Abe Lincoln said, “We can complain that rose bushes have thorns, or we
can rejoice that thorn bushes have roses."
Once in a time of prayer and
prophecy Brother Steve Scheffler said I was a rose whose thorns would prick the
hearts of men. Although I feel I write mainly for women those words have always
been in my heart. I realized once again today that my “father vacuum” that pain
of not really knowing my paternal family roots, likes to show itself at the
oddest times, to try to get me down and make me feel as if I was an abandoned
child. Yet on the other hand I know deeply in my heart that the relationship I
have with my Abba Father could never have been as strong if I had an earthy
father meet that need. The path for me was abandonment by my real father, not
knowing grandparents on that side, abuses by men and then a slow gradual healing
as I cried out to the Lord from early childhood. I sought him in tears, in
frustrations, in crazy situations and more. He was there for me and always will
be my Rock and Fortress.
The Rock and Me
I am a rock
But not a fortress
A mighty One
I lean on
He is my Rock
And comforting arm
Presiding, watching
Keeping from harm
A long road
With many turns
Pits, caves and snares
We rock together
Jesus and me
Through tears and pain
Two Rocks are we.
Donna Collins Tinsley written a long time ago,
when I found out someone asked my brother, Charles, “How is your sister, the
rock?”
From Suzi Yelvington’s book YOUR WORDS ARE POWERFUL. BE
CAREFUL WHAT YOU SPEAK: “I DECLARE…I am inspiring others, in turn I am
inspired.”
Praying with Shonda and the mothers at Somebody’s Mother Online Prayer
Support Group, today. An extra prayer that was on my heart today was for women
who are trying to conceive; may the Lord prepare your womb and heart and send
that child in Jesus name.
Spiritual Warfare from Ephesians 6 The Passion
Translation
10 Now
my beloved ones, I have saved these most important truths for last: Be
supernaturally infused with strength through your life-union with the Lord
Jesus. Stand victorious with the force[i] of his explosive power flowing in and
through you.
11 Put
on God’s complete set of armor[j] provided for us, so that you will be protected as you fight
against the evil strategies of the accuser![k] 12 Your hand-to-hand combat is not
with human beings, but with the highest principalities and authorities
operating in rebellion under the heavenly realms.[l] For they are a powerful class of demon-gods[m] and evil spirits that hold[n] this dark world in bondage. 13 Because
of this, you must wear all the armor that God provides so you’re protected as
you confront the slanderer,[o] for you are destined for all things[p] and will rise victorious.
14 Put
on truth as a belt to strengthen you to stand in triumph. Put on holiness as
the protective armor that covers your heart. 15 Stand
on your feet alert, then you’ll always be ready to share the blessings of
peace.
16 In
every battle, take faith as your wrap-around shield, for it is able to
extinguish the blazing arrows coming at you from the Evil One![q] 17–18 Embrace the power of
salvation’s full deliverance, like a helmet to protect your thoughts
from lies. And take the mighty razor-sharp Spirit-sword[r] of the spoken Word of God.
Pray
passionately[s] in the Spirit, as you constantly intercede with every form
of prayer at all times. Pray the blessings of God upon all his believers. 19 And
pray also that God’s revelation would be released through me every time I
preach the wonderful mystery of the hope-filled gospel. 20 Yes,
pray that I may preach the wonderful news of God’s kingdom with bold freedom at
every opportunity. Even though I am chained as a prisoner, I am his ambassador.
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