Greetings Heart Partners! Well, SUMMER seems to have officially arrived in my neck of the woods…and hot days , but cool mornings can be delightful! But, my writing today isn’t about weather…instead I want to share about our choice to GO with GOD into the NEXT SEASON HE has for us, or to “push back!” Although it has been a difficult choice, I have decided once again to go GOD’S WAY, and trust HIM to take me into HIS NEXT SEASON. Now, I know some of you may find it hard to believe I would argue with God’s thoughts and directions??? But, It’s not like really arguing, it’s more of not understanding why I must transition again, and so soon!!! So, I ask Holy Spirit to please help me get GOD’S message or messages, as this choice was a “sad” and overwhelming one for me.
After 10 weeks of spending time caring for my GOLDENS… it was time to stop!! Again, some of you may be saying, “WHEW” that was really physically taxing work, or not the right kind of work for me, but I must share that the time spent with the GOLDENS was some of the most rewarding weeks of my life! I was able to share the love of YESHUA with them and provide human connection that they don’t actually receive anymore! They were INSPIRING, ENCOURAGING, and caring for them was LIFE-GIVING! I believe they gave more to me than I ever gave to them, but I am not going to debate my GOLDENS! They are and were a complete treasure to me, and I will continue to pray for them. As I shared with some of the ones that were extra close to me, they each were very compassionate and grateful, but one in particular cried and cried…sharing that she hadn’t cried in years for anyone. She also is the one who I sat and prayed with, her hands cupped around my face, tears flowing, as she so gracefully sent her heartfelt words to heaven. I was beyond blessed, and my heart was once again encouraged to keep going GOD’S WAY! But…what now?
Holy Spirit in his WISE WAYS, and GENTLENESS had yet another message…On Saturday I was to attend a conference, and truly I thought, “WHY BOTHER?” But, oh was I wrong…the testimonies of the women, the teaching about who I am in MESSIAH, and the question, AM I GOING TO BE ALL IN? Well, I was undone, but in the BEST WAY POSSIBLE! I began to SEE and UNDERSTAND that I have more ROOTS that GOD desires to remove and FREE ME! Would I be willing to acknowledge them, and pull them out in obedience to YESHUA? WELL…my answer was YES, as I had been under a physical attack which was all spiritual, but I had let FEAR take over, yet I know…”For God has not given the spirit of fear, but of power, and love, and of a sound mind!” 2 Timothy 1:7. You see my dear heart partners, even when we know GOD’S WORD, and believe it is true, we can be deceived and fall into the wrong pattern of thinking and doing! The enemy had attacked me around an old stronghold…and it is critical to our growth in Jesus to KNOW these attacks and stand strong against them! This time I needed HELP! My help came directly from HIM, through attending this one day conference! But it did not end there…Sometimes we miss messages, as before you read on…I must confess two of my beloved sisters tried to get this message through to me, but my heart was rejecting it! (So sad, but TRUE)
On Sunday, I was excited to attend our new Church again…but little did I know that a guest pastor from India would be speaking! WOW, did GOD have more messages for me…He taught The BE-ATTITUDES from PSALM 1!!! All I can say, is this…BOOM!! It was time to sit up, listen, and activate the message! (as if my own sisters, and conference weren’t enough, let’s get the Pastor from India to tell me) I will add the link below, but here are the main nuggets…
”BLESSED (fortunate, prosperous, and favored by GOD) is the man or woman who…
- Listens only to GODLY COUNSEL…Use GOD’s GPS (GODLY POSITIONING SYSTEM). Take your counsel from heaven according to God’s plan!
- Don’t stand in the paths of sinners (you know people who don’t have your best interest at heart). And think about this, Do you STAND in the these paths and state, but “I don’t join?” Well, face the truth…that is an aspect of joining, and your could stumble…not to mention tarnishing your own testimony!
- Don’t sit with the ungodly…ARE YOU SITTING, and not joining? WELL, get up and RUN!
- OKAY, DELIGHT in the law of the LORD…ARE you maintaining a HAPPY attitude in all you do for YESHUA? HMMM…might want to check in on this one!
- Meditate on God’s law, “What do you want from me, Lord?”
- BE a TREE connected to HIS living water, because…
- Then you will bring forth HIS FRUIT! Wait on GOD and stay connected even when YOU think you could do better, or move faster! Jacob waited, Joseph waited, Abraham waited, David waited, and even JESUS WAITED! Wait for your turn! Last week’s message from Pastor Riley, Acts 1:1-9 Jesus said, WAIT FOR THE PROMISE! “A WAITING PEOPLE IS A POWERFUL PEOPLE”
- It’s leaves never wither because the branches stay connected and get their JUICE from the VINE…
So, let’s recap…SEASON I loved, and felt valuable again IS OVER, TIME TO SEEK AND WAIT, and while I am at it, don’t rush the field because I think I know better, and ultimately do I want to be a BLESSED WOMAN, a SUCCESSFUL WOMAN, a FAVORED by GOD WOMAN??? DO I KNOW WHO I AM IN MESSIAH? If so, this should be the most AWESOME SEASON EVER!
WHEW…I feel like a LOAD has lightened…I wasn’t sure if my heart could pour all of this out without being ashamed, embarrassed etc…but I now KNOW, that I am not alone, and maybe just maybe my story will help YOU discern YOUR next season with GOD!!! Make sure HOLY SPIRIT is tuned in and YOU are TUNED UP….KNOW I AM FIGHTING FOR YOU TOO! WE ARE VICTORIOUS IN JESUS!
I AM HERE…I LOVE YESHUA will all my heart…and I want you to know YOU can DO WHATEVER GOD IS ASKING YOU TO DO TODAY!
STAY TUNED…exciting days ahead, JOIN ME IN BEING THOSE BLESSED WOMEN AND MEN!!!
SHALOM,
DanaKae
My Precious sister was really trying to help me get GOD’s message…I am so very grateful!
So now…I WAIT!
