ARE YOU LEAD BY YOUR EMOTIONS ...

OR ARE YOU LEAD BY GOD? DO YOU SAY POOR PITIFUL ME? OR DO YOU TAKE RESPONSIBILITY?

When life or people disappoint us, we have a responsibility to remain stable and continue with God's purpose for our lives.
Consider Psalm 94:12-13. Notice that it does not say that God keeps us calm. It says HE GIVES US POWER to keep ourselves calm. We are partners with God. DID YOU HEAR THAT??? His part is to give us ability and our part is to be responsible.
Let me scream that part...
OUR PART IS TO BE RESPONSIBLE!
Responsibility means 'to respond to the ability we have.' An irresponsible person wants God to do everything while he does nothing except follow his feelings. But don't let your feelings run the show. Declare out loud right now, "I have attended my last pity party." I can promise you: in the end you will feel much better about yourself if you take responsibility than if you avoid it.
God cares for you, but He won't do your part. He enables you to do it, but let me emphasize that He won't do it for you! HE WON'T DO IT FOR YOU PEOPLE! I dare you to stand firm, take responsibility and begin working with God to have the blessed life He's planned for you.
It says in Psalm 94:12-13...
"Blessed is the one you discipline, Lord, the one you teach from your law; you grant them relief from days of trouble, till a pit is dug for the wicked."
God, Your Word says that You've given me the ability to remain calm. I receive that today. I won't let my feelings run my life, and I will be responsible and respond the way You want me to.

Background for this Word of Wisdom:
'Had me an awesome 2:30am/can’t sleep talk with God study!! Sooo here ya go..." 
This was given to Shona Warren and she gave me permission to share this awesome Word. God's Word does not return to him void but accomplishes what He plans for it to do Isaiah 55:11. Thank you, Shona, for being obedient, for being humble, and for having listening ears and a loving heart for God!

In Humble Obedience,
Anna

God's Ways Are Not Our Ways ...

His thoughts are not our thoughts. 
We should never presume to speak for God: He is so high above us! So many times we have all heard someone tell others what God thinks / what God does ... seriously?!! We are not, and never will be, equal with God and know His heart and mind fully! He will have mercy on whom He will have mercy!

Isaiah 55:8-9
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.

Romans 9:15 
For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.

Instead of condemning and putting people down, why not lift them up to Jesus instead? Put away your judgments. Put away your anger. Put away your hate. Ask God to heal your heart and to show you How to pray for His Children! 

Please spend time with God today and ask for His love for people. For Him to place people on your heart to pray for and lift up to Him.
John 1:5
And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

Maranatha,
Anna

Fear God & Keep His Commandments

Life in light of Eternity:
Life is lived not only for this life but also for eternity, knowing that good will be rewarded and evil will be condemned perfectly by the God who will bring you into judgment.

In Ecclesiastes, literally, Solomon spoke of the judgment, referring to our great accountability before God. So, let us understand how one should proclaim God's truth:
- Should teach the people knowledge.
- Should seek to find acceptable words.
- Should seek to bring forth that which is upright - words of truth.
- Should make our words as goads and well-driven nails, with point and direction.
- Should bring forth the words given by one Shepherd.
- Should realize that good study is wearisome to the flesh and be willing to pay that price.

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

Matthew Henry Ecclesiastes Ch 12 Commentary
I. The summary of religion. Setting aside all matters of doubtful disputation, to be religious is to fear God and keep his commandments.

1. The root of religion is fear of God reigning in the heart, and a reverence of his majesty, a deference to his authority, and a dread of his wrath. Fear God, that is, worship God, give him the honour due to his name, in all the instances of true devotion, inward and outward. See Rev. 14:7.

2. The rule of religion is the law of God revealed in the scriptures. Our fear towards God must be taught by his commandments (Isa. 29:13), and those we must keep and carefully observe. Wherever the fear of God is uppermost in the heart, there will be a respect to all his commandments and care to keep them. In vain do we pretend to fear God if we do not make conscience of our duty to him.

II. The vast importance of it: This is the whole of man; it is all his business and all his blessedness; our whole duty is summed up in this and our whole comfort is bound up in this. It is the concern of every man, and ought to be his chief and continual care; it is the common concern of all men, of their whole time. It is nothing to a man whether he be rich or poor, high or low, but it is the main matter, it is all in all to a man, to fear God and do as he bids him.

Under The Sun by MICHAEL CARD

May all who come here, if they ask for it, be granted eyes to see and ears to hear what the Spirit of the Lord is saying.

Maranatha,
Anna

Whom Do You Fear?

The Lord or man?

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

The Fear of the Lord is:
To obey His voice
The beginning of  knowledge
Wisdom and knowing to depart from evil
Where you find the Knowledge of God
To hate evil, pride, arrogance, evil ways and filthy mouths
The way to prolong our days
A place of confidence in the Lord
A fountain of life
keeps us from the snares of death
is needed before instruction and wisdom
Is the instruction of wisdom
Keeps us from evil
Where our heart should be all day- not envying sinners
One of the seven fold spirits of the Lord
gives quick godly understanding
Our treasure= through which we receive wisdom and understanding which results in stability and strength of salvation
A Precious Key for our churches
Prepares you for the Lord’s teaching
To delight in His commands
rewarded with blessings
Keeps you safe prov 29:25
To fear God is to trust Him
Our duty in Life – To fear God and keep His commands
reminds us not to Trust in mans words or to be swayed by the countenance of others
keeps us from fearing man
the spirit of the Lord that the Lord is searching for within us
To trust in His Ways, not our own ways
To hope in His Mercy
in that which the Lord delights to see in His people
The Lord taketh pleasure in those who fear Him
There is no want to those who fear Him
The Angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him! A key of our protection and deliverance in troubles because the angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them

To Fear Man:
is to lack knowledge and wisdom
is to be wise in your own eyes (Saul’s downfall)
is a snare and a trap in your life
the sign of a fool
is to despise wisdom and instruction
is to love evil
will shorten your days
is trouble
envy sinners
is to not honor God’s laws or commands
is to despise God’s ways
despise the Lord
trust your own ways

Fear of the Lord vs Fear of Man

Abba, Father, please strengthen and encourage each of us today. May You make us bold witnesses for Jesus. We ask You to teach us Your Ways and to pray Your Will be done! In Jesus Name. Amen

Anna

Total Eclipse: Changes!!!

I was at work when the eclipse was happening. I had a link online and watched as TOTALITY occurred in different cities: starting in Oregon and ending in Charleston, SC. I was to wait for confirmation from the Lord before I could share the message He poured into my heart during that time. Confirmation I was given is here if you would like to read it.

During the time of the eclipse, the powerful presence of Holy Spirit covered me. If you have ever felt the anointing and presence of Holy Spirit, you will know what I mean. At that time, all I was allowed to share [with my BFF Divine only - no one else] was "Tammie, the Holy Spirit is all over me! This is a warning! We are worshiping the creation and not the Creator. God is not pleased!" 

This is what God spoke to me during that time:

"This eclipse is a warning. It is a HARBINGER! They worship creation and not the Creator! There are many things that will come upon this land. I have called them and called them, asked and asked, been lenient time and again. No longer! The blood of the innocent calls out to me. They are a wicked, selfish, unrepentant people with evil in their hearts continually. Do not think it strange what you will see happening: they have sown the wind now they will reap the whirlwind. I command all creation: rest assured, disaster upon disaster will rise up across this place. I AM removing my protective cover from the United States this day!"

[Since that day, God has given me more things to say. He encourages me not to be fearful but to be BOLD.]
Continue to tell them, my daughter, all that I give you to speak. Do not fear them. Do not worry. I know you Love Me, first and foremost, above and before anyone or anything else.
I have been obedient -- check out the blogs He gave me since 8/21/17:
8/22/2017     The Unpardonable Sin ...
8/25/2017     Do Not Disrespect Others ...
8/28/2017     Are You Sure ...

Many things have happened since the eclipse on 8/21/2017: the biggest being Harvey! I pray that Holy Spirit convicts each of you that He brings here to read this blog. That you would be led to repent and ask forgiveness, for whatever you are shown. If something happened that concerns me, I forgive you, as Father has taught me. I do not want to be rebellious so that a root of bitterness could  rise up in my heart. 

1 Peter 1:16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

Anna

Boldly Speaking What God Has Given

... I will follow my Master's leading. I will listen to no other, as I know HIS voice! I do not fear man or ridicule: I will continue to seek the Lord's counsel and strive to walk with Him, each step as He directs me, daily!

God has graciously supplied wisdom in what I am to share here: "our thoughts are not His thoughts, our ways are not His ways [Isaiah 55:8-9 KJV]" ... you should humbly ask Him for His wisdom and be prepared to 'put a hand over your mouth' when He replies [Job 40 KJV].

Can Salvation Be Lost (link)

 "We are not taking about salvation by works here, nor are we abusing the precious Grace of God. The devil has a plan to knock you and your salvation out. If you don’t watch yourself, you will fall into his trap. It is not by works you are saved, but you better be ready that you don’t go back to your old sinful ways. You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it. (Matt 7) Well who can get in????? “And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible” Mark 10, Matthew 19
Why did Paul bother to keep returning to people to get them back on the right path?
Why did the Lord end the bible with these warnings: Wake up! Come back to you first Love! Turn from your indifference! You tolerate wrong teaching! Repent!"

If we are always saved, once saved, what’s the point of the bible’s warnings?

The following is a prayer from the link above. I will pray it as I am called as an intercessor/prayer warrior. You can pray it as well, God inhabits the Praises of His People. Our Prayers are a Sweet Fragrance in Heaven:

Dear Lord,
I pray for those suffering through this, may you restore them Lord. Break the binds that have held them down, release the captives and set them free. Protect them from all evil and give them wisdom and understanding. Give them a new heart and renew a right spirit within them. Give them a desire to seek you and love you above all things. Release the prisoners and those who are about to perish. Restore the lost and help us gather them back in. Save us, restore our sight so we can see. Make the path ahead plain for us and bring those who have fallen away -back into your everlasting arms. In Jesus name, we pray, Amen

The Lord has provided the information here. I strongly recommend that you click on the link and see what God tells you. Yes, He DOES still speak today! To those who sit and wait on Him ... He gives Wisdom liberally when we ask!

Maranatha,
Anna

Are You Sure ...

Beyond a shadow of a doubt, you are Saved? 

”It is astonishing how people talk about perseverance. As if the doctrine of perseverance were: ‘Once in grace, always in grace’; or , ‘Once converted, sure to go to heaven.’ This is not the idea of perseverance. The true idea is, that if a man is truly converted, he will, as a rule, continue to obey God; and, as a consequence, he will surely go to heaven. But if a person gets the idea that because he is ‘converted,’ therefore he will assuredly go to heaven, that man will almost assuredly go to hell.” //Charles G. Finney

Before their sin in Exodus many Israelites were born again (Dt 32:18, Gal 4:28-29), they were redeemed (Ex 15:13, Dt 21:8), they were sanctified (Ex 31:13, Dt 21:8), they were converted (Ps 19:7), they were in grace (Ex 33:12-17, Ps 19:7, Ps 84:11), had their names in the book of life (Ex 32:32-33, Ps 69:25-29), had the same gospel we have (Gal 3:6-14, Heb 4:2), yet when they sinned the were cut off from God and were lost (Ex 32:32-33, 1 Cor 10:1-18, Heb 4:1-7, Jude 1:5).  (Thanks to Britt Williams)

What Does the Bible Say About Salvation? FAQ

When we sin, we can expect that our loving Heavenly Father will not let us get away with it. Because He loves us, He desires us to live holy lives (1 Peter 1:15-16; Romans 8:29). If someone professes to know Christ but is living a lifestyle of unrepentant sin and claims to “feel fine about it,” with no qualms, then that person is not a legitimate child of God (Revelation 3:19; Hebrews 12:5-11; Job 5:17; Psalm 94:12; I John 3:4-12). God “punishes everyone he accepts as a son” (Hebrews 12:6). Reference

Maranatha,
Anna

Do Not Disrespect Others ...

To disrespect someone is to disrespect God. It does not please God when we disrespect his creation. We are created in God's image. We are in the wrong when we call people names or labels and use words that ultimately hurt them. 

2 Kings 2:23-24
He went up from there to Bethel, and while he was going up on the way, some small boys came out of the city and jeered at him, saying, “Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!” And he turned around, and when he saw them, he cursed them in the name of the Lord. And two she-bears came out of the woods and tore forty-two of the boys.
Ephesians 4:29
Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.
Ephesians 5:4
Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving.

Sadly, many times 'humor' is a tool to malign someone. How can you know if you are disrespecting someone? Do your words build someone up or tear them down? 

Some Examples of tearing down:

Do your words encourage / highlight / support the 'You ain't from around here, are ya?" mentality?

Rather than calling attention to differences, God is pleased when we build up / edify others. Not tear them down by saying things that promote isolation / non-acceptance.

Have you heard someone joke about people who are 'bipolar' ...  that they should just let go of one pole? How disrespectful to make light of this condition!!!

Have you ever taken a serious medical condition, proceeded to trivialize it and (in a joking tone - so that makes it okay - right?), then proceeded to say you could call the person experiencing these medical symptoms a 'dizzy blonde'?

Humor has no place when dealing with medical issues. 

Instead of feeling valued, the person, who is the butt of the joke, instead feels isolated and disparaged.

Ministry in song to show us the importance of words and to lift our thoughts and inspire us to pure words lifting up others:

Click to listen-->    Speak Life - TobyMac        Words by Hawk Nelson

If your first reaction to this post is 'the person that was hurt has a problem, not me': Please meditate on your words and actions. Are they Positive? Prone to being Negative? What can you do to make a change for the good?

Maranatha,
Anna

The Unpardonable Sin ...

something so grave that it will not be forgiven, either in the present age or in the next one, even though God is normally eager to forgive. 

Matthew 12:31-32 (kjv)
31  Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.
32  And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.

So what about blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is unforgivable? For me to even begin to answer this, you need to understand what the Holy Spirit does. Then you will be able to see why blasphemy against Him is so serious a sin that it cannot be forgiven, neither in this life nor in the next.

The Holy Spirit does three things:

[John 14:26] He teaches us the things we need to know for our salvation.

[John 16:13] He guides us into all truth.

[John 16:7-8] His mission is to convict of sin.

As long as we allow Holy Spirit to teach us, guide us, and convict us: we could never commit the unpardonable sin.  If, however, we refuse to acknowledge these three areas of ministry of Holy Spirit: that is when people begin to step closer to the deadly parameters of the worst sin there is.

If you constantly resist the draw of the Holy Spirit until you don't hear His voice anymore; that is Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Your conscience is seared (1 Timothy 4:2). This is also called 'grieving away' the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. Eventually, you lose the capacity to repent. If you cannot repent, you cannot be forgiven, because you have rejected the Spirit that convicts of sin [John 16:8].

If you still feel conviction and have a desire to repent of sin, then you have probably not committed the unpardonable sin.

Maranatha,
Anna

MAJESTY ...

I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works. Psalm 145:5

Click the following link to listen & enter into His Courts with Praise!

Majesty w/lyrics Michael W Smith

This is the Most Important Question you will ever be asked: Are you SAVED?
If the answer is 'No' please rethink your decision to keep rejecting Jesus sacrifice for you!
If the answer is 'Yes' do you have a RELATIONSHIP with God? Do you yearn for a deeper walk, drawing closer to know the hearts of Father, Son & Holy Spirit?

This world is not our home, we are just passing through ...
1 John 2:15-17
15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

There is nothing new under the sun ...
Ecclesiastes 1:9 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.

Seek God's Will and Perfect Plan for your life ...
Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

The days grow darker. The promise of Jesus' soon return in the clouds to catch away His Bride draws ever closer. Are you ready? Are you willing? Are you excited? Let us be about our Father's business and walk closer to Him each and every day!!!

Click on the following link and 

Be blessed today with the Aaronic Blessing! Numbers 6:25-26

Maranatha,
Anna

Money ...

a topic that can so easily cause strife and division in this world! Christians and non-christians are both susceptible if Money is their god-of-choice.

Hebrews 13:5-6 
5 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.
6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

Click here -> God Will Never Forsake You

Let us look a little deeper at the topic of 'money'.
-- The LOVE of money is the root of all evil. Not money itself. 
-- You cannot get to Heaven by your own works, or your own wealth.
-- Looking at your budget and bank statement: what do you see?
      Are you looking at material things or at God?

Money is morally NEUTRAL

1 Timothy 6:10
10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
It is our attitude towards money that gets us into trouble. I have heard it said that money, itself, is morally neutral. 

Luke 18:24-25
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.
God's grace is sufficient but, for many people, a stumbling block to this is when they think their WEALTH can get them to Heaven.

The wallet is a great window to the soul.

Luke 12:34
34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
Quote: So often that verse is misquoted backward, but the meaning is still mostly the same. It’s telling us that when we look at our budget and our bank statement, we can see where our heart is. So is the large percentage of our money going toward earthly matters, or is it going to fulfill God’s purposes for it? Our spending (or saving or giving) are all good indicators of whether we’re giving our hearts to God or to material things. End Quote

Click here -> 3 Most Misunderstood Bible Verses on Money

Peace be unto you all,
Anna

What is a Major Difference ...

between the first church and the end times church? Holy Spirit wants you to know and remember that God is still the same yesterday, today and tomorrow! 
I have heard many times, from many sources, that the miracles, signs and wonders the apostles did in the first church are not relevant today because we now have the Bible - God's written word - as proof of His existence.

God does not change and His Word will go forth and accomplish that for which He sent it.

Isaiah 55:11 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.

The following is from the website link provided below and Holy Spirit is strongly impressing upon my spirit that He is totally in DISAGREEMENT with the information in this article:

https://www.gotquestions.org/miraculous-gifts.html

Quote "God miraculously heals people every day. God still does amazing miracles, signs, and wonders and sometimes performs those miracles through a Christian. However, these things are not necessarily the miraculous gifts of the Spirit. THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE LIE: The primary purpose of the miraculous gifts was to prove that the gospel was true and that the apostles were truly God’s messengers. The Bible does not say outright that the miraculous gifts have ceased, but it does lay the foundation for why they might no longer occur to the same extent as they did as recorded in the New Testament." End Quote

You are free to believe what you want to believe ... God did give us free will after all. John 7:17 (kjv) However, I am to let you know that denying the power of God and the Gifts of the Spirit is like having a super vehicle ... but not believing that it needs fuel to go anywhere. I don't ask you to take my word ... I ask you to Sit At God's Feet ... Holy Spirit will teach you what man cannot!!!

I am called to tell you the Truth. I do not write these posts - Holy Spirit is writing this. I am obedient to Him and I will not have your blood on my hands by not sharing what He is saying! Without the power of the Holy Spirit - that Jesus commanded believers to wait for -- Jesus sent the Comforter -- we are anemic and ineffectual Christians.

Why would anyone think or believe that the early church would be so much more powerful than the church of the end times? Don't worry, if you don't believe -- you won't receive. God won't make you believe His Truth ... but I pray that you will want to learn it to truly live a victorious Christian life!

1 Corinthians 12 kjv

Time is short! If you disagree with this teaching, please ask Holy Spirit ... He gives wisdom when we ask Him!

Maranatha,
Anna

Watchman Accountability ...

and every Christian must learn and develop their own 'discernment'. What exactly is discernment? It means “to distinguish, to separate out by diligent search, to examine.”

1 John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

Ezekiel 3:18 When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.
Ezekiel 3:19 Yet if thou warn the wicked, and he turn not from his wickedness, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.

Link for more information:
Understanding the Role of the Watchman

We live in this fleshly world with many 'gray areas' ...  but you need to realize this is not of God. His Truth - is right - it contains no gray areas. Right & Wrong are very clear and Holy Spirit will help us discern God's truth, if we only ask and wait for His answer. We are to learn to walk in Holiness as He is Holy. Too many are taking on the 'gray is okay' mentality. The road to hell is a gradual slope ... you start on the right path but allow yourself to be misdirected by accepting the 'gray' as truth. 

Here is an example:
God said if you eat of the fruit you will die. This is God's Truth! There is to be no compromise! Eve added words. If even one word is added, it makes the entire Word a lie. Satan introduced a 'gray area' when he contradicted God's Word and said to Eve you shall not die.

Genesis 3:3 But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die.

Genesis 3:4 And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:

I ran across this on a 'christian ministry' website today. It shows how deeply error has been, and can be, introduced into doctrine. 

Gray Areas

Finding Truth When Life

Isn’t Black and White

A lot of the issues we face don’t have a direct scriptural response. 

Spiritual discernment ultimately has to do with wisdom and the ability to distinguish truth from error. Reject the gray and walk in the Light!

If you want to learn more

Berean Research "Guard Yourselves in Steadfast Truth!"

Maranatha,

Anna

40 Months in the Wilderness ...

being taught by Holy Spirit to TRUST IN and RELY ON God and His provision: since January 2014.

TRUST IN "Trust is a feeling that somebody can be relied upon, or will turn out to be good. It is the feeling of being sure about someone, even if it cannot be proved."

RELY ON "Rely is even more powerful a word than 'depend.' When you rely on someone, you have total faith and trust that He will come through. It comes from the Latin word religare which means "to fasten or bind."

This blog post is my testimony on the Wilderness Journey that God determined for me. I had to say yes to His Will & His Way. He walked beside me on this chosen path and taught me through each step and each trial. He allowed me to learn so many things. To encapsulate 3+ years of training, growing closer in my walk, deepening our relationship, and growing in FAITH ... that is a tall order. Instead, I invite you to ask God what He has planned for you. Ask Him to set your feet upon the path that He has designed specifically for you: His Perfect Will for your life.

At the end of this wilderness, I can honestly say material things don't mean much to me. I want people to see Jesus -- not me -- when they are around me. A job now is for God to be glorified and for me to continue to be a servant following my Master & Savior. It is not my identity, as it was for so many years of employment.

This isn't the end ... I look forward to learning even more ... but after 40 months ... I will again have 'permanent employment with benefits!' Thank you Father, Son and Holy Spirit for everything!

Philippians 4:11-12 (KJV)

11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.

12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.

Maranatha,
Anna

Settle it Today ...

Right here! Right now! Let TODAY be the day of YOUR salvation! 

Admit you are a sinner, Believe Jesus is Lord, Call upon His Name!

The ABCs of Salvation

A - Admit
Admit what you have done wrong and ask forgiveness.

Romans 3:23 All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
Romans 6:23 The wages of sin is death.
I John 1:9  If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

B - Believe
Believe that Jesus died on the cross and rose again as a payment for your sins.

John 3:16  For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
1 Corinthians 15:3-4  Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures.
Romans 5:8  But God demonstrates His own love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

C - Confess and Choose
Confess and choose to allow God to the be in charge of your life

Matthew 16:24  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.
Romans 10:9  If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Romans 10:13  Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

5/28/2020 UPDATE
I found the original links in this post to be nonexistent so there is an updated link with the pertinent actions and scripture under it. This way, even if the link is not available at a later date, the information is still here!

Maranatha,
Anna

Holy, Holy, Holy ...

There is no more time ... His Children could be taken in the next breath.

The Lord has placed a heavy burden on my heart ... please, all of you, listen and listen well!  I plead with each of you to be sure that your heart is ready. That your salvation is secure. That you walk with God each moment of the day! Don't trust in your works, they are as filthy rags, but trust instead in His Mercy and renewing of the Holy Spirit! Titus 3:5-6

I don't care how often you have heard it ... Truth is Truth and He is letting us know of His plans. Please be ready each moment! Grab hold and don't take your eyes off of Him! Where is your treasure? In this world and its money? Ezekiel 7:19

Joel 2

Holy Spirit

Titus 3:5,6 

5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;

Money

Ezekiel 7:19 They shall cast their silver in the streets, and their gold shall be removed: their silver and their gold shall not be able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of the Lord: they shall not satisfy their souls, neither fill their bowels: because it is the stumbling block of their iniquity.

Holy, Holy, Holy

My heart sings out to you

Holy, Holy, Holy

Each breath sends praises true

Holy, Holy, Holy

To Alpha & Omega 

Holy, Holy, Holy

To the Great I AM

Holy, Holy, Holy

Ruach Elohim, 

Holy, Holy, Holy

Yashua HaMashiach, 

Holy, Holy, Holy

Ruach Ha-Kodesh

Holy, Holy, Holy

I worship You in spirit and in truth (John 4:24)

Anita Weld 2017

For Your Name Is Holy - I Enter The Holy of Holies - Paul Wilbur - Lyrics

In His Service,

Anna

Do you feel the urgency?!

So many watchmen are giving warnings so that others can hear and not be left behind. There is also an outpouring of His Spirit ...

Eden, 6 yrs old, interpreting a Word of Tongues

Mark 10:15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.

Matthew 18:2-4
2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

In these final moments, for truly Jesus could come for us at any second, are you saved, secure, doing the work of the Father, sharing His Love? Are you walking with Jesus, in The Spirit, totally sold out to God? Where are your treasures ... if they are in this world - you need to repent before God. For where your treasure is, there your heart is also!

I caution you not to make light of the Holy Spirit nor those on the front lines of this War for Souls. Truly, you do not know their walk with God, what He has called them to do, what they do in their prayer closets! Now is the time to lift up in prayer and stand in the gap - side by side - with those God has asked to love and obey Him. Not in man's ways .. but walking each step in the path Jesus shows to each of His Children.

Will You Pass

I do pray for hearts to be touched with the Saving Grace of God and acceptance of Jesus' sacrifice before the door is forever closed!
Anna

Stay Focused ...

and remain in the Father's will for you! Please remember, to live victoriously ... never give up!              

No matter how my life is going - some days good / some days bad - I find that if I stop a moment, think on positive things, my attitude will improve. Yesterday was one of those days - but I didn't stop - I don't think I even slowed down in my thought process. Instead, I just kept flowing and wallowing in the 'river of despondency' which, trust me on this, has a distinct odor! It isn't pleasing - to me, to others, and especially not to the Lord!

What am I doing differently today? I am looking for the positives and not focusing on the negatives. If a thought comes along that could bring me down - I refuse to dwell on it. Instead, I give it to God and ask for a replacement thought  - from Him! I want to walk the path He has for me and the JOY of the LORD is my strength! I ask Holy Spirit to bring scriptures to my mind that will firm up my foundation with The Word. So many come to mind at that point. You know, I don't have very many scriptures memorized, but I am glad Holy Spirit gives them to me. So here is a paraphrased list of what I have heard in my spirit today:

• I obediently put on the full armor of God - this morning and every morning
• I will stand therefore - in the Lord and the Power of His Might
• I prayed a hedge of protection - asking Father to protect
• No weapon formed against me will prosper
• I will DELIGHT in the Lord and TRUST in Him 
• I will not allow myself to grow weary - but ask God to renew my heart daily

This is an ongoing conversation, so yes there are others and there will be others as the day progresses. One of the things I have been taught - and am still learning - is to be consistent in my walk and in my prayer life. Am I successful in this every day? Sadly, no, but I won't stay there. I won't stay down. I raise my hand and ask God to take hold of me and please pull me up!
If you find yourself down today. Despondent. Fearful. Speaking Words of death more than Words of LIFE ... I encourage you to turn to the author and finisher of our Faith! His everlasting love will bring the sunshine into an otherwise gloomy day! He promised never to leave us or forsake us! God is not a liar!!!

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

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

Trust in the Lord always,
Anna

GOD's 'Mic Drop' ...

"And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."

Matthew 3:17

It’s the final time we hear the voice of the Father in Matthew!!! Mic Drop!

Matthew 3 [for context]

In today's culture, what does it mean to drop the mic? A mic drop is the gesture of intentionally dropping one's microphone at the end of a performance or speech to signal triumph. Figuratively, it is an expression of triumph for a successful event.

The Mic Drop Sermon Rewind by Talbot Davis 12/19/16

"And you know what he was declaring with that mic drop?  To all those wondering about baptism protocol, all those already wanting to use Jesus to make a point?  Even John himself?  This:  Jesus didn’t come so you could use him to make a point.  He is the point.  Yes.  God drops the mic so you’ll know Jesus is not a prop to further your agenda.  He is the agenda.  He is not an asset to your cause.  He is the cause.  He’s not an accessory to your life.  He is your life.  Yeah, people all over the world and through all kinds of times have used him to make a point of their own and each time God pulls us back to these remarkable, mic dropping words of Matthew 3.  No no no.  Jesus didn’t come so you could use him to make a point.  He is the point.  After all:  who else did the Father ever say this about?  No one."

And isn’t that interesting that in this mic dropping voice from heaven there is also the appearance of a dove?  Fragile.  Unthreatening.  Subtle.  I love the contrast, the polarities.  Anthemic voice.  Intimate dove.  Roaring.  Gliding.  Bold.  Loving.  Massive.  Microscopic.  That’s just like God.  That’s even why the Lord had an earlier mic drop moment when he entered the world in the form of a helpless, wiggling, screeching baby.  It’s all just like God.  Jesus didn’t come so you could use him to make a point.  He is the point.

During a sermon at church on Sunday, Holy Spirit impressed upon me to do a blog on 'Mic Drop.' I confess I had no idea what the message would be, where it would go, or even really what it meant. However, once he showed me the research, it became obvious that Holy Spirit was showing me two major points that are important here:

• Jesus is THE POINT! Not a means to an end or an 'addition' to our life, He IS our life!
• God is always RELEVANT! He is not outdated and His message is alive and timely!

I hope you follow up with the links provided in this blog for more information. As you do, may you see and hear what Holy Spirit speaks to your spirit. I pray that you surrender and draw even closer to God!

Peace be unto you,
Anna

Depend on God: Moment-by-Moment

We grow in FAITH through surrendering our will and our way to God: learning to depend upon Him each moment of the day and night. 

How many times have you prayed to Father stating what you want 'to have' or 'to have done' ... without giving a moment's thought to what is God's Will and what would He direct you to do? This is a major difference between childish faith and childlike faith. Childish is immature, self-seeking, demanding where Childlike is innocent, trusting, depending totally on Father in all things.

I recommend that you take some time to sit quietly and honestly at the Lord's feet and ask Holy Spirit to shine His light upon your heart and mind. Anything illuminated that should be eliminated can be quickly taken care of there. If we have learned and are receptive to Christ speaking His rhēma-word within to impart faith, this will become easier and easier to do. Romans 8:16-17 and Romans 10:17 "So faith proceeds from (spiritual) hearing; moreover this hearing (is consummated) through a rhēma-word (4487 /rhḗma) from Christ" (Gk text).

Teknon - Greek - Strong's 5043

5043 téknon – properly, a child; (figuratively) anyone living in full dependence on the heavenly Father, i.e. fully (willingly) relying upon the Lord in glad submission. This prompts God to transform them into His likeness. 

5043 /téknon ("a child living in willing dependence") illustrates how we must all live in utter dependence upon the Lord (moment-by-moment), drawing guidance (care, nurture) from our heavenly Father. 5043 (téknon) emphasizes the childlike (not childish) attitude of heart that willingly (gladly) submits to the Father's plan. We profoundly learn this as we are receptive to Christ speaking His rhēma-word within to impart faith (cf. Ro 8:16,17 with Ro 10:17, Gk text).

 Difference Between Childish and Childlike

Although the words childish and childlike appear similar to one another, these two words show a difference between them as they have completely different meanings. Being childish is when a grown up displays silly and immature behavior. For example, when a person displays irrational fears for his age, we often say ‘don’t be so childish.’ Childlike, on the other hand, refers to being simple and innocent. Through this article, let us examine the difference between childish and childlike.

Galations 4:1 Christ the anointed one and His anointing.

Ephesians 2:18 Abba, Father, Deeper into the love of God. Through Him we have access by one Spirit unto the Father.

Ephesians 2:18-22 (Habitation not visitation) Faith is simply knowing God. I am a temple of God. His dwelling place.

It is past time to stop blaming others for decisions we have made or will make when we didn't ask God about it in the first place!

Maranatha,
Anna

Prayer is Powerful

Be Encouraged: A continual dialogue with God throughout the day is imperative if I am to stay grounded and not cast down by life's occurrences. When I am slack in this, I struggle to remain positive. How can I be a light to others when I don't spend time with the
Light of the World?

"If you believe in prayer at all, expect God to hear you. If you do not expect, you will not have. God will not hear you unless you believe He will hear you; but if you believe He will, He will be as good as your faith."

Charles Spurgeon

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Colossians 4:2 kjv Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;

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"Prayer is simply a two-way conversation between you and God."

"The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, 'O God, forgive me,' or 'Help me.'"
Billy Graham

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“Don’t pray when you feel like it. Have an appointment with the Lord and keep it. A man is powerful on his knees.”

"Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?"
Corrie ten Boom

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If you would like some help with prayers, this is an excellent link:
5 Powerful Prayers from the Bible

The things that are coming, and will soon be here, require we remain in the shelter of His wings! May each of us be encouraged and trust completely in God at all times!
Anna

Pray for Revelation:

that Holy Spirit will show us our Spiritual Gift(s).

We should pray and study what God's Word says about His Gifts. Here Paul gives us a basic definition:

 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 kjv

1 Corinthians 12:7 - we are each given at least one gift
1 Corinthians 12:11 - Holy Spirit gives the gifts as He wills
1 Corinthians 12:21-26 - Each gift is as important as another
Romans 12:6-8 - Gifts are for us to use to serve others - Ephesians 4:12
1 Peter 4:10 - we are commanded to use our gifts
Ephesians 4:13 - as we walk in our gifts, we grow in spiritual maturity

If you want a quick test (less than 5 minutes) to find out what gift(s) you have been given go here

Gifts Test by beliefnet

When we are first saved, we are fed milk. Not being spiritually able to eat and digest solid food like meat. God expects us to grow spiritually during our life's journey. His Word shows us that we are to examine ourselves to be sure we are learning and growing more Christ-like each day. If we do not know what gift(s) we have been given, we cannot walk in the fullness that God has planned for us.

Here is a link if you want to know more and spend more time:

Spiritual Gifts Assessment Tools by LifeWay Staff  

This website has the following resources:

Spiritual gifts assessment tools

-- Spiritual Gifts Survey (Discovery Tool)
-- Spiritual Gifts List (List of Gifts and Scripture References)
-- Where do you feel God leading you to serve Him? (Discovery Tool)

Once we know what our gifts are, we need to walk in them. The more we submit to Holy Spirit, the easier it is to walk in His Gifts. He teaches us and, as we mature, we are led into the ministries that God has already determined for us. If we do not take action but only learn our Gifts for head knowledge - without putting our heart and feet to the tasks - we will never truly grow into who God wants us to be. Don't sell yourself and God short!

Don't Forget: many times God uses other believers to affirm our gift to us. Let us all BLOOM where we are planted,
Anna

Watch Your Words ...

Jesus meant it when he said we would be judged for every idle word we speak …
Matthew 12:36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.

Many of us talk too much and our babbling gets us in trouble.
Proverbs 10:19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
Proverbs 17:28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

We must learn to speak only what words are necessary to address the situation in a constructive manner. We must be sober-minded … especially when we are talking. Lets learn to take the time and make the effort to assess the situation and then choose the words we use wisely.
Titus 2:6 Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.

TobyMac - Speak Life

We must not speak idle words. We must speak from our hearts (spirit) asking Holy Spirit for guidance. As an example: After I put on the Full Armor of God (Eph 6), I ask for the boldness of Holy Spirit and His Words to speak in His Perfect Timing.
James 5:12 But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

When I pray, if I don’t know what to say, I pray in the Spirit. That is how I am sure that I am praying God's Will -- for Holy Spirit will speak directly to God and I am taken out of the equation at that time.

Words - Hawk Nelson ft. Bart Millard (Official Music Video)

In His Service,
Anna

YIELD to the Spirit of God ...

and this will bring forth an utterance which is called 'speaking in tongues.' 
Be sure to yield to the Spirit in times of prayer and fasting. Allow your eyes and ears to be open to what God is saying.

Psalm 139:16 Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.

God gave us the Holy Spirit to help us know two books: The Word of God and the book of our life's story. How deep do you want to go in your relationship and walk with God?

If you will pray in The Spirit and bring out the mysteries and depths of God into this realm, the spiritual realm will become so close to you. You will begin to operate in the spiritual realm here on earth.

Kevin Zadai Died. What Jesus Showed Him Will Amaze You! | Sid Roth's It's Supernatural!

The following links are provided if you want to get the books mentioned in the video:

HEAVENLY VISITATION: A Guide to Participating in the Supernatural Kindle Edition

DAYS OF HEAVEN ON EARTH: A GUIDE TO THE DAYS AHEAD Kindle Edition



Why is this post so short, you ask? You will either feel the anointing of Holy Spirit or you will keep your hardened heart ... with free will, you make the choice. I am a yielded vessel - obediently putting this message out. Father, Son & Holy Spirit, I worship and adore you. Please help me in my weakness to yield each moment to you!

I pray you choose wisely,
Anna