Dear Father,
I always like the start of new months because it indicates a refresher & something new is on the horizon. My daily journal entries are generally solely for us but today’s April 1st entry is an “OPEN Letter." I chose to open the letter for two reasons, the art of correspondences seems to be lost. However, if it weren’t for scribing we would not have an intricate tool to our faith or history. Secondly, people need to hear they’re not alone in the vicissitudes of life. I have three takeaways and one request Lord…
1st takeaway is we’re in a war. I studied a couple of weeks ago that with covid deaths alone in the United States more lives were lost than in WWII. For my history buffs, there are significant recorded impacts on people before and after a war. These influences are not limited to the mental/emotional, financial, and natural effects. Thankfully as a Believer, we are not without hope or aid as we look to the Lord in every life season and He is the “place” of reprieve. The war that I have identified God, is a spiritual one. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us that we do not wrestle against flesh & blood but against rulers, authorities, darkness, and spiritual wickedness in heavenly places. In other words, it is about the unseen. I often state that the spiritual precedes the natural. So, what we see going on in the earth began above. In speaking with You further, You revealed that the direct attack or war is against “wellness.” Specifically, the assault is on the mind and physical body. This directly corresponds with what is seen across the nation, even the world. The senseless murders due to racism (war on race & body), pandemic (war on physical health & mind for some), sense of panic (war on the body/mind), and worry/stress/fear of the unknown or “what ifs” (all mental warfare) are all literal outbreaks. I found rest even in these "wars" due to we’re not ignorant of satan’s devices, plots, traps, or ploys (2 Corinthians 2:11). In an actual war, when you know the tactics or plan of the opposer, the battle is easier to win.
Since we all know and can see how satan’s attacking, we can guard against it by:
· Prayer and fasting (sticking close to God in order for our spirits to be built up);
· Protecting the mind by feeding it whatever is lovely, kind, pure, or true…(Philippians 4)
· Protecting the body by treating it well via food, exercise, h2o and leisure/rest.
With you Father, we always have the strategy to win we need only to follow!
2nd takeaway ~ we have to discern the times. The sons of Issachar are honorably noted for their advances that they were able to make because they understood the times. Gaining understanding that we’re currently in a war, this insight gives us the way we should operate (what worked in prior seasons may not work for this one, especially if the prior time was not a time of war). Once we get the understanding of “now” we will advance no matter what is going on outside or even in your home because the times are now discerned.
Testimonies of new homes, financial increase, state of peace, businesses birthed, becoming closer with God and family. If it is happening for others why not you?
***Mini relative break ~ join Make Things MOVE Campaign virtually or in person for a one day prayer workshop on “Praying Through the Times” on Friday, April 9, 2021 @ 6:30 p.m. As mentioned, we are in different times and it takes wisdom to navigate these times well. Gain tools; hear testimonies of overcoming different times, and prayers for times like these. See the flier below for additional details and head over to Eventbrite to register.
3rd takeaway, wisdom is chief and it is all there for the asking. We (Body of Christ) must have wisdom during these times. I saw an image of a bowl that covered the sky. The contents were words of wisdom, wellness, life, seasons, business acumen you name it. The pourer (God) was waiting to release it simply by His people asking Him to but instead people were consulting one another for what He had the full blueprint for. As a result, turmoil, anguish, and even torment pursued rapidly. For those who asked Him for the wisdom (& not other sources), skill, provision, and help were identified. When we choose God’s plan – your helpers & counsel begin to surround you. Clarity is your mark. And acceleration hits your efforts!
Only one request Father as we commence a new quarter of the year, and commit to Your words of wisdom for Life in these times “relentlessly,” Lord, help us to experience an outpour of Your Spirit like never before. I am not asking for houses, cars, land, money, love, or even insight. Just Y-O-U! God, I need You, we need You, the world certainly needs You. Hear the cry of Your servant today.
Sincerely signed,
God’s Businesswoman
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