It's been a while since I wrote but today seems like a day I need to put something on the blog. I love to blog but just have not kept up with it like I want to but hope to do better in this area.
On my heart today is the fact that we need to be praying more than ever in times like these. If anyone feels that all is well with them not, I always say, "Just keep living." Latelly, my heart has been aching over news I have received regarding my health (which I am happy to say is definitely improving by God's grace) and news from friends who are going through now. There used to be a time when news regarding friends would not stay on my heart like it does now and I'm so grateful for the change. I found myself praying as I awoke this morning for my friends. They hurt, so I hurt. I want the world to be right for them and good; however, I do realize the enemy is very busy and trying to do all he can to shake up the Church.
Knowing, remembering and having the Word of God buried so deeply in our hearts is essential at this time. I do know that a lot of people feel we have plenty of time but with the passing of each second, time is winding down.
I am studying from a great book entitled, "Experiencing the Holy Spirit" and know that it's about the relationship we are supposed to have with the Holy Spirit. That's how we will make it through. That's how I am able to pray for my friends. That's how I realize the wonder-working power of the Holy Spirit and the power which He has given me.
I have never really taken this "power" thing seriously until now. To FINALLY realize what the Lord has been telling me all these years regarding the power within me through the Holy Spirit is not settling in my mind and heart seriously. It's not about looking at anyone but the Holy Spirit. It's about believing in Him and no one else. It's about really knowing and doing His will. To have this comes with the requirement that we pray. Who would NOT want to pray in times like these? Who would not ever utter at least a "Thank You, Jesus" now?
Now, when we pray, we must know that our prayers are heard and have power behind them. We cannot be praying those weak, meaningless prayers anymore. This is serious. Prayer time is first listening to God and then talking with Him. The most effective way to communicate with anyone is to do effective listening. Just being able to sit in our (that's what I call where I live with the Lord) apartment, be silent, look around, feel the presence of the Holy Spiritt and hear His voice is so mind blowing for me. I love hearing Him call my name. I love hearing Him say He wants to spend time with me. I love longing for Him. I love sharing with Him. I love getting direction from Him.
Fortunately, some of my friends (the real ones) are experiencing great miracles and blessing from the Lord. Experiencing the Holy Spirit asked the students to note the signs and wonders that God has been doing around them. To just think of signs, womders and miracles for myself would be selfish. So, I rejoice in knowing that I have friends who are receiving tremendous blessings now. Praise the Lord for this.
I love the Lord so much. I want to walk with Him and talk. I want to sit on my couch with Him. I want to prepare my dinner (when I cook) with Him. I want to enjoy my quiet time with Him. I want to driving in the car with Him. Daily, my desire to be with Him and get more involved in our relationship growns. This is what is enabling me to want to pray for my friends in times like these (and myself). This relationship, which is like no other I have ever experienced, makes me want to do things I have never done before.
I'm going to keep praying. I'm going to keep having the burden of my friends on my heart and talking to the Holy Spirit about them. I'm going to keep rejoicing over the victories and blessings of my other friends.
I close this blog with my gratitude journal for this day: for being a child of God, family, for my health and strength, activity of all my limbs, in my right mind, basic needs being met, some extras provided, fellowship with saints of God, true friends, living in a country where I enjoy freedom, being able to attend church freely, FOR LIFE, improved readings on my Immune System, a growing business. Please have a wonderful, Christ-centered day.
