The devil is a liar, do not believe his lies that your needs won’t be met. Start claiming that you have more than enough. Walk in God’s promises to you and trust Him when He says He will supply ALL of your needs! He will do it, it’s in His Word. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“{25} Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? {26} 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 6:25-26

No matter where life takes me or what I go through, I can count on my brothers to be there when I need them. They may tease me and give me a hard time, but they always have my back. I am thankful to be their big sister! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Another verse I have been thinking on. There are things in this world you just have to let go for God. You can’t hold onto the world and the things of it and the the things that serve the purposes of it and try to hold onto Him at the same time. That hit close to home as I did an inventory and began letting some people and things go. It doesn’t mean you love them any less or stop praying. Anything that causes separation or pulls my time away from God has to go. Kingdom minded and destiny focused from here on out and those who love me and with a heart for God get this! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.” ~ Matthew 6:24

I can’t even tell you how much this little dog has blessed my life. God knew just how much I needed her and He matched her to me so perfectly. She sits on my lap and sits up to watch to tv with me. She listens intently when I talk to her, studying my face. When I’m crying, she snuggles up next to me and doesn’t leave my side. She’s been through so much with me and I am so thankful to be her momma! 💛 ~ Chelle, -#f8ithgal

As I read this, I thought of all the darkness in the world. We are called to be a light in the middle of that darkness. I was reading things that troubled me last night. If we speak the truth and it is not excepted we are to dust our feet and go on. That is not being dark or being part of the darkness, it is speaking the truth. However, if you speak from a place of malice and hate that is not of God and you need to check your heart because that is not of God and the enemy may be using you to twist what God wants people to hear. It’s a matter of the heart and you should not spewing hate but spreading love. Yes, you should stand solid on the truth, but out of a place of love. Jesus died for us all not a few, we are not called to preach the gospel and truth to just a few. Who knows who’s heart He can change when it’s done out of a place of love. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

{22} The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. {23} But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great [is] that darkness!” ~ Matthew 6:22-23

I have gotten myself into some situations over the years! I have been in relationships I didn’t think I would make it out of and I’ve started over more times than I’d like to count. One thing was a constant no matter where I was in life, I had a momma praying me through! Those prayers make all the difference when you are hundreds of miles from home all alone with tears streaming down your cheeks and no idea what your going to do. God knew and He was working it all out for His glory and the path He had for my life, but it was a mother’s prayers that kept me going through so many difficult nights. I am so thankful to have a praying momma! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The things of this earth of pass away. We will pass away and we can’t take our earthly possessions with us when we go. It is so important to do a heart check of the things that really matter, where we are storing our treasures, and what those treasures are. We never know when the time when come when our last breath will be drawn. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“{19} Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: {20} But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: {21} For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” ~ Matthew 6:19-21

I do not know how I made it before I was filled with the Holy Ghost. He intercedes for me when my heart doesn’t have the Words. The Holy Ghost provides discernment and wisdom that no one else can. I am so thankful to be filled with the Holy Ghost and blessed with a prayer language He has given to me. Now that I have it, I couldn’t make it through a day without it! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Jesus Himself taught us how to pray. I am so thankful for those prayers in my life that weren’t answered. When I look back I can see God’s hand of protection over me. I wasn’t praying in His will, but out of my fleshly desires. Read that one again. It can be a bitter pill to swallow, but the heart can be deceiving. Test it with God’s Word and pray for confirmation. Pray earnestly for God’s will to be done on earth as it is in heaven and the trust Him that it will come to pass, even if it breaks your heart. He knows what is best for His children and His Kingdom. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.” ~ Matthew 6:10

I am so thankful for the Word of God. It is a sword, the weapon every man and woman of God need in their arsenal. It contains what we need to renew our mind and it gives us the wisdom for any of the issues we face in life. It contains the road map we need for this journey we are in. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Jesus hung on the cross for everyone. Even as they spit on Him and called Him names, He gave His life offering Himself as a forgiveness for our sins before we were ever even born and had committed them. But He knew we would, and He provided forgiveness and a pathway to heaven. We are to exercise that same love and forgiveness. You might say, “but they don’t deserve it” or “they purposely used and hurt me.” Read today’s, verse again, “…. Love your enemies… pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.” Our Father is pretty clear in this verse. You don’t have to continue walking in daily fellowship with them, but you do have to have forgiveness in your hearts for them. That unforgiveness grows in yours and causes distance between you and your Father. It’s so much better to forgive and walk away in peace, your Father can help you with doing that! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;” ~ Matthew 5:44

I am thankful for the blood of Jesus! It is His blood that forgives me for my sins. I fail Him daily and His blood still covers me. I am so unworthy, yet He still gave His life for mine! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

November is a good month to reflect on what we are thankful for so each evening I will share something that I am thankful for and encourage you to do the same! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithfal

“I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.” ~ Psalm 9:1

I see so much anger over silliness right now. People deleting and blocking over a difference of opinion. Malice growing in hearts over things where the Lord is calling for forgiveness and prayer. It is okay to think differently, it is not okay to allow hate to grow in your hearts from it on either side. I urge you to pray and make it right. I’m not encouraging you to change your views, but your hearts toward one another. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.” ~ Matthew 5:22

The world is dark. All you have to do is turn on the news or take a run through social media and you will see darkness everywhere. We are called to be a light in that dark world that can’t be hid. As such, the devil will try to whisper in your ears that your light isn’t worthy to be seen and it needs to be hid. He is a liar. We serve a merciful God of restoration and that is exactly why your light needs to shine forth. Others need to know of that same grace and mercy. The world needs to see the Lord’s light through you and just what He’s done for you. Let it shine through the darkness today. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“{14} Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. {15} Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. {16} Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” ~ Matthew 5:14-16

I love this verse. I was thinking on it and praying over it for this blog this morning. That “salt” makes us different as children of God. A couple of times over the last couple of years people close to me have expected me to conform to their image of who they thought I should be, but it wasn’t who God created me to be. Conforming to their level caused my salt to lose its savor. The Holy Spirit was vexed and I could not propel forth for His plan over my life until I was the “me” He created me to be. I had to renew my mind and have to continue to do so daily. The devil continues to try to steal the salt from my table. The attacks from the enemy are real. I’m thankful for a God of grace and mercy that restores what he has stolen and allows us to salt the earth once more. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.” ~ Matthew 5:13

I feel a heaviness weighing on my heart tonight for so many who feel they are alone. God is there with you. He longs to meet you at your brokenness, He wants to fill your emptiness, but you have to let Him in. My friend our God has not only numbered every star in the sky, but calls them by name. How much more does He care for you, who He made out of His image? Our great Father who made us knows you better than anyone else ever could and He knows what you need more than you even know yourself. He’s asking you to trust Him and call on His name. He will heal your broken heart and bind the wound that causes the pain to spill forth. That loneliness you feel can only be filled by Him. Stop looking for something to fill the void, that is a temporary fix. He has the lasting answer, call on His name and allow Him to start the healing process from within. He loves you like no other and He saying tonight you are not alone and He’s a prayer away. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

A continued reminder from yesterday. I was recently blocked because of my views by a wolf in sheep’s clothing. The Bible says to shake the dust off of your feet and keep going. The devil is a master at deception and as God’s children we need to pray the veil from people’s eyes will be lifted. The Holy Spirit has to reveal the truth when their hearts are ready to receive it. Pray, but keep going. There are many others in the harvest that need to hear the truth. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“{11} Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. {12} Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great [is] your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.” ~ Matthew 5:11-12

I sat and contemplated this verse this morning. We will be persecuted by the world for our beliefs in Christ, that is just kind of a given. It hits even closer to the heart when the enemy sets someone before you to persecute you for what you stand for and it’s someone you care about. Don’t waiver on those beliefs, don’t give in, and don’t compromise. Stand firm on the Word of God for yours is the kingdom of heaven. These things are temporary and so is the persecution you withstand and if they truly cared they would never put you in a position to compromise yourself. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” ~ Matthew 5:10

In a world full of strife, violence, and riots God calls us to be peacemakers, not to participate in those acts. There are peaceful ways to support the things you believe in. If peace is not in the act I’d question who is pulling the strings behind it. The devil is so good at deceiving darkness as light and convincing us it is of God. Speaking to myself in this post so don’t get offended, he is a master at deception. If the outcome doesn’t bring peace to others AND yourself, question who whispered the action. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” ~ Matthew 5:9

This evening I was sitting on my bed with a multitude of things running through my head when I heard, “and do not grow weary in doing good.” I few weeks ago the Lord had given me a word over my migraines directly after that I was attacked with a terrible virus that took me out for pretty much a solid week. On the tale end of that, the enemy continued to slam me with one attack after another. Just before the word from the Lord I had enrolled in two courses at His prompting that now the enemy was fighting me hard, I felt as if he had literally waged war against me. He had, my destiny was at stake. I began to read the full verse that God was bringing to my attention, “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” ~ Galatians 6:9 The key is to not faint, not to give up, and not to give in. God has so much for me to reap, so much for me to harvest for His Kingdom. The devil is shaking and trying everything he can to stop me. He’s pulling out all the usual attacks, hitting all of my weak spots. But if I stay the course, if I pull these strongholds down through Christ my Lord and through the renewing of my mind daily I won’t grow weary. I don’t think this word is for me alone friends. Someone else out there is under attack and God is saying don’t grow weary in doing good! Stay the course. Draw unto Him. Renew your mind DAILY and you too will not faint and you will reap in due season. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I’ve been thinking on this a lot this morning. The devil tries to really twist your mind, but God sees unto your heart. That is why renewing your mind is so important, the devil never ceases. Purity comes out of the heart and this verse confirms that. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” ~ Matthew 5:8

“Merciful” is showing extreme mercy. “Mercy” is “compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm.” Jesus showed the ultimate form of mercy when He gave His life for ours on the cross, forming the path to forgiveness for our sins when we didn’t even deserve it. If He can offer that kind of mercy, how much more can we offer our fellow mankind? 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.” ~ Matthew 5:7

God is so good! This verse was aligned with what He spoke to me about this morning and my morning prayer. I went to post the next Beatitude and said look at God! I love it when He confirms things. Lord, give me that hunger and thirst in this verse! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.” ~ Matthew 5:6

Meek is quiet ant gentle, a complete opposite of so much of what we see going on around us today. Poppa, help me to have a meek spirit. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.” ~ Matthew 5:5

So many I know are going through deep mourning right now. Our Father is the greatest comfort during those times. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” ~ Matthew 5:4

This verse just spoke to me this morning. I like how Billy Graham once put it, “If you put the word “humble” in place of the word “poor” you will understand what He meant.” We can’t get into Heaven without the blood of Jesus covering our sins. We must come to that place of humble repentance to enter. It also takes a humble heart to serve Him. Something to reflect on. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” ~ Matthew 5:3

I was thinking on Hebrews 12:1 and “the sin which doth so easily beset us.” Beset is trouble or threaten persistently. I am not sure how many can relate to that (or are willing to admit they can relate to that), but I sure can. The devil knows our point of weakness and he knows exactly where and when to attack. He’s also a master at self-condemnation if we do fall, but if you continue to read Hebrews 12 you will find “whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth…(6)” The Lord does it out of a place of love (not condemnation) and verse 11 tells us “afterwards it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness…” Once the Holy Spirit has corrected us and we have ask for forgiveness, that sweet peace is restored and the devil can’t hold that over your head any longer. After that, it’s time to suit up and put in your armor of God to prevent future attacks. Take extra care for those areas the enemy hit hardest because he will be back and you need to be stronger in the area of that sin that so easily beset you. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset [us], and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,” ~ Hebrews 12:1

“Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.” ~ Hebrews 12:11

This verse brought tears to my eyes this morning. It offers so much hope to a hurting and “sick” world. Even those who have slid back can repent and come home, he didn’t come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Jesus said it Himself! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“{31} And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. {32} I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” ~ Luke 5:31-32

You know not the hour the Lord returns. I was praying this morning and the Lord clearly gave me this verse. It is also so important for His children to confess our sins before Him. Don’t be caught with your lamp empty when He returns! Thank You Jesus for Your grace. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.” ~ Mark 1:15

God is a Spirit and you can feel His presence all around you when those praises are going up and you are worshiping Him in spirit. You don’t have to be in church, you can have that one on one communication with your Father right in your home. You don’t need a priest, you just need your spirit to praise His Holy name, worshipping in spirit and He will meet you right where you are! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“{23} But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. {24} God [is] a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship [him] in spirit and in truth.” ~ John 4:23-24

I love these verses so much. Jesus looked right at the woman at the well and saw into her situation and continued to tell her about the water that springs to eternal life. He knows your past and it’s not too dirty for His water to cleanse. His water is cleansing, healing, and refreshing. Come dip yourself in the waters that will make you whole! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“{13} Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: {14} But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.” ~ John 4:3-14

The Lord has had me in John chapter 3 all week. I’ll wrap it up with today’s verse. There is freedom in His son. Freedom from the bondage of sin. There is everlasting life through His precious blood. All you have to do is except the gift He so willing gives and take His hand. He works from the inside, it doesn’t matter what you look like on the outside. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.” ~ John 3:36

More of You Lord, less of me! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“He must increase, but I [must] decrease.” ~ John 3:30

I’ve been really sick for the last couple of days with a virus. I barely made it through work on Monday and had to call off the last two. I’m still not keeping food on my stomach. Anyone who knows man knows calling off work is a big thing for me. I was laying in bed thinking of all the negatives this virus was causing when it suddenly occurred to me to check my weight. I had lost 5 pounds since Sunday evening when I weighed myself. I had to to chuckle. God works everything out in our favor, even this virus! It hit me just one day after the Lord had dropped a heavy word into my spirit and I don’t believe that was by accident. I had enrolled in two intense courses as well and the devil was mad. Look at God still working it out in my favor. This evening sick as could be I still listened to today’s session, read my next chapter, and pedaled my steps. Devil is a liar. All things work together for my good because I am a daughter of THE King. ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Light and darkness and cannot abode together. Verse 20 tells us, “For every one that doeth evil hateh the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.” We see a lot of darkness in this world and they hate it when the things they do are brought out into the light. As followers of Christ you can not abide in darkness and profess to follow His light. The two do not align. Verse 21 tells, “But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.” What is done in darkness always comes to light. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“{19} And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. {20} For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. {21} But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.” ~ John 3:19-21

I’m sorry for the late hour of today’s Nourishment post. I was sick and spent most of the day sleeping and then spent the afternoon and evening at the ER and sleeping again, but the devil will not win! I love theses two verses. Jesus came to save us, not condemn us. The enemy will often plant thoughts of self condemnation in our heads, don’t fall for it. You have been redeemed through the blood of Christ. ~ 💛 Chelle, #f8ithgal

“17} For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. {18} He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.” ~ John 3:17-18

One of the first verses I ever learned as a child and one that means so much to a hurting world. God gave His only Son for me and for you! All we have to do is believe in Him to not perish and have eternal life! He also offers peace in this crazy world full of chaos. 💛 ~ 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

Last week I registered for two courses from Jennifer Eivaz. I actually went in with the intentions of registering for one and “accidentally” registered for the wrong one and went ahead and registered for the one I had intended to register for too. I clearly heard God tell me it was not on accident, but by His design that I had registered for the first course. I started one (the one I’d planned last week) and the other yesterday. I studied chapter 2 a good part of the day. This morning I was kicking myself. Lord, I wasted so much time yesterday and didn’t get anything I needed to get done, done. I.e. the house cleaned, grocery shopping done. I’m going to have to do those things today. My morning devotional was about burnout and it in, it talked about Mary and Martha. Immediately the Lord spoke to my heart and said you chose to be like Mary yesterday and that was needful. Today you rest.

I was feeling so guilty about the time I had spent immersed in my studies, but let me tell you this morning the Holy Spirit poured out over me and God had an on time word for His daughter that was a game changer for me! I’m sharing this because sometimes we get busy and don’t listen to what God says and miss so much. Martha was burdened with much to do, while Mary was all about her Father’s business. God had pressed on my heart for weeks to register for this course and I literally waited until 2:30 in the morning on the day after it started to move (thinking it started that day and then registering for two courses). I wasn’t sure I had time, I wasn’t sure it was for me, I wasn’t sure… if God says move, move. “But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. (Luke 10:42)” Is there a needful thing God is calling you to do in relationship to Him? I would like to encourage you to take the time to do it. Your relationship with Him will grow so much closer from it. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

In my morning prayer this morning, I really felt the presence of God as He just poured His Spirit out over me. I started to reflect on those that don’t know Him as I sat down to write this, how do they make it through the day? Man, I remember when I was lost running aimlessly through this world but now times are so much tougher. I could not do it without my Jesus lighting the way! He is absolutely my peace in a world that desperately needs peace and He can be yours too. All you have to do is call on His name, ask Him to forgive your sins, and to become Lord of your life. He will meet you right where you are. He will cleanse you from the inside out and you too will be born of His Spirit! He works through you!!! Don’t hold off trying to clean yourself up first because He does that for you and makes you a new creation in Him. He’s reaching out His hand to you today, won’t you grab hold of it? 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. 8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.” ~ John 3:6-8

I love to sleep in the rain. The sound of it hitting the roof just lulls me right to sleep. I don’t know what storm your facing tonight, but let rains of your troubles hit the roof tonight knowing your Father has it in His hands and there is no better place for it to be. You are protected under the shelter of His arms. Rest in His sweet peace tonight. “I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.” ~ Psalm 4:8 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Have you been born again? It doesn’t matter how good of a person you are or how many great things you do here on earth. If you have not been born again and made your heart right with Him before you draw your last breath you won’t make into His eternal Kingdom. Now is the time to search your heart and call on His name and make Him Lord of your life. It’s the best decision I ever have ever made. ❤️ ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” ~ John 3:3

Oh has the Lord been working with me on patience. I have a terrible migraine tonight and started not to post at all and then I read Hebrews 10:35-36 while looking through old pictures I’d posted on my FB blog. Wow. This week pressed me, I mean it really pressed me. It would have been pretty easy to cast off my confidence. I was overwhelmed. I needed patience. God had moved me to do something this week that stretched me outside of my comfort zone and honestly I didn’t think I had the time or emotional/ spiritual capacity to do what I felt He was telling me to do. But I moved on the will of God so that I will receive His promises in that area. These verses were just confirmation for me tonight! This patience thing, it seems to always be a work of progress with me. Anyone else experience this? 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The devil departed “for a season.” When you have work to do for the Lord and you are focused on His Kingdom the devil will do everything in his power to stop that. He may let you go for a season, but he’ll be back. That is why prayer and staying in God’s Word is essential. The battle is real and you need to protect your mind daily and put the armor of God on each morning as soon as as you wake! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season.” ~ Luke 4:13

All the things of the world and nothing compares to the things of God. The devil is really good at subtly allowing us to let things take precedent over the things of God. Work, games, Facebook, anything that pulls our attention away from our Father. Most of the time we don’t even realize it’s happen. We get so involved and look up and say, “ Well, will you look at the time?” The devil is very good at then using some of those very time consuming things to insert stress. God deserves our time, our reverence, our worship. When we dedicate that time to Him other pieces also start to fall into place because we are seeking Him. It’s time the devil often likes to makes us think we don’t have time for or keeps us so busy time slips away when in reality it is the most precious time we could spend in our day and we need to seek it out. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; 9 And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. 10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.” ~ Matthew 4:8-10

Just a little encouragement for this evening. I know several people who had a really difficult day. At one point this afternoon my mom said (from the other room), are you crying? She told me to come in and pray. So completely overwhelmed, I could not even move. But I have a praying momma who continued to pray right where I was and demanded for the enemy to go and for the Lord’s peace to calm my troubled spirit. Thank You Jesus for praying momma’s!

I started to reflect on that this evening. Lord I didn’t feel very graceful today with tears streaming down my cheeks. My grace is sufficient for you daughter! My strength is made perfect in your weakness!! You try to do too much, lean into me. My grace is enough. I just thought someone else might need to hear that today too. Did you struggle through the day too? Did you take one hit after another? Perhaps one thing after another was piled on top of you. His strength is made perfect in your weakness too and ohhh that grace, it’s more than enough! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. That’s what I came to mind as I read this today. There are so many temptations we could take part in during this day in time time but the satisfaction is temporary and we know not what moment our Lord will return. The older I get, the more I see the importance of keeping oil in my lamp for His return. It also becomes all the more more important to press into Him and the things He wants than those temptations that used to seem to glitter like gold. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“5 Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, 6 And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in [their] hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. 7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.” ~ Matthew 4:5-7

I’m zapped tonight. I started walking again this evening, I’m doing an app through work where I commit to steps by joining different challenges. I need the accountability! The first challenge is 6,000 steps a day. My brother chimes, that’s easy. I had to walk most of mine after work and I struggled y’all! It’s going to take time to build back up to where I used to be. I’m also in physical therapy for my shoulder and have to do home exercises, medicine changes for migraines still causing migraines in the transition. So yeah, I’m tired tonight. Too tired to write but, I found myself thinking and talking to my Father…

Poppa, what are we going to write about tonight? Very clearly he said I will never leave you. I was thinking it had not been that long ago that I had posted on this very subject with these very verses yet here He was placing this right on my heart again. I started to think of all the people on my timeline and the things they are going through. Someone just might need that reminder tonight that they aren’t alone. God will never leave or forsake you nor will He fail you. Perhaps I needed that reminder myself. I love the way God looks out for His children. I pray these verses bless and encourage your heart as much as they did mine. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

What you are feeding into your body is more than just food and drink. We need the nourishment of the Word of God! We have so much going into our mind during these days. We have what people around us speak, we have the media, movies, tv shows. It is critical to feed our mind with the Word of God. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. 4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” ~ Matthew 4:3-4

I was sitting here thinking Poppa this was a day, I was overwhelmed and almost immediately before I could even finished my thought He said the waters will not overtake you. The Lord brings me to Isaiah 43:2, “ 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.”

The devil likes for us to feel like we are at a place where we can’t handle things. It’s okay, we don’t have to handle it all. When the waters are rising and the currents are swift, we have a God that will navigate our way through them. I can’t tell you how many times I called on God today. Now I kind of chuckle, I bet that made the devil so mad. when those waters start to get deep, call on your Father. If He doesn’t cause them to recede, He’s about to teach you to swim against strong currents or allow you to float through them. Either way, He’s got you! They will not overflow you. The devil likes for you to think your drowning, but he is a liar. Hold Isaiah 43:2 close to your heart and pull it out when the waters rise. Stand on it, the waters will not overtake you! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Jesus was tempered y’all! If you think he tempted the son of God how much greater do you think he is going to tempt all of us who have become joint heirs of Christ. Let that sink in for a minute. There are souls on the line and his kingdom in this world is at stake. If you are for God, you are against him. If you are actively working for the Kingdom of God you are in direct opposition of the prince of darkness. Sometimes temptations are better in his warfare than fiery darts. Anything that pulls you away from God (even if it doesn’t pull you to him) is a battle won in his books. Keep your eyes focused on Jesus and not the things of the world. Everything that glimmers is not gold. Everyone that speaks sugary is not sweet to the taste. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“12 And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness. 13 And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.” ~ Mark 1:12-13

We are about the step into a new week. So many are facing uncertainty on many different levels. Leave that uncertainty in the week that just ended right where it was and walk into the new week with the knowledge the Lord is already there. He’s gone before you. Whatever the week holds, He has already prepared your way through it. There is absolutely nothing that you will face that He has not made a way for you to handle. There is no fear, no worry, no upset… just complete trust in your Father who has you in the palm of His hand. I decree and claim it in the name of Jesus! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Jesus goals. When I read this I think oh how I want my Heavenly Father to be well pleased with His daughter. I fail Him so many times and yet He loves me still. Through Jesus we have an endless supply of grace and mercy, but I never want to take that for granted. I want to be better, do better. Help me Poppa, mold me each day into the woman you want me to be. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: 17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” ~ Matthew 3:16-17

I have prayed all evening about this evening’s post. The Neurologist is changing my migraine meds and the results of stepping down from one so that I can step onto another is a horrible, yet necessary process. It is causing an increase of migraines while my emotions seemingly spiral out of control. I should probably come with a warning label through the transition and all the while my shoulder still has more days of excruciating pain than good days adding to the emotional windfall. I’m a mess Poppa! I see you struggling daughter, but your steps have been ordered and you have been called. This will not break you.

How many know when you take something to your Father He listens and if you quiet your heart, you will hear Him answer? He brought me to Psalms 37:23-24 and spoke a word to my heart that encouraged me to press in harder and keep going. Our steps our ordered by our Father. We each have something specific to do for Him and His Kingdom. No job is too big or too small, all is necessary in Kingdom work. Whatever the path the Lord has set you on is not too hard for you to walk, He will help you when the path gets rocky. His hand will balance and strengthen you. And oh my friends, His hand will lift you when you fall. He is with you no matter where you are on that path. If you’ve fallen down, I encourage you to lift your hand up to Him tonight. I promise He will grab it, pull you up, and meet you at the point of your need. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Every time I read this verse, I hear a song my Azuza in my head. It is called “Prepare the Way.” Throughout the song it says, The Lord comes with might..He says I call you by name and He says prepare the way.. prepare the way of the Lord.. and He says I will strengthen you and He says prepare the way…” He has gone to prepare a place for us, but He’s coming back and the path to Him is straight and narrow. Prepare ye the way. Not every one that says Lord Lord will enter the gates of Heaven. Not everyone with a “good” heart and and a list of “good” works will will be granted entrance in. The path is narrow. Prepare ye the way of the Lord and prepare your heart for His coming. Your heart and where you stand with him on a personal one to one relationship is where your eternal security rest. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.” ~ Mark 1:3

I love this verse. Jesus, the son of God increased in wisdom and stature. As part of the God head, He knows all things. Born as child into mankind He increased in wisdom and stature. God’s favor was upon Him, but man’s favor followed Him as well. As you grow close to God and study to show yourself approved, the Holy Spirit will start to increase your Godly wisdom. When you are a child of God operating under His will and His favor is raining down on you He can cause even your enemies to show you favor that they don’t understand. That’s the power of God! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.” ~ Luke 2:52

I was sitting here pondering on tonight’s post and the Lord immediately brought John 14::27 to my remembrance, “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.” The world is in chaos right now. Riots and civil dis-rest. Grown men acting like children, the Presidential debate made my head hurt y’all! Friend against friend, families divided. But God. If you are His child you have peace in the storm, you have calm in the chaos. His ways aren’t like our ways. We are in the world, but not of the world. Called, set apart. Just different. We can see everything going on and see it is in accordance with His Word and know He is still in control. We don’t have to be troubled or afraid when we are following Him and His will for us.

We can rest in perfect peace with the storms raging around us. Ha! I needed that dropped into my spirit tonight, it’s been a rough week but He said daughter I’m in control. He said see Me through the pain, see Me through the chaos, see Me. Fix your eyes on Me. You are watching the storm and your eyes should be fixed on Me. See Me. A spirit of joy and laughter came over me as the Lord spoke to His daughter! He is our peace my friends. I don’t care what you are facing or what the state of our world is in. He is our peace. Claim that and rest in it tonight. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

There is something about this verse that just catches my heart every time I read it. Mary didn’t say anything, but she took it all in and pondered them in her heart. I can’t help but wonder if she took those things she pondered to her Father in private conversations. I ponder a lot in my heart too. I write a lot in journals too. But when Jesus left us, He left us the Holy Spirit. He is our comforter. He makes intercession on our behalf to our Father when we don’t have the words. Those things I ponder with tears streaming down my cheeks, He speaks on my behalf. How blessed we are by the son Mary bore! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“But Mary kept all these things, and pondered [them] in her heart.” ~ Luke 2:19

I believe in you! As a child of God, there is NOTHING you can’t conquer. Don’t allow the enemy to defeat you by getting into your head. Press into God and keep on going. It’s okay to rest if you need it, but don’t you quit. Slow and steady wins the race, a very wise friend just told me that! I’m pulling for you and praying you through. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

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

Thank You God for the birth of your son on earth. He came to save the sins of mankind. It is so easy to except His grace and mercy, yet so many turn their back on it. He alone is the answer to the world’s problems. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” ~ Luke 2:11

When Matthew 6:8 says, “…ye Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.”… He meant that and He meant it down to the littlest of detail. I have a calcium deposit in my rotator cuff causing calcific tendonitis and extreme pain. I have had very limited range of motion. Now let me rewind to a few years ago. There was a sale on bras, yes bras. I bought one and thought this is horrible, what a complete waste of my money. The straps were very soft, stretchy, and I didn’t think it gave enough support. Back to now. It hurts to wear a bra. This morning while I was getting ready I came across it, shoved all the way to the back while I was looking for something else. I decided to try it and oh my goodness, no pain! You may think I am crazy, but God knew I was going to need that bra. I had tried loosening my others, I had tried sports bras, all brought me to tears.

This morning, God spoke to me through a bra. How funny is that?! Friends He cares about every single detail of our life. So for the naysayers who say what about healing? What if he had something to show me and others through this? He didn’t cause my calcium deposit, but He knew it was going to happen and He had a blessing and testimony from it. I’m standing on that! He knew my need not only before I ask, but before it ever was and He had made provision for it. That is the kind of awesome God we serve! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Our Savior, King of Kings, was laid in a manger when He was born. A manger is “a trough or open box in a stable designed to hold feed or fodder for livestock.” His arrival on earth, the beginning of what He was to for us… 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.” ~ Luke 2:7

“I will not leave you comfort less: I will come to you.” ~ John 14:18 That’s a promise from our Father y’all! The devil likes for us to think we are all alone, that no one cares. Recently I had a couple of people just completely shut me out. I struggled with why, what did I do Poppa? My heart hurt because I thought they were people I could depend on, but in reality they just weren’t meant to be in my circle. God was separating the wheat from the tares. I couldn’t see the difference, but he could. I wouldn’t remove them, so He did. He needed Kingdom minded people in my circle, not just Kingdom minded, but people who would support the calling He has on my life. Not everyone can go where I’m taking you daughter, but I won’t leave you alone. Do you feel alone? Look up and look inward. God has not left you. Perhaps He is cleaning out your circle for a reason. Don’t fight it. Look to him and trust Him through it. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

This verse recognizes life in the womb. The baby leaped as she was filled with the Holy Ghost. That child had a strong anointing on him before he was ever born. This verse just makes my heart smile. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“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:” ~ Luke 1:41

I stared at the woman in the mirror. I have so many flaws Poppa. I lose focus. My weight goes up and down. My heart gets too invested in the wrong people. I am perfectly imperfect. Those imperfections are how I use you daughter. You can’t reach people you can’t relate to. I never leave you in the midst of your struggles. You are mine and you don’t face this journey alone.

I am not ashamed of my imperfections because they make me who I am. I learn and grow from them. When I look in the mirror I see more than my imperfections. I also see strength that comes through God from through my weakness and a strong faith in Him. I’m perfectly imperfect and I’m okay with that. 💛 ~ 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

What I admire most about this verse is Mary’s obedience. The Angel just told her she was going to conceive through immaculate conception and she says, “…be it according to thy word…” I want that faith and that obedience in my life! Whatever the Lord tells me, Yes Lord with no doubt, no question. Just Yes Lord! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.” ~ Luke 1:38

It doesn’t matter what you are facing or what your situation looks like, NOTHING is impossible with God! He allowed the barren Elisabeth to give birth in her old age. As I typed this, I heard the Lord speak of barren wounds in the spiritual being opened. This is a season for God’s children to rise up and birth what He has placed within you. It doesn’t matter where you think your gifting lies. It doesn’t matter your background or degree. This is coming from God and He will equip those He calls. It’s time to step outside of your comfort zone and into your destiny. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For with God nothing shall be impossible.” ~ Luke 1:37

Sometimes you have to suck it up and encourage yourself. Tonight was one of those nights. I’m in extreme pain with my shoulder. I have gained so much weight from the migraine medicine they are replacing. It will be a long two weeks stepping off of it. Physical therapy for my shoulder for 4 weeks. Poppa, I feel like I’m starting over. Tears pouring down my cheeks. I’m drowning. Then I heard that still small voice whisper but have you quit? You are crying out to Me because you know you have to press forward and I am your strength. Your testimony will give hope to others. You don’t quit. You dig in and press harder.

I started looking through FB blogs I’d posted at various times on my journey and this picture stood out. It doesn’t matter how small the step forward is, it’s a step closer to where you need to be. You can’t lose and the devil can’t win if you don’t give up. We are more than conquerors through Christ and through Him I will regain the ground I’ve lost. I wanted to share this with you in case you’ve “lost ground” in areas of your life. It just takes a small step in the right direction to get you back on track. With Jesus, we’ve got this no matter the obstacle before us. Keep pressing my friends, keep pressing! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

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

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

Thank You Jesus! He became flesh and experienced the things of man, dying an excruciating death, just to give us eternal life. That deserves a praise shout! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” ~ John 1:14

I was thinking on roots this evening. A couple of months ago the Lord showed me a vision of a dark demonic mass on my head with deep roots going into my head. The mass faded into a sunflower, a beautiful vibrant sunflower. My Father told me the roots go deep (into my mind) and He was digging them up. The next day in prayer, He told me He was replacing those roots with His roots and to surround myself with everything Him. Read, pray, ground myself in His Word. He told me His seeds were firmly planted to take root and blossom like the sunflower in my dream. The “sonflower” I saw needed to be watered daily, it needed the sonlight from God’s Word, it needed a daily shower of rain through the renewing of my mind. Through a daily washing in His sonlight the sonflower I saw would continue to grow and prosper.

What we have been through in life takes root in our mind, especially those facing any kind of trauma (emotional or physical). God wants to pull those roots up and replace them with His. When we bury ourselves in His Word, prayer, and songs of praise new roots spring up and we become grounded in His love. As we water them daily, we renew our minds and those roots grow into a beautiful full garden of His love and knowledge. It starts with our mind and what we feed into it. Negativity can’t survive in our new garden. Everything that hurt us and polluted our mind can’t survive there either. What are you feeding into your mind? Start focusing on God and practicing those things that renew your mind (reading and praying) and watch His love flourish and your mind transform. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; 17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what [is] the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; 19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.” ~ Ephesians 3:16-19

If you have trusted Jesus as your Savior, you are now a child of God! It is that simple. That causes my heart to cry out in praise. Thank You Father for the blood of Jesus that set us free. Have you accepted Him? It’s as easy as a prayer asking Him to forgive your sins and come into your heart. It will change your life forever! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not. 12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, [even] to them that believe on his name: 13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.” ~ John 1:11-13

As we get closer to the election, I am seeing so much bitterness on my timeline. Most of us have been taught “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” That could not be more untrue. Words hurt and they leave behind scars that aren’t visibly seen. It may be a silly “little” argument or “difference of opinion” to you, but those words may take root in someone’s mind and cause far more damage than you realize. Mere “words” tore me down emotionally at one time in my life and they came from the person I trusted most. God is healing those soul wounds, yes they pierced to the depth of my soul. That may sound silly, but if you have lived through emotional abuse you will know it to be true. More than once God has told me He is unraveling the damage done to my mind as He heals my heart.

Words are more damaging than one would think. You don’t know what the person on the other side is going through. You may just be blowing off steam as you sound your opinion, but the person receiving them may be in an emotional state you can’t even comprehend. It’s simple, just be kind. We can have adult conversations without name calling and beating someone down. Before you say those hurtful things or post that hateful comment, stop and think. Is it really necessary, could I speak in a softer tone? Could I post that without all the cursing and rude comments, do I really need to be so mean to make my point? What would Jesus say or do? He’s watching and His heart grieves to see a world so unkind. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.” ~ Luke 6:31

“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;” ~ Colossians 3:12

“23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. 24 Pleasant words [are as] an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.” ~ Proverbs 16:23-24

“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” ~ Ephesians 4:32

Praise God for His light, it can penetrate through the darkest of days. It can blind the enemy when we are in distress. Our God is good. I am so thankful that He lights our path and we are never alone. His light guides us. He deserves the highest praise! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.” ~ John 1:4-5

Just a reminder, YOU matter. I was looking through pictures from my FB blog page and came across this one from late 2015. The enemy tries to trick us into believing we aren’t enough. He twist little truths from our lives and distorts them into bigger things. We start to think we are just spinning our wheels, we aren’t making any progress. One day and one step is never lost to God. He sees you trying and He has already proven you do matter. Jesus died on the cross for YOU because YOU were on His heart, YOU matter. The devil is a liar. When he starts trying to twist things in your head, send him packing. You are a child of God, chosen. The devil can’t change that. When he tries to rear his ugly head, plead the blood of Jesus and start singing praises. The devil will flee! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places].” ~ Ephesians 6:12

ALL things are created by God. Our beautiful oceans, magnificent mountains, and serene skies. Whatever you are facing today, know you are facing it with your Father. Child of God, He’s got you! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.” ~ John 1:3

Just in case you haven’t heard it lately, you are awesome. You are chosen by the King to be one of His children. You are in the linage of greatness through the blood of Jesus. I don’t care what your situation looks like, your Father is the King. He has instilled great talents inside of you to be used to glorify and expand His Kingdom. Where you are at now will become a testimony to how far the Lord can take His children. Stay the course and do not grow weary. He didn’t design you to be ordinary. You have exceptional gifts from our Father. Start walking with the knowledge of who you are in Christ and thanking Him for where He is taking you. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“9 But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: 10 Which in time past [were] not a people, but [are] now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.” ~ 1 Peter 2:9-10

This verse is a reminder that I Am has always been. He always will be! He knows every plan the devil has set for us and He knows how we will respond. His grace and mercy are never ending. He looks out for us in realms we cannot even see and whatever He allows will ultimately turn out for our good as it brings glory to His Kingdom. Whatever you are going through, draw close to you Father and trust Him. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God.” ~ John 1:1-2

“Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD [is] near in the valley of decision.” ~ Joel 3:14 As I wrapped up my reading through of the Old Testament (in chronological order) Joel 3:14 seemed to leap off the pages at me. This is prophesying the point in the end where God has made His decision, judgement is coming and it will be swift. Satan and the antichrist will finally be defeated. I started to think about God’s judgement. The path to heaven is narrow and the path to hell is wide. (“13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide [is] the gate, and broad [is] the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14 Because strait [is] the gate, and narrow [is] the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” Matthew 7:14) Good works aren’t going to get you through that gate and being a good person doesn’t pave your way in. The path is straight and narrow, the weight of that is sobering. A lot of people what to get in the gate, but they don’t want to change their ways. You can’t be half in, you need to be all in for God.

2 Timothy 3:5-7 has been weighing heavy on my heart for weeks, “5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. 6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, 7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.” There are a lot of people that “have a form of godliness.” Help us Lord. He isn’t looking for a form, He’s looking for a heart all in. Now is the time to exam your heart. Seek Him in the areas that need change. Fall at His feet and ask Him to guide you on His path. Ask for ears that hear and eyes that see and discern this time. Purify yourself before Him and renew your mind daily! Judgement is coming. Now is the time to prepare your heart. Now is the time to claim God’s power and share His light. Judgement is coming. Please exam your heart, I am certainly examine mine. Lord give us a heart for you greater than the things of this world. His judgement is coming. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I had another verse prepared for today, but God laid this one on my heart. God is raising up His children for such a time as this. It’s time for His gospel to rain down across the world. The end days the Bible speaks of are the very days we are living in. It is our mandate to move outside of the “safety” of our boxes and declare His Word to all who will listen. Souls are on the line and the window for repentance is closing. A lot like Mordecai told Esther, if we hold our peace and do not rise up the Lord will use someone else to declare His Word loudly. Pick up the mantle the Lord has appointed you with a boldness and allow Him to speak through you. It is our time to spread His Word and the life it gives. By doing so, you will see His light penetrate through the darkness. It starts with you and me. Each ray of hope we throw out forms His glorious light across a dark nation, a beacon of hope for the weary, downcast, and lost. It’s time to show the world, the light of Christ. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God: for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain in the first [month].” ~ Joel 2:23

When I pray, I thank God for hearing my prayers. When I read John 11 today, my spirit was touched when I read Jesus said, “Father, I thank thee that thou hasn’t heard me.” Jesus thanked God for hearing Him. How much more should we be thankful that he hears our prayers?

In Verse 42, Jesus knew that God hearest Him always. He hears the prayers of His children too. He hears when our hearts are hurting too bad for words with tears trickling down our cheeks. He even hears our heart as we sit in silence with no words to convey our thoughts. As our shepherd, we not only know His voice but He knows ours. He listens as we call on His name. The Holy Spirit makes intercession for us when we just can’t do it ourselves. Wow. That deserves so much thanks and praise. We are chosen y’all and we are covered by the blood of Christ. Thank You Father for hearing our prayers, thank You that we are Yours and covered in the blood and in so much love. Just Thank you. Thank You, Father. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

These verses caused me to reflect on the times in which we live. God is calling the world to turn to Him. He’s also calling for His children to come out boldly and allow His light to shine through them brightly as a beacon of hope to others. Our God has been so patient with the sins of our nation. He is indeed gracious and merciful to a world that has largely turned their backs on Him and His righteousness. Yet He still says, repent from evil and come to Me. It’s time for our nation to turn back to God and His Godly precepts. It starts with His children and our hearts being pure before Him. “Therefore also now, saith the Lord, turn ye even to me with ALL your heart…” There is no longer time for a wishy washy Christian. It’s time to be all in and spread His light to others. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“12 Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye [even] to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning: 13 And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he [is] gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil.” ~ Joel 2:12-13

God placed Esther in a situation to save her people and in the end the Jewish people had joy and gladness. They go on to set aside a day of celebration and remember God who saved their people. We can learn so much from this story. God always shows up on time and He plants us just where He wants us to grow and just where we are needed. Look to God for your help and give Him the highest praise when He lifts you out of your distress. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The Jews had light, and gladness, and joy, and honour.” Esther 8:16

Just a reminder that the God who created heaven and earth loves YOU! Zephaniah 3:17 tells us God rejoices over us with joy, “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.” How awesome is that?! YOU are so loved, don’t lose sight of that. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Won’t God do it, yes He will! He canceled out the evil plan against the Jewish people and replaced it with a new decree. What God did for them so many years ago He can and will do for you today. Whatever you are going through is faith building times. Trust in Him! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“10 And he wrote in the king Ahasuerus’ name, and sealed [it] with the king’s ring, and sent letters by posts on horseback, [and] riders on mules, camels, [and] young dromedaries: 11 Wherein the king granted the Jews which [were] in every city to gather themselves together, and to stand for their life, to destroy, to slay, and to cause to perish, all the power of the people and province that would assault them, [both] little ones and women, and [to take] the spoil of them for a prey, 12 Upon one day in all the provinces of king Ahasuerus, [namely], upon the thirteenth [day] of the twelfth month, which [is] the month Adar.” ~ Esther 8:10-12

I was thinking this evening on how the Lord never abandons us. I have a couple of people that I considered “friends” but the Lord has started to show me they weren’t really people I could trust or depend on at all. That hurts. Especially when you thought you could turn to them for the most important things, like prayer. When I took it before the Lord, He said I’m closing your circle. Not everyone is intended to go where I’m taking you. God removes people for our good, He sees and hears what we don’t. One thing is certain, He will never abandon us, He will never fail us, and He replaces what the devil tries to steal. I just wanted to share that tonight. You might feel abandoned, but God is clearing the way for what He has for you. It can be a painful process, but you do not face it alone. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

God can destroy what the devil thought he had set in stone! God is all powerful and all knowing. The devil may think he is winning when he is throwing dart after dart at us, BUT God. He knew all of that was going to happen before it even took place and He had already ordained our victory through Christ. The devil is no match for that. Remember that in the middle of your storm. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“4 Then the king held out the golden sceptre toward Esther. So Esther arose, and stood before the king, 5 And said, If it please the king, and if I have found favour in his sight, and the thing [seem] right before the king, and I [be] pleasing in his eyes, let it be written to reverse the letters devised by Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, which he wrote to destroy the Jews which [are] in all the king’s provinces:” ~ Esther 8:4-5

Even on the darkest days, we have a light that penetrates through the shadows. We have so much going on right now, at times I feel the darkness is trying to close in around us. I went outside after work and the sun was absolutely beautiful. I began to think on God being our light in the darkness. The devil can issue blow after blow and think he’s shot out every light around us, but we have the light of God shining from within us. He can’t dim that. We aren’t alone in the darkness. God’s light shines out from within us. He is working in realms we can’t even see and all the while we are getting stronger. Our testimony is growing brighter. Child of God you may feel darkness all around you, but God is your light! He is a illuminating a beacon of hope that can’t be dimmed. Look for His light in that dark spot and know He hasn’t forgotten you and it’s going to be okay! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Those King’s kids! We have a mighty God that defends us, Haman found that out the hard way. When God is for you it doesn’t matter what the situation looks like, He sees things we can’t and He’s moving pieces in place to defend us when we don’t even know it. ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“8 Then the king returned out of the palace garden into the place of the banquet of wine; and Haman was fallen upon the bed whereon Esther [was]. Then said the king, Will he force the queen also before me in the house? As the word went out of the king’s mouth, they covered Haman’s face. 9 And Harbonah, one of the chamberlains, said before the king, Behold also, the gallows fifty cubits high, which Haman had made for Mordecai, who had spoken good for the king, standeth in the house of Haman. Then the king said, Hang him thereon. 10 So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king’s wrath pacified.” ~ Esther 7:8-10

It was most certainly a Monday! I felt my stress level rise throughout the day, so much going on. At the end of the day, my shoulder was hurting and swollen clear to my elbow. I sat in quiet reflection on the day and this post. It’s me again Poppa, I’m just weary. I seem to have a lot of friends that are just weary too. He brought me to Psalm 55:22, “Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.” I’m here to carry that weariness for you. Cast it upon Me and allow me to sustain you. I’m sharing this for those who are weary. You don’t have to carry those burdens on your shoulders, God says you are to cast them upon Him. Draw close to your Father and allow Him to carry that weariness for you. He loves to care for His children, we just have to turn it over to Him so that He can! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

God gave Queen Esther the courage to speak on behalf of her and her people. In theses trying times when people seem so far from God, we need to pray for a boldness to speak the truth and speak life. God is life and a light in the darkness. The world needs that right now. ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“3 Then Esther the queen answered and said, If I have found favour in thy sight, O king, and if it please the king, let my life be given me at my petition, and my people at my request: 4 For we are sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be slain, and to perish. But if we had been sold for bondmen and bondwomen, I had held my tongue, although the enemy could not countervail the king’s damage.” ~ Esther 7:3-4

As we are headed into a new week, I wanted to remind you to just the Lord. So many people on my timeline right now are navigating troubled waters. Don’t take your focus off of God, allow Him to be captain of your ship. Verse 7 in this passage jumps out of me, “Be not wise in thine own eyes…” God knows what He is doing. Sometimes the hardest part for me is the waiting for Him to move, but every time I try to go ahead of Him and move on my own I only muddy the waters. In fact, the storm often gets worse. Ask God to show you things through spiritual eyes and to give you spiritual ears to hear Him. When the waters rise this week, draw closer to your Father and trust Him. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Haman was just certain the king was going to honor him. When the king ask what should be done to a man the king wanted to honor, he gave a rather extensive list. Imagine his surprise when the king gave him an order to those same things to Mordecai. He was forced to honor for the king the very man he was plotting to kill. Look at God! He found favor on his servant and flipped that right around on his enemy. Oh brothers and sisters what He did for one He will do for you! Continue to press forward in faith. Our timing is not like the Lords. His way might not be what we would have envisioned, but it will always be for our best and His glory. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Then the king said to Haman, Make haste, [and] take the apparel and the horse, as thou hast said, and do even so to Mordecai the Jew, that sitteth at the king’s gate: let nothing fail of all that thou hast spoken.” ~ Esther 6:10

I am so thankful that we serve a God that sees our heart. He doesn’t promote us according to our bank account or family. It’s not a college degree or years of experience that causes Him to move us into a place that He has called us to be. I was reading Discerning of Spirits by Ryan LeStrange and Oscar Guobadia when something I read just hit my spirit in reference to 1 Samuel 16:6-7, “The prophet Samuel almost poured David’s oil on his brothers because he discerned with the eyes and not the heart.” In verse 7 of that Scripture, the Lord said to Samuel, “Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.” Wow. I had never had it opened up to me in that way, but the Prophet Samuel was sure the Lord’s anointed was before him. He was looking with his eyes. He would have indeed poured David’s oil into his brother, but God! God told him that one he thought had been anointed had been refused. He then gave him instruction as to why.

How many times have you looked at your own situation and thought I’m not good enough or I don’t know enough to step up into that? How many times have you questioned the Word God has given you because you just weren’t made for that or you don’t know how? Moses didn’t think he could lead the children if Israel out of Egypt either, but God. Stop looking in the mirror and start trusting the God who created you and ordered your steps. Start seeing yourself through His eyes. Give grace to those you encounter as well. They may not look like you envisioned for where they are in life, but God knows their heart and He knows where their journey will be used for the glory of His Kingdom. Pray before you enter into new relationships personal or business. Pray for God to reveal hearts and true intentions. Not everything or everyone that looks good or speaks eloquently have your best interest at heart. You don’t want to waste your oil on what looks good only to find it was on something or someone refused by God. Seek Him with all of your heart and He will guide you, His favor will rest on you, and your oil will never cease. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

These verses are a reminder that God sees everything you do even when it goes unnoticed. He not only sees it, but He can bring it to their memory days, months, or even years later so that His favor shines in you, His child. Do not grow weary. Do what you are doing as unto God (Colossians 3:23) and He will take cafe of everything else. Trust Him and His timing. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 On that night could not the king sleep, and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king. 2 And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king’s chamberlains, the keepers of the door, who sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus. 3 And the king said, What honour and dignity hath been done to Mordecai for this? Then said the king’s servants that ministered unto him, There is nothing done for him.” ~ Esther 6:1-3

Ours sewer backed up into bathtub this afternoon. It was actually a pretty fitting end to the week I had, I almost have to laugh now. I sat here with a pounding head, that combined with the pain from my shoulder, is causing waves of nausea to course through me. In the midst of that I hear God say, I will never leave or forsake you. Poppa, I’m praying for strength and healing and I’m swollen like a blowfish. I’ve lost range of motion in my left arm and the pain is almost constant. I then hear Him say, I will not fail you. Trust Me even in this. I heard fortify in my spirit so I looked it up. To fortify is to strengthen (a place) with defensive works so as to protect it against attacks. I am giving you the strength you prayed for, the strength required for your destiny in me, the strength you need to battle the enemy. A “wow” moment as that sinks in and my vision clears.

When I pulled my Bible out, I found God tells us in both the Old and New Testament that He will not forsake us. In Deuteronomy 31:6 He says, “Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.” He is with us every step on this path that we walk with Him. This verse also says He will not fail us! In Hebrews 13:5 we read, “[Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” People may read this blog and think she has the worse luck. No my friends, I have a God that is strengthening me. He’s molding me and creating a testimony that will reach others for His Kingdom. Never discount your circumstance, God uses all thing for His glory when His kids are involved. God may not be answering my prayer in the way I envisioned, He May not be answering yours in the way you envisioned. But child of God, He will never leave or sake us. God’s got me and He’s got you too! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Queen Esther had been given such a huge thing to bring before the king. She risk her life to even go in before him uncalled, but God was working it all out. His favor was on her to that for which she was called to do. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“And it was so, when the king saw Esther the queen standing in the court, [that] she obtained favour in his sight: and the king held out to Esther the golden sceptre that [was] in his hand. So Esther drew near, and touched the top of the sceptre.” ~ Esther 5:2

I see so much sadness on my timeline and in the world today. Hearts are breaking and so many people feel desperately alone and unloved. The devil is a liar. I want you to know you are so loved. God gave His only son for YOU, He loved you that much. Your worth isn’t based on things of this world, it’s based on who you are in Christ. You my friend are so worthy of that love you pour into others. God wants to pour His love out over you. Don’t believe the lies of the devil, know who you are in Christ and walk in that! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

This is one of my favorite verses in the Bible! God placed Esther in the castle as queen so that she could save her people. I love her story. God has given each of us a special calling in life, something we are called specifically to do for His Kingdom. It excites me to know He has called me to do something for Him! What an honor. Seek Him and the Holy Spirit will open up your heart as to what that is. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, [then] shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for [such] a time as this?” ~ Esther 4:14

My heart needed these verses this morning. Daniel was thrown to the lion and what happen? God sent an angel to shut the mouth of the lion. That makes my heart leap with praise! Perhaps you feel like something in life has thrown you into a den of lions. Look to God whom your help comes from and trust in Him to send a fleet of angels on your behalf to shut the mouth of every lion roaring against you! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“20 And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel: [and] the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions? 21 Then said Daniel unto the king, O king, live for ever. 22 My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.” ~ Daniel 6:20-22

Overwhelmed and weary, tears streaming down my face. That pretty much sums up my day. I finally caved and went to the Dr. for the intense pain in my shoulder, that is now going down my arm. This leads to an x-ray that is only the means to the MRI and cutting through what the insurance requires to get there. The pain is wearing me out physically, but all I can see is the mountain growing before me until I erupt in tears. I just can’t take anymore Poppa, I cry out.

The day is drawing to a close and now I sit here almost in a daze. Poppa, this was a really hard day. I am physically and mentally spent. So many are drawing from my well, but not many are pouring back in. Then I read Jeremiah 31:25, “For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.” My heart just smiled as I heard my Father tell me to rest in Him. During those times when our soul is weary, He fills us up.

So many I know are suffering great loss right now, it is God that will replenish your sorrowful soul. Others are like I was today and they are just plain weary. Draw into Him and allow Him to surround you with His precious peace. Rest in Him and allow His presence to nourish your mind and soul. Take Jeremiah 31:25 to heart and he will satiate the weary soul and replenish the sorrowful soul. That’s the kind of awesome and loving God we serve. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The King fasted for Daniel after he had him thrown in the lions den. God will move people in high places to intercede on your behalf. This king was sure Daniel’s God was going to show up and save him. How awesome is that? The king had his eye on Daniel before this whole event occurred. People are watching you when you don’t even realize it just waiting to see what your God will do. Your testimony might me the light that pulls them from the darkness. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“17 And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that the purpose might not be changed concerning Daniel. 18 Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting: neither were instruments of musick brought before him: and his sleep went from him.” ~ Daniel 6:17-18

My heart is so heavy tonight for some special friends who are going through some heavy things. I feel like you think God has forgotten you, but He is catching every tear you cry (Psalm 56:8, “Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book?”). There was this little place between my mom’s apartment and my neighbors that was overflowing with weeds, it even had toxic ones like poison ivy. My mom’s neighbor and their other neighbor helped her clear those weeds away and under them all was this beautiful Variegated Liriope plant. This plant had survived with the weeds pressing on it, with little sunlight making its ways through, and even poisonous plants weighing it down. All that was cleared away and now it’s flourishing. God gave it just what it needed to hang on even with all that mess weighing it down. You are being pressed right now, you are scared, and you can’t see the light. Friends, God is the light. I don’t have the answers, but He has it all in His hands. “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” ~ Joshua 1:9 It doesn’t matter what future holds as long as you are walking with Him into it. I’m praying for strength, wisdom, and His precious peace for each of you. You’ve got this because God’s got you! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

When the King commanded Daniel to be cast in with the lions he knew his God would deliver him. This verse says, “Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee.” People take notice when the anointing of God is on you, they see when His favor rest over your life. They are watching to see how He brings you out of that situation anyone else would have drown in. They are watching to see if you collapse from the weight of it all. They are about to see how strong your God is and how He pulls you through! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast [him] into the den of lions. [Now] the king spake and said unto Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee.” ~ Daniel 6:16

I walked the dogs this afternoon and noticed a thick line of clouds. Right in the middle was a small slit with a ray of light beaming through. I am a light in the darkness I heard in my spirit. I stood amazed at the light pouring through that little slit and thought on the words from my Father. I came in and chewed on that for the rest of the evening. We live in such a dark world. When I was lost I stumbled around in complete darkness, but when I excepted Jesus His light flooded my soul. It now illuminates my path. That same light now shines out from us as children of God. It serves as a beacon of hope that draws people out of the darkness. It sets us apart from those around us as the “sonrays” of our testimony cause a shine that cause others to want to know about that Jesus so that they too can be lifted from the darkness and set onto the path of His light. Don’t discount where you are or where you’ve been, God is using that very part of you where His light shines through to reach others. I just wanted to encourage someone to keep pressing and keep shining for Jesus tonight. You may be tired and I know you feel weary, but God is still the light leading you and He has not forgotten you. God is using You, yes, You. You think you burning in the flames, but you are shining bright from the refinement process. Your testimony is the light that is drawing others to Christ. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I love how the Lord works. I just poured my heart out to Him in prayer this morning and then He brings me to this morning’s nourishment verse. Wait daughter. “The Lord is good unto them that WAIT for him, to the soul that SEEKETH him.” Oh my friends, He ALWAYS answers us when we seek Him, even if that answer is to wait on Him. His timing is not like ours, but it is ALWAYS on time. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.” ~ Lamentations 3:25

Something someone posted caused me to reflect on hope. We live in a world that is desperate for it. People are placing hope in elections and the people running for office. Others are placing hope in relationships. Still others are placing hope in a job and the income it will bring. There are little hopes that crash and bring little disappointments. While there are huge ones that seem to shatter our world when misguided hope never leads to where we had “hoped” for. People are desperately searching for some kind of hope to cling to in a world full of chaos and division. That hope is Jesus. I began to reflect inwardly for a few things I am waiting for and Psalm 62:5 just spoke to my heart, “My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.” He is my hope! I wait knowing He is faithful to do that which He has promised. Where are you placing your hope tonight? It doesn’t matter who is in office, what your relationship status is, or what title you carry. Jesus still sits in the throne and our hope lies in Him. 💛~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I am so thankful that the Lord is my portion. He sustains me every single day. My hope is in Him and He is where I draw my strength from. Can I get a witness? 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.” ~ Lamentations 3:24

Thank You Father that Your mercies are new every morning! He is ever so faithful. There are some weeks when the the pressing is greater than others, but our loving Father never leaves or forsakes us. In the end, that pressing is creating gem with a shine that draws others to Him. It not only magnifies our testimony for others to see, it strengthens our faith and relationship with with our Father. The pressing is painful, but end result is worth the process. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“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 3:22-23

I was taking off my makeup and putting lotion on my face reflecting on the week I’d had when “Won’t Stop” by Elevation Worship began to play. At almost the end of the song a verse says, “and you know all things are possible with God.” That one verse stuck in my spirit until I went to my Bible where I found myself in Matthew 19:26, “But Jesus beheld [them], and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.” My heart smiled as I heard my Father say, I work through you daughter. The light switched on as I am again reminded God’s strength is made perfect through my weakness. (I had to laugh at myself because my Father has reminded me of this so many times over the last couple of weeks.) What seemed like an insurmountable mountain at the beginning of the week, I had nearly climbed by the end of it. Where I seemed surrounded by complete darkness, I’m reminded God was the light shining out from within me and I was never really alone. That one song lyric also reminded me that nothing is impossible with God. The devil likes to paint a bleak picture in our head, but he is the father of lies. God is awesome at doing what man thinks can’t be done. When the devil says can’t, say but God! When God shows up, the situation turns in your favor and life can grow from the most unexpected places. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

As I read this morning’s verse, I was reminded of 1 John 4:1 where we are told not to believe every spirit, but to “try whether they are of God.” Our walk with God is so important in these times, taking time to spend with Him and listen for His voice is essential. The world is loud and the demands of life are crying to be met. The devil is using it to try to drown out the voice that can calm it all down. Take some time with Him today to shut it all out and allow His peace to flood your soul. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“16 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, [and] not out of the mouth of the LORD.” ~ Jeremiah 23:16

Adulting is just hard y’all! I took April out after work and just sat for the longest time, tears streaming down my face. Here I am hours later, fighting back tears. Poppa, I don’t want to write, I just want to pull the covers up over my head and cry until the tears run out or I fall asleep. I am physically, emotionally, and mentally drained. He said, your help comes from above. He then led me to Psalms 121 which most know starts with, “1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. 2 My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.” I felt my spirit begin to be renewed as the Holy Spirit’s peace washed over me. What are you going through? I want to encourage you to look up, your help comes from the Lord. He made heaven and earth, there is nothing too hard for Him. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

There are a lot of false teachings today and the internet makes it easier for them to reach the masses. These people will be held accountable for what they preach or teach. It is so important to lean into God and study to show thyself approved rightly dividing the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15). God will show you the truth if you are walking with Him. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! saith the LORD.” ~ Jeremiah 23:1

El Yalad is The God Who Gave You Birth. God knew us before we were even formed. He is the source from which all life flows. He knew every poor choice each of us would ever make and He still made a way for us to me grafted in as joint heirs to His Kingdom. We are sons and daughters to El Yalad. Do you understand the magnitude and weight of that? It is life altering, it transforms your mind and life. You are a King’s kid. It’s time to start operating in that mindset. This name filled my spirit with praise and a joy that overflowed my cup. My spirit needed that renewing tonight, thank You Father! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I am thankful this morning for the battles the Lord has waged on my behalf that I’m not even aware of and for the doors He has closed that were for my protection. He fights for His children, sometimes we need only to sit and watch the power of the Lord working on our behalf. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“17 Be not a terror unto me: thou [art] my hope in the day of evil. 18 Let them be confounded that persecute me, but let not me be confounded: let them be dismayed, but let not me be dismayed: bring upon them the day of evil, and destroy them with double destruction.” ~ Jeremiah 17:17-18

Jehovah-Palat is The Lord My Deliverer. Boy am I thankful for this name. So many times in my life has God been my Deliverer. He comes through for me time and time again even when I’ve gotten myself into the situation. That is the love of a Father for His child. Thank You God for being our Jehovah-Palat. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I was recently reminded just how deceitful the heart of man can be and it hurt. Why Poppa? And it came down to him not having a heart for God. I sat and thought on this verse for a long time. So many evil hearts looking to deceive the kind. Give us discernment to see who is trying to take advantage of the the goodness in us, but Poppa search our hearts for anything that shouldn’t be there and root it out. Draw us closer to You today. In Jesus name Amen. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“9 The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it? 10 I the LORD search the heart, [I] try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, [and] according to the fruit of his doings.” ~ Jeremiah 17:9-10

El Shamayim is The God of Heaven. I sat in God’s presence and praised and worshiped His name as I reflected on El Shamayim. He surrounds us. All weekend I’ve smelled sickness and death, at one point this morning my heart was completely flooded and tears began to overflow down my cheeks. I read post after post of death and sickness and my spirit wept as the smell lingered. Then I read of name El Shamayim and I was reminded that the God of Heaven is in control and Jesus defeated death on the cross. He has a master plan that the devil can’t defeat and our lives are in His hands. If He allows someone to be taken there is a bigger picture we can’t see. It doesn’t make it any easier, but we can lean into Him for that comfort that surpasses all understanding. El Shamayim still sits high, surrounding us, watching over us, and greeting those we’ve lost too soon. We need to prepare the ones that are left because the devil is still raging, seeking whom he can devour. There is work left to do, souls left to save. Keep God’s light shining bright to lead those in the darkness to Christ. ❤️ ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Where do you place your trust and hope? I was thinking on the condition of our world this morning and the stability of it and it just made my heart sad. I am not sure about your state, but I have seen things for our children’s schools and their activities waiver so much over the last several weeks. The color coded system has been of little help while I watch parents question are we still one color, about to step up or down into another? Then there are shootings and riots. These are being reported, but these aren’t each side voicing protest. More division created. The only certain thing is uncertainty and the only stability is God! Verse 7 says, ‘Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is.” In these turbulent times, God is the answer. He is where our trust and hope should be. 💛 ~ 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

I had a migraine today that was off the charts. Crying would not help, yet I found the frozen eye mask shielding my eyes quickly being absorbed with tears. Rest in me daughter I heard my Father whisper. Rewind to the beginning of my day where I’d had a long talk with my Father. He had told me to spend the day resting in Him, in my weakness I’d find Him holding me up. He was right I was weary. He told me something else I want to share with you. The devil magnifies your past by bringing up your mistakes, you are a new creature in Christ and there is no condemnation in Him. You have been forgiven and the blood of Jesus sets you free. The devil leaves that part out because he fears where God is taking you and what you might do for His Kingdom. If you come out of this and bring you kids, bring your families, bring your friends …. if that light for God starts shining too bright and too many people start seeing the favor of God over you and your testimony … That’s Kingdom work. That is lives being saved from the grasp of hell so the devil has to fight you. But God. God says those tears you are crying are watering the ground for your breakthrough. Your testimony is not only going to pull others out of the pit of despair, but the pull them from the pit of hell. God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness! Keep pressing into Christ my precious brothers and sisters, that is where your strength will be found. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The ESV says, “and make the flesh his strength.” I found that very interesting. This morning in prayer the Lord told me clearly He was my strength and brought me back to in my weakness He is made strong. As I read this, I was thankful that I have God’s wisdom to know there is no strength in the flesh and just as important the heart of man is deceitful. We need the discernment of God to see things clearly. There are so many people and things trying to pull God’s people from Him in ways most don’t even realize. His discernment is key to not falling prey to that. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Thus saith the Lord; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord.” ~ Jeremiah 17:5

Yah is Self-Existence; “I Am.” God is I Am. I can remember my niece asking, “But who is God’s Father.” It is often hard for the human mind to grasp that God always has been. He is the great I Am that I Am. He is omnipotent (all-powerful), omniscient (all-knowing), and omnipresent (everywhere). Only I Am can be all of things. He knew us before we were formed and He had a plan for each of us. How awesome is it to know that Yah chose you and me to be His! Are you listening for His voice and walking in His ways? An intimate relationship with I Am is the most precious relationship you will ever have and He longs to have that with you. Spend sometime in His presence today. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Glory be to God, hallelujah! Not one hair on their hair was singed, they could not even tell they had been in the fire. That is the power of our God! Are you going through the fires right now? You are not alone, read the testimony in the verses again and then give God praise for your situation. The devil thinks the flames are consuming you, but the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego has not forgotten you. Jesus is in the fire with you and your testimony is going to be amazing. I hear Him saying where is your faith daughter? I have not forsaken you. Hold on my friends the flames won’t burn forever. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“27 And the princes, governors, and captains, and the king’s counsellors, being gathered together, saw these men, upon whose bodies the fire had no power, nor was an hair of their head singed, neither were their coats changed, nor the smell of fire had passed on them. 28 [Then] Nebuchadnezzar spake, and said, Blessed [be] the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who hath sent his angel, and delivered his servants that trusted in him, and have changed the king’s word, and yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god, except their own God.” ~ Daniel 3:27-28

Elohim Yare is God Most Awesome. What an awesome God we serve rings through my spirit as I read about this name. His strength and power sustains us on the roughest days. He works mightily on the behalf of His children in realms we can’t see and defends us against attacks we didn’t even know we had coming towards us. Elohim Yare is our God Most Awesome in too many ways to even count. He deserves our highest praise, lift your hands in praise with me! 🙌🏻 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I LOVE this verse! Talk about belief and faith in God. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego didn’t bow to what man was demanding of them. In verse 17 they “Is it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace…” Three men went into the furnace, but the Son of God met them there! That put a smile on my face and made my soul shout! Friends, I don’t know what you are going through today, but I do know you are not going through it alone! Jesus is walking right there beside of you. Draw into Him! You are being refined by the fires, be ready to come out as pure gold! I feel that in my spirit the morning. Give God glory for the process. It is drawing you closer to Him, making you stronger, and your glow will be brighter from of it. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.” ~ Daniel 3:25

Jehovah Shaphat is The Lord Our Judge. There will come a day when each of us stands before the Lord to be judged, both the saved and unsaved. The blood of Jesus covers our sins, but I want to stand before Him knowing I did everything He placed upon me to do. What He’s given me to carry may look different than what He’s given you. We need more of helping each other, even if it is in prayer, than casting stones of judgement. That help might make the difference in turning someone’s life around, it could even lead someone to Christ. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

We are so close to the return of our Lord, are you ready? I was thinking on on the parable in Matthew 25:1-13 of the 5 virgins who used their oil wisely and the 5 used their oil unwisely. They were caught with no oil to meet the bridegroom. Verse 13 says, “Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.” Today’s verse reminds us that day is near and not everyone will be ready. Don’t be caught without your oil. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The great day of the LORD [is] near, [it is] near, and hasteth greatly, [even] the voice of the day of the LORD: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly.” ~ Zephaniah 1:14

Basilei ton Aionon is King Eternal. In a world of people that come and go, we have a forever God. He is eternal. He’s not going no where. No matter what we do, how we mess up, or where we run… He is our eternal God with this supply of grace and mercy that covers a multitude of sins. When you are chosen, He will chase you down. Once He truly grabs hold of your heart, He’s got you and He won’t let you go. That’s the God we serve. Reflecting on Basilei ton Aionon just made my heart sing. He is our King Eternal, He has us for all the days of our lives and then we will wake and be in His presence for eternity. That’s worth a praise shout. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The Lord is your strength. He will sustain you no matter the situation. Start your day with Him and invite the Holy Spirit to take control of the days events ahead. No matter what happens or what the situation looks like, God is is control and He will make you to walk in high places. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The LORD God [is] my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ [feet], and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.” ~ Habakkuk 3:19

El Yeshuati is The God of My Salvation. This evening’s name went perfectly with this morning’s Scripture Blog Habakkuk 3:18, “Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.” I love when Our Father works it out like that. I sat and meditated on this name for awhile. I made it through a Monday with only a slight headache. The devil tried to get his foot in the door this evening by dropping something into my mind where it could fester as I thought of the unfairness of it all. I read this verse again. When El Yeshuati saved me, He took control of everything. Every. Single. Thing. There may be things that escape me, but nothing gets past God. He meets every single one if my needs with what I have. The human side of us likes to get all into our emotions, but Jehovah is our strength and He works ALL things out in our favor according to His plan and for His glory. When EL Yeshuati saves us, we become His children and His watchful eye is always in us. That is cause for the rejoicing and joy from this morning’s verse! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I am so thankful that I am secure in where I’ll spend eternity, but it’s not enough to stop there. I want everyone I know to have that same assurance. I want the light of Jesus to shine so brightly through me that even on my darkest days they say, “I want Jesus too!”; because they see it is Him alone that sustains me. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.” ~ Habakkuk 3:18

Jehovah El Gelah Raz is Lord God The Revealer of Mysteries. I read about this name and I was so thankful for spiritual eyes to see. The Bible is filled with hidden nuggets and treasures for His children. He is pouring His spirit out over His children right now, giving visions and dreams. This wasn’t something He just did in the Old Testament for Daniel. He is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Jehovah El Gelah Raz is still revealing mysteries today and it is important with the return of our Messiah so close. Pray as you read His Word for the Holy Spirit to open it up to you as it pertains to events today. Ask Him to make it real to your life! He will honor those prayers and you will be amazed at the mysteries He reveals. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I noticed my sunflowers were closing in the other day. I thought to myself, “They need sunlight.” I had placed them in a room that didn’t get any direct sun. It caused me to reflect on myself. I need to bask in the light of my Father daily or I become just like my sunflowers, I find myself closing in as the weight of daily life tries to crush me. I don’t know what you are facing right now, but I do know God is your strong hold in the day of trouble and on those days when life just starts to be a little too much. Take some time today to bask in His “sonlight”! 💛 ~ 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

Yahweh-Channun is God of Grace. Tonight I was reflecting on my life and some really bad decisions. The devil tried to flood mind with thoughts of self condemnation and images of complete unworthiness. But my Father, my loving Father, led me to tonight’s name. Yahweh-Channun, He is the God of Grace and the blood of Jesus already covered every single misstep I’d ever make. I am called, chosen, set apart and so worthy. The devil also fears the calling within me and that is the reason the warfare I face is so great. “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Ephesians 6:12 Oh my precious brothers and sisters, I don’t know what your past looks like, but God’s grace wiped it clean and you are so worthy. I hear in my spirit not to settle. Go hard for God and be prepared for the warfare that comes with it. Don’t be fooled by the devil, your past is propelling you into your future. God is using that pain, those tears, even those bad decisions. He is using it all for your Kingdom assignment. You are worthy and you are loved and there are so many people that need to hear your story and how God’s grace brought you out of that dark place, that abusive relationship, that destructive situation. Your testimony will pull someone out of the flames of hell and lead them to the cross and light of Jesus. Don’t settle child of God. You are worthy and the grace of God didn’t cover you to settle, it made you a child of THE King. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

When I read this verse I think of the awesome sovereignty our Lord has. We have people arguing about whether “under God” should be in our Pledge of allegiance and “In God We Trust” on our money. The very mountains quake at Him. I am in awe of our Father who is omnipotent (all-powerful), omniscient (all-knowing), and omnipresent (all-present). The result of removing Him from things is the utter chaos and destruction we see before us today. Yet He knew this would all occur before we were ever born and gave us His son Jesus as a way of salvation, His son who demons tremble at the mention of His name! I could not read this verse this morning without feeling the power of our Lord. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The mountains quake at him, and the hills melt, and the earth is burned at his presence, yea, the world, and all that dwell therein.” ~ Nahum 1:5

I got off work, ate dinner, and crawled under the blankets. I was freezing, my head hurt, and I just didn’t feel like writing tonight. The later it got the louder I heard the Lord speaking to my heart. I’m tired Poppa. I’m weary. It was a really bad week. The tears began to trickle down my cheeks as my Father reminded me it was now that I needed to rest in Him. “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28)” That was me! Perhaps it is you too. “29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke [is] easy, and my burden is light. (Matthew 11:29-30)” He wants to give you rest to tonight. Turn on some worship music and just rest in the presence of your Father. His yoke is easy and His burden is light, just rest in Him tonight. 💛~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I am thankful for the Lord’s patience with His children. He has so much love and forgiveness that He gave His son for our sins, but we had to repent and come to Him. We are living in a wicked world controlled by the enemy and God will not acquit the wicked that follow after the things of the world instead of the things of Him. The devil blinds and convinces people as long as they are a good person their eternal safety is secure, but the Bible says in Matthew 7:13-14, “13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” Let your light for God shine through the darkness today, it maybe the only chance they have to be lifted from the darkness. He’s coming back soon and He will not acquit the wicked. 💛 ~ 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

I was reading about recent events in the news and my spirit just grieved and I began to think about God. Can you imagine how grieved His heart is? We live in a time where sin is painted as a personal choice and Biblical morals are simply a book of fables that collect dust on shelves across America. We live in a society that places sin in a pretty little box with a bow around it and no one wants to talk about the secrets that lurk within it. I look around and see changes that aren’t moving people into the light of God, but pulling them into the devil’s shadow of darkness and, again, my spirit just grieved. Blinded daughter, they are blinded. They need the light of Jesus that shines through His children. We are to be that light and spread that light to everyone we meet. The Lord told me I’d be hated by many and to love them anyways. He also told me to keep on going. We don’t have time to focus on those who are determined not to believe, those with stopped ears, when so many are trembling in the darkness that need pulled up into the light. It’s time for God’s children to rise up and be His light. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I’ve been chewing on this verse since last night. My heart breaks so easily. It’s just the heart God has given me and it so easily bleeds for others when they are hurting. God sees every tear I cry and He is protective over His children. That heart He’s given me even makes me sad for those who have caused pain to His children because I would not want to be on the side of God’s vengeance. My daily prayer is for Him to bless them that throw darts at me while protecting me from those darts. I have been forgiven for too much not to pray that someone else experience that awesome grace in their lives too! 💛 ~ #f8ithgal

“God is jealous, and the Lord revengeth; the Lord revengeth, and is furious; the Lord will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies.” ~ Nahum 1:2

Parakletos is Advocate. This name just made my heart my smile. We have an Advocate for us and His name is Jesus. He defends us in realms we didn’t even know we were being attacked in! He left the Holy Spirit with us who intercedes on our behalf in prayer before our Father when we can’t even utter the words. I meditated on this name and complete thankfulness just washed over me. We have an Advocate on our behalf y’all! Do you realize the magnitude of that?! We don’t have to worry about what or who is speaking against us because Parakleto, our Advocate, hears EVERYTHING and He is turning it around in our favor. 🙌🏻 We are so blessed!! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The Bible says we are clay in the hands of our Father the Potter. The pottery process isn’t easy. You are formed, refined, put in the fire, glazed, and glaze fired a second time. Whew, that’s a lot! But ohhh when our Father finishes us in certain areas, our vessels are on point! The pottery process of our lives isn’t easy, but our Father knows exactly what He is doing to get us where He wants us to go! The results are a beauty we never could have imagined, 💛 ~ 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

Elohim Ahavah is The God Who Loves. My Father really spoke to my heart as I read about this name. God loves us. Period. I see so much hate on tv, on my timeline, in the papers, it’s just everywhere I look. I see people unwilling to love each other if you don’t think the way they do or if you look differently from them. The devil is having a field day causing division among friends and even in families. He loves to breed hate, he lives to spread darkness. God is the exact opposite. He is light, He loves the sinner so much He gave His son so that we all could have life through Him! It’s our job to spread His light and we can’t do that by participating in the darkness. I refuse to hate or dislike you for any reason. We don’t have to see eye to eye for me to have the love of Jesus in my heart for you. The world just needs more of that right now. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I have many favorite verses, but these are high on my list. I have been hearing beauty for ashes in my spirit for awhile now. I love the next part of this verse just as much “the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit o heaviness…” As I read these verses this morning, I heard the Lord say I’m turning it around. That thing that was meant to take you under is planting you in Me. Child of God don’t give up now, you are so close. You have been watering the grounds with your tears and God sees your struggle. Your roots are growing. Keep praying and keep reading, you are tending to them roots. The devil can’t touch those roots. Your testimony on the other side is going to give God glory and leave others wanting some of that miracle grow that turned things around for you! He’s turning it around, just because you don’t see it with your physics eyes doesn’t make it so. He’s working child of God, He’s working. 💛 ~ 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

Elohay Selichot is The God of Forgiveness. I was meditating on this name and thinking on my blog from this morning. The blood of Jesus provides a grace and mercy that makes it so easy for God’s ears to be opened to our cries. He is Elohay Selichot, the God of Forgiveness and Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice to open those lines of communication for us. The sinners prayer is the most precious prayer you can ever pray, it forgives and gives eternal life. It opens a direct line to our Father that cannot be severed. The devil seeks to condemn while our Father seeks to set free. There is nothing Elohay Selichot’s love and can’t set you free from, no place His grace can’t reach. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

This verse reminded me of how close God is to His children when we call. It also made me think of the blood of Jesus and how easy it is to have that forgiveness if only people would call on His name. I read through my timeline last night and my heart just grieved. More than once I found myself saying it’s a heart issue, so many problems would be solved if this country would fall to it’s knees. Allow someone to see the God in you today. The world needs that light and God might use you to open their hearts back up to His. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“1 Behold, the LORD’S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: 2 But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid [his] face from you, that he will not hear.” ~ Isaiah 59:1-2

Maqowr Chay Mayim is Fountain of Living Waters. In John 4:7-14, the woman from Samaria meets Jesus at the well and learns about the Fountain of Living Water. He tells her, “…Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: 14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.” Who would not want to drink from this water?! The Lord has been speaking to me about being drenched in His Spirit. He had told me I couldn’t just get my feet wet, I had to be all in. As I read about Maqowr Chay Mayim, I could see the Fountain of Living Waters just pouring out over me. Oh friends, be refreshed this evening in Maqowr Chay Mayim. Just take time with your Father to go all in. His presence will renew you and strengthen you for the week ahead. It doesn’t matter what you are facing, when your a King’s kid you don’t face it alone. Turn up the praise music and allow His Living Waters to wash over you. There is no better way to prepare for the week ahead than immersing yourself in the Fountain of the Living Waters. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“7 There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink. 8 (For his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat.) 9 Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans. 10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water. 11 The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water? 12 Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle? 13 Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: 14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.” ~ John 4:7-14

The Lord creates peace in the hearts of His people during times of trouble. He calms the waters for His children. He is a ever present help in times of trouble for those that seek Him. However, the waters for the wicked are being stirred for a reason. It is a season for repentance. His Word says there is no peace for the wicked. The troubled seas cannot rest until our nation turns from their wicked ways and falls to her knees. Our hope rest in the blood of Jesus and His forgiveness. He’s calling through the troubled waters. He’s also giving His sons and daughters a voice to boldly proclaim His name and share light with the world. Be that light for Him today. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“19 I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to [him that is] far off, and to [him that is] near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him. 20 But the wicked [are] like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt. 21 [There is] no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.” ~ Isaiah 57:19-21

I had a massive migraine today. As the day progressed, the pain magnified. I took my emergency migraine meds, put on my frozen eye mask and lay in silence. I remember thinking at one point I need to post a prayer request, but the pounding was so bad I just kept my eyes closed as waves of nausea ran through me. I knew if I didn’t get control of this one it would mean a trip to the ER or urgent care for a not so nice migraine cocktail, a shot that would knock me out and take the pain away. As I lay there, I felt the Lord telling me to rest in Him. So that is exactly what I did.

The emergency meds kicked in and the pain came down to a tolerable level. I looked through FB and saw many friends suffering with headaches today too. I was looking through my names of God study, but the Lord kept impressing on my heart healing. I had just posted Isaiah 53:5 as the Scripture verse earlier this week, but I felt Him nudging my spirit with that verse again. It tells us “with his stripes we are healed.” This evening He also reminded me of 1 Peter 2:24. It says, “by whose stripes ye were healed.” I began to meditate on that verse. It says “were” in the past tense. We are already healed, we just have to believe in faith for the manifestation of that healing to take place. Let that sink in. If God spoke it in His Word it is true.

My headaches are a direct result of the stress I take on by not leaving things at my Father’s feet. Ouch. Thankfully, I am a work in progress and my Father doesn’t give up on me! I’m not saying that is the cause of everyone’s headaches, I also have a terrible sinus infection and that increased the climate for a headache. What I do know is Jesus took on any and every single infirmity we could ever have and our healing comes from Him. He reminded me today that I am healed through the blood of Jesus. I need to exercise my f8ith. He also reminded me that sometimes I just need to rest in Him. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The Lord used these Scriptures as confirmation for me this morning, I love when He does that! His Word doesn’t go out of His mouth void. I’m standing on those promises this morning and believing what goes forth out of His mouth with come to pass and will prosper to where it was sent. 🙌🏻 Thank You Father! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“10 For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: 11 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 55:10-11

Elohim Qarob is God is Near. This name just spoke to my heart tonight. I was thinking about the promises of God over my life and the devil tried to to come in like a flood and create doubt. Instantly the Lord lifted up a standard against him as the Holy Spirit immediately brought Isaiah 59:19 to my mind, “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.” Elohim Qarob, God is Near, was right there and He said daughter have I not promised you these things? Have I not spoken them over them over you? Your timing is not my timing. Do not grow weary in the waiting season for you are growing strong in me, I am preparing you for what is to come. My favor rest over you. Do not doubt what I spoke, do not question how. Just trust Me, grow in Me. Faith and obedience, walk with me in faith and obedience.

Are you in a waiting season too? God hasn’t abandoned you. Your growth and promotion comes from your faith and obedience. He is Elohim Qarob, that means He is ALWAYS near! All you have to do is call on His name and He answers. The devil was attacking my mind, trying to attack my destiny. Instantly, God responded. He listens my friends. We just have to quiet our minds and hearts to hear Him. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The Lords thoughts and ways are so much better than ours. One of the devils greatest weapons is keeping us too busy to renew our minds and stay in tune with the Spirit of God. We need that daily renewing. We need that closeness with God to hear His voice when we wander off track. I am so thankful for the renewing of our mind and the sweet Holy Spirit that brings our thoughts into captivity and aligns our thinking with Gods (2 Corinthians 10:3-5). Take some time this morning to just talk to you Father, quiet your heart, and listen for His thoughts. Your day will be better because if it. 💛 ~ 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

El Gibbhor is Mighty God. I had a long day. There were points where I was overwhelmed to tears. I sat on my bed at the end of the night to write this blog and heard God say, I am still your Mighty God. You get overwhelmed because you do things through your strength and not through Mine. You are made strong in Me through your weakness. I feel like that is a word for someone else too. Your struggling and your looking for answers on how to do it all by yourself and God is trying to teach you to lean on Him through this season. He is El Gibbhor, our Mighty God. He has the answers you are so desperately looking for. Draw close to Him and allow Him to show up mightily on your behalf.

The magnitude of this verse is heart wrenching. Jesus was oppressed and afflicted for us. This verse says, “he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.” He willingly allowed them to lead Him to the cross to be slaughtered so that me and you could have eternal life in Him. That picture just overwhelms me this morning. His blood set us free from sin and all of the worldly bondage that the devil tries so hard to tie us to. John 8:36 tells us, “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” Go forward today walking in that freedom. 💛 ~Chelle, #f8ithgal

“He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.” ~ Isaiah 53:7

Jesus bore every grief, sorrow, and shame for us when He hung on the cross. I recently went through something and said, “I feel so stupid and completely worthless.” While I was sitting on my bed crying, God gave me a vision of Christ on the cross. Daughter, He did this for you. I can’t even imagine the pain and the shame as He hung there being mocked, completely innocent. He did that for me and for you!

“…He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.” That isn’t some fictional reading, that is what Jesus did for us! Thank You Jesus! Whatever the enemy is trying to oppress you in today we cancel it out in the name of Jesus. Mental torment we claim peace; physical affliction, we claim healing; financial issues, we claim freedom. The enemy tried to destroy me last week, but I’m a daughter to the King. You are a child of the King! Walk in that today! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5 But he [was] wounded for our transgressions, [he was] bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace [was] upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.” ~ Isaiah 53:4-5

El-Moshaah is The God Who Saves. God knew every sin we would ever make before we were even born, yet He still gave His son to save us. How awesome is that? He reaches down and pulls us out of the darkest pit, the deepest despair and not only saves us but calls us His. We are so blessed to have El-Moshaah. I can’t speak for you, but when I think of what God saved me from all I can do is give Him my highest praise! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Jesus was rejected by man. When we are betrayed by people we serve a Savior who gets it on a more real level than anyone else ever could. Men still reject Him today. Can you imagine how that grieves a Father’s heart who gave His sons life to bear our sins? It makes our betrayals seem so small in comparison. God told me several years ago my circle would be small. It’s so important that my trusted people within it have the same core beliefs in God and that we can support each other and the visions God has placed in our hearts. When God moves a person out of your circle it’s for a reason, trust Him. He sees in realms we don’t and knows hearts that haven’t been revealed. You are sitting in the company of Jesus. Give Him praise for covering you in His blood and keep on pressing on the path He has placed you on! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.” ~ Isaiah 53:3

Rum Rosh is The One Who Lifts My Head. This name. I just sat in my Father’s presence as the magnitude of this name washed over me and tears spilled from my eyes over my cheeks. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 came to my mind, “9 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. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.” I am overcome with emotion as I think of Rom Rosh lifting my head during those times when life gave me a blow that the enemy was sure I wouldn’t recover from. Our strength is made perfect in weakness.

My mom ask me why I thought God had allowed the events on Friday to occur. Referring to Job, she said the devil must go before the Lord and get permission before touching His children. God had already told me clearly why He had allowed things to occur as they did. Without any hesitation I knew the answer. God had already told me clearly, You have work to do for Me. These are stepping stones. I am using them to build your testimony for Kingdom Work. There is no condemnation in Me and what the enemy meant for death, I am springing forth life. No more tears. Beauty for Ashes.

Friends, He is Rum Rosh, The One Who Lifts Our Heads. Our strength is truly made perfect in weakness, I’m a walking testimony to that. I don’t know what your going through, but your strength is in Jesus. It’s not in a person, a job, or anything else tied to this world. Rum Rosh will lift your head when you didn’t think you had one ounce of strength left. Press in to Jesus and allow Him to show up and show out on your behalf. Don’t forget to give Him praise for bringing you through because I promise if you are trusting Him, He will come through! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Oh my heart how these verses spoke to me! I am so thankful that when the Lord gives me a word He confirms it. He often reconfirms because He knows His daughter is still growing and learning. He will tell me something and I will say was that you Lord, did I hear that right? He never loses patience. He is firm, but loving. We have been grafted into his Kingdom through the blood of Jesus and that allows us a real and personal relationship with our Father. Have you talked to Him today? 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“15 But I [am] the LORD thy God, that divided the sea, whose waves roared: The LORD of hosts [is] his name. 16 And I have put my words in thy mouth, and I have covered thee in the shadow of mine hand, that I may plant the heavens, and lay the foundations of the earth, and say unto Zion, Thou [art] my people.” ~ Isaiah 51:15-16

This morning’s prayer time was powerful as God just poured His Spirit out over me. I have been praying for a boldness to speak what the Lord gives me. He spoke so clearly this morning and impressed it on my heart to write what He’d given me. This evening I am still in awe at abuts presence.

Clear vision daughter, I’m giving you clear vision. Listen closely. The heart (of man) clouds, I provide clarity. Listen. I’m healing you daughter. This isn’t an instant process. Roots are being dug up. Years of pain are being unraveled. This requires daily drenching in my fountain of love, prayer, and Word. I am awakening Me within you for your destiny to come alive. You can’t just get your feet wet, drenched in my love and what I have for you. Drenched in ALL things ME. ME ME ME. I’m going to fill in the pages of those journals quickly with My words from the drenching in My Spirit!

I’m excited to see what my Father does in the days and months ahead as I draw closer to Him. I’m going to do just as my father said in the following weeks and drench myself in His Word, prayer, and His presence. I can’t get just get my toes wet, I’ve got to go all in! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Di Ou Ta Panta is My Everything. God wants to be our everything, not just the God we turn to when there is a crisis in our lives. We wants a personal relationship where we take everything to Him, we share everything with Him. The devils biggest tactic is to fill our lives with so much busyness that we lose contact with the very one who is sustaining us. Every single thing we have, every single thing we do comes from the provision of our father. Di Ou Ta Panta is my Everything. I couldn’t make it a day without Him. He sustains me, He guides me, He lifts my head when I’ve slipped and grabs my hand. I need His guidance just as much in my winning season as my dry season because that enemy is relentless. He has to come first. He reminded me of that this last week and anyone that doesn’t get that just has to be cleared out of the way. The person God has for me has to be completely sold out for God or our spirits are just going to collide. God is my everything and that is a value in me that should be cherished. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I was praying this morning and just talking to the Lord, we had a two way conversation. How many people knew God could speak to you? My spirit heard Him clearly this morning. Then I read this mornings verses and my heart grieved. People are so weary this very day searching for answers in these very places. Reaching out for counsel to everything and everyone and God is saying I’m here, if you quiet yourself and listen You will hear My voice. Don’t follow the world, you won’t find the answers written in the starts. You will find the answers from the one who created them. God is calling people to quiet their hearts and listen to Him. He has the peace you so desperately seek. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“13 Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels. Let now the astrologers, the stargazers, the monthly prognosticators, stand up, and save thee from [these things] that shall come upon thee. 14 Behold, they shall be as stubble; the fire shall burn them; they shall not deliver themselves from the power of the flame: [there shall] not [be] a coal to warm at, [nor] fire to sit before it.” ~ Isaiah 47:13-14

Today I managed to get the sheets on my bed changed and that’s about it. I’m okay with this. Some days you have to let everything go, shut the world out, and just take care of YOU. Don’t fill guilty about taking time to pour back into yourself. You need to renew and replenish, You can’t help everyone else if you have allowed yourself to run out of fuel. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I smiled as I read these verses because God had told me He was preparing the way before me, making the crooked places straight. It just makes my heart smile when He gives me confirmation. He is so gracious, so merciful, and so forgiving. Tears just keep falling and He says daughter you are mine. Your heart is fashioned after mine. That’s not a burden, that’s a gift. It doesn’t feel like a gift with tears streaming down my face, but He has promised He’s gone before me and He’s making those crooked places straight. 💛 ~ 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

The Bible tells us to “.. Love our enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them that despitefully use you, and persecute you,” Matthew 5:44 This one was going to take some work. I have spent at least the lat 8 months focusing on my relationship with God and healing my mind from the emotional and mental abuse done by past relationships. I thought I had an unbreakable fortress built around my heart. Not long ago the enemy used a man from high school to reach out to me and chip away at that fortress. He was cunning and breached the walls with all the pictures he shared of his daughters and grand baby. Knowing I can’t have children, he says, “I will share my daughters with you.” It was manipulation at its finest. I felt the Holy Spirit’s nudging to be cautious, but the enemy is persistent. I proceed, but I am praying the whole time, “Poppa, if this is You allow us to grow closer. If it is not You, show me his true colors and end it quickly.” Be careful what you pray for, God honors the prayers of His children.

The Lord starts to open my eyes as the true nature of the beast is revealed. “For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.” Luke 8:17 Our normal picture routine of exchanging pictures was broken when I began to receive request for inappropriate pictures and then received one from him. It wasn’t long after, that the Lord did just as I prayed. He cut the head off the snake and ended it quickly. I was crying uncontrollably, where is this coming from Lord? He had breached the walls, but they had not came tumbling down. My heart was a little sad, but had not been left bleeding in my hands. Yet the tears were as if someone had died. I sobbed as if in complete despair and he really wasn’t worth it and had not even gained enough access to my heart to deserve it. It wasn’t him, it was the place it took me back to. I was angry, hurt, and ashamed that I had allowed it to happen. I felt stupid for even giving him access. When he wanted to change our FB relationship status a part of me screamed NO! He changed his so another part of me was okay with just going along. It wasn’t okay if any part of me had reservations. That nudging I had felt had been the Holy Spirit the entire time. Hind sight is 20/20.

This morning God said why are thou cast down daughter? “Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.” ~ Psalm 43:5 You have work to do for Me. These are stepping stones, We are using them to build your testimony for Kingdom work. There is no condemnation in Me and what the enemy meant for death, I am springing forth life. No more tears. Beauty for ashes. You are moving past this today. Now that is a Word from the Lord worth shouting about. I wanted to share this with you so that you know first and foremost always listen to that nudge from the Holy Spirit. Second, life is a process and sometimes we fall short. It’s okay. God showed me Jesus on the cross this morning. He reminded me that Jesus bore all of our shame with our sins. Once we turn that over to God for forgiveness, our slate is clean and it becomes a testimony to help someone else. I pray this blesses you today. 💛 ~ 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

“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

“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 61:3

“He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.” ~ John 7:38

“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

This morning I’m thinking about the importance of God and His presence in our lives. I don’t know how people make it one day without His guidance. The devil seeks to destroy God’s children. He uses people and even things to take our peace away. God has to remain in that first position in our lives and in our heart. He is the first, the last, the One that always is. I am thankful for His guiding presence in my life. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Thus saith the Lord the King of Israel, and his redeemer the Lord of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God.” ~ Isaiah 44:6

El Racham is The Compassionate God. I’ve had a really long week. This evening I found myself listening to praise music and crying until I fell asleep. There are somethings, some feelings too overwhelming for words, but the Holy Spirit knows. I woke still feeling completely emotionally drained but felt the Holy Spirit’s nudging to get up and press on with this study. I began to read about El Racham, The Compassionate God that we serve.

He not only catches those tears that we cry, He feels the pain, and understands the heartache of each one. In 100 Names of God Christopher D. Hudson writes, “He’s a God of care and kindness. He remembers. He’s empathetic and tender. He hurts when those He loves are hurting. But divine compassion doesn’t just stop with concern. God doesn’t just feel badly for those in trouble. He’s protective. He swings into action to defend His own.” Jesus took the form of man and suffered greatly on the cross for us. There is nothing that we go through that He doesn’t understand and He sent the Holy Spirit to comfort us. He also washes away our sins and becomes our defender. So much compassion! I am thankful for El Racham and can feel His peace washing over me tonight. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithfgal

When I left Colorado I left behind most of my stuff. The Lord told me He was doing a new thing. So much as happen since that time. As I read this morning’s verse, my heart smiled. I could hear my Father saying, daughter I’m doing a new thing. He’s shifting those blocks of my life into place and He will do the same for you. 💛 ~ 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

God never ceases to amaze me. In my prayer this morning, I talked to God a lot about fear and then today’s verse aligned with it. I feel like He was speaking directly to my heart fear not daughter, I am guiding you. I love it when He does that! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.” ~ Isaiah 41:13

El Haggadol is The Great God. There is such power in this name. Our God is great and mighty. There is nothing too hard for Him. I have a really bad habit of laying my problems at His feet and then picking them up and worrying about them. How silly of me. Our God can carry them, while my migraines prove I cannot. Another timely reminder from my Poppa tonight! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I love that I don’t have to fear with God. The devil is constantly trying to plant seeds of fear, seeds of doubt and God is reminding me this morning that He is God. Fear not! God will strengthen and uphold us. There is so much power in this verse. I pray you are as blessed by it as me. ~ 💛 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

Shub Nephesh is Renewer of Life. The Lord had told me He was giving me back everything the enemy had stolen. What about time one might say? He can restore in a short time what was stolen in years. He is renewing and restoring, that is what I feel in my spirit tonight. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

It doesn’t matter what the week holds or even the rest of the year, when you wait upon the Lord He will renew your strength. 💛 ~ 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

Migdal Oz is Strong Tower. I thought this was a good name going into a new month and new week. 2020 has proved to be a difficult year for so many. This is an awesome reminder that God is Migdal Oz, our strong Tower. He is a shelter and respite from the fiery darts of the enemy. So when you grow weary you have a strong tower that will protect you like no other. It’s okay to retreat there, rest, and reload for the battles ahead. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

What a timely verse for me. I was thinking about everything I needed to do in the week ahead and was instantly overwhelmed. Then I read today’s verse. It’s not through my strength, but God’s power that my strength is renewed. I don’t know about you, but I needed that reminder today! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

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

Lo Shanah is Unchanging. In Malachi 3:6, the Lord tells us He changes not. In a world where everything is constantly changing, I am thankful that we serve a God that never changes. He never waivers, there is 100 percent consistency. There are no updates needed or balls to drop because He never changes. You can’t outgrow Him because He is constantly teaching you. I don’t know about you, but my life needs that! Lo Shanah brings stability to His children in a world that is unstable. There is so much in peace knowing that. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Life changes so fast it is often hard to keep up with the changes. People come and go. Some are only meant to be in your life for a season and many become lessons along this journey. God gives us stability in this ever changing world and that is the Word of God. You can stand firmly on it and trust it to never change. You can use it as a road map to life and it will guide you when you become lost. It contains promises that will never be broken. How blessed we are to have been given the Word of Life by the Creator of Life. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.” ~ Isaiah 40:8

El Deah is The God of Knowledge. Life is hard. There are so many situations that come up that I just don’t have the answers for. It is okay because I serve a God who does! We don’t have to have it all figured it, we don’t have to know the answers to every single thing thrown our way because we serve a God who is all knowing. The Bible also has a wealth of instruction and knowledge hidden within it’s pages. The Holy Spirit will impart that wisdom and knowledge into us when we seek Him.

As I study this name tonight, I smile and say thank You Poppa! I struggled this week and He knew I needed this name at the end of it. El Deah sees what I can’t and He knows what I don’t. I’m thankful that I don’t have to have it all figured out because He goes before me. His ways are higher than mine and better than I could ever imagine. I need only to trust in Him, trust in His timing, and continue pressing into Him. My friends, what He will do for me He will do for you! He’s got us. He already knows every little and big thing we will encounter. That deserves a praise shout! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

I found myself meditating on this verse this morning. From John the Baptist preaching the baptism of repentance (Mark 1) to the future coming of of Lord. “Prepare ye the way of the Lord.” He will be coming back soon making it so important to tell everyone of His grace and mercy now. The path is narrow and straight, but filled with so much love.💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.” ~ Isaiah 40:3

Entunchano is The God Who Intercedes. Another name that I am so thankful for. When I look back through my life I can see times that God clearly interceded on my behalf. I wonder how many times He interceded that I didn’t even know about; how many attacks from the enemy He held back; how many fleets of angels He released in my behalf? And now the Holy Spirit intercedes on our behalf when we have no words. When all I have are tears, He stands in the gap making an utterance for me and for you. Who knows where I’d be if I had been left to my own devices, but God! He interceded and turned my life around. I am so thankful for Entunchano, The God Who Intercedes. He intercedes when we don’t even know we need it. Just blessed and in awe of Him tonight. Thank You Entunchano for interceding on our behalf, thank You! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The thing about falling when you are a child of God, your Father always lifts you back up. As I was writing this, I heard the song Raise a Hallelujah in my spirit, “I raise a hallelujah, in the presence of my enemies.” Lord, let Your light just keep shining through me for all to see. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“7 Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me. 8 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 7:7-8

Yotzerenu is Potter. We are clay in our Potter’s hands as He molds and shapes us. It is not an easy process, but a process that brings us closer to Him when we yield to it. I’ve had a really difficult week. I feel kind of like a lump of clay being pressed and pulled. As I wrote this, I found myself asking Yotzerenu, what are you trying to form within me from it? It brings me back to the lyrics from Lord You Are The Potter, “Lord, You are the Potter and I am the clay. Mold me and make me, have Thine own way.” Whatever it is Lord, I’m clay in Your hands. Mold and make me, have Thine own way! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Praise the Lord that as children of God we don’t have to be fearful. The storms can rage all around us and we are safe in our Father hands. I truly believe we are living in the end days and allowing His light to shine through us has never been more important. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“4 Say to them [that are] of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come [with] vengeance, [even] God [with] a recompence; he will come and save you. 5 Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.” ~ Isaiah 35:4-5

Elohim Shama is The God Who Hears. Oh how precious this name is to my heart! There are times when you are going through things that no one understands, but God does. There are times that the devil tries to convince you that no one cares what your struggling with or no one wants to hear about it, he is a liar. We have Elohim Shama who hears. He hears things spoken against us and moves to protect us in ways we don’t even realize. We are so blessed to have a God that hears when we call on His name. He not only hears our words, but He hears our tears when our heart is too broken to speak. Elohim Shama is The God Who Hears and I am so thankful for Him tonight. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The Word of God is full of prophecies that speak about the very days we are living in. Pray for eyes to see, ears to hear, and the Holy Spirit to guide you as things unfold across the world. Take some time to turn off the news and tune into the Word of God and allow the Holy Spirit to open the hidden treasures that are inside. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Come near, ye nations, to hear; and hearken, ye people: let the earth hear, and all that is therein; the world, and all things that come forth of it.” ~ Isaiah 34:1

Jehovah Ezrah is My Helper. I am so thankful that God is my helper. I look back at certain times in my life where I can clearly see His hand over me. Just this morning I said, “Poppa, I need for You to take the wheel here, my day hasn’t even started and it’s trying to go in the wrong direction.” Calm rushed in and I had the peace of God resting over me and His presence filled the atmosphere. There was a peace coming from deep within me that nothing could touch. I called for the Lord to help me early and He took control of the atmosphere! The devil tried more than once to move me as the day progressed, but God remained my help each time he tried. I am thankful that we can call on Jehovah Ezrah not just for the big things in life, but for every single thing! He never says you again? Instead, He lovingly meets us at the point of our need. How awesome is that?! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

What a comfort to know our help comes from the Lord. Even when we slip off the path, He loves us still. His Holy Spirit convicts, but it doesn’t condemn. No matter how far we slip away, our loving Father calls us back. His hand is extended down to someone today, all you have to do is take it and come back home. His forgiveness covers a multitude of sins. He is waiting. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.” ~ Psalm 27:9

Logos is the Word. As I was reading about this name, I was reminded of how God used words to speak the world into existence. John 1:1 tells us His Word was in the beginning and it was God. We have that Living Word today to guide us. It holds the answers to anything we can ever encounter. He has provided us a roadmap to life. He’s also provided us with a map for what is going on in the world today. Some people in other countries still only have pages of this Word and they value it to be more precious than gold, while others here let dust accumulate it or allow it to adorn their shelves as a decoration. We are blessed with the Living Word out of which flows living water. Today’s name was such an awesome reminder of that. Logos is The Word and we are so blessed to have such easy access to it. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The laws of man may make something “legal”, but it doesn’t make it right before the eyes of God. When it comes to things like life it’s a heart issue and God’s Word defines clearly where we should side. We call it it a “choice” and ultimately God will be the final judge no matter what “choice” is made. Pray, pray, pray and allow God to guide you in the choices you make because each of us will be held accountable for the choices we make and what we play a part in allowing. As children of God we are called to be set apart, not to always go with the flow of what appeases the masses. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; he will save us.” ~ Isaiah 33:22

I still remember the extreme emotional lows when things started falling apart in Colorado. There were days I didn’t think I would make it. There were days I laid in the floor and just cried out to God that it was just too much for me to handle. “I can’t do it Poppa,” I cried more than once. They weren’t merely tears, I felt as if my heart was physically breaking and I had been completely destroyed. But God. He began a process of unraveling the damage done by years of emotional abuse that had robbed me of my confidence and left me a shell of whom I was so many years before.

It has been a bumpy road. A few curves that set me back, but here I am right where God wants me to be. My mom wanted to look at cars today. I don’t even want to get into what happen with mine and my exe’s in CO, but the result wasn’t at all fair to me. Today as we were preparing to go I heard the Lord say clearly He was giving back what the enemy has stolen. When we got there, we were looking at used cars. The salesman said, “Would you be opposed to buying a new one?” We walked out with a 2020 Ford Ecosport with only 9 miles and no down payment. It had more extras than the one I lost. Look at God! I had to share my testimony because God is so good. I wasted so many years and He said daughter, nothing is too hard for me to replace! I feel restoration is in my spirit and I am praising the Lord for the blessings of His latter rain. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“23 Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God: for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain in the first [month]. 24 And the floors shall be full of wheat, and the fats shall overflow with wine and oil. 25 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. 26 And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the LORD your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed.” ~ Joel 2:23-26

The Spirit of God covers His children. There are so many places people seek counsel in these days when our guidance needs to come from Him. People are desperate for answers when His Word holds the key. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Woe to the rebellious children, saith the Lord, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:” ~ Isaiah 30:1

On our way home this evening, the rays of the sun were spreading out from the clouds and seem to be washing over everything beneath them. Once home I went out and watched the sheer beauty of God’s handiwork and all I could see in it was His glory. Psalm 19:1 says, “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.” Yes Lord! It was as if the heavens had opened up declaring God’s glory and the sky was showing His handiwork right before my eyes. My heart smiled.

I began to read a little about God’s glory in Scripture. I was taken with 2 Corinthians 4:6, “For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” The world is so dark right now, but God’s children now have His light shining through us. We have that heart revelation as to who Jesus is and we aren’t to keep that to ourselves, but to spread it to others. I go back to those who say to me you’ve changed. Yes, yes I have. I can’t go back to a place of darkness to appease others, I’m called into the light to bring others into the light. We weren’t meant to live defeated. I want people to see my growth and and know without a doubt it’s all due to the glory of God. I want them to know what He did for me, He will do for them. I want my light to glow like the sun and my testimony will declare to others you can’t fall too far for God’s grace and mercy to pull you back into the light. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

My heart saddened a bit as I read this verse. It made me think of things going on in the world today. So many still haven’t called out to the Lord and He alone holds the answers. Others only call when the flames are hot and tend to forget about Him when the embers have burned out. There will be a day when it will be too late to call on His name. The time is now to turn from our wicked ways and back to His. He’s calling, are you listening? 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Lord, in trouble have they visited thee, they poured out a prayer when thy chastening was upon them.” ~ Psalm 26:16

I sat just listening to worship music this evening. Some days, some weeks you just need to encourage yourself in the Lord to press in and press on. I was looking through encouraging Scriptures to do just that when the Lord led me to Zechariah 4:6, “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.” I had been struggling this week trying to do everything by my might. I was taking on problems that weren’t mine to carry. I was overwhelmed by things out of my control. I was allowing the enemy to use people to trouble my mind. The result was heartburn and severe stomach pain so bad my meals have been limited to small portions of bland food for an entire week. I wasn’t going to conquer any of the situations before me. I needed to relinquish control to the one who could, it’s by His Spirit the Goliaths before me would be conquered. “…Not by might, not by power, but by my spirit, sainthood the Lord of hosts.” I think I should put that on a post-it, maybe a couple of them as reminders it’s not by MY might but by HIS Spirit so that I can give God praise for what HE is doing every time the “me” tries to do something out of pure might! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

So much unrest in the world today, but a child of God can still feel His peace radiate from within. Thank You Lord for peace in the middle of the world’s chaos. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Lord, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us.” ~ Psalm 26:12

It’s been a difficult week and I have to say I am thankful the weekend is close. I felt like I was fought every way I turned this week. Physically, emotionally, and mentally, I felt like I was running in E. As I went to write this 1 Peter 5:8-9 was never more clear to me, “8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.” Each morning, I’ve struggled to get up in time to pray and read before I start my day. Every single night I’ve had to press in to pray and do my night reading and devotion. I was attacked on multiple levels and still hold my stomach as I type this BUT God. He has met every single need, given strength when I just didn’t think I had any, and caught tears when I pressed through.

My nieces came over today and my little niece brought my mom’s doll and placed it on my bed to sleep with my dogs toys all around to watch her. I looked over and April was watching her too. It just made my heart smile. This evening I looked at the mess and saw peace in the chaos. Like the lambs surrounding the doll, the Holy Spirit has surrounded me all week. The devil thought he could break me, but God uses those attacks to strengthen me. In the end, everything works out for my good and God’s glory (Romans 8:28, “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.”). Did you know you could find peace in the chaos? When you are focused on God, He is the peace that grounds you. Everything around you can go crazy, but your faith allows you to know the one that created it all has control of this too! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

This verse touched my heart as I read it. My spirit grieves as I watch things going on in the world today. I can only imagine how much more it grieves our Heavenly Father, our most Holy God. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Lord, when thy hand is lifted up, they will not see: but they shall see, and be ashamed for their envy at the people; yea, the fire of thine enemies shall devour them.” ~ Isaiah 26:11

I have shared 90 Names of God. I thought I was finished and was praying about what to move on to. God had other plans and I really felt Him telling me to spend more time here. I have no idea how many more I will be studying and sharing, I’m just going to keep going until the Holy Spirit moves me to stop. I am still organizing the 90 Names I’ve posted and studying out new ones. I plan to resume posting this weekend or Monday. Names are so important. We see God give new names to people throughout the Bible at important phases in their life. Each of His names have deep, powerful meaning. I pray learning a little about them blesses you and I am looking forward to learning even more with you! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

This verse touched my soul. I want a hunger for the Lord that can’t be satisfied and a thirst that can’t be quenched. I want to have Him overflowing from me during these times so that others see His light shining through me on the darkest of days. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee early: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.” ~ Isaiah 26:9

My heart is heavy tonight because I feel the enemy is blinding some people and telling you you aren’t enough or will never be enough. He is a liar. Child of God, the Spirit of God lives in you and that alone makes you enough. He is deceiving many telling them they have gone too far to come home. Wayward son or daughter, His arms are open. He is telling others there sins are too great to be forgiven. Friend, Jesus gave His life for yours. The devil fears the greatness that the Lord has within you so he plants seeds of doubt in your head. It’s time to uproot those and start feeding your mind with the Word of God. What you feed into your spirit is what will take root and grow. You continue to nourish it daily by watering it with your prayers and the continued reading of God’s Word. You were made in your Father’s image, He had a plan for your life before you were even born, you ARE enough. You were fearfully and wonderfully made. I just wanted to remind you of that tonight. If for one second you think any different, tell the devil he is a liar and stand on the Word of God. You are His and if you don’t know Him as Lord if you’re life, His arms are always open. He’s just a prayer away! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The path isn’t always easy, but our Father is always with us on the path. When we fall off, the Holy Spirit guides us back on. I’m thankful our Father’s love cares enough to reprove us when we’ve erred. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“The way of the just is uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of the just.” ~ Isaiah 26:7

I had let a few things discourage me and our loving Father knows our heart better than anyone else ever could. I had taken it to Him in prayer, but my spirit was still down. Today I was going into prayer and I heard Him say why are you cast down My daughter? The King of Glory is fighting for you. Oh my heart!

I quickly went to Psalm 42:11, “Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, [who is] the health of my countenance, and my God.” And then on to Psalm 43:5, “Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, [who is] the health of my countenance, and my God.” I felt a praise begin to arise as I turned on over to Psalms 24:8-10, “8 Who [is] this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. 9 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift [them] up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. 10 Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he [is] the King of glory. Selah.”

Oh why are we cast down when God is our countenance? Why are we disquieted within ourselves when the King of Glory is in control? Who is the King of glory?! Oh child of God The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle, the Lord of host… the Lord who fights for US is King of glory. That just encouraged and revived my spirit. It is my prayer that it lifted yours as well! No matter what this week holds, the King of Glory is is fighting for us. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The Lord has really been speaking to be through this chapter in Isaiah. He is our strength. I got really discouraged for a minute and I heard God tell me to look to Him. Focus on Him. The proud are going to fall and be left desolate but those who place their trust in Him will never need to worry. Do not be moved by people or things of this world. Set Your eyes on our Father and His Kingdom work and Heavenly rewards. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“4 Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH [is] everlasting strength: 5 For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, he layeth it low; he layeth it low, [even] to the ground; he bringeth it [even] to the dust.” ~ Isaiah 26:4-5

No words tonight Poppa. I have no words. My head was starting to pound just behind my right eye with waves of nausea. A feeling all familiar as a migraine was trying to come on and my vision was blurring. The devil, always quick to stop anything of God, whispers missing one night won’t hurt. I heard God say get up daughter and He immediately told me if you are failful in these few things I will bless you with greater things. I began to think on the talents in Matthew 25:14-30 and on Luke 16:10, “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.” There were several things the Lord told me to do at the beginning of the year. One of those was to post twice a day, a Scripture blog in the morning and a blog in the evening. So here we are. If I can’t be faithful in these little things, how can He take me to the next level? Those “little” things become a solid foundation of faith for the Lord to build on. What “little” things is He moving you to do? They could be the start of mountain moving transformation when you consistently to something He has commanded. I will post every night even if I can only muster a photo with a verse. I will do it with an obedient heart and expectation that He will use it to bless even one person who is reading it. Faithful in the little things, I’m all in. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“14 For [the kingdom of heaven is] as a man travelling into a far country, [who] called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. 16 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made [them] other five talents. 17 And likewise he that [had received] two, he also gained other two. 18 But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money. 19 After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them. 20 And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more. 21 His lord said unto him, Well done, [thou] good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. 22 He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them. 23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. 24 Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed: 25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, [there] thou hast [that is] thine. 26 His lord answered and said unto him, [Thou] wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed: 27 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and [then] at my coming I should have received mine own with usury. 28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give [it] unto him which hath ten talents. 29 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath. 30 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” ~ Matthew 25:14-30

The Lord reminded me this morning that the key to my peace was to focus on Him and not be moved by the people and things of this world. The devil is a master at using people to move you outside of that peaceful zone. Sometimes the answer is to simply not engage in everything you disagree with, but to fix your eyes Christ and keep on going. Protect your peace for larger battles that demand your attention. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

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

I was looking through the Scriptures and praying on what to write about tonight. I felt mentally and physically drained. I am so thankful it is Friday because more than once this week I found myself praying and asking for forgiveness and clarity on where God is taking me. I’m pretty sure it involves people and looking through my FB timeline, watching the news, and dealing with people in other areas I had decided I didn’t much like people. As I prayed and read, God began to speak to my heart. Maybe it’s not the people. Perhaps it’s their misguided actions and misplaced anger that I didn’t like. They need more Jesus, they need that light He is shining through me. The devil is the master puppeteer, pulling strings everywhere. God’s children need to spread His truth and start cutting those strings. Yes daughter, I have called you to love people as I have loved you. Spread my Word and then if they don’t receive it, shake the dust from your feet and keep going. I just needed to withdraw and seek refuge in Him for awhile so that He could bring all of that back into focus. That one on one time with our Father is essential my friends! It clears your head and puts things back into prospective. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

The Lord commanded it and every little thing we see was created. The stars, the sun, the oceans, He created them all! I give Him such high praise this morning because it doesn’t matter what circumstance looks like the one who created the world is in control. With one command He can change what any situation looks like, He can change any report. That situation that is troubling you? It is but a small thing in His sight. Won’t you praise Him with me this morning? Our God is good at turning the impossible around! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“Let them praise the name of the Lord: for he commanded, and they were created.” ~ Psalm 48:5

Sometimes the clouds of life try to convince us the sun will never shine again, but there is always hope for tomorrow. His name is Jesus. Draw in to Him when those clouds are looming and allow Him to protect you while the storm passes. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

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

It may look like evil is winning, but it’s not. Continue to pray and trust God. He is shifting things around in realms we cannot see. One thing you can be certain of, God has you! 💛 ~ Chelle

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

I wanted to remind you of just how special you are. The devil attacks our mind and he likes to make us think we are worthless. He wants us to operate from a place of defeat. He is a liar. You are a King’s kid. You have greatness inside of you. Everything you set your hand to will prosper. I see so many people speaking death over their situations. By that, I mean speaking negatively. I will never get out of this situation, I will never find a job, I will never find a relationship, I will never… STOP that! If you are a child of God you should be speaking life over your situation. Lord, I thank You for that job, I thank You that relationship You are hand picking for me, I trust Your timing! I don’t know when it will happen but I trust You are in control and You are working it out in my favor! Speak life! I just wanted to remind you tonight that God loves you and He made you in His own image. He knew you before you were born and He had a plan for your life. Trust Him. 💛 Chelle, #f8ithgal

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” ~ Jeremiah 29:11

Our Lord knows how many stars there are and calls them by name, that’s pretty amazing if you have ever looked up at the sky on a starry night! Oh child of God if He cares enough to name the stars, how much more does He care for you so intricately made in His image? The next verse says His understanding is infinite so why do we worry so over our problems? The one who has numbered the stars already has the answers! We need to seek a him and trust His timing for the answers! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“4 He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by [their] names. 5 Great [is] our Lord, and of great power: his understanding [is] infinite.” ~ Psalms 147:4-5

I have embarked on a 60 day journey with Ryan LeStrange’s book, “60 Days of Unusual Prepare Your Heart For Uncommon Breakthrough.” Yesterday was Day 38, “Unusual Favor” with Psalm 5:12 as the scripture verse for the chapter. I have read this verse so many times and never realized the magnitude of it until Apostle Ryan said, “Psalm 5:12 says favor surrounds us like a shield.” I reread the verse. Wow! That is some massive favor that surrounds us brothers and sisters. Why are you cast down, Oh my soul? (Psalm 43:5) quickly came to mind as I was typing this. God’s favor rest over you. You have unusual favor surrounding you, but you have to walk in it. Take off your garment of heaviness and put on your garment of praise. The favor of God is raining down on you. It is surrounding you. Speak His favor over your situation and stand on the promises of His Word. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

As I read through my timeline, I see so much hurt. We serve a God that heals the hearts that are so broken we feel they can never be mended and binds the gapping wounds that leave us emotionally bleeding out. We need to turn off the TV’s and what the world is feeding us today and tune in to what God is saying. He will provide the peace your heart seeks. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

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

Jehovah Tsemach is The Branch of The Lord. Christ is coming back and oh what a day that will be. He will magnificent and full of glory when He makes His return. It is important to not only be ready but to tell everyone that will listen about the this man who gave His life theirs! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

He never gives up on us! All of the times I’ve fallen. He could have left me in my mess, but His mercy endureth forever. I don’t know how many times you’ve fallen, but I know for me I’m giving thanks and shouting praises! We don’t have to be perfect ya’ll! The One that works through us already is and if we fall He has grace and mercy to cover us. Thank You Jesus! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.” ~ Psalm 136:1

‘Ab is Father. How precious is this name to me. I had tears running down my face as I read about this name and prayed this evening. My Father is drawing me closer to Him. I’m finding the deeper my relationship, the firmer my feet are planted on the path He has for me, the smaller my circle becomes. I’ve got too much Jesus for some circles, I’ve become too radical in my beliefs, or I’ve “just changed too much” for some people. Poppa, I have changed, as tears trickled down my cheeks. Why would anyone want to be stagnant their growth? Why would anyone not want the gifts You offer? Their ears are stopped and their vision clouded. They aren’t hungry for the things of the Spirit, this is why your circle is smaller. You’ve been called and you listen to My voice.

This makes me sad for those who don’t realize ‘Ab is our Father and He wants that real and personal relationship with each one of us. He wants us to be radical for Him, about Him. His Word has so many hidden treasures that He wants to reveal, gifts He wants to bestow, but we live in a world where ears are stopped and vision is clouded. That makes my heart sad because He wants so much more for us than we even want for ourselves. If your reading this, I’m praying for you and I’m praying you become just as passionate and radical for Christ as I am. I want you to experience that love of ‘Ab as full as I do. I am so thankful I can rest His presence during those times when the world thinks I’m too much and be reminded I’m His and I’m just who He’s called me to be. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

God causes the vapors to ascend, the lightenings to flash, and calls forth the wind. He does all of this child of God and yet we toil so over our problems that we already have cast at His feet. His timing is not like ours, but if we have placed it at His feet we can trust He is working it out on our behalf. We need to start praising Him as if that thing is done and believing Him ahead of time. Faith in action. There is power in praise and it shifts the atmosphere. What do you need to praise Him for today? What do you need to trust Him for today? He’s working in realms you can’t see. It may not be the way you envisioned, but is exactly what you need. Say it a little louder, faith in action. Start praising Him for now your breakthrough tomorrow. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries.” ~ Psalm 135:7

Kadosh is The Holy One. Our God is the holy of holy, there is none other like Him. I am amazed that He made us in His likeness and loved us so much that He gave His son for our sins. He has called us to be set apart, not to blend in with the world. Forgive us Father and help us to do better. Grace and mercy isn’t a license to willfully do what grieves a Holy God. No, His children have to do better. There are things that might be legally right but Biblically wrong. We answer to a higher power. Holiness is still right. We ultimately answer to Kadosh and He is The Holy One. His children have to do better. 💛 Chelle, #f8ithgal

These verses touched my heart today. I have so many friends sowing in tears right now and I just want to say hold on. Your struggles are real right now, but those tears are watering the ground that contains your seed. Draw unto the Lord during this time and allow Him to strengthen you and nourish that soil those tears are pouring into. Your present situation may look bleak, those grounds may look desolate, but the devil is a liar. Verse 5 says “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.” Hold on to that today and give God praise for the joy you are sure to reap! 💛 ~ 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

This morning I had the lyrics “I shall not be I shall not be moved like a tree planted by the waters I shall not be moved” ringing through my spirit. As soon as I finished my blog this morning I read Jeremiah 17:7-8, “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.” I just smiled and said thank You Poppa! It was confirmation to the Word He’d already given me. I’m still smiling and giving praise! When our roots are planted in Jesus we cannot be moved. The wind can blow and sway us all around, but God isn’t going to let us go. The more you pray and the more you read His Word, the deeper those roots go.

The devil likes to make us think we are all alone, completely uprooted. He is a liar. You will not be moved by the things of this world or the darts of the enemy when you are rooted in Christ and you are never alone. Don’t be moved by the shaking of the wind, cling to your Father and trust He’s working things out in your favor. Lift your voice in praise. You are a Kings kid. Your roots run deep, but be sure you are taking the time with your Father to nourish those roots. Prayer and time in His Word will flourish them roots and give you ammunition against the devil. Smiles. God has really been speaking to His daughter about roots and I am so thankful. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

As I read this voice my spirit began to sing, “I shall not be I shall not be moved, like a tree planted by the water I shall not be moved.” I don’t know what you are going through or what you are facing today, but I do know when your roots are planted in Jesus you too shall not be moved! I felt that so deep in my spirit even as I typed the words, trust in the Lord child of God and do not be moved by what you see. God is working it out in your favor, all you need to do is stand in faith. “I shall not be I shall not be moved…” 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.” ~ Psalm 125:1

Esh Oklah is Consuming Fire. I stand in awe as I think on power behind this name and the patience our Father has with us. He could consume us so easily when His anger is kindled yet the blood of Jesus gives us grace in His sight. Too often we allow our busy lives to pull us away from Him and He still patiently awaits, using the Holy Spirit to nudge us. He could so easily consume us with fire. He is jealous and consuming because He loves us so much and too many times we don’t give Him the time and honor He deserves, yet He loves us still. As I study Esh Oklah, I am reminded more than ever of God’s love for us and the patience, mercy, and grace He undeservingly pours out over us every day. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

Draw to the Lord and His Word during these times and allow it to preserve you. Seek Him for discernment and do not rely on what you see and hear on tv and social media lest you be deceived. There is a lot of evil in the world, a lot in our own country right now. God will protect His children from it and He will also guide you eyes to see through it if you will seek Him. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“7 The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. 8 The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.” ~ Psalms 121:7-8

Jehovah Shammah is The Lord is There. I was reflecting on this name this evening. He is of course everywhere, but He is there in Heaven watching over us. He is there when we need someone to listen. He is there for every need we could ever have. He is there, always there. Have you ever needed someone and felt completely alone, you weren’t He was there. The magnitude of that just hit me. This never a moment in time that He is not there for His children. He truly is Jehovah Shammah, The Lord is There. 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

There is no fear when you know the Lord is your keeper! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal

“5 The LORD [is] thy keeper: the LORD [is] thy shade upon thy right hand. 6 The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.” ~ Psalms 121:5-6

Jehovah Moshiekh is The Lord your Savior. My heart bubbles over with thankfulness for this name. He didn’t have to send His son for our sins, but He did. Christ didn’t have to give His life on the cross but He did. He did that for me and for you. The very thought of Jehovah Moshiekh causes me to lift my voice in praise. Not only did He save me from my sins, I can’t count the times He has saved me from my own devices. Oh how many times has He saved me from the devil’s schemes too! This name deserves such honor and praise. Hallelujah and glory be to His name! 💛 ~ Chelle, #f8ithgal