Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant. And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long. Psalm 35: 27-28
Over the past couple of months and in particular, the past couple of days, I have experienced some, “things that do make you go… hmmm” moments; both positive and negative. Some things that would make you wonder and seriously stand up and take notice. Things, which make you, think about your life and your walk with the Lord; going through some situations, doing all the right things, saying all the right things but yet, getting a steady stream of no’s, not today, sorry and a host of other disappointing factors, will make you question what is going on. The enemy was definitely pulling out all the stops and being persistent on every hand. He has tried on every level to discourage me and doing little things to annoy, harass, irritate, provoke, frustrate, and infuriate me (he got me on that one). What was meant for evil actually turns out for my good and for the benefit of those around me (Gen 50:20). I've found out what doesn't kill you, makes you strong.
In spite of all the enemy’s done and what God has allowed, something in me has changed. Now, I smile at his tactics and those he uses to try and hinder me, because I’m not operating in Cynde any longer and I see and I'm not ignorant to his devices. I am operating in the character of God; in all of His strength and in all of His power. When you begin to realize that you possess the power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you; your demeanor will change, your behavior will change, your attitude will change, your image will change (2 Cor 4). When the word tells you to submit yourselves therefore to God; resist the devil, and he will flee from you, you will resist, because you know that he must flee; he can’t and he won’t stay where he has no power. When you’ve gone before the Lord and He says, stay right there and stand until you see the salvation of the Lord, you will stand and then begin to experience a new thing working in you. And you can say in all sincerity, when you see me, you see the God in me, equipped with all power.
Let the Lord be magnified, which has pleasure in the success of His servant (Josh 1:8). I want others to see and know that the Lord is on my side; see me rejoicing in Him at all times and in turn, they will rejoice with me because they know that it could not have been anyone else but the Lord who has done this thing for me, for my righteous cause. Yes, I go through some things, and yes, the fire gets so hot that I could scream from the pain, and I do while I’m on my knees crying out to the Lord. He is the only One that can help us right? Why would I wear that on the outside for all to see with a “woe is me” attitude? Our flesh does not want to suffer in any form or fashion, but in order to reign with Him, we must suffer (2 Tim 2:12). They tell me that your attitude determines your altitude. Well, I’m flying high these days and soaring. I’m not staying where I was and that requires passing the trials that God gives us to prepare us for purpose.
There have been a variety of things that have happened over the past week and this week that have amazed me and I am standing in awe. The working of the Lord on my behalf and the way things are happening are nothing short of the favor and the power of God that I walk in; not to mention that only God... could have done this. Truly, the Lord is on our side and He will show Himself faithful. He has intervened on my behalf; not just once or twice, but several times in various areas and in things that would make me go … hmmm. I rejoice in Him as I watch how He has taken great pleasure in blessing His servant. Not only will others see how He is blessing but they will tell of His goodness often and continually on my behalf. He has been and is my source when there is no resource.
God delights in making us prosperous and happy, even in and during our trials. We confound, amaze, baffle, and confuse the enemy by continuing to exalt the Lord, no matter what he brings. Let's continually praise God, our righteous King, for all He has done and is doing; constantly telling of the marvelous things all the day long because we know everything works together for our good and for His glory!
Until the morning, be blessed,
Cynde
Over the past couple of months and in particular, the past couple of days, I have experienced some, “things that do make you go… hmmm” moments; both positive and negative. Some things that would make you wonder and seriously stand up and take notice. Things, which make you, think about your life and your walk with the Lord; going through some situations, doing all the right things, saying all the right things but yet, getting a steady stream of no’s, not today, sorry and a host of other disappointing factors, will make you question what is going on. The enemy was definitely pulling out all the stops and being persistent on every hand. He has tried on every level to discourage me and doing little things to annoy, harass, irritate, provoke, frustrate, and infuriate me (he got me on that one). What was meant for evil actually turns out for my good and for the benefit of those around me (Gen 50:20). I've found out what doesn't kill you, makes you strong.
In spite of all the enemy’s done and what God has allowed, something in me has changed. Now, I smile at his tactics and those he uses to try and hinder me, because I’m not operating in Cynde any longer and I see and I'm not ignorant to his devices. I am operating in the character of God; in all of His strength and in all of His power. When you begin to realize that you possess the power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you; your demeanor will change, your behavior will change, your attitude will change, your image will change (2 Cor 4). When the word tells you to submit yourselves therefore to God; resist the devil, and he will flee from you, you will resist, because you know that he must flee; he can’t and he won’t stay where he has no power. When you’ve gone before the Lord and He says, stay right there and stand until you see the salvation of the Lord, you will stand and then begin to experience a new thing working in you. And you can say in all sincerity, when you see me, you see the God in me, equipped with all power.
Let the Lord be magnified, which has pleasure in the success of His servant (Josh 1:8). I want others to see and know that the Lord is on my side; see me rejoicing in Him at all times and in turn, they will rejoice with me because they know that it could not have been anyone else but the Lord who has done this thing for me, for my righteous cause. Yes, I go through some things, and yes, the fire gets so hot that I could scream from the pain, and I do while I’m on my knees crying out to the Lord. He is the only One that can help us right? Why would I wear that on the outside for all to see with a “woe is me” attitude? Our flesh does not want to suffer in any form or fashion, but in order to reign with Him, we must suffer (2 Tim 2:12). They tell me that your attitude determines your altitude. Well, I’m flying high these days and soaring. I’m not staying where I was and that requires passing the trials that God gives us to prepare us for purpose.
There have been a variety of things that have happened over the past week and this week that have amazed me and I am standing in awe. The working of the Lord on my behalf and the way things are happening are nothing short of the favor and the power of God that I walk in; not to mention that only God... could have done this. Truly, the Lord is on our side and He will show Himself faithful. He has intervened on my behalf; not just once or twice, but several times in various areas and in things that would make me go … hmmm. I rejoice in Him as I watch how He has taken great pleasure in blessing His servant. Not only will others see how He is blessing but they will tell of His goodness often and continually on my behalf. He has been and is my source when there is no resource.
God delights in making us prosperous and happy, even in and during our trials. We confound, amaze, baffle, and confuse the enemy by continuing to exalt the Lord, no matter what he brings. Let's continually praise God, our righteous King, for all He has done and is doing; constantly telling of the marvelous things all the day long because we know everything works together for our good and for His glory!
Until the morning, be blessed,
Cynde
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