Diamond in His Hands

There is a war going on that you cannot see. That war is waging against your soul. The enemy knows that if he can take your fire and your passion, you will eventually die spiritually. Last night I was thinking about the body of Christ and wondering how many of us actually know that it is our responsibility to kindle and fan the flame that is inside of us. I asked this question on Facebook, "What do you do on a daily basis to keep your flame burning?" I have to say that if your seeking God daily there really is no wrong answer to that question. Everyone has a distinct walk that works for them. I couldn't stop smiling as I read the responses to my semi loaded question. One answered, "fanning the flame is simply living the Word as a lifestyle." Another said, "I stay aware that the Lord's presence is always with me and I always listen to worship music." One answered that they meditate on the Word and all that Christ has done for them, always making sure to keep a song in their heart. I have to add that it's very interesting to me that the first three letters of the word song is S-O-N!
I mentioned that my question was semi-loaded: I wanted to honestly know what people do to maintain and increase the flame however, I also wanted to see first if people knew that it was our responsibility. I wondered if they did anything at all.
This morning the Lord gave me a vision of his hands holding what looked like a huge clear diamond. This diamond was polished, cut, reflected glorified light and was extremely beautiful. Much like we are in the eyes of the Lord. As I got closer to the diamond I saw it slowly transform into a set of praying hands. Instead of a diamond, the Lord was now holding a set of praying hands.



As I moved closer to the hands of the Lord I saw the praying hands transform into a red hot flame. I began to move closer and I saw the flame turn into red hot praying hands. As I moved closer the praying hands changed into a flame, back into praying hands and back into a flame again. The cycle never stopped as long as the diamond remained in the hands of the Lord!



I realized that the Lord molds us into a beautiful diamond but it's our responsibility to take that diamond and turn it into hands of prayer. As we pray a flame enters our hearts. This cycle repeats and the flame never leaves, it only gets bigger! In my life prayer is the keeper of my flame!
Lord,
Teach us today that Your presence is what keeps us hungry and passionate. Father, increase our understanding of how vital to our lives prayer is.
In Jesus Name!

Weapon Of Love

Love (perfect godly love) is such an amazing thing! It covers a multitude of sins, it casts out all fear. It does not keep a record of wrongs, it is patient, it always believes the best of everyone and it never fails. Love is a powerful weapon guaranteed to work!



A high school friend of mine posted this scripture on Facebook today and it spoke so deep to my heart! "God gives life to the dead and calls those things that are not as though they were." Romans 4:17 Meditating on this verse overwhelmed me and reiterated the extent of Christ's love and salvation. How He loved us while we were still sinners. Before I was even born He looked into my future completely aware of all my mistakes but yet while nailed to a tree He still called out my name. He had to of seen the completed me. Believing and knowing that I would become what He created me to be. Jesus lavished that perfect love on all of creation knowing that it would never disappoint Him! Knowing that what He saw in us would never disappoint Him! Wow...what an amazing love!

My prayer today is that Love be made perfect in me... In return I can lavish it on all of Gods creation. Changing lives springing forth like Christ!
Thank you Crystal for inspiring me today! What a blessing you are!

Declaring Victory Day 6

To You O Lord, I lift up my soul; in you I trust O my God. You will never let me be put to shame, nor let defeat triumph over me. No one whose hope is in You will ever be put to shame. Show me Your ways, teach me Your paths; guide me in Your truth and teach me for You are God my Savior! My hope is in You all day long. You remember not the sins of my youth and my old rebellious ways; according to your love and mercy You remember me! For You are good, O Lord! God You are good and upright! You instruct sinners in Your ways, You guide the humble in what is right. All of Your ways are loving and faithful for those who keep the demands of Your covenant! For the sake of Your name, O Lord forgive my iniquity, even those that I can not see. Thank You for leading my life and for directing and instructing me down the path that You have chosen for me. 
You have granted my prosperity all of my days and my descendants will inherit the land! You confide in me Lord because I fear You. You have made Your covenant known to me. My eyes are ever on You Lord. You guard my life and rescue me, my integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope is in You. 
Psalm 25

Declaring Victory Day 5

The earth is Yours Lord and everything in it belongs to You! My hands are clean and my heart is pure! I will never put anything before You. I will not swear by what is false. Thank You for the blessings that You bestow upon me O, Lord! I love to seek Your face. I love Your presence my God! I choose to open the ancient gates of my heart so that You, the King of glory can enter in! You are the Lord strong and mighty! You are the Lord mighty in battle. Every victory belongs to you. Thank You for fighting the battles that come my way today Lord! Thank You for blessing me with victory in every area of my life! Thank You for searching all the deep places in me and declaring victory where victory is needed! You are the Lord strong and mighty, faithful and true!! I honor You!
Psalm 24

Declaring Victory Day 4

Lord, You are My Shepherd, You have given me everything that I need. You make me lie down in beautiful green pastures, You lead me beside still waters, You restore my soul. You guide and lead me to the path of righteousness for Your name sake. Even if I were to walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me. Your strength and Your power they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; praise You Lord for making my cup overflow! Your goodness and mercy follow me all the days of my life and I will live in Your house O Lord forever!
Psalm 23

I love You Lord... More and more every day! I have no good thing apart from You! You are my joy, my strength, my song and my hope! All of my trust is in You. Keep me close. Teach me Your ways. Reveal Your character to me, so that I may be like You. Thank You for quieting my heart so that I may sit and listen to Your voice. Your ways lead to life! Be exalted today! Be glorified! I love You daddy God!!

Declaring Victory Day 3

My God, I know that You will never forsake me. You are not far from saving me and You are close to the cries of my heart. O my God, I cry out by day and You answer me. I cry out at night and You are never silent. You are enthroned as the Holy One, You are the praise of Israel. Our fathers put their trust in You and You delivered them. They cried to You and were saved. In You they trusted and were not disappointed. I put my trust in You Lord; I know that You will rescue me. You will deliver me because that I delight in You. You brought me out of the womb; You made me trust in You. From birth I was cast upon You; from my mother's womb You have been my God. I know that You are not far from me, especially when trouble is near. I will declare Your name to my brothers; in the congregation I will praise You. You who fear the Lord, praise and revere Him! For He has not despised the suffering; He has not hidden His face from us but He has listened to our cry for help. The poor will eat and be satisfied; they who seek the lord will praise Him! From You Lord comes the theme of my praise! 
Psalm 22

Declaring Victory Day 2

O Lord, I rejoice in Your strength. How great is my joy in the victories that You give! You will grant me the desires of my heart and will not withhold the the requests of my lips. You welcome me with rich blessings. I asked you for life and You gave it to me- length of days, for ever and ever. Surely You have granted me eternal blessings and You've made me glad with the joy of Your presence. For I trust in You Lord; through the unfailing love of the Most High, I will not be shaken. Be exalted, O Lord! In Your strength we will sing and praise Your name! 
Psalm 21

Declaring Victory Day 1

I will shout for joy because the Lord makes me victorious and I will lift up banners in the name of my God! He grants me the desires of my heart and makes all my plans succeed. I know that the Lord saves His anointed He answers them from His holy heaven with the saving power of His right hand. Some trust in chariots and some horses, but I trust in the name of my God! Psalms 20