Second Grade.....

Well, I am a second grade teacher now.  Didn't think I would step back into this field, but I did.  I keep a journal about things that make me laugh, grin, or giggle by these precious little ones.  They cannot keep secrets, they tell it like it is, and anything can pop out of their mouths.  Today, I am sharing a few of the priceless moments that have occurred.


We were studying 'bones'.  I was explaining that bones are alive and one reason we can prove this is because they reproduce themselves about every five years.  One of my students could not contain the revelation of this and belted out "I have been replaced!!"  I giggled for the rest of the day....


Two of my young gentlemen were walking on the sidewalk between the buildings.  The conversation went something like this....
"So why do we like 'him'? asked one student.  "Duh, because of his hair!!" stated the second student.  (Remember, these are second graders.  Maybe hair is a qualification for friendship...lol)


Coming in from recess, one of my gentlemen stated to the young ladies in from of him that he knew 'quite a few girls who want to marry him'.... He just needs to grow a little more :)


And the last one I will share today was about our President.  We were discussing where he lives.  One gentlemen spoke up and said, "Obama lives in the White House."  A second student, not quite paying attention stated back, "Bombs don't live in houses!"  Lesson learned, pay closer attention to the conversation at hand.


I hope at least one of these brought a smile to your day.... Stay tuned for more to come......

2012

2011 was HELL!  I lived through it.  Did I pray? Yes.  Did I give thanks? Yes.  Did I preach the gospel, lead people to Christ, minister, love Daddy with everything in me?  Yes, yes, yes and YES!  But it was a horrible year!  I walked through some ugly trials, hurtful situations, and loneliness beyond belief.  It wasn't just on one front but from every direction.  I took three pay cuts before being let go.  I lost so many 'friends' who weren't real friends at all.  I cried out for healing for me and my family.  And I cried a lot..... 


On New Year's Eve, I cried out for such a break through.  I felt it break in the heavenlies.  Ephesians 6:13 in the Weymouth New Testament says, "Therefore put on the complete armor of God, so that you may be able to stand your ground on the day of battle, and, having fought to the end, to remain victors on the field."  That is IT!  Daddy doesn't look at me and say, "Why didn't you do this or that?"  He looks to see if I was strong and obedient to His Word.  At the end of the day it is His Word that I cling to, hold on to, breathe life from.  Many say how 'strong and bold' I am.... That is the armor of God they see.  My Daddy sees me humbly on my face before His throne crying out to the Living God.  He is the One who holds the little girl trembling in me.  I am the victor on the battlefield standing with the Armies of the Most High God.  The ground I am standing on is firm, sure, and engulfs me in total love.  The sword I wield is flaming with passion that impact eternity. 


2012 is a year to decree... to decree desires, to decree increase of love, peace, strength, purity, answered prayers, health, prosperity, power, revelation, wisdom, joy, and intimacy with my Daddy.... Godly hope is tangible.  Hope established in faith.  Settle it in faith and remain victors on the field.....

Breaking.....

Many times we go through rough storms that  are so turbulent that there seems like no hope, no light...  Then in the spirit realm we feel it.  Something breaks.... It is so loud that you feel it down into your most inner core.  As the storm clouds begin to dissipate, rays of hope, courage, and determination begin to grow.   My family and I are there.....

Major left turn....

On October 21, 2011, Daddy had me take another left turn.  This was not a small turn, like I have ever had a small one.  This was huge.  I was laid off!!  Now a little background.  I am a single mom on an extremely tight budget already.  So I did what most people would do.... I hit my knees and CRIED like a baby.


The next five weeks of job hunting, resume emailing, and application printing were lessons to be learned.  One of my closest friends said to me, "This is a time to REST!"  Hahahahahahahaha, inhale, hahahahaha.  How can someone rest when there is no money coming in.  Then I heard Daddy say, "Cut all social media." OMG! I am isolated!  What am I going to do?!  Well, that is where my journey began....


I have grown, been stretched, and have completely rested for five weeks. They have been the BEST five weeks.  I have learned so much: how to rest in Him, how to hear clearer, the ability to minister from that intimate place, to grasp the cross like never before.  As Daddy releases me to write, I want to share this wonderful, incredible journey I have taken.


Ps 36 states, "Be still and KNOW I am God!"  I have experienced the scripture and am still finding new facets of it daily.....  I heard deep in my spirit these words, "You have never been passed over by God--this is a new season of knowing the Love of God and who 'I am' is, to be valued and validated.  A season of 'US'.  Wow, how do you grasp that?!  When was the last time you stopped everything to spend time (I am not talking about your minute devotions, seriously....) real, quality time with your Daddy?  All blessings are already mine.  The Bible is my legal binding covenant.  Jesus became the curse so all blessings will be mine... It is not behavior He is looking for, it is faith.  Once you fight a battle and win with the Word of God, that becomes your position of operative authority.  You now decree from that place of victory!  And my decrees begin......

Day without favor....

I am enjoying my new found freedom Daddy has allowed into my life.  I have been soaking while listening to Graham Cooke.  "A Christian is someone who cannot contemplate a day without favor."  Wow! What a statement.  Every day of my life is and will be covered with favor.  When my Daddy places His finger on my situation, miracles happen.  God is an awesome God.  He is not intimidated by His awesomeness, nor is He surprised by His Power, Authority, and Love....  Who is really in control?!  Every curse anyone speaks against you must be turned to a blessing.  No weapon formed against you shall prosper.  So how easy is this to live in favor?  An illustration was given and it is so powerful and simple.  Daddy has given you all power, authority and love in His Son, Jesus.  All you have to do is walk it out step by step.  The clip below was described by Graham Cooke.  Daddy said, "See, it is not a fair fight.  It is that simple!  Just shoot the enemy with what I have given you."  So lets get the facts straight.....


Satan--A fallen created angel who only took 1/3 of the angels with him
Daddy--His Son, Jesus, who died and rose again for your and my eternal life, Holy Spirit, who is a Guide, Comforter, Power, Authority and lives inside of us, 2/3 of the angels, and Himself, who created Heaven and Earth


The battle has been won, we just need to fight for it.  Yes, it is ours, but we must step out and take it.  It is ours by faith and the battle is our pathway to possessing the promises God has given us.  So be like Indiana Jones, take what Daddy has given you, and destroy the irritating enemy in your circumstances.  




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DzcOCyHDqc

Identity....

My life has taken a major turn.  I am contending for who I am and what I have.  Not in the physical stuff in my life but what has been deposited inside of me for a lifetime.  Daddy is showing me never let a situation take anything from me.  Every situation must yield something to me.  That is why I am in Christ.  If we can conceive it in our heart, it can be realized in our experience.  Daddy is showing how I am to go into places and say, "This territory is mine because I serve the Great I Am."  Faith gives you imagination.  Daddy does everything intentional.  I have been given prophesies, dreams, and promises.   These replace my doubt, fear, unbelief.  The possibilities with Daddy are limitless.  


I was on Facebook and one of my friends posted the photo below.  I was speechless.... Daddy immediately said, "That is you right now in your life."  If any of you know me, I LOVE to swing or rock.  When I was little, I told my mom when I grew up my house would be full of rocking chairs.  And it is. This photo released an awe in me.  The possibilities, the view, the grasp of what can be, the joy, peace, and fun, overwhelmed, breathtaking, the trusting, the dreaming, the bright horizon....  The girl is even bare footed!!  


There is such a freakish peace in my life right now.  In July of this year, Daddy gave me 3 prophetic words.  Everything, and I mean everything, has come against those words.  He told me to dream and imagine these words coming to pass.  They are coming to pass!  I was explaining to someone regarding these words and they expressed that I shouldn't worry or be concerned.  I laughed.  It is like this---remember when you were little and at Christmas time your family would go to each set of grandparents' houses for the holidays then you would come back to your home to open more gifts.  You got to have THREE Christmases.  That is how I feel.  Each one of these prophesies coming to pass is like a Christmas at the grandparent's house.  I am excited about going to the next grandparent's house and opening more presents.  It is overwhelming, exciting, peaceful, full of laughter and joy, such refreshing and rest.  I know (because He told me) all will be fulfilled.  How much fun is that.....  It is like swinging out over the territory of my promises.  And look at ALL those promises!!!! 

Fork in the road...

On my life journey, I have come to a fork in the road.  Is it of my own choosing?!  I believe it is because of my obedience.  Now I am holding Daddy's hand tightly, looking into His eyes, and asking, "Daddy, which way do You want me to go?"  


Someone spoke into my life the other day and said, "You may not pass all your tests in life but you can always learn the lessons from the  circumstances for your future tests... Whichever way we walk, I know I will enjoy the ride!!!