I looked up the definition of stronghold, it stated that it is an incorrect thinking pattern that has molded itself into our way of thinking. From personal experience I know strongholds can be paralyzing and keep us stuck! During the sermon, our pastor discussed how to overcome them!
A suggestion to help identify the lie was to return to the last word you heard from God. Everything else, let go of and dismiss. That way we can walk in the Lord’s truth!
During the alter call, one of my sister’s in Christ asked me if I believed the Lord could break our chains…needless to say I said yes; I am living proof He can! She prayed over me and stated that I needed to live out the freedom in my home and others will begin walking in freedom too! Lord, help me to let my words be few and my actions be a testimony of what You can do for all who believe!
This month I have been reflecting on what occurred during last year’s reviveTUPELO’s engage week…and the Lord continues showing me glimpses of His glory! One morning, all I could hear were songs about heaven after seeing the fog in the field. I also noticed the red leaves in the tree and was reminded of flames. This triggered the thought that we need to continue fueling God’s Holy Spirit fire!
While I was at the Ramp two weeks ago, Karen Wheaton prayed for my alignment. Then the following week, Betty Love spoke over me saying “the lost is now found and I need to put my stakes in Him.” I had no idea what was out of alignment…and what was lost…Well, this week during a women’s worship night at the Anchor Church the Lord put all the pieces of the puzzle together.
It has been a year since reviveTUPELO had our engage/outreach week! I was able to go out with Charlie, Mary Frances and Chris. We ended up going to a neighborhood that Charlie and Chris had already been to. I took a picture of the first door we came to. Charlie shared that the last time they were there, the little boy that lived there told his mother the only way to heaven was Jesus! Our prayer for this home is that by next year, the Lord will radically change them and the decorations will reflect that by being a celebration of the fall season and not Halloween!
Exactly one year ago, during engage week of reviveTUPELO, I had an encounter with her! She was the first person I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that the Lord wanted me to pray for. She was crying and said she had nowhere to go. I was still the crisis counselor at S.A.F.E., Inc. so was able to link her to their services. She moved out of the shelter without notice after only a short time and I was unable to follow up with her due to her phone running out of minutes. I often wondered how she was, and a year later, the Lord crossed our paths again! She stated she was doing great and had found her own housing!
What a beautiful day! I was able to go to hear Betty Love today with with Ms. Mary Frances. On the way there, we were able to reflect on what the Lord had been showing us throughout the week and then it was affirmed throughout our time with Ms.Betty Love.
As I was going about my crossing guard duties, I asked the Lord if there was something He wanted to tell me or show me this morning. You see, I have been struggling with raising my financial support to be a full time team member with TTR…and I thought it might be a good idea to get His input. Well, He quickly shared that I needed to stop putting faith in what others can do, but in what HE WILL (not can) do for me! He also reminded me that it’s not about what I can do in my limited ability …but what HE can do through me in HIS authority! Then, as I began waving to all the passers by…He gave me His eyes for just a moment and whispered…do you see them? These are my children, be obedient and go love them as I do!
My Journey of Revival 