When I woke up this morning, GOD put it on my heart to again, write about surrender. This season will be earth shaking. Look at for example what our family is enduring. We have just encountered the most gut wrenching, heart breaking, and LIFE changing event anyone could. We released a child back into Heaven. It was done just as God desired it to be. It was NOT easy. It was NOT something that we were, in our flesh overjoyed to do. But, what it was, is and always will be is simple. A HOLY departure.

Scripture says, “We are absent from the body but present with the LORD.” This happens when we breathe our final breath here on earth. Yet, most may not be aware of something. When we arrive in Heaven for all eternity, the REAL work begins. The assignments that people have on earth through GOD do not end. It is a holy continuance.

I have a dear sister who went to court recently. She was really nervous, and has not always had a great relationship with GOD. I say those together because anxiety is able to come because of the fear we as humans often encounter. I have seen and am seeing her faith in GOD’s ability to take care of her truly take off. It is like a holy rocket ship!!! God is telling the stuff coming against her that it must GO. She is learning to REST in HIM for whatever comes. As are we ALL to some degree. 😉

This last week as GOD moved in a way we may not fully have expected, and in some ways that we cannot fully understand; A HOLY departure was made. In fact, I would say a few of them combined together. THIS is what UNITY in the bODY of Christ is all about! It is when the GLORY of GOD, which began as the tough stuff, to put it mildly becomes perfectly formed here on earth the way it is in HEAVEN.

http://www.openbible.info/topics/departing

(scriptures about HOLY departures)

My husband and our children will always be 100% fastened to GOD. What this is about is simple. It means that when GOD decides something, even if that thing is seemingly terrifying, or excruciating, we submit and surrender to HIM. People ask us often, “How do you have the faith you do?” I would say to them, and still do, “we don’t.” It is GOD who does. See, even our FAITH belongs to HIM alone. I told another beautiful sister, one who was enduring testing how faithful GOD was and is. I told her that He wanted me to share something with her. What it was is this, “my faith dies too.” She began to say, ” if someone like you has that happen, where is the hope?” I said, ” Every time my faith dies, I surrender it to GOD. Then GOD, in HIS infinite LOVE resurrects it.

We are not unique in some respects, and yet are in others. But, what is VERY unique and special is GOD’s design. Every day I thank HIM for continuing to humble us in this process. Truly, how can we be anything but grateful??? If my husband and I were to focus on the circumstances, we would NEVER get out of bed. But, we cannot do this. It does not honor GOD when we do long term. Plus, people partake of HIS fruits through the ministries. They come and take a REST under HIS holy umbrellas. As do we.

Every single thing David and I and even our children share and have shared is available. Meaning, if someone wants to use it and is led by GOD, we say “God ahead!.” Giggles….I typed Go ahead, and He typed GOD. 🙂 Love it!!!! GOD speaks through us. WE are His mouth pieces. WE are HIS mouth prices. Cause there is a HIGH price paid for serving HIM. WE are HIS heaven on earth!!!!!

Today we encourage you to BLESS GOD. Praise HIM to your very soul. If you can’t do this, just keep crying out to HIM and you will get there. We ALL have a choice, no matter what comes. WE have to consistently and constantly chose GOD. No matter how we feel, or what is going on around us.

Let GOD cause you to FLY and have as many HOLY DEPARTURES as He will ring. Not to mention as many as He will bring. 😉 You did it again GOD, and it was not an oops moment. It was an EEK. An Eternal EverlaSting KINGDOM moment in time. For your LOVE goes beyond ALL space and time. WOW, you amaze me LORD. I am forever changed. I am forever in AWE of you.

LOOK ING forward to and in HIS ADVENTURE. ~

In His Grace and GLORY,

E and fam

Today, I began writing, or should I say typing as God dictated. 😉

Anyway, I had the whole NOTE for FB written, was tagging people and then the laptop went dead. Regardless of why, I was annoyed. My husband said, “don’t worry we will recreate it.” Here are the facts, when we “mess up” God knows, and He has a plan to fix it. he is the KING of resurrection!

I thought WOW that is interesting…after my husband also, led by GOD, reminded me to forgive. He was correct, I did not need to STAY annoyed, irritated or even anger. THAT would have NOT been helpful. Not even a little bit…

So now, I pray GOD will resurrect the wisdom He gave us when working on the original. 🙂

I recall GOD sowing us that HIS GLORY has invaded us in the past, will again in the present and am sure also in the future. It will do so in a way that makes our jaws drop and your JAWS too.

I recall sharing that FATHER revealed to us a few things. He showed us that when we begin to see through HIS eyes, though space and time may actually be short, they appear LONG. But, it happens in the holiest of ways 🙂 HIS peace consumes US as we surrender!!!

Some people must do so as their bodies are destroyed. God showed us this too. I am not, nor are WE advocating sickness or disease. However, what I can say is when those things come, they can be for various purposes. We have to RELEASE ALL to GOD. If we do NOT surrender ALL to HIM, then indirectly we end up holding those other things as idols above HIM.

With Sarah Beth, I always laid her on the altar of Heaven. Pretty much daily, was reminded, and even now am, that she is HIS child first and ours second. The best parenting advice any of us can receive is just that. A child we are given is for a reason, a season and a lifetime. In this case, her lifetime may have ended on earth, but has only continued with a NEW BEGINNING in Heaven.

Sarah Elizabeth had her own Glory Invasions. They began very early. The 3 to us that are most significant happened at age 3 1/2, 6 1/2 and 8. David and I believe BIRTH begins in the Heavenlies, and it begins at conception. SO, Sarah Elizabeth was actually 8 when she left us, even though her earth b-day was 4 days later.

When we went into Seattle Children’s Hospital with her at 3 1/2 GOD moved so powerfully! We received HIS favor in every way we could possibly ponder. It was AMAZING!!! Then, at 6 1/2 exactly 3 years later we knew it was different. The second time it was just awful, evil, hateful, blatent, horrendous. The whole MOOD and TONE was totally different. We knew it would be a short stay. The third time, the last time, it was mostly like the first with a small amt like the second time. It was tough to discern how long this stay would be. In the end it was 28 days. That fascinates me, because 28 biblically represents Eternal Life.

I believe Sarah Elizabeth was fashioned after the angels. I don’t sense she knew 100% just how powerful GOD was and is in her. But, I am certain she knows it now This kid, wise beyond her years, and earthly age, was used so much. She still is. God uses her to heal us and so many others daily. Please know that when someone passes from this place into Heaven, the real work begins. It is not just a pleasure cruise.

I am so grateful GOD chose us to be Sarah Beth’s parents. Truly, it is an honor, and we are privileged for the time we had here on this earth being loved by GOD through her. 🙂 We must remember as persecution seems to be increasing, what will be targeted is GOD in us. So, we cannot take personal, what is truly about HIM.

This morning when I woke up, I began reflecting on dreams, and truly thanking GOD for healing. You see, healing comes in many ways. Sometimes it can even come from the BLIND side. Think about the man who came to Jesus and could not see. He came seeking TRUTH and JESUS took some clay, and placed it on His eyes. This man received TRUTH and healing as the clay was removed. He received the LOVE of GOD and was set free completely of his blindness.

When HIS light encounters darkness, the DARKNESS flees. ~ A holy solar eclipse happens. GLORY!!!! ~

LORD, help us ALL to do this. To not settle for areas where we have been blinded. To not believe we can fix them, because we cannot. ONLY you alone are the healer. The world and the god that was given temporary authority, tries to blindside us. Our enemy is real, but so is the GOD who is above ALL gods. The one who is more LOVING than words can say. Who tirelessly goes after HIS kids to round them up and keep us from danger.

I am very used to having challenging dreams. But, recently one that began as a challenge turned into a place of healing. This was hugely encouraging. Because we have watched GOD heal many. At times we would sit back thinking, “when is it my turn.” Then of course we would repent, and keep surrendering to our mighty GOD and HIS timing. But here is something we did not know, while He was using us to heal them, we were also healing. We never stopped, and the more we let HIM heal us, the more we could and can be used to help others.

Isn’t this beautiful!!!! The blind side becomes the side that can see. What once was the BLIND leading the blind becomes those who SEE leading the BLIND to sight!!!! GLORY!!!!! I pray someone gets this. Cause when this hit this morning as God was washing me in HIS LOVE, I about literally fell down. I absolutely did…before HIM. God has never been blind. So, He continues to SEE all, and when we seek to have HIS vision, oh the GLORY that comes. 🙂

My heart is so FULL today. I was BLIND and at one time just wretched but thank you GOD for YOUR SIGHT!!!! Thank you that as the MORE we SEE through your eyes, we will have holy 20/20 vision. God is funny the way He reminds us that He is moving. I pray as more TRUTH hits this world, many will begin to really SEE God’s LOVE for what it is….IT is healing.

Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.

T’was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear
The hour I first believed.

Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come;
‘Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far
and Grace will lead me home.

The Lord has promised good to me.
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.

Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.

Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease;
I shall profess, within the vail,
A life of joy and peace.

The following stanza was written by an an anonymous author, often replacing the sixth stanza, or inserted as the fourth.

When we’ve been there ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun.
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’ve first begun.

Chorus:

Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.

http://www.constitution.org/col/amazing_grace.htm

Thank you LORD for your AMAZING GRACE, MERCY, LOVE, KINDNESS, and EVERYTHING you ARE!!!!

No more BLIND side for us. God used to have to hit us with proverbial spiritual 2 by 4’s and now, we SEE!!!! Hallelujah!!! LORD, we SEE you moving, we SEE your LOVE!!!! Remember JESUS healed them ALL. God healed ALL that came to HIM.  How did He heal them? He healed them through HIS father. We must know that to worship in spirit and truth and receive healing, we must do so from the FATHER in Heaven, His son and our brother Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. LORD, heal your LAND.

In His Grace and Glory,

E

Today being the 8th, which is New beginnings is such a great time, to discuss this topic. Are we being intentional? Because if we are not intentionally receiving the LOVE of GOD daily, we have nothing to give. Meaning, we are like droughts that need water.  God cannot move as freely within us. Something interesting about our lives, is that when the WORD of GOD is introduced, miracles are happening. An example, is when our child has an issue, and she has her bible playing in the back ground. She wakes, the issue is gone. Glory to GOD!

You see THINGS are NOT always as they appear. God’s weapons are not of this world. He intentionally POURS out HIS LOVE upon us. So are we on purpose saying thank you? Or, are we just so affected by the spirit of entitlement or pride, that we reject it? No one likes rejection. Accepting something does not mean we like it. IT just means that we accept it. We accept feeling rejected, yet do NOT in any way, shape or FORM, except the spirit of REJECTION.

Consider what JESUS did on a cross. Also, think about why He did this and for whom. The Father, our FATHER in Heaven sent His son to die for us. Not just to die simply, but to die a gruesome horrendous death. He was chosen to take on every evil that there is on HIM. We pray this really registers in a new way. That God reaches out HIS hand over your wounds to say STOP. So, that the GLORY of GOD can shine in your lives, and in ALL of ours. Because really LIFE should be about LOVE.

Do we deserve the LOVE of GOD? YES Is it because we did something to deserve it? NO This is why we deserve it, it is because HE LOVES us. So, even when our behavior does not warrant receiving it, we must. Because rejecting the LOVE of GOD is very dangerous in this season. If we are not every day being intentional, then things get way more complicated.

There are some who are intentional about causing trouble. I pray that those people still reach their destiny in HIM. Whatever it may be, that we ALL reach it. Someone said recently that, “It seems that when they get close to reaching God, He moves.” God is not moving away from us, but we can move away from HIM. We can, by making things about us for one. If we were to make things about us, wow our lives would be miserable.

In fact, we watch many people get stuck in that pit. We say this with LOVE….it will NEVER be about YOU or US. It will however ALWAYS be about GOD in YOU and in US. ~

http://www.openbible.info/topics/intentional

scriptures on being Intentional ~

Is life perfect? NOPE Do we get our time table? NOPE But, is it worth it? YES Is GOD moving? YES Does HE love us? YES there is ALWAYS more GOOD than BAD. ALWAYS….

Because holy surrender is happening more and more. It does not look to us the same as it does to HIM. To us at times it can look scary, to say the least. But, the fact is GOD calls us to be crucified with HIM. This means, for HIM to use us we have to be broken before HIM and vulnerable before HIM. GOD sees us, when NO ONE else does. GOD alone sees our tears, fears, pain, etc…

Many of us have been taught to be STRONG no matter what. Here is the problem with that, it is not scriptural. GOD says, in our weakness, HE is strong. SO, how can he be if we attempt to strive and be strong ALL the time? David, me and our children God has given us feel weak a lot in this season. WE TRUST in GOD that He will sustain us, and HE always does. He uses us to minister, and sends people to us to be ministered to. Grateful, beyond words we are and humbled.

There are things GOD has had us do intentionally that baffle people. In a world where most are bound by things, and places, we live as Jesus did. Because we desire GOD to work through us more and more. Now, does it mean we will never have “nice” things again? Not necessarily, it simply means that those things did and do belong to GOD. He will restore and in abundance as He desires. WE simply must wait and praise HIM in the process. 🙂 We have nice things now, just not mas many as before, and that is so ok. IN fact, it has been VERY freeing. WE are thankful.

When we speak LIFE we get it in return, in fact the more we speak it, the more GOD moves. He is working hard on YOUR behalf. Please, receive this, and stop believing enemy lies. When we do that, believe the lies, it grieves God. He has taken me many times and shown me Heaven. Just last night He reminded me that everything we thought we “LOST” was there. GLORY TO GOD!!!!! When we are LOST He will come and find us. But, we have to WANT to be found. Cause the word says, those who lose their lives will find them.” We must be willing to die to self, in whatever way GOD desires. Meaning, we MUST lay down everything to HIM.

So, today, no matter what your circumstances, make a covenant with GOD to speak LIFE, that HE will use you and heal you in process as HE moves. There is enough death spoken. YOU have authority in HIM to change the world. HE does it through us….let HIM move, unrestricted, INTENTIONALLY. ~

God may not share HIS GLORY, but what we must know is WE are a reflection of HIS GLORY, so we are part of it being molded and formed. YES, He gets full credit, and because HE LOVES us HE shares the LOVE with us. HALLELUJAH!!!! Oh, how GOD LOVES HIS COGS!!!!!!

In His Grace and GLORY,

E

This post is gonna start here, and likely have a part two. It will be begun and then we will come back to it. Because man, GOD is giving us A LOT to feast on!!!! The title arrived because God began to remind us of many efforts of search and rescue. He brought to mind instances such as slavery. Remember Harriet Tubman? She was used to rescue slaves. What an awesome testimony!!! I have always been fascinated by her. I am beginning to understand just why this is so.

God’s children, HIS COGS, you and me are CALLED to be used by HIM to bring Heaven to earth. Can we ALL agree on this? Look at the LORD’s Prayer for example.

Matthew 6:9-13

Amplified Bible (AMP)
9 Pray, therefore, like this: Our Father Who is in heaven, hallowed (kept holy) be Your name.

10 Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven ([a]left, remitted, and let go of the debts, and have[b]given up resentment against) our debtors.

13 And lead (bring) us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

So simple…So powerful. ~

Search and RESCUE is truly about LOST souls. Don’t we ALL know what it feels like to be LOST??? It is a horrible feeling. GOD knows. We have had people tell us GOD does not want us to feel. But, those same people left too early, too soon, and passed into Heaven. God so gives us grace to feel. What He does NOT want is for us to WORSHIP those feelings. That is something that the WORLD and the god of it does teach us. Please let GOD come and find you. Your spouse that you signed covenant with first is HIM. No matter what the circumstance.

Deep calls unto DEEP….surrender to HIS LOVE. There is NOTHING better. It is not religious it is simply a gift. He is calling us to go to the darkest places and be used in SEARCH and RESCUE. Is everyone going to receive HIS LOVE? No. The bible says clearly, some will not choose HIM. But, what about those who will? They need an opportunity to make a clear headed decision. LORD, give them a GLORY window and the mind of Christ, to at least GLIMPSE your LOVE.

It is very easy to just take LIFE for granted. But, we really shouldn’t, especially in THIS season. There is a HOLY URGENCY….notice it says HOLY URGENCY. Those arrive from FAITH not from FEAR. They come as blessings NOT curses. Will you be a Volunteer for GOD? We know many who are servants and even some who are slaves. Slavery may have been extracted, but don’t think the enemy won’t try and bring it back.

God sees ALL. He alone is waiting to take your HAND and pull you from the pit…in some cases the GRAVE. Do you want to be healed? Do you want to be FREE? What is it worth to you? Because HE died so YOU could LIVE. The reason the question of what is it worth to you, is simple. It requires complete surrender. GOD will not settle for less. He wants 100%!!!!

HE WON’T take LESS than ALL of us….He won’t relent….

You won’t relent until You have it all,
My heart is Yours (4x’s)

I’ll set You as a seal upon my heart
as a seal upon my arm
For there is love that is as strong as death
Jealousy, demanding as the grave
And many waters cannot quench this love

You won’t relent until You, have it all
My heart is Yours
You won’t relent until You, have it all
My heart is Yours

Come be the fire inside of me
Come be the flame upon my heart
Come be the fire inside of me
Until You and I are One (2x”s)

I don’t want to talk about You
Like You’re not in the room
I want to look right at You
I want to sing right to You (3x”s)

You won’t relent until You have it all,
My heart is Yours (4x’s)

I’ll set You as a seal upon my heart
as a seal upon my arm
For there is love that is as strong as death
Jealousy demanding as the grave
And many waters cannot quench this love

Come be the fire inside of me
Come be the flame upon my heart
Come be the fire inside of me
Until You and I are One (2x”s)

Read more: Jesus Culture – You Won’t Relent Lyrics | MetroLyrics

This son is one of my favorites….Right from the 3rd heaven worshiping our mighty GOD!!!!

LORD, fill us up and send us out…

God of Justice, Saviour to all
Came to rescue the weak and the poor
Chose to serve and not be served

Jesus, You have called us
Freely we’ve received
Now freely we will give

We must go live to feed the hungry
Stand beside the broken
We must go
Stepping forward keep us from just singing
Move us into action
We must go

To act justly everyday
Loving mercy in everyway
Walking humbly before You God

You have shown us, what You require
Freely we’ve received
Now freely we will give
Fill us up and send us out
Fill us up and send us out
Fill us up and send us out Lord

Tim Hughes – God of Justice (We Must Go)

These songs TRULY move me…and honor GOD within US….they are healing words and such TRUTH. Lord bless those whom you used to pen your desires and your words.

Look at what GOD does…HE goes after every LOST sheep. He does not want even one to STAY LOST. He LOVES so UNCONDITIONALLY, but know that to receive the LOVE there are conditions, because you have to be willing to do so. ~

http://www.openbible.info/topics/rescue
scriptures on rescue ~

http://www.openbible.info/topics/search_the_scriptures

scriptures on searching ~

God is sending many out, even many wounded on a SEARCH and RESCUE mission. Some will be travelling the GLOBE sharing the testimony of ALL God is doing. Some already are. Are you willing to GIVE up your comforts? Knowing that the purpose is SO MUCH greater than you or me, makes it less complicated to decide.

Here is the FACT…if you are unwilling to do as GOD calls you to do, then He cannot protect you in the same way as He could if you did. If you come into agreement with the enemy and receive what he offers, then GOD cannot help us like when we are in agreement with HIM. It really is a no brainer…God’s way may seem tougher, but it leads to LIFE not DEATH. ~

Today is the 4th which represents creative miracles in the earth. It is the 12th month which is Governmental ORDER. HOLINESS will fall from heaven and IDOLS will keep falling down….GOD is a jealous GOD. He is jealous in the most AWESOME WAY!!!! SO let HIM search your heart, and RESCUE you, so that YOU can be used to do so for others, as VICTORY rises!!!!

In HIS GRACE and HIS GLORY,

E and FAM

Ephesians 1:7 AMP

In Him we have redemption (deliverance and salvation) through His blood, the remission (forgiveness) of our offenses (shortcomings and trespasses), in accordance with the riches and the generosity of His gracious favor,

I noticed today that remission means forgiveness.  In today’s culture we label former cancer patients as being in remission.  God says they are forgiven through the blood of his son.  Interesting link

First off before this entry gets off the ground, I must REPENT. I personally, on behalf of myself and the body of Christ, repent for anytime I have ever been used by the enemy, or any of us have. Because we all get emotional sometimes. I speak the blood of JESUS against the spirit of emotionalism that seems to come at us like a freight train. Thank you LORD that your LOVE conquers it…CHANGE the atmosphere as only you can. Show your children they don’t have to fight alone, that YOU must be the fighter…YOU FIGHT…ALWAYS.

Choose to LOVE the HELL of people, cause if you don’t let GOD use you, they might not make it to HEAVEN. ~ LORD, help us not take it personally. IT is NEVER about us…

Today, as this is being written, I am very frustrated with some things. In fact, as a family we are going through challenges in GOD that some cannot and will not even try and experience. IT is not something that is our fault per se, but it IS something ONLY HE can undo. I am praying that even as we are used by HIM to minister and share insights, HE is handling ALL things. As a COG, which is who I am, long before any other gifting, it makes me ANGRY. I am righteously ANGRY that people are so clueless. I hold no judgement on them, cause I used to be that way. But, why would anyone want to STAY in the DARK forever? JESUS is waiting and so is the HEAVENLY FATHER and HOLY SPIRIT. When we runaway we must do so to GOD.

I asked for a reprieve from writing. My body seemed to want sleep. But, GOD said, NO. SO, here I am, listening and letting HIM lead, no matter how I feel. I pray this helps someone. I pray in fact, somehow it helps MANY. In Jesus name, I pray that GOD uses our posts He has given us, and writes through us, to cause HOLY CHANGE and transformation.

I get tired of people rejecting GOD, and HIS people and HIS ways. THIS battle is REAL but it is won, so why do we get hit still? Because just like GOD has a job to LOVE, the enemy has a job to HATE and to try to make us hate. I refuse to HATE. It is not in me. I will not let any demon in hell take what GOD has so graciously died to give us. But, yet it is NOT my job to guard it, even that is GOD’s job.

Please TURN the hearts of the people to YOU LORD….because many are running to the wrong things. Many are just sitting around complaining and choosing sadness. The world says it’s ok to be sad all the time. but GOD says, the JOY of the LORD is our strength. Yes He wants us to feel, but NOT worship the feelings or the wounds that might be causing them to surface. This is coming from someone who got set free from self pity, depression, self harm, you name it.

We must run FOR GOD in HIS purpose and let HIM run THROUGH US!!!!!! IN business, in home life, in health in ALL ways, only RUNAWAY to HIM and surrender. ~~~~

JESUS died on a cross in Calvary so we could be FREE and walk in FREEDOM. So why are we choosing DEATH??? We speak it. We walk it. LORD, forgive us….

When I was a teenager, I loved the CORRS… I did not understand in my flesh, because everytime I asked questions, it was basically ‘you will learn when u are older’. But, these kids need to know NOW.

THINK how many runaways there are…they RUNAWAY because they really BELIEVE NO ONE CARES….but GOD does!!!!

“Runaway”