Fresh Wind - Fresh Anointing

There is something about a new year that brings hope to all. The new year is a blank slate that is before us just waiting for our lives to write upon it. So many begin the year by making a conscious effort to seek the face of God for his direction. We seek a fresh anointing from God in our lives. We ask for the wind of His Holy Spirit to blow upon us.

There is something about the air after a fresh rain. Life has been breathed into the earth. The wind of the Holy Spirit is like that fresh rain, blowing through the cobwebs of the cares of this world that may have begun to stick to us and weigh us down.

When the water is troubled

One recent Friday evening while in church service and we were sharing through testimony about the blessings of God, someone began singing a song of thanksgiving. It was while singing that song that we all began to really worship God and to seek Him.

While we were in praise, the scripture came to me about the man who sat by the Pool of Bethesda (John 5:1-18). I said to God "as you trouble the water, don't forget about me". "As you trouble the water, set me free; heal me; deliver me; wash me".

As the healing waters flow God heal my mind. God heal my spirit. So many things have occurred on just this week, that has caused stress on my spirit. But when God touches me with his healing hand of love the negativeness of the past week is removed. God's healing touch strengthens my spirit. I am made strong. I am renewed.

So I ask God to set me free from the chains of the day, of the week, that may bind me to the spirit of heaviness. I want to be free from any chains that may hold me back from sharing the love of God for fear of rejection. Set me free from chains of negative reactions from accusations by individuals I'm in contact with; from their negative words and behaviors that may cause me to be defensive. God, as you trouble the water, set me free.

Whenever the Word of God comes to you, whether audibly through an individual or written or in song, grab hold to the Word and find strength, deliverance, and healing. When you see the water troubled - step in and be made whole.

God's Grace

There is nothing we can do to earn God's grace. It is an unspeakable gift.

Wash me over again

Rev. Timothy Wright penned the words to a song.

Wash me over again
Wash me over again
In thy precious blood
Wash me over again

Make me pure and clean
Make me pure and clean
In thy precious blood
Wash me over again

Tis so sweet!

There is a hymn that says "tis so sweet to trust in Jesus. Just to take him at his word. Just to rest upon his promise. And to know thus said the Lord".

What an awesome hymn with powerful words. The words indicate a person who gives all of their stress to God. This person relies totally on God. They trust him without hesitation to take care of her. I don't have to experience panic attacks or extreme anxiety because God is my refuge, my strong tower, my strength in time of need.

He Loves me!

He loves me. He loves me not. He loves me. He loves me not. As a child we pulled the leaves from flowers trying to determine whether the person we liked or loved returned the sentiment. We never have to wonder whether or not God loves us. John 3:16 tells us that God loved us so much that He gave his only son to die for us. He loves us? Yes! He loves us very much!

Awesome opportunity

What an awesome opportunity to be able to share encouragement with those that may be experiencing some resistance in life. I pray that you will be blessed by what you read.

Much love,
Patricia