One of my all time favorite songs ever is sung by Mercy Me and it is called "Even If". I love it because it reminds me of how I need to trust God through ALL trials and EVEN IF mountains aren't moved, I MUST KNOW beyond a shadow of doubt that God has me and He will use this for good into my life. It is a PROMISE of HIS!
I also know that it is only in singing His praises while in literal hell that my eyes begin to focus on what is good in the midst of all the bad. Often, I forget to ask for prayers, when things get bad, I don't. I know the power of prayers, so to have others praying for me and over me is ALL GOOD!
This morning I had a friend call me out requesting my praise report this morning. She was forcing me to reflect on all that had transpired and get in the right frame of mind as we are instructed:
I also know that it is only in singing His praises while in literal hell that my eyes begin to focus on what is good in the midst of all the bad. Often, I forget to ask for prayers, when things get bad, I don't. I know the power of prayers, so to have others praying for me and over me is ALL GOOD!
This morning I had a friend call me out requesting my praise report this morning. She was forcing me to reflect on all that had transpired and get in the right frame of mind as we are instructed:
Philippians 4:8 New International Version (NIV)
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
New International Version (NIV)
Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.
It is amazing what happens when we do this, when you renew your mind with thoughts such as these it has a physical effect upon you. It is a renewing on your mind. You clean house in your head. Satan no longer has a hold on you through oppression, the battle is over even though in most ways it is not, God has already delivered you through because you have come to the realization that nothing on this earth can truly destroy you. What you have lost, God can and will replace if you just remain open to that truth you will see its fruition.
So it is with my prompting that I had this to post as my updated status on facebook this morning:
Diane Duncan Kilmon reminded me that through all things I am to praise Him. Due to my most recent trial, I got to spend yesterday with my mom who did her best to fix my car on her birthday. I spent some time in the morning with my awesome friend, Ana who drove me back to the scene and then to the police station and post office. In the late afternoon, I broke down and called my earthly father who agreed to let me take my car to his mechanic and make payments. I took the opportunity to walk and talk with God and literally walked back home about 2 miles, crying a lot of the way admittedly. Just as I arrived back to the complex another awesome friend was pulling out. She took me for a cool drink at the gas station and then down the road to pick up some items from the kids school where I ran into the lady who helped me get into my current place almost two years ago when I was homeless. I have had many friends write to me with words of truth and encouragement, others who have called, texted and given their support in various ways. Thank you God for all my help lines on earth. Many have no one here in the flesh to turn to. One of the wisest men to live, wrote that two are better than one: It's a truth in God's word. Now I'm inspired to blog which those who know me know that writing is my passion and dream and purpose. Tell me Good isn't good and I'll call you a liar. .. there's a verse for that truth too! Keep an eye out for my next blog!
The verse for two being better than one is as follows:
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 New International Version (NIV)
9 Two are better than one,
because they have a good return for their labor:
10 If either of them falls down,
one can help the other up.
But pity anyone who falls
and has no one to help them up.
11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.
But how can one keep warm alone?
12 Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
because they have a good return for their labor:
10 If either of them falls down,
one can help the other up.
But pity anyone who falls
and has no one to help them up.
11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.
But how can one keep warm alone?
12 Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
New International Version (NIV)
Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc
Some may say how can two form a strand of three? He is talking about Jesus being in the middle. In context, when this was written, prayer was a much larger part of daily life. When we pray we invite God into our hearts for council and because He is all good, our focus when remembering that He is all good and trusting in him turns to good. today, I once again encourage you to take my 30 day challenge to renew your mind: It is as follows:
1. Rename the days of the week to something positive: Here are my names for each day:
I took that picture during our family travels . . . Isn't it funny that almost all of my landscape pictures were lost when I lost my phone and had to have it remotely cleaned, yet this one reveals a heart and it somehow is in my google photos. The biggest truth I KNOW to my VERY CORE is that God LOVES me ~ folks, come what may, that truth brings joy to my heart . . . I mean, how crazy is that: God LOVES me! Little old me! He loves you too, and longs for a relationship with you. I promise you this, having Him for a friend and trusting 100% that He has your back is a total game changer in this life!
2. Tune into K-love, plug Christian Music in the search engine if watching You Tube, find Moody radio and find a couple of speakers that breath hope and life into whatever you are going through.
3. Find a source that will send you and encouraging word to your inbox each morning ~ K-love is who I use.
4. Bless me and buy my book. It's only $9.99 in print. God had me write it so I know it is full of blessings for all who purchase it ~ shoot just in buying my book you bless me and He says, "I will bless those who bless you" (Genesis 12:3) . . . Can you imagine a world where the majority of us begin being blessings to others!
Father, thank you for opening my eyes to how awesome you have made my life. Yes, currently from a worldly outlook, I am being served some due Karma or something to that gist. Thank you for assuring me that bad things happen regardless in life yet in the mix you will bring about good for me because I love you. I am so grateful for the angels you have allowed me to hear sing, what beautiful music ~ how I can't wait to be part of your heavenly choir!!! Thank you for all the people you have sent to minister to me. You rock. I love you. Please watch over my children at camp and those who are with me. Watch over all my friends and family and those I know and don't know, even those who have aligned themselves against me. Bless them all Father. In Jesus name I pray. Amen!
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