BUT God...

But God can...
But God has....

But God will do again..

BOLD prayers right now -- it has been some time since I have blogged --
If you read this on a routine basis, you have heard me state that I blog when Holy Spirit gives me words.  I want this blog to be about Him...me sharing how God has won within my life or sharing some tidbit or morsel of HIS truth that will help another.  

"Before" or the "old Chell"....wanted to be published - be ON TV....be famous and now when I think of those childhood dreams, I  laugh.  

"Since" or the "new Chell".... wants only to be USED by Him... walk with him side by side...and be able to share -- that GOD wins. 

It may look like your marriage is in its most dangerous crisis....  but God...
It may appear that your child has made some VERY poor choices...but God...
It may seem like there is no HOPE...but God...


I have had the honor and pleasure to see some very hard and hopeless marriages get turned around!  
I have seen some very strong and purposeful marriages -- fall.

I have seen some very strong and hopeless people become full of JOY and gladness in HIM! 
I have seen some very strong and purposeful people -- fall. 


Just yesterday -- there was a person my husband and I have been praying for  -- and we both felt that this young many was for 'certain' NOT going to seek counsel and guess what -- But God....   

God is always working.
God is always ON our side.
God is always there -- WANTING all of us... we must trust.

God is fighting for you -- if you are seeking HIM,  which means you are in prayer and communication through His Word. 

God is fighting  for you -- if you are seeking HIM, which means you are in prayer and communication ton with HIM through His Word....

Two basic truths..HE is calling us...and then we must act responsibly. 

We  must examine ourselves and ask..."what is in me Lord, that needs to be removed or changed?".  Come to Him...   seek Him..and then obey. 


When THAT part has been addressed...we can come to Him and know

                 -- that His will is for us to be in love...... with Him first and then others.... 


When I awoke today, I had the URGE to share Jeremiah 33.3

 Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.'

Then Jeremiah 29.11 came.....


¹ For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

As God continues to teach and show me stuff -- He uses unexpected places.  ( THAT I got from Pricilla Shirer last weekend) ... 


Unexpected places.   




Someone reading this today -- knows that the place she is AT right now - is NOT HIS will....but, she needs to know to WAIT on HIM and HE will remove the mountain or blow a hole right in the middle of it and walk her through it.  

Someone reading this right now....needs to be reminded that HIS plans for her .... for you... are NOT what YOU see right now....But God is at work!  

Someone reading this right now, needs to CALL to HIM...as HE will, God will tell you WHAT is next and what needs to happen.  

Someone reading this right now, needs to be reminded that "these' are NOT the plans He has for you -- THIS is not His will....  

Someone  - including me....just needed a reminder today that GOD wins!   

But God...

But God will reveal it !  
But God will show you...

But God.....     

 

Insecurity --

 So, I am monitoring a group on Facebook and we are doing a book study called, So Long Insecurity, You have been a very bad friend to me by Beth Moore.

Just saying the word Insecurity brings forth Insecurity.
The definition in the dictionary is simply: insecurity = not secure.

So, just let me know what transpired -- just YESTERDAY....



  I went to the Simulcast yesterday and walked in with no one really 'at my side'. I did not say I was going to meet anyone there, but I sort of felt someone would say, 
 "hey Michelle, sit next to me". 
 No one did.
 In fact, I saw two 'single' ladies walk in and their girlfriends WAVED them down to come and join them. 

 No one waived me down. 

But honestly -- I do like sitting by myself at times...then I can cry and not explain myself,  or I can just people watch and slip out the back door if I am in an uncomfortable situation or  if I don't want to stay.   

As the Simulcast began and I began to see more 'groups' join the sanctuary...the enemy started. 

 "You are not the best friend type". 
 "See, no one wanted to sit with you". 

 Therefore, I took out my journal and began to write like I KNEW something no one else did --- and I began to write down the lies the enemy was speaking to me and then I would write back:

 "I am a child of the most high God and I want to sit by myself to focus on hearing from YOU Lord". 

"Satan, I don't need a pal to sit next too -- I am secure in Christ"

Then I looked around again at the groups of women sitting and chatting and actually the two women that were at the end of my row, got up and moved.  So I sat there totally by myself in a row of 12.   At that point - I laughed out loud to my self.  And continue to write...   

"really Lord?" 

.....and you know what, after 3-4 minutes of writing a letter to myself and God.. a dear sister in Christ sat right down next to me and said:

 "hey, I thought that was you Michelle...Perfect!". 

 About 20 minutes later, her 'best buddy" came and sat down by the two of us.   I moved over and we were a group of three.  

So, I grabbed my journal and wrote:   

"Thank you Lord,  you brought forth Stella, so there Satan - ha ha". 

 And I began to sing as it was praise and Worship time. 


So anyway..... later in the afternoon...at a break time... God sweetened my plea.

You see, I believe, yes, I  believe God  REWARDED me because I FOUGHT the lies with the truth...even though it felt a little lonely and weird.... 

We were to share something with the ones sitting next to us in obedience as Pricilla Shirer asked to to complete a task and and I did, but also.....

That sweet sister, looked at her two pals  - one at her left  (me) and  one at her right ( her true BFF) and reminded us both...that it was at a bible study I did -- back in my classroom back in 2009...where she was saved.

I had invited her BFF...Lori as she was a sweet friend of mine and she invited her.  

 It was at a bible study that I did ... just cause I needed to FILL up time and knew somewhere I was to do something for God ..... but my LIFE at that moment -- was hell.... it sucked. 

 I was married..but I did not have a marriage.... it was crumbling and my thoughts were that I should do a bible study and God would reward me. funny me.....

I did it out of obligation -- wanting to GET something back from God -- some insight into my crumbling marriage.  

God wastes NOTHING.  

I don't know Beth Personally -- but if I did, I know she would LAUGH at this photo and OK it's publishing....   as she is a public figure and she would say, "if it will help one person get over their insecurity- go ahead and publish the thang". 

Anyway -- she did receive Christ while I facilitated that Bible Study and she hugged me many a times as I taught with her those last few years at CENTRAL.... and now -- Look where we are. 

She is a sister in Christ that is being Jesus's hands and feet in her church and she has done much in the past 6 years!!    

More than many accomplish in a lifetime!  



"So there Satan -- what you thought would BRING me down and 'hurt'...did not and God turned it around - totally - a 360." 

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So lesson on insecurity:  

THAT is how deliberate we must be in this war we are in.  
We must constantly override the lies with HIS truth... period. 
 And even when we 'seem' to have it together -- we don't. 

Insecurity has roots in fear, jealousy, and hurt --   God has to be the one we hold all 'truth' to ..over 8000+ promises in the bible and we choose to believe Satan's lies.  

I believe we are in this life..at this time in God's Kingdom calendar because HE has equipped us to do something...

It is called OBEY God's word. 
It is...   believe in HIS Word.  

It is to READ HIS Word....   God is calling us - every moment -- are you secure in WHAT you are suppose to be doing for Him or are you consumed within yourself and feeling pity cause you are sitting with NO friends at an event?  

Sorry -- I did not mean that literally -- but, I believe YOU are getting the point.  

We have to be secure IN HIM... We need that . 
We were created to CRAVE that.   HiS security.  

I highly suggest Beth Moore's book -- highly.  
We just started the book/bible study.  It is NOT to late to join us.  
Just message me.  But do it today!  

- humbled...just a humble, simple lamb ....seeking Him, being His...   doing what He has called me to do - amen.  

- Michelle 

Just some BOLD prayers right now --

Lord, the world is all hyped on the death of a rock star -- Prince.  Lord I pray he loved you -- as if he didn't....he  probably does KNOW you now!

Lord, for the upcoming testing with my students and the rest of the school -- I have had the lowest VAM scores for far too long....I want a higher score, so allow favor to each of my students, when they guess or have to narrow down the answer choice to two bubbles.....direct them to mark the right one.  And Lord, solve the situation with this high stakes testing - we are really SICK of it.   Or Lord, create a movement within the country -- where all of us just STOP and perhaps all the parents just KEEP their kids home.... LOL.   I don't mean to cause a stir -- but, it  is time again for a change within this testing.   Lord, for the one student that voiced his 'pressure' today - may he do better than he has ever before, but also, remind him that it is indeed - just a test. 

Lord, for a family I know that is knee deep in the illness of ALS....Lord, the new adjustments and so forth, not only for her but for him.  Lord, for the new grand babies of that family, may they enjoy  their granddad for years!   Lord, I pray that the progression of his situation would be slow and that he would have all the time he needs to enjoy his family and You! 

Lord, for another family, that I believe is in rebellion.  Lord, open their eyes to SEE YOU.  Show me to or how t extend the love you feel for everyone.   I have a tendency of only loving those that love me.....   I need to change that. 

Lord, for the family that is seeking GREAT favor and help with a child who is struggling physically -- they need your constant guidance and grace.  Lord, help everyone around them see what needs to be done and gets it done.  Lord, for the medical team that supports this family -- may there no longer be a financial strain and may there be new advances in research to make his life ---  quality! 


Lord, for the women and people I work with each day -- as they are in the trenches at times trying to teach and really -- just being a counselor and mentor.  Lord, help us to recognize trauma in a child...help us to love with discipline and yet, still have compassion to discipline.   Lord, may we me real examples of Your mercy and grace - not only to each other but to our students!   Lord, for the upcoming 'last 5 weeks' of school -- protect us Lord.

Lord, for the family that is working out blending issues.  Lord, that each side would not take sides but that each side would truly blend together.  Lord, for the parties involved...may they seek counsel and be willing to change or amend previous plans and structures.  Lord, the ONLY way this family can move forward it to blend and reconstruct -- so, I pray that all parties involved will see the need to seek help and then DO it.

Lord, for the mother tonight that is in her house - with her boys...but he has left.  Lord, for her heart and head as she is 'alone' and yet - I know you and a 1000 angels are right there too.  Lord, give her a dream, a vision for her future and make it so totally CLEAR to her WHAT she is to do -- besides WAIT on You.  Lord, for the husband who insists it is her fault ....God I bind Satan , in the name of Jesus that he would flee him -- and that he would see his own sin  ...he would see his need for forgiveness and the many years of habits that has lead him to THIS point...well, Lord, I pray they drive him crazy until he comes into full repentance to You and then....Lord, that godly sorrow would help him change and that he would not allow the enemy to pull apart his family.   Lord, these are desperate prayers - but real prayers.

Lord, for the one in a hospital bed this eve -- fighting infection.  Lord,  we ask that you take this away faster than the antibiotics seems to work -- so that she CAN be home with her new baby and the rest of her family.  Lord,  use this time to speak to her -- to teach her ---Lord, may she draw even closer to You.

Lord, for the one getting married soon -- that all the details would fall into place, that schedules and guests would all communicate and enjoy each other and that this marriage is Your will.

Lord, for the Believing God bible study Group -- which started out at 27 strong ....but some of us have not finished -- yet... Lord, for EACH of those ladies -- that their miracle they claimed back in January -- THAT it comes into fruition.  Period.  And for that -- I thank you Lord.   Lord, that those who were unable to keep up -- get the necessary time to finish this study and believe God -- believe YOU like they never have before. 

Lord, for the new bible study - So Long Insecurity -- Lord, as I already stated, that insecure women open the book and secure women close the book.   Lord -- take over that FB page and direct us all.  Lord, help me to foresee any problems and allow the responses from each person willing to open up be blessed -- as I know when we read HOW you have saved, redeemed, and extend grace to others -- we learn and we  see that our own situations - come into perspective!

And finally Lord....

there are requests I thought of today - that I can't share --
there are requests that I have already prayed over and forgotten --
and there are my own -- my heart wants to hear YOU all the time.   My head wants to constantly be in communication with You Lord and my eyes -- want ONLY to see Your hand at work.  Lord, use me -- may this random bunch of prayers speak to one or many this eve....but also may it teach another that prayer is vital and it is just speaking/talking to YOU.

As the power is NOT in the words...it is in the ONE I am praying to - YOU God have the power.
You Lord, will provide and answer and Your will be done -- In Jesus name.  Amen. 

Marriage prayers #12

 What story am I writing that won't be forgotten?
In a recent bible study -- the question was proposed -- who would I ask to COME see me if I knew my time on this earth was about to end?  

Whom would I want to have lunch with?
Who would I want to spend time with?    Not to be morbid...   but, how would your life change if you knew......that it was ending soon?

  I pray my children can  see and repeat my best qualities and I pray that they will be examples of Christ and I hope and pray they SAW Christ within me....  that would be answer to prayer. 

I think I know WHO I would want to see and share a meal with.  And I pray that I would want to MEND any relationship that was out of sorts.

And, the story of Esther in God's Bible is a story that continues to intrigue me and guide me.  
Almost a year ago, I was doing the Esther bible study and as we walked through the study, the author wrote and taught about different situations that cause a bit of growing in our lives. 

In the story of Ester......

Ester was  an orphan.  Her parents had died.  We don't know exactly how or why, but she was raised by her cousin, a male cousin.  The book of Ester shows a vital perspective on the providence of God.  Ester was sustained.... raised by Mordecai.  He was a Jewish man, but in  exile within the people at that time ...as the Jews had basically blended in to the woodwork.  And then Ester, saved her people.  In Persia, Ester means STAR....she certainly became a star to the Jewish people. 

Ester had 'another woman' in the shadows.  


"it is hard being a woman in another woman's shadow" -- Ester was being primed and readied to be the next Queen as the Queen before her -- probably LOST her head!

There was always  the notion that she was one of MANY wives and Queens for the King.  I stopped to think about that.   Currently I am doing a 'so long insecurity' bible /book study and reading about and dealing with our own insecurities.

So, Esther HAD to of dealt with INSECURITY....   However, 

Ester certainly left a mark on our world.  

I thought today about the 'other woman' within the lives of the people who read this...

...who is within your life right now that is affecting your walk with Christ? 
Is it a wayward daughter? 
Is it a daughter living in outright sin and not ashamed of it?
It is a mother or mother - n - law with such unforgivness that you hurt?
Is it  a child that has gone onto heaven before you?

Is it a woman that has decided to interject her thoughts, actions, and reactions into you life?
Is it a woman that has brought circumstances to full circle?

It is  a past sin that continues to haunt you - could You be the other woman in anorther's life? 
It is a past circumstance that you have not dealt with?

Perhaps it is hard to be a woman with the shadow of a former wife lurking within your marriage?
Is it the shadow of rejection, hurt, and fear? 

It is a newborn baby that has taken over your heart and focus that everything else and everyone else has taken a back seat ...?  Including the Lord?

Who or What is that other woman or what is that other thing that is keeping YOU from totally trusting God or believing in God?   


"Lord, today was a hard day....  I feel so alone and unloved.  Unwanted.  But God....  I will trust in You - move the mountain or move me."
 I wrote that comment -- over 6 years ago in my journal. 
I read that this evening and that thought of it can easily TAKE me back to the night I wrote that in my journal. 







Did Esther feel unwanted? 

Do you feel unwanted?  


Tonight's marriage prayer is for you --











 
Lord -- I know others have felt like I have.  Lord, I know there are ones reading this  blog tonight and relating ....they feel unwanted and alone.   Lord, there are ones that are hurting so terribly because of wayward children and situations.  And Lord, there is one that simply wants to DO your will, but needs clarity to know, what is in front of her - IS YOUR will! 

So Lord, speak to each one -- answer, show them the wonders of Your Majesty.   Lord,  touch each one of them reading this in the PLACE where ONLY you can reach.  And Lord, for the one who found out this evening -- there is another woman.......  GOD, I pray she hears from you, she trusts you, she seeks godly counsel, and she knows WHAT You would have her do.   Lord, direct her my way if THAT is Your will...


Lord, for all the unwanted and lonely wives our there - I know THIS Is not your will for them -- but I pray they will SEEK you and FIND Your will....and walk through WHAT You are asking -- so that they can GET to the other side.   Lord, move the mountain in their lives...or move them!

IN Jesus name - Amen


- humbled. 

Marriage Prayers #11 - In the meantime.... in the GOD time...

  So,  what do you do when your husband is in sin?  
What do you do when your man is unyoked  with you and God? 
What do you do when your man is just OUT Of relationship with his heavenly Father and you?  
What do you do when you know YOU can't go on any  further but God has asked you to HANG in there baby? 

You are still --

 He says, "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."  Psalm 46.10

You wait on God --

 Psalms 27:13-14   I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living! Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!

You pray ---


I believe you STAY quiet -- and you Let God move the mountain.

So.

I will be brief, but there was a time within the timeline of the journey to reconciliation and healing with my husband.  We were separated but I knew God has asked me to be quiet and "let him see me smile - no more crying".     I can't really explain HOW I heard that.   I just knew it.  It was placed into my thoughts by the Holy Spirit and then confirmed by several - my counselor, my bible...and finally at the Pregnancy Gala as I spoke to Mrs. Tebow and I knew.  I got with one of my praying partners afterwards and told her -- with tears.."he has to see my happy".  "he has to see I have Jesus".

Anyway, it was hard.  God had placed that thought in me three weeks prior to that fateful night and I knew.  But then WALKING in that - is the harder part.

So, I got busy in some  'projects'.
I showed up at church all the time when it was open.
I went to a small group - faithfully.
I began a small group - faithfully.
I stayed focused on God and my kids and allowed the Holy Spirit to convict and convince my wayward husband.

I saw wayward - cause at THAT time...that was the ONLY way I could explain the 'why'.  As to WHY would he not want his family?
WHY did he believe that life away from us was better?
WHY?

I know why now....Satan - but that is another blog.

So,  let me give you a bit of advice as to HOW to get a project....

READ from  2 Timothy 4: 1-22.
Take some time to read that.
 I trust and know HS will have you highlight MANY phrases and so forth as you read this a few times.

 ^1-2 I can’t impress this on you too strongly. God is looking over your shoulder. Christ himself is the Judge, with the final say on everyone, living and dead. He is about to break into the open with his rule, so proclaim the Message with intensity; keep on your watch. Challenge, warn, and urge your people. Don’t ever quit. Just keep it simple.

^3-5 You’re going to find that there will be times when people will have no stomach for solid teaching, but will fill up on spiritual junk food—catchy opinions that tickle their fancy. They’ll turn their backs on truth and chase mirages. But you—keep your eye on what you’re doing; accept the hard times along with the good; keep the Message alive; do a thorough job as God’s servant.

^6-8 You take over. I’m about to die, my life an offering on God’s altar. This is the only race worth running. I’ve run hard right to the finish, believed all the way. All that’s left now is the shouting—God’s applause! Depend on it, he’s an honest judge. He’ll do right not only by me, but by everyone eager for his coming.

^9-13 Get here as fast as you can. Demas, chasing fads, went off to Thessalonica and left me here. Crescens is in Galatia province, Titus in Dalmatia. Luke is the only one here with me. Bring Mark with you; he’ll be my right-hand man since I’m sending Tychicus to Ephesus. Bring the winter coat I left in Troas with Carpus; also the books and parchment notebooks.

^14-15 Watch out for Alexander the coppersmith. Fiercely opposed to our Message, he caused no end of trouble. God will give him what he’s got coming.

^16-18 At my preliminary hearing no one stood by me. They all ran like scared rabbits. But it doesn’t matter—the Master stood by me and helped me spread the Message loud and clear to those who had never heard it. I was snatched from the jaws of the lion! God’s looking after me, keeping me safe in the kingdom of heaven. All praise to him, praise forever! Oh, yes!

^19-20 Say hello to Priscilla and Aquila; also, the family of Onesiphorus. Erastus stayed behind in Corinth. I had to leave Trophimus sick in Miletus.

²¹ Try hard to get here before winter.

Eubulus, Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all your friends here send greetings.

²² God be with you. Grace be with you.

Paul wrote this -- very near the END of his death. Can you imagine what would come out of your mouth if you knew your end was near? What would you say? What would you do. Please don't think or take ANY offense to this or allow the enemy to tell you that your end is near...but think.

Think.

Then read Colossians 4.17 "see to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord"... God is going to do what HE is going to do -- but He has asked all of us to do our ministry as well.

 And look at Philippians 2.17... "even if I am poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you".
So even if I am being persecuted... I will rejoice.

So it is time to ask God what YOU can do with HIM while you wait on HIM changing that man of yours.   Take the hands off the problem and release your man to HIM.

Here are some points to consider in asking God about a project:

1. Adopt a succinct life goal.

 My goal, "to hear well done and atta girl from my Lord -- to be Jesus to the ones around me and to help set the captives free".

2. Acquire the appropriate tools.

 My tools -- I GO to where God is moving. I use my ARMOR and I am in MY Word. And... I stay connected and on my knees.

3. Endure the HARD for the sake of the good.


I endure -- I have endured and having a project or a goal helped to pass the time away and I was not so focused on my own problems but on others....  God worked through the girls I met with each Tuesday night!


READ Acts 20: 22-24 -- and note...Paul says, "he would consider his life worth nothing if he finished the race and did not include you"... we must be a part of community.
We can't get around it - we must have relationships with others -- our community.

4.  Embrace the necessity and complexity of community.

Don't be so afraid that you can't deal with your past. 

You need to be attending a church where the bible is preached, souls are being won, and there is FRUIT.  You must not forsake the assembling of yourselfves with the body.  

 Get in a local church!  

Get involved.  

So now - LORD...  for the marriage that is in a crisis...give her strength to HOLD her tongue and totally surrender him to YOU.  Allow her the insight and knowledge to know - YOU are fighting for her and that YOU will win.  Help her to stay quiet.  Provide for her and the kids. 
Show here were you want her to SOW right now....  and give her the means to start. 

Lord, for the one who has had so much church hurt -- that she is paralyzed in her own bed.  She has been kept at bay for too long....  may she RISE up, rebuke the enemy and come alive again and BE in that church body - THIS Sunday... as SHE is needed in this world to stand strong and teach...love on others ...and be filled.   NO man is an island..... 

Lord, impress upon her -- 'she can't do this church thing in her home anymore'.  Lord, impress upon her so her sides ache...  show her she MUCH embrace the community YOU have placed her with -- not to run cause of a 'man' that disappointed her or cause of the 'men' that did....  Lord,  our time is short.  My heart ACHES cause I know that I know - where she needs to be.  BUT she won't listen to me Lord...  this has to be YOU and her. 

Lord, for the other -- she needs strength as he gives her ultimatums - Lord, that she would be still and allow silence to speak for her.  Lord,  she has released him, now I pray she does not pick him back up.  He must fall Lord...as we have prayed....do what is necessary Lord to open those eyes but don't kill him...but also, prepare her as to WHAT to do when he falls.... 

Lord, I know that a steadfast heart and faith can create miracles.   I know Your love covers a multitude  of sins.  Lord, I also pray that these husbands would hear you say, "you are forgiven but GO and sin no more".     BIG prayers God -- YOU are a BIG Lord.   Big dreams...but I know that I know - YOU can fulfill them.  IN Jesus most precious and holy name - amen. 

Marriage prayers #10

Being married 10 years is a pretty BIG accomplishment.
Being married 20 is again - a major accomplishment.
Being married 30+ years -- is rare.
And so therefore celebrating a 40 year or 50 year anniversary is indeed a special event.


I got to thinking about the marriages that have some how ...remained steadfast and faithful...even up to 40+ years.


Why are so many failing?

Is it because we are in a 'disposable' generation right now?
Is it because divorce is too easy?
Is it because FB is where we get our affirmation?
Is it because we just don't want to get on our knees and wait on God?



Today's prayer is for THOSE marriages that have somehow escaped the 'crisis'.  Maybe they escaped intentionally and have been with God since Day 1.
Maybe they escaped cause Satan left them alone -- as he knew they were an 'easy prey'.
Maybe they escaped simply by the constant prayers of grandparents and parents...  only God knows.


Today  -- if your marriage is rocky or solid... this prayer is for yours.  

Lord, in your presence is where both of us want to be and need to be.  Lord,  you will judge the living and the dead - help me never to judge my man and allow him to have his own Jesus and his own Holy Spirit.  Lord, I can't be that for him.  Lord, help me to not preach the word to him and then live another way.  Lord, continue to show me wisdom through your word and as you show me great patience, help me to extend it.  Lord, for the day to day stuff..... I work too -- help him to see that I need help with supper with the kids..and with whatever..

Lord, help him to see that he is the other 1/2 of me and we are only united as one with HIM.  Lord, may neither of us turn from Your Word or what You are revealing to us.  May we both endure the HARD for the sake of Your Good.  Lord, may we keep our heads in all situations and do the work you have called us to do.  Lord, may we each be a poured out drink offering to each other.  

This photo has great significance for me, it was taken August 4, 2011 when we decided to give our marriage totally to God... house had sold and the awkwardness of reconciliation began -- But God...  BUT God Won! 

Lord, may I keep my mouth shut when needed.  May I show grace all the time and mercy all the time but mostly.....may I love him for WHO he is not WHAT I want him to be.  

Lord, this prayer is being written for ALL today and yet - it is my heart too...  Lord, for the desires of our hearts...for mine, for his... Lord, for our children, friends, and family - may we always be a light in the darkness.  Check us oh Lord, and reveal ANY sin.  Reveal any pride.   Lord, that I will be the help mate or help meet to my man, may he always look at me and see YOU in me.  But also Lord, may I look at him and see that sexy man I saw ...some 30 years ago that made my heart flutter -- the eros love...the agape love...each type Lord....  it comes from YOU.  

In Jesus name, amen.  

A Humbled Simple Lamb who loves her Shepherd -- Boundless Grace

God does mighty things.
God heals.
God restores.
God refreshes.


It is amazing to watch and see HIM move and work in the lives of women.
It is amazing to watch and see HIM move in the fullness of His Grace.. His Mercy..and in the Spirit.
It is amazing to watch a beloved daughter of the most High God, get rid of years of unforgiveness and walk in freedom.

God wins.

I used to call myself a 'dumb sheep'.  As I just must rely on HIM all the time.
But the Lord had me change that term...  to 'simple'.

One of the definations of simple is unalloyed.
Alloyed means combination or blend a mixture.

I am unalloyed if I am not with God.
I am just a simple person that NEEDS God.

I am a lamb that had wandered off and got caught in the thicket of sin and my Shepherd left the 99 and found me.... picked me up, broke my legs and held me until I was healed and could walk on my own and I never strayed away again.


I am a humbled, simple lamb --

IN AWE of God's provision.
In AWE of God's orchestrating.
In AWE of the fact - HE will do what HE is going to do and will move ALL obstacles out of the way.
In AWE  of the fact, that with each person I get the honor to pray with -- HE teaches me more.
In AWE of the fact, that in spitie of adverstiy - His plan continues.  That NOT one would perish.


God has boundless Grace for each and every one of us.
I thank my leadership team -- and the intercessory team -- as together HE loved on 42 women this past weekend and our lives are changed - forever.

If you are interested in being at the next God Encounter Weekend, contact me.

- in awe,
- humbled, Michelle