instill a desire for His presence…

As you strive to live with an ongoing, unending awareness of God’s presence, instill a desire for His presence just in the way that David desires to dwell in God’s presence in Psalms 62 and 27.

Psalms 27

1 The Lord is my light and my salvation;whom shall I fear?The Lord is the stronghold of my life;of whom shall I be afraid?2When evildoers assail meto eat up my flesh,my adversaries and foes,it is they who stumble and fall.3 Though an army encamp against me,my heart shall not fear;though war arise against me,yet I will be confident.4 One thing have I asked of the Lord,that will I seek after:that I may dwell in the house of the Lordall the days of my life,to gaze upon the beauty of the Lordand to inquire in his temple.5 For he will hide me in his shelterin the day of trouble;he will conceal me under the cover of his tent;he will lift me high upon a rock.6 And now my head shall be lifted upabove my enemies all around me,and I will offer in his tentsacrifices with shouts of joy;I will sing and make melody to the Lord.7 Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud;be gracious to me and answer me!8 You have said, “Seek my face.”My heart says to you,“Your face, Lord, do I seek.”9 Hide not your face from me.Turn not your servant away in anger,O you who have been my help.Cast me not off; forsake me not,O God of my salvation!10 For my father and my mother have forsaken me,but the Lord will take me in.11 Teach me your way, O Lord,and lead me on a level pathbecause of my enemies.12 Give me not up to the will of my adversaries;for false witnesses have risen against me,and they breathe out violence.13 I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lordin the land of the living!14 Wait for the Lord;be strong, and let your heart take courage;wait for the Lord!

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Why did I lose power?

Mark 8:36 – 37 [Msg]

36 What good would it do to get everything you want and lose you, the real you?

37 What could you ever trade your soul for?

I felt like I have lost my compassion for the people.  I have become cynical  and callous with  people I spend time with.  I didn’t notice it right away, it wasn’t until one of my associates (who never agrees with anything anyone says unless its negative) agreed with every word that slipped out of my mouth.  I felt the light go on in my head.  I had an internal conversation in that moment…”Am I being TOXIC? Why am I not extending GRACE to people?  Why am I so ANGRY?” For 24 hours I took a break from everything and I traced my steps to see what had changed, where did I shift and miss it?

I had stepped-out on my relationship with God.  I made a turn to do what I wanted to do without seeking God – I remember when I did it.  I chose to do what I wanted to do and not what was best for me.  No studying, no worshipping, no discipline, no nothing good for my soul!!  I reverted back to a place God delivered me from.  I was in CONTROL MODE!

I had lost my eternal perspective on what was important and what was not.  I clearly lost the space where I use to experience God’s unfailing love and amazing forgiveness.  I had become numb to compassion.  I had put on my worldly outfit and stepped out on GOD and was walking in SELF and not faith.

Having & being in Control is one of the areas [Soft Spots] in my life that keeps me from experiencing God to the fullest.  It clearly blocks my way to all that God has for me.

What is the one thing that might be “blocking the way” to experiencing God fully for you?

Pray this prayer with me:

Lord, help me to see how much I lose when I lose you.  My perspective on my life and all of life gets distorted when I don’t make space for You, operating in your love for me.  Your love is better than life and truly I long for more tastes of that love.  Fill me with Your compassion, Your heart, Your eyes, Your ears and use me as a vessel to show YOUR love for me and someone who needs a touch, word or a miracle from YOU, THIS I ask in Your Precious Son’s Name, AMEN!!

Written by: The “Butterfly”

Reconnecting with God…OnPurpose!

I am redefining ME

Psalms 139:14 –  I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

The decisions we make, whether personal or professional, are a direct result of what we think of ourselves.  You can be smart, beautiful, creative, brilliant but if you’re not awakened to that truth, you’ll never walk in the fullness of who God created you to be.

You’ll constantly be subject to the opinions of others and you’ll settle for what they say you’re worthy or capable of.

I’ve learned that it is the enemies assignment to keep you bound to the opinions of others and sometimes, to the false thoughts we have of ourselves.  It’s his job to make sure we settle, when God has called us to live an abundant life.  Take the time to know thyself; the quality of your life depends on it!    Just say NO to Mediocrity!! #knowthyself 💕

Be the Best. Give the Best. Love the Best. Experience the Best.

Pray this prayer with me:

Truly Awesome And Ever-present Holy Spirit…
I know what the point my life has been.
I know what the point of my life should be.
In your love and grace, remind me every hour the point of my life is to love you.
In your love and grace, remind me every hour the point of my life is to live in your truth.
In your love and grace, remind me every hour the point of my life is to be your humble child.
In your love and grace, remind me every hour the point of my life is to do your will rather than my own.
In your love and grace, remind me every hour the point of my life is to be more than I could ever be for you and you alone.  These things I pray in Jesus’ name, AMEN!!

Written By: Le Trece [Coco]

Redefining Me…OnPurpose!